BD5 Magazine

BD5 is your community magazine. It comes free through your letterbox each The magazine is published three times a year. See the latest issue here: BD5 Magazine Issue 79 Missed an issue? Find the last issues available through the links below! BD5 Magazine Issue 78 BD5 Magazine Issue 77 BD5 Magazine Issue 76 BD5 Magazine […]

Happening this Summer 2026

Parkside Sports Centre This summer and beyond Parkside Sports Centre is buzzing with activities for everyone in the community. From ladies-only fitness sessions and social groups to youth sports and practical support like job drop-ins and cycle repairs, there’s something to keep you active, connected, and supported. What’s happening this summer? This summer, we’ve got […]

ME‑NOPAUSE Support Group

Join our welcoming menopause support group at Parkside Sports Centre. This safe space is for women experiencing perimenopause or menopause to connect, share experiences, and access practical advice and peer support in a relaxed, friendly environment. Warm, Friendly Space Join us every Tuesday afternoon at Park Lane Centre for a warm, welcoming space with free […]

Bradford Interchange Update: Lower Concourse Reopens with Improved Access

New Access Routes to Rail Station from 28 October Starting midday on 28 October, passengers can now reach the rail station via the newly reopened lower concourse entrance off Bridge Street at Bradford Interchange. Access is available by stairs, escalators, or lifts, while the external ramp remains temporarily closed for renovations until late December. What’s […]

Park Lane Pre-School Celebrates “Good” Rating from Ofsted: A Thriving Early Learning Hub!

Inspection SummaryOn September 11, 2024, Park Lane Pre-School in Bradford proudly received a Good rating from Ofsted, highlighting its dedication to providing quality early childhood education. The pre-school excelled across all inspection areas, including the quality of education, behavior and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management. A Nurturing Learning EnvironmentChildren flourish at Park Lane […]

Bringing Communities Together: The Play Streets Initiative Introduced in Bradford

In an era where children spend increasingly more time indoors, Bradford has launched an exciting new initiative designed to bring back the joy of outdoor play. The Play Streets initiative aims to make residential streets safe spaces for children to play and for communities to come together, fostering a renewed sense of community spirit and […]

Students from Dixons Trinity Academy Win Net Zero Island Competition!

Students from Dixons Trinity Academy triumphed in an inter-school competition to create a Net Zero island. Organized by Northern Gas Networks (NGN) in collaboration with the University of Bradford, Bechtle, DNV, the SkillsHouse, and Bradford Council, the challenge invited year nine students (ages 13-14) to develop innovative ideas for sustainable living on a fictional Net […]

Bradford Trident AGM

On Thursday 9 March 2023, from 5:00 pm  At Park Lane Centre, Park Lane, BD5 0LN Refreshments will be available from 4:45 pm The Bradford Trident AGM is open to the public and is a good opportunity to hear about the work we do in your community as well as meeting the trustees.  The meeting […]

Voter ID to vote

The UK Government has introduced a requirement for voters to show photo ID when voting at a polling station. This will apply to local elections, police and crime commissioner elections, UK parliamentary by[1]elections and recall petitions from Thursday 4th May 2023 and General Elections from October 2023. Forms of photo ID that will be accepted […]

Lived experience panel

Thank you for considering taking part in the Adversity, Trauma, Resilience (ATR) Workforce Development Project Lived experience panel. As part of this project, Better Start Bradford, Bradford Trident and WAVE Trust will be delivering ATR training and restorative services (e.g. supervision, peer support) across Bradford over the next three years, as well as producing ATR […]