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Bracken Bank & District Community Association is a registered Charity (1083458) and seeks to address inequalities through the promotion of self help, community pride and mutual support by facilitating the provision and development of services, activities and resources for the benefit of the Bracken Bank & District community. We also seek to directly involve local people with key decision makers and service providers in shaping the future of their community. Our work is currently focussed on those living in the areas of Bracken Bank & Ingrow, Fell Lane & Westfell, Oakworth, Bogthorn & Exley Head, Guardhouse, Laycock & Braithwaite.

To arrange boat fishing trips for sea anglers. We use the best boats that we can. With reliable skippers that have been in the buisness a long time. We meet at the New Inn, East Bierley, BD4 6PP. Third Tuesday of every month, commencing at 8pm. £20 per year membership.
Why not come along and join us? Approx 30 members. We are now on facebook under Bradford & District Sea Angling Club.

As a charity we provide rowing for all members of the community from age 12yrs.

To link disabled people and disability groups together to ensure that they have a stronger voice in the District. To establish an inclusive partnership of groups bringing together representation from the widest definition of disability.

To promote the game of billiards through Sunday schools, Mechanics Institutes and similar organisations. Team membership by application. Meet at member institutes on Mondays and Tuesdays 7:30pm September to May. Committee meet at Cornerstone Methodist Church (formerly Great Horton Methodist Church) on the first Wednesday each month at 7:30pm. AGM July. Approx 50 players, 5 member institutes:
Bradford Deaf Centre (Hallfield Road, Bradford)
Eastbrook and Great Horton (Conservative Club, Westcroft Road, Great Horton)
Princeville (Horton Bank Methodist Church)
Pudsey (Littlemoor Bowling Club, Pudsey)
Predominantly male members over 18, but no age or gender restrictions.
Beginners welcome and coaching available for all abilities

Support for families and early years settings, including toddler groups and childminders, in the 0-5 age range

Bradford Breastfeeding Buddies is a local breastfeeding peer support service offered by the National Childbirth Trust (NCT). We provide support and information around breastfeeding to families in the Bradford and Keighley areas. Our peer supporters are all mums who have breastfed their own children; they work voluntarily but are fully trained to offer breastfeeding support and are professionally supervised.
We can offer support, before or after birth in a variety of ways:
 Antenatal Clinics– Some of our peer supporters attend antenatal clinics. You can chat to them about the value of breastfeeding and the practical skills involved. You can also find out how to access support once your baby has been born.
 Hospital – Some of our peer supporters volunteer at Bradford Women and Newborn Unit and also at Airedale General Hospital on the postnatal wards, where you can obtain breastfeeding help and support. They wear a white polo shirt and green NCT identification badge.
 Breastfeeding Drop In Groups – Our peer supporters attend drop in groups in a variety of settings across the district. These provide a relaxed and friendly atmosphere where you can feel safe to ask for help, information and support around breastfeeding. Come along to meet other mums and babies in an informal setting. Refreshments and a listening ear are always at hand.
 Telephone – If you wish to receive a call back from a local peer supporter – text FEED to 66777 followed by your name, baby’s date of birth and postcode and we will aim to call you back within 48 hours. You can also speak to a NCT breastfeeding counsellor on 0300 330 0700 from 8am until midnight.
 Facebook – Bradford Breastfeeding Buddies . Here you can find out about local drop in groups and get support from peer supporters and other mothers.

You can also get information about Bradford Breastfeeding Buddies from your midwife or health visitor.

To promote an interest in photography and to provide information on all levels of photography. Membership open to all. Meet at Cottingley Community Centre on Thursdays at 7:30pm excluding May to August. Film and digital expertise. There is an annual membership fee, prices listed below, as well as a £2 charge per session for drinks and snacks provided
Adult member £30
Family members ( 2 ) £50
Student £10

For the performance and appreciation of music and the production of music, musicals and concerts. Meet at Northcote Club, Northcote Road, Bradford BD2 4QH on Thursdays at 7:30pm. Approx 140 members. All welcome who are interested in public performance or in supporting performance arts.

Bradford City of Sanctuary (BCoS), part of the rapidly growing national CoS movement, was launched in 2008 with a vision of creating a culture of welcome, hospitality and inclusion in the city for asylum seekers and refugees. We aim to increase understanding and support as well as opportunities for employment, volunteering and participation in all aspects of life in the city
Our activities include:
* Sanctuary in Schools project
* Help into Volunteering project
* Events celebrating the contributions to the city made by those seeking sanctuary
* Engaging with local media to ensure accurate representation of asylum issues
* Engaging with Bradford Council and other providers of local services
* Informing, inspiring and encouraging people to get involved in practical action
* Talks and displays.
Meetings
We hold our monthly meetings from 4.30-6pm on Wednesdays (usually the second of the month) at Bread & Roses, 14 North Parade BD1 3HT. Come and see how you can get involved! Please contact us to confirm the date of our next meeting.

Paint recycle and reuse. Bradford Repaint collects unwanted waste paint and recycles it away from landfill sites to community groups, charity organisations, schools, churches and similar association's, at a low cost.
We also sell to individuals and are able to give decorating advise
While offering a decorating service

BCS provides a confidential counselling service for people of all ages from 16 up. There is a team of experienced counsellors with the skills to suit your needs, providing a safe environment for people to talk about their issues and enable them to make the changes that are right for them.