A FREE public event launched on Saturday at Unique Fitness and Lifestyle, at the University of Bradford, as part of a fitness programme to encourage everyone to become more active.

The Get Out Get Active programme is focussing on three areas of the district, Manningham, Holme Wood and Keighley, and aims to “change people’s mindsets” about exercise.

The scheme kicked off at 11am and included events such as street dance and wheelchair basketball.

Dean Carroll, manager at Bradford Disability sports and Leisure , said: “It’s a great achievement for Bradford to be part of this exciting project. We are looking forward to working with all our local partners to successfully deliver this programme and can’t wait to get started.”

The Holme Wood programme will provide community programmes in partnership with Bradford Council and the Streetgames charity. In Manningham the programme will focus on improving opportunities for women and girls from ethnic minorities while the Keighley programme will work with partners including Run England and Echo to support current activities including family fitness nights, inclusive wheelchair programmes and running clubs.