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Poems to get you moving!
A group of fantastic girls have been on a super cool mission for over a year. They teamed up with the JU:MP team to help us figure out how to get children and families in Bradford active! These girls aren’t…
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What is Bestlife and how are we making it better?
Over the course of September through to November, JU:MP researchers have been conducting focus groups in a variety of primary and secondary schools. The focus groups involved getting the children to test out the Bestlife app first hand and feedback…
First app of it’s kind launches in Bradford
JU:MP (Join Us: Move. Play), in collaboration with Born in Bradford (BiB), has launched Bestlife, the first FREE physical activity app of its kind, with a wide selection of activities and quests that immerses young people in the animated city…
New Strategic Director for Physical Activity joins Active Bradford and JU:MP
Active Bradford is delighted to announce the appointment of Sam Bacon as the Strategic Director for Physical Activity. With a background in both charity campaigning and senior-level political roles, Sam brings a wealth of experience that will shape the future…
Screen Time and Your Child’s Health
We all know how much children, young people and adults enjoy watching TV, playing video games, or using smartphones and tablets. But did you know that spending too much time on screens can affect your child’s health and wellbeing? …
JU:MP Engages Local Residents at BiBBS Programme Finale
Last week, the JU:MP team helped mark the end of the BiBBS (Born in Bradford’s Better Start) programme with a lively community event the Grange Interlink Community Centre. The event attracted numerous families, particularly primary school children, who were able…
JU:MP awards community grants to ten grassroots organisations
We are delighted to announce the awarding of community grants to ten grassroots organisations across Bradford, as part of our ongoing commitment to fostering active lifestyles amongst local children and their families. The JU:MP Community Grants Fund will support voluntary,…
Screen Off Life On This Summer!
JU:MP (Join Us: Move. Play) are pleased to share details of our latest campaign, Screen Off Life On. The concept is to support Bradford families to swap screen time for activities off screen. Screen Off Life On is a public…
JUMP Community Grants Fund Now Open
The JUMP Community Grants Fund is now open to voluntary, community, faith and enterprise sector organisations to support the delivery and development of strength-based projects and initiatives across Bradford District, but with a particular focus on Keighley, Great Horton, Bradford…
JU:MP Outdoors – Get involved in our latest campaign
Join Us Move Play are pleased to announce the return of JU:MP Outdoors. JU:MP Outdoors is a campaign which specifically seeks to encourage outdoor play, no matter the weather! It is more important than ever, to help support and encourage…
Two new play parks for families
Two brand new play parks are set to open in late summer 2023. The project will see part of Drummond Road recreational ground and St Michaels recreational ground on White Abbey Road transformed into nature based play areas for the…