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, […]

Batley Bulldogs

Season tickets are now on sale from the club’s Fox’s Biscuits Stadium for the 2017 season, with Adult tickets costing £190 and concessions at £130. Children under 16 can watch every home and away match for free. With new coach Matt Diskin in the charge, the club are looking to build on their impressive form […]

Batley And Birstall Remembrance Day Parades

The details for the Remembrance Day parades in Batley and Birstall are:- Batley – The procession will assemble in Batley Market Place at 10.15am for march off at 10.35am, and a parade around the town to the Memorial Gardens for a service at the war memorial at 10.55am. After the service the procession will re-form in Cambridge Street and return […]

Batley Food Bank Christmas Fayre

The always popular Batley Food Bank Christmas fayre returns on 26 November between 11:00a.m and 3:00p.m, at the Food Bank’s premises in the Town Hall annexe, Brunswick Street, Batley. With stalls, games, goodies, food and drink, and of course a visit from Santa there will certainly be plenty to do, whilst helping to raise much […]

Acorn Youth Theatre Company Open Auditions

DO YOU KNOW SOMEONE AGE 8-18 WHO LOVES TO PERFORM? Acorn Youth Theatre provides young people with opportunities to perform in high quality productions in the Kirklees area. New Member auditions are Sunday 20th November! Book a place now! [email protected] New members will get the opportunity to be in any of our 2017 performances, our […]

Pink Tribute Fundraising Night

Join in the fun and help raise money for a local good cause on 29 October at the Victoria Function Room, Stocks Lane, Batley. Friends Emma Brook, Vicki Hargrave and Rebecca Johnson are hosting a Pink tribute night to help support the Leeds Congenital Heart Unit at Leeds General Infirmary. Tickets are £10 per person and […]