Neighbourhood Resource Centre - NRC

10/04/2026

🌟 NRC HAF – Day 4 | Party Day 🎉 🌟

Alhamdulillah, we have successfully completed a fantastic Easter HAF at Neighbourhood Resource Centre!

A huge THANK YOU to all our incredible staff and volunteers – your hard work, dedication, and care have truly made this programme special. The commitment, patience, and support you’ve shown throughout has been phenomenal. We deeply appreciate every single one of you.

Today’s party day was full of joy and laughter! The children had an amazing time enjoying:
🎈 Bouncy castle
🎮 Fun games, musical chairs & musical statues
⚽ Football drills
🪢 Skipping activities
🎬 Watching short movies
🎁 Goodie bags for all

And of course, plenty of delicious food including pizzas, chips, cheeseburgers, juice drinks, and fresh fruits 🍕🍟🍔🍎

Seeing the smiles on the children’s faces has made it all worthwhile 💛

We’re already looking forward to our Summer HAF and the fantastic trips ahead. ☀️🚌

Thank you once again to everyone who contributed to making this HAF such a memorable experience.

09/04/2026

🌟 Neighbourhood Resource Centre Easter HAF – Day 3 🌟

What an incredible day full of energy, laughter, and creativity! 🎉

From delicious baking sessions to the excitement of Play City soft play, and action-packed sports activities, the children had an absolute blast today! 🧁⚽🏃‍♂️

It’s been truly heartwarming to see everyone so engaged, active, and full of joy throughout the day. Moments like these are what make our holiday club so special 💛

A huge THANK YOU to our amazing staff, dedicated volunteers, and supportive management team for making days like this possible—we couldn’t do it without you! 🙌

These are the kind of sweet memories that will stay with our children long after the holidays are over ✨

🎈 We can’t wait for the HAF party tomorrow—it’s going to be a fantastic celebration to wrap up an amazing week! 🎊

08/04/2026

🌞🎡 Day 2 – NRC HAF Adventure at Lister Park Funfair! 🎡🌞

What an incredible day we had! Our NRC HAF children and team headed out to Lister Park Funfair, and it was full of energy, laughter, and excitement from start to finish.

A huge shoutout to our amazing staff and volunteers who made the day run so smoothly. From organising activities and ensuring everyone’s safety, to bringing positive energy and constant support, their dedication truly made a difference. Their enthusiasm helped create a warm, inclusive environment where every child felt happy, confident, and involved.

The sunshine gave us the perfect chance to enjoy a lovely outdoor picnic, while the children took part in sports, explored the funfair rides, and made the most of the beautiful surroundings.

With snacks provided throughout the day and a delicious lunch enjoyed together, it was a fantastic experience filled with smiles, teamwork, and unforgettable moments.

Thank you to our incredible team for making days like this so special! 💛

07/04/2026

Fantastic start to Neighbourhood Resource Centre HAF – Day 1! 🌟

What a lovely day we had at NRC HAF, filled with fun, laughter, and plenty of energy! The children had an amazing time enjoying arts & crafts, taking part in multi-sports activities, and coming together to play and connect. 🎨⚽

We wrapped up the day with a warm, delicious meal and refreshing drinks – the perfect ending to a brilliant day. And to top it all off, the weather was on our side, keeping everyone smiling and happy! ☀️

A huge thank you to Bradford Council for funding this fantastic initiative and making days like this possible for our community. 🙏

We’re so proud to see such great engagement and joy from everyone involved. Looking forward to another fantastic day tomorrow! 🙌

10/03/2026

04/03/2026

🌟 NRC Kids Easter Holiday Club is LIVE – Book Now! 🌟

We’re excited to announce that the Neighbourhood Resource Centre HAF Easter Holiday Club is now open for bookings! This fantastic FREE holiday programme is available for children who receive Free School Meals, offering a safe, fun, and engaging place to make friends and enjoy the Easter holidays.

📅 Dates: 7th, 8th, 9th & 10th April 2026
📍 Location: Neighbourhood Resource Centre, Ventnor Street, Bradford

Each day is packed with exciting activities to keep children active, creative and smiling, including:
🎬 Movie time and relaxation
⚽ Multi-sports and team games
🎨 Arts & Crafts activities
🎉 Fun party sessions
🎲 Games and group activities
🧸 Soft play & adventure
🍽️ Healthy meals and snacks provided every day

This programme is funded by the Department for Education and supported by City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council as part of the Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme. It’s a brilliant opportunity for children to stay active, try new things, and have fun during the school holidays in a welcoming and friendly environment.

If your child is eligible for Free School Meals, don’t miss out — spaces are limited and fill up quickly!

✅ Register here:
👉 https://bradford.haf.fun/

For more information, contact:
Neighbourhood Resource Centre
📧 [email protected]
📞 01274 307866

Please share this post with friends, family, and anyone who may benefit. Let’s make this Easter holiday fun, active, and memorable for our children! 🌈

25/02/2026

🌙 13th February 2026 – Ramadan Healthy Eating Session 🌙

A fantastic get-together at NRC for our Ramadan healthy eating reminders and final feast before fasting begins. It was a wonderful event bringing everyone together to share helpful tips on staying healthy during Ramadan while enjoying each other’s company.

The session was full of great advice, warm conversations, and a lovely shared meal to mark the occasion. It was a brilliant way to prepare for the month ahead and connect as a community.

Thank you to everyone who came along and made it such a special and welcoming event. 💛

25/02/2026

🌱 Garden Project Prep – 2nd February 2026 🌱

A great day out visiting the garden centre and B&M to prepare for the new NRC garden space! This fantastic project is going to bring so many families together and create a welcoming space for everyone to enjoy.

The garden will provide wonderful opportunities for people to get involved, stay active, and enjoy the many physical and mental health benefits that come from gardening and being outdoors. We’re excited to see this project grow and to see the community come together to make it flourish!

Looking forward to getting started and seeing the garden come to life. 🌼🌿

25/02/2026

🌿 NRC Healthy Mind Café – 26/01/26 🌿

A wonderful Healthy Mind Café session at NRC bringing women together to focus on health and wellbeing. It was a great event filled with useful information, supportive discussions, and relaxing wellbeing activities that everyone enjoyed.

It was lovely to see women connecting, learning new ways to look after their health, and supporting one another in a positive and welcoming space. And to finish the day, we all enjoyed some delicious healthy snacks together!

Looking forward to more inspiring sessions like this. 💚

25/02/2026

✨ New Year’s Celebration – 19/01/26 ✨

What a fantastic day at the Neighbourhood Resource Centre celebrating the New Year with amazing women from around Barkerend! It was wonderful to see everyone come together, socialise, share laughs, and start 2026 on such a positive note.

Events like this remind us how important community connections are, and it was truly a brilliant start to the year. Thank you to everyone who joined and made the day so special – looking forward to many more moments like this throughout 2026! 💛

25/12/2025

🎉 Winter HAF Finale – A Day to Remember! ❄️✨

Our final day of the Winter HAF was fun-filled, lively, and bursting with excitement! The children had an amazing time playing games like pass the parcel, taking part in sports activities, and enjoying party food together 🎁🏃‍♂️🍽️

The day ended on a high as every child proudly received their certificates and goody bags, celebrating their achievements and bringing big smiles all around 🏅😊

Our NRC (Neighbourhood Resource Centre) staff and volunteers loved every moment—playing with the children, caring for them, and guiding them throughout the day with so much energy and dedication ❤️

A huge thank you to Bradford Council for funding and supporting the Winter HAF programme. Your continued commitment helps create safe, inclusive, and joyful holiday experiences for children and families in our community 🙏

Thank you also to our fantastic staff, dedicated volunteers, wonderful children, and supportive parents for making the Winter HAF a brilliant success and truly a day to remember 🌟