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 Queen’s 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 Queen’s 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 UK’s 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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✨A huge thank you to the talented @abeerahman for gifting us this beautiful embroidery! It is such a wonderful reminder of what our community hub is all about: bringing people together, sharing skills, and creating a space where everyone feels at home.✨
We are so grateful to have Abeer as part of our group! 🧵❤️
This is what she said:
"I was one of the very first people to attend the Welcoming Space programme by QPCO. It was also one of the first community programmes I joined after moving to Bedford when my daughter was just 3 years old and my son was only 9 months old.
From the very beginning, the space felt warm, welcoming, and like a home away from home. The volunteers are always kind, respectful, and genuinely caring, making everyone feel included and valued.
The variety of activities on offer is truly wonderful. From young children to older adults, there is something for everyone to enjoy. Whether it`s arts and crafts, brain games, or other engaging activities, each session supports wellbeing, encourages creativity, and brings people together. I have enjoyed it so much that I often wish the sessions were held twice a week!
Having attended regularly over the years, I have seen first-hand the positive difference this programme makes to individuals and to the wider community. I would wholeheartedly recommend everyone to come along and experience the benefits of this welcoming space.
Thank you, QPCO, for creating such a generous, inclusive, and supportive environment. As a small token of my appreciation, I created a stitched version of the QPCO logo as a gift. It is the least I could do to express my gratitude for everything this wonderful programme has given me and so many others."
✨A huge thank you to the talented @abeerahman for gifting us this beautiful embroidery! It is such a wonderful reminder of what our community hub is all about: bringing people together, sharing skills, and creating a space where everyone feels at home.✨
We are so grateful to have Abeer as part of our group! 🧵❤️
This is what she said:
"I was one of the very first people to attend the Welcoming Space programme by QPCO. It was also one of the first community programmes I joined after moving to Bedford when my daughter was just 3 years old and my son was only 9 months old.
From the very beginning, the space felt warm, welcoming, and like a home away from home. The volunteers are always kind, respectful, and genuinely caring, making everyone feel included and valued.
The variety of activities on offer is truly wonderful. From young children to older adults, there is something for everyone to enjoy. Whether it`s arts and crafts, brain games, or other engaging activities, each session supports wellbeing, encourages creativity, and brings people together. I have enjoyed it so much that I often wish the sessions were held twice a week!
Having attended regularly over the years, I have seen first-hand the positive difference this programme makes to individuals and to the wider community. I would wholeheartedly recommend everyone to come along and experience the benefits of this welcoming space.
Thank you, QPCO, for creating such a generous, inclusive, and supportive environment. As a small token of my appreciation, I created a stitched version of the QPCO logo as a gift. It is the least I could do to express my gratitude for everything this wonderful programme has given me and so many others."
We were delighted to be part of the Year 6 leavers` party at King`s Oak Primary School and Farm ! 🎉 Our staff and amazing young volunteers had a blast providing face painting, glitter tattoos, nail varnish, hair braiding, and friendship bracelet making. 🎨✨
Events like this are a fantastic opportunity for our young volunteers to build skills, give back, and shine in the community. Good luck to all the leavers! 🎓👏
#Community #YouthVolunteers #KingsOakPrimary
We were delighted to be part of the Year 6 leavers` party at King`s Oak Primary School and Farm ! 🎉 Our staff and amazing young volunteers had a blast providing face painting, glitter tattoos, nail varnish, hair braiding, and friendship bracelet making. 🎨✨
Events like this are a fantastic opportunity for our young volunteers to build skills, give back, and shine in the community. Good luck to all the leavers! 🎓👏
#Community #YouthVolunteers #KingsOakPrimary
✨Yesterday, over 40 people visited our Welcoming Space!✨
This unique intergenerational space brings everyone together: our regular aunties taught crochet, while our young volunteers hosted arts and crafts, table tennis, football, and traditional games for the younger children.😍
A huge thank you to the Co-op in Kempston for providing 10 weeks of supplies. No one will go hungry this summer!🫶
Running all year round, the space is a vital resource for our local community.
This space is made possible thanks to our amazing volunteers from Bhagwan Valmiki Sabha Bedford and Queen’s Park Community Organisation. Proudly supported by the Bedfordshire Charitable Trust and The Connolly Foundation UK.
#WelcomingSpace #SummerHolidays #FreeFamilyActivities #Bedford #weareqpco
✨Yesterday, over 40 people visited our Welcoming Space!✨
This unique intergenerational space brings everyone together: our regular aunties taught crochet, while our young volunteers hosted arts and crafts, table tennis, football, and traditional games for the younger children.😍
A huge thank you to the Co-op in Kempston for providing 10 weeks of supplies. No one will go hungry this summer!🫶
Running all year round, the space is a vital resource for our local community.
This space is made possible thanks to our amazing volunteers from Bhagwan Valmiki Sabha Bedford and Queen’s Park Community Organisation. Proudly supported by the Bedfordshire Charitable Trust and The Connolly Foundation UK.
#WelcomingSpace #SummerHolidays #FreeFamilyActivities #Bedford #weareqpco
✨Summer Holiday at The Welcoming Space ✨
Looking for something fun, creative, and FREE for the kids this half term? Come along to the Welcoming Space, a safe and friendly community drop-in for children and families. Everyone is welcome 😊
📅 Wednesday 22nd July 2026
⏰ 1PM – 5PM
📍 Bhagwan Valmik Mandir Community Centre, 10–12 Bunyan Road, Bedford, MK42 9JB
✨ Free • Drop-in • No booking needed • Open to all
This space is made possible thanks to our amazing volunteers from Bhagwan Valmiki Sabha Bedford and Queen’s Park Community Organisation. Proudly supported by the Bedfordshire Charitable Trust and The Connolly Foundation UK.
#WelcomingSpace #SummerHolidays #FreeFamilyActivities #Bedford #weareqpco
✨Summer Holiday at The Welcoming Space ✨
Looking for something fun, creative, and FREE for the kids this half term? Come along to the Welcoming Space, a safe and friendly community drop-in for children and families. Everyone is welcome 😊
📅 Wednesday 22nd July 2026
⏰ 1PM – 5PM
📍 Bhagwan Valmik Mandir Community Centre, 10–12 Bunyan Road, Bedford, MK42 9JB
✨ Free • Drop-in • No booking needed • Open to all
This space is made possible thanks to our amazing volunteers from Bhagwan Valmiki Sabha Bedford and Queen’s Park Community Organisation. Proudly supported by the Bedfordshire Charitable Trust and The Connolly Foundation UK.
#WelcomingSpace #SummerHolidays #FreeFamilyActivities #Bedford #weareqpco
✨A chill and relaxing coffee morning took place last Saturday at Mount Zion Church Bedford UK ✨
Visitors enjoyed arts, crafts and making flower arrangements, all while sipping drinks and eating cake. What could be more relaxing than that?
A massive thank you to the volunteers and staff who made this happen, and to the formidable Emma from @letsgetgoingcic 😍 for delivering the activities. We will be joining forces with them all summer for many more sessions.
The next coffee morning will be in September 2026. Follow us to make sure you catch the next date! 🫶
#CoffeeMorning #CommunityEvent #WelcomingSpace #SupportLocal #Volunteers #weareqpco
✨A chill and relaxing coffee morning took place last Saturday at Mount Zion Church Bedford UK ✨
Visitors enjoyed arts, crafts and making flower arrangements, all while sipping drinks and eating cake. What could be more relaxing than that?
A massive thank you to the volunteers and staff who made this happen, and to the formidable Emma from @letsgetgoingcic 😍 for delivering the activities. We will be joining forces with them all summer for many more sessions.
The next coffee morning will be in September 2026. Follow us to make sure you catch the next date! 🫶
#CoffeeMorning #CommunityEvent #WelcomingSpace #SupportLocal #Volunteers #weareqpco
We were delighted to help @stmschoolbedford in organising 4 workshops for their culture & diversity day.
🇮🇪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. A big thank you to @stmschoolbedford for organising a fabulous cultural and diversity day!
We were delighted to help @stmschoolbedford in organising 4 workshops for their culture & diversity day.
🇮🇪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. A big thank you to @stmschoolbedford for organising a fabulous cultural and diversity day!
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✨Relaxation & Mindfulness at Mount Zion Pentecostal Church Coffee Morning with @letsgetgoingcic ✨
📅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.
#community #workingpartnership #CoffeeMorning #weareqpco
⏳1 day to go...
✨Relaxation & Mindfulness at Mount Zion Pentecostal Church Coffee Morning with @letsgetgoingcic ✨
📅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.
#community #workingpartnership #CoffeeMorning #weareqpco
It was wonderful to welcome Katrina Hyden @beeandbottle.ceramics to the QPCO staff day! Thank you, Katrina, for joining us and sharing your valuable insights with our team.
We would also like to extend a huge thank you to the @gngbedford for generously allowing us to use their lovely, brand-new classrooms. Community partnerships like this are at the heart of everything we do.
#Community #Collaboration #QPCO #Grassroots #LocalPartnerships #Networking
It was wonderful to welcome Katrina Hyden @beeandbottle.ceramics to the QPCO staff day! Thank you, Katrina, for joining us and sharing your valuable insights with our team.
We would also like to extend a huge thank you to the @gngbedford for generously allowing us to use their lovely, brand-new classrooms. Community partnerships like this are at the heart of everything we do.
#Community #Collaboration #QPCO #Grassroots #LocalPartnerships #Networking
