Welcome to the July edition of the Living Well newsletter.
Find out about free child car seat safety checks, health checks and HAF play in park sessions. July is national love parks week, national picnic month, cycle to work day and national play day. Could your street be turned into a play street? Read on to find out more!
Our focus this month is on: Healthy summer foods
Delicious ideas for barbecues, picnics and desserts and ways to make salads extra tasty too!
Free child car seat safety checks
 Good Egg Safety in partnership with Bradford Council, are offering FREE child car seat checking events in Bradford district.
Two thirds of the child seats they check across the UK are fitted incorrectly. Unfortunately, errors on seats are very easily made, but the great news is that they tend to be easy to fix.
It only takes 5 mins to have your child's car seat checked by trained safety advisors who can help you make sure your child is safely strapped in giving you total peace of mind.
Thursday 11 July 11am – 4pm
Morrisons Car Park, Rushton Avenue, Thornbury, Bradford, BD3 7HZ
Monday 12 August 11am – 4pm
Asda Car Park, Bingley Street, Keighley, BD21 3ER
Friday 6 September 11am – 4pm
Asda Car Park, Rooley Lane, Bradford, BD4 7SR
Float to Live
 Summer is here and lots of us may be planning holidays or days out where you might take a dip to cool off.
You may only be planning to paddle, but sometimes there are powerful rip currents (in the sea) or fast flow under the water (in rivers) that could drag you into deeper water, so it’s worth knowing what to do if you ever find yourself in difficulty.
Lakes, rivers and the sea can be very, VERY cold - even on a scorching hot day and you could risk experiencing cold shock. In cold water, your muscles can become numb and the temperature could take your breath away, making it more difficult to breathe and move.
If you do end up in the water and get into trouble, remember: Float to Live
Follow these five simple steps – it could save your life.
- Tilt your head back, submerging your ears.
- Relax and try to control your breathing.
- Move your hands to help you stay afloat.
- Your legs may sink but that’s OK – everyone floats differently.
- Spread your arms and legs to improve your stability.
HAF Play in parks are back for a Summer of fun!
 Free fun sessions for children 5-14 years in parks across the district. Children who receive free school meals can claim a free lunch too!
The Living Well team will be at some of these events to give you information and advice about healthy eating, physical activity, stopping smoking and more, look out for the pink and blue gazebo and come say hello!
Find park addresses and details of facilities available: Bradford District Parks website
 Check Bradford Community Play & Development Service Facebook page for updates.
HAF School Holiday Clubs
These clubs are also for children with SEND or additional needs. If your child is eligible, you can book places at HAF Clubs for them to enjoy free fun activities and a healthy meal during the school holidays.
Places are limited and bookings are now open for summer so don’t delay, secure your child’s place now, click the link below to register and book a place.
July is National Picnic Month!
Celebrate by getting your family and friends together at your favourite nearby park, greenspace or your own garden and bring some delicious food to enjoy together!
Please don’t use disposable barbecues away from your home, as these can start wildfires and are also dangerous if left unattended for wildlife. Also make sure you take all your rubbish home or dispose of it in a bin.
Are you ready to take your picnic game to the next level? Scroll down to our Focus on Healthy Summer Foods to find some tasty picnic ideas!
24 July is National Love Parks Week
 Now the weather is (hopefully) a little drier enjoy being outdoors in one of Bradford’s amazing parks or green spaces!
Bradford has 36 official public parks, including some that offer community events and other facilities including cafes, cycle paths, bowling greens, skate parks, exercise machines, play parks and more. You could even release your inner Wimbledon champion by using one of the free tennis courts!
Parks & greenspaces - Bradford District Park
Pocket Parks
These are small areas of public green space where people can relax, socialise, play and exercise, usually within a residential area, so they are part of the local community. The Better Place team at Better Start Bradford have been working hard to make improvements to several of Bradford’s Pocket Parks – you can find a map of all the parks here: Pocket Parks
Click the button below to find out more about being physically active.
1 August is National Cycle to Work Day
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Start your workday on two wheels! |
This event is for everyone, from people who are new to cycling, to those who haven’t ridden a bike since their school days, to committed cycle commuters.
There are many ways you can enjoy cycling in Bradford district and there’s lots of information and support for those feeling nervous (but excited) about the idea, visit: Cycling to work | Bradford Council
First Time Riders & Traffic Free Riding events
Free sessions across Bradford district including Lister Park, Bowling Park, Keighley Leisure Centre (Victoria Park) and the Shipley Active Travel Hub. Bikes and helmets can be provided for the sessions.
Click the link below to book a place and find out about other activities including beginners bike maintenance courses.
E-Bike Hire Scheme
The Active Travel team have around 50 e-bikes which can be enjoyed by people living in central Keighley, Manningham/Girlington or Bradford Moor/Barkerend at a great rate of £10 per month.
If you would like further details there is still time to apply, please click the button below to send an email.
7 August is National Play Day
Find out how to turn your street into a Play Street!
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Play Streets are completely free and anyone in Bradford can apply. |
A Play Street is a road that is closed (for up to 3 hours) to create a traffic free space for children to enjoy themselves outdoors, even if they can’t get to a park or playground. It also lets neighbours connect and get to know each other and creates a real sense of community spirit.
Quiet residential streets, side roads and cul-de-sacs are best – main roads or bus routes are not suitable.
Applying for a Play Street is easy:
- Visit the Play Streets webpage or contact rc@bradford.gov.uk
- Talk to your neighbours about the idea.
- Set a date and fill in an application form (found on the web page).
- Play Out and have fun!
Safety of Women and Girls: Explore, Educate, Empower
A wide range of resources and expert guidance is available to support the safety and well-being of women and girls (SOWG).
You can also watch the Jog On film, to learn more about reducing the risk of abuse towards women and girls whilst they are out running or jogging.
We can help people in Bradford district quit smoking for good!
 Are you a smoker that would like some help to quit? We know it isn’t easy, but with help from our free service, you’re up to three times more likely to quit for good!
We want you to know that even if you have tried before, this time... You CAN quit, and we CAN help!
Everybody has their own personal reasons for wanting to quit smoking, to be healthier, get fitter, or save money. On average a smoker could save over £2,000 per year when they quit. For some, it’s more about how their smoking affects the people around them – their family, friends and children.
Diane from Bradford successfully quit smoking after being a smoker for most of her life.
“The Living Well stop smoking service helped me 100%, if not more. The stop smoking advisor put me at ease and the way that they spoke to me gave me the strength and courage to make the change and stop smoking for good”.
Abuelgasim wanted to quit so that he would live longer. He was struggling with the cost of tobacco and felt really down, sometimes he didn’t even want to go out.
“The Living Well stop smoking service and my advisor have been great, they bent over backwards to help me and explain everything I needed to successfully quit. I now feel really good, I think I will live longer, and I can now look forward to enjoying my retirement”.
Along with 1:1 support and a tailored personal quit plan, our stop smoking advisors will work with you to find the best way to help you beat cravings. They can now offer a FREE 12 week vaping kit to smokers who use our service. They can also prescribe Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT)*.
Start your quit journey today, contact the Living Well stop smoking service on 01274 437700 or click the button below.
*If you normally pay for prescriptions, usual charges will apply for NRT.
Diet therapy for people living with persistent pain
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Small diet changes can help with pain management and recovery. |
Friendly group sessions with registered dieticians and nutritionists to learn how different foods can become part of a pain management toolkit.
Topics include changes you can make to your eating habits, food and sleeping better, how to eat better when you have pain flare ups, weight management and pain, top tips for cooking and eating well for people with pain
Monday 22 July 2024, 10am – 12pm
Thornton Community Centre, Market Street, Thornton, BD13 3HW
Monday 22 July 2024, 2pm – 4pm
Soroptimists International, 28 Otley St, Skipton, BD23 1EW
Tuesday 23 July 2024, 10am – 12pm
Kala Sangam, Bank House, 41 Bank Street, BD1 1RD
Tuesday 23 July 2024, 2pm – 4pm
Manningham Mills Sports and Community Association, Scotchman Road, Bradford, BD9 5AT
Wednesday 24 July 2024, 12pm – 2pm Online session
To book a session please contact: info@rethinkingpain.org or call: 07724 868212
Focus on: Healthy summer foods
The warmer months of summer are a great time to get outdoors, have a picnic in the park or a barbecue at home with your family and friends.
Read on to find out how you can enjoy delicious foods that are also healthy too!
 Make a basic salad of lettuce, cucumber, onion and tomato far more interesting (and yummy) by adding a range of vegetables, fruits, protein sources and wholegrain options - some of which you may not have considered!
Instead of dressings that are often high in salt, calories and fat content, try a squeeze of fresh lemon or lime with ground black pepper.
 For a tasty change to burgers try making your own kebabs! Flavour chicken, fish, halloumi or tofu with your favourite herbs and spices. Squeeze lemon or lime over and leave to marinate in the fridge for a couple of hours.
Soak wooden skewers in water for at least 30mins so they don’t burn, then thread the meat, fish, tofu or halloumi onto the skewers with a chunk of vegetable between each piece. Try peppers, courgettes, onion or even pineapple!
It's easy to make a dip to go with your kebabs too. Mix plain or Greek yogurt with finely chopped fresh herbs like parsley or coriander and black pepper. You can also season it with other herbs and spices like cumin and chilli powder, whatever you prefer.
Cut into meat to check it’s cooked through before serving, when you pierce the thickest part of the meat with a fork or skewer the juices should run clear and chicken should not be pink inside. If you have a meat thermometer you can check it’s fully cooked when the temperature reaches 75ºC.
Always wash your hands and work tops thoroughly when preparing meat and fish. Make sure all food is covered before and after serving and put leftovers in the fridge as soon as possible.
You can also make barbecue fruit kebabs for a delicious dessert, try pineapple, watermelon, cantaloupe, pineapple, grapes, and even bananas!
 Although sliced bread is a popular choice for a picnic, you could try wholemeal wraps, chapatis, pitta bread, bagels or even iceberg lettuce leaves instead and add your favourite fillings.
Chop vegetables like cucumber slices, carrot sticks, pepper strips, baby sweetcorn, radishes and celery sticks and eat them with a homemade dip (recipe in the barbecue section above) or make a simple raita with fresh yogurt, cucumber, mint and green chillies.
Make wholemeal pasta, rice or cous cous and cool in the fridge then add chopped vegetables, herbs and spices to make a change from sandwiches.
Try making your own potato salad or even a crustless quiche! Find lots of inspiring healthy recipes on our website here.
 Ready-made pots of jelly can be expensive to buy and it’s really easy to make jelly for a lot less money at home. All you need are some small reusable pots. Buy some ‘real fruit juice’ jelly cubes or sugar free jelly sachets or cubes and follow the instructions adding boiling water to prepare. Try adding frozen or tinned fruit to the jelly before it sets.
To make a fruity crunchy dessert, crush some plain or ginger biscuits biscuits in a plastic bag with a rolling pin or large spoon. Chop some fresh or tinned fruit (in fruit juice) and layer the biscuit crumb and fruit with natural yogurt. To sweeten you could drizzle a little honey on top.
Quick links:
Swap Well to Eat Well: Lunch Boxes for kids
Swap Well to Eat Well: Snacks & Treats
Swap Well to Eat Well: Storing foods for longer
Swap Well to Eat Well
Meet the Living Well team!
Summer plans are in full swing for a programme of exciting community events including family fun days, community health checks and play events in local parks.
To find out more about the Living Well Community Engagement & Development Team Leader please email: Fiona.saville@bradford.gov.uk
For more information on summer events and activities please click the button below.
The Living Well Team will be attending the following events. Come and say hello!
You can speak to us about healthy eating, physical activity, stopping smoking, and much more!
Spotlight in Bowling Park (Lister Avenue entrance)
Saturday 13 July 10am to 12pm
Find out what's happening in Bowling Park. Games, food and drink, face painting, children's activities and crafts.
Free Health Checks
Tuesday 16 July 9.30am – 1.30pm
Bierley Community Centre, 102-104 Bierley House Avenue, BD4 6BU.
Blood pressure, height, weight, info about healthy eating, physical activity and more, meet your local Social Prescribing Team, information stands from local health services.
Community Events, Groups, Courses & Information
Bevan – Your Space
Advice and information for people seeking sanctuary in Bradford district.
Every Wednesday 10am – 12pm
Bevan Wellbeing Centre (main entrance) 14 Piccadilly, Bradford BD1 3LS
Happy Healthy You!
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Fitness classes to improve people’s physical and mental health. |
Classes available online and in person at locations across Bradford district, you’re bound to find something you could enjoy.
To find out more please WhatsApp (Ladies only) 07521 183422 or (Men’s only) 07415 225441.Or email HappyHealthyYou1@hotmail.com
Happy Healthy You: Children’s Exercise Bootcamp sessions
23 to 26 July 3 – 4.30pm
For children 8-13 years (BD2 and BD3 families only).
Contact Community Works: 01274 200589 to book places.
FREE Men’s Only Gym & Fitness Class.
Thursdays 6pm – 8pm
TFD Centre, Broadstone Way, BD4 9BU
Contact tfdcentre@bradford.gov.uk to book a place.
TFD Centre – Coffee Connect
Free drop in for a cuppa, snack and a chat!
Thursdays 9am–12pm
TFD Centre, Broadstone Way, BD4 9BU.
Walk and Wheel Group
Leisurely walk or wheel sessions led by a Walk Leader, lasting approx 1 hour and including a tea/coffee drink stop.
First Tuesday of each month 1.30pm
Meet outside the main entrance to Keighley Leisure Centre, BD21 3JN
To book a place or find out more please click the button below to send an email.
Well Together Service – FREE volunteer-led walks
Click the link below to see the schedule. Please be aware that timings do change, so call 01274 259190 or email: welltogether@bdct.nhs.uk to check dates and times.
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