Join Us for All Saints’ Church Annual Windrush Day Service
All are warmly invited to attend the Windrush Day Service at All Saints’ Church on Sunday, 22nd June 2025, at 6:30 PM.
This special event celebrates the legacy of the Windrush generation and will feature guest speaker Natalie Christian-John, a professional singer, vocal coach, and choir director.
Come along to reflect, celebrate, and enjoy the fellowship. Refreshments will follow the service.
Venue: All Saints’ Church, Westbourne Road, Queen’s Park, Bedford, MK40 4LD.
Let’s come together to honour this important part of our shared history.
Join Us for the County021 Muranga UK BBQ!
Save the date for an exciting day filled with delicious food, music, and community vibes! Hosted at the Addison Centre in Kempston, Bedford, this BBQ event will run from 9 AM to midnight on Saturday, 7th June 2025.
Entry is £20 per person, and children under 16 enter free. Don’t miss the deadline to secure your ticket by 2nd June 2025!
For more details, email: 021murangauk@mail.com.
Celebrate Congo D.R.C’s 65th Independence Day
Join Foundation Tabitha Bondeko for a Charity Fundraiser Lunch celebrating the 65th Independence Day of the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Event Details:
This event is a celebration of community, unity, and culture, featuring delicious food and vibrant entertainment. Every meal served supports children in Goma, making it an opportunity to give back while commemorating a significant day in Congo’s history.
Come together to share in the joy, heritage, and purpose of this meaningful occasion.
For more information, visit QPCO.org.uk, email admin@qpco.org.uk, or call 07436 373521 / 07436 373540.
Let’s celebrate together!
Join the Women’s Prayer Breakfast
The Women’s Department of Mount Zion Pentecostal Church, Bedford, warmly invites you to their Women’s Prayer Breakfast on Saturday, 28th June 2025.
Event Details:
This is a wonderful opportunity to gather with women from the community for prayer, fellowship, and inspiration. Enjoy meaningful conversations, uplifting prayers, and a delicious breakfast in a supportive and welcoming atmosphere.
Come and be part of this special event!
Celebrate the joy of Eid with the Rosebuds Bedford Eid Picnic, a vibrant and inclusive event for women and children. Taking place in a lively and welcoming atmosphere, this picnic is all about community, fun, and togetherness.
What’s in store:
This is the perfect opportunity to relax, enjoy great company, and celebrate the diversity and unity of our community.
Book your tickets here: Rosebuds Eid Picnic Tickets
Join the conversation on WhatsApp: Rosebuds WhatsApp Group
We look forward to seeing you there! 🌹
Join the Celebration of the Nishan Saab Ceremony
The Bhagwan Valmik Sabha warmly invites you to the Nishan Saab Ceremony from Friday, 30th May to Sunday, 1st June 2025 at the Bhagwan Valmik Cultural and Community Development Centre, 6-8 Muswell Road, Bedford, MK42 9PH.
This three-day event honours Bhagwan Valmik Ji’s Flag Ceremony and is open to all members of the community. Highlights include:
Enjoy delicious food, inspiring talks, and community spirit throughout the event. Special guest singers will perform on Saturday night.
For further details, please contact Tarlok Gharu at 07912502301 or email tarlokg26@gmail.com.
All are welcome to this auspicious occasion!
Join the Bedford Naija Family Fun Day!
Mark your calendars for an exciting day of community, connection, and fun at the Bedford Naija Family Fun Day on Monday, 26th May (Bank Holiday).
This much-loved annual event promises something for everyone, including games, food, drinks, dancing, face painting, a barbecue, and plenty of opportunities to network and bond with others in the community.
Whether you’re looking to make new friends, catch up with old ones, or just enjoy a great day out with the family, this event is not to be missed!
A limited number of stalls are available for local businesses to showcase their products or services — first come, first served.
Let’s make this year’s Family Fun Day unforgettable!
Come and join us to the Kenyan Independence Day On Saturday 14th December for some fun! This is part of Back to our roots program!
A fabulous event not to be missed!
Join our community and connect with us on our other social media channels to stay in the loop with our latest news, events, and stories from people just like you - because everyone is welcome here!
✨What a fabulous way to wrap up our summer! Our session was packed with amazing activities, and we are so grateful to everyone who joined us. 🎨✨
A huge thank you to Emma from @letsgetgoingcic for delivering such fantastic arts and crafts workshops, the creativity was off the charts! Be sure to check out her page to see where she will be heading next.
We also want to give a massive shoutout to our local Co-op for their generous food donations throughout the summer, making sure no one went home hungry after our sessions. 🧺❤️
Last but certainly not least, a huge thank you to all our wonderful volunteers! We could not do any of this without your hard work, energy, and dedication week after week.
Thank you to everyone who made this summer so special. See you all soon!
#CommunitySupport #SummerFun #ArtsAndCrafts #LocalVolunteers #weareqpco
✨What a fabulous way to wrap up our summer! Our session was packed with amazing activities, and we are so grateful to everyone who joined us. 🎨✨
A huge thank you to Emma from @letsgetgoingcic for delivering such fantastic arts and crafts workshops, the creativity was off the charts! Be sure to check out her page to see where she will be heading next.
We also want to give a massive shoutout to our local Co-op for their generous food donations throughout the summer, making sure no one went home hungry after our sessions. 🧺❤️
Last but certainly not least, a huge thank you to all our wonderful volunteers! We could not do any of this without your hard work, energy, and dedication week after week.
Thank you to everyone who made this summer so special. See you all soon!
#CommunitySupport #SummerFun #ArtsAndCrafts #LocalVolunteers #weareqpco
☕✨ READY, SET, LEARN! ✨☕
Join us for our Back to School Coffee Morning @mzpc_bedford! Whether you`re excited for the new school term or just need a caffeine boost to kick off the term, we’d love to see you there.
Bring the kids along for a fun-filled morning of connecting, crafting, and gearing up for the school year ahead!
What’s happening:
☕ Food & Drink: Enjoy hot coffee, tea, soft drinks and delicious treats on us.
🎨 Fun Activities for All: Interactive games and craft activities to keep the kids entertained.
✏️ Stationery Station: Need extra supplies? Free stationery items will be available to help stock up your child`s pencil case!
📅 Date: Saturday 5th September 2026
⏰ Time: 10am-12.30pm
📍 Location: The Mount Zion Pentecostal Church (MZPC) 145-151 Midland Road,
Bedford, MK40 1DW, UK
Come meet other local families, relax, and let’s start this school year off right! Everyone is welcome, see you there! 👋🎉
#BackToSchool #CoffeeMorning #ReadySetLearn #CommunityEvents #FamilyFun #SchoolSupplies #UKParents
☕✨ READY, SET, LEARN! ✨☕
Join us for our Back to School Coffee Morning @mzpc_bedford! Whether you`re excited for the new school term or just need a caffeine boost to kick off the term, we’d love to see you there.
Bring the kids along for a fun-filled morning of connecting, crafting, and gearing up for the school year ahead!
What’s happening:
☕ Food & Drink: Enjoy hot coffee, tea, soft drinks and delicious treats on us.
🎨 Fun Activities for All: Interactive games and craft activities to keep the kids entertained.
✏️ Stationery Station: Need extra supplies? Free stationery items will be available to help stock up your child`s pencil case!
📅 Date: Saturday 5th September 2026
⏰ Time: 10am-12.30pm
📍 Location: The Mount Zion Pentecostal Church (MZPC) 145-151 Midland Road,
Bedford, MK40 1DW, UK
Come meet other local families, relax, and let’s start this school year off right! Everyone is welcome, see you there! 👋🎉
#BackToSchool #CoffeeMorning #ReadySetLearn #CommunityEvents #FamilyFun #SchoolSupplies #UKParents
🌸 End of summer session at the Welcoming Space! 🌸
We are delighted to have Emma from @letsgetgoingcic joining us and delivering some fantastic activities for everyone to enjoy. 🎨🎲🌈
🌟 Come along, have a go, share a skill, learn something new and enjoy the atmosphere!
🌞 FREE Summer Activity
📅 Wednesday 26th August
🕐 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
📍 Community Centre, 10–12 Bunyan Road, Bedford, MK42 9JB
🌈 Open to Everyone
✨ No booking needed – just drop in
💞 ☕✨ This space is made possible thanks to the hard work of Bhagwan Valmiki Sabha Bedford volunteers and Queen`s Park Community Organisation staff and volunteers.
Proudly supported by the Bedfordshire Charitable Trust and managed by @theconnollyfoundation .
🌸 End of summer session at the Welcoming Space! 🌸
We are delighted to have Emma from @letsgetgoingcic joining us and delivering some fantastic activities for everyone to enjoy. 🎨🎲🌈
🌟 Come along, have a go, share a skill, learn something new and enjoy the atmosphere!
🌞 FREE Summer Activity
📅 Wednesday 26th August
🕐 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
📍 Community Centre, 10–12 Bunyan Road, Bedford, MK42 9JB
🌈 Open to Everyone
✨ No booking needed – just drop in
💞 ☕✨ This space is made possible thanks to the hard work of Bhagwan Valmiki Sabha Bedford volunteers and Queen`s Park Community Organisation staff and volunteers.
Proudly supported by the Bedfordshire Charitable Trust and managed by @theconnollyfoundation .
In July, we organised 4 workshops in partnership with St Thomas Moore for their 2026 Culture & Diversity day.
Please read our article on Bedford Independent to learn more:
https://www.bedfordindependent.co.uk/monthly-column-bringing-bedfords-communities-into-the-classroom/
The workshops included:
🇮🇪Irish music and history with Rich @theblackandgold.bedford
🪘Nigerian traditional wear & talking drums with Shewa.
🇿🇼Zimbabwe art with Catherine @thecatward
🇵🇸Learning about Palestinian children’s experience with a q&a from them.
Thank you to @bedshighsheriff for sharing your life story regarding starting at Mcdonalds to your current position. It was an inspiration to the young people. Thank you to Joe, a valuable member of our charity, for sharing his experience living through Apartheid South Africa and working for Nelson Mandela.
In July, we organised 4 workshops in partnership with St Thomas Moore for their 2026 Culture & Diversity day.
Please read our article on Bedford Independent to learn more:
https://www.bedfordindependent.co.uk/monthly-column-bringing-bedfords-communities-into-the-classroom/
The workshops included:
🇮🇪Irish music and history with Rich @theblackandgold.bedford
🪘Nigerian traditional wear & talking drums with Shewa.
🇿🇼Zimbabwe art with Catherine @thecatward
🇵🇸Learning about Palestinian children’s experience with a q&a from them.
Thank you to @bedshighsheriff for sharing your life story regarding starting at Mcdonalds to your current position. It was an inspiration to the young people. Thank you to Joe, a valuable member of our charity, for sharing his experience living through Apartheid South Africa and working for Nelson Mandela.
🇺🇦 On Sunday 23rd August, our team had the privilege of joining the community at Bedford’s Harpur Square for the Ukrainian flag raising ceremony organised by @pbic_bedford 🇺🇦
As an organisation committed to community engagement and supporting local families, we were honoured to stand alongside residents, local dignitaries, and children from Ukrainian families who attend our local schools.
The atmosphere in the square was filled with hope and solidarity. Attendants came together clad in blue and yellow fleurettes, with many wearing traditional dress. Standing together under a clear blue sky, the event provided a poignant moment of unity away from the ongoing conflict.
Following the outdoor ceremony, attendees gathered in the Harpur Suite to view displays reflecting Ukrainian history and culture, accompanied by moving violin performances. The event served as a powerful reminder of the resilience of the community and the importance of fostering an inclusive, welcoming environment for all.
#Bedford #StandWithUkraine #CommunitySupport #BedfordEvents #Unity
🇺🇦 On Sunday 23rd August, our team had the privilege of joining the community at Bedford’s Harpur Square for the Ukrainian flag raising ceremony organised by @pbic_bedford 🇺🇦
As an organisation committed to community engagement and supporting local families, we were honoured to stand alongside residents, local dignitaries, and children from Ukrainian families who attend our local schools.
The atmosphere in the square was filled with hope and solidarity. Attendants came together clad in blue and yellow fleurettes, with many wearing traditional dress. Standing together under a clear blue sky, the event provided a poignant moment of unity away from the ongoing conflict.
Following the outdoor ceremony, attendees gathered in the Harpur Suite to view displays reflecting Ukrainian history and culture, accompanied by moving violin performances. The event served as a powerful reminder of the resilience of the community and the importance of fostering an inclusive, welcoming environment for all.
#Bedford #StandWithUkraine #CommunitySupport #BedfordEvents #Unity
🐻 TEDDY BEAR PICNIC! 🐻🌸🧸✨
From beautiful flowers 🌷 to cute teddies 🧸, dancing, pretending to be our favourite animals 🐒🦁, practising our best bear poses 🐻 and joining in with the much-loved “We’re Going on a Bear Hunt” story… there was so much fun, laughter and imagination!
And of course, we finished off our adventure with a lovely picnic 🧺🍎 — the perfect way to end such a special session!
A huge thank you to Emma from Let’s Get Going CIC for coming along and delivering such fun and engaging activities for everyone. 💕 Your energy and creativity made the day extra special!
So many smiles, happy memories and lots of little bears! 🐻❤️
Come Along next week and join our summer party!
📅 Wednesday 26th August
🕐 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
📍 Community Centre, 10–12 Bunyan Road, Bedford, MK42 9JB
🌈 Open to Everyone
✨ No booking needed – just drop in
💞 ☕✨ This space is made possible thanks to the hard work of Bhagwan Valmiki Sabha Bedford volunteers and Queen`s Park Community Organisation staff and volunteers.
Proudly supported by the Bedfordshire Charitable Trust and managed by the The Connolly Foundation UK.
🐻 TEDDY BEAR PICNIC! 🐻🌸🧸✨
From beautiful flowers 🌷 to cute teddies 🧸, dancing, pretending to be our favourite animals 🐒🦁, practising our best bear poses 🐻 and joining in with the much-loved “We’re Going on a Bear Hunt” story… there was so much fun, laughter and imagination!
And of course, we finished off our adventure with a lovely picnic 🧺🍎 — the perfect way to end such a special session!
A huge thank you to Emma from Let’s Get Going CIC for coming along and delivering such fun and engaging activities for everyone. 💕 Your energy and creativity made the day extra special!
So many smiles, happy memories and lots of little bears! 🐻❤️
Come Along next week and join our summer party!
📅 Wednesday 26th August
🕐 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
📍 Community Centre, 10–12 Bunyan Road, Bedford, MK42 9JB
🌈 Open to Everyone
✨ No booking needed – just drop in
💞 ☕✨ This space is made possible thanks to the hard work of Bhagwan Valmiki Sabha Bedford volunteers and Queen`s Park Community Organisation staff and volunteers.
Proudly supported by the Bedfordshire Charitable Trust and managed by the The Connolly Foundation UK.
🧸🌸 Teddy Bear Picnic at Welcome Space! 🌸🧸
Come along and join us for a fun-filled Teddy Bear Picnic at Welcome Space! 🧺💛
Bring your favourite teddy bear along for a morning of picnic fun, games, activities and plenty of teddy-themed smiles! 🐻✨
🧸 Don’t forget your teddy!
💛 Come along, have fun.
We can’t wait to see you and your cuddly friends! 🐻💕
We’re also delighted to have Emma from Let`s Get Going CIC joining us and delivering some fantastic activities for everyone to enjoy. 🎨🎲🌈
🌟 Come along, have a go, share a skill, learn something new and enjoy the atmosphere!
🌞 FREE Summer Activity
📅 Wednesday 19th August
🕐 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
📍 Community Centre, 10–12 Bunyan Road, Bedford, MK42 9JB
🌈 Open to Everyone
✨ No booking needed – just drop in
💞 ☕✨ This space is made possible thanks to the hard work of Bhagwan Valmiki Sabha Bedford volunteers and Queen`s Park Community Organisation staff and volunteers.
Proudly supported by the Bedfordshire Charitable Trust and managed by the The Connolly Foundation UK.
🧸🌸 Teddy Bear Picnic at Welcome Space! 🌸🧸
Come along and join us for a fun-filled Teddy Bear Picnic at Welcome Space! 🧺💛
Bring your favourite teddy bear along for a morning of picnic fun, games, activities and plenty of teddy-themed smiles! 🐻✨
🧸 Don’t forget your teddy!
💛 Come along, have fun.
We can’t wait to see you and your cuddly friends! 🐻💕
We’re also delighted to have Emma from Let`s Get Going CIC joining us and delivering some fantastic activities for everyone to enjoy. 🎨🎲🌈
🌟 Come along, have a go, share a skill, learn something new and enjoy the atmosphere!
🌞 FREE Summer Activity
📅 Wednesday 19th August
🕐 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
📍 Community Centre, 10–12 Bunyan Road, Bedford, MK42 9JB
🌈 Open to Everyone
✨ No booking needed – just drop in
💞 ☕✨ This space is made possible thanks to the hard work of Bhagwan Valmiki Sabha Bedford volunteers and Queen`s Park Community Organisation staff and volunteers.
Proudly supported by the Bedfordshire Charitable Trust and managed by the The Connolly Foundation UK.
🇮🇳 Thank you to @BandhanBedford for the wonderful invitation to celebrate Indian Independence Day! 🇮🇳
Our Community Engagement Officer, Belinda, had a fantastic time meeting inspiring young award winners, enjoying brilliant performances, and tasting incredible food.
Huge well done to @BandhanBedford for hosting such a fantastic event! 👏🎉 Loved celebrating with you all!
#Community #IndependenceDay #Bedford #Celebration
🇮🇳 Thank you to @BandhanBedford for the wonderful invitation to celebrate Indian Independence Day! 🇮🇳
Our Community Engagement Officer, Belinda, had a fantastic time meeting inspiring young award winners, enjoying brilliant performances, and tasting incredible food.
Huge well done to @BandhanBedford for hosting such a fantastic event! 👏🎉 Loved celebrating with you all!
#Community #IndependenceDay #Bedford #Celebration
