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Please find details below advertising a special day at Cafe West…On 28th June between 12.00pm-3.00pm we are celebrating being old!… Sometimes society does not realize just how important older people are in that they have knowledge, experience, resources and most important they have life! Please come and celebrate our special day at Cafe West by either attending … Continued

A Taste Of Spain Do you love Spain? …the food? …the language? …the culture? Forster Community College invites you to experience Spanish culture, traditions, history and tapas tasting prepared by our inhouse Chefs and trainees. To book call 01274 308 707 Location: Forster Community College, Captain Street, Bradford, BD1 4EL What “Taste of Spain” Spanish … Continued

Bradford Bulls owner Omar Khan has released details of a mammoth entertainment extravaganza to be held at the Provident Stadium over the Spring Bank Holiday weekend. In a coming together of all the Communities in the City, the weekend will kick off on Saturday 25th May with the 80’s Strikes Back Concert featuring Rick Astley, Belinda … Continued

Six Bradford University students have joined forces to make this year’s Positive Bradford campaign the best yet. Positive Bradford was created in 2011 to celebrate everything good about the district, with a fun day held for the last two years. Now final year students Aqib Chishtee, Mubeen Dhoriwala, Anna Kuzia, Viet Nguyen, Stavros Violaris, Anam Mann, all … Continued

Red Carpet – Pop-up Prom Shop 2nd – 4th May 2013 Call for clothes In collaboration with Dixon’s Academy, Bradford YMCA is running ‘Red Carpet’, a shop for all things formal wear.   The aim of this May weekend event is to make prom more affordable for young people by providing access to stylish and affordable … Continued

I first came across Bradford (well sort of) when I was working in Lithuania.  I was evaluating a training course for the Agency of International Youth Co-operation and The British Council over there.  I noticed that someone with an accent which I associate with the North of England was helping one of the other course … Continued

Have you ever noticed the number of ornate creatures, dragons etc that appear on the buildings in Bradford ? Would you be interested in joining the Bradford Dragon hunt ? We’re looking for schools, individuals and community groups to get in touch to see if you’d like to help set up, think of ideas, be … Continued

A project being undertaken at the University of York is looking at how important local and cultural identity is to Bradford residents. The research will be exploring whether residents differ in their perceptions of local culture and community and why this may be. The research is hoping to determine what terms such as ‘community’, ‘heritage’ … Continued

The Exhibition A retrospective exhibition celebrating Muhammad Ali. Private viewing on 20th June 2013, then open to the public until Sunday 30th June Location – At the Midland Hotel Bradford. http://www.in-the-rings-with-ali.com/index.php/exhibition

We were advised to contact you by Jean Walker MBE in relation to my brother, Harry Mattick. Harry, a Bradford based figure skater, has been selected this season to skate for Team GB and has just won a silver medal at the British Senior Figure Skating Championships; please find his press pack attached. Harry was … Continued

Please join us for lunch with the Lord Mayor in The Banqueting Suite, Bradford City Hall On Thursday 14th February, 2013, from 12-2pm. This lunch event will give you the opportunity to find out more about the Bradford District Community Fund which is an innovative charitable project dedicated to bringing about real and meaningful change in local … Continued

A new networking initiative is to be launched in Bradford on the 22nd November at the Midland Hotel. The event is for charities and community groups in the area, and also volunteers who want to offer their business, PR, IT, or legal expertise (to name a few!) All kinds of charitable causes are welcome, as … Continued

4th December 2012 @ 6pm Church House, North Parade, Bradford. Fashion Show and clothes sale Spray Tans HD Brows (patch test required—please enquire and book your appointment) Head , Back & Hand Massages Elemis and Avon Gifts and Christmas Goody Bags Join the Team for a fabulous pampering event for One Night Only Call Jane on 01274 … Continued

On Sunday 2nd December the newly opened Bradford City Park holds Bradford’s 4th annual City Run. If you’ve been inspired by Yorkshire’s Olympic success this summer then enter this great running event. Whether it means participating yourself or coming along to show support for the city, Bradford City Run 2012 has something for everyone. Choose from 10k or … Continued

Here’s the video following the recent event at the Midland Hotel. Thanks to all that attended and to our presenters and hosts for contribution to a successful evening.

Manningham-based Action for Business Ltd (ABL) were recent hosts to the Making Manningham Marvellous event as part of the ‘Big Skills Share’. The event was an extension of National Older People’s Day. Attended by over 50 people, the ‘Big Skills Share’ took place in the Conference Centre at Carlisle Business Centre. Amongst guests from a … Continued

Only 3 Day To Go… One in a Million STARS AWARDS is almost here. In just 8 days time, One in a Million children’s charity is proud to host its fourth annual STARS AWARDS 2012 at the prestigious Bradford Grammar School, hosted by radio personality Derm Tanner. We are delighted that singing star Gareth Gates, … Continued

Following on from the amazing success of the British Science Festival last year, we are delighted to introduce the workshops, talks and shows that are part of the schools’ programme this year. Delivered by experts from all areas of the United Kingdom, the Festival offers a unique opportunity for young people to shine the spot … Continued