Shahid is Senior Research Fellow in the ActEarly Collaboratory with a special interest in citizen science and co-production. Prior to joining BIHR he held several posts in both the voluntary and statutory sector to drive forward the engagement and involvement agenda. In 2015 Shahid was the winner of Bradford’s Community Star Award for outstanding services to the voluntary sector and in 2021 he won the Chief Scientific Officer’s Excellence in Healthcare Science Research and Innovation Award.

He has led on the ‘co-production’ of the ‘co-production strategy’ which has been implemented across the health sector and he describes his role as community activism through applied research.

SOURCE – BORN IN BRADFORD NHS

#bradford #cityofculture2025 #islam #communitycohesion #nhs

LIST OF AWARD NOMINEES AT OUR AFRICA4U AWARDS FOR AFRICANS IN WEST YORKSHIRE TAKING PLACE AT CITY HALL ON FRIDAY 27TH OF OCTOBER

THE AFRICA4U AWARDS FOR AFRICANS AND CARIBBEANS LIVING IN WEST YORKSHIRE will be taking place on FRIDAY THE 27TH OF OCTOBER AT THE BANQUETTING HALL, CITY HALL ON BRADFORD.

Come and be part of an amazing evening of Award recognitions, Inspirational talks, African History, Caribbean History, Community cohesion, Entertainment, Networking and Refreshments.

HERE IS THE LIST OF AWARD NOMINEES AT THIS YEARS AFRICA4U AWARDS

NAGBEA John Smith – FOUNDER OF BRADFORDS FIRST AFROCENTRIC BOOKSHOP

BRADFORD BORN ANTHONY PELTIER – ENTREPRENEUR AND RETIRED SCHOOL PRINCIPAL

BRADFORD BASED SAHR DAVID THOMPSON GBATTA

Tricia Arthur-Stubbs – FOUNDER OF BRAVE FESTIVAL

Jonah Ulebor — FOUNDER OF Lextra Learning – Maths, English and Science Tuition in Leeds/London/Online

SENEGALESE COMMUNITY LEEDS Senegalese Community LEEDS

MosaSaurus Mp — AFRICAN FILM CURATOR

AND MANY MORE

CONGRATULATIONS IN ADVANCE TO ALL THE NOMINEES

#africanawards #bradford #cityofculture2025 #blackhistorymonth2023 #blackachievers #mindfulness #africanevents

Experience the flavours and traditions of West Africa at THE JOLLOF RICE FESTIVAL taking place at 23 High Street, Stockport SK1 1EG on Saturday the 21st of October from 4pm to 7pm- FREE ENTRY

FOR MORE INFO EMAIL – email@srep.co.uk

#jollofrice #stockport #manchester #blackhistorymonth2023 #northofengland #africansinthenorthofengland

Yorkshire Health & Wellbeing Festival.

Date: Saturday 4 November 2023
Time: 10am to 4pm
Venue: Victoria Hall, Keighley.
Cost: £3 online each or 6 for £12 or £5 on the door.

The festival has complementary health practitioners and stalls, most with taster sessions and samples to buy on the day.

Entry includes all the talks and workshops such as yoga, cocao and a giant 10 minute sound bath at 3.50pm. It does not include the full 45 minute sound bath workshop which is paid for on the door before entering the session. Want to book a stall?

FAMILY FUN!
The venue is next to the Leisure Centre with limited vouchers available for swimming, sauna or access to the gym and there will be a free bouncy castle for small children.

We are currently in talks with the local authority to help us make this an even more family orientated event and community festival with food stalls and other play activities outside the venue.

Discover how your body heals itself with nature’s own remedies and treatments. It could change your life!

Tickets – https://jodiannelaw.com/festivals/yorkshire-health-wellbeing-festival-nov-2023

Book a stall – https://jodiannelaw.com/festivals/book-a-stall-at-the-yorkshire-health-wellbeing-festival-4-nov-2023

#wellbeing #keighley #mental #bradford #yorkshire #familyday #cityofculture

Wednesday the 4th of October 2023 was a very special day in The City of Bradford as BRADFORD 4 BETTER ORGANISATION (ITV NATIONAL DIVERSITY AWARDS WINNERS) were on a mission to make a huge difference in the amazing city of Bradford by organising A BIG CLEAN UP CAMPAIGN at THE CENTENARY SQUARE, CENTRAL BRADFORD.

For every long time, BRADFORD 4 BETTER ORGANISATION has played a very profound role in making BRADFORD a better place through a variety of ongoing campaigns from Environmental Health, Youth Empowerment, Social well being and constantly engaging and collaborating with local community groups to improve the lives of Bradfordians.

The Big Clean up campaign started of at 5pm with some inspirational talks by local community leaders as well as opening remarks by The Chairman of the organisation -Dr Sohail Ahmed.

SKY MAX TV was also in attendance to cover the event and provide video footage.

The clean up initiative was a successful evening which attracted local community groups, volunteers, Proud Bradfordians and residents who are very passionate about A BETTER BRADFORD.

For more information about BRADFORD 4 BETTER ORGANISATION. VIST THE WEBSITE AT https://bradford4better.com/

#bradford4better #bradford #cityofculture #cityofculture2025 #cleancity

CELEBRATING OUR AMAZING SISTERS AS PART OF BLACK HISTORY MONTH

Dear Family and Friends,

DO NOT MISS THIS AMAZING BLACK HISTORY MONTH EVENT ORGANISED BY COLLECTIVE IMPACT (WITH YOUR HOST , JERRY CRAWFORD) CELEBRATING OUR SISTERS IN BRADFORD.

This amazing event shall be taking place on Friday the 20th of October 2023 from 4pm to 11pm at The Sorm Studios Bradford , 5 Cater Street, Bradford BD1 5AS

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON HOW TO GET INVOLVED, CONTACT 07535630435

#blackhistorymonth2023 #blackhistorymonth #bradford #cityofculture2023 #sisters

Bradord City – The City of Culture 2025 and one of the most exciting cities in the UK has a lot to offer for BLACK HISTORY MONTH 2023.

Here is the list of some of the most amazing events taking place in Bradford this month.

We hope these events will be part of your calender this month.

“Onyinye Doris Nwachukwu is a dedicated individual pursuing a Masters in Peace Studies and International Development, University of Bradford .As a Business Analyst, she applies analytical skills to real-world challenges.

Notably, in 2021 she was a Business Analyst who played a pivotal role in launching one of the first Women’s access to credit product (FirstGem) with a groundbreaking 9% interest rate in Nigeria.

She currently serves as the Nigerian Student Society President at the University of Bradford where she passionately advocates for gender equality and social causes, striving to foster positive change and inclusivity in her community. 

#universityofbradford #nigeriansinbradford #bradford2025 #cityofcu;ture20245 #bradford

Dear Family and Friends,

We are pleased to inform you that THE TONY TOKUNBO FERNANDEZ SHOW will be bringing you some amazing footage from GREECE AND ALABANIA this month.

WE CANNOT WAIT TO KEEP YOU POSTED- WATCH THIS SPACE.

We also have some amazing guests lined up on THE TONY TOKUNBO FERNANDEZ SHOW for the rest of the year.

#greece #albania #inspirationalinterviews #mindfulness #travelblog #shortbreaks

LIFE ROCK MEDIA GROUP presents, one of the most inspirational online events of the year – ” THE ART OF FAMILY ” – taking place on Saturday the 30th of September 2023 at 2pm on the dot .

Come and be part of this international online initiative on Marriage, Relationships and Family as its theme .

Guest speaker will be Dr Joe K Ankoye .

THIS IS AN EVENT YOU CANNOT AFFORD TO MISS

For more information, contact liferockchannel@gmail.com

SAVE THE LINK BELOW NOW TO SIGN UP ON THE DAY

Topic: Life Rock Talk Show

Time: Sep 30, 2023 02:00 PM London

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83710000376

Meeting ID: 837 1000 0376 FOR MORE INFO CONTACT