15-04-2025
Broadway 'saddened' after being forced to end Easter event early to vandalism
THE Broadway, Bradford said it is "saddened" after being forced to end a festive event early due to vandalism.
The shopping centre in Bradford city centre launched its Easter Doodle Station on Saturday outside the Next store.
It was dubbed as an area where children and families could let their "creativity run wild" and draw on the walls and floors in an "interactive, art-filled fun zone".
The Broadway said in a Facebook post before the launch: "Hop in and get doodlin'... walls and floors are your canvas."
It added: "Don't miss this exciting opportunity to turn a blank canvas into a masterpiece."
The Doodle Station/Wall was meant to be in place until Easter Monday next week but it has now been taken down.
The Broadway said in a Facebook post this evening: "We're saddened to share that our Easter Doodle Wall has been taken down due to deliberate vandalism.
"It's disheartening to see a space created for families and creativity impacted in this way.
"Thank you to everyone who got involved."
Members of the public expressed their sadness at the news and said it was a "shame", while one person described those responsible as "selfish".
Another commenter said they walked across to The Broadway to see if there were any Easter activities taking place when they came across the Doodle Wall.
They added: "Our children enjoyed creating their own doodle on it. It's a shame someone ruined it."
Meanwhile, Jonny Noble, CEO of the Bradford Improvement District (BID), said: "How awful".
