Families are invited to enjoy a free day of sport, entertainment and community activities in Shipley on Saturday 18 July, as part of the town’s popular Summer Special event. Organised by Shipley Town Council, the event will take place from 11am to 3pm and features a packed programme of sport-inspired activities, live entertainment, arts and…
The free Play in the Park sessions are back! Funded by Shipley Town Council the free sessions will take place during the six week school holidays! The events will take place in the parks around Shipley every Monday (except Wed 26th August due to the Bank Holiday), with a wide selection of outdoor games…
Shipley Town Council’s Annual Town Meeting brought residents, councillors and community representatives together for an evening celebrating the people and organisations that help make Shipley such a special place to live, work and visit. Hosted by the Chair of the Council, Councillor Rhona North, the meeting provided an opportunity to reflect on the past year…
Shipley Town Council is inviting residents to nominate the people and groups who make the town a better place to live, as nominations open today for the 2026 Shipley Community Awards. The awards celebrate the quiet dedication, kindness and creativity that shape life in Shipley – from long-serving volunteers and young people leading local causes,…
Shipley Town Council is delighted to announce the appointment of Ian McIver as the town’s new Town Centre Co-ordinator, reinforcing its commitment to supporting a thriving, welcoming and vibrant town centre. Ian joins the Town Council team with a dedicated focus and responsibility for the Shipley town centre area. In his new role, he will…
Shipley Harvest Market is coming to the new Market Square and the Underground Market on Saturday 11th October. There’ll be eco-related activities and stalls that support examples of everyday actions people might be able to practice in their lives to help address the climate and biodiversity emergencies. Plus we’ll have Hot Aire! Band, May Contain…
Shipley Town Council proudly recognised volunteers across Shipley at this year’s Annual Town Meeting by presenting its first ever Community Awards—an inspiring celebration of the people and organisations who make Shipley a vibrant, caring, and forward-looking town. The Council was overwhelmed by the breadth and quality of nominations received. From grassroots volunteers to local businesses,…
Come and kick start the Summer holidays by joining Shipley Town Council on Saturday 19th July from 11-4pm for a family friendly fun day. The annual event is a brilliant day for the local community with lots of free entertainment. This year the theme of the Shipley Summer Special is “Memories of Shipley”, with historical photo exhibitions of Shipley, live music throughout…
The people of Shipley and the wider local community are invited to explore and enjoy a vibrant range of cultural activities during two special weeks of events marking Bradford’s City of Culture year. From artistic swimming and improv acting, to poetry, photography, crafting, art trails, afternoon teas and more, there’s something happening every day from…
Shipley residents are invited to celebrate their local community at the town’s annual meeting, taking place on Thursday 15th May 2025 at Kirkgate Centre, 7pm-9pm. The event will be showcasing the people, organisations, and activities that have been taking place in the town over the last year. This year, the meeting will also host the…