Batley Town Centre Design




Dipika Kaushal is Chief Executive of Northorpe Hall Child and Family Trust – a charity founded 60 years ago to support children where ill health, low income or disadvantage prevented them from accessing and benefiting from mainstream provision. For the past 20 years Northorpe Hall’s focus has been mental health and emotional well-being, providing an…
Yes, the latest issue of Together in Batley—Issue 19 (May/June 2025)—is now available online. You can read it directly on our full issues pages. This edition features uplifting local stories, community updates, and highlights from around Batley. It’s part of their ongoing effort to keep the community connected and informed. Please note that Together in…
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…
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…
“Hello, Batley community! We’re thrilled to announce that the 18th issue of our beloved ‘Together in Batley’ Magazine is now live online and ready for your reading pleasure. Packed with engaging stories, local news, and community highlights, this issue is not to be missed! And the best part? You can access it right from the…
This World Book Day, March 2nd, the BBC presenters Ben Shires and Konnie Huq will be broadcasting live from Batley Library as part of the BBC Teach Live Lessons initiative. In a live lesson specially aimed at children 7-11 years old, they will be talking to authors including Michael Rosen, and Kevin and Katie Tsang…