Flyer All Rhyme Challenge 2018-19

Come and join us and learn new rhymes with your child.  If you complete this exciting 5 rhyme challenge in your library Bookstart Bear will be on hand to present your child with a beautiful certificate. 

 

The challenge takes place over four sessions.  Special guest visitors including Tiny Signers and The2Rs!  The challenge dates are:

 

Burley Library 1.45pm Tues 8, 15, 22 & 29 January

Wyke Library 2pm Tues 8, 15, 22 & 29 January

Wrose Library 10.45am Sat 12, 26 January & 9, 23 February

Menston Library 10.30am Sat 12, 26 January & 9, 23 February

Bingley Library 10.30am Tues 15, 22, 29 January & 5 February

City Library 10am Weds 16, 23, 30 January & 6 February

Ilkley Library 10.30am Sat 19, 26 January & 2, 9 February

Eccleshill Library 2pm Mon 21, 28 January & 4, 11 February

Shipley Library 10am Toddlers Weds 23, 30 Jan & 6, 13 February

Shipley Library 10.45am Babies Weds 23, 30 Jan & 6, 13 February

Holme Wood Library 10am Fri 25 January & 1, 8, 15 February

Wibsey Library 2pm Thurs 31 January & 7, 14, 28 February

Baildon Library 2.30pm Thurs 31 January & 7, 14, 28 February

Manningham Library 10am Tues 5, 12, 26 Feburary & 5 March

Clayton Library 10am Thurs 7, 14, 28 February & 7 March

Thornton Library 11am Weds 13, 27 February & 6,13 March

Laisterdyke Library 9.30am Weds 20, 27 February & 6, 13 March

Idle Library 2pm Mon 25 February & 4, 11, 18 March

Keighley Library 11am Sat 2, 9, 16, 23 March

 

Contact your local library for further details.

 

 

 

What are Apprenticeships in England?

Apprenticeships are an excellent way of gaining qualifications and workplace experience. As an employee, you will earn as you learn and gain practical skills from the workplace. Training will include on the job training and arranged workshop sessions at a training centre.

To be considered for an apprenticeship programme in England​, you need to be:

• aged 16 or over
• living in England
• not in full-time education

How do Apprenticeships work?

Apprenticeships are designed with the help of employers, so they offer a structured programme that takes you through the skills you need to do a job well. There are targets and checks to make sure that your employer is supporting you and you are making progress.

Apprenticeships would suit someone who:

• has a clear idea of the type of career they wish to pursue
• is willing to commit to work and study, but would prefer a more practical and work-related approach to learning
• is ready to start work with an employer, and be based in the workplace most of the time
• is well organised and able to cope with the competing demands of work and academic study at the same time
• is ready to be assessed through a mix of assignments and written work, including essays, reports, practical exercises, end tests, and exams

What subjects and levels can I study?

Skills for Work offer Apprenticeships in the following areas:

• Business Administration     Levels 2 &  3
• Customer Service                Levels 2 & 3
• Team Leader/Manager         Levels,2, 3 &  5
• Public Service Operational Delivery Officer Level 3

 An Apprenticeship comprises:

• Practical skills, knowledge and behaviours in specific occupational areas
• Functional Skills e.g. English, Maths and in some cases ICT

Will I get paid?

Yes, the minimum salary is £3.70 per hour; however, many apprentices can earn more depending on their employer.

How long do Apprenticeships take?

Apprenticeships can take on average 12 to 18 months to complete depending on the level of Apprenticeship, the apprentices ability and the Industry Sector.

Skills for Work is an established training provider and part of Bradford Council. Training is individually designed to meet your needs and is delivered by friendly, helpful staff that will support you throughout your Apprenticeship.

For more information call Peter Williams or Adele Foulstone on 01274 432170.

Maths Chase is a completely free site where you can quickly test your times tables. The site is a very simple game and kids will find it a really fun way to learn their times tables.

Please follow the link below:-

https://www.mathschase.com/

Create, Make and Build at City Library Bradford #Supersaturdays Free drop in for families on 20th and 27th October 11-3pm. Bricks4Kidz Lego and Duplo creativity session, construction crafts and face painting!

 

Christmas Craft Fair

Keighley Library November 10th 10am – 3pm Calling all crafters and makers! Would you like a table selling your crafts at our second Christmas Craft Fair in Keighley Library? Tables are £10 each. For more information or to book a table email dionne.hood@bradford.gov.uk Tel: 01535 618211 or pop into Keighley Library and leave your name at the desk.

Archiving Emily

Local Studies , Keighley Library 20th October 10am – 4pm Celebrating Emily Brontë’s 200th anniversary, Archiving Emily is a day workshop with poet Sarah Corbett and novelist Nicola Harlow delving into Keighley Library’s Local Studies unique Brontë archive. In the morning we will explore aspects of the archive, with the afternoon devoted to creative writing exercises inspired by Emily’s poetry and fiction. The workshop is open to all. Please bring your own lunch although drinks will be provided. Pencils and writing pads/notebooks only please. Sarah Corbett is a poet and Creative Writing tutor. Her fifth collection of poetry, A Perfect Mirror, responding to the landscape of West Yorkshire and the Lake District, was published by Pavilion Poetry/Liverpool University Press in 2018. Sarah teaches Creative Writing for Lancaster University and lives in Hebden Bridge. Nicky Harlow is a published novelist and broadcaster living in West Yorkshire. She is an Associate Lecturer in Creative Writing at the Open University, where she has just completed a PhD in Creative Writing. She is currently working on a new novel in which Emily Bronte is a major character. £10/£5 concessions. Pay on the day. To book:   https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/bradfordlibraries

 

 

 

Feedback from Last years BradfordFamily Learning Festival.  Only 18 days to go till this year’s Family Learning Festival 2018!!

Many activities across the District from 20 – 28 October 2018

For the full guide please visit: https://bradfordlibs.wordpress.com/2018/09/14/bradford-family-learning-festival-2018/

Bradford Family Learning Festival 20-28 October 2018

Join us for lots of Family Fun, there are lots of Events taking place across Bradford

For more information please visit https://bradfordlibs.wordpress.com/2018/09/14/bradford-family-learning-festival-2018/

Create, Make, Build

20 – 28 OCTOBER

JOIN US FOR LOTS OF FAMILY FUN

#BradFamFest18

Festival Highlights

The Festival is full of FREE amazing activities which take place just before and throughout half term in venues across the district. To find out more contact your local venue. All activities are for parents and children to take part in together.

BCB RADIO
DIY Radio station

Join Bradford’s community radio station, BCB 106.6fm at our radio studios at 11 Rawson Road, Bradford, BD1 3SH on Tuesday 23 October & Friday 26 October from 1 – 4pm, where families can create, make & build their own radio programme.

We’ll also be broadcasting radio reports at venues across the district for Family Learning Week between 20 – 28 October.

Email david.carpenter@bcbradio.co.uk for more details

BRADFORD LIBRARIES

Retro Gaming Experience

Does your dad remember Donkey Kong?
Did grandma play Pac Man?

Come along and play the games they used to play at our Retro Gaming Experience. All ages welcome!

City Library, free, drop in

Super Saturday 20 October, 12noon – 4pm
Super Saturday 27 October, 12noon – 4pm

BRADFORD LIBRARIES

Build your own library competition

Win a basket of books! Build your own library – this could be a cardboard junk box construction, a lego based development or perhaps you are “building” a library of books at home!

Take a photo, pop it on our facebook page: www.facebook.com/familylearningfestival

and we will judge the best.

BRADFORD LIBRARIES

Create, make, build – Super Saturdays

Have fun at our Super Saturdays with:

• Bricks4Kidz Lego/Duplo creativity session
• Construction stories at Storytimes 11am & 2pm
• Construction crafts for budding builders
• Cardboard box tower workshop – watch it tumble!

• Lego Man window creation
• Design a postcard
• Creative face painting

City Library, free, drop in

Super Saturday 20 October, 11am – 3pm
Super Saturday 27 October, 11am – 3pm

BRADFORD LIBRARIES

Making a Stand for Bradford
Bradford’s Civil War Siege Story’ , by Malcolm Hanson

October 1642. ‘When the battle began, the Royalist Commanders laughed at Bradford’s rabble army, but help for Bradford was at hand and a short time later the Captains laughed no more.’ Come along and find out about ‘Bradford’s Finest Hour’.

Super Saturday 20 October, 2pm
Bradford Local Studies Library, Margaret McMillan Tower (side entrance), Free, drop In

Super Saturday 27 October, 2pm
Ilkley Library, free, drop In

BRADFORD LIBRARIES

Rapunzel Show

Climb the tower with Simon & Sian in this magical, zany, alternative re-imagining of the classic fairy tale. See the tale brought to life through live music, puppetry, art and the unexpected! Gobsmacking storytelling you will never forget.

Free, suitable for 2-6 years. Booking is essential.

Tuesday 23 October

• Keighley Library – Showings at 10am and 11am with build a tower workshop
• Bingley Library – Showings at 2pm and 3pm with build a tower workshop

BRADFORD LIBRARIES

Jake Bakes A Monster Cake stories and puppet making workshop

• Tuesday 16 October, 1.45pm – Burley Library
• Saturday 20 October, 10.45am – Wrose Library
• Monday 22 October, 2pm – Eccleshill Library
• Tuesday 23 October, 2pm – Wyke Library
• Tuesday 23 October, 2pm – Shipley Library
• Wednesday 24 October, 11am – Keighley Library
• Thursday 25 October, 2pm – Laisterdyke Library
• Thursday 25 October, 2pm – Wibsey Library
• Thursday 25 October, 2pm – Bingley Library
• Thursday 25 October, 3.30pm – Menston Library
• Saturday 27 October, 10.30am – Queensbury Library
• Monday 29 October, 2pm – Idle Library

Free, drop in

BRADFORD LIBRARIES

Create, make, build  – Family Learning Activities

Tuesday 23 October, 3.30pm
Eccleshill Library – Bulb planting, cross stitch and fun with felt!

Wednesday 24 October, 10.15am
Ilkley Library – Building stories and construction hat crafts

Sunday 28 October, 12 noon
Heaton Hub Library – Building stories and construction hat crafts

FAMILY LEARNING AND ADULT SKILLS

Crafty Creations at the Library

A range of free craft and building activities.  Make Artist Trading Cards to keep or swap with friends and family, pebble painting, plant in a pot. Get creative with building foam and a variety of painting and colouring activities to inspire children, have fun and much, much more….

City Library, free, drop In

Saturday 20 October, 11am – 3pm
Wednesday 24 October, 12pm – 3pm
Saturday 27 October, 11am – 3pm

ARTWORKS CREATIVE COMMUNITIES

Imagine, Create, Make a Difference

Help build the future at our fun, free, family workshop in our friendly, accessible venue.Children and grownups can explore what they want for the future of Bradford, contributing to our giant map and banner. Plus, make your very own animal mask to take home along with the Artworks Fun Craft Activities Book to keep you busy and entertained throughout the holidays and beyond.

Free, drop in, suitable for all ages

Wednesday 24th October, 11am – 4pm

 

BRADFORD INDUSTRIAL MUSEUM

Ghosts in the Machines

Explore the machines that helped build

Bradford and create your own ghostly craft.  Come and see steam engines, printing machinery, vintage cars and Bradford’s famous weaving looms. Explore the rest of the museum and grounds to find out who is playing havoc with the machines.

Free, drop in, suitable for all ages

Wednesday 24 October,  11am – 3pm

CARTWRIGHT HALL ART GALLERY

The Big Draw Family Drop In: Create & Play!

The Big Draw Festival is all about letting loose, discovery and most importantly having fun with those drawing pencils! View the giant puppets in the Cellar Gallery by Cecil Green Arts and then join their own makers and puppeteers in creating a spoon or shadow puppet. In readiness for Listers Lanterns and Museums at Night on Friday 26 October, make your own pyramid lantern.

Donations of £1 per person welcome towards this event.

Free, drop in, suitable for all ages

Thursday 25 October, 11am – 3pm

 

CARTWRIGHT HALL ART GALLERY

Lister Lanterns Parade

Museums at Night is the UK-wide festival of late openings in museums and galleries. Visit Bradford’s civic art gallery out of hours, a chance to visit the exhibitions, the David Hockney gallery with food and refreshments available to buy outside in the park.

Join the Cecil Green Arts Lantern Parade at dusk and light up Lister Park and the gardens with lanterns, fire jugglers and wonderful musicians along the way.

Free, drop in, suitable for all ages

Friday 26 October, 6 – 9pm

NATIONAL SCIENCE AND MEDIA MUSEUM

Plan it! Design it! Build it!

Join us for an inventive half term of free activities and events inspired by CBBC’s The Dengineers. Find out if you’ve got the problem-solving, big-thinking, team-working skills to be a Dengineer, investigate construction materials, pick up top tips from CBBC’s Lauren and The Dengineers and get stuck into one of our family challenges.

Free, drop in, 10am – 4pm

Daily from 20 October to 4 November

CREATING KALA SANGAM 25TH BIRTHDAY OPEN DAY

Create, make, build an arts centre for the people of Bradford.
How do you go about it?

Join us as we celebrate our 25th birthday in style with a full day of FREE activity that’s perfect for all the family! During the daytime sample one of Kala Sangam’s weekly classes for free, we’ll be offering taster sessions of our fun music, dance, visual arts and Yoga classes; or take part in storytelling and interactive activities that will be perfect to entertain the kids during half term! At 7pm we will party into the evening, with performances specially chosen to reflect the company’s rich history and a chance to hear from the people who made it all happen. Come along and find out what has made Kala Sangam the exciting centre for creativity and arts it is today.

Friday 26 October – Workshops / Classes from 11am, Celebration party from 7pm

Tickets: FREE – workshop/class spaces are limited so please book in advance to avoid disappointment.

Visit www.kalasangam.org for a full timetable of events.

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