Divorce January…Now Available Throughout February

They do say – New Year, New Start. Whilst most changes that people make will be relatively small, and the usual resolutions about losing weight and going to the gym, etc, for some, this is the time of year to move forward with some more significant life choices. Sometimes relationships end, and when they do it […]

Oxfam Volunteer Open Day

If you are interested in indulging a hobby, boosting your confidence, making friends or gaining new skills come and see how Oxfam can help you at the Volunteer Open Day on Thursday 26 January 2017. The Oxfam Hub on Grange Way houses both the Oxfam Festival & Ecommerce operations, and can offer a wide variety […]

Divorce January

They do say – New Year, New Start. Whilst most changes that people make will be relatively small, and the usual resolutions about losing weight and going to the gym, etc, for some, this is the time of year to move forward with some more significant life choices. Sometimes relationships end, and when they do it […]

A Night At The Musicals

On 17 and 18 March 2017 Natasha Harper and friends are bringing Broadway to Batley with a night at the musicals. The show will take you on a musical journey through some of the best loved movie musicals with song, dance and laughter, including Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, The Producers, The Wizard of Oz and many more. […]

Cinderella At Brighouse

Brighouse Theatre Productions are bringing the classic family pantomime Cinderella comes to Brighouse Civic Hall from 19 to 22 January. With plenty of laughs, music and dance to keep you well and truly entertained. Tickets are priced at £10 full price, £7 for children and concessions and a family of 4 ticket for only £30, and […]

Memories Of Batley Christmas Lights Switch On

On 26 November I got to wear my new Christmas jumper for the first time, at the Batley Christmas lights switch on, and whilst there was a bit of a chill in the air the weather was much kinder to us than last year, and the crowds once again packed the market place. It never fails […]

Car Park Escape

Miss O had a lucky escape when visiting her local supermarket. As she was walking through the car park another customer lost control of their car and ended up driving at speed towards Miss O, who had to jump out of the way. Luckily she avoided being hit – unlike a number of nearby cars! […]

The Court of Protection – Who Are They And What Do They Do?

The Court of Protection is a division of HM Courts & Tribunal Service that makes decisions on financial and welfare matters on behalf of people who can’t make decisions for themselves . It is a Court based in London with most cases heard by district judges and a senior judge. Someone loses their mental capacity […]

Bumper Crowds In Batley

Once again the market place was full as the town turned out to celebrate the turning on of the Christmas lights. And whilst the temperature might have been a bit on the cold side, there were warm smiles all around as people enjoyed the fun. With the Christmas market selling all sorts of treats, and […]

Batley Christmas Lights Switch On

The Batley Christmas lights switch on spectacular takes place in the market place on Saturday 26 Nov. The fun begins at 1:00p.m when the Christmas markets stalls open, with all sorts of treats and goodies for you. Santa will be in his grotto with lots of presents for good little boys and girls from 3:00p.m, […]