Unleash your imagination and share a story that sparks joy! The Friends of Batley Library are excited to invite local young authors of all ages—from 4 to 16—to take part in our brand-new creative writing competition running from October through December. Whether your tale is full of magic, adventure, or everyday wonder, we want to…
Education is free in the UK but that doesn’t mean it comes without its share of problems: underfunding, lack of qualified teachers, worrisome Ofsted ratings, budget cuts, and limited resources, just to name a few. However, there are still some great schools out there that continue to flourish and support their communities even while facing…
BBEST Community Hub CIC works with Star Coaches of Batley Ltd to subsidise Educational Trips for 20 Local Schools BBEST Community Hub CIC is delighted to announce a new partnership with Star Coaches of Batley Ltd, which will provide subsidised transport for educational trips benefiting 20 local primary and secondary schools throughout 2026. Through this…
Inspiring a Love of Reading: Book Swap Initiative Reaches Schools Across Birstall and Batley A new community-led reading initiative is helping children across Birstall and Batley develop a love of books, thanks to a successful partnership between BBEST Community Hub CIC and Let June as part of the National Year of Reading 2026. BBEST Community…
Stephen Moorhouse The medieval period runs from the end of the Roman period about 410 to about 1500. Historians and archaeologists divide the period in two. That from about 410 to the Norman Conquest in 1066 is termed The Early Medieval Period, while that from 1066 to about 1500 The High Medieval Period. The latter…
by Clare Hurst Being a volunteer at Batley Library has truly helped me grow so much its given me confidence strength and dertermination and i have finally found myself again with the support of all the staff who have truly been incredible and i cant thank them enough for everything they have done for me…
A short video from last year’s Woggle Hopping Festival is available to watch and captures the atmosphere, activities, and community involvement that made the event such a success. We encourage residents and families to click the link below to watch the video and see what the festival is all about. Woggle Hopping Festival 2025 The…
Mini Stories and Poems Theme: Library Sounds We are inviting children to share short stories or poems inspired by the sounds of the library. What do you hear when you visit the library?Pages turning, keyboards tapping, quiet footsteps, whispered conversations, the beep of the scanner, or the sound of a story being read aloud. How…
The Friends of Batley Library Crochet Club is expanding its activities this year with a focused community project producing knitted and crocheted poppies. These handmade poppies will be used to enhance the town memorial and to create decorative displays along the fencing at Heeleys, contributing to local acts of remembrance and community participation. Handcrafted poppies…
Woven invites Kirklees to Stitch together the Yorkshire Calico Dress WOVEN is inviting community groups across Kirklees to take part in this exciting new project the Yorkshire Calico Dress! Inspired by our region’s rich textile heritage, this collaborative artwork celebrates creativity, identity, and the threads that connect us all. 🧵💛 Whether you’re part of…
