UK Recovery Walk celebrates resilience and hope in Bradford today
Community comes together for vibrant celebration of recovery
Today marks the start of a pivotal weekend for the UK recovery community as Bradford hosts the UK Recovery Walk 2026, celebrating recovery from addiction and highlighting the power of lived experience.
The event commences with the Recovery Conference on Friday, 11th September, engaging communities in discussions on recovery challenges and successes.
Saturday, 12th September, brings thousands to Bradford's streets for the UK Recovery Walk and Recovery Village—a vivid demonstration of hope and transformation involving individuals in recovery, families, friends, and organisations from across the country.
This year's focus is on lived experience leadership, led by Dave Memery and Andy Rogers of Create Strength Group, whose dedication and hard work have been instrumental in orchestrating this national event.
Attendees will experience a vibrant mix of music, community interactions, banners symbolising recovery efforts across the UK, and the welcoming atmosphere of the Recovery Village.
While the event is a celebration, it also delivers a crucial message: recovery exists and thrives, counteracting narratives often dominated by crisis and despair.
Bradford embraces this transformative journey, demonstrating the incredible potential of people who once struggled with addiction, now contributing as leaders, family members, and community pillars.
Notably, those yet to find their path to recovery may find inspiration in the vibrant images and stories from Bradford, offering hope and the prospect of a different future.
The UK Recovery Walk belongs to the collective recovery community—a testament to shared experiences, partnerships, and coordinated efforts every year.
To everyone involved in Bradford 2026, from organisers to participants and supporters, thank you for making recovery visible and impactful in the city today.
Recovery is real, recovery is possible, and today, it is proudly showcased in Bradford.