cartoon hands in the air, in the colours green, pink and yellow
Free

9 Sep - 21 Oct 2025

Open Hands

A relaxed time to share a cuppa, learn sign language, and make friends.

Event Details
Date 9 Sep - 21 Oct 2025
Times 9.30-10.30am
Location Bradford New Church
Access
  • Seating available

Learn sign language with Aftab, our deaf instructor, with support from Lucy, Noor & Rachel.

This session is for adults, but children are welcome with their parent/carer. Children can join in or play close by, but they are the responsibility of the parent/carer throughout.

Just drop in – no booking needed, free to attend! For more info or to tell us how we can best support you, please contact [email protected].

These sessions run every Tuesday, starting 9 September for 7 weeks, until 21 October.

Location

Bradford New Church,
Ashfield Avenue,
BD18 3AL

Our Patch

Our Patch is a year-long arts programme across Bradford in 2025, inviting community groups and residents to design and take part in free workshops, activities and events in their local area. Led by local ‘Our Patch Producers’ alongside artists and makers, the project will bring people together through creative experiences ranging from painting and poetry to dancing, cooking and gardening. Taking place in community halls, libraries, faith spaces and social hubs across Bradford East, Bradford South, Bradford West, Keighley & Ilkley and Shipley, Our Patch celebrates local culture while helping people learn skills, build confidence and make new connections. This is Our Patch.

Our Patch is funded by The Esmee Fairbairn Foundation and The National Lottery Community Fund. We extend our thanks to all players of the National Lottery.

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