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Batley Open Door Fortnight - activities on Thursdays

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 Thursdays 12th and 19th (except where shown) and you are welcome to attend.

TCD - Veterans United (Circuit Training and Wellbeing) at Studio 93, Jo Cox House, 7.30pm - 8.30pm FREE. For Veterans by Veterans

Batley Food Bank (for those experiencing food
poverty) at Admiral House, Blakeridge
Lane, 11.00am - 3.30pm FREE

Staincliffe Park Volunteers Wellbeing Walk and Talk, Staincliffe Park, Dewsbury Gate Rd, 9.30am - 10.00am FREE outdoors, dress warmly

Batley Sporting Foundation Community Gym Session at Batley Bulldogs Community Gym, Heritage Rd, 8.00am - 10.00am and 5.00pm - 6.00pm £2 Entry

Batley Sporting Foundation Teen Girls Community Gym Session at Batley Bulldogs Community
Gym, Heritage Rd, 4.00pm - 5.00pm £1 Entry.
For girls aged 13-19

Batley Sporting Foundation Project GLOW (for young adults 18+ who are SEND) at Batley Bulldogs Community Gym, Heritage Rd, 6.00pm - 8.00pm £2 Entry

Carers Count - Carers Rights Day (*on19th November only) at Batley Library, 10.30am - 12.00pm FREE

Storytime for parent/carer and children, at Batley Library, 10.30am - 11.30am Term Time Only FREE

Serendipity Creative Writers at Salvation Army, 483 Bradford Rd. 2.00pm -4.00pm FREE

PCAN -(*on19th November only) Cuppa and Chat for parents/carers of a child with SEND at Soothill Community Centre, 10 Broomsdale Road 9.15am - 12.15pm FREE

North Kirklees Family History at Batley Community Centre,Upper Commercial St, 9.30am - 12.00pm FREE

Paddock Trust - Step by Step - info and guidance on employment, debt advice, housing, etc at Batley Library, 10.00am - 12.00pm FREE

Dates and venues

  • Thursday 12 November 2026 , Except for PCAN and Carers Rights Day all activities listed take place on both Thursdays, and probably regularly on a Thursday after that.
  • Thursday 19 November 2026 , Except for PCAN and Carers Rights Day all activities listed take place on both Thursdays, and probably regularly on a Thursday 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.
Children up to age 12 (including family events and pantomimes) Events suitable for children up to around aged 12, also family events.
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.
Sport and fitness See under Events for sport-related events and activities for both spectators and participants. Also keep fit activities for everyone.
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.