Programme of Friends Lectures and Events 2026/27
We are thrilled to present our new 2026/27 programme of talks.
Tuesday 22 September
Tony Ploszajski on The Birds of Bedfordshire
7.30pm at St Andrew's Church Hall, Kimbolton Road
Tuesday 29 September
Martin Snaith, on The 1931 Schneider Trophy Race
7.30pm at St Andrew's Church Hall, Kimbolton Road
sponsored by Michael R Peters
Tuesday 13 October
Tim Knox, Director of the Royal Collection on Royal Patronage, sponsored by Cheffins Fine Art Auctioneers.
At Quarry Theatre in association with Bedford School Lectures
Tuesday 27 October
David Longman, on Tales from Bedfordshire Churches: The Admiral, the Rector and Long John Silver
7.30pm at St Andrew's Church Hall, Kimbolton Road
Tuesday 3 November
Damien Odell on Haunted Bedfordshire
7.30pm at St Andrew's Church Hall, Kimbolton Road
Tuesday 24 November
William Rees, on The Martin Brothers
7.30pm at St Andrew's Church Hall, Kimbolton Road
Tuesday 1 December
Matthew Edwards, on The finding of Richard III
7.30pm at St Andrew's Church Hall, Kimbolton Road
Tuesday 8 December
Christmas Special - James Willis the History of Art in 90 minutes
7.30pm at St Andrew's Church Hall, Kimbolton Road
Tuesday 12 January 2027
Dr Roger Bowdler, on Sculpture in the Gardens of Death
(possibly on Zoom, to be confirmed)
Tuesday 26 January
Adrian Woodhouse, on Angus McBean
7.30pm at St Andrew's Church Hall, Kimbolton Road
(possibly on Zoom, to be confirmed)
Tuesday 23 February
Hugh St Clair on Cedric Morris
7.30pm at St Andrew's Church Hall, Kimbolton Road
(possibly on Zoom, to be confirmed)
Tuesday 9 March
Matthew Hirst, a Trustee of Wentworth Woodhouse, on Wentworth Woodhouse
7.30pm at St Andrew's Church Hall, Kimbolton Road
Talks are free with Friends’ membership. Members are encouraged to bring guests for a donation of £10 cash at the door or, to benefit from Gift Aid pay in advance via www.justgiving.com/charity/friendsofthehiggins
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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.
As a Friend you will enjoy:
- Regular talks and lectures
- Exclusive visits to private museums and houses (extra charges can apply
- Special access to new exhibition previews
- Discounts in The Higgins Bedford shop
- Discount on daytime purchases at The Higgins Pantry
For membership rates and a link to the joining page click here https://www.friendsofthehiggins.org/join-the-friends
Donations via JustGiving:
https://www.justgiving.com/onecheckout/donation/direct/charity/3086310
To find out more about the work of The Friends please visit the Friends of the Higgins website.