Area: Bradford

23 September 2026

We’re absolutely delighted to have been recognised in the SME UK Enterprise Awards 2026, receiving the award for Best Local Business & Community Engagement Platform 2026 – West Yorkshire. It’s ...

21 September 2026

Please see below events, updates and support available – Jam packed this week!! AD:VENTURE Re-registration If your business originally registered with AD:VENTURE before August 2026, you will need to re-register ...

16 September 2026

Creating A HOME FOR THE ARTS IN THE HEART OF BINGLEY. As Bingley Little Theatre, we aim to engage, inspire, entertain and challenge audiences with a range of quality productions ...

14 September 2026

4 years late, global award-winning best selling book from local author finally has an index Having published his first book 4 years ago, Adrian Ashton admits to making a glaring ...

14 September 2026

What if you could get involved after the idea has been proven — but before everyone else catches on? Work Rest or Play hasn’t appeared overnight. The platform has been ...

7 September 2026

The Bradford Business Fair is a great opportunity for businesses to promote their products and services and engage with their local community, and Work Rest or Play is looking forward ...

11 August 2026

I’m a Research Consultant and Project Manager, meaning I help mission-driven businesses and charities evidence their social cause and demonstrate their social value through hard facts and figures. Who Do ...

21 July 2026

Please see below events, updates and support available FREE Healthy Working Life webinars These short online sessions introduce the Healthy Working Life Inclusive Employment Toolkit, a practical resource designed to ...

16 July 2026

Why businesses are investing in community impact, not just advertising For many community events, securing sponsorship has become increasingly challenging. Rising costs, reduced grant funding and greater competition for business ...

16 July 2026

If you’re a parent, you’ll probably know the feeling… The school holidays arrive, the excitement is high, and then somewhere between the first few days and the first rainy afternoon ...

13 July 2026

A year ago, Work Rest or Play began an exciting new chapter — expanding from its HD8 roots into a wider platform helping communities, businesses and organisations across Yorkshire and ...

13 July 2026

Welcome to West Yorkshire – a county bursting with culture, creativity and community spirit. Home to the vibrant cities of Leeds, Bradford and Wakefield, alongside the towns and villages of ...

1 July 2026

Please see below events, updates and support available AD:VENTURE WORKSHOPS AND WEBINARS 2nd July – So What? Tools to Enhance your Strategic Thinking 7th July – Developing Your Business Plan 9th July – From Zero Pipeline ...

29 June 2026

Every day, incredible things happen in our villages, towns and cities. Community events bring people together. Volunteers make a difference. Independent businesses launch new ideas. Charities change lives. Local attractions ...

23 June 2026

Please see below events, updates and support available provided by Chris Mitchell from AD:Venture Business & Skills support programme. AD:VENTURE Workshops and Webinars 25th June – Become a Thought Leader: How to ...

23 June 2026

Bradford is a city with a rich industrial heritage, a vibrant cultural scene and a strong sense of community. Nestled on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales, it offers a ...

23 June 2026

West Yorkshire teenager Iris Danbury delivers a bold, joyful declaration of self-worth,  at a time when young people need it most – released on 26th June across all major streaming ...

12 June 2026

Understanding the Difference Between Advertisers and Audiences The Real Audience of Work Rest or Play: Connecting Local People with Local Opportunities Many organisations assume that the audience of a local ...

10 June 2026

Businesses looking to raise their profile, generate new leads and connect with the Yorkshire business community can now take advantage of an exclusive discount for the upcoming Bradford Business Fair. ...

10 June 2026

I am assuming you have heard of the term Word of Mouth … you’ve possibly even said that you get your work that way … But have you heard of ...