You are invited to join us for walks, take part in theatre workshops, attend complimentary meals and contribute your voice as we answer the following questions:
You are invited to join us for walks, take part in theatre workshops, attend complimentary meals and contribute your voice as we answer the following questions:
eat
move
listen
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ark bradford: move 2024
An exciting programme of activities on the theme 'move'…
Wednesday 17 - Friday 19 July 2024


We invited Bradford based artists to propose arts-led activities on the theme "move" within the context of the climate emergency.
Scroll down to find out how you can get involved in fun, warm, welcoming, and inclusive activities that encourage individuals to "move" and consider their relationship to one another, the natural environment, and the places where they live.

bradford makes moves
by Ahseem Yousuf
In this short film Ahseem Yousuf will be speaking to Bradford locals who are involved in activities that aim to address the climate emergency. From grassroots endeavours to local councilors and leaders. The film aims to highlight the positive work being done in the city as well as educate residents about what they can do to address the climate crisis.
The film will be made available online.

marks and moves
by Rachael Dennis and Shannon Fitzgerald
Thursday 18 July
1.00 pm - 2.30 pm
Come and join this FREE Playful session exploring ways to make your mark as we move through familiar and unfamiliar spaces. Using a variety of recycled and locally sourced materials we'll explore Lister Park making marks along the way.
Location: Meeting at the main entrance to Cartwright Hall at 1.00pm - (There is also the option to meet at Bradford New Church at 12.15pm and join the walking bus to Lister Park).
No registration necessary. Just turn up!

we listen, we move
by Bradford Music Scene
Wednesday 17 July
11 am - 12 pm
Join us for a guided tour, unveiling Bradford's vibrant musical legacy! Explore the city at your own pace with this 45-minute audio tour by Bradford Music Scene. Immerse yourself in the stories of local bands, venues, and the sounds that shaped Bradford's identity. Perfect for music lovers and history buffs alike! The tour will also be available for download after the event and it will be possible to explore it independently.
Location: Meeting point Alhambra and finishing in the Exchange Bar
No registration necessary. Just turn up!

bike puppet workshops for keighley creature parade
by Harry Kingham and Katie Jones (Cecil Green Arts)
Thursday 18 & Friday 19 July
4 pm to 8.30 pm
Cecil Green Arts will be leading puppet making workshops for bikes, scooters or pushchairs at 'Capital of Cycling' on 18th and 19th July from 4pm to 8.30pm. Artists will be on hand to assist you making creature puppets to fit your chosen mode of transport. The creature creations will be used later in the summer at Keighley Creature Parade.
Location: Capital of Cycling building, Rawson Road, BD1 3SH

walk to see: night
by Catherine Fortey & Nicola Murray
Wednesday 17 July
9:15 pm - 10:45 pm
A facilitated evening of walking, seeing and drawing (no experience necessary) for women and non-binary people. Exploring how we see and connect with the world, and reclaiming our place and space after dark.
Location: Northcliffe Park, Shipley - top entrance on High Bank Lane (///bucket.poppy.custom)
No registration necessary. Just turn up!

nature in motion
by Kelly Hamilton
Friday 19 July
11:45 am - 12:45 pm
This workshop with Mind the Gap explores sustainability by making and using natural pigments from flower petals to create watercolour paintings. We will delve into how rhythms within nature highlight the interconnectedness of our actions and the environment. Together, we will reflect on what we wish to carry forward.
Location: Mind the Gap, Silk Warehouse, Patent Street, BD9 4SA
This is event is for regular attendees at Mind the Gap.
about ark bradford
Ark is an artist-led community engagement project focused on climate change. It aims to start a conversation in Bradford where participants can safely explore their hopes, fears, and solutions to the ecological crisis.
Ark uses conversation to challenge fixed and often abstract ideas about climate change. It believes that through conversation, we can foster relationships, build solidarity, and create a strong foundation for taking meaningful action in our local community.



'Ark Bradford: Move' is funded by the Active Travel Research Group at Sheffield Hallam University.





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