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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…
Celebrating Ramadan in Batley: A Time for Reflection, Community, and Giving Ramadan is a special time of the year for Muslims in Batley and across the world. It is a month of fasting, prayer, and self-reflection, fostering a deeper connection with faith and the community. From dawn until sunset, those observing Ramadan refrain from food…
Batley Community Centre are looking for a volunteer to help run Lunch Club every Thursday from 10:30am to 1pm. Contact 07726 771936 for more information.
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…
We were at APNA Bazar in Batley Market Square, bringing our Together in Batley magazine to life for new faces in the community. The atmosphere was buzzing—a good, lively crowd, and so many wonderful things to discover. There were perfumes in gorgeous bottles, jewellery that sparkled, and the most stunning Salwar Kameez, Lehengas, and Kurtas….
In the heart of Batley, where the bustle of the town softens into birdsong and quiet reflection, stands the Memorial Gardens, a place woven with history, loss, and gratitude. Each November, as the leaves fall and the air turns crisp, people gather here to remember those who gave their lives in war, ordinary men, women…