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UNFAIR. UNDEMOCRATIC. UNACCEPTABLE. MP’s verdict on changes to Parliamentary constituencies which merge Batley and Morley and create new Spen seat...

Labour MP Paula Sherriff’s Dewsbury seat will remain largely untouched, with just a few minor changes to take into account changes to local government boundaries. The proposals have been met with criticism by the Labour Party, which claims the changes are set to hit them the hardest, with a number of high-profile MPs’ seats set to disappear, including Jeremy Corbyn’s in Islington North. Ms Sherriff hit out at the proposals, describing them as “unfair, undemocratic and unacceptable.” She said: “They are based on an out-of-date version of the electoral register with nearly two million voters missing. “Constitutional changes should be done fairly and consensually, to ensure that everyone is given a voice. “There is nothing fair about re-drawing boundaries with millions left out and reducing the number of elected MPs while the unelected House of Lords continues to grow.

IT COULD be all-change for voters in Batley and Spen after constituency changes were unveiled this week. The Boundary Commission for England has announced plans to cut the number of MPs at Westminster from 650 down to 600 – and major changes are planned for our area. Under the new proposals – which will not be finalised until 2018 – the current Batley and Spen seat could be split into two, with Batley and Morley joining to create one seat, while a new constituency of ‘Spen’ would be formed. The new Spen seat would include Birkenshaw, Gomersal, Liversedge, Birstall, Heckmondwike, Cleckheaton and the Bradford wards of Wibsey and Wyke. The boundary changes would come into force for the 2020 General Election. It was also announced this week that the Batley and Spen by-election will be held on October 20. Whoever wins the seat would face a decision in four years’ time whether to stand in Spen, or in Batley and Morley.

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Deaths BLAKELEY NEE SHEARD DOREEN ‘DD’ On 7 September, aged 70. Requiem Mass at St Mary’s RC Church, Batley, Friday 30 September at 10am, followed by interment at Batley Cemetery.

BUCKLEY (NEE SHIRES) JOAN On 7 September, of Ossett, formerly of Cleckheaton, aged 89. Wife of the late George. Service at Dewsbury Crematorium, Wednesday 21 September at 2pm.

CARLTON AUDREY (NEE DANIELS) On 6 September, aged 91, of Gomersal. Wife of the late Cyril. Service at Dewsbury Crematorium, Monday 26 September at 2pm.

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CLOUGH CHRISTINE (NEE BEEDHAM) On 7 September. Wife of Malcolm. Service at St Luke’s Church, Cleckheaton, Tuesday 20 September at 12noon, followed by private committal.

COATES ETHEL (NEE BAILEY) On 5 September, aged 90, of Heckmondwike. Wife of the late Albert. Service at Dewsbury Crematorium, Tuesday 20 September at 2pm.

EMMETT PHYLLIS (Formerly known as Billie Scaife) On 8 September in Cornwall, formerly of Dewsbury. Wife of the late Jim. Funeral enquires to LJ Tregunna Funeral Directors, Truro. Tel 01872 273568.

HUBBARD DEREK On 7 September, aged 77, formerly of Gomersal. Husband of

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Peacefully on September 9th, aged 68 years. John, beloved husband of Jackie, much loved dad of Thomas and Richard and adored grandpa of Charlie. A celebration of John’s life will be held at Huddersfield Crematorium (Fixby Road, HD2 2JF) on Thursday, September 22nd at 2.00pm. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu for R.N.L.I may be made on leaving the service. Kathleen. Service at Dewsbury Crematorium, Thursday 22 September at 11am.

NORTON SHAUN On 8 September, of Beeston, formerly of Earlsheaton, aged 47. Service at Dewsbury Crematorium, Tuesday 27 September at 1.15pm.

OATES MAUREEN (NEE FENWICK) On 12 September, aged 66, of Gomersal. Service at Dewsbury Crematorium, Friday

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PATERSON GORDON ALEXANDER On 11 September, of Thornhill Lees, aged 74. Husband of Pat. Service at Dewsbury Crematorium, Monday 26 September at 1.15pm.

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On 11th September 2016, suddenly but peacefully, in hospital, of Mirfield, aged 74 years, Anne, much loved wife of David, dearly loved sister of Eileen, a very dear sister-in-law and auntie. Funeral service will take place at St Saviour’s Church, Ravensthorpe on Friday 23rd September 2016 at 1:30pm followed by private committal at Dewsbury Moor Crematorium. Friends please accept this intimation and meet at the church. Flowers will be received at George Brooke’s Chapel of Rest, 9 Battye Street, Dewsbury or if preferred donations in memory of Anne may be placed in the collection box provided and will be donated to the local Scouting movement and the Electronic Village (Disabled and Disadvantaged People)

WAILES NEE GREEN CATHERINE HELENA On 9 September, of Mirfield,

aged 77. Wife of Colin. Service at Dewsbury Crematorium, Wednesday 21 September at 12.30pm.

TILLOTSON FRANK On 6 September, aged 79, of Mirfield. Husband of the late Mary. Service at Dewsbury Crematorium, Wednesday 21 September at 10.30am.

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“These changes are not about fairness to voters, they are about what is best for the Tory Party and they must not go ahead. “The commission must re-think and ensure that no elector loses out.” But Kirklees Council Conservative leader Coun David Hall thinks the changes are long overdue. Coun Hall (Liversedge and Gomersal) said: “These reviews take place every few years and they are done to correct an imbalance in constituencies. “I think we all knew that Batley and Spen would be split and I think that Batley and Morley fit together well, as they are two similarly-sized towns. “If it does benefit the Conservatives then so be it, but it is simply re-addressing a problem.” The Boundary Commission released their initial proposals on Tuesday, with widespread changes across the entire country proposed. Of the 533 exisiting constituencies across England, only 68 will remain the same. A 12-week consultation period is now open for members of the public to have their say on the proposals. Sam Hartley, Secretary to the Commission, said: “These proposals mark the first time people get to see what the new map of parliamentary constituencies might look like. “But they are just the Commission’s initial thoughts – during the next 12 weeks we want people to take a look and tell us what they like and don’t like about our proposals.† “Parliament has set us tight rules about reducing the number of constituencies and making them of more equal size and we now need the views of people around the country to help us shape constituencies that best reflect local areas.” Friday September 16, 2016 Issue No: 755

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Rehab ward’s murder mystery AWARD-WINNING comedy company Laugh and Let Die will be hoping to make a killing for the Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust at a fundraising event in October. The murder mystery night dinner will take place at the National Coal Mining Museum in Middlestown and is part of a series of fundraising efforts by staff at Dewsbury and District Hospital to raise cash for the Neuro Rehab ward. Kathryn Fishwick, a consultant from the hospital said: “Money raised from all our events is being used to fund everything from physio equipment to music therapy sessions, all of which helps patients on the Neuro Rehab ward recovering from a stroke, traumatic injury or viral illness to get back to being who they once were. “The funds will enable us to support them back to being able to do all the things that we take for granted, such as boiling a kettle or handling money.” The event is on Saturday October 8 from 7pm. There will be a three-course meal, entertainment and Halloween disco until after midnight. Tickets are £30 from mostspooked@sent.com.

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Date set for poll in Batley & Spen THE Batley & Spen by-election to elect a successor to Jo Cox will be on Thursday, October 20. Plans to nominate a Labour candidate for the seat are in place. The Labour Party sent an email to members earlier this week inviting applications, which must be completed by today. Interviews will take place in London on Monday (September 19), before a constituency hustings event next Friday. Reports last month suggested that former TV soap actress Tracy Brabin could be in line to stand for Labour – and she did nothing to quash the rumours as she changed her Twitter ‘handle’ to @Tracy4MP earlier this week. Out of respect for Mrs Cox, the Conservatives, UKIP, Lib Dems and the Green Party all quickly stated they would not contest the seat. However, rightwing parties Liberty UK and the English Democrats have both fielded candidates alongside Waqas Ali Khan, who stood as a UKIP candidate for Shipley in 2015 but will stand as an independent in Batley.

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News in Brief Thousands turn out for town’s Festival BATLEY: Thousands of people turned out in the town centre for last weekend’s fifth Batley Festival, a day-long extravaganza of local arts and culture. Performances from Batley Community Choir, Thingumajig Theatre’s Yeshe the Yak, Urban Canvas and the Baghdaddies kept the crowds entertained. There was also a 40-minute outdoor showing of films showcasing the past 100 years of Batley history.

Girl, 5, hit by car DEWSBURY: A five-year-old girl was taken to hospital with serious injuries after she was hit by a car. The child broke her ankle, wrist and a finger in the incident on Ashworth Road on Saturday afternoon at around 2.30pm. The driver of the car stopped at the scene and police are seeking witnesses. Anybody who saw what happened should call 101, quoting incident number 989 and Saturday’s date.

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Clare Naughton, whose house in Jail Road overlooks the land, said it was important that locals WHITE LEE residents have hit out opposed the plans to preserve at a proposed planning application green fields in the area. that could lead to 200 new homes “This field is a much-utilised, in the area. much-loved part of our communiA number of letters were posted ty and gives local people someon behalf of Hallam Land where to go to enjoy the countryManagement, who are currently side,” she said. preparing development proposals A plan of the proposed site was for a site off White Lee Road. attached with the letter which was If given the go-ahead, up to 200 circulated to residents. houses could be built on the land It showed a mixture of houses which currently has livestock with one exit leading onto White grazing on it. Lee Road. The firm is asking for residents Residents fear that an increase to submit their views on the in traffic could lead to more safety scheme prior to a formal applicaworries on what they describe as tion being submitted to Kirklees an already busy road. Mrs Council’s planning department. Naughton said: “If Kirklees Council consider an application to build 200 homes on the field at Field Head Farm it would cause traffic chaos and add to the existing problems with shortages of preschool and school places. “It would also place further strain on our hospital, which is in the process of being significantly downgraded, exacerbate the potential for flooding by removing natural soakage, stretch sewer systems to their limits, FOR ORDERS destroy much loved PAID BY 30/09/16 fields and blight White Lee with urban sprawl and overcrowding.” Mrs Naughton has lived in White Lee all her life and she is hoping the local community will rally around her. She has set up a Facebook group and online petition which has attracted almost 250 signatures. She said: “The feedback I have had so far is that people • Kitchens and Sliding Wardrobes at affordable prices want to support me. • Family business with helpful friendly advice “I think people are 851 Bradford Road, Batley, WF17 8NN fed up with big develTELEPHONE: 01924 478 184 opments.” A link for the petiOPENING TIMES: Mon-Sat: 9am-5pm, Sun: 10am-4pm tion can be found on the Facebook group Save White Lee Field. Next door to Batley Lighting Centre

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BATLEY: Children aged between seven and 11 are being invited to design a poster for the Batley Gilbert and Sullivan Society production of The Gondoliers from April 5-8. The winner will be invited to the matinee performance on April 8 with three guests and will be presented with a £25 cash prize and have their design framed. Entries must be in colour, using any medium, must not include text and no bigger than A4 size. Designs with entry forms attached can be handed in at Batley, Birstall, Dewsbury or Mirfield public libraries.

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Councillors delay store plan ruling By James Morris COUNCILLORS have postponed a decision on a controversial planning application to turn part of a Batley cash and carry into a supermarket. Mullaco Foods submitted an application for a change of use from a warehouse to a mixed use comprising a warehouse, food processing, cash and carry and specialist retail food store, with the formation of a car park. The site, on Purlwell Lane, operates as a warehouse in a similar manner to wholesalers Costco, who sell bulk items to members only. Residents of Purlwell Lane have complained about forklifts using the busy main road to unload goods vehicles. The application was brought before the Heavy Woollen planning sub-committee earlier this month, when a decision was made to defer the application until October 13. A number of residents spoke out against the application, citing litter issues and unsafe car parking as reasons why it should not go ahead. Mullaco official Yousuf Mulla said his store was not operating illegally and took action to address neigbours’

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concerns by changing the way they had their food delivered and by bringing in a new parking scheme. Planning officers had recommended the application be rejected over safety claims and enforcement action be taken. A report presented to the planning committee said: “It is advised that in the absence of sufficient information as to how the proposed car park will be effectively managed for customer and staff parking, and for deliveries and safe access, that enforcement action is taken to remove the retail use to the general public in the interests of highway and public safety. “Without this information, the proposal would have an unacceptable impact on the amenity of local residents arising from disruption from customers and delivery drivers vehicles parking indiscriminately on the road.” At a Dewsbury Town Hall meeting, councillors said they did not want to close the business due to the 25 jobs at stake, but made it clear they were unsure how the retail side of the operation could be approved. They decided to defer the decision to allow a clear transport plan to be put in place to address the parking issues.

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GUESTS at a charity tea party in Mirfield travelled back in time for a 1940s-themed event. It was Darren and Jackie Booth’s third afternoon tea party in aid of Kirkwood Hospice. The couple have raised £20,000 through their themed events and guests donned their best vintage outfits. Comedian Peter Morgan helped organise the event and brought a number of his

comedy characters along to entertain guests. Peter’s wife, Jackie Morgan, was cared for at Kirkwood Hospice before she died in 2014 and the money raised will go to a special tribute fund in her memory. Kirkwood Hospice fundraiser Lyndsey Richardson said: “Everyone has worked so hard this year on these events. “We are so grateful for the wonderful support of Jackie and Darren, who have

Driver robbed at knifepoint Sex offender jailed again for stalking A DRIVER was robbed at knifepoint in Dewsbury as he pulled over in his car to send a text. After stopping opposite the playing fields on Oxford Road in his

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A CONVICTED sex offender has been jailed after he followed a pregnant woman down the street for 15 minutes in Dewsbury. Roy Barton, 35, had only been released from prison three days earlier when he spotted the woman walking along Bright Street. He then followed her closely in his car, leaving the victim feeling terrified. Leeds Crown Court was told that Barton followed her for between 10-15 minutes and at one point performed a u-turn to approach her again. She described him as “smiling and staring intently”. When she arrived at work following the ordeal, she burst into tears and the police were called. The court heard that Barton had previous convictions for harassment and indecent exposure. In August 2012 he was jailed for five years for attempting to kidnap a 13-year-old girl, sexual activity in the presence of a child and breaching previous sexual offences prevention orders. Barton, of Albion Street, Dewsbury, admitted breaching a sexual harm prevention order by causing his victim to suffer alarm and distress. Michael Miller, representing Barton, said that despite conforming in prison, he was “unable to resist temptation” when he was released. He told the court that he had referred himself to mental health services while in prison. Judge Geoffery Marson QC jailed Barton for 28 months and said: “This offence was within three days of your release. It is perfectly obvious you are a danger to women.”

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Carole’s Hospital protest as changes take effect warning after £14,000 scam A CLECKHEATON woman has warned of the dangers of cyber crime after she was scammed out of £14,000. Carole Pearson was contacted by fraudsters who claimed her computer was full of pornography and they could clear it if she paid money to them. She ended up paying more than £14,000 from her life savings before she realised she had been duped. Said Carole: “This was my pension money and was supposed to be for our future. There is no chance of getting it back. “I would advise people to be careful, especially when giving out personal details. “If someone calls you up about an issue like this, say you will call them back, go on their website and use the number listed there.” Mrs Pearson’s story comes as West Yorkshire Police’s dedicated cyber crime team launches a new campaign. Police and Crime Commissioner Mark Burns-Williamson said: “Mrs Pearson has shown great courage in sharing her story and I hope it will encourage people to think about their online safety and reduce the chances of this happening to anyone else.”

CAMPAIGNERS against planned changes at Dewsbury District Hospital will be staging a protest outside the main entrance today (Friday). Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust will bring in major changes to Dewsbury Hospital this weekend, including a switch from a consultant-led maternity unit to a midwife-led system, along with major changes to children’s care. There will also be a downgrade of Dewsbury’s A&E department to an urgent care centre – although this will not come into effect until spring. Groups including Keep Our Services Public have

planned a huge rally and campaigner Wendy Senior, who has helped organise the protest from 11am to noon, said it was “important that people know what is happening at the hospital”.” The following changes will be in place by Monday: ■ Two new midwife-led birth centres at Dewsbury and Pinderfields; the consultant labour ward will be at Pinderfields. All deliveries requiring a consultant (including Caesareans and epidural) will be at Pinderfields. There will be consultants on duty on the labour ward for longer hours than at present and senior clinical staff will be on the unit 24/7.

■ Routine ante-natal and post-natal care, including scans, will still be offered locally in the community and at all three of the Trust’s hospitals. ■ There will be access to scans and assessment at Dewsbury for some women with complications in early pregnancy. ■ A dedicated acute gynaecology and early pregnancy assessment service will be set up at Pinderfields. ■ Neo-natal services will be centralised at Pinderfields. ■ The children’s assessment unit at Dewsbury will be open from 10am to 10 pm and children requiring hos-

pital admission will need to go to Pinderfields (or to a more specialist children’s service). ■ Paediatric inpatient services will be centralised at Pinderfields. ■ Acute surgery will be centralised at Pinderfields, with most complex surgery and surgery for people who may need critical care support, centralised at Pinderfields (except colorectal and bariatric surgery, which will transfer to Pinderfields when all critical care services are centralised in 2017. Further changes to acute medicine and critical care services are due to take place in the Spring.

Last-ditch plea to keep museums open By James Morris PROTESTORS against the proposed closure of museums in Dewsbury and Gomersal have made a last-ditch plea to council officials to keep them open. Kirklees Council has been consulting with the public over their portfolio of museums and attractions as they look to make savings. It is expected that Dewsbury Museum in Crow Nest Park and Red House in Gomersal will be on the chopping block. Jenifer Devlin, a member of the Friends of Crow Nest Park, she said she was “devastated” at the prospect of losing the museum. She said: “Dewsbury has lost enough without losing its museum. Local people deserve better. “You could argue too that it is odd to say the least that the council is seeking to regenerate the town while taking away one of its attractions. “We have no idea what use the Mansion building would be put to or whether it would be compatible with the magnificent Victorian park which surrounds it.” A decision was due to be made by the council cabinet next Tuesday but the meeting has been pushed back to October 3. The Friends of Crow Nest group

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MIRFIELD: Seven cyclists who have ridden over 750 miles from Eastern Europe are expected home today (Friday). The riders, who all work at John Cotton’s in Battyeford, have riden 761 miles from Poland, raising £100,000 for charities. Alan Bodell, Dave McDanielson, David Page, Daniel Hickling, Tim Nellis, Marcin Berny and Edyta Paxton have done the trip in just seven days. The money raised will be split between Macmillan Cancer Support, Forget Me Not Children's Hospice, Kirkwood Hospice, Yorkshire Cancer Centre, Yorkshire Air Ambulance and Derian House.

Driver back in jail HECKMONDWIKE: A man who was jailed for dangerous driving has been sent back to prison just months after he was released. Vijard Hussain, 26, was jailed in November, 2015, after being involved in a high-speed police chase through Dewsbury and Heckmondwike. Kirklees Magistrates’ Court was told he was released in March on post-sentence supervision but failed to attend a probation appointment on June 1 and a meeting with the Lifeline drugs service on August 2. Hussain also admitted racially aggravated threatening behaviour and was jailed for 14 days.

DEWSBURY: A 16-year-old punched another boy at a bus stop in Leeds and threatened to steal his trainers because he wanted to see him walk in the wet. He also took the victim’s wallet. The boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was sentenced at Kirklees Magistrates’ Court to a six-month rehabilitation act in an effort to prevent him committing further offences.

Dewsbury Museum will be sending a deputation to the re-arranged meeting to address the cabinet. After news of the postponement was revealed, Jacqueline Ryder, chairman of the Friends of Red House, said: “This is very frustrating and continues the uncertainty over the future of the museums. “Our sympathies are with the staff, who also seem to be in the dark.” Red House took part in the national Heritage Open Day event last weekend and Jaqueline added: “The Friends of Red House believe the council could have used the event to update the public about the change, to try to avoid speculation and rumour.”

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LIFE IN BLACK AND WHITE Danny Lockwood

Thornhill keeps its heart and soul HEN I updated my ‘Islamic Republic’ book last year, it was with the conclusion that I no longer knew or recognised much of the town I was born, bred and schooled in. Sackville Street in Ravensthorpe where I was born is completely unrecognisable. Parker Road and Lees Holm in Thornhill Lees look much the same, but aren’t. Westtown too, apart from the Irish Nash and weekends in Crow Nest Park. Those areas were ‘my’ Dewsbury. Lifelong residents of Chickenley, Shaw Cross or Hanging Heaton might have a different view. Some Mirfield residents still think they should be twinned with Emmerdale. Trips back to Thornhill, however, still warm the cockles. I grew up in Overthorpe Avenue from the age of six to nearly 18 and was back this

Jim Brook – great send-off week for Jim Brook’s funeral. To my eyes – and this may be rose-tinted nostalgia – it’s barely changed, apart from the criminal negligence of Kirklees letting the Rectory pitch and putt course become an overgrown eyesore. The magnificent Thornhill Parish (St Michael and All

Angels) Church is mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086. Christian worship has taken place on the site since Anglo Saxon times. It is an historic and spiritual marvel. Walking in Tuesday afternoon’s blazing sunshine from the church up through Henley Avenue/Road, Frank Lane and Edge Lane, I mused that at some point or another I’d washed probably every pane of glass on virtually every house I could see. From 13 I’d hoisted Jimmy Lockwood’s ladders onto my left shoulder and traipsed the village length and breadth, from Smithy Brook and Judy Haigh Lane, up across the Valley, Mountain and Overthorpe estates. My dad never drove, which meant a lot of ladder-carrying. To many people the most visible symbol of Dewsbury’s cultural revolution is the demise of its pubs and clubs.

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One of Thornhill’s legendary characters, Andy Hardy, is in Silkstone now but was back on Tuesday. Andy – daft as a brush – was an honorary Daw Greener (Westtown as was) and a fixture of the Boxing Day charity fancy dress pub crawl. Starting at ‘the Zoo’ (The George in Boothroyd Lane), we collected at The Gate, Shepherd’s Boy, Fearnside, Park Hotel, St Paulinus Parochial Hall, the Nash, Brunswick, Luppy’s (aka the Scarborough), the Gladstone Liberal Club and ‘Sawdust’ (Trades & Friendly WMC) before returning to the Zoo. All would be heaving with customers. Sadly it wouldn’t take long these days. We’d see the inside of more prayer rooms than tap rooms. The George (Beer Street), is the last pub redoubt in Westtown, while the Catholic and rugby communities keep the Nash and Parochial Hall going. And apart from the Shepherd’s Boy down on Huddersfield Road, that’s it. OR JIM’S funeral, both Thornhill Edge WMC and the Flatt Top threw open their doors for … well, I’m not sure ‘mourners’ is the right word. Such occasions are by definition sad, but I can promise you that the Brook family took great comfort from the guard of honour provided by Jim’s former Fire Brigade colleagues and from seeing so many friends and familiar faces, even if many (like mine) were for the first time in years. There were many more laughs than tears. Patrons of the Black Horse and Scarborough pubs, Edge Top WMC, Overthorpe Sports club, Thornhill Community Centre, the Church House (Savile Arms) and Thornhill Cricket Club all congregated as one. You see, apart from

‘It’s (not) the same old song’ N MY mind – well, in my rugby dreams at least – I can still run fast enough to catch pigeons and kick goals from the halfway line. In reality, I can barely move fast enough to avoid pigeon droppings, while a mere attempt at kicking that goal might see my suddenly detached lower leg propelled further than the ball. It’s a sad condition that I suspect afflicts a large proportion of the human race. Everyone, it seems, except pop stars. Did you listen to Radio Two’s Hyde Park festival at the weekend? Happen to catch Elton John, or Suggs from Madness, trying to ‘sing’ their hits? Strewth, but they sounded like strangled cats. Hold a note? The only thing they should have been holding was a retirement party. Elton just shouts these days. Suggs sounds like a karaoke drunk who grabbed the mic before realising he knows neither the words nor the tune. It’s the same with Barry Gibb (ex-of the Bee Gees) who has a new album out. He sounds like he has somebody else’s teeth in. ‘Shhhwimming in the ssshhheeea’. Dolly Parton’s as bad, a weak, reedy imitation of her former self. I know cheeky Rod Stewart is still a household favourite, but Rod’s gone the same way.

His once husky and distinctive sound now squeaks out like a eunuch with bronchitis. Guys, gals … give it a rest. It’s not as though any of you are short of a few bob. Leave us with our memories of how good you were. No, not good – great. The problem, folks, is twofold. Firstly, because they’re such superstars, no one dare tell them they’re past it. And secondly, the people who go to their concerts are increasingly deaf as doorposts and just reliving their own dim and distant youths, seeing and hearing not what is, but what they remember. Old age. It’ll be the death of you. PS: My mate Smithy has just said the Four Tops, Temptations and Tavares are on at the Leeds Arena next month. I can’t miss that!

the Alma Inn which hasn’t been quite able to make its mind up for years and is currently closed, Thornhill’s social scene has endured pretty much intact. A lot of hairlines have receded (or in many cases disappeared) but the sharp wits, memories and camaraderie remain. For now at least Thornhill remains in my eyes a part of Dewsbury I very much recognise with

great affection. And that view from ‘the tops’ looking south towards the Peak District and west to the Pennines remains priceless. As darkness fell, people gathered on the outside deck of the Flatt Top to witness a lightning storm of biblical proportions. It was stunning, certainly like nothing I’ve ever seen. You’d like to think the heavens were putting on a show to welcome our pal.

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’VE interviewed a good few sporting superstars over the years, around the world. I’m not sure England one-day cricket captain Eoin Morgan is quite on the stratospheric level of some, but I’d love the opportunity to quiz him, especially this week. I wouldn’t be asking Morgan about whether he’s batting four or five, or giving Jonny Bairstow the gloves ahead of Jos Buttler. I’d be asking him how it feels to be a conscientious objector? To be a mealy-mouthed coward, who hopefully will never darken an England dressing room door again? If you’ve missed the news, England are touring Bangladesh this winter. Kudos to the ECB for giving the tour the go-ahead, say I – however not all the players have the stomach for it. Well, sorry folks, but the minute you cower behind the barricades, see bogey men behind

every door, you might as well raise the white flag. If the expert advice is that it’s safe to tour – and the advice is as such – then as professional sportsmen and representatives of the nation, I think it is an honour-bound duty to go. For the so-called captain and leader, it shouldn’t even be a matter for discussion. But Eoin Morgan has said, erm, no thanks lads. Listen, you lot go ahead. Have a good time. Let someone else have a chance … we could call it ‘a development opportunity’ in the press release, couldn’t we…? Oh, I don’t think so, Eoin. I think that’s you done, sunshine. And namby-pamby opening batsman Alex Hales too, who’s also lost his backside. Scaredy cats. Conshies. I do hope the ECB bear this decision in minding when next picking 11 men who will dig deep and fight for one another.

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Children’s centres face axe in council £10m cuts plan By Staff Reporters CHILDREN’S centres across North Kirklees could be closed down as part of a plan to save the council £10m. The proposed shake-up could mean that 11 of the 32 centres operated by Kirklees Council close, leading to redundancies for staff. Centres provide support for expectant mothers, babies, toddlers, children and teenagers. They also help young adults with complex disabilities. Kirklees has not said

which centres face the chop but the news comes following cuts from central government. A new scheme will target those with the greatest needs and will feature four central ‘hubs’, four designated children’s centres and 13 other sites. Kirklees cabinet member for children’s services, Coun Erin Hill, said the new system was the best option in financially testing times. Coun Hill said: “It’s a difficult decision – we didn’t come into politics to shut things. “But this is based on good principles in a difficult

situation.” The council says that the new plan will help youngsters at an early age before their problems become more severe and require more expensive services. They will also reduce the cost of maintaining the buildings used for the centres by either putting them to other council uses or giving them to the community. A public consultation will be held from September 27 until November 22. Depending on the results, the plan could be passed by Kirklees cabinet in January. Coun Hill said: “We realise that this is a difficult

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A SHOPLIFTER was caught with a knife in a busy supermarket after he tried to steal alcohol. Carl Keenan, 35, was spotted at the Tesco store in Batley placing two bottles of brandy in his bag. Kirklees Magistrates’ Court heard the incident happened at around 10.30am on Saturday. A security guard at the store was monitoring the CCTV and saw Keenan put the bottles into his bag before he left the Bradford Road store with-

out paying. After leaving, he ran up a fire escape and attempted to climb onto the roof of a nearby building, damaging the guttering. He then tried to climb a fence but the guard grabbed hold of his leg, at which point a knife fell out. The security guard escorted Keenan back to the store, where staff also found three bottles of whisky on him. These had been stolen from Asda earlier in the day.

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area – reshaping a service that is so important to so many families, many of whom are vulnerable , is never easy. “The reality is that the council spends a lot of money on maintaining buildings and we want to prioritise spending on people instead, focusing on the areas of highest need.” Kirklees is expected to find cuts of £46m by 2019/20, despite already reducing spending by £127m since 2010. “We reviewed the services in 2011 and made changes at that time but we cannot stand still,” said Coun Hill.

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Don’t make patients pawns in NHS dispute Dear Sir, As the bitter dispute between junior doctors and the government rumbles on, we are left wondering where it is all going to end. While Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt has made it his mission to achieve a seven-day NHS service, prioritising increased hospital staffing at weekends because of fears of increased mortality rates, an independent study has shown that patients who attend A&E departments at this time do not in fact run a greater risk of dying. Both Jeremy Hunt and the junior doctors claim to have patients’ well-being at heart but the stubborn stance taken on both sides is not only placing the health of many in jeopardy but bringing immense pressure to bear on a cash-strapped service which is already labouring under great strain, not least because of the increasing and ever-ageing population.

No to grammar schools plan From: John Appleyard, Liversedge Dear Sir, I did wonder why Nicky Morgan was sacked from her Education brief in July, and now we know why… she is opposed to Theresa May’s plans for a new generation of selective grammar schools. From 1944 onwards, our education system became a question of grammar or secondary modern, all decided by the 11-plus exam, which divided children into winners and losers even before they’d reached the age of puberty. Grammar schools had three times more money spent on them, they had the best teachers and facilities, with a secure route to higher education. This must have had a detrimental effect on the morale of surrounding schools. Margaret Thatcher was a

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Junior doctors on the picket line at Dewsbury District Hospital in April. Further strike action is planned next month Jeremy Hunt’s unswerving determination to impose a new contract on junior hospital doctors does seem to exhibit on his part a provocative intransigeance which can be doing nothing at the present time to

supporter of grammar schools but had recognised that the 11-plus had probably lost the Tory party the 1964 general election and Bradford became the first English city to abolish selection at 11-plus for its maintained schools. Grammar schools have increasingly become the preserve of the better-off and did not feature in the Conservative election manifesto. Jeremy Corbyn and the Labour Party are right to oppose these proposals.

History lesson is flawed From: D Johnson, Mirfield Dear Sir, Can I thank John Appleyard for yet another history lesson? I am sure other regulars like myself really appreciate his constant efforts to educate the readership. Mr Appleyard also implied that the right to vote is under attack from

encourage doctor recruitment. As for the junior doctors, their decision to embark on a series of five-day strikes in October, November, and December will impact severely on the NHS, creating enormous inconven-

this Conservative government, his opinion based on three spurious pieces of evidence. The first was that the government has made it harder to register to vote. Having personally helped several people to register recently, I can tell you that it is a piece of cake and if it was to be any easier then we would end up with electoral fraud on a scale that would dwarf the present problems. Secondly, he implies that it is the Tory government that is making boundary changes to favour themselves. I am sure Mr Appleyard knows full well that any changes are brought forward by the Boundaries Commission for England, which is an independent organisation and has crossparty support. Thirdly, he quotes a chap named Nick Clegg, who says that Cameron and Osborne opposed the building of council houses because if you move someone into one then they might change into a Labour voter. Yeah, right.

ience for those on waiting lists. with large-scale cancellation or re-scheduling of appointments, not to mention prolonging physical pain of sufferers which might otherwise be relieved. It is also puzzling why their union,

I would like to make it clear that I am not a Tory voter and have no time for the likes of Cameron and his cronies. But if someone has a point to make, let it be at least based on something more tangible.

Virgin should stick to trains From: Christine Hyde, Dewsbury Dear Sir, How many people travelling on the East Coast main line are shouting for joy now Virgin have put up the cost of tickets? The franchise for the publicly-run service, returning a profit to the treasury, was given to a Virgin-Stagecoach partnership. The franchise is subject to perverse Government incentives which mean that earlier this year one train full of passengers was delayed for eight hours as later trains overtook it while it sat, complete with a friend of

the British Medical Association, seemingly agreed to Hunt’s terms in May, only now to rail vociferously against them. It is reprehensible that the victims of this now long-standing conflict and its ensuing industrial action are ordinary members of the public who are unfortunate enough to be beset with health problems. Nor should they become pawns in what has now become in effect a political dispute. The inevitable, huge backlog of appointments created by strike action and the damage this will do to an already creaking NHS must surely be avoided at all costs. A sensible solution is more likely to be found by both parties meeting around the table. As Jeremy Hunt himself put it, “co-operation and dialogue” is the way forward. Both sides should now do more to implement these words if any real progress is to be made.

mine, in a siding. Fortunately, none of the passengers were ill. Imagine then, if Virgin Care took over children’s services in Kirklees. The company runs an increasing number of contracts for NHS Children’s Services in England. How lucky we are that poorly and vulnerable children are not trains.

Is it rugby... or a game of tig? From: R Spreadbury, Liversedge Dear Sir, I was reading an article in The Guardian today (9/9/16) and I see some big girls’ blouses – no doubt spawned from our ’Elf and Safety Gone Mad culture, have again renewed their call for a ban on school rugby tackling (apparently endorsed by a panel of experts at a recent British science festival in Swansea). They conclude that a ban on tackling would make the

sport more “inclusive”. Wouldn’t this then just be playing tig? We should be raising a nation of warriors, both male and female, not big girls’ blouses, both male and female. I’m going out on a limb here but would doubt that bullying and beating up women formed part of the Samurai code of honour. Also, perhaps we can learn a lesson from history: i.e., what happened to the decadent, gone-soft Roman Empire?

Brilliant! From: Pat Crisp, Batley Dear Sir, I would like to congratulute Kimberley Thirkill and her wonderful team on producing another brilliant Batley Festival and a fantastic evening show. In the last five years the festival has gone from strength to strength. How can they better this one? Only time will tell. You should all be very proud of yourselves.

Man fined for gun gesture Vatican cricket tour A MAN made a gun-like gesture to a former work colleague after he lost his job. Richard Crowther 37, lost his job in April after he was accused of smoking cannabis. Kirklees Magistrates’ Court heard that Crowther made the gesture when he walked past his old workplace in Grange Road, Batley on August 4.

He waved at the complainant, Carl Sanderson, and pointed his hands at him, making a gun shape. Prosecutor Shamaila Qureshi told the court that Crowther was drunk at the time of the incident after drinking a cider and a bottle of WKD. He admitted using threatening behaviour.

Ian Whiteley, mitigating said: “He walked past this establishment, had a lot to drink and accepts some of his behaviour.” District Judge Michael Fanning fined Crowther, of Field Head Gardens, Dewsbury, £150. He must also pay £85 court costs and a £30 victim surcharge.

BATLEY: Members of the Vatican’s own cricket team will be touring the area as part of an inter-faith tour. The St Peter’s XI will visit Batley’s Mount Pleasant Islamic Trust and St John Fisher Academy in Dewsbury during their ‘Light of Faith’ tour, which will also include a Twenty20 match between St Peter’s and a multi-faith community XI from Batley at the PKWA Centre off Manor Way

on Sunday. The visit will then conclude on Monday at Yorkshire’s Headingley Stadium as St Peter’s face Mount CC. It follows a match that was played between Mount CC and the St Peter’s team in Rome last autumn, when the Vatican side won by four runs on the last ball. The St Peter’s XI are playing a series of matches across the UK.

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News In Brief Dad of four fined and banned from driving DEWSBURY: A man who decided to drive home from a night out because he didn’t want to use a nightclub toilet was fined £290 and banned from driving for 22 months after admitting drink driving and possession of cocaine. Kirklees Magistrates’ Court heard that father of four Ferenc Erdelyi, 33, of Sackville Street, Ravensthorpe, was followed by police after they saw him leaning against his car with a drink in Market Place at 2am on May 21. When they stopped him, they also found a small bag of cocaine in his pocket, which he claimed had been planted on him in the club. He claimed the reason he left was to find a toilet – he didn’t feel inclined to use the toilets in the club.

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MIRFIELD: A man has denied being in charge of a vehicle while unfit through drink. Francis Firth, 60, of Huddersfield Road, appeared at Kirklees Magistrates’ Court, which heard that the alleged offence occurred at the roadside near Firth’s home on July 16. A date of October 31 was set for his trial and he was granted bail.

Accident link to death MIRFIELD: A coroner ruled that a motorbike accident 30 years ago contributed to the death of a quadriplegic man. Simon Sykes was involved in the accident 30 years ago at the age of 23 and became wheelchair-bound. Bradford coroner Martin Fleming ruled that this left Mr Sykes susceptible to pneumonia, which he died from in Dewsbury and District Hospital on June 11.

‘MR BATLEY’ was serenaded by Marilyn Monroe as he celebrated his 80th birthday in style. Muchloved town stalwart Malcolm Haigh was surprised by local singer Natasha Harper at Roberto’s Restaurant, as she sat on his lap and sang ‘Happy Birthday’ in the style of the glamour icon. Malcolm, a former journalist and author who has founded and worked with numerous community organisations, was being treated to a special meal by members of Batley History Group, which had arranged for Natasha to hide in the restaurant and catch him unawares. Natasha treated him to a rendition of Happy Birthday, just as Marilyn Monroe performed it for President John F Kennedy.

Malcolm, who lives on Solway Road in Soothill, was awarded the British Empire Medal in 2013 for services to the community. After a long and successful career in journalism, he has spent more than 25 years running local history walks and classes, which eventu- Malcolm was serenaded in Marilyn Monroe-style by local singer Natasha Harper ally led to the foundaChairman of Batley and soul of Batley and is so pastion of the Batley History Group. Conservation Group; sionate about the town he loves Some of his many other volunChairman of Batley History so much. He is an inspiration to teer roles have included being: Group; us all and his enthusiasm for First secretary of the Batley and President of Dewsbury and Batley and its people never falBirstall Civic Society; District Ramblers. ters.” First chairman of the Batley The history group gave Malcolm celebrated his actual Community Alliance; Malcolm some personalised botbirthday on September 5 with Founder member and, later, cotles of red wine as a gift, togethhis family and was away on holiordinator of Batley Cemetery er with a frame of images of day this week. Support Group; some of his favourite views of Wendy continued: “We all First chairman of the Batley Batley. know that Malcolm is the life Environment Forum;

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RUNNERS from all over the region took to the streets of Newcastle for the Great North Run last Sunday. Over 57,000 people took part in the 13.1 mile run that started in the city centre before heading through South Tyneside and eventually finishing on the coast in South Shields. One of those taking part was Dewsbury fundraiser Michael Luby, above left, who

raised funds for the Get Kids Going charity, which aims to bring sport to youngsters no matter what their background, and the Rainbow Trust, which supports families with children suffering from serious illness. The 62-year-old, who completed the course in two hours and 49 minutes said: “That was the best Great North Run I have ever done in terms of the atmosphere and

support on the course. “I have to say a big thank you to Mike at the West Riding Pub, Creative Crafts, PJ Venner, Kiddies Kingdom, Val’s Book Store and the good people of Dewsbury and Batley for supporting me.” Joining Michael in the world’s biggest half marathon was Press editor David Bentley and news reporter James Morris, pictured left. David joined his friend Mike Worthington from Birkenshaw and the pair managed to raise over £1,000 for Cancer Research. They managed to finish in two and a half hours. James took on the run in aid of Candlelighters, who support families in Yorkshire whose children are suffering from serious illness. He finished in two hours 26 minutes.

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Flatten the market! ...and move the stalls into the precinct and Market Place ... veteran trader’s plan to save Dewsbury

LEN RIDING has seen Dewsbury town centre in its best of times and worst of times. As a trader man and boy, the proprietor of Cross’s Pork Butchers in the covered market has seen businesses and fads alike come and go. So if anyone with an idea about the town deserves listening to, it’s probably Glen – however radical it is. Staring out on a mostly empty town on a sunny Monday afternoon, with more doors closed than open, and Market Place festooned with its usual druggies and drunks, Glen offered a simple solution: “Pull the market down. Flatten it,” he said. So, the end for Cross’s, a Dewsbury institution that has been feeding local people with award-winning pies and pork products since Queen Victoria was on the throne? Not at all. “We need to move these market stalls into the precinct,” said Glen, who started working on the family market stall when he was just 13 – over 37 years ago. “Put the stalls down the middle of the pedestrianised area and through Market Place – that would move the drunks on, because it seems the police don’t want to.” Not that you see many police in Dewsbury these days.

News in Brief Asbestos scare OSSETT: Wakefield Council has temporarily closed Ossett Library for refurbishment – after an asbestos scare. Plans were in place to close the library on September 10 but the date was brought forward after asbestos was found during preparatory work.Air quality testing has proved there is no risk to health but a full survey is being carried out to identify how the asbestos could affect the planned revamp. A mobile library service will operate in the car park from Monday to Wednesday (9am4pm) and on Fridays (9am-3pm).

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“We’d take a stall there, we’d move,” Glen added – but with one absolute proviso. “If they flattened this market area it would have to become a free parking area,” he insisted. “That’s one of the main things that’s killing this town. I know the traffic wardens are only doing their job, but they are driving customers away, no doubt about it. “Dewsbury is dying on its feet and no-one seems to be coming up with anything positive or creative. “They could limit parking to three hours so you wouldn’t get people leaving their cars all day. But local folk could come and shop, you’d be incentivising them to visit. “I remember when Dewsbury was always like that and I can promise you that it’s an issue for people.” Glen also said the town centre is too spread out, with too few traders and customers for it. Almost every day the town looks and feels sparsely populated. “Just hanging on, as we are all doing, isn’t an answer for anyone or anything,” he added.

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A BATLEY man has been jailed after he threatened his ex-girlfriend and mother of his child during an unprovoked attack. Aiden Danny Chadburn, 22, threatened to burn down Alex Jackson’s home on May 15 after a prolonged attack in which he punched, kicked and strangled her. Leeds Crown Court was told that Chadburn had called at Ms Jackson’s home to arrange to see their child. After he had helped her inside with her shopping, he told her that he had earlier had a disagreement with another man which had made him angry. Suddenly, he grabbed her by her hair and slammed her

head against the cupboard, before punching her in the eye and attempting to strangle her. He then kicked her in the body while she was on the floor. After calling her names, Chadburn threatened to burn her house down and went into the living room. The victim then stopped him picking the child up and tried to leave the property but he locked the doors. She screamed for help from neighbours but Chadburn threatened to smash up her mobile phone, which had photos on it of a deceased family member. He then dragged her into the bedroom and threatened

to rape her, although she admitted she knew he did not mean it. Chadburn left the house the following morning in a taxi, leaving the victim with bruising to her face, neck and legs. The court heard that he had been handed a 14-month suspended sentence for breaking a man’s jaw. Chadburn, of Centenary Way, admitted common assault and criminal damage. Judge James Spencer QC activated the suspended sentence with four months consecutive for the recent offences. He told Chadburn there was “no alternative” but to send him to prison.

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News In Brief Race night at the Nash BATLEY: A charity race night will be held at the Irish Democrat League Club to raise money for the Yorkshire Cancer Centre. Tickets for the event on September 29 (7.30pm), in memory of local man Steven Jordan, cost £8, which includes a pie and peas supper, and are available from the club or various shops around Birstall.

Branching out DEWSBURY: Local radio station Branch FM will be broadcasting live from outside the United Reformed church on Longcauseway on Saturday (11am-2pm). The show will feature performances from Paul Mirfin and Chris Milner as well as speakers, drama performances and games.

Fraudster jailed for his part in bank scam

Vehicles seized in police traffic operation

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POLICE seized four vehicles during a traffic operation in Gomersal. Nearly 100 vehicles were checked by officers during last week’s operation, which was based in the car park of the Red House Museum. Two vans and two cars were seized for the driver not having insurance, while another car was found with loose nuts on all four wheels. Other offences recorded included driving while using a mobile phone, not wearing a seatbelt, having no MOT, defective tyres, lights and illegally tinted windows. Three of the 11 scrap-carrying vehicles stopped did not have correct documentation. PC Chris Birkenshaw, who led the operation, said it had been a very successful day and plans were in place to hold other similar operations across the Spen area.

A FRAUDSTER who was involved in a sophisticated banking scam has been jailed. Hassan Khalid, 26, of Headfield Road, Dewsbury, attempted to gain access to individual bank accounts by contacting call centre staff in India. Leeds Crown Court was told that at the time of Khalid’s arrest the scam had netted £11,328 but the potential loss on accounts had applications not been declined or blocked was £797,411. Officers from the City of London police traced calls to Barclay’s Indian-based call centre to an iPhone in Khalid’s

possession after a staff member reported an illegal approach. The calls revealed that Khalid and others had attempted to obtain numerous bank account details in order to carry out fraudulent transactions. A number of other banks were targeted. Some call centre staff had been offered money to provide customer account information and a Western Union receipt for £100 sent to one bank employee was found. Khalid would also ring posing as a customer to check balances, order cards or make other changes. He was arrested on March 10 last year when a computer seized by the police showed he had software installed which

could encrypt messages, templates to falsify identification documents and a special voicechanging application to allow him to impersonate a woman. Thousands of email addresses were also found. Roderick Johnson, representing Khalid, said his client was deeply ashamed of the shame he had brought on his family and that he had only committed the crime to pay off debts and was threatened if he did not continue. He pleaded guilty to conspiracy to defraud and was jailed for 30 months. Judge Geoffery Mason QC said: “It is perfectly obvious this was a highly-organised, well-planned and sophisticated conspiracy to defraud.”

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BIRKENSHAW: West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service will hold its next car boot sale at its Birkenshaw headquarters on Sunday, September 25, (8am-1pm). Gates open to traders at 7.30am and it’s £5 for cars and £7.50 for vans. To book a pitch call 01274 682311.

DETECTIVES have released these images of men they want to speak to in connection with an attempted burglary in Birkenshaw. The incident at an address on Whitehall Road East happened on August 26 between 1.15pm and 1.30pm. The suspects attempted

to gain entry to the address but were disturbed and fled the scene on foot. The first suspect is a white male, between 5ft 7in and 5ft 10in tall, with a normal build. He was in his late teens or early 20s and had dark hair. He wore a grey hooded top. The second is a white male in his late teens or

early 20s with brown, curly hair. He wore a black top. DC Oliver Coates, of Kirklees CID, said: “We are releasing these images in the hope that the public will help us trace them in connection with this offence.” Anybody with information is asked to contact 101, quoting 13160367945.

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Join the next generation of young leaders and learners Advertising Feature ATLEY GIRLS’ HIGH SCHOOL is unique as the only 11-19 outstanding academy for girls in Kirklees. We have built our excellent reputation through sustained commitment to students’ achievement and attainment and have a proven track record over many years. Achievement, Respect and Transformation is our mission statement. Respect lies at the heart of all we do, and is central to our vision. When Ofsted visited the school in 2015 to carry out a piece of national research on KS3 provision, Batley Girls’ High School was one of a select few to be praised as an example of outstanding practice and to be published in the KS3 report of 2015: “School leaders at Batley Girls’ High School take a proactive approach to carefully analysing the needs of students in order to prepare them well for their future lives. “The opportunities for students to participate in early careers information advice and guidance are providing very positive mechanisms for students to think about their future lives. “As a result, students show a strong awareness of the career routes open to them. As a result of parental involvement, discussions taking place at home regarding career and option choices are supported. Parents’ awareness of future life chances is enhanced. “The system of Key Stage 3 graduation provides significant motivation for students to achieve and promotes future aspiration. “In establishing a graduation ceremony to mark success in the Key Stage, leaders specifically mark and recognise the importance of this period in a student’s education.” In addition to this, at our last full inspection, it was reported that: “The academy promotes students’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural development.” “Students achieve exceptionally well in this outstanding academy. They make rapid and sustained progress.” “The quality of teaching is outstanding. Teachers have a thorough knowledge of their students and provide tasks and activities which enable them all to achieve highly. Teachers lead by example and never accept second best.” “The sixth form is outstanding. A wide range of courses and excellent teaching pro-

motes outstanding progress.” We take great pride in our learning community where all are welcome to join us at this popular and over-subscribed school. We are confident that in choosing Batley Girls’ High School, you would be giving your daughters the best possible education and life chances. We are aspirational for all our young learners and confident that all who work with us will flourish. Please come and meet our committed staff and hard-working students on Thursday September 22, 6pm-8.30pm and find out why this school is so successful.

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Achieving full potential ANOR CROFT converted to an Academy in September 2013 as part of the School Partnership Trust Academies group. Since then a great deal of emphasis has been placed on hard work and being aspirational. We have the highest expectations for all our students and our highly-committed staff work closely with parents and carers to ensure that all our young people achieve their full potential. We are pleased that in our recent Ofsted inspection (July 2015) it recognised these efforts and the significant progress we are making ìin changing the culture of the school and the aspirations of its students. It noted that the “strong and focused leadership” is leading to improvements in all aspects of the school’s work and “helping students to be ambitious for their future and to expect more of themselves”. Manor Croft has also recently appointed a new Principal, Mr Andy Barnett. He said: “We are committed to raising standards in all aspects of the Academy. “Recent examination results have seen an improvement in student outcomes in a number of headline measures and we

Advertising Feature are driving forward with our new Teaching and Learning strategy to ensure that this continues. “We have implemented a new behaviour policy with really high expectations that has had a significant impact on the Academy and will ensure that students can maximise their potential. I encourage you to visit us to see these improvements and expectations for yourself.” We are a well-resourced Academy with excellent facilities to teach a broad and balanced curriculum. This includes specialist rooms for subjects including ICT, science, D&T, music and a purpose-built dance studio. In addition a high emphasis is placed on sporting achievement which is enhanced by excellent facilities including extensive playing fields and a fullyequipped sports hall and gym. As well as providing every opportunity for students to achieve in their examinations it is also important that they enjoy their time at Manor Croft Academy, and we offer a wide range of extra-curricular activities and clubs for the students to join.

The Academy also organises many trips and visits throughout the year, including a ‘Bushcraft’ camping experience and a biannual trip to a European ski resort. Students also have the opportunity to showcase their many talents in the performances and productions that are regularly staged. Our ambition is for all our young people to be able to leave the Academy as wellrounded, successful young people fully prepared to make their way in the modern world. To achieve this we have a large dedicated pastoral team who provide care, support and guidance to students and their families. If you are looking for a secondary school for your child we would strongly advise you to come and visit us on our spacethemed open evening on Thursday September 22 where you will be assured of a warm welcome. If you would like to arrange a visit to the Academy to see lessons during the day then please contact the school on 01924 325230. We will arrange for a senior member of staff to show you around and we are sure that you will be impressed!

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OPEN EVENING on Wednesday 21st September 5.00 - 8.00 pm All are invited to meet with the staff, pupils and to tour the premises. Education at our school is based on Christian principles and applications are welcomed from families seeking a Christian formation and education for their children. Excellent examination results at GCSE, A-Level & in Vocational subjects Headteacher’s talks at 5.00 pm 6.00 pm 7.00 pm Oxford Road, DEWSBURY. Tel 01924 527000 Web site: www.stjohnfisher.org.uk email: office@stjohnfisher.org.uk

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Advertising Feature THE BBG Academy, as part of the Rodillian Multi Academy Trust, is committed to providing opportunities in a school where traditional values of discipline, behaviour and respect are sacrosanct, along with the most innovative, differentiated and state-of-the-art curriculum available. We look to raise educational achievement to the highest standards by keeping up to date with the latest strategies in education. Through our MAT partnership, which includes one of the country’s leading academies, we are in the vanguard of school improvement. We offer an innovative curriculum based on academic and practical GCSE subjects, combin-

ing set and mixed ability groups. Additionally, our applied resilience programme emphasises the fun in learning where students get to spend time studying topics such as cooking, woodwork, construction, team sports, mountain biking, skiing and computer programming. We have high expectations of our students and staff to deliver the highest standards. Teachers are encouraged to be imaginative and creative in the classroom in order to create motivational and inspiring lessons. The cornerstone of our Trust, and our reason for its continued success and expansion is “Positive Discipline”, which enables us to reward good progress, behaviour and outstanding work. The Academy instills in all students a “Growth

A school of choice where every child really matters Advertising Feature ATLEY Grammar School is a particularly friendly and welcoming school where the ethos really has to be experienced first-hand to understand what makes us unique. Having chosen to retain many of the valued traditions of our 400-year-old history, Batley Grammar School has gone from strength to strength since returning to the state sector and becoming a Free School in September 2011. We aspire to be a ‘school of choice’ by being a caring and supportive school

where we identify, encourage and develop the talents and qualities of each student from four to 16. We are committed to enabling our students to thrive and pursue excellence in all areas of school life and, in so doing, helping them to†prepare for adult life as confident, independent and respectful members of a caring society. This year, students at Batley Grammar School once again achieved some excellent A level and GCSE results. 2015-2016 has been a particularly good year and at GCSE 84.3% of students gained 5A*-C and 76%

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The very best in local quality LUE HILLS FARM in Birkenshaw has been supplying our community with the very best locally-sourced produce for almost 50 years. Conveniently based just off Whitehall Road, Carlton Ives and his close-knit family team sell fresh, tender quality meat directly from the farm to your table. Since becoming one of the first farm shops back in 1967, Blue Hills Farm has expanded to become one of the district's hidden treasures. Now, you can do a whole family shop in one place and pick up homeproduced or locally-sourced beef, pork and lamb alongside homemade pies, vegetables and a host of other top-quality goods. Traditional butchery is still one of the main attractions as the farm

shop employs a team of qualified butchers who are on hand to supply traditional cuts to your requirements. It really is the best of British at Blue Hills Farm. Sausages, burgers and kebabs are freshly made every day and Carlton's wife Judith does much of the baking on site, including quiches, scones and tasty cream buns. Son Jonathon plays a key role both on the farm and in the farm shop, while daughter Louise helps manage the shop and the pets corner. But from humble beginnings, there's now so much more to Blue Hills Farm. The complex has everything that families seeking a fun day out could want.

There is a split-level indoor adventure playground with slides and swings, plus football and basketball areas and go-karts. A large cafeteria serving homemade treats gives children fuel for their explorations and there are also four private party rooms. Next door is the Hay Loft Cafe which has delicious farmhouse breakfasts, gourmet coffee and paninis on the menu. Outside youngsters can meet animals at a pets corner. With a reputation built up over half a century Mr Ives is now seeing three generations of the same family come to Blue Hills Farm – and long may it continue! Blue Hills Farm is open seven days a week. For more details call 01274 682007.

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• Seek out food in season – look for, for example, the English plum, marrow and squashes, which are in-season during British Food Fortnight. • When next in the pub, team up a local beer with a local speciality for an authentic experience that reflects the character of the area where you live. Ask the pub staff to point you to local food on their menu and uncover a world of good pub grub. • Think beyond the chicken nugget

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Blues blockbuster night A HIGH-octane evening of searing blues and soul music has been lined up for Dewsbury Town Hall. Award-winning tribute band The Chicago Blues Brothers are appearing for one night only on Friday, October 7 (7.30), with proceeds for local charities. As part of their Jail Break Tour 2016, the band will present a two-hour blockbuster of sound, including major hits such as Respect and Soul Man.

Mainly comprising Yorkshire musicians, the Chicago Blues Brothers have enjoyed an amazing rise to fame in the four years they have been performing, going from small local gigs to being voted the UK’s best tribute band in 2013 and appearing alongside stars including Kylie Minogue. Chris Hindle and Paul Boocock, lifelong mates from Bradford, founded the band. Chris plays Jake Blues, with Dewsbury-born Gareth Davey

teaming up with him as Elwood Blues. Gareth says one reason for the band’s success is the onstage chemistry between him and Chris. The show is being organised by members of the St John Masonic Lodge, whose similar concert last year – a 60s revival night at the Frontier – raised £7,000. Tickets (£18) are available from the box office on 01924 324501 or at Kirklees town halls.

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■ An auction and games night takes place at St Mary’s Social Club in Melton Street, Batley tonight (Friday, 7pm). Tickets cost £1, with children free. Proceeds are for the roof fund for St Mary’s Church.

Rescue charity’s Oakwell dog show THE Yorkshire Rose Dog Rescue charity stages its eighth Fun Dog Show at Oakwell Hall on Sunday, September 25 (11am). As well as fun competition classes, there will be flyball demonstrations, doggie games, children’s entertainment and side stalls. There will also be free micro-chipping by the Dogs Trust and the chance to ‘Ask the Vet’, courtesy of Vets4Pets in Birstall. Entries for classes will be taken on the day with judging beginning at noon. Classes include doggie fancy dress, waggiest tail, cutest puppy and a musical ‘down’. There will also be competitions for the best in rescue dogs, pedigrees and crossbreeds. Youngsters aged 14 and under will get the chance to put their pets through their paces in a junior handler class, demonstrating their ‘sit’, ‘down’ and ‘walk-to-heel’ skills. The show will end with a special free entry class for dogs that have not won any rosettes, with the winner being the dog the judge would most like to take home. For more information call 07815 592944 or 07738 231734.

■ A charity line dancing night is being held at Liversedge Parish Centre on Halifax Road tonight (Friday, 8-11pm).

Olympics delight for Dame Kelly Holmes and Jonathan Edwards, pictured with Ann THE GAMES may have come to an end, but that didn’t stop the celebrations from continuing. Proof that we all enjoyed the recent Rio Olympics is in the ratings and the BBC are confident they have some of the highest viewing figures of the year. Dame Kelly Holmes and Jonathan Edwards, who both commented on the Games, told me: “We are so thrilled with what Team GB achieved ... what a show we put on for everyone. Please keep the feel-good spirit going.” JOANNE FROGGATT, who won a Golden Globe for her role in Downton Abbey, stars in a new and dark two-part drama based on the life of Victorian serial killer Mary Ann Cotton. Joanne tells me: “I got offered this and I thought it as far away as possible from Downton, so it appealed; but it’s also a true life story, albeit a bit grisly.” DON’T expect many people at a forthcoming Evening with Michael Douglas at a London theatre. Prices are £84 and it’s not clear exactly what the Hollywood actor will be doing, or if he will be joined on stage by his Welsh wife Catherine Zeta Jones, who also appeared there in 42nd Street as a dancer way back in the 80s. ED BALLS has admitted that his decision to appear on Strictly Come Dancing is down to wanting to remain in the spotlight and sell his book. “I was advised that if I wanted my book to do well, I had to up my profile, so I am hoping this will help – and that I will lose some weight too!” POLDARK star Aidan Turner tells me he is shocked he has such a large fan base so quickly. “We knew the show was good but now I have fan clubs all over the world, which is flattering in many ways but

also spooky as you wonder what they see in me!” BILL WARD, who plays James Barton in Emmerdale, tells me that playing the role is his best yet. “He is macho and quite full on with his opinions, so people like that side of him, plus I think there is far more to him and it’s a compliment when fans tell me he is nothing like Coronation Street’s Charlie Stubbs. It proves I am doing something right.” FORMER Newsnight presenter Jeremy Paxman tells me he turns down Strictly every year as: “I don’t feel it’s me. I don’t want to go on a journey as they say and learn to dance but I do enjoy the show and have been to a few live ones.” EVER wondered where The Great British Bake Off is filmed? I can reveal the big white tent was erected in the grounds of Welford Park in Berkshire for the seventh series. The tent is usually put up in April and remains there for 10 weeks as the amateur bakers are whittled down by the judges. STUNNING ITV drama Victoria, starring Jenna Coleman, features Beverley Minster, which is doubling as Westminster Abbey in 1840. Jenna told me: “The Minster is amazing and such a wonderful place to film but I am not sure people have spotted it yet.” ANITA DOBSON, the EastEnders legend, is to star in Wicked on the London stage. She tells me: “I love the show and have seen it many times, so when the opportunity came up to audition I almost ran there. ANGELA LANSBURY, who played Jessica Fletcher in

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Murder She Wrote, is said to have earned around £250,000 per episode, with the show drawing in more than 23m viewers in the US alone at its peak. But she confessed recently: “I took the show to earn money. I was not that rich prior to that and it all took off thankfully.”

SIMON COWELL appears to have some serious problems in the shape of the BBC hit show Countryfile. Last year the rural show frequently bested X Factor in the ratings, and it seems the same may happen again in 2016. Countryfile presenter John Craven tells me: “We simply make the best show possible. There are no tearful back stories or howling singers!”

ONE-TIME Coronation Street favourite Rula Lenska tells me, she is still hopeful of a return to the cobbles. “I loved playing my character, as she was out for herself and all that, plus the viewers loved her too; but I am at the mercy of the scriptwriters.”

IF you think Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield look worried on their return to hosting the daytime show This Morning, you would be correct as ratings are down and bosses who have tested a host of stand-ins while they were on holiday are “waiting to see if they improve.” Expect some movement on the show very soon.

The much-hyped remake of Are You Being Served? divided viewers almost exactly down the middle. It starred many top names including Roy Barraclough and Matthew Horne but plans for a full series are on hold. It appears: “not many ex fans liked it and those are the people we are trying to get to watch it.”

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Three gents’ leather jackets, size medium. All good condition, £30 for all three. Tel 01924 518904. (1957)

Pine TV stand solid, with shelf and drawer, very good condition £20. Tel 01484 656666. (1970)

FURNITURE High-backed bamboo chair £25 ono. Buyer collects. Tel 01484 720989/ 07806 984349 (2001)

X2 Alston recliner armchairs, with matching arm covers in a light beige/ cream material. Very good condition £60 each. Tel 01924 523389. (1968)

Expensive Italian leather and tapestry four-piece suite, similar to Aztec design, colour raspberry. Has reversible feather and down cushions, all washable, fire resistant. Chaise longue has double pull-out bed (very heavy), inc two armchairs and matching glass topped coffee table, £250. Buyer collects. Tel 01484 720989/ 07806 984349 (2001) Large Norwood Interiors double wardrobe in white; one side has hanging rail for long items, other side has bank of shelves; middle has glass doors and hanging rail for short items with 3 large drawers beneath. In good condition £150 ono. Buyer collects. Tel 01484 720989/ 07806 984349 (2001) Left-hand leather corner suite complete with pouffe (opens for storage). Attractive suite, immaculate condition, no scratches. Colour cream & brown, size left 240cm, right 220cm £475. Buyer collects. Tel 07753 603598 (2002) Nest of oak tables £25. Tel 01924 470866. (2003) Conservatory furniture; two seater sofa, two chairs, matching coffee table and lamp table. Plain, beige cushions, wicker base. Excellent condition, never been used £190. Tel 07758 649347. (1993) Berkley Manor two seater settee (4ft 6” wide), and high leg matching mechanical, reclining armchair in a floral design. Both in good condition £85 cash, buyer to remove. Tel 01924 423363 (Soothill). (1994) Single divan bed with headboard £25. Tel 01924 503630. Buyer collects. (1995) Sofa, leather (Barker & Stonehouse) dark brown 7'6" long 2'6" deep very good condition £300. 01274 862356 (1985) Oval dining table, dark wood, stainless steel legs, seats 4-6 people 6’ long x 3’6” wide, very good condition, £90. Buyer must collect. (Cleck) 01274 862356 (1985) Sherborn high quality riser and recliner, also 2 seater fixed suite, excellcent condition cost £1300, £200 for both. 01924 501406 (1986) Single electric bed with head board £40 01924 501406 (1986) Four patterned kitchen chair cushions. Size 15.5 x 4”. As new. Tel 01274 861904. (1983) Two dark wood ‘Stag’ wardrobes, two dark wood ‘Stag’ bedside drawer sets, very good condition, £150. Buyer dismantle and carry. Tel 01924 724627 (Shaw Cross). (1973) Large mahogany wall unit/display cabinet. Modern design, 68” W x 77” H x 18” D. Four glass sections with lighting, two drawers, four cupboards and mirrored cocktail cabinet, plus also matching bow front corner unit 18” W. Good condition £75 for both. Buyer collects. Tel 07730 445466. (1972)

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plus fancy top cornice; also 4 x 600mm wall units in light cream, regency style doors, x1 600 corner unit; castellated cooker hood unit, complete with extractor. Blanco sink with draining board, plus 9 extra doors, £500, will split if required. Tel 01924 408171/ 07951 230326. (1988) Raclette grill, combination grilling for meat, veg and seafood etc. Non-stick dishes and wooden spatulas. Boxed, £15. Tel 01484 656666. (1970) LUGGAGE 2 trip, two-wheeled suitcases, dark pink. Retractable handle, one external and 3 internal pockets. Good clean condition, 19” wide (490mm), 29” (740mm) high, 11” (270mm) deep, £12 each. Tel 01924 473017. (1981) MISCELLANEOUS Grey concrete roof tiles (Rosemary), 16” x 13”, 40 used tiles plus quantity of part tiles, collection only £10 ono. Tel 01924 462494. (1976)

Deluxe gazebo, only used once £30. Tel 01924 503630. (1977)

2 x vintage metal railway trunks 1920s, 2 x solid wood crates excellent for storage £60. 01924 501406 (1986)

Chapel pew-style garden bench, iron framework, wood seat. Ideal for renovation £30. Buyer to carry. Tel 01924 724627 (Shaw Cross). (1973)

Flying Scotsman memories of steam cuckoo clock needs slight attention but in full working order £30. 01924 501406. (1986)

HEATING Delonghi oil heater, good condition £15. Tel 01274 870164 (Gomersal) (1971)

Private collection of silver, all hallmarked, various items including tea sets, tableware, cutlery & much more. All complete sets. Potential buyer(s) welcome to view extensive collection. Items from £10 upwards. Tel 01924 469166. (1982)

HOUSEHOLD Roller blind, nearly new; white, blue & grey abstract pattern 91” W x 46” drop. Cost £250, will accept £95. Tel 01924 498461. (1998) Internal flush door, wood effect veneer, 78” x 30”, hinge & handle cut out £2.00. Tel 01924 462494. (1997) Carpets, hall/stairs/landing, in red, can be seen. From petand child-free home, single occupier. Re-fit advice available £20. Tel 01924 462494. Brand-new fire door, 700 x 2000 x 50mm, woodgrained fibreglass in red on one side and white on reverse. New and unused, half price at £30. Tel 01924 515595, very heavy, buyer collects from Liversedge. (1980) 13 decorative wall plates with wire hangers £10. Removal forces sale. Tel 07876 163070 (Mfd) (1979) Four Hofmeister glass boots, (2 large, 2 smaller) pub memorabilia £30. Removal forces sale. Tel 07876 163070 (Mfd) (1979) Very rare early 1900s Victory V tin (shop display), Fryer & Co, Nelson, collectable/ antique £30. Removal forces sale. Tel 07876 163070 (Mirf) (1979) Small coffee table, solid marble with brass legs £10. Removal forces sale. Tel 07876 163070 (1979)

MOTORING Brand-new car and caravan clamps, £12 ono. Tel 01924 505213. (1991) MUSICAL Upright church piano, serviced yearly, excellent for beginners £40. Buyer to collect (Dews). 01924 501406 (1986) Yamaha Clavinova digital piano CPL 230. Many features, 3 pedals, plus manual and DVD song book. Hardly used, in very good condition. Still have original receipt £1,150 new from Woods, accept £350, buyer to collect. Tel 01924 650250. (1990) PET GOODS Medium dog cage with mat and tray. Good condition, cost £45, will sell for £20. Ring for more details, tel 01924 503021. Buyer to collect. (1992) SPORTING Pro fitness rowing machine with user manual, as new, £35. Buyer collects 01274 861904. (2000) Waterline fishing tackle box, five draws, bait box, tackle box, padded seat. Good condition, cost £120, will sell for £50. Ring for more details, tel 01924 503021. Buyer to collect. (1992)

Period lamp standard, polished mahogany, with floral shade £15. Removal forces sale. Tel 07876163070 (Mfd) (1979)

Electric walking machine, also rowing machine; brand new, never used, cost £250, will accept £100 for both. Buyer collects. Tel 07519 725771. (1987)

KITCHEN Kitchen items; 7m marble effect worktop with cut out; 3 x 500mm wall units in light cream, regency style doors,

Set of five wooden show jumps, painted and stored inside; complete with fittings £150 ono. Tel 07761 964556. (1965)

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at Clayborn LIVERSEDGE FC went back to the top of the Toolstation Northern Counties East Premier Division table with a 3-0 home win over struggling Harrogate Railway Athletic on Tuesday night. The victory, played in a severe thunderstorm at Clayborn, stretched Sedge’s unbeaten run to eight games. The poor weather didn’t hamper Liversedge’s good current form and after 25 minutes Vaughan Redford scored his 10th league goal of the season to put the home side 1-0 up after some great work by forward Joe Walton. Walton was substituted soon after due to a cut on his eyelid and was replaced by Mathias Briton. Five minutes after Redford’s opener, Liversedge’s high pressing of the Harrogate defence paid off as Railway made an error which gifted Harrison Blakey a chance on the edge of the box, which he calmly slotted into the bottom corner to make it 2-0. Sedge came out of the changing rooms after half time with manager Jonathan Rimmington’s words firmly in their minds – and whatever he said clearly worked as within 60 seconds of the restart Liversedge made it 3-0 after a wonderful edge-of-the-box strike from midfielder Brandon Kane. As the game wore on Liversedge carried on pushing forward trying to get a fourth goal. Chances arose for Mathias Briton and Tom Jackson from a set-piece, but the visitors’ keeper saved one and the other went just over the bar from Jackson’s header. The Liversedge defence was only in serious danger of conceding once throughout the game. A Harrogate forward latched onto a long ball and managed to hook a shot towards goal

but Sedge skipper Tom Jackson was the saviour with a goalline clearance. For the whole 90 minutes Liversedge coped with what Harrogate had to throw at them and caused the opposition defence plenty of problems. Boss Rimmington, though, was not 100 per cent happy with his side’s performance and saidL “I thought it was a scrappy game, and we probably could have won by six or seven. “But we let them off the hook in the second half as we seemed to be happy with our early goal and a 3-0 win.” Rimmington also looked ahead to tomorrow’s fixture against Worksop Town and added: “They beat us badly last year, but we are a different animal this season. “It’s going to be a tough game but we have got goals in us this season. The main things we have to do are keep strong at the back and work our socks off in the middle of the park and we should have a good chance.”

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SPEN VALLEY FOOTBALL LEAGUE

By George, they’ve scored eight! ATHLETICO edged a 3-2 win at Girlington in the Spen Valley League. Mohammed Raaz scored twice for the visitors and Paul Hague was also on target, while Vamar Zahoor and Shoaib Javed replied. Palestino beat Savile Youth 2-0 with goals

from Zubair Khan and Abdue Rahim. Marsh won 6-2 at home to Savile Town thanks to a Mark Wigley double, while Norfolk lost 2-0 at home to Inter Batley and George Healey thrashed Batley rivals Howden Clough 8-1.

WOMEN’S FOOTBALL

Much-improved effort needed from Albion in weekend’s FA Cup clash OSSETT ALBION embark on their Women’s FA Cup journey on Sunday with a visit from Malet Lambert for a Second Round Qualifying tie. A recent North East Regional League draw with this week’s cup opponents should give Albion some confidence although they will certainly have to quickly put the 5-1 league defeat at the hands of Farsley Celtic, in their last game, firmly behind them. Steph Parsons picked up the ‘man of the match’

award, but with only a solitary goal from Claudia Cleary to show for their efforts Albion are going to need a much-improved allround effort if they are to make progress in the FA Cup. Amongst the other ties Wakefield Ladies entertain Farsley Celtic, Brighouse Athletic go to Sheffield Wednesday and Bradford Park Avenue are at home to Sheffield United. In last week’s West Riding League games there were good wins for Battyeford Belles and Ossett win in the

Premier Division as they carried off 3-1 wins at Bradford Park Avenue and Brighouse Athletic respectively. Both are in Premier Division action this week with Battyeford at home to Brayton, while Ossett Town go to Hemsworth. Dewsbury Rangers were beaten 6-2 at home to Leeds City in Division Two and now face a trip to Ossett Town reserves, while in Division Three Lower Hopton drew 3-3 at home to West Leeds and now go to Middleton Athletic on Sunday.

Ossett Albion’s 2016-17 squad

Unlucky not to bag point Evo-Stik First Division North

OSSETT ALBION

COLNE

at Queen’s Terrace THIRD-BOTTOM Ossett Albion lost 1-0 at home to Colne on Saturday. The first half was a fairly even affair but Colne just shaded it with their greater accuracy of passing and ability to hold onto the ball. The second half saw Albion raising their

game to match the visitors, but they were still unable to make their passes count and gave the ball away too easily. Colne finally made their passing and movement count after 70 minutes with a move down the left. A cross to the far post found Adam Morning in space and his header looped over Brett Souter in the Albion goal and into the top corner. The final 20 minutes saw a flurry of substitutions but they did not affect the game and Albion were perhaps unlucky not to claim a point. Tomorrow (Sat) travel to Glossop North End looking to move up the table.

HW SUNDAY LEAGUE FOOTBALL

Seven-goal Matthew Moon is over the ... ST JOHN FISHER moved two points clear at the top of the Heavy Woollen Sunday League PREMIER DIVISION after doubles from Rob Bordman, Dominic Riordan and Rikki Paylor saw them win 6-0 at Woodman Batley Carr. Birstall Cricket Club are unbeaten in second place after they drew 3-2 at Navigation. Sam Raymond put the home side two up by halftime, but goals from Jonny Beverley and Reece Scholes earned a point for Birstall. Woodkirk Valley lie in third place after Matthew Moon bagged a magnificent seven goals in an 8-1 win at Birkenshaw. Jack Farrington hit the other with Nathan Clarke registering the home side’s consolation. In the CHAMPIONSHIP the three new teams from Huddersfield continue to set the pace, with Linthwaite leading the way on goal difference. They had an impressive 8-1 win at The Yorkshireman thanks to four goals from Courtney Allette, a hat-trick from Thomas White and a strike from Rhys Wharam. Wellington Westgate are in second place after winning 10-4 against Hanging Heaton Cricket Club, who replied through a Joe Jagger hattrick plus a goal from Thomas Ramsden.

Sam Ansell bagged seven goals in Slip Inn Hounds’ 104 win over Overthorpe Sports Club. Jonathan Lendon (brace) and Conor Woodruff netted the others, with Overthorpe replying through an Elliot Brooke hat-trick plus one from Kristian Angus. Jon McDonald scored for Battyeford but they lost 4-1 at Clifton Rangers. In DIVISION ONE four teams are still on maximum points, with Old Bank WMC leading on goal difference after their 6-2 win at FC Liversedge. Robert Evans hit a brace for Old Bank with William Evans, Luke Duncan, Adam Kelk and Sam Womersley also finding the net. Lee McKeown struck both of Liversedge’s replies. Scholes Athletic are second after doubles from Jonny Irvine and Gareth Jones saw them win 4-3 at Ravenswharfe, who replied through Josh Walton, Ben Smith and an own goal. Roberttown Rovers are

third after Duane Fascione and Dean Vernon both hit doubles in a 7-2 win at Saville Arms. Matthew Bolton, Reiss Brooke and Adam Williams hit the others with Saul Lee and Kieran Corley replying for Saville. Jack Clarke and Scott Minto scored as Birstall St Patricks won 2-1 against St Ignatius, who scored through a Gareth Matthew penalty. Elsewhere Deighton WMC won 2-0 against Clifton Rangers Reserves. Wire Works lead DIVISION TWO after they demolished Westgate 23 FC 7-0. Eddie Hamlet led the way with a hat-trick, supported by goals from Dav Randhawa, Dan Johnson, Nolan St Hilaire and Liam McManus. Second-placed Clifton Rangers A also won 7-0 at Battyeford Reserves thanks to a Daniel Leahy hat-trick, a brace from Alex Bottomley plus strikes from Gary Nicholson and Jordan Taylor. Edward McKay put Wike Horse 2-0 up at half-time but Overthorpe Sports Club Reserves fought back to win 5-2 thanks to a James Goodall hat-trick and a brace from Tom Hirst. Dewsbury United won their first ever competitive match 4-0 at Linthwaite Reserves thanks to a Michael Thompson brace, plus strikes from Danny Laidlaw and Kevin Smith.

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Friday September 16, 2016

CRICKET

Hanging Heaton title despair at last hurdle New Farnley but Bradford and Bingley never looked like overhauling Pudsey’s total in their game and Pudsey eventually wrapped up the win and the title. There were some fine individual performances from Hanging Heaton. Muhammed Rameez and David Stiff took five wickets apiece and opener Nick Connolly missed out on his century when, with his score on 99, Stiff ran two twos off the fourth and fifth balls of the final over to deny him the strike. At the other end of the table Morley and Scholes, promoted last season, are heading back in the opposite direction. Morley were beaten by 93 runs at Pudsey Congs while Scholes finish bottom despite 20 points from a two-wicket win over thirdplaced Farsley.

By Mike Popplewell Cricket Correspondent sport@thepressnews.co.uk

HANGING HEATON have missed out on the All Rounder Cricket Bradford Premier League title by just four points after Premier Division leaders and reigning champions Pudsey St Lawrence took maximum points from their final game at home to Bradford and Bingley. It was still in the balance at the end of the first quarter of their games. Hanging Heaton, at New Farnley, claimed the first batting points but by the end of the first innings Pudsey had restored the four-point lead with which they started the day. Skipper Gary Fellows saw his Hanging Heaton side actually finish their game in top spot after taking maximum points from

Hanging Heaton opener Nick Connolly

RUGBY UNION

Hayward hat-trick in Moorenders’ 10-try romp National League Three North

STOCKPORT CLECKHEATON RUFC

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at Headlands Memorial Ground CLECKHEATON RUFC hit their straps in fine style and went on a 10-try romp to demolish Stockport. The 62-0 win ranks amongst the highest scores the Moorenders have posted in the last decade and it was a tremendous performance from the whole team, who played consistently well for the whole 80 minutes. To emphasise that fact, 31 points were registered in each half. The first try came from a forward drive following a line-out, with Ryan Piercy getting the ball down, and shortly afterwards James Wilson went in as a result of determined support work. Back-rower Tom Austin then posted Cleckheaton’s third try before winger Josh Hall finished off a sweeping attack to regis-

ter the four-try bonus point on the half-hour. To put the game to bed in the first half, Neil Chivers scooted over from the back of a ruck, Ronan Evans converting three to give a score of 31-0 as the sides changed ends. There was to be no let-up from Cleckheaton though and shortly after the restart skipper Richard Piper went on a barnstorming 40-metre run, dragging a couple of would-be tacklers over the line with him for a memorable try. Mark Hayward then took the field from the bench and made an instant and massive impact, going in for three tries in succession. The try-scoring in the second half was finished off by a superb team try, which was a fair reflection of Cleckheaton’s performance, the ball going through many pairs of hands and across the field and back again before Neil Chivers ran in for the try. Evans, as in the first half, converted three of the five tries. After two games, Cleckheaton are fifth in the table and tomorrow (Saturday) host Martin Woodhead is first to congratulate Mikey Hayward after his hat-trick try Gerald Christian locals rivals Morley (3pm).

Tense weekend looms for Batley table-toppers BATLEY go into the final week of the Bradford League’s Championship A season with both first and second teams heading their respective tables but neither assured of the title. Tomorrow (Saturday) Batley have a tough game at home to fourth-placed Undercliffe, who only bowed out of the title race themselves after a three-wicket defeat at the hands of second placed Yeadon last week, while Yeadon now go to unpredictable Baildon trailing Batley by 11 points. If Batley win it is quite straight forward - they will collect at least 15 points and go up as champions. But, if they lose, and Yeadon win, it will all come down to the number of bonus points each side collects on the day. It promises to be quite a tension-packed day for the men from Mount Pleasant, for the second team go to Hartshead Moor desperate to hold onto the one-point advantage they have over second-placed Gomersal, who are at Carlton. The Gomersal game promises to be a milestone for their one-time New Zealand international Tony Blain, who hit 128 not out in the win over Lower Hopton, his fourth century of the season, before skipper Phil Carter declared with Blain just 10 short of 1,000 for the season. With clubs in the bottom half of the Championships destined to drop into a newlyconstituted third tier next season, there is still plenty to play for in both the A and B sections. In Championship A, Birstall go to already relegated Liversedge with their top half place still unsecured, while in Championship B Gomersal, at home to Carlton, are already safe but it looks like third tier cricket for Spen Victoria, Hartshead Moor and Hopton Mills next season.

ATHLETICS

Madeleine tops in half marathon

MADELEINE STANSFIELD of Dewsbury Road Runners took the first prize in the female over-60 category at the Vale of York Half Marathon. She finished in 1 hour 45 minutes 40 seconds for the 13.1-mile distance, and was 536th overall. Keith Long was first Dewsbury runner home in 1:30:48 (188th), followed by Kevin Watson 1:32:16 (213rd) and Alistair Walder 1:46:33 (604th). Other Dewsbury results were: Keli Firth 1:59:12 (1,004th), Anne McQueen 2:01:42 (1,068th), Mark Richardson 2:02:53 (1,087th), Lauren McQueen 2:03:01 (1,091st), Tracey Wadsworth 2:15:12 (1,327th), Chrissie Burton 2:29:56 (1,471st) and Tony Both were sired by Requinto and I’m Riley 2:41:37 looking forward to seeing both Abiento (1,543rd). and Kruger Park wage late season batIn the Great North tles. Kruger Park ran very green when Run half marathon at beaten at Pontefract first time out but put Newcastle, Tim Dean in a strong finish to win at York. was the leading He looked to be worth another 3 Dewsbury runner in lengths and has real power running 1:27:26 (515th), folthrough him and appeared to be a gear or lowed by his brother two better on the Knavesmire 12 days Andy Dean in 1:31:36 ago. (921st), Andrew Two other juveniles to put in your noteByram 1:34:27 book are Poet’s Vanity who was hugely (1,262nd) and Idris impressive when winning at Salisbury Mansoor 1:39:44 second time out, and Fortuities handled (2,281st). Other by Middleham trainer Jedd O Keefe and Dewsbury results owned by Dewsbury-based syndicate The were: Wane Ryan Fatalists. 1:40:46 (2,517th), Steve Chapman AUGUR’S TIP FOR THE WEEKEND: 1:41:41 (2,758th), Ayr 3.45 Saturday William Hill Gold Paul Smith 1:50:52 Cup: AEOLUS (each way if ground (6,027th), Shaun remains good or good to soft). Camponi 1:56:58 AUGUR’S ONE TO WATCH: (9,229th), Martin Bare POET’S VANITY: Andrew Balding’s two2:05:17 (13,989th) year-old bay filly already has an entry for and Heather Mitchell next year’s Tattersall’s Irish 1,000 Guineas. 2:11:10 (17,201st).

RACING WITH TOP TIPSTER MIKE SMITH

Dartmouth makes return to track HE QUEEN’S Royal Ascot winner Dartmouth returns to the track tomorrow (Sat) in the Group 3 Dubai Duty Free Legacy Cup (1.45). He has not raced since finishing third in the King George V1 and Queen Elizabeth Stakes, and this 1m 3f event has traditionally served as Newbury’s Arc trial, but trainer Sir Michael Stoute and connections remain coy about where he will run next, having side-stepped concerted efforts to get the horse to both the Melbourne Cup and the Breeders’ Cup. In the Dubai Duty Free Handicap (2.50) I like another of Stoute’s runners, the Dubawi home-bred colt Autocratic who has strong maiden form and looks set for a profitable autumn campaign. Stoute is renowned for giving younger horses time to strengthen and mature and this is a slow burner Ryan Moore could set alight tomorrow. Stoute has had this race in mind for a while but needs seven horses to defect at the final declaration stage as Autocratic

has gone up 5lbs to a new mark of 92. But his work on the gallops has suggested he can outrun his rating and is a Pattern horse in the making. Also on the card at Newbury is the strapping Frankel colt Swiss Storm. His canny trainer David Elsworth moves him up to seven furlongs after he was outpaced over six at Haydock on his debut, and connections say the penny is starting to drop and like all of Frankel’s progeny he will be keenly watched. Soft ground for tomorrow’s William Hill Ayr Gold Cup may play right into the hands of Aeolus who also has the added benefit of 5lb claimer Hector Crouch up top. The five-year-old gelding is a Group Three winner and has recorded all four wins on good or good to soft ground and runs in a handicap for the first time since the European Free Handicap back in 2014. Trainer Ed Walker places his horses well and I believe this is a real each way

prospect if the ground does not change. Yorkshire handler Bryan Smart is looking for a hat-trick of wins for Nameitwhatyoulike, who was owned and named by local car dealer Simon Bowett when under the care of Mick Easterby at the start of his career. The seven-year-old gelding has had a remarkable resurgence having followed up his win in the Great St Wilfrid at Ripon with a victory at York on September 4. I have followed Rex Imperator off a cliff in recent years, but undeterred I will be invested a small stake in him each way at Ayr as he also takes his place in the Gold Cup. This horse is now trained by David O’Meara and showed a lot of promise when trained by Yorkshire-born cricketloving Newmarket handler William Haggas, who is flying at the moment and has one of the hottest two-year-olds in the country in Doncaster Champagne Stakes winner Rivet. As we approach the time of year when easy ground is likely to prevail, there are a couple of Richard Fahey juveniles to watch out for.

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Friday September 16, 2016

AMATEUR RUGBY LEAGUE

A-side hang on for end-of -season win YML Division Four THORNHILL TROJANS A SHEFFIELD H HAWKS

Honours even as Thornhill impode

National Conference League Div Two

THORNHILL TROJANS

SADDLEWORTH RANGERS

THORNHILL TROJANS A completed their Yorkshire Men’s League fixtures with a close victory over Hillsborough Hawks. The Thornhill club have thanked Dewsbury-based referee Paul Spivey, who stepped in at the 11th hour to ensure the game could go ahead. Thornhill’s A-side included Joel Gibson in their starting line-up, for his first game back after a long absence due to surgery on his knee. Gibson marked his return by being named man of the match. The key point in the game was a crucial 80-metre try scored by winger Adam Johnson. The score and subsequent conversion from Mark Hodgson put the Trojans 34-12 in the lead after 50 minutes of play. The game then began to slip away from the Trojans as the visitors mounted a serious fightback. It was only the full-time whistle which ensured Thornhill ended the game victorious. The Trojans opened their try account with two early scores from Scott Carter, the second of which came from a Joel Gibson kick forward. Mark Hodgson converted both. Carter was then sin-binned but further scores in the first half came from Scott Dyson and Adam Johnson. Mark Hodgson kicked another goal to make it 22-12 at the interval. Dale Brook and Adam Johnson completed Thornhill’s scoring as the second half got underway. Mark Hodgson converted both tries. But then came the fightback from Hillsborough, assisted by the sin binning of Hodgson. However, the Trojans hung on to end the season with a victory.

at Overthorpe Park A LAST-MINUTE penalty from Ben Whitehead gave Saddleworth a share of the spoils as Thornhill Trojans squandered a 22-6 half-time lead. Despite being down to 10 men after they had had one red card and two sin-bins, the visitors rallied to score three unanswered tries to level the scores at Overthorpe Park. Coach James Ratcliffe was left to make his views quite clear to the Thornhill players at full-time as the post-mortem began. Despite the collapse in the final quarter of the game, the Trojans did produce some very good attacking rugby. Danny Ratcliffe was once again in awesome form taking the Trojans forward with some clever rugby. Anthony Harris also ran well to make the hard yards. Ben Kendall had an eventful day, taking the man of the match award, scoring a try and getting sin-binned for striking.

NCLTABLES DIVISION ONE Thatto Heath Crus Myton Warriors Featherstone Lions Skirlaugh Underbank Rangers Milford Marlins Normanton Knights Oulton Raiders SHAW CROSS East Leeds Hunslet Warriors Ince Rose Bridge Millom Elland

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W 19 17 14 15 13 13 12 10 9 8 8 8 3 1

DIVISION TWO Hunslet C Parkside Askam

P W D L PF PA DIFF PTS 21 19 0 2 863 260 603 38 20 14 1 5 594 346 248 29

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at Leeds Road SHAW CROSS SHARKS have given themselves a great chance of saving their Division One status after a victory which relegated Millom. Two tries from Robbie Byatt saw him take the man of the match award. Ryan Chalkley was influential

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DIFF PTS 479 38 253 34 305 28 299 28 216 26 127 26 190 24 -97 20 -32 18 -117 17 -164 17 -78 16 -478 6 -903 2

Gareth Morgan scored Rangers’ only first half try, goaled by Whitehead but tries from James Craven, Kendall, Liam Morley and Danny Ratcliffe went in for the Trojans with three George Woodcock goals. It then got heated in the second half. Kendall was binned, Rangers’ Tom Dransfield

Sharks record vital home win NCL Division One

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in the opening half with a couple of tries, also landing two conversions while Sam Otterwell added another. The only points for Millom in the first half came from a Ross Brookes try. He also converted a 48th minute try from Ethan Kelly. Byatt added his two tries on 50 and 65 minutes as Matthew Tebb added another in between. Two tries in the final eight minutes from John Rourke and Tom Gledhill sealed a comprehensive win.

Leigh East THORNHILL Bradford Dudley Hill Saddleworth Rangers Blackbrook Wigan St Judes Salford City Roosters DEWSBURY CELTIC Stanningley Stanley Rangers

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DIVISION THREE Crosfields Drighlington Woolston Rovers Eastmoor Dragons Rylands Sharks Oldham St Annes Waterhead Warriors DEWSBURY MOOR Gateshead Storm

P 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16

W 14 12 12 8 7 5 5 4 2

D L 1 1 1 3 0 4 1 7 1 8 1 10 0 11 1 11 0 14

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PA 281 264 353 372 424 499 502 442 567

DIFF PTS 260 29 235 25 139 24 -6 17 113 15 -147 11 -174 10 -153 9 -267 4

was sent off for striking while Gavin Dodd was given ten minutes for striking and Gareth Morgan for dissent. Liam Morley added a Trojans try but Rangers hit back with Ethan Langhorn, Whitehead and Dodd going in with three Whitehead goals.

Celtic face real relegation scrap NCL Division Two

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at Fallowfield Park ASKAM head the play-off places after this win while Celtic are in a real relegation scrap after a points deduction in midweek for playing an ineligible player. As a contest this game was over by the half hour mark as the home side led 24-0.

Tom Askew, Ben Lewney, Sam Dowsett and Rob Cockayne went in for Askam tries as Dowsett landed all four conversions. Danny Buckley replied with a Celtic try just before the break as Mike Foulstone landed the goal. The Cumbrian side are five points ahead of nearest challengers Leigh East with two games to go so will get a home game whatever happens. Dan Sayle, man of the match Barry Pugh with two, Garry Bolton and Lewney all crossed in the second half as Dowsett took his goal tally to nine.

JUNIOR RUGBY LEAGUE

Well-deserved win for Green and Whites’ Under-15s DEWSBURY CELTIC U-15S hosted Hull Wyke for an important top four clash and won 32-22. Hull led 6-0 after just two minutes but Celtic rallied and centre Lewis Teale crossed on 14 minutes with an excellent effort, with Charlie Heaton adding the extras. The green and whites continued to be the dominant side before hooker Cameron Berry broke out of his own half with a strong carry, releasing centre Conor Appleyard who went over for Celtic’s second on 18 minutes. Heaton was successful with the boot to give the home side a slender 12-6 advantage. Shortly before the break Conor Appleyard broke the Hull line deep in Celtic territory before sprinting the length, passing the ball to full-back Jacob Feiwele just shy of the whitewash, Feiweles crossing to give Celtic a 16-6 lead at half-time. Shortly after the break Hull Wyke narrowed Celtic’s lead to 16-12 but the hosts responded with some skilful and attractive rugby league as they shifted up a gear in attack. Lewis Teale powered his way through some tight defence deep in his own half to go the length, turning the Hull full-back for a spectacular individ-

ual effort under the sticks. Heaton obliged with the boot to give Celtic a 22-12 lead. Ten minutes into the half Cameron Berry's try extended the home side’s lead out to 26-12. Hull hit back shortly to reduce the gap to 10 points. Ten minutes from the whistle prop George Bussey pierced the Hull defence at pace before acrobatically grounding the ball under the visitors’ sticks. Heaton added the extras for a 32-16 lead. Hull added another converted score just short of the whistle but it was too late to prevent an important and well-deserved victory. DEWSBURY CELTIC U-13S ended their seven-game losing run in fine style, running out 16-0 winners against Lindley Swifts, with tries from James Oldroyd, Kieran Wilkins and Kia Denvers all coming in a great first-half display for Celtic. Lindley put in a spirited second-half display, throwing everything at Celtic but the defence stood firm. The man of the match award went to the whole team for a gutsy performance, with Joe Mitchell picking up opposition man of the match. BIRSTALL VICTORIA U-11S restarted

Jamie Richardson attracts several defenders during Birstall Victoria U11s’ clash with Hunslet Warriors

games in the Yorkshire Junior League with a fixture at home to Hunslet Warriors. As with previous encounters there little to choose between the sides as they both put on an excellent show. Birstall crossed for two tries in each half. Cohan Burnham got the first, going over from short range before Freddie Town benefited from a great piece of teamwork which gave him an opening in the corner. Harry Avis grabbed a brace in the second half, using his evasion skills to avoid tackles on his way to the line.

The attacking contribution and best opponent awards went to Brandon Hanson, with Joe Hargreaves picking up the defensive contribution award. Arron Kitchen was best trainer with Verne Capstick collecting the man of steel accolade. THORNHILL TROJANS U-11S got stuck in to Illingworth from the kick-off. Some great drives from Harry Yates that put Illingworth under pressure earned him the opposition man of the match award. The 100 per cent award went to debutant Faith Mckay for her great work, top

tackler was won by Frazer Cass for his hard work and also scoring twice. Kieron Haigh worked hard at standoff, scored once and converted three kicks, winning the parents’ award. The man of the match award went to two players for their efforts during the game – Jake Redmond worked hard and scored twice and Dylan Harpin also scored once. Josh Oldrieve, Sam Rayner , Rosie Richardson, Jake Lyons, Charlie Key, James Lister and Daniel Burden all played well in an excellent game of rugby league. DEWSBURY MOOR U-10S registered a great win against Shaw Cross. Some great yards were made down the middle in attack for Tom Lay to score first, converted by William Bowers. Not long after Shaw Cross hit back with a great try of their own. Another try came from Dewsbury Moor’s Callum Billing, which was converted by Lucas Sheard. The Sharks then crossed the line for a great try which left the scores level at half-time. Dewsbury Moor played really well in the second half to claim the win with scores from Joe Maloney, converted by Zain Ajmal, and Lewis Greenwood.

There was some great defence work from Logan Riddle and Cobi Tasker Taylor and Zain Ajmal took some great high balls. The opposition man of match went to Harley Sykes, the coaches’ man of the match was George Coward, parents man of the match was awarded to Lucas Sheard and Lewis Greenwood picked up the magic moment. SHAW CROSS U-8S travelled to Oulton for a very close match and managed to win. The opposition man of the match was awarded to Bailey Woods and the top tackler was a joint award between Phoebe Wilson and Bailey Woods The parents’ man of the match went to Isaac Redgwick for his all-round outstanding performance, Max Allen for his strong running and Kaiden Mullins for his improved defending and determination. Top trainer was given to Ben Tranter who works hard all the time. All the players worked really hard and great performances came from Teddy Dawson, Harvey Cavanagh, Alfie Law, Dillan Charlton, Jacob Stevenson, Lennon Smith, Jack Stephenson, Charlee Raby, Eviee Raby and Francis Appleyard.

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Friday September 16, 2016

SUPER 8s - THE QUALIFIERS

Rhinos too hot...but a great night for Batley Super 8s Qualifiers

LEEDS RHINOS BATLEY BULLDOGS

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at Headingley Carnegie Stadium THEY may have conceded six tries without reply on their way to a fourth defeat from five Championship Shield matches but Friday night at Headingley was the Batley Bulldogs’ night. The mighty Leeds Rhinos were always going to have too much for little old Batley, but just to be playing in front of over 15,000 fans at the home of the seven-times Super League champions at this stage of the season was a remarkable achievement for a team who were nine wins away from even making it into this competition a year earlier. “I think it’s a reward for everyone at the club,” said Bulldogs head coach John Kear. “A Friday night at Headingley is as good as you get and it was a pleasure to be in and amongst it. “We put a lot of work in over the season and we played like a team that came third in the Championship.

We’ve come here, to the treble-winners of last year, and we’ve challenged them. I’ve enjoyed it, the players have enjoyed it and I think the Batley club’s enjoyed it.” Underdogs always plan on flying out of the blocks and showing no fear, but human instinct more often than not intervenes. For the part-timers from Batley, it did not. The Bulldogs were straight in the faces of the reigning Super League champions and within five minutes had stopped Rob Burrow from getting a kick away on the last tackle and forced Ryan Hall into a knock-on inside his own half. And for a split second, it looked as though they might even take an unlikely lead. On nine minutes, Championship player of the year nominee Dom Brambani saw a kick ricochet into the giant hands of captain Keegan Hirst with the tryline gaping. But just as the travelling support rose to their feet to cheer home their leader, referee Joe Cobb pulled play back for an infringement. Four minutes later, Alistair Leak went one better by actually grounding

the ball in the Rhinos’ in-goal area. But Cobb again pulled play back for a knock-on before the hooker had stabbed the loose ball forward. Excellent scrambling defence and poor Rhinos execution saved the visitors on more than one occasion in the opening quarter of an hour but their luck ran out when Kallum Watkins stepped his man on a blindside play and offloaded for Tom Briscoe to open the scoring. Undeterred, the Bulldogs were straight back on the front foot when Rhinos hooker James Segeyaro dropped Pat Walker’s high-hanging kick-off. It did not lead to points but the effort to force back-to-back goalline dropouts drew applause that a try usually would. On half an hour, a neat interchange led to Brett Ferres putting Watkins through a gap 10 metres from the Batley line. The England centre was hauled down but not held and regathered his feet to double the lead. With little over three minutes left in the first half, Walker threw a wild pass into touch on half-way and gifted the hosts with a golden chance

for a third try. The excellent Watkins obliged, racing through another gap from a Ferres pass to score his second. At half-time, it was three moments of Kallum Watkins brilliance – Leeds Rhinos 16, Batley Bulldogs 0. The game became scrappy after the break, with knock-on after knock-on, as both teams upped the physicality. Bulldogs front-rower Tom Lillycrop in particular threw everything his under-sized frame had at the star-studded Rhinos pack. Liam Sutcliffe’s cut-out pass sent Hall over in the corner shortly before the hour mark and it looked as though the floodgates could open. The tiring visitors could not keep hold of the ball and gaps started to open but the Batley players kept scrambling back to stop the gap from widening further. They could only hang on until there was little under a quarter of an hour left on the clock though, when, from a blindside play, Jimmy Keinhorst’s pass put Hall over for his second of the evening. Brad Singleton then stormed through the line and set up Burrow to score the game’s final try under the posts with 10 minutes left.

MATCH STATS: RHINOS 14. Liam Sutcliffe 2. Tom Briscoe 3. Kallum Watkins 18. Jimmy Keinhorst 5. Ryan Hall 25. Jordan Lilley 7. Rob Burrow 8. Keith Galloway 30. James Segeyaro 16. Brad Singleton 26. Brett Ferres 12. Carl Ablett 11. J Jones-Buchanan SUBS: 10. Adam Cuthbertson 13. Stevie Ward 20. Anthony Mullally 23. Ashton Golding BULLDOGS 22. Dave Scott 2. Wayne Reittie 32. Sam Smeaton 3. Chris Ulugia 5. Shaun Ainscough 13. Pat Walker 7. Dom Brambani 8. Keegan Hirst 20. Alistair Leak 10. Alex Rowe 11. Brad Day 19. Alex Bretherton 9. Luke Blake SUBS: 14. James Davey 15. Adam Gledhill 17. Joe Chandler 18. Tom Lillycrop

7 7 8 6 7 7 7 7 7 7 8 6 7 7 7 6 6 8 7 7 7 7 7 6 7 7 8 7 7 7 7 7 7 8

LEEDS RHINOS Tries: Briscoe (17), Watkins (30, 39), Hall (56, 66), Burrow (70). Goals: Lilley 4/6.

BATLEY BULLDOGS Tries: -. Goals: Referee: J. Cobb Half-time: 16-0 Penalties: 8-8 Sin Bin: None Sent Off: None Weather: Light drizzle Man of the match: 15,135/ Match rating: 3/5

SUPER 8s - CHAMPIONSHIP SHIELD MATCH STATS: SHEFFIELD EAGLES 1. Quentin Laulu Togagae 22. Ryan Millar 3. Menzie Yere 12. Duane Straughie 2. Rob Worrincy 6. Cory Aston 24. Rhys Jacks 8. Steve Thorpe 14. Matty Fozard 27. Thibaut Marglet 11. Michael Knowles 15. Scott Wheeldon 13. Matt James SUBS: 18. Elliot Minchella 23. Greg Burns 16. Adam Neal 17. Mark Mexico

6 7 6 5 5 7 5 5 6 6 5 5 5 5 6 5 6

DEWSBURY RAMS 1. Joe Guzdek 2. Dale Morton 42. Lucas Walshaw 4. Shane Grady 38. Etu Uaisele 17. Dom Speakman 22. Andy Kain 8. Matt Groat 9. Tom Hemingway 16. Toby Adamson 11. Rob Spicer, 12. Scott Hale 14. Luke Adamson SUBS: 19. Nathan Conroy 13. Aaron Brown 24 Jack Teanby 18. Tony Tonks

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SHEFFIELD EAGLES Tries: Yere (11), Millar (32, 58), Aston (70). Goals: Aston (3/4).

DEWSBURY RAMS Tries: Hale (2), Uaisele (5), T Adamson (26), Brown (29), Walshaw (38), Hemingway (73). Goals: Hemingway (4/5), Grady (3/4). Referee: M Woodhead / Half-time: 10-26 / Penalties: 8-9 / Sin Bin: Steve Thorpe (dissent, 78 mins) / Sent Off: None / Weather: Sunny / MOTM: Tom Hemingway / Attendance: 564 / Match Rating: 2/5

Rams show steel in Sheffield and punish slipshod display by Eagles Super 8s Championship Shield

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at SHU Sports Park SHEFFIELD EAGLES brought down the curtain on their temporary stint at SHU Sports Park with a limp and lifeless display against a cool and calculated Dewsbury outfit. Any prospective investors the club hopes to attract would have taken a dim view of this particularly laborious performance. Glenn Morrison’s side duly took advantage of the distracted hosts and opened the scoring through Scott Hale, who gathered his own delicate dab through to ground inside two minutes. From the restart, Lucas Walshaw broke down the left flank and fed winger Etu Uaisele, who romped home. Hemingway, who shared kicking duties with Shane Grady, missed his only kick of the afternoon. When Menzie Yere ghosted into space after some patient build-up play, it brought some light relief to a half shorn of positives for the hosts. Cory Aston added the extras. Influential Rams half back Andy Kain had a hand in two quick-fire scores, with majestic inside passes shredding the Sheffield defensive line 15 metres out on both occasions, as Aaron Brown and Toby Adamson were

on hand to ground within three minutes of each other. Ryan Millar’s impromptu breakaway try from 60 metres out on the half hour mark flattered Aston’s men and Walshaw ensured the visitors emphasised their authority when the ball was shipped wide on a three-man overlap for a deserved 16-point lead at the break. Oddly, Dewsbury rarely threatened the Sheffield line in the second half, crossing just the once and instead opting to kick any points on offer. Another breakaway try for Millar, got the hosts to within two scores but, as seems to be the case for the Eagles right now, hope sprang eternal as they were punished for conceding a succession of soft penalties from within kicking range. In a game strewn with handling errors it was perhaps fitting that the

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often dynamic Aston junior resorted to kicking the ball along the ground twice before he could dab down a consolation.

Hemingway inevitably had the final say with a try of his own, before kicking a penalty after the hosts’ Steve Thorpe said too much to the referee.

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‘Water Whippet’ wins GB title NORRISTHORPE jetski racer Richard Gilbert has won his first British Ski GP Championship title after a final head-to-head race in Doncaster. After buying a more competitive ski for the 2016 season, 31-year-old Richard has been battling it out all year for top spot and finally achieved one of his biggest goals. Nicknamed the ‘Water Whippet’ by his uncle, Richard has been competing in jetski racing since 2012 in the British JSRA Championships.

In his first season he became British Ski Stock 4 Stroke Champion, a title which he has won ever since. As well as racing all around the UK he has travelled to Belgium, Austria, Portugal and Poland to compete in the IJSBA European Championships and Jetcross Tour. Follow his progress on his Facebook page www.facebook.com/RichardGilbert8 5 or at www. richardgilbert85.co.uk.

KEAR DELIGHT Bulldogs boss named top coach By Steve Martyn BATLEY boss John Kear was this week crowned Kingstone Press Championship Coach of the Year following the Bulldogs’ impressive performances this season. Voted for by fellow coaches, the outgoing boss beat off competition from Neil Jukes, who guided Leigh to the League Leaders’ Shield and Super League promotion, illustrating how well Kear fared. The veteran coach received his award at the Kingstone Press Championship Awards at The Queen’s Hotel in Leeds, where the stars of the season were honoured. Speaking at the ceremony Kear said: “I have been really priviliged over the last five years to work with people I like and players who work hard to achieve. “Hopefully Batley will be in the top four next year and if that is the case, I am certain they will be better.” The Bulldogs’ gutsy performance at Leeds Rhinos last Friday has given his side a confidence boost, according to Kear. They were beaten 32-0 in front of 15,000 fans, but the coach of the year believes their strong defensive effort will send them into tomorrow’s match at promoted Leigh Centurions with a positive mindset. “We enjoyed going to Headingley and playing against the aristocrats of Leeds,” he said. “We have grown into it. It is like anything else, if you compete against superior opposition it does make you grow as individuals and grow as a group and I think that’s what they’ve done. “We have got an eight-day turnaround so we can dust the players down and get them ready

to go against Leigh. That’s another reason I was so pleased with last week – we played Sunday and again on Friday against a full-time team. “At times we looked very tired, but the players showed heart and commitment to come through the other side of that fatigue.” Batley’s final game of the Qualifiers is a home clash with Salford on Sunday September 25. The Bulldogs’ presentation night will take place in Ron’s Lounge at Mount Pleasant tomorrow night (Sat) at 7pm. The celebration event is being held after Batley play in Leigh at 3pm, with fans welcome to attend back at the Mount for the celebration of the season with players and coaching staff. Leigh have sent the Bulldogs free match tickets for tomorrow afternoon’s game as they want a bumper crowd to celebrate their promotion to Super League. Anyone wanting a free ticket can collect them from the club this morning (Fri) between 9am and 12pm or Saturday morning between 10am and 12pm. Entry is not free without a ticket.

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Rams just need a point as club announces new ‘partnerships’ DEWSBURY RAMS need a point from Sunday’s home clash with Oldham to secure a place in the Kingstone Press Championship Shield play-offs. A draw or a win is likely to set up a Shield semi-final trip to Bradford Bulls the following week, and Rams boss Glenn Morrison says his side must back up their excellent 38-22 victory at Sheffield in order to make any more progress. “We knew it was semi-finals footy, we had to win to keep it in our hands and we did that," he said. “The players really ripped in and they showed the character I knew we had in this team. It was a really good win. “We scored two quick tries and then they had six sets in a row and we came out of that and scored in our next set. “That showed the players’ character. I am really proud of them, but we have got to back that up now.” Dewsbury's win was soured by an injury to Scott Hale, who suffered a torn pectoral muscle and is now out long-term. In other news, the Rams have established new partnerships with League 1 club Hemel Stags and Super League side Wakefield. As part of the new partnership with Wakefield, members of the Wildcats’ playing squad will be eli-

gible for selection by Glenn Morrison during the 2017 season. The agreement also includes a pre-season friendly between the two sides. The ‘strategic partnership’ with Hemel will see the Stags move their training base to the Rams’ Tetley’s Stadium home. Both sets of players will train together and the two clubs’ coaching and playing staffs will work side by side. The Stags will retain their autonomy and continue to play home games at their current Pennine Way ground. Rams chairman Mark Sawyer said: “This is a truly exciting development for Dewsbury Rams and for Hemel Stags, and one which I am confident will reap dividends for both clubs. “From a Stags perspective we hope that the improved access to northern-based players will bring

stability to the club, create a stronger environment to which Southern-based players can be introduced and help the Stags realise their long-term ambition of creating a strong club, featuring local players that train in Hemel Hempstead.” On the partnership with Wakefield, Sawyer added: “We understand that there is a negative perception from some quarters linked to some other clubs’ dualregistration arrangements, but I can assure fans that this arrangement will harness the benefits the concept can offer. “The Rams coaching staff will be notified of the availability of players from Wakefield and we will give due consideration to what’s in the best interests of the club, on a week-toweek basis. “Last season we ran with a large squad and a Reserves Team, but financially it would be dangerous to go down that route again. “Our medium to long-term aim is to re-introduce a Reserves Team at the Rams, but it is not the right time for us to do this. “The benefits of dual-registration in our division have been apparent this season, and I am confident that a positive arrangement between Dewsbury and Wakefield will benefit both clubs greatly in 2017.”

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