There is also family fun with artist Ross Bolwell-Williams for a spider dreamcatcher workshop on Thursday 26 October. Spin your own web and make your very own unique dreamcatcher to take home.

Places are booking up fast but there are still some available on the 1.15pm workshops. Find out more and book online  or call the booking office 01234 718044.

The Higgins Highlights Tour

Wednesday 1 November, 2 to 3pm

Join Lydia Saul, Keeper of Social History, on this introductory tour of the highlights of The Higgins Bedford featuring objects relating to the history of Bedford.

Price £6.35, concessions £5.10.

The William Burges Gallery Tour

Thursday 9 November, 12.30 to 1pm

Join Victoria Partridge, Keeper of Fine and Decorative Art, for a look at some of the furniture and objects by the eccentric Gothic designer, William Burges.

Price £3.25, concessions £2.75.

We Are Ten Art Collection Tour

Wednesday 15 November, 2 to 2.30pm

Join Victoria Partridge, Keeper of Fine and Decorative Art, for a tour of some of the highlights of the community exhibition in the Wixamtree Gallery.

Price £3.25, concessions £2.75.

Book online or call the booking office 01234 718044.

• 24 October 7.30pm: Artists’ Rifles in Wartime by Patrick Baty  
• 7 November 7.30pm: The films of Powell and Pressburger by Professor David Ekserdjian

Both talks are being held at St Andrews Church Hall, Kimbolton Rd, Bedford.

For more details about joining the Friends and attending lectures at visit www.friendsofthehiggins.org