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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🌺 One Week to Go! Let’s celebrate Timor-Leste in Bedford! 🇹🇱✨
The countdown is nearly over! the music, colour, and movement of Timor-Leste are ready to take the stage! Expect traditional dances, weaving, art, beautiful clothing, and live music — a full showcase of Timorese culture and pride.
📅 Saturday 29 November 2025 | 🕑 2:00PM – 6:00PM
📍 Queen’s Park Community Centre, Bedford
💃 Performances start at 3:00PM | 🍴 Food & drinks from 3:30 PM
Join the fun! Bring your family, friends, and curiosity!
#TimorLeste50 #CelebrateTimorLeste #BedfordCommunity #CultureConnect #HeritageCelebration #TimorLesteIndependence #weareqpco
🌺 One Week to Go! Let’s celebrate Timor-Leste in Bedford! 🇹🇱✨
The countdown is nearly over! the music, colour, and movement of Timor-Leste are ready to take the stage! Expect traditional dances, weaving, art, beautiful clothing, and live music — a full showcase of Timorese culture and pride.
📅 Saturday 29 November 2025 | 🕑 2:00PM – 6:00PM
📍 Queen’s Park Community Centre, Bedford
💃 Performances start at 3:00PM | 🍴 Food & drinks from 3:30 PM
Join the fun! Bring your family, friends, and curiosity!
#TimorLeste50 #CelebrateTimorLeste #BedfordCommunity #CultureConnect #HeritageCelebration #TimorLesteIndependence #weareqpco
🍁✨ Thank you for a beautiful afternoon! ✨🍂
Today’s glass jar painting and decorating session filled our Welcome Space with creativity, colour, and wonderful conversation.
Autumn-inspired unique decorative jars, everyone brought their own style and spirit to the table. It was a peaceful, cosy afternoon of connection — and we’re so grateful to everyone who joined us.
Why not pop along next week we will be learning to do some embroidery or maybe just a cup of tea and warm conversation everyone is welcome!
📅 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 volunteers from Bhagwan Valmiki Sabha Bedford and Queen`s Park Community Organisation staff. Proudly supported by the Living Well Fund (Cadent ) and managed by Bedfordshire and Luton Community Foundation
#CommunityConnection #CreativeAfternoon #AutumnVibes #WelcomeSpace #CraftTogether
🍁✨ Thank you for a beautiful afternoon! ✨🍂
Today’s glass jar painting and decorating session filled our Welcome Space with creativity, colour, and wonderful conversation.
Autumn-inspired unique decorative jars, everyone brought their own style and spirit to the table. It was a peaceful, cosy afternoon of connection — and we’re so grateful to everyone who joined us.
Why not pop along next week we will be learning to do some embroidery or maybe just a cup of tea and warm conversation everyone is welcome!
📅 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 volunteers from Bhagwan Valmiki Sabha Bedford and Queen`s Park Community Organisation staff. Proudly supported by the Living Well Fund (Cadent ) and managed by Bedfordshire and Luton Community Foundation
#CommunityConnection #CreativeAfternoon #AutumnVibes #WelcomeSpace #CraftTogether
✨We were delighted to take part in the opening of the Thomas Taylor community Hub last Friday. ✨
The hub was named after the young man who lost his life recently and had attended King`s Oak Primary School and Farm and Bedford academy. It was wonderful to see his family and his friends at the hub. King`s Oak Primary School and Farm has taken over the hub used to be called Kingsbrook children centre and are planning to run activities most days and evenings. This will bring a much needed space for the area. #communitysupport #CommunityTogether #WeAreQPCO #CommunityEngagement
✨We were delighted to take part in the opening of the Thomas Taylor community Hub last Friday. ✨
The hub was named after the young man who lost his life recently and had attended King`s Oak Primary School and Farm and Bedford academy. It was wonderful to see his family and his friends at the hub. King`s Oak Primary School and Farm has taken over the hub used to be called Kingsbrook children centre and are planning to run activities most days and evenings. This will bring a much needed space for the area. #communitysupport #CommunityTogether #WeAreQPCO #CommunityEngagement
🍂✨ Welcome Space – This Week’s Community Activity ✨🍁
We invite you to join us for a peaceful and creative afternoon of glass jar painting and decorating. This activity offers an opportunity to create autumn-inspired lanterns and decorative pieces while enjoying conversation, connection, and a warm, welcoming atmosphere.
📅 Date: Wednesday 19th November 2025 │⏰ Time: 1PM – 5PM
📍 Venue: Bhagwan Valmik Mandir Community Centre, 10–12 Bunyan Road, Bedford, MK42 9JB
The Welcome Space is a place where community members can come together to relax, share stories, and take part in meaningful activities. With a cup of tea in hand, we hope you’ll join us in slowing down, creating, and spending time with neighbours in a supportive environment. ☕💬
This session is made possible through the dedication of volunteers from Bhagwan Valmiki Sabha Bedford and the staff of Queens Park Community Organisation, with support from the Living Well Fund (Cadent ) and management by the Bedfordshire and Luton Community Foundation.
#Community #CraftAndConnect #WelcomeSpace #TogetherWeThrive #weareqpco
🍂✨ Welcome Space – This Week’s Community Activity ✨🍁
We invite you to join us for a peaceful and creative afternoon of glass jar painting and decorating. This activity offers an opportunity to create autumn-inspired lanterns and decorative pieces while enjoying conversation, connection, and a warm, welcoming atmosphere.
📅 Date: Wednesday 19th November 2025 │⏰ Time: 1PM – 5PM
📍 Venue: Bhagwan Valmik Mandir Community Centre, 10–12 Bunyan Road, Bedford, MK42 9JB
The Welcome Space is a place where community members can come together to relax, share stories, and take part in meaningful activities. With a cup of tea in hand, we hope you’ll join us in slowing down, creating, and spending time with neighbours in a supportive environment. ☕💬
This session is made possible through the dedication of volunteers from Bhagwan Valmiki Sabha Bedford and the staff of Queens Park Community Organisation, with support from the Living Well Fund (Cadent ) and management by the Bedfordshire and Luton Community Foundation.
#Community #CraftAndConnect #WelcomeSpace #TogetherWeThrive #weareqpco
On Friday, we joined the St Luke`s Community Café for another Slow Cooking Session! 🥘
Together we cooked, shared stories, and explored how simple, affordable meals can bring people closer. Everyone headed home with a free slow cooker and an ingredients pack - ready to keep the spirit of healthy home cooking alive!
Huge thanks to Cadent, the Bedfordshire and Luton Community Foundation, and everyone at St Luke’s who made the day so special. 💛
#CommunityCooking #HealthyLiving #weareqpco
On Friday, we joined the St Luke`s Community Café for another Slow Cooking Session! 🥘
Together we cooked, shared stories, and explored how simple, affordable meals can bring people closer. Everyone headed home with a free slow cooker and an ingredients pack - ready to keep the spirit of healthy home cooking alive!
Huge thanks to Cadent, the Bedfordshire and Luton Community Foundation, and everyone at St Luke’s who made the day so special. 💛
#CommunityCooking #HealthyLiving #weareqpco
🌺 Two Weeks to Go – Meet the Community 🌺
As we count down to 50 years of Timor-Leste’s independence (28 Nov 1975 → 28 Nov 2025), we’re shining a light on the people making this celebration possible.
Meet some of the faces behind the event! Community organisers, volunteers, and friends who’ve come together to honour Timor-Leste’s rich heritage and community spirit.
Join us for a day of culture, connection, and pride:
📅 Saturday 29 November 2025 │🕑 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 Queen’s Park Community Centre, 52 Marlborough Rd, Bedford, MK40 4LF
🎤 History presentation & speeches
💃 Traditional dance & cultural displays
🎨 Exhibition of traditional clothing, art & weaving
🍴 Food & drinks available from 3:00 PM
Let’s come together to celebrate Timor-Leste’s journey and the vibrant Timorese community here in Bedford!
#TimorLeste50 #CelebrateTimorLeste #BedfordCommunity #CultureConnect #HeritageCelebration #TimorLesteIndependence #weareqpco
🌺 Two Weeks to Go – Meet the Community 🌺
As we count down to 50 years of Timor-Leste’s independence (28 Nov 1975 → 28 Nov 2025), we’re shining a light on the people making this celebration possible.
Meet some of the faces behind the event! Community organisers, volunteers, and friends who’ve come together to honour Timor-Leste’s rich heritage and community spirit.
Join us for a day of culture, connection, and pride:
📅 Saturday 29 November 2025 │🕑 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 Queen’s Park Community Centre, 52 Marlborough Rd, Bedford, MK40 4LF
🎤 History presentation & speeches
💃 Traditional dance & cultural displays
🎨 Exhibition of traditional clothing, art & weaving
🍴 Food & drinks available from 3:00 PM
Let’s come together to celebrate Timor-Leste’s journey and the vibrant Timorese community here in Bedford!
#TimorLeste50 #CelebrateTimorLeste #BedfordCommunity #CultureConnect #HeritageCelebration #TimorLesteIndependence #weareqpco
Well done to @bedfordcreativearts_ for an amazing evening last night celebrating their 40th anniversary. It was lovely to see all the past and future projects. There was so many highlight that it would be difficult to mention all of them. We love the idea of a time capsule buried in Kempston which will be opened in 40 years’ time. Photos and messages from Bedford to the future generations.
Lovely to see so many to our friends and partners @bedfordshirelieutenancy @the_harpur_trust @bedlutoncf @ilearnbedford, @pbic_bedford @johanne7 @taliagilesstudio, Cllr Paul Edmonds, Eric Masih , Claire Turpin, Janet Reddy, Sarah Turner, Sam Turton, Cllr Caroline white and many more.... So nice to see everyone!
#CommunitySpirit #communityart #AnniversaryCelebration #weareqpco
Well done to @bedfordcreativearts_ for an amazing evening last night celebrating their 40th anniversary. It was lovely to see all the past and future projects. There was so many highlight that it would be difficult to mention all of them. We love the idea of a time capsule buried in Kempston which will be opened in 40 years’ time. Photos and messages from Bedford to the future generations.
Lovely to see so many to our friends and partners @bedfordshirelieutenancy @the_harpur_trust @bedlutoncf @ilearnbedford, @pbic_bedford @johanne7 @taliagilesstudio, Cllr Paul Edmonds, Eric Masih , Claire Turpin, Janet Reddy, Sarah Turner, Sam Turton, Cllr Caroline white and many more.... So nice to see everyone!
#CommunitySpirit #communityart #AnniversaryCelebration #weareqpco
🍂✨ What a magical afternoon at the Welcome Space! ✨🍁
Our Autumn Globe–making session was filled with golden sparkles, falling leaves, and lots of cozy creativity. 💛 Thank you to everyone who joined us and brought such warmth to the space — your little autumn worlds turned out beautiful!
A huge thankyou to Co-op for the lovely food donations every week and a big thanlypu to all our volunteers for your help every week 👏
Come and join us at the welcome space.
📅 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 volunteers from Bhagwan Valmiki Sabha Bedford and Queen`s Park Community Organisation staff. Proudly supported by the Living Well Fund (Cadent ) and managed by Bedfordshire and Luton Community Foundation.
#WelcomeSpace #AutumnVibes #CreativeCommunity#weareqpco
🍂✨ What a magical afternoon at the Welcome Space! ✨🍁
Our Autumn Globe–making session was filled with golden sparkles, falling leaves, and lots of cozy creativity. 💛 Thank you to everyone who joined us and brought such warmth to the space — your little autumn worlds turned out beautiful!
A huge thankyou to Co-op for the lovely food donations every week and a big thanlypu to all our volunteers for your help every week 👏
Come and join us at the welcome space.
📅 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 volunteers from Bhagwan Valmiki Sabha Bedford and Queen`s Park Community Organisation staff. Proudly supported by the Living Well Fund (Cadent ) and managed by Bedfordshire and Luton Community Foundation.
#WelcomeSpace #AutumnVibes #CreativeCommunity#weareqpco
