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ย Saturday, 27th September 2025ย | ๐ย 1:30 PM โ 5:30 PM
๐ย Peace Garden, Chaul End Park, Luton LU4 8EZ (Behind Downside Primary School)
Walk in unity across multiple places of worship in Luton. A celebration of peace, diversity, and friendship.
Itinerary Highlights:
Please dress modestly. Head coverings recommended.
๐ฉ Contact: info@lutonfaiths.org
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Saturday, 27th September 2025 | ๐ 10:00 AM โ 8:00 PM
๐ Streatley Village Hall, 146 Sharpenhoe Road, Streatley LU3 3PS
Celebrate the spirit of Durga Puja with us at Proyas. A day filled with devotion, rituals, cultural performances, and delicious Mahaprasad!
From Sasthi to Dashami, the event includes Pujas, Pushpanjali, Havan, Bhog, and ends with a vibrant cultural program at 6 PM.
Free Parking Onsite | Open to All | Family Friendly
For full schedule and info: ๐ proyas.org.uk / ๐ 07483 220838
Celebrate the Spirit of Navratri with Dance, Music & Community Joy
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Saturday, 20th September | ๐ 7:00 PM โ 11:30 PM
๐ Bromham Village Hall, Bromham
Join us for a colorful evening of Garba, Dandiya, live music by Dosti Music Band, and festive celebrations for the whole family!
This special evening brings the community together to celebrate Navratri with joyful Garba and Dandiya Raas. With live music from the Dosti Music Band, the atmosphere will be filled with energy, rhythm, and festive spirit.
โจ What to look forward to:
Early Bird (until 12th Sept):
Standard Price (after 13th Sept):
Reserve your spot now and be part of this joyous celebration!
๐ Click here to book tickets
We canโt wait to welcome you and celebrate the spirit of Navratri together with dance, music, and community joy. ๐
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Saturday, 13th September 2025 | ๐ 4:00 PM โ 9:00 PM
๐ Bromham Village Hall, MK43 8JP
Join us in celebrating the 4th Anniversary of the Bedford Hindu Temple with an evening of vibrant Indian culture featuring traditional dance, live violin and mridangam music, delicious South Indian food, and exciting raffles!
This event is a tribute to our communityโs cultural heritage and spiritual unity. Everyone is welcome โ bring your family and friends!
To Donate:
Bedford Hindu Temple and Community Trust
Account No: 73419360
Sort Code: 30-98-97
Contact: +44 7442 988966
๐ง bedfordhindutemple@gmail.com
๐ www.bedfordhindutemple.org
๐๏ธ Facebook: Bedford Hindu Temple
Join Us for All Saintsโ Church Annual Windrush Day Service
All are warmly invited to attend the Windrush Day Service at All Saintsโ 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 Saintsโ Church, Westbourne Road, Queenโs Park, Bedford, MK40 4LD.
Letโs 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 ยฃ20 per person, and children under 16 enter free. Donโt 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.
Letโs celebrate together!
Join the Womenโs Prayer Breakfast
The Womenโs Department of Mount Zion Pentecostal Church, Bedford, warmly invites you to their Womenโs 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.
Whatโs 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! ๐น
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 Jiโs 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!
Make a donation Get in touchJoin 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!
๐ WEโRE LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS! ๐
Do you have a little time to spare and want to make a difference in your local community? ๐๐ค
Queenโs Park Community Organisation is looking for friendly, caring and enthusiastic volunteers to support our Welcoming Space in Bedford.
โจ What could you help with?
* Welcoming and supporting visitors
* Sharing information about local services
* Helping with community activities ๐จ๐งถ
* Helping us create a friendly, inclusive environment
* Getting involved in future community projects
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Every Wednesday
โฐ 1PM โ 5PM
๐ Bhagwan Valmik Mandir Community Centre
10โ12 Bunyan Road, Bedford, MK42 9JB
๐ No matter your background or experience, your time and skills could make a real difference.
๐ฒ Interested in volunteering?
Come along and speak to us, or click the link below for more information.
https://qpco.org.uk/volunteer-for-us/
Volunteer with us. Meet people. Build connections. Make a difference. ๐
#VolunteersWanted #Volunteer #Bedford #Bedfordshire #Community #CommunitySupport #WelcomingSpace #MakeADifference
๐ WEโRE LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS! ๐
Do you have a little time to spare and want to make a difference in your local community? ๐๐ค
Queenโs Park Community Organisation is looking for friendly, caring and enthusiastic volunteers to support our Welcoming Space in Bedford.
โจ What could you help with?
* Welcoming and supporting visitors
* Sharing information about local services
* Helping with community activities ๐จ๐งถ
* Helping us create a friendly, inclusive environment
* Getting involved in future community projects
๐
Every Wednesday
โฐ 1PM โ 5PM
๐ Bhagwan Valmik Mandir Community Centre
10โ12 Bunyan Road, Bedford, MK42 9JB
๐ No matter your background or experience, your time and skills could make a real difference.
๐ฒ Interested in volunteering?
Come along and speak to us, or click the link below for more information.
https://qpco.org.uk/volunteer-for-us/
Volunteer with us. Meet people. Build connections. Make a difference. ๐
#VolunteersWanted #Volunteer #Bedford #Bedfordshire #Community #CommunitySupport #WelcomingSpace #MakeADifference
โจwelcome space โจ
Looking for a free, friendly, multilingual and inclusive space in Bedford? ๐
Join us every Wednesday, for support, information and community connection
* A welcoming space for everyone
* Volunteering opportunities
* Community activities, including crafts, games & more
๐ช Seated exercises โ gentle movement to get us going
๐ฌ Free advice, training & information support and help accessing services
Come along, have a cuppa, enjoy some company and make the most of the session.
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Wednesday 6th October 2026
โฐ 1PMโ5PM
๐ Location: 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 volunteers and Queen`s Park Community Organisation staff and volunteers.
Proudly supported by the Bedfordshire Charitable Trust and The Connolly Foundation UK
๐ Everyone is welcome โ come along and be part of the community! ๐
โจwelcome space โจ
Looking for a free, friendly, multilingual and inclusive space in Bedford? ๐
Join us every Wednesday, for support, information and community connection
* A welcoming space for everyone
* Volunteering opportunities
* Community activities, including crafts, games & more
๐ช Seated exercises โ gentle movement to get us going
๐ฌ Free advice, training & information support and help accessing services
Come along, have a cuppa, enjoy some company and make the most of the session.
๐
Wednesday 6th October 2026
โฐ 1PMโ5PM
๐ Location: 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 volunteers and Queen`s Park Community Organisation staff and volunteers.
Proudly supported by the Bedfordshire Charitable Trust and The Connolly Foundation UK
๐ Everyone is welcome โ come along and be part of the community! ๐
What a weekend! ๐ Music, incredible food, vibrant colour, and wonderful friendship - we had the best time celebrating a special milestone in Bedford! ๐ชโจ
Massive congratulations to the team at @BedfordHinduTemple on celebrating 5 years in grand style.
It was an absolute honour to meet Deputy Lieutenant, Professor Gurcharan Randhawa PhD FFPH DL during the celebrations @bedfordshirelieutenancy.
The event was also extra special as it marked another first community event for our Community Engagement Officer, Belinda! ๐ค
Thank you to everyone who made us feel so welcome. Drop a comment below if you were there! ๐
๐ธ Swipe to see highlights from the day!
#BedfordHinduTemple #BedfordEvents #CommunityEngagement #weareqpco
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What a weekend! ๐ Music, incredible food, vibrant colour, and wonderful friendship - we had the best time celebrating a special milestone in Bedford! ๐ชโจ
Massive congratulations to the team at @BedfordHinduTemple on celebrating 5 years in grand style.
It was an absolute honour to meet Deputy Lieutenant, Professor Gurcharan Randhawa PhD FFPH DL during the celebrations @bedfordshirelieutenancy.
The event was also extra special as it marked another first community event for our Community Engagement Officer, Belinda! ๐ค
Thank you to everyone who made us feel so welcome. Drop a comment below if you were there! ๐
๐ธ Swipe to see highlights from the day!
#BedfordHinduTemple #BedfordEvents #CommunityEngagement #weareqpco
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๐ Ready to get involved? ๐
A huge thank you to everyone who registered interest in our Youth Program! We are super excited to meet you all.
Check your inbox or phone - you should have received an email or text from us! ๐ฑ๐ฉ
Come hang out, see what is coming up, and get fully registered:
๐ When: Saturday, 10th October
โฐ Time: Drop in anytime between 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
๐ Where: Mount Zion Church, 145 Midland Rd, Bedford MK40 1DW
No need to stay the whole time - just pop in whenever works best for you. See you there! ๐โจ
#Bedford #YouthProgram #BedfordYouth #Community #weareqpco
๐ Ready to get involved? ๐
A huge thank you to everyone who registered interest in our Youth Program! We are super excited to meet you all.
Check your inbox or phone - you should have received an email or text from us! ๐ฑ๐ฉ
Come hang out, see what is coming up, and get fully registered:
๐ When: Saturday, 10th October
โฐ Time: Drop in anytime between 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
๐ Where: Mount Zion Church, 145 Midland Rd, Bedford MK40 1DW
No need to stay the whole time - just pop in whenever works best for you. See you there! ๐โจ
#Bedford #YouthProgram #BedfordYouth #Community #weareqpco
๐ฆโจ A Lovely Time at Our Welcome Space! โจ๐ฆ
What a wonderful time we had at our Welcome Space! ๐
We enjoyed some gentle seated exercises, got creative making beautiful butterflies ๐ฆ, and took time to relax with some delicious refreshments โ๐ฐ.
Most importantly, there were plenty of warm conversations, smiles and friendly connections shared throughout the session. It was lovely to see everyone coming together, having fun and enjoying each otherโs company. ๐ธ
Thank you to everyone who joined us โ we look forward to welcoming you again soon! ๐
๐ฆโจ A Lovely Time at Our Welcome Space! โจ๐ฆ
What a wonderful time we had at our Welcome Space! ๐
We enjoyed some gentle seated exercises, got creative making beautiful butterflies ๐ฆ, and took time to relax with some delicious refreshments โ๐ฐ.
Most importantly, there were plenty of warm conversations, smiles and friendly connections shared throughout the session. It was lovely to see everyone coming together, having fun and enjoying each otherโs company. ๐ธ
Thank you to everyone who joined us โ we look forward to welcoming you again soon! ๐
๐ Our Chair of Trustees, Eric Masih, and Project Coordinator, Leesa Tall, had the pleasure of attending the Connolly Foundation Impact in Action Celebration Event last night.๐
As a newly funded partner of the ConnollyFoundation, it was incredible to hear first-hand stories from individuals whose lives have been transformed by their support. Listening to the profound difference this funding makes was both humbling and inspiring: a powerful reminder of what is possible when organisations invest directly in people and communities.
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who shared their stories, passion, and work. It was wonderful to celebrate the Foundation`s incredible impact and connect with so many individuals dedicated to making a difference.
#CommunityImpact #ConnollyFoundation #MakingADifference #StrongerTogether #CommunitySupport
๐ Our Chair of Trustees, Eric Masih, and Project Coordinator, Leesa Tall, had the pleasure of attending the Connolly Foundation Impact in Action Celebration Event last night.๐
As a newly funded partner of the ConnollyFoundation, it was incredible to hear first-hand stories from individuals whose lives have been transformed by their support. Listening to the profound difference this funding makes was both humbling and inspiring: a powerful reminder of what is possible when organisations invest directly in people and communities.
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who shared their stories, passion, and work. It was wonderful to celebrate the Foundation`s incredible impact and connect with so many individuals dedicated to making a difference.
#CommunityImpact #ConnollyFoundation #MakingADifference #StrongerTogether #CommunitySupport
Looking for a free, friendly, multilingual and inclusive space in Bedford? ๐
Join us every Wednesday, for support, information and community connection
* A welcoming space for everyone
* Volunteering opportunities
* Community activities, including crafts, games & more
๐ช Seated exercises โ gentle movement to get us going
๐ฌ Free advice, training & information support and help accessing services
Come along, have a cuppa, enjoy some company and make the most of the session. ๐
๐Bhagwan Valmik Mandir Community Centre
10-12 Bunyan Road , Bedford , MK42 9JB
๐๏ธWednesday 30th September 2026
โฐ 1PM -5Pm
๐ Everyone is welcome โ come along and be part of the community!
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 The Connolly Foundation UK
Looking for a free, friendly, multilingual and inclusive space in Bedford? ๐
Join us every Wednesday, for support, information and community connection
* A welcoming space for everyone
* Volunteering opportunities
* Community activities, including crafts, games & more
๐ช Seated exercises โ gentle movement to get us going
๐ฌ Free advice, training & information support and help accessing services
Come along, have a cuppa, enjoy some company and make the most of the session. ๐
๐Bhagwan Valmik Mandir Community Centre
10-12 Bunyan Road , Bedford , MK42 9JB
๐๏ธWednesday 30th September 2026
โฐ 1PM -5Pm
๐ Everyone is welcome โ come along and be part of the community!
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 The Connolly Foundation UK
A big thank you to Anna, our Member and Co-operative Engagement lead, for all her hard work, and to @coop.funeralcare for their very generous donation! ๐
This support makes a huge difference in helping us continue to deliver a warm, welcoming space for everyone in the Caudwell area.
Special thanks as well to our wonderful trustees, Eric and Emma, and our Community Engagement Officer, Belinda, for coming along to support the event. We couldn`t do it without our incredible team and community partners! ๐โจ
#CommunitySupport #CaudwellCommunity #CoopCare #WelcomingSpace #StrongerTogether
A big thank you to Anna, our Member and Co-operative Engagement lead, for all her hard work, and to @coop.funeralcare for their very generous donation! ๐
This support makes a huge difference in helping us continue to deliver a warm, welcoming space for everyone in the Caudwell area.
Special thanks as well to our wonderful trustees, Eric and Emma, and our Community Engagement Officer, Belinda, for coming along to support the event. We couldn`t do it without our incredible team and community partners! ๐โจ
#CommunitySupport #CaudwellCommunity #CoopCare #WelcomingSpace #StrongerTogether
