We are delighted to announce that alumna and best-selling author, Ruth Hogan (BHS 1979), will be returning to BGS this Autumn on Tuesday 2nd December 2025 in the Hub.

In this Alumnae Speaker Series, Ruth will be discussing her latest novel, The Light a Candle Society. 

In Ruth’s sixth novel, the story revolves around George McGlory who has been struggling since the death of his beloved wife, Audrey. But when he witnesses a public health funeral - with no flowers and no mourners - he is inspired to create The Light a Candle Society.

As George and his friends join together to celebrate forgotten lives, their care, compassion, humour and friendship become gifts not only to the people they are remembering, but to each other.

And the kindness of strangers gives them strength to confront the secrets of their own histories, forging joyful and unexpected new connections... Set again in Bedford, the book features many well-known local landmarks to the reader.

The evening will start at 7.00pm and there will also be an opportunity to buy a signed copy of Ruth’s book.

Tickets are priced at £2 per person and will include light refreshments. Book your place here.