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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. Taking part allows you to enhance your experience, make the most of your time at Bradford College and prepare you for work and life.

 

 
 

​Activities Brochure
January - June 2025

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

Activities Programme
April 2025

​A handy guide of what’s available at
the short glance. Updated each month.

​​Sports Schedule
April 2025

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

 

Available all year


ACTIVITIES


Tea and Talk Tuesdays

​Every Tue, 11:00-12:00 & 13:00-14:00
Foyer, DHB & Open Area, TG

Every Tuesday, join our personal development officers for a lovely cup of tea, and some time to chat about anything and everything! This is a safe space for you to voice your concerns, your worries, or just to get to know the team!

 

​Community Clean-Up

Meet at Student Central, GF-26, DHB

​Students will be accompanied by wardens to clean up the streets of Bradford. Show your respect for the place you live by keeping it clean! High-vis jackets, litter pickers, and bags will be provided.

 

   WORKSHOPS
   *BOOKING REQUIRED
      E-mail: activities@bradfordcollege.ac.uk
      Location: Across all campuses

Arts & Crafts Expand icon

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.

Board Games Expand icon

Feeling competitive? Or just want to have some fun with friends? We’ve got you! Board games are a great way to make sure you have a laugh, make new friends, or gain some critical thinking skills! 

Celebrating Disability Expand icon

This session is to create awareness and provide information on various disabilities and impairments. Learn about the challenges faced by individuals living with disabilities and how to help.

Cruisin’ for a Bruisin’ (Drive Safe) Expand icon

Students will explore key aspects of road safety, including the ‘Fatal Five’—excess speed, mobile phone use, drink and drug driving, seatbelt use, and careless driving—as well as driver fatigue.

CV Drop-in Expand icon

If you’re starting from scratch, writing a great CV can seem like a significant and time-consuming task. Drop in for tips and help with writing a CV or updating an existing one.

Go Arty! Expand icon

Come and paint your feelings and ideas onto the canvas!

Healthy Eating - Protein Balls! Expand icon

Learn how to stay healthy for less with this interactive protein ball making session.

Mental Health Walk and Talk Expand icon

Mental health can be a tough conversation. Join us for a walk and talk session about mental health and the effects this has on people, in the calming outdoors, in a safe and non judgmental space.

Money Sense Expand icon

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

No Bake, No Wait Expand icon

Not only are these dishes ‘no bake’, they are also ‘no cook’! This means you don’t need an oven to create delicious food. Short on time? No problem, we’ve got you covered with the best recipes.

Revive and Reimagine: Upcycling Made Easy! Expand icon

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 this into Art.

Smoothie Secrets Expand icon

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.

Stress Buster Expand icon

Our stress busters can help you to reduce your stress levels and anxiety, focusing on physical activity which releases those amazing, feel-good endorphins! Come and give it a go if you want to not only see a difference, but feel it too!

The Art of Relaxation Expand icon

Reduce stress, calm your anxiety, and take some time for yourself, through the art of relaxation. Here, we will explore the nature of stress, its impact on our lives, and effective strategies to manage and reduce it.

The Beauty of British Sign Expand icon

An incitive introduction to British Sign Language. This session helps you to develop essential skills, developing a basic understanding of British Sign Language.


 


 

   BCSU UPDATES

 

Meet Your 2025/26 Student Officer

Well done to all of our candidates who were standing in this year's BCSU Elections, we are pleased to announce this year's winners who are your new BCSU Student Officers for the academic year 2025/26! Congratulations and welcome to the team!

BCSU President Drop-in
Across all campuses

Come and meet the Students’ Union President, where you can use your voice and get help on making the change you want to see at Bradford College.

*BOOKING REQUIRED
E: S.Union@bradfordcollege.ac.uk

HE Students Drop-in
Every Monday, 11:00-12:30
HE Common Room, Lister Building

Drop in and meet your HE Education Welfare Officer, Adam Faisal. Talk all things related to Higher Education.

 

HE Sip and Paint
Every Monday, 13:30-14:30
HE Common Room, Lister Building

Take a break from the books and join us for a relaxing session of tea, conversation, and painting. Express yourself, meet new people, and have fun in a relaxed, creative atmosphere!

 



 

Only in April

   EVENT

Culture Day Celebration

Thu 24 Apr, 13:00-16:00 
Bronte Lecture Theatre, David Hockney Building

Bradford College invites you to our Cultural Celebration Event on Thursday, April 24th. The Students' Union has collaborated with various departments across the college to unite everyone in celebrating diverse cultures. We encourage you to wear your traditional clothing, or opt for your country's football top, or even the colours of your country. Come along to show off your traditional dance moves, enjoy a variety of foods, learn about new Cultures, and share your own, in this unforgettable event!  

    

   GUEST SPEAKER

Choices and Consequences

Tue 29 Apr, 10:00-14:00 ( 4 sessions available)
ATC, TG, BBL

A young male born and bred in Bradford discusses the reality of the legal and jail systems. He shares his personal journey with students and valuable life lessons. Students will explore the reality of choices and consequences.

*BOOKING REQUIRED
E: activities@bradfordcollege.ac.uk

    

   WORKSHOPS
   *BOOKING REQUIRED
      E-mail: activities@bradfordcollege.ac.uk
      Location: Across all campuses

CPR - Save a Life Expand icon

2, 24 & 30 Apr, 9:15
GF-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.

On Yer’Bike! Give it a Go Expand icon

Across all campuses

Combining delicious smoothies with exercise! Make your own smoothies using our very own smoothie bike, using refreshing fresh fruit and some serious pedalling!   

Ready, Steady, Cook Expand icon

Across all 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.

 

   TRIPS & VISITS
   *BOOKING REQUIRED
      E-mail: activities@bradfordcollege.ac.uk
      Location: Across all campuses

Knife Crime Mock Trial

Wed 2 Apr, All Day
Manchester Courtroom

Students will explore a case to prepare and present a trial, taking on all the courtroom roles, to reach a verdict.

Tropical World

Mon 28 Apr, All Day
Leeds

Explore different themed zones, learn about incredible animals, and discover a whole new world!

Go Ape

Mon 28 Apr, All Day
Temple Newsum, Leeds

Build your team building skills, your resilience, and your coordination, in this fast-paced and fun-filled day out!

 

Summit Up!

Wed 30 Apr, Half Day
Oldham

Take part in a fun and challenging experience at Summit Up indoor climbing facility. With one of the largest and highest ‘clip n’ climbs’ in the UK, and 35 exciting activities for you to try, it will be an experience you won’t want to miss!

Ingleton Waterfalls Trail

TBC Apr, All Day
Ingleton

Join us for a beautiful day out in the Dales, exploring the many waterfalls in Ingleton. Here, you’ll be sure to find fresh air and peace of mind.

 

 

 

 

   CLUBS 

 

LGBT Club

Tue, 16:30-19:00
GF-25, David Hockney Building

The LGBT+ club creates a safe, supportive, and empowering space for students and allies. Come and join us for arts and crafts, discussions, event planning, and more! Be a part of this vibrant and inclusive community.

AIM (Art in Motion)

Thu, 14:00-16:00, GF-25, DHB
* Depending on availability, email:
activities@bradfordcollege.ac.uk
Fri, 15:30-16:30, Dance Studio, TG

Our AIM is to create a dynamic space where dancers of all levels can express their creativity and passion through movement.

Chess

Wed, 12:00-13:00
Foyer, David Hockney Building

Have you ever wanted to be a Grandmaster or just wanted to try chess? Give it a go!

 

Bradford Disability Force

Once a month - 30.04, 12:00-13:00
Email: S.Union@bradfordcollege.ac.uk

Club creates a safe, supportive, and empowering space for students with disabilities .

 

Cooling Gaming

Tue & Wed, 12:00-13:00
0.44, Trinity Green

Get involved in the interactive gaming club, play your favourite games, battle and make new friends. 

Darts

Mon, 12:00-13:30
Trinity Green

Come and join in the new vibrant Darts club, make new friends, perfect your throw and get involved in competitions.

Dinosaur Watchers

To join email S.Union@bradfordcollege.ac.uk

Our club aims to spread joy, laughter, and prehistoric fun by bringing dinosaurs to life through creative costumes!

Dungeons & Dragons (Tabletop Games)

Tue, 16:30-19:00
GF-25, David Hockney Building

Explore fantastic worlds, clash with dark monsters, spin lore and commit heroic feats, in this Dungeons and Dragons Club!

Entry 3 Games

Mon, 12:00-13:00, 
2F-08, Access to College

Come and join us for gaming competitions, game reviews and meet new friends and more!

Esports

Thu, 16:00-17:30, 
GF-25, DHB

Welcome to the Esports club come and learn how to stream, play new games and build your confidence & skills in gaming, meet new people and make friends. Game Hard, rise higher and make your mark.

Henna

Mon, 13:00-14:00
Foyer, David Hockney Building

Introducing our brand new Henna club, where creativity meets culture! Whether you're a seasoned artist, or a beginner, join us to explore the timeless art of Henna in a fun and relaxed atmosphere.

Minecraft 

Mon, 12:30-13:30, Library, Trinity Green
Thu, 12:00-13:00, Skills Hub, 2F, DHB
Fri, 12:00-13:00, Library, ATC

Come Explore, Build, Mine, Craft and hopefully avoid Zombies, Slime and Creepers. It is suitable for players of all ability levels from novice to master builders.

Origami

Wed, 13:30-14:30
Foyer, David Hockney Building

The art of paper folding. Come along to expand your skills and knowledge on this intricate and delicate art form.

 

Problem Solving

Mon, 12:00-13:00, Library, ATC
Wed, 12:00-13:00, Skills Hub, 2F, DHB
Fri, 13:00-14:00, Library, Trinity Green

The Problem With Problem-Solving is a drop-in club where learners can try out a range of fun activities, from stick puzzles and Bingo to building a Lego house.

 

   LIBRARY
 

The "BIG READ" Challenge

We really want to hear what you are reading, regardless of what it is. Tell us about 6 or more things and you will be entered into our prize draw.

Find more
 

World Book Night

Wed, 23 Apr

At the heart of World Book Night 2025 are Quick Reads, short books and great stories by bestselling authors, written in an accessible and easy to read style.

Find more

Storytelling Competition

Throughout April - May

Submit a story, a play, a comic strip, a poem, audio recording, a video or animation.

Find more

 

 

     

 

CONTACT US

 

For all enrichment activity sign ups, bookings or questions please email:

Activities@bradfordcollege.ac.uk