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Cancer victim Tina Drury was told in December that she had only months to live... but the words of her distraught daughter are driving her on to greet the birth of her first grandchild...
RACE FOR LIFE... Tina, third left, with daughters Kelly and Lucy and members of the ‘Tribe’ A WOMAN from Dewsbury with terminal cancer hopes to raise thousands of pounds by finishing a 5km walk for charity on Sunday.
finish.” Also in Tina’s Tribe are her best friend Anna Ignaczak and Lucy’s pal Rachael Everett. Completing the team are work colleagues Tracey Howard, Ena Faal, Marie Morphett, Nicola Harrison and Nicola’s 10-year-old daughter Megan. Until becoming too ill, Tina worked on Ward 6 at Dewsbury District Hospital – including caring for cancer patients. Tina previously thought she had beaten the disease when given the all-clear four years ago. She was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2006 and had a mastectomy and reconstruction surgery. The keen runner and swimmer later began suffering pain in her pelvis, which was put down to a sporting injury. But when treatment including physiotherapy did not work a doctor ordered scans. It was then that Tina discovered she has bone cancer which has spread to her liver,
leg, breastbone and spine. Tina was told it was terminal, and secondary to the breast cancer she thought she had beaten. She broke the dreadful news to her family after a visit to Eightlands Surgery in Dewsbury. Daughter Lucy had her own announcement and Tina told The Press: “She said ‘Oh mum, you can’t leave me now, I’m pregnant’. “There were tears and what should’ve been the best day of her life turned out not so good.” But it proved to be a catalyst as Tina vowed she would see the birth of her first grandchild in July. Tina said: “Having gone five months, and with the way I feel now, I hope I can reach that hurdle and then take it from there. “It could be easy when you’re told you’ve got a terminal illness to see everything as black.
Oh mum, you can’t leave me now...I’m pregnant Healthcare assistant Tina Drury, 57, of St John Street, was told on December 1 last year she could have only months to live. On the same day, daughter Lucy, 28, found out she is pregnant with Tina’s first grandchild. Mum-of-two Tina will take part in the 5km Race for Life at Thornes Park in Wakefield to raise funds for Cancer Research. A team of nine friends, called Tina’s Tribe and including daughters Kelly, 30, and Lucy, will start the event with her. Tina is not well enough to run, so she will walk most of the course but hopes to jog a little too. She said: “I might have to be carried over the line, but I’m determined that I’ll reach the
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WALKER GEOFFREY
SMITH NEE HAMILTON JOYCE
On 9 May, aged 71. Husband of Christine. Funeral at Dewsbury Crematorium, Monday 18 May at 10am.
On 9 May 2015, aged 57, of Thornhill Lees. Wife of Alan.
Deaths AMBLER DOROTHY (DOLLY) Aged 86, of Ravensthorpe. Wife of the late Geoffrey. Funeral at Dewsbury Crematorium,
Monday 18 May at 10.30am.
BROOK MARIE On 4 May, aged 74, of Liversedge. Wife of the late Jim. Funeral at Dewsbury
Crematorium, Wednesday 20 May at 11.15am.
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BROOKE AUDREY On 2 May, aged 81, of Cleckheaton. Wife of the late Lewis. Funeral at St Mary’s Church, Gomersal, Thursday 21 May at 12.15pm, followed by committal in the Church Yard.
On 4 May, aged 64. Husband of Sue. Funeral at Dewsbury Crematorium, Friday 22 May at 11.15am.
On 30 April at Manor Croft NH, aged 88. Husband of the late Maisie. Funeral at Dewsbury Crematorium, Thursday 21 May at 2pm.
On 9 May, formerly of Mirfield, aged 94. Wife of the late Mark Frost and latterly the late Bill Butterfield. Funeral at Dewsbury Crematorium, Thursday 21 May at 11.15am.
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DAVIS HAROLD On 3 May, aged 91, formerly of Thornhill. Husband of the late Kathleen. Funeral at Dewsbury
HATFIELD JULIAN On 11 May, aged 76, formerly of Mirfield. Funeral at Dewsbury Crematorium, Tuesday 19 May at 2.45pm.
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HARTER GEORGE On 7 May, husband of Liz. Requiem Mass will be celebrated at St Joseph’s RC Church, Batley Carr, Friday 29 May at 2pm, followed by committal at
MALAM LOME ANN (BETTY) On 9 May, formerly of Mirfield, aged 79. Funeral at Dewsbury Crematorium today, Friday 15 May, at 11.15am.
MCDAID DARREN JAMES On 2 May, aged 43, son of John and Betty. Funeral at Dewsbury Crematorium, Wednesday 20 May at 10.30am.
PENDREICH FRANK On 8 May, aged 79, of Dewsbury. Husband of Nan. Funeral at Dewsbury Crematorium, Thursday 21 May at 2.45pm.
SHAW MARY NEE EAMES On 4 May, aged 87, of Mirfield.
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‘Will you say sorry now?’ A TOUR operator was told to “hang its head in shame” after jurors blamed them for the deaths of two children. Thomas Cook was found to have breached its duty of care to a family from Horbury in October 2006. Youngsters Christi and Bobby Shepherd, aged seven and six, died from carbon monoxide poisoning while on a half-term holiday in Corfu. Fumes seeped into their room from a death-trap gas boiler that also left father Neil and stepmother Ruth unconscious. A jury at Wakefield Coroner’s Court ruled on Wednesday that the children were unlawfully killed. The inquest heard the boiler was wrongly installed, poorly maintained and a safety cut-off device had been deliberately bypassed. Coroner David Hinchliff called for changes in the law and for the tour industry to also take action. Thomas Cook executives were accused by Neil Shepherd of “putting up a wall of silence” for repeatedly refusing to answer questions at the inquest. Leslie Thomas QC, for the family, blasted the company and called on them to apologise. He said: “Thomas Cook should hang its head in shame as a result of these deaths. The family of Bobby and Christi have waited nearly nine years for an apology, and they are still waiting.” After jurors blamed the company for the deaths Mr Thomas added: “We ask, will you say sorry now?”
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Continued from Page 1 “But I’ve never felt sorry for myself. I’ve always kept upbeat and Lucy’s pregnancy gave me something to aim for.” Tina has finished chemotherapy and today (Friday) she is due to get results from tests earlier this week. Throughout everything, engineer husband Philip, 59, brother of publican Jane Drury, of the Woodman Inn at Batley Carr, has been the family’s rock. Tina said: “He’s been wonderful. Sometimes people forget about the men, but it’s been hard on him too.” It is hoped today’s test results show Tina can go on one last cruise around the Mediterranean. Life had been tough for the couple, with Tina at times doing sewing, cleaning and barwork in addition to working at the hospital, just to pay the bills. A redundancy settlement and new job for Philip allowed a few luxuries for the first time. Two cruises to Turkey and Greece and one to Italy and Spain celebrated the cancer all-clear, only for the disease to cruelly come back. So far she has raised £1,300 online for the Race for Life event, but pledges on sponsorship forms could take the total towards £3,000. Tina said: “It’s amazing and quite humbling how generous people are. I can’t thank them enough.” Donations for Cancer Research can be made to www.justgiving.com/teams/tin as-tribe.
I’m the World’s biggest loser...and it’s a weight off my mind! GARY WEIGHED 37 STONES AND WAS TOLD: “YOU SHOULD BE DEAD”
By Steve Martyn IT WAS crunch time for Batley biscuit factory worker Gary Marsden when he had a medical at work three years ago. Gary, 47, weighed more than 37 stones and when a nurse checked his blood pressure it was so far off the charts he was told: “You should be dead.” The Fox’s Biscuits stock controller was told to go immediately to A&E at Dewsbury District Hospital. Since then, however, Gary has shed more than half his body weight and has just won a national slimming award. Gary said the medical had shocked him into finally acting on his weight problem. He said: “The nurse told me my blood pressure was so high she was surprised I was still walking around, and that technically I should be dead. “That was a wake-up call for me. I knew my family was already worried about my health and I had to do something.” Gary joined the
Slimming World group which meets at Batley Town Hall on Thursdays. He has lost 18st 8lb and was crowned UK & Ireland greatest loser for 2015. Gary has taken up karate and bought his first motorbike after previously being too big to ride one – and his blood pressure is back to normal. He said of his former life: “I felt ashamed, so I became depressed and withdrawn. “It was a catch-22 situation as I would comfort eat, gain more weight and then become even more depressed. “I’d make excuses not to go on nights out or attend family events because I felt really self-conscious.” He followed Slimming World’s food optimising healthy plan and paid tribute to group consultant Lynne Asquith for dealing with his nerves. Gary said: “She really went the extra mile and without her effort I probably would never have joined.” Son Ben, 11, and wife Pamela are backing Gary as he seeks new fitness challenges. He has taken up kayaking, hopes to take part in the coal carrying race in Gawthorpe and even started learning guitar. Gary said: “My son thinks it’s great because I can run around a rugby field with him. “I can shop in high street clothes shops and do all sorts of things I never dreamed of when I was overweight.”
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Dog attack BATLEY CARR: A pitbull-type dog bit two children and a woman outside Carlton Junior and Infant School on Upper Road at around 8.45am on Monday. The victims suffered what are believed to be minor leg injuries. Headteacher Rizwana Mahmood said: “The incident occurred outside school grounds. But we ask dog owners within the local community to remember that the safety of our children and staff is of paramount importance to us.” Police are investigating. Anyone with information can call the Dewsbury and Mirfield NPT on 01924 295301.
Man tasered DEWSBURY: A man was tasered by police opposite the railway station after a fight broke out. Officers went to Wellington Road around 5.15pm on Wednesday over reports of two men involved in a punch-up. A spokesman said: “In the process of arresting one of the men, the taser had been deployed.” The suspect was arrested for alleged affray and a raciallyaggravated public order offence.
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18 STONES LIGHTER...Gary with son Ben. Inset, the old Gary
MIRFIELD: Drivers faced queues on Tuesday after a morning rushhour crash on Leeds Road. A white Fiat 500 was in collision with a black BMW motorbike at around 8.45am near the junction with Sunnybank Road. The biker was treated at the scene but his injuries were not thought to be serious.
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Tories squeeze in OSSETT: Incumbent Tory Anglela Taylor was re-elected to Wakefield Council last Friday. She polled 2,977 votes in a tight race with Labour and UKIP challengers who also finished strongly. Ballots cast for Labour’s Don Kitchen and UKIP’s Jonathan Cook were 2,302 and 2,058 respectively. Horbury and Ossett South saw an even narrower victory for fellow Tory Margaret Howell. She gained a majority of just 45, having polled 2,557 votes to 2,512 for Labour’s Rory Bickerton. The Tories have just six seats on Wakefield Council. Labour have 54, UKIP two and there is one independent.
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ELECTION 2015
Labour miss out on overall majority ... by just one seat By David Miller LABOUR are within reach of an overall majority on Kirklees Council following elections last week. The party made two gains, including Dewsbury South, to stand just one seat away from taking full control. Labour run Kirklees as a minority and have to do deals with other parties to get policies through. In Dewsbury South, incumbent Tory Salim Patel lost to Labour’s Nosheen Dad, while Labour also took a seat in Almondbury. Elsewhere there were few surprises, with some candidates backed by big majorities. Coun Darren O’Donovan, involved in Labour de-selection row, won Dewsbury West in a landslide. Coun O’Donovan, Coun Amanda Stubley (Lab, Batley East) and Coun Kath Taylor (Con, Mirfield)
each polled more than 5,000 votes. Labour's Marielle O’Neill also broke the 5,000 barrier to succeed her father, former Labour cabinet member Peter O’Neill, in Batley West. Party leaders Coun David Sheard (Lab, Heckmondwike) and Coun Robert Light (Con, Birstall and Birkenshaw) were re-elected. Highs for the Lib Dems were Coun Andrew Pinnock retaining Cleckheaton and Shehzad Hussain polling nearly 1,200 votes in Dewsbury West. But elsewhere they finished behind the Green Party in seats including Mirfield and Birstall and Birkenshaw. The new make up of 69-member Kirklees Council is as follows: • Labour Party 34 seats (up two); • Conservative Party 18 seats (no change); • Liberal Democrats 10 seats (down one); • Green Party four seats (down one); • Independents three seats (no change). Coun Sheard made his bid to remain council leader at a local Labour Party annual general meeting this week. He added: “My biggest worry is what happens next with the Conservative government. I’m worried about local authorities facing bankruptcy. I don’t think we’ll be the first but I do think it’s a reality for some by 2020 unless the government sorts funding out.”
New Batley & Spen MP Jo Cox gives her victory speech, watched by UKIP’s Aleks Lukic and Tory Imtiaz Ameen
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Eastwood: I’ll be back ELECTION candidate Mark Eastwood vowed to stand again in Dewsbury East next year. The Conservative came second to Labour incumbent Coun Eric Firth at last week’s council poll. Mr Eastwood, who has stood before, was mocked online for being a perennial ‘loser’. Labour’s Patrick Dennehy, who was well beaten in Mirfield, wrote to Mr Eastwood on Twitter: “Another year, another loss in Dewsbury East for you. I admire your resilience but you must realise you’ll never win?” Mr Eastwood laughed it off as banter but added: “I live in
Dewsbury East and want to represent the area. Some of the career politicians on the Labour side who will stand anywhere don’t seem to understand that.” He won 1,898 votes to Coun Firth’s 3,913 and said: “It’s always disappointing to lose. But I respect Coun Firth and found while I was out canvassing that he has very strong support.” Mr Eastwood will continue campaigning to protect the Chidswell area from housing. He added: “I will be lobbying the government good and hard to make sure they keep their promises on extra protection for green belt land.”
KIRKLEES COUNCIL RESULTS NORTH KIRKLEES BATLEY EAST (Labour hold): Jon Robert Bloom (Liberal Democrat) - 463 Mohammed Esmail Laher (Conservative Party) - 2,194 Peter Robson (Trade Unionists and Socialists Against Cuts) - 122 Amanda Louise Stubley (Labour Party) - 5,321 Cass Whittingham (Green Party) - 359 Majority: 3,217 Turnout: 67 per cent BATLEY WEST (Labour hold): Susie Bell Proctor (Conservative Party) - 2,124 Garry Mervyn Kitchin (Green Party) - 495 Stephen Leach (Liberal Democrats) - 329 Marielle Charmaine O’Neill (Labour and Co-operative Party) - 5,040 John Gerard Rattigan (Trade Unionists and Socialists Against Cuts) - 242 Majority: 2,916 Turnout: 63 per cent BIRSTALL & BIRKENSHAW (Conservative hold) Joyce Holbrook (UK Independence Party) - 1,767 Elizabeth Emma Lucy Kitchin (Green Party) - 320 Robert Christopher Light
(Conservative Party) - 3,594 Megan Nicole ScholefieldNicholson (Liberal Democrats) - 309 Dathan James Tedesco (Labour Party) - 2,189 Majority: 1,405 Turnout: 65 per cent CLECKHEATON (Liberal Democrat hold): Phillip Buck (Trade Unionists and Socialists Against Cuts) 55 Andrew Lyndon Gray (Conservative Party) - 2,002 Ken Lowe (Labour Party) 1,647 Andrew Charles Pinnock (Liberal Democrats) - 3,010 Catherine Charlotte Stoyles (Green Party) - 250 Colin Walshaw (UK Independence Party) - 1,593 Majority: 1,008 Turnout: 64 per cent DEWSBURY EAST (Labour hold): Greg Burrows (UK Independence Party) - 1,714 Mark Simon Eastwood (Conservative) - 1,898 Eric Firth (Labour) - 3,913 Dennis Hullock (Liberal Democrats) - 359 Tony Kelsall (Green) - 239 Majority: 2,015 Turnout: 60 per cent DEWSBURY SOUTH (Labour gain):
Nosheen Dad (Labour Party) 3,970 Bernard Thomas Disken (Liberal Democrats) - 424 Vicki Green (Trade Unionists and Socialists Against Cuts) 81 Shaun Antony Peter Maddox (English Democrats Putting England First) - 858 Salim Patel (Conservative Party) - 2,917 Catherine Helen Whittingham (Green Party) - 367 Majority: 1,053 Turnout: 65 per cent DEWSBURY WEST (Labour hold): Simon John Cope (Green Party) - 519 Shehzad Hussain (Liberal Democrats) - 1,199 John David Nottingham (Conservative Party) - 1,138 Darren Thomas O’Donovan (Labour Party) - 5,322 Majority: 4,123 Turnout: 62 per cent HECKMONDWIKE (Labour hold): Alan John Freeman (Green Party) - 349 Aleks Lukic (UK Independence Party) - 1,785 Josie Pugsley (Liberal Democrats) - 238 David Paul Sheard (Labour Party) - 3,788 Robert James Michael
Thornton (Conservative Party) - 2,056 Karl James David Varley (Patriotic Socialist Party)- 8 Majority: 1,732 Turnout: 62 per cent LIVERSEDGE & GOMERSAL (Conservative hold): Jessica Berry (Green Party) 301 Richard Allan Farnhill (Liberal Democrats) - 403 Simon Holbrook (UK Independence Party) - 495 Lisa Jayne Holmes (Conservative Party) - 3,380 Cath Pinder (Labour Party) 2,645 Majority: 735 Turnout: 62 per cent MIRFIELD (Conservative hold): Patrick John Joseph Dennehy (Labour Party) - 2,433 John Allen Dobson (Liberal Democrats) - 349 Richard Green (Trade Unionists and Socialists Against Cuts) - 66 Michael Richard Holbrook (UK Independence Party) 2,050 Kathleen Taylor (Conservative Party) - 5,077 Nicholas Eugene Whittingham (Green Party) - 571 Majority: 2,644 Turnout: 68 per cent
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Tories line up to take on Sherriff... in 2020 By David Miller TORIES have said that work to win back Dewsbury and Mirfield at the next election has begun already. The Conservative Party’s local constituency association has five people lined up to potentially take on new Labour MP Paula Sherriff. These include Beth Prescott, Itrat Ali and defeated Batley and Spen candidate Imtiaz Ameen. It comes after Ms Sherriff beat Tory incumbent Simon Reevell in a hard-fought general election campaign. She took the seat by 22,406 votes to 20,955 on a night when the Lib Dem vote collapsed. In 2010 the party was backed by more than 9,000 people but last Thursday fewer than 2,000 voted Lib Dem. Tory constituency deputy chairman (political) Mark Eastwood said: “The battle to win back Dewsbury and Mirfield starts now.” Mr Reevell is considering another tilt but said he has “genuinely no idea” if he will stand. Miss Prescott, 22, of Dewsbury, and health worker Mrs Ali, a mother of two from Batley, both
attended Heckmondwike Grammar School. Both lost last week – Miss Prescott came third behind UKIP in Normanton and Mrs Ali was runner-up in Huddersfield. In her victory speech, Ms Sherriff had a dig at Mr Reevell’s legal career and pledged to be a “full-time” MP. Ms Sherriff added: “I feel privileged and humbled but we’ve worked incredibly hard to achieve this victory.” She is now in talks with Wakefield Council about standing down as a councillor in Pontefract and has handed in her resignation as a dermatology service manager with Virgin Care. She told The Press: “One of my pledges is to be a full-time MP and I’ll fulfill that pledge. “The area needs and deserves a full-time MP just as Pontefract needs and deserves someone who can give that role their full attention.” Ms Sherriff was in London on Tuesday for the start of her induction into life at Westminster. Next steps are finding a constituency office and hiring staff for here and London to help with casework.
Mr Reevell left the count, held at Cathedral House in Huddersfield, without speaking to the media. But he told The Press yesterday (Thursday) that the Lib Dem collapse, centred on Dewsbury, and a big UKIP vote from Mirfield tipped the balance. He said: “In the end we couldn’t off-set those two things happening at the same time. “The Lib Dem vote in Dewsbury went to Labour, though UKIP did us a favour there by taking votes from Labour.” Mirfield proved crucial and Mr Reevell added: “If I’d won in Mirfield by the same margin as 2010 then we’d have won the election.” In Batley and Spen, Mr Ameen fought off a strong UKIP challenge to come second behind winner Jo Cox. The new MP increased the majority of Labour stalwart Mike Wood by about 50 per cent. She said: “I think people responded to the fact that we’ve knocked on far more doors than ever before and we’ve put out positive, engaging literature. “And I think people have seen the energy and vitality that we’ve all thrown into it. “That, coupled with the fact that
I’m a local lass but I’ve worked internationally and nationally on all sorts of different issues, made people feel that I will be a really powerful voice for Batley and Spen.” DEWSBURY & MIRFIELD Paula Sherriff (Labour Party) - 22,406 Simon Reevell (Conservative Party) - 20,995 Mark Thackray (UK Independence Party) 6,649 Ednan Hussain (Liberal Democrats) - 1,924 Adrian Cruden (Green Party) - 1,366 Richard Carter (Yorkshire First) - 236 Steve Hakes (Christian People's Alliance) - 94 Majority: 1,451 Turnout: 67 per cent Labour gain from Conservative BATLEY & SPEN Jo Cox (Labour Party) - 21,820 Imtiaz Ameen (Conservative Party) - 15,769 Aleks Lukic (UK Independence Party) - 9,080 John Lawson (Liberal Democrats) - 2,396 Ian Bullock (Green Party) - 1,232 Dawn Wheelhouse (Trade Unionists and Socialist Party) - 123 Karl Varley (Patriotic Socialist Party) - 53 Majority: 6,051 Turnout: 64 per cent Labour hold
■ The premises of former MP Simon Reevell on Northgate in Dewsbury are now closed. Anyone with ongoing casework or who wants to collect documents can call him on 01924 465008 or email simon@simonfordewsbury.com. Those who need the help of their MP can send an email to Ms Sherriff at paula@paulasherriff.org.uk.
Drunk attacked man with spade A DRUNK stranger attacked a man in Thornhill Lees with a spade in a random and motiveless attack. Kieran Rouse, 25, went into a back garden on Back Slaithwaite Road on April 6 to batter Abdul Razvi about the head and body. Mr Razvi needed 30 stitches in scalp wounds, had a tooth knocked out and suffered bruising to his arms. The 54-year-old, who lapsed in and out of consciousness after the attack, was also left with three more loose teeth. Leeds Crown Court heard Mr Razvi had gone outside to offer builders working for him a cup of tea. Philip Adams, prosecuting, said the victim’s wife and two daughters ran outside when they heard him screaming. They saw Mr Razvi crawling on the ground on his hands and knees while Rouse hit him with a shovel. Rouse struck him four or five times but stopped when he appeared “to become scared or spooked by family members confronting him”. Mr Adams added the offence was “completely unprovoked, unexpected and unexplained.” Police, who initially though Rouse was high on drugs, found through tests he was twice over the drink-drive limit. Patrick Palmer, for Rouse, said his client had no rational explanation for his actions. It was out of character and Mr Palmer added: “He has been binge-drinking before but has never committed any offence like this.” Rouse, of Briar Drive, Dewsbury Moor, admitted grievous bodily harm with intent and possessing an offensive weapon. He was jailed for 40 months, though Recorder of Leeds Judge Peter Collier QC accepted Rouse still has no idea why he came to do what he did.
Riddle of 2,500 ‘lost’ votes AN ELECTION result for Mirfield Town Council was amended after a computing error involving 2,500 votes. Tory incumbents Kath Taylor, son James and Sean Guy were re-elected in the Northorpe ward. But with just 1,074 ballots on the results sheet the turnout seemed far too low compared with everywhere else. Coun Kath Taylor queried figures of 316 for herself, 313 for Coun Guy, 295 for Coun James Taylor and 150 for Labour’s Jack McCabe. By Monday lunchtime a fur-
ther 2,500 votes, two thirds of the total cast, were added to the tallies. A Kirklees Council spokesman insisted all the votes were counted and the correct order of elected councillors announced. But there was a mistake in transferring vote totals from a spreadsheet to the results sheets. The spokesman added: “This error has now been amended and the records have been corrected. “Clearly, while this is unfortunate and we are writing to
MIRFIELD COUNCIL BATTYEFORD Martyn Bolt (Conservative Party) - 1,912 Alan Peter Burton (Conservative Party) - 1,471 Marc Armstrong Burton (Conservative Party) - 1,422 Colin Cain (Labour Party) 1,037 Charlie Coates (Labour Party) - 1,044 Thimme Gowda (Labour Party) - 955 Michael Hutchinson (Labour Party) - 1,154 Alan Mapplebeck (Independent) - 710 John David Nottingham (Conservative Party) - 1,198 Peter Wiliam Wilson (Labour Party) - 891 Elected: Martyn Bolt, Alan Burton, Marc Burton, Michael Hutchinson and John Nottingham CROSSLEY Stephen Benson (Conservative Party) - 1,083 Pamela Jacqueline Brindle (Labour Party) - 606 Hazel Mary Byard (Labour Party) - 559 Keith Sibbald (Conservative Party) - 957 Christophe Ray Walker (Conservative Party) - 765 Nicholas Eugene Whittingham (Green Party) - 435
Elected: Stephen Beson, Keith Sibbald and Christophe Walker EASTTHORPE Gary Hugh Bunton (Labour Party) - 662 Janet Hirst (Conservative Party) - 901 David Nigel Pinder (Independent) - 721 Andrew Steven White (Conservative) - 581 Elected: Janet Hirst, David Pinder and Gary Bunton HOPTON Roy Dobson (Labour Party) 408 Fran Fisher (Labour Party) 418 Vivien Lees-Hamilton (Conservative Party) - 922 Philip Tolson (Conservative Party) - 747 Elected: Vivien Lees-Hamilton and Phillip Tolson NORTHORPE Sean David Guy (Conservative Party) - 983 Jack McCabe (Labour Party) 542 James Taylor (Conservative Party) - 969 Kathleen Taylor (Conservative Party) - 1,016 Elected: Kath Taylor, Sean Guy and James Taylor
the candidates to apologise, the result of the election is not affected.” Coun Kath Taylor said: “It is just unbelieveable that a mistake like this is possible. “Fortunately it didn’t affect the result but it makes you question whether it has happened anywhere else.” Folowing the election the Conservatives have 13 of the 16 seats on the town council. Labour took two seats while former Tory David Pinder, who quit the party last year, was re-elected as an independent.
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British people have last laugh as liars pay price at polls AUGH? In the early hours of last Friday morning I was chuckling so heartily that I nearly swallowed my false teeth. And I don’t even have any! It’s been many a year since I last toasted the skies with a glass of the good stuff as the sun rose in the east. In those dim, distant, fondly remembered days, it would have been me and my old mate ‘Tykes’ sitting by the lake in one of the Crow Nest Park shelters, serenading the ducks as dawn broke. There were no Rogers and Hammerstein tunes last Friday morning. Mrs L wouldn’t have seen the funny side, understandably. When she took to her bed on Thursday night, Paddy Ashdown was still offering to eat his hat if exit polls showing his Lib Dems in meltdown weren’t total bolleaux. Well, if you’re short of a titfer Paddy, I have an old flat cap that next door’s cat uses when the ground’s too frosty to scratch a hole. I won’t need it back. One by one, the users and abusers of public trust
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walked on stage hoping to be anointed, only to be made to kneel and put their heads on the electoral chopping block. Economic vandal Ed Balls – gone. British traitor George Galloway – gone. Back-stabbing hypocrite Vince Cable – see ya later. It was funnier than a Morecambe and Wise box set. At one point I was in danger of damping down. Three days later, the Liberal Democrat Voice website announced that “over 2,000 people joined the party yesterday”. I can only imagine the party involved lots of singing, dancing and drinking round various park lakes. I’ve long said I’d want a Lib Dem voter as a neighbour. Nice people, community-oriented, they’d put your bins out etc etc. But that five year long Lib Dem mantra of making a sacrifice to save the nation was roundly rejected by the British people last week. We’re not as daft as we look. Clegg, Cable, Alexander and Co, did not ‘save’ us from Government paralysis by
selling their souls to form a coalition. They succumbed to the irresistible temptation to dip their snouts in the Westminster trough. They couldn’t resist the lure of ministerial posts and self importance – unheard of for a Liberal since David Lloyd George became their last Prime Minister in 1916. Lloyd George mortally wounded the party in that process, too. And he had a nice sideline selling peerages, ironically, because Clegg’s crew, despite being supposedly anti-House of Lords, have filled the red benches with their muckers, and will be at the head of the queue when the next honours list is compiled. Hypocrites and liars. The simple fact is that the Lib Dems could have moderated the Tories’ worst excesses from the back benches, abstaining, opposing or supporting legislation on its merits. That would have been democracy in action. They could have kept their honour and political integrity. But nope, the seductive lure of power was too much. So bye-bye Cleggy and Co.
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No happy ending to this love story OOK, I’m no oil painting. A face like a blind blacksmith’s thumb. But have you seen the state of that character who’s been titillating the Speaker’s wife, Sally Bercow? I’d have thought Alan Bercow would struggle to buy a knee-trembler, let alone lift the nighty of his cousin’s far George Clooney lookalike younger, reasonably attractive (even if Alan Bercow and Slapper Sal barking mad) missus. He looks like an extra from The The news has been full of Alan Bercow’s Hobbit – not too unlike cousin John. But at wife’s triumphalism at winning him back least the Speaker of the House has a full from lusty Sal. head of his own hair, even if he has to stand Really? My wife would go and buy a couon a buffet to do the washing up. ple of rottweilers just to set them on me, if I Hey ho, wonders never cease. tried that a stunt like that. And with your But what I really, really don’t get, is why cousin’s wife, no less? any self-respecting woman would then take It’s a different world, that there London, it back such a bloke. really is. They have no shame.
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You really won’t be missed. And if our honest, heartfelt Lib Dem members feel overwhelmed and need to drown their sorrows late into the night, can I ask that they stay away from Crow Nest Park. Don’t go upsetting the ducks. AVID CAMERON meanwhile is one lucky bloke. And no, I don’t mean in winning an outright majority, which is great for his Tory pals, but a massive headache for his successor. Cameron is lucky because he’s already said he won’t stand again; that he’ll do a Blair – who passed the poison chalice to the moronic, grasping Gordon Brown. Smarmy Dave will retire ‘not out’. Even as Cameron and his cabinet revel in their good fortune, the national debt is rising. Thousands of pounds a sec-
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LOSER to home the police sent a file to the Crown Prosecution Service about the ‘treating’ allegations against Imtiaz Ameen and the Batley and Spen Conservatives, following their lavish affair at the Al-Hikmah Centre. Predictably, the CPS sat on the report until after Ameen failed in his battle with Labour’s Jo Cox, so now they can just stuff it in the file marked ‘No Further Action’. And on polling day itself, the police were allegedly called to deal with our old friend Terry Zaman, because of his activities outside the Warwick Road polling station. I understand Zaman was moved on. We asked police for a comment but funnily enough, they had no record of it! Slap my thigh and go to the foot of our stairs … you don’t say.
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CONGRATULATIONS to Paula Sherriff and Jo Cox, the Labour ladies who have been given a clear mandate to bring positive change for this part of the world. We’ll gladly offer them a platform to share news of their endeavours, thoughts, political trials and tribulations, with the people of Dewsbury and Mirfield, Batley and Spen. We wish them well, we’ll be as helpful as we can – but will hold them as equally to account as departed parttimer Simon Reevell and socialist muppet Mike Wood. I’m sure we’ll all get along fine with no call for such petty name-calling! Meanwhile I can’t help wonder what Sayeeda Warsi made of Dewsbury South returning Nosheen Dad as its Labour councillor. Nosheen was student president of
EE-HEE! I’m listening to Jeremy Vine on Radio 2 and there’s a “very socialist” woman on the phone who “finks” she’s going to emigrate because of the way the vote went, but doesn’t know where to go. Hey, I’ll throw a few quid in Paddy Ashdown’s hat for you darling. How about North Korea? Cuba? I’m running out of ideas after that though, because virtually every ‘socialist’ country on the planet has turned out to be a vicious, morally and economically bankrupt dictatorship. A bit like North Korea and Cuba. But here’s a thought – ISIS are still recruiting and you socialists love those misunderstood guys. What, you can’t afford to go? Your benefits won’t stretch to emigration? Shame.
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Coun Nosheen Dad Huddersfield Uni last year and clearly looks like a young lady going places. So much for Sayeeda’s assertion that she was “too brown” for half the electorate and “too female” for the rest. It was no mean feat to oust long-time Tory man Salim Patel, very much part of the Savile Town in-crowd. Good luck to the lass.
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In brief CLECKHEATON: A sale of children’s goods at Howard Park Community School, St Peg Lane, tomorrow (Saturday, 10.30-noon) is in aid of the National Childbirth Trust. BIRSTALL: Classic cars will be on show at Oakwell Hall next month. The Yorkshire Rover Club has organised the event for Sunday, June 7 (11am4.30pm). BIRKENSHAW: A quiz night and pie and peas supper at St Paul’s Church tomorrow (Saturday, 7pm), is in aid of Christian Aid Week. Tickets are £5.
Robbers fled from mum’s vac-bashing A MOTHER used a vacumn cleaner pipe to help fight off robbers who burst into her Batley Carr home. Tazeem Bi also bashed the thugs over the head with a glass jug, forcing them to flee empty-handed. Leeds Crown Court heard Mrs Bi was at home with son Ali Ditta on September 7 when Christopher Pratt and Patrick Nicholson knocked on the door, claiming to be working for the gas board. They barged in and one demanded: “Right then where’s the gold, where’s the money?” Angus MacDonald, prosecuting, said a fight then broke out. Nicholson, 30, of Bradford Road,
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Why do they need my number? Dear Sir, Another election passes and we voters in Heckmondwike are again having to “run the gauntlet” at the entrance to the polling station on High Street. Once again we had Labour Councillor David Sheard, (our Council Leader and also a candidate) in the doorway asking voters for their voting number. This procedure is both intrusive and meddlesome and voters should NOT have to be harassed at the entrance to the station.
Letter of the Week: Steve Oliver, Heckmondwike Political activists (and candidates) should not be allowed to interfere with voters and should be barred from hanging around the entrance. Some voters think that it is a legitimate procedure and willingly give their number on the way in. If Coun Sheard is happy to continue, or justify, this annoying method, then perhaps he will also be happy to give us an
answer to the question – what is the reason for asking for our voting number and what do you subsequently do with that information? A believable answer only please.
Coun Sheard responded: “The process of taking numbers at polling stations has been common practice, to my knowledge for well over 50 years and we do make it
I will continue to Jobs for the boys work just as hard in national race From: John Appleyard, Liversedge
From: Jo Cox, Labour MP for Batley and Spen Dear Sir, Can I take this opportunity, through your letters page, to thank everyone who supported my campaign to become the Member of Parliament for Batley and Spen. It would not have been possible without the help, advice and commitment of Labour Party members, volunteers and supporters not to mention my wonderful family and friends. Finally I’d like to thank all the people who voted for me. My campaign was positive, inclusive and engaged with local people and local issues. This will not change and I will work just as hard as your MP as I have during the last 15 months of campaigning.
I voted for girl power in Batley From: Pat Crisp, Batley Dear Sir, I would like to congralutate Jo Cox, our new MP. She worked very hard these past few months. Congratulations also to councillors Marielle O’Neill and Amanda Stubley. Great, girl power! As usual we’ve not seen any of the other candidates in our area. So we voted for these girls because they do work hard, even if they’re Labour, and I will be working closely with them over the next few years. But I’m so glad that we don’t have the Labour Party in office in Westminster, though.
Dear Sir, What contempt for the electorate! Nigel Farage, a member of the European Parliament, failed to also become a Westminster MP and says on TV he is taking the summer off, not bad for some is it? Presumably he’ll collect his MEP salary while he idles his time away? Meanwhile Boris Johnson becomes a Tory MP on top of his job as Mayor of London and David Cameron also made him a member of the political cabinet. Three jobs! What must the people of London think of this overpaid, parttime buffoon?
Heartfelt thanks from the Greens From: Adrian Cruden, Green Party candidate for Dewsbury and Dr Ian Bullock, Green Party candidate for Batley & Spen Dear Sir, We would like to say a heartfelt thanks to everyone who voted for the Greens on Thursday May 7. Our local votes in both Dewsbury and in Batley & Spen constituencies were substantially increased to the highest General Election votes we have ever polled, while on the same day over 7,000 people voted for Green candidates for the local council elections in the same areas. This was in spite of a big squeeze on our support by the Labour Party in particular, yet again proving that our
clear to everyone that you are not obliged to give your number and never press anyone who objects. “We are also quite happy to explain why we do it to anyone who asks. “It is obvious that any party is interested in getting as many of its supporters as possible to vote, to do that we go knocking on doors of the people that told us they would or might vote for us. “Obviously we don’t wish to
first-past-the-post voting system is denying citizens the right to vote positively for what they believe in. Our congratulations to Paula Sherriff and Jo Cox, the new Labour MPs. Although we do not share Labour’s policies or views on a wide range of issues, not least our wish to see investment in public services rather than more cuts, we hope that they will represent progressive values in their new roles in Parliament. With the Tories back in power to continue the divisive and counter-productive policies of austerity, Greens will continue to argue for another way, one of social justice and environmental sustainability. In the years ahead, these values will be needed more than ever and Greens will not give up working for them.
Battle for 2020 has already started From: Mark Eastwood, deputy chairman political, on behalf of Dewsbury County Conservative Association Dear Sir, On behalf of the Dewsbury County Conservative Association, I am writing to send commiserations to former Dewsbury MP, Simon Reevell, on his narrow defeat in last Thursday’s General Election and to thank him for his contribution during his five years in charge. Everyone within the organisation wishes him well with whatever he decides to do in future. I would also like to congratulate Dewsbury’s newly-elected MP, Paula Sheriff, on her victory after putting in two years of hard work into her campaign. The battle for the Dewsbury seat
sion to form flat. Rouse Homes Ltd, White Horse Hotel, 274 Leeds Road, Birstall, detached garage. Junction 27 Retail Unit Trust, Unit D, West Yorkshire Retail Park, Holden Ing Way, Birstall, single-storey extension to the rear and installation of replacement shop front. C/O Agent, Mount Pleasant Farm, 4 Jackroyd Lane, Upper Hopton, certificate of lawfulness for existing golf driving range. NL Properties, land off Alexandra Road, Batley, erection of three business units for B1, B2 and B8. J McNulty, land adjacent to Ivy Nook, Quarry Road, Westtown, reserved matters application for erection of one dwelling persuant to outline permission 2014/91823. Mr & Mrs R Jowitt, 144 Chapel Lane,
Thornhill, two-storey side extension. J Hunter, 1 Kirklands, Church Street, Cleckheaton, erection of conservatory. S Hussain, 57 Track Road, Batley, nonmaterial amendment to previous permission 2015/90168 for erection of singlestorey extension. The Governors, The Mirfield Free Grammar And Sixth Form School, Kitson Hill Road, Mirfield, upgrade of facade and over cladding to existing elevations. Rebecca Padgett, 1 Moor View, Mirfield, two-storey side and single-storey rear extension and demolition of existing garage. Oakapple Group Ltd, adjacent to 527 Bradford Road, Birkenshaw, single-storey retail unit with ATM with associated parking and delivery facilities. Mr Hanif China, 49C Halifax Road, Dewsbury, change of use of ground floor from A3 Restaurant to D1 day nursery
was hard-fought, but overall a fair fight, which suggests the area is going someway to ridding itself of the much maligned reputation left behind by the last Labour MP to win this seat. On a personal note, I would like to thank everyone who voted for me in the local election for Dewsbury East. I was happy to finish second again after finishing a disappointing third to the UKIP candidate last year. Congratulations to Coun Eric Firth on his win. In Dewsbury South, we lost Salim Patel as a councillor. Again, the association sends commiserations and its thanks for several years of contribution to the area he represented. Naturally, as an association we were all disappointed we lost the Dewsbury seat, but at the same time absolutely delighted at David Cameron’s re-election as Prime Minister on the back of a Conservative majority. Congratulations must also go out to our local candidates, Kath Taylor in Mirfield, John Taylor in Kirkburton and Michael Watson in Denby Dale who all won by significant margins. Much could depend on proposed boundary changes, but with only a 1,451 Labour majority, the battle to win back the Dewsbury seat starts now and as an association we will be working hard to ensure a continued presence in and around the constituency throughout the next five years, not just in the short run-up to 2020. Dewsbury Conservatives and councillors will continue to hold monthly street stalls in all parts of the constituency and we would encourage anyone with any issues to come talk to us. We haven’t gone away and we will still be around to assist anyone in need of help in relation to any local, or national matters.
Tragedy that the Tories won power
PLANNING APPLICATIONS Fusion Hair Studio, 69 Healey Lane, Batley, advertisement consent for erection of non-illuminated sign. Maycroft Furnishings, Unit 2, Moor End Works, Heaton Street, Cleckheaton, demolition of existing structure and erection of single-storey storeroom. Redhouse Investments, Farfield Street, Cleckheaton, erection of industrial unit. J Hirst, 25 Garfitt Hill, Gomersal, ancillary buildings. Mrs Sumaiya Patel, 60 Thornhill Street, Savile Town, erection of extensions. H Habib, 51 Ravensthorpe Road, Thornhill Lees, side and rear extensions, singlestorey front extension and store to rear. PPG Architectural Coatings, Huddersfield Road, Birstall, advertisement consent for erection of 10 non-illuminated signs. J Mirzazad, Pizza Pietro Takeaway, 86 Castle Mount, Thornhill, first floor exten-
waste our, or their, time if they have already voted, the only way we can get an indication of who has voted is by asking for the numbers. “We obviously can’t ask who people are voting for so we have to ask everybody. “At the end of the day the numbers are destroyed, but as they are only a list of numbers they are not personal information.”
and erection of first floor extension to existing flat above (within a Conservation Area). J Gadsby, 15 Wood Lane, Hanging Heaton, Batley, two-storey side extension and dormers. Mr M Shaffique, 15 Thornville Mount, Scout Hill, the proposal is for erection of single-storey rear extension. The extension projects 4.8m beyond the rear wall of the original dwellinghouse. The maximum height of the extension is 3.6m, the height of the eaves of the extension is 2.6m. Mr Y Saddique, 13 Sherwood Close, Dewsbury Moor, the proposal is for erection of single storey rear extension. The proposed extension projects 4.85m beyond the rear wall of the original dwellinghouse. The maximum height of the extension is 4m, the height of the eaves of the extension is 3m.
From: David Honeybell, Heckmondwike Dear Sir, The election results are a tragedy for the people of the UK. The Conservative Party now has a clear mandate to dismantle the whole welfare state. And they will take great pleasure in doing just that. They have already made a start, with their plans to privatise our NHS. They set up the Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) and appointing senior management teams and governing bodies, who, over the last two years, have consistently and purposely handed out contracts to private companies that should be carried out by our NHS.
They now have five more years in which to spoil everything that is good and of real benefit to the majority of people in the country, and envied by the rest of the world, just to fund tax cuts for the richest minority. The richest are in line to become richer, by paying less tax, while the poorest get poorer by paying more tax to fund them. The bedroom tax is a shining and really disgraceful example. But what of the Labour Party? Until they get back to their roots, supporting the trades union movement and the working class, they are in danger of following the completely discredited Lib Dems, just another protest party to maybe vote for at by-elections. Until they commit to proper socialist policies, and say yes, we will spend more, we will look after the vulnerable, we will educate our children, we will have a NHS to be proud of, they will lose what little support they have left.
My door is always open to public From: Ednan Hussain, Liberal Democrat candidate for Dewsbury Dear Sir, I would like to say thank you to the people of Dewsbury, Mirfield, Denby Dale and Kirkburton for the support that was given to me and the Liberal Democrats. I would also like to congratulate Paula Sherriff on being elected as the Member of Parliament. I hope that the MP is now able to deliver on the promises made. Top of the list will be protecting services at Dewsbury Hospital and ensuring that the hospital remains in Dewsbury. Even though I have not been successful this time, I will continue to campaign on the issues that matter to the people of the constituency. My door is open and will always remain open to the public. The Liberal Democrats have already started to rebuild and I am pleased to confirm that over 5,000 members have joined the party since Thursday night.
Why isn’t count held over here? From: Philip M Key, Dewsbury Dear Sir, After casting my vote at Manor Croft Academy in Earlsheaton,
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Continued from page 8 Dewsbury, on election day morning I asked one of the polling station officials where the count was taking place. To which three officials came back with a chorus of “Cathedral House”. Expecting the count venue to be within the boundaries of the constituency, I asked where Cathedral House was. St Thomas’s Road, Huddersfield, came the reply. Before I’d picked my jaw off the floor the officials hit me with the reason why. “It’s because of the car parking”. I wondered if it is common practice for election counts to be conducted away from the constituencies they represent and if car parking is a valid reason when we have a sports hall, half-empty office block and Pioneer House in Dewsbury? All of which I’m sure would make good venues with plenty of parking spaces when the traffic wardens are in bed.
Day was hectic but pleasing From: Coun Darren O’Donovan, Dewsbury West Dear Sir, I’d like to take this opportunity to thank people in Dewsbury West for putting their trust in me and re-electing me to Kirklees Council. I’d also like to thank the other candidates for the challenge – Shehzad, John and Simon. The day was hectic but pleasing. Kirklees Council Electoral Services and West Yorkshire police should also be thanked for maintaining the smooth running of the day. My first term was extremely enjoyable and many things were achieved across the ward. With a £110 million cut in central government grant during 2010-2015, times have been tough. That reduction from the Conservative government
will continue from 2015 onwards and the face and scope of services offered by the council will need to change alongside our grant cut. I am confident that we can fight for the best for residents in Dewsbury West.
I wish successor all the very best From: Former Coun Salim Patel, Dewsbury Dear Sir, May I please take the opportunity to convey my gratitude to the many residents who have supported me since I was first elected as a councillor to represent Dewsbury South in 2007. It has been a huge honour and a source of great pride to represent our local communities, to fight for their interests and those of individual residents, young and old, for the last eight years. I fully accept the process of local democracy and I hope I can be as gracious in defeat as in victory. I genuinely wish my successor the best of fortune for the next four years and I hope they will work as hard as I believe I did for all our residents, irrespective of their political views. I always tried to rise above politics when representing the residents of Dewsbury. I would also like to place on record my thanks to the many council officers who have helped me perform my role, along with the support I have received not only from Conservative colleagues but also from councillors of all political parties, not only in
Dewsbury South but also in the wider Dewsbury area and across Kirklees. I remain committed to my town and I hope to see the continued enhancement of our area for everyone. May I take this opportunity to thank the many people who have supported and voted for me.
Labour lot don’t look up to much From: RS Phillips, Mirfield Dear Sir, If the Tories do not keep Labour out of government for the next 10 years at least, then they should ‘eat their hats’. Look at the list of Labour’s leadership candidates: Andy Burnham – tainted by his role in health, and the disastrous Mid Staffordshire Hospital scandals. Chuka Umunna – yet another lawyer! Circulates socially with London’s millionaires; name sounds more like an Indian cricket fast bowler than British Prime Minister. Yvette Cooper – wife of Ed Balls, but keeps it quiet. Exposed as two of the most blatant expenses claimants at Westminster, who ‘flipped’ their address three times, saying their ‘main home’ was in Yorkshire, even though their children went to school in London, near their home. Tristram Hunt – an ex-public school millionaire. Others – a collection most people have never heard of. Labour altered the electoral boundaries to give them a 20 to 25-seat advantage. The Tories will make them fair again, after Nick Clegg in coalition
put his spoke in to stop that. Now he’s got his comeuppance. They will also investigate the BBC and the licence fee, which is chock-ablock with trendy, biased, metropolitan elite lefties, such as Andrew Marr and Evan Davis.
Sherriff’s got big shoes to fill From: Coun David Pinder, Mirfield Town Council Dear Sir, Firstly, I should like to thank all those who trusted me with their vote in the recent Mirfield Town Council elections. I should also like to congratulate (with some reservation) Paula Sherriff on becoming the MP for this constituency. She starts with a clean sheet, however her ungracious ‘victory’ speech suggests she will find she has bigger shoes to fill than she realises. Ed Balls, a politician who, whatever his faults, is of infinitely greater stature than her, showed even in defeat far more dignity and grace. Simon Reevell may not have suited everybody but she will be pushed to equal his non-partisan casebook record; his first-class barrister’s brain was able to absorb and analyse vast amounts of detail in the time most of us would take to read a single page (as anyone who has worked with barristers knows); and he was not afraid to vote against his own party when he felt the occasion demanded it. There is a lot of nonsense spouted about being a full-time MP. Over several decades I came into
contact with MPs and the House of Commons – at one time going there, on average, once a week to brief individuals or committees. A back-bench MP is not a full-time job! A certain kind of person can always expand the work to fill the time – many civil servants are expert at it. MPs are not social workers, they are not local councillors (and constitutionaly cannot interfere in many local government matters). They should be people we have elected because their knowledge, wisdom, judgement and experience makes them fit people to debate and pass legislation which dictates our internal and external affairs. The work they do for individual constituents is extremely important but not as important as their primary responsibilities to the country. That is the ideal, however the reality is that if they are just a back-bench MP, they are expected to file in and vote as ordered. I question why they need to be in London the whole time, either scurrying self-importantly from one meaningless meeting to another, or filling the bars and restaurants with gossip and plotting. For me parliament should meet several times a year – perhaps one week every two months, For the rest of the time – let them clear off and earn a living elsewhere!
No party I feel represents me From: Ms A Rawat, Batley Dear Sir, Shock. Shock. Shock. What have the people of Britain done? Even Cameron looked shellshocked. He has taken three scalps on the battlefield; I don’t think he quite wanted that. He must feel a huge burden of expectations. I do feel sorry for the leaders who
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Continued from page 9 felt they had to resign. They had all worked so hard. A government that has won so successfully can be a dangerous one. They can feel that they can do anything. How harsh will they be in their welfare reforms? Are they really going to abolish the Human Rights Act? Can’t they just reform it so that it is not abused? I voted for the Greens, for MP and councillor. Not wholeheartedly, as I don’t agree with many of their policies, but I wanted to vote for someone rather than spoil my ballot paper again, so opted for the nice, honest, educated people. But there is no party that I feel represents me. No surprises at all that Labour won in Batley & Spen and Dewsbury. I know the politics that won them their seats: As they celebrate, I hope they will bear in mind that more people voted against them than voted for them. In the end, the real winners are the individuals themselves, as they have got themselves a spanking new, well-paid job, and for the next five years they can do as they please. The other winners are the small group of people around them who will be given jobs and/or have positions of influence on policy and practice. And I know, through bitter experience, that their special positions won’t always be used honourably. That’s politics ... and it has always been murky.
I can carry on the job in Batley From: Coun Amanda Stubley (Lab, Batley East) Dear Sir, I would like to say a big thank you to everyone who chose to vote for me last week at the local election. I care passionately and sincerely about the residents here and now I can now carry on doing the job I was elected to do. The residents in this ward came out in their masses to vote in this election. This is down to the excellent team behind me and the hard work what we have done. I appreciate the level of support and thank all of 5,321 voters who chose to vote for me. I have now got a second term to serve you all and I am honoured and humbled that I have been reelected to serve everyone in Batley East. I also look forward to working with our newly-elected MP Jo Cox and would like to congratulate her on her magnificent victory I would like to thank my super election agent Coun Shabir Pandor for all the support and hard work he has put into my election and the general election. His commitment, hard work, knowledge and wisdom is unbelievable. He kept me and everyone focused on what we had to do and remained positive. Thank you to everyone in Batley East Labour Party, you know who
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It’s a privilege From: Coun Kath Taylor (Con, Mirfield) Dear Sir, I would like to thank everyone who voted for me in last week’s election for the Mirfield ward. It is a privilege to be re-elected after 14 years and I will continue to do the best that I can for my home town of Mirfield and its residents. I would also like to thank my wonderful team of deliverers, as well as my election agent, as elections are always a team effort. Finally I would also like to thank all the candidates that stood against me, especially Nick Whittingham for the Greens and Patrick Dennehy for Labour for a good and clean campaign.
Thanks for all the good wishes From: Chris & Janet Wilby Dear Sir, To customers and friends on Dewsbury Market, we would like to
say thank you for all the heartfelt good wishes we received on the news we were closing our curtain business on the market. We were overwhelmed by people expressing their sadness and concern that such a long-standing business, like ours, had to move to new premises. Our last day was quite emotional, and we will always be grateful to our loyal customers and our fellow stall holders. It was a big decision for us to relocate our business but, hopefully, we can make it a success; it would be nice to see some familiar faces visiting our shop on Horbury High Street. Just to set the record straight, we never asked for a rent reduction on our unit in the market, initially all we requested was a meeting with the market manager, which was ignored. Time to move on. Please come and see us at 24 High Street, Horbury. We have an extensive selection of soft furnishings, consisting of custom made and ready made fabrics and blinds. Thank you once again for all your support.
An unbelievable council service From: David A Wood, Heckmondwike Dear Sir, May I pay thanks and a very big appreciation to our local Kirklees Council for a job very well done. On Friday teatime nearing 6pm we contacted the Bulky Waste disposal number to ask for advice on the disposal of a suite. Following this we duly emailed our requirements on the council webpage. At 7.24am on Monday morning (May 11) our suite and carpets were duly collected and despatched, an unbelievable service and one we are very grateful and appreciative of. Thank you to all concerned at the council.
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Challenge cash boost MEMBERS of the Mirfield Rifle Volunteers group ran eightand-a-half miles from Emley Moor mast to the Old Colonial pub on Dunbottle Lane, as part of the ‘Tab-Tonne Challenge’. Whilst they were running, Old Colonial landlord Tim Wood attempted to lift 100 metric tonnes of weight in Roy Ellam’s Premier Health Club before the runners reached his pub. They were back in 66 minutes, while Tim completed his challenge in 88 minutes. Cash raised is for the Forget
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Royal party invite ...and wife Maryam gets a special new dress for couple’s Palace visit... WHEN my dad moved here to work in the mills in 1962, I didn’t even know where England was on the map,” said Solly Adam this week, at his home in Cowper Street, Savile Town. “And look at this – next week I’m going to meet the Queen!” The popular Dewsbury businessman, as familiar a face and name as there is in local cricket circles, can barely believe that he has received an invitation to a garden party at Buckingham Palace next Wednesday. And the good news has spread far beyond Savile Town. Sonica, a fashion firm in the Adam home city of Surat in Gujarat, immediately set about designing and making a special dress for Solly’s wife Maryam to wear on their special occasion. Maryam is pleased enough, but the joy on Solly’s face is like that of a child at Christmas. “When I came here in 1963, following my dad, and went to the old Victoria School, England became my home,” said the owner of Solly Sports, who worked in the mills like his father, before setting up his own business as a motor mechanic and petrol station owner who was “open all hours”. He considers himself a true patriot who supports England at cricket and football. “The moment I landed here, I accepted England as my country,” he said. Certainly his adopted county has plenty to thank Solly for. One of the best connected people in cricket, in 1991 Solly convinced ‘the little master’
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Bike seized A MINI quad bike was ridden recklessly in Birstall – with a young child also on the driving seat. Police seized the yellow and red machine, pictured, on Branwell Avenue, Fieldhead Estate, but the riders escaped. It is inscribed with the name “J Mitchell” on the left front wheel arch. The bike will be disposed of if not claimed by May 23.
Sachin Tendulkar to come and play for Yorkshire. The cricket club got a house for Tendulkar, but he preferred staying with Solly, Maryam and their growing family. Their three sons now run businesses alongside their father’s and live in adjacent houses to their parents in Cowper Street. Solly played his beloved cricket for 40 years and Solly Sports has sponsored virtually every league and cup competition across West Yorkshire. As much as cricket is his business, he has always given massively back – possibly why he got his surprise invite. “This invitation was a complete and total surprise. Absolutely unexpected,” he added. “But what an honour – we’re going to meet the Queen!” He was nominated for the invite by the office of the Lord Lieutenant of West Yorkshire, Dr Ingrid Roscoe, and is going to arrange to be driven down to Buckingham Palace – but he and Maryam won’t be staying in London. “We have to get back,” he added. “There’s always lots of work to do!”
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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 MAY 16 THE LAST FOOTSTEPS OF ROBIN HOOD (NK) Meet 10.30am Three Nuns pub WF14 0BY GR SE 182 211 5 miles (L) Leader: Mike Church Tel: 07776 077289
Artisan chance at Hall OFFICIALS at Oakwell Hall have launched an exciting new venture – an Artisan Emporium showcasing some of Yorkshire’s finest produce, crafts and gifts. The emporium will be open from noon until 4pm every Sunday until the end of August, and admission is free. Each week visitors will be able to browse a selection of stalls, ranging from locally-produced food, preserves and crafts to hand-made jewellery, paintings, vintage and much more. The emporium will be situated in the Courtyard of the Visitor Centre, where Oakwell’s newly-refurbished shop will complete the experience. The shop not only reflects the history of Oakwell Hall and the beauty of the Country Park, but also includes quirky 17th Century ceramics, food from local makers and delicate artist-painted wildlife mugs. Any artisan producer wanting to take part should contact Sandra Hirst on 01484 221000 or email sandra.hirst @kirklees.gov.uk.
Old Bank fundraiser A CHARITY concert featuring local musical acts is taking shape at the Old Bank Club in Mirfield. Flaming Dragon, Liberate, Thee Wylde Fuzz Show and Lucy Whitmore will perform on Friday July 3 from 7pm to 11pm in aid of research into a potentially fatal, inherited disorder. The night is being organised by Natalie Bruce, who is raising funds for St James’s Hospital’s Malignant Hyperthermia research department. Tickets are priced at £5 and there will also be a raffle, with tickets costing £1. For details and tickets contact Natalie on 07779 462944. Tickets are also available at the Old Bank Club.
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Listen to Graham’s scintillating stories MOVING into an historic cottage in Batley Carr 35 years ago triggered the investigative instincts of consultant pathologist Graham Hardy. It resulted in him delving into the history of the surrounding area and drawing up a stack of fascinating features about Batley Carr – the one-time hamlet which stands between Batley and Dewsbury. Next Monday (May 18) Graham will divulge some of those scintillating stories as he gives a talk entitled ‘Aspects
of Batley Carr in the 18th Century’ to members of Batley History Group. Graham, who was consultant pathologist at St James’s Hospital in Leeds, and his wife Isabel, were looking for a new home in 1980 when they saw Carr Cottage on Upper Road, Batley Carr, advertised for sale. They inspected the cottage, which was built in the 1780s, and within a short time of moving in became absorbed by the mass of fascinating features in the surrounding area – the
mills, churches, chapels and the local Cooperative Society which started in the Carr and then spread to both Batley and Dewsbury. As part of his research Graham joined local walks organised by the former Dewsbury Technical College and became a student at the history courses operated in Batley by Malcolm Haigh who, by coincidence, is now president of the Batley History Group. Graham went on to become a member and president of Dewsbury Matters,
forever widening his knowledge of the area. “It’s a fascinating place and especially for the fact it was during the 18th century that many of its important features came into prominence,” he said. Graham will give his talk at Batley Town Hall on Monday at 7.30pm, though the hall will be open from 7pm with free refreshments available. Admission for members is £2 while non-members, who are very welcome to attend, will be charged £4.
Create is the culmination GET SET for Create 15 – Kirklees College’s must-see event of the year for anyone with an interest in the visual arts. The annual show is a highlight in Batley School of Art’s calendar and the culmination of plenty of hard work and commitment. It gives the college a chance to showcase the original, innovative and inspiring work that is being produced by its students. Create 2015 showcases works from students from ages 14-16 right to degree level on a range of courses including art, design, photography, graphics, 3D, textiles and fashion. Create 2015 launches with a preview night on Friday June 19 from 6pm-9pm. It will then open Saturday June 20 10.30am-1.30pm, Monday June 22 10am-4pm, Tuesday June 23 10am-8pm, and Wednesday June 24 10am–4pm. Admission is free.
Karen Matula, head of creative industries at Kirklees College, said: “This is a great opportunity for our students to demonstrate their talents to local creative industries as well as opening the art school to prospective students and the local community.” This year’s logo for Create 15 is a colourful concept from BA (Hons) Graphic Design student Rachel Smith.
Rachel, 44, from Batley (pictured right), has designed the image to be used on the posters, invites, advertising and promotional material. “I really enjoyed the challenge of creating and presenting my designs for such an important event,” said Rachel. “I was quite stunned by the news but very honoured that my work has been chosen to showcase and represent the college. “Having my work selected has given me a real boost and provided me with an interesting piece of work for my final portfolio. “It’s a fitting end to my studies which I will be very sad to see drawing to a close. They have been a wonderful three years.”
As well as Create 15, Batley School of Art will also host an open day on Saturday June 20 at its base in the Wheelwright Centre, Birkdale Road, Dewsbury. The Dewsbury Centre will also be open from 10.30am to 1pm for prospective students and their
families to tour the facilities and find out about courses on offer, including apprenticeships as well as full-time, part-time and HE (degree) courses. For more information call 01484 437070, email info@ kirkleescollege.ac.uk or visit www.kirkleescollege.ac.uk.
Whodunnit shocker at Red House tonight GOMERSAL’S Red House Museum is offering people the chance to test their detective skills and see if they can figure out ‘who dunnit’ on tonight (Fri, 7.30pm-9pm). What started out as an informal gathering at the home of Lord and Lady Gomersal, turns into something more sinister when Lady Gomersal finds her husband dead in the foyer. On discovering there has been a murder, the guests are taken to separate rooms to await questioning by the detective. By channelling their inner Poirot, Marple or Holmes, visitors will be given the chance to play detective and interrogate the suspects. They’ll also be able to check
out the body and uncover clues to try to work out who murdered the Lord. Once they’ve completed their investigations they will be asked to reveal who they think is the culprit – and if correct, be entered into a draw for an outdoor theatre production family ticket. The murder mystery is being held at the museum on Oxford Road as part of ‘Museums at Night’, a UK festival of evening events aimed at attracting visitors to museums, galleries and heritage sites. There is a charge of £5 per person to take part in the event, being organised with the Friends of Red House Museum. For more information contact the museum on 01274 335056.
Getting more from your SLR A DIGITAL camera workshop will be held at Oakwell Hall tomorrow (Sat) from 9.30am to 4.30pm. Participants will learn the basics of using SLR cameras. The cost is £25. To book call 01924 326240.
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It’s Good Joanne remembers Crossroads with such affection... I F YOU’RE a fan of the classic Crossroads soap then you will love to know that the latest batch of DVDs are out, starring a good friend of mine, Joanne Good. Known to fans as Sandy the mechanic, she of course has starred in many hit shows and now is a BBC Radio London star, hosting her own daily afternoon show. Jo tells me: “I adored my time in the show, it was wonderful, and you never knew that it would turn out to be a classic. Fans all over the world still love the show and write to me asking about my memories.”
DOWNTON ABBEY creator Julian Fellowes will renew acquaintances with ITV by adapting 19th century Anthony Trollope novel Doctor Thorne. A source tells me: “It’s early days so far, but we always welcome any ideas that Julian may have, and he has had some great ones as we all know.” FANS of Liam Butcher will be sad to hear that actor James Forde is leaving his role on EastEnders. He reveals: “I have been on the show since 2008 and only planned to stay a few years, but now I think is a good time to spread my wings and see what else is out there. I am not being killed off, so that is a good thing.” TAKE ME OUT host Paddy McGuinness says his guest role on Coronation Street is a special moment for him. “Coming from where I do, and the history of the show, of course it’s very important and I still can’t believe it,” he said. “I was stunned when they asked me to go and audition.” YET ANOTHER fire on Coronation Street sees half of the old set being burnt down, but ITV bosses are hopeful it will help spark up interest in the show, which is declining in ratings. Insiders tell me: “The core older audience just find the storylines way too far-fetched and so are switching off in droves.” IT’S BEEN 35 years since Peter Davison signed on the dotted line to become Doctor Who’s then-youngest ever lead, at just 29 years old. Next month he'll be hosting a special concert tour celebrating the show's iconic
In Brief Burglary arrest BATLEY: A woman was arrested in connection with a Hanoistyle burglary earlier this month. Suspects made off in a 64plate Skoda Octavia after stealing the keys from inside a home on Enfield Close. Door locks to the rear conservatory were snapped overnight between May 1 and May 2. Other goods worth hundreds of pounds were also stolen. The woman, of Halifax, is assisting police with enquiries.
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soundtrack. He tells me: “I cringe when I look back at the pictures of that time, but then we all age don’t we? You just try to look your best.” THE JUMP has reportedly been renewed for a third series by Channel Four. The winter sports show will be back next year to test another batch of brave celebrities, after the last run averaged 2.3m viewers. The show, though, is finding it tough to land any decent celebrity signings, as many fear the show is “too dangerous”, and soap actors currently in contract have been banned in case it interferes with filming. DENISE BLACK is returning to Emmerdale two years after leaving the show. The actress, who also appeared in Coronation Street for many years, will return to ITV’s rural soap as Joanie Wright. VETERAN broadcaster Sir Terry Wogan is to host a new BBC Two show about the best of British food, teaming up with London taxi driver Mason McQueen for Terry and Mason’s Food Trip. The series explores the UK’s culinary culture and is aired later this year. ACTOR Matthew Macfadyen has expressed his disdain with attempts by TV and film studios to make their male stars seem perfect. “You look at those period dramas and everyone has great teeth and hair, but the reality is far from that, and I think it sim-
News in Brief Footpath attack RAVENSTHORPE: Three suspects are being hunted after a man was found beaten up in a ginnel. The victim, 25, suffered head and spinal injuries in the attack off Huddersfield Road between 10.20pm and 10.57pm last Saturday. He was found just after 11pm and taken to Dewsbury District Hospital but released the next day. The area was cordoned off by police until about 1pm last Sunday. Anyone with information can call Kirklees CID on 101.
ply should reflect that on screen,” he said. AMELIA LILY, who broke through on The X Factor four years ago, has landed her first West End role. She will star in the rock musical American Idiot, by Green Day front man Billy Joe Armstrong. It will open at the Arts Theatre in the summer. ACTRESS and former Strictly Come Dancing contestant Lisa Riley has landed her first role in a British film called ‘Love In Budapest’. She tells me: “It’s a gripping script and lots of fun too, I can’t believe I have landed such a great role.” FORMER Coronation Street favourite Debra Stephenson tells me: “Doing impressions is my first real love. My dad started me off, he did impressions constantly and we used to do a kind of double act for friends and family.”
SPEN VALLEY: Residents are being urged to report a serial arsonist wreaking havoc around the area. It comes after a caravan containing full gas canisters was set alight on Old Station Court in Heckmondwike on May 3. Householder Robin Hird, 37, dashed inside to retreive the canisters and avert an explosion. Police previously linked four attacks on parked cars on the Firthcliffe Estate in Liversedge and believe the same arsonist targeted the caravan. PC Chris Birkenshaw, of the Batley and Spen NPT, said: “Someone knows who is responsible. “We urge anyone with any information to call us on 101 to help us stop these attacks before someone is seriously injured or even killed.”
Shock therapy first for cancer victim Alan By Steve Martyn A DEWSBURY cancer patient has been treated with pulses of electrical current in a UK first. Alan Speight, 59, underwent high-tech intervention for a kidney tumour at a hospital in Leeds. Doctors used a Nanoknife to target high voltage shock therapy at Alan’s otherwise hard-to-treat condition. The procedure was carried out at the Leeds Cancer Centre at St James’s University Hospital. It is used where tumours are too difficult or dangerous to reach without damaging major organs or blood vessels. Electrodes from the knife puncture the tumour and deliver up to 3,000 volts to the cancerous cells. The pulses are contained between the electrodes, which minimizes damage to other tissue. Nanoknives, so called because the tiny electrodes are a nanometre across, have been used to treat liver and pancreatic cancer in the UK before. But this was the first use on a kidney tumour and also
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News In Brief Road works CLECKHEATON: A 10-month project to add an extra lane to Chain Bar roundabout began on Monday. The three existing lanes remain open during the day in a bid to keep delays to a minimum. But the roundabout will be reduced to a single lane from 7pm to 6am from Monday to Friday until the end of March next year. Full closures from 7pm on Saturdays to 9am the next morning will also be needed.
Cuts meeting DEWSBURY: Residents can give their thoughts about hospital cuts at a public meeting. Healthwatch Kirklees are holding the event to get people involved in changes at the Staincliffe site. It runs from 4pm to 5.30pm on Friday, May 22, at the Oak Room in the hospital’s Oakwell Centre. A&E, maternity and children's services are affected by controversial changes backed by the government. All are welcome, and refreshments will be available. For more details call 01924 450379.
Wrong track MIRFIELD: A story in last week’s Press gave the wrong date for the town’s model railway exhibition. The event runs from 10am to 4pm tomorrow (Saturday) – not last Saturday as stated previously. It takes place at the St Mary’s Parish Church Centre. Entry is £3.50 for adults and £2 for children and features a free organ recital. Visitors will see more than 20 layouts, including Swiss gauges. Funds raised are for the church choir.
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Minster unveils tapestry’s tragic story of a mother’s heartbreak A RARE tapestry which almost ended up in a jumble sale is now on display in Dewsbury Minster after being saved and restored by Dewsbury journalist Margaret Watson, who presented it to the church this week. The tapestry was created 150 years ago by Sarah Ann Imeson, in memory of nine of her children who died in infancy between 1855 and 1871. The names of the children and where they were born and buried are embroidered on the unique piece of art. Sarah Ann and husband Christopher moved to Dewsbury in 1855 at the height of the Industrial Revolution. Christopher had been a farm labourer on the Studley Farm Royal Estate near Ripon, and Sarah Ann was a servant at Arlington House, Knaresborough. The couple moved to Dewsbury for a better life, but nothing could have prepared them for the sorrows in store. Within months of arriving in Dewsbury, Sarah Ann gave birth to twins, a boy and a girl. But the boy, born at lunchtime, lived only 40 minutes and was in his grave by teatime, sharing a coffin with a stranger being buried that day. His father registered his birth and death on the same day at Dewsbury Register Office. The little girl lived for only seven weeks. Both children were buried in Dewsbury parish churchyard in unmarked graves. Sarah Ann gave birth to nine
Margaret Watson with Rev Kevin Partington, right, John Flowers and the tapestry Picture: Mike Clarke more children, but only two – Arthur and Amy – survived to maturity, married and outlived their parents. Christopher Imeson died of a stroke in 1885 aged 55 and Sarah Ann died in 1897 of heart failure aged 67. Their son Arthur, who had five children, died in 1935 aged 66. His sister Amy had no children and died in 1934, aged 61. Two of Arthur’s children died in infancy but his wife, Elizabeth, nee
Coldwell, eventually gave birth to three healthy children, Wilf, Dorothy and Alec. They all grew to maturity but none of them had children to whom the tapestry could be passed on. The blood-line of Sarah and Christopher ended in 1964 with the death of their youngest grandchild Alec, who was living in Bristol. He had inherited the tapestry from his parents and when he died it was passed on to his wife, Malvina. It then came into the pos-
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session of Malvina’s sister, Pat Collier, who in 1999 passed it on to Margaret for safe-keeping. It had lain in a drawer at Pat’s home after Malvina died and had been forgotten. Fearful that it could be thrown away or given to a jumble sale when she died, Pat contacted Margaret and asked if she would find a home for it. Three days later the tapestry arrived at Margaret’s office in a black bin-liner, looking more like an old piece of blanket than a work of art. It was only after being professionally stretched and framed that its full beauty was revealed. On Monday it was presented to the minster by Margaret and unveiled by John Flowers, a descendant of the Imeson family on Christopher’s side. John and his cousin, Perry Exley, of Winnipeg, Canada, have helped Margaret enormously over the years in her research on the tapestry. They have presented a book to the minster containing all their findings, including a family tree of the Imeson family going back many generations. The unveiling ceremony was organised by the Mother’s Union, who have been doing great work in the district supporting parents who have lost children. The Reverend Kevin Partington said the tapestry was a valuable piece of social history and the Minster was proud to accept it.
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Transforming lives – and the landscape Advertising Feature PONDEROSA in Heckmondwike is more than just a rare breeds farm – it also cares for disabled people. And plans are under way to move existing facilities down to the Ponderosa Business Park, off Smithies Lane. Disabled people already have workshops there, where they make furniture such as chairs and picnic tables that are then put on sale. And other units are being transformed so that groups elsewhere at the Ponderosa site can come together. Extra space and the convenience of parking not far from the town centre will allow these to open to the public. People with conditions such as Down’s Syndrome will then be able to sell their homemade jewellery, furnishings and artwork. Ponderosa, founded in 1991, began as a farm where disabled people looked after the animals. Those with lives previously limited by their health made friends, learned skills and gained confidence. Founder Howard Cook said spinoff businesses started as a result, and he spoke of one recent success. Mr Cook said: “One lad loved chickens so he was given some hens to look after and they became his life.
“He goes in every day to feed them, clean out the coops and collect their eggs, which he now sells to the public. “The joy he gets is one of the reasons we’re here. There’s so much more that disabled people can do if only they had the chance to do it.” Those with other conditions, such as cancer, strokes and depression have also benefited. Elsewhere disabled people are involved in horticulture and recycling schemes, all backed by qualifed carers at a day centre. This boasts a greenhouse, sewing room, worm beds and is fully catered by an on-site chef. A gardening group based there do activities such as wreath-making, floristy and turn the fruit and vegetables they grow in jams and sauces. The founders’ original vision was expanded by an ice cream parlour, restaurants and the more recent business park. Mr Cook also allowed those behind the separate ABLE2 job creation scheme access so they could get to land adjacent to his site. The land in question is a 20-acre former water works bordering Ponderosa in the valley below Dewsbury Moor. Mr Cook hopes a scaled-down version of ABLE2’s original ‘Dewsbury Domes’ scheme can now be rescued. Having bought the eyesore site for a nominal sum, the area is being
cleared with the aim of turning it into a woodland. The original project’s domes, like mini greenhouses, would have offered jobs and training to disadvantaged youngsters. Cancer survivor Howard, 71, believes it could
be possible eventually to do something similar. He said: “I support the idea of putting some small domes in to see how things would work. “But our main focus is reclaiming this derelict industrial site as
woodland – and we believe it will be mega. “There will be lakes and special grasses to attract owls and bats. “Hopefully over the next 18 months the area will be transformed.”
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Austin hits century By Mike Popplewell
CRICKET
Cricket Correspondent
fresh from a resounding win over Mirfield Parish Cavaliers. Having bowled out Parish for just 100, skipper John Sadler claiming 4-25. Ossett overtook that total in the 22nd over for the loss of just one wicket as Sadler completed a fine all-round performance with a topscoring 43 not out. Premier Division leaders Methley have completed all four games so far, winning three, but elsewhere the repeated weekend rain is taking its toll of fixtures, with seven out of 12 Championship games abandoned in the last three weeks. Particularly unlucky are Liversedge, who have not played since the opening day of the season. After three successive abandoned games cricket chairman Allan Trevitt, ever the optimist, quipped: “To be honest we’ve got more points than I thought we’d have after four games.” Last week Bradford League club Gomersal were
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BRADFORD LEAGUE-bound Birstall had the better of a draw in a 40-over game against Buttershaw St Pauls at St Paul’s Road, leaving the home side still waiting for their first points in the Central Yorkshire League Premier Division for actually playing. There was a fine performance with the ball from Buttershaw’s Muhammed Saeed (4-38) but Birstall’s Eric Austin (103) and Nick Kaye (60) blasted their way to a total of 235 for 7. Pritesh Mistry claimed Kaye’s wicket but his eight overs cost 61 runs and one over from Matthew Barnes went for 18 as Austin’s innings produced 14 fours and five sixes. In reply James Robson hit a quickfire 93, 76 in boundaries, before being run out and Buttershaw were on 199-9 at the close. Birstall are now at home to Wrenthorpe while in-form Ossett go to Hunslet Nelson
due to play host to the Liversedge fixture with East Ardsley, who are currently overhauling their facilities and having to play their home games anywhere they can find a ground. In the event, heavy overnight rain rendered the pitch unplayable and left the Roberttown Lane men once again without a game. In Saturday’s Championship games Liversedge are at home to front-runners Azaad, Northowram Fields entertain East Ardsley and Hopton Mills face a visit from Oulton. Mirfield have struggled since their return to the CYL but they collected a rare victory when they beat Crossbank Methodists by 41 runs, thanks largely to a superb 86 from number eight Andrew Young in a 122-run seventh wicket stand with Scott Young after their side slumped to 24-6 at the start of the innings. Chasing 178-7, Crossbank were all out for 137 with 16 balls of the game remaining. This week Crossbank are at home to Gildersome and Mirfield are at Rodley.
HEAVY WOOLLEN SUNDAY LEAGUE FOOTBALL
Brook hits hat-trick as Woodman beat Oakwell IN THE only game played in last week’s Heavy Woollen Sunday League PREMIER DIVISION, Woodman Batley Carr edged out Oakwell Motel 54 to keep open their bid for fourth spot. Johnny Beverley bagged all four goals for Oakwell, but Woodman hit back through a Lee Brook hattrick, plus strikes from Andrew Pickles and Ryan Gray. Despite their performance, Oakwell finish second from bottom. The final game in the CHAMPIONSHIP, a mid-table match between St John Fisher Reserves and Marsh, ended in a 3-2 win for Fisher, despite strikes from Sam Buswell and James Parkin
for the visitors. Town Rangers moved into second place in DIVISION ONE after winning 6-5 against fellow Huddersfield side The Yorkshireman. Joe Wills led the way with a brace for Rangers, who also had Scott Thornton, Danny Berry, James Hutchinson and an own goal on the scoresheet. The Yorkshireman replied
through Stephen Hurst, Michael Senior, Devon Johnson, Simeon Fletcher and Ryan O’Hara. In the only other game played, Jack Rogerson hit four goals in Birkenshaw Reserves’ 7-3 win over Punch Bowl, the others coming from a Dale Wright double and an own goal. Punch Bowl replied through Josh Wood, Nathan Clarke and Ryan Foster in a result that sees both teams comfortably in mid-table. In DIVISION TWO Clifton Rangers Reserves remain in fourth place after they won 52 against St Ignatius thanks to a Will Sugden double, Jonny Gault, Leevan Brown and Kyle Matthews. Tim Blackburn scored both goals for the visitors.
Matthews gets top gong NICKY MATTHEWS picked up the players’ player of the year award last Friday at Ossett Albion’s presentation evening. The young player of the year went to Connor Bower, while Adam Jones was named supporters’ player. Albion finished 17th, one point ahead of rivals Ossett Town in the league, picking up 13 wins throughout the season. In the Reserves, Joe Hitch’s impressive campaign earned him the manager’s player of the season award, and Tom Briggs picked up the players’ player gong. The reserve side finished fourth in the table, just six points behind third-placed Ashton United. Tom Padgett was named the U19s players’ player of the year, with manager’s player going to Jordan Woffinden. Pictures courtesy of Adam Hirst
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JUNIOR RUGBY LEAGUE
Celtic bounce back to hammer Wibsey Dewsbury Celtic U14 Wibsey Juniors U14
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DEWSBURY CELTIC U14s played host to Wibsey Juniors and bounced back from their cup defeat to win convincingly 52-6. Celtic kicked off playing down the slope, putting in some purposeful defensive sets and opened the scoring when Conor Appleyard converted early pressure into a try to which Charlie Heaton added the extras for an early 6-0 lead. Camped in the Wibsey half and enjoying plenty of possession, Cameron Berry extended Celtic’s lead on 16 minutes when he scooted from dummy half to cross. Ten minutes later and Berry went over for his second wide out on the left, followed by George Bussey, who crashed over the line for a converted try. As half-time approached with just seconds on the clock, Ryan Birch finished off a well-worked move by diving in tight to the right-hand corner flag for a deserved score to give Celtic a 240 half-time lead. Three minutes into the second period and Appleyard scored an excellent individual effort, sprinting 70 metres to score another converted score. Liam Metcalf then went close but was denied by a last-ditch tackle, before Celtic were awarded a penalty on the 10-metre line resulting in Jacob Carr barging his way over the line and grounding the ball with his out-stretched arm for a try. Heaton nailed the conversion for a 36-0 lead. Berry bagged his hat-trick just as the visitors broke free down the left-hand flank for a consolation try. Carr then crashed over again crashed over for his second, to extend the lead to 48-6.
VICTORY: Celtic U14s got back to winning ways against Wibsey after defeats to Dewsbury Moor and New Earswick As the final whistle drew close, Cole Atkinson-Ahmed run was finished off by Harry Dudding as Celtic ran out comprehensive and well-deserved winners. LOCAL bragging rights were up for grabs as DEWSBURY CELTIC U14s travelled the short distance to play local rivals Dewsbury Moor in the Heavy Woollen Cup, but were beaten 56-14 in the semifinal clash. Dewsbury Moor started with intent and went on the attack early, running in five unanswered tries in the first 20 minutes. At 28-0 down Celtic rallied and managed to stem the tide, containing the home side in their
own half with some valiant and spirited defensive work for the latter part of the first period. Celtic’s efforts were rewarded when Conor Appleyard ran in an excellent try in the left-hand corner after outflanking the Moor defence with some blistering pace. However the home side went into half-time with a 28-4 lead. Dewsbury Moor came out in the second half on the attack and added three more converted scores in the third quarter, giving them an unassailable lead at 46-4. Celtic remained positive and continued to pressure and irritate the Moor defence, displaying the indomitable Celtic spirit, grit and determination which forced
the opposition into making errors and conceding penalties. Halfway through the second period, Celtic went on the attack, Heaton kicking across field on the last which was collected by Ethan O’Hanlon who offloaded to send Jack Kelly into the left-hand corner for a memorable score. The green and whites continued to defend fiercely but with minutes remaining Celtic conceded again before prop Jacob Carr barged his way over the line. Heaton added the extras, but Moor ran in one more immediately before the final whistle at 5614. Celtic U14s take on Newsome Panthers at home on Sunday May 17.
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Sharks reach local cup final JUNIOR RUGBY LEAGUE SHAW CROSS SHARKS U14s reached the Heavy Woollen Cup final for the second year in a row following a dominant performance against Batley Boys. Sharks put down an early marker when Connor Bailey found Billy Aveyard in space, who charged over to touch down in the corner. Bailey missed the conversion. The Shaw Cross forwards were showing a good appetite and an impressive passage of play saw the ball passing through several pairs of Sharks’ hands, culminating with another adept pass from Bailey to release Ben Tibbs, who touched down out wide. Will Bedford fielded a tricky kick from the Batley restart and made good yards, bringing the ball out to help Reece Holmes jink his way through the Batley defence and score. Bailey added the extras. With five minutes of the half remaining Batley ralled but the Sharks’ defence scuppered the attack and forced the error. Strong running and quick thinking from Harrison Sutcliffe at the ruck allowed Bailey to put Aveyard into space for his second try. Bailey converted the try to give the Sharks a 20-0 lead at the break. The second half began well for the Sharks as Aveyard muscled his way over from the ruck to claim his hat-trick. Shaw Cross continued to have the better of the attacking play, Holmes floating a pass to Tibbs out wide for a converted try. Batley again began to build pressure on the Sharks’ line, but Shaw Cross held on. The resulting play produced arguably the best try of the game as Jack Waring sent Aveyard through a gap, and the free-scoring Aveyard out-paced several defenders to race 90 metres and touch down under the sticks for another converted Sharks’ score. At 36-0 the Sharks appeared well in control, however a series of handling errors and penalties allowed Batley to gain good field position and apply some rare pressure as they got their first points of the game. This attacking streak continued for Batley, as their forwards out-muscled the Shaw Cross defence to score again for their second converted try. This proved to be the last action of the game as it finished 36 -12 to the Sharks at the final whistle.
DEWSBURY BRIDGE CLUB RESULTS: TUESDAY MAY 5 1 G Fishwick and J Tomlinson; 2 J Paxton and D
Hannam; 3 W and J Davies; 4 J Hey and P Sellwood.
Hiscocks earns MOM for Thornhill Harpin all scored in a hard fought game. The magic moment award went to Harry Yates for a perfect offload which enabled player of the match Connor Emerson to score.
THORNHILL TROJANS U12s welcomed North Derbyshire Chargers in a top-of-the-league clash. The Chargers were first to score, quickly followed by the Trojans’ magic moment winner Reece Fisher with a break from the scrum for his first of the day. Thornhill’s defence was strong with Asim Collomosse ,Tom Darley and Dillon Kilgallonshaw all working hard, while Ben Pritchard picked up top tackler for his defensive work, also adding a great try. Jake Buckley, Ben Moorhouse and Scott Naylor drove the ball well and Noah Ellis distributed the ball well from acting half, but it was Thomas Hiscocks who was awarded man of the match for his fine contribution. Dylan Cooper’s quick thinking on the Chargers’ line to scoot and score helped Thornhill’s cause. Kurt Hodgson was awarded parents player and opposition man of the match for an allround great performance. GREAT TEAMWORK by THORNHILL TROJANS U10s produced an excellent win against Illingworth. Strong tackling earned Rosie Richardson the top tackler award as well as the opposition player award for her efforts throughout. The 100 per cent award went to Charlie Key, Louie Creaser, Harry Yates and Dylan
THORNHILL TROJANS U10s Warriors held their own against Stanley Rangers. Man of the Match Henri Wood controlled the game well from acting half and was unlucky to be held up when he crossed. The 100 per cent effort winner Josh Barclay showed some lovely ball skills and quick feet, while Oliver Brown was voted parents’ player and scored an impressive try. Felix Ellis, Kye Hodgson and Bailey Lee also crossed and Kyle Lister’s interception gained him the magic moment award. Connor Hickling was top tackler and added a conversion and opposition player of the match Scott Walker made good ground. throughout
Bailey Lee in action for Thornhill U10s Warriors
BIRSTALL VICTORIA U9s gave a fabulous midweek display at Bradford Dudley hill. Parents’ player Scarlett Hartley and player of the match Jake Johnson crossed the tryline four times each, and some fabulous running from Kaden Housecroft saw him score a hattrick and receive opposition man of the match. Most improved Bradley John put up an excellent defence with help from Harrison Gibbon and Kasey Wadsworth.
There was some good footwork from Taylor Sheldrake (two) with Thomas Naylor, Finnley Johnson and Dylan McCallion all scoring. THORNHILL TROJANS U9s ‘A’ travelled to Heworth and produced an excellent team performance, restricting Heworth to just one try to remain unbeaten. Tyler Jowitt worked tirelessly, scoring a hattrick and making some excellent tackles and Toby Lumb continued his fine start to the season, scoring two tries. Tom Metcalfe and Alfie Howley also scored braces, with both players making great yards with some strong running. Man of the match went to Charlie Blacka, who scored an excellent try and produced some strong tackling, with William Lister and Bailey Hargreaves also impressing. SHAW CROSS SHARKS U7s were defeated against Lock Lane in a tough game. The Sharks worked and it showed with a massive improvement in defence. Opposition man of the match went to Phoebe Wilson for her strong defence, while the coaches’ awards went to Teddy Dawson for his strong running, Edan Gleadhill for his line speed and Charlie Tilford for his all-round good performance. Support came from Jacob Stevenson, Bailey Woods, Ben Tranter and Kaiden Mullins.
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DEWSBURY RAMS
KINGSTONE PRESS CHAMPIONSHIP
Hawks score early but Dewsbury romp home KINGSTONE PRESS CHAMPIONSHIP
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Oliver Roby at The Tetley’s Stadium
DEWSBURY RAMS scored 40 unanswered points to record their biggest win of the season. The Hawks began the game well with Charlie Martin crashing in on their first attack of the game, but Dewsbury then roared into action, Luke Adamson and Dale Morton going over to hand the hosts a 10-4 advantage at the interval. The Rams found another level in the second period, with Anthony Thackeray and Dale Morton going over before the hour. Toby Adamson then matched his brother’s earlier effort before Brett Seymour went in. Morton completed his hat-trick as the minutes ticked down to full time. “It was a good win,” said Rams head coach Glenn Morrison. “It wasn’t an ideal start to
RESPECT: There was a minute’s silence held to remember Danny Jones the game and we weren’t at our best in the first half, but we were pleased to be six points up. “We picked up in the second half, threw the ball around well and defended well too. “To score 40 unanswered points against anyone is a great effort. I don’t think we played as well as we can but we’re happy with the result.” Hunslet head coach Barry Eaton was left disappointed with his side’s performance. He said: “Dewsbury just ran harder and tackled harder than us. Some soft defence has crept in in recent weeks and
Steve Horsfall
they exploited that today. A couple of injuries took their toll but we just weren’t good enough.” Despite the win, the Rams suffered a nightmare start, with Brett Seymour kicking out on the full from kick-off. The Hawks took advantage through Martin, who went in out wide, but that would be the last time the Hawks would trouble the scoreboard. Luke Adamson muscled his way in close to the corner flag on 13 minutes and Brett Seymour added the extras from a difficult angle to hand his side a 6-4 lead.
The visitors responded well and enjoyed good territory during the first quarter, but the Rams’ defence held firm before Morton pounced on a loose ball to touch down, making it 10-4 after 28 minutes. A tense start to the second half ensued, with both sides defending well to keep their opponents at bay, but Thackeray finally cut the game loose on 54 minutes, following up a break from Aaron Brown to race in after a fine pass from Seymour. The Australian planted over the two points, and the Rams were in again shortly after, Morton scoring arguably the try of the game on the hourmark. The former Wakefield winger collected a kick before storming through the centre of the Hawks defence and, following a sublime dummy, he rounded Jimmy Watson on his way to the line from 50 metres out, despite the late attentions of Luke Briscoe. The points were all but sealed as Seymour made it 224 with 20 minutes to play, but
Ryan Fieldhouse Dale Morton Karl Pryce Callan Beckett Dalton Grant Brett Seymour Anthony Thackeray Ryan Hepworth Matty Wildie Paul Jackson Rob Spicer Scott Hale Luke Adamson
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BREAK: Dale Morton looks to get away the Rams continued to play on the front foot, Toby Adamson barging his way in just two minutes after Morton’s score. Seymour continued his excellent record with the boot and he went in for a try of his own on 69 minutes, the former Hull stand-off battling his way past a number of Hawks defenders before stretching out an arm to notch his first
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DEWSBURY RAMS Tries: L Adamson (13), Morton (28, 60, 76), Thackeray (54), T Adamson (62), Seymour (69). Goals: Seymour 6/6, Morton: 0/1.. HUNSLET HAWKS Tries: Martin (2). Referee: Andy Sweet / HT: 10-4 / Pens: 10-8 / Sin bin: Brett Seymour (25), Danny Ansell (26) / On report: Ryan Hepworth (65) / Attendance: 1,103 / MOTM: Brett Seymour
try for the club. Morton sealed his hat-trick with four minutes to play, forcing himself over the line close to the posts. Seymour made it six goals from six to help the Rams hit the 40point mark for the first time this season and move the home side up to fifth in the table.
Grass is greener at Moor Samme scores a brace DEWSBURY MOOR MAROONS have acquired the expertise of Leeds Rhinos assistant head groundsman Lewis Pattinson to prepare the first team and U18s field. Pattinson is a former Moor player and wanted to help his former club, giving them what he stated will be the “finest field in the competition” without asking for a penny in return. The field underwent a 12-week transformation, as it was drained, rolled, fertilised and cut. The field was premiered in the local cup win against Dewsbury Celtic, and the club would like to thank Pattinson for his generous work.
NCL DIVISION THREE
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DEWSBURY MOOR went into the game lacking several first-team regulars, but still managed to beat Waterhead 38-22 at Heckmondwike Road. The away side started the strongest and caught the Maroons napping as they took an early 12-0 lead in the first 15 minutes. The scores came through a Jason Andrew double and Jamie Mayhall added the extras. The Maroons dug deep and blasted back with Jamie Samme and Jordan Foster registering two tries each, and Jacob Flathers added three conversions to restore Moor’s pride and they led 22-12 at half-time. The second half resumed like the first half began, as Waterhead bounced back into the
game, drawing level at 22-22, with tries from Andrew Corey and Jamie Mayall. Mayall converted his try. This only spurred on the home side, and the Maroons responded with some fine handling and strong individual running. Leading the way were Danny Wardman, James Eatherly, Peter Robinson, JonJoe Fox and Matt Shaw. Flathers then went clear and touched down, and he also goaled for Moor to edge in front at 28-22. Moor had their tails up, and the pressure was maintained when Dean Arundel helped Cameron Bruce through a gap. The hooker showed good pace and went clear to score near the post. Flathers tagged on the goal, and Moor were beginning to pull clear. They rounded off the scoring with an attack down the blindside, and Bruce made the opening for Scott Sheard to go over. Next up for the Maroons are secondplaced Stanningley at home tomorrow (Sat).
Vic’s Fozard try triple BIRSTALL VICTORIA U16s got back to winning ways after a string of disappointing performances to beat Queensbury 1612. Despite only having 14 fit players, and the opposition having a much bigger forward pack, the home side held their own. Queensbury had a 12-0 lead early in the second half, but eventually the Victoria players starting attacking and it was Jacob Fozard who crossed for the first of his three tries, after great work from Brandon Dyson, Matty Goodwill and hooker Lee Riach. Birstall were then put under pressure, having to defend 24 tackles on their own line, but Aaron Clough was on hand to defuse two cross-field kicks and Callum Roberts stole the ball to relieve the
Victoria defence. Some powerful drives from Joe Snaith, Sam Howarth and Harry Henderson helped Fozard gain good ground to scoot under the posts, and Roberts added the extras. Brendan Fearn, James Colleran and Bennett Jones made good metres up the field but the ball was turned over on the last tackle. Queensbury powered towards Birstall’s line, a last-ditch tackle from Thomas Clarke and Zachary Knowles forced a knock-on. The impressive Fozard then weaved his magic. Packing down at loose forward, he picked the ball up from the base of the scrum and dived under the sticks to give Roberts an easy conversion and Birstall a well-earned 16-12 victory.
Mark Lockwood
ATTACK: Birstall’s Ryan Jackson looks for a gap
MOM: Gavis Davis on the charge for Victoria
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PLAYER RATINGS WORKINGTON TOWN Jack Murphy Elliott Miller Jason Mossop Jarrad Stack Lewis Tierney Jamie Doran Carl Forber Tom Walker Graeme Mattinson Marc Shackley Brett Phillips Perry Whiteley Liam McAvoy
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SUBS: Alex Rowe Sean Hesketh Tom Lillycrop Tom Thackray
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WORKINGTON TOWN Tries: C. Phillips (41), Forber (53). Goals: Forber (1/2).
BATLEY BULLDOGS Tries: Reittie (34), Leak (74), Craven (78). Goals: Leatherbarrow (5/5). Drop goal: Leatherbarrow.
STATS Referee: Michael Woodhead/ Penalties: 8-6 / Attendance: 596 / MOTM: Scott Leatherbarrow (Batley)
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WORKINGTON TOWN BATLEY BULLDOGS
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John Walsh at ZebraClaims Stadium
THIS was seen as a four-pointer in the battle to avoid the drop from the Championship – and Batley finished strongly to rescue a game that seemed to be getting away from them. After wasting opportunities when they had the strong wind behind them in the first-half, Town had turned around 8-0 in arrears, but seemed to have the momentum when they got in front 10-8 within 13 minutes of the restart. But inspired by a penalty by Scott Leatherbarrow to level up from two yards inside his own half, the Bulldogs roared back to score two converted tries. Then Leatherbarrow added a sensational drop goal from inside his own half, taking full advantage of the near gale-force winds. Leatherbarrow had given Batley the lead on eight minutes with a penalty, driven over from close
range into the wind, but for the most part the Bulldogs earned plaudits for the way in which they defended. Town didn’t help themselves with sloppy handling. Carl Forber was almost in when he lost the ball and Jack Murphy, surging into the line from five yards out with men outside him, also dropped the ball. Lewis Tierney was tackled inches from the line and also just couldn’t take a cross kick from Jamie Doran. With Town in the ascendency it seemed just a matter of time before they would find a hole in the Batley defensive wall. But instead, a dropped ball a few yards from the Batley line was picked up on 34 minutes by Wayne Reittie and he went all the way to score under the posts. Leatherbarrow added the conversion. It could have been worse for Town as right on the hooter Luke Blake squeezed his way over, only to knock-on in touching down. The odds were stacked against Town, trailing by eight points and facing the wind in the second half,
but they made a great start. From their first set, on the final tackle, Doran’s little grubber wasn’t secured by the Batley defence and Callum Phillips dived in for the touchdown. Forber’s conversion would normally have been a formality but on this occasion it was blown inches past the far post. Town maintained their positive start and on 53 minutes took the lead. Forber skipped his way through two tackles to score under
the posts and this time he nailed the conversion. But the Cumbrians suffered a blow when Callum Phillips had to leave the field with a suspected broken arm, and gradually Batley got back into the game. On 68 minutes Leatherbarrow squared the match with a penalty from two yards inside his own half, and five minutes later they had the lead. Shaun Squires did well, hemmed in on the last tackle out on the left touchline, producing an accurate kick back in-field. Although Town claimed Alistair Leak had been offside he was allowed to gather and cross for the try which Leatherbarrow converted. Sensing victory, the Bulldogs scored again after 78 minutes. Blake made a telling break deep into Town territory and James Craven was at his elbow to take the pass and step inside the last defender to score under the posts. Leatherbarrow converted, and in the final minute produced a remarkable drop goal from inside his own half.
Smith bags hat-trick as Stags bounce back YORKSHIRE MEN’S LEAGUE
MIRFIELD STAGS HULL WYKE
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Steve Horsfall
at Castle Hall
ELLIOT SMITH scored a hat-trick in the space of six minutes to help Mirfield Stags get back to winning ways as they overcame Hull Wyke at Castle Hall. After coming from behind, Mirfield led narrowly at the break but were forced to cling on during the dying stages as the visitors threatened a comeback. Robbie Hunter-Paul returned to the fray as head coach Silverwood adjusted his side following last weekend’s loss to Beverley. The Stags, playing on their own patch for the first time in almost a month, gifted possession straight to the visitors, fumbling the kick-off, and they were immediately punished as Wyke front-rower Gary Sutton crashed over from close range, from a drop-out.
HAT-TRICK: Elliot Smith breaks the line
EXAMPLE: Captain Wilson scored two tries
However, an error from the winless away side handed the ball straight back to the Stags and, after repeat sets close to their opponent’s line, scrum-half Hunter-Paul released skipper Wayne Wilson to score. Hunter-Paul put Mirfield in the
driving seat shortly after, after pouncing on a loose ball before stepping his way around a pair of would-be tacklers to touch down. The Stags increased their lead little over five minutes later when towering front-rower Ben
Mather, who was superb once again coming off the bench, powered across the whitewash. Hull were still very much in the game, though, and got themselves back to within two points courtesy of an Anthony Horne touchdown. With the final play of the half, Mirfield produced arguably their try of the season so far as Smith stylishly finished a flowing move which began deep inside the Stags’ half. A fast start to the second period saw Mirfield outfit race to a 16-point lead, and the constant attack continued as a HunterPaul pass gave Smith the space he needed to charge over for his second. Then the bulldozing forward Mather charged through the defence before a quick play-theball got the Stags on the front foot and a sweeping move to the right was brilliantly finished by Smith to seat his hat-trick. To the visitors’ credit, their
heads didn’t drop and they brought themselves back within touching distance thanks to a pair of quick-fire tries of their own. Alec Hardie and Rob Lilley were the scorers, their efforts making for a tense finish in Mirfield. But the second-placed Stags, who now sit just one point behind league-leading York, all but put the game beyond Hull when full-back Conner Sockett’s dart and offload found loose forward Wilson, who dived over the line for his second try of the afternoon. Wyke interchange Kane Jackson bagged a late consolation try with the final play of the game to bring a close to a hardfought, highly-entertaining encounter. • Meanwhile, Mirfield Stags Academy fell to a narrow 32-18 defeat at the hands of Guiseley Rangers in RFL Yorkshire Men’s League Division Four.
Birstall well beaten Kells krush Sharks Celtic start strongly YORKSHIRE MEN’S LEAGUE
BIRSTALL VICTORIA BENTLEY
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at White Lee
WITH SEVERAL key players unavailable due to injury, Birstall were blown away by Bentley in a crushing 48-18 defeat. Bentley started the stronger, as Birstall were made to pay for their basic errors, gifting the away side a 38-0 half-time lead. Birstall returned for the second half a much-improved side, as their defensive line was led superbly by debutant Gavin Davis. Davis’ work rate lifted the Birstall confidence and allowed
half-backs Brenden Sheridan and Callum Tolson to start attacking. Victoria’s second-half tries started with Sheridan’s excellent kick which allowed hooker John Stainburn to score. Full-back Braden Hunter’s quick 20-metre tap saw him race away to score, and Birstall’s final try of the game was added by winger Ashley Tomlinson, finishing off a pass from Sheridan. Man of the match went to Davis, who topped the tackle count, but debutant Sam Carroll playing at prop also stood out, coming off the bench in the second half. Birstall Victoria travel to Hull Wyke tomorrow (Sat May 16).
NCL DIVISION ONE
KELLS SHAW CROSS SHARKS
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at Old Arrowthwaite
SHAW CROSS made the long trip to Kells, but it was the home side who continued their relentless march towards the Premier Division with a comfortable 32-10 win. Ross Gainford took the man of the match award, grabbing a try and landing four goals. It was the Sharks who took the lead with a ninthminute Danny Flowers converted try, but Kells
hit back to lead 14-6 at half-time. Scott Lofthouse, Tyrone Dalton and Gainford all crossed the Sharks’ line, with a solitary goal from the scrum-half. Two tries in four minutes from Lofthouse and Troy Armstrong added to by the boot of Gainford saw Kells ease to a 26-6 lead. Sharks bit back through a Robbie Byatt effort five minutes from time before Craig Benson sealed matters with a try with a minute left on the referee’s watch.
but are defeated by Hill NCL DIVISION TWO
DEWSBURY CELTIC 24 BRADFORD DUDLEY HILL 42 at Crow Nest Park
DESPITE a promising first halfhour, Dewsbury Celtic went down to a heavy defeat at the hands of Bradford Dudley Hill. The visitors hit the front with an Andrew Walker try but Celtic responded with tries from Pat Foulstone, Sam Tattersfield and Anthony Dunford, plus two Foulstone conversions. Back came Dudley Hill, as Kyle Bateman and Alex Dickinson crossed in quick suc-
cession, with Lewis Evans and Simon Sewell landing the conversions to make it 16-16. A second Foulstone try pushed Celtic back into the lead, but apart from a second Tattersfield try, it was a large hill for Celtic to climb. Elliott Cousins grabbed a second-half brace of tries for the visitors, with one each for Jamie Brentley, Adam Jefferson and Martin Southwell. The only sour note was the sin-binning of Hill’s Neil Wall for a punch and Celtic’s Danny Lee being sent off for alleged use of the head.
LADBROKES CHALLENGE CUP
DEPLETED DEWSBURY By Joseph James Sports Reporter sport@thepressnews.co.uk
GLENN MORRISON said his Dewsbury side could be missing up to 14 players for their Challenge Cup clash with Warrington Wolves at the Tetley’s Stadium tonight (Fri). The Rams are in a rich vein of form after wins over Hunslet Hawks and London Broncos, and an impressive performance at home Leigh, but may find things tougher against the Super League outfit. “They are very physical and a top side and they have a top coach in Tony Smith,” the Rams boss said. “I have tipped them for past couple of seasons to win the Super League, so we know they’ll throw everything at us. “But confidence is high at the moment, and it was at this stage last season when we kicked on and built some momentum. Anyone can beat anyone in this competition, and we will give it our best.” Morrison said his focus is to win every game, and he would keep on rotating his squad, to give the side energy, ahead of a busy period. The Dewsbury coach said there
FLOATING: Flying winger Dalton Grant looks to take on the Hunslet defence were fitness concerns over Karl Pryce and Jason Crookes, while Aaron Brown and Anthony Thackray are carrying knocks. Meanwhile Jason Muranka is away in Serbia on international duty, Brett Seymour and the returning Wayne Godwin are cup-tied, and Tom Hemingway and Keiran Hyde are still missing after picking up injuries in the defeat to Leigh.
Steve Horsfall
Another player that isn’t likely to feature is full-back James Fieldhouse, who came into the side after being out with a long-term injury, and Morrison said he was pleased with the former Halifax man’s performance. “He did well. He hasn’t done much contact training, and his knee’s a little sore, but we threw him into the deep end and he
showed what he can do,” he added. The Rams have three games in the space of nine days, starting with Warrington. They only have three days to turnaround as they make the trip to Sheffield Eagles on Tuesday night (May 19), and Morrison described that game as “massive” in terms of earning a top four spot. “Sheffield have no game this weekend, so they get to rest,” he said. “We want to try and get the win but we know they are playing some good footy at the moment. “They are above us in the league. Not many teams will go there and get the win this season.” The Eagles have only been defeated four times so far, losing to Hull FC in the cup as well as Leigh, Bradford and Dewsbury in the opening game of the season, which was a 19-10 win for the Rams. Mark Aston’s team have proven to be a tricky opponent, with Dewsbury unable to return home from South Yorkshire victorious in the last five outings. • Glenn Morrison confirmed there had been no approach from Salford Red Devils regarding extending Wayne Godwin’s loan deal. Last week Godwin told rugby newspaper League Weekly he
Kear prepares his side for cup tie with Widnes BATLEY COACH John Kear said “all you can do is prepare for the team in front of you” as he takes his team to Widnes on Sunday in the Ladbrokes Challenge Cup. It has been 25 years since the sides last met in the competition, and 90 years since the Bulldogs beat the seven-time winners in the tournament. The ‘Dogs ended a five-match losing run and gained their fourth league win of the season by beating Workington, but Kear knows this weekend’s clash will be a lot harder. “We’re expecting a tough game. They’ve got outstanding players like Kevin Brown, but we’ll be looking to match them and produce a performance,” he said. “They’ve won five and got one draw out of their 14 Super League games, but we won’t just go there to withstand the opposition.” Widnes beat current Challenge Cup holders Leeds Rhinos last weekend, and have beaten Castleford and Warrington in the league this year. The last time Batley played the Vikings in a cup tie was the 2010 Northern Rail Cup final in Blackpool, which saw the Bulldogs win 25-24. One player that will miss the trip to play on the artificial surface at the Select Security Stadium is Cain Southernwood.
GLORY DAYS: Batley legend Danny Maun lifts the Northern Rail Cup after beating Widnes in 2010
The half-back, who suffered an ankle injury against Leigh Centurions, has been ruled out for a further six to eight weeks, his boss Kear confirmed. But some better news for Batley was the surprise return of centre Ayden Faal, who has missed the majority of the season with a shoulder problem. “He’s a bit stiff and a bit sore but it was big boost for our side,” the Batley coach added.
“It was unexpected, but it was great for him to put his hand up for selection. We are not sure if he’s ready to play back-to-back games yet.” Last week Kear told The Press he thought his side had “lost their dog in defence,” but the Batley boss said his team have regained some confidence after the win in Cumbria. “I was delighted with the result, but even happier with the performance. We really showed what we can do in defence,” he said. “We managed to keep them to zero points for the first 40 minutes, and their two tries, the first one the player was offside from the kick, and the second got a ricochet, which wrong-footed our defence.” Fortunately for Batley, they didn’t pick up any injuries in a game dominated by the forwards and the bad condition. “With the weather and the pitch, we couldn’t throw the ball around, but our forwards did well, we had four on the bench, so we had a big pack,” The ‘Dogs will be hoping to come through the cup weekend without any more injuries as they begin a tough run of league fixtures. Next weekend Batley will play rivals Dewsbury in the Summer Bash, before taking on Featherstone, Sheffield, London and Leigh.
WARRINGTON SQUAD vs RAMS
Roy Asotasi Ryan Atkins Chris Bridge Ben Currie Brad Dwyer Anthony England Ben Harrison Micky Higham Chris Hill George King James Laithwaite Joel Monaghan Richie Myler Gareth O’Brien Gene Ormsby Declan Patton Kevin Penny Ashton Sims Ben Westwood wished to remain with the Super League side. Morrison said the club were trying to contact Salford about the situation, but he expected the hooker to be back at the Tetley’s Stadium on Monday.
Spen Vic beat Bradford League new boys Scholes By Mike Popplewell Cricket Correspondent sport@thepressnews.co.uk FORMER Central Yorkshire League side Scholes could not have wished for a better start in the Bradford League, after chalking up three straight wins, but the early season Second Division leaders take on Baildon at New Popplewell Lane tomorrow fresh from their first setback. While the weather continued to threaten the fixture programme Scholes skipper James Stansfield must have been desperate to see his side’s game at third-placed Spen Victoria go ahead and maintain the momentum – but in the end, probably wished it hadn’t. When play did eventually start it was with a shortened boundary and as a 24 overs-a-side game. Spen batted first and though Mohammed Sharafat picked up 4-25 in five overs for Scholes, Zarak Khan’s 46 off 43 balls, with three fours and four sixes, took the total to 104 from 23.1 overs. In reply Scholes had no-one who could provided the extraordinary innings needed and Rob Warriner’s 5-18 helped restrict them to 96-9 at the close to seal an eight-run win for Spen. While Scholes now face a visit from Baildon that win puts Spen Victoria 17 points behind their Spen Valley neighbours and looking forward to the trip to bottom club Yeadon tomorrow (Sat). Gomersal, with a game in hand on the leading clubs after a free week, go to Idle
while Hartshead Moor are scheduled to take on Brighouse at Highmoor Lane having yet to complete a game this season. First Division champions Cleckheaton collected their first league win of the new season when they finished 99-run winners at Farsley, and skipper John Wood will be hoping for more of the same when bottom club Undercliffe visit Moorend tomorrow. At Farsley, Ian Nicholson (63) and James Lee (42 not out), aided by 26 off 16 balls from Richard Whitehurst, helped lift the Cleckheaton total to 216-7 in a 40over game. In reply the home side never really got to grips with the Cleckheaton attack and, with leg spinner Tanzeel Altaf taking 4-33, they were all out for 117. Hanging Heaton all-rounder Ian Philliskirk is proving a great success with the ball since moving to Bennett Lane this season, and his 5-41 at Woodlands restricted the home side to 194. But Woodlands’ paceman Sarfraz Ahmed took 3-18 in 12 overs to leave the visitors up against it early on, and spinner Chris Brice finished the job for Woodlands with a 4-41 return as only Joe Fraser (71) made any impact with the bat. This week promises to be another tough one for skipper Gary Fellows as his side go to leaders Pudsey St Lawrence, while on Monday evening he takes charge of a Bradford League representative side to face Yorkshire in a T20 challenge match at Pudsey Congs. The Bradford side also includes Fellows’ clubmate David Stiff and Cleckheaton duo Mally Nicholson and Curtis Free.