Recently in UNESCO City of Film Category

I've always had a huge soft spot for Bradford.

This isn't just because I am such an admirer of Tony Reeves, the hugely energetic and passionate chief executive of the city council and BURA Board member (although of course I am), and it isn't just because I love the variety and texture of the huge number of listed buildings (although of course I do), and it isn't just because I've had some memorable curries and some memorable evenings there (although of course I have).

I love it for its resilience, can-do attitude, quirky character and sense of humour (see below!).

And congratulations on becoming UNESCO City of Film too, this year. Richly deserved for all of the reasons already mentioned !