Bradford’s Ukrainian community celebrates 70th anniversary

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The Ukrainian community in Bradford is coming together to celebrate the 70th anniversary of a key cultural organisation.

The Association of Ukrainians in Great Britain was formed in 1945 by Ukrainians living in the UK.  A concert featuring traditional dancing and choral music is among events that will take place at the Bradford branch, which was set up in 1948.

Today there are a few hundred Ukrainians still living in the city and, three generations on, the centre still hosts Saturday classes for children and dance classes.

A community garden party will take place in June, with a gala concert scheduled for September.

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