Programme of talks for 2024 Spring/Summer season
5 March 2024, 12 Noon, venue The Bunyan Meeting, best car park, Lurke Street MCP MK40 3HZ
Victoria Partridge on Edward Bawden and Me. Includes a private guided visit to the exhibition.
Generously sponsored by The Higgins Pantry
https://www.thehigginspantry.co.uk/
Wednesday 13 March 2024, Talk cancelled.
16 April 2024, 7.30 pm, venue St Andrew’s Church Hall, Kimbolton Road, Bedford MK40 2PF
Christopher Joll on A Bonfire of History - lost treasures of Madame Tussaud's.
Generously sponsored by Robinson & Hall
https://robinsonandhall.co.uk/
17 April 2024, 13.45 for 14.00 PRIVATE VISIT to DRAYTON HOUSE, Lowick, KETTERING, Sat Nav NN14 3BG. Own transport.
BOOKING NOW OPEN
23 April 2024, 12.00 noon, venue The Barbican Studio at The Higgins
Victoria Partridge on William Burges in the Cecil Higgins Collection.
Generously sponsored by Agnews Gallery London
https://www.agnewsgallery.com/
7 May 2024 All day, by Coach from Bedford, PRIVATE VISIT to THE MANSION, CIRENCESTER PARK on the stunning Bathurst Estate, Cirencester. Limited numbers. Details to be circulated.
21 May, 7.30 pm, venue St Andrew’s Church Hall, Kimbolton Road, Bedford MK40 2PF
Hugh Belsey on Gainsborough’s Career – from Ipswich to Bath – on his tercentenary.
25 June 2024, Talk cancelled.
June 2024 date to be arranged at lunchtime, venue The Higgins
David Boyd Haycock on his new book on Lucy Kemp Welch.
SUMMER BREAK AND MEMBERSHIP DONATIONS RENEWAL FOR 24/25
Additionally, and to be announced there will be private visits and special events at the gallery.
Friends’ website www.friendsofthehiggins.org
Donations please via justgiving
https://www.justgiving.com/onecheckout/donation/direct/charity/3086310
Additionally, and to be announced there will be private visits and special events at the gallery.
Donations please via JustGiving
Further information about all of the lectures visit Events & Lectures | friendsofthehiggins
Joining The Friends of The Higgins Bedford
The Friends organisation plays an important part in the life of the art gallery and museum, and individual members enjoy an excellent range of benefits; joining the Friends will put you at the heart of The Higgins Bedford.
The Friends provide support towards The Higgins Bedford by:
- Contributing fund to support the work in the museum and galleries
- Fostering general interest in The Higgins Bedford
- Providing volunteers to enhance visitor experience and deliver more activities and events
To find out more about the work of The Friends please Visit the Friends of the Higgins website.