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On the front line in refugee crisis Thanks to Batley aid workers on the Greek island of Lesbos, the bodies of 30 children and 40 adults will be given the decent burial which was being denied to them... AID workers from Batley have faced the agonising task of burying refugees who drowned on their way to Greece. Members of the One Nation charity saw cemeteries on the island of Lesbos at capacity – and plans for alternative funeral sites delayed by red tape and officials’ inaction. Batley and Spen MP Jo Cox, a former aid worker, intervened to ensure that 70 bodies could be buried. The Mount Pleasant-based One Nation set out for France, Hungary, Austria and Germany in September with supplies for refugees. Two weeks ago a team went to the front line in the European migration crisis, the Greek island of Lesbos, after seeing TV coverage. Refugees – many from Syria – are landing there in boats from nearby Turkey at a rate of up to 7,000 people a day. Not all make it – in just one tragedy on October 30 the bodies of 22 refugees washed up on a beach after their makeshift boat sank. Rafts and dinghies intended for 10 people are packed with up to 40, including
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some in wheelchairs. Maqsood Motala, of Batley Carr, said: “Shockingly, we heard that there were around 70 bodies that still needed to be buried as all the cemeteries are full.” There were about 30 children plus 20 women and 20 men whose bodies were left in storage at a hospital. Among the dead were a man, his wife and two of their four children. The other two children survived. Mr Motala said: “The Lesbos authorities promised us a spot near the hospital but were still to confirm this and they kept delaying the final decision.” He sought help from Mrs Cox, Batley West councillor Shabir Pandor and local mosque group Rabetah Al Ulama Al Islamiyyah. Mrs Cox said: “It’s an incredibly sad situation and one of the many tragic consequences of the refugee crisis emerging from the civil war in Syria.
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The One Nation charity from Batley is collecting donations of goods for an aid convoy to Syria due to set off soon. Baby milk formula, nappies, thermal blankets, toiletries and non-perishable tinned food are among the items needed. Goods can be taken to a drop off point at Unit 1B, New Ing Mills, Field Lane, Batley, which is near the Indian Nights restaurant. It is open from Monday to Thursday, 11am to 3pm. For other days or further details call 07889 978772, 07812 997878, or 01924 856923.
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JONES MICHAEL ‘GARY’ On 13 November 2015, of Gomersal, aged 72. Husband of the late Pauline. Service at Dewsbury Crematorium, Thursday 26 November at 2pm.
Deaths BAILEY DAVID ARNOLD On 11 November, aged 78. Husband of Dorothy. Service at Dewsbury Crematorium, Friday 27 November at 2pm.
BAXTER DONALD On 14 November, aged 83, of
Mirfield. Husband of Audrey. Service at Dewsbury Crematorium, Wednesday 25 November at 2pm.
BEAUMONT DONALD On 4 November, aged 83, of Gomersal. Service was held at Scholemoor Crematorium on Thursday 19 November.
BRIGGS COLIN On 12 November, of Birstall, aged 75 years. Husband of the late Joan. Service at Dewsbury Crematorium, Thursday 26 November at 10.30am.
BUNN JACK On 16th November 2015, peacefully in hospital, and of Hanging Heaton, Batley, aged 96 years, Jack, beloved husband of the late Eileen, much loved dad of Barry, Michael, Lynda and Beverley, very dear father-in-law of Pauline, dearly loved grandad of Kevin, Anne, Barry, Dawn, Craig and Tom, cherished great grandpappy of Craig, Jen, Josh, Megan, Aimee, Shelly, Alice, Hannah, Olivia and Ashleigh, loved brother of Jennie and the late Stan and Dorothy, a dear brother-in-law, uncle and a friend to many. Funeral service will take place at Dewsbury Moor Crematorium on Tuesday 1st December 2015 at 12.30pm. Friends please accept this intimation and meet at the crematorium. Family flowers only please
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BUTTERWORTH MARY On 9 November, aged 76. Service at Dewsbury Crematorium, Wednesday 25 November at 10.30am.
CARTWRIGHT LILIAN (NEE ASQUITH) (Formerly Stephenson and Shaw) On 16 November, of Earlsheaton, aged 96. Service at St Andrew’s Church, Purlwell, Thursday 26 November at 11.45am.
CRAMPTON MARGARET (NEE WHITEHEAD) On 30 October, aged 93. Service at Huddersfield Crematorium, Tuesday 24 November at 1.15pm.
FARRINGTON TOM On 17 November, aged 82, of Dewsbury. Husband of Sheila. Funeral enquiries to George Brooke Ltd, tel 01924 454476.
HAIGH FRANK On 15 November, aged 85, of Thornhill. Husband of Madge. Service at Dewsbury Crematorium, Monday 30 November at 12.30pm.
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On 14 November, aged 67, of Batley. Service at The Provident Independent Chapel, Westtown, Wednesday 25 November at 2pm, followed by committal at Dewsbury Crematorium at 2.45pm.
On 12 November, aged 96, of Norristhorpe. Wife of the late Stanley. Service at Norristhorpe URC, Thursday 26 November at 2.15pm, followed by committal at Dewsbury Crematorium at 3.15pm.
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LEDGARD JOAN PATRICIA On 17 November, aged 84. Wife of Brian. Requiem Mass at St Patrick’s RC Church, Birstall, on Thursday 26 November at 10am, followed by committal service at Dewsbury Crematorium.
PARKER ARNOLD On 13 November, aged 88, of Gomersal. Husband of Vera. Service at Dewsbury Crematorium, Friday 27 November at 11.15am.
RICHARDSON JEFFREY On 14 November, aged 85, of Heckmondwike. Husband of the late Lorna. Service at Dewsbury Crematorium, Thursday 26 November at 2.45pm.
RILEY (FORMERLY HALL) EILEEN CECILIA On 16 November, aged 80, of Dewsbury. Wife of the late Brian. Requiem Mass at St Paulinus RC Church, Thursday 26 November at 12noon, followed by committal at Dewsbury Crematorium at 1.15pm. Place your family notices by calling 01924 470296
On 14 November, aged 69, of Dewsbury. Husband of the late Kathleen. Service at Dewsbury Crematorium, Wednesday 25 November at 12.30pm.
SHAW FRED On 11 November, aged 69. Service at Dewsbury Crematorium, Friday 27 November at 1.15pm.
TAYLOR HORACE STEVEN On 12 November, aged 82, of Batley. Husband of the late Joan. Service at Dewsbury Crematorium, Wednesday 25 November at 10am.
TELFORD JENNY On 7 November, aged 39, of Thornhill. Service at Dewsbury Crematorium, Monday 23 November at 12.30pm.
WHITWORTH NEE BRODERICK KATHLEEN On 9 November, aged 86, of Mirfield. Wife of the late Edward. Service at Dewsbury Crematorium, Tuesday 24 November at 2pm.
WOOD NEE BLAKELEY GILLIAN On 13 November, aged 58, of Mirfield. Wife of Michael. Service at St Saviour’s Parish Church, Ravensthorpe, Tuesday 24 November at 10.30am, followed by committal at Dewsbury Crematorium at 11.15am.
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Building ablaze BATLEY: Fire fighters tackled a blaze at a building used for storing tyres on Sunday morning. Two appliances from Dewsbury, one from Ossett and an aerial unit were called to a singlestorey building on Field Lane at 3.24am. Three large jets were used to put out the fire, which at one point consumed 80 per cent of the building.
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On the front line... Continued from Page 1 “Constituents from Batley, working with One Nation, arrived in Greece and discovered this situation. “They wanted to do all they could to help and I was more than happy to support these efforts. “I’m pleased that following negotiations with the Greek authorities, the situation has now been resolved. “As a result there will be provision made to bury the refugees who have died while fleeing the violence and bombs in Syria.” One Nation chairman Arshad Patel said other
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aid groups came from Australia, the USA, Sweden and Israel. He added: “We’ve seen the refugee crisis unfold from Syria into Europe and we were just trying to do our bit to help. “If the world continues to help these people, then there will be less need for them to come to Europe.” Of the aid effort he added: “It was amazing to see, especially when we’ve seen in the last few days the actions of those who want to sow division. “Jews and Muslims worked together – race and religion didn’t matter. It was all about helping these people.”
Rowling stands again MIRFIELD: A councillor deselected from her own ward has been chosen to stand as the town’s Labour candidate in May’s local elections. Coun Karen Rowling (Lab, Dewsbury West) will take on incumbent Tory Coun Martyn Bolt. Details were announced on a Kirklees Council Labour group blog post listing all the party’s election nominees. Coun Rowling, who lives in Mirfield and is office manager for MP Paula Sherriff, was beaten for re-nomination in Dewsbury West by Mussarat Pervaiz. Labour stalwarts Coun Shabir Pandor (Batley West), Coun Paul Kane and Coun Steve Hall (Heckmondwike) are seeking reelection. Elsewhere, Fazila Fadia is the party’s pick for Batley East, where Coun Hanif Mayet is the Labour incumbent.
Aid workers from the One Nation charity in Batley help bring new hope to migrants in Greece
Clare’s Man on the Moon idea is a social media hit By David Miller LILY is the star of the festive TV advert everyone is talking about – and now she has inspired a Mirfield charity effort. Trader Clare Moorhouse turned the Man on the Moon ad by retail giant John Lewis into a local crusade against loneliness. In the advert, Lily sees an elderly man on the moon through a telescope and sends him a message and a present to show people on Earth are thinking of him. Clare’s sister-in-law Rebecca saw the TV spot and wondered if something like that could be done in Mirfield. Wedding dress shop owner Clare suggested presents and cards could be given to elderly people who are
on their own this Christmas. Not knowing if it was a good idea, she turned to Facebook and soon had a social media hit on her hands. Clare, who runs To Have And To Hold on Knowl Road, had hundreds of replies through the My Mirfield and Mirfield Matters pages offering help and donations. Pupils at the town’s five primary schools are now making Christmas cards for the elderly. Donations of presents flowed in, from books to boxes of chocolates and gift sets of luxury toiletries. Fox’s Biscuits in Batley and Marks & Spencer offered help, as did Christ the King Church. Clare had to set up a five-woman committee of herself,
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Rebecca and three other volunteers to keep track of everything. She said: “I can’t believe it. The response is incredible and the generosity of people has been nothing short of amazing. “This started as an idea to help that elderly lady or gent who
might not get any visitors this year. “I didn’t know whether it was a good idea so I turned to Facebook but didn’t expect what happened next. “It just snowballed – one lady brought in a bag of seven gift sets from Baylis and Harding.” Donations can be
made until Friday, December 4, at shops including Aveyard Opticians, Shillbank Stores and the Cutting Room hair salon. Gifts will be wrapped at Christ the King Church that weekend and delivered with cards to nominated persons.
They may live on their own or in a nursing home in Mirfield. Nominations can be sent on email to mirfieldxmasappeal@gma il.com. Please include the name and address of the nominee and your own name, address and contact details.
Sex act in street STAINCLIFFE: A man was spotted performing a sex act in the street last Friday night. A woman looked out of a window on Common Road at around 9.50pm and saw a white man in his late teens or early 20s. Police are hunting the man, who fled in an unknown direction, on suspicion of outraging public decency. He was wearing a grey hooded top with the hood up and may have had blond hair. Anyone with information can call PC Teresa McCarter at the Batley and Spen NPT on 101.
Church festive fair BIRSTALL: Crafts, Christmas cards and jewellery will be among the items for sale at a festive fair. It starts at 12noon on Saturday, November 28 at St Saviour’s Church. A cafe will also be open. The event also offers a first showing of about 20 Christmas trees decorated by shopkeepers and church groups. The exhibition at the Brookroyd Lane church continues until Christmas.
Community centre dream a step closer A RE-THINK of terms that could block the sale of Mirfield’s community centre is under way. Kirklees Council’s cabinet has accepted a scrutiny panel call for a restrictive covenant to be re-considered. It is part of an asset transfer of the Water Royd Road building from Kirklees to the Mirfield Community Trust (MCT). Under the deal, the premises could only used be as a community centre – which would stop the trust selling up to fund a long-awaited new building. Coun Martyn Bolt (Con, Mirfield) said of the meeting: “It was a very fruitful five hours. “I would like to pay tribute to the scrutiny panel, especially to the two lay members, as there was a lot of paperwork to go through.” Those details showed Kirklees can impose covenants on asset transfers at their discretion. Coun Bolt claimed there is nothing in that policy stating the council has to guarantee public use of its former buildings. The scrutiny panel agreed and asked Kirklees cabinet to reconsider, which they said they would. A reversal would allow the building to be sold for housing or offices to fund the MCT’s plans for a permanent replacement of the old Gilder Hall centre. Coun Bolt said: “I don’t see this as a victory and I certainly wouldn’t want to appear to be grandstanding. “I only see this as good news for the community and the MCT in that it brings the dream of a new community centre a step closer.”
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News In Brief Jailed for store thefts CLECKHEATON: A drug addict with severe mental health problems was jailed for six weeks for stealing from supermarkets. Jason Schofield admitted taking two roast beef joints from Lidl in Heckmondwike and air fresheners from Sainsbury's at Gomersal on September 26. Kirklees Magistrates' Court ordered Schofield, of Brooklyn Road, Cleckheaton, to pay £41 compensation and a £150 court charge.
The Graf Spee story BATLEY: The sinking of a German pocket battleship early in the Second World War will be the subject of a talk by John Whitley at Batley Probus Club on Tuesday called “South America and the Admiral Graf Spee”. He will detail how the ship came to be scuttled by its own commander after the Battle of River Plate in December, 1939. Visitors and potential new members are welcome. For more details call 01924 471337.
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MOSQUE leaders in Batley and Dewsbury have condemned last week’s terror attacks in Paris and Lebanon. At least 37 people died and 181 were wounded in suicide bombings last Thursday in a Shia Muslim suburb of Beirut. The following night, near-simultaneous attacks brought carnage to the streets of Paris. Moulana Hashim Sacha, chairman of mosque group Rabetah Al Ulama Al Islamiyyah, condemned both as “barbar-
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LEADERS of 11 mosques around Dewsbury and Thornhill Lees have condemned last week’s terror attacks. A statement was issued on behalf of six places of worship in Savile Town, one in Scout Hill and four in Thornhill Lees. In it they said there is no place in Islam for what they branded as “heinous crimes”. Mosques represented are the Zakaria, Umar, Ghausia, Al-Hidaya, the Madressah e Islamiya and the Institute of Islamic Education in Savile Town. The others are the Heera, Darul Ilm, Bilal and the Masjid Noor and Education
Centre in Thornhill Lees. Also included is the Jamiat Ahle Hadith at Scout Hill – where, coincidentally, a talk on how to defend the Prophet Muhammad was held on November 9. The statement said: “Our hearts go out to the innocent victims of the recent terrorist atrocities in Paris. “We share the pain of a French nation, which has seen countless citizens brutally murdered and scores of others critically injured by unspeakable acts of cowardice and brutality. “There can never be any justification whatsoever for such indiscriminate acts of violence and murder, and we unequivocally condemn such
acts in Paris and elsewhere. “Those who have sought to claim responsibility for such brutal acts of wanton murder and violence have sought to use the Islamic faith to justify their heinous crimes. “We unreservedly condemn and reject such appalling claims. “There can be no excuse, justification or explanation whatsoever for such brutality in Islam. “The collective hearts of our Muslim communities, institutes and congregations, as well as each and every man, woman and child, shed tears for all those tragically affected by these abhorrent acts.”
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of any kind are against the true nature of Islam’ ic acts”. In a statement, he said terrorists who claim to be defenders of Islam harm the cause of Muslims. Mr Sacha branded the culprits as “twisted” and said nothing could justify their actions. He added: “Terrorist acts of any kind are against the true nature of Islam, no matter how it is packaged. “Terrorism has no place in any society, whether it be on the grounds of faith or no faith. “We hope the authorities in Paris and Beirut use the full force of the law to find the guilty and that the world addresses the root of such actions.”
The group, founded in 1979, promote peace and understanding of Islam and community cohesion. Among the mosques they represent
“Killing the innocent to prove a point is truly the work of misguided people” are the six linked to the Indian Muslim Welfare Society in Batley, plus others in Dewsbury and Huddersfield. Their aims include supporting Islam
Muslims urged: ‘Be on guard for reprisals’ By Staff Reporters MUSLIM communities were warned of reprisals in the wake of last week’s terror attacks. Islamic scholars from the Masjid Al-Hidayah mosque on Caledonia Road in Savile Town urged people to be on their guard. A statement was released on behalf of the mosque by trustee Kaushar Tai on Tuesday. In it, he branded terrorists “a disgrace to humanity” but warned there may be others who could seek to take advantage for their own ends. He said: “We would like to advise everyone to be more vigilant of anti-Muslim prejudice and hate crime. We advise all, but especially children, women and vulnerable people, to be careful, as they are the ones who are often targets of such a backlash. “We advise people to avoid travelling alone and to especially avoid travelling alone in the dark.” He added people should record and report any inci-
dents – though police were not aware of a “marked increase” in problems as of Wednesday. In a condemnation of last week’s atrocities, Mr Tai cited the Quran as against the warped ideology of terrorists. He highlighted the following passage from section 5:32 of the Quran to show protection and preservation of life is one of the faith’s key tenets: “If anyone killed a person (unjustly and without cause) to spread mischief in the land – it would be as if he killed all humanity, and if anyone saved a life, it would be as if he saved the life of all humanity.” Mr Tai added: “Terrorism in any form is expressly forbidden in the teachings of Islam. “Those individuals who commit such crimes against innocent and defenceless men, women and children have acted completely contrary to the core teachings of Islam. “Islam regards all human life as sacred and inviolable. The Quran makes it clear that
She added: “Racist, xenophobic or prejudicial behaviour because of someone’s faith has no place in our communities and we all have a part to play in challenging it. “It is vital that people have the confidence to come forward and tell us if they have either been a victim of, or witnessed, such behaviour. “We take every report extremely seriously and will investigate thoroughly, putting support in place for the victim and ensuring that appropriate action is taken.” Batley and Spen MP Jo Cox called on the public not to react, “which is the response the terrorists want”. She said: “The appalling events in Paris on Friday
Book of condolence, flags fly half-mast NORTH KIRKLEES: A book of condolence has been opened at Dewsbury Town Hall after the Paris terror attacks. It is available until 5pm on Tuesday. Those unable to attend can send their messages of sympathy by email to mayors.office@ kirklees.gov.uk. Mayor of Kirklees Coun Paul Kane has also written to his opposite number in Paris. Coun Kane called the attacks “shocking atrocities” and added: “My thoughts are with the people of Paris and victims of terrorism worldwide.” As a mark of respect, flags at Dewsbury and Huddersfield town halls flew at halfmast until Monday night.
Hospice fundraiser BATLEY & BIRSTALL: A school choir will sing at a Taste of Christmas event for Kirkwood Hospice. Children from Windmill Primary will attend the Gomersal Park Hotel fundraiser on Sunday, November 22 (2pm-4pm). There will be stalls selling gifts, a chocolate tombola, Christmas cake, cheese and nibbles and wine. It has been organised by the hospice’s Batley and Birstall Support Group.
Aftermath of the terror attack in Beirut ... 37 died, 181 were injured
protection and preservation of life is paramount.” He called on all communities to unite and said: “We must not let the terrorists divide us, otherwise they will win. “Let us not play into their divisive narrative and instead show them that people of all faiths and none can live peacefully together.” Kaushar Tai He added: “Like the terrorists who want to divide communities, there will be some in the days ahead who will try to use this atrocity to attack innocent people. “We equally reject their intentions. It is evil people who do evil things – such acts will only increase our resolve to remain united." He offered condolences to the families and friends of victims of last Friday’s attacks in Paris. Mr Tai added “Any claim from the attackers that they are following the teachings of Islam is untrue. “In fact they are acting totally against the fundamental teachings of Islam. They are a disgrace to humanity
Police pledge to clamp down on hate peddlers THERE has been “no marked increase” in reported hate crimes since the Paris terror attacks, a police chief said. Insp Jenny Thompson, of Kirklees Police’s Dewsbury and Mirfield NPT, said officers are working with community groups to defuse any tensions. She said: “The events in Paris have understandably resonated with communities internationally. “Since last Friday, we have not seen any marked increase in reported hate crimes in Kirklees based on a person’s race or faith. “But we have been working with community groups to understand any issues arising from the attacks in France.”
as practiced by Sunni, Hanafi and Deobandi Muslims. Mr Sacha added: “Killing the innocent to prove a point is truly the work of misguided people. “Our sincerest condolences go to the innocent victims and the families of all those affected. “We pray that Lord Almighty gives them patience in this time of need. Muslims stand alongside our brothers and sisters against terrorism of any kind. “Finally, we ask God to unite our hearts against those who wish to divide us and cause the innocent suffering.”
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night demonstrate the terrible evil that we can be confronted with suddenly, unexpectedly and with the most awful and tragic consequences. “The way the people of Paris responded to these vicious attacks has to be admired – they came together in defiance of the terrorists and showed they would not be cowed. “ISIS attack with impunity, anywhere and against anyone, as recent weeks have shown. “But we must not be drawn into the knee-jerk reaction that these despicable acts are designed to provoke. “Instead, we should follow the example of the people of Paris – stand shoulder to shoulder, united and defiant."
and their actions will only lead to an increase in the cycle of violence. “British Muslim communities are equally appalled by the violence, and angered by those who commit abhorrent acts in the name of religion. “The perpetrators do not represent us – their views and actions are perverse and selfserving.”
Brass band concert DEWSBURY: Festive favourites will be played at a town hall brass band concert next month. The University of Hudderfield brass band will perform on Wednesday, December 9 (12.30pm). Lunch is served beforehand in the main hall from 11.30am. Tickets are £5.50 for adults and £4 concessions. Bookings can be made online at www.kirkleestownhalls.co.uk, or call 01924 324501, or visit the town hall box office.
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ISIS told us what they’d do and we fell for it anyway E
VERY newspaper, every TV news bulletin in Egypt these past few days has been about either the ongoing events in Paris or the Russian jet that was bombed out of the skies in nearby Sinai. I suspect it’s the same the world over. In this part of Egypt at least, people shake their heads, seeming not to understand the madness gripping the region. In the wake of the latest Paris massacre by Islamist fanatics, David Cameron said we are prepared for a terrorist attack in Britain. I saw a Facebook post that sarcastically noted, “Dave, we’re not even prepared for snow in Britain”. Predictably, much is being made about the possibility of one or more of the Paris attackers reaching France under cover of the flood of refugees from north Africa and the middle east. That’s the flood, I should remind you, that ISIS warned at the start of the year we would be getting, complete with undercover jihadis. What’s a few drowned
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’D been in Egypt for 24 hours before I saw a woman wearing the niqab, the face veil. After three days, the tally still stands at one. The woman got a quizzical look from our female (Muslim) guide Marwa, who was wearing jeans, a t-shirt and high heels.
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babies to a death cult like that? It says something when your enemy forewarns you of its strategy and you fall for it anyway. The Greek writer Homer wrote The Odyssey in about 800 BC. I guess no-one in Europe’s political classes ever studied the classics, or at
Seems she didn’t see many local women doing Zorro impressions either. Having said that, a luxury resort on the Red Sea, behind security gates, is a long way from the teeming slums on the outskirts of Cairo. Still, none at the airport, none on the journey least took any notice of the salutary story about the Trojan Horse. Remember that one? How the besieged people of Troy brought about their own downfall by ushering the enemy into their camp? A German chap working out alongside me in the gym on Tuesday night was
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to Soma Bay. Marwa isn’t Egyptian, she’s from Lebanon – Beirut – where she says the nightlife is fantastic, although recreational drugs are getting to be a big problem. Sounds like on one hand they’d love Dewsbury, and on the other they’d hate it. absolutely scathing about their Chancellor Angela Merkel and the huge mass of people she’s opened their doors to. It sounds like we’re not hearing a fraction of the social strife that is tearing German towns and cities apart. So, where does all of this lead? I could name my price if I had the answer to that. President Francois Hollande said that this was an act of war by ISIS, which made him the first western leader to finally accept the fact. But unless France follows up its couple of token bombing raids of the ISIS stronghold in Raqqa, it will amount to not much more than a temper tantrum. Handbag-waving with half a dozen jets. Typical French. You should think about rebuilding the Maginot Line, monsieurs. I can understand why the French would be hesitant to flatten Raqqa, to take the war right to ISIS, even though Russia’s president Putin wouldn’t hesitate to lend a hand. But that’s a step too far – for now. My instinct is that the moment will have to come though. You see, the whole point of the ISIS death cult war on Europe – when actually you’d think they’d have enough on their hands in Iraq and Syria – is to foment enough resentment in European Muslims as to create uprisings here. That’s why any answer to Islamist terrorism has to come from Muslims themselves.
HE statement this week from the leaders of a group of Dewsbury mosques, condemning the Paris atrocities, was both timely and respectful. I do not doubt its sincerity. Others too, all in a similar vein. That does not mean, however, that parts of this district don’t perhaps harbour fanatical supporters of a similar mindset, or that the terror police won’t be kicking in Savile Town doors again, some time soon. But even within those messages of support for the victims, came clues towards the bigger problem here. I think there is a huge deceit being practised by socalled moderate European Muslims and their soft-headed liberal apologists, and at its root is the biggest problem of all – the holy book, the Koran. I bet most of you have seen this quote in recent days: “Whoever kills an innocent person, it is as if he has killed all humanity.” Quran 5:32. I’m sick and tired of seeing it actually. Pretty unequivocally peaceful, yes? Actually, no. To the fanatics, anyone who disbelieves is far from innocent, and the Koran contains well in excess of 100 verses calling all Muslims to war against non-believers, with some pretty horrific examples of how to kill us – beheading being one. And that’s the problem with taking as absolute, compelling instruction, a book that’s 1,400 years old. Sure, different Muslim sects will choose to interpret it to suit, but any Muslim scholar who comes out and questions it too strongly can expect a fatwa – a death threat – in short order. Driving through London early on Monday morning, I was listening to a local radio interview with an articulate Muslim cleric, damning the attacks and talking about what the country needs to do next. My heart sank when I heard that he was of the
Ahmadiyya sect. Some mainstream Muslims damn the moderate Amhadiyyans as apostates – blasphemers. So much for the voice of reason. Although it doesn’t spell it out, the signatories to that Dewsbury mosques letter all belong to the fundamentalist Deobandi tradition. Some of them are hard-liners, whose ultimate goal is to create a Muslim caliphate, not just here in Britain, but across the world. By peaceful means? We can argue that until the cows come home, although their adherents include the London suicide bombers and the three young Savile Town terrorists, Hammaad and Hassan Munshi, plus suicide bomber Talha Aslam. A letter from Batley’s Institute of Islamic Scholars says of the terrorists: “We only wish they could understand they are harming our cause.” Now that’s an open-ended statement if ever I heard one. What I have yet to hear a single Muslim scholar denounce is the idea that a suicide bomber transcends, in a flash of Semtex, into a martyr feted within a paradise of 72 virgins. It is a stupid, infantile notion. So why don’t the Deobandi scholars in today’s paper say it? We can’t ever defeat a brainwashed enemy that believes death is not just glorious, but a lottery win. Only Muslims can do that, by taking a mature approach to the Koran, putting it in a modern context. Teach their young people that blowing up themselves and dozens of innocents is the gateway to hell, not paradise. Until they have the courage to take those issues on, those words of consolation won’t mean much. And if the imams and scholars already do, then share it, because I would like to believe it’s sincere. Until then, we have every right to question if it’s simply a response of convenience.
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WAS sorry to hear of the passing of one of our long-time correspondents, Jack Bunn, on Monday. It’s an oft and over-used saying, but when they made Jack, they threw away the mould. They really don’t make blokes like that any more. I knew Jack was getting on a bit, but was surprised to see that he was 96. That was a
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cracking innings, a great knock, and far more importantly, a life very well lived. Jack has seen the ups and downs, the comings and goings of this district, and for all his rough-hewn upbringing he had a wisdom and an insight into what’s important to people and what makes a community. Some of his passionate rants (in the kindest sense) were full
of humour, but spoke richly of values and traditions that are rapidly disappearing. He couldn’t, and I can’t, see them ever returning and I think that’s what saddened and infuriated Jack in equal measure. Jack Bunn was a standard bearer for a generation of British people that embodied all that is best in us. Rest in peace Jack, you’ve certainly earned it.
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Pupil numbers climb at ‘makeover’ school By David Miller PUPIL numbers are up at a Batley school which now features in a case study about organisational change. Upper Batley High School now has 546 children on its roll – a rise of 35 on September, 2014. And another 40 extra pupils could join the former Batley Business and Enterprise College for next September. Earlier this year, Otleybased marketing firm Words and Pictures led a re-brand as part of a major turnaround at the Blenheim Drive site. New staff and governors came in after the school was rated inadequate by Ofsted. On a return visit, inspectors found the all-boys secondary
to be making “rapid” improvement. In between, Words and Pictures – whose clients include Boots – were hired for a makeover. They helped with the school’s new name plus uniforms, logos, signage, prospectus and a newsletter for parents. Head of operations for education Louise Seastron said: “The school wanted something less conservative and different from what other schools had. “And we thought it was such a good example of communicating change that we made a video case study.” Headteacher Samantha Vickers believes rising pupil numbers show that work is paying off. Other moves include re-
introducing the Duke of Edinburgh Awards scheme, plus more after-school clubs, from chess to archery. The school is also now a member of Batley Rotary Club’s Interact group alongside Batley Girls’ High School. It is due to receive its rotary charter at an event on Friday, November 27. On Monday, a new half-term parents’ forum launched with the aim of getting them involved in driving further improvements. Miss Vickers said: “We aim to be an outstanding school and hope to get there as soon as we can. “We’ve probably got at least two Ofsted inspections to go through for that to happen, but you can already feel a buzz around the school.”
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MIRFIELD: A woman confronted a burglar she caught red-handed as she came home from work. Leeds Crown Court heard the householder had a “rush of adrenaline” when she saw Michael Ingham stealing her laptop. She called police and Ingham, of Halifax, was tracked with the help of police dogs. He was jailed for 16 months. Ingham, 43, admitted the incident, which took place on Granny Lane on October 10. The court was told drug and alcohol addict Ingham smashed a rear door to gain entry. Already serving a community order for previous burglary, he also took cash and watches.
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Poppy perfection in a proud town Dear Sir, I would like to thank each and every one who turned out and took part in the Mirfield Remembrance Day parade and service. Over the years we have encouraged the youth of the day to learn all about what the poppy stands for. During Remembrancetide, special DVD and information packs go out to all the schools and they respond magnificently, both buying and wearing poppy-branded items. The turnout by the Scouting and Guiding Association has increased over the years and, despite the weather conditions, it’s always great to see their cheery faces on parade, marching with their proud and attentive leaders. The focus has to be on the youth of today, as our proud veterans know so well the horrors of conflict and the sadness it brings to so many. The marching veterans always turn out
We all owe Joe so much From: Joe Elders, Tauranga, New Zealand (formerly of Batley) Dear Sir, My wife Mary and I would like to congratulate Joe Weaver on his award of the French Legion of Honour for his part in the D-Day landings. What a lovely man. Well done Joe, to you and your fallen comrades in the landings and afterwards. We owe you and many others so much.
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Letter of the Week: Tim Wood, parade organiser, Mirfield immaculately as though they had just passed off the parade square; they set a standard for all to see. Serving troops from bases all over the UK come back to their home town to march, pay their respects and swell the ranks. Leading the parade for the third year running we had serving soldier WO2 Chris Horrobin, from the Royal Artillery based in Catterick. Having a serving soldier to lead makes a great difference to the Parade and we can only thank him and the other serving ranks who made it home to be with us all. The police and our own marshalls, again,
actions of Mirfield Town Council, in depriving me of my seat on the Council, and the action taken by a number of residents to try to correct that injustice. At least Mr Whitley admits he is confused. Could this be the same Mr Whitley who thought, wrongly, that town councils were sufferring under the same government financial restrictions as principal councils like Kirklees? If so, it really seems time for Mr Whitley to resolve his ignorance and confusion by means other than the press.
Support the junior doctors From: Christine Hyde, Dewsbury
From: Michael Hutchinson, Mirfield Dear Sir, I am sorry Mr Whitley cannot distinguish between the
Dear Sir, I refer to David Honeybell’s letter last week. Junior doctors are fighting for the NHS, as Jeremy Hunt’s plans involve de-skilling and downgrading
NHS professionals. Why? Because health multinationals want the franchise and a profit, like the trains and utilities. The ‘Hunt Effect’ led 40 people in just two weeks to delay going for hospital treatment on Friday to Sunday believing no doctors would be there. In most cases their condition had worsened to become lifethreatening and two of them died as a result. The doctors believe that since Hunt is an intelligent, educated man, his actions are a deliberate attempt to turn the public against comprehensive treatment, free at the point of use, available to all. To underfund it means that immigrants, who for the most part are young and healthy, can be used as a scapegoat by people who forget that governments choose where to spend our money and that their own kids and grandchildren are never going to be able to afford the £500pm comprehensive health insurance premium. Just think, why should the NHS treat the skin and lung disease created by toxins from
did a great job in making our route safe to pass. Our RBL Pardre, Mr Ian Grange, conducts the service with dignity and tradition. The PA system is run by a good friend, ‘Big Geoff’, who is always there to give me his advice in many forms. There are dozens of individuals doing their own tasks, briefed for various specific purposes and all adding to the overall impact of the event. The four bands – two brass, one pipe, the Salvation Army Band for the hymns, the 868 squadron, ATC Corps of Drums – and our own trumpeter, Peter Rhodes, played their part perfectly. fracking for gas, or breast cancer caused by pesticide residue in processed food and milk? Support the junior doctors at www.medicineforthenhs.com.
Dealing with barbarians From: Aleks Lukic, Staincliffe Dear Sir, I am in no doubt that all our thoughts this week are with the victims of the Paris attacks, who lost their lives to the cowardly actions of barbarian infiltrators. The international solidarity in response has been tremendous and will hopefully help the affected families to find solace at this time. It is a regrettable fact that we had forewarning of this. The barbarians publicly threatened to masquerade as refugees and cross to Europe on the people traffickers’ boats to carry out their plots against Western civilization. These
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Mr & Mrs Greenwell, 305 Halifax Road, Hightown, two-storey and single-storey rear extension. B Towers, 5 Windy Bank Lane, Hightown, first floor rear extension. N Rowbottom, 4 Warren Close, Norristhorpe, side, front and rear extensions. Maria Foster, 687 Bradford Road, Birkenshaw, single-storey side and rear extension and dormer to rear. M Beanland, 316 Hopton Lane, Upper Hopton, first floor extension and balcony. Mr M Fiaz, 28 Ravens Crescent, Scout Hill, the proposal is for erection of single-storey rear extension. The extension projects 6m beyond the rear wall of the original dwellinghouse. The maximum height of the extension is 4m, the height of the eaves of the extension is 2.8m. Mr & Mrs M Nana, 1 Ashfield, Thornhill Lees, the proposal is for erection of single storey rear extension. The extension projects 6m beyond the rear wall of the original dwellinghouse. The maximum height of the extension is 4m, the height of the eaves of the extension is 2.8m. K Ahmed, 59 Low Lane, Birstall, change of use to A3 coffee shop/cafe (within a Conservation Area).
Mrs R Begum, 36 Fir Avenue, Ravensthorpe, the proposal is for erection of single storey rear extension. The extension projects 6m beyond the rear wall of the original dwellinghouse. The maximum height of the extension is 3.7m, the height of the eaves of the extension is 2.55m. N Mitchell, 31 Knowles Lane, Gomersal, work to TPO(s) SP2/70. J Broadhead, Fox House, 1 York Court, Upper Batley, work to TPO(s) 23/77 within a conservation area. Mr Islam Khan, Unit 1 John Street, Ravensthorpe, change of use from B8 use (storage/distribution) to D1 use (after-school club). A Wilcox, 2 Norman Drive, Mirfield, two-storey side extension, single-storey rear extension, new dormers to front and rear and demolition of existing conservatory and single-storey side extensions. E Vachhiat, 9 Douglas Avenue, Soothill, the proposal is for a single storey rear extension. The extension projects 4m beyond the rear wall of the original dwellinghouse. The maximum height of the extension is 3.9m. The height of the eaves of the extension is 2.5m.
The motorcycle riders from the RBL Riders Branch added their noise to the occasion – while the Americans have their own version called Rolling Thunder, we’ve gone one better with Mirfield’s own Remembrance Rumble. The Willis Jeep carried 91-year old WWII veteran Harry Thrush to and fro, and his smile back at the pub was a joy to see. There was lots and lots of activity from many different organisations; guides giving out programmes and passing the collecting bucket around and people who helped out the night before laying out traffic cones. There’s a thousand and one things, if not more, behind the scenes, all jigsawed together to make Mirfield’s parade second only in numbers to Whitehall. What a proud little town; you wore your poppy with pride, and it gives great pleasure and comfort to see it. Thank you, and very well done.
threats were not taken seriously enough. In due course, we will need extensive debate on how we can discharge our humanitarian duties without causing people who already live here to suffer and fear for their safety. These atrocities ought to sharpen minds across our communities and draw attention to the just course of action. People will already know of or will become aware of suspicious activity and plots. Imminent threats must be reported to the police by telephoning 999. Otherwise, I call on anyone who suspects a threat to telephone MI5 on 0800 111 4645, or send them a message online.
Terrorism has no religion From: Elyas Patel, Savile Town Dear Sir, The tragedy at The Belle Equipe Cafe in Paris, where two monstrous and cowardly gunmen brutally slaughtered 11 innocent victims in a hail of bullets, is proof that terrorism has no religion and Muslims were also victims of this unspeakable act of murder. The 11 inside the cafe who were cut down so brutally were all friends. They were there to celebrate the birthday of their co-worker Houda Saadi, a French Muslim of Tunisian descent. Houda had invited her sister Halima and her two brothers, Khaled and Bashir. One of the sisters died on the spot. The other, who was shot in the head, died later in hospital. The two brothers who miraculously survived cradled their bleeding and dying sisters in their tragic final moments. The sisters were just 35 and 36 respectively. They were mothers, too. May their souls and those of all the innocent victims rest in heavenly peace. May the injured quickly heal and the bereaved be comforted for their tragic losses.
May the perpetrators of this unspeakable evil be brought to account in every conceivable way possible. The deliberate targeting of innocent men women and children can have no justification whatsoever, wherever and by whomsoever such appalling acts of brutality and inhumanity are committed. Our hearts as peaceful Muslims go out to the victims of this and every such atrocity the world over. May the Almighty bring peace the world over and allow human beings to respect all LIFE and live in peace and harmony irrespective of ethnicity, faith, or no faith, and with a universal respect for life and property in every corner of the world for all the people of the world. Ameen/Amen
Thanks, folks! From: John Walshaw, Earlsheaton Dear Sir, The Oakwell Art Group would like to thank all the people who braved the atrocious weather on Saturday and Sunday to attend our annual exhibition. Despite the weather, it was a success, with the tombola collecting quite a sum for charity.
Obvious equations From: David Williamson, Emley Dear Sir, Although back in the late 1970s my maths teacher Mr Hodgson at Earlsheaton High School tried his very best with me, I’m still no mathematical genius. But in my reckoning, the money lost to taxpayers by Kirklees Council to the Muslim Mosque Burial Committee falls into one of the following two equations:
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‘Politically speaking’ Continued from page 8 1. Money owed to Kirklees by the MMBC that could be spent on vital council services, or, money received by Kirklees from MMBC that could be spent on vital council services = a lot of money that could be spent on vital council services. 2 Money that would have been received by Kirklees if persons buried by MMBC had been buried in Kirklees that could be spent on vital council services, or, money received from the MMBC that could be spent on vital council services = even more money that could be spent on vital council services. Either way, when the present site is full, I would recommend that Kirklees use the following formula to resolve the problem in future: KMC – MMBC = £££££££, or, KMC – MMBC = less council tax for everybody, or, KMC – MMBC (plus money owed from MMBC) = even less council tax for everybody.
Nicely done, Mirfielders From: Brian Green, Wakefield Dear Sir, Could I congratulate the townspeople of Mirfield and the organising authority that produced such a magnificent, proud and patriotic Remembrance Day ceremony. Mirfield has set a standard over many years for others to follow, and civic heads across the country to take notice of. The town should have the accolade ‘Royal Mirfield’, in recognition for the turnout and high standards. Nicely done, Mirfielders.
Good things in Dewsbury From: Harold Laycock, Mirfield Dear Sir, Most of the publicity regarding Dewsbury over the past few years has been bad. There are, however, many good things occurring in the town! As we approach the end of 2015, we are looking forward to the last Wednesday lunchtime concert before Christmas. This concert will feature the highly-talented students who form the Huddersfield University Brass Band with their Christmas concert. Once again, internationally renowned orchestras, musicians and vocalists have provided topquality entertainment over the past few months. These concerts are once a month on a Wednesday at the town hall. They last one hour and are at the very reasonable price of £4 for the elderly with passes. These are not the only organised events in Dewsbury and whilst I don’t know of them all (for which I will apologise), I will list just a few. The Collegians theatre group put on a show at the town hall every year and there is also an arts theatre. The Owls (for the over 50s) meet weekly at the sports centre as well as the history group. So the problem is not really Dewsbury; rather, those people who don’t go to Dewsbury but knock the town. They are the cause of its demise.
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Six months as MP speaking up for you I T SEEMS like only yesterday, the morning of 8 May when the result at Cathedral House, Huddersfield was declared and I was elected to parliament. The last six months have been a non-stop ride with many highs and lows. During this time I hope I have done you proud through speaking up for you on a regular basis in the House of Commons and working hard in the constituency. When I was elected I pledged to be a full time MP. This is why I immediately resigned from my position with Virgin Care and then stood down from my council seat. After six months I cannot see how anyone could keep up with the demands of the job unless they were fully committed to the role. I am working seven days a week, speaking up for you in Parliament as well as working hard when I am back in the constituency. So far I have spoken 38 times in 25 debates and I have raised many important issues on your behalf with Ministers. In the summer I joined the Health Select Committee and I have grilled the Health
Secretary, Jeremy Hunt, over the use of agency staff and management consultants in our hospitals. I have spoken up for junior doctors whose employment conditions are being completely undermined by the Health Secretary and I have also campaigned for months now against the disabled parking charges at Dewsbury and Pinderfields Hospitals. The trust have now agreed to hold a review into these charges and just this week the Health Minister agreed with me over the poor handling of the issue by the trust. One of my proudest achievements to date was forcing high street giant WH Smith to climb down on their hospital pricing policy. WH Smith and other stores were charging up to 90 per cent more for various items in their hospital stores than in the high street stores, taking advantage of a captive audience. Earlier this month I tabled an amendment to the finance bill which would have mandated the government to include a demand for zero rate of VAT on tampons and other female sanitary products in their EU negotiations. Ministers sought to head off a rebellion from their own
Conservative backbench MP’s who were supporting my amendment, and pledged to start negotiations with the European commission. Also this month we stood strong as a party against the proposed Tax Credit Cuts and Trade Union Bill. Unfortunately both passed their third readings. These are both issues I feel strongly about and I voiced my concern in parliament speaking on both these issues, standing up for working people and also the 13,000 children in Dewsbury whose families are in receipt of tax credits. Many of the people I worked alongside in the NHS relied on tax credits to make work pay, and now they find themselves caught in a pincer between the government’s pay cuts and the work penalty.
Working people are being hit hard by this government by having their in-work benefits cut and rights at work eroded. Of late I have launched my campaign against the proposed cuts to policing. It’s anticipated that the Chancellor could cut the police budget by up to 25% in next week’s spending review. As someone who worked for nearly a decade within the police service, supporting victims and witnesses of crime, I have recently felt the need to speak out at the government’s treatment of our police force. I have set up an online petition to raise awareness of the seriousness of this issue. You can sign it at: www.paulasherriff.org.uk/don _t_cut_our_cops. I hope you can see how passionate I am about representing you both at home and in London. If you have an issue that you feel I could help you with please do not hesitate to contact me at paula@paulasherriff.org.uk or to 17 Wellington Road, Dewsbury WF13 1HQ.
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Football tournament’s cash for refugees
News In Brief Library opening hours are reduced NORTH KIRKLEES: Mirfield Library will open for even fewer hours after cuts were backed with only ‘minor’ changes. Currently open for 51 hours a week, it was proposed to reduce this to 35 hours under a Kirklees-wide strategy. The policy was ‘called-in’ for scrutiny and the result is the Huddersfield Road premises will now only open for 32.5 hours. Opening times at Birstall Library, which hosts a Yorkshire dialect event on Tuesday at 10.30am, have been increased from 30 hours to 32.5 hours. The rest of the cuts, involving 100 job losses and the axing of Thornhill Lees Library, were passed unchanged.
Christmas fair WHITLEY: Crafts, bags and luxury skincare products will be for sale at an open house Christmas fair in aid of two charities. Cats Protection and Mind are to benefit from the event at Angela House from 1pm to 3pm. Homemade cakes, mulled wine and tea and coffee will be available, along with a tombola and candles. Parking for up to 30 cars is available at the community centre opposite the Howroyd Lane venue. Organiser Angela Hutton said: “There are many fabulous gifts available or you can just browse and have a coffee.”
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A FOOTBALL tournament raised nearly £3,000 for refugees fleeing Syria. The five-a-side contest was held by Savile Town FC last Sunday and attracted 30 teams from Dewsbury, Batley and further afield. Cash raised is for the Ummah Welfare Trust, which has supplied aid to refugees fleeing Syria, including supplies for 26,000 people last winter alone. Paula Sherriff MP and Coun Masood Ahmed (Lab, Dewsbury South) were among those who attended the tournament, which was sponsored by Dewsbury fashion store 13 Nelson Street and attended by more than 500 people. It was organised by Savile Town FC in conjuction with venue hosts Kick Off Dewsbury and local anti-radicalisation group Engage.
Some of the competitors at the Savile Town charity tournament
MP urges solidarity in the face of terrorists’ ‘acts of pure evil’ A developing interest in foreign affairs was put into sharp focus for Dewsbury and Mirfield MP Paula Sherriff by last week’s terror attacks. Here she gives her reaction and tells of a recent trip to Palestine... IN THE West Bank community of Susiya, Paula Sherriff MP met Palestinians facing expulsion. She detailed the situation to The Press last Friday, hours after suicide bombers attacked a Shia Muslim area of Beirut in Lebanon. Later that night came the horrific slaughter of concert and restraurant-goers in Paris. In between, there was a suicide bomb attack in Baghdad that killed 26 people and wounded dozens more. Ms Sherriff said: “My thoughts and sympathies go out to everyone who was caught up in the terrorist attacks of the last few days.”
She gave her support to families who lost loved ones to what she branded as “horrific and wicked acts of terror”. She added: “I spoke to many people throughout the constituency last weekend, including church and mosque leaders. “They all share my sense of horror at what unfolded in Paris and also in Beirut over the last few days. “We all agree we must stand together, united as a community, in solidarity with our neighbours against these acts of pure evil.” Last Friday Ms Sherriff told how since becoming an MP in May she has taken an increasing interest in foreign policy issues. In September she was part of a parlia-
mentary delegation which visited areas of Palestine’s disputed West Bank. Paid for by the Council for ArabBritish Understanding and charity Medical Aid for Palestinians, an all-party group of MPs met UN officials. Talks were held with Palestine Prime Minister Dr Rami Hamdallah and a member of Israel’s National Security Council. They also met Palestinians and Israelis, including settlers in socalled occupied territories. She said: “The trip was balanced and it was important that we saw things from both sides. “And I don’t accept the premise that all Israelis are committing human rights abuses. “There are many on both sides who genuinely want to live in peace – and a large portion of the
Israeli population want a two-state solution.” Susiya is a village of about 350 people who live in tents after they were moved from their homes. An Israeli settlement, considered illegal under international law, was built and is set to expand. A bid to stop the Palestinian villagers being moved again was rejected by the Israeli High Court in May. Ms Sherriff said: “It’s a tragedy when you see Bedouin camps where people live with the fear that their tents may be demolished. “They constantly live under the threat of demolition orders. It’s harrowing when you see something like that. “Sadly, while that ‘occupation’ is on-going, I’m not sure the ‘twostate solution’ is viable.”
Council bosses try again with new masterplan for Dewsbury COUNCIL chiefs admitted a 25-year masterplan for Dewsbury isn’t working – yet they are to jump straight into another one. A new regeneration scheme for 2016 to 2036 was presented to Kirklees Council’s cabinet on Tuesday. In it, officials said that the previous Strategic Development Framework (SDF) for the town had not delivered on its aims. Drawn up with architects Bauman Lyons in 2009, it earmarked the job centre and Empire House for demolition and Longcauseway for pedestrianisation. The report states that some
SDF schemes started but progress was “slow” and the impact “slight”. Instead, officers propose a new 20-year vision linked to Kirklees Council’s Local Plan and transport investment from the West Yorkshire Combined Authority. Work on the Ravensthorpe relief road is earmarked to start between 2020 and 2022 and be operational by 2026. New schools are to be built from 2026 to 2030 and once all projects are complete, officers say the area will be a “key player” in the “Northern Powerhouse”. The report makes a justification for industry and thou-
sands of new homes on green belt land at Chidswell. It claims these will make a potential gross added value contribution to the local economy of £414.5m over 25 years. And it stated industrial units at Chidswell had the potential to create at least 2,411 jobs. Once schemes in Dewsbury are under way, efforts to support Batley and other parts of North Kirklees would be made, the report adds. The cabinet resolved that the plan, called the Housing and Enterprise Growth Zone, should be further discussed and agreed.
Resident, 89, sees off bogus caller POLICE praised an 89-year-old Dewsbury Moor man who resisted pressure from a bogus workman. A suspect claimed that drains at the man’s home were overflowing and demanded money for repairs. The householder refused and said he would call police, at which point the imposter fled. It happened at around 11am last Friday. The bogus workman was white, in his 30s and slim. Det Con Jim Caplin, of Kirklees CID, said: “The victim did the right thing in this situation by advising that he was going to phone the police.
“A legitimate caller would not leave at the threat of police attendance and would be happy to wait and verify their identity.” The suspect, who was about 5ft 10in tall, spoke with a local accent and was wearing a blue boiler suit. Det Con Caplin added: “We are keen to hear from anyone who has received a similar caller at their door.” Police are also seeking witnesses who may have seen the suspect around the time of the offence. Anyone with information can call Det Con Caplin on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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A POPULAR Second World War veteran from Hanging Heaton has died at the age of 96. Jack Bunn, wounded five times in action, passed away peacefully in hospital on Monday. The former miner also served as chairman of the Hanging Heaton Village Association. Jack, of High Street, was a prolific writer of letters to newspapers and was a supporter of The Press from the beginning. Published as recently as last month, his musings on all manner of topics were often on our Forum page. In one famous rebuttal to an anonymous critic in January 2011, he wrote “not putting one’s name to it is like making bullets for someone else to fire”. Jack added he had a role in saving Hanging Heaton Working Men’s Club from closure in the 1980s. In the same letter, Jack wrote he was a co-founder of the village association – which also took residents on trips around the Yorkshire Dales. Later, Jack was involved in campaigns aimed at stopping the building of new homes around the Grange Valley and Soothill. During his wartime service he fought in five countries and suffered gunshot and shrapnel injuries. Wife Eileen died in 2010. Jack is survived by family including their four children, Barry, Michael, Lynda and Beverley. Jack’s funeral takes place at Dewsbury Moor Crematorium on Tuesday, December 1 (12.30pm).
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There’s more to fire-fighting than turning the hoses on... The Heavy Woollen area’s new fire station officially opened last week. On an exclusive behind-thescenes tour, reporter David Miller discovered the job is more complicated than it might appear CREWS from the new Dewsbury Fire Station handled a suspected arson attack two weeks ago. A bungalow in Mirfield was gutted by flames which needed the use of an aerial platform to extinguish. But contrary to popular belief, firefighters do not just turn up and rush straight into battle. Station commander Paul Austin said: “A house fire with persons reported inside would typically attract three fire engines. “The first applicance there is information-
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possible. As soon as crews are alerted they come down, get into their uniforms, go to the printer to see where they’re going and then it’s straight off.” This can be in as little as seconds and may involve firefighters coming down a pole if they are upstairs. The station boasts a stateof-the-art gym, community room and a classroom for youngsters. And despite losing a fire engine in a merger with Batley Fire Station, the new premises has two specialist services. One is a detection and monitoring vehicle for sub-
stances and gas leaks while the other, for terrorism situations, is called a national resilience unit. Cdr Austin said: “This is for the mass de-contamination of the public, but thankfully we’ve not had to mobilise this yet.” The fire station is at Carlton Road on the border between Dewsbury and Batley. Cdr Austin said: “The location is more central. We’ve got good access to both towns now. “In an emergency we’re straight out onto the main roads, Bradford Road and Halifax Road.”
How Roya shook off her shyness A ONCE-shy pupil gained in confidence through a leadership course funded by Batley Rotarians. Roya Khan, 17, of Batley Girls’ High School, was sponsored by the Rotary Club of Batley for the organisation’s youth leadership awards. Topics included problemsolving, effective communication and building self-esteem. Roya was among 64 children from the region who attended the residential course over two weekends in July and August. She thanked Rotary Club members and detailed what she learned at a recent Gomersal Park Hotel meeting. She said: “I developed leadership, teamwork, organisation
COMEDIAN Max Lemon is set to break the £10,000 barrier for Kirkwood Hospice with his last two shows of the year. Max, the alter ego of Mirfield resident Peter Morgan, brings his variety act to the town’s Old Bank WMC on Friday, December 11. The following Friday he is at Rowley Hill WMC in Lepton. Both shows start at 7.30pm. Max, aiming to raise £100,000 for the hospice, began his fundraising with a skydive earlier this year. He then took to the stage with a show blending funny characters with magic tricks and music. Max even took his act to the Mirfield home of Darren and Jackie Brooke – where he perfomed in a marquee – and said: “With a generous outdoor audience limited to fewer than 60 guests, the net proceeds exceeded a mind-boggling £3,000.” Similar marquee events are planned for next year, along with bigger fundraisers. Max's most recent show, at the Holiday Inn in Brighouse last month, raised more than £2,000. The charity drive began after Peter’s wife, Jackie, 68, died of bladder cancer last year, having been cared for at Kirkwood Hospice. He said: “I’d like to say a big thank you to the venues and family, friends, guests and traders for their immense support." Tickets for the Old Bank and Rowley Hill events can be obtained by calling the venues on 01924 492343 and 01484 306440 respectively. Alternatively, call Peter on 07530 934332 or send an email to jlmee@sky. com.
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now I volunteer every Saturday at a hospital. “Before I was very shy and quiet, but I think I’m more confident and outspoken now.”
DEWSBURY’S festive season will officially begin when the lights are switched on tomorrow (Saturday). The festivities begin in Market Place in the town centre at 4.15pm with fun fair rides, Santa’s grotto and more. Join Dewsbury DJ Jacqui Blay from the Pulse 1 radio station for music and live entertainment leading up to the main Christmas lights switch-on at 5.40pm in front of the town hall. Kids can chill out in the giant snow globe before warming up by watching the fantastic fire perform-
ers, organised by North Kirklees arts group Creative Scene. The event is being sponsored by Princess of Wales Precinct owners Edinburgh House and supported by Creative Scene and the Dewsbury Pioneers CIC. ■ The Christmas lights switch-on in Staincliffe Park will be on Thursday, December 3. The Friends of Staincliffe Park group will hold the event at the park’s pavilion from 6pm until 8pm. There will be a fair with rides for children, entertainment and hot food.
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Thousands brave rain to see Cleck light up THE WIND and rain failed to stop thousands of people attending Cleckheaton’s Christmas lights switch-on last Saturday. Organisers estimate about 3,000 people braved the poor weather conditions to attend. The town centre event ran from 9am to 7pm, with
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Have a mince pie with Santa THE VILLAGE of Roberttown will join together to celebrate the festive season on Friday November 27. The annual event will see the Christmas lights switched on by Santa himself, introduced by town crier Vic Watson. Organisers hope Father Christmas will do the honours at around 5.45pm at the Jubilee Garden on Church Road. Visitors can enjoy a mince pie and a drink with Santa, and after the switch-on he’ll walk through the village, led by the town crier, giving out sweets on the way to his special grotto, where children will be able to visit him. Huddersfield Youth Brass Band will be playing festive music and carols will be sung by the Christmas tree, with performances from Roberttown church singers, Roberttown pop choir and the Timesteps School of Dance Many local businesses will open late to get into the Christmas spirit, offering tasty treats and special offers for visitors and residents, with many people dressing up in Victorian attire. Roberttown Lane through the village will be closed to traffic during the festivities and villagers hope for a big turnout for one of the highlights of the community’s year.
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Stalls, food and fair fun THE TOWN’S Christmas lights will be switched on by the head girl and boy of Ossett Academy, Amelia Hudson and Ryan Wilson, on Saturday November 28 at 5pm. Organised by Ossett Town Centre Partnership, the switch-on is part of the Victorian Christmas in Ossett event, and in the precinct there will be 30 market stalls with a full range of crafts and goods as well as a hog roast, savoury pancakes and fairground food van. The event will start at 10am and runs until 6pm with Santa Claus in his grotto from 11am until 5pm. There will also be all the fun of the fair, donkey rides, owls and ‘Mini Mansell’ of Sheffield will be keeping the crowds entertained. Ian Bunney will be the DJ, playing music and informing everyone what is happening throughout the day. Inside the town hall there will be 34 stalls with tombola, raffles, crafts with lots of presents, Christmas table decorations and face painting. Gawthorpe 85 Youth Band will be playing Christmas carols, with entertainment also provided by Ossett Priory Youth and Ossett Youth Theatre.
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HeckmondLIGHT: Some new twists! CONTINUING a tradition dating back more than 100 years, a carnival of light is coming to Green Park on Saturday November 28, courtesy of Heckmondwike Community Alliance and Creative Scene. The event will run from 4pm to 8.30pm with the official light switchon at 6.30pm. Heckmondwike was one of the first towns in the UK to have illuminations and the town has kept up the tradition for more than 100 years – but this year they have decided to do something a little different.
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the future. It’s been great to work with the artists and the producing team from Creative Scene to bring some fantastic interactive elements to the event this year. We want to put Heckmondwike back on the map for the best light show in the north!” Creative producer Vicky Holliday added: “Expect to see some surprising light-based art works and performances packing out Green Park! From late afternoon the park will be lit up with a host of interactive art works for people to enjoy, celebrating light in different forms. “You can try your hand at the digital funfair with Beat Jigsaw, which will help you mix up your own tunes with your mates; a
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Hear a prelude to Christmas TO HELP you get into the Christmas spirit, Heckmondwike Salvation Army are presenting a ‘Prelude to Christmas’ concert at Cleckheaton Town Hall on Sunday November 29 at 7pm. The evening will include brass band music from Leeds West Hunslet Salvation Army band, singing from Heckmondwike Community Choir and guest soprano soloist Esme Barber, who has sung with various ensembles including the University
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Get the show on the road! BATLEY’S festive season will officially begin when the town’s Christmas lights are switched next Saturday, November 28. The festivities begin at 1pm when market stalls start trading and children’s fairground rides open for business, and Santa’s grotto will be open from 3pm to 5.30pm. DJ Paul Griffiths from radio station Pulse 1 will be on hand with music, singers and live entertainment leading up to the big switch-on in Market Place at 5.40pm. The Pulse roadshow also includes performances by the Acorn Theatre Company at 4.20pm and Batley Music Centre Saxophone Continues on p24 Group at 4.45pm.
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From page 22 Kids can chill out in a giant snow globe before warming up watching a fire performance, organised by Creative Scene, during the proceedings. The event is being sponsored by Foxís Biscuits and supported by Batley Business Association and Creative Scene. It promises to be a great day
Showing off their Best Bits MUSICAL group Songsational are bringing their ‘Best Bits’ show to Batley Town Hall. Taking place tonight (Friday, 7.30), the evening of song and dance is Songsational’s fifth annual concert in support of the Mayor of Kirklees’ charity.
out for the whole family, with lots of Christmas magic. Rev Mark Umpleby will give a Christmas address at 4.40pm and the Mayor of Kirklees, Coun Paul Kane, will be introduced to the crowd at 5.10pm. The lights will be switched on at 5.40pm by the Mayor, who will be on stage with Batley Business Association chairman Andrew Marsden and Santa.
This year, donations will be for Diabetes UK. Tickets (£8) are available from Jane Griffin on 07845 958995 or email: jane@ songsational.co.uk.
Poets group session IF YOU’VE got a favourite poem or you’ve written a poem yourself, you
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As well as the big switch-on itself, there will be a festive food and craft fayre, on-stage entertainment, a family funfair, high street stores open late for Christmas shopping, and a visit from Santa. Organised by the
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Sunday November 29 Christmas Festival schedule: 12pm 2pm 2pm 2pm 4pm 4.30 5pm 6pm 6.30 7pm 8pm
Fun fair opens Festive food and craft fayre opens High street shops open Christmas songs played from stage Local band playing festive songs Local band playing festive songs On-stage entertainment Visit from Santa The grand switch-on Local band playing festive songs Festive food and craft fayre closes, and begin to close 10pm Fun fair closes
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Charity Christmas market this weekend MIRFIELD plays host to a special fundraising Christmas market tomorrow (Sat). More than 30 stalls will be set up in St Paul’s Church, Newgate, selling handcrafted and home-made goods that are perfect for the festive season. The Christmas market has been organised by Mirfield residents Rory and Victoria Wallin, who will be using funds raised from the day to buy presents for young patients at Sheffield Children’s Hospital. The cause is close to their hearts as their then four-week-old son
was taken there seriously ill last November. Throughout the year the couple have held fundraising events for the charity, including an auction, a chocolate tea party and bake-off. Gifts will be delivered by the couple to the children’s hospital on Christmas Eve. There will also be a grotto at the market, where children will be able to meet Santa himself. Open from 10am to 6pm, players from Hepworth Band will be performing at regular intervals throughout the day and there will be a
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licenced bar selling festive drinks and other refreshments. Rory Wallin said: “Whether you are looking for the perfect Christmas gift for a loved one or would just like a glass of
mulled wine and a mince pie, then please come and join us and see what Mirfield businesses and local residents have to offer in the build-up to the Christmas period.”
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Plenty to do on December 1 BIRSTALL switches on its Christmas lights on Tuesday December 1 this year, turning the centre of the village into a focal point of festive cheer. The evening will include plenty of fun for all ages and prior to the switch-on, Birstall will be holding
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a series of events in the village. There’ll be fairground rides from 3.30pm and a dozen stalls set up in Market Place, selling local crafts and produce. Birstall Chamber of Trade are setting up a tombola stall and Kirklees Council staff will be on hand with information about the It’s Up To You community initiative. Santa will be in his grotto in the nearby library until 5.15pm, then he’ll get into his sleigh to make his way to turn on the lights at
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staff at Tesco Extra have also organised a series of weekly raffles, with all proceeds donated to the Christmas lights fund. Toilets facilities will be available in the library and many Birstall shops will be opening late.
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THIS WEEK The Press teamed up with one of the district’s best-loved and most feisty animals to visit businesses across the district. Battler The Bulldog was unleashed and taken for an early festive run around North Kirklees, pawsing for the occasional
photograph and getting a woof idea of how these firms have got so many satisfied customers. The Batley mascot isn’t one to let sleeping dogs lie, and now he knows they’re far from underdogs when it comes to quality, price and service!
A WELL-KNOWN face has been out and about with The Press team, meeting and greeting staff at businesses and offices in the district. Roger Ram, beloved mascot of Dewsbury Rams, visit-
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Ramblers’ corner • FORTHCOMING walks with the North Kirklees Group of the Ramblers – non-members are always welcome. Please call the walk leader for more details SUNDAY NOVEMBER 29 SATURDAY DECEMBER 5 STANDEDGE TRAIL TASTER (NK) UP TO SCHOLES (NK) Meet 10.30am at Marsden Meet 11am Cleckheaton Railway Station HD7 6AX Town Hall BD19 3RH GR SE 046 118 GR SE 191 254 5 miles (M) 7 miles (M) Leader: Dave Sharp Leader: Noel Corina Tel: 07981 720099 Tel: 07780 328561
Gallery exhibition THE FINAL exhibition for 2015 at Matthew’s Coffee House Gallery in Cleckheaton will be an interesting assortment of images from a well-established art group – ‘The Living Well’, based in the Idle area of Bradford. Many of the paintings could make unique gifts for Christmas as all are original works of art, framed and offered at reasonable prices. The exhibition went on display from Monday and lasts until the end of the year.
‘Pirates’ rehearsals HECKMONDWIKE Players have just started rehearsals for their main musical show, The Pirates of Penzance, which will be performed in March at Cleckheaton Town Hall. The Players are keen to hear from anyone who would like to be involved in any aspect of their swashbuckling Gilbert and Sullivan production – on or off-stage. Auditions for principal roles will be held at the United Reformed Church, High Street, Heckmondwike, on Sunday (2pm). For further details, call 01924 492671.
‘Murders’ in Mirfield MIRFIELD’S Q Trinity Drama Group presents ‘The Monte Carlo Murders’ in Trinity Methodist Church’s Community Room on Saturday, November 28 (7.15pm). Tickets are £7.50 and a three-course meal and soft drinks and included. To book, call 01924 522993 or 07954 180474.
Frozen show for kids OVERTHORPE Tenants’ and Residents’ Association have organised a professional ‘Frozen’ show as a children’s Christmas event on December 19. Taking place at Thornhill Trojans ARLFC, pop, crisps and a present are included. Tickets are £10 for children and £3 for adults. For more information, call Nikki on 07920 272975.
Legion’s auction THE MIRFIELD branch of the Royal British Legion is holding a pre-Christmas fundraising auction at the Old Colonial pub tomorrow night (Saturday, 8pm). The auction is free to attend and there will be a chance to bid on household goods, Christmas gifts and fancy goods.
Spectacular sequin-spangled tribute to Abba THE WORLD’S favourite Abba concert show will be entertaining audiences at Cleckheaton Town Hall on Saturday September 24, 2016.
The Thank You For The Music tribute band will be performing their all-new, sequin-spangled spectacular.
The international smash-hit show’s all-star cast has delighted the world with Lycra-tight harmonies and superb musicianship for longer than ABBA during the 70s and 80s. The night promises nonstop hits including Dancing
Queen, Super Trouper, Mamma Mia, Knowing Me, Knowing You, Gimme, Gimme, Gimme, The Winner Takes It All, Thank You for the Music ... and more. It’s a must for all ABBA fans who have seen the record-breaking Mama Mia movie, taken in the smash-hit
The sights, smells and sounds of a Georgian Christmas in the 1830s R
plant arrangements. Normal house admission charges apply, which also cover entry into The Secret’s Out Gallery, but there is free entry to the museum shop, the Cartshed and the award-winning gardens. Access to parts of the house is via stairs. For further information, contact Red House on 01274 335056/ 07773 212763.
ED HOUSE Museum in Gomersal will be taking visitors back in time to discover the sights and sounds of an early19th century Christmas. The museum on Oxford Road will celebrate Christmas as it would have been in the 1830s, when it was home to the Taylor family, on Sunday, December 13 (noon to 4pm). The house will be traditionally decorated and there will be seasonal music, food, demonstrations and complimentary mulled wine. Costumed staff will welcome visitors and provide information about the Taylor family Christmas. Visitors will be able to see the cook at work in the kitchen and will be able to try the seasonal tasters being prepared. The Clifton Handbell Ringers will play festive music on the upstairs balcony. The Friends of Red House will be serving seasonal refreshments in the Cartshed and visitors can have a go at making orange and clove pomanders (for a small fee). The Friends will also be selling Christmas cards, Red House Mouse booklets and a new CD of restful piano music that has been designed and recorded by Amanda Tyas Varley, a member of the group. There will also be an opportunity to buy seasonal flower and
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HETHER you are a history lover or a fashion fanatic, an upcoming event at Red House Museum could be for you. The latest performance by the popular presentation group History Wardrobe will take place on Sunday December 6 (2-4pm). History Wardrobe provides guests with the chance to look at the lives of women from the past through the clothes they wore. Using costumes from specific periods in time, they bring history to life, and their latest presentation, ‘Portrait of a Lady’, looks at the beauty in portraits of the late 18th century. It promises to be an artistic experience that combines fashion, femininity and art history with sumptuous costumes and anecdotes about Georgian life. Tickets are £10.50, including a complimentary drink, and early booking is advised. Call 01274 335056 or 07773 212763.
West End musical and bought the chart-topping albums and singles – and now want something more. The show starts at 7.30pm and tickets (£21.50) can be purchased from www.kirklees townhalls.co.uk, or Kirklees box office (01924 324501).
Dahl’s classic a fun play for kids of all ages DAVID WOOD’S sparkling adaptation of Roald Dahl’s classic family adventure, George’s Marvellous Medicine, will be performed by Dewsbury Arts Group. A fun play for children of all ages, it takes place from Tuesday to Saturday next week at the group’s theatre on Lower Peel Street, off Bradford Road in Dewsbury. In the story, it’s half-term holiday and George Kranky is looking forward to a break from school ... that is, until Grandma arrives, making his life miserable, not least with her constant demands for doses of medicine. George decides he will mix a new type of medicine for Grandma – which makes her grow into a giant! Dad comes up with a plan to use the medicine to make giant farm animals and make a fortune for the family – but can George remember the ingredients for the medicine, and can the audience help him? Performances of the group’s preChristmas show start at 7.15pm, plus there are extra matinees tomorrow (Saturday), Sunday and Saturday, November 28-29, at 2.15pm. Tickets are £6 for under 16s, adults £9. For bookings, call 01924 465647.
MARVELLOUS: George with mum, dad and Grandma in the Arts Group show.
Hall’s celebration of 17th century music and food HISTORY will come alive at Oakwell Hall with an evening of 17th century music and food tonight (Friday, 7.30-10pm). Guests will be able to soak up the atmosphere of the historic house in Birstall with period music and food, the smells and sounds of 17th century life and talking portraits which relate some of its fascinating stories. Built in 1583, the Elizabethan manor house on Nutter Lane is furnished as a family home in the 1690s. To help people understand the history behind Oakwell, new
exhibitions, panels and touch screens have recently been installed. As well as costumed tours, there will be music from the Leeds Waits and a selection of savoury and sweet dishes popular in the 17th century (with vegetarian options). Tickets (£15) must be booked in advance. For more information call in to the visitor centre at Oakwell Hall or call 01924 324761. THE WORK of the Dewsbury and District Third Age is also due to be showcased at Oakwell.
Displays and an exhibition about the group, which is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, will be on show this weekend in the barn in the visitor centre courtyard (Saturday and Sunday, noon to 4pm). Entry is free. Included will be examples of work from classes run by the group and information on how to get involved in its activities. The group aims to offer the over-50s the chance to develop new interests and make new friends. Day-time classes, tutored by
volunteers, are run throughout North Kirklees and range from painting and patchwork photography to table tennis, tai chi and indoor bowls. There are also opportunities to sing, dance, converse in French or take part in discussions. Information about the various classes, their venues and costs will be available at the exhibition. More information is available at www.dewsbury-district3age. co.uk, or by emailing thirdage@dewsbury-district3age. co.uk or calling 07842 284778.
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Ann’s on song with the Il Divo boys who tell her all their news THE four boys that are Il Divo have a new album, Amor & Pasion and are back on the touring circuit in 2016. The guys are thrilled to get back out there, with the first leg kicking off in Japan and making its way to Leeds in the early spring. Sabastian tells me, “We love the UK crowds, as they are so up for singing along and enjoying the whole experience.” NIGELLA LAWSON’S new BBC Two cookery show has not got off to a great start, with many fans complaining that her new look, recipes and suggestive manner are hard to take in. A source tells me: “It’s all moved on since her last series and people like the gentleness of Mary Berry now.” EASTENDERS star Paul Nicholas has told how being a sex symbol harmed his career. He tells me: “I think it’s tough being typecast, but now at this age people are finally looking at me in a new light, and think maybe I can play a baddie too, which is great.” THE BBC is to produce a second series of the drama Doctor Foster, which starred ex-soap actress Suranne Jones. After the huge ratings hit this summer, she tells me: “It’s taken us all by surprise really, but I am so pleased with the result, and when you think about it, how good was the script? I am so pleased people enjoyed it.” DAME JOAN COLLINS has claimed TV bosses offered her a massive sum of money to go into the I’m A Celebrity jungle. But ITV don’t seem to recall this offer being made, adding: “I don’t think she would pass the test, as its quite rough out there, and Joan loves her comforts as we all know.” LILY JAMES and Michelle Dockery, who play Lady Rose Aldrige and Lady Mary Crawley in the ITV series, tell me they can’t quite get over the fact the show is at an end. “We normally plan our summers around it with filming, so next year will feel rather different for everyone,” they say. BBC newscaster Huw Edwards has accused rivals ITV of misleading viewers by claiming the revamped News at Ten is a hit in the ratings. KEVIN WHATELY, who has played Robbie Lewis in Inspector Morse and spin-off series Lewis is to bid farewell to his character. He tells me: “I think it’s good to go out on a
Ann Montini and Il Divo high, and we were doing well. Leave them wanting more I think – and I don’t foresee a movie...” DANNY DYER, whose autobiography has recently been released, has spoken out about growing up in the East End. “I try and make it as real as possible when we are filming EastEnders, as it’s the East End I remember, and I stick my oar in with bosses about what Mick would and wouldn’t say.” KIRSTY GALLACHER recently became the fifth person to exit Strictly Come Dancing and she told me she was so upset. “I had hoped to make it to Blackpool, as I love the Tower ballroom, but it was not meant to be. I shall miss the day to day dancing, I was really enjoying all that.” NOT only are ITV planning a special documentary on Cilla Black at Christmas, but rumours are also rife about plans for a stage musical on her life. STEPHEN HANCOCK, who played Ernie Bishop in Coronation Street passed away recently ... but did you know the real reason for his soap death in 1978 was simply over a pay rise? A source tells me: “He asked for a rise and then suddenly he was killed off, with nothing he could do about it.” BRUNO TONIOLI, the overthe-top judge from Strictly Come Dancing, says he has no idea he had used a bad word on the show, and blamed it on being overexcited and getting carried away. “I was shocked when people said I had offended people,” he said. “That was not my intention at all.” SIAN WILLIAMS, the former BBC breakfast host, has been named as Channel 5’s new main news anchor after Emma Crosby announced she would
Maycon Pictures be quitting to start a family. A source reveals Channel 5 were delighted to land Sian as: “We wanted someone who had some news credentials, and could hold an audience.” DAVOOD GHADAMI, who plays Kush in EastEnders, tells me that people actually think he can run a market stall. “I am not knocking the profession,” he said, “but I am no good at that side of things.” SIR BRUCE FORSYTH admits that he has not been watching Strictly this year as, “I wanted to escape it really and not get caught up in all the action. I miss the show but not enough to do it full time any more.” COULD it be the end of X Factor? It appears that ITV are close to finding a replacement show and Simon Cowell has even hinted that his time at the top of prime time may just be over. A source at ITV tells me: “Simon is feeling the cold wind of change, but then again he more than anyone, should know just how fickle show business is.” JUNE BROWN, who plays Dot Cotton in EastEnders, tells me she would like less stunts on the show and more reality. “I do worry with all the murders and so forth in the show,” she says. “It’s a small square, so it can’t be long before the grim reaper comes knocking can it?” THE revamped Loose Women has failed to take off and worse still it appears dedicated viewers are not fans of Janet Street Porter. According to many, she brings a “rough element to the show and adds nothing but her own PR.” RULA LENSKA, who appeared in Coronation Street as Audrey’s friend Claudia, tells me: “I would love to return and keep asking ... it would be great to have Claudia make a play for Ken, now that Audrey likes him too!”
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JUNIOR RUGBY LEAGUE
Liversedge’s cup exit
Batley Boys look forward to awards night
By Mike Popplewell Cricket Correspondent sport@thepressnews.co.uk
LIVERSEDGE Cricket Club, one of the Heavy Woollen Cup’s most successful final hosts, will not even be competing in the 2016 competition. Outgoing cricket chairman Allan Trevitt acknowledged this decision might affect their chances of staging the 2017 final, as has been provisionally arranged, but explained that the club need time to rethink their involvement. “We already have half our side unwilling to play Sunday games,” said Trevitt. “And, competitively, it is becoming increasingly difficult to match the leading group of eight to 10 teams even with a full strength side. “Then, from a financial point of view, these games are loss-making unless you get a home tie with someone like Hanging Heaton or Spen Victoria who bring a lot of
supporters with them.” As for the issue of hosting the finals, Trevitt said: “At one time a Heavy Woollen Cup final at our place would provide the entire cricket budget for the following season, but there has been a big change in recent years. “I first noticed this when we had Barnsley and a Huddersfield League club in the final a few years ago. Their supporters arrived in a coach and were carrying their own crates of beer into the ground. “This obviously affects our bar takings and, subsequently, the profitability of staging these games.” Trevitt, and his family, have been a major influence at the club for many years and he admits it is going to be difficult adjusting to taking more of a back seat in Liversedge affairs while new chairman Richard Needler, a former player, settles into the job. But, he is sure to still play a key part in many ways. This is particularly so in respect of the assembling of a first team squad for their historic debut in the Bradford League Championship division in 2016. “At the moment we are still trying to settle
on the overseas player to be appointed for next season,” Trevitt explained. “There were nine names in the frame to start with and we have managed to get that down to three.” One, recommended by former Liversedge and Hartshead Moor player Mark Gilliver, averaged over 100 with his club last season and veteran left-arm spinner Nigel Doyle, who is returning to Roberttown Lane from Todmorden, has also made the club aware of a bowling all-rounder from New Zealand. “The next step is to talk with the agent who has recommended players and ascertain what terms they are looking for,” added Trevitt Closer to home Chris Stott, who played in the Huddersfield League Premier Division last season, will be a Liversedge player next year and this is all part of Trevitt’s insistence that the club have “Got to concentrate on looking forward. Having got into the new league set-up we can’t go back now.” Another issue to be resolved is the appointment of a captain for next year, while the new cricket season may still be five months away, there is certainly no shortage of activity behind the scenes up and down the district.
WOMEN’S FOOTBALL
County Cup matches rescheduled after torrential rain disrupts action LAST weekend’s Women’s County Cup action was washed out with every fixture being postponed And because the County Cup takes precedence over League action, last weekend’s games are scheduled to take place this weekend instead. In the last round of matches, Ossett Albion shook off the disappointment of their defeat at the hands of Harrogate Railway thanks to a 4-1 win over Handsworth in their North East Regional League (South) game at Dimple Wells. Although Albion found themselves a goal down after
only four minutes they hit back to lead 2-1 at the break and, with Chloe Giles going on to complete a hat-trick, they emerged comfortable winners. Gemma Paterson was the other Albion scorer and though three points lifted them into a mid-table position, and put them in good spirits ahead of their County Cup tie at Brighouse Athletic. Ossett Town find themselves lying second to Hemsworth in the West Riding County League Premier Division but they have a chance to stake their claim as top dog this week when they entertain their
rivals in the County Cup. With Bradford City A and Silsden without a game in Division One, third placed Battyeford Belles have a chance to close the gap on the leaders when they go to Hebden Royd, while in Division Three Dewsbury Rangers remain third after a 1-1 draw at Farsley Celtic Development. That draw will undoubtedly give Rangers encouragement ahead of Sunday’s return fixture with Farsley as manager Kirsten Thomas looks to maintain her side’s push for promotion, while in the same division Ossett Town reserves are at Crossley AFC.
Battyeford’s Katie Clarkson aims to keep up her good form
SPEN VALLEY LEAGUE FOOTBALL
Weather disruption hands Sedge break
League leaders Athletico draw at home to Hartshead
And Liversedge fans would be forgiven for thinking a similar outcome could occur tonight. The Clayborn outfit have only won one of their last 13 league games in a terrible run of form which has seen them plummet down the table to 20th and places them in a relegation dogfight.
IN THE Spen Valley Football League Premier Division only three games took place. The stand0out match of the weekend was the sixgoal thriller that took place between Athletico and Hartshead. Brandon Dexter’s brace and a goal from Mohammed Qasim completed Athletico’s tally, but substitute Stuart Kiltie’s double and Tom Smith’s goal for the visitors made sure the points were shared. Girlington hosted Savile United and ran out comfortable 5-1 winners. Shoiab Javed netted all five for Girlington. Savile replied through Uzair Kola. The other remaining fixture saw Hightown Jets
The event will take place at Heckmondwike Working Men’s Club on Brighton Street, and the Rugby AM programme will be there filming. Also in attendance will be West
Yorkshire police officers, who will be giving a talk in a bid to help get kids off the street and playing rugby league. In addition to the awards being handed out, there will be the unveiling of Batley Boys’ new kit for 2016, with the new shirt sponsor Howard Tenens’ representatives being handed a framed replica in appreciation for their support of the team.
RUGBY UNION EXTRA
Ossett Seconds dominate friendly Friendly KNAREBOROUGH/THIRSK SECONDS 0 OSSETT SECONDS
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at Knaresborough OSSETT SECONDS annihilated a combined Knaresborough and Thirsk side 78-0 in a one-sided encounter. Ossett’s number nine opened the scoring with a well-worked try inside five minutes. And the points came thick and fast. The visitors finished the first half with a huge 49-0 lead, which was partly due to the downhill advantage in the opening period. But the away side managed to score a further five tries in the second period as they attacked up the steep slope. The pick of the bunch was a pitch wide move which resulted in an impressive try. Next up for Ossett Seconds is a home game against Aire Wharfe West Merit league leaders North Ribblesdale Seconds tomorrow (Sat).
FOOTBALL EXTRA
LIVERSEDGE’S Northern Counties East League Premier fixture against Retford last weekend was postponed due to bad weather. The game has been rescheduled to take place Tuesday December 1 at Clayborn. But Liversedge’s next league outing is due to take place tonight (7:45) away at Nostell Miners Welfare. In the last meeting between the two clubs back in February Tony Doran’s 79th minute goal was enough to secure the win for Nostell at home.
BATLEY BOYS are holding a presentation night tomorrow (Saturday) to reward their under eights and nines teams for the hard work they put in this season.
thrash hosts Salthorn 7-0. The win moves the Jets up to fourth in the Premier Division. In the First Division Memorial Trophy Norfolk proved themsleves as serious contenders for the title following a tremendous 110 win over West End Park. Braces from Imran Farooq and Eugene Ogordo and Said Said’s hat-trick followed by goals from Zaffran Khan, Bashir Raje, Lee Sykes and Danny Barker completed the scoring for Norfolk. Drummond continued their good form with a 7-1 over Inter Batley at Green Lane. Ateeq Ur Rahman fourgoal haul along with Faisal Khan’s brace and a Saqib
Khan goal put the hosts in a commanding position. Inter Batley replied through Awaab Ahmed. And home side Smokin Aces lost out to table toppers Dewsbury West Side 51 at Sands Lane. West Side scored all the goals in the game thanks to a gift of an own goal for Smokin Aces. But doubles from Atif and Danish followed by Arifan’s goal saw Dewsbury West Side won comfortably. • KIRKLEES COUNCIL have issued a statement on Twitter saying “this weekend’s matches can go ahead at your referee’s discretion”. To find out the latest visit www.kirklees.gov.uk.
HEAVY WOOLLEN FOOTBALL
Hall’s double helps Six Lane to victory ONLY two games survived the wet weekend weather last Sunday in the Heavy Woollen Sunday League, and they both took place in the Second Division. Six Lane Ends climbed to third place after they won 5-1 at Snowdon thanks to brace from Logan Hall, plus strikes from Ashley Slater, Corey Schofield and Carl Cammish. In the other
game, Overthorpe Sports Club Reserves had Andy Bates (two), Lee Davey and Kristian Angus on the scoresheet in a 4-1 win over Field Head, who replied through Dan Wright.
DEWSBURY BRIDGE CLUB RESULTS: TUESDAY NOVEMBER 17 1 J Bragg and A Cooper; 2 T Johnson and P Jeans;
3 M Loveridge and G Bloom; 4 G Fishwick and J Tomlinson.
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Cleck edged out at home National League Three North CLECKHEATON RUFC
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at Moorend CLECKHEATON fell to another disappointing home defeat in National League Three North, this time losing to Stockport 19-14. The visitors from across the Pennines sparked the scoreboard into life after Cleckheaton failed to deal with a high ball, which resulted in Stockport’s Jordan Simpson gathering in full sprint and touching down under the sticks. The try was converted by Ashley PlattHughes. Without Cleckheaton making much headway into Stockport territory, the visitors extended their lead when Cleckheaton’s pack dropped off a couple of tackles, which resulted in an offload to Callum McMahon, who went over for Stockport’s second try. The conversion was missed but Cleckheaton were trailing 12-0. The Moorenders eventually started to get into the game on the half hour mark and pressure from the forwards led to a scrum infringement from Stockport in their own 22. Good awareness and a quick tap penalty from Jack Bickerdike to Matt Piper cemented the defence and a long pass from the centre found Josh Hall in acres of space for
Cleckheaton’s first try. Ronan Evans successfully converted. In the remaining minutes of the first period, Cleckheaton continued in the ascendancy but were let down by unforced handling errors and at the break Stockport retained their 12-5 lead. Cleckheaton were hoping to continue where they left off in the second half, but they put the ball out on the full from the restart. Stockport did little with this small advantage, knocking on at the back of the scrum but the visitors quickly started to pin Cleckheaton back at every opportunity with kicks downfield in a bid to protect their lead. Stockport’s game plan paid off when they turned over a line-out which paved the way for Ben Marshland to go over for the visitors’ third try of the game. Platt-Hughes added the extras. Cleckheaton were down but not out, and tempers flared as the two sides tussled for possession, resulting in a yellow card for both teams. In the latter stages and in fading light, Cleckheaton played their best rugby of the game in a bid to salvage something from the fixture. And the hosts’ good play in the final 10 minutes was rewarded with a penalty try. Evans’ conversion made it 19-14. Next up for Cleckheaton is a trip to face Wirral in the league as their search for a third win of the season continues with the midway point of the programme rapidly approaching.
Lee Queeley and Joey Carley stood firm in defence
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NON-LEAGUE FOOTBALL
Nicholas remains undefeated after Town’s equaliser late on Evo-Stik First Division North OSSETT TOWN 1 BRIGHOUSE TOWN
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at 4G Voice & Data Stadium GRAHAM NICHOLAS’ first home game in charge of Ossett Town finished 1-1 in the Evo-Stik First Division North. The game was evenly balanced in the opening exchanges as both teams struggled in torrential rain. David Brown’s cross did give the Brighouse defence something to think about but the ball was eventually gathered by Brighouse keeper Paul Hagreen. Ossett Town loanee Jimmy Pollard looked lively for the visitors but his shot failed to test Tom Morgan between the hosts’ sticks. Shortly afterwards Pollard played in Danny Facey, who had a good opportunity to fire the visitors in front, but his shot went narrowly wide. But Brighouse’s attacking intent paid off when they were awarded a penalty after Facey was pulled back in the penalty area. Ernest Boafo’s shot down the middle of the goal was enough to beat Morgan and edge the visitors in front. Ossett didn’t respond well to going behind and they struggled to create any clear-cut chances. But they had a penalty shout turned down after Tawanda Rupere was bundled over off the ball. It was Brighouse who looked like they would double their lead, but their wellworked chances came to nothing as they failed to test Morgan.
But the visitors thought they had extended their lead only for their goal to be disallowed for offside. Shortly afterwards, Dave Thornton had a chance to score Brighouse’s second but his shot was off target. On 55 minutes Nicholas made a change in the hope of turning the tide, by introducing Sam Akeroyd. Players were tiring towards the end in difficult conditions, but this benefited Ossett. With the hosts finishing the game the stronger of the two sides they punished Brighouse. Steven Jeff’s ball into the box wasn’t dealt with by the visitors on 73 minutes and the resulting confusion led to an equaliser for Ossett scored by Cameron Lyn. In the last 10 minutes Town looked like they might steal all three points having been second best for the majority of the game. Mark Simpson had a chance late on but his shot hit the side netting. But the best action of the game occurred in the final minute of stoppage time. Both sides had clear-cut chances, the first coming through Simpson, who fired his shot straight at the keeper and the second coming from Brighouse on the counter-attack. But Ossett defended desperately, throwing bodies in the way of shots in order to ensure the game finished 1-1. The result leaves Ossett lying 14th in the league table, but Nicholas remains undefeated in his first two games in charge of the club.
Impressive Albion end Glossop’s home record Evo-Stik First Division North GLOSSOP NORTH END
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at Arthur Goldthorpe Stadium OSSETT ALBION performed brilliantly in challenging conditions to become the first away side to win at Glossop North End following their 3-2 victory in the Evo-Stik First Division North. Glossop started the better of the two sides but Albion looked organised at the back, defending strongly. The first half was a close encounter but the deadlock was finally broken on the stroke of half0time. Albion, who were aggrieved not to have been awarded a penalty for a foul which looked to be inside Glossop’s penalty area, were soon celebrating when Rob Bordman scored the subsequent free kick from the edge of the 18-yard box to fire the visitors in front. In the second period Albion started strongly and on 55 minutes they doubled their lead after Bordman found
Nicky Matthews in space on the edge of the box. He coolly slotted his shot past the advancing keeper. But just as Albion looked to be cruising to a well-earned victory, the hosts hit back with two quickfire goals to level the scores at 2-2. Despite the setback, the away side remained confident of winning the game and continued on the attack. Substitutes Connor Bower and Talent Ndlovu both went close and Rob Bordman also forced an excellent save from the opposition keeper. As the game went into injury time, Glossop looked to have done enough to maintain their undefeated home record this season, but a brilliant individual effort from Bordman earned Albion a morale boosting, hard-fought win for a valuable three points. Bordman cut in from the right, beating two men in the box before smashing the ball into the roof of the net to clinch Albion’s third win in three matches. Albion now sit ninth in the league table.
Rob Bordman opened the scoring with a sublime free kick Adam Hirst
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Stags go top of Championship Pennine League Championship MIRFIELD STAGS WEST LEEDS
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at Hillrich Park MIRFIELD STAGS are top of the Pennine League Championship Division after continuing their 100 per cent start to the season with a 64-0 thrashing of West Leeds at Hillrich Park. Ross Hayden stole the show with a hat-trick as Richard Silverwood’s men ran in 11 unanswered tries to make it three wins from three in their debut winter campaign. Hayden opened the scoring after 12 minutes. The full-back pounced on a clever kick from Danny Flowers, after his opposite number failed to ground the bouncing ball in-goal. A short ball close to the visitors’ tryline from Nathan Hadfield sent front-rower Wayne Jowett crashing over to double the Stags’ advantage seven minutes later. In the 24th minute, Hadfield got himself on the scoresheet. After interchange forward Richard Casanove was held up just short of the line, the hooker dived through the scattered defense to touch down under the posts. After half an hour, Hayden was on hand to finish a break downfield to score his second try and the Stags’ fourth of the afternoon. And with just two minutes left in the half, captain Reece Spurr fought his way over from close range to give the Stags a 30-0 half-time lead. The hosts started the second half as they ended the first. Within two minutes, Robbie Byatt finished a clever blindside play to score his first of the afternoon.
Robbie Byatt tries to evade tackles
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Hayden completed another hat-trick in the 58th minute. Following an excellent team break from deep inside the Stags’ own territory, the Yorkshire Men’s League Division One Player of the Year applied an equally impressive finish. The talented playmaker trickled a perfectly weighted kick into the West Leeds in-goal area and won the race to apply the finish, to take the lead to 40-0. On the hour mark, Byatt showed great pace to race away and finish a sweeping move from right to left for his second try. Minutes later centre Braden Hunter exhibited his power and pace, fending off a couple of would-be tacklers and charging away to slide under the sticks. Stand-off Flowers was next to cross, ghosting his way through a tiring defensive line to score. Sasha Wedderburn scored the final try of the afternoon with just under ten minutes left on the clock. The winger left a host of defenders trailing in his wake, as he raced down the touchline to score in the corner.
Moor’s young squad earns impressive win Pennine League Division Four East DEWSBURY MOOR
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at Heckmonwike Road DEWSBURY MOOR clinch their second win of the Pennine League Division Four East campaign thanks to a 30-16 home victory over Swillington. Moor started in lively fashion, stringing good moves together with George Croisdale, Scott Sheard, Alex Jeffs and Aiden Sheard all making testing runs. But it was Cameron Adleigh who stormed over for Moor’s opening try to put his side 40 ahead. The hosts kept up their attacking momentum through John Bowness, along with brothers Cameron and Archie Bruce, who made inroads into Swillington territory. The sustained pressure paid off for Moor when loose forward James Samme went over wide out to make it 8-0. But the more experienced Swillington side hit back quickly scoring a converted try to make it 8-6. The visitors’ confidence improved after their try and looked set to add to their tally soon after. But solid defending from Simon Whitley, Conor Ineson and Elliot Sheard kept the away side at bay. As the interval approached Max Vernon
proved elusive on a side-stepping run which resulted in an impressive individual try being scored. Again the goal attempt was missed, leaving the half time score 12-6 in Moor’s favour. Shortly after the restart Moor’s Archie Bruce went over for a try to create breathing space between the two sides. Brad Foster added the extras to put Moor 12 points ahead. But Swillington attempted a creditable comeback. The visitors mustered up two tries, one of which was goaled, cutting the Maroons’ advantage to just two points. Nevertheless the hosts were defiant and persistence from the Moor players resulted in a decisive try being scored by Samme who touched down for a second time. Foster converted to make it 24-16. The breathing space relaxed Moor and they played some attractive rugby towards the end of the game. It led to Foster bagging himself a try late on which was converted by Cameron Bruce to round off the game’s scoring at 30-6. A special mention goes out to Moor’s Darren Tomlinson, who looked after an injured Swillington player and took him to hospital for treatment. The Maroons climb to seventh in Division Four East level on points with fifth-placed Swillington following their win. Next up for Dewsbury Moor is a trip to face Allerton Bywater.
Ross Hayden continued his good form for the Stags
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Maroons’ girls triumph over tough East Leeds DEWSBURY MOOR Under13s Girls edged out East Leeds Under-13s girls 4034 in an entertaining encounter. There were good performances put in by Moor’s Sian Disken, Amy Newsome, Chloe Bates, Brooke Chesworth and Caitlyn Johnson whose hard work helped pave the way for Ellie Frain to score two tries on her rugby league debut for the Maroons. But the stand-out perfomer of the game was the
tricky Caitlin Beevers, who bagged herself an impressive five tries. Beevers also converted six out of seven goal attempts, racking up a total of 32 points in the game. East Leeds were no push overs however, battling hard to the final whistle. Despite loaning Moor Megan and Jade Gledhill, so the game could go ahead, the visitors scored six tries through Caitlyn Webster (two), Brogan Kennedy and Mia Clarke who each scored a try
apiece. Kayleigh Moor also bagged a brace for East Leeds to take their points tally to 34. But it wasn’t enough as Moor held on for a 40-34 win. Next up for Dewsbury Moor at junior level is a round of County Cup matches. Moor’s Boys Under-12s, 14s and 16s are at home against Myton Warriors Under-12s, East Hull Under-14s and Newsome Under-16s respectively.
Dewsbury Moor’s Under-14s show off their awards at their recent presentation evening
RAMS REEL IN TROUT By Joe Link Sports Reporter joe@thepressnews.co.uk
DEWSBURY RAMS have signed youngster Kyle Trout and the experienced Andy Kain on one-year deals to further strengthen their squad ahead of the 2016 Kingstone Press Championship campaign.
Kyle Trout and Andy Kain (inset) have arrived at the Tetley’s Stadium
Back-rower Trout, 24, has arrived from Wakefield Trinity Wildcats having earned himself 24 Super League appearances during his time at the club. Last season also saw Trout spend loan spells with Whitehaven, Hunslet Hawks and the Stanley Rangers graduate also made an appearance for Featherstone on dual registration. Half-back Kain, 30, arrives at the Tetley’s Stadium from Hunslet and has a wealth of experience at Championship level. Kain, who also has Super league experience from his time at Castleford Tigers and Widnes Vikings, has featured in five Championship Grand Finals. “I’m delighted to have signed Kyle and Andy,” said Rams boss Glenn Morrison. “Kyle I have known for a long time and I have seen him develop into a quality player over the years. “He has lots of pace and is very aggressive and they are attributes I admire a lot. “Andy on the other hand is a player with a lot of talent and vast amounts of experience and it is that experience that will only help us in
Coach Glenn Morrison and his family became British citizens on Wednesday at a ceremony in Halifax. Sydney-born Morrison first arrived in the UK in 2007 when he signed for Bradford Bulls and has coached the Rams since 2012 Twitter our quest to reach the Championship Grand Final,” said Morrison. Morrison admits he thought all the signings had been made for 2016, but extra cash became available and the Australian couldn’t resist adding Trout and Kain to his already healthy-looking squad. “We are always on the loo- out and we do lots of homework before bringing any players to the club, so I’m confident Kyle and Andy will settle in quickly and be a success during their
time here,” added Morrison. “We also always aim to do better year on year and since my arrival we have managed to do that. “I hope next year will be no exception, I am very happy with my squad and expect us to push for the Grand Final again. “Last season we fell one game short but we have learned from the mistakes we made earlier this year and that will only make us stronger in 2016.”
Kear confident of Ulugia signing BATLEY BULLDOGS have agreed terms with Samoan Chris Ulugia in a bid to bring the centre to Mount Pleasant on a permanent basis for 2016. Ulugia, 23, featured three times for the Bulldogs last season during his loan spell from Bradford Bulls. During that time he scored two tries for Batley before a shoulder injury ended his season. “It was a big blow to us when Chris picked up a shoulder injury earlier in the year,” said Bulldogs coach John Kear. “In the three games he played for us last season we saw a lot of potential in him and that is why we have persisted in making his move permanent.” But despite all parties involved having agreed terms, the move has not yet been finalised. Ulugia is still waiting to obtain a visa, but Kear is confident the transfer will go ahead. “We are in very advanced stages and we are pretty optimistic the deal will go through,” said Kear.
“We are waiting for the approval of the RFL but we know we have completed the appropriate paperwork to a good standard so there shouldn’t be any issues.” Ulugia will be Batley’s seventh signing ahead of the 2016 Championship campaign – and Kear is hopeful of a much better final league position. “I know there is a lot of talent in my squad and we are capable of big things,” said Kear. “Last season was a big disappointment for us, especially in the manner in which we lost some games. “We only won 10 out of 30 games and some of the defeats were by very narrow margins. “I’m confident that we will learn from the mistakes of last year and be much stronger as a result. “I accept we won’t be able to turn all those losses into wins, but turning over a handful of the results from last year would put us in a much stronger position going into the Super 8s,” added Kear.
Chris Ulugia scoring a try for Bradford Bulls last season, before his arrival at Mount Pleasant