Reminiscence Sessions
Remember When?… - Reminiscence Mornings at The Higgins Bedford
Reminiscence Mornings, Thursdays 11am – 12.30pm
Free Entry, Refreshments £1, No Need to Book
Join in with friendly and informal reminiscence coffee mornings. A great way to meet new people, be inspired by memories and stories of the past.
24 September – Snails for All
Inspired by our Edward Bawden exhibition, join us to share your nature stories of garden insects and animals.
22 October - W H Allens Engineering over the decades
Join us in exploring key moments in the company’s history and bring your own memories to share.
12 November – Writing Lives at the Cross-roads Inspired by the Being Human Festival theme, we will focus on local author Mark Rutherford (William Hale White), as well as anti-apartheid campaigner Father Trevor Huddleston and reminisce about our local bookshops including Wildman’s, Hockliffe’s and Eagle bookshop.
3 December – Disability Awareness and Activism
Come and be inspired by our local community stories of strength, resilience and activism, and share some of your own experiences.
Break in January
4 February – Vital Minerals
Inspired by our Mineral, Mysteries and Collectors display, we will be sharing our own understanding and collections of geological minerals, as well as those needed for health and well-being.
11 March – Bedfordshire Natural History Society
BNHS team will be sharing their key local Bedfordians, as well as artwork created by the community and inspired by the natural world around us. Come and share your own memories about the natural world and what it has offered you over the years.
For further information contact Lydia McDonald, Keeper of Social History, Lydia.Mcdonald@bedford.gov.uk.