Page Updated : 2/2/09
 
  Kids & Youth
There are increasing numbers of projects involving kids and youth in the area. The recently formed Youth Forum has been set up to encourage participation by youth in decision making in the area as well as being an organisation which distributes small grants and encourages the development of programmes. Contact Philip, Sayria and Sandra on 01274 749009 or Click here

Other prominent youth organisations are listed under Youth Clubs and Organisations.

For younger children there's plenty of provision too with a Sure Start scheme in the West Bowling area and
nurseries in schools and various community centres.

For holiday play schemes and activities ring youth centres.

Youth Clubs and Organisations

Trident Youth Forum

Park Lane Centre, Park Lane. Tel:01274 431441  

Email: umar.hayat@bradford.gov.uk 

The Youth Forum has been set up to encourage participation by youth in decision making in the area as well as being an organisation which distributes small grants and encourages the development of programmes.

West Bowling Youth Initiative

West Bowling Youth Centre Parkside Rood. Tel: 01274 394262

Operating all year round WBYI offers all sorts of recreational activities as well as general advice and help with education and training.

West Bowling Youth Centre

Parkside Road. Tel:01274 435096

Involved in lots of youth projects in the area. Responsible also for the Parkside Sports Centre.

MAPA

Cotewall Road. Tel: 01274 435096

Long established youth centre in the heart of West Bowling. MAPA is also host to regular annual events such as Unity Day and People's Day and is home to music collective UMI.

  YMCA

Dorset Street. Tel: 01274 522773

Various activities and events. The YMCA also has a fully featured computer suite with courses run regularly.

The Prince's Trust Volunteers

A 12 week Personal development programme for 16-25 year olds. The course is available for anyone and we even have young people seconded from their workplace. We also reimburse any travel expenses. For any more information please contact us at:

City Of Bradford YMCA, McMillan Centre, Dorset street, Little Horton, Bradford, BD5 OLT.       

Tel: 01274 504321

Fax:01274 571824

Email: princes.trust@bradford.ymca.org.uk

Schools - Primary
Back to top St Joseph's RC Primary
  St Joseph's RC Primary Park Lane. Tel: 01274 727970

Newby Primary School

Newby Primary

Ryan Street. Tel: 01274 772208

www.newbyprimary.com

Bankfoot Primary
Tel: 01274 732068
St Stephen's Cof E Primary

Round Street. Tel: 01274 731698

www.ststephens.ngfl.ac.uk

Bowling Park Primary
New Cross Street. Tel: 01274 770270
Marshfield Primary
Thornton Lane. Tel: 01274 573295
St Matthews C of E Primary
Mayo Avenue. Tel: 01274 731693
All Saint's C of E Primary
Kennion Street. Tel: 01274 415222l
Schools - Secondary
Dixons CTC

Ripley Street. Tel: 01274 776777

Tong School
Westgate Hill Street BD4 6NR. Tel: 01274 681455
The Grange Technology College
Back to top Haycliffe Lane. Tel: 01274 775335147.
  Buttershaw High School
  Reevy Road West BD6 3PX. Tel: 01274 676285
  Wyke Manor School
  Wilson Road BD12. Tel: 01274 414670
  Yorkshire Martyrs Catholic College
  Westgate Hill Street. Tel: 01274 681262
  Bradford Cathedral Community College
  Lister Avenue BD4 7QT. Tel: 01274 773320
Nurseries and Childcare
Back to top Most Primary Schools in the area have nursery facilities. In addition you can contact the following.
  Bankfoot Under 5's Group
  Community Room, Bankfoot Primary School. Wednesdays and Fridays 9.15am - 11.15. Contact Anne on 786265
  Hutson Street Project
  Hutson Street A professionally staffed nursery. Ring for details: 01274 390097
  Sure Start West Bowling
  West Bowling Youth Centre Projects and support for children 0-4. Tel: 01274 777033
  SMART
  3 Merton Fold Ripleyville West Bowling Short for Safe Mums and Responsible Teenagers SMART offers support and advice for young parents. Tel: 01274 780031
  NSPCC
  117 Little Horton Lane. Tel: 01274 769800
 

Playzone - Burnett Fields Family Centre

  42 Greaves Street.
Playzone parent and toddler group at operates at Burnett Fields Family Centre on Tuesday am, Wednesday and Thursday pm. Please phone for further details Tel: 01274 571555

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