Category: What’s On
The County of Bedfordshire Service of Thanksgiving for His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh
Following the death of HRH The Duke of Edinburgh, a County of Bedfordshire Service of Thanksgiving to celebrate the life of His Royal Highness will be held in the presence of HM Lord-Lieutenant of Bedfordshire, the High Sheriff of Bedfordshire and civic leaders.
The Service on Friday 16 April 2021 will be held at The County Church of St Paul Bedford.
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Celebrate the joys of Spring alfresco at The Swan, Salford
The Swan at Salford has opened its doors again and given a warm welcome back to guests who have been celebrating being able to get back to the pub.
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Academics to explore LGBT education in upcoming event
The University of Bedfordshire’s Beds Talks series is back with a discussion on how lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) themes are raised with primary school children.
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England’s trailblazing woman artist rediscovered at MK Gallery
Laura Knight, A Panoramic View opens 9 October 2021 at MK Gallery in Milton Keynes. It is the first in a year-long programme of solo-exhibitions by female artists, including Ingrid Pollard and Vivian Maier
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What’s On: Virtual Charity Bingo Night for Little Faces Schools in Kenya
Virtual Charity Bingo Night for Little Faces Schools in Kenya
Little Faces Schools is a charity in Mombasa, It has taken over 300 children off the streets and given them an education.
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Hero Simon Weston calls on Cranfield and Marston Vale residents to nominate their Brave Britons
One of the country’s best loved heroes Simon Weston is calling on folk in the Cranfield and Marston Vale area to nominate people who they believe represent ‘The Best Of British’.
Falklands War veteran Simon has again joined forces with global-hearing specialist Amplifon to find truly remarkable men, women, children and pets who are an example to the nation.
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What’s On: Virtual organ concert
The virtual event will showcase the Willis pipe Organ, which resides in the Grand Temple of Freemasons’ Hall in London, an art deco masterpiece completed in 1933.
The concert is to be given by Carl Jackson, MVO, director of music at the Chapel Royal, Hampton Court Palace. He studied at the Royal Academy of Music and he has held organ scholarships at Downing College, Cambridge as well as his current base of Chapel Royal.
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Look to the stars with Dame Jocelyn Bell Burnell
Award-winning astrophysicist Dame Jocelyn Bell Burnell will host the first ‘An Evening With…’ event, a new public lecture series from the University of Bedfordshire.
Named by BBC Woman’s Hour as one of the UK’s most powerful women, Dame Jocelyn is credited with one of the most significant scientific achievements of the 20th century.
Her discovery of the first radio pulsars – a type of star – in 1967 opened up a new strand of astrophysics, and the work led to her university supervisor being awarded a Nobel Prize.
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OUTing the Past Festival returns to The Higgins Bedford
As part of LGBT+ History Month, The Higgins Bedford is once again hosting the OUTing the Past Festival on Saturday 20 February, inspired by this year’s theme ‘Body, Mind and Spirit’. A range of dynamic speakers will share the hidden histories and stories of the LGBT+ community, celebrating its diversity and raising awareness of the challenges that the community have encountered and continue to face today.
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MK Gallery awarded a significant grant
MK Gallery is one of over 100 cultural organisations across the UK to receive significant funding from the Weston Culture Fund. This will help support the gallery’s programmes in 2021.
Established in 1958, the Garfield Weston Foundation is a family founded charitable grant-making trust which gives away approximately £80 million a year to charities across the UK. The Foundation’s funding comes from an endowment of shares in the family business.
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Pen a love letter to your pet
Insurance provider for pet businesses, Protectivity, has launched a competition to find the best pandemic pet in the UK. The winner will receive £100 worth of vouchers split between Canvas Creatures and Pet Planet, as well as a £100 donation to an animal charity of their choice.
When the UK went into lockdown back in March 2020, Brits found their lives and routines turned upside down. However, as people were unable to see their friends and family and with usual social and leisure activities restricted, pet owners around the country found a huge source of comfort in their animal friends.
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Bedford River Festival, and the Kite and Motoring Festival postponed
Bedford Borough Council has announced that the Bedford River Festival and the Kite and Motoring Festival are being postponed until 2022.
The planned new date for the next River Festival is 23rd & 24th July 2022. The Council will continue to keep traders, exhibitors, local residents and businesses informed.
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