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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 helps you enhance your experience, make the most of your time at Bradford College, and prepare for work and life.


 


Activities Brochure
September 2026 - June 2027

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


Activities Programme
October 2026

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


Sports Schedule
29 Sept - 30 Oct 2026

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

 

 

What's On in October

WORKSHOPS Booking Required

Talk About Trust

Thu 1st, 9:00 - 16:00DHB

Empowering SEND learners through supportive environments whilst building confidence to ensure students make safer choices around harmful substances and understand the risks.

WORKSHOPS Booking Required

Empathy & Migration

Tue 6th, 13:30 – 14:30DHB

Join the British Red Cross whilst they explore migration, helping students develop empathy for migrants’ moving motives and discuss the experience of migration.

EVENTS

Table Tennis Tournament

Tue 6th, 14:30 – 17:30DHB

Take part in the table tennis tournament, and register your place in the Grand Final in June. Registration will be via QR code closer to the time.

GUEST SPEAKERBooking Required

Stay Focused, Stay Fearless!

Tue 6th 9:30-12:00 BBL
13:00-16:00 JM

Bradford-born boxing world champion, Tasif Khan, gives an inspiring talk and Q&A, sharing his journey of overcoming challenges and striving for success.

TRIPS Booking Required

UK University & Apprenticeships Fair

Wed 7th, 9:00-12:00Leeds

Plan your next steps with top universities and apprenticeship providers. Come along for top tips on UCAS, personal statements, degree apprenticeships and student finance.

EVENTS

Mental Health
Awareness Day

Fri 9th 10:00 – 14:00DHB, Foyer

Stress can affect us all, so join us on this day to completely chill out and focus on you! With support, games, activities, and more, you will feel totally relaxed today!

RAISE & GIVE

Breast Cancer Awareness

Mon 12th, 10:00 – 14:00DHB, Foyer

Show your support by helping the Student’s Union raise money for Cancer Research UK. Tasty treats, entertainment, and fun activities will be available.

GUEST SPEAKERSBooking Required

Red Flag

Mon 12th - Wed 14th DHB/ BBL/ TG

Mon 12th 9:00-16:00 DHB
Tue 13th 9:00-16:00 DHB
Wed 14th 9:00-12:00 BBL
Wed 14th 13:00-16:00 TG

EVENTS Registration Required

Badminton Tournament

Thu 15th, 12:30–16:00TG, Sports Hall

Step up and take on all challengers in our King of the Hill Badminton Tournament. Played in a fast-paced format, players battle to hold their place at the top of the court. Register here

TRIPS Fully Booked

Sustainability Workshop

Thu 15th, 9:00 – 15:00Old Trafford

Visiting one of the UK’s largest football stadiums who are leading on sustainability. Experience how we can all make massive changes to help become a more sustainable society.

WORKSHOPS Booking Required

Democracy Workshop

Until Tue 20thStudent Central, DHB

A small workshop on how local and national democracy works with different parties and the role of parliament, with a follow-up visit to The Houses of Parliament.

TRIPS Booking Required

ORDER! ORDER! Visit to Parliament

Tue 20th, All DayLondon

Ever wondered what happens in Parliament? Now is your chance! We are visiting The Houses of Parliament, giving you the chance to ask questions and get to know what it is truly like to be an MP!

WORKSHOPS Booking Required

Yorkshire Air Ambulance

Tue 20th, 11:00-12:00TG Sports Hall

Enjoy and interactive workshop from Yorkshire Air Ambulance and learn about the state-of-the art emergency response air ambulances which are available 365 days a year.

GUEST SPEAKERS Booking Required

Impossible? I’m Possible!

Wed 21st & Thu 22nd

Sudanese‑British poet, athlete and activist Asma Elbadawi shares how she turned “impossible” into “I’m possible,” challenging FIBA’s hijab ban and reshaping global sport.
Slot 1 - 13:15 - 14:15
Slot 2 - 14:45 - 15:45

WORKSHOPS Booking Required

Bonfire Night Safety

Throughout OctoberAll Campuses

Join us for an informative session around staying safe during bonfire night & understanding the consequences of anti-social behaviour.

Register Your Interest
Grassington

Wellbeing Walk

Take part in this Autumn wellbeing walk in Grassington. Photograph the beautiful landscape, and unwind in the Yorkshire Dales.

 

 

Black History Month

EVENTS

The Real McCoy Black History Month

Mon 5th - Fri 9thDHB

Explore The Real Mccoy, an interactive exhibition celebrating the impact of Black inventors. Discover the ideas behind everyday innovations that make life easier, safer, and more connected, and uncover inspiring stories that often go untold.

WORKSHOPS Booking Required

Black History Month Competition

Throughout OctoberAll Campuses

Guess the names of these highly important and influential people for a chance to win a £20 gift voucher! Download or take a screenshot of the BHM quiz, fill it in, and email your answers to activities@bradfordcollege.ac.uk

WORKSHOPS Booking Required

BAME Sporting Hero’s

1 hourAll Campuses

Celebrating Black History Month, this workshop shines a light on Black, Asian and minority ethnic sporting heroes who broke barriers and inspired generations. Students explore the journeys, setbacks and triumphs of these athletes, reflecting on identity, representation and determination in sport — and what it means to follow in their footsteps.

 

Available All Year

Clubs & Societies   Sport Activities

WORKSHOPS Booking Required

Arts & Crafts

1 hourAll Campuses

Try your hand at these immersive themed arts and crafts sessions, bringing your creative ideas to life! Expand your artistic skills, learn new techniques, and discover your love of art!

WORKSHOPS Booking Required

Community Clean Up

2 hoursBradford

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.

WORKSHOPS Booking Required

Consent Unblurred Lines

1 hourAll Campuses

Come along to understand what consent means in real life situations. Build respectful boundaries, practice clear communication, and recognise both verbal and non verbal cues in this interactive session.

WORKSHOPS Booking Required

Cooking 101

1.5 hourAll Campuses

Thinking about going to university? Or living away from home? Have you thought about learning to cook? Come and join in, learn to cook a variety of foods and pick up some delicious recipes!

WORKSHOPS 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 learn how to keep yourself and others safe.

WORKSHOPS Booking Required

CPR Save a Life

1.5 hourDHB, GF-25

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.

WORKSHOPS Booking Required

Fact or Fake?

1 hourAll Campuses

Fact or Fake is an engaging workshop that helps young people navigate the digital world by exploring social media, fake news, misinformation, and the rise of AI. Students will gain skills to question online content, recognise what’s real or misleading and builds confidence in making informed decisions.

WORKSHOPS Booking Required

Hate Crimes – Understanding, Reporting, Preventing

30 minsAll Campuses

A 30-minute awareness workshop around what hate crime actually is, the consequences of committing a hate crime, and how you can report it.

WORKSHOPS Booking Required

Lives not Knives

1 hourAll Campuses

Raising awareness about the dangers of carrying knives or other bladed articles, this interactive workshop is led by skilled facilitators with expertise working with young people and communities, helping you understand the risks, and how to stay safe.

WORKSHOPS Booking Required

Messy Masterpiece

1 hourAll Campuses

Come and draw your feelings and ideas onto the canvas! Discover new or existing talents through this interactive and immersive workshop.

WORKSHOPS 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.

WORKSHOPS Booking Required

Nitrous Oxide

1 hourAll Campuses

Do you understand the risks and dangers of using Nitrous Oxide? Join us for an in-depth discussion around the negative effects and impacts of ‘Laughing Gas’, and how this can affect people who use it.

WORKSHOPS Booking Required

Sign and Speak

All Campuses

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

WORKSHOPS Booking Required

Slang or Slur?

1 hourAll Campuses

Explore the impact of slang, slurs, and discriminatory language. In this session, we will focus 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 and learn its impacts.

WORKSHOPS Booking Required

Smoothie Secrets

 

Who said eating healthily was boring? Create and try a delicious, healthy smoothie, packed with fresh fruit. Try new recipes, understand how fruit positively affects our bodies, and improve your bodies nutrition!

WORKSHOPS Booking Required

Starting Out: Driving & DBS

1 hourDHB

A practical introduction to the basics of applying for your driving licence and understanding DBS checks. This session offers guidance to help you feel more confident with these processes. It provides information only and doesn’t include funding or preparation for tests.

WORKSHOPS Booking Required

The Bike Lab

DHB

Learn essential bike maintenance skills in this practical workshop. Discover how to carry out safety checks, adjust brakes and gears, fix punctures, and perform minor repairs to keep bikes safe and roadworthy. No experience needed, beginners welcome!

WORKSHOPS Booking Required

Upcycling

30 minsAll 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.

Booking Required
 

Spot the Signs

This interactive workshop is designed to raise awareness around radicalisation, extremism, and far right influences. Through open discussion and critical reflection, in a safe environment, students will explore how harmful ideologies develop, the impact they have on individuals

 

Booking Required
 
 

Young Drivers

The Young Drivers Workshop is an interactive programme for students new to driving. It equips them with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to drive safely and responsibly, preparing them for the road ahead.

 

 

Student Services  

 

 

Locala - Sexual Health Education Stall

Culture Fusion I 5.10.26 – 11:30-13:30
DHB I 5.10.26 – 11:30-13:30
BBL I 13.10.26 – 11:30-13:30

 

 

     


 

 


 

CONTACT & BOOKING


Activity Sign-ups

Bookings

Questions


activities@bradfordcollege.ac.uk