THE COMMONERS BALL
Our annual ball is back! Come dressed in your finery, for an evening of entertainment including cultural music, dancing and song, held in the French Ballroom, Midland hotel. All welcome!
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BRADFORD WRITES
Come and join in an open mic equivalent for writers of fiction and non-fiction. Meet, greet and chinwag with self published authors, buy a book, or read a poem/short story instead!
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SONGSTERS AND TROUBADOURS Showcase
Come and sing or play at our open mic for music. All instruments, ages and abilities welcome.
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HALLOWEEN FUN DAY
Come and explore what home means to you in this interactive day filled with workshops!
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MALNOURISHED INTELLECT
Come and join in an absolute smash of an Open Mic night. A poetry showcase featuring the best talent the north has to offer. Hosted by Aqueel Parvez and Keith Fenton.
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DRUMMING CIRCLE
A drum circle is a collaborative and inclusive musical experience that welcomes people of all ages and skill levels.
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ART OF WINTERING
A guide to self care practices and rituals to see you through seasonal changes.
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PEACE IN THE MIDDLE EAST
A 4-course Palestinian sit down dinner. Come and experience a range of delightful Middle Eastern dishes.
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HERITAGE CHIT CHAT
Come and join in an Intergenerational workshop uniting young with old. Learn about your elders and swap stories, memories and moments in an heart warming afternoon of sharing and caring – Desi style.
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MAPPING YOUR FAMILY TREE – GENEALOGY WORKSHOP
Join us to discover how to map out your genealogy and explore your ancestry.
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POETRY IN THE WILD – OTLEY POETS COME TO BRADFORD
Otley poets have engaged over a number of years with themes concerned with wildlife and the environment. Join us for a poetry performance and an opportunity to sign up to a poetry workshop and walk.
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TEENS RUN THE WORLD
A range of activities for young people exploring arts, crafts and culture of today!
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PAHARI POETRY MUSHAIRA
Pahari Poetry Mushaira (the invisible language of 70% of British Pakistanis) with poetry, songs and stories from artists around the country, led by local writer Nabeela Ahmed.
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SOUND BATH BY CALM SPIRALS
A sound bath is a meditative and therapeutic experience where you listen to sounds and vibrations produced by instruments or voice, which can help your mind and body relax and enter a deep state of meditation.
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ART SLAM!
Come and join in the Bradford Art Slam! Calling all Artivists, Rebels, Troublemakers! We’re inviting artists of all genres together to create pieces of art that will be exhibited.
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DRESSED TO IMPRESS – GLOBAL DRESSES OF THE WORLD
Textiles are an important part of global communities who rely on the textile trade for a living. Skills are normally passed down generationally but in the UK most garments are bought from factories or suppliers, and embroidered by machine.
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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
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
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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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
Learn to create, play with monologues, scratch performances and more. Hosted by Free2BeMe and SUBC Theatre.
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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
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
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
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.