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story, sign and rhyme time
Oct
24
11:15 am11:15

story, sign and rhyme time

  • Saturday 24 October 2026
  • 11:15 am 12:15 pm 11:15 12:15
  • Queensbury Library, (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

An inclusive story and rhyme session featuring Makaton signing.

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relaxed sessions at the national science and media museum
Oct
25
3:00 pm15:00

relaxed sessions at the national science and media museum

  • Sunday 25 October 2026
  • 3:00 pm 5:00 pm 15:00 17:00
  • The National Science and Media Museum (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

A quieter way to experience the museum.

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exploring send practice and strategies - online
Oct
26
to 31 Oct

exploring send practice and strategies - online

  • Mon, 26 Oct 2026 9:00 am 09:00 Sat, 31 Oct 2026 9:00 pm 21:00
  • Online (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

This is a flexible programme that participants can access anytime (total learning time 4 hours).

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sound space
Oct
26
9:00 am09:00

sound space

  • Monday 26 October 2026
  • 9:00 am 2:30 pm 09:00 14:30
  • The Bolton Woods Community Centre (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Inclusive music technology project developing new and adapted instruments and 1-to-1 music-making experiences.

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sounds of snoop (26th)
Oct
26
9:00 am09:00

sounds of snoop (26th)

  • Monday 26 October 2026
  • 9:00 am 5:00 pm 09:00 17:00
  • SNOOP Newlands House (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Fun and interactive Djembe drum workshops for young adults with Learning disabilities. 

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creative mosaic art workshop
Oct
26
10:00 am10:00

creative mosaic art workshop

  • Monday 26 October 2026
  • 10:00 am 12:00 pm 10:00 12:00
  • City Library (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Get creative with colour, texture and pattern in this fun, relaxed mosaic art workshop

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sensory play
Oct
26
10:00 am10:00

sensory play

  • Monday 26 October 2026
  • 10:00 am 11:00 am 10:00 11:00
  • Eccleshill Library, (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

A relaxed sensory play session featuring sensory toys and messy play.

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pumpkin trail (26th)
Oct
26
10:00 am10:00

pumpkin trail (26th)

  • Monday 26 October 2026
  • 10:00 am 4:00 pm 10:00 16:00
  • East Riddlesden Hall (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Creaking floorboards and shadowy corridors make East Riddlesden Hall the perfect setting for a spooky Halloween hunt!

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stained glass design (age 8-12)
Oct
26
10:00 am10:00

stained glass design (age 8-12)

  • Monday 26 October 2026
  • 10:00 am 12:30 pm 10:00 12:30
  • Room SLLD, David Hockney Building (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Design your own stained glass roundel (and get up close to some real stained glass!)

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kids bricks (26th)
Oct
26
11:00 am11:00

kids bricks (26th)

  • Monday 26 October 2026
  • 11:00 am 12:00 pm 11:00 12:00
  • Clarke Foley Community Hub (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

A low pressure solo and group Lego building club, specifically for children age 6+ with Autism / ADHD & social anxiety.

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sendarium
Oct
26
12:00 pm12:00

sendarium

  • Monday 26 October 2026
  • 12:00 pm 2:00 pm 12:00 14:00
  • Holme in the wood (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Build and take home your own terrarium. 

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lantern making workshop
Oct
26
12:00 pm12:00

lantern making workshop

  • Monday 26 October 2026
  • 12:00 pm 4:00 pm 12:00 16:00
  • St.Philips Church, (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Make a willow and paper lantern for parades in Lister Park and/or Northcliffe Park.

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create your own story (26th)
Oct
26
1:00 pm13:00

create your own story (26th)

  • Monday 26 October 2026
  • 1:00 pm 2:00 pm 13:00 14:00
  • Thornbury Library, The Thornbury Centre, (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

A creative storytelling project where children can write, illustrate and share their own original stories.

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sen rave
Oct
26
1:00 pm13:00

sen rave

  • Monday 26 October 2026
  • 1:00 pm 3:00 pm 13:00 15:00
  • Newby Primary School (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

SEN friendly rave with bubbles, music, sensory lighting and equipment

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make your own trick or treating bucket!
Oct
26
1:00 pm13:00

make your own trick or treating bucket!

  • Monday 26 October 2026
  • 1:00 pm 2:30 pm 13:00 14:30
  • Bradford New Church (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Come and design your own Trick or Treating bucket, using paints, pens, and anything you can imagine!

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on another planet
Oct
26
1:00 pm13:00

on another planet

  • Monday 26 October 2026
  • 1:00 pm 3:00 pm 13:00 15:00
  • Reevy Hill Family Hub (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Space themed - create you own planet with UV paint and enjoy our fun and messy play session.

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stained glass design (age 13+)
Oct
26
2:00 pm14:00

stained glass design (age 13+)

  • Monday 26 October 2026
  • 2:00 pm 4:30 pm 14:00 16:30
  • Room SLLD, David Hockney Building (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Design your own stained glass roundel (and get up close to some real stained glass!)

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show me your story
Oct
26
3:00 pm15:00

show me your story

  • Monday 26 October 2026
  • 3:00 pm 6:00 pm 15:00 18:00
  • The New Keith Thompson Centre, (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Using dramatised storytelling to improve confidence and communication skills

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sounds of snoop (27th)
Oct
27
9:00 am09:00

sounds of snoop (27th)

  • Tuesday 27 October 2026
  • 9:00 am 5:00 pm 09:00 17:00
  • SNOOP Newlands House (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Fun and interactive Djembe drum workshops for young adults with Learning disabilities. 

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connect and create
Oct
27
9:00 am09:00

connect and create

  • Tuesday 27 October 2026
  • 9:00 am 3:00 pm 09:00 15:00
  • Bolton Woods Community Centre (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Connect and Create together using Arts, crafts and music.

Fully Booked

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hocus pocus potion lab
Oct
27
10:00 am10:00

hocus pocus potion lab

  • Tuesday 27 October 2026
  • 10:00 am 3:00 pm 10:00 15:00
  • The Orange Room (opposite NEXT) (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Hocus Pocus paint lab and potion mixing with choice of activity times

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pumpkin trail (27th)
Oct
27
10:00 am10:00

pumpkin trail (27th)

  • Tuesday 27 October 2026
  • 10:00 am 4:00 pm 10:00 16:00
  • East Riddlesden Hall (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Creaking floorboards and shadowy corridors make East Riddlesden Hall the perfect setting for a spooky Halloween hunt!

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sensory oasis (27th)
Oct
27
10:30 am10:30

sensory oasis (27th)

  • Tuesday 27 October 2026
  • 10:30 am 12:00 pm 10:30 12:00
  • African Caribbean Achievement Project (ACAP) (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The activity will promote inclusion, belonging and connection by providing a shared, supportive and non-judgemental environment where children and families can enjoy creative activities together. 

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"zen" colouring
Oct
27
10:45 am10:45

"zen" colouring

  • Tuesday 27 October 2026
  • 10:45 am 11:45 am 10:45 11:45
  • Manningham Library, (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

A calming colouring session with relaxing music, gentle lighting and a peaceful atmosphere for all ages.

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craft and connect
Oct
27
11:00 am11:00

craft and connect

  • Tuesday 27 October 2026
  • 11:00 am 1:30 pm 11:00 13:30
  • Saint Teresa’s Church (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Craft and design your own trinkets and connect with people in the same situation as you

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send family forest school experience
Oct
27
11:00 am11:00

send family forest school experience

  • Tuesday 27 October 2026
  • 11:00 am 1:30 pm 11:00 13:30
  • Blackhills Scout Camp, (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

A fun, adventurous and creative forest school experience for SEND children and their families

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multi sports (27th)
Oct
27
11:00 am11:00

multi sports (27th)

  • Tuesday 27 October 2026
  • 11:00 am 12:00 pm 11:00 12:00
  • "Pinnacle Performance Fitness Studio (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Inclusive multi sport physical activity session 

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halloween party
Oct
27
12:00 pm12:00

halloween party

  • Tuesday 27 October 2026
  • 12:00 pm 4:00 pm 12:00 16:00
  • Mary Magdalene Church (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us for an inclusive and engaging day of fun, creativity, and participation.

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create your own story (27th)
Oct
27
1:00 pm13:00

create your own story (27th)

  • Tuesday 27 October 2026
  • 1:00 pm 2:00 pm 13:00 14:00
  • Thornbury Library, The Thornbury Centre, (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

A creative storytelling project where children can write, illustrate and share their own original stories.

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inclusive volunteering - open day
Oct
27
2:00 pm14:00

inclusive volunteering - open day

  • Tuesday 27 October 2026
  • 2:00 pm 4:00 pm 14:00 16:00
  • Bevan Health Centre, (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Information session, introducing our day services (allotment & cafe) and inclusive volunteering choices.

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rant & rave creative
Oct
27
6:00 pm18:00

rant & rave creative

  • Tuesday 27 October 2026
  • 6:00 pm 8:30 pm 18:00 20:30
  • Bradford Deaf & Community Association, (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Creative expressive arts using materials, paint and spoken word

Fully Booked

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sounds of snoop (28th)
Oct
28
9:00 am09:00

sounds of snoop (28th)

  • Wednesday 28 October 2026
  • 9:00 am 5:00 pm 09:00 17:00
  • SNOOP Newlands House (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Fun and interactive Djembe drum workshops for young adults with Learning disabilities. 

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pumpkin trail (28th)
Oct
28
10:00 am10:00

pumpkin trail (28th)

  • Wednesday 28 October 2026
  • 10:00 am 4:00 pm 10:00 16:00
  • East Riddlesden Hall (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Creaking floorboards and shadowy corridors make East Riddlesden Hall the perfect setting for a spooky Halloween hunt!

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craft and connect
Oct
28
10:00 am10:00

craft and connect

  • Wednesday 28 October 2026
  • 10:00 am 2:00 pm 10:00 14:00
  • Sangat Community Centre, (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Discover creativity and friendship at Craft and Connect!

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cardboard city
Oct
28
10:00 am10:00

cardboard city

  • Wednesday 28 October 2026
  • 10:00 am 12:00 pm 10:00 12:00
  • Family Action Bradford (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Create your own 3d “safe city” using a variety of materials guided by our art therapists.

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send scouts taster day
Oct
28
10:00 am10:00

send scouts taster day

  • Wednesday 28 October 2026
  • 10:00 am 12:00 pm 10:00 12:00
  • Karmand Centre (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Come and join us for a SEND Scouts Taster Day! This session will offer a variety of scouting activities for children

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send next
Oct
28
10:00 am10:00

send next

  • Wednesday 28 October 2026
  • 10:00 am 2:00 pm 10:00 14:00
  • Eastwood Building (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Clay modelling, manadala making, music, face painting and henna for children aged 6 to 11 years

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sensory play
Oct
28
10:00 am10:00

sensory play

  • Wednesday 28 October 2026
  • 10:00 am 12:00 pm 10:00 12:00
  • WBC (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

A sensory play event for the whole family. 

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sensory oasis (28th)
Oct
28
10:30 am10:30

sensory oasis (28th)

  • Wednesday 28 October 2026
  • 10:30 am 12:00 pm 10:30 12:00
  • African Caribbean Achievement Project (ACAP) (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The activity will promote inclusion, belonging and connection by providing a shared, supportive and non-judgemental environment where children and families can enjoy creative activities together. 

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creative poetry workshop with ash dickinson - city library
Oct
28
11:00 am11:00

creative poetry workshop with ash dickinson - city library

  • Wednesday 28 October 2026
  • 11:00 am 12:30 pm 11:00 12:30
  • City Library, (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

A fun, inclusive poetry workshop with award-winning poet Ash Dickinson

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breathe, bloom and belong
Oct
28
12:00 pm12:00

breathe, bloom and belong

  • Wednesday 28 October 2026
  • 12:00 pm 2:30 pm 12:00 14:30
  • Project Resurgence, Latitude, 4th Floor, 1, (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Our session combines gentle yoga, Sing and Sign, and nature-inspired activities, with a central theme running throughout of caring for our environment. 

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create your own story (28th)
Oct
28
1:00 pm13:00

create your own story (28th)

  • Wednesday 28 October 2026
  • 1:00 pm 2:00 pm 13:00 14:00
  • Thornbury Library, The Thornbury Centre, (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

A creative storytelling project where children can write, illustrate and share their own original stories.

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sensory story session harry potter
Oct
28
2:00 pm14:00

sensory story session harry potter

  • Wednesday 28 October 2026
  • 2:00 pm 3:00 pm 14:00 15:00
  • Shipley Library, (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

An interactive multi-sensory storytelling session inspired by Harry Potter

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scrap sculptures with scribbledeedo halloween hats (28th)
Oct
28
2:00 pm14:00

scrap sculptures with scribbledeedo halloween hats (28th)

  • Wednesday 28 October 2026
  • 2:00 pm 5:00 pm 14:00 17:00
  • Bradford Arts Centre, (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Create weird and wonderful wearable sculptures

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room for me
Oct
28
2:00 pm14:00

room for me

  • Wednesday 28 October 2026
  • 2:00 pm 4:00 pm 14:00 16:00
  • Family Action Bradford (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Children explore safety and wellbeing, while parents and carers help shape our new Inclusion Passport.

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creative poetry workshop with ash dickinson - shipley
Oct
28
2:30 pm14:30

creative poetry workshop with ash dickinson - shipley

  • Wednesday 28 October 2026
  • 2:30 pm 4:00 pm 14:30 16:00
  • Shipley Library (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

A fun, inclusive poetry workshop with award-winning poet Ash Dickinson

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sensory story and music session - one
Oct
28
3:00 pm15:00

sensory story and music session - one

  • Wednesday 28 October 2026
  • 3:00 pm 4:30 pm 15:00 16:30
  • Dan's Den at Christchurch, (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

A relaxed sensory story and live music session, in a fully accessible soft play centre. 

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creative and sensory celebration
Oct
28
3:30 pm15:30

creative and sensory celebration

  • Wednesday 28 October 2026
  • 3:30 pm 4:30 pm 15:30 16:30
  • Bierley Community Centre, (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Sensory exploration through music, movement and tactile engagement

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wooden spoon halloween puppet making the shine project
Oct
28
4:00 pm16:00

wooden spoon halloween puppet making the shine project

  • Wednesday 28 October 2026
  • 4:00 pm 5:30 pm 16:00 17:30
  • The Shine Project St Stephen's Church, (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Wooden Spoon Halloween Puppet Making

Fully Booked

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sensory story and music session - two
Oct
28
4:30 pm16:30

sensory story and music session - two

  • Wednesday 28 October 2026
  • 4:30 pm 6:00 pm 16:30 18:00
  • Dan's Den at Christchurch, (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

A relaxed sensory story and live music session, in a fully accessible soft play centre. 

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sounds of snoop (29th)
Oct
29
9:00 am09:00

sounds of snoop (29th)

  • Thursday 29 October 2026
  • 9:00 am 5:00 pm 09:00 17:00
  • SNOOP Newlands House (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Fun and interactive Djembe drum workshops for young adults with Learning disabilities. 

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dance for life - keighley library
Oct
29
10:00 am10:00

dance for life - keighley library

  • Thursday 29 October 2026
  • 10:00 am 10:30 am 10:00 10:30
  • Keighley Library, (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

A fun and inclusive dance session.

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every child every ability
Oct
29
10:00 am10:00

every child every ability

  • Thursday 29 October 2026
  • 10:00 am 1:00 pm 10:00 13:00
  • Girlington Centre (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Raising awareness on Autism with arts, activities, talks and stalls 

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sensory oasis (29th)
Oct
29
10:30 am10:30

sensory oasis (29th)

  • Thursday 29 October 2026
  • 10:30 am 12:00 pm 10:30 12:00
  • African Caribbean Achievement Project (ACAP) (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The activity will promote inclusion, belonging and connection by providing a shared, supportive and non-judgemental environment where children and families can enjoy creative activities together. 

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multi sports (29th)
Oct
29
11:00 am11:00

multi sports (29th)

  • Thursday 29 October 2026
  • 11:00 am 12:00 pm 11:00 12:00
  • "Pinnacle Performance Fitness Studio (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Inclusive multi sport physical activity session 

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kids bricks (29th)
Oct
29
11:00 am11:00

kids bricks (29th)

  • Thursday 29 October 2026
  • 11:00 am 12:00 pm 11:00 12:00
  • Clarke Foley Community Hub (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

A low pressure solo and group Lego building club, specifically for children age 6+ with Autism / ADHD & social anxiety.

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create & keep: send stencil workshop
Oct
29
12:00 pm12:00

create & keep: send stencil workshop

  • Thursday 29 October 2026
  • 12:00 pm 3:00 pm 12:00 15:00
  • Manningham Library (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Graffiti art using spray paint and stencils to create canvas and tote bags

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scrap sculptures with scribbledeedo halloween hats (29th)
Oct
29
12:00 pm12:00

scrap sculptures with scribbledeedo halloween hats (29th)

  • Thursday 29 October 2026
  • 12:00 pm 4:00 pm 12:00 16:00
  • Storehouse, (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Create weird and wonderful wearable sculptures

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create your own story (29th)
Oct
29
1:00 pm13:00

create your own story (29th)

  • Thursday 29 October 2026
  • 1:00 pm 2:00 pm 13:00 14:00
  • Thornbury Library, The Thornbury Centre, (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

A creative storytelling project where children can write, illustrate and share their own original stories.

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foster for bradford online information session
Oct
29
1:00 pm13:00

foster for bradford online information session

  • Thursday 29 October 2026
  • 1:00 pm 2:00 pm 13:00 14:00
  • online (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

We will provide an online information session for anyone with an interest in fostering or becoming a foster carer

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dance for life - laisterdyke library
Oct
29
2:00 pm14:00

dance for life - laisterdyke library

  • Thursday 29 October 2026
  • 2:00 pm 2:30 pm 14:00 14:30
  • laisterdyke library (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

A fun and inclusive dance session.

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ribbons, parachute and music
Oct
29
2:00 pm14:00

ribbons, parachute and music

  • Thursday 29 October 2026
  • 2:00 pm 3:00 pm 14:00 15:00
  • Heaton Hub, St. Martin's Church (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Fun and relaxed movement session with instruments, ribbons and a parachute

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sounds of snoop (30th)
Oct
30
9:00 am09:00

sounds of snoop (30th)

  • Friday 30 October 2026
  • 9:00 am 5:00 pm 09:00 17:00
  • SNOOP Newlands House (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Fun and interactive Djembe drum workshops for young adults with Learning disabilities. 

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arts and craft workshop
Oct
30
10:00 am10:00

arts and craft workshop

  • Friday 30 October 2026
  • 10:00 am 2:00 pm 10:00 14:00
  • Manningham Mills Community Centre (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

A fun, inclusive arts and crafts workshop for SEND children and their families to get creative together in a relaxed and supportive environment.

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sendsation plmd (age 8-17)
Oct
30
11:00 am11:00

sendsation plmd (age 8-17)

  • Friday 30 October 2026
  • 11:00 am 11:50 am 11:00 11:50
  • Cliffe Castle Museum (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

A multi-sensory interactive experience using the Cliffe Castle collections as inspiration, designed specifically for children/ young people with PMLD.

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spooky send stay and play
Oct
30
11:00 am11:00

spooky send stay and play

  • Friday 30 October 2026
  • 11:00 am 1:00 pm 11:00 13:00
  • Trinity All Saints Church of England Primary School Parking and Entrance Location (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Our Spooky SEND Stay and Play is a safe, fun and inclusive event with something for everyone to enjoy! 

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sendsation (age 4-12)
Oct
30
12:20 pm12:20

sendsation (age 4-12)

  • Friday 30 October 2026
  • 12:20 pm 2:40 pm 12:20 14:40
  • Cliffe Castle Museum (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

A multi-sensory interactive experience using the Cliffe Castle collections as inspiration (Choice of times)

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exploring send practice and strategies - shipley
Oct
30
1:30 pm13:30

exploring send practice and strategies - shipley

  • Friday 30 October 2026
  • 1:30 pm 4:30 pm 13:30 16:30
  • Shipley Library, (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

A short course through which you will discover versatile SEND strategies to support diverse learners and foster inclusive learning.

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try scuba diving or try snorkeling
Oct
30
6:45 pm18:45

try scuba diving or try snorkeling

  • Friday 30 October 2026
  • 6:45 pm 8:15 pm 18:45 20:15
  • Eccleshill Pool (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Participants will be able to try scuba diving/ snorkeling  with fully qualified Instructor enjoying breathing under water.

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sendiverse family fun day at masjid nur
Oct
31
12:00 pm12:00

sendiverse family fun day at masjid nur

  • Saturday 31 October 2026
  • 12:00 pm 4:00 pm 12:00 16:00
  • Masjid Nur - The Lux Mosque (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

SEND Family fun day, including bouncy castle, nature sculptures, painting and sport activities.

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light party
Oct
31
6:00 pm18:00

light party

  • Saturday 31 October 2026
  • 6:00 pm 8:00 pm 18:00 20:00
  • St James Church (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Free Light Party with crafts sensory light play and music.

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