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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
March 2026

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

Sports Schedule
April 2026

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

 

 

 

What's On in April

 

Easter Egg Collection

Throughout April

Staff and students unite to collect Easter eggs, spreading joy and kindness through generous donations to support a meaningful charity cause.

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

Lego Therapy

Throughout April

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.

WORKSHOPBooking Required

Messy Masterpiece

Throughout April

Paint your feelings and ideas onto the canvas!

WORKSHOPSBooking Required

Hydrogen Car

Wed 15 Apr, All DayBBL

The Northern Gas Networks Hydrogen Car Workshop is an engaging, hands on educational experience designed to introduce participants to the future of clean transportation through hydrogen technology.

EVENT

Day of Culture

Tue 21 Apr, 13:00-15:00Ground Floor, DHB

Join us to celebrate our cultures. Food, activities, entertainment, and much more… don’t miss out!
Think you know your flags? Take part in our quiz 👉 Click here to try

TRIPBooking Required

Manchester Courtrooms Mock Trial Murder

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

This workshop brings the law to life through hands-on authentic learning experiences. Explore a case, taking on all the courtroom roles, to reach a verdict and explore sentencing options.

TRIPBooking Required

Tropical World

Tue 28 Apr, 10:00-14:00Leeds

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

ACTIVITIES

The Preloved Project

Every Mon & Tue,
12:00-14:00
Foyer, DHB

• 👕 Free clothing available for all students
• 🔁 Drop off clothes you want to pass on
It’s the first step towards our student‑run Repair, Reuse, Recycle Hub - and you’re invited to be part of it!

SPORTSRegistration Required

Spring Fever Games – Sports Day

Thu 7 May, 13:00-16:00Trinity Green

Pre exam fun for everyone (students & teachers). Sportswear and student/ staff ID card required. Register here by 30th of April.

 

 

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 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

 

 

600 Words

Could you your imagination run wild and craft a captivating story in just 600 words? We're on the hunt for original and creative tales from talented students. Are you ready to rise to the challenge? | 👉 Find more

 

 

World Book Night

Thursday 23rd April is World Book Night and to celebrate the Library and Student Union will be giving away copies of the 2026 Quick read titles. Available for free this year "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.

 

 

Skills for Learning

Do your skills need to level up? The Library has online support to help you get assessment and exam ready. | 👉 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 13 Apr - 11:30-13:30, DHB
Wed 15 Apr - 11:30-13:30, BBL
Tue 21 Apr - 11:30-13:30, TG

 

     


 

 


 

CONTACT & BOOKING


Activity Sign-ups

Bookings

Questions


activities@bradfordcollege.ac.uk