Get ready to celebrate diversity at Biddenham International Culture Day on April 17th! Dress up in your traditional clothing and experience a day full of fun activities. From curated food stalls to diverse performances. Interfaith workshops to mehndi, there’s something for everyone
To take part, a ยฃ1 contribution is required via ParentPay or in person on the day. All funds raised will go to @qpcobedford. A local grassroots charity targeting the most deprived areas in Bedford. Helping to empower local people to make a difference by building bridges between communities.
We’re excited to announce that the Ukrainian Saturday School in Bedford will be delivering Motanka Doll-Making Masterclasses during the Healing Hearts Free Art Event!
What is a “Motanka”/”ะะพัะฐะฝะบะฐ”? 
Motanka’s hold timeless significance as cherished family charms in Ukrainian tradition. Originating around 5,000 years ago, these intricately knotted dolls symbolize the harmonious bond within families and the enduring connections across generations.
All resources will be provided by the Ukrainian Saturday School and registering is completely free! 
Click the links below to book your slot for the Motanka Doll Making Masterclasses, limited spaces available!
12PM: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/862094025437?aff=oddtdtcreator
If you are interested in helping to clean the river Great ouse.
The AGM which will take place on Saturday 27th January 2024 at 4pm at the Guru Nanak Gurdwara (84 Ford end Road, Bedford, MK40 4JX) in the community centre. Langar is available in the dining room before and after the AGM.
Rain or Shine, bring your secateurs and your boots and join us at 2pm at the orchard to learn to prune trees. Thank you to David Fisher for providing the session on pruning and another big thank you to the Guru Nanak Gurdwara for their hospitality.
Everyone is welcome!
Please see details for our Women’s Health and Wellbeing Event next week in #kempston
Explore a snapshot of what Bedford Borough has to offer women with their Health & Wellbeing, by way of multiple exhibition stands and FREE taster sessions.
23rd January 2024, 10am-12pm Addison Centre – Kempston
We will be providing two FREE introduction to yoga and relaxation taster sessions, with Pippa Moss from Radical SelfCare Movement 
You can sign up for your FREE place here:
**This event is open to women ONLY, ages 18+
Everyone is welcome to attend this session to learn more about diabetes and how to prevent it. Punjabi interpreters will be available. If you bring you NHS number, you will also be able to be referred to local program, if you are interested!
An event not to be missed in order to find out more about Romanian culture! This is part of our ‘Back to our roots‘ program.
Come and join the Festival of lights taking place on Saturday 4th November between 4 to 8pm at the John Bunyan sport and fitness centre. Event organised by Bedford Indian Community (BIC)
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!
๐โโ๏ธ Support Marco`s London Marathon Mission for QPCO! ๐โโ๏ธ
Marco Paganini, a dedicated maths teacher at Castle Newnham School, is taking on the 2025 @londonmarathon to raise vital funds for Queenโs Park Community Organisation (QPCO)! ๐
QPCO is at the heart of Bedford, providing crucial support to those facing poverty, mental health challenges, and social isolation. From youth programs to advocacy for domestic abuse survivors, their work strengthens our community.
Marcoโs training is already in full swing, with the Liverpool Half-Marathon in March as a major milestone. Now, he needs your help! ๐
๐ Sponsor Marco today and help make a difference! Every donation fuels both his marathon journey and the incredible work of QPCO.
๐ฒ Visit our website to donate and show your support!
#londonmarathon2025 #charity #sponsorship
๐โโ๏ธ Support Marco`s London Marathon Mission for QPCO! ๐โโ๏ธ
Marco Paganini, a dedicated maths teacher at Castle Newnham School, is taking on the 2025 @londonmarathon to raise vital funds for Queenโs Park Community Organisation (QPCO)! ๐
QPCO is at the heart of Bedford, providing crucial support to those facing poverty, mental health challenges, and social isolation. From youth programs to advocacy for domestic abuse survivors, their work strengthens our community.
Marcoโs training is already in full swing, with the Liverpool Half-Marathon in March as a major milestone. Now, he needs your help! ๐
๐ Sponsor Marco today and help make a difference! Every donation fuels both his marathon journey and the incredible work of QPCO.
๐ฒ Visit our website to donate and show your support!
#londonmarathon2025 #charity #sponsorship
๐๐ WHAT A DAY! ๐๐ A massive THANK YOU to everyone who joined us at Harpur Square for an unforgettable St. Patrickโs Day! ๐ฎ๐ชโจ The energy, the music, the dancing, the incredible community spirit - it was all simply amazing!
๐ถ Huge shoutout to our incredible musicians who brought the heart of Ireland to Bedford. Including: The Castle Session Band / Chris Law Music / The Barrys / The Black and Gold / Out of the Hat / The Also-rans
๐๐ป A round of applause for the talented dancers from Stuart Irish Dance Bedford who wowed us all!
๐ฝ๏ธ Cheer to The Kings Arms, Bedford for the delicious Irish treats & Flightcase Bars who kept us topped up with Guinness all day long!
๐ป And of course, to all of you who came, celebrated, and made this event so specialโgo raibh maith agat! (thank you!)
Thank you to @bedfordboroughcouncil & @the_harpur_trust HarpurTrust for collaborating with us to bring this community event to our town. We couldnโt have asked for a better day of fun, laughter, and connection. Until next yearโฆ Slรกinte! ๐ปโ๏ธ
๐ธ Keep posted for more event photos and share your favourite moments with us tagging @QPCOBedford!
#StPatricksDay #Bedford #IrishCulture #ThankYou #CommunitySpirit #LiveMusic
๐๐ WHAT A DAY! ๐๐ A massive THANK YOU to everyone who joined us at Harpur Square for an unforgettable St. Patrickโs Day! ๐ฎ๐ชโจ The energy, the music, the dancing, the incredible community spirit - it was all simply amazing!
๐ถ Huge shoutout to our incredible musicians who brought the heart of Ireland to Bedford. Including: The Castle Session Band / Chris Law Music / The Barrys / The Black and Gold / Out of the Hat / The Also-rans
๐๐ป A round of applause for the talented dancers from Stuart Irish Dance Bedford who wowed us all!
๐ฝ๏ธ Cheer to The Kings Arms, Bedford for the delicious Irish treats & Flightcase Bars who kept us topped up with Guinness all day long!
๐ป And of course, to all of you who came, celebrated, and made this event so specialโgo raibh maith agat! (thank you!)
Thank you to @bedfordboroughcouncil & @the_harpur_trust HarpurTrust for collaborating with us to bring this community event to our town. We couldnโt have asked for a better day of fun, laughter, and connection. Until next yearโฆ Slรกinte! ๐ปโ๏ธ
๐ธ Keep posted for more event photos and share your favourite moments with us tagging @QPCOBedford!
#StPatricksDay #Bedford #IrishCulture #ThankYou #CommunitySpirit #LiveMusic
๐๐ฅ Did you catch us on the news last night? ๐ฅ๐
If not, donโt worry - you can relive the joy of our St. Patrickโs Day celebration right here! ๐ฎ๐ชโจ ITV News East Anglia stopped by to capture the incredible atmosphere and speak with our charity director about the importance of this event in celebrating Irish culture and community in Bedford.
๐ถ From live music and Irish dancing to delicious food and plenty of craic, it was truly a day to remember! A huge THANK YOU to everyone who joined us and made it so special. ๐
#StPatricksDay #Bedford #IrishCulture #CommunityCelebration #ITVNews
๐๐ฅ Did you catch us on the news last night? ๐ฅ๐
If not, donโt worry - you can relive the joy of our St. Patrickโs Day celebration right here! ๐ฎ๐ชโจ ITV News East Anglia stopped by to capture the incredible atmosphere and speak with our charity director about the importance of this event in celebrating Irish culture and community in Bedford.
๐ถ From live music and Irish dancing to delicious food and plenty of craic, it was truly a day to remember! A huge THANK YOU to everyone who joined us and made it so special. ๐
#StPatricksDay #Bedford #IrishCulture #CommunityCelebration #ITVNews
๐๐บTODAY`S THE DAY! ๐๐บ Join us from 12pm - 5pm at Harpur Square for a fun-filled day of celebration for Irish culture and community.
๐ถLive music from incredible Irish bands
๐ฝ๏ธTraditional Irish food
๐๐ป Irish dancing taster sessions
๐ปGuinness bar & great craic all day
Don`t miss this unforgettable day filled with music, dance, drink, and community spirit! Bring your friends & family - everyone`s welcome๐๐
๐ Hosted by Queen`s Park Community Organisation - Back to Our Roots Project
โ๏ธ More info: @QPCOBedford / qpco.org.uk / 07436373521 or 07436373540
#stpatricksday #bedford #irisihculture #LiveMusic #CommunityCelebration
๐๐บTODAY`S THE DAY! ๐๐บ Join us from 12pm - 5pm at Harpur Square for a fun-filled day of celebration for Irish culture and community.
๐ถLive music from incredible Irish bands
๐ฝ๏ธTraditional Irish food
๐๐ป Irish dancing taster sessions
๐ปGuinness bar & great craic all day
Don`t miss this unforgettable day filled with music, dance, drink, and community spirit! Bring your friends & family - everyone`s welcome๐๐
๐ Hosted by Queen`s Park Community Organisation - Back to Our Roots Project
โ๏ธ More info: @QPCOBedford / qpco.org.uk / 07436373521 or 07436373540
#stpatricksday #bedford #irisihculture #LiveMusic #CommunityCelebration
๐๐บONE DAY TO GO...UNTIL BEDFORD`S BIGGEST ST. PATRICK`S DAY CELEBRATION! ๐๐บ
The countdown to our St. Patrick`s Day Celebration Party is nearing its end!๐๐Each day, we`ve been spotlighting one of the incredible acts set to take the stage - bringing you the best of Irish music, dance, and entertainment!
๐ค See out the day with: The Also-rans ๐ถ
The Also-Rans โ where good times, great friends, and incredible music come together! Formed in 2022, this ever-evolving lineup is all about celebrating the joy of live music, rich in heritage and tradition. You never know who might take the stage, but one thingโs for sureโthe atmosphere is always electric! Expect the best of Irish songs, folk favorites, and a mix of musical styles guaranteed to get your feet tapping.
Come along, reconnect with old friends, sing a few tunes, and leave your worries behind for a while on Sunday 16th March 2025 from 12pm - 5pm at Harpur Square in Bedford for a fun-filled day of music, dance, drink, and craic community spirit! Bring your friends & family - everyone`s welcome๐๐
๐ Hosted by Queen`s Park Community Organisation - Back to Our Roots Project
In Collaboration with: @bedfordboroughcouncil & @the_harpur_trust
For more information visit our website!
#stpatricksday #bedford #irisihculture #LiveMusic #CommunityCelebration
๐๐บONE DAY TO GO...UNTIL BEDFORD`S BIGGEST ST. PATRICK`S DAY CELEBRATION! ๐๐บ
The countdown to our St. Patrick`s Day Celebration Party is nearing its end!๐๐Each day, we`ve been spotlighting one of the incredible acts set to take the stage - bringing you the best of Irish music, dance, and entertainment!
๐ค See out the day with: The Also-rans ๐ถ
The Also-Rans โ where good times, great friends, and incredible music come together! Formed in 2022, this ever-evolving lineup is all about celebrating the joy of live music, rich in heritage and tradition. You never know who might take the stage, but one thingโs for sureโthe atmosphere is always electric! Expect the best of Irish songs, folk favorites, and a mix of musical styles guaranteed to get your feet tapping.
Come along, reconnect with old friends, sing a few tunes, and leave your worries behind for a while on Sunday 16th March 2025 from 12pm - 5pm at Harpur Square in Bedford for a fun-filled day of music, dance, drink, and craic community spirit! Bring your friends & family - everyone`s welcome๐๐
๐ Hosted by Queen`s Park Community Organisation - Back to Our Roots Project
In Collaboration with: @bedfordboroughcouncil & @the_harpur_trust
For more information visit our website!
#stpatricksday #bedford #irisihculture #LiveMusic #CommunityCelebration
๐๐บ2 DAYS TO GO...UNTIL BEDFORD`S BIGGEST ST. PATRICK`S DAY CELEBRATION! ๐๐บ
The countdown to our St. Patrick`s Day Celebration Party is nearing its end!๐๐Each day, we`ll be spotlighting one of the incredible acts set to take the stage - bringing you the best of Irish music, dance, and entertainment!
๐ค Jig with: Out of the Hat ๐ถ
Out of the Hat have been entertaining audiences around the country for nearly three decades. This duo play an eclectic range of Irish music including modern takes on favourite songs to fast and furious jigs and reels.
Get your green on and join us for our St. Patrick`s Day Celebration Party on Sunday 16th March 2025 from 12pm - 5pm at Harpur Square in Bedford for a fun-filled day of music, dance, drink, and craic community spirit! Bring your friends & family - everyone`s welcome๐๐
๐ Hosted by Queen`s Park Community Organisation - Back to Our Roots Project
In Collaboration with: @bedfordboroughcouncil & @the_harpur_trust
For more information visit our website!
#stpatricksday #bedford #irisihculture #LiveMusic #CommunityCelebration
๐๐บ2 DAYS TO GO...UNTIL BEDFORD`S BIGGEST ST. PATRICK`S DAY CELEBRATION! ๐๐บ
The countdown to our St. Patrick`s Day Celebration Party is nearing its end!๐๐Each day, we`ll be spotlighting one of the incredible acts set to take the stage - bringing you the best of Irish music, dance, and entertainment!
๐ค Jig with: Out of the Hat ๐ถ
Out of the Hat have been entertaining audiences around the country for nearly three decades. This duo play an eclectic range of Irish music including modern takes on favourite songs to fast and furious jigs and reels.
Get your green on and join us for our St. Patrick`s Day Celebration Party on Sunday 16th March 2025 from 12pm - 5pm at Harpur Square in Bedford for a fun-filled day of music, dance, drink, and craic community spirit! Bring your friends & family - everyone`s welcome๐๐
๐ Hosted by Queen`s Park Community Organisation - Back to Our Roots Project
In Collaboration with: @bedfordboroughcouncil & @the_harpur_trust
For more information visit our website!
#stpatricksday #bedford #irisihculture #LiveMusic #CommunityCelebration
๐๐บ3 DAYS TO GO...UNTIL BEDFORD`S BIGGEST ST. PATRICK`S DAY CELEBRATION! ๐๐บ
The countdown to our St. Patrick`s Day Celebration Party is in full swing!๐๐Each day, we`ll be spotlighting one of the incredible acts set to take the stage - bringing you the best of Irish music, dance, and entertainment!
๐ค Roll up, roll up for: The Black and Gold ๐ถ
Although all band members have been playing music with one another for many years, The Black and Gold officially formed in 2024. Delivering a mixture of traditional Irish music, Irish folk, Irish Country, as well as Americana, you`ll hear them cover those well-known Irish songs that everyone loves, as well as those classics that diehard fans of Irish music will recognise.
Hear them live and join us for our St. Patrick`s Day Celebration Party on Sunday 16th March 2025 from 12pm - 5pm at Harpur Square in Bedford for a fun-filled day of music, dance, drink, and craic community spirit! Bring your friends & family - everyone`s welcome๐๐
๐ Hosted by Queen`s Park Community Organisation - Back to Our Roots Project
In Collaboration with: @bedfordboroughcouncil & @the_harpur_trust
For more information visit our website!
#stpatricksday #bedford #irisihculture #LiveMusic #CommunityCelebration
๐๐บ3 DAYS TO GO...UNTIL BEDFORD`S BIGGEST ST. PATRICK`S DAY CELEBRATION! ๐๐บ
The countdown to our St. Patrick`s Day Celebration Party is in full swing!๐๐Each day, we`ll be spotlighting one of the incredible acts set to take the stage - bringing you the best of Irish music, dance, and entertainment!
๐ค Roll up, roll up for: The Black and Gold ๐ถ
Although all band members have been playing music with one another for many years, The Black and Gold officially formed in 2024. Delivering a mixture of traditional Irish music, Irish folk, Irish Country, as well as Americana, you`ll hear them cover those well-known Irish songs that everyone loves, as well as those classics that diehard fans of Irish music will recognise.
Hear them live and join us for our St. Patrick`s Day Celebration Party on Sunday 16th March 2025 from 12pm - 5pm at Harpur Square in Bedford for a fun-filled day of music, dance, drink, and craic community spirit! Bring your friends & family - everyone`s welcome๐๐
๐ Hosted by Queen`s Park Community Organisation - Back to Our Roots Project
In Collaboration with: @bedfordboroughcouncil & @the_harpur_trust
For more information visit our website!
#stpatricksday #bedford #irisihculture #LiveMusic #CommunityCelebration
๐๐บ4 DAYS TO GO...UNTIL BEDFORD`S BIGGEST ST. PATRICK`S DAY CELEBRATION! ๐๐บ
We are halfway through the countdown to our St. Patrick`s Day Celebration Party!๐๐Each day, we`ll be spotlighting one of the incredible acts set to take the stage - bringing you the best of Irish music, dance, and entertainment!
๐ Get ready for an incredible performance from Stuart Irish Dance Bedford ๐ฎ๐ช๐ This talented group brings the energy and spirit of traditional Irish dance to every stage, showcasing breathtaking and vibrant choreography. All of the Bedford dancers started as total beginners, several of whom will now be attending the world championships in Liege, Belgium this April! Stuart Irish Dance run classes in Wixams and focus not only on competitions but on the love of Irish music, dance and friendships made through dancing.
Donโt miss their upcoming performance at our St. Patrick`s Day Celebration Party on Sunday 16th March 2025 from 12pm - 5pm at Harpur Square in Bedford. Join us for a fun-filled day of music, dance, drink, and craic community spirit! Bring your friends & family - everyone`s welcome๐๐
๐ Hosted by Queen`s Park Community Organisation - Back to Our Roots Project
In Collaboration with: @bedfordboroughcouncil & @the_harpur_trust
For more information visit our website!
#stpatricksday #bedford #irisihculture #LiveMusic #CommunityCelebration
๐๐บ4 DAYS TO GO...UNTIL BEDFORD`S BIGGEST ST. PATRICK`S DAY CELEBRATION! ๐๐บ
We are halfway through the countdown to our St. Patrick`s Day Celebration Party!๐๐Each day, we`ll be spotlighting one of the incredible acts set to take the stage - bringing you the best of Irish music, dance, and entertainment!
๐ Get ready for an incredible performance from Stuart Irish Dance Bedford ๐ฎ๐ช๐ This talented group brings the energy and spirit of traditional Irish dance to every stage, showcasing breathtaking and vibrant choreography. All of the Bedford dancers started as total beginners, several of whom will now be attending the world championships in Liege, Belgium this April! Stuart Irish Dance run classes in Wixams and focus not only on competitions but on the love of Irish music, dance and friendships made through dancing.
Donโt miss their upcoming performance at our St. Patrick`s Day Celebration Party on Sunday 16th March 2025 from 12pm - 5pm at Harpur Square in Bedford. Join us for a fun-filled day of music, dance, drink, and craic community spirit! Bring your friends & family - everyone`s welcome๐๐
๐ Hosted by Queen`s Park Community Organisation - Back to Our Roots Project
In Collaboration with: @bedfordboroughcouncil & @the_harpur_trust
For more information visit our website!
#stpatricksday #bedford #irisihculture #LiveMusic #CommunityCelebration
