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The best in Britain in 2007, the one-time jewel in Dewsbury’s crown now features rows and rows of empty stalls... and the latest Press survey shows almost 30 per cent of town centre shops are vacant By Danny Lockwood PROPERTY occupancy levels in Dewsbury town centre have levelled out since the last Press survey 18 months ago, with problem hotspots remaining unaddressed – but it is the town’s landmark market that appears to be in major decline. Daisy Hill, once a des-res retail jewel of the town – but which Kirklees controversially declared was “outside” the town centre, has become virtually a property wasteland. While some shops have been converted to flats, there are only eight businesses – and 18 empty shop fronts. Of a total of 271 town centre properties counted (282 last year), 83 (89 last year) were vacant or closed for
Still popular... Asian fashion and jewellery retailing is strong, left, but many properties, like this one, right, in Northgate, are derelict business – almost exactly 30 per cent. The market, meanwhile, is in steep decline only nine years after it was named the country’s Market of the Year. Tour operators famously ran bus trips from across the north of England but most of those have dried up as both the market and the town suffer from a poor image problem. One trader said he had two women from Nottingham in his shop who said they were “disgust-
ed” at the state of the town and wondered why on earth it had been chosen for an excursion. In the recent past, stalls were at a premium, with traders queueing from early morning trying to get one on the popular Wednesday and Saturday markets. But entire rows of stalls on the open market now stand empty, with others only appearing used because of stallholders spreading their wares onto neighbouring stands. If not counting as rented stalls, that would distort our tally of 20
stalls on the top outdoor market standing empty, plus entire rows on the bottom outdoor area, and nine empty units in the main covered market area. The permanent butcher’s shops at the Machell’s Mill end of the market have all now closed and of the seven units in what was the popular fish stall area, only three were trading last Wednesday. We surveyed the rest of the town from South Street (by the bus station), to Crackenedge Lane (to its junction with Battye Street). Lower
Bond Street was included to its junction with Union Street, which still has several retail/service businesses on it. Longcauseway, the precinct, Westgate, Northgate, adjacent streets and Empire House were all included. Kirklees is currently using a centrally funded £3.7m Dewsbury Townscape Heritage Initiative to improve buildings in the “conservation area” centred on Northgate, with the first improvements due to
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Friday August 26, 2016 1 September at 1pm, followed by interment at Dewsbury Cemetery.
POWELL JEFF On 20 August, aged 72, of Roberttown. Husband of Christine. Service at Dewsbury Crematorium, Wednesday 7 September at 11.15am.
Deaths BAILEY FRED On 13 Augsust, aged 91, of
Mirfield. Husband of Elizabeth. Service at Christ The King, Battyeford, Wednesay 31 August at 2pm, followed by committal at Dewsbury Crematorium.
BOOCOCK NEE FRASER PAMELA ANNE SANDERSON On 20 August, of Healey, aged 68. Wife of David. Service at Dewsbury Crematorium, Tuesday 6 September at 2pm.
BOWNESS JACK On 18 August, of Earlsheaton aged 69. Husband of the late June. Service at Dewsbury Crematorium, today Friday 26 August at 10am.
GLEDHILL PETER On 20 August, aged 75, of Roberttown. Husband of the late Anne. Service at Dewsbury Crematorium, Thursday 1 September at 12.30pm.
GREENWOOD ANGELA (ANGIE) On 22 August, aged 55 of Liversedge. Service at Christ Church, Liversedge on Friday 2 September at 11.45am, followed by cremation at Dewsbury Crematorium.
DAVIDSON SIDNEY JOHN On 20 August, aged 86, of Liversedge. Husband of the late Jean. Service at Dewsbury Crematorium, Friday 2 September at 2.45pm.
HAIGH RAYMOND On 19 August, in hospital, aged 83. Husband of the late Beryl. Service at Dewsbury Crematorium, Thursday 1 September at 10am.
DEWAR FLORENCE (NEE SUTTON) On 16 August, formerly of Headfield Road, aged 94. Wife of the late Jim. Service 26 August in Sheffield. Enquiries to Susan, tel 0114 2845331.
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HALL DIANE (NEE GANT) On 20 August, aged 56. Service at Dewsbury Crematorium, Wednesday 7 September at 2pm.
HEESON NEE ROBSON SYBIL On 19 August, of Staincliffe, aged 82. Wife of the late Geoff. Service at Dewsbury Crematorium, Friday 2 September at 2pm.
HEMINGWAY PETER On 17 August, at home unexpectedly. Service at Dewsbury Crematorium, Tuesday 30 August at 11.15am.
HOYLE BETTY On 17 August, formerly of Gomersal, aged 91. Service at St Mary’s Church, Gomersal, Friday 2 September at 11am, followed by private committal.
JAGGER JOSEPH WILLIAM (JOE) On 13 August, aged 76, of Batley. Service at Dewsbury Crematorium today, Friday 26 August at 2pm. Place your family notices by calling 01924 470296
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KANE NEE BATTLE MARY On 18 August, aged 95. Wife of the late Brendan. Requiem Mass at St Joseph’s RC Church, Monday 5 September at 12noon, followed by interment Dewsbury Cemetery at 1.30pm.
MILNES DAVID On 16 August, of Soothill, aged 67. Husband of Janet. Service at Dewsbury Crematorium, Wednesday 31 August at 1.15pm.
MORTIMER BRIAN On 16 August, aged 82, of Batley. Husband of the late Olive. Service at Dewsbury Crematorium, Monday 12 September at 10.30am.
NEWELL JANICE (NEE ROBERTS) On 21 August, aged 69, of Gomersal. Wife of Graham. Service at Dewsbury Crematorium, Thursday 1 September at 3.15pm.
On 16 August, of Thornhill Lees, aged 76. Husband of Assunta. Service at St Paulinus RC Church, Thursday
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Pensioner took his own life A MAN who drowned himself in a local canal scrawled the words ‘God bless’ on a scrap of newspaper beforehand, an inquest heard. The body of David Hudson, 77, was discovered in the Calder and Hebble Navigation near the Slaithwaite Road Bridge in Thornhill Lees, early on March 23. Bradford Coroners Court heard that in the hours beforehand Mr Hudson had been wandering the streets intending to walk in front of a vehicle to “end it”. The inquest was told that Mr Hudson had struggled with alcohol since being evicted from the home he shared with his wife. On one occasion he had cut his throat and wrist with scissors and another time took a full week’s medication in one go. The father-of-two had been moved into sheltered accommodation on nearby Walker Street in Thornhill Lees, where he had been described by staff as a ‘sociable’ and ‘liked’ resident. In the months leading up to his death, however, the inquest was told that Mr Hudson’s mental health had rapidly deteriorated. The retired engineer and security guard cleaned and tidied his room and wrote ‘God bless’ in what was described as “extremely shaky handwriting” on a piece of newspaper before leaving the sheltered complex. His body was found floating in the canal by a cyclist at around 7.40am. Emergency services tried to resuscitate Mr Hudson but he was pronounced dead shortly afterwards. A statement read at the inquest by Ms Jeannette West, who managed the sheltered accommodation complex and was extremely upset at the news, said she had anticipated it was going to happen. West Yorkshire Coroner Oliver Longstaff concluded that Mr Hudson had intended to take his life. He said: “He remained in possession of his faculties and was able to make his own decisions.” Mr Longstaff added that while there wasn’t a single factor to indicate Mr Hudson’s intentions, other evidence supported it. He said: “The appropriate conclusion is that Mr David Hudson intended to take his own life.”
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Gold standard OLYMPIC SPIRIT SHINES THROUGH IN GCSE SUCCESSES Right, Batley Girls High students, back, from left, Muskaan Sahkharkar, Maryam Deen, Safiyah Bobat, Sabah Afsar, Iqra Amjad and Hannah Waheed; front, from left, Saudah Chopdat, Mariya Patel and Aleesha Ali
I are delighted by their achievements. Those with the highest grades often steal the headlines but we are equally proud of those who have made fantastic progress with us.” Students at Heckmondwike Grammar once again achieved remarkable results. All of year 11 secured at least five good GCSE grades and 71 per cent of students achieved five or more A and A* grades. More than 60 per cent of students secured an impressive eight or more A and A* grades – an increase from last year of nearly 10 per cent. Heckmondwike’s headline figure of A* and A grades grew five per cent to 63 per cent. Star performers were Basim Khajwal and Laurence Palmer, who both achieved 12 A* grades, with Nitish Bala, Lucy Chen, Chloe Feather, Mahdiyya Malek and Francesca Mencattelli all recording 11. Iqra Farooq, Logiga Jegathasan, Alim
HANNAH WAHEED led the way at Batley Girls’ High School, gaining 11 A* GCSE grades. The school maintained last year’s increase in the percentage of students gaining three, five and eight A*/A grades. The number of students who gained five A*-C grades including English, maths and science also rose. In a statement, co-heads Ann McCall
Kapdi and Katy Peel gained 10 A* grades. Headteacher Mike Cook said: “These results do not happen automatically. They are evidence of the commitment and determination of students, who received outstanding support from staff and parents.” At Mirfield Free Grammar, 73 per cent achieved English and maths A*-C and almost half the year group achieved exclusively grades A*-B. Upper Batley High School again achieved record results. All of year 11 achieved at least one qualification, the number of A*/A grades increased significantly and several departments achieved their bestever results, including design technology, computing, business studies and art. Waleed Zahid picked up six A*s and four A grades, while Reece Marsden recorded five A*s, three As and two Bs. Headteacher Sam Vickers said: “We are incredibly proud of our Year 11 learners, who have achieved excellent results. These outcomes are testament to their dedication, motivation and skill. GCSEs are a crucial stepping stone in education and we wish all our learners the very best of luck as they FOR ORDERS PAID BY 30/09/16 go on to college, employment or training.” At Batley Grammar School, 84.3 per cent of students gained five A*-C, with 75.9 per cent including English and maths. The top-performing student this year was Aisha Chothia with two A*s and eight As. Other students gaining at least seven GCSEs at A* or A include Safiyah Akudi, Aaliyah • Kitchens and Sliding Wardrobes at affordable prices Malek, Haniya • Family business with helpful friendly advice Mazhar, Cameron 851 Bradford Road, Batley, WF17 8NN Newby and Nabeeha TELEPHONE: 01924 478 184 Salik. OPENING TIMES: Mon-Sat: 9am-5pm, Sun: 10am-4pm Westborough High School continued to improve on previous exam achievements Next door to Batley Lighting Centre
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Concern for ‘Safina’ RAVENSTHORPE: Police are concerned for the welfare of a woman seen in distress last Friday. Officers were called at around 3am after a report of a woman arguing with three men outside a dark saloon car on Huddersfield Road, near the gyratory. The woman was called ‘Safina’ by one of the men and left with them in the vehicle. She was 5ft 5ins tall, slim, had red or brown hair and was wearing a blue Adidas jacket, blue jeans and white sandals. Det Insp Mark Colman, of Kirklees CID, said: “We would like to speak to this lady to make sure she is alright.” Anyone with information can call Kirklees CID on 101 quoting log number 178 of August 19.
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THE Olympic spirit of success spread to Whitcliffe Mount School as students, above, collected their GCSE results this week. After their classmate Lois Toulson registered a personal best on the diving board in Rio, students in Cleckheaton were nervously hoping for their own podium moment when the results arrived yesterday (Thursday). Like Team GB, Whitcliffe’s stats also made for impressive reading, with 65 per cent of students achieving five A*-C grades – 58 per cent including English and maths. Joe Lockwood and Emily Sweeney both earned 11 A*/A grades, closely followed by Ruth Jennings and Jaynie Holt with 10 A*/As and Megan Wood, Jessica West and Amy Watson with 9 A*/As. Headteacher Jennifer Templar said: “It is always a pleasure to share this special moment with students as they receive the rewards for all their hard work. My staff and
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and Julie Haigh said: “We are delighted with the Maths and English ‘Basics’ score of 68 per cent, up by eight per cent from last year. Students have exceeded all expectations.” Physics, biology and chemistry all recorded 100 per cent A*-C pass rates and further maths scores were 100 per cent A*-C and 76 per cent A*-A.
with a record number of pupils gaining the top grades of A/A* in maths, physics, chemistry, biology, languages and business studies. The percentage of pupils gaining a grade C or above in English and maths increased by seven per cent. Indications are that local results are up on 2015, with 58 per
cent of Kirklees students securing at least five A* to C grades, including English and maths, compared with last year’s figure of 56.8 per cent. There has been a significant improvement in Kirklees GCSE results over the last few years, with outcomes remaining ahead of those nationally.
BATLEY: Police are appealing for information following an assault in the grounds of All Saints Church on Monday afternoon. The victim was approached by two suspects at around 4.45pm and sustained a head injury and was taken to hospital. Two people – a 51-year-old woman and a 42-year-old man – have been arrested in connection with the incident at the Branch Road church. Witnesses can contact PC Simon Reddington at Kirklees CID via 101, quoting reference 13160361991.
Mansion demolished MIRFIELD: A historic mansion is being demolished to make way for seven new properties. Westfields, which dates back to 1868 and is next to Knowl Park, is making way for a luxury development by Riva Homes. The former Kirklees Council community care service base and children’s assessment centre is not a listed building and Riva Homes won permission to demolish it earlier this year. Valuable stone and architectural features will be salvaged for sale.
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BBC WEATHER presenter Paul Hudson turned out to be the ideal guest as the Mirfield Show on Sunday went from early showers to brighter spells later on. He opened the annual agricultural event with Mayor of Mirfield Coun Sean Guy and charity fundraiser Derek Highe. Army parachute display team the Red Devils impressed another huge crowd of 10,000 with precise landings in the main ring at the Showground. Show chairman Karen Bullivant said: “I would like to say a huge thank you to all the visitors who came along in their thousands. We had yet another very successful show.” Karen paid tribute to her committee and said: “We are all volunteers and we spend the whole year meticulously planning the event. Their dedication, organisation and much hard work paid off.” She also thanked the volunteers who helped on the day and added: “We do rely on them for the smooth running of the show.” Sponsors included Skoda dealership DM Keith Ltd and Stockeld Park while Mirfield Town Council sponsored a marquee. Local firms Charlotte’s Ice Cream Parlour, Ossett Brewery Taverns, the Dusty Miller and Westfields Nursery were among other backers.
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A DOZEN cyclists raised at least £1,500 for charities in memory of Jo Cox by riding to London. They arrived at the Houses of Parliament last Sunday after a 260-mile trip which started out from Liversedge last Wednesday. Other riders joined for part of the route, including Mrs Cox’s sister Kim Leadbeater and 85-yearold Mirfield Tour de France legend Brian Robinson. The cash will be donated to the Royal Voluntary Service, Hope Not Hate and the White Helmets, the three charities chosen by Mrs Cox’s family. The ride was organised by Sarfraz Mian, a company chief executive from North Yorkshire.
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Market misery ... but there’s good news too Continued from Page 1 be unveiled next month. But while Regeneration Board chairman Coun Eric Firth has pleaded with traders to “hang on” until Kirklees College moves into Pioneer House – hopefully from next year – Northgate has also experienced more closures. In 2014, there were only three empty shops there, a figure which has increased to 11, although new businesses have also bolstered that part of town, with smaller independent units opening up in the former Bickers building and within what was formerly the Railway Inn/Cedric Tapps pub. A streetscape artwork used to
cover the facade of the former Principal pub on Northgate was vandalised recently, with someone ripping parts of the hoarding away and knocking holes in others. There is good news via full occupancy of the Princess of Wales Shopping Centre, with high street names including Boots, Argos, WH Smith, Thomas Cook, New Look, Holland & Barrett and the big name mobile phone companies staying loyal. Westgate too remains largely stable, although the blighted, scaffolded area at the junction with Daisy Hill remains an eyesore. When The Press last carried out a retail survey 17 months ago, then regeneration chair Coun Paul
Kane threatened enforcement action by officials against the owners, Stayton Group. So far no progress appears to have been made. The building adjacent to the Time Piece pub, formerly the Cooperative Funeral Directors, has been standing empty for probably a decade or more, without its owners being called to account. The seated area in the centre of Market Place, which was previously declared a booze-free zone by Kirklees Council, is now a regular haunt for gangs of drunk or drugged individuals. Commercial activities which have seen significant change according to our statistics include a reduction in both charity shops
and gold-buying/cheque-cashing operations. Hair and beauty customers are still well catered for with 18 shops and we counted 27 fast food or takeaway businesses – an increase of six on the last count in March 2015. Asian fashion and jewellery retailing is still strong, while the number of Eastern European or Middle Eastern mini-markets showed the biggest growth, with seven. Gamblers wishing to bet on Dewsbury being the next Oxford Street of the north are still spoiled for choice with six bookmakers. ■ Memories of the magic market: Ed Lines, page 6
Soap star may stand in Batley and Spen poll RAIN almost stopped play at a family fun day organised by volunteers in Crow Nest Park last Saturday. The weather, which included wind and heavy showers, stopped the safe use of a bouncy castle. In true Yorkshire spirit visitors braved the elements and made the most of it up to about 3pm, when the heaviest rain set in. There were fun fair rides, circus skills, children's games, cake and plant stalls and a raffle. It was organised by the Friends of Crow Nest Park and spokesman Richard Senior said: "On behalf of the Friends of Crow Nest Park, may I thank all organisers, with a special note to Christine Lumb, helpers, contributors and kind members of the public for turning out to support our event."
Man who broke pensioner’s arm jailed for 20 months CHRISTOPHER Cooper saw red and broke a pensioner’s arm when the man smashed up a wardrobe outside his home. Cooper, 34, of Brewerton Lane, Dewsbury Moor, was jailed for 20 months after admitting grievous bodily harm. He claimed the wardrobe incident was the latest in an alleged campaign of harassment by a 68year-old former friend. He had rubbish left outside his home, vehicles scratched and babies’ dummies left on his vehicle. Cooper had previously agreed to
help move a fridge freezer but was unable to do it due to a bad back. As part of what followed, the complainant smashed up the wardrobe outside Cooper’s home on July 16. Leeds Crown Court heard Cooper went to the man’s house to remonstrate with him. The dispute escalated and Cooper began punching the pensioner about the head repeatedly. The man suffered a fracture to his right forearm and bruising to his knee and collarbone. His dentures and hearing aid were also broken.
A FORMER TV soap star who completed the full house of appearing in Coronation Street, Emmerdale and EastEnders, has said she may stand for Jo Cox’s seat of Batley & Spen. Tracy Brabin, 55, grew up in Batley and went to Mrs Cox’s former school, Heckmondwike Grammar, before taking up acting. She has confirmed to newspapers and the BBC that she is considering a bid for the seat, in which she previously canvassed for Mrs Cox. Ms Brabin’s mum Betty, who lives locally, was one of the constituents inside Birstall Library awaiting the appearance of Mrs Cox before she was brutally shot and stabbed to death on the street outside. Thomas Mair has been charged with her murder and will stand trial at the Old Bailey in November. It is thought the by-election to fill the seat will not take place before October. Ms Brabin tweeted
Wallet thief hunt POLICE have issued this e-fit of a thief who stole a man’s wallet in Birstall after giving him a lift home. Having dropped his victim off, the thief returned on a pretence and took the man’s wallet, which contained cash. Anyone with information can call Kirklees CID on 101 quoting crime number 13160344184, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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that she was “thinking about” standing but added she needed to “talk to the people of Batley and Spen”. She played Tricia Armstrong in Coronation Street between 1994 and 1997, starred as Roxy Drake in EastEnders and as Carole in Emmerdale. She has featured in many other TV series, including Holby City and Doctors and also appeared alongside David Jason and Stephanie Cole in the 1989 series, A Bit Of A Do.
News in Brief Choir’s ‘Rose’ tribute at Jo memorial day BATLEY: The town’s community choir will sing at a memorial day in honour of Jo Cox. They will perform their version of the Bette Midler song The Rose, which they turned into a single for the charity launched in Mrs Cox's name. The free event takes place at Upper Batley High School, Blenheim Drive, Batley, from noon to 5pm on Saturday, September 3. A free shuttle bus will run across the Batley and Spen constituency. For details see the More In Common Batley and Spen Facebook page, @moreincommon16 on Twitter or email moreincommonbatleyandspen@gmail.com.
‘Send me back to jail’ DEWSBURY: A man smashed a probation service window on his release from prison – so he could go back to jail. Paul Banks, 41, of no fixed address, caused damage worth £500 to Broadway House on Crackenedge Lane on August 16. He also admitted stealing two cans of cider from Quality Save on Market Place. Kirklees Magistrates’ Court heard the offences took place just eight days after Banks was released from jail. Bill Astin, prosecuting, said: “He did it because he wanted to go back to prison as he didn’t know how to cope on the outside.” Banks got his wish: jail for 28 days.
Growers beat floods MIRFIELD: Growers have triumphed in a centenary year hit by two floods, a shed fire and allotment vandalism. The Lowlands Allotments on Station Road are full of produce again just eight months on from being inundated in the Christmas floods. Their efforts will be on show as part of the Mirfield Allotments and Gardens Society Show at St Paul’s Church tomorrow (Saturday, 2.30pm).
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LIFE IN BLACK AND WHITE Danny Lockwood
Market forces to blame for town... HAVE mixed memories of Dewsbury market from my dim and distant youth. The Parish Youth Club, in the basement of what is now the Gas Showrooms mosque (not its official title) was a Sunday night fixture for teens. A mate looking old enough to get served at the Railway pub was a bonus, although I recall guzzling a bottle of Tetley’s Special Pale Ale on the nearby market stalls, which came back up even quicker. Belated apologies to the market cleaners. Dewsbury’s sole supermarket, the Moneysave, was next door in the now-handsomely restored Machell’s Mill. I wasn’t in a mood for admiring the Yorkshire stone facade the night when two older colleagues dangled me by my ankles from an open third floor window. (I’d probably been a bit too lippy, a trait that hasn’t discernibly diminished in the ensuing 40-odd years). As I recall I was the one who got fired for that caper,
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although you got fired and rapidly re-hired from the Moneysave on a frequent basis. It wasn’t my first town centre job, because an early morning ride on the 281 bus from Thornhill got you down to the market when the traders were setting up. A bit of patience earned you a couple of hours’ work unloading vans and filling up the tightly-packed rows of buzzing
stalls. If you were dependable and hard-working enough, it could turn into a fullday shift. I always aspired to (but never got) a job on Ramshaws’ fruit and veg s t a l l s . Crowds would gather to not just shop but be entertained by bits’n bobs salesman Lou and his impromptu auctions. “I don’t want to sell you one light bulb ladies, not even five light bulbs – I want to sell you twenty light bulbs. And no, not for a pound, not even for fifteen-bob or ten shillings ... who’ll give me half a crown?” It wasn’t just we council estate kids queuing up for
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work. Traders came in the predawn hours from far and wide to bag a coveted stall on Dewsbury’s markets. There were city centres that I’ll bet didn’t sell as many goods, cater for as many needs, as Dewsbury market. And when it was closed? Youthful snogging sessions on those darkened market stalls while waiting for the last bus home (never fear girls, your secrets are safe!) to an altogether different proposition while having a quick widdle in the public loos – no thanks mate, I can hold my own. Ah, the things it’s seen and the stories that market could tell! UT the town centre wasn’t just the market. Marks & Spencer and Woolworth’s, the department stores Bickers and J&Bs, three arcades packed with distinctive shops, quality retailers whose family names were part of the town’s heritage like Ward’s in Daisy Hill, Hudsons and so many more. If you wanted electrical goods it was Wigfall’s as likely as not, you bought your records from Auty’s, the place for a pair of good shoes was Bunnies, and for the real fashionistas who had money to burn Dewsbury had three – count ‘em, THREE – John Laing’s men’s fashion shops. At Laing’s we teenage boys bought our Harrington jackets, Brutus and Jaytex shirts, ‘Skinner’ jeans and Sta-prest or two-tone trousers … thank the lord photographic evidence is in very short supply. There was a Laing’s in Northgate, another at the top of The Arcade, and a third on the corner of the ginnel opposite what was the Little Saddle pub. Pubs? Don’t even get me talking about pubs – but even in our pre-pub teens we had the ABC, Pioneer and Essoldo (aka Classic) cinemas. Back in the late 70s you could even get a decent curry at the Sharma – it seems unthinkable that all these years on there isn’t even an Indian restaurant in the town centre. Dewsbury isn’t the only town centre to have been transformed, far from it. The entire face and shape of the shopping industry had been revolutionised long before the internet came along and added it’s own twist of the knife. My nostalgic whimsy is not a longing for an impossible return because much of what we see isn’t about Dewsbury, it’s about the 21st century. You can’t see ‘my’ Dewsbury in the bricks of mortar of today’s town centre. You have to close your eyes and let your imagination picture that totally different time and place. I’ve written in recent weeks about the reality of Dewsbury town centre and our survey on pages one and five shows a
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See ... the US President’s wife is a Locky fan! IMAGINE that if I ever saw Michelle Obama walking out of Batley Nash, and I ran to give her a hug, that what was left of me to throw into the Dewsbury Moor crematorium ovens would have more holes in it than Blackburn, Lancashire. (Any young readers not ‘getting’ that reference need to complete their educations by learning The Beatles’ Sgt Pepper album off by heart). The startled look on my expiring face, at having received multiple volleys from the guns of the US Secret Service, would be explained by the email print-out pictured above. See that? A cool $2.5 million – from the President’s missus, just for me! How very dare they plug me full of more bullets than Geronimo? Me and Barack’s missus, thick as thieves, there in black and white! And speaking of thieves, can you imagine that the email Spammers who pour forth this complete shinola on an hourly basis, 365 days a year, ever get someone to respond? Some idiot must though, otherwise why bother? It beggars belief that people clever enough to actually switch a computer on and run an email account could be stupid enough to respond to something like that. Mind you, there must be some seriously stupid people out there – and that’s only referring to an American nation that can narrow its choice for president down to a contest between Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton. Not that we Brits have much room to talk. I wouldn’t trust Jeremy Corbyn to carry Trump’s suitcase full of Silvikrin hairspray while his pathetic leadership rival Owen Smith continues to plumb the intellectual depths. Last week Smith wanted to negotiate with ISIS. This week he’s appealing to Labour members to elect him so that he can force a second EU referendum. I’m not sure how he’d do that from the opposition benches, but someone should have a word in his ear. Who does he think old fashioned Labour voters backed in the referendum? Doomed, Cap’n Mainwaring, doooooomed.
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slowdown in decline and slight changes in retail emphasis. Fewer cheque exchanges and charity shops, more Asian fashion and European/Middle Eastern mini markets. More fast food takeaways fuelling quite literally a customer base known to be plagued by both obesity and diabetes. Anyone surprised? I’ve said before, any retail environment will ultimately come to reflect the people who use it. That’s why Dewsbury looks like it does, and why unless different people start being given a compelling reason to use it, the pattern will continue. Kirklees Council can’t be entirely blamed for that, nor well-meaning councillors. But it has happened on their watch and what does anger me is their absolute failure to tackle the absentee landlords and owners of eyesore properties. Have they even tried? We’re all ears, folks. The way Kirklees Police has abandoned the town to the foulmouthed mercy of the drunks and addicts who litter the centre of town is literally a criminal dereliction of their duty. A
disgrace, by any measure. But if the town has at least stemmed the empty-shop decline, and is showing life via groups like the Dewsbury Pioneers, the Dewsbury Partnership and the lotteryfunded Northgate initiative, then I am brought sadly back to my old friend the market. Far from there being queues for stalls, you could take your pick of entire rows now. All the butcher’s shops near the old Moneysave are gone. Most of the fishmongers. On the main covered market hardy perennials like Cross’s and Wilcocks’ butchers, Eric Roberts, Toffee Smith’s, Ken’s fruit and veg, Oliver’s too, and a handful of stalwarts endure in hearty good spirit. More power to their elbows. But large parts now resemble a south Asian street market, with one distinction – none of the volume and variety you’d get there. Now it’s just row upon row of same-same Asian fashion, roll upon roll of fabric for making the same … and here and there, an occasional familiar face, a relic of those good old days. It’s such a shame.
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A scandalous tale on the Spen Valley trail IT COULD be a scene from the DH Lawrence classic Lady Chatterley’s Lover – but it happened for real in Liversedge. Historian Mike Popplewell is continuing his trip around the Spen Valley Civic Society’s fame trail and has unearthed a bit of scandal. This week he came to plaque 11 for the Luddite connections at Headlands Hall on Roberttown Lane. He noted that over the road is Duxbury Hall, a 17th century manor where the mill-owning Brooks family lived in the Victorian era. The niece of the owner ran away with a farm labourer and got married at Birstall Parish Church. Legend has it that on the morning of the wedding, the head of the family discovered they were missing, got wind of their plans and rode on horseback to Birstall.
He arrived just in time to see them emerge from the church and demanded the vicar annul the marriage. The minister replied he could “bind, but not unloose” and was reported to have said: “If I should enter into the latter branch of business, I might have a good many more customers than I could attend to.” The farm labourer, it was claimed, was later bribed by his wife’s family to leave her.
She was packed off to America to start a new life and never saw her young husband again. Mike’s journeys are in celebration of the civic society’s work, which is nearly a decade old. In doing so he has found further claims to fame for some locations and others that were not featured back then. Grade II-listed Headlands Hall was built in 1690 and was a coaching inn called the Old Yew Tree during the Luddite uprising of 1812. Mike said: “Today the residents of Headlands Hall are unlikely to see scandalous goings-on. “Duxbury Hall is now the home of Lord and Lady Shaw, with nothing more exciting going on than perhaps her ladyship doing a spot of gardening.”
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The annihilation of a great town’s history Dear Sir, Dewsbury’s history is truly amazing, even mentioned in William the Conquerer’s Domesday Book. The changes seen during the following thousand years were spectacular. The 20th century in particular brought immense prosperity to the town. Known as the ‘Heavy Woollen District’ we saw the emergence of giant mills producing high-quality products like carpets and blankets with customers across the globe. Even the military were supplied with uniforms for our troops during the war years. The town had three railway stations at one time in order to satisfy over 65 trains a day, carrying passengers to and from the town. Truly a valuable centre of commerce. Sadly, global stability and cheap imports Ied to some of the mills closing with the loss of many skilled textile jobs. However, as a thriving Yorkshire town the post-war building programme secured employment for the
Fraud clean-up From: John Appleyard, Liversedge Dear Sir I’m pleased to read in The
Letter of the Week: John Sheen, Dewsbury vast majority and Dewsbury maintained its prominence as an influential centre. The year 1974 was when Dewsbury County Borough was no more, merging with Kirklees Metropolitan Council was the vision for a successful future. lt was felt that a “larger” council would encourage a higher degree of investment and opportunity. Unfortunately, we’ve seen a mirror image of the European Union on a smaller scale where whole communities across the land have become areas of deprivation with little hope for change, especially in the North and Midlands. lnvestment over the last 40 years has mainly gone to Huddersfield and beyond. This is the power house of Kirklees. A uni-
Press that Kirklees Council is to toughen up on poll fraud. Voter registration is a national problem and was made worse when postal votes were given to everyone wishing to vote. This was done with the best
of intentions as it was thought it would lead to an increase in the number of people voting. Postal voting in my opinion should only be made available to those who genuinely have problems getting to the polling stations.
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versity town with extended and successful shopping malls, cafes, restaurants and a brand-new sports facility. The place is buzzing. Dewsbury, on the other hand, has seen little investment over those 40 years. Not even the shopping mall we were promised. On the contrary, more than a quarter of the shops are empty, we’ve lost our county court, our magistrates’ court to where? Huddersfield. Our central police station is on Iimited hours with Huddersfield calling the shots. lf you want to take a train to Manchester Airport where do you have to catch it? You’ve guessed it, Huddersfield. Our isolation is unprecedented. Even our Dewsbury District Hospital, being massively downgraded, saw Iittle opposition from our Kirklees councillors, even when I warned them, all 68 of them, Huddersfield would be next. Kirklees have systematically ripped the It is a farce when you can currently vote at a polling station without proof of identity or even possession of your polling card. In 2010 it was reported that more than half of all constituencies did not plan to count the General Election votes overnight, and yet the reason votes should be counted immediately after the polls close is to stop people cheating. In Mirfield last year the postal vote count was known before the result was announced. Ballot rigging has come from people of every colour, religion and most political persuasions. The politicians who gave the opportunity for election fraud and failed to put safeguards in place are mainly wealthy, white and male. Let’s clear up this mess and bring back democracy to the ballot box.
very heart from this once vibrant and prosperous town. I now hear that even our heritage and our fountain of historical importance is to be lost forever through the closure of our wonderful museum in Crow Nest Park. ls nothing sacred to these people? The museum serves at least nine different schools in the area, across the age spectrum, teaching these youngsters that Dewsbury has a history to be proud of and has a valiant and prodigious past. Dewsbury deserves better. Our local councillors make courageous efforts to fight our corner but, with such powerful resources working against them, I fear for the town’s future. What’s next to go? Our town hall, our parks, our recreational areas? Who knows, only the mighty and dominant Kirklees bureaucrats. I would ask The Press to expose this unacceptable behaviour against our museum and indeed, our town.
Birthday was really special From: Imelda Marsden, Mirfield Dear Sir, One big thank you to Tim and Carol at The Old Colonial in Mirfield for their venue and catering, after we were let down by another venue at the last minute, and those that joined me for the start of my 70th birthday celebrations in Yorkshire. If Dublin is half as good with my Irish family this week end it will be the icing on the cake. Thank you to my daughter and family for helping. Mirfield Show really made the weekend, with my two grandchildren aged four and six winning competitions and gaining medals and two cups for the
children’s races. As I was good at running and high jump, family, school friends and teachers talked about it at the party, I was in the Airedale Harriers club in Bradford and went to Mirfield Modern School in the late 50s and 60s.
Are we all convinced? From: Maureen Scatchard, Batley Dear Sir, As requested by the tireless ‘Save Dewsbury Hospital’ campaigner Wendy Senior, I attended this Tuesday’s meeting . The Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust’s top spokespeople were there to politely assure us everything was going to ‘their plan’, so nothing to worry about etc, etc, etc!
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erection of two-storey side extension, two-storey front extension and raising height of roof, 10 Valley Road, Thornhill. The Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust, two-storey extension to form substation to ground floor and LV switch plant room to first floor, Dewsbury And District Hospital, Halifax Road, Dewsbury. EP Halloran, erection of side extension, 165 White Lee Road, White Lee, Batley. T Burgess, single-storey side extension and pitched kitchen roof, The Croft, 317 Halifax Road, Hightown. S Gordon, replacement detached garage, 18 Whitechapel Road, Cleckheaton. Barratt David Wilson Homes, erection of 128 dwellings including means of access and associated infrastructure, Heathfield Lane, Birkenshaw. Mr T Mahmood, single-storey rear extension, 12 Battye Street, Dewsbury. J Ingham, work to TPO(s) 05/90, 45A Nab Lane, Mirfield. S Nicholls, erection of temporary decking to serve temporary caravan, 107 Leeds Road, Mirfield. Mr & Mrs Ramm, erection of detatched dwelling, 35 Prospect Lane, Birkenshaw. T Hammerton, single-storey
front and side extensions, Glebe Farm Barn, Howroyd Lane, Whitley. Neil Bowen Architects Ltd, attached garage, land adjacent to 7 Hartley Street, Dewsbury. J Bradbury, single-storey side and rear extension, 12 Nettleton Road, Mirfield. R Rawson, extension, 920 Leeds Road, Shaw Cross. Mr Saqib Hussain, certificate of lawfulness for proposed use of dwelling to operate taxi service, 9 Clarkson Close, Heckmondwike. Mr H Abid, erection of extensions, 68 Stockhill Street, Dewsbury. Mr T Khaliq, work to TPO(s) 14/88, 15 Old Mill View, Thornhill Lees. Mr S Hussain, the proposal is for erection of single-storey rear extension. The extension projects 4m beyond the rear wall of the original dwellinghouse. The maximum height of the extension is 3.8m, the height of the eaves of the extension is 2.6m, 5 Park Croft, Dewsbury. Bilfinger GVA, discharge conditions 3, 7, 15, 16, 17, 21, 24, 25, 26 on previous permission 2015/94112 for demolition of all existing buildings and erection of Class A1 food store with associated parking, access,
servicing and landscaping, former works, Station Road, Mirfield. Kirklees Council, Investment & Regen, discharge condition 34 (highway works) on previous permission 2015/92908 for outline application for erection of residential development, land off Soothill Lane/Grange Road/Mill Forest Way, Batley. Quality Social Housing, nonmaterial amendment to previous permission 2015/92628 for erection of 49 dwellings, land adjacent to 12 School Street, Chickenley. HSBC Corporate Real Estate, non-material amendment to previous application 2015/91860 for replacement of existing ATM (Listed Building), 14 Bradford Road, Cleckheaton. Mohseen Ahmed Bagas, twostorey side and rear extension, porch to front, alterations to convert loft to living accommodation and demolition of detached garage, 62 Headfield Road, Savile Town. A Jones, first floor extension and porch, 25A Flash Lane, Mirfield. Martin Dyson Homes Limited, two detached dwellings with associated access road and amended parking area to existing dwelling house, 8 Huddersfield Road, Mirfield.
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Paula Sherriff, MP for Dewsbury and Mirfield
‘Politically speaking’ So concerned about changes N TUESDAY EVENING I chaired a public meeting on the reconfiguration of services at Dewsbury Hospital at Dewsbury Town Hall to discuss both these and future changes as it is vitally important that the public are kept fully informed about their local health services. With final approval now granted by Mid Yorkshire Hospitals Trust and North Kirklees CCG, the initial changes to maternity, children’s services and acute surgery will take place over the weekend of September 16. I remain incredibly concerned about patient safety across the Mid Yorkshire Hospital Trust. Having held numerous meetings and taken part in debates in Parliament to bring these issues to the attention of the Secretary of State for Health, Jeremy Hunt, I am extremely disappointed that no action has been taken and that these downgrades are still going ahead. Already, the changes from next month at Dewsbury District Hospital will leave the whole of Kirklees without consultant-led maternity services and expectant mothers will have to travel outside the borough if they want the reassurance of knowing that a consultant will be available if required during childbirth.
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A midwife-led unit does not even offer the option for an epidural, which is often vital pain relief for mothers-to-be. With parallel proposals to downgrade services at Huddersfield Royal Infirmary, the Greater Huddersfield Clinical Commissioning Group is due to report on this on October 20. I will continue to scrutinise and monitor the Trust and the CCGs and also to press for more joint working across the Kirklees footprint. It is important to note that this is all happening against a backdrop of budget cuts and pressures from central government. The Mid Yorkshire Hospitals Trust faces budget cuts of £26m this financial year – its hospitals
are facing well-documented staffing problems. Yet the Government seems to be blind to the problems faced by our NHS. Nationally, Jeremy Hunt is pressing on with his push for a “truly seven-day NHS”. Yet, as we’ve seen from leaked documents this week, the Government’s own civil servants have been warning of the dangers of putting increasing responsibilities on an overstretched service without realistic resources and staffing to meet these demands. Responding to the news of the leaked papers this week, one former Tory Health Minister, Dr Dan Poulter MP, who is also an NHS doctor described this as, “a warning of the dangers of putting soundbites ahead of properly costed and resourced plans for our NHS.” The key elements of this certainly appear to echo the local picture – reduced funding and a shortage of staffing. When even his colleagues are voicing public concerns, perhaps Mr Hunt might finally take note?
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choice of mobile phones and other electronics on on display at Moneypenny’s – and the team say they are grateful for the prompt attention of the police following a recent break-in. Thousands of pounds’ worth of consumer goods were taken in a raid on August 2, but a large quantity was returned after police quickly arrested a suspect. The store now has enhanced security and CCTV on all levels. For more information on Moneypenny’s, call the store on 01924 458333.
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Samual bags £500 for school for the Tesco on Northgate, which has just been renovated. Now Samual’s winning design is on bags given away to customers as a thank you for their patience during the refit. The new-look supermarket was opened by Paul Gledhill, 59, who has worked at the store for 39 years.
A BOY has won £500 for his school and had his competition entry turned into a limited edition supermarket shopping bag. Samual Young, 10, of Whitechapel C of E Primary in Cleckheaton, drew a day and night scene of the town. Youngsters were asked to draw what they love about Cleckheaton
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DRAMATIC footage has emerged of a car crash in Dewsbury involving a suspected stolen vehicle. Tracey Scaddan, 35, and two-year-old daughter Caitlin were badly hurt in the Leeds Road incident at around 3.40pm on July 12. Police have now revealed that the black VW Golf which was in collision with their white Ssangyong Korando may have been stolen. Tracey and Caitlin had to be cut free from the wreckage and then airlifted to hospital.
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Holiday chemists NORTH KIRKLEES: Chemists open on Bank Holiday Monday are: Asda, Mill Street West, Dewsbury (8am to 8pm); Sainsbury’s, Railway Street, Dewsbury (8am to 8pm); Boots, Princess of Wales Precinct, Dewsbury (10am to 4pm); Boots, Birstall Retail Park (9am to 6pm); Tesco Extra, Bradford Road, Batley (9am to 6pm) and Batley Pharmacy, Upper Commercial Street, Batley, (10am to 10pm). Kathryn Hilliam, head of primary care cocommissioning at NHS England in West Yorkshire said: “It’s also important to make sure you have enough medication for the Bank Holiday, so remember to order any medication from your pharmacy in plenty of time.”
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Faith celebration MEMBERS of an Ethiopian church have celebrated their faith in Mirfield over the last two weeks. Followers of the Oriental Orthodox Church marked their annual Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary at St Paul’s Church in Eastthorpe. They held prayer vigils, services and celebrations. Those who came to Mirfield are technically refugees Christians who live across the UK in exile from Ethiopia and Eritrea. Pictured, from left, Phil Tolson, Chris Breare, Tim Grace, Rev Hugh Baker, Karen Batty and Anne Heeley welcoming Zenebu Hailu Dubale, Adonias Teshome, Ammanuel Tesfaye, Find us on Yohannes Fekadu and Nega Sahle to St Paul’s.
A DEAL should be reviewed after a tip fire in Thornhill Lees caused district-wide disruption. That is the view of Green Party campaigner Simon Cope, who wants Kirklees Council to look at their contract with Suez Waste Management. Mr Cope lives near the tip on Weaving Lane, which is now closed pending an investigation into the August 14 blaze. Residents have to use household waste sites at Nab Lane, Birstall, and in Huddersfield until further notice. Bin collections have also been disrupted, with householders asked for patience during delays. A similar fire affected the
same tip in December 2013, when a single-storey warehouse went up in flames. Mr Cope, who is co-ordinator for the Green Party’s North Kirklees branch, stood in Dewsbury West at this year’s council elections. He has written to Kirklees Council’s cabinet member for housing and enforcement management Coun Naheed Mather (Lab). Mr Cope said: “I’m a local resident and like my neighbours and many others in the area, I don’t want my family exposed to these unnecessary dangers.” He added of Suez: “Its website claims to be concerned about protecting the environment. But with incidents like these, it’s like having an openair incinerator on your doorstep. “We want Kirklees to assure
us they are putting residents and the local environment first, rather than profit dividends for Suez’s shareholders.” Mr Cope wants to know what profits the contract with Kirklees allows and what penalties the firm could face. He said: “As well as the risk from fire itself, toxins released into the atmosphere by the blaze may well be unknown in terms of quantity and type. Socalled normal particulate pollution is already a serious issue across the country. “According to Public Health England, around 200 premature deaths were caused in Kirklees alone in 2010 because of it. “If poor management of the tip led to incidents like last week’s fire and the one in 2013, this could make these already appalling figures even worse.”
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Gas addict thief was armed with ‘cleaver’ By Staff Reporters A WOMAN armed with a suspected meat cleaver robbed a Cleckheaton shop to fuel her addiction to butane gas. Gemma Lynch, 33, of Whitechapel Road, committed the offence at nearby Whitechapel Stores. Lynch, who is now undergoing rehabilitation, admitted robbery and possessing a bladed article. She was jailed for two years. Leeds Crown Court heard that she entered the shop on
More talks CLECKHEATON: Guest speaker John Whitley will give a talk called Guyana to Devil’s Island – a story from the Second World War – at the Probus Club on Thursday, September 15. The club meets fortnightly on Thursdays at St Paul’s Parish Church hall on Dewsbury Road (9.45am). Another scheduled talk – Men and Machines Part Two – by Ray Ashton, is on September 1. Vistors and new members are welcome. For more details email cleckheatonprobus @outlook.com.
June 5 despite already being banned from the premises. Alisha Kaya, prosecuting, said she was staggering and clearly under the influence and was asked to leave by shopkeeper Partik Rana. She then produced what he described as a meat cleaver from her bag and Mr Rana backed away into the store room. Lynch went behind the counter and stole two bottles of alcohol and cans of butane gas. Police found about 20 butane gas canisters at her home. She told officers she
was addicted to the gas and could not remember much of what happened because she was “in a haze”. Adam Birkby, for Lynch, said Lynch had been using gas from the age of 14 but her addiction had not taken hold until she was 26. Mr Birkby said: “This offence was her having reached the bottom depth of her addiction.” He added Lynch had argued with her partner that day, had no money to buy a canister and in desperation went to the shop intending to steal.
‘Illegal worker’ banned for driving without a licence A SUSPECTED illegal worker was condemned by a judge for driving despite never having held a licence. Rustam Jurevicius, 29, of School Street, Ravensthorpe, was jailed for eight weeks. Kirklees Magistrates’ Court heard Jurevicius was caught by police driving on Huddersfield Road on April 17. Just five days earlier he had been handed a three-month banning order for driving without a licence or insurance. Jurevicius was previously disqualifed from driving in September 2015 for a similar
offence. A probation report revealed Jurevicius’ claims to be an illegal worker at a bed firm. A probation officer wrote: “He told me he has never had a driving licence and wasn’t able to have a discussion about UK driving laws. “He also said that he works illegally as a mattress packer, where he gets paid £5 an hour for six hours, five days a week.” Jurevicius has a wife and two children in Lithuania. District judge Michael Fanning told him: “You were gambling with other road-users’ lives.”
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THIS BANK Holiday Sunday Birstall’s Oakwell Hall will host an ‘Artisan Emporium’ selling hundreds of unique products from local artists, artisans and producers. Situated in Oakwell Barn, the stalls include delicious Italian food from La Cucina di Francesca, plus origi-
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BATLEY: Revellers can relive the glory days of the Variety Club on Tuesday when its former promotions officer gives a talk. Maureen Prest is guest of the Probus Club at the Older People's Centre on Upper Commercial Street. Mrs Prest wrote a
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Don’t worry about the weather ISITING a museum is a great way to avoid hours sitting in traffic this Bank Holiday – and you don’t need to worry about the weather. Bagshaw Museum in Batley, Dewsbury Museum in Dewsbury and Tolson Museum in Huddersfield are all free to visit. They will be open from 12noon to 5pm on Bank Holiday Monday, August 29. Each museum will be offering a variety of trails and outside games as well as exhibitions. Bagshaw Museum is home to the ‘India’s Gateway: Gujarat, Mumbai and Britain’ photographic exhibition. This looks at the historical links between India and Britain. At Dewsbury Museum visitors can see Dewsbury Art Group’s exhibition.
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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 MONDAY SEPTEMBER 5 SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 10 TOUR DE GOMERSAL NORLAND & STAINLAND Starts at 1pm at the Oakwell Hall Starts at 10.45am at Brig Royd top car park (WF17 9LG, SE217271) car park, West Vale (HX4 8AL, 6 miles – moderate SE096213) Contact: David Parkinson 8 miles – moderate Tel: 01274 879794 Contact: Geoff david.parky@tiscali.co.uk Tel: 01422 379921
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NORTH KIRKLEES: Spen Valley Historical Society’s next meeting will be on Wednesday September 14. A talk on ‘The Low Moor Explosion’ will be given by Mary and Geoff Twentyman. Meetings are held in the Catholic Church Parish Hall on Dewsbury Road, Cleckheaton, starting at 7.30pm, with refreshments served from 7.15pm. The cost is £2 per meeting for members, £4 for guests and membership is £10 per year. For more information, contact society secretary Sue Cooper via email on scooper@thecoopers online.org.uk.
VISITORS can discover the ancient art of bellringing at a heritage open day event in Dewsbury next month. Bell ringing, also known as campanology, is a feature of tours of the historic tower at Dewsbury Minster on Saturday September 10. Those interested are warned that access is by an uneven stone staircase only and the event is not suitable for children under five. The tours are at 11am and 4pm. Booking is essential. Call Derek Johnstone on 07912 210244 for details.
Family bike ride OSSETT: A 6km community bike ride starts from the town centre tomorrow (Sat). Organised to raise funds for the Yorkshire Air Ambulance, Le Tour de Ossett is designed to benefit children and families and costs £3 to enter, or £10 for a family of four. Each entry receives a free gift and free bike checks will be available. Registration opens at 10am on a manned reception desk in the town centre and the ride starts at 11am. The route should take no longer than 35 minutes and returns to Ossett for 11.3011.45am. You can pre-book by emailing markelvin120@gmail.com.
AN EXHIBITION about the Battle of the Somme is on at Thornhill Parish Church on Saturday and Sunday September 10 and 11. It is part of the same heritage weekend scheme as the Dewsbury Minister tower tours. Stuart Hartley gives a talk about church architecture at the parish church at 7.30pm on Friday September 9. There will also be chances to try the newlyrestored organ at 2pm on Sunday September 11.
Taking a nice trip down memory lane THE FRIENDS of Batley Library group hope to start a new event for people whose memories are not as sharp as they once were. They plan to launch The Memory Lane Cafe, which will open once a month in the library building and use its facilities to stimulate memories of the past. The cafe format will also use selected photographs of local places, people and
events, bring in different speakers and use various musical groups to stimulate people’s memories. Janet Virr, deputy chairman of the Friends group, said that most people’s memories don’t work quite as well as they get older. But it has been found that by triggering memories of the past and encouraging people to talk about their own experiences, both memories and
alertness can improve. By coming together in social groups such as the Memory Lane Cafe even greater numbers can be helped. The Friends are planning to launch the new group at 1.30pm on September 13 and hope to stage future gettogethers in the library’s reference section on the second Tuesday of each month. All are welcome.
top beauty prizes THORNHILL: A ladies-only fundraising event is being held at Thornhill Edge WMC on Friday September 9. The ladies night, which is raising cash for Overthorpe Sports Club’s junior football teams, features drag act Dixi Tucker and covers band the Kaiser Monkey Killers. Doors open at 7pm and there's a free glass of prosecco on entry, served by 'butlers in the buff'. A raffle featuring a host of hair and beauty prizes provided by local businesses will be on offer. Tickets priced £20 are available from Thornhill Edge WMC and Overthorpe Sports Club. For details call Katie Heseltine on 07788 283516.
Showjumping and dressage at show UPPER HOPTON: An annual fundraising RSPCA horse show featuring showjumping and dressage is due to be held next weekend. It is at the Hopton Horse Centre on Jackroyd Lane on Saturday, September 3, at 9.30am. There will be up to 50 classes. Entry, which is via Highgate Lane, is free, though donations are welcome.
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HAVE sad news to report – my good friend, singer/actor Ricci Martin, son of singing legend Dean Martin, recently passed away. I was fortunate to meet and interview Ricci many times. He was as multi-talented as his father, always a gentleman and always a wonderful interviewee. Like so many this year, it appears there will be a huge talent night in heaven with the loss of all these wonderful stars in 2016.
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FORMER Shadow Chancellor Ed Balls has signed up for Strictly Come Dancing, but has admitted he is no dancer. Ed told me: “I get asked almost every year, and before I had no time, but I have a book out and need a good promotion so I think this will help.” KERRY HOWARD is the star of BBC One’s Young Hyacinth - a prequel to classic sitcom Keeping Up Appearances. Set in the 1950s, the Him & Her actress delivers a freakishly good impersonation of Patricia Routledge, who originally portrayed Hyacinth in the ‘90s sitcom. “I grew up with that voice,” she explained. “I watched the show as a young girl – so when I read the script, I could hear Patricia already in my brain.” COMEDY legend Victoria Wood would be stunned at the news that Bury Council have agreed “in principle” to
Ann Montini and Ricci Martin, the late son of top crooner Dean build a statue to the comedy genius who died earlier this year, aged 62. The memorial will be built in Library Gardens in Bury’s town centre.
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ever-smiling George Clarke it appears that not many people were that keen on their privacy being invaded while lounging by the sea... CATHERINE TYLDESLEY, who plays Eva Price in Corrie, says she’s in an ideal place to play a wronged woman. “I like to watch all those old
movies and so base what’s happening to Eva on those,” she said. “Women back then knew how to act, and of course play the dramatic well.” IT REALLY comes as no surprise that celebrities who compete on charity editions of TV quiz shows, such as the BBC’s Pointless, can take home more in appearance fees than they win for good causes, it’s been claimed. An unnamed BBC source has claimed the highest profile guests on some programmes make up to £10,000, while the average fee is around £3,000 just to appear. SILENT Witness star Emilia Fox, Game of Thrones actor Iain Glen and acting veteran Sheila Hancock are joining Dawn French in her new Sky comedy drama series. ‘Delicious’ will focus on two women played by Fox and French who go head to head after being betrayed. Dawn tells me: “It’s just a good script, which is very topical and we hope that people will enjoy it.” CORONATION STREET’S next ‘high profile’ death will be an actual cast member, after a favourite canine recently met his maker. A source revealed: “The new producer has decided on a clear-out, and slowly, bit by bit, people are becoming worried who it will be next.”
REMEMBER the hit 70s TV show ‘Police Woman’ which starred the great Angie Dickinson? It looks like a revamp is due, as US TV bosses think it’s the perfect time to bring the show back, as “it has a lot of memories for many people, and we think it will be a big hit.” ACTOR John Challis is about to star in the re-make of ‘Are You Being Served’ as the one and only Capt Peacock. He tells me: “People say that comedy is not funny today, but like all good comedy it takes time and this one is simply a classic. I’ve got big shoes to fill as Frank Thornton was a genius, I just hope people enjoy it in the end, that is all we can ask.” AS THE Robin Hood heartthrob joins Emmerdale as Tracy’s jailbird dad Frank, actor Michael Praed tells me: “It’s a brilliant place to work – fast and totally different to what I am used to, but wow they work well there. I would like to be around for a while to be honest, it’s been such fun.” IF YOU thought you spotted the well-loved comedian and actor Duggie Brown in a recent TV ad for an online company, you were right. Duggie told me: “I am at that age now, where the leading men roles seem to have taken a back seat, but I am enjoying this new phase in my career.”
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1) Ring Adele on 01924 470296 (9.30am-4.30pm). Have your advert ready and you can pay by debit card (30p surcharge). 2) Call into the office at 31 Branch Road, Batley WF17 5SB and pay by cash, cheque or debit card (30p surcharge). 3) Post your advert and include your name and a contact number, along with cheque for payment. ADVERTS must be no longer than 50 words. (We cannot accept the following items: Motor vehicles, caravans, livestock. All listings will stay in marketplace for a maximum of two months. If you wish to amend your listing, or cancel when sold, contact or call 01924 470296. NEW Electric walking machine, also rowing machine; brand new, never used, cost £250, will accept £100 for both. Buyer collects. Tel 07519 725771. (1987) Kitchen items; 7m marble effect worktop with cut out; 3 x 500mm wall units in light cream, regency style doors, plus fancy top cornice; also 4 x 600mm wall units in light cream, regency style doors, x1 600 corner unit; castellated cooker hood unit, complete with extractor. Blanco sink with draining board, plus 9 extra doors, £500, will split if required. Tel 01924 408171/ 07951 230326. (1988)
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Internal flush door, wood effect veneer, 78” x 29”, hinge & handle cut out £3.00. Tel 01924 462494. (1997) Carpets, hall/stairs/landing, in red, can be seen. From petand child-free home, single occupier. Re-fit advice available £20. Tel 01924 462494. CHILDREN’S GOODS/TOYS Eye Candy Apple pram, includes carry cot, pushchair seat, rain cover. Converts to 3 wheeler, like new, bargain £135. 01274 870164 (Gomersal). (1971) Lindam child safety gate, new, still boxed £7. Tel 01484 656666. (1970)
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tion £45. Tel 01924 469217. (1974) Grey concrete roof tiles (Rosemary), 16” X 13”, 40 used tiles plus quantity of part tiles, collection only £40 ono. Tel 01924 462494. (1976) Blanket box/ottoman on Shepherds castors, hinged lid, brass handles, wood effect 3ft long X 18” deep x 16” high £25 ono 01924 462494 (1976) Two dark wood ‘Stag’ wardrobes, two dark wood ‘Stag’ bedside drawer sets, very good condition, £150. Buyer dismantle and carry. Tel 01924 724627 (Shaw Cross). (1973)
ELECTRICAL Kenwood Food processor/liquidizer with all accessories, hardly used £15. Removal forces sale. Tel 07876163070 (Mirfield) (1979)
Three pairs of curtains, fully lined, pinch pleating, plus tie backs, as new. Two pairs, in blue, would suit window 48” wide x 30” drop. One pair, in cream & gold voile, suit window 40” wide x 36” drop £15 per pair, would split. Tel 01274 875178/ 07977 679703. (1989)
Lexmark Inkjet 3-1 printer copier, silver/black, wi-fi, with charger; Energy Star 3500/4500 model 4431 £4. 01924 462494. (1978)
Large mahogany wall unit/display cabinet. Modern design, 68” W x 77” H x 18” D. Four glass sections with lighting, two drawers, four cupboards and mirrored cocktail cabinet, plus also matching bow front corner unit 18” W. Good condition £75 for both. Buyer collects. Tel 07730 445466. (1972)
Large CD/cassette player; surround sound, remote control £20. Tel 01274 870164 (Gomersal). (1971)
Pine TV stand solid, with shelf and drawer, very good condition £20. Tel 01484 656666. (1970)
Yamaha Clavinova digital piano CPL 230. Many features, 3 pedals, plus manual & DVD song book. Hardly used, in very good condition. Still have original receipt £1,150 new from Woods, accept £350, buyer to collect. Tel 01924 650250. (1990)
5 sheet A4, strip cut shredder, as new £7. Tel 01484 656666. (1970)
X2 Alston recliner armchairs, with matching arm covers in a light beige/ cream material. Very good condition £60 each. Tel 01924 523389. (1968)
Apollo man’s full-size mountain bike, 18 gears, hardly used, new condition £60 ono. Tel 01924 505213. (1991) Brand new car and caravan clamps, £12 ono. Tel 01924 505213. (1991)
Conservatory furniture; 2 seater sofa, 2 chairs, matching coffee table and lamp table. Plain, beige cushions, wicker base. Excellent condition, never been used £190. Tel 07758 649347. (1993) Berkley Manor two seater settee (4ft 6” wide), and high leg matching mechanical, reclining armchair in a floral design. Both in good condition £85 cash, buyer to remove. Tel 01924 423363 (Soothill). (1994)
FABRIC/FASHION/ Ladies coat size 16/18, fully reversible, coloured suede patches; brown reverse faux fur. Very smart, as new, absolute bargain £10. Tel 07876163070 (Mirf) (1979) Superfine wool worsted suit lengths (3), plus several smaller pieces of good quality cloth £20. Removal forces sale. Tel 07876163070 (Mfd) (1979) Mother of bride wedding outfit, mauve dress & jacket, Jacques Vert, size 16, also matching bag and shoes, size 7 £95. Tel 01924 496751. (1969) Three gents’ leather jackets, size medium. All good condition, £30 for all three. Tel 01924 518904. (1957) FURNITURE Sofa, leather (Barker & Stonehouse) dark brown 7'6" long 2'6" deep very good condition £300. 01274 862356 (1985)
G Plan suite, green gold pattern, in very good condition £300 ono. Tel 01924 498330. (1965) Four drawer pine chest, good condition £25 ono. Buyer collects. Tel 01924 451882. (1956) Corner TV stand, polished wood effect, glass doors, shelves, 42” long x 18” deep x 18” high. Very nice, clean, bargain £25 ono. Could deliver. Tel 01924 462494. (1950) GARDEN Deluxe gazebo, only used once £30. Tel 01924 503630. (1977) Chapel pew-style garden bench, iron framework, wood seat. Ideal for renovation £30. Buyer to carry. Tel 01924 724627 (Shaw Cross). (1973) Green gazebo £15 ono. Tel 07806 431728. (1959)
Oval dining table, dark wood, stainless steel legs, seats 4-6 people 6’ long x 3’6” wide, very good condition, £90. Buyer must collect. (Cleck) 01274 862356 (1985)
HEATING Delonghi oil heater, good condition £15. Tel 01274 870164 (Gomersal) (1971)
Sherborn high quality riser and recliner, also 2 seater fixed suite, excellcent condition cost £1300, £200 for both. 01924 501406 (1986)
Valor Dream gas fire, coal effect, in black & chrome with side controls. Cost £450 Xmas 2015, will accept £150. Absolute bargain, must be seen. Tel 01274 875178/ 07977 679703. (1948)
Single divan bed with headboard £25. Tel 01924 503630. Buyer collects. (1995)
Single electric bed with head board £40 01924 501406 (1986)
Garden shed 8’ x 6’ apex roof £280 + 2 six foot picnic benches £100 the pair. Tel 01924 278949. Can deliver locally. (1996)
Four patterned kitchen chair cushions. Size 15.5 x 4”. As new. Tel 01274 861904. (1983) Two fireside chairs, cherry coloured, very good condi-
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Waterline fishing tackle box, five draws, bait box, tackle box, padded seat. Good condition, cost £120, will sell for £50. Ring for more detail, tel 01924 503021. Buyer to collect. (1992)
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HOUSEHOLD Brand new fire door, 700 x 2000 x 50mm, woodgrained fibreglass in red on one side and white on reverse. New and unused, half price at £30. Tel 01924 515595, very heavy, buyer collects from Liversedge. (1980)
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13 decorative wall plates with wire hangers £10. Removal forces sale. Tel 07876163070 (Mfd) (1979) Four Hofmeister glass boots, (2 large, 2 smaller) pub memorabilia £30. Removal forces sale. Tel 07876163070 (Mfd) (1979) Very rare early 1900s Victory V tin (shop display), Fryer & Co, Nelson, collectable/ antique £30. Removal forces sale. Tel 07876 163070 (Mirf) (1979) Small coffee table, solid marble with brass legs £10. Removal forces sale. Tel 07876163070 (1979) Period lamp standard, polished mahogany, with floral shade £15. Removal forces sale. Tel 07876163070 (Mfd) (1979) KITCHEN Whirlpool fridge (white), 34 x 22 x 22 like new, less than 12 months old. Cost new £120, bargain £40. Tel 07825 549430. (1975) Raclette grill, combination grilling for meat, veg and seafood etc. Non-stick dishes and wooden spatulas. Boxed, £15. Tel 01484 656666. (1970) LUGGAGE 2 trip, two wheeled suitcases, dark pink. Retractable handle, one external and 3 internal pockets. Good clean condition, 19” wide (490mm), 29” (740mm) high, 11” (270mm) deep, £12 each. Tel 01924 473017. (1981) MISCELLANEOUS 2 x vintage metal railway trunks 1920s, 2 x solid wood crates excellent for storage £60. 01924 501406 (1986) Upright church piano, serviced yearly, excellent for beginners £40. Buyer to collect (Dews). 01924 501406 (1986) Flying Scotsman memories of steam cuckoo clock needs slight attention but in full working order £30. 01924 501406 (1986) Private collection of silver, all hallmarked, various items including tea sets, tableware, cutlery & much more. All complete sets. Potential buyer(s) welcome to view extensive collection. Items from £10 upwards. Tel 01924 469166. (1982) Timber 2 metre lengths 4x1, 20 pieces, £20. Tel 01924 472043. (1964) SPORTING Set of 5 wooden show jumps, painted and stored inside; complete with fittings £150 ono. Tel 07761 964556. (1965) WANTED Two + 2/3 seater sofas wanted in black & grey, not leather or cord. Must be in good condition. Cash waiting. Tel 07952526527. Hand push garden mower with roller. Tel 01274 876814. (1960)
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YOUTH RUGBY LEAGUE
Albion cruise to win in FA Cup FA Cup Preliminary Round
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at Irongate OSSETT ALBION have reached the first qualifying round of the FA Cup with an emphatic 5-2 victory away at Bamber Bridge. The win has secured Richard Tracey’s Albion an away tie at Northern League side Bishop Auckland on September 3. Things looked to be heading in a completely different direction early on when Bridge took the lead courtesy of a Michael Potts free kick from the edge of the box.
But less than 90 seconds later and Albion were back on terms through chairman Dominic Riordan who, playing his 250th game for the club, headed home his side’s equaliser from a Rob Bordman corner. Albion then took the lead from the penalty spot on 17 minutes after Bordman was brought down by the opposition keeper. But the in-form striker picked himself up and found the back of the net with the resulting spot kick to hand his side a two-goal lead. The new double jeopardy law was the only reason the Bridge goalkeeper was spared a sending off. Little did it matter when Albion doubled their advantage 10 minutes later. Prolific goal-scorer Bordman was on target again for the
Unicorns. In the second period Albion refused to just defend their lead and were looking to seal the victory as early as possible. Bordman’s third goal of the afternoon, on the hour mark, went a long way to achieving that. Bridge narrowed their deficit with four minutes to go thanks to Phil Doughty’s effort, but it was Albion who had the final say in the match. James Eyles was the man with the goal to restore the away side’s three-goal cushion in stoppage time. Albion play Bamber Bridge again tomorrow (Sat, 3pm), this time at home, as they search for their first win of the new Evo-Stik First Division North campaign.
Celtic youth lift Ernest Wilby Cup HW Ernest Wilby Cup DEWSBURY CELTIC U18 24 BIRSTALL VICTORIA U18 6 at the Tetley’s Stadium DEWSBURY CELTIC Under-18s clinched the Heavy Woollen Ernest Wilby Cup thanks to a comfortable 24-6 victory over Birstall Victoria Under-18s at Dewsbury Rams’ Tetley’s Stadium on Tuesday night. The impressive Lewis Martin bagged the man of the match honours thanks to his hat-trick of tries for the green and whites. But it was George Senior who broke
the deadlock and that try was quickly followed with a touchdown by Yarrow to give Celtic a 8-0 lead. Martin’s first two tries of the game came before half-time, both of which he goaled to give his side a commanding 20-0 advantage. In the second period Brandon Dyson got Victoria’s only try which was converted by Callum Roberts, before Yarrow sent Martin over for his hattrick to seal the win. Elsewhere Shaw Cross Sharks overcame Dewsbury Celtic 30-16 to win the Under-16s Douglas Hird Cup. Hooker Jack Flynn was one of the stars of the show and went home with the man of the match prize.
Young summers celebrates pro contract with Castleford Tigers PROMISING rugby league youngster Joe Summers has been snapped up by professional Super League side Castleford Tigers. Summers, who lives in Earlsheaton and played the majority of his youth career with Dewsbury Celtic, has made his mark in the game playing for England’s international youth sides as well as being part of Wakefield Trinity
Wildcats’ academy. The Tigers are working on their Under-19s squad for 2017 and Summers is expected to be a focal part of that set-up alongside fellow signing Robbie Storey. Castleford’s head of youth, Peter Riding, said: “We faced competition from a number of clubs to capture these signings. We feel both lads have a huge amount of potential."
CRICKET
WOMEN’S FOOTBALL
Hanging Heaton saved by the weather
Albion Ladies show no sign of progress
By Mike Popplewell Cricket Correspondent sport@thepressnews.co.uk
HANGING HEATON and Batley were undone by the weather in the All Rounder Bradford Premier League last weekend as the Premier Division and Championship A leaders respectively both saw their games washed out while their rivals won. It was not going great for Hanging Heaton in their game at Cleckheaton when rain brought proceedings to a close, with the Bennett Lane men needing 45 off 14 overs with only two wickets remaining. With only nine points from the game they find themselves two behind Pudsey St Lawrence ahead of a visit from Morley tomorrow. St Lawrence went top after making short work of an eight-wicket win at East Bierley and are sure to pose problems tomorrow for visitors Cleckheaton. There were 10 games abandoned due to the weather in the four divisions but, unfortunately for Batley, second-placed Yeadon finished seven-wicket winners over Birstall and are now only 13 points behind Batley with a game in hand. Batley had to settle for just six points from their abandoned Championship derby game with Liversedge. They will need to win their game at Hunslet Nelson tomorrow and hope for Ossett to produce an upset at home to in-form Yeadon. Liversedge are without a game this week and the same goes for Gomersal in Championship B. Elsewhere, because of Spen Victoria’s preparations to stage the Priestley Cup final between Pudsey St Lawrence and Woodlands on Sunday, their home league
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OSSETT ALBION have had a tough time hanging on to their North East Regional League status in recent years, and this season also got off to a disappointing start when last week’s opening game at AFC Preston saw them suffer a 3-1 League Cup defeat.
The All Rounder Bradford Cricket League schedule was hampered by the weather last weekend Mike Popplewell game with Gomersal was played last Sunday with Gomersal completing a comfortable five-wicket win. It proved a highly successful weekend for Gomersal’s Jon Boynton, who top-scored with 49 against Spen having hammered 144 off the Wrenthorpe attack the previous day. Second-placed Wrenthorpe now find themselves 49 points behind leaders Townville with only four games to play after their match with Gomersal was abandoned. As for Spen, their defeat on Sunday followed a loss at the hands of Bowling Old Lane the previous day and are now third-bottom, having played a game more. They appear unlikely to escape the bottom four along with
Hopton Mills, Hartshead Moor and Brighouse. In the Conference Buttershaw St Pauls’ former Spen Victoria and Gomersal all rounder ‘Tosh’ Baker hit 106 and took 3-43 at Rodley to pick up maximum points for his side and move them 14 points clear of secondplaced Northowram with a game in hand. With Ossett already collecting the Jack Hampshire Cup there was more silverwear for the district when Liversedge beat Northowram in the Second XI’s Wheatley Cup competition after captain/wicket keeper Jonny Trevitt carried his bat for a match-winning 71 in their five-wicket success.
Having gone 2-0 down in the first half there were signs of improvement after the break but a Nikki Swift goal, from a Rachel Barber assist, was their only reward. Battyeford Belles had a superb run last season and finished with the Women’s West Riding League First Division title but, while still waiting to open their Premier Division campaign, they have already suffered an upset in the League Cup with a 4-3 preliminary round defeat at home to Farsley Celtic Reserves. Both Ossett Albion and Battyeford Belles are without games this week while the district’s other teams start their 2016-17 campaign in the next two weeks.
GOLF
PAUL STONE’S CHARITY GOLF DAY RAISES OVER £2,000 FOR LORD’S TAVERNERS GOLFERS from as a far away as Nottingham took part in a Lord Taverner’s charity golf day which raised £2,025 on Monday. The event, held at Cleckheaton District Golf Club, was backed by numerous national and local businesses who donated prizes and money to make the occasion a memorable one for the 72 golfers taking part.
The competitors began the day by playing 18 holes around Cleckheaton’s parkland course. This was followed by a putting competition and a two-course meal in the clubhouse, courtesy of the club. Martin Arnold of CDGC won the day’s individual prize with 39 points and as a result was awarded with a Mahkita DAB radio
donated by Selco builders merchants. The runner-up prize went to Alex Barman from Howarth Timber. He finished his round with 38 points to take home £50 donated by James Wilby Builders Merchants. Birkenshaw musician and event organiser Paul Stone finished third on 37 points but won nothing for his efforts.
The ‘prestigious’ Yorkshire Cup donated by Taylor’s of Harrogate for the worst golfer went to Peter Hemingway who, with 16 points, went home with the unwanted prize. In the team competition Steven Henry captained the winning side. The four-man team won £160 and a fourball voucher donated by Moor Allerton Golf Club.
Henry also bagged the longest drive prize with a 1950’s driver. Meanwhile nearest to the pin honours went to Phil Lazenby and Martin Arnold. Golfers are already showing interest in next year’s event, so if you would like to get involved or learn more about the Lord’s Taverners charity then visit www.lords taverners.org.
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AMATEUR RUGBY LEAGUE
NON-LEAGUE FOOTBALL
Sedge throw away lead NCEL Premier Division
HANDSWORTH PARRAMORE
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LIVERSEDGE
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at Sandy Lane LIVERSEDGE were held to a 3-3 draw away at Handsworth Parramore on Tuesday night in the Northern Counties East League Premier Division. The away side got off to a scintillating start and were rewarded for their dominance on 18 minutes. Steve Wales outpaced a Handsworth full-back before finding Vaughan Redford unmarked in the box and the in-form centre forward needed no second chances to fire his side in front. Redford’s night got even better when he bagged his second after latching onto a Joe Walton cross midway through the first half. Shortly afterwards star striker Redford completed his hat-trick to put the Clayborn outfit 3-0 ahead. But Handsworth, favourites to win the league this season, pulled one goal back through Jon Froggatt just before break. After the interval the hosts played with much more intensity and reduced their deficit to just one goal on 65 minutes thanks to an Alex Rippon strike. And 10 minutes later Handsworth completed a remarkable comeback when Connor Smythe’s low driven shot found the bottom corner. Sedge did have the best opportunity in the closing stages to snatch all three points but Walton’s header was well saved by the Handsworth keeper. It’s the third game in a row these two sides have shared the spoils and the teams cannot be separated in the table either, as both sit joint fourth on seven points. The draw came after Sedge’s 2-1 victory away at Staveley Miners Welfare last Saturday (Aug 20). First-half strikes from Redford and Brandon Kane were enough to seal the win for the visitors Next up for Jonathan Rimmington’s Clayborn side is a home game against Rainworth Miners Welfare tomorrow (Sat Aug 27, 3pm).
Town in hat for Cup draw
Sharks bite back against Rangers National Conference League Div One
SHAW CROSS SHARKS
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UNDERBANK RANGERS
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at Leeds Road SHAW CROSS SHARKS eased their relegation worries in National Conference League Division One with an impressive 26-12 home win over promotion-chasers Underbank Rangers. Shaw Cross caused their opponents a host of problems throughout the match but Rangers’ cause wasn’t helped when the game erupted just before the half-time break and Courtney Allette was sent off. Sam Ottewell gave the Sharks a great start with a fifth-minute try. Ryan Chalkley landed the resultant conversion. Tries from Josh Atkinson and a second from Ottewell saw the Sharks lead 14-0 at half-time but things got ugly just before the whistle. Allette was sent off for running in and throwing a punch with the Sharks’ Jack Gledhill and Rangers’ Alex Chatterton ALSO sin-binned for punching.
NCLTABLES DIVISION ONE Thatto H Crusaders Myton Warriors Skirlaugh Featherstone Lions Milford Marlins Underbank Rangers Normanton Knights Oulton Raiders Hunslet Warriors Shaw Cross Sharks East Leeds Ince Rose Bridge Millom Elland
P 20 19 19 18 20 20 19 20 19 20 20 19 20 19
DIVISION TWO Hunslet C Parkside Askam
P W D L F A DIFF PTS 19 17 0 2 781 238 543 34 18 12 1 5 520 322 198 25
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GOOLE AFC
1
at Ingfield OSSETT TOWN have booked their place in the first qualifying round of the FA Cup by beating Goole 2-1 at home. In a hard-fought encounter it was Grant Black’s men who edged it thanks to a Devonte Morton double, but it was the visitors who struck first in the 17th minute through David Taylor. The one-goal advantage lasted just 10 minutes before Morton found space and drew the sides level with a neat finish. The in-form striker then fired the Reds in front five minutes before the interval, and that goal proved enough to separate the sides at the final whistle. Goole pressed for an equaliser throughout the second period but a bid to keep their FA Cup dream alive came to nothing. Grant Black’s men march on, but before the next round of the cup the Reds have to turn their attention to the challenge posed by Trafford on Saturday (3pm) in Evo-Stik First Division North, ahead of the eagerly anticipated first derby of the season against Albion on Bank Holiday Monday (Aug 29, 3pm).
F A 750 299 493 314 707 378 621 396 488 367 574 420 538 390 444 503 408 454 447 495 517 622 458 526 287 783 2261011
DIFF PTS 451 34 179 30 329 28 225 24 121 24 154 22 148 20 -59 20 -46 17 -48 16 -105 15 -68 14 -496 4 -785 2
The visitors got back to within two points early in the second half. Player-coach Richard Knight crossed for a try four minutes after the restart with one for Kris Harrop four minutes later. But the Sharks regained the momentum with tries from Tom Stuckey and John
NCL Division Two HUNSLET CLUB P’SIDE50 0
at Hillidge Road
OSSETT TOWN
D L 0 3 0 4 0 4 0 6 0 8 0 9 0 9 0 10 1 10 0 12 1 12 0 12 0 18 0 18
Celtic lose to champions DEWSBURY CELTIC
FA Cup Preliminary Round
W 17 15 15 12 12 11 10 10 8 8 7 7 2 1
DEWSBURY CELTIC were thrashed 50-0 away at Hunslet Club Parkside who, thanks to the victory, secured themselves the National Conference League Division Two title and with it promotion to Division One. It was Hunslet’s 17th win of the current campaign and they were always in command of the match against relegation-threatened Celtic. Luke O’Malley opened the scoring for Parkside after 15 minutes with a try. Jamie
Fields landed the conversion. Fields would end the game with a 20-point haul courtesy of two tries and six goals to take his points tally for the season to just short of 250. Tries from Danny Harrison,
Fields and O’Malley, plus two more Fields goals, gave the home side a 22-0 halftime lead. Eight minutes into the second half Craig McShane added another with one for Ben Thorpe as Fields and O’Malley added the respective conversions. Chris Boyce and O’Malley scored tries midway through the second half before another one from Fields three minutes from time. Fields added two further conversions to round off the game’s scoring before the celebrations could begin. Celtic will look to brush themselves down ahead of a crunch derby encounter at home to rivals Thornhill Trojans (Friday Sep 2, 7pm).
Tired Thornhill lose ground in title race after loss to Falcons YML Division Four T’HILL TROJANS A
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FARNLEY FALCONS
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at Overthorpe Park THORNHILL TROJANS A lost 44-24 at home to Farnley Falcons last Saturday in Yorkshire Men’s League Division Four. The defeat has dented Thornhill’s chances of promotion this term, but the away side weren’t helped by their heroic 22-10 win away at Siddal Academy A just two days earlier.
The fatigued hosts, depleted in numbers after several players were called upon by the first team, are now fifth, four points behind league-
leaders Birstall Victoria having played the same number of games. Mark Hodgson’s man of the match performance, thanks to a try and four goals, was a positive for the Trojans. Head coach Thomas Codman also scored a fine individual try. The hosts’ Adam Hoyle and James Folan bagged their side’s other tries in the defeat to Farnley. Thornhill’s second string now have two weeks off as they prepare for the visit of Sheffield Hillsborough Hawks on September 10.
Saddleworth Rangers Leigh East Bradford Dudley Hill Blackbrook Thornhill Trojans Wigan St Judes Dewsbury Celtic Salford City Roosters Stanningley Stanley Rangers
18 18 18 18 18 18 19 18 18 18
11 11 11 11 9 9 5 4 3 1
1 6 0 7 0 7 0 7 3 6 0 9 1 13 2 12 0 15 2 15
483 694 464 443 459 558 260 261 304 222
416 355 402 470 370 426 644 422 642 742
67 339 62 -27 89 132 -384 -161 -338 -520
23 22 22 22 21 18 11 10 6 2
DIVISION THREE Crosfields Woolston Rovers Drighlington Rylands Sharks Eastmoor Dragons Oldham St Annes Dewsbury Moor Waterhead Warriors Gateshead Storm
P 15 16 15 15 15 15 15 15 15
W 13 12 11 7 7 5 4 4 2
D L 1 1 0 4 1 3 1 7 1 7 1 9 1 10 0 11 0 13
F 503 492 473 525 350 344 279 298 278
A 271 353 252 398 364 483 404 480 537
DIFF PTS 232 27 139 24 221 23 127 15 -14 15 -139 11 -125 9 -182 8 -259 4
Rourke to ensure the hosts took maximum points from the physical encounter. The in-form Sharks currently sit 10th in the table, but hope to extend their winning run when they travel to face Rangers for the return fixture in the Division One campaign (Sat September 3, 2.30pm).
St Judes hamper Trojans’ progress National Conference League Div Two
WIGAN ST JUDES
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THORNHILL TROJANS
16
at Parsons Meadow THORNHILL TROJANS’ promotion hopes were handed a severe blow by a resurgent Wigan St Judes, who won 24-16 to boost their survival chances in National Conference League Division Two. The Trojans led 12-6 at the break and looked set to close in on second-placed Askam before Judes ran in two late tries to complete a second-half comeback and secure the two points. But the visitors’ cause wasn’t helped when James Craven was sent off for a high tackle. A Jake Wilson try for the Trojans, converted by Sam Ratcliffe, gave them a fifth-minute lead before the home side replied. Joey Brady crossed for the hosts and Scott Robinson landed the conversion, but a Craven try and Ratcliffe goal gave the visitors the advantage at the break. A Brett Taberner try and Robinson goal pulled Judes level but it took them until the closing stages to go on and seal the two points. Man-of-the-match Gavin Roden crossed for a try on 71 minutes with one for Dean Hunt four minutes later. Both touchdowns were goaled by Robinson before George Woodcock grabbed a consolation try late on for the Trojans. The defeat leaves the Overthorpe Park side in seventh, four points adrift of second place in Division Two. National Conference League teams don’t play this weekend due to the Challenge Cup final, but they will return on Saturday September 3 (2.30pm) when the Trojans travel to Crow Nest Park to take on rivals Dewsbury Celtic.
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SUPER 8s - THE QUALIFIERS
Defeat to Giants puts Bulldogs rock bottom Super 8s Qualifiers
BATLEY BULLDOGS
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HUDDERSFIELD GIANTS
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at the Fox’s Biscuits Stadium BATLEY BULLDOGS were taught another harsh lesson as Huddersfield Giants stepped up their bid to ensure Super League survival with a 58-28 victory in the Qualifiers at Mount Pleasant. A Ryan Brierley hat-trick, as well as braces for Leroy Cudjoe and Tom Symonds, helped the Giants move into the third and final guaranteed Super League spot with an 11-try victory. The Bulldogs, who had already suffered 40- and 60-point losses in their opening two games, slip to the foot of the table. Things could have looked even worse for the hosts after they trailed by 46 points at half-time, but a gutsy second-half comeback, in which the hosts outscored the visitors by five tries to two, has given departing head coach John Kear reason for optimism for his remaining games in charge. “The first half was a one out of 10
performance and the second half was an eight out of 10 performance,” said Kear. “I said in the changing rooms after that our play-offs started at half-time. They’ve taken a great deal from the second-half performance. “The players are a lot more at ease with each other now. They’ve been nervy and edgy because when you’ve been walloped twice, it does affect you. “I enjoyed the second half application and performance and I’m hoping to enjoy the remaining four games as well. “We’ll prepare and plan to play how we played in the second half, against Featherstone Rovers.” An encouraging opening sequence for the hosts saw Dom Brambani’s penalty goal give them an early lead, but the rest of the first half was oneway traffic as the Giants ran in nine unanswered tries. First, Hull FC-bound Jake Connor set up Leroy Cudjoe to score on the last tackle of the visitors’ first trip down the slope. Brad Day’s knock on bringing the ball away from his own line soon after gifted the Giants with an opportunity to go over again. Jamie Ellis obliged, sending Gene Ormsby over next to the
corner post with a long pass. Then the floodgates well and truly opened for Ryan Hinchcliffe. The NRLwinning hooker strolled through a gaping hole at dummy half, before gifting Eorl Crabtree a rare try. Bulldogs winger Alex Brown then made a mess of a routine catch on his own line, allowing Tom Symonds to increase the visitors’ lead further. Connor was next to cross, dummying his way over for a simple try from close range. Ellis’s short ball then sent Symonds over for his second, after an excellent 40/20 kick from the former. Joe Wardle raced through for the Giants’ seventh try, before back-toback efforts from hat-trick hero Brierley wrapped up the first-half scoring. After the break, the reinvigorated Bulldogs hit back with the opening two tries of the second half. Shaun Squires ripped the ball from Aaron Murphy’s grasp in mid-air for the first of his double, then Dave Scott side-stepped his way through the Giants defence shortly after. Cudjoe briefly halted the hosts’ momentum with his second try of the afternoon, but Squires profited from another Murphy handling error in the
in-goal area for his second. James Brown’s wild offload then allowed Brierley to swoop up the loose ball and race 80 metres to complete his hat-trick. But Kear’s men were to have the final say, crossing twice in the final few minutes through Chris Ulugia and Scott. “Obviously I’m happy to win,” said Giants head coach Rick Stone. “Our first half was pretty tidy, but I don’t think we managed the second half as well as we could have. “Defensively, we’ve got to show a bit more resolve than we have. “Our boys are still a little bit brittle at the moment and they’ve got to get tougher. “But to be fair, the opposition were really good in the second half. They ran hard and they broke tackles. “We wouldn’t be comfortable walking away saying we are happy with that sort of performance given the way the second half went.” Kear added: “I was really upset about the first-half performance because we just weren’t there, physically or mentally. “This was a winnable game, or certainly a game we could have challenged in.”
MATCH STATS: BATLEY BULLDOGS 22. Dave Scott 2. Wayne Reittie 4. Shaun Squires 3. Chris Ulugia 26. Alex Brown 13. Pat Walker 7. Dom Brambani 8. Keegan Hirst 20. Alastair Leak 10. Alex Rowe 11. Brad Day 19. Alex Bretherton 21. James Brown SUBS: 14. James Davey 15. Adam Gledhill 18. Tom Lillycrop 24. James Harrison
7 6 6 6 6 7 7 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6
HUDDERSFIELD GIANTS 18. Jake Connor 5. Aaron Murphy 3. Leroy Cudjoe 4. Joe Wardle 35. Gene Ormsby 34. Ryan Brierley 7. Jamie Ellis 8. Eorl Crabtree 9. Ryan Hinchcliffe 10. Craig Huby 11. Tom Symonds 12. Michael Lawrence 17. Ukuma Ta’ai SUBS: 15. Kyle Wood 16. Sam Rapira 22. Oliver Roberts 36. Sebastine Ikahihifo
8 6 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 6 6 6 6
BATLEY BULLDOGS Tries: Squires (54, 68), Scott (57, 80), Ulugia (78). Goals: Brambani 4/6.
HUDDERSFIELD GIANTS Tries: Cudjoe (6, 61), Ormsby (11), Crabtree (18), Symonds (20, 27), Connor (23), Wardle (29), Brierley (32, 36, 71). Goals: Ellis 7/11. Referee: J. Child / Half-time: 2-48 / Penalties: 7-3 / Sin Bin: None / Sent Off: None / Weather: Cloudy / Man of the Match: Jake Connor / Attendance: 2,201 / Match rating: 3/5
SUPER 8s - CHAMPIONSHIP SHIELD MATCH STATS: HALIFAX 18. Miles Greenwood 5. James Saltonstall 36. Nick Rawsthorne 4. Ben Heaton 2. Will Sharp 7. Gareth Moore 6. Scott Murrell 8. Mitch Cahalane 30. Brandon Moore 34. Ryan Boyle 11. Dane Manning 14. Adam Tangata 13. Jacob Fairbank SUBS 17. Gavin Bennion 21. Adam Robinson 22. Connor Robinson 26. Ed Barber
7 5 7 7 6 6 6 6 6 6 7 6 7 6 6 6 6
DEWSBURY RAMS 1. Josh Guzdek 2. Dale Morton 6. Paul Sykes 15. Jason Crookes 38. Etu Uaisele 17. Dom Speakman 22. Andy Kain 45. Mitch Stringer 9. Tom Hemingway 32. Kyle Trout 12. Scott Hale 42. Lucas Walshaw 13. Aaron Brown SUBS 11. Rob Spicer 18. Tony Tonks 23. James Glover 24. Jack Teanby
7 6 6 6 7 6 7 7 8 6 6 7 6 6 7 6 6
HALIFAX Tries: Greenwood (10), Murrell (30), Manning (35), Fairbank (66). Goals: Rawsthorne 3/4.
DEWSBURY RAMS Tries: Uaisele (18, 49), Kain (33), Tonks (47). Goals: Sykes 1/1, Hemingway 3/3. Referee: M. Woodhead / Half-time: 16-10 / Penalties: 10-8 / Sin Bin: None / Sent Off: None / Weather: Overcast / Man of the Match: Tom Hemingway (Dewsbury) / Attendance: 1,133 / Match Rating: 4/5
Morrison’s men edge thriller as Rams close in on Shield rivals Championship Shield
HALIFAX
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DEWSBURY RAMS
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at the MBI Shay Stadium DEWSBURY RAMS clung on for a vital 24-22 victory away at Halifax to keep pace with their rival Championship Shield play-off hopefuls. In a hugely entertaining 80 minutes, both sides could have won the game. Dewsbury coach Glenn Morrison said: “We ground it out, it wasn’t pretty but the desire and hunger to have each other’s back, especially in the last 10 minutes, is what we have been about for the last three years. “We gave them a few chances but our defence was good and we forced some errors out of them. “Our transition from defence to attack was very pleasing and considering how we have done this year, a win is a win.” Halifax head coach Richard Marshall admitted it was a worry to see his side lose six straight games but denied they were in cri-
sis, he said: “I thought it was a bit better this week. “We are not in a good place, we are not where we want to be but I thought we showed a lot of heart, especially in the second half to get ourselves back in the game but we gave them two or three tries.” Halifax could have been ahead after just five minutes when a Scott Murrell kick to the corner was dropped by an unmarked James Saltonstall when it looked easier for him to score. The men in blue and white did open the scoring on 10 minutes through Miles Greenwood after a swift counter attack. Dewsbury half-back Andy Kain spilled the ball on the Halifax 40 metre line and Mitch Cahalane was there to pick up the loose ball. The prop didn’t quite have the legs to get over himself, eventually tackled 10 metres from the Dewsbury line. On the next play though the ball was shifted out wide quickly to Greenwood who did enough to get in at the corner. The Rams did get on the scoreboard after Jason Crooks and Andy Kain had forced a drop-out for their side.
Etu Uaisele went over in the corner after a cut-out pass from Kain. Morrison’s men were then ahead through Kain, who intercepted a Gareth Moore pass and went 60 metres to score. In a real topsy-turvy game, Halifax captain Murrell got his side level when he followed up his own grubber kick that came back off the upright. The hosts managed to extend their lead further before half-time when Moore got the ball out to Dane Manning who, having made his first appearance in two months following a thumb injury, strolled in from 10 yards out. One touch judge disallowed the conversion but the referee awarded the two points. Dewsbury were back level seven minutes into the second half when former Halifax man Tony Tonks crashed over from close range. The Rams went in front once again just two minutes later as Uaisele got his second of the afternoon, taking advantage of some slack Halifax defence to plant the ball down over the line from five yards out. Tom Hemingway kicked a penalty to put eight points between the
sides for the first time in the match. But Halifax came back once again through Jacob Fairbank, who powered through the Dewsbury defence and round Josh Guzdek at full-back. Halifax threw everything at the Rams defence in the final 10 minutes but could not find a way through and fell to a sixth straight defeat. Following Sheffield Eagles’ defeat to struggling Swinton Dewsbury are now level on points with their South Yorkshire rivals ahead of a crunch game with Bradford Bulls on Bank Holiday Monday (Aug 29, 3pm).
Championship Shield P W D L Pts Bradford Bulls Halifax Sheffield Eagles Dewsbury Rams Oldham Swinton Lions Workington Town Whitehaven
26 26 26 26 26 26 26 26
16 13 10 10 9 8 6 6
2 1 0 0 0 1 1 1
8 12 16 16 17 17 19 19
34 27 20 20 18 17 13 13
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Rams unite ahead of Bulls clash By Joe Link DEWSBURY RAMS can go into their home game with Bradford Bulls on Monday (Aug 29, 3pm) with the fear of relegation behind them – having all but guaranteed their Championship status for another season. Whitehaven and Workington, both adrift at the bottom of the Championship Shield table on 13 points, would have to win all of their remaining games to cause fourth-placed Dewsbury any real concern. And once they’ve got in-form Bradford out of the way Dewsbury have winnable matches in store against Whitehaven and Oldham, leaving Morrison’s men with a realistic shot at the Championship Shield play-offs this year. “We seem to be peaking at the right time,” said Morrison. “It was a great win against Halifax. It wasn’t pretty at times but we did what we had to do to
secure the two points which is all that matters at the end of the day. “But what impressed me even more about the performance was the way in which the players really worked for one another. “It has been that kind of team work ethic which has seen us progress as a club during the last few seasons and it’s really encouraging that we seem to have got it back. “For whatever reason, whether it be the injuries we’ve suffered or players playing out of the position, we lost that team unity which was very disappointing. “But now the lads have gelled in their positions and are working hard for one another. I’ve seen the lads sprint from one wing to the other to make last-ditch tackles which is great to see in games.” The Rams have had success against rivals Bradford this year, winning two of the three encounters. The last game between the sides was a narrow 16-14 win for
Dewsbury at Odsal back in June. “We have a lot to work on ahead of the game,” admitted Morrison. “We weren’t perfect against Halifax, but our goal line defence was a lot better and we’ll definitely need to keep that up when we play Bradford. “If we’re going to be consistent our defence needs to be more solid. A week is a long time in sport sometimes, we proved that last week losing to Workington and then beating Halifax seven days later. “A lot can happen and one good week on the training field can really improve a side’s potential, we’ll go into the game against Bradford as the underdogs but I know we’ll have more than enough ability to win the match if we play to our true potential.” Dewsbury will be without in-form Tom Hemingway for the visit of Bradford. The hooker was named man of the match against Halifax but due to work commitments outside of rugby league he’ll be
Glenn Morrison celebrates after Dewsbury’s win at Odsal back in June while Tom Hemingway (right) is one of several Rams players to miss the game on Monday Steve Horsfall unavailable. On-loan duo Lucas Walshaw and Etu Uaisele will also be prevented from playing against their parent club Bradford. Elsewhere the Rams have signed a three-year deal with Italian kit supplier Errea. Aussie coach Morrison was impressed by the company on his recent visit to Italy where he selected training wear for his squad.
Batley show spirit in time for must-win match
John Kear insists his side are not in the Qualifiers to make up the numbers
BATLEY BULLDOGS boss John Kear believes his players have finally decided to start their Super 8s Qualifiers campaign following a dominant second-half performance against Huddersfield Giants last Sunday. Kear’s men have got off to a terrible start in the ‘Middle 8s’ with three straight defeats, the biggest coming at the hands of Championship rivals London Broncos. But Kear believes his squad have turned a corner, and said: “I’ve been expecting so much from the players and they’ve not been delivering until the second half against Huddersfield. The players were excellent for those 40 minutes. “We won the second half 26-10 which proves we can compete at this level, but all season we’ve lacked that bit of consistency needed. “I’ve been saying all year that I want to see the players put in a full 80 minutes at their best with no lapses, but sadly I’ve still to see them do that.
“If we’re going to win games at this level against top full-time teams then we’re going to have to do that every week, which admittedly is a tough ask.” The Bulldogs face Featherstone next Sunday (September 4), the only other part-time team to qualify for the ‘Middle 8s’, in a game that will likely decide who will finish bottom of the table. “I accept it’s probably our best chance of getting a win, but just as we showed improvement against Huddersfield, so did Featherstone against Leigh,” said Kear. “They’ll be targeting us as a mustwin just like we’re targeting them in the same way and we know victory would go a long way towards us avoiding bottom spot in the table. “We really don’t want to lose every game. We’ve not shown the right levels of intensity in recent weeks but I’m confident that won’t be the case from now on. “I’ll reiterate to fans that my ambi-
tion wasn’t to enter the Qualifiers just to make up the numbers, we wanted to compete and pick up points. So far that’s not been the case but we have a good chance to put it right against Featherstone.” The Qualifiers take a break this weekend due to the Challenge Cup final between Warrington and Hull FC, but despite the extra rest Batley are still concerned about the availability of winger Shaun Ainscough, who is struggling with a knee problem. Elsewhere, Luke Blake could be in line to make a return.
The Qualifiers P W D L Pts Leeds Rhinos Leigh Centurions Huddersfield Giants Hull KR London Broncos Salford Red Devils Featherstone Rovers Batley Bulldogs
3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
3 3 2 2 1 1 0 0
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
0 0 1 1 2 2 3 3
6 6 4 4 2 2 0 0