A NUMBER of upcoming events, celebrations and Council meetings in Bradford have been cancelled as a mark of respect after the death of Queen Elizabeth II.
People are mourning the passing of Her Majesty, with businesses and sports matches also affected.
Wyke Sports Village was due to mark its official opening with a large community event on Saturday, but, on Friday, Bradford Council announced that this would no longer be going ahead.
Similarly, a celebration event to mark the re-opening of the Leeds Liverpool Canal between Shipley and Apperley Bridge following a major refurbishment has also been cancelled.
The event, organised by West Yorkshire Combined Authority, was due to take place on Saturday, but a statement from the Authority on Friday said: “As we are in the National Period of Mourning following the sad passing of Her Majesty The Queen, we have had to regretfully take the decision to postpone this event.”
Many chains - including department store Selfridges - and independent businesses have announced closures in light of the historic royal update.
The Saltaire Festival has been postponed for a fortnight.
A spokesperson said: "We are sorry to announce that Saltaire Festival will be postponed for two weeks following the death of our Queen, as a mark of respect.
"Please follow our updates for revised dates and changes to our events."
Other Bradford events cancelled include; Cross Flatts End of Summer Market (Ryshworth Club), Sunday's Market and craft fair at Shipley Kirkgate Centre, Keighley Carnival, and Saturday's Lindley Clock Tower open day.
Next weekend's BBC's Radio 2 Live in Leeds has been cancelled too.
A spokesperson from the BBC said: "Following the very sad news of the death of Her Majesty The Queen, as a mark of respect, BBC Radio 2 Live in Leeds will now not take place on September 17 and 18.
"Ticket holders will be issued with refunds via the ticketing provider."
With The Great North Run 5K cancelled, organisers are to decide today whether Sunday's full half marathon will go ahead.
More than 60,000 people - including many from across the Bradford district - are signed up to take part in the event.
The EFL cancelled Bradford City's Saturday trip to Mansfield on Friday while Bradford Bulls' final Championship match of the season against Widnes Vikings will go ahead tomorrow.
Bulls say they have followed RFL guidance which has allowed them to keep the game on this weekend.
The ‘Emergency Services Fun Day’ activities that were planned for the day will now not go ahead.
A minute’s silence in memory of Her Majesty will be held prior to the 3pm kick-off.
National League System games are also off, meaning no Saturday fixture for the likes of Bradford (Park Avenue), Eccleshill United and Thackley.
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) have announced that all grass-roots cricket will go ahead this weekend.
However, clubs have been asked to observe a minute’s silence before matches start.
Whether players wear black in addition depends on the individual.
Rugby Union games across the district will also go ahead this weekend as teams and supporters come together to honour The Queen.
The Combined Authority were due to meet on Friday to discuss a number of issues ranging from the cost of living crisis to Leeds’ bid to host Eurovision.
But that meeting was cancelled, with a post on the Combined Authority website saying: “Following the sad announcement of the passing of Her Majesty the Queen, the decision has been taken to cancel the scheduled Combined Authority meeting as a mark of respect to Her Majesty and the Royal Family and in acknowledgement of the period of national mourning.”
The West Yorkshire Police and Crime Panel, another meeting due to be held on Friday morning, was also cancelled.
The death of the Queen was announced shortly after a meeting of Bradford Council’s Bradford South Area Committee had opened on Thursday night.
After the news circulated Chair Councillor David Green (Lab, Wibsey) said it was only right that the meeting is postponed.
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