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Batley Open Door Fortnight - activities on Mondays

About the event

During Community Open Door Fortnight various local community groups would like to welcome you in to show you what they do, have a chat, and perhaps you might like to take part or become a volunteer.

Please see brochure under Further Information for full details of all activities during Open Door Fortnight.

The following activities are taking place on Mondays 9th and 16th (except where shown) and you are welcome to attend.

TCD - Strictly Twilight (Ballroom Dancing for ages 55+) Studio 93, Jo Cox House 9.15am - 10.00am FREE

TCD - Twilight and Tranquility (Stretching and Meditation for ages 55+) Studio 93, Jo Cox House, 10.00am - 10.45am FREE

TCD - Healthy Futures (for anyone 18+ and economically inactive) Studio 93, Jo Cox House. 1.00pm - 3.00pm FREE Booking required email info.tcdcharity@gmail.com

Batley Food Bank (for those experiencing food poverty) Admiral House, Blakeridge Lane, WF17 8PD 1.00am - 3.30pm FREE

Carers Count - Coffee and Chat (*on Monday 16th only) Batley Library 10.30am -12.00pm FREE

Batley Movement and Games (for ages 60+) at Batley Community Centre, Upper Commercial Street. 10.30am - 12.30pm £3 Entry

Batley Care & Drop In at Brimer Hall, Central Methodist Church, Commercial Street 10.00am - 12.15pm FREE

Staincliffe Park Volunteers Park Clean Up at Staincliffe Park, Dewsbury Gate Rd, WF13 4AX 9.30am - 10.00am FREE outdoors, dress warmly

Groovy Grannies (for females over 50) Al Hikmah Centre, Track Road, 10.30am - 11.30am £2 Entry

Let Us Sing at Batley Library, 1.45pm - 3.45pm FREE

Together in Batley - Chess Club (*on Monday 9th only) Batley Library 5.00pm - 6.30pm FREE

Batley Conservatory in Wilton Park - Coffee Morning 10.00am - 12.00pm FREE

Dates and venues

  • Monday 9 November 2026 , Except for the Carers' coffee and chat (Nov. 16th only) and the Chess Club (Nov. 9th only) all activities listed take place on both Mondays, and probably regularly on a Monday after that.
  • Monday 16 November 2026 , Except for the Carers' coffee and chat (Nov. 16th only) and the Chess Club (Nov. 9th only) all activities listed take place on both Mondays, and probably regularly on a Monday after that.

Further information

Themes

Art, crafts and hobbies Art and craft-related items, including exhibitions, sales and workshops. Also, hobbies like modelling and collecting.
Dances and social Includes dances and social events and activities from coffee mornings to quiz nights.
Health and well-being Various health and carer events, and events and activities for people with health problems or who are less able. Also events specifically designed to promote well-being.
Walks, rides and conservation Please see under Events for walks, cycle and horse rides and conservation activities. From short town trails, to strolls around charming valleys and hikes across the Pennine moors, there's usually something for everyone.