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Personal Development and
Enrichment opportunities for
all students at the College!


The Personal Development and Students’ Union team are there to provide you with enrichment opportunities to discover new interests, develop your skills and make new friends. Participating allows you to enhance your experience, make the most of your time at Bradford College, and prepare you for work and life.


 

Activities Brochure
September 2025 - June 2026

Check out what we have planned
in advance for the next 6 months.

Activities Programme
May 2026

A handy guide of what’s available
at a glance. Updated each month.

Sports Schedule
May 2026

Stay up to date with all the sports
activities available. Updated each month.

 

 

 

What's On in May

WORKSHOPBooking Required

Workshops with SCO Andi

Tue 10:00-12:00 &
Thu 13:00-15:00

Our Safer Colleges Officer, PC Andi Barker, is available to deliver workshops covering: Drugs, Grooming and Online Safety (indecent images).

Booking Required - Please allow at least one week’s notice when submitting your request.

WORKSHOPBooking Required

Time to Relax

Throughout May

With GCSEs in full swing, come join us for a relaxing afternoon of mindfulness activities. If you feel like painting, playing a game of Ludo, FIFA, or table tennis, there’s something for everyone to unwind and have fun. If you’d prefer a cuppa and a chat, one of our friendly staff will be around to join you.

WORKSHOPBooking Required

Messy Masterpiece

Throughout May

Paint your feelings and ideas onto the canvas!

ACTIVITY

Pride Bake Off

Wed 6 May, 10:00-15:00Foyer, DHB

Let’s celebrate Pride deliciously, through rainbow buns, cakes, and so much more! We will explore different ways to decorate our scrumptious bakes, and see who can create the winning bake!

EVENT

Mental Health Awareness Week

Mon 11 - Fri 15 MayDHB, TG & ATC

Join us for engaging activities, open conversations, and support resources to promote student wellbeing and resilience. With information stalls, tea and talk and more; we can do this together! See the event programme here.

TRIPFully Booked

Visit to Manchester City Stadium - A Day in the Life of a Footballer

Wed 22 Apr, 10:00-12:00Manchester

We will be visiting the Manchester City Stadium Etihad to discover what it is like to be a professional footballer.

Booking Required
 

Water Safety Nuffield Health

TBC May

Students will begin to understand water hazards, basic rescue techniques (without entering the water), and the importance of supervision.

 

 

Coming Up in June

TRIPBooking Required

Flamingo Land - TBC

Tue 16 Jun, All DayMalten

Disclaimer: For all end of year trips places will be awarded on a first come, first served basis with a requirement that you have 85% attendance or above, your tutor approves, and you have taken part in enrichment across the year.

TRIPBooking Required

ICC Women’s T20 Cricket World Cup Live Headingley

Wed 17 JuneHeadingley

Australia vs Bangladesh - 10:30
India vs Netherlands - 14:30

SPORTSBooking Required

Bradford College World Cup Finals

Fri 19 Jun, 10:00-15:004G Pitch, TG

Compete for the ultimate prize in this Bradford College World Cup Final. Curriculum teams are welcome to take part in this “edge-of-your-seat” final day!

TRIPBooking Required

Buckden House Residential

26-27 June, 2 DaysNorth Yorkshire

Come spend two nights away in the tranquil surroundings of Buckden, with adventurous activities.

TRIPBooking Required

Chester Zoo

Mon 8 Jun, All DayCheshire

Students are invited to experience something new and exciting, observing lots of interesting and unique animals at Chester Zoo!

EVENT

Summer BBQ!

TBC JunDHB & LB Field

Join us for delicious summer BBQ to celebrate all you have done across the year and reflect on your achievements. Sit back and relax -you’ve earned this!

 

 
 

End of Year Celebration

TBC June TBC

We’re hosting a fun end-of-year celebration to recognise our amazing students who’ve taken part in enrichment and volunteered their time. It’s our way of saying a big thank you for your energy, enthusiasm, and generosity this year!

 

 

 

Available All Year

ACTIVITIES Booking Required

Rounders

1 hourTG

A classic British twist on baseball, run, hit, and laugh your way through this relaxed team game. No experience needed, just enthusiasm!

ACTIVITIES Booking Required

Community Clean Up

2 hours

Show respect for our community by keeping it clean! High-vis jackets, litter pickers, and bags will be provided. Students will be accompanied by staff and council wardens to clean up the area around the College Campus.

WORKSHOP Booking Required

Healthy Body,
Healthy Mind

1 hourTG

Explore the vital link between body and mind, through nutrition, exercise, sleep, and mindfulness. Try new sports and discover how small changes boost focus, energy, and academic success.

WORKSHOP Booking Required

Arts & Crafts

1.5 hourAll Campuses

Join us for an immersive themed arts and craft session, bringing your creative ideas to life! Whether it’s Christmas, Easter, Eid or something you just want to try, you will learn new skills and relax into this workshop.

WORKSHOP Booking Required

County Lines

1 hourAll Campuses

Explore what County Lines is and how young people are at risk of being groomed and exploited into criminal activities. Let’s look at how to keep you safe.

WORKSHOP Booking Required

CPR

1.5 hourGF-25, DHB

Learn how to save a life through this immersive CPR session. Here, you will cover when to start CPR, how to give effective CPR, and knowing when to call for help.

WORKSHOP Booking Required

Lives not Knives

1 hourAll Campuses

This highly interactive workshop aims to raise awareness about the dangers of carrying knives or other bladed articles. Led by skilled facilitators with expertise working with young people and communities.

WORKSHOP Booking Required

MEN-tal Health Matters 

1.5 hourGF-24, Student Central, DHB

An informal group, to come catch up with other Male students to discuss male mental health over a game of Pool, table tennis, food and Positive Vibes!

WORKSHOP Booking Required

My Wellbeing Girls Group

1 hourGF-24, Student Central, DHB

A monthly girl’s group, come join my wellbeing girls’ group to discuss anything and everything in a safe space. Let’s create, empower and shape a great future!

WORKSHOP Booking Required

Money Sense

1 hourAll Campuses

Introducing students to the financial concepts of selling, spending, and saving. Students explore the difference between needs and wants and consider the importance of everyday things.

WORKSHOP Booking Required

Nitrous Oxide Workshop 

1 hourAll Campuses

Workshop exploring dangers of using Nitrous Oxide. Join us for an in-depth discussion around the negative effect and impacts of ‘Laughing Gas’.

WORKSHOP Booking Required

Slang or Slur

1 hourAll Campuses

Explore the impact of slang, slurs, and discriminatory language, focusing particularly on racially or culturally loaded terms that may surface in and around society. Through open discussion and real-life scenarios, students will examine the context of language.

WORKSHOP Booking Required

Smoothie Secrets

All Campuses

Come and give it a go, create and try a nutritious smoothie. Take away some fresh recipes on how to improve your body’s nutrition and try at home!

WORKSHOP Booking Required

Snack Attack 

1 hourAll Campuses

Learn how to make your very own healthy protein balls. Using only raw natural ingredients and superfoods. Combine all the ingredients to create a healthy alternative to the artificial junk. Each protein ball contains approximately 7g of protein, which leaves you satiated and satisfied.

WORKSHOP Booking Required

Speak with Your Hands

 

Ever wanted to learn sign language? Now’s your chance! A fun, interactive session designed to introduce you to the basics of BSL and Deaf awareness. No experience needed, beginners welcome!

WORKSHOP Booking Required

Stress Buster

1 hourAll Campuses

Our stress busters can help to reduce stress and anxiety, with physical activity releasing the feel-good endorphins, you will not only see the difference but feel the difference.

WORKSHOP Booking Required

The Upcycling Lab 

All Campuses

Do you want to be creative and transform something you own? Explore ways to repurpose materials such as glass bottles, cardboard, and plastic containers, and turn them into Art.

WORKSHOP Booking Required

What is Hate Crime?

30 minsAll Campuses

This awareness workshop discusses what hate crime is, the consequences and how you can report it.


CLUBS & SOCIETIES
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CLUBS

Bradford College Christian Union

Tue 12:00-13:00
GF-25, DHB
CLUBS

Chess

Thu & Fri 12:10-13:10
GF-25, DHB
CLUBS

Cue Queens

Tue 12:30–13:45
Student Central, DHB
CLUBS

Dance

Thu, 14:30-15:30
GF-25, DHB
CLUBS

E-Sports

Tue-Thu, 13:10-14:00
3F-21, DHB
CLUBS

Flourish Minds

Fri 11:00-13:005F-01 DHB
CLUBS

Henna

Mon 13:15-14:15
Foyer, DHB
CLUBS

Minecraft

Tue 12:30-13:30 Library, TG
Thu 12:00-13:00 Skills Hub, DHB
Fri 12:00-13:00 Library, ATC
CLUBS

Origami

Mon 13:00-14:00Foyer, DHB


SPORTS CLUBS
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SPORTS

5-A-Side

Mon 17:00-19:00
Grange Interlink, BD7 1PX
SPORTS

Archery

Mon 16:00-17:00
Dance Studio, TG
SPORTS

Badminton

Tue 16:00-17:45
Sports Hall, TG
SPORTS

Basketball *Mixed

Tue & Thu 16:00-17:45Sports Hall, TG
SPORTS

Cricket AOC T20 + Evening League

Mon & Wed 16:00-17:45Sports Hall, TG
SPORTS

Gym & Fitness

SPORTS

Football *Female

Fri 16:00-17:00 4G Pitch, TG
SPORTS

Football *Male

Tue & Thu 16:00-17:30
4G Pitch, TG
SPORTS

Futsal

Fri 14:00-16:00
Sports Hall, TG
SPORTS

Ju-Jitsu

Tue 16:30-18:00
*Female Only
Thu 16:30-18:00
*Mixed Session
Dance Studio, TG
SPORTS

Rugby

Mon 16:30-18:004G Pitch, TG
SPORTS Booking Required

Walk With Us

 


LIBRARY

 

 

Get Exam Ready

The library has resources and support which will provide you with guidance and tips on how to succeed with your exams. If you want help with planning and preparing for your exams you can find help 👉 here.

 

 

Free Books

To celebrate reading the Library and Student Union are giving away copies of the 2026 World Book Night Quick Read titles. Pick from the following titles: "Hunger Pains" by Derek Owusu,"Sweet Charity" by Rosie Goodwin,"Cell One" by Leye Adenle,"The Woman Next Door" by Louise Jensen,"The Last Bench" by Carmel Harrington, and "The Girl in the Picture" by Rachel Hore.

Collect in Student Central & Library in DHB, Library ATC and Library TG

 

 

Get on board with the Big Read

With all this murky winter weather, why not explore the world with one of the library's many travel guides? Travel guides count as part of our Library Challenge, so are you ready to turn the page and discover somewhere new? | 👉 Find more

 

 

Help Design Library Website

We are looking for student volunteers to help with usability testing of the library website. Help us identify and fix issues and plan future improvement. Express your interest here: | 👉 Find more

 

 


STUDENT SERVICES

 

 

Locala - Sexual Health Education Stall

Mon 18 May - 11:30-13:30, BBL
Wed 20 May - 11:30-13:30, DHB

 

     


 

 


 

CONTACT & BOOKING


Activity Sign-ups

Bookings

Questions


activities@bradfordcollege.ac.uk