Watch …Ouch

Ouch, and possibly a few more words besides is what Mr W had to say following an incident with the boot of a car and an over eager taxi driver. Having called the taxi to take him and his shopping home, Mr W set about putting things in the boot of the vehicle when 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 […]

An Unpleasant Slip

Lets face it, often the worst part of a shopping trip is when you get to the till and have to pay. Well, on this occasion, getting to the till was definitely the worst part of the day’s shopping for Mrs M, but for a somewhat more unpleasant reason. As Mrs M was walking towards […]

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 […]

Supermarket Slip

Miss W had nipped down to her local supermarket to pick up a few bits of shopping. Unfortunately as she made her way along one of the aisle she slipped and fell in some liquid on the floor. We put her claim to the supermarket and they have accepted that it was their fault. Miss […]

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 […]