A ten week family history course begins on Thursday in Batley. The course will be held at St Mary’s Social Club, Melton Street, Crossbank. Club secretary Denis Walsh said Lynne Schofield, an experienced researcher with an established family history society, would be able to help anyone, regardless of their nationality. The course will take place every Thursday afternoon from 2pm to 4pm. It is funded by Kirklees Council’s Adult and Community Services Department. There will be a weekly admission charge of £1.50.