Know Your Place Bradford

In this episode Know Your Place Bradford talks to Si Cunningham, Chair of the Bradford Civic Society. We talk about the Civic Society’s conservation and heritage work, but also its role in promoting a sense of place and pride in the city. You’ll also hear about how the launch of the blue plaque scheme has uncovered a wealth of fascinating stories about Bradford’s people and places. http://bradfordcivicsociety.co.uk/

Richard Dunbar is a local Labour councillor in Bradford. Born and bred on Buttershaw, Know Your Place Bradford talks to Richard about how a young lad from the estate became interested in politics and organising to change the world and why Bradford’s a place he never wants to leave. Richard also updates us on the Council's corona virus response. The Bradford Council Helpline number is: 01274 431000.

This episode is a little different from the rest. Instead of an interview, this is just me trying to work out my thoughts on the corona pandemic and offering what advice I can in these strange times: Focus on what you can control Try not to compare yourself with others and how they are coping People have different ways of coping You don’t have to be positive all the time Focus on the majority of people who are working to save lives, helping their neighbours, following the rules There are going to be good days and bad days and meh days What you’re doing is good enough youcantakethegirloutofbradford.com/2020/04…-april/

Sharena Lee Satti is a poet and spoken word artist from Bradford. She was artist in residence at the Kala Sangam arts centre and is a regular performer at spoken word nights across West Yorkshire. Publishing her first book of poetry this autumn, Sharena talks to Know Your Place Bradford about her inspiration and how a visit to the library changed her life. www.facebook.com/sharenaleesatti twitter.com/SharenaLSatti

What better way to find out more about Bradford than to take a tour of the city. The BD Bus Tours organized by the Brick Box Ladies took people to different parts of the city over a week last month. You'll hear from local experts talking about the great work going on in their communities and some of the places that they love. I took Monday's tour to BD3 and Leeds Road and Thursday's to BD13 and Thornton. www.facebook.com/groups/Bradford4Better/ southsquarecentre.co.uk/

Today I’m talking to Bradford actress Katie Mahon, founder of the Bloomin' Buds Theatre Company and one of the co-directors of the Bradford Fringe Festival. We’ll be hearing about the inspiration behind her play, Brenda’s Got a Baby, which she recently took to the New York stage and we’ll also be talking about Katie’s community work in the Ravenscliffe and Thorp Edge areas of the city. www.facebook.com/BUDsTheatreCompany/

Today on Know Your Place Bradford I'm talking to Ursula in her beautiful house plant shop Plant One On Me Bradford about starting a new business in the city, the challenges and the joys of her Bradfordian customers.

Welcome to the first ever episode of Know Your Place Bradford, the new podcast about the people, places and history of Bradford. I’ll be talking to the good people doing good things and finding out more about what’s going on in the city.