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!
🇹🇱 Timor-Leste Football Tournament & festival 🇹🇱
Our community engagement officer, Belinda, has been working with the wonderful @Timor Leste Community Bedford to organise their next event! This is part of Back to our Roots programme funded by @the_harpur_trust and the @The National Lottery Community Fund 🫶
📅 Saturday 22th August 2026
⏰ 08:30am – 7:00pm
📍 Bedford Park, Park Avenue, Bedford, MK40 2LP
#footballtournament #timorleste #CommunitySpirit #B2OR #weareqpco
🇹🇱 Timor-Leste Football Tournament & festival 🇹🇱
Our community engagement officer, Belinda, has been working with the wonderful @Timor Leste Community Bedford to organise their next event! This is part of Back to our Roots programme funded by @the_harpur_trust and the @The National Lottery Community Fund 🫶
📅 Saturday 22th August 2026
⏰ 08:30am – 7:00pm
📍 Bedford Park, Park Avenue, Bedford, MK40 2LP
#footballtournament #timorleste #CommunitySpirit #B2OR #weareqpco
✨Welcoming Space ✨
Looking for a friendly place to connect, learn, and have fun? Join us at the Welcoming Space -Everyone invited.
✨ A free, inclusive, and multi-lingual space for all
🤝 Meet new people & enjoy activities like crafts and games and much more...
📚 Get advice, training, and support accessing local services
🙌 Volunteer opportunities available
📅 When? Wednesday 8th July
⏰ Time? 1PM – 5PM
📍 Where? Bhagwan Valmik Mandir Community Centre, 10–12 Bunyan Road, Bedford, MK42 9JB
💞 ☕✨ 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
#WelcomingSpace #CommunityConnection #BedfordCommunity #WeAreQPCO #CommunityEngagement
✨Welcoming Space ✨
Looking for a friendly place to connect, learn, and have fun? Join us at the Welcoming Space -Everyone invited.
✨ A free, inclusive, and multi-lingual space for all
🤝 Meet new people & enjoy activities like crafts and games and much more...
📚 Get advice, training, and support accessing local services
🙌 Volunteer opportunities available
📅 When? Wednesday 8th July
⏰ Time? 1PM – 5PM
📍 Where? Bhagwan Valmik Mandir Community Centre, 10–12 Bunyan Road, Bedford, MK42 9JB
💞 ☕✨ 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
#WelcomingSpace #CommunityConnection #BedfordCommunity #WeAreQPCO #CommunityEngagement
✨Relaxation & Mindfulness at Mount Zion Pentecostal Church Coffee Morning with children activities ✨ MZPC Bedford UK
📅Saturday 18th July- The Mount Zion Pentecostal Church (MZPC) Coffee Morning
⏰10.30AM – 12.30PM
📍145-151 Midland Road, Bedford, MK40 1DW, UK
✨Free • Drop-in • No booking needed • Open to all
MZPC Bedford UK , sits within the thriving, competitive and somewhat gritty, multi-cultural hub of Midland Road; which is an area that has a greater pulse than all the streets in Bedford, put together! We are delighted to be working in partnership and delivering a monthly coffee morning! 🫶
The Church, nestled in such a colourful location, has the potential to serve and build positive relations with the local families, schools, churches and businesses. In order for this dream to flourish, we would like to invite you to come along with your children for some fun, which will be taking place:
Let’s get to know the community and use this opportunity to build something strong, safe and welcoming for Midland Road.
For more information, check out our website: https://qpco.org.uk/.../building-capacity/caribbean-group/
#community #workingpartnership #CoffeeMorning #weareqpco
✨Relaxation & Mindfulness at Mount Zion Pentecostal Church Coffee Morning with children activities ✨ MZPC Bedford UK
📅Saturday 18th July- The Mount Zion Pentecostal Church (MZPC) Coffee Morning
⏰10.30AM – 12.30PM
📍145-151 Midland Road, Bedford, MK40 1DW, UK
✨Free • Drop-in • No booking needed • Open to all
MZPC Bedford UK , sits within the thriving, competitive and somewhat gritty, multi-cultural hub of Midland Road; which is an area that has a greater pulse than all the streets in Bedford, put together! We are delighted to be working in partnership and delivering a monthly coffee morning! 🫶
The Church, nestled in such a colourful location, has the potential to serve and build positive relations with the local families, schools, churches and businesses. In order for this dream to flourish, we would like to invite you to come along with your children for some fun, which will be taking place:
Let’s get to know the community and use this opportunity to build something strong, safe and welcoming for Midland Road.
For more information, check out our website: https://qpco.org.uk/.../building-capacity/caribbean-group/
#community #workingpartnership #CoffeeMorning #weareqpco
✨Welcoming Space ✨
Looking for a friendly place to connect, learn, and have fun? Join us at the Welcoming Space -Everyone invited.
✨ A free, inclusive, and multi-lingual space for all
🤝 Meet new people & enjoy activities like crafts and games and much more...
📚 Get advice, training, and support accessing local services
🙌 Volunteer opportunities available
📅 When? Wednesday 1st July 2026
⏰ Time? 1PM – 5PM
📍 Where? Bhagwan Valmik Mandir Community Centre, 10–12 Bunyan Road, Bedford, MK42 9JB
💞 ☕✨ This space is made possible thanks to the hard work of volunteer and Queen`s Park Community Organisation staff and volunteers.
#WelcomingSpace #CommunityConnection #BedfordCommunity #WeAreQPCO #CommunityEngagement
✨Welcoming Space ✨
Looking for a friendly place to connect, learn, and have fun? Join us at the Welcoming Space -Everyone invited.
✨ A free, inclusive, and multi-lingual space for all
🤝 Meet new people & enjoy activities like crafts and games and much more...
📚 Get advice, training, and support accessing local services
🙌 Volunteer opportunities available
📅 When? Wednesday 1st July 2026
⏰ Time? 1PM – 5PM
📍 Where? Bhagwan Valmik Mandir Community Centre, 10–12 Bunyan Road, Bedford, MK42 9JB
💞 ☕✨ This space is made possible thanks to the hard work of volunteer and Queen`s Park Community Organisation staff and volunteers.
#WelcomingSpace #CommunityConnection #BedfordCommunity #WeAreQPCO #CommunityEngagement
✨Relaxation & Mindfulness at Mount Zion Pentecostal Church Coffee Morning with children activities ✨
📅Saturday 18th July- The Mount Zion Pentecostal Church (MZPC) Coffee Morning
⏰10.30AM – 12.30PM
📍145-151 Midland Road, Bedford, MK40 1DW, UK
✨Free • Drop-in • No booking needed • Open to all
MZPC Bedford UK , sits within the thriving, competitive and somewhat gritty, multi-cultural hub of Midland Road; which is an area that has a greater pulse than all the streets in Bedford, put together! We are delighted to be working in partnership and delivering a monthly coffee morning! 🫶
The Church, nestled in such a colourful location, has the potential to serve and build positive relations with the local families, schools, churches and businesses. In order for this dream to flourish, we would like to invite you to come along with your children for some fun, which will be taking place:
Let’s get to know the community and use this opportunity to build something strong, safe and welcoming for Midland Road.
For more information, check out our website: https://qpco.org.uk/.../building-capacity/caribbean-group/
#community #workingpartnership #CoffeeMorning #weareqpco
✨Relaxation & Mindfulness at Mount Zion Pentecostal Church Coffee Morning with children activities ✨
📅Saturday 18th July- The Mount Zion Pentecostal Church (MZPC) Coffee Morning
⏰10.30AM – 12.30PM
📍145-151 Midland Road, Bedford, MK40 1DW, UK
✨Free • Drop-in • No booking needed • Open to all
MZPC Bedford UK , sits within the thriving, competitive and somewhat gritty, multi-cultural hub of Midland Road; which is an area that has a greater pulse than all the streets in Bedford, put together! We are delighted to be working in partnership and delivering a monthly coffee morning! 🫶
The Church, nestled in such a colourful location, has the potential to serve and build positive relations with the local families, schools, churches and businesses. In order for this dream to flourish, we would like to invite you to come along with your children for some fun, which will be taking place:
Let’s get to know the community and use this opportunity to build something strong, safe and welcoming for Midland Road.
For more information, check out our website: https://qpco.org.uk/.../building-capacity/caribbean-group/
#community #workingpartnership #CoffeeMorning #weareqpco
☀️ Welcome Space session Cancelled ☀️
Unfortunately, due to the high temperatures expected, we`ve decided to cancel todays session. The safety and comfort of everyone involved is our priority.
Thank you for your understanding.
☀️🚨HEAT SAFETY 🚨☀️
With temperatures rising, please stay safe.
💧 Drink plenty of water
🌳 Stay in the shade where possible
👒 Wear light clothing and sunscreen
🏠 Keep your home cool by closing curtains/blinds
🚗 Never leave children or pets in vehicles
🐕 Ensure pets have fresh water and shade
⚠️ Watch for signs of heat exhaustion: dizziness, headache, nausea, excessive sweating, or confusion.
If someone becomes unwell, move them to a cool place, give them water, and seek medical advice if symptoms worsen.
🤝 Let`s look out for each other and stay safe during this period of hot weather.Stay cool and keep hydrated! 💧🥤
☀️ Welcome Space session Cancelled ☀️
Unfortunately, due to the high temperatures expected, we`ve decided to cancel todays session. The safety and comfort of everyone involved is our priority.
Thank you for your understanding.
☀️🚨HEAT SAFETY 🚨☀️
With temperatures rising, please stay safe.
💧 Drink plenty of water
🌳 Stay in the shade where possible
👒 Wear light clothing and sunscreen
🏠 Keep your home cool by closing curtains/blinds
🚗 Never leave children or pets in vehicles
🐕 Ensure pets have fresh water and shade
⚠️ Watch for signs of heat exhaustion: dizziness, headache, nausea, excessive sweating, or confusion.
If someone becomes unwell, move them to a cool place, give them water, and seek medical advice if symptoms worsen.
🤝 Let`s look out for each other and stay safe during this period of hot weather.Stay cool and keep hydrated! 💧🥤
✨Welcoming Space ✨
Looking for a friendly place to connect, learn, and have fun? Join us at the Welcoming Space -Everyone invited.
✨ A free, inclusive, and multi-lingual space for all
🤝 Meet new people & enjoy activities like crafts and games and much more...
📚 Get advice, training, and support accessing local services
🙌 Volunteer opportunities available
📅 When? Wednesday 24th June 2026
⏰ Time? 1PM – 5PM
📍 Where? Bhagwan Valmik Mandir Community Centre, 10–12 Bunyan Road, Bedford, MK42 9JB
💞 ☕✨ This space is made possible thanks to the hard work of volunteer and Queen`s Park Community Organisation staff and volunteers.
#WelcomingSpace #CommunityConnection #BedfordCommunity #WeAreQPCO #CommunityEngagement
✨Welcoming Space ✨
Looking for a friendly place to connect, learn, and have fun? Join us at the Welcoming Space -Everyone invited.
✨ A free, inclusive, and multi-lingual space for all
🤝 Meet new people & enjoy activities like crafts and games and much more...
📚 Get advice, training, and support accessing local services
🙌 Volunteer opportunities available
📅 When? Wednesday 24th June 2026
⏰ Time? 1PM – 5PM
📍 Where? Bhagwan Valmik Mandir Community Centre, 10–12 Bunyan Road, Bedford, MK42 9JB
💞 ☕✨ This space is made possible thanks to the hard work of volunteer and Queen`s Park Community Organisation staff and volunteers.
#WelcomingSpace #CommunityConnection #BedfordCommunity #WeAreQPCO #CommunityEngagement
We attended the incredible dinner hosted by @lowdhistory , and it was deeply moving to see so many generations coming together under one roof, sharing their powerful stories and testimonies.
A massive thank you and well done to Pauline Stepney and the entire team for putting together such a beautiful, meaningful event! 🕒✨
#WindrushDay #WindrushGeneration #BedfordCommunity #CelebratingHistory #CommunitySpirit
We attended the incredible dinner hosted by @lowdhistory , and it was deeply moving to see so many generations coming together under one roof, sharing their powerful stories and testimonies.
A massive thank you and well done to Pauline Stepney and the entire team for putting together such a beautiful, meaningful event! 🕒✨
#WindrushDay #WindrushGeneration #BedfordCommunity #CelebratingHistory #CommunitySpirit
