Programme of Friends Lectures and Events 2026
We are thrilled to present our new 2025/26 programme of talks
Tuesday 20th January 2026
Bernard O'Connor on Jasper Maskelyne, the illusionist who hid Tempsford Airfield
7.30pm Zoom lecture
Generously Sponsored by W&H Peacock Auctioneers
Tuesday 17th February 2026
Mark Lewis on Graham Sutherland
7.30pm Zoom lecture
Tuesday 24th March 2026
Perry Staker on Women in the Civil War
7.30pm Zoom Lecture
Generously sponsored by Marion Maule.
Tuesday 21st April 2026
Dr Helen Langdon on Salvator Rosa
7.30pm at St Andrew's Church Hall, Kimbolton Road
Tuesday 3rd February 2026
Perry Staker on Norman Hartnell
7.30pm Zoom lecture
Generously sponsored by Marion Maule
Tuesday 3rd March 2026
Professor Paul Coldwell on Woodcuts, his new book
7.30pm at St Andrew's Church Hall, Kimbolton Road
Tuesday 7th April 2026
Sarah Flynn on The Neiger Brothers and Egyptian Revival Jewellery
7.30pm at St Andrew's Church Hall, Kimbolton Road
Generously sponsored by Barovic Jewellers
Tuesday 28th April 2026
Jane Ewart on An American Aristocrat and His Remarkable Collection of English Silver: Lord Fairhaven’s silver at Anglesey Abbey
7.30pm at Venue to be confirmed
Talks are free with Friends’ membership and members are encouraged to bring guests.
For guests we currently operate an honesty policy and ask for a donation of £10 cash at the door or £8.00 min via our JustGiving web page.
For further information about all of the lectures visit and special events https://www.friendsofthehiggins.org/events-and-lectures
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
- Opportunities to socialise with like minded people
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.