We’re inviting community groups across the district to join and design Our Patch workshops, activities and events – no experience necessary, and it’s all completely free.

Our Patch is led by the Our Patch Producers, 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 Patch is exploring, developing and inspired by 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 & Ilkley and Shipley. Local people will help design the activities taking place on their patch, learning skills, building confidence and making 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.