Welcome to our June newsletter!
This jam-packed issue has lots of useful info for gardeners, sports clubs and anyone wanting to be more active. June is also full of awareness days and community events. There’s so much info in this month, grab a cuppa and read on to find out how you can join in!
Our focus this month is on: Children and Young People
Grow Bradford
 Grow Bradford want to help people learn about growing their own food in biodiversity and wildlife friendly ways. There's lots of great info on their website.
Growing tips highlighting which vegetables to plant for anyone interested in growing food in our area.
Month by month growing guide
Recently they visited groups who received a Living Well community food growing grant and they're building a map of Bradford food growing groups. Groups can add their activity to the map or request a site visit from Grow Bradford.
Grow Bradford Map
If you’re a Bradford gardener please share your growing successes, unusual food plants, natural pest control, or how you’re increasing biodiversity using #GrowBradford
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The Bradford Sports Awards
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Local athletes, coaches and volunteers celebrated sporting achievements. |
26 awards were presented in a night that showcased incredible talent and hard work within our community. There were over 600 nominations with 55 finalists selected, each representing the best of Bradford’s sporting spirit.
Buddle - the new home of Club Matters
 If you’re a professional or volunteer working with a local community sports team, organisation or club, huddle up! Because Buddle is here to be your best buddy.
Watch a film about Buddle
Buddle can help clubs and organisations to overcome challenges to make the most of available opportunities with free learning, support, training and tools.
New Movement Fund from Sport England
Sport England have launched their new Movement Fund to help organisations and sports clubs, who help people to take part in physical activity, to apply for money.
Improving osteoporosis care for older women
Researchers at Bradford Royal Infirmary want to understand what could improve osteoporosis care for these women. They would like to talk to women who are 70 years or older, who have a diagnosis of osteoporosis and have been seen by their GP.
To be involved call Anne Heaven on 01274 382815 or click the button below to send an email.
Awareness days, weeks and months
Men's Health Month
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Empowering men and boys, with knowledge for healthier lifestyles. |
Whether it's understanding the importance of regular exercise, learning about healthy eating habits, or recognizing the signs of mental health struggles, knowledge helps us to take control of our health journey.
It's not just about individual health, our choices also influence those around us. Making our wellbeing a priority sets an example for our families, friends, and communities.
It's time for men everywhere to check in with themselves.
Men aren't always the best at this and it takes a little effort, BUT, the evidence says that it can come with great rewards! Push yourself (or the men in your life) to take the 5 ways to well-being challenge.
These are proven ways that can help improve mental health and all round wellbeing.
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Andy's Man Club want to end the stigma surrounding men’s mental health. |
This men’s suicide prevention charity help men through the power of conversation. #ItsOkayToTalk
Free support groups run every Monday from 7pm (except bank hols). Men can open up about things affecting their lives in a safe, judgement-free and non-clinical environment. There's no pressure and no obligation to speak if you prefer.
National Pride Month (LGBTQ+)
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PRIDE events in Bradford district and Craven |
🏳️🌈 Skipton Town Hall
🏳️🌈 Ilkley Pride
🏳️🌈 Pride in the Dales
🏳️🌈 Find local LGBTQ+ Support
🏳️🌈 Equity Partnership Pride Month Newsletter
Free2Bme LGBTQ+ Gardening Group
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This group enjoy a range of activities and they are celebrating PRIDE month. |
They're helping each other, learning new skills, growing in confidence and improving both their mental and physical health.
Some of the group will be attending various PRIDE events including a trip to Bridlington Pride in July and Black Pride in London.
The group meets on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month at BCB Radio, 11 Rawson Road, Bradford BD1 3SH.
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Click the button below to send an email if you would like to join the group.
Gypsy, Roma and Traveller History Month
Tackling prejudice through celebration, education and raising awareness, helps to, change the story, and amplify the voices of Gypsies, Roma and Travellers.
Partners across Bradford, including Leeds GATE, have worked together to organise family, fun activities.
There’s also an exhibition at Cartwright Hall, “Dreams and Songs to Sing” throughout the month and beyond which celebrates Gypsy, Roma and Traveller heritage with photographs and artwork.
Diabetes Awareness Week: 10 - 16 June
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More than 1 in 10 adults in Bradford district has Diabetes. |
This is one of the highest rates in the UK and some people are more at risk than others. There’s lots of things you can do to reduce your risk of Type 2 diabetes, diet and exercise are important, but you don’t need to change your whole life.
Watch a short animation by Dr Waqas Tahir talking about Diabetes . Find out who is most at risk, how to recognise the signs and what you can do to prevent Type 2 Diabetes. Also available in English, Punjabi, Polish and Arabic.
Find out if you are at risk of Type 2 Diabetes with this free online tool.
Find out more about Diabetes myths and frequently asked questions.
We’ve worked with Diabetes UK to develop information to support people living with diabetes. On our website you can find out more about healthy foods and what to expect from your primary care team if you are diagnosed.
Carers Week: 10 - 16 June
Carers’ Resource will be raising awareness of the increasing pressures carers face, and campaigning for much-needed recognition and support. There will be a number of special events for carers throughout the week, please click the button below to find out more.
Bradford Refugee Week: 17 - 23 June - Great Get Together
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A family friendly event with lots to do and see! |
There will be live music, performance art, bubbles, face painting, bouncy castles, stalls, games, a make-your-own smoothie bike, free fruit and water, guest visits by emergency services, the Living Well Team and more! Everyone is welcome; there’s no entry fee, and the attractions and entertainments are free too!
Saturday, June 22: 12pm - 3pm at Peel Park, Cliffe Road, Bradford
Alcohol Awareness Week: 1 - 7 July
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Take charge of your drinking habits and enjoy a healthier lifestyle. |
Alcohol is all around us. It’s promoted as we watch sports, advertised as we travel to work, and shown in films. It’s time for alcohol to take less of a leading role. Alcohol Awareness Week is a time for us to think about our drinking and understand alcohol harm and the centre-stage role that it plays in our lives.
We want to shine a spotlight on an online quiz designed to help people make informed decisions about alcohol.
DrinkCoach is a free, quick and confidential quiz that takes just two minutes. Find out how risky your drinking is, get personalised advice online and find out where you can get support if you need it in Bradford district.
Cutting down and managing alcohol can help us feel better, improve our mood, sleep better, increase our energy levels, strengthen our relationships and save money!
Try this calculator to find out how many units and calories are in your drinks.
If you’re having a BBQ or get together with friends, try making some delicious mocktails instead of your usual alcoholic beverages, there are lots of recipes available online, you don’t need alcohol to have fun, feel happy or to relax.
Visit our website to learn more about local support services.
My Life, My City: Movie competition
 Aged 11-18? Live in Bradford district? Why not enter this fantastic competition?
Tell your story with a 5 minute movie or animation. They can be in any style, but need to focus on one of the following:
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My Life: A movie of your life growing up from birth to now using old photos and video clips.
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My City: A movie about your city and the place you live.
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My Life, My City: A combination of both of the above.
There are five first prizes of £500 and ten runner up prizes of £100 and the winning movies will be shown as part of City of Culture 2025.
The deadline to submit your finished movies is 1st October 2024.
Find useful videos, tips, and advice to help you get started, just click the button below.
Let’s Get Talking Bradford!
 Talking Bradford want every child under 5 years in Bradford district to be the best communicator or talker that they can be to give them the best start in life.
There's lots of helpful resources and information on their website including:
- Talking Bradford online step-by-step guide
- Fun and easy activities to try at home
- Find a free ‘Play and Learn’ group
- Talk to staff at your local Family Hub
- How to get extra support in the Bradford district
The Start for Life ‘If They Could Tell You’ campaign is now live, it's about the importance and benefits of strong parent and infant relationships. There are also lots of resources on the Start for Life website.
 Join Us Move Play (JU:MP) have relaunched JU:MP Outdoors to encourage families with children 5 - 14 years, to go outdoors and play, no matter the weather!
There’s lots of ideas for games and activities you and your family can play on their website.
Share photos of your family playing outdoors! Playing sport, walking in the park, or just playing with friends and family! Use #JumpOutdoors and #OutdoorPlay on your social media posts and tag:
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Watch the latest JU:MP film looking at Active Travel
Anyone for tennis?
StreetGames are leading on an exciting tennis project in Bradford. They want to take tennis into the heart of local communities, working with children and young people 4 - 18 years.
They're offering organisations and community venues £500 worth of equipment to bring tennis to children in their communities.
Meet the Living Well Team!
Living Well Community Health Development Team
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We are the people with the big pink gazebo and the Living Well T-shirts! |
It’s been a year since the Living Well Community Health Development Team started working in your local communities, trying to make it easier for everyone to lead a happier and healthier lifestyle!
Some of our highlights:
- Talked to 12,652 people at 112 community events
- Attended 19 health checks in local communities and faith settings, speaking to 1,250 people
- Talked to over 4,000 people at 20 HAF events across 30 wards
- Supported more than 30 community groups and brought in over £30,000 in funding for some of those groups
- Attended the Bradford Food Festival, the launch of Bradford’s Good Food Strategy, Baby Week Bradford and Self-Care Week, to name a few!
They also worked really hard to tell people about our Living Well campaigns:
Diabetes UK Awareness event
 The Living Well team will be at this event with other health services.
It's open to everyone, so please just pop along to ask any questions you may have about pre-diabetes or diabetes.
Wednesday 19 June: 10.30 - 2.30pm at Airedale Shopping Centre, Keighley
Free Wheelchair Skills Course
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A course for manual wheelchair users to build confidence. |
A six week course for manual wheelchair users to learn to navigate tight spaces, kerbs and more. Support is one-to-one so places are limited.
- Morning sessions: 10am-12.30pm
- Afternoon sessions: 1.30pm-4pm
Manningham Mills Community Centre, Lilycroft Road, Bradford, BD9 5BD.
Watch a film to see what people can learn
Friends of Brackenhill Park Party in the Park
Free health checks, face painter, mehndi, games, music, children’s fairground rides, stalls, refreshments, smoothie bike and more!
Saturday 6th July 2024, 12 - 4pm. Brackenhill Drive, BD7 4RS
More info call Joanne Dodds: 01274 576624.
Walking Groups
Walk and Wheel Group: First Tuesday of every month. 1.30pm at Keighley Leisure Centre, outside the main entrance.
Manningham Library Women’s Group: Every Wednesday. 9.45am outside the main entrance of Manningham Library.
Men’s Groups
Karmand Centre: Tuesdays 11am - 12pm. Exercise group, improving physical and mental wellbeing for men.
Laisterdyke Hub: Thursdays 11am - 12pm. Stretching, balancing, strength building exercises.
Laisterdyke Hub: First Thursday of every month 11am - 12.30pm. Creative sessions and “gup shup” (chit chat sessions). Weekly walks, and Walking for Life in parks with walk leaders.
Project supported with a Living Well Community Health Development grant. To find out more contact Zafar on 07451 225441. Or email: zafar.kayani1@gmail.com or thelaisterdykehub@gmail.com
CP5 Maternity Circle
A free, informal drop-in, which will “open the door” to other support services, health advice, and wellbeing support for pregnant mums and mums with children up to the age of two years.
Tuesdays 9.30am - 11.30am, at Laisterdyke Community Centre.
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