We are delighted to announce that we will be gifting the ceremonial planting pot that contained the tree that was awarded to QPCO as part of the Platinum Jubilee Queenโs Canopy project, to the Higgins museum on Saturday 10th June at 11am.
Please share the poster attached widely!
We feel that the tree and pot awarded by the Platinum Jubilee Queenโs Green Canopy project to QPCO also recognise the many communities in Bedford that came together to create the Charity. So, as well as planting the tree where the public could see it, we wanted the pot to go somewhere it can be viewed by the public. We decided the best place to preserve this piece of Bedford history was the Higgins Museum.
Everyone is invited to join us for this presentation. This will be followed by activities for #GreatBigGreenWeek, which is the UKโs biggest ever celebration of community action to tackle climate change and protect nature. A host of free events aimed at helping you to connect with nature at the heart of Bedford will be delivered by the Higgins Museum with community plant stalls, garden tours, foraging walks and creative activities.
This ceremony and the display of the Ceremonial Planting Pot is also an opportunity to learn about the work that QPCO have been doing with the Green Canopy in Bedford. QPCO will be also giving out herb plants at our stall, for people to plant in their gardens.
We look forward to seeing on Saturday.
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โจWelcoming Space โจ
Looking for a friendly place to connect, learn, and have fun? Join us at the Welcoming Space -Everyone invited.
โจ A free, inclusive, and multi-lingual space for all
๐ค Meet new people & enjoy activities like crafts and games and much more...
๐ Get advice, training, and support accessing local services
๐ Volunteer opportunities available
๐
When? Every Wednesday
โฐ Time? 1PM โ 5PM
๐ Where? Bhagwan Valmik Mandir Community Centre, 10โ12 Bunyan Road, Bedford, MK42 9JB
๐ โโจ This space is made possible thanks to the hard work of Bhagwan Valmiki Sabha Bedford volunteer and Queen`s Park Community Organisation staff and volunteers.
Proudly supported by the Bedfordshire Charitable Trust and The Connolly Foundation UK.
#WelcomingSpace #CommunityConnection #BedfordCommunity #WeAreQPCO #CommunityEngagement
โจWelcoming Space โจ
Looking for a friendly place to connect, learn, and have fun? Join us at the Welcoming Space -Everyone invited.
โจ A free, inclusive, and multi-lingual space for all
๐ค Meet new people & enjoy activities like crafts and games and much more...
๐ Get advice, training, and support accessing local services
๐ Volunteer opportunities available
๐
When? Every Wednesday
โฐ Time? 1PM โ 5PM
๐ Where? Bhagwan Valmik Mandir Community Centre, 10โ12 Bunyan Road, Bedford, MK42 9JB
๐ โโจ This space is made possible thanks to the hard work of Bhagwan Valmiki Sabha Bedford volunteer and Queen`s Park Community Organisation staff and volunteers.
Proudly supported by the Bedfordshire Charitable Trust and The Connolly Foundation UK.
#WelcomingSpace #CommunityConnection #BedfordCommunity #WeAreQPCO #CommunityEngagement
It was an emotional day on Wednesday at the Welcoming Space as we said goodbye to Busy, our lovely volunteer. She is heading off to university next week to continue her journey, and while we will miss her tremendously, we could not be prouder! ๐โจ
Good luck, Busi! Thank you for all the warmth, dedication, and kindness you brought to our community. ๐
Here is what she had to say about her time volunteering with us:
This charity has taught me a lot about community through different ethnicities uniting together at the Welcoming Space. The many activities offered have shown me the importance of having fun with others while teaching each other valuable skills such as sewing, painting and learning how to manage home devices. It is an exciting place that welcomes all and I have greatly enjoyed my experience so far!
#volunteering #StrongerTogether #VolunteersMakeADifference #weareqpco
It was an emotional day on Wednesday at the Welcoming Space as we said goodbye to Busy, our lovely volunteer. She is heading off to university next week to continue her journey, and while we will miss her tremendously, we could not be prouder! ๐โจ
Good luck, Busi! Thank you for all the warmth, dedication, and kindness you brought to our community. ๐
Here is what she had to say about her time volunteering with us:
This charity has taught me a lot about community through different ethnicities uniting together at the Welcoming Space. The many activities offered have shown me the importance of having fun with others while teaching each other valuable skills such as sewing, painting and learning how to manage home devices. It is an exciting place that welcomes all and I have greatly enjoyed my experience so far!
#volunteering #StrongerTogether #VolunteersMakeADifference #weareqpco
โจWhat 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. ๐จโจ
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. ๐งบโค๏ธ
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
โจWhat 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. ๐จโจ
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. ๐งบโค๏ธ
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
โโจ READY, SET, LEARN! โจโ
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, weโd 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!
Whatโs happening:
โ Food & Drink: Enjoy hot coffee, tea, soft drinks and delicious treats on us.
๐จ Fun Activities for All: Interactive games and craft activities to keep the kids entertained.
โ๏ธ Stationery Station: Need extra supplies? Free stationery items will be available to help stock up your child`s pencil case!
๐
Date: Saturday 5th September 2026
โฐ Time: 10am-12.30pm
๐ Location: The Mount Zion Pentecostal Church (MZPC) 145-151 Midland Road,
Bedford, MK40 1DW, UK
Come meet other local families, relax, and letโs start this school year off right! Everyone is welcome, see you there! ๐๐
#BackToSchool #CoffeeMorning #ReadySetLearn #CommunityEvents #FamilyFun #SchoolSupplies #UKParents
โโจ READY, SET, LEARN! โจโ
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, weโd 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!
Whatโs happening:
โ Food & Drink: Enjoy hot coffee, tea, soft drinks and delicious treats on us.
๐จ Fun Activities for All: Interactive games and craft activities to keep the kids entertained.
โ๏ธ Stationery Station: Need extra supplies? Free stationery items will be available to help stock up your child`s pencil case!
๐
Date: Saturday 5th September 2026
โฐ Time: 10am-12.30pm
๐ Location: The Mount Zion Pentecostal Church (MZPC) 145-151 Midland Road,
Bedford, MK40 1DW, UK
Come meet other local families, relax, and letโs start this school year off right! Everyone is welcome, see you there! ๐๐
#BackToSchool #CoffeeMorning #ReadySetLearn #CommunityEvents #FamilyFun #SchoolSupplies #UKParents
๐ธ End of summer session at the Welcoming Space! ๐ธ
We are delighted to have Emma from @letsgetgoingcic joining us and delivering some fantastic activities for everyone to enjoy. ๐จ๐ฒ๐
๐ Come along, have a go, share a skill, learn something new and enjoy the atmosphere!
๐ FREE Summer Activity
๐
Wednesday 26th August
๐ 1:00 PM โ 5:00 PM
๐ Community Centre, 10โ12 Bunyan Road, Bedford, MK42 9JB
๐ Open to Everyone
โจ No booking needed โ just drop in
๐ โโจ 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 .
๐ธ End of summer session at the Welcoming Space! ๐ธ
We are delighted to have Emma from @letsgetgoingcic joining us and delivering some fantastic activities for everyone to enjoy. ๐จ๐ฒ๐
๐ Come along, have a go, share a skill, learn something new and enjoy the atmosphere!
๐ FREE Summer Activity
๐
Wednesday 26th August
๐ 1:00 PM โ 5:00 PM
๐ Community Centre, 10โ12 Bunyan Road, Bedford, MK42 9JB
๐ Open to Everyone
โจ No booking needed โ just drop in
๐ โโจ 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:
๐ฎ๐ชIrish music and history with Rich @theblackandgold.bedford
๐ชNigerian traditional wear & talking drums with Shewa.
๐ฟ๐ผZimbabwe art with Catherine @thecatward
๐ต๐ธLearning about Palestinian childrenโs 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:
๐ฎ๐ชIrish music and history with Rich @theblackandgold.bedford
๐ชNigerian traditional wear & talking drums with Shewa.
๐ฟ๐ผZimbabwe art with Catherine @thecatward
๐ต๐ธLearning about Palestinian childrenโs 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.
๐บ๐ฆ On Sunday 23rd August, our team had the privilege of joining the community at Bedfordโs Harpur Square for the Ukrainian flag raising ceremony organised by @pbic_bedford ๐บ๐ฆ
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
๐บ๐ฆ On Sunday 23rd August, our team had the privilege of joining the community at Bedfordโs Harpur Square for the Ukrainian flag raising ceremony organised by @pbic_bedford ๐บ๐ฆ
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
๐ป TEDDY BEAR PICNIC! ๐ป๐ธ๐งธโจ
From beautiful flowers ๐ท to cute teddies ๐งธ, dancing, pretending to be our favourite animals ๐๐ฆ, practising our best bear poses ๐ป and joining in with the much-loved โWeโre Going on a Bear Huntโ storyโฆ there was so much fun, laughter and imagination!
And of course, we finished off our adventure with a lovely picnic ๐งบ๐ โ the perfect way to end such a special session!
A huge thank you to Emma from Letโs Get Going CIC for coming along and delivering such fun and engaging activities for everyone. ๐ Your energy and creativity made the day extra special!
So many smiles, happy memories and lots of little bears! ๐ปโค๏ธ
Come Along next week and join our summer party!
๐
Wednesday 26th August
๐ 1:00 PM โ 5:00 PM
๐ Community Centre, 10โ12 Bunyan Road, Bedford, MK42 9JB
๐ Open to Everyone
โจ No booking needed โ just drop in
๐ โโจ 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.
๐ป TEDDY BEAR PICNIC! ๐ป๐ธ๐งธโจ
From beautiful flowers ๐ท to cute teddies ๐งธ, dancing, pretending to be our favourite animals ๐๐ฆ, practising our best bear poses ๐ป and joining in with the much-loved โWeโre Going on a Bear Huntโ storyโฆ there was so much fun, laughter and imagination!
And of course, we finished off our adventure with a lovely picnic ๐งบ๐ โ the perfect way to end such a special session!
A huge thank you to Emma from Letโs Get Going CIC for coming along and delivering such fun and engaging activities for everyone. ๐ Your energy and creativity made the day extra special!
So many smiles, happy memories and lots of little bears! ๐ปโค๏ธ
Come Along next week and join our summer party!
๐
Wednesday 26th August
๐ 1:00 PM โ 5:00 PM
๐ Community Centre, 10โ12 Bunyan Road, Bedford, MK42 9JB
๐ Open to Everyone
โจ No booking needed โ just drop in
๐ โโจ 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.
