#MyBradford

A BBC Blog with content created by people of the city

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This is my uncle who was diagnosed with dementia in 2016. This is a conversation I had with him about his daily life living with the disease.   

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#MyBradford - Johna’s Punk History of Bradford.

In the final #MyBradford film, Johna Johnson takes a look back at how punk music influenced Bradford and it's inhabitants. As the genre celebrates forty years in the limelight, Johna chats to key figures from the scene and looks at what made punk much more than just musical trend. This is a snap-shot of a wider piece Johna hopes to make in the future. 

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#MyBradford

The BBC Leeds  #MyBradford project has come to an end but we’re still in the city! Please check out our archive, visit our YouTube channel or listen to our SoundCloud page to see and hear all great people we’ve worked and collaborated with!

If you have a Bradford story you want to share you can still email us: [email protected]. We’re still on the look-out for great videos and pictures for the BBC Leeds Local Live! pages so feel free to send them our way!  

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my-bradford: YOUR city, YOUR stories: #MyBradford is all about YOU.

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It’s a partnership between BBC Radio Leeds and Bradford City of Film, the aim of which is to help you get your content onto the BBC. 

We want to showcase your VIDEOS, PICTURES and BLOGS and we’ll even teach you how to film make on your mobile phone so that you can make and send us the films about your city that you want to share with the world.

And if you have a story that you think the BBC should be covering, then we’ll help you shape the news via our BBC Pop Up team. 

Get in touch by email: [email protected] or you can call producer Jen on: 07793 219695 . Meet Jen and find out what the #MyBradford project is up to HERE. Access our archive HERE.

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#MyBradford - Young mums on the breadline.

Jamie Jefferson investigates what it's like being a young mum living on benefits in Britain today. He talks to two West Yorkshire women who claim support from the state to find out what their lives are like.

Jamie said he wanted to make this video with the #MyBradford project because: “Young mums claiming benefits always get stereotyped in the wring way and I wanted to show a different side.”

Do YOU want to make a VIDEO with the BBC Leeds #MyBradford project? Email: [email protected] or give producer Jen a call on 0793 219695.

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YOUR PICTURES: Bradford Independent Street Festival.

This snap was captured by @casualbantam at Bradford's Independent Street Party on Saturday.

He said: “I'm so proud of my beloved city. All creeds, colours, races & religions out for North Parade Street Party”

The event which is in it’s third year saw a music and events programme including bands and a buskers corner.

The festival has been nominated for the Yorkshire Gig Guide Grassroots 'Best New Festival' award. You can vote here -http://yorkshiregigguide.co.uk/grass-roots-awards-2015.html 

Do YOU have a picture you want to share with BBC Leeds & the #MyBradford project? Email: [email protected] or use the hash tag #MyBradford on social media.

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YOUR PICTURES - What Rain?

Producer Jen captured this shot of Gemma Wilkinson from Shipley enjoying the fountains in Bradford’s City Park....even if she was getting a little wet!

Do YOU have a picture you want to share with the BBC Leeds #MyBradford project? Email [email protected] or use the hash tag #MyBradford on social media.

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YOUR VIDEOS: #MyBradford - Why Don’t We do “Sneaky Peeks”

Why Don't We is an arts based charity for adults with learning difficulties. They have chosen items from Bradford Museums’ hidden archives which will be on display at City Hall as part of the "Sneaky Peaks" summer exhibition. They made this video about what they uncovered!

Do YOU have a video you want to share with the BBC Leeds #MyBradford project? Email: [email protected] or give producer Jen a call 07793 219695.

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YOUR VIDEOS: Bradford man struck by lightning!

According to averages ...there is a 1 in 3 million chance of being struck by lightning. Tony Mais and his wife Shanaz from Bradford were on a beach in Jamaica last month - when an unexpected 50 to 60 THOUSAND VOLT bolt travelled through his body. Tony has suffered burns, internal injuries and is having difficulty walking.

Tony and Shanaz spoke to BBC Leeds’ Richard Stead about their terrifying ordeal. You can listen to the full story HERE.

Do YOU have a story you want to share with the BBC Leeds #MyBradford project? Email [email protected] or give producer Jen a call on 07793 219695.

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YOUR STORIES: Drunken Film Festival.

Drunken Film Festival organisers Jax Griffiths and Shay Oladele speak to BBC Leeds' Nick Ahad about the brand new cinematic event for Bradford between the 27th - 30th July 2016.

Do YOU have a story you want to share with the BBC Leeds #MyBradford project? Email [email protected] or call producer Jen 07793 219695.

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YOUR PICTURES: Bradford Says Everyone Stays.

More than five hundred people attended a vigil held in Bradford’s City Park on Wednesday 13th July. The event was organised in reaction to a reported rise in racist and xenophobic attacks and hate crime since the EU referendum.

The organiser of the event, Javaad Alipoor, took to Facebook after the Brexit results came through on Friday 24 June and created an online group called ‘Migrants Are Welcome in Bradford – Here to Stay’.

Javaad said: “Bradford, our city and a city in which I was raised, has been at the forefront of welcoming migrants and refugees from all over the world including the EU. It is a city that has shifted and grown as community after community has made it their home.  When I heard about the spate of racist attacks, and David Cameron’s comments about migrants being able to remain “for now” I knew I had to do something as a way of solidarity and to bring together everyone who is intent on keeping Bradford safe for all its residents.”

The crowd heard speeches from a number of speakers including representatives from Hope not Hate, The Syrian Association of Yorkshire and local unions.

Do YOU have any pictures you want to share with the BBC Leeds #MyBradford project email [email protected]. 

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YOUR BLOGS: Isma’s Blog

Isma Almas is a writer, social worker and comedian. A former broadcaster with BBC Radio Leeds, she has successfully taken her one woman show to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Isma is a proud Bradfordian.

Highlights of June

1.       We went on a mini European adventure in the motorhome. We travelled through France, Belgium and Holland before catching a ferry back from Rotterdam to Hull. We stayed on a beach in France, behind a Lidl in Belgium and ate pancakes in a windmill in Holland.

2.       I avoided emptying the chemical loo. But was then forced to listen to the gory details of events that occur when the loo is emptied. Apparently, ‘splashback’ is a major issue.

3.       I made a mental note to bring disposable plastic gloves for next time. And a waterproof apron. And Wellies.

4.       My boy caught chickenpox whilst we were away and we managed to communicate non-verbally with a Dutch speaking pharmacist to get some cream to apply. Our communication mainly consisted of scratching ourselves and making clucking noises whilst flapping our pretend wings. We now know that chicken pox in Dutch is waterpokken. Please remember that for future reference, to save yourself humiliation in a Dutch pharmacy.

5.       My gorgeous little boy is adopted and I became his mum about a year and a half ago. I’ve missed many milestones with him, so it was lovely that he hung on and waited till he was mine before catching chickenpox.    

You can follow Isma’s story HERE

If YOU want to write a blog for the BBC Leeds #MyBradford project email [email protected].           

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YOUR STORIES: #MyBradford - Baby Drug Addicts.

A BBC investigation has revealed more than four hundred babies were born in Yorkshire addicted to drugs in the last four years. Lisa Batty from Bradford told BBC Look North's Cathy Killick abut her journey. She gave birth to four children whilst battling a heroine and methadone habit. Lisa has been clean for five years and now helps others in their recovery.

This is her story.

Do YOU have story you want to share with the BBC Leeds #MyBradford project? Email [email protected] or give producer Jen a call on 07793 219695.

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YOUR VIDEOS: TAGGED

The Yorkshire based arts charity STRETCH work with offenders, young care leavers and vulnerable adults. The organisation uses digital technology to help people share their stories.

The charity has teamed up with the Yorkshire Academy of Film and Television Acting to create a film project called ‘Tagged’.

It is based loosely on the life of Jamie Jefferson from Bradford. 

This is his story.

Do YOU have a video to share with the BBC Leeds #MyBradford project? Email [email protected] or give producer Jen a call on 07793 219695.

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YOUR STORIES: Sound of Bradford.

A new project is being launched to help teenagers in Bradford break into the music industry

The Sound of Bradford - run by a social enterprise called the Piece Project - is designed to train people up in areas including management, production, PR and performance.

Reporter Layah Heilpern went to speak to organisers Amy Eden & Mike Green about the launch of their first Summer School.

Do YOU have story for the BBC Leeds #MyBradford project? Email [email protected] or give producer Jen a call on 07793 219695.

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YOUR STORIES: #MyBradford - WW1 Art Exhibition.

An art exhibition to commemorate the work of the British Indian Army is taking over two of Bradford's biggest landmarks.

More than a million fighters from India and Pakistan fought for allied forces in World War 1.

Lister Park and City Park are hosting "Garden within a Garden" - created by award winning artist Imran Qureshi.

It's been commissioned as part of a collaboration between the council, the Yorkshire Festival and First World War centenary event programme.

This short video gives you a sneak preview of what you can expect to see.

LISTEN to curator Nilesh Mistry chat to #MyBradford producer Jenny Eells HERE.

Do YOU have a story you want to share with the BBC Leeds #MyBradford project? Email [email protected] or give producer Jen a call on 07793 219695.

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YOUR STORIES: Punk turns 40.

The #MyBradford project is working with Johna Johnson to make a video about Bradford’s vibrant punk scene.........Watch this space!

Here Johna (left) is sharing a laugh during filming with Aki Nawaz (right).

Do YOU want to make a VIDEO with the BBC Leeds #MyBradford project? Email [email protected] or give producer Jen a call 07793 0219695.