BCPD Trust in collaboration with Purbachal Book Club held their 2023 Book Reading competition Awards Ceremony

BCPD Trust in collaboration with Purbachal Book Club held their second Book Reading competition awards ceremony on 16th September 2023 at The Dallow Centre in Luton and announced all the winners. The ceremony was attended by our special guests Luton Deputy Mayor Cllr Zanib Raja, Prof. Salma Abbasi, Dr. David Cheesman, Cllr Fatima Begum, contestants, parents, judging panel, members of BCPD Trust, members of Purbachal book club, members of Purbachal-the eastern sky and public supporters.

The aim of this competition is to encourage young people into book reading and to help them improve their communication and presentation skills.

The funding was awarded by Luton Council’s Social Justice Unit, through BLCF, as part of the Luton Citizens’ Fund.

The contestants were asked to read any book of their choice and make a short video between 1 to 3 minutes long summarising and presenting the book. Applicants were encouraged to use their creative talent to present their chosen book. All competition entries were submitted by 31st July 2023 deadline.

Dr Nazia Khanum OBE DL Chairperson of Purbachal-the eastern sky and Purbachal Book Club kindly agreed to be the Chair of the judging panel again this year. The judging panel also included Dr. Anwarul Haque, and Mr M Hadi Faisal and they are General Secretary and Joint General Secretary of Purbachal-the eastern sky.

The judging panel decided to create two age categories based on the number of entries and ages of applicants. First age group category is between 6 to 10-year-olds. Second age group category is between 11 to 18-year-olds. The age of each contestant has been considered by the judges.

In each age category we have one 1st prize winner who received a trophy and £50 book voucher, one 2nd prize winner receiving a trophy and £25 book voucher and one 3rd prize winner receiving a trophy and £20 book voucher. The judges decided to award 9 special prizes with each winner receiving a trophy and £15 book voucher.

6 to 10 Age Group Category Winners

11 to 18 Age Group Category Winners

You can view all the book reading competition video entries by visiting BCPD Trust YouTube Channel.

BCPD Trust plans to organise similar competition next year and if you would like to become a sponsor or support our cause please email enquiry@bcpdt.org.uk or contact one of our Trustees listed below.

  • Mr Sundar Ali BEng, CEng MIET – Trustee & Chairperson
  • Mr Shahin Uddin – Trustee & Secretary
  • Mr Ifthekher Alom – Trustee & Treasurer

About BCPD Trust

BCPD Trust, a registered UK charity based in Luton has been inspiring young people into Education, Careers, Business and Sports since 2011.

The Trust provides KS2, KS3 and GCSE tuition classes, Sports and Social activities, Community Support, Mentoring, Advice, Information and Support for youngsters who want to achieve something in life.

This organisation is managed by experienced professionals such as Engineers, Lawyers and Training Providers who want to help the next generation from their community succeed in life. Visit BCPD Trust for more information.

About Purbachal Book Club

Purbachal Book Club, established in 2020, is an arm of Purbachal-the eastern sky – a voluntary social and cultural organisation founded in 1998. The Book Club promotes the skills of critical reading and review.

It aims to bring keen readers together to engage in stimulating group discussion and debate on particular books or articles and linked subjects. Visit Purbachal Book Club for more information.


Our Sponsor

The funding for this competition was awarded by Luton Council’s Social Justice Unit, through BLCF, as part of the Luton Citizens’ Fund.

Visit Luton Borough Council website for more information.

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