NOSTALGIA: New Year’s Eve celebrations in Batley

Faces were smiling all round at the Dortmund Club New Year’s Eve dance at Batley Town Hall in 1964-1965.
By The Newsroom
Published 9th Jan 2015, 10:30 BST
New Year's Eve dance in Batley 1964/65.New Year's Eve dance in Batley 1964/65.
New Year's Eve dance in Batley 1964/65.

But officials had something to frown about afterwards, when it was reported that the event had been a financial flop.

Though between 170 and 200 had turned out for the occasion more were expected and it was thought that people had opted for other attractions.

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Music was provided by the Blue Stars dance band and the Blackjacks rhythm group.

Included in the picture above are councillors Mr and Mrs H Sheldon and headmaster of Batley Boys’ High School GC Locke.

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