Community Voices on BCB 106.6 FM

10/07/2024

10/07/2024

Have your say on how up to £20m should be spent in Keighley, as part of a consultation which is launching today.

was one of 75 places around the UK selected to share £1.1billion over the next ten years, as part of the Long-Term Plan for Towns scheme, from the Government's Levelling Up programme. The award is in addition to the £33.6m previously granted in 2021 through the Towns Fund. The Keighley Town Board has been set up to oversee both streams of funding and will develop a long-term plan for the Keighley and surrounding ‘Brontë Country’ area.

A consultation, both online and in person, is now under way, seeking local people’s views on:
• Improving transport and connections
• Tackling crime and anti-social behaviour
• Enhancing the town centre to make it more attractive and accessible

The consultation will run until 21st July online, with an interactive map, as well as in-person drop-in sessions to be announced shortly.

Link to consultation in comments

10/07/2024

If your child gets income-based free school meals or has special educational needs or disabilities, time is running out to book them a free place at a HAF holiday club during the upcoming school holidays.

There are more 100 HAF holiday clubs running this summer. They are at locations across the district and offer lots of different activities and experiences. They are a great place for your child to have fun and make friends. They also get a free healthy meal when they are at the club.

Places are limited and are filling up so don’t delay, see what clubs are running near you and book your child a place now so they don’t miss out.

Follow the link in the comments to learn more about HAF, find a club and book a place.

10/07/2024

Anne and Catherine at Asda doing a collection - raising £87!

26/06/2024

Every Tuesday we have a craft club at our Shipley Hub. It's completely free to attend and materials are provided

26/06/2024

Many thanks to AgeUK Bradford District for following the Community Voices on BCB 106.6 FM page. We're joining them in spreading the hydration message, please stay hydrated in the hot weather, don't forget to take enough fluid this summer. Contact them if you need any advice on how to stay cool this summer.

With the warmer weather, it's important to stay hydrated and keep cool. Older people (especially those over 75) and people with certain health conditions are more vulnerable in hot weather. For further information on keeping cool in warm weather, visit https://www.ageuk.org.uk/information-advice/health-wellbeing/mind-body/staying-cool-in-a-heatwave/

26/06/2024

Our Adult Social Care advisors will be available at Shipley Wellbeing Hub every Thursday to provide information and advice on:

✅ staying independent in your home
✅ getting involved in local activities or social groups
✅ wellbeing support
✅ finding out about what support is available if you’re a carer
✅ or just a chat

24/06/2024

If your child gets benefits-related free school meals, they can enjoy free activities and experiences during the summer school holidays with the Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme.

More than 100 HAF holiday clubs are running this summer, offering a huge range of fun activities at venues across the district.

Places are free for children who live in Bradford District and are eligible for benefits-related free school meals and for children with special educational needs or disabilities. They also get a free healthy meal while at the club.

Places are limited and get booked up quickly so don’t delay, see what is on offer near you and book now to avoid missing out.

Follow the link in the comments to book a place.

23/06/2024

Do you have a child in Year 6 who’s moving onto secondary school?

Parents are encouraged to plan the journey with their child & discuss what they should look out for to increase their road safety awareness.

Help take the stress out of travelling by using the Metro Bus Journey: https://orlo.uk/4AVEe

Or the Cycling Route Planner: https://orlo.uk/W6G90 .

Vision Zero - West Yorkshire

19/06/2024

Polish and Romanian women in Hull have worked with Hull York Medical School, Flygirl Fims and Artlink Hull, to create a short film about cervical cancer and ...

17/06/2024

https://www.scienceandmediamuseum.org.uk/cinema/bsaf-bride-prejudice

13/06/2024

HWRCs will now open earlier from 8am rather than 9am.

Bowling Back Lane, Bradford and Royd Ings, Keighley will open Monday to Friday from 8am to 4.45pm

Dealburn Road, Dowley Gap and Midland Road will open Tuesday to Friday from 8am to 4.45pm

To find out more, click the link in the comments.

07/06/2024

Congratulations!

Congratulation to Guillaume Junior Atangana (known as Junior) who's qualified for this year's Paralympic Games in Paris in the T11 - 400m event.

Junior lives in Bingley and is part of Bradford Keighley and Skipton Disability Athletics and is coached by Janet-Alison Arkwright at the club.

Junior is also hoping to qualify for the T11 - 100m event.

Go Junior!

07/06/2024

November's demo day went so well, we've decided to organise another one this month with Experience Community.

If you or someone you know is differently abled and would like to try out some fantastic hand cycles, electric wheelchair clip-ons and mountain trikes, come on down to the bandstand on the 19th June where they can be demo'ed for free.

We'll also be running a Dr Bike where you can get free bike repairs and adjustments. Email us for more info.
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Capital of Cycling
Margaret Carey Foundation
Kirkgate Centre
Shipley Town Council
Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust
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05/06/2024

The Lord Mayor of Bradford will take part in a short wreath-laying ceremony tomorrow (Thursday 6 June) at 11am to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day. All are welcome to join her.

01/06/2024

The parliamentary general election writs were received today at Bradford's City Hall.

The writ is the legal document that authorises the holding of a general election and are issued declaring that an election is to be held in each constituency.

The deadline to register to vote for this election is midnight on Tuesday, 18 June 2024.

If you wish to vote by post and do not currently have a postal vote in place, you will need to apply for one by 5pm on Wednesday, 19 June 2024.

https://orlo.uk/xFcEy

The Lord Mayor of Bradford Cllr Bev Mullaney is pictured with the writs.

24/05/2024

22/05/2024

Download free Bradford 2025 learning resources for schools and educators

21/05/2024

Bev Mullaney becomes the new Lord Mayor of Bradford. Congratulations are in order!

Welcome to the new Lord Mayor of Bradford for 2024-25 Cllr Bev Mullaney and her consort Mr Tom Mullaney and Deputy Lord Mayor Cllr Mohammed Shafiq.

Thank you to the outgoing Lord Mayor Cllr Gerry Barker for his year of service.

21/05/2024

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18/05/2024

Today is the official launch of the Bradford Malawian Community and we're all up for it!
More pictures and interviews coming soon!

18/05/2024

Funding opportunities

As part of our Accessibility in West Yorkshire programme we’re excited to announce a new micro capital grant opportunity to make small building alterations or fund equipment that will increase accessibility of cultural venues and events within Leeds, Wakefield, Bradford, Calderdale and Kirklee...

18/05/2024