bedpop fun palaces programme 2015

2015 PROGRAMME3rd & 4th OCTOBER

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WELCOME TO BEDPOP FUN PALACES: A FAMILY FESTIVAL OF FREE ART, CULTURE AND SCIENCE IN BEDFORD.As part of the nationwide Fun Palaces weekend we will be popping up to bring super-talented, Bedford-based artists, scientists, performers, dancers, engineers, crafters, curators, musicians, coders and more to five fabulous venues in the heart of Bedford. This programme will help you plan your Fun Palaces weekend, with information about all our events, where to find them and how to take part.

Of course, theres only one thing you need to do at a Fun Palace, and thats have fun! So, what are you waiting for?Erica Roffe & the BedPop Fun Palace team.

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Colworth Park is a unique location, offering an exceptional combination of high-quality office and R&D accommodation, state-of-the-art conference facilities and historic parkland. It is also home to Unilevers Refreshments R&D department. www.colworthpark.com

HARPUR SQUAREStill not sure what Fun Palaces are all about? Want to know whats on when? Want to take part in some science busking? Want to take the Culture Challenge? Want to find out more about art and science careers? Want to make a smoothie using the power of your own legs? Need a breather? Then come on over to our market stalls in Harpur Square and we can point you in the right direction/give you a programme.

THE QUARRY THEATRE AT ST LUKES BEDFORDSBedfords new theatre will host performance art, workshops, live music and some awesome art. There will be ticketed shows taking place in the auditorium and studio plus loads of drop-in events in the foyer, courtyard and the bar. A good place to hang out and see what happens...

THE HIGGINSThe Higgins, Bedford is in the heart of the Cultural Quarter and charts Bedfords history from prehistoric times to the present day. The entire museum will become a mega Fun Palace as we take over the galleries, courtyard and workshop spaces and fill them with arts, science, engineering and craft activities.

BEDFORD CENTRAL LIBRARYHead to Bedford Library for our tech takeover. In addition to loads of FREE workshops, were hoping to stage a Hackathon plus weve also got hands-on history and some very well-known story characters will be making appearances. Lots of cool craft stuff too.

ANIMAL GALLERYJust along Castle Lane, Animal Gallery is home to the Circus of Illustrations Robot Lab for the weekend.

WHERE ITS ATThere are five Fun Palaces in Bedford, so heres your handy guide to where they are:

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LIVE JMW TURNER EXHIBITION INSTALLATION/ASK A CURATORThe HigginsALL AGESJoin Tom Perrett, Head of the Higgins Bedford, and Victoria Partridge, Keeper of Fine and Decorative Art, for a unique opportunity to watch as they install The Higgins Bedfords next major exhibition, J.M.W Turner & The Art of Watercolour. While they are hanging the work, Tom and Victoria will be answering your questions about how they decide which paintings go where, how they look after the works, and about the paintings themselves. Watch as the curators hang the paintings and the exhibition takes shape.

Email [email protected] or call us on 01234 718618How to find us The Higgins Bedford, Castle Lane, Bedford, MK40 3XD

HOLIDAY FUN AT THE HIGGINS BEDFORD

Saturday 24th October Big Draw with illustrator Katie Allen Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday Family join-in activities with Lisa Tilley

Find out more at www.thehigginsbedford.org.uk

Half-term at The Higgins Bedford, 24th to 31st October

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FUN PALACES HQHarpur Square/The HigginsALL AGESCome and say hello, find out whats on, plan your weekend, take the Culture Challenge, have a sit down, make a pedal-powered smoothie or just enjoy the bustle of Bedford Market.

SUSTRANS SMOOTHIE BIKEHarpur Square/The HigginsALL AGES Sustrans are passionate about cycling and want to encourage as many of us as possible to discover the joys of the velocipede. Pop along to our HQ in Harpur Square, and hop on Sustrans smoothie bike. You do the legwork and youll be rewarded with your own pedal-powered smoothie.

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ENGINEERING CHALLENGE!The HigginsALL AGESJoin Mark Rutherford engineering students and structural engineers from Network Rail to take this building challenge. Using just 20 sheets of paper and 1 metre of sticky tape, how high can you go? Can you beat the experts?

CULTURE CHALLENGEHarpur Square/The HigginsALL AGESTake the Culture Challenge and see what you can tick off the Cultural Checklist this weekend. Visit a museum? Check! Meet an artist? Check! Display your art? Check! Make some music? Check! culturechallenge.co.uk

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The Circus of Illustration are the ringleaders of a range of lively events dedicated to promoting illustration in and around Bedfordshire. Be it through a new and exciting exhibition, some unconventional pop-up events, or our regular Drink & Draws, theres something for everyone to get involved in.Want to know whats on? Make sure to follow our facebook and twitter for news of future childrens workshops or more information on our Drink & Draws, the monthly drawing meet for grown-up doodlers! Drink & Draw: @ 7.30pm on the last Tuesday of every month. 1 donation.

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SUSTRANS SPIN ART BIKEThe Higgins CourtyardALL AGES Pedal-powered painting! Create your very own Damien Hirst-inspired art on Sustrans spin art bike. We cant wait to give this a go!

DAY OF THE DEAD MASK MAKING The Higgins AGE 3 AND ABOVECreate your own beautiful-but-deadly mask, based on the Mexican holiday tradition Da de Muertos which celebrates the memory of dead loved ones. Sessions are run by Lisa Tilley a Bedford-based artist, upcycler and owner of UOldBag!

MR X STITCH HANG-OUTThe HigginsAGE 7 AND ABOVEJamie Mr X Stitch Chalmers is at the cutting edge of contemporary embroidery and can regularly be found hosting his X Stitch Hang Outs at some of the countrys coolest venues. This weekend, Mr X Stitch will be holding a Higgins Hang Out, showing us all how to get our stitch on and sharing an exclusive design especially for us. Ideal for everyone from complete beginners to competent stitchers. Mrxstitch.com

HIGGINS ART & SCIENCE TRAILThe HigginsALL AGESFind out about Bedfords history of art and science with the Higgins Fun Palace trail. The museums curators have hand-picked their favourite exhibits from Bedfords past. See how many you can spot throughout your visit.

WILD RUMPUS PUPPET HAT MAKING WORKSHOPThe HigginsAGES 3 - 8Based on the beloved childrens book Where the Wild Things Are, come along to Sara Sayers fabulous workshop and make an articulated puppet hat good enough to wear on a Wild Rumpus. At the end of the session there will be Monster Parade so you can show off your creation and your rumpus-ing skills to the max!

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Theres so much to love about your local library and its free to join!

Bedford Borough has the following libraries:

Bedford Central Library

Bromham Library Kempston Library

Putnoe Library Wootton Libraryplus two mobile libraries!

The Higgins - Bedford Central Library Bedford Central Library

WONDERFUL WEATHER The Higgins CourtyardAGES 2 AND ABOVEEmily Norton of the National Centre for Atmospheric Science (NCAS) will lead workshops based around the weather. Including balloons races, fun experiments, make a colourful wind wand and learn more about weather research conducted by NCAS.

HANDS ON HISTORY WITH WREST PARK - ASK THE CURATORBedford Central LibraryAGES 5 AND ABOVEEnglish Heritage curator, Charlie Newman will be bringing artefacts from Wrest Parks Archaeological Collections Store. You can get your hands on part of Englands history as she tells the stories behind pieces from the collection held at Wrest Park.

BEDFORD FUN PALACES QUILT Bedford Central LibraryALL AGESHelen Jones is a textile artist who took part in last years Fun Palaces weekend in Luton. This year shes in her hometown of Bedford, asking Fun Palace visitors to draw their favourite Bedford landmarks. Following the Fun Palaces weekend, Helen will stitch each drawing into a very special one-off BedPop Fun Palaces quilt. Come along and be part of it!

JAMES & THE GIANT PEACH STORYTIME Bedford Central LibraryAGES 2 AND ABOVEThis year, Novus Theatre is bringing one of Roald Dahls most iconic characters to the stage with their Christmas production of James and the Giant Peach. We are thrilled that James Henry Trotter and some of his amazing insect friends will be at the BedPop Fun Palaces to tell us all about their adventures. Itll be peachy!

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EVENTS LOCATION TIMEFun Palaces HQ Harpur Square 10am - 5pm

Take the Culture Challenge Harpur Square 10am - 5pm

Sustrans Smoothie bike Harpur Square 10am - 5pm

Live JMW Turner installation The Higgins 11:30am/1pm/3pm

Structural Engineering Challenge The Higgins 10am - 5pm

Sustrans Spin Art bike The Higgins 10am - 5pm

Mr X Stitch Hang Out The Higgins 10am - 5pm

The Higgins art & science trail The Higgins 10am - 5pm

Day of the Dead Mask Making The Higgins 1pm - 3pm

Wonderful Weather The Higgins 10am - 12am

BedPop Fun Palaces Quilt Bedford Central Libary 10am - 5pm

Hands on History with English Heritage Bedford Central Libary 10am - 5pm

James & the Giant Peach Storytelling Bedford Central Libary 2pm

James and the Giant Peach craft workshop Bedford Central Libary 2:45pm

Coding Workshops Bedford Central Libary 11:30am/1pm

Build an App Bedford Central Libary 10am/1pm/4pm

Theatre de Complicite The Quarry Theatre 5 to 8 years - 1:30pm

Theatre de Complicite The Quarry Theatre 9 to 11 years - 3pm

Smell and Tell The Quarry Theatre 12:30pm - 5pm

Behind The Mask The Quarry Theatre 12pm - 5pm

Frogs Chorus The Quarry Theatre 1pm/3pm

Micro Choir The Quarry Theatre 12:30pm

Circus of Illustrations Robot Lab Animal Gallery 11:30am/2pm

Home of the Awakened Mind TBC See Facebook

EVENTS LOCATION TIMEFun Palaces HQ The Higgins 2pm - 5pm

Take the Culture Challenge The Higgins 2pm - 5pm

Sustrans Spin Art bike The Higgins 2pm - 5pm

The Higgins art & science trail The Higgins 2pm - 5pm

BedPop Fun Palaces Quilt The Higgins 2pm - 5pm

Wild Rumpus Puppet Hat Workshop The Higgins 2:30pm

Behind The Mask The Quarry Theatre 11am - 2pm

Home of the Awakened Mind TBC See Facebook

We would like to thank all our volunteers for helping us bring so many BedPop Fun Palace events to Bedford. We would also like to thank Nandos Bedford for helping us feed them!

If you would like to take part in the BedPop Fun Palaces 2016 then wed love to hear from you. Scientists, artists, sculptors, engineers, designers, architects, crafters, storytellers, coders, illustrators, bloggers, dancers, actors - all are welcome! Please email: [email protected] and well be in touch.

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CODING WORKSHOPS Bedford Central LibraryAGES 7 AND ABOVEDuring these one hour sessions our cool coders will teach you the coding principles to create basic games. Places are very limited, so booking is essential. Book at: quarrytheatre.org.uk/shows

BUILD AN APP Bedford Central LibraryAGES 2 AND ABOVEBook onto our amazing app building workshop and learn how to use MIT Inventor. During the one hour session you will develop a simple app viewable on Android devices. Places are very limited so booking is essential.Book at: quarrytheatre.org.uk/shows

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HANDS ON HISTORY WITH WREST PARK MEET THE HANGMANBedford Central LibraryAGES 5 AND ABOVEGeorgian hangman Thomas Turlis will be recounting grisly tales of crime and punishment from the Georgian and Regency periods. You can see more ghoulish goings-on during Wrest Parks Ghosts, Ghouls and Goings-on event this half term. english-heritage.org.uk/wrest

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BEHIND THE MASK - A CURATED SELECTION BY ANDY GOTTS MBEThe Quarry TheatreALL AGESWe are thrilled that visitors to the Fun Palaces will be able to view this unique photographic exhibition in association with BAFTA, Bedford Film Festival and the Quarry Theatre at St. Lukes. Taken by celebrity photographer Andy Gotts MBE, this is an exhibition of international actors and actresses to have won or been nominated for a BAFTA since 1954. Originally a collection of 100 photographs, Andy Gotts MBE has personally selected 50 to be exhibited in Bedford.

FROGS CHORUSThe Quarry TheatreALL AGESDrop by and hang out as Coco leads the Frogs Chorus in some catchy sing-a-longs and performs some of her funny and original tunes. You may also see Coco as she makes her way around all of the Fun Palace venues, so say hello and help her compose a special Ode to the Fun Palaces.

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THEATRE DE COMPLICITE WORKSHOPThe Quarry TheatreAGES 5 - 8 AND 9 - 11. SEE TIMETABLEWe are absolutely thrilled to welcome world renowned theatre group Complicite to the BedPop Fun Palaces. Artists from Complicite will lead physical workshops exploring the relationship between mathematics and drama. Thanks to Bedford School for making this possible. Places are limited so booking is essential.

Book at: quarrytheatre.org.uk/shows

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SMELL AND TELL The Quarry TheatreALL AGESJoin Orchadia Solutions and test your nose! Come and tell us your favourite smell and contribute to finding out Bedfords favourite. Test your nose - can you pick out well-known perfume ingredients or select the right scent to match a popular character? Join us and explore multisensory activities, invent your own perfume concept and find out just how important our sense of smell is. Scented fun for all ages!

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BEDFORD ARTS CHOIR PRESENTS: MICRO CHOIRThe Quarry TheatreALL AGESThe Micro Choir will perform improvised music in response to projected visuals of microscopic objects. Must be seen and heard to be believed!

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JAMES & THE GIANT PEACH WORKSHOP Bedford Central LibraryAGES 5 AND ABOVEThe team from Novus Theatre will be hosting paper bug-making workshops following their storytime session. Will you make a lovely ladybird, a super centipede or a friendly spider?

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HOME OF THE AWAKENED MIND WITH PAUL P!BWORTHLocation TBC. Check websiteALL AGESJoin artist and maker Paul P!bworth and his team of young intrepid inventors in an immersive and responsive installation of light, colour, sound and words. As you walk through the space your movement will effect and trigger a new soundscape as you explore this multi-sensory and tactile space. All are welcome to experience this ever-changing mash up of light, lasers and words. Paul P!bworth describes himself as an artist, sculpture and journeyman. Last year he created the Cave of Dreams for the Luton Fun Palace and this installation promises to be an experience not to be missed. The technology and content for the installation has been created collaboratively with a group of young people from Bedford.

This installation has been made possible through Bedford Creative Arts Mini commission scheme, a fund that supports the career development of artists and creative people in the region.

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CIRCUS OF ILLUSTRATIONS ROBOT LABAnimal GalleryALL AGESThe super-talented Circus of Illustration invite you to design and build your own paper-crafted 3D robot foldee in their Fun Palaces Robot Lab. There will also be plenty of colouring, activity sheets and crafting to inspire everyone.

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HOW TO FIND THE FUN PALACESBedford is easily accessible by road and rail. For information of how to get here, please visit bedford.gov.uk and search tourism and travel.

There is plenty of town centre parking, with two hours free on Saturdays in all council owned car parks. Parking is free on Sundays. The most central car park is on Lurke Street and the satnav postcode is MK40 3HZ

Once here, there are plenty of family-friendly cafes, coffee shops and restaurants and all of the Fun Palace venues are walking distance from each other.

SOMETHING TO KEEP IN MIND:We are still adding events to the BedPop Fun Palaces programme, so please keep an eye on our blog, Facebook and twitter pages and look in the local press for up-to-date details.

We have made every effort to ensure that the details in the programme are correct, but hope visitors will understand that we cannot be held responsible for any changes that may occur once its gone to print.

We hope you have a great Fun Palaces weekend and please feel free to tweet and share photos of your visit using the #BedPopFunPalaces hashtag.

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HARPUR TRUST: HERE FOR 450

A host of exciting events planned for the people of Bedford in 2016

2016 promises to be an action packed and exciting year for Bedfordians with a whole host of events being organised by The Harpur Trust to celebrate its 450th anniversary, honouring the remarkable legacy left to the people of Bedford by Sir William Harpur.

To kick start the celebrations, the Trust is running a major Art competition for schools which will culminate in a 2 month exhibition of pupils work at The Higgins and a series of other venues across the Borough. To support the competition, the Trust is funding a team of artists to run a series of workshops within participating schools.

Other events will include a Run and Fun Day at Priory Country Park with two fun runs and a host of free and heavily subsidised sport and fitness activities including climbing, a variety of water sports and orienteering. With musical performances by the Philarmonia to look forward to and a specially commissioned play about the history of Bedford, 2016 promises to be a year to remember.

And if that wasnt enough, the Trust has joined forces with the Bunyan Museum to offer a writing competition. It is also funding 6,500 special edition copies of The Bedford Chronicles, an exciting history book for children which will bring Bedfords past to life. Copies will be distributed to all schools and every Year 4 and 5 pupil in the Borough will receive a free copy.

This financial year the Trust has given over 1.5 million in grants to projects based in and around Bedford. This money has helped local organisations and individuals to make a difference to their own lives or those of others in the local area. As part of its anniversary celebrations, the Trust has set aside an additional 45,000 to distribute in small grants of up to 1,000 in 2016. The aim of the programme is to make grants more accessible to small, inexperienced groups who are not ready to apply to existing grants programmes.

All of the 450th events are open to the general public and are either heavily subsidised or free. To find out more, visit www.harpurtrust.org.uk/450 or find us on Facebook or Twitter #herefor450.

Celebrating 450 years of inspiring, supporting & enriching the lives of people in Bedford Borough.

Join in the fun & help us celebrate our heritageat various events during 2016.

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