Our Patch

We’re inviting community groups across the district to join a huge series of workshops, classes and activities – no experience necessary, and it’s all completely free.

Our Patch is led by our Community Connectors, inspirational locals who are passionate about the arts, about people and about Bradford. They’ll be joined on their patch by artists, makers, performers and creators, all experts in bringing people together. And for 12 months, they’ll be inviting residents in every corner of the district to experience the twin joys of making art and taking part.

From painting to poetry, singing to cooking, dancing to drystone walling – our Community Connectors will be exploring, developing and inspiring cultural activity in community halls, libraries, faith-led settings and other social hubs across the district’s five constituencies of Bradford East, Bradford South, Bradford West, Keighley and Shipley. They’ll invite local people to help design their activities taking place on their patch, helping participants to learn skills, build confidence and make new connections through culture.

We’ll list any public events on our What’s On page – and you can check back regularly to see what’s been happening in the Stories section of our website. This is Our Patch.