Dementia Action Week
Dementia Action Week is a national event that sees the public coming together to take action in supporting people that are affected by dementia. This year, we have joined with local organisations to provide free activities for people living with dementia and their carers.
Tibbs Art Activitea at The Higgins
Monday 16 May, 2pm – 3:30pm
Join in a relaxed art session on the theme of the Platinum Jubilee with Tibbs Dementia Foundation. No art experience needed. Refreshments provided. To book a place or for more information, phone 01234 276362 or email vicki.blair@bedford.gov.uk
Around Bedford Castle
Thursday 19 May, 11am – 12.30pm
Join us for a gentle, sensory walk around the remains of Bedford Castle and learn more about the history of the area. Back at The Higgins, investigate a range of interesting objects with links to the castle and our own history and memories. Refreshments provided. To book a place or for more information, phone 01234 276362 or email vicki.blair@bedford.gov.uk
Dementia Pastels Exhibition
Monday 16 – Sunday 22 May
Garden Events
Plant Stall
Saturday 28 May
11am – 4pm
Help us to raise funds to continue to improve the gardens around The Higgins Bedford by coming along to buy some plants in this stall run by The Higgins Bedford Garden Volunteer Team.
Plant donations received on Friday 27 May or the next day on Saturday morning are also welcome. Unfortunately we cannot accept plant donations ahead of this date.
Garden Tours
Saturday 28 May
11:30am and 2:30pm
Free Entry
Drop In – No Need to Book
Get to know the hidden secrets of the gardens at The Higgins Bedford and behind the walls of The Panacea Museum – Bedford’s own Garden of Eden on these tours. Meet at The Higgins Bedford courtyard. Each tour will take about 1 hour.
Tours
Fine and Decorative Art Tour
Wednesday 18 May, 11:30am – 12:30pm
£6.35, Concessions £5.10, Booking Essential
Have you ever wanted to know how the art collections were formed and why they are here in Bedford? Then join Keeper of Fine and Decorative Art, Victoria Partridge, for a tour of the Cecil Higgins Art Gallery Collection.
Artist Plantsman Exhibition Tour
Thursday 26 May, 12pm – 12.30pm
£3.25, Concessions £2.75, Booking Essential
Join Keeper of Fine and Decorative Art, Victoria Partridge, for a lunchtime tour of some of the highlights in the Edward Bawden: Artist Plantsman exhibition.
British Sign Language Exhibition Tour and Workshop with Access Bedford
Saturday 4 June, 11am – 1pm
Free Entry, Booking Essential
Join Peter from Access Bedford for this Deaf BSL tour of the Body & Soul exhibition, followed by an art workshop. This is a British Sign Language only event – no oral instruction will be given.
Book online or call the Box Office on 01234 718044 – line open Monday to Friday 11am-3pm.
Upcoming Events
Talk & Draw
Friday 20 May
12:30pm (Talk) – 4pm, Free Entry
Drop In – No Need to Book
Join in this relaxed and friendly chat about some of the weird and wonderful objects in the Higgins House, followed by an afternoon of sketching. Find out more on The Higgins Bedford website.
Saturday Wellbeing
Saturday 21 May
12pm – 4:15pm, Free Entry
Drop In – No Need to Book
Come along and enjoy some down-time at Saturday Wellbeing with soundbath meditations, tea party poetry, table-top games and Aragon Lacemakers sharing their skills in Bedfordshire lacemaking. Find out more on The Higgins Bedford website.
Sunday Crafternoons
Sunday 22 May
2pm – 4pm, Free Entry
Drop In – No Need to Book
Enjoy an afternoon of free family creative crafts. Explore amazing art and fascinating artefacts around the museum and art gallery, then use your imagination and a range of media and materials to get arty.
Suitable for under 12s and children must be accompanied by an adult. Drop in anytime during the afternoon. Please be aware that places are limited and there may be a wait to start. Find more sessions on The Higgins Bedford website.
May Half Term Family Activities
Garden Party
Tuesday 31 May
Workshops start at 11:15 am, 12:45pm and 2:15pm
£3.05 per child
Design and decorate your own gardening apron. It has pockets! Suitable for under 12’s.
Storytelling with Grandma Mo
Wednesday 1 June
Workshops start at 11:15am, 12:45pm and 2:15pm
£3.05 per child
Listen to Grandma Mo’s storytelling adventure in the galleries, then make seedling pots and plant your own sunflowers. Suitable for ages 3-7.
Book online or call the Box Office on 01234 718044 – line open Monday to Friday 11am-3pm.
Jubilee
Thursday 2 & Friday 3 June
2pm – 4pm, Free Entry
No Need to Book – Drop In
Decorate a hat or a crown for your own Jubilee celebrations. Suitable for under 12s. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Please note space is limited and there may be a wait to join the activity.
Find more family activities on The Higgins Bedford website.
Shopping at The Higgins Bedford
New in The Higgins Bedford shop, a wonderful selection of cards reproduced from original hand embroidered artworks, all inspired by British gardens and wild flower meadows. The cards are blank inside which makes it perfect for you to add a personal message for any occasion. Available in the shop for £2.49
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