The team member who worked with Irene said that “She was very professional, incredibly patient and nothing was too much trouble. Her support allowed our client to be supported to clear debt of over £900.
We just wanted to thank you for your support of our clients and to highlight the fantastic work of these volunteer interpreters. We appreciate the help and support their (and your organisation provides) to our clients, it is greatly appreciated.
The team member who wanted to highlight her work stated “She was very professional, patient and made the client feel comfortable. As a result, our client now feels stronger and more confident, she felt comfortable to share her experiences. She feels empowered to give back to her community and wishes to work for a charity in the future – she is now looking to improve her English Language skills.
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✨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? Every Wednesday
⏰ 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 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
✨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? Every Wednesday
⏰ 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 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! 🎓✨
Good luck, Busi! Thank you for all the warmth, dedication, and kindness you brought to our community. 😍
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! 🎓✨
Good luck, Busi! Thank you for all the warmth, dedication, and kindness you brought to our community. 😍
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
✨What 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. 🎨✨
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. 🧺❤️
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
✨What 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. 🎨✨
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. 🧺❤️
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
☕✨ READY, SET, LEARN! ✨☕
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, we’d 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!
What’s happening:
☕ Food & Drink: Enjoy hot coffee, tea, soft drinks and delicious treats on us.
🎨 Fun Activities for All: Interactive games and craft activities to keep the kids entertained.
✏️ Stationery Station: Need extra supplies? Free stationery items will be available to help stock up your child`s pencil case!
📅 Date: Saturday 5th September 2026
⏰ Time: 10am-12.30pm
📍 Location: The Mount Zion Pentecostal Church (MZPC) 145-151 Midland Road,
Bedford, MK40 1DW, UK
Come meet other local families, relax, and let’s start this school year off right! Everyone is welcome, see you there! 👋🎉
#BackToSchool #CoffeeMorning #ReadySetLearn #CommunityEvents #FamilyFun #SchoolSupplies #UKParents
☕✨ READY, SET, LEARN! ✨☕
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, we’d 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!
What’s happening:
☕ Food & Drink: Enjoy hot coffee, tea, soft drinks and delicious treats on us.
🎨 Fun Activities for All: Interactive games and craft activities to keep the kids entertained.
✏️ Stationery Station: Need extra supplies? Free stationery items will be available to help stock up your child`s pencil case!
📅 Date: Saturday 5th September 2026
⏰ Time: 10am-12.30pm
📍 Location: The Mount Zion Pentecostal Church (MZPC) 145-151 Midland Road,
Bedford, MK40 1DW, UK
Come meet other local families, relax, and let’s start this school year off right! Everyone is welcome, see you there! 👋🎉
#BackToSchool #CoffeeMorning #ReadySetLearn #CommunityEvents #FamilyFun #SchoolSupplies #UKParents
🌸 End of summer session at the Welcoming Space! 🌸
We are delighted to have Emma from @letsgetgoingcic joining us and delivering some fantastic activities for everyone to enjoy. 🎨🎲🌈
🌟 Come along, have a go, share a skill, learn something new and enjoy the atmosphere!
🌞 FREE Summer Activity
📅 Wednesday 26th August
🕐 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
📍 Community Centre, 10–12 Bunyan Road, Bedford, MK42 9JB
🌈 Open to Everyone
✨ No booking needed – just drop in
💞 ☕✨ 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 .
🌸 End of summer session at the Welcoming Space! 🌸
We are delighted to have Emma from @letsgetgoingcic joining us and delivering some fantastic activities for everyone to enjoy. 🎨🎲🌈
🌟 Come along, have a go, share a skill, learn something new and enjoy the atmosphere!
🌞 FREE Summer Activity
📅 Wednesday 26th August
🕐 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
📍 Community Centre, 10–12 Bunyan Road, Bedford, MK42 9JB
🌈 Open to Everyone
✨ No booking needed – just drop in
💞 ☕✨ 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:
🇮🇪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.
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:
🇮🇪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.
🇺🇦 On Sunday 23rd August, our team had the privilege of joining the community at Bedford’s Harpur Square for the Ukrainian flag raising ceremony organised by @pbic_bedford 🇺🇦
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
🇺🇦 On Sunday 23rd August, our team had the privilege of joining the community at Bedford’s Harpur Square for the Ukrainian flag raising ceremony organised by @pbic_bedford 🇺🇦
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
🐻 TEDDY BEAR PICNIC! 🐻🌸🧸✨
From beautiful flowers 🌷 to cute teddies 🧸, dancing, pretending to be our favourite animals 🐒🦁, practising our best bear poses 🐻 and joining in with the much-loved “We’re Going on a Bear Hunt” story… there was so much fun, laughter and imagination!
And of course, we finished off our adventure with a lovely picnic 🧺🍎 — the perfect way to end such a special session!
A huge thank you to Emma from Let’s Get Going CIC for coming along and delivering such fun and engaging activities for everyone. 💕 Your energy and creativity made the day extra special!
So many smiles, happy memories and lots of little bears! 🐻❤️
Come Along next week and join our summer party!
📅 Wednesday 26th August
🕐 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
📍 Community Centre, 10–12 Bunyan Road, Bedford, MK42 9JB
🌈 Open to Everyone
✨ No booking needed – just drop in
💞 ☕✨ 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.
🐻 TEDDY BEAR PICNIC! 🐻🌸🧸✨
From beautiful flowers 🌷 to cute teddies 🧸, dancing, pretending to be our favourite animals 🐒🦁, practising our best bear poses 🐻 and joining in with the much-loved “We’re Going on a Bear Hunt” story… there was so much fun, laughter and imagination!
And of course, we finished off our adventure with a lovely picnic 🧺🍎 — the perfect way to end such a special session!
A huge thank you to Emma from Let’s Get Going CIC for coming along and delivering such fun and engaging activities for everyone. 💕 Your energy and creativity made the day extra special!
So many smiles, happy memories and lots of little bears! 🐻❤️
Come Along next week and join our summer party!
📅 Wednesday 26th August
🕐 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
📍 Community Centre, 10–12 Bunyan Road, Bedford, MK42 9JB
🌈 Open to Everyone
✨ No booking needed – just drop in
💞 ☕✨ 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.
