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…
🌸 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. đź’ś Starting this Thursday at 1:30 PM, this is a safe, confidential, and supportive space…
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…
Purpose of Life is a UK-based non-profit charity that was established in 2014. We provide aid within the UK and throughout the world. We strive to promote community cohesion and treat everyone equally irrespective of race, religion, colour, etc. Purpose of Life believes no one has superiority over another, except through piety and good actions….
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…
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…
A Guest blog by the HappyMOMents Team. HappyMOMents is a voluntary community group set up by a group of localwomen, most of them moms and professionals, who were frustrated by thelack of social and educational opportunities for themselves, their babies andtoddlers locally. Since the demise of local children’s centres and Surestart,there has been very little…
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…
By Tahera of Junior Parkrun. Wilton Park Junior Parkrun is a free, weekly, timed 2k on Sundays 9am at Wilton Park. We rely on the local community to volunteer for just under an hour to put on a safe, fun and welcoming event. Launched in late July 2022, at the time of writing, it’s been…
