On this page you will find details about groups, clubs and features from our programmesTo watch our own Malcolm Haigh on the BBC's Great Brittish Railway Journey click here
NOMINATE 'BATLEY'S FUNNIEST PERSON'
We are looking for Batley's funniest personIf you know someone who you think is hilarious let us know
Nominated your friends, family or even yourself
Let us know who you think Batley's funniest person is by emailing
WHAT'S ON
Batley Bulldogs vs Leigh Centurions Sunday 6th February, 2pm KO Mount Pleasant www.batleybulldogs.co.uk
Mount Cricket Club, Indoor nets @ Woodlands C.C Meet at Staincliffe Cricket Club 7.15pm, every Sunday
Abbey Road Friday 4th February- Thin Lizzy Experience Saturday 5th February- Spirit of Smokie Friday 11th February- Gary Numan tribute band, the Replicas Facebook: Abbey Road Venue
St Mary's Social Club Line Dancing- every Tuesday evening Rock 'n' Roll- every Wednesday evening Social Sequence with Ballroom- Tuesday and Thursday afternoon and Thursday and Sunday evenings
Parents and Toddlers Group Mondays 9.15am All welcome
Dewsbury Art Group Spring Exhibition Batley Art Gallery Saturday 5th February – 19th March Free Admission
Parents Alliance Meeting Monday 7th February, 8.15pm, Al Hikmah Centre
Batley Art Gallery Annual Open exhibition
This year's open exhibition is bigger and better than ever! With over 150 artworks by 84 artists, there's a lot of high quality work to see – it has definitely been worth the weather-induced wait! Also showing in the foyer display cabinets: jewellery by Pam Lonsdale and woodwork by the Birstall Woodturners. Open Monday to Saturday, further information available at www.kirklees.gov.uk/art
Batley Frontier
Every Sunday 3 of the best in local bands perform live on the Main Stage. January 30, 2010 there will be; Fairway View, Echo Town and Tuesdays Secret performing.Do you want to perform live on the Famous Frontier main stage? Then Email frontierlive@yahoo.co.uk
The Jam'd A Great Tribute to the JAM'd, January 29, 2011
The Jam'd were formed in 2006 by three very experienced musician's from Lincolnshire and have already gained a reputation for being the top tribute to THE JAM! The attention to detail is second to none and the band are totally committed to giving you an unforgettable night! The bands main aim is for you to experience an authentic 'Jam' gig, won't be disappointed!
MONDAY CLUBMonday 31st January 10:15am-12noon
A weekly social group for people aged 50+ - come and play bingo, browse books, play on the Wii - just £1 including tea, coffee, biscuits and two games of bingo. Just come along to Batley Old People's Centre on Upper Commercial Street, or call Maria at Batley Resource Centre for more info 01924 326331
TUESDAY TEA
Tuesday 1st February 1pm-3pm
Batley Old People's Centre, Upper Commercial Street
A monthly afternoon tea for people aged 50+. Come along to enjoy good company and a cuppa, plus try your luck on the tombola! Just £1. Call Margaret at Batley Resource Centre on 01924 326331 for further information.
Healey SchoolFamily Finance 12 week course Started 14 January until 8 April 2011 9.15 to 11.45 Places still available Learn Literacy Skills using a computer Every Tuesday morning 9.00 to 11.00 Places still available Contact Joanne Garforth on 01924 326386
Time for meStop smoking club, starts on Tuesdays at 5.30pm at Batley Health Centre and is aimed at helping women in and around Batley quit smoking.
01924 351498
07903 755661 Amina.Hans-Adam@kirkleeschs.nhs.uk
Bookchat
Batley Library, every first Wednesday in the month at 2pm
Telephone Batley library 01924 326021
The Acoustic Circus Open Mic Night Live At Abbey Road
30 January 7.30pm – 10.30pm, New Acoustic Open Mic Night at Batley's great new, purpose built venue. Excellent sound system, fantastic lights, and great opportunities for industry contacts. Artists get a free pint and the chances to play at other gigs in the area. Plus, if they're good, paid gigs at the venue itself. Free on the door. Everybody welcome. For more information visit http://www.facebook.com/abbeyroad.venue
Batley Ladies Circle
Batley Ladies Circle are part of the premier young international women organisation where members are within age range 18 to 45 and are actively seeking new members to join.
They usually meet on 2nd & 4th Monday of the month for a business or a social evening. We meet locally in various venues throughout Batley Area. It's ideal if you just moved into the area or you are looking for something different and fun. Some of the stuff they have done in the past included jewellery parties, bowling, meal's out, wine tasting, sledging & ice skating to name but a few. If you are Interested - visit Batley54@hotmail.com or visit the national site www.ladies-circle.org.uk to find out more or telephone 07760 188035 to speak with Karen Flatters.History of Batley
Malcolm Haigh's next history course starts on Tuesday 18th January. This course will run for 12 weeks and will be looking at the history of Batley.
The course is at Textile Hall, Hick Lane, Batley from 1:30-3:30 we hope you can come along
To learn more about costs or to sign up for the course call Malcolm on 01924 479824 or Textile Hall on 01924 422214
Batley Cemetery Support Group
Batley Cemetery Support Group are looking for interested, active people to help tend to Kirklees' biggest cemetery and historical Twin Chapels.
www.twinchapels.org.uk
01924 426555
Crafts Club
Fed up of crafting alone? come join our club. The craft club not only lets you have fun doing what you love, it also gives you the chance to meet like minded people and develop new skills while having fun.
The group takes place on a Wednesday from 1:00 - 3:00 at Textile Hall, Hick Lane, Batley. It's £2.00 including refreshments. All are welcome.
Another Planet
Music workshop with HOOT, creative opportunities for heath and wellbeing. Experience every side that music has to offer, from guitars to balloons you are guaranteed to have fun, its a real hoot.
The group takes place on a Friday from 10:30 - 12:30 free of charge at Textile Hall, Hick Lane, Batley.
for more information call 01484 516224
Gujarati Writers Forum
New Voices’ anthology available from 01924 474358 or 01924 440867.
To hear more poetry click hereAlso to view edited highlights of Gujarati poetry by the Gujarati Writers Forum in Batley click here.
Batley and District Camera Club
Exhibition
More information about the Camera Club from www.batleycameraclub.com/email batleycameraclub@o2.co.uk /01924 474828.
Watch a short film about the camera club, click hereBirstall Woodturners
Birstall Woodturners
Club nights are Wednesday evening.
Membership costs just £15 a year, then there is a charge of £3 for each individual club night.
This is a great opportunity to try your hand at woodturning and meet new people....contact 01924 274515 for more details.ON THE DOORSTEP
Social activities for people aged 50+
At Batley Old People’s Centre, Upper Commercial Street
(next door the Health Centre)MONDAY CLUB every week at Batley Old People’s Centre, 10am-12.30pm includes refreshments, board games, Nintendo wii, computer access, weekly raffle (50p) and good company.
TUESDAY TEA – social afternoon at Old People’s Centre, 1pm-3pm on the first Tuesday of every month.
LUNCH CLUB – hot meal and bingo every Thursday 11.45am-1.30pm, at Batley Old People’s Centre. Just £3.
Contact: Maria Spadafora, Batley Resource Centre, 90 Commercial St
Tel: 01924 326331 or email maria.batleyrc@tiscali.co.ukBatley Rock 'N' Roll Club
Batley Rock 'N' Roll club. Great beer, good dance floor and a friendly atmosphere
St Marys Social Club, Melton Street, Batley, WF17 8PT
For more info call any of these numbers
01924 454864, 01274 861541, 01274 871028, 01535 275103,