Welcome to the home of the Bradford Odeon Rescue Group.

Updated 19th April 2012.



Tonight's (19th April 2012) question time looks interesting! The show is coming from Leeds and the Odeon may crop up, We'll be watching! 10:35pm BBC One.

www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b01gspqn

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Prime Minister Cameron asked to intervene!
To see the story that broke in the Yorkshire post today (19th April 2012) click here:
www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/at-a-glance/main-section/cameron-urged-to-help-save-bradford-odeon-1-4459853

We have posted the press release from George Galloway in the 'News' section, This also contains the letters Mr. Galloway sent to the PM, to the chief of Bradford Council, to the HCA and to Langtree.

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BORG and the Bradford Odeon have a well known new supporter!


George Galloway has thrown his weight behind the campaign to save our Odeon. Mr Galloway is the newly elected Member of Parliament for Bradford West.

We welcome Mr. Galloway to Bradford and look forward to meeting and working with him in the near future.

 

In a press release prior to election Mr Galloway said:

“What has happened to the iconic Odeon in the centre of Bradford is nothing short of wanton vandalism. Those responsible should be ashamed of themselves and must be brought to account.” So said George Galloway this morning, after news broke that one of the two companies that had contracted to “develop” the Odeon site through demolishing it has gone bust.

He continued: “I think the Bradford West by-election should be considered, in part, a referendum over the mismanagement which has brought the Odeon to the brink of collapse and left a huge hole in the heart of Bradford close by. Every candidate should declare what they want to see done about the Odeon. I, for one, want the plans to demolish the building abandoned and money immediately sought from government and elsewhere to restore and regenerate this beautiful and historic building. I challenge all the other candidates in the Bradford West by-election to join me in this.

To read more please follow link below:
www.votegeorgegalloway.com/2012/03/galloway-condemns-odeon-vandalism.html#more

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THE NEW SPRING EDITION OF THE ODEON OBSERVER!
To download your copy click on the tab at the top of this page.

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A big thank you to all who attended the protest on the 24th March 2012. We had a great day, and hope you did too! It was great to see so many people in the centre of our city enjoying themselves at the new City Park and talking to us about all things Odeon. If you managed to get hold of a copy of our Odeon Observer I hope you found it interesting.


The protest outside the Odeon at the end of the evening was a great success with lots of support from our friends, passers by and also from people leaving the park.
Thank you Bradford!

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An excellent review of the Odeon saga has been written by respected Bradford journalist Kate Wellam we urge to you read this:

louderthanwar.com/

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How our Odeon could look if we could develop it 'our' way:

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Many thanks to The Theatres Trust for putting the Bradford Odeon back on their annual "at risk" register.  

BORG are delighted to support the Bradford Civic Society with the launch of their latest publication
"Common Sense Regeneration"
This book contains what we believe is required for the city.
To get your copy please contact the Bradford Civic Society by clicking here: www.bradfordcivicsociety.co.uk/