THREE major events in Bradford district basked in glorious sunshine this weekend.

More than 5,000 people went to the Bradford Pride event at Odsal Stadium on Saturday, where performers included singers Karen Harding, Jake Quickenden, Sean Miley Moore and Heather Peace and the band Issimo.

There were also numerous advice and food stalls, games and activities.

Pride committee chairman Jason Courcoux said: “It was a massive success. The response we have had so far is that it was excellent.

“To have between 5,000 and 6,000 people there was tremendous.”

The annual event had been in jeopardy after being cancelled in April amid licensing issues and rising running costs.

The existing organising committee resigned, and was replaced by a new ‘steering committee’, before Bradford Bulls stepped in and offered the Pride committee their Odsal home for the event.

Mr Courcoux also said there had been no reports of any trouble or injuries at the event, which ran from 11.30am to 6.30pm.

Elsewhere in the district on Saturday, the first day of the three-day Saltaire Arts Trail was in full swing. Various homes and venues opened their doors to display art as part of the event, which finishes tomorrow.

Adele Gunn opened her home on Mary Street and showcased the work of lino print artist Alison Deegan.

Alison said it was the first time she had taken part in an open house-type exhibition, and added: “It has been really good and so many people have been coming through the door. They are a captive audience.

“I have sold some work and I am enjoying it.”

Adele said it was the first time she had taken part in the trail, and added: “I thought I had got the time to spare and also I wanted to help artists to promote their work.

“It is to give them the opportunity.”

Also on Saturday, there was a fun day to mark the re-opening of Ilkley Lido for the summer. The event included stalls, face-painting and activities, as well as the outdoor and indoor pools.

Lido manager Mick Wood said: “It went really, really well. It was well attended and the weather was decent.

“As opening days go, it was very successful.”

Councillor Sarah Ferriby, Bradford Council’s executive member for environment, sport and culture, said: “Ilkley Lido is a great place for a family day out with its wide range of activities and its location, close to Ilkley town centre and on the edge of the beautiful Ilkley Moor.

“In good hot summers, it has been known to attract up to 50,000 visitors.”

The Lido is open noon to 7.30pm on weekdays and 10am to 5.30pm on weekends up to July 24. During the school summer holidays it will open every weekday from 10am to 7.30pm, and 10am to 5.30pm at weekends.

For more details, visit www.bradford.gov.uk/sport-and-activities/sports-centres-and-pools/ilkley-pool-and-lido/.

The fifth annual Threadfest - a festival of independent art and music in Bradford - also took place over the weekend, from Friday to today.

Venues included Gallery II at the University of Bradford, Bradford Playhouse, Delius Arts and Cultural Centre, Fuse Art Space, and The 1 in 12 Club. There were also events ran in association with Bradford Literature Festival.

Acts included a star of Channel 4’s The Undateables, Daniel Wakeford; post-punk legends The Nightingales; Kenyan folk singer Ogoya Nengo and The Dodo Women’s Group; Polish-born, Glasgow-based singer Ela Orleans; one-man band and inventor ICHI; the Chumbawamba-affiliated Commoners Choir; hip-funk trio Ravioli Me Away; stand-up from post-alternative comedy inventor Ted Chippington; and movement based on female textiles workers with Gujarati connections by artist Bryony Pritchard.