“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…
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…
💜 Become a Support Life Champion & Make a Difference! 💜 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…
🌸 Exciting News! Monthly Online Women’s Support Group 🌸 We are thrilled to announce the launch of our monthly online women’s support group for women affected by drug and alcohol use—whether it’s their own or that of a loved one. 💜 Starting this Thursday at 1:30 PM, this is a safe, confidential, and supportive space…
🎄 Discover the Magic of Christmas in Batley! 🎄 Get ready for a season of festive fun in Batley! From dazzling light displays and Christmas markets to carol concerts and family-friendly events, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Explore the full lineup of holiday activities, special performances, and community celebrations that will make this Christmas…
Kirklees Library Adventures has now launched across Kirklees! Children, or Library Adventurers, can take part at any library in Kirklees. Your quest is to journey through your Library Adventures pack with six fantastic themes to explore. The Adventurer pack is full of fun crafts, reading suggestions, facts, and creative activities. You can collect stickers, bookmarks,…
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…
