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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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01 November 2023

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…

19 July 2023

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…

31 July 2023

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…

17 July 2023

Windhill Wild Park is now open!

JU:MP is delighted to announce the opening of Windhill Wild Park, a new interactive outdoor space in Windhill, on the outskirts of Shipley. The project which is a collaboration between JU:MP, Bradford Council, Make Space For Girls and Windhill Community…

19 June 2023

New JU:MP play space opens in Fagley

The first outdoor green space in Bradford designed specifically for teenage girls is now open! The green space in between Flawith Drive and Flaxton Green in Fagley now has parkour equipment, different areas of seating, and wildflower planting, and was…

07 February 2023

Meet Harris: Rising boxing star going global

Meet Harris Akbar, a team GB boxer from Bradford. He started boxing when he was just 9 years old when a boxing coach walked into Harris’ dad’s butcher shop, was mesmerised by Harris’ energy and asked him if he’d ever…

01 December 2022

JU:MP Outdoors this winter!

JU:MP (Join Us: Move. Play), supported by Magpie’s creative behaviour change, are here to help families get up, get out and play outdoors, whatever the weather. Scotchman Road Chalk Walk You may have recently noticed some colourful shapes on the…

11 August 2022

Are you a JU:MP Next Generation Leader?

Are you personable, committed and perceptive? Are you aged 16 to 25? JU:MP is looking for friendly, open and driven Next Generation Leaders who want to work in their local community. You will be, engaging with community groups and individuals…

03 August 2022

Life Off Screen for Bradford families

To understand the true benefits of reducing screen time, you have to hear it through the voices of young people and their parents. JU:MP (Join Us: Move. Play) has launched a significant new initiative, Screen Off Life On, to support…