Cartwright Hall and Mughal Gardens

Cartwright Hall and Mughal Gardens. The Hall was completed in 1904 for the Bradford Exhibition which took place here in Lister Park.  The Mughal Gardens were created in 1997 and were the first to be constructed in the North of England.

Theatre Of The Dales - Lister Park

I never really got on with Shakespeare at school and have avoided it ever since.  Maybe it was because I wasn't listening, or would rather be reading Motorcycling News or the New Musical Express, or maybe it was because I had never seen an actual performance of one of the plays.  A live performance by the Theatre of the Dales company in Lister Park this afternoon has changed my longstanding opinion, a very entertaining first half consisted of a number of scenes from Shakespeare's comedies followed by Taming of the Shrew, a terrific performance.

Biking Is A Breeze

The Big Breeze Bike Ride took place in Lister Park earlier today.  The event, aimed mainly at women and young families took place on the traffic free roads around the park.  The participants were accompanied by experienced cyclists who were able to give a bit of help and guidance to those new to cycling, or those returning to cycling after a long break.  I think the overall aim of the scheme is to get more people onto bikes, which has got to be  a good thing. (Although I have to admit to leaving my own bike in the shed this morning and arriving by car as it was raining heavily)!

Fair Fun At The Funfair

The weather has finally warmed after weeks of bitterly cold winds, and people have started to venture out of their houses.  Out into the garden to tidy up, to put a few plants in and maybe to cut the grass, or out for a walk in the countryside or the local park.  Lister Park was very busy today, probably because of the weather, and probably because of this visiting funfair.

Cartwright Hall

Cartwright Hall in Lister Park.  The flower bed in the foreground is actually a floral clock.

Games In The Park - Lister Park

This was seriously good fun, Games In The Park in Lister Park on Sunday, an event aimed mainly at children with traditional children's games and other entertainment, such as African dancing, and as you can see it wasn't just the kids having some fun!

Two White Horses

Following on from yesterdays post, two white horses and carriage at the head of the Naqshbandia parade as it leaves Tile Street.

Jasmine Kennedy - Lister Park

This is talented singer/songwriter Jasmine Kennedy playing at the Lister Park Bandstand on Sunday.  Jasmine has played at the Bingley Music Live festival, the Bradford Mela and the Saltaire Festival as well as numerous smaller gigs over the last couple of years.  There wasn't much of a crowd on Sunday due to the cold blustery wind whistling around the park.  If you want to know more about Jasmine you can catch up with her on Facebook.

Naqshbandia Mosque Parade 2012

A parade took place through the streets of Manningham on Sunday organised by the Naqshbandia Mosque in Tile Street.  The procession is an annual event and can be seen here turning into Victor Road with Manningham Mills in the background.  The Mosque is very keen on community relations and is also the base of a charity which supports activities such as Intercultural Football Tournaments and a deaf youth club.

Delivery Van - Manningham

A clever way to advertise your business. A stylish delivery van.

Looking Out From The Steps

Lister Park from the steps of Cartwright Hall on a Sunday afternoon.

Milad un Nabi - Lumb Lane

A celebration and parade took place yesterday in Bradford to celebrate the birth of the prophet Muhammad. Thousands of Muslims took part in the parade, some arriving by coach from Preston and beyond. Gifts of food and drink were distributed at various points along the route which passed through the streets of the Manningham area. The chap in pink in the centre of the photograph (Pir Sahib) is an important Muslim cleric, and was, I beleive, the main guest.

Grocery Store - Victor Road

The Manningham area has many of these corner shops, shops that open early till late most days of the year and sell a bit of everything. They are also a place for a short chat, with friends, with neighbours, a place where you can catch up on what's been happening in the next street.