Merry Christmas to all who celebrate


Our much-loved community newspaper, Together in Batley, has run out of funding. But we’re not giving up—we believe in the power of good news and the importance of keeping our community connected. Our printed editions are brilliant for those who may not be online or who feel isolated. These copies go directly to places like the…
Woggle Hopping Festival in Wilton Park in Honour of Local Legend George Corner We’re so excited to invite you to this year’s Woggle Hopping Festival in Wilton Park! It’s happening on Sunday 3rd August 2025, from 12pm to 4pm, and it’s completely FREE. This fun-filled afternoon is in honour of George Corner—a true Batley character…
Birstall Knit and Natter group are taking action on the energy crisis! The group has been given a grant to buy wool which they will then use for the “Warm Blanket Project”, knitting blankets and other items for elderly and vulnerable people in the local community. The knitting group has existed for over 10 years…
In 2023 the Friends of Batley Library installed a bird feeder on the window of the children’s library. We did this so that children could watch the birds and we could encourage local wildlife to flourish. What we didn’t realise was quite how many of our feathered visitors were on the British Ornithology Trust’s red…
We’re raising funds to keep Together in Batley going – a magazine that puts you and our community in the spotlight. It’s local, it’s uplifting, and it’s FREE – printed and delivered straight to people who might not otherwise hear what’s happening in their own town. ✨ Help us keep sharing the good stuff –…
đź’ś Become a Support Life Champion & Make a Difference! đź’ś At The Kirkwood, we believe that everyone deserves the best quality of life when living with a life-limiting illness. Our Support Life Champions play a vital role in helping us achieve this by raising awareness within their workplaces, communities, and friendship circles. As a…