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‘ALL-TIME LOW’ – Union verdict on industrial relations at the Mid Yorkshire NHS Trust after staff shortage forces key laboratory closure INDUSTRIAL relations are “at an all-time low” at the Trust running Dewsbury District Hospital, union officials have claimed. It follows a twist to a staffing saga which saw the biochemistry laboratory at the Staincliffe site shut for 10 hours last weekend due to lack of staff. Blood testing was switched to Pinderfields Hospital in Wakefield from 10pm last Saturday to 8am the next morning. An internal email from the Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust and seen by The Press blamed the move
on a “significant reduction” in staff. It added: “During the weekend a Blood Transfusion Biomedical Scientist will be present at times at Dewsbury to send samples for processing, and a dedicated courier service will be used.” When asked if the matter was connected to the introduction of a new rota system, officials at Mid Yorkshire said it was down to staff illness. Biomedical scientists and medical laboratory assistants claim the shift system is unsafe without more staff. Only last month the medical laboratory assistants walked out on a week-long strike in protest. Jim Bell, regional organiser for
Unison, said: “The Trust can’t continue to ignore or tut-tut staff for legitimate grievances. “We’re still dealing with the fallout from the strike by clerical workers three years ago, but the Trust is not listening. “When was the last time the chief executive (Stephen Eames) met the unions? It was so long ago I can’t remember.” Mr Bell added: “The result is, this is the worst Trust for industrial action in Yorkshire. “A fraction of the money spent on Ernst and Young would lead to more front line staff and improved morale. “Unison will continue to support
our members but industrial relations are at an all-time low.” The union agreed there would be no further strike action in this case for a month while the sides try to reach a compromise. Elsewhere, the Trust’s operating plan for 2015/16, outlined at its annual general meeting last month, deals with employment issues. It documented staff vacancy rates among employees, which Mr Bell described as “high”. On December 31 last year, 7.4 per cent of healthcare scientist posts were vacant while for administrative and clerical it was 12.3 per cent. Also there was a 13 per cent turnover of staff among healthcare
scientists up to the same date last year. The plan stated Mid Yorkshire needs to learn why staff leave and put in place strategies to keep them. It also said 85 nurses were hired from India after a recruitment drive in February, 2014. Trust human resources director (operations) Angela Wilkinson said: “The temporary closure of the biochemistry service at Dewsbury Hospital last weekend was due to staff sickness. “We addressed this temporary issue by centralising the blood sciences service at Pinderfields in order to maintain a safe service across all three sites.”
“When was the last time chief executive Stephen Eames met the unions? It was so long ago I can’t remember. The result is, this is the worst Trust in Yorkshire for industrial action” – JIM BELL, REGIONAL ORGANISER FOR UNISON
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SCOTT MALCOLM On 26 October, of Thornhill, aged 77. Husband of the late Kathleen. Service at Dewsbury Crematorium, Wednesday 11 November at 2pm.
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Deaths BENTLEY JEFFREY On 3 November 2015, aged 71, of Birstall. Husband of Pauline. Funeral enquiries to George Brooke Ltd. Tel 01924 454476.
BICKERS JOHN (JCB) On 1 November, aged 77.
Husband of Jackie. Service at Dewsbury Crematorium, Thursday 12 November at 12.30pm.
BLAYMIRE ALAN On 27 October, aged 66. Husband of Wendy. Service at Dewsbury Crematorium, Wednesday 11 November at 1.15pm.
CHAPPELL DAVID LEE On 26 October, of Batley, aged 34. Service at The Church of Jesus Christ and The Latter Day Saints, Halifax Road, Dewsbury, Tuesday 10 November at 1.30pm, followed by interment in Thornhill Parish Churchyard.
2.30pm, followed by interment at Batley Cemetery at 3.30pm.
FLESHER SHIRLEY (NEE WRIGHT) On 2 November, of Batley. Service at Dewsbury Crematorium, Wednesday 11 November 11 at 9.45am.
COOPER MOLLY On 23 October, aged 89, of Birstall. Wife of the late George. Service at St Peter’s Church, Birstall, Thursday 12 November at 10.30am, followed by committal at Dewsbury Crematorium at 11.15am.
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HOWARTH JAMES (JIM) On 27 October, formerly of Mirfield. Funeral took place on 5 November.
JEFFREYS PETER ALEXANDER On 30 October, aged 85, of Birstall. Husband of Jean. Service at Dewsbury Crematorium, Wednesday 11 November at 10.30am.
MITCHELL ‘MITCH’ On 27 October, of Staincliffe, aged 75. Husband of Jackie. Service at Dewsbury Crematorium, Wednesday 11 November at 11.15am.
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On 31 October, aged 81, of Mirfield. Service at Trinity Methodist Church, Mirfield, at 11.30am, followed by committal at Dewsbury Crematorium at 12.30pm.
On 1 November, aged 73, of Hightown. Wife of the late Leonard. Service at Liversedge Parish Church, Thursday 12 November at 10am, followed by committal at Liversedge Cemetery at 11am.
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On 26 October, aged 74, of Batley. Husband of the late Eileen. Service at Batley Parish Church, Monday 9 November at
Tuesday 10 November at 11.15am.
On 30 October, of Mirfield. Husband of Marlene and the late Eunice. Service at Dewsbury Crematorium,
NIGHTINGALE NEE DALE AUDREY On 31 October, aged 84, of Heckmondwike. Wife of the late Harold. Service at Dewsbury Crematorium, Monday 9 November at 11.15am.
POPPLE JOHN GEORGE (JACK) On 1 November, aged 86, of Batley. Husband of the late Joyce. Service at Dewsbury Crematorium, Thursday 12 November at 1.15pm.
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On 1 November, aged 82, of Thornhill Lees. Husband of Renee. Service at Dewsbury Crematorium, Tuesday 10 November at 1.15pm.
SWEANEY JAMES HENRY On 2 November, aged 80, of Cleckheaton. Husband of Betty. Service at Dewsbury Crematorium, Friday 13 November at 11.15am.
TOWNSLEY ERIC On 3 November, aged 84, of Dewsbury. Husband of Jean. Funeral enquiries to George Brooke Funeral Directors, tel 01924 454476.
WALKER JEAN (NEE BUTTERWORTH) On 1 November, aged 85, of Cleckheaton. Wife of the late Alan. Service at Dewsbury Crematorium, Tuesday 10 November at 10.30am.
WILSON GEORGE On 30 October, formerly of Dewsbury, aged 76. Husband of Betty. Service at Dewsbury Crematorium, Tuesday 10 November at 2pm. Place your family notices by calling 01924 470296
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JO COX will lay five wreaths this weekend at her first Remembrance Day since being elected as Batley & Spen MP. Mrs Cox will lay a wreath at the acts of remembrance at Batley, Heckmondwike and Cleckheaton and a wreath will be laid on her behalf at the services at Birstall and at Birkenshaw and East Bierley. In addition, Mrs Cox’s wreath will be laid at a service at Roberttown on Armistice Day, next Wednesday. Mrs Cox said: “Each year, our local communities come together to stop and remember those in our armed forces who served and died in the service of their country. “It is an important and solemn tribute to those men and women. It serves as a lasting reminder of their sacrifice and of the terrible consequences of war.” This year, Mrs Cox has been wearing a poppy knitted in Cleckheaton. The poppy, which has been spotted at events in the constituency and in Parliament, including in the House of Commons chamber, was knitted by residents at Church Grange in Cleckheaton to raise funds for the Royal British Legion. Mrs Cox bought the poppy from Barbara Gooch (pictured, centre) while visiting Church Grange recently to meet residents.
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MP Cox’s husband quits job after accusations THE husband of Batley and Spen MP Jo Cox has quit his job after accusations of “inappropriate behaviour”. Brendan Cox left his post as chief strategist for the Save the Children charity in September after complaints from women staff. A national newspaper reported a source as stating Mr Cox
strenuously denied any wrongdoing. Mrs Cox, elected in May, is still listed as equalities and discrimination advisor at the Labour Women’s Network. She declined to comment when asked by The Press about claims against her husband. No evidence was found to support the charges but a source
‘Switching our Post Office will kill village’ By David Miller MOVING Gomersal Post Office could be a nail in the coffin for other local traders, a councillor has warned. A six-week public consultation is under way over switching the branch to McColls newsagents further down Spen Lane. Coun Lisa Holmes (Con, Liversedge & Gomersal) believes the move will affect trade. She said: “Gomersal doesn’t have a village centre as such, but most of the shops are around Oxford Road and Hilltop. “And once you start picking at services, it makes it more difficult for others to carry on. “The post office is the lynchpin of the village. Moving it will kill the place – it’ll be another nail in the coffin.” Consultation ends on Tuesday, December 1, and a change could happen as early as January or February next year. Some services would be lost, including Parcel Force
worldwide parcels, bill payments without a barcode and on-demand travel insurance. But it is proposed to open the new service at McColls seven days a week, from 6am to 10pm Monday to Saturday and 7am to 10pm on Sundays. Current postmaster Paul Rakhra and employee Hazel Foster face losing their jobs. Mr Rakhra, who has run the branch for nearly five years, said staff at McColls would run the new service. Older or disabled customers may face problems getting back up the steep Spen Lane after visiting. The Post Office recently lost a government subsidy to make smaller branches viable. Coun Holmes said: “I can see why removing the subsidy would make a difference, but they’ve not tried to help the postmaster make it viable. “Instead, they’ve charged in, launched a consultation and said that at the end of it ‘you’re out’. “It’s just lazy – there must be more creative ways to make the branch more viable than by moving it.”
said Mr Cox left Save the Children suddenly. The source said: “Some people were unhappy there was no proper internal investigation into the allegations.” Another source said: “Several of the women complained about inappropriate behaviour by Brendan. “When the charity did nothing
about it they threatened to make a huge fuss. Shortly afterwards it was announced that Brendan was leaving.” In response to the claims, Mr Cox told a national newspaper: “These rumours are untrue.” Separately, Save the Children’s £160,000-a-year chief executive Justin Forsyth also stood down for unconnected reasons.
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News in Brief Islamophobia event in Savile Town DEWSBURY: A man acquitted of a terrorism charge is due to speak at an antiIslamophobia event on Sunday. Waris Ali was only 18 when he was accused of discussing a plot to blow up British National Party members in 2008. Ali, then of Dearnley Street, Dewsbury, was cleared after a 13-day trial at Leeds Crown Court. He will speak at a seminar in the Victoria Suite in Savile Town organised by the Dewsbury working group of the national organisation MEND. Set up to tackle Islamophobia, MEND stands for Muslim Engagement and Development. Starting at 8pm and marking November as Islamophobia Awareness Month, the keynote speaker is due to be MEND chief executive Sufyan Ismail.
Plans put on hold BATLEY: A bid to turn industrial units into an Islamic education centre was deferred by planners. Concerns about parking near the Healey Mills complex on Healey Lane were raised last week at a council planning sub-committee meeting. The Healey Islamic Trust wants to turn two vacant units into a prayer room and classrooms. A report for Kirklees Council recommended approval, but councillors said they are worried about traffic congestion. Coun Cathy Scott (Lab, Dewsbury East) said: “I have deep concerns about the highways issues here – there will be a great influx of traffic on Healey Lane, it’s just coming off the bend.” FOOD bank donations now can be made at Dewsbury and Mirfield MP Paula Sherriff’s constituency office. The Wellington Street premises are a drop-off point for The Pantry, a food bank run by Fusion Housing and Kirklees Council at Empire House. Non-perishable food items and toiletries can be accepted. Ms Sherriff praised The Pantry’s ‘joined up’ service, which provides not only food parcels but also housing and other advice for residents across North Kirklees. Ms Sherriff said: “The staff and volunteers at The Pantry are simply fantastic and it was great to meet and thank them for their incredible hard work.”
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How to respond to the consultation OFFICIALS detailed the benefits of moving Gomersal Post Office in documents sent to a councillor. Coun Lisa Holmes received information about a six-week public consultation. It states moving the post office to McColls is part of a major investment in the branch network. Longer opening hours, improved accessibility and a modern open-plan counter were given as among the positives. Services lost will be available at Birstall Post Office. The consultation
ends on Tuesday December 1. Residents can complete an online questionnaire at www.postofficeviews. co.uk. Alternatively email comments@ postoffice.co.uk, call 03457 223344 or textphone 03457 223355. Written comments can be sent freepost. Envelopes only have to be marked as “freepost”; no further address details are needed. In all cases, including the online questionnaire, respondents should quote the branch ID code, 19730699.
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News In Brief More fun for charity ROBERTTOWN: A prostate cancer charity event raised £1,000 last weekend – and there is more to come on Sunday. The working men’s club hosts a strong man contest, quiz, Play Your Cards Right game and apple-bobbing from 1pm. Bar worker Chelsea France and customer Anthony Robson will do a fun run to the club from the Rising Sun at Norristhorpe. Both events are in memory of prostate cancer victim Leroy Jeoffrey, and have been organised by his niece, Sharon.
A NEW nature reserve in Mirfield is set to spring into life next year after 500 daffodil bulbs were planted. Volunteers helped Canal and River Trust workers plant the bulbs, donated by Knowle Park Nurseries, at Battyeford Island, an 800m stretch of land sandwiched between the Calder and Hebble canal and the River Calder. Work followed the clearing of overgrown shrubbery to let more light in that will allow flowers to thrive. Other plans include walking trails, fishing points and information boards on the history
‘Brexit’ group meets GOMERSAL: A new ‘Brexit’ group pushing for the UK to leave Europe is due to meet for the first time. Aleks Lukic, the UKIP candidate in Batley and Spen at May’s general election, set up Leave.EU. last month. The first meeting is on Saturday, November 14, at Gomersal Cricket Club (1pm). Those intending to go should email Mr Lukic at aleks@lukic.plus.com to help with catering.
Break-in costs £2,500 DEWSBURY: Burglars who caused damage worth £2,500 to a store were caught on the building’s roof. Lee Haynes, 22, and Jamie Jackson, 28, broke into Poundstretcher at the Railway Street retail park at around 3am on Sunday. Kirklees Magistrates’ Court heard the pair filled three bags with food, sweets and e-cigarettes. In doing so they caused damage worth £500 to a fire door, £1,000 to CCTV and £1,000 to the roof. Alarms sounded and Haynes, of no fixed address, and Jackson, of Norfolk Walk, were caught by 14 police officers and a dog unit. The pair, who both admitted burglary, were remanded for sentencing at Leeds Crown Court on Monday, November 30.
A group of daffodil planters on Battyeford Island
and ecology of the island. Hilary Brooke, of the Canal and River Trust, said: “This project will bring some spring sunshine to Battyeford Island. “It is a lovely spot, offering the most amazing views over the canal and the river. “We’re incredibly grateful to the volunteers and Knowle Park Nurseries. It’s a wonderful example of the community pulling together to make their local environment that bit nicer. “Thanks to their effort and generosity, the island will have some much-needed colour next spring and be an even more attractive place to escape to.”
Kirklees rent bill for offices ‘an attack on town council’ By Steve Martyn COUNCILLORS in Mirfield could face an annual rent bill of nearly £15,000 for their offices. The Huddersfield Road building is up for sale and the town council want to take it over through an asset transfer. But Mayor of Mirfield Coun Vivien Lees-Hamilton said an alternative plan would see Kirklees Council keep it and charge them £14,848 a year. Coun Lees-Hamilton (Con,
Hopton) said the figure is a third of the town council’s income from taxpayers. She said: “It would cripple us. Just how far do they think we can stretch the precept? “We fund the public loos, community activities and this year we’ve had two by-elections. “If we’re not careful, we’ll end up with double taxation.” The charge would cover services including utilities, services, repairs and management costs. If backed by Kirklees Council’s
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cabinet, the cash figure would be twice the grant given by the town council to this year’s Mirfield Show. As a result, less money would be available and Coun Lees Hamilton said: “In trying times, community groups need all the help they can get.” She added the rent figure is not value for money considering the poor state of the building. “If you were a private company, nobody would take that building.
“For starters, the roof and windows leak,” Coun Lees-Hamilton said. The town council hope to renovate the premises and make money by leasing out office space to businesses. Coun Lees-Hamilton said of Kirklees: “I’m not sure what’s happened to localism, but they’ve done the same to Denby Dale. “They’re trying to put us out of business. I can’t help but see this as an attack on town and parish councils.”
New policy aims to save £100k KIRKLEES has no legal duty to provide office space for town councils, it was claimed. Coun Graham Turner (Lab) made the comment in defending moves to make the councils pay rent for their buildings. Mirfield is one of the authorities which would be billed to save Kirklees Council more than £100,000 a year. Holme Valley, to be billed £27,840 a year, plus Denby Dale, Kirkburton and Meltham, all face the same
problem. The policy could come into effect from April 1 next year. Asset transfers will also be considered. Cabinet member for resources Coun Turner said: “Town and parish councils are able to raise revenue through taxes to support their individual communities. “And as Kirklees has no legal duty to pay for their office accommodation, I believe it is only fair that we remove this funding.” Coun Turner denied that the move was an assault on town councils and added:
“We acknowledge parish and town councils play an important part in the local democratic process. “But they are only found in a small number of areas around Kirklees and only provide services for their own communities. “At this time of austerity we must ensure our scarce resources are made available to benefit the residents of Kirklees as a whole. “This is to ensure we can deliver essential services to the most vulnerable people in our society.”
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News in Brief Luther tribute show BATLEY: Entertainer Harry Cambridge brings his Luther Vandross tribute show to Batley Nash tonight (Friday, 7.30) as part of a fundraising event for Kirkwood Hospice. Also on the bill is a Blues Brothers show, a disco and a curry supper provided by Spices and Rices of Upper Commercial Street. Limited tickets (£18.50) are available on the door or from Roy Scott on 07730 338385.
DEWSBURY shoppers were treated to a flashmob dance in the town centre on Saturday afternoon. Performers from the Katie Philpott School of Dance were put through their paces in a Halloween routine in the Market Place by choreographer and creative director Rachel Bowers. It was the second flashmob dance the group had worked on. Coun Darren O’Donovan was involved in organising the event and said: “I’ve been working with Rachel for the past 18 months on the flashmobs, as they offer so much to the town centre and to the group. “I’d like to thank Rachel and the performers and more events are planned so we urge people to stay on the look-out while shopping in Dewsbury.”
What’s your line? BIRSTALL: Children aged nine to 11 at Birstall Primary Academy will take part in careers sessions based on the old TV favourite What's My Line? Volunteers from industry and commerce are wanted to take part in the fun sessions, which will last about an hour and run from Monday to Friday, February 1-5 (10.30am-5pm). Contact school strategic business manager Allison Simpson at a.simpson@focustrust.co.uk.
Richard plays new cards in Christmas drive for hospice By David Miller AN ARTIST has turned paintings that give rare insight into the legend of Robin Hood into charity Christmas cards. Richard Gawthorpe, of Mirfield, was invited earlier this year to paint scenes at the Kirklees Estate where the famous outlaw is allegedly buried. The retired PE teacher has turned them into his 22nd annual Christmas card collection for Kirkwood Hospice. ■ Richard will sell his festive cards and sign souvenir brochures at the Kirkwood Hospice Christmas Fair at the John Smith’s Stadium in Huddersfield on Sunday, November 22 (10am-4pm). The former Mirfield Grammar School PE teacher supports many other causes, turning his paintings into charity Christmas cards for Truro Cathedral, Windsor
Scenes include Robin Hood’s reputed grave and the building from which he was said to have fired an arrow to mark his final resting place. Richard’s paintings were created at his home studio in Northorpe through many hours of painstaking work. He started by taking general photographs and then went back to take ones of specific details. Richard made further visits to see how scenery changed over time and how it looked in different weather at
Castle, Cumbria Cerebral Palsy, St Albans Hospice, Cornwall Hospice Care and the Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution, which supports farming communities in England and Wales. Funds raised through his monthly art classes at Northorpe Hall go to the Northorpe Child and Family Trust to help pay for trips to the coast and adventure parks for
young carers who look after ill parents or siblings. A permanent exhibition of Richard's work is at the Borrowdale Gates Hotel in Cumbria. Nearer to home he will display at the Art in the Barn event at Oakwell Hall in Birstall in February. His paintings of the Kirklees Estate will be shown at Tolson Museum in Huddersfield in spring.
all times of the day. He said: “I’m not the sort to sit and sketch but I want to get in as much detail as I can.” A painting can take as long as 200 hours to complete – and in the case of the Kirklees Estate the effort was more than worthwhile. Richard said: “Even though I’ve lived in Mirfield and Roberttown for years, I’d little idea of what was down there. “It turns out to be absolutely phenomenal. From the Mirfield end you go down a tree-lined road for about a mile before you get to the manor house. “The area is like Brigadoon. It must be one of the most amazing estates in England. “And that’s the shame, that more people haven’t seen it. But I understand the new owners do want to open it up more to the public.” Richard’s previous collections raised more than £300,000, making him the hospice’s biggest single fundraiser. Cards can be bought from www.kirkwoodhospice.co.uk or see the hospice’s Facebook page.
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Wear your poppy with pride, while you still can... ACCUMULATE poppies like a bored wife collects new shoes. One can’t walk past a shop without buying. I can’t walk past a smartly turned-out, shiny-shoed and bemedalled member of the Royal British Legion, standing chin up and chest out, modestly proferring his box of poppies and collecting tin. No shaking it in your face like some charity collectors who seem confused as to whether they’re street entertainers or just need to shame us into giving. No, just proud ex-servicemen, often wearing a beret, standing quiet and dignified in case some of us want to do our annual duty. One such chap standing to attention in York city centre on Saturday afternoon actually attracted a queue. I was wearing a poppy anyway, but found myself joining the line to get another – and was delighted to see that my pound coin barely fit in the top of his collecting box. I’m the same in pubs, where the bright red box sits quietly at the corner of the
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Lest we forget bar. I’ve even bought two of the decorative ceramic badges from our own office reception. After next week, they can sit in the top drawer of my desk, only ever to be taken out again in case of emergency. No doubt I’ll start a new collection next year. It neither surprised nor disappointed me to hear Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn’s 2013 words about the country ‘wasting’ money on commemorating the fallen
of World War I. The poor, hapless chap will be haunted by such historic outpourings for as long as he remains at Labour’s helm. I hope he stands by those principles and doesn’t sacrifice them to the ambition of politics. Corbyn would have been a conscientious objector in the past, and there should be no shame in that. However, insulting the memory of the 888,246 British patriots who gave their lives so that he was free to hold those views, and who were commemorated by the breathtaking Blood Swept Lands and Seas of Red poppy installation at the Tower of London last year, would be beyond reproach. I trust that no politicking will be made of his ceremonial appearance at the Cenotaph this Sunday. Just pay your respects and do your duty, man. HERE I can agree with Corbyn and his comrades is in bemoaning the futile waste of so many young lives.
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LIFE IN BLACK AND WHITE Danny Lockwood It still staggers me that a generation of lads, of my son’s age, went over the top and ran headlong into the certain death of machine gun fire, having seen their pals do the very same, minutes or hours before them. How could they be so idiotically ordered to do it? And why did they so blindly obey (apart from the certainty of a firing squad if they didn’t)? An estimated 17 million people, military and civilian, died in a conflict awhose roots lay in national and colonial ambition. Man’s greed, vanity and thirst for power. A stupid waste. Twenty years on the lesson hadn’t been learned. Far from it. More than 20 million war dead and anything up to 50 million civilians – about 3% of the world’s total population at the time. And yet here we are, generations later, and the planet is more of a battleground than ever before. How stupid is man? History was my favourite A level subject and one abiding sliver of wisdom stays with me: that history repeats itself. That to understand today’s madness, you simply need to study yesterday’s. And the tragic, inevitability of that, is that man isn’t going to change any time soon. At the risk of getting all philosophical, and whatever the geo-theo-political reasons behind every conflict in history, there is one common
denominator: human nature. Whether driven by territorial ambitions (Alexander/ Genghis Khan) commercial/ colonial (Rome to Spain/ Britain/Germany) or ideological (Lenin/Stalin to Islam) the bloody – literally bloody – problem, is mankind. I think we’ve actually gone backwards from the times when warrior kings like Richard the Lionheart and Henry V led, and died, literally from the front. Dead is dead, whether by crossbow bolt – in Richard’s case – or the galloping runs in Henry’s. Imagine if Earl Field Marshal Douglas Haig had had to lead those brave lads of the Yorkshire regiments across No Man’s Land on the first morning at the Somme? If Richard Nixon had to crawl through the sodden jungles of Vietnam; if Tony Blair and George W Bush had had to ride at the head of an Iraqi or Afghan convoy in a truck with no defence against IEDs? Second thoughts, anyone? Jaw-jaw, not war-war? And indeed if the ideological cowards of modern fundamentalist Islam, who brainwash naïve children into fantasies of paradise, took the suicide vests themselves, to set an earthly example. They never do, do they? They ‘sacrifice’ their own paradise, to keep ‘suffering’ amongst the living. Yet people keep swallowing the BS. As ever.
ND IN light of all that, what are we to do? Well, I too wish the world could be rid of nuclear weapons. And that there was a Santa and we could solve all human suffering. Decommissioning the planet’s nuclear weapons would guarantee one thing – world war. India and Pakistan would be at each other’s throats at a stroke, all of the Middle East would fall on Israel like wolves, Putin would be through Ukraine in hours, China would have Japan for breakfast. Madness would unfold. But of course you can’t uninvent the cursed things. So how childishly indulgent it was of the Scottish Labour Party at the weekend to vote to sink the UK’s nuclear deterrent. That’s like Sitting Bull telling his braves to throw away the rifles and go set about Custer with bows and arrows, because it’s more Sioux-like. Here’s a fact. A global, ideological war has been declared on western democracy, whether we like it or not. Some countries will reinforce their heritage, values and laws, look to the lessons of history, and be strong. I don’t see the submissive, let’s-just-love-everyone-more UK as one of those nations. That’s why I honour the fallen, and those fine upstanding British Legion men, buying my poppies. While I still can.
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Wheelchair gift gives Paul Games hope By David Miller
Police seek suspect for rugs thefts POLICE have released a picture of a man wanted in connection with the theft of rugs worth hundreds of pounds. Two rugs were taken from a shop display at the Birstall Retail Park around 1.30pm on October 14. An hour later, two more rugs were stolen at a store in the West Side Retail Park in Guiseley, Leeds. The CCTV picture above is of a man in a grey hooded top seen at the Birstall Retail Park. PC Chris Birkenshaw, of the Batley and Spen NPT said: “We’re keen to identify the man pictured as part of our enquiries into these two linked thefts.” Anyone with information can call PC Birkenshaw on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
A DISABLED soldier from Mirfield could play basketball for Team GB at next year’s Invictus Games. It comes after Paul Horrobin, 34, was given a specially-made wheelchair by the armed forces charity, Help for Heroes. And Paul’s 11-year-old son Nathan was presented with one, so the pair can play the sport together. Each wheelchair costs about £4,500 and the gifts were made possible by donations to Help for Heroes. Paul, a former sergeant in the Royal Artillery, suffered spinal injuries when his vehicle was blown up in Afghanistan in 2009. Left barely able to walk, Paul had numerous operations on his back and also suffered depression. To help him, the Royal British Legion suggested Paul try wheelchair basketball – and he discovered a talent. Having played a bit at regimental level while serving from 1999 in places like Bosnia, Paul was considered a natural. He is now in line to com-
pete in the Invictus Games, a paralympic-style multi-sport event for injuried armed forces veterans. Dad David Horrobin, of Foxroyd Drive, Mirfield, said playing sport had made a huge difference to his son. He said: “We’ve noticed a change in him already. He looks better, has more confidence and is more out-going. “And Nathan loves it because he can play with his dad now. From the age of six he’s always wanted to do that but wasn’t able to.” David is a fellow veteran who served in the Falklands during a 23-year career with the 5th Artillery Yorkshire Gunners. Eldest son Christopher, a warrant officer in the Yorkshire Gunners, saw duty in Bosnia, Kosovo and Afghanistan. All three feature in Mirfield’s Remembrance Sunday parade tomorrow, the largest such event outside London. Paul will travel in a display of jeeps, Christopher leads the first column and David is acting provost commanding the whole parade.
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It’s obvious where the space is Dear Sir, It was interesting to see the leafy suburbs of Huddersfield on national television earlier this week, and the intriguing – comical even – sight of council leader Councillor David Sheard puttputting about on his motorbike. I didn’t see the entire report but it appears that Kirklees are running roughshod over a number of tenants that the council has been previously happy to let use land at the bottom of their gardens, for housing pets, growing vegetables etc. Part of their lease apparently is that Kirklees can grab the land back, and this they propose doing, in order to build houses. My first reaction, I am ashamed to say, was that, well
Danny needs to know truth From: David Honeybell, Heckmondwike
Letter of the Week: Mr A Micklethwaite, Dewsbury at least Kirklees was dumping on some of its own, as opposed to just us in Dewsbury, Batley and Spen, for once. And then I felt sorry for the residents, because this land was being kept and being put to good use. How nice it would be if everyone was so attentive and helped create a pleasant environment. Mindful of some statistics your publisher Mr Lockwood printed recently, regarding the ‘new town’ proposed between
Dear Sir, It’s difficult to know where to begin, because I’m not sure if Danny is being serious, or tongue in cheek in last week’s Ed Lines NHSbashing article.
Thornhill Lees and Mirfield, I started digging about on the Kirklees Council website. It reveals some fascinating information. Population density in Holmbridge and the Holme Valley in Huddersfield is 0.6 persons per hectares. The figure in Hanging Heaton, for example, is 24.5 people. Many south Kirklees areas are quite ‘crowded’, true, but very many are not, with only a couple of people per hectare.
Danny, Danny, Danny, you must be able to see that David Cameron and George Osborne, along with Jeremy Hunt, are intent on privatising our NHS, and they will do it by any underhand way
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Heckmondwike is 43.5, Batley Carr 51.7, Savile Town 39.5. Some of these figures are obvious. However, you don’t need such minutiae, just a basic map, to see where the space is in this district. So why does Kirklees feel the need to land grab from good residents, and to dump thousands of homes on the Calder flood plain, with no roads to get people in and out, schools to service them, or even a hospital to care for them? Coun Sheard’s weasel words on TV were that this is just an idea, something to consult on. If that’s the best his Labour fools can manage, then it’s time they stepped down and let someone else form a cabinet.
they can find. It’s not our NHS that isn’t working, it’s the people the government are appointing to run our NHS that are making it look to be in very bad shape. The 211 CCGs are granting contract after contract to private health companies, you needn’t look any further than North Kirklees CCG for evidence of this (Care Closer To Home springs to mind). Then there are the NHS hospital trusts boards, again made up of members appointed for their willingness to
play the piper’s tune. You only need to look at the Mid Yorkshire Trust and the way they have cut services at Dewsbury District Hospital (debt-free before becoming part of Mid Yorkshire) only to transfer them to Pinderfields, in an attempt to justify the cost of the new hospital. Then you blame our NHS for not prescribing drugs that would extend the lives of prostate cancer sufferers. That’s only the tip of the iceberg. There are other drugs,
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Continued from page 8 do. Make our NHS look bad, and if your article is serious, they seem to have been successful in your case. The blame should be put where it belongs, not on our NHS, but on the restraints enforced on it by the Conservative government.
Building needs some TLC From: Harold Laycock, Mirfield Dear Sir, Many people give their time freely on local projects in Mirfield, including the stringing of pendants on the town centre buildings. They are to be admired for doing so. However, in the case of the council offices, a line of soggy wet washing would have been more in keeping with this eyesore. The window frames are blackened and rotting, with plywood panels covering window and door panels.
Two new faces are really making their mark From: Mrs Jasmine Hall, Heckmondwike Dear Sir, I just want to mention how much more we seem to be seeing of our two MPs since they were elected in place of Simon Reevell (Dewsbury) and Mike Wood (Batley and Spen). Paula Sherriff and Jo Cox are out and about much more than the previous two men and it’s good to see two women working so hard for their towns and districts. They must have more hours in the day than the rest of us as I don’t think either have stopped for a break since they were elected in May. So much better than two representatives who either sat in their offices or just weren’t available when you needed them.
PLANNING APPLICATIONS Roger Lee Planning Ltd, Yangtze Chinese Restaurant, Halifax Road, Hightown, outline application for residential development. Mr M Chopdat, 70 Woodsome Estate, Staincliffe, change of land to garden. G Longstaff, rear of 98 Old Lane, Birkenshaw, alterations to convert former piggery to bungalow, demolition of old steel barn and erection of detached dwelling. Kirklees Metropolitan Council, adjacent to 23 Oastler Street, Westtown, Dewsbury, outline application for erection of two dwellings. Mrs N B Khan, 12 Garden Drive,
Ravensthorpe, single-storey rear extension. Mrs B Whitworth, 32 School Lane, Dewsbury Moor, erection of raised patio. Mitie Landscapes, The Co Operative Food, Gomersal Filling Station, 231 Oxford Road, Gomersal, works to trees. Mr and Mrs Archer, 163 Eastway, Mirfield, two-storey side extension. Mr I Soni, 52 Wellington Street, Batley, change of use from shop/office to hot food takeaway. Cherbind Ltd, Unit 7 Fairway Industrial Park, The Green, Birstall, variation of condition three (opening hours) on previous permission
98/92166 for erection of workshop extension, security fencing and gates. S Sanderson C/O Agent, Springfield Farm, Hodgson Lane, Birkenshaw, demolition of agricultural building and farm house, conversion of barn into two dwellings, erection of detached dwelling and renovation of derelict house. M McGuire, 4 Frederick Street, Liversedge, demolition of singlestorey out house, erection of single-storey side extension and porch to front. John Forrester Ltd, The Old Sunday School, Quarry Road, Gomersal, work to TPO(s) 47/80.
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Yes to trampolines LIVERSEDGE: Councillors have approved a plan for an indoor trampoline centre operated by Jumping Jacks at a former food processing plant on Halifax Road. It will open seven days a week, including until 11pm on Fridays and Saturdays, and create 14 full and part-time jobs. CLECKHEATON: A children’s mini motorbike caught fire as youngsters were riding on wasteland near Westgate last Thursday evening. A quick-thinking resident dashed out with a bucket of water but the bike was nearly burnt out when firefighters arrived.
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THE steel framework for Ossett’s new fire station is now in place, with the installation of water and electricity supplies, sewer connections and the laying of pipework to follow. Construction began in September on the new station, which is due to be opera-
Bronte descendant will play Charlotte in re-enactment By David Miller A DESCENDANT of Charlotte Bronte is set to play her illustrious ancestor as part of bicentennial celebrations. Rebecca Bower, who is the great, great, great, great cousin of the writer, will play the role for a re-enactment of her arrival in Mirfield in 1831. The event is due to take place on April 21 next year – the 200th anniversary of Charlotte’s birth. Rebecca, a nurse in her 20s from Shipley and said to look remarkably like the celebrated novelist, was found after an appeal in The Press. She is a descendant of Sarah
Bronte, the sister of Rev Patrick Bronte, who was Charlotte’s father. Bronte expert Imelda Marsden has helped plot the re-enactment of when Charlotte travelled from Haworth to attend Roe Head School. Farmer Richard Haigh has supplied a horse and cart for the route, which takes in Oakwell Hall at Birstall and Red House Museum at Gomersal. Dewsbury Collegians are to supply costumes and play the Taylor family who lived at Red House. Kirklees Council museums manager Joanne Catlow will dress up as Miss Wooller, who was Charlotte’s teacher at Roe Head. And the former Mayor of Mirfield Coun David Pinder will dress up as
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a character from the novel Shirley. Meanwhile former BBC Look North presenter John Thirlwell, now a member of the Bronte Society, will film the event for a DVD. Proceeds will be for the Hollybank Trust, the school and care facility for disabled people which now uses the former Roe Head site. Mrs Marsden said: “A lot of Bronte descendants have visited Hollybank and think the work they do is marvellous. So I thought donating proceeds from the DVD to them was particularly appropriate.” On finding Rebecca she added: “It's quite something. Even I didn’t know there was a direct decendant of Charlotte living so close by.”
VOLUNTEERS are wanted to help a Heckmondwike charity shop’s Christmas drive. The Salvation Army on Market Street needs extra hands for sorting donations and serving customers. Kathy Maxwell, the charity’s area manager, said: “Volunteers often don’t realise how valuable they are. “A couple of hours or even a few days a week make a huge difference to us. If you think you can give any time at all, please get in touch.” Volunteers also create window displays and steam and hang clothes. Cash raised supports the Salvation Army’s work with those in need across the UK, including homeless and elderly people and victims of human trafficking. Members have also organised a ‘Prelude to Christmas’ concert at Cleckheaton Town Hall on Sunday, November 29 (7pm). It features soprano soloist Esme Barber, the Heckmondwike Community Choir and the Leeds West Hunslet Salvation Army Band. Tickets (£5) are available from the Salvation Army in Heckmondwike or by contacting Kirklees Council box office on 01924 324501.
The farm that’s fun for all the family Advertising Feature A FARM with a giant children’s play barn nestled in a corner of Birkenshaw is one of the district’s hidden treasures. Blue Hills Farm, off Whitehall Road, has everything parents seeking fun for their kids could want. There is a split-level indoor adventure playground with slides and swings plus a football area, basketball hoop and go-karts. A cafeteria serving homemade treats gives children fuel for their explorations and a place for parents to relax. Next door is the Hay Loft Cafe which has delicious farmhouse breakfasts, homemade steak pies, quiches, cakes and scones. Outside youngsters can meet animals at a free petting corner featuring goats and donkeys. There is also Rocky, an Alpaca, Josie, a beautiful Jersey calf, and piglets Pinky and Perky. In business for nearly half a century, farmers Carlton and Judith Ives opened the first farm shop in the area in 1967. The Ives Farm Shop, staffed by qualified butchers, is still going strong and is packed with fresh meat, homemade pies and cakes and fresh fruit and vegetables. Judith does much of the baking on site, including
quiches, scones and tasty cream buns. Son Jonathan now helps run the farm and also involved is daughter Louise, who cares for the animals at the pets corner. E v e r y Wednesday from 3pm to 6pm TV character Minion is there. Entry is £5 and includes a meal from the children’s menu. Every Friday from 3pm to 6pm Peppa Pig is the guest.
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News In Brief Gang attack charges DEWSBURY: Two men appeared in court charged in connection with a town centre gang attack. Naheem Ahmed, 25, and Izhar Khalid, 26, are accused of unlawfully and maliciously inflicting grievous bodily harm on Mohammed Hussain. Kirklees Magistrates’ Court heard Mr Hussain was allegedly set upon by five men on School Street on June 21. The case against Ahmed, of West Park Street, Dewsbury, and Khalid, of Lees Holm, Thornhill Lees, was sent to Leeds Crown Court. They are due to appear there next Thursday and are banned from contacting Mr Hussain.
Charity fashion show HANGING HEATON: A charity fashion show featuring women’s clothes available to buy on the day is due to be held at St Paul’s Church. The event, on Saturday, November 28 (2pm), boasts casual wear from brands including Marks and Spencer and Monsoon. Tickets are £4 on the door and entry includes tea or coffee and a cake. The show is for children’s charity Homestart Kirklees, a Huddersfield-based group which trains volunteers to work with mums and dads struggling to cope with their parenting roles. It has been organised by charity trustee Pauline Johnston, of Bennett Lane, Hanging Heaton.
Bring-and-buy sale THORNHILL LEES: Children’s toys, Christmas cards and crafts made by parishioners are among the items on offer at a festive bringand-buy sale at Holy Innocents Church Hall tomorrow (Saturday, 11am-2pm). Refreshments will also be available and cash raised is for church funds. All are welcome to attend. Parishioners are also planning a Christmas fair for Saturday, December 12. Details are due to be confirmed nearer the time.
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Parents of Christie and Bobby hail report’s verdict on tour firm ‘which put profit before safety’ By Staff Reporters A TOUR operator put profit before customer safety, a report into the deaths of two children from Horbury concluded. Thomas Cook was criticised for “significant” failures in a review by former Sainsbury’s boss Justin King. It follows the deaths of Bobby and Christie Shepherd, aged six and seven, from carbon monoxide poisoning at a Corfu holiday resort in October, 2006. Parts of the firm were found to have “a tendency to protect cost rather than maximise the customer experience”. Mr King wrote: “Their approach is closer to ‘what’s the minimum we can do to solve the problem?’” The firm had a “risk dashboard” which put over-emphasis on financial and reputational damage. An inquest earlier this year ruled Bobby and Christie died unlawfully. Mr King’s report did not re-examine their deaths. He looked at health and safety procedures and the firm’s crisis management strategy. Mr King wrote: “Decisions were often not taken in the thoughtful and caring way you would expect from a company such as Thomas Cook.” He said legal, rather than human factors dominated the com-
Victims... Christie and Bobby Shepherd died in Corfu holiday resort pany’s response, which with regard to the bereaved Shepherd family, was poor. Approaches were intermittent, sometimes ill-timed and often illjudged, Mr King concluded. He added: “Conversely, approaches from the family met with untimely and somewhat abrupt responses... "... or, in the case of Mr Shepherd’s attempts to arrange a meeting with the company in 2013, no response at all.” Among 49 recommendations were:
• Increase significantly the resource allocated to health and safety; • Create a confidential whistleblowing hotline for employees and suppliers; • Detail carbon monoxide risks and safety in brochures and online; • Full briefing on carbon monoxide risk for all staff at resorts and destinations; • Have carbon monoxide monitors available for travellers to buy online. Bobby and Christie were over-
come by carbon monoxide fumes from a faulty boiler at the Louis Corcyra Beach Hotel in Corfu. Mr King found Thomas Cook “significantly” cut its costs at the destinations it managed. Airport to hotel transfers were “increasingly unaccompanied” and the amount of time holiday reps spent in hotels was falling. They were also not given the power to solve complaints and were often little more than “messengers”, due to “budgetary and contractual constraints”. Mr King added the “customer voice” was ignored as the firm was organised around the “financial powerbase”. And on health and safety Thomas Cook had in the past done no more than its “strict” legal duty. Chief Executive Peter Fankhauser vowed the company would change after admitting the report made for “uncomfortable reading”. He said the recommendations are likely to be implemented over the next 18 months. Bobby and Christie’s parents. Sharon Wood and Neil Shepherd. said: “It’s a move in the right direction and the next step in what has been a long, hard fight for justice. “Our hope is that we can bring about change that will dramatically reduce the number of deaths and injuries from carbon monoxide, both in the UK and abroad.”
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A DISABLED man has been honoured for overcoming great difficulties to work at a Dewsbury charity shop. Adam Smart, 26, has served customers and sorted stock for up to four hours a week at the town centre Sue Ryder premises since April. He does this despite having cerebral palsy, being partially sighted and in a wheelchair. Adam, who lives at Dewsbury Moor care home Branwell Manor, was nominated with nine others for a national award from the charity for those who have beaten obstacles to achieve success. They were honoured at a luncheon in Leamington Spa last Tuesday, where he was joined by mum Wendy Morgan and family, friends and carers from Branwell Manor. Run by Voyage Care, the facility on Heckmondwike Road supports eight adults with physical and learning disabilities. Care home manager Carol Longbottom said: “Adam is an amazing person and he’s worked exceptionally hard to overcome the difficulties life has thrown at him.
Adam with, from left, Sue Ryder head of volunteer development and engagement Tracey Le Gallez, Sue Ryder CEO Heidi Travis, mum Wendy Morgan and Sue Ryder director of people Sally Smith “When he told us he wanted to get a job, we were keen to ensure we found the right opportunity for him. “The Sue Ryder staff have been
extremely supportive and Adam loves working with them. “We couldn’t be happier with how things have turned out. He gives valuable assistance and has
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Friends brainstorm ideas for Library AN OPEN mic night for poets is just one of many ideas suggested for Batley Library by volunteers. Numerous ideas were brainstormed at the first meeting of the Market Place building’s friends group last week. Also under consideration is a children’s Christmas party, reading competition and walking group. Members discussed creating
exhibitions of what life in Batley was like in the post-war years and holding an Easter egg trail. Group chairman Simon Roadnight said: “Libraries, like many other services, have had to adapt. "We will all remember them as quiet places to go for a bit of peace and quiet whilst reading a book or newspaper. “But today’s library offers so
much more and even that must expand to serve the public demand.” He added: “These are just some of the ideas being bandied about the moment. “But they can be enhanced further by people suggesting other ways. What we want above all is more community involvement.” In order to achieve that, it was decided the friends group will not charge a fee for membership.
Instead, campaigner Malcolm Haigh transferred funds from the now-defunct Batley Environment Forum. Local artist David Martin also offered to donate proceeds from some of his prints to the group. Efforts are now under way to take forward the event ideas suggested. The next friends group meeting is at the library on Saturday, December 5 (1pm).
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‘They bashed my car and didn’t even leave a note’ Diane’s blast for driver who did a runner By David Miller A MARKET trader condemned the driver who bashed her car in Dewsbury without leaving a note. Diane Stead, 66, parked her metallic blue 57-reg Ford Fiesta at the Cliffe Street car park between 7am and 3.45pm last Friday. During that time the front driver’s side was struck by what she believes was another vehicle. The headlight unit was smashed, a hole punctured in the bumper and there was body damage to the wing. Semi-retired Diane, of Wyke, parked her Fiesta at the top left of the car park past the funeral directors. She works on Fridays at Dawson’s Books and did not notice the damage until later
that night due to taking a work colleague home. The headlight unit will cost £46 to replace while the bumper and wing plus a respray could be hundreds more. She said: “It’s not particularly the money. By the time you’ve paid excess it’s not worth going through insurance, so we’ll pay for the damage ourselves. “We’re lucky to be able to do that, even if the cost will be more than a week’s pension. “What I’m absolutely furious about is they didn’t leave a note, though if it was a big car they might not have felt anything. “But if I’d done damage like that to another car and knew about it, I’d have had the manners to leave a note, even if I had to write it in lipstick.” The Cliffe Street car park is
The damaged bumper and headlight on Diane’s car covered by CCTV, is lit and also has a safer parking award. Having contacted Kirklees Council, Diane said she was told only the police can look at any CCTV footage. Diane said: “I park at Cliffe Street because of the CCTV and safer parking award as stated on the website. “For years I’ve parked there and not had any problems. I wonder if anyone saw what happened?”
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BATLEY: A former MEP will help people sort out myth from reality about the work of the European Union. Michael Hindley, a Labour MEP from 1984 to 1999, is the guest speaker at the Probus Club at the Older People’s Centre, Upper Commercial Street, on Tuesday. Mr Hindley offers a non-party political, entertaining and informative talk about what the EU does ahead of a Government referendum on UK membership.
RAVENSTHORPE: A Christmas fair is back at St Saviour’s Church for the first time in about a decade. Organisers hope the event, at the Dewsbury West Community Centre on Church Street from 11am to 3pm on Saturday, November 14, will again become an annual fixture. Festive cards, crackers and gifts including home-made preserves feature along with tree decorations, plants and flowers, calendars and diaries.
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NEW boutique in Mirfield has Christmas and beyond covered with a range of unique items. Owner Sue Culshaw has stocked Glitterati on Knowl Road with an array of fashion, scarves, bags, jewellery and gifts not available on the high street. Also in stock are lamps, unusual centrepieces, candlestands, scented candles and lots of accessories for the home. Sue said: “Lots of items have the wow factor and don’t cost the
earth. With Christmas around the corner there’s something for everyone.” The business, years in the making, complements Sue’s work as an award-winning Slimming World consultant. She runs classes in Mirfield and Heckmondwike and added: “Women are always looking for that item of clothing that makes them look and feel great. “That’s what I’m always on the lookout for when sourcing stock – clothing with that added bit of detail or difference. “From casual wear to knitwear and dresses for work, to cocktail dresses for that special occasion,
we’ve got it all.” Sue, who also runs a cafe bar in Cleckheaton, turned her idea of a boutique into reality. She said: “The idea for Glitterati came literally from a dream I had several years ago which I couldn’t let go of. “The driving force behind all my projects is meeting people and giving a great service. “And I’ve always had a passion for clothing and fashion with a difference that people won’t see on the high street.” The Glitterati Boutique is at 4 Knowl Road, Mirfield. It is open Monday to Saturday. See them on Facebook for more details.
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New poppy and shell tribute to town’s fallen
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It’s Friday and it’s Crackerjack’s Don Maclean with Ann at the Good Old Days OMEDIAN and broadcaster Don Maclean MBE got his TV break on Crackerjack in the 70s and, after that, he became a regular on TV and radio and a pantomime veteran. His popular BBC radio show Good Morning Sunday ran for 16 years, and how lucky we were to see him at the famous City Varieties in Leeds for the final ‘Good Old Days’ show of the season. Sharp, funny and still with that cheeky grin, he tells me: “I adore coming back to Yorkshire, they love a good laugh up here and are always so welcoming at this theatre.” Expect to see Don back on TV soon with a topsecret project. “I won’t be doing the jungle though, I like my home comforts way too much,” he laughed.
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David Horrobin and Tim Wood with the new memorial dedicated to the fallen of Mirfield A CERAMIC poppy from last year’s moving remembrance art installation will have pride of place in Mirfield’s commemorations this week. The poppy, one of several bought by members of the Mirfield Rifle Volunteers community group, has been mounted in an original First World War artillery shell and dedicated to the fallen of the town. The 1914 18-pounder shell was being displayed as an ornament in Tim Wood’s Old
Colonial pub on Dunbottle Lane and has been adapted with an oak base and engraved. The poppy was part of the now-famous Blood Swept Lands and Seas of Red art installation. Created by artists Paul Cummins and Tom Piper, 888,246 ceramic poppies progressively filled the Tower of London’s famous moat last year and was seen by millions of visitors over the course of several months.
The poppies, which each represent one British or colonial serviceman killed in the First World War, were then put on sale and some parts of the exhibition have been taken on a tour of the UK. Tim said: “We already have a memorial in the club to the fallen of Dewsbury, and now we have a fitting tribute to those from Mirfield who didn’t return. “We’ll have a glass of port next to it as part of our commemorations this week.”
Sunday’s Remembrance Day services BATLEY – Procession assembles at Batley Market Place at 10.15am for march-off at 10.35am to Batley War Memorial Gardens for service at 10.55am. After service, procession will re-form in Cambridge Street and return to Town Hall where refreshments will be served. BIRSTALL – Assemble at 1.45pm Carr Street/ Market Street corner for march-off at 2pm for
service at St Peter’s Church at 2.20pm where wreaths will be laid at the war memorial at approximately 3pm. Following service, procession will not re-form. DEWSBURY Procession assembles at Dewsbury Town Hall at 10am for march-off at 10.10am to Dewsbury Minster for service at 10.30am. Following service, procession will re-form and at approximately 11.45am
ABIGAIL’S OUR WINNER THE WINNER of our recent Halloween competition was Abigail Makin, of Greenfield View in Batley. Abigail won a special hamper of Halloween goodies, courtesy of Asda Dewsbury, for correctly spotting 15 hidden mini pumpkins in our spooky feature. Tina Henderson was another lucky winner. She claimed a luxurious nail file and polish provided by Dream Spa at Gomersal Park Hotel. Thank you to everyone who entered.
parade to Crow Nest Park for service and wreath-laying at the war memorial at approximately 12.45pm. Refreshments will be available in Dewsbury Town Hall for those taking part. HECKMONDWIKE Meet at 11.45am around the war memorial in Green Park for service at 12noon. MIRFIELD – Assemble at 1.30pm in Lowlands Road (opposite Lidl) for march-off at 2pm via Station Road and Huddersfield Road for service and wreath-laying at the war memorial in Ings Grove Park. Following service, procession will form up again on Doctor Lane and return to Lowlands Road for dismissal. Tea and coffee will be served at the fire station, refreshments at Mirfield Constitutional Club, St Paul’s Road, and hot food at The Old Colonial, Dunbottle Lane (free of charge). CLECKHEATON Assemble adjacent to the Town Hall at 2.15pm. Parade will march off at 2.30pm to
Memorial Park to lay wreaths. Parade will then march to St John’s Church for service at 3pm. EAST BIERLEY AND BIRKENSHAW – Sunday November 8, short dedication of Birkenshaw war memorial in St Paul’s Church at 9.30am. Thereafter the parade musters in front of the community hall for march-off at 10.10am through Birkenshaw on Bradford Road to cenotaph on South View Road, East Bierley. Act of remembrance at cenotaph begins at 10.40am. ADDITIONAL SERVICES DEWSBURY – Wednesday November 11, Armistice Day service, gather on Longcauseway at 10.50am for brief service at 11am. CLECKHEATON – Wednesday November 11, service at Memorial Park at 11am. MIRFIELD – Wednesday November 11, 10.30am gather for short service at Ings Grove Park at 10.45am.
CRAIG REVEL HORWOOD tells me that his new hips have been a real treat for him since having them done a year ago. The Strictly judge said: “I always think dancers should worry about their hips. We all have problems, but then we are always on our feet prancing about so it’s to be expected.” LONG-SERVING Emmerdale actor John Middleton has confirmed that he’ll be leaving the show at the end of his emotional new storyline. “I joined in 1996 and I think maybe now is a good time to move on,” he said. “I shall miss the show without a doubt, and take it from there. I hope panto does come calling though, of course.” ALEXANDER ARMSTRONG obviously thinks we can’t get enough of him, as he now plans to launch an album of songs. He told me: “I am not expecting it to be number one, but I would like to get into the top 50 if at all possible, but again it’s down to if the fans love the music.” GREAT British Bake Off winner Nadiya Jamir Hussain has told me that she is planning her own cake book, which will be launched just in time for Christmas. “I am hopeful it will be a success, but nothing is guaranteed, so I will make it a success if the fans will let me.” PLANS to knock down Coronation Street’s classic set in Manchester are moving ahead – in spite of a preservation campaign. The set has been used on the same site since 1982, but insiders had hoped the planners would at least save the famous Rovers Return. I can reveal that will not be the case, and everything will
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sadly be demolished. ANT AND DEC have turned 40 and had a party to celebrate, but they told me they know they are not allowed to get too old, as: “I think for many we are just the original teenagers, and people really don’t want us to get older or grow up, which is a bit tough.” STRICTLY dancer Anton Du Beke is all smiles as he tells me he is thrilled with his partner this year on the show. “Katie is a dream and really enjoys the process,” he said. “I can tell you it’s not always been the case, but maybe we could do well this year, I really hope so.” DOWNTON ABBEY’S Rob James-Collier tells me: “I hate watching series one and two now – I was terrible, I really was. But at that time I had no idea just how to play Thomas as he was a baddie, but then again he could have had a good side. Now at the end of the series I finally get him, which must be a blessing for the production team.” EASTENDERS is introducing a new pet to Albert Square and he’ll be named after Strictly Come Dancing judge Craig Revel Horwood. Bonnie Langford’s character Carmel Kazemi will soon be returning to the show on a permanent basis, but this time she won’t be alone as she’ll have a pet cat with her. Bonnie tells me: “They say never work with animals and children, but I have to say I have struck lucky with Craig the cat.” CHANNEL FIVE is launching a new Saturday morning show to rival the likes of BBC One’s Saturday Kitchen Live. Gaby Roslin tells me: “I can’t wait to get started, as I love doing live TV and I think the mix of what we are offer-
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Ramblers’ corner • FORTHCOMING walks with the North Kirklees Group of the Ramblers – non-members are always welcome. Please call the walk leader for more details SATURDAY NOVEMBER 7 Wednesday November 11 OVER THORNHILL (NK) The Luddites Trail (1) P & C H (NK) Meet 11am at Mirfield Library Meet 11.30am at Three Nuns WF14 8AN car park WF14 0BY GR SE 203 197 GR SE 181 211 7 miles (M) 5 miles (M) Leaders: Noel and Corina Leader: Jim Tel: 07780 328561 Tel: 01924 469700
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IT’S BEEN a busy year for Dewsbury’s Acorn Youth Theatre Company, with two full-scale productions, a VE day concert as well as an appearance at Batley’s Vintage Day in the summer. They are currently working on Christmas events which include a concert as well as appearing at the Batley Christmas lights switch-on. Next year is set to be even busier, as on top of two more productions and planned concerts some youth theatre members will be joining Acorn Theatre Company, the adult section of Acorn Productions, in some of their productions.
MIRFIELD Round Table are hosting their annual charity bonfire and fireworks extravaganza tomorrow (Sat). The Mirfield Showground event will have all the usual stalls, food, entertainment, and fireworks. Gates open at 5.30pm and the fire will be lit at 6.30pm, with fireworks set off around 7pm.
Festival at town hall BATLEY Beer & Music festival takes place at Batley Town Hall next weekend. The November 14-15 event will feature a large selection of beers, spirits, ciders and a selection of live music acts. With local food on sale, the festival runs from 12noon until 11pm and entry is £5, including a glass and free drink.
Players want you HECKMONDWIKE Players have just started rehearsals for their main musical show, The Pirates of Penzance, which will be performed in March 2016 at Cleckheaton Town Hall. The Players are keen to hear from anyone who would like to be involved in any aspect of their swashbuckling Gilbert and Sullivan production – on or off-stage. Auditions for principal roles will be held at the United Reform Church, High Street, Heckmondwike, on Sunday from 2pm. For further details call 01924 492671.
JUST MARVELLOUS WHETHER you are a history lover or a fashion fanatic, an upcoming event at Red House Museum could be for you. The latest performance by the popular presentation group History Wardrobe will take place at Red House in Gomersal on Sunday, December 6. History Wardrobe provide guests with the chance to look at the lives of women from the past – through the clothes they wore. Using costumes from specific periods in time they bring history to life, and their latest presenta-
Love is in the air COUPLES planning a wedding are invited to Oakwell Hall on Sunday. A wedding fair at the historic house will feature a wide range of local companies with stalls in the hall and the visitor centre barn. They will be offering advice on everything from bridal wear, flowers and cakes to photography, wedding cars and venue dressing. The fair also gives guests the chance to see what their big day could be like – if they choose to hold it at the 16th-century hall. In addition, it will be a chance to see the stunning gardens which make a perfect backdrop for wedding photographs. The fair takes place from 11am to 3pm and entry is free. For more information contact Jackie Neville on 01924 326243.
Murder mystery at Tolson Museum FRIDAY November 13 is definitely going to be unlucky for one person at Tolson Museum in Huddersfield – because there’s going to be a murder. Worry not – it’s all for fun and to give fans of murder mysteries the chance to become their favourite detective for the night and try to work out ‘whodunnit’! The murder mystery will unfold at a dinner in the elegant surroundings of the museum in Ravensknowle Park. The murder is set in the 1920s and guests are invited to dress accordingly. As guests dine, details about the dastardly deed and the scenario surrounding it will be revealed and characters can be questioned about their involvement. At the end of the evening you’ll find out if the person you believe to be the culprit is the real murderer. Organised by the Friends of Tolson Museum, the dinner costs £15 per head and includes a three-course meal. Guests are asked to arrive at 7pm for a 7.30 start, finishing for the night at around 10.30pm. Book your place by contacting Tolson Museum on 01484 223240 or email ann. denham3@gmail.com.
AYTC are holding auditions on Sunday November 22 at 1pm at their Oak Tree Studios in Dewsbury town centre for anyone aged between eight and 18. “At our last auditions we were blown away by the talent of the young people that came along, some of whom had never performed before let alone audition,” said Sarah Barker who founded the company along with her husband. “We are sure we will be equally impressed this time round.” For more details or for an audition form email sarah@acornproductions.live.uk.
MARVELLOUS: George with mum, dad and grandma DAVID WOOD’S sparkling adaption of Roald Dahl’s classic family adventure George’s Marvellous Medicine will be performed by Dewsbury Arts Group later this month. A fun play for children of all ages,
George’s Marvellous Medicine takes place Tuesday-Saturday November 2428 at the group’s theatre on Lower Peel Street, off Bradford Road in Dewsbury. In the story, it’s half-term holiday and George Kranky is looking forward to a break from school ... that is until Grandma arrives, making his life miserable, not least with her constant demanding for doses of medicine. George decides he will mix a new type of medicine for grandma – which makes her grow into a giant! Soon dad comes up with a plan to use the medicine to make giant farm animals and make a fortune for the family
– but can George remember the ingredients for the medicine, and can the audience help him? Performances of the group’s preChristmas show start at 7.15pm, plus there are extra matinees on Saturday November 21, Sunday November 22 and Saturday November 28 at 2.15pm. Tickets are £6 for under 16s; adults £9. For bookings call 01924 465647.
Christmas show OVERTHORPE Tenants and Residents Association have organised a professional ‘Frozen’ show as a children’s Christmas event on December 19. Taking place at Thornhill Trojans ARLFC, pop, crisps and a present are included. Tickets are £10 for children and £3 for adults. For more information call Nikki on 07920 272975.
tion, ‘Portrait of a Lady’, looks at the beauty in portraits of the late 18th century. It promises to be an artistic experience that combines fashion, femininity and art history with sumptuous costumes and anecdotes about Georgian life. The presentation runs from 2pm to 4pm. Tickets are £10.50, including a complimentary drink, and early booking is advised to avoid disappointment. Call into Red House Museum, on Oxford Road, Gomersal, or call 01274 335056 or 07773 212763.
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JUST EAT, DRINK AND BE MERRY... YOUR GUIDE TO THE AREA’S CHRISTMAS MENUS AND VENUES
A reputation that’ll keep you coming back for more Review by Adele Latham LWAYS keen to try out a ‘new’ venue, I was delighted to be invited to sample The Plough’s lunchtime menu. Situated on Shillbank Lane, Mirfield, with ample parking, the pub offers a wonderful choice of dishes from both the menu and specials board, including lamb shank. There is a ‘light bites’ selection featuring giant filled Yorkshire pudding, omelettes and jacket potatoes with a choice of fillings, and also the more traditional lunchtime menu favourites. Lunchtime choices include scampi with
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LUNCH 12-2.30 TUES-SAT 12-4 SUNDAY
NEW MENU NOW AVAILABLE
SUNDAY LUNCH 2 COURSES FOR JUST £10.40 Now taking bookings for Christmas Please call or drop in for enquiries
65 Shillbank Lane, Mirfield 01924 480787
The Plough Bar & Restaurant Mirfield
tartare sauce and lemon, beer battered fish, gammon garnished with pineapple etc, all for just £6.95. There is also a Pie of the Day – a dish for which The Plough holds an enviable reputation par excellence. For those with a hearty appetite there is a mouthwatering selection of starters, including mushroom gondolas, pate served with French bread and redcurrant jelly, all at a very reasonable £3.45. If you really want to push the boat out and indulge in a dessert, you won’t be disappointed, with fruit crumble, cheesecake, chocolate gateau etc, all for just £3.45.
Lunches are served Tuesday–Saturday 12noon –2.30pm and Sunday lunches (two courses for £9.95) from 12noon–4pm. Diners can choose to eat either in the main bar area of the pub or in the wellappointed dining room, which is spacious, tastefully decorated and lends itself to a delightful restaurant dining experience. I chose the scampi dish, served with chips and a tasty salad mix, and it really was delicious. The scampi was a very generous portion, and was some of the nicest I have tasted. Craig was a charming host and made sure all the diners were looked after.
NEW take-away now open -
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Christmas Party Luxury Banquet Menu £20.00 p.p - 4 Courses
Throughout November & December - contact for details ........................................
Christmas Buffet
5 Course “All You Can Eat Buffet” 252 Hopton Ln, Mirfield, WF14 8EJ Telephone 01924 493898 JOIN US HERE AT THE TRAVELLERS REST FOR CHRISTMAS AND CELEBRATE IN STYLE BY ENJOYING GREAT FOOD AND DRINK WITH A FESTIVE ATMOSPHERE. TO BOOK YOUR CHRISTMAS PARTY HERE, PLEASE POP IN TO SEE US FOR MORE DETAILS
2 COURSES £16.95
3 COURSES £21.50
THIS MENU IS AVAILABLE FROM 1ST NOVEMBER THROUGH TO 4TH JANUARY (EXCLUDING CHRISTMAS DAY)
Please see our website for our full Christmas menu
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Sun 12-9pm, Mon-Wed 5-9pm Adults £11.95, Kids (under 140cm) £7.95, Infants (under 2yrs) £3.50 ........................................
New Years Eve Party
5 Course Banquet - £35.00 p.p ★ Prize Raffle Draw ★ Countdown to New Year ★ Disco until late
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The Railway Inn
YOUR GUIDE TO THE AREA’S CHRISTMAS MENUS AND VENUES
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Sit back and relax once it’s all sorted OU MIGHT not want to acknowledge it, but the countdown to Christmas is well underway – and now is the time to start thinking about getting ready for the big day. Christmas comes at the same time each year but always seems to catch us unawares! But whether it’s a family meal for Christmas Day or the office party, now is the time to book. All the best venues – hotels, pubs and restaurants – soon get booked up and by now they will all have published their Christmas menus. Christmas will be here before you know it and planning is essential to make the occasion
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Christmas Day bookings still available - limited space £45 p.p (£25 deposit)
Tue-Thu 5-9pm, Fri-Sat-Sun 5-8pm Traditional Sunday Lunch 12-5pm Find us on Facebook - Railway Inn Mirfield
a big success. For anyone organising the family Christmas, fixing up the office party, organising a shopping trip
or doing the cooking, now is the time to get it all sorted. Once you have decided what it is you want and
have chosen wisely, you can sit back and relax, satisfied in the knowledge that Christmas is in the bag.
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CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS HERE AT THE HOLIDAY INN LEEDS BRADFORD
HOME COOKED HOT & COLD FOOD Sundays 12noon till 7pm, Mon-Wed 12noon till 2pm, 5pm-9pm Thu / Fri / Sat 12noon-9pm
* Delightful new winter menu available SPLAY RK DIIV * Cask Marque accredited real ales FIREWOO ER CR SS THE Rm A * Wide range of wines and spirits from 6.30p * Variety of speciality Whiskeys, Malts Traditional Bonfire Feast & Cognacs • Pie & Peas • Parkin * Free 24 hour moorings available • Toffee Apples * Dogs welcome Kids Welcome * Children welcome Join us for a * Big screen for showing Sports REAL FAMILY NIGHT
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Call our Christmas Co-ordinator now on 0113 285 4646 or email sales.hileedsbradford@kewgreen.co.uk to book Holiday Inn Leeds-Bradford, The Pastures, Tong Lane, Tong Village, BD4 0RP
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Oreck Excel Pro vacuum cleaner in black. Excellent clean condition and working order. One light at front not working. Accept £70 ono. Tel: 01924 609015 (1785)
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Mira Sport thermostatic electric shower, very good condition £50. Tel 01924 496345. (1781) Hotpoint Ice diamond under counter fridge, very good condition £50. Tel 01924 496345. (1781) Frigidaire table top
GHD professional hair straighteners, ideal for long hair £40. Tel 01274 879076. (1758) FABRIC/ FASHION/ CLOTHING Two leather jackets, 44” reg, one black and one brown, as new £7. Tel 01274 876814 (Gomersal). (1798) Curtains pair lined, wine-coloured, velour 66” x 54” drop, very good condition £30. Tel 07786 404627. (1794)
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Up to £7 £8 - £25 £26 - £50 £51- £100 £101-£200 £201-£500 £501-£1450 £1,451 plus Empisal Knitmaster 360 knitting machine, complete with manuals and pattern books, all accessories and punched cards. Condition as new, huge bargain £120. Tel 07598 397702. (1766) Ladies size 14 Bailey’s sheepskin jacket, vgc £25. Tel 07598 397702. (1766) Black suit with black shirt, all Taylor & Wright make; jacket XL, single breasted, trousers 38” waist x 31” leg, shirt 17” neck. Ideal for well-built person. Bought new, worn once £25. Tel 01924 462494.(1757) FURNITURE Two swivel stools (very modern), chrome base, grey metallic seats, generous height adjustment, chrome footrest, worth seeing, cost £160, accept £45 for both. Tel 07531 035354. (1799) Two black leather twoseater sofas, chrome feet, very good condition, £100 each, also matching large coffee table in clear glass/chrome, offers. Buyer collects Tel 01924 401729/402077. (1800) Over bed wardrobe unit (Littlewoods), new, oak, 10 months old, cost £280, sell for £125. Buyer collects 07786 404627. (1794) Mahogany fire surround, good condition £20. Tel 07810 387120 after 3pm. (1795) Light oak fire surround with marble inset, good condition £30. Tel 07810 387120 after 3pm. (1795) Cane conservatory suite, two-seater settee and two chairs £60, buyer collects. Tel 01924 473676. (1797) Nest of medium oak coffee tables, solid wood, in good condition £7. Tel 01274 876814 (Gomersal). (1798)
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£1 £2 £3 £4 £5 £7 £9 £11 TV stand, black glass & chrome, 3 tier 19” high x 23” wide x 16” deep, good quality £7. Tel 01274 876814 (Gomersal). (1798) Three-piece suite in red material, three years old, good condition £500. Tel 01924 448613. (1790) Three-seater settee and two armchairs, in pale green with traditional pattern, goodcondition £100, buyer to collect. Tel 01924 266694. (1787)
Two-burner gas barbecue, comes complete with two gas bottles, one full, one half full; Also includes new cooking trays, plus extra bag volcanic rock, £35 no offers. Tel 01924 451024. (1761) Hozelock cascade 3000 water pump £25. Tel 01274 879076. (1758) HOUSEHOLD Aluminium two-way combination ladder, hardly used; many different positions, for wide variety of uses £40 (can deliver locally). Tel 07775 774253. (1789) Centre light shade. Two tier opaque glass. Approx 10-inch diameter. No chips or scratches. £15. Tel: 01924 609015 (1785) Inset Ceramic bathroom sink complete with chrome taps £25. Tel 01924 496345. (1781) Mobility walk-in bath complete with taps, very good condition £200. Tel 01924 496345. (1781) Oval, white, ceramic inset vanity wash basin, new and boxed £35. Tel 07598 397702. (1766)
Solid pine table plus four chairs, measures 90cm (W) x 160cm (L) £100 ono. Tel 01924 671065/ 07787 113980. Buyer collects. (1788)
Solid brass shower, thermo control mixer. Fixed height with 4” dial. Swivel head £50. Tel 07598 397702. (1766)
Period writing bureau in dark oak. Drawer, cupboard and writing slope. Drop down lid with key. Nine hatches inside and two drawers. Width 30 inches by height 39 inches. £65 ono. Tel: 01924 609015 (1785)
Underlay boards 860 x 590 x 8mm, 11 panels in all. Surplus to requirements £5. Various boxes 150mm x 150mm ceramic wall tiles, white, mottled grey and mottled buff, 6 packs in all £10. Wine rack 25 bottles £5. Tel 07909 742005. (1755)
Bridgecraft three piece suite for sale, including armchair, recliner chair plus medium size sofa in cream/blue. Good condition £375, may sell separately. Tel 01924 273385 (Buyer collects). (1779) Waterfall bookcase with three shelves in yew, 40” (H) x 24 1/2” (W) x 12” (D), £45 ono. Tel 01924 823457. (1777) 42” black & clear glass, three-tier TV stand £20. Tel 07706 488932. (1767) 32” clear glass threetier TV stand £15. Tel 07706 488932. (1767) Two-tier black coffee table/TV stand , 54” wide x 15” high £15. Tel 07706 488932. (1767) GARDEN Two bamboo plants for sale 7ft high in large pots. £20 each. Tel:
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CRICKET
BOWLS
ALL CHANGE? Familiar faces leave Cleckheaton
Jewitt and Woodhouse retain title
By Mike Popplewell Cricket Correspondent sport@thepressnews.co.uk
AFTER THE disappointment of missing out on a third successive title win it will be all change at Cleckheaton for the 2016 Bradford Premier League season. Scotland international Iain Wardlaw, who moved to Moorend from neighbouring Hartshead Moor in 2007, has developed his career under former Durham and Lancashire paceman John Wood at Cleckheaton – earning a brief spell with Yorkshire and going on to play World Cup cricket with Scotland. But, he has decided it is time to move on and will feature for Huddersfield League side Hoylandswaine next season. Opening batsman Tim Jackson is also on the move and in 2016 he will be found just up
the road at Oakenshaw side Woodlands. Jackson joined Cleckheaton from Saltaire and played a huge part in their title successes by providing the runs and stability at the top of the order. But he has been offered a new challenge at arch rivals Woodlands, where he will be their captain for the new campaign. Current Cleckheaton skipper John Wood has made it clear that next season will be his last as club captain and, for the first time in his many years in Bradford League cricket, he will not be able to call on the services of his brother Ian who has retired. Ian has been troubled with injuries and can no longer sustain the physical effort required. John, who has played primarily as a batsman in recent years, has been responsible for putting the Cleckheaton side together each season and he has indicated his intention to stay on at the club in the capacity of director of cricket after his playing career is over.
WOMEN’S FOOTBALL
Battyeford Belles stun Bradford Park Avenue in Cup first round THERE WAS a huge disappointment for muchimproved Ossett Albion when they went down 4-3 at home to North East Regional League (South) newcomers Harrogate Railway despite turning round a goal up at the break. Leading scorer Nikki Swift, and Rebecca Wiggans, gave Albion a 2-1 lead at half time and though they did get another, through substitute Gemma Patterson, goals from Nicola Hadley (two), Chloe Elphick and Jodi Hodgson secured victory for Railway. Another stern test awaits Albion this week when unbeaten Handsworth are the visitors to Dimple Wells. Neighbouring Ossett Town had a walkover in the West Riding County Women’s League when scheduled visi-
tors Boroughbridge, in their first County League season, couldn’t raise a side for their League Cup game. But it promises to be far from a ‘walkover’ this week when Dan Robinson’s Premier Division leaders travel to joint leaders Brighouse Athletic for a vital league clash. Amongst the League Cup ties that were played a 5-2 victory for First Division Battyeford Belles over Premier Division Bradford Park Avenue was one of the shocks of the round. Bradford went ahead after just three minutes, but Alice Holleworth levelled for Battyeford with a 30-yard screamer. In the second half Katie Clarkson put the Belles in front before Bradford equalised following a deflec-
tion in the 70th minute. But Battyeford scored three in the final 15 minutes through Clarkson, Bet Winsor and Sarah Hemingway to complete a memorable win. Newly-formed Ossett Town reserves, from Division Three, proved a surprise package for First Division Ilkley Town when they ran out winners by an astonishing 8-5 scoreline but in-form Third Division promotion hopefuls Dewsbury Rangers were beaten 10-1 at a Republica International side rooted to the foot of Division One. This week it is back to league action in Division Three with Dewsbury Rangers at Farsley Celtic Development, the two sides level on 10 points, while Ossett Town reserves are at home to Crossley.
SPEN VALLEY LEAGUE FOOTBALL
Excellent Idle annihilate West End Park IN THE Spen Valley football league eight teams were in action in the first round of the Spen Valley Trophy. Premier Division Idle travelled to face West End Park where they hammered the first Division strugglers 17-1. Jack Strudwick netted five with Ryan Mitchell just one goal off his colleagues tally, Aaron Irving and Tom Simonett both scoring hat-tricks. John Curtis and Andrew Wood scored the others for Idle. In reply West End Park scored through George Garforth. Savile Youth scraped through to round two following a 4-2 win in the penalty shootout against Inter Batley. The sides were locked at 0-0 prior to the spot kicks where Nafees Hafeez, Abdullah Aswat, Nabeel Hafeez and Mosin Hazi all converted. For the visitors only Suleman Variava and Raees Lorgat scored from 12 yards. Savile Town progressed after a 5-3 win against Howden Clough. Town scored through Junaid Khan Walid Ali (two), Umer Dingmar and an own goal. Phil Crossland Dom Carr and Troy Bagshaw netted for Clough. And Mount Pleasant defeated Savile United 3-1.
A Mohammed Patel brace and a Mohammed Sadiq goal secured the win for Mount Pleasant. Savile United replied through Adam Munshi. In the Premier Division matches Athletico stay top after a 4-2 home win over Hightown Jets. Shamraz Hussain, Paul Hague (two) and Shakeel Malik scored for the hosts. The visitors netted through Matthew Knight and Bradley Bamforth. James Dennison Craig Kellett and Liam Shields helped Vision to a 3-2 win at Girlington. The hosts replied through an Adeeb Jawad brace. And Palestino fired five past White Abbey Road. Ryan Sanson, a Kenny Harland brace, James Chadwick and Trevaughn Terrelonge netted for Palestino, White Abbey replied through Waheed Khan. In the First Division only one game took place. And Dewsbury West Side hosted their closest rivals Drummond with the home side winning 2-1 to go seven points clear at the top of the First Division table.
HEATHER JEWITT and Jason Woodhouse retained the Overthorpe Sports Club Mixed Pairs Trophy with a 21-18 victory in an exciting final against Pauline Ratcliffe and John Webster. The early exchanges were tight with the scores level at eight apiece by the 11th end, before Webster made it 18-10. But Jewitt and Woodhouse launched their comeback. At 18-17 down, the holders were lying three up with Woodhouse’s second bowl playing out Webster’s to give them all four with Ratcliffe’s final bowl to come.
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Ratcliffe narrowly missed the line with her effort which meant a second victory in a month for the holders, following their victory in the mixed pairs at Thornhill. Earlier Jewitt and Woodhouse defeated Gordon Ratcliffe and Karen Hill 21-15, David Jewitt & Georgina Holmes 21-12 and Leah Weatherill & Marcus Leach 2112 in the semi-final. Ratcliffe and Webster beat Emily Grason and T Lawrence 21-09, Suzanne Baines and John Leach by the same score and Daz Ripley and Sally Turner 21-18 in the semi-final.
NON-LEAGUE FOOTBALL
Sedge end two-month wait for league victory NCEL Premier Division
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at Clayborn LIVERSEDGE secured their first league win since the beginning of September following a 43 triumph over Barton Town Old Boys in Northern Counties East League Premier Division. Sedge went 2-0 up inside 15 minutes thanks to goals from Brandon Kane and
Vaughan Redford. But Barton Town pulled one back when Ashley Lattimore converted his spot kick on 25 minutes. In the second half Bradley Ricketts was on hand to fire the visitors level at 2-2. But Liversedge were defiant, and Kenny Tafireyi edged the hosts in front with his first goal of the season before Craig Tomkinson sealed a vital win for Sedge two minutes later.
Albion book their place in County Cup round three WR County Cup
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OSSETT ALBION bounced back from their disappointing away defeat at Bamber Bridge last time out to edge past Goole 4-3 on penalties in the
second round of the West Riding County Cup. In a cagey encounter both teams were strong in defence, but when extra time couldn’t separate them, the game went to penalties where Albion held their nerve to progress to round three.
HEAVY WOOLLEN SUNDAY LEAGUE FOOTBALL
Nine-goal haul secures Oakwell’s first league win IN THE Heavy Woollen Sunday League Premier Division Oakwell Motel enjoyed their first league win of the season with and emphatic 94 win over an under-strength Overthorpe Sports Club. Johnny Beverley and Darren Fothergill led the way with a hattrick apiece, with Gary Foley, Reece Scholes and Lee Heppenstall completing Oakwell’s scoring. A Steve Jordan brace, plus strikes from Sam Sweeney and James Wilson weren’t enough to prevent Overthorpe from dropping to the foot of the table. In the only other game played in the Premier Division, Birkenshaw moved to fourth place in the table after winning 4-3 at third-placed Mirfield Town thanks to an Andrew Wood hat-trick and a strike from Michael Smith. Jonathan Mitchell hit all three goals for Mirfield. Navigation are four points clear at the top of the Championship after Dave Blakeley (two), Chris Smith and Lee Bennett all netted in a 4-0 win over third-placed Hartshead. Heckmondwike Sports Club lie second following a 5-1 win at Marsh. Craig White hit four goals for Sports, with Joe Armour hitting the other. Marc Harrison struck Marsh’s consolation. Kadean Fogarthy hit a hat-trick as Deighton WMC won 7-2 at Birstall St Patricks in a performance the Birstall manager described as the worst performance he had ever seen from his side. Daniel Stuart hit a brace for Deighton who also had Dale Joy and Alan Elvidge on the score sheet.
Jean-Marie Julienne netted both goals for Birstall. The Yorkshireman continue to lead the way in Division One after they demolished Batley Celtics 112. Nathan Alexander hit a hat-trick for the leaders, Darryl Senior and Joel Franklin each hit a double with Martin Wood, Leon Pinnock, Devon Johnson and Richard Woodward completing the tally. Batley replied through Craig Shingleton and an own goal. Hanging Heaton Cricket Club climbed to second place after Tom Ramsden (hat-trick) and Jamie Baulk scored in a closely fought 4-3 win at FC Liversedge, who replied through Lee McKeown (two) and Jamie Fawcett. Craig Wood bagged a hat-trick as Scholes Athletic registered a 7-0 win aver bottom side St Ignatius. David Blackburn, Gary Abbey and James Crines hit the others to give Scholes only their second win of the season. Old Bank WMC lead Division Two by six points after Joshua Cooke hit five goals in an 8-0 win at Clifton Rangers A. James Nicholls, Robert Evans and Danny Galindo hit the others in the
only played in the division. There were some good results for the league in the largest round of the County Sunday competitions. AFC Chickenley won 7-2 against Bolton Woods thanks to a hat-trick from Michael Chadwick, a brace from Tim Clarke plus further strikes from Blake Dewhirst and Jack Smith. St John Fisher won 6-1 against Mount Pleasant, Woodkirk Valley beat Wrenthorpe Rangers 2-0 and Clifton Rangers won 4-0 away at Original Oak. Town Rangers needed penalties to overcome Thornton United Reserves after a 3-3 draw. Andy Gott and Duane Fascione scored for Ravenswharfe but they lost 5-2 against Eccleshill and Millbridge WMC lost 8-2 at Thornton United. In the County Sunday Trophy Birkenshaw Reserves won 5-4 in an all-Heavy Woollen tie against Snowdon. Stuart Kiltie hit a brace for Birkenshaw, who also had Lee Brook, Ryan Hird and Liam Thomas on target. Snowdon replied through Bilal Mir (two), Adam Mohammed and Noman Hussain. Nathan Clarke struck all five goals as Punch Bowl won 5-3 against Gallopers but Rose of York lost on penalties against Hambleton. Patrick Davies hit four goals as Saville Arms won 7-0 at home to Beldon Oddies. Adam Womersley, Jordan Walton and Jermaine Davies netted the others. Joe Lyttle hit a hat-trick as Batley Irish Nash won 4-2 at Field Head, Elliott Williams bagging the other.
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RUGBY LEAGUE
STAGS WIN AGAIN Two from two for Mirfield in Pennine League Pennine League Championship MIRFIELD STAGS ODSAL SEDBERGH
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at Hillrich Park MIRFIELD STAGS made it two wins from two in the Pennine League Championship Division, recording a comprehensive 54-24 victory over early league-leaders Odsal Sedbergh at Hillrich Park. Richard Silverwood's men scored nine tries – including a hat-trick from debutant winger Sam Ansell – to maintain their 100 per cent start to the season and move within two points of top spot. The Stags raced into an early 20point lead. Ansell opened the scoring in the seventh minute, before points machine Ross Hayden followed up his successful conversion, with a
penalty goal to increase the lead to 80. Another debutant, centre AJ Boardman, crossed in the 21st minute to extend the Stags’ advantage to 14-0. Then, three minutes later, Hayden scored the try of the game to further stretch the lead. The full-back went the length of the field before rounding his opposite number to score a wonderful solo effort. With half an hour gone, the visitors went over for their first try. Hooker Sam Hall scored his first of the afternoon to reduce the gap to 20-4. But with just two minutes left to play in the first half, Boardman went over again to stretch the Stags’ lead back out to 22 points. That was not to be the final try of the first period though, as Odsal front-rower Daniel Dove crashed over in the dying moments to give the visitors a lifeline. Scrum-half Steven
Siddards added the extras to make it 26-10 at the break. A fast start to the second half from the Stags effectively put the game out of reach. Tries from Oliver Rounding and captain Reece Spurr, stretched the lead out to a game-high 28 points. Odsal front-rower Dove went over for his second try in the 51st minute, but a second from Ansell on the hour mark kept the Stags’ big lead intact. The visitors refused to lie down and back-to-back tries from stand-off Paul Bottomley and a second of the afternoon from Hall made the score line look more respectable. But two tries in the final five minutes from the Stags quickly rebuilt their healthy lead. First, Ansell completed his hattrick, before last weekend’s hat-trick hero, Mikey Batty, completed the scoring.
AJ Boardman bags himself a try
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Academy side secure their first Moor players star away victory at Boothtown Terriers for White Rose
Pennine Division Four West
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at Ellen Royd MIRFIELD STAGS Academy produced an excellent display to record a memorable 30-18 victory over Boothtown Terriers A. Having been awarded the points last weekend, the much-improved Stags went into the game looking for their first victory of the season, and duly delivered, thanks to a second-half hat-
trick from Michael Rounding. The Terriers raced into an early lead when Craig Knowles crossed inside 60 seconds. The stand-off converted his own try to give the hosts a 6-0 lead. But it took the Stags less than ten minutes to draw level. Front-rower Andy Ellis went over and scrumhalf Callum Green added the extras. In the 17th minute, the visitors went in front. Winger Niall TrewickWood raced over to make it 10-4.
Five minutes before the break, giant front-rower Damian Rounding came off the interchange to further extend the Stags’ advantage. Green was on target with the boot to give visitors a 16-6 lead at the interval. Two tries in the first eight minutes of the second half from hooker Michael Rounding put the Stags firmly in the driving seat. Green missed the first conversion attempt, but successfully kicked the second, to extend the lead to 20 points.
But the hosts gave themselves a lifeline just three minutes later. Wayne Scott’s try and Knowles’ conversion cut the lead to 26-12. With 12 minutes left on the clock, centre Karl Hancock scored to bring the Terriers right back into contention. Knowles was, again, on target with the boot and the lead was down to only eight points. But with just five minutes left to play, Michael Rounding completed his hat-trick to secure a memorable victory for the Stags.
DEWSBURY MOOR’S Cain Cotty, John Bowness and Cameron Adleigh have represented their county after featuring in the White Rose Under-19s side which overcame Lancashire 20-14 at Stanningley. And at open age level Moor’s Jordan Foster was in the White Rose squad which suffered a disappointing defeat to Lancashire. Yorkshire’s Under-19s and open age squads travel to Cumbria on Sunday November 15 where they compete in the second stage of the county
championship series. In the next round of Pennine League matches Dewsbury Moor travel to face Leeds Underdogs in Division Four East (Saturday 2pm). And in the BARLA Youth and Junior Cup competitions Dewsbury Moor’s Under-18s face Lock Lane, the Under14s play Oulton and the Under-13s were drawn against Guiseley, all of which take place this Sunday (November 8). Subsequent kick-off times can be found on the Dewsbury Moor website.
RUGBY UNION
Cleckheaton Fourths lose entertaining friendly Friendly CLECKHEATON FOURTHS
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at Moorend IT WAS Cleckheaton Fourths who provided the entertainment at Moorend last weekend when they faced Old Crossleyans Seconds in a thrilling friendly which finished 24-19 in the visitors’ favour.
Ben Womersley on the attack for Cleckheaton
Gerald Christian
Old Crossleyans started the better side scoring two early tries to race into a 12-0 lead. But Cleckheaton responded well after a slow start. Ben Womersley rounded the opposition full-back at the end of a 30 metre sprint for a touchdown for the hosts. Cleckheaton gained the upper hand following their try and this was evident when they went over for a second time after a five metre scrum was powered over the line with Chris Harris being the man to touch down for the home side. Womersley converted to level the scores. Shortly afterwards Crossleyans scored a break away try but as the half time whistle approached the hosts had the final say of the half
Charlie McGovern makes a flying tackle
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thanks to an Ady Lowe try. Womersley added the extras to give his side a 19-17 lead at the break. In the second half both defences held firm for the most part but Cleckheaton were undone when Crossleyans moved the ball quickly down the left flank where their
winger rounded his opposite number to score under the sticks for a converted try and make it 24-19. With 15 minutes remaining the hosts tried but failed to break through the away side’s defence meaning Old Crossleyans held on for a morale-boosting victory.
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RUGBY LEAGUE
Shaw Cross suffer cruel defeat in play-off semi NCL DIVISION ONE SEMI-FINAL SHAW CROSS SHARKS
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at Leeds Road SHAW CROSS SHARKS were edged out 24-22 at home to York Acorn in the National Conference League Division One play-off semi-final. In a dramatic encounter which took many twists and turns it was the hosts who took an early lead. Brett Turner’s men went ahead after a clever Jordan Anderson kick was collected by Ross Roebuck in the near corner before he went over for the opening try. Five minutes later it was 8-0 after Robbie Byatt sold two dummies before sprinting 25 metres to touch down for the Sharks. With the visitors on the back foot in the opening exchanges, Shaw Cross went over for their third try in the first 15 minutes. Anderson, who returned from a two-month absence due to a neck injury got on the scoresheet after he bundled his way over the
try line to put hi side in a commanding position. Casey Johnson converted to give the Sharks a 14-0 lead. But York got a foothold in the game after Joe Budd’s try and goal reduced York’s arrears. This was added to by Jake Calam on 24 minutes when he crossed to make it 14-10 and on the stroke of half time the visitors found themselves level following Josh Thompson’s try. But Brett Turner’s Sharks bounced back well in the second half to take an 20-14 lead thanks to Andrew Fawkes’ try. Johnson added the extras. On 55 minutes Jonhson kicked a penalty goal which looked to have sealed the win for his side following Josh Thompson’s yellow card. But the visitors once again fought their way back with a try from Thompson, who made amends after being sin binned. Budd added the extras. And on 75 minutes Shaw Cross Sharks’ hearts were broken after Jake Calam edged his side 22-20 in front and book his side a spot in the Division One play-off final where they face Normanton Knights.
Batley Xplosion to host their first awards ceremony
MP Jo Cox posing with the Xplosion dancers
Jordan Anderson returned to action for Shaw Cross following a severe neck injury earlier in the season
BATLEY BULLDOGS’ official dance team Batley Xplosion are hosting their first awards evening following a successful year for the cheerleaders. The event will take place in the President’s Lounge at the Fox’s Biscuits stadium tonight (Friday November 6). Everyone is welcome at the awards ceremony to help celebrate Batley Xplosion’s success last season. Tickets cost £5 which includes a buffet supper and there will also be a silent auction to help raise funds for next season’s dance team. Batley Xplosion head coach Olivia said: “We would love fans to come and join the cheerleaders and their families to celebrate their first season of performances. The girls have all worked really hard and deserve lots of support. “Plans are under way to make next season even bigger and better and any fundraising that we can do on the night would help us to achieve our aims.”
Warriors end season on a high Moor players given after dominant West Bowling win flag bearing duties THORNHILL TROJANS Under-10s Warriors rounded off their season with a dominant performance against West Bowling. Scott Walker was the Warriors’ star man, playing the match of his season, scoring three tries. His attacking display earned him the parents’ player and man of the match honours. Connor Emerson and Alfie Griffiths made their debuts for the Warriors and instantly proved their worth. Both debutants claimed the 100 per cent effort award. Harry Challis was awarded the magic moment accolade for making good ground throughout the match. Felix Ellis showed good pace to score two tries,
Thornhill Trojans Warriors Under-10s line up for the last time this season with Henri Wood, Kye Hodgson and Kyle Lister all moving the ball effectively. Finlay Ratcliffe, Oli
Brown and Josh Barclay also contributed well throughout. The Warriors’ defence, led by top tacklers Bailey
Lee and Connor Hickling, proved unbreakable as Bowling failed to score. Conversions came from Hickling and Emmerson.
FIFTEEN Dewsbury Moor youngsters were given the opportunity to become flag bearers at the England v New Zealand rugby league international match at Hull’s KC Stadium last Sunday. The flag bearers were chosen by picking names from a hat and the lucky few selected ranged from members of Dewsbury Moor’s Rugger Tots team, right through to their Under-14s squad.
WOMEN’S RUGBY LEAGUE
Thornhill Trojans Ladies suffer loss in winter campaign debut THORNHILL TROJANS Ladies suffered a 28-8 defeat to Lindley Swifts in the first game of their winter campaign. The Overthorpe side were second best all over the pitch with the visitors dominating possession. But the hosts did muster two
consolation tries thanks to Charlotte Hawkins and Beth Holt. Newly-formed Lindley Swifts looked like they will be a match for any side this season after the Huddersfield club took over Brighouse ARLFC Ladies in September this year.
Bethany Holt is brought down on a breakaway
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Top: Former Moor player Tom Burgess applauds Dewsbury fans in the stands following England’s victory over New Zealand. Above: Dewsbury Moor players prepare to enter the field as flag bearers
WORK STARTS FOR MORRISON’S MEN By Joe Link Sports Reporter joe@thepressnews.co.uk
AFTER SIX weeks off Dewsbury Rams players are back in training early next week in preparation for the 2016 Kingstone Press Championship. Rams head coach Glenn Morrison, who has returned from a holiday in Thailand, is eager to see the condition of his players following the autumn break. “The players were given their own personal training regimes to abide by during the off-season so it will be interesting to see who has been sticking to them,” said Morrison. “The guys who haven’t kept their fitness might find themselves staying back after training to do some extra hours in the gym. “I understand some players have been away on holiday enjoying themselves and relaxing which is good after a long season, so I’m not expecting anyone to be in perfect shape. “But it is still early days and it is a long time before our opening game against Swinton next March, so the lads have got plenty of time to work on their physical condition.” One Rams player who will definitely have been celebrating this autumn is Luke Adamson, who got married and has recently returned from his honeymoon. “I like Luke, he’s a good guy to have around the place and I congratulate him on his marriage and I wish him and his wife all the best in the future,” added Morrison.
Full-back Ross Hayden scores a try for Mirfield Stags against Odsal Sedbergh. Read the full match report from their latest Pennine Championship clash on page 30
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Bulldogs get ready for big pre-season BATLEY BULLDOGS return for preseason training next week ahead of their 2016 Championship campaign. John Kear’s men have been out of action since the end of September but have been given their own personal maintenance schedules to follow during the autumn break. “I’m excited to get my squad back together and see how the lads are doing,” said Kear. “It was a long tough season for them this year so it will have done them good getting away from rugby for a bit, going on holiday and just clearing their heads. “I’m hoping most of the guys will have maintained their fitness levels and I’m expecting them all to be injury-free. “But we will be working hard from the off on Tuesday making sure we are as prepared as possible ahead of our very tough start to the Championship next spring. “It will also be good for the latest signings to meet their new colleagues, I’m sure they will settle in quickly,” added Kear. But with Kear busy coaching Wales during this year’s autumn internationals the Bulldogs boss is still awaiting his own well-earned break.
“It has been a very busy period for me but I love rugby and I love coaching so I can’t complain,” said Kear. “I have b e e n given the opportunity to get away for a bit and miss a couple of training sessions in the coming weeks, so I’ll be able to make the most of that time preparing myself mentally for next year.” Elsewhere a new PA system is to be installed along with new CCTV cameras at the Fox’s Biscuits Stadium in order to meet RFL standards. The work will begin November 23 and Batley Bulldogs chairman Kevin Nicholas said: “We have managed to save money negotiating the deal for both the cameras and the PA system. “Our current PA system has not been fit for purpose for many years so we knew we had to sort it out to complement our new scoreboard. “We are sure most supporters will think this is not before time but like everything else it is difficult to prioritise when we need to improve on the field.” The Bulldogs’ annual general meeting will take place in Ron’s Lounge on Monday November 16 (7.30pm).
Batley Bulldogs Girls clinch historic victory down under BATLEY BULLDOGS Girls defeated Beenleigh State High School 14-8 to claim their first victory on their Australian tour. Tries from Evie Kilburn, Codie Slack and Charlotte Graham helped the Bulldogs Girls clinch a memorable win. But sadly the tourists couldn’t end their trip with a second victory, in front of Channel 7 cameras. With a lot of media attention surrounding the girls they fell short, losing 16-4 in the return fixture with Merrimac State High School, rounding off their fourth and final game of an historic tour.
In girls’ other game this week they narrowly lost out 22-12 to the district select side, Sunshine Coast Falcons. Kilburn, Graham and Casey Rhodes were try scorers for Batley. But as well as playing rugby the girls had the chance to relax when they visited Steve Irwin’s world-famous Australia Zoo Batley Bulldogs’ men’s first team coach, John Kear, said: “The girls have made everyone associated with our club proud. “It’s not easy to win a rugby match in the southern hemisphere so I would like to congratulate them on their victory in Australia.”
The Bulldogs Girls had a break from rugby when they went to visit Australia Zoo