BATLEY AND BIRSTALL NPT: The contact number for the neighbourhood policing team is 01924 295301.

BATLEY CAMERA CLUB: Tuesday is the last meeting of the current season. Members are asked to bring any work they have done during the season for everyone to look at. The next season begins on the first Tuesday in September. The annual exhibition is still on display in the Art Gallery, Batley Library, until May 24. Club meets Tuesdays at 7.30pm in St Andrew's Church Hall, Denison Street, Purlwell. Details 01924 474828.

BATLEY CARR AND PURLWELL TRA: Meets on the first Tuesday of the month at The Cabin, 24 Howard Place, Batley Carr, 7pm. Next meeting June 3. For details call secretary Colin Burrows on 07942 055172.

BATLEY CARR WMC: Bingo, Fridays, 9pm.

BATLEY CENTRAL CHILDREN'S CENTRE, PARK ROAD: Mondays, Bumps and Babies noon-1pm; Tuesdays, Treasure and Exploration 1pm-3pm; Wednesdays, Stay and Play 1pm-3pm; Thursdays, baby massage 9.30am-10.30am. Details 01924 326392.

BATLEY COMMUNITY ALLIANCE: The next meeting is on Monday June 2 at the Frontier. There is a planning meeting for Best Foot Forward on Monday May 12 in the Union Rooms (Wetherspoons), Hick Lane. Both 7.30pm.

BATLEY EAST CHILDREN'S CENTRE, ALBION STREET: Mondays, Dewsbury College first step courses and Treasure and Exploration (children six-12 months) 1pm-3pm; Tuesdays, Bumps and Babies noon-1pm and One Stop Shop 1pm-3pm; Wednesdays, jolly babies and baby massage 9.30am-11.30am; Fridays, Stay and Play 9am-11am. For more details call 01924 392600.

BATLEY LADIES' CIRCLE: Meets second and fourth Monday of the month. It is an organisation for ladies between ages of 18 to 45 which gives the opportunity to meet new friends and participate in a variety of social activities. All ladies welcome, please contact Denise Armstrong on 01274 870245 for details of next meeting.

BATLEY RESOURCE CENTRE: Commercial Street. Tuesday Tea 1pm-3pm, first Tuesday of month. Last Thursday of month coffee morning 9.30am-11.30am. Wednesdays 1pm-3pm, Friends in the Square. Thursdays at the Old People's Centre 11.30am-2.30pm luncheon club. £3.50 per head. Befriending service – home visits to anyone over 50 needing support, accompanied walk to shop, or ride on the bus. Anyone interested in volunteering or joining the various clubs call 01924 326331.

BATLEY WOMEN'S INSTITUTE: Women of all ages are invited to attend meetings on the second Thursday of every month. Meetings are held at the Old People's Centre in Upper Commercial Street, Batley, starting at 7.30pm. New members always welcome.

CARLINGHOW AND WILTON CHILDREN'S CENTRE, EALAND ROAD: Tuesdays, Baby Massage 1pm-3pm; Thursdays, Childminders' drop-in 9.15am-11.15am and Stay and Play 1pm-3pm; Fridays Bumps and Babies noon-1pm and One Stop Shop 1pm-3pm. For details about the other groups and courses, call 01924 392605.
CONSERVATIVES (BATLEY BRANCH): Meets at Batley Conservative Club on fourth Tuesday of month at 7.30pm. All welcome.

DEWSBURY AND DISTRICT RAMBLERS: Last week the club holiday in Scotland was enjoyed by everyone. Members were fortunate to have good weather which enhanced the walks and the scenery. On Wednesday April 30 15 walkers started from Midgedale and walked to Gibson Mill via Hardcastle Crags and Hebden Water. The walk continued the climb out of the valley to the moor above Walshaw Grange where lunch was taken before taking a downhill path back to the start. In spite of the weather forecast the weather proved fine. Mick Boardman was the leader. A mystery walk is planned for Sunday. This is a 'B' walk. Meet at Wellington Road car park in Dewsbury at 9am. Sean Addison will be the leader.

DEWSBURY AND DISTRICT THIRD AGE: There are vacancies in the following classes: Social bridge, Thursday afternoons, Dewsbury Town Hall; tapestry, decoupage and cross stitch, meets Fridays, 10am-noon, at Ravensthorpe URC, North Road (opposite the Station Hotel), phone Victor on 01924 525803. A leader is being sought for the Yorkshire Dialect class (the present leader is due to retire). Third Age is also looking for a teacher for a second IT class. Anyone interested in either post should phone Ken Bruffell on 01924 515104.

DEWSBURY DEANERY MOTHERS' UNION - On Wednesday May 14 at 7.30pm is the Deanery festival at Dewsbury Minster, with a service by the Rev Kevin Partington. Admittance is free but charitable donations will be collected. On Wednesday June 4 there is a Diocesan event at Cleckheaton Town Hall, with 'Singing For Fun'. The keynote speaker is Gareth Sands, governor of New Hall prison. Admission by ticket only. For more information phone Barbara Hardwick on 496751.

DINING OUT GROUP: Any women wanting to join the group, suitable for over 50s, can call 01924 442387.

EQUUS RIDING CLUB AND LIVERY YARD: Old Hall Road, Upper Batley. Mix of classes both In Hand and Ridden, catering for all types of equines and competitors, ranging from novice to the more experienced. Annual show takes place. Also, showjumping and dressage evening competitions during the summer, showing clinics, dressage clinics, and working hunter classes. For details call Debbie on 07990 502007 or Tracey on 07939 848865.
Visit www.equusridingclub.co.uk.

FIFTY PLUS GROUP: Thursdays, 1pm-3pm, at Batley Resource Centre, Commercial Street, subscriptions £2 per week, includes refreshments. Phone 01924 442387 or 477916 for details.

HANGING HEATON COMMUNITY GROUP: Meets first Wednesday of the month at St Paul's Church at 7pm. For details visit www.hhcg.org.uk or phone secretary Tessa Lowe on 07870 508452.

HEALEY COMMUNITY CENTRE, WEST PARK ROAD: Lunches provided Thursdays from 12.30pm, £3.50 for two courses; Joblink and Neighbourhood Learning Initiative for education and career advice, Thursdays 1pm-4pm; bodytone 6pm-6.45pm and aerobics 6.45pm-7.30pm, Thursdays.; Playschool Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays 9am-noon, contact 01924 502813; Bingo Mondays 7.30pm-9pm, admission 30p, contact 01924 502813; Karate, Tuesdays 7pm-9pm with Dave Ryan; Youth services, Wednesdays 6pm-8pm. Introduction to Belly Dancing 7pm-8pm, all ages welcome, £4; Argentine tango class, Saturday beginners 7pm, improvers 8pm, contact 0113 244 8798.

HEALEY LUNCHEON CLUB: On Tuesdays at 12.30pm at Healey Community Centre and Staincliffe Church.

HOWDEN SCHOOL OF DANCE: Classes in ballet, tap, modern jazz and disco, cheerleading class, adult classes in tap and Irish set dance. Upper floor at St Mary's Social Club, Batley. Details 01924 470304/07709 215821.

HUDDERSFIELD AND DISTRICT FAMILY HISTORY SOCIETY: Holds workshop sessions on Saturdays, 10am-12.30pm at Batley, Dewsbury and Cleckheaton libraries and every first Wednesday of the month at Mirfield Library 2pm-4.30pm. Free and include internet access so also applicable to family history outside Kirklees. Contact Root Cellar on 01484 859229 or email secretary@hdfhs.org.uk for details.

IMWS, AL-HIKMAH CENTRE, TRACK ROAD: Mondays, elderly lunch club 12pm-3pm, computers for beginners 1pm-3pm, beauty and reflexology course 1pm-3pm. On Tuesdays, widows' support group 12pm-3pm, tajweed class 1pm-3pm, aerobics 5.15pm-6.15pm. On Wednesdays, sewing class 1pm-3pm, internet and email class for beginners 1pm-3pm, Arabic class 1pm-3pm. Thursdays, carers' group 12pm-2pm, childcare course 1pm-3pm, cake decorating 1pm-3pm, aerobics and circuit training 5.15pm-6.15pm. On Sundays, girls' group Duke of Edinburgh award scheme and open college – cooking, sewing, and gym at 2pm-4pm, and at 6pm-8.30pm boys' group Duke of Edinburgh physical recreation and open college – cooking class. Details Amina Bulbulia - 07881 468499.

NORTH KIRKLEES AUTISM SUPPORT GROUP AND FRIENDS: Thanks to Maggie for organising and hosting last Saturday's 'Pampered Chef' party and to all who helped raise funds. Tomorrow is committee meeting 12.30pm at usual venue. Saturday swimming session at Batley baths 2pm till 3pm. Next Monday is parent and carers social evening at Lillibets meeting at 6.30pm. Fit club next Tuesday as usual. For more information contact Kath on 07772 534625 or Maggie on 07738 218784.

NORTH KIRKLEES RAMBLERS' ASSOCIATION: Sunday's walk is 'To Clifton and Back'. Meet Cynthia at 1pm at Hartshead Church WF15 8ET (GR SE 179 232) for a 4.5 mile moderate walk. Contact 01274 862345 or 07815 410787 for more details. On Wednesday there is an evening stroll around Mirfield. Meet Mike Church at 6.30pm at Mirfield Station/Back Station Road WF14 8NG (GR SE 203 194) for a five mile moderate walk. Contact 01924 462811 or 07776 077289 for more details. Non members welcome on both walks. Please wear suitable footwear as it will be muddy.

OLD PEOPLE'S CENTRE, UPPER COMMERCIAL STREET: Modern sequence dancing every Wednesday and every alternate Saturday from 7.15pm-10pm.

RAFA CLUB: Yorkshire Mixtures Folk Club, Wednesdays 8.30pm-10.30pm. Admission £1.50. Line dancing - Fridays 1pm-2pm. Sequence Dancing - Sundays 7.30pm-10.30pm. Contact 01924 474370/524827/473416.

SARAH TAYLOR SCHOOL OF DANCE: Saturdays - ballet, tap and show work classes for children at The Sarah Taylor School of Dance in the RAFA Club, Cambridge Street. Call 01924 898844 for details. Classes also during the week in ballet, tap, modern jazz, musical theatre, song and dance, show work, drama, disco and freestyle.

SOOTHILL AND DISTRICT FORUM: The next meeting is in the community centre in Broomsdale Road on Monday June 16 at 7pm. All welcome.

STAINCLIFFE AND HEALEY CHILDREN'S CENTRE, CHESTNUT AVENUE: Mondays, Women's well-being 1pm-3pm; Tuesdays Stay and Play 9.15am-11.15am; Wednesdays, One Stop Shop 1pm-3pm; Twins group 1pm-3pm; Saturdays, Dads' Group 10am-noon; for information about the other groups and courses call 01924 326920.

ST MARY'S SOCIAL CLUB, MELTON ST: Mondays - 1pm-3pm, Skills4U2 drum, dance and fun sessions for people with learning difficulties; 4pm-7pm, E and J Dancers Children's Concert Party rehearsals; 7pm-10pm, St Mary's Theatre Group rehearsals; 7pm-9.30pm, Braziloca. Tuesdays - 1pm-4pm, tea dance with MCs Fred and Hilda, £1.50; 2pm-4pm Ladies' Afternoon Club; 7pm-8.30pm, line dancing for beginners, £2, 'Nice 'n' Easy' session, all ages, £2.50, 8.30pm-10.15pm intermediate class, instruction by Dave Morgan, £4, first Tuesday of each month 'Golden Oldies, 8pm-10.15pm, £3.50. Wednesdays - 2-4pm, Singing For Fun, £1.50; 7.30pm-11.30pm, Batley Rock 'n' Roll Club with DJ Jacko and live-band nights on Fridays; 7.30pm-9pm, Irish set dancing classes with tutor Pat Howden, £2.50, call 01924 470304; 5pm-8pm, majorettes; second and fourth Wednesdays, 8.30pm-11pm, Batley Folk Club. Thursdays - 2pm-4pm, Tracing your Family Tree; 2pm - 4pm tea dance with MCs Donald and Jean, £1.50; 8.30pm-11pm, quiz night in the lounge, 50p; 7.15pm-11pm, social dancing, £1.50; 7.30pm-9pm, All Saints Credit Union collections. Saturdays - 8pm-11pm, open mic with top accompanist Garth Swift. Sundays, 7.30pm-11pm, social dancing with MC Trevor Pym. Also - children's dance classes every day except Tuesday, occasional soul and Motown dance nights with DJs Dave Whitaker and Robbo. For private functions call 01924 504058. For other details call Denis Walsh on 01924 503758.

TANGO ARGENTINO: Tango classes on Saturdays at Healey Community Centre, West Park Road, with Yohann and Janeen. Beginners 7pm, improvers 8pm, Milonga 9pm. Class £6 (£5 concs) or Milonga only £4. Beginners welcome. Details 0113 244 8798 or email:
tangoleeds@aol.com.

TOWN HALL: Tuesdays and Thursdays, tea dance, 2pm-4pm, £1.20.

TRINITY CENTRE, BATLEY CARR: Mondays – 9.15-11.30am IT with English; 6pm-7.30pm Yorkshire Supreme Majorettes, new members welcome from three years up; 8pm-9pm Ladies' keep fit. Tuesdays - noon, elderly luncheon club, all welcome; 5.30pm-7pm Sahelis group ladies' self defence; 6pm-9pm majorettes. Wednesdays 9.15am-11.30am IT with English; 6.30pm-9pm majorettes. Fridays 5.15pm-6.15pm Sahelis group aerobics. Call 01924 507111 for details, leaving your name and phone number.