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Thursday 10 September

Group Visit: Guided tour of St. John the Baptist Church in Eversholt

See below

Tuesday 29 September

Martin Snaith, on The 1931 Schneider Trophy Race

7.30pm at St Andrew's Church Hall, Kimbolton Road

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

Wednesday 4 November

Group visit: Lowry Exhibition MK Gallery

​For tickets and enquiries email  fothbedford@btinternet.com 

Tuesday 1 December

Matthew Edwards, on The finding of Richard III

7.30pm at St Andrew's Church Hall, Kimbolton Road

Tuesday 12 January

Dr Roger Bowdler, on Sculpture in the Gardens of Death

7.30pm at St Andrew's Church Hall, Kimbolton Road

Tuesday 9 February

Dr Nikki Frater, on Rex Whistler

7.30pm at St Andrew's Church Hall, Kimbolton Road

Tuesday 9 March

Matthew Hirst, a Trustee of Wentworth Woodhouse, on Wentworth Woodhouse

7.30pm at St Andrew's Church Hall, Kimbolton Road

Tuesday 23 April

Hugh St Clair on the artist John Banting 

7.30pm at St Andrew's Church Hall, Kimbolton Road

Tuesday 22 September

Tony Ploszajski on The Birds of Bedfordshire

7.30pm at St Andrew's Church Hall, Kimbolton Road

Tuesday 13 October

Tim Knox,  Director of the Royal Collection, on Royal Patronage

7.30pm at The Quarry Theatre in association with Bedford School Lecture Programme and 

Sponsored by Cheffins Fine Art Auctioneers

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 8 December

Christmas Special - James Willis the History of Art in 90 minutes

7.30pm at St Andrew's Church Hall, Kimbolton Road

Tuesday 26 January

Adrian Woodhouse, on Angus McBean

7.30pm at St Andrew's Church Hall, Kimbolton Road

Tuesday 23 February

Hugh St Clair on Cedric Morris

7.30pm at St Andrew's Church Hall, Kimbolton Road

Tuesday 6 April

Antony Mackay, on Landscape Painting Live

7.30pm at St Andrew's Church Hall, Kimbolton Road

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Group Visit

Thursday 10 September 10.30am-12.30pm

Guided tour of St. John the Baptist Church in Eversholt

It is unlikely that you have ever heard of Edward Aveling Green (1842–1939), and you’ve probably never set foot inside St. John the Baptist Church in Eversholt but now is the chance to experience both and discover the wonders of this lovely church and its very special art. Enjoy a private and exclusive guided tour with our knowledgeable guide Sandy Smith

Arrive at 10.30 am by own transport at St. John the Baptist Church, MK17 9DU in Eversholt. Make use of the limited parking in the Church Car Park and overspill into the Village Hall Car Park.

To join us on this journey of discovery secure your place for £15/head. Places are limited and will be allocated on a first come first served basis so please book ASAP (you may bring a paying guest).

For tickets and enquiries email  fothbedford@btinternet.com 

Group Visit

Wednesday 4 November

Lowry Exhibition at MK Gallery

This solo exhibition of the work of Laurence Stephen Lowry (1887 – 1976) marks the 50th anniversary of the Painter’s death, and 16 years since his last significant institutional show.

The exhibition will include two works from The Higgins Art Gallery & Museum's prints and drawings collection. Including 'Industrial Estate' 1934 shown here.

 

Save the date, info and booking process will be in your inbox nearer the time.

For tickets and enquiries email  fothbedford@btinternet.com 

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