Posted on: 15 April 2019
The Jo Cox Foundation are planning a series of events in Batley and Spenborough to mark the launch of this year's 'Great Get Together', where communities come together to celebrate all that unites us. The theme of this year's Great Together is around ‘bringing the country back together’. Find out about how to get involved in The Great Get Together at www.greatgettogether.org.
The Batley Iftar
Saturday 11 May 7:30pm – 10:30pm Batley Memorial Gardens, Batley, WF17 5DA
An open invitation to one and all to come together and to share in the spirit of Ramadan. The evening will include poetry and performances from local schoolchildren. Followed by prayers and a shared meal at sunset.
The Jo Cox Memorial Rugby League Game
Sunday 16 June 1pm – 5pm Fox’s Biscuits Stadium, Batley, WF17 7NZ
In partnership with Batley Bulldogs Rugby Club we offer an afternoon of family fun and rugby. Join us for free entry to the game and live entertainment.
Batley Community Great Get Together and Service and Picnic
Sat 22 June 11:00am – 1:00pm Batley Memorial Gardens, Batley, WF17 5DA
Beginning a day of Great Get Togethers in the centre of Batley with at an open air community church service followed by a picnic in the gardens.
Cake on the Cobbles
Sat 22 June 1:00pm – 4:00pm Batley Market Place, Batley, WF17 5DA
Take the chance to relax and enjoy cake and a cuppa with us in the heart of Batley and keep the family busy with our activities and games on the cobbles.
Heckmondwike Great Get Together
Sat 22 June 10:00am – 4:00pm Green Park, Heckmondwike, WF16 9RL
Come along to a fun day out with plenty of entertainment, food and drink and activities for kids too.
The Run for Jo
Sun 23 June 9:00am – 4:00pm Oakwell Hall & Country Park, Birstall, WF17 9LG
Remember Jo at our headline Great Get Together event and take part in a 2.5km fun run or a 6.5km cross country challenge. Sign up for the runs here https://