Polish British Integration Centre – PBIC

Monthly column: Why is it so important to celebrate Heritage Days?

The Polish community has shaped Bedford for generations. Long before Poland joined the European Union, Polish families were helping build the town’s industries, communities and cultural identity...

Bedford celebrates Ukrainian Independence Day on 24 August

Celebrations will be taking place in Harpur Square and at the Corn Exchange on Sunday, 24 August, to mark Ukrainian Independence Day in Bedford. Organised by PBIC and Art School...

Bedford Independent signs joint statement of solidarity against fascism, hate and misinformation

The Bedford Independent has signed a joint statement of solidarity with community groups across the Borough to support and protect the diverse communities that work hard...

Cześć Bedford! Polish Heritage Day returns

Once again Bedford's Harpur Square will ring out to the sights, sounds and smells of the Polish culture, cuisine and community at this years Polish Heritage Day.The event, run by PBIC will take place...

“All these people give us so much more than we give them” How the Ukrainians of Bedford celebrated their Independence Day

On Wednesday, Bedfordians from all backgrounds came together to join Ukrainians living in the Borough to celebrate their Independence Day.  The Bedford Independent is proud...

Your Bedford bank holiday weekend starts here: 3 – 6 May 2019

Take your pick of the best of Bedford this bank holiday weekend. Live music, Elstow's May Day Festival, Northern Soul, poetry and more...

Heritage days will celebrate official Polish-British diplomatic relations

Following the success of last year’s Polish Heritage Days, which saw around 80 initiatives gather around 40,000 participants, the third edition of the initiative has been announced...

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