WHAT’S ON
21 OCT — 2 NOV 2024

TEN DAYS OF AMPLIFYING VOICES ACROSS BRADFORD

HIGHLIGHTS

2024 LINE-UP
(21 OCT – 2 NOV)

Featured
BRADFORD WRITES
Nov 2
BRADFORD WRITES

A selection of local published writers will read from their works and their books will be available to buy. You can chat to the authors, have your books signed and be inspired by the amazing talent from your own region.

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OUR HOME - FAMILY EVENT
Nov 1
OUR HOME - FAMILY EVENT

Come and join in a fun filled session with lots of activities to join in with including: Dance, Arts and crafts, food, and more!

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SITTING UNDER THE OLIVE TREES – 5 COURSE PALESTINIAN DINNER
Oct 29
SITTING UNDER THE OLIVE TREES – 5 COURSE PALESTINIAN DINNER

Come and enjoy a five course meal. Savour mouth watering dishes cooked by local Palestinian cooks who now call Bradford home, as they also raise awareness of now lost heritages due to the recent war on Palestine.

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WORLD FOODS PROGRAMME
Oct 28
WORLD FOODS PROGRAMME

Learn how to cook tasty Sudanese foods and drinks!

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LANTERN MAKING WITH CECIL GREEN ARTS
Oct 28
LANTERN MAKING WITH CECIL GREEN ARTS

Come and make a lantern and be part of a fantastic annual parade in Lister Park!

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PLAY IN A DAY
Oct 27
PLAY IN A DAY

Learn to create, play with monologues, scratch performances and more. Hosted by Free2BeMe and SUBC Theatre.

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CARERS ON THE MOVE
Oct 24
CARERS ON THE MOVE

Carers on the Move features an interactive conversation between the public, practitioners, and researchers bringing together first-hand testimonies from immigrant healthcare workers, a Q&A session, and a historical perspective on the immigration of healthcare professionals in Britain.

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Humanity Cartoons Exhibition
Oct 21
Humanity Cartoons Exhibition

Join us for a unique showcase of thought-provoking cartoons that shed light on the refugee experience. Immerse yourself in the powerful storytelling of talented artists as they capture the essence of humanity through their artwork.

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PURANI YAADEIN – CAPTURING HERITAGE
Oct 21
PURANI YAADEIN – CAPTURING HERITAGE

An exhibition of heritage communities on a series of pull up banners exploring desi heritage and community.

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BRADFORD NIGHTSTOP, Apna Heritage, & DIARY of a Refugee Kid
Oct 1
BRADFORD NIGHTSTOP, Apna Heritage, & DIARY of a Refugee Kid

Showing a series of old films, and new films. Featuring powerful testimonies from Nightstop users turned volunteers, and the young people/service users who have accessed the Nightstop services.

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THE COMMONERS BALL
Oct 28
THE COMMONERS BALL

Festival Finale. A Ball for All. With music curated by MC Inder Goldfinger, featuring guests from the professional and community worlds to mark the end of Intercultured Festival 2023.

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YOUNG IN COVID II: ROUTES TO RECOVERY
Oct 28
YOUNG IN COVID II: ROUTES TO RECOVERY

Film screening of Young in Covid & speaker, Sofia Buncy. Be inspired by this engaging film screening and discussion surrounding the issues in youth culture and identity in today’s society.

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DANCING WITH WORDS WORKSHOP
Oct 28
DANCING WITH WORDS WORKSHOP

Explore the wondrous world of words and dance, with Jyoti Manral of South Asian Arts-UK. This is a chance to meet new people, learn something new and tap those toes. Suitable for families and individuals alike!

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LISTERS LANTERN PARADE
Oct 27
LISTERS LANTERN PARADE

Bring family, friends and neighbours to Cecil Green Arts’ dazzling annual Listers Lantern parade taking place in the picturesque grounds of Lister Park, Bradford.

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PROJECT STORM
Oct 26
PROJECT STORM

Climate change and climate migration workshop.A private workshop with a safe space for women to get together to explore and discuss women’s rights, issues and ongoing global conflict.

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SOUND BATH BY Calm Spirals
Oct 26
SOUND BATH BY Calm Spirals

Close your eyes and bathe in the sounds and vibrations produced by instruments or voice.

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CRAFT & CREATE
Oct 25
CRAFT & CREATE

Enjoy a creative carousel of family activities, including dance, arts and crafts, spectacular music and delicious world foods.

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WORDS OF WELCOME
Oct 25
WORDS OF WELCOME

Everyone is welcome to this special event to launch a brand-new multilingual anthology produced by SBC Theatre.

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THE OTHER SIDE OF HOPE
Oct 24
THE OTHER SIDE OF HOPE

Enjoy an evening of readings and poetry from talented writers published in the other side of hope lit mag, whose words represent the unheard voices of the refugees and immigrants of the world.

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LANTERN MAKING WORKSHOP
Oct 24
LANTERN MAKING WORKSHOP

Let’s get creative! Make a lantern to be part of a spectacular annual parade in Lister Park on Friday 27 October. With host, Cecil Green Arts.

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Explore Textiles workshop
Oct 24
Explore Textiles workshop

Inspired by Threads of Hope exhibition, come play and explore with the Art of Textiles. With local Artist Jane Sedgewick.

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WORLD FOODS PROGRAMME
Oct 23
WORLD FOODS PROGRAMME

Another event for the cooking enthusiasts! Join host and local refugee cook, Hui Hi Jie to learn how to make simple and oh-so-yummy Chinese dishes.

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LANTERN MAKING WORKSHOP
Oct 23
LANTERN MAKING WORKSHOP

Let’s get creative! Make a lantern to be part of a spectacular annual parade in Lister Park on Friday 27 October. With host, Cecil Green Arts.

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WORLD POETRY CAFÉ OPEN MIC
Oct 23
WORLD POETRY CAFÉ OPEN MIC

Read and perform with like-minded poets at the World Poetry Cafe, hosted by poet, Diyo Mulopo Bopengo.

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HARMONY AFTER THE WAR
Oct 21
HARMONY AFTER THE WAR

Experience a special evening of music and poetry, hosted by Mike Baynham and Qisetna, with Syrian Kurdish musician, Ferhad Feyssal, and Ceger Hillo, a talented poet with a passion for both the Kurdish and Arabic languages.

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TEENS RUN THE WORLD
Oct 21
TEENS RUN THE WORLD

Head down to Bradford City Library packed with fun and creative activities for young people, including contemporary arts, crafts and dance to celebrate the culture of today.

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LAUNCH: WORLD FOODS PROGRAMME
Oct 20
LAUNCH: WORLD FOODS PROGRAMME

Learn how to cook delicious Iranian and Palestinian dishes with Asil and Sehab – local refugee cooks.

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PAHARI POETRY
Oct 19
PAHARI POETRY

Join us for our unmissable Pahari Poetry Mushaira held by local artist Nabeela Ahmed. After last year’s sell-out event, we are back with an even bigger line-up of poetry, and a taste of Pahari fiction held in the wonderful space of Manningham Library.

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Project Storm
Oct 19
Project Storm

A private workshop providing a safe space for women to get together to explore and discuss women’s rights, issues and ongoing global conflict.

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SOUND BATH BY Calm Spirals
Oct 19
SOUND BATH BY Calm Spirals

Close your eyes and bathe in the sounds and vibrations produced by instruments or voice.

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