The Higgins Bedford
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Tuesday: 11:00 - 17:00
Wednesday: 11:00 - 17:00
Thursday: 11:00 - 17:00
Friday: 11:00 - 17:00
Saturday: 11:00 - 17:00
Sunday: 14:00 - 17:00
About The Higgins Bedford
The Higgins Bedford celebrates the inspiring stories of local people, encourages a sense of place for Bedford, and showcases outstanding collections.
The Higgins Bedford Description
The Higgins Bedford celebrates the inspiring stories of local people, encourages a sense of place for Bedford, and showcases outstanding collections.
Reviews
The Young Turner - on tour from Ashmolean Museum opening 22nd September at The Higgins Bedford
Fun Palaces will be back at The Higgins Bedford on Saturday 6th October and Sunday 7th October and we're super excited! It's jam-packed with activities.....there is even going to be a farm!
Join us for a variety of free sociable and relaxing activities to help improve your feelings of wellbeing. Including creative art sessions and traditional table top games. Minded Yoga session 2-3pm Poetry Tea Party 2:30 - 4pm These afternoons are open to all but we aim to create a relaxing and supportive atmosphere for people to feel comfortable in. No unaccompanied or young children please.
Click 'interested on our Event page to find out more: https://www.facebook.com/events/327575677 990652/
VyMy Dance & Fitness are running a hip hop dance and art workshop this half term!
Join us at The Higgins Bedford on Friday 26th October, where you'll learn basic hip-hop skills and the history behind the style.
£25 for the day (siblings £20)
... Book online with VyMy Dance: at http://www.vymydance.co.uk/holidaycourses .html
#hiphop #dance
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Explore new exhibitions and favourite spaces. Join in with local artists for our popular family friendly art and craft workshops.
Workshops start at 11am, 12:30 and 2pm, last an hour and are aimed at 5 to 13 year olds (not suitable for under 3’s) All children must be accompanied by an adult.
... Tuesday 23rd October - Adinkra Art with Nubian Teachings £2.70 per child*
Wednesday 24th October – Mosaic Tiles with Qemamu Mosaics £5 per child (all materials included)*
Friday 26th October – Future Self, portraits with artist Kemi Onabule £2.70 per child*
*places can be booked in advance, by purchasing a ticket at The Higgins’ Reception. Please note, we are currently unable to take bookings online or over the phone.
#family #holiday #activities #things to do #october #halfterm #art #crafts #artists #adinkra #mosaics #blackhistorymonth
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New time for table tennis at the Higgins from Monday 3rd September - 2-3 pm. Bedford Borough Council, Sports Development Unit
Carers in Bedfordshire Tibbs Dementia Foundation Bedford Association of Tour Guides The Harpur Trust
Lovely review of a visit to The Higgins.
Sketch Fridays - Free Every Friday, 12pm – 4pm
Drawing and sketching are great ways to de-stress and relax. Explore the works in our beautiful galleries and be inspired to create your own work of art. Materials are provided, or you can bring your own. Please do not bring paint or materials that might cause damage to the collection.
The Higgins Bedford will be hosting OUTIng the Past National Festival for LGBT History 2019 as one of the national hub venues in February. OUTing the Past are looking for speakers on the 2019 theme, ‘History II: Peace, Reconciliation, and Activism’, celebrating the official end of the First World War and marking the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Riots. Presentations are 20 minutes long. Please see the flyer for more details if you wish to apply and you could join us here at The Higgins Bedford as one of our inspirational speakers for this event.
See more amazizing Odissi dancing at The Higgins Bedford on Saturday at 2pm. https://www.instagram.com/p/BmjXcnSgPqa/‚ Ķ
Lovely time at the Grandparents and Grandchildren Happy Place activity today! Thanks to Lisa Tilley-uoldbag Tibbs Dementia Foundation Carers in Bedfordshire The Harpur Trust
We're looking Forward to hosting the launch of Bedford's Odissi Dance Festival on Saturday - Free Entry, 2pm. Come and join us.
More about The Higgins Bedford
Tuesday: 11:00 - 17:00
Wednesday: 11:00 - 17:00
Thursday: 11:00 - 17:00
Friday: 11:00 - 17:00
Saturday: 11:00 - 17:00
Sunday: 14:00 - 17:00