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The 48-year-old had initially lied to police, claiming her partner had been stabbed walking from the local shop before collapsing when he got home, then changed her story to say it had been an accident. Investigators also found a history of unreported violence that she inflicted upon Mr Butterfield and previous partners. The court heard that the couple had been together for about 16 months at the time of the killing. Prosecutor Simon Waley said witnesses claimed they had a “close relationship” but had seen injuries to Mr Butterfield on more than one occasion. Spencer was sentenced to life with a minimum term of 13 years. Members of Mr Butterfield’s family were in court to hear the guilty plea. He leaves behind
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‘CUDDLE KILLER’ IS JAILED A MOTHER-OF-TWO has been jailed for at least 13 years after stabbing her partner to death as they “kissed and cuddled”. Michelle Spencer had previously denied murdering David Butterfield, 43, at their home on Shirley Terrace, Gomersal, on January 13. But on Wednesday morning, when her trial was due to start at Leeds Crown Court, her defence counsel asked for the charge to be put to her again and she changed her plea to guilty during an eight-minute hearing. It was reported that Spencer drove a four-inch kitchen knife into Mr Butterfield in “a flash of temper” and killed him with a single stab wound.
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two children aged 16 and 19. Det Insp Ben McDonald said: “As a result of diligent and meticulous inquiries by the Police investigation team, a violent woman has been brought to justice. “Having originally lied to the police regarding the circumstances, the team have been able to uncover the facts, which has resulted in a guilty plea. “Mr Butterfield had suffered domestic abuse at the hands of his partner and ultimately paid the price for the fact that these incidents were never reported to the police. “No-one, women or men should suffer domestic violence and I would encourage victims of such incidents to contact the police or Victim Support as soon as possible.”
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On May 31, at home, Michael aged 74, husband of Margaret. Funeral is today (Friday) at 3.15pm at Dewsbury Moor Crematorium.
On Tuesday June 6, Reg, aged 83, of Batley, husband of the late May. Funeral service will take place on Tuesday June 20 at 11.15am at Dewsbury Moor Crematorium.
BARRACLOUGH TERRY On June 1, in hospital, Terry, aged 78 of Hightown, dad of Amanda. Funeral is on Thursday June 15 at 10am at Dewsbury Moor Crematorium.
BEST AMY On May 28 in hospital, Amy, aged 68, of Gomersal and formerly of Oakenshaw. A funeral service will take place on Thursday June 15 at 2pm at Dewsbury Moor Crematorium.
BOTTOMLEY MARJORIE On May 29 at Batley Hall Nursing Home, aged 88, Marjorie, wife of the late Joe. Funeral service will take place on Tuesday June 20 at 1.15pm at Dewsbury Moor
DAWSON IAN Suddenly on May 29, aged 65, Ian, son of the late Geoffrey and Mrs Doreen Dawson. Enquiries to George Brooke Ltd, 01924 454476.
DENTON PETER On May 31 at home in Upper Hopton aged 74, Peter, husband of Joyce. Funeral service will take place on Monday June 19 at 1.15pm at Huddersfield Crematorium.
GALLON NEE GARDINER WYN On June 5 at Fieldhead Court, Thornhill, aged 89, wife of the late John Pentland Gallon. Funeral service will take place
on Tuesday June 20 at 12noon at Thornhill Parish Church.
GOODER CHRISTINE On Thursday June 1, aged 70, of Thornhill Lees, daughter of the late Wright and Mary Gooder. Funeral will be at Huddersfield Crematorium on Monday June 19 at 1.15pm.
HANRATTY OWEN On May 21 in hospital, aged 79, formerly of Syke Fold Grange, Cleckheaton. Enquiries to Dewsbury Hospital, 01924 816096.
HORSFIELD MICHAEL JOHN Suddenly on May 29, of Hightown, Mick aged 61, son of Mary and the late Donald. Funeral service will take place on Wednesday June 14 at 2pm at Dewsbury Moor Crematorium.
HULL KENNETH On June 2, aged 65, Ken of Liversedge and formerly Mirfield, husband of Anne.
Funeral service will take place on Thursday June 15 at 1.45pm at All Saints Church, Roberttown and afterwards at Dewsbury Moor Crematorium.
MALLINSON PAUL On May 10, aged 68, Paul, brother of Daryl. Funeral service will take place on Monday June 12 at 11.15am at Dewsbury Moor Crematorium.
MCKENZIE DOUGLAS On May 25, aged 78, formerly of Mirfield. Father of Alison and the late Neil. Funeral service will take place on Wednesday June 21 at 12.30pm at Dewsbury Moor Crematorium.
MCLAUGHLIN NEE CULLEN MARGARET MARY On June 1, aged 100, wife of the late Chris. Mass will be celebrated on Friday June 16 at 10.30am at St Joseph’s RC Church, Batley Carr. Place your family notices by calling 01924 470296
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MOSELEY JOHN ‘MALCOLM’ On May 25 aged 67, brother of the late Bob, late Barry and the late Ann. Funeral service will take place on Friday June 16 at 10am at Dewsbury Moor Crematorium.
PARRY TREVOR On May 29, of Earlsheaton, aged 70, son of the late Edith and Harry. Funeral service will take place on Tuesday June 13 at 9.45am at Dewsbury Moor Crematorium.
PICKLES NEE THOMPSON LOUIE On June 4, aged 91 of Batley
On June 2 aged 64, of Dewsbury and formerly Batley, partner of Stuart. Funeral service will take place on Wednesday June 14 at 10am at Dewsbury Moor Crematorium.
TURNER JACK Aged 77 of Norristhorpe, at Ings House Nursing Home, brother of Mary and Jennifer. Funeral service will take place on Wednsday June 21 at 2pm at Dewsbury Moor Crematorium.
WALTON STEPHEN On June 4, aged 63, of Thornhill, husband of Greta. Funeral service will take place on Thursay June 15 at 3.15pm at Dewsbury Moor Crematorium.
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A DEWSBURY man has been given a suspended sentence after filming a woman having sex with a dog. Michael Smith, 64, had made videos of Gwen Kerr’s sexual activity with her pet Staffordshire bull terrier, Tank, at her home on Queen Street, Chickenley. Kerr, 55, admitted having sex with an animal and Smith, of Princess Road, Chickenley, was found guilty of aiding and abetting her and also of possessing an extreme pornographic image. Judge James Spencer QC, who was sentencing the pair at Leeds Crown Court, said: “I’m quite satisfied, Michael Smith, you were the organiser and root cause of this particular offending. “You used and abused your friend Gwen Kerr to be the object of this sexual activity so you must bear the principal blame.” Smith was sentenced to 12 months in prison, suspended for 12 months, and Kerr was given a conditional discharge for 12 months. The 64-year-old claimed to the jury he had not done it for any sexual gratification, just that he wanted to prove her strange behaviour because he thought she might be on drugs. The jury rejected his account, after watching two four-minute videos of the activity. Mark McKone, prosecuting, told the jury in opening that it was the Crown’s case that Smith had encouraged Kerr to have sex with the dog and did not accept he had a legitimate reason for being in possession of such images. The jury heard that Smith went to Huddersfield social services on May 27 last year to show a team leader the footage. He said he was worried about Kerr being a drug dealer and that she had been put to work as a sex worker. The pair had allegedly been in an on/off relationship for 20 years.
OAP injured in attack A PENSIONER was left with a broken arm after being attacked by a large dog while trying to defend his own animals from being mauled last Saturday. The attack also led to the death of one of his Lhasa Apso dogs in the incident outside Healey Community Centre in Batley. It is believed that the dangerous dog was an Akita. A police spokesman said: "Police are appealing for anyone who saw a dog allegedly dangerously out of control at the Healey Community Centre on Saturday, June 3. “The incident happened at around 8pm in the car park of the centre on West Park Friday June 9, 2017 Road, when it is Issue No: 793 alleged a large whitecoloured dog 31 Branch Road attacked two smaller Batley dogs which were on West Yorkshire leads at the same WF17 5SB time. Tel: 01924 470296 “The owner of the Fax: 01924 472561 smaller dogs tried to www.thepressnews.co.uk protect the smaller @ThePressLatest dogs but was then attacked by the larg/ThePressNews er dog and he broke Publisher: his elbow. One of the Danny Lockwood smaller dogs died a Editor: David Bentley short time later.” Reporter: Zoë Shackleton Sports Reporter: Any witnesses are Ben McKenna urged to contact PC Graphic Designer: Cara Papworth on Craig Moore 101, quoting crime Sales Manager: Lucy Tissiman r e f e r e n c e Sales Executives: 13170252707.
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£120,000 church work completed
News In Brief Crash driver jailed
ST JOHN’S Church in Dewsbury Moor is reopening this weekend after a £120,000 makeover. Refurbishments started in October thanks to a grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund to repair its roof and ceiling, which largely covered the £121,000 cost. Reverend Kathy Robertson said: “It has been a long process, but well worth it in the end. The church is now a more pleasant environment to come into.” Tomorrow (Sat) from 11am to 3pm there will be musical entertainment to celebrate the re-opening, with a choir and hand-bell ringing and organ recitals, along with church tours. At 10.30am on Sunday there will be a service of Holy Communion to give thanks. PICTURED: The work in progress
Vigil for terror victims By Steve Martyn A LARGE crowd of people gathered in Dewsbury town centre on Sunday in memory of the victims of Saturday night’s terror attack in London. The vigil was led by local imams and figures from local mosques. Organiser Kaushar Tai, of the Kirklees Imams and Mosques Advisory Board, said: “Events like this demonstrates that the terrorist atrocities will not divide us but to unite us for peaceful co-existence.” More than 500 people of different backgrounds from across the district stood in front of the Town Hall. Speaking to the crowd, Imam Aftab Muhaudden alAzhari said: “I want to make it clear to everyone that Islam does not stand for any kind of terrorism. “Anyone who preaches extremism, anyone who is involved in terrorism, anyone who is involved in killing innocent people. They have nothing to do with
Islam. “Islam stands for peace, tolerance, mutual understanding and human dignity. Terrorism and killing innocent people have no basis in Islam.” Among those who spoke was the Bishop of Wakefield, the Rt Rev Tony Robinson, who added: “I hope that we can all work with the authorities, the politicians, the police; that we can all do our bit, because we must let these people know that it’s mindless, it’s cruel.” The Mayor of Kirklees, Coun Christine Iredale, was also present, alongside election candidates. Many who were there took to social media to express their pride. Isobel Housecroft tweeted: “I’m so proud of our communities. We’ve proved our unity time and time
to fix the damage. He said: “Someone’s just come onto the site overnight and put a brick through the window of a party room used for functions.
Press election news NORTH KIRKLEES: Voters went to the polls yesterday (Thursday) to choose the MPs for Batley & Spen and Dewsbury & Mirfield. Results from both counts, held at Cathedral House in Huddersfield overnight, were not expected until early today (Friday). For updates on the result of and reaction to the General Election, see our website at www.thepressnews.co.uk, or follow us on Facebook and Twitter.
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again – tonight’s vigil in Dewsbury was filled with nothing but love.” Christine Wood also tweeted: “Incredibly moving and well-attended vigil in Dewsbury. The only way to get out of the darkness is to become a light. Shine on.” Muddasar Ali wrote: “So lovely to see representatives of the different faiths and people of all backgrounds coming together to remember
Vandals target Ponderosa A POPULAR local attraction was hit by vandals last week. Initially police appealed for witnesses after someone broke into the Ponderosa Rare Breeds Farm in Heckmondwike between Thursday, June 1 and Friday, June 2, but there has since been more damage. Beach huts, doors and lighting at the Smithies Lane attraction were damaged, and then over the weekend the canteen was broken into, fences were brokend and wires cut in the surrounding fields. It is unknown whether these incidents are linked. Ponderosa owner Howard Cook MBE said: “It’s just upsetting that people would do it. “There’s been all sorts of damage, it’s just a continuous nightmare.” Farm manager Jake Taylor said that work was underway
DEWSBURY: A motorist has been jailed and banned from driving after crashing into a lamppost and then reporting his car stolen. Ryan Beaurain, of Hazel Crescent, Chickenley, was driving his Seat Ibiza when the collision happened on Town Street, Earlsheaton, at around 10pm on January 24. Leeds Crown Court heard that Beaurain ran from the scene before officers arrived. DNA matching the 30-year-old was found on the airbag that had deployed in the crash, but he still insisted he was not driving. A friend told him to report the car missing. Carl Kingsley, for Beaurain, said he realised he had made things worse for himself by persisting with his story. Beaurain admitted acts intending to pervert the cause of justice and was jailed for six months. He was disqualified from driving for two years and three months.
“We are working to get it fixed but obviously it’s not something you want to be dealing with. It has caused a bit of disturbance. “There is a £500
reward for any information which can lead to a conviction.” Police are appealing for any witnesses to call 101, quoting crime reference 13170249663.
OPEN DAY AT HOPTON COTTAGE CARE HOME Hopton Cottage Care Home in Lower Hopton is taking part in the Care Home Open day on Friday June 16th. As part of the Care Home Open Day 2017, we are hosting several events which everyone is cordially invited to. You can see the full programme for the day under our page on the website by visiting www.carehomeopenday.org.uk Joseph Martin, General Manager at the home, said: “This is a great way to show the excellent services on offer and the fantastic work that goes on at Hopton Cottage Care Home. Some people still have misconceptions about care homes so we are keen to dispel any myths and for people to come and have a look around, meet the staff and our residents.” For more information please contact Ann-Maria Martin on 01942 504071 or email Ann-Maria.Martin@open.ac.uk
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the lives lost and the impact this has on the families of those affected, and an emphasis was put on communities to stand steadfast against divisions and hatred.”
DEWSBURY: The Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust has appointed 100 new staff following a recent recruitment campaign. Following a well-attended open day last Saturday, the Trust took on 87 health care assistants, seven safety support workers, and six registered nurses. The new staff will all be in post by August at Dewsbury Hospital, and Pinderfields. David Melia, director of nursing and quality at the Trust, said they were delighted to have seen such a great response.
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STAINCLIFFE: An 82-year-old woman found her purse had been stolen after she returned from her garden to discover a man burgling her house. The incident happened at an address on Squirrel Hall Drive, Staincliffe, between 4pm and 5pm last Friday. When the woman confronted the man he made an excuse and left. Detective Inspector Seth Robinson, of Kirklees CID, said: “The victim has been out in her garden, come back in and found the male in the house. The male made his excuses and left but she later found that her purse and contents had been taken.” The suspect is described as Asian and witnesses are asked to contact Kirklees CID via 101 with any information.
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Threatening texts HECKMONDWIKE: A teenager has been banned from contacting his ex-girlfriend after sending a flurry of threatening text messages. Jack Wilson, of Longfield Court, sent the messages to the mum-to-be after discovering she was expecting another man’s baby. The 19-year-old pleaded guilty to sending a malicious communication and common assault when he appeared at Kirklees Magistrates’ Court. In one of the texts he threatened: “I’ll put you in an early grave - I’ll stab you next time I see you.” Magistrates sentenced him to a community order, including a 33-day programme of activities. He has been ordered to pay £85 costs and an £85 victim surcharge, and has been banned from contacting his ex or going to her home indefinitely.
Feelgood surgery DEWSBURY: Eightlands Doctors’ Surgery on Wellington Road, is hosting a community coffee morning from 10am-12pm on Saturday, June 17, as part of the Jo Cox Great Get Together event.
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Police were called after car occupants began fighting WHITECHAPEL CHURCH has been given a bright new look after having two old windows renovated with colourful stained glass. The work at the church on Whitechapel Road, Cleckheaton, involved replacing the two leaded windows and transforming them with intricate designs and colours to brighten up the church. Local architects and surveyors undertook the project after the Yorkshire Historic Churches Trust had supplied the church with a grant of £3,000. Rev Brunel James said: “Our windows are one of Whitechapel’s most valuable features. “Many were created to remember those lost in the First World War, and give a very moving insight into the thoughts
BEFORE AND AFTER: The impressive new stained glass window
and feelings of local families 100 years ago. “The congregation at Whitechapel are stewards for our local heritage and I would invite anyone who shares this commitment to get in touch and join our ‘Friends of Whitechapel’ scheme.”
SIX people were arrested following a brawl that erupted seconds after two cars crashed in Batley last week. The incident happened at around 8.30pm on June 1, when a Mercedes and Toyota Yaris were involved in a collision on West Park Road. Police vehicles, the fire service and paramedics were all called to the scene, with unconfirmed reports suggesting that a man was armed with an axe. Police are yet to establish if weapons were involved. A West Yorkshire Police spokesman said: “Officers attended and it is believed two cars had been in collision. Following the collision, the occupants exited the vehicles and are thought to have been involved in a disturbance.” Detective Inspector Mark Walker, of Kirklees CID, said: “Our enquiries remain ongoing and I would ask anyone with any information or any witnesses to get in contact with police.” Anyone with information should contact Kirklees CID on 101, quoting crime reference 13170247131.
Our heartbreak Brendan’s book reveals family anguish By Zoë Shackleton THE widower of murdered Labour MP Jo Cox has spoken of his anguish and coming to terms with his wife’s death ahead of the release of a new book this week. As Brendan Cox prepares for the first anniversary of her death, in his book, Jo Cox: More in Common, he talks about her death and its impact on him and their family. The mother-of-two, 41, was shot and stabbed by neo-Nazi Thomas Mair outside Birstall Library on June 16 last year. Mr Cox was in London when he heard the news that she had been injured, but it wasn’t until he was on the train to Leeds that Mrs Cox’s sister, Kim Leadbeater, rang to tell him the devastating news that she had died. He said: “It feels like an explosion or a hand grenade going off inside you. And then you’re just a shell really and retreat into shock mixed with collapse.” Mr Cox then had to face telling his children, Cuillin who was five and Lejla who was three, the news. In the new book he recalls: “It was almost unbearable to end the charmed innocence of their lives. I hated what I had to do, I hated myself for having to do it. “I had to say no, I couldn’t dream up a way to bring Mummy back to us. “I explained to Cuillin that his good idea that scientists might be able to inject life into her wouldn’t work. We also couldn’t make a new version of Mummy out of wood, as
Brendan Cox and Kim Leadbeater after the trial of Thomas Mair in November
Lejla had suggested, and we weren’t going to see her in another world. “I told them that Jo was gone but that she lived on in our hearts and heads.” The children asked Mr Cox why someone had killed their mother, to which he replied: “The person who killed her didn’t want her to help people because he didn’t like certain people and that he was a very bad man. “But that there are very few of them in the world and he’s in prison now.”
Cuillin, who is now six, made up a song in memory of his mother, which included the line: “We’ll carry her in our hearts.” The family mark the anniversary with The Great Get Together, a campaign aiming to unite communities with a series of street parties, picnics and gatherings up and down the country The BBC will air a documentary on the murder next Tuesday, June 13, at 9pm – three days before the anniversary of her death.
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This election stuff? It’s all Child’s Play... CHILDREN at a local nursery have been taking part in their own election campaigns to get them more interested in politics. Tots at Child’s Play Day Nursery in Dewsbury decorated their own personal rosettes and held votes to determine rules and regulations that would help keep their nursery safe and happy. They also looked at British values of respecting other people’s opinions, kindness and showing care towards other people to help them with the vote.
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News In Brief Couple’s A&E spat BATLEY: A drunk man spat at his partner during a row at Dewsbury Hospital. Steven Lynn, of Hayburn Road, made threats to Sarah Fennell before spitting at her as they waited in the A&E department. The 30-year-old pleaded guilty to the assault on Friday June 2. Kirklees magistrates heard that the couple’s relationship had led to 21 police call-outs in just six years. They adjourned sentencing until June 13 so that Lynn can be assessed by probation staff.
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Appeal for community to ‘come Run for Jo’ By Zoe Shackleton PEOPLE are being encouraged to pull on their running shoes for a charity fun run in memory of the late Batley & Spen MP Jo Cox. The Run For Jo event, at Birstall’s Oakwell Hall on Sunday June 25, coincides with what would have been Mrs Cox’s birthday just three days before. Race organiser Julie Smith, who was a friend of Mrs Cox, said: “This all started because a group of Jo’s friends wanted to organise something to honour her around her birthday and to make a fun day out she would have enjoyed. “Jo always wanted to join in with the Parkrun at Oakwell and she was so busy she never got the chance.” Batley Community Choir will be getting the day off to a musical start as they perform from 9am to get the runners prepared. The first run then takes place at 9.30am,
which is a 2.5km family fun run costing £12 to enter. There will be a 6km cross country challenge at 11am, with a £20 fee. Participants will also be able to enjoy the Mascots’ Race from 1pm, with Battler the Bulldog and Batley & Spen’s FairTrade Banana just some of the characters that will be racing. Organisers hope thousands of people will turn out for an afternoon full of music, food and festivities to honour Mrs Cox’s life. Her sister, Kim Leadbeater, said: “Events like this were what she was all about – our community coming together with shared passions, whether that be music, food, sport or just a good old-fashioned Yorkshire chat. I’ll be running for Jo.” All proceeds will go to the Jo Cox Foundation. Race places can be booked at https://racebest.com/races/runforjo-6k or
email RunForJo@gmail.com for more information. Batley Bulldogs’ cheerleaders (see ‘free’ offer below) will also be putting on their own commemoration for Mrs Cox, with a special half-time performance at the home game against Sheffield Eagles on June 18. They are inviting dance schools in Batley to join them in creating a dance to the song “I Believe” by Yolanda Adams, using whichever genre of dance they specialise in. For more information, head to www. batleyxplosion.com/dance-for-jo.
BATLEY: A man breached his bail conditions after drinking too much and falling asleep in the sun. Ricky Margach, who is meant to reside at an address in Ealing Court between the hours of 7pm and 7am, was arrested for being out past his curfew hours twice on May 26 and May 28. The 32-year-old faces a Crown Court trial over alleged offences of making threats to kill, criminal damage, burglary and harrassment, all of which he denies. His solicitor Andy Day said: “The first time he’d been out with neighbours, it was a very hot day, he had a drink and fell asleep. He knows the hazard he’s placed himself in.” He pleaded guilty to breaching his bail conditions and magistrates released him on bail ahead of his two-day trial.
Probus Club date BATLEY AND DEWSBURY: The next meeting is on Tuesday, June 13, at the Batley Older People’s Centre, with a 10am for 10.30am start. Chris Helme will be giving a talk called “Other People’s Rubbish.” For info call 01924 471337.
Bulldogs game is ‘free’ for all BATLEY Bulldogs have announced that entry to their home game against Sheffield Eagles next Sunday (June 18) will be free of charge. The Championship side are giving free admission to the game for all supporters as part of the Great Get Together to celebrate the life
of the late MP Jo Cox. Next weekend marks a year since Mrs Cox was murdered and communities all over the country will be ‘getting together’ to honour her values and what she stood for. The day will include prematch family-fun activities
from 1pm, half-time entertainment and a cheerleading display led by the Bulldogs’ dance troop Batley Xplosion. Kick-off is at 3pm and the Bulldogs are hoping for the biggest possible attendance from families and people across the community, not just rugby fans.
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LIFE IN BLACK AND WHITE Danny Lockwood
Don’t worry folks, be happy... RE you fed up of being terrorised every which way you turn lately? If it isn’t cowardly Muslim madmen trying to kill our mums, wives and children while taking their sick shortcut to hell, it’s politicians of all colours trying to paint one other as the second coming of Satan. ‘Vote Theresa and she’ll finish the job of starving the benefit classes to death’ … ‘vote Jeremy and at least he’ll make sure every other bugger’s bankrupt too’. At least the Lib Dems with their call to legalise cannabis would sink the nation with a glazed smile on their faces – probably the fall-out of watching former leader Charles Kennedy (the last of their tribe to have looked real life in the face) drink himself into an early grave. Let’s leave them all to to it for a few days, eh?
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Arthur and Mrs L having a lark at Hunmanby Gap Despite the first week of June doing its best to wash the summerly smiles off our faces, I’m going to use today’s column to outline some positive plans for the all-too-brief, brighter months ahead – things that I can control, whoever’s hanging the new
curtains in No.10. My son graduates from the University of Leeds next month, while his sister starts at York St John in the autumn having worked a year after finishing college. They’re not growing up – they have grown up, and who
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knows what the future holds? By this time next week I promise myself to have booked a sunshine holiday somewhere big enough for them to come over and each bring a friend. And let me tell you – for a bloke who develops the shakes and sweats when he gets cornered into buying a round of drinks out of turn, that’s some commitment. Still, at least it’s the ‘big spend’ out of the way! On an unexpectedly sunny day – we usually get one or two per summer, usually a Tuesday or Wednesday – I’m going to phone work and throw a sickie (aka ‘a boss benefit’), coerce Mrs L into doing the same, let Arthur leap into the back of the motor and head over to Hunmanby Gap. If you haven’t been, Hunmanby is an easy-to-miss turn off the Bridlington-Filey A165 road. It’s nestled between Primrose Valley and Reighton Gap (Reighton is the site of the Lockwoods’ first and last family holiday. My dad never came with us again, but my little sister won’t remember much about it, given that in family lore it’s where she was conceived!) NYWAY, Hunmanby is a huge, dog-friendly beach, with a pleasing little cafe just below the car park, and you can wander miles in either direction to your heart’s content. Arthur makes more mates in a couple of hours than the entire Tory and Labour front benches could muster in a month. It’s good for the soul – both having a dog and filling your lungs with the fresh sea air. Go on, be daring … take your shoes and socks off and have a paddle! Popping down to Bempton Rocks and Flamborough Head afterwards won’t harm your frame of mind either. This summer I’m going to
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promise myself one or two other little inexpensive treats. I’m going to take wife, dog and a picnic up Sutton Bank. I’ve never been and I hear the views, especially the sunsets, are spectacular. Time waits for no man – what have I been doing all these years? I’m going to return to Ilkley Golf Club for a knock, having reviewed it recently for Yorkshire Golfer magazine. For fellow hackers, if you haven’t been, on a nice day it’s a little piece of paradise alongside the river Wharfe. Tell them Locky sent you. If I can grab a day or two of the kids’ weekends, I want to tick a couple of nostalgia boxes too. They’ve lived in York for coming up nine years – what was that about time flying? – and whatever my various experiences working in Dewsbury and Batley on a daily basis and witnessing some of the radical social upheavals in that time, their memories are universally joyous childhood ones. I can’t remember the last time we wandered round ‘Grandma Park’ – Crow Nest Park – which my mum would take them to daily, when she was their primary carer. We should pop down to tend to her grave too, maybe have an ice cream at Charlotte’s in Whitley and finish off with tea at Sammy’s – the Samarkand – in Heckmondwike. They haven’t seen their ‘auntie and uncle’ Julie and Sammy Laher for a while. My lad will insist on get-
ting an extra half tandoori chicken to bring home. I need to make more time for old friends. In fact I’ll book a train ticket today to go visit my mate Sheila in London next week. She’s in the middle of some lousy medical treatment – the girl could probably use a nice glass of vino collapso and some company. And with that in mind, there are one or two ‘lapsed’ friendships that could probably use a reboot. Not my fault, I’d say – not necessarily anyone’s – but someone has to pick the phone up, drop an email or text first. OMETIMES, like now as I write with the clock ticking towards 5am on one of those tossing and turning nights when sleep goes walkabout, it strikes you just how fleeting life and its opportunities are. I’m reminded of the wonderful movie Dead Poets Society, and the late Robin Williams’s quote to the young men he teaches – Carpe diem, boys, seize the day. Because actually, whichever set of inconsequential numpties we’ve put in Downing Street today, your life and destiny, your capacity for fun and love and friendship and using your time well, is entirely in your ownership. It is your own precious gift. So far as I’m aware, no one’s discovered how to tax a positive frame of mind yet (which isn’t to say they won’t try). So go on folks, force a smile on that ugly mush of yours...
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HAVE sad tidings to bring regarding the passing of one of this district’s greatest sons, Mr George Carrigill. George, who was a friend to so, so many people, passed away peacefully in Dewsbury District Hospital yesterday with his family at his bedside. We will publish a full obituary and tributes to George, the founder of Carrigills Bookmakers, next week. By the time we heard there simply wasn’t time to do his life and legacy justice because we could fill a paper with some of his hilarious exploits. For now, suffice to say that a lot of people’s thoughts and prayers will be with his wife Edith, children and grandchildren. God bless, George.
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ers who came out last week to lead condemnation of the latest attacks. I’ve received two books recently, the excellent Douglas Murray’s ‘The Strange Death of Europe’. Read it and weep. The other, by the far less enlightened James Fergusson, is ‘Al Brittania My Country – A Journey Through Muslim Britain’. For my sins I gave Fergusson a ‘Locky’s Tour of Dewsbury’ last year. When will I learn? When I tell you The Guardian loved his book while the Sunday Times ridiculed it, you’ll get the picture. Fergusson was puzzled when I blasted him on social media. Here’s why: Apart from breaking a confidence, this ‘journalist’ (who doesn’t take notes) thinks that our mucky fat delicacy is lard and contrived to misquote, make up or misrepresent virtually everything I said. How can you trust a word such a man writes?
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Mirfield councillor’s Menin Gate honour TOWN councillor Sean Guy represented Mirfield at an emotional memorial ceremony last week. Coun Guy was leading a student tour of First World War battlefields in Belgium and northern France and took part in a ceremony at the Menin Gate cemetery in Ypres. The former Mirfield mayor, whose term of office ended last month, carried the standard of the Mirfield Royal British Legion alongside John Edwards, a standard bearer from Egremont in Cumbria. In addition, the dedication was read by local Royal Logistics Corps veteran Amanda Gill, who served as a UN peacekeeper in Kosovo and Afghanistan, before she laid a wreath on behalf of the Mirfield branch in front of over 1,000 veterans, their families and other people paying their respects. Coun Guy, who is assistant principal at Darton College in
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artefacts from conflict zones around the world, including a piece of the Berlin Wall, plants from Crete, Arnhem and Singapore, a piece of the yard at Auschwitz, sand from Tobruk and
beaches at Dieppe, Dunkirk and Normandy, and coral from Pearl Harbour. On Armed Forces Day, Sat June 24, there will be a service and parade at the memorial at 10.30am.
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Well done and thanks to the people who supported event Dear Sir, Last Saturday a concert was held at the Old Colonial pub to raise money for the victims’ support fund set up in the aftermath of the cowardly Manchester bombing. The music was provided by a band called Broken Flowers, who heard that we were looking for a band for the venue. They performed on the evening and went down very well with the audience. They gave their services free of charge, plus they donated items for an auction. Shops and businesses in Mirfield gifted items for the auction and raffle held on the night. Numerous people came into the pub just to
Letter of the Week: Tim Wood, on behalf of Mirfield Rifle Volunteers donate cash towards the fund. The whole event was put together by a few members of the Mirfield Rifle Volunteers and was organised at short notice so the monies raised could be sent to where they are needed most. On the night the sum of £860 was raised and will be sent to the appropriate authority. What a great effort at short notice, and can I say a big thank you to all concerned. Sadly as the band were part-way
through their second set, reports were coming in of yet another cowardly terrorist attack on innocent civilians, this time in London. Last Saturday we stood together in solidarity with the people affected by the Manchester bomb and I know that the whole of Britain will stand shoulder to shoulder to defeat terrorism in all its perverse and corrupted forms. Well done once again to the people of Mirfield, our nation has got a voice.
Election literature has a use after all... From: Erica Hoey, via email Dear Sir, Congratulations to the Conservatives who have been bombarding my fiancé with letters telling him to vote for them. What they don’t seem to have realised is that he has a postal vote. The latest letter has managed to arrive after the deadline to return his papers by Royal Mail. However all is not lost – I have found that all the election literature can be shredded and composted, thereby actually doing my garden some good!
PM was badly briefed on local health issues From: Christine Hyde, Dewsbury Dear Sir, Mrs May was badly briefed for her visit to Dewsbury last week. She got a lot of applause for misleading her listeners, exemplifying Mr Gove’s preference for non-experts ... but not such a good omen for the Brexit proposals. If you were in the audience, live in Kirklees and need a hospital but it is not life-threatening, dial 111 for the correct advice on which hospital to go to. If it is life-threatening, call 999. There’s always a chance an ambulance will turn up. Last week the origin of NHS boss, Simon Stevens’ Sustainability and Transformation Plans was unearthed. His Five Year Forward View (incorporating the STP) has been lifted from a report from the World Economic Forum in Davos from 2013. The WEF is made up of governments, transnational companies and media barons. People fly in on their own private jets – I remember the TV coverage. Stevens, the NHS boss, was drafted in by the Coalition directly from UnitedHealth, a US multinational insurer where he worked for 10 years. The NHS means a funding stream, merely a
logo behind which an increasing number of for-profit providers will operate, for an everreducing number of health ‘complaints’ in a dwindling number of publicly-owned settings. That is not scaremongering, that is listening to the local hospital trusts and clinical commissioning groups at their monthly and bi-monthly meetings in public. And take notice. By the time you read this, the election will be finished. The healthcare of our children and grandchildren depends on the result. Have the transnational companies still got control?
Silence shows how much we’ve changed From: R Spreadbury, Liversedge Dear Sir, I happened to be in Morrisons at 11am on Tuesday and caught the one-minute silence. I have no idea what this was about. I have always thought that the minute’s silence is to remember those who unselfishly gave their lives defending our country and way of life. So what am I supposed to make of this latest fad for silences following the random, pointless taking of human life? To remember the moronic warriors who gave their lives in pursuit of I don’t know what? This is just another example of the warping effect that the Facebook culture has on our lives. To me, we should have a minute’s angry rage against the gullible, moronic murderers and their Middle Eastern handlers, together with our politicians who have allowed the country get into this sorry state in the first place. But apparently anger has been eradicated from the Google list of acceptable emotions. Presumably because it is unpredictable and thus uncontrollable and, worst of all, human.
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KIRKLEES Council has removed dead fish that were floating on the surface of the lake at Wilton Park in Batley. Families were left shocked at the weekend when they saw around 30 or 40 dead fish, thought to be roach. The situation was reported to the Environment Agency, who referred it to the council. A spokesman said: “The council were aware of the issue in Wilton Park over the weekend and visited to remove the fish gathered on the surface. “This was caused by the hot weather, alongside a high level of food being placed in the lake, which ultimately meant there were low levels of oxygen in the water. “We will continue to monitor the situation but the cooling temperatures this week and rainfall should improve conditions.” PHOTO: MIKE CLARK
but it was refused because the site is allocated as urban green space. Some 25 homes have already been built by Jones Homes in a scheme known as ‘White Lee Phase One’ – and they now want to erect a further 66 houses on adjoining land. The council’s Planning Committee said the loss of the value of the urban green space would outweigh all other material considerations, including new housing. Other issues that were
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News In Brief Fresh assault appeal CLECKHEATON: Police are still searching for a man after an assault outside the Commercial Hotel on Bradford Road. The assailant punched the victim and knocked him to the floor on Saturday, April 8 at around 10.45pm. He suffered a serious head injury. Police have described the suspect as white, mid-20s, with short dark slightly curly hair , wearing a dark polo shirt and dark shorts. Witnesses are asked to contact PC Neal Wilkes via 101 quoting 13170160087.
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What’s Staincliffe story? On the map – Staincliffe Hall ... but little is known about one of our oldest buildings
By Mike Popplewell THE discovery of a picture of a Staincliffe Hall garden party in a 1935 newspaper has unearthed a mystery. In recent months The Press has looked at a number of historic places and buildings and tried to throw new
light on what is commonly known and understood about them. This series has looked to elaborate on the Spen Valley Fame Trail information, or even suggest alternative claims to fame. So, what does Staincliffe Hall have to tell us about the history of the Staincliffe and Batley area? Despite being over 400 years old, one of the oldest in the district and a Grade II Listed building, there is very little information readily available, either online or at local libraries. It was built around 1709 at a time when Staincliffe was little more than the hall and a handful of cottages. By 1891 the owner was 30-year-old George William Fox, a ‘cotton spinner and merchant’ according to the census, living with his wife, Sarah Jane, their five-year-old son George Robert Critchley Fox, and a couple of servants. In the Alan Godfrey map of Staincliffe and Batley Carr (1906) there is an extract from the 1904 Kelly’s Directory for Staincliffe, and a Mrs Fox is listed as living at Staincliffe Hall, so she is presumably a widow by this time.
The Fox family appear to have remained owners of the Hall for the first part of the century with George, now 49 years old, and his wife being the host to the Batley Maternity and Child Welfare Centre’s annual garden party in 1935. George Robert Critchley Fox was listed in the London Gazette on 28th March, 1930, when, as chairman of George Fox and Sons, Providence Mills, Staincliffe, an EGM of the company was held at the mills and the company liquidation announced. Looking at the report of the garden party five years later Mr Fox was clearly not too badly affected, for he was listed as a local dignitary in a Gazette entry in 1938. After the war he was again in the public eye when he was elected Mayor of Batley for 1947 and 1948. Thereafter, the trail goes cold. Who were the Fox family? What happened to them? What part has Staincliffe Hall played in local history in the past 408 years? Does anyone have their own story of life at the Hall and its inhabitants? Email news@thepressnews.co.uk or call 01924 470296.
Prison looms after Blackpool rape case A 49-YEAR-OLD man from Dewsbury faces jail after being found guilty of raping a woman at a bar in Blackpool. Steven Williams, of The Combs in Thornhill, was found guilty of three counts of rape and two sexual assaults following a trial at Preston Crown Court. He will be sentenced on
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appeared at Blackpool Magistrates Court last July, where they were accused of committing the offences on April 29 last year, and they then allegedly carried on their attack at a bed and breakfast hotel. The District Judge sent the case to the crown court - Williams pleaded his innocence, but was found guilty.
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News In Brief Bail for man in chair charge BATLEY: A man has pleaded not guilty after being accused of throwing a chair at his girlfriend. Paul Middleton, of Laurel Drive, appeared before Kirklees magistrates when he denied the charge of assault occasioning actual bodily harm. On Saturday, June 3, the 30year-old reportedly went to an address in Batley where he banged on the door before assaulting long-term girlfriend Nicola Johnson when she answered – allegedly kicking her as she lay on the ground and throwing a chair at her. Magistrates sent his case to Leeds Crown Court, but released him on bail so long as he resides at his given address and does not contact three prosecution witnesses, including Miss Johnson.
Summer fair to raise funds CLECKHEATON: A summer fair which helps fund trips for elderly and disabled people takes place on Saturday June 10. Stalls at the Central Methodist Church Community Centre event from 9am to 12noon include white elephant, cake and books. Proceeds are for the North Kirklees Disabled and Elderly Social Club, which meets at the church on Thursdays. Cash raised pays for trips out, such as a visit to Scarborough and Thornton-le-Dale on Wednesday. Entry is £1 including refreshments.
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day as “extraordinary” and said: “We were honoured to meet the Countess who took time to listen to the stories of our experiences and congratulated us.” Squadron Commander Flight Lieutenant Peter Doubell said: “In recent years the Squadron has enjoyed great success ... we are the current holders of the South and West Yorkshire Wing trophy for the most engaged squadron, but to have four recipients from one local squadron at the same award ceremony is very special.” They meet at the Air Cadet Centre on Huddersfield Road on Tuesday and Fridays. For more information call 01924 498896.
Youth ‘Les Mis’ will celebrate Jo By Zoe Shackleton YOUNGSTERS of the newlyformed Batley & Spen Youth Theatre Company are set to raise the bar when they perform Les Miserables later this summer. The new community theatre group is to honour the late MP Jo Cox. Les Mis was her favourite musical, and an audience of more than 3,000 people are expected to turn out for performances at a specially-created theatre space in Batley’s Blakeridge Mill from August 9-12. The project is being led by award-winning West End director Nick Evans (pictured) who has worked on shows like Billy Elliott and Jesus Christ Superstar. “Les Mis is a piece about
bringing people together, and I think it just feels right,” he said. “I never met Jo but I felt devastated, it felt like an assault on all we stood for and the whole of Britain felt this pain and outrage.
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MIRFIELD Air Cadets got a royal welcome when they visited Buckingham Palace to receive gold Duke of Edinburgh awards from Prince Philip himself. Charlie McGovern, Emma Parkin, Joel Silvester, and Leah Silvester accepted their awards in the palace gardens where they met HRH the Duke of Edinburgh, and the Earl and Countess of Wessex. It was a memorable day, with celebrities including gold medalwinning athlete Greg Rutherford, comedian Bill Bailey and actor Ross Kemp in attendance to celebrate the awards. Charlie McGovern described the
“I got bored of sitting on my social media complaining about the world, so I wanted to do something that would promote people coming together, to promote what Jo was about. “It’s just brilliant to see these young people express themselves and have an opinion about community, politics and what society means – it’s great to give young people a voice.” The company has a core of 100 youngsters, aged 1319, drawn mainly from Batley, Dewsbury, Cleckheaton and Heckmondwike, but although Batley is at the heart of the project, Mr Evans wanted to get people from all over Yorkshire involved.
He said: “We were very clear from the start that this was something we wanted – Batley at its heart, but that we would involve all of Yorkshire because Jo always said she was a Yorkshire girl. “The main uptake has come from schools in the area, about 100 people aged 13-19 will be performers, singers, dancers, actors, but we also have a production crew of 17 or 18 young people who are designing costumes, building sets and stage managing. I went into the schools and they are a really diverse, feisty bunch of young people who want to learn.” The young people are also putting together their own piece called More in
Common. Mr Evans added: “There is a sense sometimes that if you mention Batley, people will ask if that is where the MP died. But there are so many other stories here – great talent, community, warmth and energy. “I want to re-write the story about what’s great about this place, and theatre is just one of the ways we’ll do that.” All funds raised will go towards the production and the Batley & Spen Youth Theatre Company charity to help keep Mrs Cox’s legacy alive through performing arts. Local businesses are being urged to support it – email info@hearthepeoplesing.com for details.
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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 JUNE 10 HARTSHEAD Meet at 10.15am at Oakwell Hall bottom car park (BD19 4LL, SE211267) 10 miles – moderate Contact: Geoff 01422 379 921 geoff.terry11@btinternet.com
WEDNESDAY JUNE 14 FROM THE NEWMILLAR DAM Meet at 10.30am at Newmillar Dam car park (WF2 6QQ, SE329155) 8 miles – moderate Contact: Jim, 01924 469 700 janderegan@hotmail.co.uk
Popular brass band returns Living history on show at Oakwell MARCH your way back in time with a living history weekend at Oakwell Hall next month. The Hall in Birstall will be transported back to the 1700s, when British Army troops were sent to stop an army of Scots who were marching south trying to put the Old Pretender, James Stuart, on the throne. The scene will be set by a military unit lodged at Oakwell to recruit and train new soldiers – and to muster loyalty for the new Hanovarian King, George I. Visitors will be able to watch members of the Queen’s Regiment in their camp, performing drills and firing displays. The one-off event takes place between 12noon and 5pm on Saturday July 8 and Sunday July 9 from 11am to 4pm. It’s priced at £5 per adult and £2 per child, including entry to the Hall itself. The event is supported by the Friends of Oakwell and there is a 50 per cent discount on entry for members of the Friends group. If you need any further information, contact 01924 324761.
Hidden local treasures SPEN VALLEY Historical Society’s next meeting is on Wednesday June 14, when there will be an illustrated talk by archaeologist Simon Tomson, who will introduce the group to some of the historical treasures that have been uncovered in parts of Yorkshire. Meetings are held in the Catholic Church Parish Hall on Dewsbury Road, Cleckheaton, starting at 7.30pm, with refreshments served from 7.15pm. The cost is £2 per meeting for members, £4 for guests and membership is £10 per year. For more information email scooper@the coopersonline.org.uk.
Love is in the Eyre at Hall... A ROMANTIC evening of open-air theatre is coming to Oakwell Hall with a showing of one of the greatest romances in English literature. Chapterhouse Theatre Company is presenting Charlotte Bronte’s ‘Jayne Eyre’ on Wednesday, June 21 in the walled gardens of the historic house. It is the story of undying
love between young governess Jane Eyre and the enigmatic Mr Rochester. The performance starts at 7.30pm with the gardens open for viewing and picnics from 6pm. Audience members are encouraged to bring rugs or low-backed chairs and picnics, although refreshments will be available during the interval.
Tickets are priced £15 for adults, £12 senior citizens, £10 child/student, £44 family (two adults and two children) and can be booked at Oakwell Hall Visitor Centre, Nova Lane, Birstall, or by telephoning 01924 324761. Pre-booking is advised but tickets may still be available in the Visitor Centre shop, which will be open up to the start at the performance.
A LAST Night of the Proms concert which also contains many popular musical numbers from theatre and film musicals is to be staged at Batley Town Hall next week. It is being performed by the highly-talented musicians from Hammond Saltaire Brass Band. who have proved to be so popular in the town they are now about to stage their 10th annual concert there on Saturday June 17. Over the years a great bond has grown up between the band and the local audience, who have been delighted to learn that this year the band has continued to improve its national rankings. In the past year it has come second in the Yorkshire Area contest and in October will be competing in the National Brass Band championships. Tickets for the Batley concert priced at £12 for adults, £10 for concessions and £5 for children can be obtained by contacting Ted Griffiths, father of band conductor Morgan Griffiths, on 01924 478933, or from Kirklees box office on 01924 324501 or by simply turning up for the concert which starts at 7.15pm.
Jade says thank you JADE HELLIWELL will be performing some of her best hits in a ‘thank you concert’’next weekend. The internet sensation, who became a viral success after a video of her singing on the streets of Leeds with a busker had over 15 million views, is playing at Warehouse 23, on Smyth Street in Wakefield on Sunday, June 18. The Batley singer has put together a concert to say thank you for all the support she has received, and she hopes to duet with the busker who made it all possible. Tickets are £10 and doors open from 2pm, with everyone over the age of 14 welcome to come along. Go to www.seetickets.com, or call 0871 220 0260 or 01924 200162 to grab your tickets.
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Scenic rambling Joyce Bradshaw led Dewsbury & District Ramblers on a scenic 5.5-mile walk from Temple Newsam on Wednesday, May 31. Twenty six walkers hiked through the grounds, into the woodland and then on to Skelton Lakes before walking round the lake and back to Temple Newsam House via the beautiful Laburnum Avenue. Last Saturday, June 3, 12 members set off to walk through the leafy lanes of Leathley to Stainburn and after exploring the Norman church of St Mary, they went towards Lindley Wood on a beautiful day with plenty of panoramic views to enjoy. This Sunday, June 11 there will be a B walk around Millington with David Lodge leading, so walkers are asked to meet at Wellington Road car park for 9am. There is a treasure hunt planned for next Wednesday, June 14. Walkers should meet at 6.15pm at Thornhill WMC on Albion Road. For a dish of pie and peas after the hunt, get in touch with Barbara Wilcock on 01924 463726.
HAVE you got election fatigue? Sick of the political circus? Well, go and see a proper circus! Mr Fips Wonder Circus is set up off Leeds Road in Heckmondwike until Sunday, with an
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Sir Roger Moore left so many shaken and stirred in his 60 years as an actor and legend – we remember him IR ROGER MOORE, who we sadly lost recently, was one of the most popular actors of his generation, playing iconic characters from Ivanhoe to The Saint, and the ultimate screen hero, James Bond. I was lucky enough to meet and become friends with the actor while filming in London last year. Of all the stars and picture exclusives that we have featured here in The Press, he has commanded the most attention with questions such as “He is so dishy Ann, you’re so lucky to meet him, what was he like?” Well, he was a gentleman and a truly great person who entertained so many for so many years. He let slip while taking coffee in the studio green room that “Ann if I were still Bond, you would be my next Bond girl.” A moment that any girl would cherish, and especially from Sir Roger Moore. I say this for many, dearest Roger, we really will miss you.
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SILENT WITNESS actress Emilia Fox, who plays a forensic analyst in the BBC series, admits to me she would actually be useless in the job in real life. “I am fascinated by it all truly, but as a career, no way. You would be amazed at how many people believe I actually do the job, which is good for my acting skills...” ANTON DU BEKE may have lost out on the head judge’s job on Strictly Come Dancing, but a friend tells me that he plans to bide his time. “I think he wonders if the new judge will in fact be a success, plus if he quits he won’t be there to land the job should it become vacant again, so you can see his point,” I heard. UNIVERSAL PICTURES have confirmed that there will be a new Johnny English film. The distributor has provisionally scheduled a UK release date of October 2018 for Johnny English 3. Rowan Atkinson will return to star as the hapless British secret agent in the new film, after a break of more than six years, following 2003’s Johnny English and 2011’s Johnny English Reborn. LEE RYAN is to become a regular on EastEnders, after bosses liked his performance as stand-in bar manager Woody. Lee, who found fame with the boy band Blue, tells me: “I am very happy with the result and the reaction my character has been given. Hopefully now people will also see me not
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THIS red Morgan of Mr Jeff Bailey was among a fleet of classic cars that drew visitors to Oakwell Hall on Sunday. The lawn in front of the 17th century manor house was filled with cars of all marques and models, including lots of Rovers, courtesy of organisers the Yorkshire Rover Club. PHOTO: MIKE CLARK
Ann and Sir Roger Moore just as a singer but as an actor too.” POLDARK star Aidan Turner has said his accent in the TV show is ‘not always on point’, making it difficult for him to watch it. The Irish actor has played Cornish captain Ross Poldark in the BBC period drama since 2015, and will soon return to screens for the third series. He said: “I always have a cringe moment, but I don’t think fans notice too much, well no-one has actually said, so I guess not.” STRICTLY Come Dancing finalist Danny Mac is to star as Joe Gillis in the forthcoming UK and Ireland tour of Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical Sunset Boulevard. Danny tells me: “I have so much to thank the show for, because once people could see I could dance then these opportunities have just kept on coming, which is amazing to me.” THE KING’S Speech actor Colin Firth has applied for Italian citizenship. Colin, who found fame on Pride and Prejudice on the BBC, denies he has quit his own country because of Brexit, but it’s because he has an Italian wife and family that now requires a duel passport, and he has no intention of leaving England for good. CORONATION Street’s Sally Dynevor says that after almost 30 years on the soap, she has no plans to leave, and no desire to play another character. “I think it’s hard when you’re in a soap, because part of you does become them, and vice versa, but I have one of the best jobs in the world, so why would I want to leave the safety of this?” she said. X FACTOR winner Joe McElderry revealed that he will be releasing his first album in five years on July 14. Saturday Night At The Movies is inspired by Joe’s love for film and theatre and
Maycon Pictures will feature newly-orchestrated recordings of iconic hits such as ‘Can’t Help Falling In Love’ from Elvis Presley’s Blue Hawaii. NICOLE SCHERZINGER is hoping that her new role in a TV adaptation of Dirty Dancing will help her break into film. The X Factor judge says she wants to have a go at lots of things and loves the idea of finally becoming a movie star. “I was born in the wrong era, I would have loved to be a Hollywood star way back in the 40s and 50s, so you never know,” she said. COMEDIAN Vic Reeves will make his life “complete” when he appears on Coronation Street. Best known for his comedy partnership with Bob Mortimer, he will film a three-month run on the show starting in July, and audiences can expect to see him on screen from the end of the summer. Reeves will play a television presenter who comes to Weatherfield to film with characters Norris Cole and Mary Taylor, after they are chosen to appear on his show. GEORGE GENTLY star Martin Shaw tells me that he is not retiring, despite rumours surrounding his future. He said: “I think when you finish a series as well received as that, and my age, people assume that is it. But I am looking at various things right now and not sure what direction I want to go in yet, but no I am not retiring for sure.” ELAINE PAIGE has admitted that she and long-term collaborator Barbara Dickson have ‘drifted apart’. Both enjoyed a massive number one way back in the 80s with ‘I Know Him So Well’, but Elaine told me at a showbiz party: “It’s terrible really as I have lost touch with her, and yet we were so close. I would love to team up with her again as we had such a huge success with it all.”
Fans should all trek to Mirfield By Steve Martyn LOCAL Star Trek fans will be able to celebrate their scifi series as part of Mirfield Arts Festival next month. The three-day event, running from Friday July 14 to Sunday July 16, includes a showing of the First Contact film followed by two full days of sci-fi activities for Trekkies everywhere. And even if you are not a Star Trek fan, there will be plenty for you to enjoy as the festival celebrates all aspects of the arts. There will be chances to try your hand at sculpture, painting, singing, photography, woodturning and much more. This year’s theme is ‘Mirfield Takes Flight’ and
each of the 12 venues will have creative sessions for you to have a go at. St Paul’s Church on Newgate will be the home of the Star Trek events, with an exhibition of original costumes to boot. Trekkies will be able to enjoy a family day on the Saturday, with starship and costume design talks on Sunday.
Sir Patrick Stewart himself has signed memorabilia especially for the festival – including a hand-made wooden model of the famous Enterprise, made by Birstall Woodturners Club. Children are invited to incorporate the flying theme into their fancy dress for the festival. For more information call Jenny TomlinsonWalsh on 07977 627128.
Jealousy led to strangle attack A DEWSBURY man has been handed a restraining order after strangling his pregnant girlfriend and banging her head against a bed. Nathan Wharton attacked Amy Heenan at her home on Heath Road, Chickenley, on September 12 last year. Kirklees magistrates heard that Wharton had got on top
of Miss Heenan, grabbed her around the throat and repeatedly banged her head on the back of the bed. Wharton had denied the attack but changed his plea to guilty on the day of his trial. He admitted he had been arguing with Miss Heenan because he thought she had
been sleeping with other men while pregnant with his child. Magistrates gave Wharton a 12-month restraining order, banning him from contacting Miss Heenan or going to her home. He must also complete 25 days of rehabilitation activities as part of his community order.
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Hanging Heaton and Birstall target final four HANGING HEATON and Birstall are flying the Dewsbury district flag in the quarter finals of this year’s Sovereign Health Care Priestley Cup competition. They will take on holders Woodlands and Wrenthorpe respectively on July 2. Next up for Hanging Heaton will be a testing clash with New Farnley and they will need every bit of the determination shown to overhaul Woodlands if they are to make it to the last four. New Farnley have acquired what is a first for the All Rounder Cricket Bradford Premier League, in the signing of Sweden’s national cricket team captain Mitchell O’Connor. The 33-year-old Australian-born batsman announced himself with an incredible 168 not out, off only 103 balls, in a nine-wicket win over
East Bierley in the last round. Bierley managed what seemed a respectable total of 231 for nine, with a top-scoring 52 from Adil Islam. But O’Connor made light of the challenge with nine 6s and 21 4s to sail past the Bierley total with 19.4 overs to spare. A highly creditable three-wicket return for James Middlebrook in Bierley’s innings was put firmly in the shade. It promises to be a tough trip for Hanging Heaton in the next round but they showed great character at Bennett Lane in seeing off Woodlands. Batting first, the Dewsbury side lost prolific openers Gary Fellows and Nick Connolly early on. Joe Fraser dug in to make a match-best 79, and there was some useful middle-order support from
James Keen (43) as they edged their total to 230 all out in 48.3 overs. Woodlands were always just behind in the run chase but Hanging Heaton’s task was certainly not made any easier for the gift of the 30 wides that gave Woodlands their second-highest scorer. Birstall, without a win in Championship 1, and anchored to the foot of the division, produced the upset of the day when they overcame promotion hopefuls Wrenthorpe by 50 runs. Thanks largely to inspired allround performances from skipper Craig Wood, 76 and 3-46, and Nick Kaye, 56 and 3-39, while an unbeaten 64 from Siraj Hussain guaranteed a season’s best 295 for six for the Leeds Road side. Another difficult task awaits Wood’s team in the last eight as they go to Premier Division side
Methley who comfortably saw off the visiting Gomersal in the last round. Muhammed Akhlaq’s 75 helped Methley to 250 for eight in their 50 overs and Gomersal never looked likely to get remotely close to that total. Richard Wear offered token resistance, making 29 off 54 balls, before becoming the third of Josh Sullivan’s five wickets and Gomersal were all out for 99 in the 26th over. Farsley, nine-wicket winners at Scholes after bowling the home side out for 75, will have a derby clash with a Pudsey St Lawrence side who were seven-wicket winners over visiting Batley, after dismissing them for 109 in 33 overs. In the remaining last-eight game Morley will be at home to Undercliffe.
Dewsbury and district sides dominating top three divisions in Bradford league THERE can rarely have been a better start to the cricket season for Dewsbury and District clubs, with our clubs still topping the first three divisions in the All Rounder Cricket Bradford Premier Division, and Hanging Heaton chasing honours on three fronts. No-one has ever claimed the league title, Priestley Cup and Heavy Woollen Cup in the same season but as the League approaches the half-way stage Hanging Heaton’s hectic campaign shows no sign of any respite. This weekend Hanging Heaton, who lead Townville by just two points in the Premier Division, have a tough time ahead with a visit
from sixth-placed Cleckheaton tomorrow before playing host to Townville in the Heavy Woollen Cup quarter final on Sunday. Nick Connolly’s 122 not out in the win over Pudsey Congs last week kept his side top of the Premier Division and himself top of the League batting, with 461 runs – all of which makes him the one to watch in this weekend’s games. In the other Heavy Woollen Cup games holders New Farnley are at home to Woodlands, Kirkburton play Wrenthorpe and Whitley Hall are at home to Hoylandswaine. Relegated Scholes still lead the way in Championship 1 after a comfortable victory over Undercliffe, and they now take on fellow
Crossbank to play final game in Gary’s honour CROSSBANK METHODISTS, one of only four clubs yet to record a win in the All Rounder Cricket Bradford Premier League this season, hope to take their minds off the disappointing start on Sunday when a Gary Hallas XI will take on an Invitation XI in the sixth annual memorial game set up following Gary’s death in 2011 at the age of 43. Gary died suddenly of a heart condition exacerbated by his hectic activities in several sporting circles - including rugby league and cricket for Crossbank and Cleckheaton St Johns.
It has been decided to make this the last memorial game, as many of Gary’s former colleagues have long since retired from the game, but Gary’s 17-year-old daughter Ashleigh, herself a promising player, will have the privilege of captaining the Gary Hallas XI in this game. The match is at The Rumbolds, Crossbank’s Lea Road ground, and will commence at 2pm. It has been a difficult start for the Crossbank side in the Bradford League’s Conference division but they try again tomorrow to get that first win when they entertain East Leeds.
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Town aiming high with Low signing OSSETT TOWN manager Grant Black has bolstered his squad ahead of their pre-season schedule by signing Brighouse Town centre-back Alex Low. Low, 26, is the second signing Black has made since the end of the season, with Kai Hancock joining from Athersley, where he scored 32 goals in the 2016/17 campaign. “He fits the bill perfectly for us as a player, he has all the attributes we want,” said Black of latest signing Low. “He was very keen to know about the club and not about money which is often the first question I am asked, he is a player who is hungry to succeed at this level.” Low has also played for Glasshoughton Welfare and Harrogate Railway Athletic and is already looking forward to the new season. He said: “Having spoken to the manager I wanted to sign straight away. I want to be part of what he is building at Ossett Town, it is a club looking to build on what was an excellent season last year.” Black himself has been inundated with offers to take him away from Ossett Town but has committed himself to the club. He said: “We have unfinished business at Ossett Town, the club is a special place and full of great people
LATEST RECRUIT: Low is Black’s second summer signing
behind the scenes. “Every player from last season has committed to next season with the exception of Danny Frost, Tyrone Gay and Leon Henry who are waiting on offers so we will see what happens there. “We have given each of them a deadline to make a decision so we can get on with what we need to do. “Obviously we’d like to see them stay with us but the way the game is the lads are bound to consider these offers before deciding where they’re going to play next season.”
relegation sufferers Morley at New Popplewell Lane tomorrow, as they continue their quest for an early return to the top flight. In the same division there was a welcome eight-run win for Gomersal over Baildon, skipper Graham Hilton (75) once again the main man, and they will be hoping to carry that on when they go to Bowling Old Lane, while struggling Birstall are at Bankfoot and Ossett at Undercliffe. There seems no stopping Hartshead Moor in Championship Two. They cruised to a fivewicket win in the derby game with Spen Victoria with no fewer than 45 overs to spare. Moor now go to third-placed Altofts tomor-
row looking for their eighth straight league win this season. Liversedge, Hopton Mills and Spen Victoria occupy eighth, ninth, and 10th places in this division. But Liversedge did manage to sneak a lowscoring victory over Idle in their last game when they managed to bowl the visitors out for 77 defending a score of 86. Liversedge were 38 for eight at one stage. The Roberttown Lane side will be hoping to see some improvement on that, at least lasting more than the 22 overs they managed against Idle, when they have their crucial derby game at Hopton Mills tomorrow.
RACING WITH TOP TIPSTER MIKE SMITH Moonlit Sands could secure place at Ascot BEVERLEY’S meeting tomorrow (Saturday) serves up two very good £25,000 juvenile races and in the Hilary Needler for fillies, MOONLIT SANDS is worth more than a grain of interest. The Brian Ellison trained daughter of Footstepsinthesand ran green on debut at Redcar but picked up well and will love the cut in the ground. If she lives up to her promise she could be Royal Ascot bound, with TIME TRIAL from the Michael Dods yard her main danger. In the Brian Yeardley Continental Two-Year-Old Trophy, the respective first two horses home in last season’s renewal, Prince Of Lir and The Last Lion, finished in that order in the Group Two Norfolk Stakes at Royal Ascot. Sir Alex Ferguson’s EXCELLENTLY POISED is bred to make a speedy type being sired by Sepoy - a top class juvenile in Australia - out of a mare who won a 5f Listed race as a two-year old. He took a valuable novice race at Musselburgh in April giving Fergie and trainer Bryan Smart Royal meeting hopes, but these could be dashed tomorrow by Mark Johnston’s CARDSHARP. Sheikh Hamdan’s bay colt was also a winner first time out at Brighton and backed that up with a good run to finish second in the
Woodcote at Epsom last Saturday. Local car dealer Simon Bowett is looking for a quick-fire double with BROMANCE in the 4.25 after sluicing up at the same track last week. I have been beating the drum for MITCHUM SWAGGER all year and have no reason to desert him in Haydock’s John of Gaunt. He’s an unreliable sort but has a Group win in him and his three runs here have yielded a win and two photo-finish seconds. Challenger IBN MALIK has won first time out for the last two years and has been aimed at this race, but any juice in the ground will not suit the lightly-raced 4yo. Roger Varian looks set for
a good day at the Lancashire track with AMJAN PRINCESS in the featured Listed Pinnacle Stakes, whilst MATERIALIST looks well treated off a mark of just 81 in the Betway Middle Distance Handicap. MARCHINGONTOGETH ER could also be heading to Royal Ascot. Huddersfield Town fan Richard Ward of BGC Racing syndicate - who also runs Hudders Filly Town - bought the Ivan Furtado-trained Havana Gold filly for just £800 at Doncaster last year before selling to billionaire owner Sheikh Fahad Al Thani for an undisclosed sum. ACAPULCO, the fouryear-old filly who won the Queen Mary Stakes at Royal Ascot two years ago when trained in America by Wesley Ward, will take all the beating in Sunday’s Ballyogan Stakes at The Curragh. CARRIGILL’S NAP (stake returned in a free bet if finishes outside top 4): GIN IN THE INN, Saturday Newmarket 3.05. AUGUR’S BEST BET: MITCHUM SWAGGER, Saturday Haydock 4.05. AUGUR’S ONE TO WATCH: MUTHMIR is being lined up for the King’s Stand Stakes at Royal Ascot following his victory at Chantilly last Sunday.
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BATLEY almost made a mockery of the formbook by pushing high-flying Toulouse all the way before going down to their sixth defeat in seven games. In the end Toulouse maintained their composure, in the face of some ferocious home pressure, to come from behind twice and consolidate their challenge for a top four spot. The Bulldogs conceded first but forged a 14-6 half-time advantage, only to see their French opponents score four times after the break to claim their fifth win in six games and remain second in the table. “It was a much-improved performance by us and I felt we were the best side today,” commented Batley boss Matt Diskin, who can be rightly proud of his side’s tenacious display, despite the absence of Joel Farrell through a hamstring injury. Toulouse, fresh from an impressive Summer Bash victory over Halifax, were without leading scorer Kuni Minga due to a bang on the leg picked up in that win. The visitors opened the scoring. Powerful second rower Con Mika’s pass created a break down the Toulouse right and Stanislas Robin, quickly up in support, crossed. Mark Kheirallah added the first of his four goals, but the Bulldogs were quickly level when Anthony Marion spilt a pass. Dom Brambani kicked ahead from his own half and Wayne Reittie won the race to pick up and touch down.
TRY TIME: A brace from Wayne Reittie wasn’t enough as Batley came out second best Batley almost claimed a second try, in similar fashion, but Kane Bentley’s errant pass was adjudged to have been helped forward by a Batley hand as Shaun Ainscough raced towards an undefended line. The Bulldogs did edge ahead when Brambani slotted a straight forward penalty after a high tackle on Alex
Rowe, and Batley nearly extended their lead when James Davey set Ainscough free down centre field, only to be halted by Mika. Brambani struck the right hand upright with another penalty attempt, bringing back haunting memories of the previous week when the Bulldogs missed every goal attempt in the single-
point defeat by Dewsbury. But the enthusiastic hosts did extend their advantage before the break. James Harrison was held up before Reittie squeezed in at the corner seconds before the hooter, and Brambani was successful with a superb touchline conversion. In the second half, Olympique, now attacking down the slope, swung the pendulum in their favour with two tries in less than four minutes. Kheirallah broke down the centre and picked out Paul Marcon who scored. Then, almost immediately, Mika broke free and Robin carried the ball on for Marion to cross. Kheirallah missed both conversions but, after the second try, was given a reprieve as referee Jack Smith judged the already-warned Batley defence to have offended during the taking of the kick. This time the Olympique full-back made no mistake to edge the French side in front once more. The Bulldogs were incensed and channelled their aggression into a determined response with pure tenacity, resulting in a try near the corner for Ainscough. Brambani’s fourth goal gave Batley a 20-16 lead but home euphoria was short lived as a Robin bomb was not dealt with and Mika was there to score, before Kane Bentley virtually sealed the French side’s success with a poacher’s try from close range five minutes from time. Bentley twisted his ankle in the process of scoring and was helped off as Kheirallah landed his fourth goal from five attempts. The Bulldogs tried to respond once more but were beaten by the clock.
BATLEY BULLDOGS 1. Dave Scott 2. Wayne Reittie 3. Sam Smeaton 15. Danny Cowling 5. Shaun Ainscough 6. Cain Southernwood 7. Dom Brambani 8. Adam Gledhill 9. Alistair Leak 16. Tom Lillycrop 22. Dane Manning 19. Alex Bretherton 11. Brad Day Subs: 14. James Davey 21. James Brown 10. Alex Rowe 18. James Harrison Tries: Reittie (22, 40), Ainscough (60). Goals: Brambani 4/5.
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TOULOUSE OLYMPIQUE 1.Mark Kheirallah 7 20. Paul Marcon 7 11. Sebastien Planas 8 3. Bastien Ader 7 2. Tony Maurel 7 24. Anthony Marion 7 7. Stanislas Robin 7 15. Maxime Peuch 7 9. Kane Bentley 8 10. Bastien Canet 7 26. Con Mika 9 12. Rhys Curran 7 8. Clement Boyer 7 Subs: 14. Mourad Kriouache 7 23. Justin Sangare 7 13. Andrew Bentley 7 17. Kalausa Jnr Leha 7 Tries: Robin (16), Marcon (45), Marion (60), Mika (63), K Bentley (75). Goals: Kheirallah 4/5. Referee: J. Smith Half-time: 14-6 Penalties: 7-7 Sin Bin: None Sent Off: None Weather: Sunny and cloudy Man of the Match: Con Mika (Toulouse) Attendance: 627 Match Rating: 4/5
Final spots up for grabs Batley Boys make it six from six against Outlaws TUESDAY NIGHT is semi-final night in the Heavy Woollen district as four sides go head-tohead for a place in this year’s John Kane Heavy Woollen Cup final. Batley Boys will visit Shaw Cross Sharks (6.30pm) at Leeds Road. The boys received a bye into this year’s semi-finals, with Shaw Cross defeating Dewsbury Moor 46-10 to secure their place. The victors will play the winners of Thornhill Trojans and
Dewsbury Celtic, who also received a bye into the semifinal as the Trojans saw off Mirfield Stags with a 48-4 victory to earn their place. The time of game is yet to be decided. The final is scheduled for August 24 at 6pm at Mount Pleasant, the home of Batley Bulldogs. The last two finals have involved Thornhill and Shaw Cross, with Thornhill coming out on top on both occasions.
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BATLEY BOYS overturned a 16-10 half-time deficit against Nottingham Outlaws as they maintained their 100
per cent record in the Yorkshire Men’s League Premier Division. The result sees Batley remain at the summit of the table, level on points with Siddal Academy, however Batley do have a game in hand. The tries on Saturday afternoon came courtesy of Joe O’Hanlon, Josh Ritcher, Matthew Sheridan and Josh
Whitehead with Josh Knowles scoring twice. O’Hanlon was awarded man of the match for Batley after he made an astonishing 47 tackles in a determined defensive display. Batley are on the road once again tomorrow as they travel to take on sixth-placed Bentley (2.30pm).
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Cleck appoint Barnard CLECKHEATON RUFC have appointed Thiu Barnard (right) as their new head coach for the 2017/18 season. Barnard joins the club with immediate effect after their relegation from the National League Three North. Barnard originally hails from South Africa and played for Durban Collegians and the Durban Sharks Under-20s before moving to England and joining Huddersfield RUFC at aged 21. Barnard has left his role as player-coach at National Two North side Sheffield Eagles, where he has spent the last three seasons. Before he coached Sheffield he was head coach at Bowden, and both clubs were promoted under his stewardship. Cleck will be hoping the pro-
motion trend can continue as they look to make an immediate return to the National Three North, starting with a win in their opening game at home to Penrith on September 2.
BIRSTALL VICTORIA UNDER-9S (above) welcomed a strong Newsome Panthers team to Whitelee playing fields on Sunday morning, in a match that saw a total of 17 tries scored. Harley Aston was awarded the top tackler and opposition man of the match as he excelled in both attack and defence, finishing the game with three tries and 28 tackles. Aston controlled the game from the off alongside his half-back partners, Jack Pickles and Alfie Davison. Parents’ man of the match Max Grinhaff grabbed himself six tries while also working
hard in defence, however it was his excellent line clearance along with the strong Jack Kirkaldy that really caught the eye. There was another strong performance from Dylan Wailes who was rewarded with the man of the match award. He was held up a number of times but made metres every time he had the ball in hand. Alfie Watson collected the 100 per cent effort award as he took his training form onto the field, he made a number of very important one-on-one tackles and set up some strong field positions for the team. This was also the case with the two other wide players Archie Walker and Charlie Orr,
with Orr rounding off the scoring with the final try of the game. New players are always welcome at Birstall Vic and information on joining the U9s can be found by contacting 07929 626044. SHAW CROSS SHARKS UNDER-9S hosted Siddal on Sunday, with the visitors putting on a strong performance. Alfie Law and Teddy Dawson were awarded the opposition man of the match, with Alfie Ibbitson claiming top tackler and the coaches award for an outstanding defensive display.
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at the Tetley’s Stadium GARETH MOORE produced a superb performance on debut for Dewsbury Rams, leading his side to a crucial, and in the end, comprehensive victory over relegation rivals Bradford Bulls. Moore made his long-awaited debut after initially struggling with a back injury, then was absent from the Summer Bash due to a family illness. But the former Halifax man made up for lost time with a commanding performance with boot and with hand, as the Rams overcame a stern challenge from the Bulls. The Rams also handed a debut to centre Macauley Hallett. Bradford were without influential half-back Dane Chisholm, but included Leeds Rhinos loanee Mikolaj Oledzki on the bench, despite him not being named in the initial 19man squad. Lucas Walshaw enjoyed an early opportunity on the Bulls line but he was held just short on the last tackle. They weren’t to be denied on the following set as James
Glover followed Moore’s grubber kick under the posts. Four consecutive Bulls penalties had the visitors camped on Dewsbury’s try line. Luke Hooley’s clearance kick temporarily defused the danger from a Keyes grubber, but from the drop out the ball was whipped left for Iliess Macani to squeeze over. Intense defensive pressure from Bradford created the opportunity for James Bentley to burrow over from dummy half to put the visitors in front. But the Rams found a response and Dom Speakman’s grubber forced Thomas to concede the Bulls’ second drop out of the game, and the visitors’ momentum was dissipated. Dewsbury cut the deficit when Sam Day showed great tenacity in the tackle to twist and turn his way over from close range. Glover was unable to convert, but it was the home side’s turn to apply pressure, and they forced an error close to the Bradford line. The Rams were back in front when quick thinking from Moore produced an easy try for Shaun Squires after Bulls’ namesake Scott had spilled the ball on the kick on the last. Glover goaled to make it 16-12 at the break.
The Rams made a strong start to the second half and extended their lead in the 43rd minute when Walshaw powered his way over. Igbinedion had an effort ruled out for offside at the kick, while the Bulls continued to be wasteful in possession. There were further concerns when Keyes caught a heavy shot on the last tackle and had to be helped from the field. The incident was followed by ugly scenes and full-blooded fisticuffs. Dale Morton was sin-binned for Dewsbury and Thomas saw yellow for Bradford. Neither side was able to add to their tally while down to 12, and it was not until the closing stages when the Rams found an extra gear. First, winger Squires came up with a superb read to intercept and race under the posts. Hallett then steamed on to Moore’s flat ball to put real daylight between the sides, before Glover burrowed over in a remarkable seven-minute period. The defeat means the Bulls remain on negative points while the win for Dewsbury ensures their rivals from Odsal now face a huge uphill struggle if they are to avoid a bottom-two finish.
MATCH STATS DEWSBURY RAMS 26. Luke Hooley 8 2. Dale Morton 8 29. Macauley Hallett 8 23. James Glover 8 32. Shaun Squires 8 17. Dom Speakman 8 41. Gareth Moore 9 24. Jode Sheriffe 8 27. Sam Day 9 18. Jack Teaby 8 30. Daniel Igbinedion 8 4. Lucas Walshaw 9 15. Robbie Ward 9 Subs: 6. Paul Sykes 8 20. Aaron Ollett 8 16. Toby Adamson 8 42. Billy Hayes Tries: Glover (5, 73), Day (28), Walshaw (43), Squires (34, 67), Hallett (71). Goals: Glover 5/8. BRADFORD BULLS 14. Oscar Thomas 5. Iliess Macani 2. Ethan Ryan 20. James Bentley 18. Omari Caro 26. Jordan Lilley 7. Joe Keyes 15. Jon Magrin 29. Sam Hallas 8. Liam Kirk 37. Cameron Smith 11. Colton Roche 17. Ross Peltier Subs: 34. Scott Moore 36. James Davies 38. Ted Chapelhow 31. Mikolaj Oledzki Tries: Macani (15), Bentley (20). Goals: Thomas 2/2.
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Referee: L Moore Half-time: 16-12 Penalties: 9-11 Sin Bin: Morton (53, dangerous tackle), Thomas (53, fighting) Sent Off: None Weather: Warm and sunny Man of the Match: Gareth Moore (Dewsbury) Attendance: 1,975 Match Rating: 4/5
Moor edge past Celtic in close encounter NCL Division Three
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DEWSBURY MOOR kept their promotion hopes very much alive thanks to a drop goal from Aiden Ineson as they saw off rivals Dewsbury Celtic. The game was dominated by both defences as only 13 points were scored in front of a crowd of more than 600 last Friday evening. The result sees Moor stay two points from the top of the table, however with only two points separating the top five, Moor currently occupy fifth position. Moor started the brighter of the two teams and had all the early field position and possession. Hooker James Delaney thought he had opened the scoring with 10 minutes played but saw his try disallowed for a knock-on. Moments later the Celtic defence was breached as Ineson provided a short ball for Bartley O’Brien who darted through a gap to open the scoring. Jacob Flathers converted to give the hosts a six-point lead. Celtic responded by shifting the ball right to Nathan Waring to score in the corner, Danny Thomas added the extras from the touchline to draw his side level. A resolute Celtic defence saw the scores remain at 6-6 throughout the majority of the second half, much to the delight of the travelling Celtic supporters. With 70 minutes on the clock it was Celtic who almost snatched the win
HELD: Moor defend their line in a game that saw defences very much on top with a drop goal attempt, only to see the effort go inches wide thanks to a charge down by the fingertips of Pete Robinson. Five minutes later it was Moor’s turn to attempt the drop goal and Ineson obliged as he coolly slotted over from 30 yards, much to the despair of Celtic. Ineson earned man-of-the-match for his try assist and winning drop goal, with Danny Thomas picking up the man-of-the-match award for Celtic. Moor head coach Allan Samme was pleased with the win and gave plenty of credit to Dewsbury Celtic’s defensive effort. “Now that was a derby, league positions aside we knew Celtic would turn up and turn up they did,” said Samme. “Their defence was superb, we
probably had 75 per cent possession, most of it in their half and we couldn’t crack them. “The win has come at a cost for us with both James Samme and James Delaney coming off injured, Delaney’s injury is the worse of the two with a mild concussion and dislocated knee cap. “We travel to Gateshead this week with a depleted squad due to injuries but it is a chance for some of our second team players to perform.” Moor’s game against Gateshead Storm will take place tomorrow afternoon (2.30pm). Celtic remain second from bottom but head coach Danny Thomas will be encouraged by the display from his players, they host Stanningley tomorrow afternoon (2.30pm) at Crow Nest Park.
Acorn halt Sharks NCL Division One
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SHAW CROSS SHARKS’ recent winning run was brought to a disappointing end as they lost their fifth home game of the season. The Sharks fell behind early in the game and were unable to find their way back. The loss sees them remain in seventh and leaves them four points away from the play-off positions. One of the highlights of the afternoon was the return of Adam Masson, who took to the field for the first time in almost a year after recovering from an ACL injury. Acorn opened the scoring as the visiting hooker picked the ball from dummy half and made a dart for the line and got the ball down by the posts. The visitors soon doubled their lead as Shaw Cross lost the ball in their own half, advantage was played and York bundled their way over the line to stretch their advantage to 12 points. Shaw Cross responded with a try of their own after they received a penalty for a late tackle on Paul March. Ross Roebuck ran a perfect line and powered his way over to reduce the deficit, but the successful conversion from Johnson proved to be the Sharks’ last points of the afternoon. Acorn were temporarily reduced to 12 men as their hooker was sent to the sin-bin for striking.
The away side added a penalty goal shortly before half-time to extend their lead to eight points. Dec Ellis soon went over for Shaw Cross but saw his try chalked off for double movement. The hosts almost found their way over the line quickly into the second half after March broke brilliantly up field but a knock down from the York full-back prevented the Sharks moving the ball into space for a potential try. York increased their advantage further as the prop was first to a loose ball to get the try, the referee conferred with his touch judge before awarding the score. The Sharks were then themselves reduced to 12 men as Nathan Smith was sent off for allegedly throwing the ball at the referee. Brandan French got the ball down for Shaw Cross in the far corner but his try was disallowed as the referee called play back for a Shaw Cross penalty. Sam Ottewell broke up the field but was held in the tackle by York centre Matty Woods, Ottewell attempted a quick play the ball but received a knee to the head for his efforts. A short scuffle ensued before Woods was sent off. Ottewell was sent to the sin bin for his part in the incident, and play was brought to an end moments later as the full-time whistle was blown. Shaw Cross’ next game takes place tomorrow (2.30pm) as they host opening-day opponents Underbank Rangers at Leeds Road.
Thornhill’s promotion hopes alive and kicking NCL Division Two
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THORNHILL TROJANS moved within two points of top spot in the National Conference Division Two with a gutsy victory over Cumbrain outfit Millom. The Trojans remain in fifth position with only two points separating the top five teams in the division. In the absence of head coach James Ratcliffe, team selection duties were left to Thomas Codman and Jake Wilson. The pair handed Andrew Bates his first start of the season as well as bringing Ryan Fenton and Josh Clough back into the line-up. Thornhill struck first as they were awarded a penalty from the kick off and pressed up the field with Joss Ratcliffe charging over in the corner. Despite the lively opening the game soon settled into a slow encounter with no real tempo. It was a brilliant piece of individual play from Luke Haigh that injected a much-needed spark into the game. Haigh received the ball 20 metres from the Millom line before dummying the ball to carve open the defence and score by the posts. Bates fluffed his conversion attempt, and kicking duties were then handed to Sam Ratcliffe. Thornhill’s lead was soon cut to two points as Millom scored their first try of the afternoon. A pass out wide found Chris Waman, who raced through a gap
to get over the whitewash. The Trojans restored their eightpoint advantage just before the interval when the ball was moved along the line to George Woodcock who scored out wide. The home side started the second half in the same fashion as they did the first. Anthony Harris broke up the field before finding Will Gledhill who charged over for a try, Sam Ratcliffe converted. Millom soon reduced the deficit as Connor Mitchell received the ball and crashed through the Thornhill tacklers to go over for a try. The Trojans responded straight from the restart and they moved forward at pace before Anthony Harris forced his way over to score. The visitors refused to give in, scoring their third try of the game from a scrum. The ball found Ethan Kelly who twisted away from the tackle to score. The defining moment of the game came as Sam Ratcliffe scored and then converted his own try. Man-of-the-match James Craven went on a run through the Millom line and sent a pass towards Ratcliffe which he gratefully received to give Thornhill breathing space. Millom added another try through Lee Posslethwaite, but it proved to be a mere consolation as Thornhill earned the muchneeded points to keep themselves firmly in the promotion hunt. The Trojans host fourth-placed Crosfields tomorrow afternoon (2.30pm), where a win could move them into second place if other results go their way.
Diskin not satisfied with ‘happy loser’ tag BATLEY BOSS Matt Diskin says he is not satisfied with his team being “happy losers” as they prepare for a clash with third-bottom Swinton Lions on Sunday afternoon (3pm). The Bulldogs were applauded off the field in their defeat at home to Toulouse Olympique last weekend, and Diskin was pleased with the performance after recent criticism. The defeat was Batley’s fifth in their last six league games, but the former Leeds Rhinos star believes his team are starting to turn a corner. “The boys were really unlucky, they were the better side for the majority of the game, the cliché
that the better side lost certainly applies,” said Diskin. “We had a bit of a lapse in concentration just after half-time that allowed them to score two quick fire tries and the change of officials mid-way through the second half had a massive impact on us trying to get back in the game. “When things aren’t going your way it seems to compound a bit, but we will keep working hard and keep doing the little things well and I am sure the tide will turn soon. “We don’t want to be happy losers, we did show a togetherness that we haven’t really shown this year and we were very strong
defensively and we controlled the ruck area very well. “Offensively we need to fine-tune a few things but the performance is
a stepping stone for us.” Batley beat Sunday’s opponents Swinton earlier in the season in a dramatic comeback that saw Diskin’s men win the game 22-18 at a quagmire Mount Pleasant. Swinton have only won four of their 16 games in the league, but Diskin will not be taking them lightly on Sunday. “Swinton play some great football, I think where they are sitting in the league isn’t a true reflection of how good a footballing team they are,” added Diskin. “They do have some frailties without the ball and that is probably why they are where they are.
Tough task awaits as Dewsbury head to the capital
Rams spending big to beat drop By Ben McKenna Sports Reporter sport@thepressnews.co.uk
DEWSBURY RAMS chairman Mark Sawyer has revealed that Dewsbury are currently spending approximately £340,000 to fund their playing staff – their second highest total in the last 16 years. The Rams’ highest spend came last season, and Sawyer says that the higher spending figures are normal for a Championship club in 2017. Sawyer says that Dewsbury are still one of the lowest spenders in the division, with £200,000 funding coming from the RFL and the rest of the £340,000 generated from club income. “The rest of the money comes from the club’s income, your gate receipts, your sponsorship and everything else that comes into the club,” said Sawyer. “You don’t know until the end of the season if everything balances out because you don’t know how many matches you are going to win and what other costs you might incur. “We are one of the smaller spenders in our division, the higher spending applies to all clubs, as the income from the RFL has increased over the years. “It is moving with the times as last year we spent more money, with this year being our second-highest spend on players. “The spend on the players includes insurance and win bonus, however it doesn’t include anyone from the coaching staff.” Sawyer also feels that hope has been restored for the Rams in their quest for survival after a convincing win over relegation rivals Bradford Bulls last weekend. He said: “It was a massive win for us, Neil was confident in us winning the game as he felt we had turned a corner.
Dewsbury chairman Mark Sawyer “We have racked up a lot of injuries and we needed to rely on loan players and they played extremely well, they really stepped up to it. “We nilled Bradford in the second half and we can’t underestimate the importance of the win.” The Rams chairman says that there is still a lot of hard work to do in order for Dewsbury to climb out of the relegation places but believes they have given themselves a fighting chance. “We know we are a win or two
wins away from getting out of that bottom two, and we have a lot of hard work to do but we have given ourselves hope that we can stay up,” added Sawyer. “We have played 15 games, we are only half way through the season so it is very much in our hands and we now have an eight-point advantage on Bradford. “There are three teams just above us, we need to start winning against the Lancashire teams, we can’t come away saying we were unlucky, we just need to win those games.”
“We have got to put ourselves in a good position and take advantage and be switched on defensively as they will be as good as any of the full-time teams we have played this year.” Batley will be without Dom Brambani on Sunday as he serves a one-match ban after being found guilty of a grade B dangerous throw. Will Maher is also unavailable and will be out of action for the next four weeks. Diskin is hopeful that he will be able to welcome Patch Walker back into the side after a number of weeks on the sideline.
Kelly wants a more local feeling again RAMS COACH Neil Kelly says that he wants to bring a local feel back to Dewsbury – starting by recruiting more local players next season. Kelly feels that having more local players in the squad will help to add more passion to the team, because the players will always have the club’s success at heart. “The way the finances are in this division I feel that any club would want to base their team around local players,” said Kelly. “They have an affinity to the club and can relate to the fans better. “It is inevitable that we will have to look further afield for some players but I am going to start the recruitment for next year with local players.” Dewsbury currently sit in 11th place in the league table, but they sent out a warning to the rest of the division that they would not be going without a fight with an emphatic victory over Bradford Bulls. “I was very pleased, it was the most complete team performance we have had since I have been in charge,” added Kelly. “My first thought after the game was how we can keep it going, but it was a really good performance. “I will say we have turned a corner when we produce that kind of performance week-in, week-out. “It has not changed anything in the league table. We are still second bottom, Swinton won their game so the same challenges are still there for us in the coming weeks. “Our new signings all produced a tremendous performance, you could see the effect that Gareth Moore had, he steered the ship for us but it was a real team effort. “I don’t think we’ve ever been lacking hard work or effort, but we needed a bit of direction, and I think Gareth Moore, Paul Sykes and Dom Speakman did that for us. “We’ve moved on to six points and we’re getting into the pack, and I’m confident that we can get
Kelly believes the Rams are on the up to the front of that pack.” The Rams face a difficult task this weekend as they travel to high-flying London Broncos. Kelly admitted his side will need to be at their best if they are to stand a chance of upsetting the odds on Sunday. He said: “If we do the basics right, if we respect the statistics like we did last week we can get into a competitive situation. “We might produce a better performance and still lose as London are a very good side.” Dewsbury will be without Shaun Squires this weekend, who tweaked his hamstring against Bradford, and Kelly is not expecting any other players to make a return from injury this week.