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Available all year Every Tue, 11:00-12:00 & 13:00-14:00 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
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Arts & Crafts
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
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! |
Brothers in Balance
Calling all men! Come to this safe space to discuss your mental health, meet like-minded people. Reflect on your ambitions, whilst finding your sense of belonging through education, family, and society. |
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Celebrating Disability
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. |
County Lines
This workshop explores what county lines is and how young people are at risk of being groomed. We will discuss how to stay safe. |
Cruisin’ for a Bruisin’ (Drive Safe)
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. |
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CV Drop-in
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!
Come and paint your feelings and ideas onto the canvas! |
Healthy Eating - Protein Balls!
Learn how to stay healthy for less with this interactive protein ball making session. |
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Mental Health Walk and Talk
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
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
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. |
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Revive and Reimagine: Upcycling Made Easy!
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
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
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! |
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The Art of Relaxation
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
An incitive introduction to British Sign Language. This session helps you to develop essential skills, developing a basic understanding of British Sign Language. |
Lives not Knives
Raise your awareness about the hazards of carrying knives or other bladed articles. Led by skilled facilitators with expertise in working with youth and engaging with communities. |
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BCSU President Drop-in
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 |
HE Students Drop-in Every Thu, 11:00-13:00
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January Tue 7 – Fri 10 Jan, 10:00-14:00 After a well-deserved Christmas break, join the BCSU and PD team for some fun filled activities to settle back into college life. Look out for our New Year’s Resolution wall, information on everything we offer, exciting games, and much more! We can’t wait to see you! |
ACTIVITY Wed 8 Jan, All Day, 2 Sessions Available These problem-solving challenges take construction to a whole new level. Teams have to create a delivery vehicle for a first aid kit to aid some injured adventurers. This might sound easy until you realise you also have to build a bridge to cross a river, and other tricky tasks! |
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GUEST SPEAKERS
*BOOKING REQUIRED
E-mail: activities@bradfordcollege.ac.uk
Location: Across all campuses
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Yorkshire Water Thu 16 Jan, 9:30-10:30 & 10:45-11:45 During this workshop we will cover the water cycle and changing state. Students will learn about the work that Yorkshire Water does, make a water cycle in a bag and be encouraged to think about ways in which they can be responsible with their own water usage. |
Choices and Consequences Wed 22 Jan, All Day, 4 Sessions A young male born and bred in Bradford discusses the reality about the legal and jail systems. He shares his personal journey with students and valuable life lessons. |
Odd Arts Thu 30 Jan, 10:00-11:30 ‘Here and Now’ includes a hard-hitting play that includes many complex societal problems relating to hateful extremism, focussing on the far right and international terrorism. Participants of this workshop will use this play to test out solutions and early interventions. |
WORKSHOPS
*BOOKING REQUIRED
E-mail: activities@bradfordcollege.ac.uk
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CPR - Save a Life
7, 14, 21 & 28 Jan, 13:15 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. |
Lego Therapy
Tue 28 Jan This unique and interactive session focuses on building social skills within a group using Lego and communication.This session is open to all with a focus for young people with Autism. |
Hooked on Crochet
Skills Hub, 2F, DHB Whether you’re a pro, or a newbie, join our crocheting workshop, run by the University of Bradford Crocheting Society members. |
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HSBC – Open Up a Bank Account
DHB, TG & ATC This essential workshop focuses on how to open a bank account, a vital part of adult life. We will develop our team building skills, completing some challenges and tasks based around money and banking, getting you ready for life outside of college. |
On Yer’Bike! Give it a Go
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
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. |
RAISE & GIVE
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Prep With Purpose Jan TBC, Half Day Join us for a day of giving back to the community. Volunteers will work together to prepare ready to eat meals for those in need. All meals will be donated to local shelters and Bradford Foodbank. Come and help to make a real difference, one meal at a time! |
TRIPS & VISITS
*BOOKING REQUIRED
E-mail: activities@bradfordcollege.ac.uk
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Holocaust Remembrance Mon 27 Jan, All Day Students will visit ‘The Centre’, developed by the University of Huddersfield and the Holocaust Survivors’ Friendship Association. One of only two centres in the UK, this immersive and informative exhibition focuses on the history of the Holocaust, memories, thoughts and impact. |
Summit Up Thu 23 Jan, Half Day 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! |
Buckden House Residential Fri 24 - Sun 26 Jan The Personal Development team will be taking students on a residential to Buckden house, situated at the foot of Buckden Pike in the beautiful Upper Wharfedale valley.
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York Chocolate Factory Tue 28 Jan, All Day Tour guides will take you on a journey of York’s confectionary past and present where you’ll discover the stories of those who pioneered the chocolate industry, from its exotic origins in the rainforests of central America to the cobbled streets of Yorkshire. |
Manchester Court – County Lines Mock Trial Wed 29, Jan Half Day This experience brings the law to life through hands-on, authentic and unforgettable learning experiences. Students will explore a case to prepare and present a trial, taking on all the courtroom roles, to reach a verdict. |
Governors Away Day Fri 24, Jan 11:00-15:30 Meet your governors and make your voice heard! This is a wonderful opportunity to make the change you want to see at Bradford College. Lunch provided.
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CLUBS
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AIM (Art in Motion) Thu, 14:00-16:00, GF-25, DHB 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 Have you ever wanted to be a Grandmaster or just wanted to try chess? Give it a go! |
Dungeons & Dragons (Tabletop Games) Thu, 16:30-19:00 Explore fantastic worlds, clash with dark monsters, spin lore and commit heroic feats, in this Dungeons and Dragons Club! |
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Esports Thu, 16:00-17:00, 3F-21, 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 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. |
Make-up Mon & Wed, 12:00-13:00, Love makup and expressing yourself? Or just want to practice your talents? The makeup artistry club will teach nude makeup, simple looks, party makeup, and brdal makeup. |
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Minecraft Tue, 12:30-13:30, Library, Trinity Green 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.
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Origami Wed, 13:30-14:30 The art of paper folding. Come along to expand your skills and knowledge on this intricate and delicate art form.
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Problem Solving Mon, 12:00-13:00, Library, ATC 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
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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. |
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