Weekly news update - Friday, 26 JuneBradford pays tribute to the late great David Hockney Books of Condolence been opened at City Hall and online to allow people to pay tribute to the late great Bradford born artist David Hockney The Lord Mayor of Bradford, Councillor Chris Herd, was the first to sign a Book of Condolence at City Hall. You can add your own tribute to the book, which is located at the foot of the Civic staircase at Bradford City Hall and is open each day between 12pm and 2pm until Sunday 5 July. The book is accompanied by a beautiful floral tribute, created by local florists Blossoms & Co which is inspired by flowers from a piece of his artwork. You can also add your tribute to the online Book of Condolence The Bradford district celebrates Armed Forces Day We’re celebrating Armed Forces Day with events in Bradford city centre and in Keighley town centre, both events take place on Saturday 27 June. The Bradford District Armed Forces Day event takes place in the city centre, with a traditional Drum Head Service, stalls and family-friendly activities including street entertainment, a climbing wall, face painting, henna art and creative crafts, as well as music from the Bradford Pipe Band and LA Jazz. Cadets from all three services will also be there along with exhibitors from across the district providing information about the heritage of the district and showcasing their work to preserve the memory of those who have served. Keighley Armed Forces Day also takes place on Saturday 27 June (11am-3pm) on the green space on North Street in the town centre. Local cadets will open the event by parading from the Town Hall Square to Church Green. Followed by a fun day for all ages with free activities including bouncy castles and a climbing wall, as well as stalls and local singers providing entertainment. Bradford Pals 110th anniversary commemoration service All are welcome to attend the annual service to remember the sacrifices made by the Bradford Pals on the first day of the Battle of the Somme during WW1 - this year marks the 110th anniversary. The service takes place at 11am on Wednesday 1 July at the Bradford Pals Memorial stone in the Memorial Gardens behind the Bradford Cenotaph. Wrestlers take over Keighley LibraryA free family event is set to bring books and wrestling together at Keighley Library on Saturday 11 July (10am–3pm). Read-a-Slam will feature live professional wrestling alongside fun activities designed to encourage children and families to enjoy reading in an exciting new way. Part of Bradford Libraries’ celebration of the National Year of Reading, the event highlights how libraries can be vibrant spaces for all ages. Free entry, but booking is essential. Log onto your childcare account every three months to renew or update your details Is your child receiving 30 hours of free childcare through the Free Childcare for Working Parents scheme? Eligible working parents can claim up to 30 hours of funded childcare for children from 9 months, up to school age at a nursery, with a childminder or childcare provider. You will need to renew your code every three months and ensure your information is up to date. If anything changes in your family situation or employment it is quick and easy to update your information and renew your childcare account every three months, simply log onto your childcare account on GOV.UK. More information about Early Education and childcare in Bradford district cam be found on our website. Bradford Council leads launch of first UNESCO Industrial TrailWe have led the development of a major new national collaboration between UNESCO-designated sites across England, Wales and Scotland, launching the UK UNESCO Industrial Trail. The pioneering digital and physical initiative connects 22 of the country's most significant World Heritage Sites, Creative Cities and Global Geoparks through a shared story of innovation, industry and social transformation. | 
