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The Bradford 2025 Networkers and Community Connectors are hosting a day of free community entertainment to mark the launch of Bradford 2025. This exciting event will feature a variety of activities, including arts and crafts, live performances, food stalls, face painting, henna, and much more. There’s something for everyone to enjoy:

12:00–16:00: Drawing adventure with Keighley Creative
12:00–16:00: Henna tattoos and face painting
12:00–16:00: Food and information stalls
12:30–13:00: Live music from Flying Funk
13:00–13:30: Welcome and speeches
14:00–15:00: Dancing with Urban Vibes and Rainbow Centre
15:00–16:00: Community singing with Keighley Chorus

The event will take place in Keighley, celebrating the creative spirit of the Keighley & Ilkley constituency. To commemorate this special occasion, there will be a cake-cutting ceremony with:

Shanaz Gulzar, Bradford 2025 Creative Director

Gulfraz Hussain, Keighley Town Mayor

Damian Kearns, Ilkley Town Mayor

For more information, please contact linda.binns@bradford2025.co.uk or hannah.karim@bradford2025.co.uk.

Image: Steve-Rayner