THE UNITED COLOURS OF BRADFORD

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THE UNITED COLOURS OF BRADFORD *

As part of Bradford’s year as UK City of Culture, we will be hosting a series of events for and by the local community.

  • Routes to Roots / Cesty ku koreňom / Trasy ke kořenům

    22.02.25

    Hosted by Silver Finger Singh and the Connecting Roma Community. Come and join us in an Open mic night exploring cultural music, working in partnership  with  the  Roma community. Whether you play an instrument, sing or rap, we want your talent! 

    Hostiteľ: Silver Finger Singh a komunita Connecting Roma. Príďte sa k nám zúčastniť večera s otvoreným mikrofónom, ktorý skúma kultúrnu hudbu a spolupracuje s rómskou komunitou. Či už hráte na nejaký nástroj, spievate alebo rapujete, chceme váš talent! 

    Pořádá Silver Finger Singh a Connecting Roma Community. Přijďte a připojte se k nám na Open mic večeru, který zkoumá kulturní hudbu a pracuje v partnerství s romskou komunitou. Ať už hrajete na hudební nástroj, zpíváte nebo rapujete, chceme váš talent! 

    VENUE / MIESTO / DĚJIŠTĚ

    Romalandia
    18 Bolton Road
    BD1 4DA

    TIMES / KRÁT
    8-10.30pm / 20-22.30 hod

  • Meet me under the Blossom Trees

    26.04.25

    A shared community meal with creative workshops.

    A chance to meet, greet, share foods with your neighbours and share commonalities.

    VENUE
    St Stephens Church
    Donisthorpe Street
    Bradford
    BD5 7BX

    TIMES
    11am-3pm

  • CONNECTING COMMUNITIES – BOWLING PARK – Food, Fun, Arts and Crafts.

    22.06.25

    A fun family event held during Refugee Week aimed at building bridges with communities.

    Come and engage in a family fun day aimed at all communities. With a variety of activities including face painting, Mehndi, Moomin Arts and crafts and some small bites.

    We have planned a packed day which will include:

    Bolling Museum Arts trail
    The Case of the Cheeky Boggart - an arts trail with a twist -with clues to solve.

    Miroslav - Early years creative activity

    Sonia - Mehndi Art- Come and explore the beautiful art of Henna. 11.30am-2.30pm

    Salma - Facepainting- Bring your kids and get your face decorated with Art

    Jane - Moomin Art for all - come and explore Moomin Art for Refugee Week

    50 Things To do before your 5. Creative activities for young kids.

    Yoga in the Park: 1pm with Hopon

    REN - Come and engage with Fatima in a Book Club session exploring refugee writers

    West Yorkshire Police - James and co-worker - a general walk and talk with the crowds about the role of the Police.

    Fire Safety Brigade - A water safety demonstration with a fire crew by Bowling Lodge Cafe

    City Of Sanctuary - Meet and greet the COS team.

    Emerge: Labyrinth workshop for all ages.

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    Friends of Bowling Park Workshop

    All children need to be accompanied by an adult.

    Some snacks and drinks available on the day.

    TIMES
    All activities will run from 11am to 3pm unless specified.

  • Exploring Heritage 

    26.07.25

    Come and explore the traditions of  weaving, knitting and crochet. Learn about the traditions of Mendhi, explore  textiles art, crochet and visual Arts 

    Workshops include: 
    Crochet and knitting 
    The Art of Mendhi 
    Textiles 
    Creative and Visual  Arts 

    Children need to be accompanied by an adult. Snacks and drinks available on the day. 

    VENUE
    Bradford New Markets
    Darley Street
    Bradford City Centre

    TIMES
    11am-3pm

  • Canal Boat Crafts

    09.08.25

    Come and play with arts and crafts on a boat. The trip lasts 1 hour 30 mins.

    VENUE
    Saltaire Boat Trips
    Leeds & Liverpool Canal
    Victoria Road
    Saltaire
    BD18 3LA

    TIMES
    12pm (Sold Out)
    2pm


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