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Flower Making with Anne-Marie Abbate

The Higgins Bedford

Join Anne-Marie Abbate in this FREE drop-in activity, running between 11am and 4pm, to make beautiful, colourful flowers. Be inspired by nature and create some joy!

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Mindful Walks
The Higgins Bedford

Mindful Walks

Head to The Higgins Bedford and join their FREE social walking group, with a drinks stop afterwards.

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Toby’s Tall Tales
The Higgins Bedford

Toby’s Tall Tales

Join trained actor and teacher Toby in the art gallery for a FREE creative exploration of stories. Toby will engage children with immersive story reading and help children create their own stories using puppets, drawings, songs and the artwork from the gallery.

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Puggle Club at The Higgins Museum
The Higgins Bedford

Puggle Club at The Higgins Museum

Head to The Higgins Museum and join Kevin the Platypus’ little cousin Puggle for lots of creative fun. There are two sessions, one from 10.30am-12noon and one from 1pm-2.30pm.

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Knitting & Crochet at The Higgins Bedford
The Higgins Bedford

Knitting & Crochet at The Higgins Bedford

This friendly, informal group meets on the third Tuesday of every month at The Higgins Bedford to knit and crochet together. They sometimes work on their own projects, but also knit for charities and events throughout the year.

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New Year’s Stars
The Higgins Bedford

New Year’s Stars

New Year’s Stars looks at Epiphany stars as a starting point before creating special stars of your own to celebrate the new year, new beginnings, thoughts and focus. Children will also get to choose from a collection of hidden words, all meaningful and special, to keep with their star as something to reflect on throughout 2025. Workshops will be held at 11.15am, 12.45pm and 2.15pm.

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New Year’s Stars
The Higgins Bedford

New Year’s Stars

New Year’s Stars looks at Epiphany stars as a starting point before creating special stars of your own to celebrate the new year, new beginnings, thoughts and focus. Children will also get to choose from a collection of hidden words, all meaningful and special, to keep with their star as something to reflect on throughout 2025. Workshops will be held at 12.45pm and 2.15pm.

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Puggle Club at The Higgins Museum
The Higgins Bedford

Puggle Club at The Higgins Museum

Head to The Higgins Museum and join Kevin the Platypus’ little cousin Puggle for lots of creative fun. There are two sessions, one from 10.30am-12noon and one from 1pm-2.30pm.

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Edward Bawden & Me Exhibition Tour
The Higgins Bedford

Edward Bawden & Me Exhibition Tour

Until 13th October 2024, the biggest names in British art, illustration, ceramics and textiles come together in this eclectic exhibition at The Higgins Art Gallery & Museum in celebration of the work of designer Edward Bawden. Join the Keeper of Fine and Decorative Art for a half hour tour of some of the highlights of Edward Bawden & Me.

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Edward Bawden & Me Exhibition Tour
The Higgins Bedford

Edward Bawden & Me Exhibition Tour

Until 13th October 2024, the biggest names in British art, illustration, ceramics and textiles come together in this eclectic exhibition at The Higgins Art Gallery & Museum in celebration of the work of designer Edward Bawden. Join the Keeper of Fine and Decorative Art for a half hour tour of some of the highlights of Edward Bawden & Me.

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Toby’s Tall Tales
The Higgins Bedford

Toby’s Tall Tales

Join trained actor and teacher Toby in the art gallery for a FREE creative exploration of stories. Toby will engage children with immersive story reading and help children create their own stories using puppets, drawings, songs and the artwork from the gallery.

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Portable Antiquities Scheme at The Higgins Bedford
The Higgins Bedford

Portable Antiquities Scheme at The Higgins Bedford

Have you ever found archaeological objects whilst digging in the garden, taking the dog for a walk or metal detecting? Would you like to find out more about them? Matt Fittock, the Finds Liaison Officer for the Portable Antiquities Scheme run by the British Museum can help at this FREE event.

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Puggle Club at The Higgins Museum
The Higgins Bedford

Puggle Club at The Higgins Museum

Head to The Higgins Museum and join Kevin the Platypus’ little cousin Puggle for lots of creative fun. There are two sessions, one from 10.30am-12noon and one from 1pm-2.30pm.

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Toby’s Tall Tales
The Higgins Bedford

Toby’s Tall Tales

Join trained actor and teacher Toby in the art gallery for a FREE creative exploration of stories. Toby will engage children with immersive story reading and help children create their own stories using puppets, drawings, songs and the artwork from the gallery.

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Puggle Club at The Higgins Museum
The Higgins Bedford

Puggle Club at The Higgins Museum

Head to The Higgins Museum and join Kevin the Platypus’ little cousin Puggle for lots of creative fun. There are two sessions, one from 10.30am-12noon and one from 1pm-2.30pm.

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Toby’s Tall Tales
The Higgins Bedford

Toby’s Tall Tales

Join trained actor and teacher Toby in the art gallery for a FREE creative exploration of stories. Toby will engage children with immersive story reading and help children create their own stories using puppets, drawings, songs and the artwork from the gallery.

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