Bradford Markets History

31st Oct - 6th November was National Sausage week.

 To celebrate on Saturday 9th November, the Oastler Shopping Centre offered you a selection of their fabulous star sausages.

The sausages were kindly donated by Bradford Markets finest Butchers and were sizzling hot ready for you to taste until your heart was content.

Mr Sausage and his market pals were there to hand out the sausages.

For great ideas on how to cook up the nations favourite food click the link below:

http://www.lovepork.co.uk

Come along on the 25th October and join in our second birthday celebrations..!!

On the 25th October Jamie’s Ministry of Food in conjunction with BCB & Lunamatik hosted a street party to celebrate two years of the centre being open.

There was breakdancers, Live cookery and much more…

Contact the centre on 01274 435279 for more information.

An event was being held at Bingley Open Market today as part of a national campaign to boost support for local markets.

Shoppers were being encouraged to visit the market to enjoy a range of children’s activities, face painting, free giveaways, competitions and family friendly games.

Making Markets Matter, which Bradford Council hosted in collaboration with the NMTF, was held between 10-4pm.

Councillor Dacid Green Bradford Council’s executive member responsible for regeneration and economy said ” this was an oppurtunity for residents to rediscover the benefits of shopping at their local market.

”By changing their purchasing habits, they can save themselves money while also boosting the local economy.”

Bingley Open Market which trades on Town Square is home to up to 36 stalls on Wednesday, Fridays and Saturday.

Article taken from the Telegraph & Argus

Fruit & Veg stallholder Imti Mahmood is helping organisers of the fourth Born in Bradford Annual Teddy bears picnic by donating fruit for the youngsters to enjoy.

The picnic took place on the 14th July from 11.30am-2pm in Lister Park, Bradford, and all 13,500 children who are part of the Born in Bradford are invited.  There will be apples, bananas, nectarines to enjoy from Sollys fruit and Veg, courtesy of the owner whose one year old daughter is part of the Born in Bradford project.  As a BiB parent, Mr Mahmood is keen to promote healthy eating.

Members of the public were also invited to attend the event – they were to just bring along a teddy bear and join in the fun and games of the event.

Article taken from the Telegraph & Argus

A myth busting week about food hygiene saw Bradford schoolchildren learn a thing or two about baking and kitchen cleanliness.

Pupils at Carlton Bolling College were at Jamie Oliver’s Ministry of Food Centre in John Street, Bradford as part of Bradford Council’s programme of awareness events to mark Food Safety Week.

Environmental health officers gave teenagers tips on food preperation and discussed ‘use by’ and ‘best before’ labels.

Today the team was hosting a play session for mothers and pre-school children at St Edmunds Childrens Centre in Girlington.

Article taken from the Telegraph & Argus

The Mela pulled in the crowds despite a mixed bag of weather!

A day of music and dance with an international flavour brought thousands of visitors to Peel Park for the Bradford Mela.

Two stages offered performances from acts representing an array of cultures during ten hours of live entertainment yesterday. The eclectic mix was complemented by a curious collection of street performers.

Hardened music fans huddled round the stage areas despite the rain, which did appear to have an impact on the Bradford Council run events overall attendance.

There was banghra from established -British Asian band DCS, Bollywood Pakistani Gawali singers, breakdancers and traditional polish music to bend visitors ears among a bill of 300 plus performances .

For those after a bit of sustenance, there was a wealth of international dishes to tickle the taste buds and families strolled round more than 200 stalls, some offering hands on craft workshops and others selling goods.

Article taken from the Telegraph & Argus

Exotic fruits of all description add to the colourful scene at St James Market.

From the early hours of the morning, traders set up their wares at the Market off Wakefield Road, to provide retailers in Bradford with a vast array of goods to sell to their customers.

Highly-organised, clean and efficient, it deserves its place as the best Wholesale Market in the country.

It beat off competition from the UK’s largest wholesale fruit, vegetable and flower market New Covent Garden in London, markets in Manchester and Glasgow, London;s famous Spitalfields, and many other markets across Britain to bag the title at the National Association of British Market Authorities conference in Birmingham.

It is quite an achievement for what is one of the smallest council-owned wholesale markets in the country.

”What is interesting is that no matter how large the market the issues surrounding the running are still the same – how to reduce costs, improve environmental performance , and improve security ” says Markets Manager Colin Wolstenholme.

Article taken from the Telegraph & Argus

Five stroke survivors have regained their taste for life after completing a ten week cookery course at Jamie Olivers Ministry of Food Bradford. 

The cookery group, all users of the Stroke Association’s Bradford Back to Life service, had different reasons for completing the course.

One user from Bradford, had only used a microwave since her stroke 7 years ago.  ”After my stroke, i was physically unable to use the cookerand then i lost my confidence to cook, so using the microwave seemed the only option” she said.

”On the course i discovered new tastes and healthy choices and regained my confidence in the Kitchen”.

Another user had a stroke in 1992, leaving her with mobility problems, which resulted in her gaining weight.

She wanted to learn to cook healthier meals and said ”I have to manage on a budget.  The meals were healthy and economical, I now have some tasty, healthy recipes.”

Users learnt from the Ministry of Food and they learnt about the obstacles stroke survivors have to overcome in the kitchen.  Disability Equipment Bradford kindly loaned a variety of adapted utensils for them to try, it was a win win situation for all concerned.

Article taken from the Telegraph & Argus

A St George’s Day event will be held tomorrow and on Saturdayon Church Green in Keighley.

Bradford Council has organised the free-admission market and street entertainment extravaganza.

Attractions include a market with 25 stalls selling items including jewellery, crafts and mini-pancakes.

There will be a wide range of family entertainment and live music on Saturday provided by Keighley Town Council.

This includes a Punch and Judy show, giant board games, Morris Dancers, a small childrens funfair and performers including covers band Covered in Cool.

Bryan Paterson’s wildlife display will offer hands-on sessions throughout the day, with animals including Snakes, Insects & Rabbits.

Local dance group Four Hundred Roses will combine traditional folk music with tribal belly dance.

Diana Greenwood, Bradford Council’s Markets, Events and Projects Officer, said ”it would offer something for all the family”.

The market will be held tomorrow from 10am-5pm and on saturday from 9am-5pm.

Festive cooking demonstrations will take place at Jamie’s Ministry of Food in Bradford during the run-up to Christmas.

Visitors will be shown how to make Christmas Starters, nibbles, treats and Vegetables from Monday – Wednesday next week.

Articles taken from the Telegraph & Argus