On Saturday 13th July there is going to be Shipley Rivers Day event at the Kirkgate Centre, 39a Kirkgate, Shipley, BD18 3EH

Shipley sits at the intersection of two rivers and a canal

• what do these waterways mean to us today?
• how would you like to see them used or improved in future?

1pm Family Adventure Walk
:
A roaming exploration of the connecting pathways along Shipley’s rivers
and canal – complete with storytelling, activities and a bit of history…
Please note: the walk starts from the far end of the car park between
McDonald’s and Aldi (off the Leeds Road), and finishes up at Kirkgate…
2pm Information Market and CREATIVE ACTIVITiES
Including coffee and cakes and even a film premiere!

An opportunity to find out more about a wide range of watery topics
including:
• Riverside footpaths and cycle paths
• Boating and fishing
• Gardening and allotments
• History, heritage and architecture
• Water quality
• Wildlife and plant life
• Flood management
• Hydro power and energy

There will be a wide range of “experts” on hand to share their knowledge,
but they want to hear your views too… Everybody’s opinion counts!

4pm “Question Time Event”

Join us for this special debate event, focusing on the key river, canal
and water issues for Shipley and Bradford at large… Put a question to the panel or share your own views.

The FoBB is planning to have a stall there so if you fancy coming along to help out on the day then get in touch with us.