Welcome to our weekly what’s on guide for Bedford and the surrounding area from the Bedford Clanger.
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, 28 May 2025
Walking: “The Jewel in Bedford’s Crown” guided walk
Bedford Town Centre @ 11am at the box office at the Harpur Suite, Harpur Square
Tickets: £4/£2 (Please use the code HIGGINS30 to remove the transaction fee)
The Jewel in Bedford’s Crown is undoubtedly the River Great Ouse and its Embankment. This entertaining and informative circular walk takes you along the banks of the river, which has been described as one of the finest riverside settings in England. Learn the story of the Victorian Embankment development and enjoy a walk in the ornamental gardens.
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, 29 May 2025
Theatre: Much Ado About Falstaff
The Place Theatre @ 7.30pm
Tickets: from £16
GSP follow up recent successes with Old Herbaceous, Three Men in a Boat and What’s Wrong with Benny Hill? with a new play about Sir John Falstaff…a rogue, a philanderer and a glutton, but also one of Shakespeare’s greatest and enduring comic creations.
In this new comedy by Simon Downing we find Falstaff, played by Giles Shenton, in his bedroom in the Boars Head being nursed by Mistress Quickly, played by Georgie Taylor.
The creditors arrive demanding payment. Will Falstaff resort to marrying Mistress Quickly in order to pay off his debts? Will he turn teetotal? Will he mellow in his old age? Find out the answers to all these important questions that Shakespeare never bothered to answer and join Falstaff for an evening of jollity, frivolity, a definite lack of coequality and more Shakespearean insults than ever previously heard on a theatrical stage!
Thursday, 29 May 2025
Dancing: Planet Swing featuring Pete Gill & his band
The Dance Hall, Wixams Retirement Village, Bedford Road, Bedford, MK42 6EA @ 8pm – 10.30pm
Tickets: £12.99
An evening for dancers and music enthusiasts alike. Cashless bar, plenty of seating (night club set up) and dance floor. Book in advance and come along at 7.15pm for a 45-minute dance class in Balboa, one of the original swing dances of the era. For the main event, just turn up – pay cash at reception – have fun, no booking needed.
Friday, 30 May 2025
Children: Exploring Space with Kaye Leidoscope
The Place Theatre @ 10am
Tickets: Pay What You Can from £2
Join Kaye Leidoskope for these monthly lively & lovely interactive sessions for children two and five years and their grown-ups. At each session they explore a new subject area like transport, animals and weather.
You can expect play, songs, crafts and there are always bubbles… perfect for little ones to creatively learn through play!
Friday, 30 May 2025
Live music: The Lovely Eggs
Bedford Esquires @ 7.30pm
Tickets: £20
For The Lovely Eggs, being in a band is a way of life. It’s about art. It’s about creativity and expression. It’s about following your own path and doing things your own way.
Holly and David operate on their terms, spewing out music, records, art and television shows before piling in the van and tearing round the country to perform a load of live sold-out shows. Set your EGG-timers so you don’t forget.
Friday, 30 May 2025
Live music: Samantha Hughes
The Cellar Bar @ 8.30pm
Free entry
Samantha has become a regular at The Cellar Bar, having previously performed at Twinwood Festival and the Festival of Vintage.
Samantha’s set will be part acoustic, so you are in for a treat as she plays a selection of rock n roll, country, 50s/60s and 80s party tunes, spreading some good old-fashioned music from years gone by.
Friday, 30 May 2025
Live music: The Future Sessions
Bedford Esquires @ 7.30pm
Tickets: £8
The Future Sessions return in May with four bands gracing the Esquires stage, most for the first time and all of them eager to grab your attention.
The Skive, a pure-punk outfit from down the road in Stevenage recently won the battle of the bands in Hertford and come to Bedford with their politically-charged chaos for the first time. Don’t miss this lot on their way up.
Skelta, one of Bedford’s very new bands, released their first material this week on Spotify, and we have had ‘Vaseline’ on repeat ever since. Expect “ambient moments of tranquillity with jaw-dropping heavy impacts”. See you down the front for that.
Kate Gore will be bringing her Screamers to the front after the sad demise of Monochrome – a Future Sessions favourite. Bedford held out so much hope for Monochrome, but now it’s time for Caitlin and the gang to show us that the Kate Gore experiment is something to get excited about. Early signs look good.
Technique a brand spanking new alt-rock outfit from Milton Keynes, arriving in Bedford for the first time. As always, blender promises a night not to miss in Esquires room 2 and if you like your music new, the Future Sessions are for you.
Friday, 30 May 2025
Live music: Kyri Lillington
The Cellar Bar @ 11pm / bar opens @ 6pm
Free entry
Kyri Lillington will be back at The Cellar Bar as a solo performer, playing pop and rock classics.
Saturday, 31 May 2025
Music: R.E.M. By Stipe (unplugged)
The Quarry Theatre @ 2pm
Tickets: from £14
Two Unplugged Acoustic sessions for MTV set the scene for R.E.M.’s songs being stripped back to show beautiful melodies, clever lyricism, and arrangements in acoustic form. Stipe continue this tradition bringing these songs to life in their Unplugged Acoustic sessions.
With a string of peerless albums; one eye on the underground and one eye on the soaring chorus; we will never see their like again. Come and hear tracks like “The One I Love” through to “The End of the World” stripped back and relaxed with all the details that made R.E.M. great.
Whether it’s playing major festivals or appearing on the One Show, performing for Michael Stipe himself, Stipe are the definitive R.E.M. tribute – a complete band, and encyclopedic knowledge of the back catalogue. They bring R.E.M. to life on stage – the contrasts and the magic; that direct connection to the music.
The boys from Athens’ legacy is in good hands.
Saturday, 31 May 2025
Film: Bedford Film Night presents Aftersun
St Andrew’s Church community centre, Kimbolton Road, MK40 2PF @ 18:30 | Film: 19:00 | End: 21:00
Tickets: From £5
Directed by Charlotte Wells and starring Paul Mescal in a BAFTA- and Academy Award-nominated performance, Aftersun is a tender and emotionally resonant coming-of-age British drama. Through a quietly powerful lens, the film explores memory, identity and the fragile complexities of a father–daughter relationship during a summer holiday in the late 1990s.
Praised for its subtle storytelling and emotional depth, Aftersun has captivated audiences and critics alike, making it one of the standout independent films of recent years.
Bedford Film Night is a monthly community cinema event organised by UFP Film Club , taking place on the last Saturday of each month (excluding August and November). While the regular audience often includes residents over 65, the event welcomes all film lovers aged 16 and over.
Saturday, 31 May 2025
Live music: The Workshop Boys
The Cellar Bar @ 8.30pm / bar opens 6pm
Free entry
These guys need no introduction – and what could be better than them at the Cellar Bar on a Saturday night.
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, 1 June 2025
Walking: “Bedford in WWII” guided walk
Bedford Town Centre @ 11am at the box office at the Harpur Suite, Harpur Square
Tickets: £4/£2 (Please use the code HIGGINS30 to remove the transaction fee)
A walk that reveals the way of life in Bedford and some of the little-known facts about the role it played during World War II. Learn how Bedford became the main hub of the BBC during the war and how it also became a centre of wartime entertainment. Discover a ‘secret’ Bedford and the connections of the town to the code breakers at Bletchley park.
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, 1 June 2025
Food & drink: Afternoon Tea with live music (and cocktails)
The Cellar Bar @ 4pm
Tickets, from £25, bottomless options available
The Cellar Bar has teamed up with Creme Brew Lait to deliver a wonderful themed two-hour afternoon tea experience, combining beautiful food and wonderful drinks options. This special soul music event features an incredible performance by Sophia Soul.
There is however a twist: they’ve replaced the PG Tips with Pornstar Martinis and Sex on the Beach – cheers!
The entertainment starts at 5pm, giving you some quiet time before hand to catch up with friends or family and enjoy your afternoon tea. You can then choose to stay in the Purple Room and enjoy the music in the background or go full throttle and move to the main bar for a fully immersive experience. And don’t worry you will still be able to get your bottomless glasses filled up as soon as they empty!
Sunday, 1 June 2025
Live Music: Sophia Soul
The Cellar Bar @ 5pm / doors open @ 3pm / Happy Hour 3pm – 9pm / late close
Free entry
The wonderful Sophia Soul is appearing again at The Cellar Bar this weekend. With a career spanning 14 years, this modern day diva will blow your socks off!
Why not combine an afternoon of Soul with one of the Cellar Bar’s Bottomless Afternoon Tea packages? The performance is 5pm – 7pm. Afternoon tea is 4pm – 6pm. Book online in advance to secure a seat, otherwise it will be standing room only.
Sunday, 1 June 2025
Poetry and Spoken Word: Read Poets Society: Rewilding
The Eagle Book Shop @ 7pm
Tickets: Free but book via The Place Theatre website
As summer approaches, join the Read Poets Society for their monthly poetry readings. This month’s theme is Rewilding.
Tuesday, 3 June 2025
Live music: Tuesday lunchtime concert
St Paul’s church, St Paul’s Square @ 1pm
Free entry with retiring collection (suggested donation £5)
Lunchtime piano recital by Marie Francois. Free with a retiring collection.
Wednesday, 4 June 2025
Walking: “I Never Knew That” guided walk
Bedford Town Centre @ 11am at the box office at the Harpur Suite, Harpur Square
Tickets: £4/£2 (Please use the code HIGGINS30 to remove the transaction fee)
“I Never Knew That”
The most commonly heard phrase after the completion of a Guided Walk. This Walk encompasses all that information about Bedford and its many features that YOU never knew!
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.
Wednesday, 4 June 2025
Food and drink: AI and the Future of Food – Insights from Adam Starkey
Gastronomica, Colworth Science Park
Free
Join Adam Starkey, founder of Green Gourmet Ltd and Managing Director of Panelitix.ai, for an insightful lunch and learn session exploring the intersection of AI and food innovation. Discover how Adam’s pioneering work is helping businesses leverage AI for competitive advantage and gain a glimpse into the technologies shaping the future of food and beverage innovation.
Thursday, 5 June 2025
Live music: Karaoke
The Cellar Bar at 8pm
Free entry
The ONLY place you need to be for karaoke on a Thursday night – The Cellar Bar on the High Street. Pure karaoke with over 50,000 songs to choose from and two for £12 handmade cocktails all night.
Perform like a pro with the Cellar Bar’s professional lighting, sound and a proper stage, with the best-sounding performers and acoustics on the High Street. Sing with your friends using multiple microphones and hosted by Cameo and Sarah Ellen.
Thursday, 5 June 2025
Quiz: Esquires Monthly Music Quiz
Bedford Esquires @ 8pm
£2 per person / max six people per team
Brain cells at the ready, it’s Esquires music quiz and everyone’s welcome. Featuring music from the 50’s to the present, it’s £2 per person to enter with teams of up to a maximum of six people.
Cash prize for the winning team.
Thursday, 5 June 2025
Dancing: Planet Swing featuring The Untouchables
The Dance Hall, Wixams Retirement Village, Bedford Road, Bedford, MK42 6EA @ 8pm – 10.30pm
Tickets: £12.99
An evening for dancers and music enthusiasts alike. Cashless bar, plenty of seating (night club set up) and dance floor. Book in advance and come along at 7.15pm for a 45-minute dance class in Balboa, one of the original swing dances of the era. For the main event, just turn up – pay cash at reception – have fun, no booking needed.
Thursday, 5 June 2025
Live music: Irish Music Night
The Castle, 17 Newnham Street @ 8.30pm
Free entry
Great fun evening of foot tapping Irish tune to sing along to. The craic is sure to be mighty!
Friday, 6 June 2025
Live music: Sandi Thom + Ben Poole
Bedford Esquires @ 7.30pm
Tickets: £18
This Esquires’ double-header features Sandi Thom, alongside the international blues/rock/soul guitarist, singer & songwriter Ben Poole. With a voice that echoes the soulful resonance of Americana and the gritty authenticity of folk-rock, Sandi Thom rose to fame with her viral hit I Wish I Was a Punk Rocker (With Flowers in My Hair). A true troubadour, Thom continues to enchant listeners with her powerful vocals and unwavering commitment to musical integrity and authenticity. 32-year-old Ben Poole is currently being described as one of the most exciting artists to come out of the UK for a long, long time.
Friday, 6 June 2025
Live music: The Wildfire Trio
The Castle, 17 Newnham Street @ 8.30pm
Free entry
Making their debut at The Castle, Wildfire are an acoustic folk-rock trio from Bedford playing folk-rock and Americana covers.
Friday, 6 June 2025
Live music: Highstone
The Cellar Bar @ 8.30pm
Free entry
This four-piece band will be at The Cellar Bar this month, covering mostly 70’s and 80’s dance music mixed with a good smattering of sing-along hits too.
The perfect excuse to break out your dancing shoes to the sounds of Stevie Wonder, The Bee Gees, Chic, The Temptations, Kool & The Gang, Luther Vandross, Earth Wind & Fire, Santana and more.
Saturday, 7 – Saturday, 14 June 2025
Environment: Great Big Green Week
Various locations
Free
The Great Big Green Week is back in Bedford this June, with free events taking place from 7 – 14 June at Bedford Central Library, the Higgins Bedford, the Panacea Museum, the John Bunyan Museum and in Bedford Park.
Borrow anything for free from Share Bedford (on the second floor at Bedford Library) all week, try out your photography skills at a smartphone photography workshop and nature walk with artist Graham Fudger, give yoga a go in Bedford Park, enjoy craft sessions at the Panacea Museum, learn about swifts and swallows with the brilliant animator (from Peppa Pig and Hey Duggee), Will Rose and swap your unwanted craft supplies with like-minded makers.
Read: Bedford’s Great Big Green Week is back
Saturday, 7 June 2025
Great Big Green Week: Charity stalls
The Panacea Museum, 11, Newnham Road, MK40 3NX @ 11am – 3pm
Free entry
Browse stalls from local organisations, including charity plant stalls raising money for the Bedford Hospital Primrose Unit and Bedford Repair Cafe.
Saturday, 7 June 2025
Great Big Green Week: Art Session with Anne-Marie Abbate
The Panacea Museum, 11, Newnham Road, MK40 3NX @ 11am – 3pm
Free entry
Drop-in sessions to make Victorian-style greeting cards with local artist Anne-Marie Abbate, using pressed flowers from the Museum gardens.
Saturday, 7 June 2025
Book Sale: Big Bumper Book Sale – Summer Edition
The Place Theatre @ 10am
Free entry
Browse a huge selection of fiction, non-fiction, playscripts and more – plus treat yourself to a cuppa and some cake while you are there!
No ticket needed – just come along. Donations of second hand books are also being accepted. To arrange a time to drop these off, don’t hesitate to get in touch with admin@theplacebedford.org.uk.
Saturday, 7 June 2025
Health and wellbeing: Your St John Ambulance service in and around Bedford
Silver Faces, Silver Street @ 10am – 3pm
Free
The North Bedfordshire Network of St John Ambulance invite you to join them to learn how to do CPR, use a Defibrillator, manage a choking episode, treat different types of wounds, take your own blood pressure, deal with first aid emergencies or ask them anything about first aid.
There will be family-friendly activities and more…
Saturday, 7 June 2025
Walking: North Bedfordshire Ramblers’ weekly walk
Afternoon walk: Wootton Village Hall, MK43 9EU @ 1.30pm
Starting on the John Bunyan Trail then to Longcroft Spinney, 6.5 miles
Please bring a drink, snack or lunch as the group always stops for a break. Check out the North Bedfordshire Ramblers’ excellent website for further information.
Saturday, 7 June – Thursday, 10 July 2025
Art: 20th Anniversary Exhibition
Eagle Gallery @ Monday-Saturday 10.30-5pm; Sunday 11-3pm
Free entry
Eagle Gallery is a cooperative of local artists exhibiting original paintings, ceramics, glass, sculpture, textiles and jewellery.
Join them at their home on St Peter’s Street this month as they celebrate 20 years since the gallery first opened on Castle Road. On Saturday, 7 June, you can ‘Meet the Artists’ from 10.30am – 1 30pm and toast the future of the gallery with a glass of wine or juice. Other events during the five weeks of the exhibition will include demonstrations and talks given by gallery artists. Details will be on the ‘Events’ page of our website.
Saturday 7 & Saturday 14 June 2025
National Theatre Live: A Streetcar Named Desire
The Quarry Theatre @ 2pm
Tickets: £15.50
Gillian Anderson (Sex Education), Vanessa Kirby (The Crown), and Ben Foster (Lone Survivor) lead the cast in Tennessee Williams’ timeless masterpiece, returning to cinemas.
As Blanche’s fragile world crumbles, she turns to her sister Stella for solace – but her downward spiral brings her face to face with the brutal, unforgiving Stanley Kowalski.
From visionary director Benedict Andrews, this acclaimed production was filmed live during a sold-out run at the Young Vic Theatre in 2014.
Saturday, 7 June 2025
LGBTQ+: Pride Cabaret
3 St Peter’s, St Peter’s Street @ 7pm – 11pm
Tickets: £25
A host of incredible LGBTQ+ performers and artists are coming together for an unforgettable celebration at this year’s Pride Cabaret.
Hosted by everyone’s favourite Drag Vegetable, Carrot, the night features a performance by Soft Boi Thommy (Drag King and fire performer), poetry from Katie O’Pray and music from Komal. All profits from ticket sales go to Operation Olive, supporting aid in Palestine.
Saturday, 7 June 2025
Live music: CEREMONY 5 featuring Gurriers, Picture Parlour, Honesty & more
Bedford Esquires from 1pm
Tickets: £27.50
Esquires’ new music all-dayer, Ceremony, will be taking place for its fifth edition, this month, featuring headliners Gurriers. They will be joined by the Springsteen-supporting Picture Palace, the dark trip-hop of Honesty and the brash and brilliant Welly. Check out Esquires’ website for the full line-up.
Saturday, 7 June 2025
Dance music: Motown Saturdays
The Wellington Arms, Wellington Street @ from 4pm
Free entry
The perfect excuse to enjoy a chilled-out chat, have a laugh, enjoy a drink, reminise and dance to top draw soul music with Martyn, Chris, Andy and Geoff at the Wellington Arms.
Saturday, 7 and Sunday, 8 June 2025
Live Music: 80’s Daytime disco for Grown-Ups
The Cellar Bar @ 3pm
Free entry
This weekend there are two chances to dance and singalong to some of the greatest hits ever from the 80s.
Indulge in an afternoon filled with nostalgic tunes, singalongs, and a great atmosphere. The glitterball will be up and the neon outfits on. Anyone in fancy dress will get a free shot from the bar. Free glow sticks and props.
On Saturday, either head home after the disco, or stay into the evening where there are two performances of live music, firstly from solo musician Cameo and secondly from local band Five Five Six.
Sunday, 8 June 2025
Great Big Green Week: Yoga and Wellbeing in the Park
Bedford Park (near Robinson Pool) @ 10am – 7pm
Free
Now in its sixth year, this free event features sessions led by fully qualified instructors, including Hatha Yoga, Vinyasa Flow, Chair Yoga, Qigong, Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), Laughter Yoga, Sound Bath Meditation, and mindful games for families.
Wellness chair massages will also be available between 11am and 3pm.
Sunday, 8 June 2025
Shopping: Bedford Flea, Affordable Art and Local Produce Market
Harpur Square @ 10am – 3pm
Free
Bedford Flea is your one-stop shop for all things flea, art and lovely local produce – plus live music sponsored by The Cellar Bar.
You’ll find a smorgasbord of unique antiques, vintage, collectables, bric-a-brac and curiosities in Flea Alley, lots of uber talented artists in the affordable art area and delicious local produce and street food.
Sunday, 8 June 2025
Walking: “The Life and Times of John Bunyan” guided walk
Bedford Town Centre @ 11am at the box office at the Harpur Suite, Harpur Square
Tickets: £4/£2 (Please use the code HIGGINS30 to remove the transaction fee)
Discover the story of Bedford’s most famous son who was imprisoned for his non-conformist preaching. Visit the site of the cottage in which John and his family lived, the churches in which he worshipped and the site of the gaol in which he spent 12 long years and began to write one of the best selling books in history, The Pilgrim’s Progress.
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, 8 June 2025
Animals: Priory Marina Dog Show
Priory Country Park @ 11am – 4pm
Dog lovers! Head over to Priory Marina for their Fun Dog Show featuring 10 classes, including best fancy dress (dog and owner), Proudest Pup and Resplendent Rescue.
The fête features over 20 stalls for doggies and humans, plus street food and a bar. There will also be children’s rides and games.
Sunday, 8 June 2025
Dance music: Daytime disco for grown-ups
The Cellar Bar @ 3pm
Free entry
Hosted by DJ Stevo, the Cellar Bar’s Daytime Disco is your chance to dance and sing along to some of the greatest hits ever – all on a Sunday afternoon. Why wait for the evening to have fun? And it’s all free, with no tickets required.
Indulge in an afternoon filled with nostalgic tunes 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.
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.
Every Wednesday
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!
Every Sunday
Live Music: Open Mic Night
The Cellar Bar @ 7.30pm
Free Entry
Every Sunday, join Mat Roberts for the Cellar Bar’s weekly 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.
Theatre highlights by Paula Walker
The June issue of the Bedford Clanger is out on Friday. Grab a copy at one of our many pick-up points throughout the Borough.
You can find your nearest one using our map here, or read it on Issu here.
