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FAITH leaders from the Bradford district have spoken of how the pandemic has changed the way they operate, while also looking ahead to the impact that it may have on the future. Online events have been the "only means of survival" for many of the district's churches, mosques, gurdwaras and temples, while questions have been raised over how worship will look post-pandemic. Reverend Nathan Javed, of GBM Churches, said that the shift towards digital worship is making churches look for "new ways" to engage with local communities, but added that everyone is "praying" for a return to normalit...

A BRADFORD organisation is running a campaign alongside the district's different faith communities to encourage people to take the COVID-19 vaccine. The Volunteering Interfaith Programme (VIP) is joining leaders from Bradford's Christian, Hindu, Muslim and Sikh communities, as the vaccine - which has now been taken by over two million people in the UK - continues to be rolled out. VIP founder, Dr Javed Bashir, says the campaign comes amid some groups raising questions over the ethics of vaccination, and will involve faith leaders talking to members of the community and producing video m...

A UNIVERSITY of Bradford fund set up to support students who are struggling amid the pandemic has now raised over £10,000. The Emergency COVID-19 Hardship Appeal reached the milestone - just a month after its launch - after a number of generous donations from alumni, staff and members of the community. Money raised will be used to support some of the poorest students, many of whom have little or no means of income other than working part-time - something many have been unable to do during lockdown. The news comes as volunteers from Bradford-based organisation the VIP (Volunteering In...

She said: "He was a lovely guy, he was a joy. "I put him forward as Lord Mayor and was so happy to serve as his deputy. "He was so lovely, he has a lovely wife and a lovely family and he was a really good friend to me. "I always felt like part of his family, he always made you feel welcome and I'm really upset by this, it's so shocking I still can't believe its true. "I thought he was starting to get better; it's a shock. "He will be truly missed, I went to Pakistan with him last year and it was such a good time, we laughed every day.

BRADFORD'S Volunteering Interfaith Programme (VIP) and Age UK Bradford and District are teaming up to distribute hampers to elderly and isolated people this Christmas. Age UK estimates that over 850,000 older people could be spending this Christmas alone, with loneliness among the elderly only being worsened in the wake of COVID-19. Javed Bashir, Founder of VIP, said: "Christmas is a time for giving, sharing and loving. I encourage Bradford’s interfaith communities, particularly children and young people, to get involved. "Giving back to the city will help to unite us and bridge som...