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Baildon Community Link is a community centre which runs a variety of activities for all ages: Over-50s Social Activities, Youth Club, a Thursday Cafe, Seniors' Active Exercise, Seated Exercise, Rag Rugging, Monday Afternoon Women Singers, Painting, Games afternoon (Bridge), Parkinson's group, Rainbow Guides and Yoga. Advice outreach sessions (call Windhill on 01274 588831 to book an appointment with an advisor).

We are a small charity of 5 trustees, all unpaid volunteers, established in 2015 with the aim of getting more children enjoying to read, parents and guardians to read to them, to develop a love of reading for life and imagination. We’d also like to help improve literacy levels and ensure children are ready for school.
If you live in BD17 with a child or children under 5 you can register free here for them to receive a free book posted to them every month until their fifth birthday - just follow the link that says "Can I register my child?" https://imaginationlibrary.com/uk/

Meets at Baildon Community Link, 35 Cliffe Avenue, Baildon on Thursday evenings at 7.45pm to 9.45pm. Plays classical and light music.
We try to maintain an orchestra with strings and standard woodwind, 2 flutes, 2 oboe, 2 clarinets, 2 bassoons, 2 horns, 2 trumpets. We have given concerts of light music-show selections, Gilbert and Sullivan, light classics free of charge for pensioners groups and the Arthritis Care Association and others.
The aim of the orchestra is to promote the experience of playing music live and enjoying it. We are open to anyone who can show a basic competence in playing an instrument.

Delivering a wide range of services for vulnerable children, young people and their families.

Growing up is a challenge for everyone, but for some it's more difficult than others. We offer practical and emotional support so that young people can enter adulthood with the confidence they need to achieve their full potential.

Nobody knows better than children and young people what their lives are really like. We're here to listen to them and help them get the support they need. We're serious about that.

Whether in the home, at school, online or in the local community, we support children and young people who have been abused and help them feel safe again. And we reach out to children at risk of harm, giving them the long-term support they need.

BEACON provides hospitality and practical support to asylum seekers in Bradford and the surrounding area through four projects:
McKenzie Friends - volunteers provide legal support to asylum seekers who do not have access to legal representation
CHAT Phoenix House - refreshments, a listening ear and signposting for people waiting for hearings at Phoenix House Immigration and Asylum Tribunal Hearing Centre in Bradford on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings
CHAT English Club - a free English conversation club open to all non-English speakers wishing to improve their spoken English
Hosting Project - accommodation for destitute asylum seekers in volunteers' homes

If you would like to make a donation to BEACON, you can do so here:
https://www.give.net/20118943

BEAP Community Partnership exists to focus on meeting the needs of the local community in Manningham, Bradford.

We aim to provide services ourselves or with partner organisations to address high levels of deprivation and disadvantage in the neighbourhood, in particular the Bangladeshi Community in Bradford.

We work with local people, helping them to form and action their own agendas for positive change (sustainable, and people oriented).

Current services are listed at https://beapcp.co.uk/our-services/

At Ben Rhydding Sports Club:

Bowls: Ben Rhydding Bowls Club is a Flat Green Bowls Club - one of very few in the area. Plays on Thursday, Saturday and Sunday afternoons and on Tuesday evenings.

Cricket: Ben Rhydding Cricket club provides competitive and friendly cricket for all ages. Senior teams play in the Nidderdale and District Amateur Cricket League, and junior teams in the Airedale and Wharfedale Junior league. The cricket club has it's own website see https://www.brcc4u.co.uk/ for details.

Croquet: Ben Rhydding Croquet Club's usual days are Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday throughout the Summer. There is also play on Sunday mornings. We hope you will make new friends, have fun and enjoy playing croquet, whatever your knowledge and experience of the game. The croquet club has it's own website see https://croquet-websites.org.uk/benrhydding/about-the-club/ for details.

Football: Ilkley Town AFC provides football for; boys and girls of all ages; seniors, men and women; veterans and super veterans. If you are interested in joining the football club, contact the relevant team manager - contact details available on the football club's website at https://ilkleytown.net/pages/teams

Hockey: Ben Rhydding Hockey Club has 7 mens and 5 womens teams playing every Saturday. The Ladies 1st team play in the second tier of England Hockey (Division 1 North) and the Mens 1st team play in the North Premier League. The hockey club has it's own website see https://www.brhc.co.uk/ for details.

Tennis: Ben Rhydding Tennis Club has five grass courts at Ben Rhydding Sports Club. It is a small friendly club which caters for both social and competitive tennis, with two mixed teams in local leagues, and a mens team in the Bradford Parks league. Tennis club member meet on Sunday afternoons at 2.30pm for social tennis; prospective new members and visitors are welcome to join them.

Room hire available: Large main function room, kitchen, bar, car parking, disabled access, outside areas. Also marquee, decor and music system for hire. For booking enquiries telephone Michelle Attwood on 07835 530407 or email michelleattwood86@icloud.com

We work with families to give children the best possible start in life in Bowling and Barkerend, Bradford Moor and Little Horton through a range of innovative projects to support them through pregnancy and the earliest years of their children’s lives.

Led by Bradford Trident, we are funded by The National Lottery Community Fund, using National Lottery funding, for 10 years (until 2025). Working with local partners, we aim to leave a lasting legacy for children, families and the whole area.

Our vision for the future:
Children across our part of Bradford and beyond have the best possible start in life, in terms of their health, wellbeing and life chances, forming the cornerstone of strong, happy communities.

Our mission:
To work with families and partners to improve the life chances of children in our part of Bradford, through a comprehensive programme focused on improving health, social and emotional development and communication, and to share lessons from this to promote wider change.

Bierley Community Centre (BCC) is situated at the heart of Bierley community 102 - 104 Bierley House Avenue BD4 6BU.
We have a wide range of group activities and Services.
to name a few;
We provide a warm space Monday to Friday 9am to 4pm. Please pop in to use the facility and have a warm drink, breakfast or free lunch.
We have Free Greggs Tuesdays to Friday
BCC hold a community Market every Wednesday 9.30 to 12noon, at the market we have free fruit, vegetables and perishables for all customers. Plus 15 food items to purchase at a cost of £5. (Individual arrangements for a market shop can be agreed if this time doesn't work for individuals that are working during this time)
We support the Gypsy & traveling community ensuring that they have access to showers, water a warm drink and safe space.
Each week we have a Benefits advisor, a Council Warden for advise and support and weekly visits from PCSO's for any concerns or issues you are experiencing.
Each market day we allow free table top sales for individuals who wish to sell their own items.
Carer's Resource run a craft and support groups in the Centre once a month.
We have Job club on a Thursday with access to IT equipment for job searches, homework etc.
We run a playgroup on a Monday morning and youth club followed by boxing on Tuesdays.
Friday is BCA reminiscing group for our senior community members this is followed by a 2 course lunch. The day comes to an end with either crafts session, group games or entertainment.
BCA runs a exercise session for the Senior community members on a Thursday afternoon, and trips out every second week.
Every second Wednesday of the month is the SEN children parents / carers support group 10 to 11.30am.
Every Wednesday at 3.30pm Prime Time host a cook and eat session for children with SEN, this is a small group. Booking is essential as places are limited.
BCA are developing their community garden and would like to welcome volunteers who would like to be involved in this project.

Amateur theatre and community arts centre offering plays, arts events and hire of space for public and private events. Also houses Food Bank and provides facilities used by NHS Blood Donation Service.

Our meetings are held on a Monday evening start at 7pm ready for presentation start 7.15pm sharp and will usually finish around 9 or 9.15pm.
There will be a tea/coffee break at each meeting

We have a mixed program for the season catering for people of all abilities, from a first time camera user to an experienced hobbyist. We have a mixture of competitions, visiting speakers, practical night, photoshop class and lightroom classes and club outings.

We're always looking for new members so for those who haven't been to any meetings yet or perhaps haven't been for a few years, please come along and see how things are done or how we might have changed. One thing that is the same - we're still very friendly. We are just a group of keen amateur photographers trying to enhance their enjoyment of photography with a programme of presentations, competitions and practical evenings. It's about helping each other develop and learn.

We meet every Monday evening throughout the autumn, winter and into spring. Our members come from all around the Aire and Worth Valleys including: Bingley, Shipley, Saltaire, Baildon, Bradford, Keighley, Sutton, Oakworth, Haworth, Cullingworth, Wilsden to name but a few.

Our membership ranges from the very experienced to the beginner; whatever your level of expertise, you'll hopefully find something of interest. You'll certainly find a very warm welcome. If you wish to join the club, please use the contact page and the Club Secretary will be in touch.