Volunteer Wanted!
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.
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…
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…
At the heart of Batley, there’s a quiet but powerful publication bringing people together, celebrating local life, and reminding us that community still matters. That publication is Together in Batley – and right now, it needs your help. Together in Batley is more than just a magazine. It’s a free, feel-good print and online publication…
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…
This summer, Batley Library is pulling out all the stops to create something truly special for local children and families—a Kids Fun Fest packed with hands-on activities, imaginative play, and community spirit. As the school holidays approach, the library will transform into a hub of creativity and laughter, with free events running throughout July and…