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A Trip Down The Lane

When Mr T set out for a walk  close to where he lives he didn’t intend his final destination to be his local accident and emergency department, but having taken the wrong type of trip down the lane, that is exactly where he did end up. We took up a claim for Mr T and […]

Hidden Hazards

Ironing, a necessary evil, but not most peoples idea of a fun way to spend your time….as a colleague said to me just the other day…”life is too short to waste it ironing” Mr P would definitely agree with that sentiment, especially after his even more unpleasant than usual experience of doing the ironing, and […]

Volunteers Open Day

The UK’s biggest online charity shop www.oxfam.org.uk/BatleyOnline is holding a volunteer open day on 22 September at their premises on Mill Forest Way in Batley. Between 10:30 & 13:30 anybody interested in volunteering for the charity can come along and find out more about what is involved. For more information contact Oxfam on 01924 351892.

A Not Very Convenient Store

Mrs C got a little more than she planned on when she popped into a convenience store, as well as her purchase she ended up with injuries and a protracted course of medical treatment. There is a step up at the entrance, but unfortunately it is coloured the same as the floor surface around it, […]

Batley Festival

Now in it’s 5th year Batley Festival is back once again on 10 September. Running from 11:00 until 17:00 the event takes over the centre of town with lots going on. You can shop until you drop at the many and varied market stalls in the market place. With everything from hand made crafts, food and […]

Bottle Stopper

Mr H works in a factory that makes glass bottles. On this particular day, he had to change something within the machine. This was a fairly common practice, and something that is done often. Unfortunately on this occasion, whilst Mr H was changing the item, a colleague on the other side of the machine accidentally […]

Ladder Fall

Ladders are dangerous if not used properly. They are responsible for thousands of accidents every year, both in work places and around the home. But, they are an essential tool for a lot of people, and jobs. The trick therefore is to use them safely, and most importantly know what you are doing. This certainly […]

Free Goodies

Keep your eyes peeled whilst in Batley from Friday 26 August, because free goodie bags have been hidden around the town as the organisers of Dewsbury’s free art Friday have made the short trip along Bradford Road. The lucky finders of the bags will receive free art, film related treats and information about this year’s […]

Memory Lane Cafe

The Friends of Batley Library Group is launching it’s latest new venture on Tuesday 13 Sept with the start of the memory lane café. The idea behind the café is to help stimulate both memories of the past and at the same time improve the memories and alertness of the people attending. For more details […]

Batley Bulldogs Networking Meeting 26 August

The Bulldogs networking meeting brings together local businesses, community groups, charities and sports clubs once a month for an informal get together over breakfast. Running from 08:00 until a little after 09:00, it costs £5 per meeting with no membership fees. The cost includes tea/coffee and your breakfast. There is a guest speaker each month. […]