Never miss a thing in Bedford ever again. From theatre to film, live music to art exhibitions, The Bedford Clanger what’s on guide lands every Wednesday and is the only guide you need to find out what’s on and what’s happening across the Borough for the next 11 days.
The Bedford Clanger’s What’s On Guide is kindly sponsored by The Cellar Bar Bedford.
Wednesday, 10 September 2025
Workshop/talk: Grotowski’s Revolution for the Theatre – An illustrated talk by Professor Paul Allain (University of Kent)
The Quarry Theatre @ 5pm
Free to attend
Radical Polish theatre director Jerzy Grotowski transformed the theatrical landscape in the 1960s with his concept of “poor theatre.” Rejecting elaborate sets, costumes, and technical effects, Grotowski focused on the intimate relationship between actor and spectator. His work celebrated the immediacy and authenticity of live performance at a time when he was concerned that television and film threatened to dominate.
In this illustrated lecture, Professor Allain introduces Grotowski’s groundbreaking vision and explores its relevance today. As we navigate a world dominated by Virtual and Augmented Reality, AI, and digital spectacle, what can his approach teach us now about keeping theatre alive?
The talk will reflect on the role of the actor and spectator, the nature of performance, and how theatre can continue to evolve in the 21st century.
Thursday, 11 September 2025
Film: The Salt Path
Stevington Cinema Club Stevington Village Hall, MK43 7QT@ 6.45pm
Tickets: £6
“The Salt Path” is a film adaptation of Raynor Winn’s bestselling (and now somewhat problematic) ‘memoir’, which tells the true-ish story of her and her husband, Moth, as they walk the 630-mile South West Coast Path after losing their home and Moth’s health deteriorates.
The film stars Gillian Anderson and Jason Isaacs as Raynor and Moth, and is a story of resilience, the healing power of nature, and the rediscovery of home in unexpected ways.
Friday, 12 – Sunday, 14 September 2025
Family fun: Bedfordshire Steam & Country Fayre
12 September @ 9am – 5pm
Shuttleworth, SG18 9DT | Tickets: from £15
The Bedfordshire Steam & Country Fayre is held in the picturesque setting of Old Warden Park, home of the world-famous Shuttleworth Collection housed in its own museum.
The much-photographed Victorian country house, built by the Shuttleworth family in the late 1870’s, provides a magnificent backdrop for the event.
Friday, 12 September 2025
Live music: The Bug Club + Adwaith
Bedford Esquires @ 7:30pm
Tickets: £16
Esquires faves, the Bug Club, are back in Bedford as part of the venue’s 35th anniversary celebrations. The Bug Club have been tearing through audiences up and down the country, telling tales of the everyday that we often take for granted, shot through with humour and riffs-a-plenty.
Friday, 12 September 2025
Live music: Cameo
The Cellar Bar at 8.30pm / bar opens @ 6pm / Happy Hour @ 6pm – 9pm
Free entry
Cellar Bar favourite Cameo is back for another solo performance, so expect a beautiful voice and some cracking party tunes. Singing classic rock/pop songs from Dolly Parton to Fleetwood Mac to The Red Hot Chili Peppers and so much in between, be ready for a brilliant party night.
Friday, 12 September 2025
Comedy: Dom Joly – Trigger Happy TV Live (work in progress)
The Quarry Theatre @ 7.30pm
Tickets: £20
It’s been twenty-five years since Trigger Happy TV burst onto our screens, transforming the hidden camera format with its surreal universe of characters and unforgettable pranks.
Now, to celebrate a quarter-century of chaos, Dom Joly is bringing his most iconic characters and sketches to The Quarry Theatre in this Trigger Happy TV Live: 25th Anniversary – Work In Progress show.
Friday, 12 September 2025
Live music: The Krakens
The Cellar Bar at 10.30pm
Free entry
This four-piece band covers a variety of rock songs through the ages, including hits from Elton John, Queen, Nirvana, Goo Goo Dolls, Green Day and many more.
Friday, 12 September 2025
Live music: Rouge 92
The Castle, Newnham Street @ 8.30pm
Free entry
Jazz Duo singing modern-day songs with a jazzy twist as well as some old school jazz classics.
Friday, 12 September 2025
Live music: Life of Riley EP launch
Bedford Esquires @ 7.30pm
The Life of Riley are excited to announce the launch gig of their new EP Frantic at Esquires. Alongside tracks from the new EP expect all the classics from your favourite Bedford Irish band.
Saturday, 13 and Sunday, 14 September 2025
White-knuckle fun: Bungee Jumping Experience (UK Bungee Club)
Box End Park @ 10am
£80 – £100 per person
Dive into an exhilarating bungee jump experience at Box End Park in Bedford. With a thrilling 160ft crane bungee jump, Box End is the perfect setting for adrenaline enthusiasts.
Nestled in 100 acres of landscaped parkland, the site features purpose-built lakes for waterskiing and wakeboarding, so you’ll have some spectacular views to enjoy – if you can keep your eyes open!
Saturday, 13 September 2025
Art & creativity: Wellbeing art session
Panacea Museum, 11 Newnham Rd, MK40 3NX @ 11am – 3pm
Free
Join local artist Anne-Marie Abbate in the calm surroundings of the museum gardens for various craft and art activities. The perfect way to enjoy the peaceful ‘Garden of Eden’.
Saturday, 13 September 2025
Art and culture: Colour & Light Study Day
The Higgins Bedford @ 11am – 4pm
Tickets £20 – booking essential
Head to the Higgins for a day exploring the themes of Colour & Light with the exhibition’s curators and artist/producer Dr Alison Goodyear. This relaxed and informal study day is perfect for anyone wanting to learn more about the exhibition and some of the artists included.
Saturday, 13 September 2025
Theatre: American Candy
The Place Theatre @ 7.30pm
Tickets: £18/£16
Zaynab and Connor work in an American Candy store. It’s closing time and a customer still hasn’t left. 10 minutes later, they’re hiding her unconscious body in a basement.
A thrilling dark comedy about capitalism, corruption and the distrust it generates. And how these anxieties have been projected onto minorities. We ask how we can ultimately band together, create community and challenge these issues together, head on!
Saturday, 13 September 2023
Live music: Glorious + Burnt Toast + Frenzy
Bedford Esquires @ 7.30pm
Tickets: £7 in advance or £9 on the door in aid of Bedfordshire Open Door
GLORIOUS will be playing a one off show – their first in over 20 years – to raise money for local charity Bedfordshire Open Door.
They will be joined by two amazing bands, Burnt Toast and Frenzy and all proceeds will be donated to the charity which has been providing counselling and mental health support for 13 – 25 year olds for 30 years this year.
A truly amazing charity, worthy of support.
Saturday, 13 September 2025
Live music: Bad Hombre
The Cellar Bar at 8.30pm and playing all night
Free entry
Performing Surf, Pop, Rock, Mod, Indie, Punk and New Wave covers, Bad Hombre play tunes from The Jam, Stereophonics, The Kinks, The Fratellis & Kaiser Chiefs amongst many others. Dancing shoes and drinking hats are recommended!
Sunday, 14 September 2025
Shopping: Bedford Flea
Harpur Square @ 10am
Your one-stop shop for all things flea, art and local produce. Bedford Flea prides itself on being the purveyors of quality with the emphasis on locally made, grown and sourced products, from some of the area’s most skilled small businesses and hobbyists.
Currently to be found on Harpur Square while its spiritual home, St Paul’s, gets a little TLC.
Sunday, 14 September 2025
Community: Castle Road Jumble Trail
Boundary is Newnham Avenue/Goldington Road, St Cuthbert’s Street, Newnham Road, Embankment to Newnham Ave @ 11am – 3pm
Free
After you’ve been to Bedford Flea, why not head to the Castle Quarter to pick up some bargains, browse some bric-a-brac and know that you’re helping raise money for an amazing cause.
All stallholders’ fees are being donated to Link to Change, a Bedfordshire-based charity supporting children and young people aged seven – 24 who are at risk of or affected by child exploitation.
Sunday, 14 September 2025
Guided Walk: ‘Plaques and Plinths’
Bedford Town Centre @ 11am at the What’s On Hub on Silver Street
Tickets: £4/£2 (Please use the code HIGGINS30 to remove the transaction fee)
Have you ever wondered about the stories behind some of the blue plaques that adorn several buildings around the town or wanted to know more about some of the statues and monuments that grace the town centre? This walk will reveal the stories behind the Plaques & Plinths and why such recognition is warranted.
Join the Association of Bedford Tour Guides for one of their fascinating weekly walks. Each walk is of 90 minutes to two hours duration and covers a distance of one or two miles. Most walks are suitable for people who are less mobile.
Children of all ages are most welcome on all of the walks but those aged 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Each walk costs £4 per adult or £2 for children over 8. All walks must be pre-booked.
Sunday, 14 September 2025
**CANCELLED**Community: Biddenham Show
St James’ CE Primary School, Main Road, Biddenham MK40 4BD
Entry: £3 / under 12s free
Unfortunately, we have been informed that due to high winds and rain, the organisers have taken the decision to cancel this year’s Biddenham Show.
Sunday, 14 September 2025
Dance music: 80’s Daytime disco for Grown-Ups
The Cellar Bar @ 4pm – 11pm / Doors open @ 4pm
Free entry.
It’s back! The Cellar Bar Daytime Disco, now going right through from Sunday afternoon to 11pm and it’s all free; no tickets required.
Indulge in an afternoon filled with nostalgic tunes, singalongs, and a great atmosphere. The glitterball will be up and the neon outfits on. Anyone dressing up will get a free shot from the bar. Free glow sticks and props to get the par-tay started!
Sunday, 14 September 2025
Live music: Three play the Sunday Afternoon Session
Bedford Esquires @ 5pm
Free entry
Sunday Afternoon Session favourites Thr3E return to Esquires playing a set firmly rooted in 60s/70s British blues but with influences ranging from old blues to the more recent.
Sunday, 14 September 2025
Classical music: Philharmonia presents Beethoven and Mozart with Steven Osborne
Bedford Corn Exchange @ 7.30pm
Tickets: from £16.50 – £49.50
Rory Macdonald – conductor | Steven Osborne – piano
Beethoven’s mighty ‘Eroica’ Symphony opens the Philharmonia’s 30th season in Bedford. Marking a turning point in Beethoven’s career, his Third Symphony heralded the Romantic period.
This is a musical triumph that was voted the greatest symphony of all time in 2016. Steven Osborne is the soloist in Mozart’s final piano concerto and opening the concert is Mendelssohn’s Hebrides Overture, an ode to Scotland and the birthplace of tonight’s conductor and soloist.
Tuesday, 16 September 2025
Classical music: Lunchtime recital
St Paul’s church, St Paul’s Square @ 1pm
Free with retiring collection
Step into the beautiful surroundings of St Paul’s church to enjoy the Tuesday lunchtime concert. This week, Franco Barzelatto will perform a piano recital.
Tuesday, 16 September 2025
Community: Bedford Mindful Embankment Walk
Outside the Bedford Swan Hotel @ 6pm
Free. Just turn up
Theme of this month’s walk: Let go & be kind
Join the group for a mindful walk, which begins with an introduction and well-being check-in while walking to the Butterfly Bridge.
When you get to the Butterfly Bridge, Rachel will guide you through the mindfulness practice before walking towards and finishing at the riverside bar.
This second half of the walk is in complete silence, and you will pause to have some time of stillness by the two bridges, where you can hear the peaceful sounds of the water and watch your thoughts wash away.
We will break the silence by ending with a gratitude prompt. This is a safe space and community for everyone.
Wednesday, 17 September 2025
Live music: Daddy Long Legs + Black Kat Boppers
Bedford Esquires @ 7.30pm
Tickets: £17.50
New York City’s most diabolical rhythm and blues street gang aren’t back, they never left. In dark times, DADDY LONG LEGS continue to shine their light everywhere they go, leaving a piece of themselves on stage every night because it’s in them and it’s got to come out. Just one of the best live acts out there, this is not to be missed…
Over the last decade, these gentlemen have burned down houses the world over with their explosive fire ceremony and have amassed a cult-like following all their own with a tough-to-beat reputation for being one of the finest live acts on the road today.
Wednesday, 17 September 2025
Live music: Whitney K + Flypaper
Bedford Esquires @ 7.30pm
Tickets: £15
Direct from Canada, Whitney K bring their Cosmic Canadiana to Bedford with its echoes of Reed and Kristofferson, Dylan and Ackles all filtered through the prism of modern life.
Support comes from slacker hipsters Flypaper as their debut album hits the shops ….gently.
Wednesday, 17 September 2025
Drag: Drag Karaoke and Bingo
The Cellar Bar @ 8pm
Free entry
Every month, drag queen Fanny Burns will bring her own spin on karaoke and bingo for a night of hilarity and good fun. The bingo cash jackpot has been well over £100, and at £2 per card of six tickets, that means six chances of winning. Raffle tickets for Fanny’s Flaps game are just £1.
The Cellar Bar is a safe, inclusive, environment for all of our customers. Free entry, just turn up. This show contains adult humour and swearing and is strictly an over 18’s event.
Thursday, 18 September 2025
Walking: “A tour of St Paul’s Church” guided walk
Bedford Town Centre @ 11am at What’s On Hub in Silver Square
Tickets: £4/£2 (Please use the code HIGGINS30 to remove the transaction fee)
St. Paul’s church has been at the centre of Bedford’s life for over one thousand years and has many stories to tell. Join us on a tour of this beautiful church in the heart of Bedford as we tell its story.
Join the Association of Bedford Tour Guides for one of their fascinating weekly walks. Each walk is of 90 minutes to two hours duration and covers a distance of one or two miles. Most walks are suitable for people who are less mobile.
Children of all ages are most welcome on all of the walks but those aged 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Each walk costs £4 per adult or £2 for children over 8. All walks must be pre-booked.
Thursday, 18 September 2025
LGBTQ: Rainbow Bedfordshire’s Queer Prom (16+)
Bedford Esquires @ 6pm – 11pm
Tickets: £15
Rainbow Bedfordshire is thrilled to invite you to Queer Prom 2025, taking place at the iconic Bedford Esquires.
Get ready to immerse yourself in a night of joy, inclusion, and vibrant celebrations as we come together to honour the LGBTQ+ community. Whether you’re reliving your prom experience or creating new memories, Queer Prom is a unique opportunity to dress to impress, dance the night away, and connect with friends old and new.
This is not just a party; it’s a moment in history, a chance to celebrate who you are, promote inclusivity, and spread love. An unforgettable evening filled with laughter, Drag, music, and the joy of community.
Hosted by Ginger Snaps, there will be pizza, performers, a ‘best-dressed’ award, a photographer, dancefloor fillers, a quiet space, both gender neutral and wheelchair accessible toilets, and a space to get changed into your outfit if it would be unsafe to wear it while travelling to and from the event.
Thursday, 18 September 2025
Bedford Skeptics: A Little History of Maths with Snezana Lawrence
North End Club, Roff Avenue @ 7.30pm
Mathematics is fundamental to our daily lives. Science, computing, economics – all aspects of modern life rely on some kind of maths. But how did our ancestors think about numbers?
How did they use mathematics to explain and understand the world around them? Where do numbers even come from? Lawrence, a senior lecturer at Middlesex University, goes beyond the familiar names of Newton and Pascal, exploring the prominent role women have played in the history of maths, including Emmy Noether and Maryam Mirzakhani.
You can find her on social media as @snezanalawrence.bsky.social @snezanalawrence @mathshistory
Thursday, 18 September 2025
Comedy: British Comedian of The Year: Bedford Heat
The Quarry Theatre @ 8pm
Tickets: £14
Castle Comedy & the Quarry theatre host the British Comedian of the Year: Bedford Heat. This competition has the biggest comedy prize in the UK, a whopping £10,001.
This will be a special show where some of the UK’s best acts do their best 10-minute sets in the hope of going through to the final for the chance to win the mega cash prize! The standard of entrant has been outstanding, with established headliners putting themselves forward and some of the most exciting upcoming talent. The quality will be sky high. Judging at each heat will be by you, the audience!
Friday, 19 September 2025
Charity concert: Rock for a Reason
Kemspton Transfiguration Church @ 8pm
Tickets: £5
A charity concert is taking place at the Transfiguration Church in Kempston to raise money for Mickey’s Cafe – an incredible asset that welcomes and supports the whole community.
Hosted by Bedford-based musician, Tom Korni, the event promises to be an incredible night of live music performed by Tom in memory of Mickey Havil, who was murdered in 2022 and after whom the cafe at the church is named.
Read: Charity ‘Rock for a Reason’ concert comes to Kempston
The first half of the concert will feature rock anthems from the likes of Oasis, Arctic Monkeys and The Beatles, while the entire second half will be devoted to Mickey’s favourite band, Pink Floyd.
Friday, 19 September 2025
Live music: The Total Stone Roses
Bedford Esquires @ 7.30pm
Tickets: £15
The UK’s best Stone Roses tribute band returns to the stage to celebrate the 35th Anniversary of the eponymous Stone Roses gig at Spike Island.
If you love I Am The Resurrection, Made Of Stone, Fools Gold, Waterfall, She Bangs The Drums, and many more, then do not miss this exclusive opportunity to hear your favourite Stone Roses anthems performed live.
Friday, 19 September 2025
Live music: Out of the Hat
The Castle, Newnham Street @ 8.30pm
Free entry
Returning to The Castle, the amazing Out of the Hat duo, singing accoustic songs to get you all dancing.
Friday, 19 September 2025
Magic: Pete Firman: Tricks & Giggles
The Quarry Theatre @ 7.30pm
Tickets: £20
With over 4.5 million social media followers and countless TV appearances under his belt, Pete Firman is the UK’s top comic magician.
Join him for an evening of ‘Tricks & Giggles’, as Pete brings his trademark blend of magic and comedy from the small screen to stages around the UK with this brand-new show. Expect impossible feats, sleight of hand and big laughs from one of magic’s most exciting performers!
As seen on Amazon’s Good Omens, ITV1’s Tonight at the London Palladium and The Next Great Magician, BBC1’s The John Bishop Show and The Sarah Millican Television Programme. He’s probably also popped up on your social media feeds with his mind-boggling and regularly viral magic videos.
Friday, 19 September 2025
Live music: Samantha Hughes
The Cellar Bar @ 8.30pm
Free entry
Samantha has become a regular at The Cellar Bar, and once again you are in for a treat as she performs a selection of Rock n Roll, Country, 50s/60s and 80’s party tunes, spreading some good old-fashioned music from years gone by!
Friday, 19 September 2025
Live Music: Tie One On
The Cellar Bar @ 11pm / late close
Free entry
Tie One On are a rock/blues band who have played everyting from large festivals to pubs and clubs. These hard-working musicians have a knack of lighting up a night of Blues Rock mayhem.
Friday, 19 September 2025
Live music: Olivia Lynn
Bedford Esquires @ 7.30pm
Tickets: £11 adv/£15 on the door
Having played Esquires a few times as a supporting artist, Olivia Lynn and her band will be playing her full album and throwing in some amazing covers too.
“Please come and support my dream, help me get that one step closer to Nashville and let’s have a really good night!”
Friday, 19 September 2025
Live music: The Glam Rock Show
Bedford Corn Exchange @ 7.30pm
Tickets: £30
It’s time to bang a gong and Get It On for one night of glam rock! The costumes, the make-up, the music. You ain’t seen nothing yet! So, bring your tiger feet and join us for a night like no other.
Featuring the biggest hits from T.Rex, Mud, Slade, Bowie, Suzi Quatro, Wizzard, Sweet and many more.
Come on feel the noize and dress to impress for this feel-good show of the year!
Saturday, 20 September 2025
Dance music: Footloose 80s Day Party
Bedford Esquires @ 2pm – 6pm
Tickets: From £8
Spend the afternoon revelling in the music you grew up with, the dance moves you still remember, and with the friends you never see enough of. All brought together for an afternoon that feels like a full-blown night out – without touching your evening.
Saturday, 20 September 2025
Choral music: Cantamus Chamber Choir presents God Be In My Head
All Saint’s Church, Turvey @ 7.30pm
Tickets: £10 / further details 07762 589743
Sacred choral music by Paul Edwards and favourite anthems by others, including Schubert, John Ireland and Herbert Howells. Conductor: Gary Mudd.
Saturday, 20 September 2025
Musical: “Caught You In A Lie” – A one-woman musical drama by Yvonne Michele
The Place Theatre @ 7.30pm
Tickets: £21
Written, directed, and produced by Yvonne Michele, Caught You In A Lie is more than a performance; it’s edutainment with impact. A bold, emotional, and unflinchingly honest look at what it means to break free from abuse, silence, and shame and rise into healing and hope.
Blending spoken word, Lovers Rock, Gospel, and Soul into an unforgettable journey of pain, power, and purpose – come for the music. Leave forever changed.
Saturday, 20 September 2025
Live music: Highstone
The Cellar Bar @ 8.30pm / Bar opens @ 6pm / Happy Hour @ 6pm – 9pm
Free entry
Highstone are a four-piece band covering mostly 70s and 80s dance music mixed with a good set of sing-along hits.
So break out your dancing shoes or just lend an ear to Disco, Soul, Rock & Funk classics from Stevie Wonder, The Bee Gees, Chic, The Temptations, Kool & The Gang, , Luther Vandross, Earth Wind & Fire, Santana and Van Morrison, The Eagles, Elvis Presley, Tom Jones, Lynyrd Skynyrd, The Mavericks and Wilson Pickett.
Sunday, 21 September 2025
Walking: “The Rise and Fall of Bedford Castle” guided walk
Bedford Town Centre @ 11am at the What’s On Hub in Silver Square
Tickets: £4/£2 (Please use the code HIGGINS30 to remove the transaction fee)
The Norman Conquest of Britain witnessed the introduction of castles to the landscape and in Bedford, a major castle was built in the 12th century. Walk through the old castle grounds, see the mound on which it once stood and hear the story of the castle and its demise in the siege of 1224. This year witnesses the 800th anniversary of the Great Siege of Bedford Castle in 1224.
Join the Association of Bedford Tour Guides for one of their fascinating weekly walks. Each walk is of 90 minutes to two hours duration and covers a distance of one or two miles. Most walks are suitable for people who are less mobile.
Children of all ages are most welcome on all of the walks but those aged 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Each walk costs £4 per adult or £2 for children over 8. All walks must be pre-booked.
Sunday, 21 September 2025
Live music: The Workshop Boys play the Sunday Afternoon Session
Bedford Esquires @ 5pm
Free entry
Formed by former members of Los Marbles and Cutting Out, The Workshop Boys have fast become one of Bedford’s most loved bar bands.
Sunday, 21 September 2025
Live music: U18’s Open Mic
The Cellar Bar @ 5pm – 7pm / Doors open @ 4pm
Free entry
If you’re under 18 and sing, play guitar, drums, or any other musical instrument, or are already in a band, then the Cellar Bar is the place to be. Their Junior Open Mic night is a chance for you to perform on a stage in front of an audience with a full PA, drum kit, amps, and lighting.
Hosted by none other than Mat Roberts, a legend of the Bedford music scene, he will be on hand to offer support and advice, as well as doing a few jam sessions of his own.
Under-18s are welcome in the bar from 5pm until 9pm on Sundays for Junior Open Mic.
Sunday, 21 September 2025
Live music: Open Mic Night
The Cellar Bar @ 7.30pm
Free Entry
Join Mat Roberts for the Cellar Bar’s Open Mic night – an opportunity for new and experienced performers to get up on stage and perform.
So, whether you think you are the next Tom Grennan or just want a good night of entertainment, head to the Cellar Bar from 7.30pm.
At the Higgins Bedford
Exhibition: Colour and Light
The Higgins Bedford until 2 November 2025
Free entry
Art from the 18th century right up to the present day will be on display at The Higgins Bedford in its new exhibition, exploring the fascinating relationship between Colour and Light.
Read: Exhibition: ‘Colour and Light’ illuminates The Higgins Bedford
Running until 2 November 2025, the exhibition will showcase works from The Cecil Higgins Art Gallery Collection, including iconic pieces by JMW Turner, John Singer Sargent, Sonia Delaunay, Peter Blake, and Chila Kumari Singh Burman.
Colour and Light will also feature a specially commissioned artwork by Bedford-based artist, Alison Goodyear, entitled ‘Light & Colour’, as featured on the front cover of the February issue of the Bedford Clanger. This immersive digital experience, created in collaboration with four Bedford community groups and is inspired by the works in the exhibition.
Exhibition: Edward Bawden – Printmaker
The Higgins Bedford until 26 April
Free entry
Take a trip to the Higgins Bedford to explore the Edward Bawden Printmaker exhibition, which celebrates Bawden’s remarkable legacy as ‘The Master of the Linocut’ and offers visitors a chance to delve into his innovative techniques and artistic achievements.
At the Panacea Museum
Permanent exhibition: Discover the amazing story of a unique religious community
Panacea Museum, 11 Newnham Rd, Bedford MK40 3NX
11am – 5pm (last entry 4.30) Thursday – Sunday
Free entry
This fascinating hidden gem of a museum tells the story of the Panacea Society – a Christian group formed in the early twentieth century who created their own ‘Garden of Eden’ in the centre of Bedford.
The Panacea Museum is located across several Victorian buildings that formed the community’s headquarters. It tells the story of the Panacea Society and other similar religious groups.
Exhibition: The Panacea Society and the Second World War
The Panacea Museum, 11 Newnham Rd, Bedford MK40 3NX @ Thursday to Sunday, 11am – 5pm
Free entry
A new social history exhibition has opened at the Panacea Museum this month, exploring the unseen story of this remarkable society and World War II.
Read: New exhibition: The Panacea Society and the Second World War
The beautiful gardens surrounding the Museum are currently filled with blossoming trees, birds, butterflies and bees, and a stroll through the grounds is a highly recommended in addition to a visit to the museum.
Occasional Wednesdays (please check website)
Quiz: A1 SpeedQuizzing
The Cellar Bar @ 8pm Bar opens at 7pm
£3pp to enter the quiz. Rolling cash jackpot of £150 plus £60 cash for the winning team and other prizes to winTo reserve your table –
Quiz nights will never be the same again as SpeedQuizzing comes to Bedford town centre. Get your team of up to six players together and enjoy a fun, interactive night of entertainment hosted by Owen.
There’s a £60 bar tab to the winners and there is a rolling jackpot each week.
Walk ins are allowed on the night until the venue is full. Reserve your table online and get a 20 point head start.
Every Thursday
Cocktails, Quiz Night & Karaoke
The Cellar Bar from 5.00pm
Pit your wits against The Cellar Bar’s resident quizmaster to see if you can win the jackpot every Thursday from 8pm. £2 per person entry and a maximum of six per team. The winning team will win the jackpot PLUS a round of shots. Followed by Karaoke til close
Every Saturday
Food & drink: Cocktail mixology masterclass
The Cellar Bar @ 3pm / doors open at 12 noon
£30 per person
The Cellar Bar’s resident mixologist, Marley, will explain how to create some outstanding cocktails for your tasting enjoyment. Then, it’s your turn to put what you’ve learned into practice by making (and drinking) three cocktails.
Theatre highlights by Paula Walker
The September issue of the Bedford Clanger is out now and available to pick up from locations throughout the town centre and surrounding villages. You can find all pickup points on our handy Google map here.
You can read the September issue online too here.
