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Foraging with Kids

Sunday 10th November 2024 @ 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm –

Join the Better Place team for outdoor fun for families with children aged 0-3 at the natural play area at parks in the Better Start Bradford area.

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Wood Workshops (Horton Park)

Thursday 27th February 2025 @ 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm –

Join the Better Place team for outdoor fun for families with children aged 0-3 at the natural play area at parks in the Better Start Bradford area.

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Wood Workshops (Horton Park)

Thursday 6th March 2025 @ 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm –

Join the Better Place team for outdoor fun for families with children aged 0-3 at the natural play area at parks in the Better Start Bradford area.

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Wood Workshops (Horton Park)

Thursday 13th March 2025 @ 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm –

Join the Better Place team for outdoor fun for families with children aged 0-3 at the natural play area at parks in the Better Start Bradford area.

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Wood Workshops (Bradford Moor Park)

Thursday 23rd January 2025 @ 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm –

Join the Better Place team for outdoor fun for families with children aged 0-3 at the natural play area at parks in the Better Start Bradford area.

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Wood Workshops (Bradford Moor Park)

Thursday 30th January 2025 @ 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm –

Join the Better Place team for outdoor fun for families with children aged 0-3 at the natural play area at parks in the Better Start Bradford area.

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Wood Workshops (Bradford Moor Park)

Thursday 6th February 2025 @ 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm –

Join the Better Place team for outdoor fun for families with children aged 0-3 at the natural play area at parks in the Better Start Bradford area.

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Event Activities for parents / carers with children

Wood Workshops (Bradford Moor Park)

Thursday 13th February 2025 @ 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm –

Join the Better Place team for outdoor fun for families with children aged 0-3 at the natural play area at parks in the Better Start Bradford area.

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Wood Workshops (Peel Park)

Thursday 7th November 2024 @ 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm –

Join the Better Place team for outdoor fun for families with children aged 0-3 at the natural play area at parks in the Better Start Bradford area.

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Wood Workshops (Peel Park)

Thursday 14th November 2024 @ 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm –

Join the Better Place team for outdoor fun for families with children aged 0-3 at the natural play area at parks in the Better Start Bradford area.

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Wood Workshops (Peel Park)

Thursday 21st November 2024 @ 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm –

Join the Better Place team for outdoor fun for families with children aged 0-3 at the natural play area at parks in the Better Start Bradford area.

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Wood Workshops (Peel Park)

Thursday 28th November 2024 @ 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm –

Join the Better Place team for outdoor fun for families with children aged 0-3 at the natural play area at parks in the Better Start Bradford area.

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Wood Workshops (Peel Park)

Thursday 5th December 2024 @ 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm –

Join the Better Place team for outdoor fun for families with children aged 0-3 at the natural play area at parks in the Better Start Bradford area.

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Wood Workshops (Peel Park)

Thursday 12th December 2024 @ 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm –

Join the Better Place team for outdoor fun for families with children aged 0-3 at the natural play area at parks in the Better Start Bradford area.

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Better Stars Bradford

As we come to the natural end of the Better Start Bradford programme in 2025, we are hosting a series of events for our Sharing Knowledge, Shaping Futures legacy programme. Our first event was Better Stars Bradford.

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Event Activities for parents / carers with children

Baby Wellbeing Event

Thursday 14th November 2024 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm –

Join the Better Place team for outdoor fun for families with children aged 0-3 at the natural play area at parks in the Better Start Bradford area.

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Event Activities for parents / carers with children

Happy Hearts Play Day

Tuesday 19th November 2024 – Wednesday 20th November 2024 @ 9:30 am – 2:30 pm –

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Play Street – Clipstone Street

Thursday 21st November 2024 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm –

Join the Better Place team for outdoor fun for families with children aged 0-3 at the natural play area at parks in the Better Start Bradford area.

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Play Street – Bolingbroke Street

Wednesday 6th November 2024 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm –

Join the Better Place team for outdoor fun for families with children aged 0-3 at the natural play area at parks in the Better Start Bradford area.

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Unveiling of the Holding Time Chair

Friday 15th November 2024 – Saturday 16th November 2024 @ 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm –

Join the Better Place team for outdoor fun for families with children aged 0-3 at the natural play area at parks in the Better Start Bradford area.

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Children’s First Aid Training: 3.15pm

Saturday 16th November 2024 @ 3:15 pm – 4:00 pm –

Join the Better Place team for outdoor fun for families with children aged 0-3 at the natural play area at parks in the Better Start Bradford area.

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Children’s First Aid Training: 2.15pm

Saturday 16th November 2024 @ 2:15 pm – 3:00 pm –

Join the Better Place team for outdoor fun for families with children aged 0-3 at the natural play area at parks in the Better Start Bradford area.

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Event Activities for parents / carers with children

Children’s First Aid Training: 1.15pm

Saturday 16th November 2024 @ 1:15 pm – 2:00 pm –

Join the Better Place team for outdoor fun for families with children aged 0-3 at the natural play area at parks in the Better Start Bradford area.

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Children’s First Aid Training: 12.15pm

Saturday 16th November 2024 @ 12:15 pm – 1:00 pm –

Join the Better Place team for outdoor fun for families with children aged 0-3 at the natural play area at parks in the Better Start Bradford area.

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Event Activities just for parents / carers

Building a Happy Baby

Tuesday 19th November 2024 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm –

Join the Better Place team for outdoor fun for families with children aged 0-3 at the natural play area at parks in the Better Start Bradford area.

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Forest School Fun

Thursday 21st November 2024 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm –

Join the Better Place team for outdoor fun for families with children aged 0-3 at the natural play area at parks in the Better Start Bradford area.

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Nature Nurture Outdoor Play

Wednesday 20th November 2024 @ 10:30 am – 12:30 pm –

Join the Better Place team for outdoor fun for families with children aged 0-3 at the natural play area at parks in the Better Start Bradford area.

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Winter Wonderland

Monday 9th December 2024 @ 10:30 am – 12:30 pm –

Join the Better Place team for outdoor fun for families with children aged 0-3 at the natural play area at parks in the Better Start Bradford area.

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Winter Wonderland

Wednesday 18th December 2024 @ 10:30 am – 12:30 pm –

Join the Better Place team for outdoor fun for families with children aged 0-3 at the natural play area at parks in the Better Start Bradford area.

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Winter Wonderland

Monday 13th January 2025 @ 10:30 am – 12:30 pm –

Join the Better Place team for outdoor fun for families with children aged 0-3 at the natural play area at parks in the Better Start Bradford area.

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Winter Wonderland

Tuesday 7th January 2025 @ 10:30 am – 12:30 pm –

Join the Better Place team for outdoor fun for families with children aged 0-3 at the natural play area at parks in the Better Start Bradford area.

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Event Activities for parents / carers with children

Winter Wonderland

Tuesday 19th November 2024 @ 10:30 am – 12:30 pm –

Join the Better Place team for outdoor fun for families with children aged 0-3 at the natural play area at parks in the Better Start Bradford area.

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Stay and Learn: Outdoor Play

Thursday 14th November 2024 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm –

Join the Better Place team for outdoor fun for families with children aged 0-3 at the natural play area at parks in the Better Start Bradford area.

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Create A Bug

Friday 8th November 2024 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm –

Join the Better Place team for outdoor fun for families with children aged 0-3 at the natural play area at parks in the Better Start Bradford area.

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Nature Nurture Outdoor Play

Wednesday 13th November 2024 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm –

Join the Better Place team for outdoor fun for families with children aged 0-3 at the natural play area at parks in the Better Start Bradford area.

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Nature Nurture Outdoor Play

Wednesday 12th March 2025 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm –

Join the Better Place team for outdoor fun for families with children aged 0-3 at the natural play area at parks in the Better Start Bradford area.

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Nature Nurture Outdoor Play

Wednesday 15th January 2025 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm –

Join the Better Place team for outdoor fun for families with children aged 0-3 at the natural play area at parks in the Better Start Bradford area.

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Event Activities for parents / carers with children

Nature Nurture Outdoor Play

Wednesday 18th September 2024 – Thursday 18th September 2025 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm –

Join the Better Place team for outdoor fun for families with children aged 0-3 at the natural play area at parks in the Better Start Bradford area.

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Nature Nurture Outdoor Play

Monday 19th February 2024 – Wednesday 19th February 2025 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm –

Join the Better Place team for outdoor fun for families with children aged 0-3 at the natural play area at parks in the Better Start Bradford area.

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Forest School Play Session

Thursday 6th March 2025 @ 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm –

Join the Better Place team for outdoor fun for families with children aged 0-3 at the natural play area at parks in the Better Start Bradford area.

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Event Activities for parents / carers with children

Forest School Play Session

Thursday 6th March 2025 @ 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm –

Join the Better Place team for outdoor fun for families with children aged 0-3 at the natural play area at parks in the Better Start Bradford area.

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Forest School Play Session

Thursday 9th January 2025 @ 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm –

Join the Better Place team for outdoor fun for families with children aged 0-3 at the natural play area at parks in the Better Start Bradford area.

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Event Activities for parents / carers with children

Forest School Play Session

Thursday 13th February 2025 @ 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm –

Join the Better Place team for outdoor fun for families with children aged 0-3 at the natural play area at parks in the Better Start Bradford area.

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Event Activities for parents / carers with children

Forest School Play Session

Thursday 7th November 2024 @ 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm –

Join the Better Place team for outdoor fun for families with children aged 0-3 at the natural play area at parks in the Better Start Bradford area.

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Nature Connection (Peel Park)

Monday 3rd March 2025 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm –

Join the Better Place team for outdoor fun for families with children aged 0-3 at the natural play area at parks in the Better Start Bradford area.

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Nature Connection (Bowling Park)

Monday 17th February 2025 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm –

Join the Better Place team for outdoor fun for families with children aged 0-3 at the natural play area at parks in the Better Start Bradford area.

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Nature Connection (Horton Park)

Monday 17th February 2025 @ 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm –

Join the Better Place team for outdoor fun for families with children aged 0-3 at the natural play area at parks in the Better Start Bradford area.

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Nature Connection (Bradford Moor Park)

Monday 3rd March 2025 @ 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm –

Join the Better Place team for outdoor fun for families with children aged 0-3 at the natural play area at parks in the Better Start Bradford area.

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Fairytale Land

Tuesday 12th November 2024 @ 9:30 am – 11:00 am –

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Fairytale Land

Tuesday 19th November 2024 @ 9:30 am – 11:00 am –

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Baby Week Bradford 2024

We invite you all to make room for play from 14-20 November for Baby Week Bradford 2024! Programme of event and activities now live...

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Getting outdoors with twins!

Tanya is one of our Home-Start Better Start volunteers. Here she shares how volunteering has increased her confidence and helped her with her own anxiety issues.

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Catch up with our June e-newsletter

Find out about our sponsorship of early years events at Bradford Literature Festival again, and how we've taken our learning across the Pennines to Manchester no less...

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Happy Time

Friday 8th November 2024 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm –

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Happy Time

Friday 15th November 2024 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm –

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Happy Time

Friday 22nd November 2024 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm –

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Happy Time

Friday 29th November 2024 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm –

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Happy Time

Friday 6th December 2024 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm –

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Join our Board and be part of our legacy

Recruitment for a new Better Start Bradford Community Board member is open. This voluntary role is a great opportunity to be the voice of families in the area and directly influence our work. Deadline is 21 June 2024.

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Read our March e-newsletter

Meet our new Director and Assistant Director, and find out how your organisation can benefit from a new workshop on play...

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Neighbourhoods Project

The Neighbourhoods Project was launched in 2019 to optimise recruitment into Better Start Bradford projects from under-represented groups, and to ensure that the programme messages reach as many families as possible

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Baby Week Bradford

Baby Week Bradford began in 2018. Find out more about this annual celebration of babies and all those who care for them, and look back at previous years' activities and resources.

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You Are Your Baby’s Best Toy

Everything you do together helps your baby’s brain develop. It’s never too early to start - from bump, to babies to toddlers. Your baby even recognises family voices before they are born.

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My doula journey

Tanya is one of our Home-Start Better Start volunteers. Here she shares how volunteering has increased her confidence and helped her with her own anxiety issues.

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Read our January e-newsletter

Find out about our new series of live learning sessions, reflect on 2023's achievements with some of our projects, and read out latest learning articles

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Happy New Year 2024 from Alex

Better Start Bradford Director Alex Spragg kicks off our news articles for 2024 with her reflections of 2023 and hopes and aspirations for the year to come as we head towards the final phase of the programme.

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Read our December e-newsletter

Enjoy a round-up of Baby Week Bradford, find out which conferences we've been appearing at recently, and bag yourself some free training in our latest newsletter

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The Baby Week Wiggle!

Calling humans of all ages....we started our mission to get Bradford wiggling for Baby Week Bradford 2023! Find out more...

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Read our July e-newsletter

With Baby Week Bradford announcements, celebrations with Bradford Doulas and the Clover Team, outdoor transformations, and some very cute farm animals!

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Do you want to be in the BiBBS family?

Born in Bradford’s Better Start (BiBBS) is giving all families who live in the Better Start Bradford areas of the city the opportunity to take part in its important study.

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A day in the life of a Perinatal Project Administrator

In this blog post we learn more about the vital role of the (Born in Bradford's Better Start) BiBBS Community Research Assistant Team and their Perinatal Project Administrators, and what a typical day looks like for them

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Read our June e-newsletter

If you'd like to find out how our projects are working together, how we're spreading early years messages through Bradford Literature Festival, or what an Urban Ranger does, the June edition of News Update is for you!

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Enjoying the Outdoors Together

Getting outdoors has lots of benefits for you and your child. It's the perfect place for your child to be physically active, use their imagination, explore and learn. It's great for your mental and physical health too.

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Event Activities for parents / carers with children

Foraging with Kids

Sunday 10th November 2024 @ 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm –

Join the Better Place team for outdoor fun for families with children aged 0-3 at the natural play area at parks in the Better Start Bradford area.

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Event Activities for parents / carers with children

Wood Workshops (Horton Park)

Thursday 27th February 2025 @ 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm –

Join the Better Place team for outdoor fun for families with children aged 0-3 at the natural play area at parks in the Better Start Bradford area.

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Wood Workshops (Horton Park)

Thursday 6th March 2025 @ 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm –

Join the Better Place team for outdoor fun for families with children aged 0-3 at the natural play area at parks in the Better Start Bradford area.

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Wood Workshops (Horton Park)

Thursday 13th March 2025 @ 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm –

Join the Better Place team for outdoor fun for families with children aged 0-3 at the natural play area at parks in the Better Start Bradford area.

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Wood Workshops (Bradford Moor Park)

Thursday 23rd January 2025 @ 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm –

Join the Better Place team for outdoor fun for families with children aged 0-3 at the natural play area at parks in the Better Start Bradford area.

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Wood Workshops (Bradford Moor Park)

Thursday 30th January 2025 @ 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm –

Join the Better Place team for outdoor fun for families with children aged 0-3 at the natural play area at parks in the Better Start Bradford area.

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Wood Workshops (Bradford Moor Park)

Thursday 6th February 2025 @ 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm –

Join the Better Place team for outdoor fun for families with children aged 0-3 at the natural play area at parks in the Better Start Bradford area.

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Wood Workshops (Bradford Moor Park)

Thursday 13th February 2025 @ 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm –

Join the Better Place team for outdoor fun for families with children aged 0-3 at the natural play area at parks in the Better Start Bradford area.

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Wood Workshops (Peel Park)

Thursday 7th November 2024 @ 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm –

Join the Better Place team for outdoor fun for families with children aged 0-3 at the natural play area at parks in the Better Start Bradford area.

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Wood Workshops (Peel Park)

Thursday 14th November 2024 @ 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm –

Join the Better Place team for outdoor fun for families with children aged 0-3 at the natural play area at parks in the Better Start Bradford area.

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Wood Workshops (Peel Park)

Thursday 21st November 2024 @ 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm –

Join the Better Place team for outdoor fun for families with children aged 0-3 at the natural play area at parks in the Better Start Bradford area.

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Wood Workshops (Peel Park)

Thursday 28th November 2024 @ 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm –

Join the Better Place team for outdoor fun for families with children aged 0-3 at the natural play area at parks in the Better Start Bradford area.

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Wood Workshops (Peel Park)

Thursday 5th December 2024 @ 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm –

Join the Better Place team for outdoor fun for families with children aged 0-3 at the natural play area at parks in the Better Start Bradford area.

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Wood Workshops (Peel Park)

Thursday 12th December 2024 @ 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm –

Join the Better Place team for outdoor fun for families with children aged 0-3 at the natural play area at parks in the Better Start Bradford area.

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Better Stars Bradford

As we come to the natural end of the Better Start Bradford programme in 2025, we are hosting a series of events for our Sharing Knowledge, Shaping Futures legacy programme. Our first event was Better Stars Bradford.

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Event Activities for parents / carers with children

Baby Wellbeing Event

Thursday 14th November 2024 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm –

Join the Better Place team for outdoor fun for families with children aged 0-3 at the natural play area at parks in the Better Start Bradford area.

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Event Activities for parents / carers with children

Happy Hearts Play Day

Tuesday 19th November 2024 – Wednesday 20th November 2024 @ 9:30 am – 2:30 pm –

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Event Activities for parents / carers with children

Play Street – Clipstone Street

Thursday 21st November 2024 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm –

Join the Better Place team for outdoor fun for families with children aged 0-3 at the natural play area at parks in the Better Start Bradford area.

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Event Activities for parents / carers with children

Play Street – Bolingbroke Street

Wednesday 6th November 2024 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm –

Join the Better Place team for outdoor fun for families with children aged 0-3 at the natural play area at parks in the Better Start Bradford area.

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Unveiling of the Holding Time Chair

Friday 15th November 2024 – Saturday 16th November 2024 @ 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm –

Join the Better Place team for outdoor fun for families with children aged 0-3 at the natural play area at parks in the Better Start Bradford area.

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Event Activities for parents / carers with children

Children’s First Aid Training: 3.15pm

Saturday 16th November 2024 @ 3:15 pm – 4:00 pm –

Join the Better Place team for outdoor fun for families with children aged 0-3 at the natural play area at parks in the Better Start Bradford area.

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Children’s First Aid Training: 2.15pm

Saturday 16th November 2024 @ 2:15 pm – 3:00 pm –

Join the Better Place team for outdoor fun for families with children aged 0-3 at the natural play area at parks in the Better Start Bradford area.

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Children’s First Aid Training: 1.15pm

Saturday 16th November 2024 @ 1:15 pm – 2:00 pm –

Join the Better Place team for outdoor fun for families with children aged 0-3 at the natural play area at parks in the Better Start Bradford area.

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Children’s First Aid Training: 12.15pm

Saturday 16th November 2024 @ 12:15 pm – 1:00 pm –

Join the Better Place team for outdoor fun for families with children aged 0-3 at the natural play area at parks in the Better Start Bradford area.

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Event Activities just for parents / carers

Building a Happy Baby

Tuesday 19th November 2024 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm –

Join the Better Place team for outdoor fun for families with children aged 0-3 at the natural play area at parks in the Better Start Bradford area.

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Event Activities for parents / carers with children

Forest School Fun

Thursday 21st November 2024 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm –

Join the Better Place team for outdoor fun for families with children aged 0-3 at the natural play area at parks in the Better Start Bradford area.

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Nature Nurture Outdoor Play

Wednesday 20th November 2024 @ 10:30 am – 12:30 pm –

Join the Better Place team for outdoor fun for families with children aged 0-3 at the natural play area at parks in the Better Start Bradford area.

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Winter Wonderland

Monday 9th December 2024 @ 10:30 am – 12:30 pm –

Join the Better Place team for outdoor fun for families with children aged 0-3 at the natural play area at parks in the Better Start Bradford area.

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Winter Wonderland

Wednesday 18th December 2024 @ 10:30 am – 12:30 pm –

Join the Better Place team for outdoor fun for families with children aged 0-3 at the natural play area at parks in the Better Start Bradford area.

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Winter Wonderland

Monday 13th January 2025 @ 10:30 am – 12:30 pm –

Join the Better Place team for outdoor fun for families with children aged 0-3 at the natural play area at parks in the Better Start Bradford area.

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Winter Wonderland

Tuesday 7th January 2025 @ 10:30 am – 12:30 pm –

Join the Better Place team for outdoor fun for families with children aged 0-3 at the natural play area at parks in the Better Start Bradford area.

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Winter Wonderland

Tuesday 19th November 2024 @ 10:30 am – 12:30 pm –

Join the Better Place team for outdoor fun for families with children aged 0-3 at the natural play area at parks in the Better Start Bradford area.

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Stay and Learn: Outdoor Play

Thursday 14th November 2024 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm –

Join the Better Place team for outdoor fun for families with children aged 0-3 at the natural play area at parks in the Better Start Bradford area.

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Create A Bug

Friday 8th November 2024 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm –

Join the Better Place team for outdoor fun for families with children aged 0-3 at the natural play area at parks in the Better Start Bradford area.

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Nature Nurture Outdoor Play

Wednesday 13th November 2024 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm –

Join the Better Place team for outdoor fun for families with children aged 0-3 at the natural play area at parks in the Better Start Bradford area.

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Nature Nurture Outdoor Play

Wednesday 12th March 2025 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm –

Join the Better Place team for outdoor fun for families with children aged 0-3 at the natural play area at parks in the Better Start Bradford area.

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Nature Nurture Outdoor Play

Wednesday 15th January 2025 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm –

Join the Better Place team for outdoor fun for families with children aged 0-3 at the natural play area at parks in the Better Start Bradford area.

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Nature Nurture Outdoor Play

Wednesday 18th September 2024 – Thursday 18th September 2025 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm –

Join the Better Place team for outdoor fun for families with children aged 0-3 at the natural play area at parks in the Better Start Bradford area.

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Nature Nurture Outdoor Play

Monday 19th February 2024 – Wednesday 19th February 2025 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm –

Join the Better Place team for outdoor fun for families with children aged 0-3 at the natural play area at parks in the Better Start Bradford area.

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Forest School Play Session

Thursday 6th March 2025 @ 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm –

Join the Better Place team for outdoor fun for families with children aged 0-3 at the natural play area at parks in the Better Start Bradford area.

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Forest School Play Session

Thursday 6th March 2025 @ 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm –

Join the Better Place team for outdoor fun for families with children aged 0-3 at the natural play area at parks in the Better Start Bradford area.

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Forest School Play Session

Thursday 9th January 2025 @ 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm –

Join the Better Place team for outdoor fun for families with children aged 0-3 at the natural play area at parks in the Better Start Bradford area.

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Forest School Play Session

Thursday 13th February 2025 @ 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm –

Join the Better Place team for outdoor fun for families with children aged 0-3 at the natural play area at parks in the Better Start Bradford area.

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Forest School Play Session

Thursday 7th November 2024 @ 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm –

Join the Better Place team for outdoor fun for families with children aged 0-3 at the natural play area at parks in the Better Start Bradford area.

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Nature Connection (Peel Park)

Monday 3rd March 2025 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm –

Join the Better Place team for outdoor fun for families with children aged 0-3 at the natural play area at parks in the Better Start Bradford area.

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Nature Connection (Bowling Park)

Monday 17th February 2025 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm –

Join the Better Place team for outdoor fun for families with children aged 0-3 at the natural play area at parks in the Better Start Bradford area.

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Nature Connection (Horton Park)

Monday 17th February 2025 @ 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm –

Join the Better Place team for outdoor fun for families with children aged 0-3 at the natural play area at parks in the Better Start Bradford area.

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Nature Connection (Bradford Moor Park)

Monday 3rd March 2025 @ 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm –

Join the Better Place team for outdoor fun for families with children aged 0-3 at the natural play area at parks in the Better Start Bradford area.

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Fairytale Land

Tuesday 12th November 2024 @ 9:30 am – 11:00 am –

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Fairytale Land

Tuesday 19th November 2024 @ 9:30 am – 11:00 am –

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Baby Week Bradford 2024

We invite you all to make room for play from 14-20 November for Baby Week Bradford 2024! Programme of event and activities now live...

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Getting outdoors with twins!

Tanya is one of our Home-Start Better Start volunteers. Here she shares how volunteering has increased her confidence and helped her with her own anxiety issues.

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Catch up with our June e-newsletter

Find out about our sponsorship of early years events at Bradford Literature Festival again, and how we've taken our learning across the Pennines to Manchester no less...

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Happy Time

Friday 8th November 2024 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm –

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Happy Time

Friday 15th November 2024 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm –

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Happy Time

Friday 22nd November 2024 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm –

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Happy Time

Friday 29th November 2024 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm –

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Happy Time

Friday 6th December 2024 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm –

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Join our Board and be part of our legacy

Recruitment for a new Better Start Bradford Community Board member is open. This voluntary role is a great opportunity to be the voice of families in the area and directly influence our work. Deadline is 21 June 2024.

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Read our March e-newsletter

Meet our new Director and Assistant Director, and find out how your organisation can benefit from a new workshop on play...

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Neighbourhoods Project

The Neighbourhoods Project was launched in 2019 to optimise recruitment into Better Start Bradford projects from under-represented groups, and to ensure that the programme messages reach as many families as possible

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Baby Week Bradford

Baby Week Bradford began in 2018. Find out more about this annual celebration of babies and all those who care for them, and look back at previous years' activities and resources.

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You Are Your Baby’s Best Toy

Everything you do together helps your baby’s brain develop. It’s never too early to start - from bump, to babies to toddlers. Your baby even recognises family voices before they are born.

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My doula journey

Tanya is one of our Home-Start Better Start volunteers. Here she shares how volunteering has increased her confidence and helped her with her own anxiety issues.

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Read our January e-newsletter

Find out about our new series of live learning sessions, reflect on 2023's achievements with some of our projects, and read out latest learning articles

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Happy New Year 2024 from Alex

Better Start Bradford Director Alex Spragg kicks off our news articles for 2024 with her reflections of 2023 and hopes and aspirations for the year to come as we head towards the final phase of the programme.

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Read our December e-newsletter

Enjoy a round-up of Baby Week Bradford, find out which conferences we've been appearing at recently, and bag yourself some free training in our latest newsletter

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The Baby Week Wiggle!

Calling humans of all ages....we started our mission to get Bradford wiggling for Baby Week Bradford 2023! Find out more...

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Read our July e-newsletter

With Baby Week Bradford announcements, celebrations with Bradford Doulas and the Clover Team, outdoor transformations, and some very cute farm animals!

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Do you want to be in the BiBBS family?

Born in Bradford’s Better Start (BiBBS) is giving all families who live in the Better Start Bradford areas of the city the opportunity to take part in its important study.

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A day in the life of a Perinatal Project Administrator

In this blog post we learn more about the vital role of the (Born in Bradford's Better Start) BiBBS Community Research Assistant Team and their Perinatal Project Administrators, and what a typical day looks like for them

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Read our June e-newsletter

If you'd like to find out how our projects are working together, how we're spreading early years messages through Bradford Literature Festival, or what an Urban Ranger does, the June edition of News Update is for you!

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Enjoying the Outdoors Together

Getting outdoors has lots of benefits for you and your child. It's the perfect place for your child to be physically active, use their imagination, explore and learn. It's great for your mental and physical health too.

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