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
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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SONGSTERS AND TROUBADOURS OPEN MIC
Come and sing or play at our open mic for music, all instruments, ages and abilities welcome. P.A provided.
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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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MALNOURISHED INTELLECT
A poetry showcase featuring the best talent the north has to offer.
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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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RECLAIMING SISTERHOOD
Come and experience a reclaiming of the power of sisterhood. Join in a new Flow of Feminine wisdom where you will be taken on a journey around the Feminine Wisdom wheel.
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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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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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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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SOUND BATH WITH LAURA KEWITZ
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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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.
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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
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
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
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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BRADFORD WRITES
Bradford has a wealth of writers in every genre, who either self-publish their work or are published by small Indie presses. There will be writers of fiction, non-fiction and poetry for adults, and children. Come and discover your new favourite author from your very own city!
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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
Close your eyes and bathe in the sounds and vibrations produced by instruments or voice.
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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
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
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
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
Inspired by Threads of Hope exhibition, come play and explore with the Art of Textiles. With local Artist Jane Sedgewick.