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.
19 September – Inspired by Edward Bawden
Come and explore our Edward Bawden and Me exhibition. Which Bawden print would you choose to create your own artwork from. Why do we have the Bawden collection, and who are the artists who have been inspired by him in the latest exhibition.
17 October - Home of the 1950s
The post-war boom brought massive changes in the home; it was out with the old and in with the new. Open-plan living and fitted kitchens with brand new appliances were all the rage. Come and share some of your favourite things about the home of the 1950s.
21 November - Photography and Community Portraits
Come and share some of your favourite moments captured on camera and explore some of the objects and themes in our Community Portraits exhibition.
12 December - Rhymes to Remember
Can you recite a poem from memory? Do you have a favourite nursery rhyme or verse that means something special to you? Join us and share your rhymes to remember, along with some advent treats.
Break for January
13 February – Recipes and Remedies
Do you have a family recipe with a ‘secret’ ingredient? What were the best and worst foods you shared at home and at school? Which special foods had healing qualities? We would love to hear about them.
20 March – Gardening and Allotments
How does your garden grow? There are many private and public gardens that we all enjoy, come and share your favourite plants, flowers, produce and green spaces.