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 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…
Dipika Kaushal is Chief Executive of Northorpe Hall Child and Family Trust β 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 Hallβs focus has been mental health and emotional well-being, providing an…
π Discover the Magic of Christmas in Batley! π 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…
The Friends of Batley Library Crochet Club is expanding its activities this year with a focused community project producing knitted and crocheted poppies. These handmade poppies will be used to enhance the town memorial and to create decorative displays along the fencing at Heeleys, contributing to local acts of remembrance and community participation. Handcrafted poppies…
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…