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Health & Wellbeing
Yoga
- Jaswinder Challi
- 12pm - 1pm
- Wednesday
- 10 Weeks From 9th September 2026
Languages
French Advanced
- Marion Moutel-Davesne
- 1:30pm - 3:30pm
- Monday
- 30 Weeks From 14th September 2026
Languages
French Upper Intermediate
- Marion Moutel-Davesne
- 10am - 12pm
- Monday
- 30 Weeks From 14th September 2026
Music and Film
Learn Classical Guitar
- Boe Pyne
- 10:30am - 12:30pm
- Monday
- 33 Weeks From 14th September 2026
Art and Craft
Chinese Brush Painting: Flower and Bird
- Marion Dearlove
- 10am - 12pm
- Monday
- 6 Weeks From 14th September 2026
Literature
Homer’s Iliad
- Paul Drew
- 2pm - 4pm
- Monday
- 10 Weeks From 14th September 2026
Sciences
Learning to Learn
- Tom Barwood
- 10am - 12pm
- Monday
- 5 Weeks From 14th September 2026
Humanities
The Revolutionary Decade: Ireland 1912 – 1922
- Mark McGuigan
- 2pm - 4pm
- Monday
- 5 Weeks From 14th September 2026
Drama
The Sonnet: a course
- Kathy Frost
- 2pm - 4pm
- Monday
- 6 Weeks From 14th September 2026
Art and Craft
Traditional Stained Glass 6-Week Workshop
- Will Burrows
- 1pm - 4pm
- Monday
- 6 Weeks From 14th September 2026
Languages
German Upper Intermediate
- Rosemary Adams
- 10am - 12pm
- Tuesday
- 30 Weeks From 15th September 2026
Languages
Italian Absolute Beginners
- Maria Taverna
- 12:30pm - 1:30pm
- Tuesday
- 33 Weeks From 15th September 2026
Languages
Italian Improvers
- Maria Taverna
- 2pm - 4pm
- Tuesday
- 33 Weeks From 15th September 2026
Music and Film
Recorder Ensemble
- Jane Edis
- 10:15am - 12:15pm
- Tuesday
- 30 Weeks From 15th September 2026
Languages
Spanish Absolute Beginners
- Carmen Hardisty
- 2:15pm - 4:15pm
- Tuesday
- 30 Weeks From 15th September 2026
Languages
Spanish Beginners
- Carmen Hardisty
- 12pm - 2pm
- Tuesday
- 30 Weeks From 15th September 2026
Languages
Spanish Improvers
- Carmen Hardisty
- 10am - 11:45am
- Tuesday
- 30 Weeks From 15th September 2026
Languages
French Beginners Plus
- Isabelle Awan
- 4:15pm - 5:15pm
- Tuesday
- 10 Weeks From 15th September 2026
Languages
German Improvers
- Rosemary Adams
- 1pm - 3pm
- Tuesday
- 30 Weeks From 15th September 2026
Humanities
Great Moral Issues in Contemporary Society
- Karim Esmail (Dr)
- 2pm - 4pm
- Tuesday
- 10 Weeks From 15th September 2026
Music and Film
Learning Music and Recorder for Beginners
- Jane Edis
- 12:30pm - 1:15pm
- Tuesday
- 30 Weeks From 15th September 2026
Art and Craft
Painting on a Tuesday
- Sarah Deane
- 10am - 12pm
- Monday
- 11 Weeks From 15th September 2026
Art and Craft
Printmaking – What is Lino Cutting?
- Anne Thompson
- 2pm - 4pm
- Tuesday
- 10 Weeks From 15th September 2026
Music and Film
Recorder for Intermediates
- Jane Edis
- 9:15am - 10am
- Tuesday
- 30 Weeks From 15th September 2026
Languages
Spanish for Holiday
- Fina Sims
- 5pm - 6pm
- Tuesday
- 10 Weeks From 15th September 2026
Languages
Spanish Improvers Evening
- Fina Sims
- 6pm - 7pm
- Tuesday
- 10 Weeks From 15th September 2026
Health & Wellbeing
Tai Chi (Early Evening)
- Chris Butcher
- 5pm - 6pm
- Tuesday
- 11 Weeks From 15th September 2026
Health & Wellbeing
Tai Chi (Evening)
- Chris Butcher
- 6pm - 7pm
- Tuesday
- 11 Weeks From 15th September 2026
Literature
Writing your Memoirs
- Sharon Priestley (Dr)
- 2pm - 4pm
- Tuesday
- 11 Weeks From 15th September 2026
Languages
French Conversation: Intermediate
- Christine Bailey
- 10am - 12pm
- Wednesday
- 30 Weeks From 16th September 2026
Languages
Italian Advanced
- Maria Taverna
- 10am - 12pm
- Wednesday
- 33 Weeks From 16th September 2026
Languages
Italian Beginners Plus
- Maria Taverna
- 12:30pm - 1:30pm
- Wednesday
- 33 Weeks From 16th September 2026
Languages
Italian Intermediate
- Maria Taverna
- 2pm - 4pm
- Wednesday
- 33 Weeks From 16th September 2026
Languages
Spanish Advanced
- Carmen Hardisty
- 12:15pm - 2pm
- Wednesday
- 30 Weeks From 16th September 2026
Languages
Spanish Lower Intermediate
- Carmen Hardisty
- 2pm - 4pm
- Wednesday
- 30 Weeks From 16th September 2026
Literature
What did Katherine Mansfield notice?
- Stephen Rogers (Dr)
- 10am - 12pm
- Wednesday
- 10 Weeks From 16th September 2026
Art and Craft
Drawing Experiments!
- Robert Ford
- 2pm - 4pm
- Wednesday
- 5 Weeks From 16th September 2026
Languages
French Beginners Plus
- Marion Moutel-Davesne
- 2pm - 4pm
- Wednesday
- 30 Weeks From 16th September 2026
Languages
French Improvers
- Marion Moutel-Davesne
- 10am - 12pm
- Wednesday
- 30 Weeks From 16th September 2026
Art and Craft
Landscape in Pastels
- Robert Ford
- 10am - 12pm
- Wednesday
- 5 Weeks From 16th September 2026
Literature
The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie by Muriel Spark
- Margaret Norwich
- 2pm - 4pm
- Wednesday
- 5 Weeks From 16th September 2026
Music and Film
Movie Mix
- Caroline Bacon
- 6pm - 7pm
- Wednesday
- 11 Weeks From 16th September 2026
Languages
Ancient Greek
- Deborah Day
- 10am - 12pm
- Thursday
- 8 Weeks From 17th September 2026
Languages
French conversation intermediate to advanced
- Christine Bailey
- 10am - 12pm
- Thursday
- 30 Weeks From 17th September 2026
Sciences
A Beginner’s Guide to Classical Physics and Quantum Physics
- Tim Parrott
- 2pm - 4pm
- Thursday
- 5 Weeks From 17th September 2026
Art and Craft
Beginners’ Watercolours
- Jacky Gooding
- 10am - 12pm
- Thursday
- 11 Weeks From 17th September 2026
Art and Craft
Drawing for Beginners
- Jacky Gooding
- 1:30pm - 3:30pm
- Thursday
- 11 Weeks From 17th September 2026
Languages
French Intermediate
- Isabelle Awan
- 10am - 12pm
- Thursday
- 30 Weeks From 17th September 2026
Languages
French Lower Intermediate
- Isabelle Awan
- 12:15pm - 1:45pm
- Thursday
- 30 Weeks From 18th September 2026
Humanities
In the News
- Tom Barwood
- 1:30pm - 3:30pm
- Thursday
- 11 Weeks From 17th September 2026
Literature
Love Poetry Through the Ages
- Gary Day (Dr)
- 10am - 12pm
- Thursday
- 5 Weeks From 17th September 2026
Health & Wellbeing
Move Well. Live Fully.
- Neil Frankel
- 4:10pm - 4:55pm
- Thursday
- 10 Weeks From 17th September 2026
Sciences
Numbers, Numbers, Everywhere
- Colin Jones
- 2pm - 4pm
- Thursday
- 5 Weeks From 17th September 2026
Humanities
Rebels – Flexible Talk Series (Roger Casement; British diplomat, Humanitarian and Irish Nationalist)
- Alan Marchant
- 10am - 12pm
- Thursday
- 1 Day From 17th September 2026
Health & Wellbeing
Seated Move Well. Live Fully.
- Neil Frankel
- 3:15pm - 4pm
- Thursday
- 10 Weeks From 17th September 2026
Literature
Writers in their settings
- Paul Barnes (Dr)
- 2pm - 4pm
- Thursday
- 6 Weeks From 17th September 2026
Health & Wellbeing
Bodyaware
- Chris Butcher
- 1pm - 2pm
- Friday
- 30 Weeks From 18th September 2026
Health & Wellbeing
Tai Chi
- Chris Butcher
- 2:15pm - 3:45pm
- Friday
- 30 Weeks From 18th September 2026
Health & Wellbeing
Pilates Improver
- Stephanie Smith
- 11am - 12:15pm
- Friday
- 30 Weeks From 18th September 2026
Health & Wellbeing
Pilates Intermediate
- Stephanie Smith
- 9:30am - 10:45am
- Friday
- 30 Weeks From 18th September 2026
Music and Film
Prokofiev – life and works
- John Dawson
- 9:45am - 11:45am
- Friday
- 10 Weeks From 18th September 2026
Art and Craft
Advanced Life Drawing – 5 Week Intensive Course with a Professional Life Model
- Lisa Bamford
- 10am - 12pm
- Wednesday
- 5 Weeks From 4th November 2026
Literature
Alice in Wonderland
- Gary Day (Dr)
- 10am - 12pm
- Saturday
- 1 Week From 3rd October 2026
Art and Craft
Artistic Anatomy for Portraiture
- Charlotte Fone
- 10am - 12pm
- Saturday
- 3 Weeks From 3rd October 2026
Art and Craft
Beginners and Intermediate Life Drawing
- Lisa Bamford
- 2pm - 4pm
- Friday
- 5 Weeks From 18th September 2026
Art and Craft
Beginners and Intermediate Life Drawing
- Lisa Bamford
- 2pm - 4pm
- Friday
- 5 Weeks From 6th November
Health & Wellbeing
Beginners’ Bridge
- Pippa Green
- 10am - 12pm
- Tuesday
- 10 Weeks From 22nd September 2026
Art and Craft
Beginners’ Calligraphy Workshop
- Julie Kent
- 10am - 1pm
- Saturday
- 1 Day On 3rd October
Literature
Beginners’ Creative Writing Workshop
- Naomi Sparks
- 10am - 1pm
- Saturday
- 1 Week From 10th October 2026
Humanities
Capitalism — Rise, Crack, Collapse?
- Joe Enright
- 10am - 12pm
- Tuesday
- 5 Weeks From 3rd November 2026
Music and Film
Carole King and the making of ‘Tapestry’
- Stephen Barnard
- 10am - 1pm
- Saturday
- 1 Week From 10th October 2026
Sciences
Controlling and Using AI Wisely
- Jon Parry
- 10am - 12pm
- Saturday
- 2 Weeks From 10th October 2026
Literature
Creative Writing
- Poppy Hollman
- 1:30pm - 3:30pm
- Friday
- 10 Weeks From 18th September 2026
Humanities
Criminology, Crime and Policing
- University of Bedfordshire
- 10am - 12pm
- Friday
- 10 Weeks From 18th September 2026
Art and Craft
Chinese Brush Painting Autumn and Winter Flowers
- Marion Dearlove
- 2pm - 4pm
- Saturday
- 2 Hours On 17th October
Art History
Discovering the Life and Art of Rembrandt
- Lisa Bamford
- 10am - 12pm
- Friday
- 5 Weeks From 18th September 2026
Humanities
Five World Cities
- Michael Barber
- 2pm - 4pm
- Wednesday
- 5 Weeks From 4th November 2026
Sciences
George Green
- Jonathan Blackledge (Prof)
- 10am - 12pm
- Saturday
- 1 Week From 10th October 2026
Languages
German Advanced Conversation
- Rosemary Adams
- 10am - 12pm
- Friday
- 30 Weeks From 18th September 2026
Languages
German Beginners Plus
- Rosemary Adams
- 12:30pm - 1:30pm
- Friday
- 30 Weeks From 18th September 2026
Languages
German Lower Intermediate
- Rosemary Adams
- 2pm - 4pm
- Friday
- 30 Weeks From 18th September 2026
Music and Film
History and development of the Violin
- Jonathan Blackledge (Prof)
- 10am - 12pm
- Saturday
- 1 Week From 17th October 2026
Health & Wellbeing
Improvers Bridge
- Pippa Green
- 2pm - 4pm
- Tuesday
- 10 Weeks From 22nd September 2026
Music and Film
Is it really all over when the fat lady sings? Dispelling misconceptions about opera!
- Sarah Aylen
- 2pm - 4pm
- Wednesday
- 5 Weeks From 4th November 2026
Humanities
Kant and Heidegger
- Gary Day (Dr)
- 10am - 12pm
- Thursday
- 5 Weeks From 5th November 2026
Art and Craft
Lino Printing: Portraiture
- Sarah Deane
- 10am - 3:30pm
- Saturday
- 1 Week From 10th October 2026
Communication Skills
Lipreading and managing hearing loss
- Joanna Steer
- 10am - 12pm
- Wednesday
- 10 Weeks From 23rd September
Art and Craft
Love your Clothes for Longer
- Jane Neesam
- 2pm - 4pm
- Saturday
- 1 Day From 3rd October 2026
Art and Craft
Painting on a Friday
- Sarah Deane
- 9:30am - 11:30am
- Friday
- 11 Weeks From 18th September 2026
Art History
Picasso: Art, Inspiration and the Women who Shaped a Genius
- Lisa Bamford
- 10am - 12pm
- Friday
- 5 Weeks From 6th November 2026
Literature
Poetry Appreciation
- Mark Steinhardt
- 10am - 12pm
- Friday
- 10 Weeks From 18th September 2026
Communication Skills
Practice your sign language
- Joanna Steer
- 1pm - 1:45pm
- Wednesday
- 10 Weeks From 23rd September
Sciences
Psychology – science, statistics and human experience
- Judy Lindsay
- 10am - 12pm
- Thursday
- 5 Weeks From 5th November 2026
Communication Skills
Living Well with Hearing Loss
- Joanna Steer
- 2pm - 4pm
- Wednesday
- 3 Weeks From 4th November
Communication Skills
Lipreading on a Tuesday Evening
- Joanna Steer
- 4:15pm - 6:15pm
- Tuesday
- 10 Weeks From 22nd September
Sciences
Psychology and Adolescence
- Judy Lindsay
- 10am - 12pm
- Saturday
- 1 Week From 3rd October 2026
Humanities
Rebels – Flexible Talk Series (Dietrich Bonhoeffer, German theologian and anti-Nazi dissident)
- Alan Marchant
- 10am - 12pm
- Thursday
- 1 Day From 8th October 2026
Humanities
Rebels – Flexible Talk Series (Dolores Ibarruri ‘La Pasionaria’; Spanish politician, orator and communist leader )
- Alan Marchant
- 10am - 12pm
- Thursday
- 1 Day From 26th November 2026
Humanities
Rebels – Flexible Talk Series (Millicent Fawcett; English leader of the Suffragists)
- Alan Marchant
- 10am - 12pm
- Thursday
- 1 Day From 22nd October 2026
Your questions answered
Booking a Course
Booking one of our courses is easy. You can book online, by phone or in person with our office team.
How do I book a course?
You can book online, by phone or in person with our office team. Full course information, dates and availability are listed on our website and in our brochure. The most up to date information can be found online.
Do I need to be a member to book a course?
Yes, membership is required to book the majority of our courses. However, we open up our Saturday programme and our Easter and Summer Holiday programmes to non-members so they can try out courses and see whether they would like to join.
Do I need to create an account to book a course?
Yes. As part of the process of becoming a member, an online account is created for you using your email address and a password of your choice. This member account helps you manage your bookings, view course history, update your details and access other member benefits.
Non-members (who only have access to limited courses during the year) can choose to set up a limited account to track their purchases or checkout as a guest without creating an account.
I’ve forgotten my member account details. How do I reset them?
Your account password is easily reset by following the “forget my password” instructions on screen. If you need assistance, please contact the office, who can help you.
Do you offer taster sessions?
Yes. Fancy trying out a class? Get in touch to book a free taster session. We know that committing to a longer course can feel like a big step. That’s why we offer a complimentary taster session, giving you the chance to meet the tutor, experience the teaching style, and get a feel for the level before you decide.
Taster sessions are open to both members and non‑members and are available subject to course duration (3 weeks or more) and space. Contact the office to book your spot admin@recbedford.co.uk or phone 01234302203
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept secure online card payments through our booking system. If you prefer, you can also pay by card in person or over the phone. We do not accept cash, cheques or BAC transfers, unless otherwise agreed.
Taster sessions are open to both members and non‑members and are available subject to course duration (3 weeks or more) and space. Contact the office to book your spot admin@recbedford.co.uk or phone 01234302203
How do I give feedback about a course?
We welcome your feedback at any time. We regularly assess our tutors, our courses and our facilities to maintain high standards, but our door is always open for your comments and suggestions. If you would like to give feedback, you can speak to a member of staff, contact the office, or email us directly. Your views help us improve and continue providing the best possible experience for all learners.
From inspiring talks and hands-on workshops to performances, quizzes, exhibitions and seasonal gatherings, our events programme offers something for everyone — a chance to learn, connect, and enjoy new experiences in a welcoming environment.
Workshop
Reflections of a Former Military Intelligence Officer
- 1pm - 3:30pm
- Saturday
- 1 Day On 17th October
Workshop
Afternoon Tea and Tales – That’s How the Light Gets In
- 2pm - 4pm
- Saturday
- 1 Day On 3rd October
Drop In Session
Wednesday Art & Craft Club
- 12:15pm - 1:45pm
- Wednesday
- Every Wednesday during Term Time
Drop In Session
Friday Art & Craft Club – Batik
- 11:45am - 1:45pm
- Friday
- Every Friday during Term Time
Drop In Session
Friday Art & Craft Club
- 10am - 12pm
- Friday
- Every Friday during Term Time
Drop In Session
Scrabble Club
- 12:30pm - 1:30pm
- Tuesday
- Every Tuesday during Term Time
Discover new places, ideas and experiences through our carefully curated trips and excursions.
From cultural visits and exhibitions to museums, gardens, theatre and places of historical interest, our trips are designed to inspire curiosity, encourage connection, and make learning beyond the classroom both accessible and enjoyable.
Trip
Trip to James Whistler Exhibition at Tate Britain
- 9am
- Thursday
- 1 Day From 24th September 2026
Your questions answered
Trips
We run a varied programme of trips and visits throughout the year. Members receive priority booking on all excursions, and places are often in high demand, so early booking is strongly recommended. Members are also welcome to book one guest. To be among the first to hear about upcoming trips, please sign up to our mailing list.
I am interested in attending a trip, do I need to be a member?
We open our trips to members as part of our member benefits. However, members do get priority on booking for themselves and one non-member guest, as part of their member benefits. Once the member booking priority window has expired, additional non-members can be added.
How do I book a place on a trip?
You can book online, by phone or in person with our office team.
Spaces are limited, so early booking is recommended.
How will I know what is included in the trip?
We launch each trip with an email to our members, who have agreed to receive marketing communications from us. Each trip listing provides full details, including transport arrangements, itinerary, accessibility information and whether food, entry fees or refreshments are included.
Sign up to our mailing list here.
Link to mailing list
How do I pay for a trip?
Payment can be made securely on our website or in person in the office. All trips must be paid for at the time of booking.
Can I cancel my place on a trip?
Yes, but cancellation terms vary depending on the trip and any external supplier costs. Please check the specific cancellation information provided when you book.
What happens if the trip is cancelled by the Centre?
If we cancel a trip due to unforeseen circumstances, you will be offered a full refund or the option to transfer to another trip (subject to availability).
Can I bring a friend who isn’t a member?
Yes. Members can book for a non-member guest to come along as part of their member benefit. Additional non-members can be booked when the member booking priority window has expired. Dates will be included in the information e-mail.
Are the trips accessible?
We aim to make our trips as accessible as possible. Accessibility information will be provided for each trip, and we encourage you to let us know about any mobility or support needs when booking.
Is transport included in the price of the trip?
Yes, the majority of our trips include coach travel to the relevant destination. The trip description will clearly state whether transport is included.
What should I bring with me on the day?
Trip details will include guidance on what to bring – such as comfortable footwear, weather appropriate–clothing or lunch.
Will staff accompany the group?
Yes. All trips are accompanied by a designated group leader and a Trustee or volunteer, who will support participants throughout the day.