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KIRKLEEDS? Council leader supports plan to become part of a city region ... but Tory chief wants to see Kirklees join a Greater Yorkshire partnership instead tinue to deliver day-to-day public services like bin collections. The new bodies would focus on longterm ‘strategic’ action on jobs, transport and other infrastructure, housing and business support. Coun Sheard said: “Greater Yorkshire in this context means ‘lesser’ Yorkshire, as it doesn’t include South Yorkshire. “More than 90 per cent of Yorkshire eco-

nomic activity is in West and South Yorkshire. It’s an economic fact that the drivers of the Yorkshire economy are the city regions.” Coun Light believes the Leeds City Region plan will not work due to opposition in North Yorkshire to the splitting of that county. He also believes the idea is contrary to Government aims of devolving power from London.

OPPOSED: Sheard, left, and Light

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OPPOSING councillors are going head-tohead in a fight to bring more powers to the district. Rival plans would put Kirklees in a wider patch overseen by an elected mayor with control over multi-million pound budgets. The proposals have put two Heavy Woollen political big beasts at odds over the future direction. Kirklees Council leader Coun David Sheard backs an idea based on the Leeds City Region. This would put an elected mayor in charge of the existing West Yorkshire Combined Authority, which includes part of North Yorkshire. But Kirklees Tory leader Coun Robert Light supports a separate “Greater Yorkshire” bid, covering West and North Yorkshire, the East Riding and Hull. Coun Light discussed the plan with Local Government Secretary Greg Clark on Tuesday. Under both plans, Kirklees would con-

The proposed Leeds City Region would include Kirklees, Calderdale, Wakefield, Bradford, Craven, Harrogate, York and Selby

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Coun Light said it would create a rival to Greater Manchester, rather than something that can compete with the capital. He said: “One of the problems in this country is the economic dominance of London and the South East. “Every time one of the West Yorkshire council leaders meets the Government they get a pat on the back and are told to go away and be a good boy. “When the Mayor of London goes in he always comes away with a big cheque. We need something that can compete with that.” He claimed that with Hull as the port and Leeds as the business centre, Greater Yorkshire would be taken more seriously. Coun Sheard accused Conservatives of playing games and said: “They are fanatically trying to gerrymander a Tory mayor. “And the Conservatives are ignoring the business community, which is backing the Leeds Economic Partnership area. “I’m sorry to say it but unfortunately Coun Light is more interested in party politics than economic growth.” In referendums three years ago, residents in Leeds, Bradford and Wakefield rejected having an elected mayor for their cities. A decision could be announced by Chancellor George Osborne in November and take effect before 2017. Coun Andrew Pinnock (Lib Dem, Cleckheaton) has issues with both plans and said: “What we’re looking at is not devolution but decentralisation. “With that could come greater responsibility and more of the blame for making cuts. And Cornwall has been allowed extra powers without an elected mayor and perhaps the reasons for that should be looked into.”

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Deaths BINNS NEE TOMLINSON MARGARET On 6 September, of Dewsbury, aged 86. Wife of the late Cyril. Service at Dewsbury Crematorium, Thursday 17 September at 1.15pm. CARSON NEE CROSSLAND MARGARET On 3 September, of Heckmondwike, aged 68. Wife of Jack. Service at Huddersfield Crematorium, Wednesday 16 September at 11.15am. CROWTHER JONATHAN EDWARD ESTCOURT ‘JOFF’ On 6 September, aged 56, of Mirfield. Husband

of Tina. Funeral service at Dewsbury Crematorium, Friday 18 September at 2pm. GARNETT ANN On 30 August, aged 65. Service at St Augustine’s RC Church, Darlington, Wednesday 16 September at 1.15pm. GOODRIDGE BARRIE On 3 September, aged 77. Husband of Margaret. Service at Dewsbury Crematorium, Thursday 17 September at 3.15pm. HARGREAVES SHEILA On 3 September, aged 79. Wife of Arthur. Service at Dewsbury

Crematorium, Tuesday 15 September at 1.15pm. LEES ANGELA MARY On 4 September, wife of Michael. Service at Ravensthorpe URC, Friday 18 September at 9.30am, followed by committal at Dewsbury Crematorium at 10.30am. MCCREESH NEE ORMSBY TERESA On 6 September, aged 94,of Westtown. Wife of the late Bill. Requiem Mass at St Paulinus RC Church, Monday 14 September at 11am, followed by interment at Dewsbury Cemetery. Place your family notices by calling 01924 470296

STEADMAN NEE KEMP FAITH On 3 September, aged 85, formerly of Abbey Road. Wife of the late George. Funeral at Dewsbury Crematorium, Wednesday 23 September at 11.15am.

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TOLSON ARNOLD On 6 September, aged 85, of Cleckheaton. Husband of Joan. Service at Dewsbury Crematorium, Wednesday 16 September at 1.15pm.

WILD SIMON On 3 September, aged 48, of Liversedge. Service at Dewsbury Crematorium, Thursday 17 September at 2pm.

ULLYOTT PRIMROSE Aged 95, formerly of Batley. Wife of the late Raymond. Funeral enquiries to Kayes of Moortown. Tel

WARD MARTYN On 3 September, aged 63, of Mirfield. Husband of the late Lucy. Service at Dewsbury Crematorium, Thursday 17 September at 11.15am.

WILLIAMS FORMERLY GRAHAM NEE NALSON MARGARET On 1 September, aged 76, of Liversedge. Wife of Mike and the late Dudley Graham. Service at Dewsbury

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ROBERTTOWN: A charity bash in aid of Prostate Cancer UK is to be held at the working men’s club next month. The event, aimed at men, features strong man, arm wrestling, pool and tug-of-war contests. There will also be live music from a ‘Rat Pack’ singer plus tombolas, raffles and advice from Prostate Cancer UK representatives. It takes place on Saturday October 31. Tickets in the form of 100 armbands are from the club. Once those are sold entry will be by donation at the door. The event is in memory of Leroy Jeoffrey, who died of the disease in July 2013.

Soccer skills courses start on Monday NORTH KIRKLEES: The search is on for the next Wayne Rooney or Beth Mead at a football skills course. Weekly training for boys and girls aged five to 11 starts at St John Fisher Academy in Dewsbury on Monday September 14. Led by FA coach Ben Hardaker, the aim is to teach football skills in a fun after-school environment. There are three one-hour sessions on Monday, at 4pm for all aged five to eight, 5pm for girls only aged five to 11 and 6pm for all aged eight to 11. Spaces are limited to 24 per session. For more details call Ben on 07943 550599 or email ben.hardaker@thefa.com.

Come early to get a seat for Max’s show THORNHILL EDGE: Comedy legend Max Lemon is due to star in a charity bash at the Edge Top Working Men’s Club tomorrow (Sat). Max, aka stand-up Peter Morgan, brings his variety show to the Foxroyd Lane venue in aid of Kirkwood Hospice. The event, featuring mime, magic and live music, starts at 7.30pm. Crowds are advised to arrive early to get a seat.

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Burglars jailed after £150,000 crime spree Police nailed gang using traces of DNA on break-in ‘hook’ device

The Queen: ‘A model of public service’ KIRKLEES: Mayor and veteran Dewsbury councillor Paul Kane paid tribute to the Queen on Wednesday, when she became the longest-serving British monarch by surpassing the record set by Queen Victoria. Coun Kane said: “The Queen is a model of public service and seem as popular now as at any time during her reign. “She has shown a truly life-long dedication to the country and to the Commonwealth. “Her reign and her achievements may never be matched. “On behalf of all people in Kirklees, our heartfelt thanks go out to her.”

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By Staff Reporters £150,000 robbery spree ... from left, Jack Trotter, James Trotter and James Lilley THREE members of a gang who stole cars and goods worth £150,000 have been jailed. The group were responsible for 15 burglaries or attempted burglaries across Dewsbury and beyond. Homes were also targeted in Heckmondwike, Gomersal, Liversedge and Cleckheaton over eight months up to January. In one case, a car worth £16,500 was stolen from Spinners Avenue in Scholes around Christmas time. A bamboo pole with a hook was pushed through the letter box to gather car keys inside the house in a ‘Hanoi’-style burglary. Leeds Crown Court heard the

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item was found in a parking bay opposite a garage nearby – and DNA traces led to the gang ringleader Jack Trotter, 23, who was described as being at the heart of the burglary conspiracy. Trotter, of Dewsbury Road, Cleckheaton, was jailed for eight years and three months for his central role. James Lilley, 24, of Brighton Street, Heckmondwike, was jailed for five years and eight months. Co-defendant James Trotter, 26, of Bradford, was jailed for three years. All three admitted conspiracy to burgle. Chris Smith, prosecuting, said a victim had a brand-new VW

Golf worth £25,000 stolen from outside his home in Liversedge. Locks at targeted homes as far afield as Huddersfield and Bradford were broken or removed with vice grips or pliers. In another case, a 42in TV plus the power lead and remote was stolen from inside a home. A pregnant woman was left so distressed she was afraid to sleep in her home while another victim sold his house rather than stay. Judge Rodney Jameson QC said in sentencing that the cost of repairing damage, increasing security and the psychological

impact on victims was significant. PC Victoria Catania, of Kirklees CID, said: “We welcome the strong sentences given to Jack Trotter, John Trotter and James Lilley. “All three are prolific offenders responsible for a spate of burglaries across Kirklees in which homes were broke into and cars were stolen. “They were caught following a painstaking operation to investigate their offending during 2014. “It is good news for residents and householders that these three will now be off our streets for a long time to come.”

MIRFIELD: A post office closes later this month for a revamp which will bring sevenday-a-week opening. Battyeford Post Office on Stocks Bank Road shuts at 5.30pm on Tuesday September 22. It will be back in business with a new open plan counter from 1pm on Monday, September 28. The post office will be open Monday to Friday 6am to 7pm, Saturdays from 6am to 5pm and Sundays from 6am to noon. During the closure customers can use Mirfield Post Office on Huddersfield Road or the one at Bradley.

Police manhunt THORNHILL LEES: A 28-year-old man is being hunted after armed police investigated reports of an assault last Friday. Officers and dog units attended the scene on Lees Hall Road at around 11.30am, when a 21-year-old woman suffered minor injuries in an attack. Anyone with information can call police on 101.

Suspicious blaze wrecks ‘Taverners’ POLICE are treating as suspicious a fire which destroyed a Batley club early last Friday. The former Batley Taverners Club on Heritage Road near the Fox’s Biscuits Stadium went up in flames at around 4.55am. It is the second such incident recently, after Batley WMC on Wellington Street was hit on August 20. Chris Stenson, watch com-

mander at Dewsbury Fire Station, said: “The flames and smoke were coming out of the windows when we first arrived. “The club is completely ruined but we managed to stop the fire from spreading to

MP keeps up rates campaign BATLEY MP Jo Cox is keeping up pressure for an inquiry into how traders in North Kirklees pay over the odds for business rates. She tabled an Early Day Motion in parliament on June 30 calling for action and last week welcomed crossparty calls from Kirklees councillors for the impact on local businesses to be investigated. Sky-high rates have long been cited as a problem by traders in Dewsbury and, in a recent Press survey, a combination of rates and rents was seen as

a factor in the number of empty shops in Batley. Mrs Cox said: “Businesses and traders in Batley and Spen have been paying overly-high rates... based on valuations done before the banks crashed our economy. “Many rents have been reduced to reflect the post-crash market but the business rates have not followed suit.” Kirklees Council leader Coun David Sheard has claimed rates would be as much as 40 per cent lower if a 2013 review had gone ahead.

a house next door.” A police spokesman added: “No-one was hurt but significant damage was caused to the building. “The cause is currently being treated as suspicious and enquiries are ongoing.”

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BATLEY: The 75th anniversary of the Battle of Britain is to be marked with a service on Sunday, September 20. Members of the Batley and Birstall branch of the Royal Air Forces Association (RAFA) have organised the event for the Memorial Gardens at 3pm. The service will be led by Rev Deborah Wainwright of Batley Central Methodist Church. Batley’s Salvation Army band are due to perform while refreshments will be served at the RAFA club opposite. Dignitatries due to attend include the Mayor of Kirklees Coun Paul Kane and a representative for MP Jo Cox.

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BIRSTALL: A derelict former community centre was damaged by fire last Thursday afternoon. The blaze affected about half of the ground floor of the Sunshine Centre on Lowood Lane at around 4.10pm. Fire crews from Morley and Wakefield tackled the fire using two hose reels and four breathing apparatus sets.

‘Toy Boys’ talk BATLEY: Toy boys are to feature in an unusual meeting at the Probus Club on Tuesday... Douglas Murray is the guest speaker at the Older People’s Centre on Upper Commercial Street with an illustrated talk called “Tax, Care and Toy Boys”. Visitors and potential new members are always welcome. Call 01924 471337 for more details.

THE WIFE of gay Batley Bulldogs captain Keegan Hirst says she is bouncing back, thanks partly to the maturity of their young children. Sara Hirst admitted she was furious and heartbroken when the 27-year-old confessed his true sexuality. But since July the couple’s children have helped her emerge from her anger and be supportive of Keegan. She said: “The kids are used to seeing

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Rachel is mixed race, and she added: “I was never made to feel any different. “I always felt loved, wanted and part of the family. This is something that stuck with me over the years.” Having previously given short-term and respite foster care they took a child on for longer. She said sons Alex, 15, and Gabriel, 19, have grown into

caring teenagers and added: “I believe this is due largely to being part of a foster family.” Rachel hopes others follow suit and said: “I’m proud to be able to make such a big difference to children’s lives. “It’s something you need to be prepared to commit to 100 per cent. But the rewards are immense and definitely worth it.”

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Couple aim to establish global clothing brand A CLOTHES shop in Mirfield boasting celebrity fans including pop group The Vamps could be the start of an international empire. Ushi Wear on Calder Road is looking to open a store in Leeds and is planning one in London. Husband and wife founders Neil and Jilly Kapusi are also in talks for outlets in independent boutique shops across the UK and USA. They spread the word at the VW Festival at Harewood House in Leeds last month. They are also due to exhibit at the Penistone Show tomorrow (Saturday) and Manchester Ski Show from October 30. To help with their expansion, the couple, who founded the business in 2008, have launched a new website. Clothes ranges for men, women and children are designed on site and

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made in the UK. The aim is to combine comfort and toughness with style – and all testing is done in the family. Neil and Jilly’s sons try them out in extreme conditions as they canoe, bike and water-ski their way round the world. Jilly said: “The last few years have seen us firmly establish what we are as a brand, who we want to target and where we want to be seen. “We know our audience inside out and backwards, so the time has come to really start shouting about our product range. “It is important to us that customers have a good experience when making a purchase. “To that end, the new online store is easier to navigate and users will find it much smoother when it comes to viewing and ordering.”

Sporting chance ■Indoor bowls ■Councillor urges both sides ‘could be part to get together to end impasse of new centre’

Seeking a solution...Coun Pinnock, right, and Coun John Lawson outside Whitcliffe Mount sports centre

By David Miller EXTRA facilities can be added to a new school in Cleckheaton to end a sports centre row, a councillor claimed this week. Coun Andrew Pinnock (Lib Dem, Cleckheaton) believes a hall and indoor bowling area could be included in the new Whitcliffe Mount School complex. It comes after sports centre users triggered a Kirklees Council debate with a 3,100-name petition. The existing premises on Turnsteads Avenue will be demolished next year to make way for the new £13m school. Once that is ready, a sports hall, fitness suite and activity studio will be built on the site of the current school. But it is available for pupils on weekdays and will only be for public use on evenings and weekends. Coun Pinnock claimed contractor Laing O’Rourke said an extra sports hall with a bowling area for daytime use could be added for about £2m. Cash would have to come from council coffers rather than the Education Funding Agency, which is paying for the school. Said Coun Pinnock: “The council could provide a new sports centre on the same site for very little extra money. And putting it there without affecting the new school wouldn’t be a difficult exercise, because it’s a very big site.” Kirklees is to spend up to £400,000 on temporary ‘modular’ units at the Spenborough Pool. There will be no facilities for indoor bowlers, who will have to travel to Huddersfield. Coun Pinnock hopes something can be done, especially for the bowlers, many of whom are elderly and less able to travel. He said: “The council is in danger of disenfranchising a group of people who are active and want to remain active. The council’s actions appear to prevent that. Travelling to Huddersfield is quite difficult for many sports centre users.”

A COUNCILLOR hopes to bring sides together in the row about a Cleckheaton sports centre. The fate of Whitcliffe Mount is due to be debated by the Kirklees Council cabinet on Wednesday, October 7. Coun Andrew Pinnock wants a deal between cabinet members and those who collected a 3,100-name petition. He hailed campaigners and said: “They did really well in getting so many signatures for something outsiders may think is a foregone conclusion. “I hope the cabinet prove me wrong on that. With goodwill on both sides it should be possible to achieve the ends of the petitioners.” The row is over the lack of a sports hall with bowling provision for daytime community use. Coun Pinnock added: “The big advantage of having it at Whitcliffe is that the school provides an anchor tenant and is prepared to run it.” The current sports centre is due to close at the end of May so the school can be rebuilt by autumn 2017. New replacement facilities in a ‘modular’ building, connected to the Spenborough Pool by a covered walkway, are due to open in January next year. Kirklees Active Leisure and the council are in talks with Whitcliffe Mount Sports Centre users. A council spokeswoman said: “Many of the groups using the sports centre have already re-located elsewhere. “We have still to speak to some groups and customers but will be doing so in the next few weeks. “The council believes its current plans mean there will be adequate capacity in Kirklees and the surrounding area to meet the needs of the people in Cleckheaton and the Spen Valley area. “Whilst the council is making every effort to ensure sports facilities at the new school

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News in Brief Wine bar plan MIRFIELD: A town centre industrial unit empty for three years could be turned into a wine bar. Plans have been submitted to Kirklees Council for the former automotive parts shop at Fold Head Mills, next to Oxfam. It would stay open until 1am on Saturdays and midnight from Monday to Friday. On Sundays and Bank Holidays it would shut at 11.30pm. Public consultation ends on Friday October 2.

Phone snatched DEWSBURY: A man had his arm held behind his back by a robber who took his mobile phone. The victim, 22, was approached from behind between 10pm and 11pm on Wednesday, August 26, at the junction of Halifax Road and Newsome Street. The suspect is white, about 6ft tall and of medium build. He wore a white, long-sleeved hooded top, black trousers, black trainers and gloves. Anyone with information can call Kirklees CID on 101 or CrimeStoppers on 0800 555 111.

Mum assault denial LIVERSEDGE: A teenager has denied assaulting his mother at her home and theft and criminal damage. Joseph Wood, 19, of no fixed address, is accused of assaulting Cheryl Tong at her property on Firthcliffe Road on August 14. Kirklees Magistrates’ Court heard he was further charged with stealing a mobile phone and is also accused of criminal damage to a TV, mobile phone and kitchen drawer front. Wood's trial is due to take place on Wednesday, November 11. He is banned from contacting Ms Tong or going to her home until then.

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A nation weeps, but can’t face the brutal truth WANT to discuss iconic images of war. The first that springs to mind for me is that of little Phan Thi Kim Phuc, the naked nineyear-old Vietnamese girl, photographed running away from an aerial attack in 1972, screaming, her back being burned through by napalm. How about Simon Weston, the humble, modest veteran of the Falkland’s campaign, his face burned off in the bombing of the Sir Galahad? Like Kim Phuc, who all these years on is alive and well in Canada, Weston was one of the lucky ones. Most of his friends aboard the Galahad that day died in service of their country – 22 of 30 in his platoon. The charity campaigner at least is still with us. Auschwitz in 1945 opened a peephole into hell. Whether it was the gaunt eyes and skeletal figures of the ‘lucky’ ones, or the mass graves and the gas chambers, man’s ability to commit inhuman acts to his fellow man, woman and child, was captured in a manner which – for civilised peo-

Casualties of war: Left, Kim Phuc, the ‘napalm girl’ from Vietnam, and below, the body of little Aylan Kurdi, washed up on a Turkish beach

ple at least – should have screamed to the world: “Enough!” I have a question for you. Two actually. Have you seen, the picture of little Aylan Kurdi, the three-year-old Syrian boy whose body washed up on a Turkish beach? How can anyone, particularly a parent, not be moved? It is a desperate, human tragedy personified. Somehow that one photograph has changed the world view of an epic disaster that we have been largely happy to wash our hands of.

Aylan Kurdi is a very real tragedy. But the brutal fact is that there have been hundreds, nay thousands, of Aylans, this year alone. It happens every day. Who’s crying for those people? Did it really take just that one picture for people to open up their homes to shelter refugees? On a human level I suppose it’s inspiring – if possibly misguided. because it isn’t the answer. And I do hope Bob Geldof’s house guests are suitably civilised and not the terrorists that ISIS said they would

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NTO my second question: How many of you have seen the pictures and videos of ISIS terrorists brutally sawing the heads off British and European aid workers and journalists who, ironically, were simply trying to help innocent Muslims? Or the dozens, the hundreds, the thousands of captured men, women and children in Iraq and Syria, who have been lined up, their throats slashed wide open, the cartilage and ligament and sinew of their necks hacked through, to the amusement of ‘British’ jihadis and their worldwide internet audience? Not so many of you then. A drowned toddler, ok, but flesh and blood in the physical act, not so? Okay. I understand. How about the Jordanian pilot, caged in a public square, doused in petrol, then set alight while a small Muslim child screamed excitedly to his daddy that he wanted to burn someone. I confess I have watched none of them. I haven’t the guts. But I read of them and my petrified imagination is enough – because I know, that for those inhuman barbarians, me and my children

would gladly be next. But I do know someone , a man in the public eye, who has watched each and every one of those horrific videos. He couldn’t believe how long that pilot took to die. He described to me the flesh melting and dripping off him as the crowd screamed its psycho-sexual fervour. He was still alive. This man had nightmares for days, but he believes we all should see these unthinkable massacres – so that, as with Auschwitz and the Nazis, we can fully comprehend the depravity of ISIS. He thinks we need to gird our loins, to confront the inevitable – something which our bruised and tainted political leaders haven’t the stomach for, perhaps still chastened by the war vanities of George Bush and Tony Blair. It’s as if Britain, the USA, Germany and France, close their eyes and pretend those ISIS horrors are just stories you can frighten the kids to bed with – the bogeyman in the cellar – so they can happily persevere with the pretence that it’s not real. And meanwhile we can all weep over the image of a drowned child and assuage our pathetic liberal consciences with the notion that throwing money at a few thousand refugees makes a damned bit of difference. David Cameron’s gesture about taking 20,000 refugees this week bought him some moral breathing space. It’s ironic – not – that he timed the announcement with news

that he’d authorised a drone strike in Syria three weeks ago that killed two British IS jihadis? Politicians don’t do coincidence. That was a deliberate, carefully contrived ‘stick and carrot’. On one hand ‘look, we’re kind and humane’, on the other ‘look we’re tough on terror’. It’s an act. And then there’s the elephant in the room. The real problem. Leave ISIS long enough, and we’ll have half of north Africa and the middle East in not just Bob Geldof ’s back garden, but everyone’s. It’s one thing taking your finger out of the hole in the dam. Good luck putting it back in. And meanwhile, ISIS grows and strengthens and we do sod all except avoid talking about the single inevitability: That when someone declares war on you, to the absolute death, then sooner or later you will have to take them seriously. That is the only feasible solution to the current refugee crisis – reclaim their homelands for these poor, displaced people, because keeping a year-round tented village at Glastonbury is not the answer. Today’s inconvenient problem is tens of thousands of displaced people at Europe’s borders. The world’s forever problem is the maniacs who we will have to eventually deal with – as and when Obama, Cameron, Merkel and/or their successors grow a pair. Someone will have to.

Taking a chance online ’M WRITING this from the RECEPTION at the comfort of an all-to-myself House of Commons table seat on a Virgin train, was a very pleasant direct to London – no way to spend Wednesday Doncaster, Retford, Grantham evening. I passed David or Peterborough – which I Cameron as he went into the bought online for £10. lobby to vote. He would have Bargain. sent his regards to you all if Two weeks ago I paid £96 he’d had time, I’m sure. to stand for two-and-a-half And I thought I saw Labour hours on a train so overleader-in-waiting Jeremy crowded it looked like it Corbyn half a dozen times should be chugging across round and about London. the Bridge over the River But I haven’t read anyKwai, not taking us to where about him having a Wembley. Madness. But dog and sleeping on the that’s the ‘beauty’ of booking pavement or park benches, on the t’interweb for you. while collecting money to Jeremy Corbyn? Me and Mrs L haven’t had a presumably pay off the nationbreak all year, but with a fair wind we’ll be on al debt. Might not have been him. a plane Saturday morning for a week (I expect the sun will thus be cracking the flags NE thing’s for sure, I’m done with back here in Yorkshire. Majorca will probably ‘Boris Bikes’, the revolutionary cycle get a typhoon). hire scheme for the capital. It’s flaming I ‘booked’ a small villa in a quiet part of the deadly. One night last year, I decided to island, online. Not bad at £588. Good on you, cycle just the last 300 yards back to my Oliver’s Travels. Or so I thought until the conhotel. An hour later I found myself on the firmation came through. That one was gone, wrong side of a dual carriageway and it cost me a tenner to get home in a taxi. but they had another just perfect for us – at This week I nearly got wiped out four or £1,875 and five bedrooms. five times in one short ride – and no, not by Do they think we go on holiday to play hide and seek? Clearly Oliver, on his Travels, black cabs, buses or mad drivers, but by hasn’t done much business with lunatics on bikes. Yorkshiremen. They must have either a highway code all I disrespectfully declined. of their own, or a death wish.

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Patient-cap as surgery battles doctor shortage By David Miller A SHORTAGE of doctors has been revealed at the Heckmondwike practice where a top health boss is a partner. Staff will see fewer extra patients in a temporary move at the Brookroyd Surgery on Union Street. Dr David Kelly, chairman of the North Kirklees Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG), is one of the partners there. The number of extra patients seen beyond normal numbers will be capped at eight to 10 per doctor per day. Those whose condition is not urgent will be asked to call for an appointment on another day. The move was revealed in a letter to patients which

showed frustration in trying to hire new GPs. It said Dr Sudha Manapragada is moving on and a replacement cannot be found. The letter said: “... we have found ourselves in a position

“Although surgeries advertise their vacant positions they receive no applicants at all for job vacancies...” that a lot of GP surgeries nationally and particularly locally have found themselves in. “Although surgeries advertise their vacant positions they

receive no applicants at all for job vacancies.” In a startling admission, the letter added: “General practice is currently very unpopular as an NHS career.” Once extra appointments are filled, other urgent cases will be referred to the walk-in centre at Dewsbury District Hospital. The letter added: “If something is a true emergency you may be directed to the A&E department.” North Kirklees has the fifthworst shortage of doctors in England, according to the Royal College of General Practictioners. Research in February showed North Kirklees needs to boost doctor numbers by 60 per cent (52 full-time equivalent GPs are required to meet current demand).

Plans for 5,000 more GPs by 2020 PLANS are being made to tackle a chronic shortage of doctors at surgeries across the district. A lack of doctors causing appointment backlogs at Mirfield Health Centre was revealed last year. The Government aims to create 5,000 more GPs over the course of the current parliament.

Dr David Kelly, chairman of the North Kirklees Clinical Commissioning Group, said

the CCG is working with surgeries, Health Education Yorkshire and Humber and other agencies to support this scheme. He added: “We are also looking at how the mix of skills in GP practices could be developed to increase capacity.” This could be by using advanced clinical practitioners, apprenticeships and extending the role of pharmacists in GP surgeries. Dr Kelly said: “In relation to

Brookroyd Surgery (in Heckmondwike), we are in the process of recruiting a new GP. “Interim measures have been put in place to ensure patients can continue to access appointments. “We are also looking at options around different skills mix in the practice, such as the role of nurse practitioners and extended scope nurses. “We apologise for any inconvenience this issue may have caused some of our patients.”

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Is town council surplus to requirements? Dear Sir, Danny Lockwood’s comments in last week’s Ed Lines about the Battyeford by-election being a total waste of our money is something we can all agree with. So what does our town council do for us then? And no, it isn’t going to be a sketch from Monty Python’s Life of Brian. What events stand out in most people’s minds when it comes to what makes Mirfield people happy? Well, there is the Mirfield Show,

Let’s all rally together From: John Appleyard, Liversedge Dear Sir, Desperate refugees have died in their thousands over the summer trying to escape war and poverty, and while this Tory government has displayed a callous attitude, many ordi-

Letter of the Week: Phil Glass, Mirfield professionally organised and run largely by Mirfield people, and it’s a great community day out. Then there’s the bonfire and fireworks held on the showground, again run and organised away from the council’s grasp; a great event for young and old alike.

nary people have got together across Europe by opening their houses to refugees who have nowhere else to go, they have collected food and other supplies. Cafes have let migrants use their bathroom and electricity to charge phones, and people have protested to demand that refugees be made to feel welcome. Football fans are waving ‘welcome refugees’ banners at their grounds.

In November we see the Remembrance Day march, again organised independently away from the town council. People pack the town to watch and take part in what has become the largest march of its kind in the UK.

Let’s all rally together like we did when thousands of Jewish refugees found shelter on British shores during World War Two and during the deadly Balkans conflict in the 1990s, when Britain provided urgent relief for persecuted families and in the 1970s Vietnamese boat people fleeing war were even re-housed in empty hospitals. This is British people at their best and the last thing we need from David Cameron and

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There’s Brass in the Woods, pantomimes and a full concert with a brass band in the church down Newgate. Lots going on, all organised by someone else. What about the Christmas lights switch-on? Whoopdee doo! Yes, the town council are on top of the game there. Hardly Blackpool I know, but after the 54-3-2-1 countdown, Santa and invited guest press the switch and pop! Half the lights go out on Huddersfield Road, yet again. Brilliant. So, back to your remark about

his government is to drop bombs on Syria, thus exacerbating what is already a human tragedy.

Bins revamp is rubbish From: Harold Laycock, Mirfield Dear Sir, Congratulations to the genius who designed the new bin collection schedule in Kirklees. Our collection day has changed from Monday to Wednesday, commencing Wednesday September 9. As the green bins were emptied last Monday, one would expect that the grey bins would be emptied this coming Wednesday? But no, the green bins will be emptied once again this week. The result, overflowing grey bins by Wednesday September 16.

We’re under strain already From: Stephen Hopkins, Batley Dear Sir, Though we all feel for the refugees trying to come to this country, it is not the responsibility of the British govern-

the feelgood factor of the council buying everyone a pint instead of wasting more public cash. Great idea Danny, but there’s one problem, there ain’t a boozer big enough in Mirfield to acquit the said task. But there’s plenty of breweries with massive facilities for brewing and pouring pints on the scale required. Only one more stumbling block; it would have to be the town council that would have to organise it. Damn, back to the drawing board.

ment, they are coming through other Muslim countries to get to the west. Why don't they go to Saudi Arabia, Kuwait or the Emirates, all wealthy Muslim countries? Aren’t the government taking into account our schools are full, the NHS is under great strain and we have too many of our own people homeless and unemployed? Also, why the outcry on the news on Monday night about two ISIS thugs being killed by an RAF drone? Let’s be grateful our armed forces are on top of these situations and give them more support.

Support our historic event From: Tim Wood, MRV, Old Colonial, Mirfield Dear Sir, 75 years ago Britain was facing the realisation that invasion by Hitler’s Nazi forces was within the shake of a dice away. Hitler and Goering knew that in order to break us they had to win air superiority in order to invade. An outnumbered Royal Air Force fought the fury and might of the Luftwaffe over southern England, and won for us a victory that was soon dubbed the Battle of Britain.

On Saturday September 12, Mirfield Rifle Volunteers are holding a fundraising event for Mirfield’s very own 868 Squadron ATC; it will cumulate our efforts for the RAFA Wings Week appeal. Over the years Mirfield’s 868 Squadron, officers, cadets and Corps of Drums have accompanied the Royal British Legion, combined services parades associates, and Mirfield Rifle Volunteers on parades, Armed Forces Day gatherings and ceremonial and fundraising events. So it’s payback time, as we say in non-military terms. The fundraiser is to be held on Saturday September 12 from 8pm onwards at the Old Colonial in Mirfield. There is a live band – Mid Life Crisis – a free supper, no entry charge, but we will be pressing people to take part in the raffle and auction as part of the evening’s events. So we hope you can brace yourselves to your duties and come along and support this historic event. It will be a very enjoyable and worthy occasion.

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Blakeridge Mill Village, Blakeridge Lane, Batley, discharge of conditions 14, 15, 16, 17, 18 &24 on previous planning permission 2013/90287 for alterations to former mill to form 181 residential apartments with internal car parking and alterations to former go-karting building, and erection of retail foodstore and petrol station and formation of car park (within a Conservation Area). John Robinson, 5 Bronte Way, Mirfield, demolition of existing garage and erection of new garage. J Shirt, Fir Dene, Fusden Lane, Gomersal, single-storey side extension. Peter Waring, The White Bungalow, Hopton Lane, Lower Hopton, work to TPO(s) 02/95.

R Hussain, 5 Woodfield Avenue, Staincliffe, extensions to rear and porch to front. M Ibrar, 23 Canterbury Road, Dewsbury, two-storey side and single-storey rear extension. Mr & Mrs Burton, 75 Albion Road, Thornhill, erection of conservatory to rear. Mr & Mrs Buckle, 38 Jilling Gardens, Earlsheaton, the proposal is for a single-storey rear extension. The extension projects 4.2m beyond the rear wall of the original dwellinghouse. The maximum height of the extension is 2.53m. The height of the eaves of the extension is 2.26m. N Greenwell, 305 Halifax Road, Hightown, 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 4m, the height of the eaves of the extenion is 3m. A Roche, 3 Lincs Wold, Hightown, the proposal is for a single-storey rear extension. The extension projects 4m beyond the rear wall of the original dwellinghouse. The maximum height of the extension is 3.8m. The height of the eaves of the extension is 2.7m. Mr N Marshall, 5 Clarence Street, Cleckheaton, the proposal is for a single-storey rear extension. The extension projects 4.5m beyond the rear wall of the original dwellinghouse. The maximum height of the extension is 3.3m. The height of the eaves of the extension is 2.3m.

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North of Westminster Continued from page 8 Brown hit the nail on the head over comments by Mirfield Mayor, Lady Lees-Hamilton. Applications over road closures are published on websites and in the newspapers, so we are all better informed and that includes our lethargic Kirklees ‘Gang of Three’. Coun Bolt has just gone public about travellers in Knowle Park. It’s all very well calling for national action etc, but locally things can be done; a small ditch around Knowle Park, gated to allow access for locals to get in and help cut the grass. Surely the money we are saving on grass cutting should pay for a contractor with a JCB to dig the defences. Just food for thought Martyn, we know you mean well. A couple of weeks ago another pointless vanity PR exercise saw Coun Cath Taylor and co looking glum, standing outside the Nat West Bank in Mirfield, which is earmarked for closure. Let’s face it, if George Osborne can’t get at the core of frustration that belies our cavalier cash and grab banking system, how on earth are we supposed to have any confidence in the posturing portrayed on numerous occasions by our elected councillors. Our advice to you is get a grip and do something meaningful and positive. Actions speak louder than words and hot air.

It’s our money From: John Scatchard, Batley Dear Sir, Could I remind Michael Hutchinson that the ‘council’ have no money. It is the council tax payers who are footing the bill for his failure to take up his council seat in the first place.

Voicing concern From: Mr P Rhodes, Mirfield Dear Sir, The BBC produces some of the best programmes in the world, but spoils itself with political correctness and leftwing bias. Too many news reporters have the accent voted the most annoying; the Belfast/Northern Irish, which they try to get rid of with elocution lessons. Whether it’s equality or something, now I’ve never known as many presenters who roll their ‘R’s. France becomes ‘Fwance’, and Red Cross becomes ‘wed cwoss’. This is on TV and ‘wadio’, and is very irritating. There are two well-known men on nature programmes alone like this. Surely broadcasters need clear diction and, if possible, agreeable voices like the late Peter O’Sullivan, the racing commentator, and Joanna Lumley. Channel Four racing are

wondering why their viewing figures are dropping! Could it be they have, in my opinion, the most dour, annoying voice in broadcasting; that of Mick Fitzgerald?

Our best plan is to leave EU From: Bernard Cosgrove, Norristhorpe Dear Sir, The first duty of any national government should be to protect its own people. Most citizens are sick and tired of career politicians who neglect this duty, such as Yvette Cooper, wife of the notorious Ed Balls, who wants to put immigrants into housing before our own youngsters. She has suggested, probably not her own thinking, a quota for every town and city. They will most likely move to where their friends and relatives live, or where the jobs are, thus putting more of our people onto the dole. European Union laws state that immigrants should seek asylum in the first country they land in, but they are trying to get to the richest soft touches – Germany, Sweden and the UK. Surely our best plan is to vote to leave the EU. The leaders seem to have no idea how to solve problems, and we pay £53m a day to be a member of this corrupt, muddled set-up.

Heart-breaking human tragedy T HE IMAGE will haunt me. The limp body of an innocent three-year-old little boy washed up by the tide on a Turkish beach. I had just tucked up my own precious babies with their favourite teddy and a good night snuggle and those heart-wrenching images of a stolen childhood ripped through my conscience. It shouldn’t take this level of human tragedy, captured in such a heart-breaking image, to force governments to act. But having worked on humanitarian crises for many years as an Oxfam aid worker, I know all too well that sadly sometimes it does. What’s happening in Syria is at the same time incredibly complex and yet very simple. A human tragedy has been unfolding there for the past few years on a scale not seen in Europe since the Second World War. The barbarism of ISIS is second only to the horror inflicted on Syrians by President Assad. Together it means innocent civilians dying in the most horrific ways. To escape this, desperate parents – like those of three-year-old Aylan Kurdi and his five-year-old brother Galip – are forced to make choices that no mum or dad should have to take. To risk the lives of their most beloved on a rickety, overcrowded boat in the hope of sanctuary and a future in Europe or to remain in a

war torn, broken country or under a tarpaulin tent watching your kids get thinner day by day and your hope ebb away. This then pushes the world’s most desperate people into the hands of the vile, predatory human traffickers who deal only in death and misery. Britain, and indeed the rest of Europe, must remember their consciences and answer the plea of the Syrian people. It is shameful that Britain, with our long and proud tradition of helping refugees – and who wrote the rules on how to help refugees in the forties, has helped just 216 Syrian refugees since March last year. To put that in context, over the same period the German government chose to help 30,000 and the

Turkish government, and many Turkish families, are sheltering almost two million Syrians. Yet our Prime Minister has shamefully refused to do more until this week, a point I made when I raised it with him at Prime Minister’s Questions this week. After a public outcry he was forced to offer sanctuary to 4,000 refugees a year over five years. It is a start, but nowhere near enough. We must build upon the bold and generous responses from communities and councils all across the UK, including here in Kirklees. We must also press the PM to support a bold, ambitious EU response when he meets European leaders next week. For too long, this Government has ignored the worsening crisis in Syria and it has now become the biggest humanitarian emergency in our lifetime. If we don’t act urgently the cost in human, social and financial terms will be far greater down the line. There’s no better way to prevent the refugee crisis than tackling that which is forcing Syrians to flee. Like most politicians, I entered politics to help those most in need and right now I can’t think of anyone more needy than a terrified Syrian toddler and their family floating on a perilous sea desperately hoping that their cry for help will be heard.

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CLECKHEATON: A new youth theatre group will stage their first full-scale musical next weekend. The Town Hall is the venue for the Cleckheaton Youth Theatre’s version of Grease. Founded last December, they are part of the long-established Spenborough Operatic and Dramatic Society. The show starts at 7.15pm on Saturday and Sunday, September 19 and 20. Tickets, (£10 and £12) can be booked on 07870 135677, email csaodsyt@gmail.com or see www.kirklees.gov.uk/t ownhalls.

Death appeal THORNHILL LEES: Coroners are appealing for information about a man who has died. Michael Stanley Kruk, 61, was found at his home on Ouzelwell Road on August 28 having passed away from natural causes. Anyone who can help can call Marie Silvester at the Kirklees Coroner’s Office on 01924 431158.

Charity seeks donations for refugee aid crusade By Steve Martyn A COMMUNITY centre in Dewsbury is just one of the venues where donations for refugees can be dropped off. The town’s women's centre, on Wellington Road, will be open tomorrow (Saturday) from 10am to 6pm for the Batley-based charity, One Nation. Items wanted for the aid appeal include baby milk, blankets, sleeping bags, clothes, first aid supplies and toiletries. One Nation, based on Oxford Street, Mount Pleasant, Batley, is co-ordinating an effort called Aid 4 Refugees. A convoy of vehicles sets out for France, Hungary, Austria and Germany next Thursday (September 17).

Tens of thousands of people are fleeing to Europe to escape war and persecution in countries such as Syria, Sudan and Afghanistan. The project is being carried out with the Institute of Islamic Scholars (Rabetah Al Ulama) in Dewsbury. Other drop-off points include the Pakistan and Kashmir Welfare Association off Manor Way in Batley. One Nation organised for similar aid to go to Gaza,

NIGHT-TIME INTRUDER STALKS FAMILY HOME POLICE are searching for a would-be burglar in Thornhill Lees who claimed to be at the wrong address when confronted. The suspect, an Asian man aged about 20, got into a home on Ravensthorpe Road on August 12.

A 36-year-old woman was woken by noise at around 3.45am and when she went to investigate she found a man on the upstairs

Bangladesh and Bosnia and has on-going projects in Syria. Group chairman Arshad Patel detailed some of the work in a statement on the charity’s website. He wrote: “Whilst the conflict continues in Syria, it will remain a main focus for One Nation to deliver its humanitarian aid responses there.” This includes money so refugees can pay for food and medicines locally and hallway. Short and of medium build, he fled through the front door without stealing anything. Det Insp Andy Leonard, of Kirklees CID, said: “We would urge anyone who

moves to address their emotional welfare. Kirklees Council is looking for ways to offer refugees a “safe haven” from the crisis. Cabinet member for family support and child protection Coun Erin Hill said: “Kirklees is committed wholeheartedly to supporting these efforts. “There will be a point where, perhaps through the Local Government Association, we have to ask the government for help with the costs. “But that time is not right now. Our efforts now must be to offer the safe haven these desperate families need.” To donate online visit www.aid4refugees.com or see www.OneNationUK.org for details of their work. recognises the man pictured in this e-fit image to please get in touch. “While none of the occupants of the house were harmed during this incident, it was clearly an extremely frightening experience for them.” Anyone with information can call Det Insp Leonard on 101 or CrimeStoppers on 0800 555 111.

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THIS image has been released in the hunt for a burglar who struck at the home of an 86-yearold Liversedge woman. She was in her garden on Cornmill Drive at around 2pm on August 23 when the suspect approached. He asked if she wanted some trees cutting and, having agreed, she paid him in cash and then went back inside her home. The man entered the property without permission and stole her handbag before leaving. He is white, in his late 30s to early 40s, slim, about 5ft 9ins tall and had mousey blond hair. Anyone with information can call Det Con Simon Reddington at Kirklees CID on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

A MAN stole eight jars of coffee after a hardship grant was not paid. Thomas Wilson, 34, stuffed them in a jacket at Lidl on Commercial Road, Dewsbury, on August 22. Kirlklees Magistrates' Court heard that Wilson, of Gledhill Terrace, Dewsbury Moor, tested positive for cocaine and opiates following his arrest. Ben Tighe, mitigating, said his client had just been released from prison and was due a £46 discharge grant. He said: “That benefit had not come to fruition and he had no food in the fridge.” Magistrates sentenced Wilson to 16 weeks in jail but deferred it for six months to give him a chance to stay out of trouble.

A MAN was abused and had his car damaged in what police said was a racially-aggravated incident. The victim, 46, was returning to his black BMW with his family on Commercial Street, Batley, at around 10.15pm on August 30. Three men approached, one of whom shouted verbal abuse and kicked the car, causing damage. He then ran off towards the Town Hall. Police are treating it as racially-aggravated criminal damage. PC Chris Birkenshaw, of the Batley and Spen NPT, said: “There were a lot of people around using the many eateries on Commercial Street. “I am appealing for anyone who may have witnessed the incident to come forward to the police on 101.”

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News in Brief Club faces £10,000 bill after break-in OSSETT: A rugby club faces a repair bill of £10,000 after burglars broke in to steal cash and equipment. They smashed their way into Ossett Trinity through the roof overnight on August 31 and took about £2,800 from the club’s safe plus rugby kits and trophies and also smashed pictures, desks and security cameras. Club treasurer Dave Ward said the breakin could have a devastating effect on the club. He said: “We’re insured but it won’t cover anywhere near the £10,000. We’ll have to find the rest from somewhere.”

“Hard work and tireless efforts over the past two years” have been recognised at Manor Croft Academy in Earlsheaton, Dewsbury

Academy shows upturn despite teacher shortage By David Miller A HEADTEACHER has admitted there is more work to do despite leading an Earlsheaton school’s fightback. Hayley Clacey told of the pride all at Manor Croft Academy on Old Bank Road have in their ongoing transformation. In a recent Ofsted inspection the 11-to-16 secondary was judged as ‘requires improvement’. Its predecessor, Earlsheaton Technology College, was rated inadequate across the board and put into special measures in

January, 2012. The school became a self-governing academy in September the following year. In the two years since, about half of the staff have been replaced at a time of a national shortage of teachers. Ms Clacey hailed the progress and said: “We are delighted our hard work and tireless efforts over the past two years have been recognised. “While we still have some way to go, it’s important for the wider community to have confirmation that this is an improving school.”

She added: “Improving a school from such a low starting point requires significant cultural change. “This is difficult in any circumstances, but a backdrop of a national crisis in recruiting teachers has made it even more challenging. “But everyone associated with Manor Croft has worked hard to ensure that such issues do not impact upon our students.” Ofsted found Ms Clacey, backed by the vice principal and governors, gives strong and focused leadership.

JUNKIE BURGLAR JAILED 15 MONTHS FOR HOSPITAL RAIDS A DRUG addict burglar was after his girlfriend left him. to save lives, not find sustwice caught trying to steal But while in prison on pects “lurking” around from Dewsbury District remand he gave up the looking for property to Hospital. drug and methadone and steal. Paul Armitage, 34, was attended courses to help He jailed Armitage for 15 found trying door handles turn his life around. months and said of his in an outpatient area on Recorder Tony Hawks desire to change: “It is then November 19 last year. said hospital staff wanted up to you.” Only the previous night Armitage and another intruder were seen in the PRESENTED BY THE HALIFAX & DISTRICT IRISH SOCIETY laundry room. Non profit making organisation run by volunteers Leeds Crown Court heard they ….at THE PELLON SOCIAL CLUB climbed in through an insecure window 2015 FESTIVAL LUNCHEON CLUB, 12 NOON TO 4.00PM at around 10pm, THURSDAY armed with a crow17 SEPTEMBER ENTERTAINMENT WITH STU PETERS bar. ALSO IRISH DANCING AND FULL BUFFET MEAL Armitage FREE MEMBERS FESTIVAL crouched on top of £20 DOOR RAFFLE COME ALONG & ENJOY THE DAY a drier while the MEMBERS £3.00 + MEMBERSHIP BINGO, DOMINO CARD other man tried to CARD; GUESTS £3.00 MAIN RAFFLE (PLEASE ADVISE WHEN GUESTS ARE INVITED) force open the machine to get money from inside. … BUFFET DANCE AT BERTIES The following day BANQUETING SUITE, ELLAND Armitage struggled FESTIVAL DANCE & SOCIAL GET-TOGETHER, 7.30 FOR 8.00PM FRIDAY 18 with a security SEPTEMBER guard and police

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Relatives sought OSSETT: An appeal is under way for relatives of a man who has died to come forward. Joseph Granville Hird passed away aged 83 at his home on High Close on September 5. It is believed he may have a daughter but no other details are known about surviving family members. Anyone with information can call Debbie Howarth at Leeds Coroner’s Office on 0113 397 0606.

Paint tin charge CHICKENLEY: A man is alleged to have struck his partner with a tin of paint during a row. James Ryan, 44, faces a charge of assault occasioning actual bodily harm after an incident on September 3. Kirklees Magistrates’ Court heard Gemma Taylor was hit at their home on Hazel Avenue. The case was committed to Leeds Crown Court for Wednesday, September 23. Ryan was remanded into custody until then.

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Opening their We cannot stand by and watch doors to you I Paula Sherriff, MP for Dewsbury and Mirfield

‘Politically speaking’ AM SURE many have seen the heart breaking images of Aylan, the young Syrian boy whose body was found swept up on a Turkish beach. Words cannot describe how harrowing this image was for anyone to see. But this is just one image. Thousands of men, women and children have lost their lives this summer fleeing their home country in order to save themselves and their families, only to be crammed into unsafe boats and trucks by people traffickers who have no regard for their lives whatsoever. So far the response from the Prime Minister and the Government has been poor. With the 2,500 people estimated to have lost their lives in the Mediterranean this summer, Britain has taken in just 216 Syrian refugees. This is a humanitarian crisis of a colossal scale and as a nation we cannot stand by and watch. This week David Cameron announced that his government will be willing take in 4,000 refugees a year until

2020. This is significantly less than other European countries. I am calling on the Prime Minister to act now rather than look on by as he has done all summer. It was also stated by a Minister in the Lords that under the Government’s current plans orphans and children who are given refuge will be deported upon turning 18. This response not only lacks compassion, but demonstrates that the Government’s response has not been properly thought through. It provides no stability for those

fleeing unimaginable horror. For the longer term we need a political solution in the region to provide stability for the people there, but we must also respond to the immediate crisis now. This is not an issue of being politically popular. It is our duty as a nation to look after those in need, and to do everything we can to help put an end to this humanitarian disaster. This Saturday between 10am and 6pm, a team of volunteers will be holding a collection at Dewsbury Women’s Centre, Wellington Street, Dewsbury, on behalf of onenationuk.org for ‘Aid 4 Refugees’. Items needed include clothing, toiletries, tents and bedding etc. If you have anything you can spare then please do all you can to support the event.

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THE RESTORATION of one of Dewsbury's landmark buildings is to be a focus of the Heritage Open Weekend. Tours of Pioneer House on Northgate take place at 12noon and 1.30pm tomorrow (Sat) meeting at the Hive on Longcauseway. The tours are part of a weekend of events showing off buildings and areas the public may not see at other times. You can also take a sneaky peek around Dewsbury Minster tower and check out the council chamber, reception room, old court room, prison cells and mayor’s parlour at Dewsbury Town Hall. Access on all the tours is limited due to the number of steps, and advance booking is required by calling Dewsbury Town Hall Box Office on 01924 324501 There is a double-header in Mirfield involving the Creative Arts Hub and an archaeological dig at St Mary's Church. At the Creative Arts Hub on Huddersfield Road there will be workshops and a photographic exhibition from 10am to 4pm tomorrow and Sunday. The archaeological dig (10am to 5pm Saturday and

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Every student can achieve BBG ACADEMY AM VERY proud to invite you to our Open Evening for prospective parents on Tuesday September 22 from 6pm to 8pm. BBG Academy is a fully inclusive secondary school offering places to boys and girls aged 11 to 16 years of age. As part of the Rodillian Multi Academy Trust we are committed to providing private school opportunities in a modern comprehensive environment. We are a school where traditional values of discipline, behaviour and respect are sacrosanct allied with the most innovative, differentiated and state-of-the-art curriculum available. We look to raise educational achievement to the highest standards keeping up to date with the latest strategies in education. Working in partnership with one of the country’s leading academies we are in the vanguard of school improvement. The governors and community worked tirelessly to establish BBG Academy and we aim to ensure that the students reap the rewards, driven by a core purpose of high expectations on student learning, well-being and achievement.

CHOOSING the right school is one of the most important decisions you will ever have to make. There are many excellent and improving schools in North Kirklees and further afield, though each is unique in what it offers prospective students. Before choosing a school, why not take the opportunity to attend an open evening to sample the atmosphere and talk to staff and teachers? Picking the best school for your child shouldn’t be left to chance. Here, in their own words, local schools set out how you can discover what they have to offer...

THE HIGHEST EXPECTATIONS FOR STUDENTS MANOR CROFT ACADEMY ANOR CROFT converted to an academy in September 2013 as part of the School Partnership Trust Academies group.

Since then a great deal of emphasis has been placed on hard work and being aspirational. We have the highest expectations for all our students and our highly committed staff work

closely with parents and carers to ensure that all our young people achieve their full potential. We are pleased that in our recent Ofsted inspection (July 2015) it recognised these efforts and the significant progress we are making “in changing the culture of the school and the aspirations of its students”. It noted that the “strong and focused leadership” is leading to improvements in all aspects of the school’s work and “helping students to be ambitious for their future and to expect more of themselves”. We are a well-resourced academy with excellent facilities to teach a broad and balanced curriculum. This includes specialist rooms for subjects including ICT, science, D&T, music and a purpose-built dance studio. In addition a high emphasis is placed on sporting achievement which is enhanced by excellent facilities including extensive playing fields and a fully-equipped sports hall and gym. As well as providing every opportunity for students to achieve in their examinations it is also important that they enjoy their time at Manor Croft Academy and we offer a wide range of extra-curricular activities and clubs for the students to join. The academy also organises many trips and visits throughout the year, including a ‘Bushcraft’ camping experience and an annual trip to a European ski resort. Students also have the opportunity to showcase their many talents in the performances and productions that are regularly staged. Our ambition is for all our young people to be able to leave the academy as well-rounded, successful young people fully prepared to make their way in the modern world. To achieve this we have a large dedicated pastoral team who provide care, support and guidance to students and their families. If you are looking for a secondary school for your child we would strongly advise you to come and visit us on our open evening on Wednesday September 23 where you will be assured of a warm welcome.

We strongly believe that any student can achieve in our academy. We have high expectations of our students and staff to deliver the highest standards. Teachers are encouraged to be imaginative and creative in the classroom in order to create motivational and inspiring lessons. Our most recent HMI monitoring visit stated that “Around the school the stu-

dents are polite and well mannered, they respect the spaces they have and each other. “At the start of the day the students arrive on time and with the right equipment. Their uniform is immaculate.” I look forward to welcoming you to our school.

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Press Special Feature St JOHN FISHER CATHOLIC VOLUNTARY ACADEMY & SIXTH FORM

OPEN EVENING on Wednesday 23rd September 5.00 - 8.00 pm All are invited to meet with the staff, pupils and to tour the premises. Education at our school is based on Christian principles and applications are welcomed from families seeking a Christian formation and education for their children. Excellent examination results in Sats, GCSE, A-Level & in Vocational subjects Headteacher’s talks at 5.00 pm 6.00 pm 7.00 pm Oxford Road, DEWSBURY. Tel 01924 527000 Web site: www.stjohnfisher.org.uk email: office@stjohnfisher.org.uk

The ‘Batley buzz’ is tangible here UPPER BATLEY HIGH SCHOOL

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Upper Batley High School, Batley Field Hill, Batley, WF17 0BJ Tel: 01924 326343 Fax: 01924 326348 Email : office@ubhs.co.uk Headteacher Ms Sam Vickers

UPPER BATLEY High School is the new name for Batley Business & Enterprise College from September 1 2015. This new name is accompanied by a whole new look for the school in terms of a new uniform, new logo, whole school refurbishment and an entire new, state-of-the-art computer system. This rebranding has been masterminded by the students and they have been a fundamental part of the design process. Headteacher Sam Vickers said: “Our students have excellent leadership skills and are highly innovative and creative. “Our new image reflects how our school has moved forward to become the school of choice for boys in Kirklees.” The school achieved fantastic GCSE results this summer, with 64 per cent of students achieving the highest possible GCSE grades. Some 54 per cent achieved five or more A*-C GCSE grades, including English and mathematics and many students achieved the top grades of A*/A. Excellent results were achieved again in science, which is an extremely strong subject in the school, in

English and in mathematics. One hundred per cent of the Year 11 students are now going on to further education, employment or training and the ‘Batley buzz’ is tangible as staff and students celebrate this year’s wonderful achievements. Headteacher Sam Vickers added: “We are incredibly proud of our Year 11 students who have achieved excellent results this year and I’d like to say really well done to everyone. “GCSEs are a crucial stepping stone in education and we wish all of our students the very best of luck as they move on to college, employment or training. "We recruit only outstanding teachers who are highly skilled in the classroom and experts in their field. “Having such a talented team of professionals ensures our students receive a first class education and make great progress. “In 2014 we were in the top 50 per cent of schools in the United Kingdom for pupil progress and we know the excellent results this year will move us even further up the rankings. “I firmly believe that a good school is like a good family

where everyone supports each other to be the best that they can be. We have a great family and a great school here in Batley.” Upper Batley High School has a bespoke curriculum designed specifically for boys’ high achievement and as well as high academic standards, the school has first-class pastoral care. The Barnyard is where learning is taken outside of the classroom and students learn to care for small animals. The school also has its very own Forest School which teaches young people how to be more independent, how to problem solve and really develops confidence and self esteem. The school has received excellent feedback from Ofsted in June 2015. Ofsted commented on the “rapid improvements” and “rapid progress” being made and this has been endorsed by the high achievement this summer. Please come and visit us and see the fantastic teaching in action. We are recruiting students now for September 2016 intake and our open evening is from 47pm on Wednesday September 16.

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Join the next generation of young leaders and learners BATLEY GIRLS’ HIGH SCHOOL BATLEY Girls’ High School is unique as the only 11-19 outstanding academy for girls in Kirklees. We have built our excellent reputation through sustained commitment to students’ achievement and attainment and have a proven track record over many years. Achievement, respect and transformation is our mission statement. Respect lies at the heart of all we do, and is central to our vision. When Ofsted visited the school in 2015 to carry out a piece of national research on KS3 provision, Batley Girls’ High School was one of a select few to be praised as an example of outstanding practice. We have been advised that a national publication, due imminently, will report that: “School leaders at Batley Girls’ High School take a proactive approach to carefully analysing the needs of students in order to prepare them well for their future lives. “The opportunities for students to participate in early careers information advice and guidance are providing very positive mechanisms for students to think about their future lives. “As a result, students show a strong awareness of the career routes open to them. As a result of parental involvement, discussions taking place at home regarding career and option choices are supported. Parents’ awareness of future life chances is enhanced. “The system of Key Stage Three graduation provides significant motivation for students to achieve and promotes future aspiration. In establishing a graduation ceremony to mark success in the key stage, leaders specifically mark and recognise the importance of this period in a student's education.” In addition to this, at our last full inspection, it was reported that: “The academy promotes students’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural development. “Students achieve exceptionally well in this outstanding academy. They make rapid and sustained progress. “The quality of teaching is outstanding. Teachers have a thorough knowledge of their students and provide tasks and activities which enable them all to achieve highly. Teachers lead by example and never accept second best. “The sixth form is outstanding. A wide range of courses and excellent teaching promotes outstanding progress.” We take great pride in our learning community and welcome all who join us. We are confident that in choosing Batley Girls’ High School, you would be giving your daughters the best possible education and life chances. We are aspirational for all our young learners and confident that all who work with us will flourish. Please come and meet our committed staff and hard-working students and find out why this school is so successful on Thursday September 17, 6pm-8.30pm. Co-Headteachers Ann McCall and Julie Haigh

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There’s so much going on all through the year ROBERTTOWN is a thriving little village where less really is more. To some of our readers, Roberttown may not be an obvious shopping destination but it is sure to surprise and delight. This lovely little village has everything you could need and a lots more besides. Quality, service and friendliness set the village apart. There is a strong community spirit which ensures there is always plenty going on throughout the year, with clubs, teams, groups and committees all contributing to a vibrant village life. Roberttown retains that traditional country village feel, but is so close to the major towns of North Kirklees. There's ample free parking right outside the shops and all your daily needs are catered for. But Roberttown has much more going for it than that. There are some super specialist shops and services and the food and produce is all as good as it looks.

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tomorrow night and vocal duo Blond Heart singing on Sunday afternoon, followed by Ella. Sunday also sees the return of the popular Beer Bucket Challenge, where regulars and staff will be soaked with beer in aid of charity. A race afternoon follows to raise cash for Macmillan Cancer Support. Other features include a tombola and competitions in what is the New Inn's fourth beer festival. There's always something going on in the village. Yesterday (Thurs) saw Roberttown Players hold auditions for Sleeping Beauty, which will be performed in February next year. A coffee afternoon is being held at All Saint's Church on Sunday at 2.30pm to celebrate the long reign of the Queen, and the next meeting of the Roberttown Residents Committee will be held on Wednesday September 16 at the cricket club (7.30pm). Liversedge CC, on Roberttown Lane, was formed in 1896 and has become a family-orientated sports and social

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THE NAME Roberttown is thought to be derived from the de Liversedge family, who lived in Liversedge Hall from 1086 to 1316. Rudolf de Liversedge was a knight, and only had one daughter, Alicia. She married Robert Flaneburghe (or Flamborough) who then became the Lord of the manor upon Rudolf's death and he took the name Robert de Liversedge. Roberttown was originally called Liversedge Robert. Did you know?

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Rock on Tommy ... with Blue’s Antony Costa E MAY be known as a member of boy band Blue, but versatile singer/actor Antony Costa is gearing up to appear in a new touring production of the rock opera musical ‘Tommy’ by The Who. Antony told me: “It’s a gem of a show and not dated at all. People know and love the songs, I think we are going to have a blast on stage nightly.”

FORMER Sugababes star Jade Ewen has become the latest pop person to be declared bankrupt. She reveals: “People have no idea how hard it is in the music business, and I am not a high flyer. I intend to pay it all back, once I get sorted out work-wise.” IN ORDER to save money this year on the megaexpensive X Factor, there will only be seven weeks of live elimination shows this series, down from the traditional 10. And the show also takes off a whole month during September/October. They claim it’s to make the show exciting again, but ITV insiders tell me: “It’s simply a way of cost-cutting.” RECENTLY-AXED Lib Dem leader Nick Clegg admitted he would have loved to have been approached by the bosses of Strictly Come Dancing, but admits: “I can’t really dance, so it’s not great, but my wife and I love the show, and she may have persuaded me, you never know.” FANS of the soon to be defunct group One Direction are in for a treat, with major channels planning special exit shows. ITV2 are already working on their story and have unseen footage of the boys at the very start of their journey, while appearing as solo artists on X Factor.

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management scepticism, focus groups and cast annoyance to get the muchloved programme on air. THE GENERATION GAME with Miranda Hart is ‘very much on hold’. BBC One controller Charlotte Moore says: “A pilot of the show has been made, with discussions still ongoing, but the actress wants to focus on acting and writing at the present time, and I can’t see anyone else taking it on, frankly.” ALAN CARR may be known as the ‘Chatty Man’ but it appears that he is a nervous performer at heart. While appearing at a theatre in Kent recently, the comedian admitted: “I tend to get quite jumpy prior to going on stage and trying my new material, whereas TV is much easier on the whole.”

LULU says her stint on Strictly Come Dancing was at times not a happy one. “I was paired with someone who was far too tall for me on the show, and yes at times it was really hard, but I would say the whole experience was fun looking back.”

KELVIN FLETCHER, Emmerdale’s Andy, may just have hinted that his time in the Dales may be up after more than nearly 20 years in the soap. The actor made his Emmerdale debut as a 10-year-old back in 1996 and has barely had a break from the small screen since. He tells me: “I have had a few breaks recently and I do motor racing as a hobby, but I am committed to the show. It’s not really down to me if I stay or go, but the show bosses.”

BBC TWO is working on a drama based on the story of how comedy writers David Croft and Jimmy Perry managed to get Dad’s Army made, despite internal opposition from BBC management. The BBC describes the one-off show as focusing on the story of how Perry and Croft overcame BBC

ITV3 STILL show the great Sunday-night show Heartbeat to high ratings – so much so that ITV1 now think they may have been too hasty in axing it way back in 2009. A source tells me: “It’s proof of its enduring popularity, but it’s an option to re-start the show as people still seem to love it.”

SUE PERKINS who is the ever-present host on Great British Bake Off, is launching her tell-all autobiography next month and revealing that it will “shock people to the foundations”. She added: “I am joking of course, but it’s nice to get the story down and out there, I just hope people enjoy it.” FRESH from his Channel Four daytime quiz show being dropped, Paddy McGuinness’s Coronation Street debut hasn’t exactly gone to plan as viewers in their thousands criticised the funny man. It appears that, as with Girls Aloud singer Sarah Harding, he too will now not be invited back to reprise his role. CORONATION STREET’S Ken Barlow is to get a new admirer in a brand-new storyline, and actor William Roache told me he has no plans to retire from the cobbles any time soon. “I think at 83 I am doing okay, and as long as they want me in the show, why would I leave? I’m totally still enjoying it,” he said. NEW TRICKS actress Amanda Redman may have a new look, but she admits it’s down to botox and fillers. “I think I needed it, so I did it for me and no-one else,” she said. “I know people will have an opinion, but I like the way I look.” VIC REEVES and Bob Mortimer’s sitcom House of Fools has been axed by the BBC. The broadcaster confirmed that the anarchic comedy won’t be returning to BBC Two following the conclusion of its second series back in March.

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Ramblers’ corner • FORTHCOMING walks with the North Kirklees Group of the Ramblers – non-members are always welcome. Please call the walk leader for more details SATURDAY OCTOBER 3 SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 26 MIRFIELD CIRCULAR (NK) NORTH DEAN WOODS & NORLAND Meet 10.30am at Mirfield Meet 10.30am at West Vale car Library car park park HX4 8AL WF14 8AN GR SE 097 213 7/8 miles(M) GR SE 203 197 7 miles (M) No dogs please Leaders: Noel and Corina Leader: Geoff Tel: 07780 328561 Tel: 01422 379921

Civil fury returns to Hall OAKWELL HALL will be rocked by the sound and fury of an English Civil War battle this weekend. On Saturday and Sunday members of the English Civil War Society will be re-enacting the Battle of Adwalton Moor that took place nearby in June 1643 – and Oakwell Hall itself will be filled by the family of its then owner, John Batt. The battle was one of the most important actions fought in the north of England during the Civil Wars that ended, six years later, with the execution of King Charles I. In 1643 around 10,000 soldiers fought hand to hand, with the King’s supporters winning. While the re-enactment this weekend will not have as many participants, it will feature infantry with muskets and pikes, cavalry and artillery.

The re-enactors take great pride in providing as accurate a representation of the soldiers of the time as possible and go to great lengths to explain what happened and why. Visitors, especially children, are encouraged to handle the muskets and even try on the armour worn by the pikemen.

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while everyday life continues. This will include a court hearing and serving of the type of dinner that would have been eaten by the gentry in the 1640s. Oakwell Hall heritage manager Eric Brown said: ‘The members of the English Civil War Society brought a household to the hall last October and it was a huge success. “The comments from visitors were extremely complimentary and we’re anticipating another magnificent weekend in September.” Entry tickets allow oneday access to the Hall, living history camp and the battlefield. Family tickets are priced £25 on the day, or £20 in advance. Adults are £10 on the day or £8 in advance and children are £5 on the day, £4 in advance. Free parking is included in the ticket price. For details call 01924 326246.

Community festival next weekend PREPARATIONS are well underway for next Saturday’s Batley Festival (11am-5pm). Organised by a group of hardworking volunteers, the town centre event is set to be bursting with lots of free family-friendly activities including performances, workshops and stalls. Festival chairman Mandy Keeton said: “We are excited about this year’s festival as it is going to be a fabulous day and most definitely bigger and better than last year. “Once again the day will be free with amazing street acts and workshops for all the family to enjoy, and for the first time we welcome Alternative Market, which is an opportunity for

young people to showcase their creative and entrepreneurial talents trading and performing at local festival markets.” In Batley’s Memorial Gardens there will be a variety of activities, including ‘urban action painting’ from Liverpool-based collective Urban Canvas, where festival-goers will be invited to create artistic masterpieces using unconventional items such as remote control cars, teddy bears and water balloons. Batley will be buzzing with six playful bee hives from Artizani and visitors can interact with two brightly-coloured dodo birds from Todmorden-based company Thingumajig, who last year brought the very popular

‘Hippochondriac’ to the festival. The Market Square will host more than 40 stalls including goodies from local craft and food stalls, plus the Alternative Market and local community groups showcasing what they do If you’re looking to relax and recharge, visit Batley Library where Dewsbury-based Manasamitra will be presenting their musical piece, “Lullaby: The Singing Bowl” which celebrates lullabies and night-time sounds from across the globe. You can also take part in a variety of art workshops from Mirfield’s Creative Arts Hub. All activities at the festival are family-friendly and most are free to take part in.

After the main festivities have ended, audiences will be treated to a free family friendly evening show, as Creative Scene and outdoor performance specialists Walk the Plank bring Spellbound to the town centre. Suitable for all ages, Spellbound takes place at dusk and uses shadow theatre with real life performers in place of traditional puppetry. The show takes place in the Market Square. Entertainment provided by Batley Festival runs between 6pm and 10pm, and Spellbound starts at 8.30pm. Visit www.creativescene.org.uk for full details of Spellbound and batleyfestival.co.uk for other information.

Follow the hammers around Luddite Trail COUNCIL leader David Sheard will officially launch Spen Valley Civic Society’s two new circular waymarked walks that highlight where the events of the 1812 Luddite risings in Spen Valley took place. The Luddite Traill will be formally opened by Coun Sheard (Lab, Heckmondwike) at Cartwright Street, Rawfolds (opposite PJ’s Health and Fitness Village) at 11am tomorrow morning. Walkers can now find plaques or information

boards at the Shears Inn and Sparrow Park in Liversedge, the Star Inn at Roberttown, Cartwright’s Mill in Rawfolds, Jackson's Cropping Shop at Hightown, the crossroads of Windybank Lane and Church Lane in Hartshead, and the Dumb Steeple at Mirfield. The first walk starts and finishes at the Three Nuns Pub in Mirfield and you can download the leaflet (including an OS map section) at the civic society’s website. The second starts and fin-

ishes at Cartwright Street in Rawfolds, between Heckmondwike and Cleckheaton. Walkers can follow the instructions in each walk’s description and map, and look for the yellow waymark discs with crossed Enoch hammers as they go. You can find the leaflets at libraries and town halls across Spen Valley. For more information about the Luddites in Spenborough visit www.spenvalleycivicsociety.org.uk.

‘Britpop’ returns to Millbridge WMC TRIBUTE band ‘Britpop 90s’ will perform an energetic and authentic live show at Millbridge WMC next Friday night. Starting at 9pm at the club on Bennett Street, Liversedge, the show features members from acclaimed local bands Dirty Vinyls and The Britrocks. If you love bands like Oasis, Blur, Pulp, James, Shed 7 and The Stone Roses then this could be a great night out. Entry is free and all are welcome to come along for a night of dancing and top-quality music to take you back to those days on the dancefloor where nothing else mattered. For more information see www.britpop90s.uk.

Legends show OVERTHORPE Tenants & Residents Association have arranged a comedy event for adults. The hilarious ‘Laughing Legends’ comedy show takes place at Thornhill Edge WMC on Friday October 9, and tickets cost £5. For more information contact Nikki on 07920 272975 or Thornhill Edge WMC 01924 467013.

Last poetry event THE Friends of Crow Nest Park will be staging their final ‘Poetry in the Park’ session of the year tomorrow (Sat). It starts at 1.30pm and will be held in the museum, as opposed to the Park Life Lodge. There is access to the room by lift for those requiring it. All are welcome.

Get your tickets CARLINGHOW Theatre Company are back in action at Batley Town Hall next week with a great new production of the Irving Berlin classic Annie Get Your Gun. Running from September 16 to 19 and with lavish costumes and a 10-piece orchestra, it promises to be a knockout performance. For tickets ring 01924 324501, 07774 128533 or visit www.kirklees.gov.uk /townhalls.

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National League Three North

CLECKHEATON 22 FIRWOOD WATERLOO 48 at Moorend

CLECKHEATON RUFC got off to a disappointing start in their National League Three North campaign, losing 48-22 to Firwood Waterloo on the openeing weekend. After 10 minutes Liam Reeve opened Waterloo’s account with a penalty goal, and soon after the visitors demonstrated why they finished near the top last season with tremendous forward power which resulted in Max Sofic touching down after a five-metre drive from a lineout. Freeman Payne then went in for the first of his hat-trick moments later after the hosts’ backline was opened up by some slick passing. Reeve added the extras. Michael Piper landed a penalty goal to open the home side’s account, which was followed shortly afterwards by a Martin Woodhead try which Piper converted. Cleckheaton were on the attack once again, but with the game finely balanced the visitors broke from deep within their own half and

Richard Piper takes on the Waterloo backs Payne was on hand to finish a flowing move and give Waterloo a 27-10 half time lead. In the second period any hope Cleckheaton had of getting back into the game vanished when second row Rob Bramwell went in for another Waterloo try just after the restart. Payne then completed his hat-trick after demonstrating some good support work to put his side 41-10 ahead. But Cleckheaton never gave up and debutant winger Sam Walker showed a lot of potential when he touched down.

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Matt Crow added one more try for the visitors which Reeve converted, but the hosts had the last word when they were awarded a penalty try which was converted by Piper to make it 48-22 at the final whistle. Despite the result Cleckheaton will take encouragement from their attacking play and the talent shown by youngsters such as Luke Pearson, who picked up the man of the match award. Scott Benton and Gordon Piper’s side have a chance to build on their efforts form the weekend this Saturday away at Huddersfield YMCA.

JUNIOR RUGBY LEAGUE

Great win after break THORNHILL UNDER 10S scored nine tries to win against Cowling in a great game. The Trojans used their big forwards to gain yardage and punch through the Cowling defence, and it worked a treat with Frazer Cass even scoring three tries himself and earning the top tackler award. James Lister won the opposition award and parents’ award for his hard work throughout the match with some hard drives. Harry Yates won the 100 per cent effort for repeatedly putting Cowling under pressure. The magic moment award went to Louie Creaser for his ball play and supporting role, scoring three tries and converting two. Connor Emerson scored two tries and converted three and Kieron Haigh also scored. Dylan Harpin, Josh Oldrieve and Jake Redmond all had great games.

Captain and player of the match Rosie Richardson had an outstanding game both supporting and gaining yards, with some great runs showing true Trojan spirit even though she picked up an eye injury early in the game.

THORNHILL TROJANS UNDER 10S WARRIORS continued their season with an away trip to face the Meltham All Blacks. Finnlay Ratcliffe stole the show with his powerful driving runs which earned him the parents’ player and man-of-the-match awards. Felix Ellis scored the Warriors’ only try and conversion of the match which gifted him the magic moment and opposition player honours, with Bailey Lee taking the top tackler award.

Boys perform well against Sedbergh BATLEY BOYS UNDER 8S narrowly lost out to Odsal Sedbergh on their return from the summer break. Batley’s youngsters battled hard and it was not until the end that the contest was won, with two late tries from Sedbergh. Despite the loss there were a lot of positives to take from the match. Star of the show for Batley was hat-trick hero Evan Popple. Lucas

Raines and Thomas Tomlinson performed well and made some smart passes from dummy half. Corey Parkinson was another shining light as he drove the ball successfully against a tough Odsal defence, with Harvey Howe demonstrating some good try-scoring capabilities by getting his name on the scoresheet along with Lucus Toohey. From a defensive perspective Dylan Hall was vital for Batley.

Five in a row for Sports

BOWLS

OVERTHORPE Sports Club won the Jim Wadsworth Memorial Trophy for the fifth time in a row with a 269-251 victory over Morton House. The Sports had nine winners to Morton’s six with the first four seeing Overthorpe have a one-point advantage at 71-70. The second four saw Morton House edge in front to lead by 146-140. The third set of four was when Overthorpe took control with Nathan Jewitt beating Denise Stocks 21-09, Alan Sykes beating Danny Stocks 21-15, Tony Hammond seeing off John Croft 21-12 with the only winner for

Morton House being Alan Smith 21-12 against Jean Lyman, leaving the Sports 215203 in front. With three games to go Dave Jewitt beat youngster Leah Weatherill 21-7, Terry Lyman just edged out Suzanne Baines 21-20 with Morton House captain Malcolm Taylor beating Heather Jewitt 21-12 in the final game.

DEWSBURY BRIDGE CLUB RESULTS: TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 1 1 J Hey and P Sellwood;

2 J Bragg and A Cooper; 3 J Paxton and D Hannam; 4 G Bragg and K Buckley.

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Friday September 11, 2015

BRADFORD CRICKET LEAGUE

FOOTBALL

Pudsey St Lawrence pip Cleckheaton to the title

Liversedge dumped out of FA Vase

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

THE BRADFORD LEAGUE First Division season reached its conclusion this week when Cleckheaton, champions for the past two seasons, handed over the title to Pudsey St Lawrence at Moorend. Although Cleckheaton went into the game still with a mathematical chance of retaining the crown skipper John Wood effectively bowed to the inevitable from the moment he won the toss and put St Lawrence in to bat. The unlikely victory scenario was for Cleckheaton to bat first, get at least 225, and then bowl out their visitors for under 150 – any other way St Lawrence would get the three-point advantage over

their hosts to take their crown. At the start of the day Oakenshaw side Woodlands were also still in the frame for the title and there were personal milestones on the horizon as Hanging Heaton’s Nick Connelly and Gary Fellows went in search of 1,000 runs for the season, as was Pudsey St Lawrence opener Mark Robertshaw, while in Division Two leaders Morley were waiting to be confirmed as champions. In the end, the final countdown to the season saw Robertshaw pass his 1,000 ten minutes into the game, while at Undercliffe, Connelly was out for 17 at 1.37pm, missing his target, and at 2.18 Colin Nuthall took a boundary off Baildon’s Mushtaq Ahmed to secure a second batting point for Morley and the Second Division title. Cleckheaton picked up a sec-

ond bowling point at 2.38 and with Woodlands struggling on 154-8 at Lighcliffe the runners up spot looked up for grabs even if the title is beyond them. Just before 3pm Hanging Heaton skipper Fellows is out for 95, and an agonising 47 runs short of his 1,000, and at 3.10 Pudsey St Lawrence claim their first title in 24 years when Tim Hudson brings up 200 and a fourth batting point to finally put their points tally out of reach of their rivals. At the start of the day the top top four places could have finished in any order, Hanging Heaton still had a chance of the runners-up spot, but while they won comfortably at Undercliffe, Woodlands picked up points in their defeat at Lightcliffe and Cleckheaton picked up enough points in their eventual defeat at the hands of the new champions

to hold on to third place. Although there was ultimately a 29-point winning margin for Pudsey St Lawrence only five points separated Woodlands, Cleckheaton and Hanging Heaton in second third and fourth place at the end of a last day decider in a fascinating Bradford League First Division season. As for the Second Division, while major isses have been decided, there is one more round of games to be played this week. Hartshead Moor go to champions Morley, Gomersal are at Brighouse, Spen Victoria entertain Windhill and runners up Scholes, having finished with a 22 run win at Brighouse last week – thanks to an 110-run stand between skipper James Stansfield, 71, and Mo Sharafat 52 – can put their feet up and contemplate life in the top flight next summer.

CENTRAL YORKSHIRE CRICKET LEAGUE

Everything up for grabs as Central Yorkshire League reaches its conclusion THE CENTRAL Yorkshire League enters the final phase of a historic season with the winners of both the Premier Division and the Championship still to be decided. Methley entertain Birstall needing only four points to be certain of the title, they go into the game three points ahead of second placed Wakefield Thornes, and on Birstall’s hugely-disappointing second half of the season this looks a forgone conclusion. In their last game Birstall ended a dismal run of seven games without success when they took four points from a winning draw with Carlton, at Leeds Road, but even then it was a close-run thing. Carlton batted first and clocked up 1968, Saif Ur-Rehman taking 2-7 in six overs, and Birstall were struggling in reply until skipper Craig Wood came to the crease with wickets tumbling all around him.

With six sixes in his top-scoring 72 Wood turned the game on its head. But it was Nick Kaye and Paul Blakeley who finally saw them home with an unbroken last wicket stand. Ossett, Batley and Mirfield Parish Cavaliers are set to occupy the mid-table placings but all have been well adrift of the top four since the early weeks of the season. In an ignominious end-of-season encounter with Batley it was a surprise to find Ossett with only nine men as they went down by nine wickets in a contest lasting just 31 overs in total. This week they complete their season at Altofts while Batley play Mirfield Parish at Mount Pleasant. In the Championship, Hopton Mills and Liversedge go into their final games just

one point apart after both sides lost last time out. Hopton Mills are at home to Wakefield St Michaels while Liversedge face bottom club Caribbean at Roberttown Lane. Both sides need just one point to be assured of a top-two place. Although there will be no promotion as such, due to the reorganisation following the merger with the Bradford League, a place amongst the league’s leading clubs will be a consideration when determining who takes their place in the new Bradford Premier League set up next season. Division One newcomers Crossbank Methodists have had to endure a challenging first season at the foot of the table, winning only two games. Their final game at home to second placed East Leeds promises little hope of a third success.

HEAVY WOOLLEN SUNDAY LEAGUE FOOTBALL

Fisher kick off new season with victory DEFENDING champions St John Fisher got off to a flying start as the Heavy Woollen Sunday League got under way last week with an 8-1win at Oakwell Motel. Blake Maude led the way with four goals, Rob Hiscox bagged a hat-trick with Rob Bordman completing the tally. Johnny Beverley hit Oakwell’s consolation. Kieran Corley scored a hattrick as newly-promoted Mirfield Town won 5-1 at Millbridge WMC, Adam Brown and Chris Meeson accounted for the other Town goals. Another promoted side, Mount Pleasant, hammered Overthorpe Sports Club 5-1 thanks to strikes from Mohammed Patel (two), Adam Rawat, Ismail Loonat and Uzair Kola. Andy Bates netted for Overthorpe. Woodkirk Valley also made a perfect start, beating Woodman

Batley Carr 3-1. Chris McGuire, Jonny Downey and Matthew Moon netted for Woodwork with Jordan Keesh replying for Woodman. Birkenshaw and AFC Chickenley shared the points in a 1-1 draw. Dale Wright scored for Birkenshaw with Michael Chadwick replying for the visitors. In the Championship, St John Fisher Reserves are top of the pile after a hat-trick from Chris Thornton and a Jonny Ginnelly brace saw them win 5-2 against Deighton WMC. Birstall St Patricks won 4-1 against Ravenswharfe as Matthew Glynn (two), Graham Fahey and Matthew Orme all found the target. Sam Hewitt replied for Ravenswharfe. Alex Barnes and Danny Laidlaw both scored as Hartshead won 2-1 at Marsh. Heckmondwike Sports Club

won 1-0 at Clifton Rangers thanks to Craig White’s lone strike. Elsewhere, Navigation drew 3-3 with Town Rangers. In Division One The Yorkshireman won 6-2 at Clifton Rangers, who replied through Leevan Brown and Billy Benton. Dan Fawcett hit a double as FC Liversedge won 4-3 against Scholes Athletic. St Ignatius had Rob Smith, Tim Blackburn and Louis Morton on the scoresheet as they won 3-2 at home to Hanging Heaton Cricket Club, who replied through Jamie Bulk and Connor Secker. Joe Green earned a point for Battyeford as they drew 1-1 against Birkenshaw Reserves, who scored through Nathan Foster. But, the day’s highest score occurred in Division Two where Old Bank WMC thrashed Overthorpe Sports Club Reserves 14-2. Joshua Cooke led the way

with six goals, Robert Evans bagged five and there were also goals from William Evans, Tim Bruce and Stephen Brown. Craig MacDonald and Sean Hodgson replied for the visitors. Snowdon enjoyed an 8-1 win against Shire thanks to braces from Waqar Bashir, Ahmeddulah Bam and Javed Patel plus strikes from Adam Mohammed and Asim Mahmood. Steven Evans replied for Shire. David O’Keefe (two) and Joe Lyttle scored as Batley Irish Nash won 3-2 against Field Head, who replied through Jamie Metcalfe and Dan Wright. Adam Womersley fired a hattrick for Saville Arms in their 4-0 win at Six Lane Ends. Jermaine Davies struck the other. Matthew Bolton hit four goals as Rose of York won 6-1 at home to Clifton Rangers A. Andy Asquith and Jordan Brook hit the others with Simon Townsend replying for Clifton.

FA Vase First Round

LIVERSEDGE TEAM NORTHUMBRIA

1 4

at Clayborn

LIVERSEDGE FC were knocked out of the FA Vase after a 4-1 first round home defeat at the hands of Team Northumbria. The visitors took the lead thanks to a 20 yard strike from Luke Hannant. And things soon got worse for the home side as they went 2-0 down five minutes later after Gerard Richardson finished off a well-worked moved for the away side. Northumbria continued to dominate the game, playing high-tempo football which forced the hosts into mistakes which would prove costly. Sedge did improve in the second half and the game was more evenly balanced, but it was the away side who created the best of the opportunities. Hannant almost doubled his tally, but his shot rebounded off the crossbar to safety. The game was sealed on 70 minutes when Hannant’s free kick found David Dormand in the box who headed home to make it 3-0. Sedge gave themselves a glimmer of hope seven minutes later to make it 3-1 thanks to a Tom Brook header, but as the hosts piled forward searching for another goal, Northumbria hit back with a fourth of their own, this time from Joel Bradley who slotted home into an empty net. It was a hugely disappointing defeat for Liversedge, but they have a chance to bounce back quickly when they play Tadcaster Albion tomorrow (3pm).

Late Curtis winner wins it for Town EVO-STIK FIRST DIVISION NORTH

OSSETT TOWN SCARBOROUGH ATHLETIC

2 0

at Wincham Park

OSSETT TOWN overcame promotion hopefuls Scarborough Athletic with a 2-0 home win in the Evo-Stik First Division North. Defender Tyrone Gay opened the scoring in the 37th minute before Nathan Curtis finally clinched the win for the hosts in the final 10 minutes. Following a 1-0 home win against Trafford last Saturday, Town’s back-toback wins move them up to 11th in the table.

Disaster for Albion EVO-STIK FIRST DIVISION NORTH

SPENNYMOOR TOWN OSSETT ALBION

3 0

at Dimple Well Road

OSSETT ALBION lost 3-0 away at Spennymoor Town in their last match of the EvoStik First Division North campaign. Albion went behind shortly after the half hour mark when Andrew Stephenson broke the deadlock from midfield for the home side, but the visitors were in the game up until the dying embers of the match when a quickfire brace from Danny Frost meant that Spennymoor Town ran out comfortable winners. The defeat for Albion means they sit 13th in the table.

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Friday September 11, 2015

SUPER 8s: CHAMPIONSHIP SHIELD

Bulldogs fire warning to rivals in 10-try rout SUPER 8s - CHAMPIONSHIP SHIELD

BATLEY BULLDOGS WHITEHAVEN

50 0

at the Fox’s Biscuits Stadium ALEX BROWN scored a hattrick of tries as Batley Bulldogs marked another anniversary in style. Sunday’s fixture was exactly 120 years to the day since Batley edged out Hull FC 7-3 at Mount Pleasant in their first-ever game. However, this fixture proved to be much more comfortable as Batley fired a warning to their Championship Shield rivals with an emphatic 50-0 win against Whitehaven. The home side took a deserved 20-0 lead into halftime, forcing their way ahead with scores from Shaun Squires and Brad Day alongside a brace from Alex Brown, and Scott Leatherbarrow kicking two goals. And their dominance didn’t stop in the second period as Brown completed his hattrick, while there were scores for Luke Blake, Keegan Hirst, Shaun Ainscough and a brace for James Brown. While Batley chief John Kear marvelled at his side’s attacking play, he declared

himself more pleased with their defensive efforts. “I thought it was an excellent all-round performance today,” Kear said after the game. “We attacked well and scored some superb tries, but I thought our commitment in defence was outstanding. I was probably more pleased with the zero than the 50.” And after last week’s defeat, he was particularly pleased with the response. “We spoke about it but everyone has rallied round and been mentally strong. “That kind of incident can be a big mental blow to some sides, but we proved we’re a mentally tough team, which I’m really pleased with.” Sitting just two points clear of relegation after throwing away what would have been a valuable victory at Featherstone last week and with in-form Hunslet breathing down their necks, Batley showed no signs of struggle in a dominant 80-minute performance. After Leatherbarrow hammered over an early penalty goal, they continued to probe and got their reward after eight minutes as Alex Brown got on the end of a slick passing move to stretch in out wide. And they were ten

Brad Day scored after 24 minutes for Batley

THORNHILL TROJANS 64 DEWSBURY MOOR 4 at Overthorpe Park

THORNHILL TROJANS staged their final Friday evening fixture of the season with an emphatic 64-4 annihilation over local rivals Dewsbury Moor in the National Conference League Division Three. In a repeat of the previous week’s Jim Brown Heavy Woollen Cup Final the Trojans showed no mercy in their quest for automatic promotion out of Division Three. The Trojans went into the game knowing they had to win three of their final five fixtures to secure promotion. Star of the show Joel Gibson simply oozed class and bagged an impressive four tries. The Dewsbury Moor team simply had no answer to the full-back’s creative play and turn of pace. Gibson collected the official man of the match award. However, Liam Morley was another notable performer and scored a

hat-trick of tries. The game was effectively over as a contest by half-time as the Trojans rattled up a 300 interval lead. For the first 20 minutes the visitors stood firm and gave a good account of themselves. Cameron Adleigh looked good at full back for Dewsbury Moor, as did second row Toby Richardson. However the floodgates opened when Morley went over for his first try of the game to put the hosts in front, with Gibson converting. Gibson then added to his points tally with a long-range try and the subsequent conversion. Gibson then scored again after he sprinted the length of the pitch before touching down and converting his own try. In the run-up to half-time Luke Haigh scooted over for a try at the side of the posts and Joel Gibson converted before Morley went over for his sencond. As the second half commenced Adam Allerton soon went over for an unconverted try in the corner. Bendikas then became a try-

BATLEY BULLDOGS James Craven Shaun Ainscough Shaun Squires Elliot Cosgrove Alex Brown Cain Southernwood Scott Leatherbarrow Keegan Hirst Luke Blake Alex Rowe Sam Scott Brad Day James Brown

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SUBS Anthony Nicholson Tom Lilycrop Sean Hesketh Alex Bretherton

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WHITEHAVEN RLFC Ed Chamberlain Greg Wilde Chris Taylor Scott McAvoy Jessie-Joe Parker Dion Aiye Grant Gore Richard Beaumont Steven Fox Dave Allen Tyla Hepi Sam Brookes Thomas Coyle

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points up not long after as Brown made it an early double following a superb inside ball by Elliot Cosgrove. Haven battled to get a foothold in the game but it never came as the Bulldogs, led by an indomitable pack, ripped through the Cumbrians with ease. Day was next to go in after touching down a well-weighted Leatherbarrow kick and that score proved to be a hammer blow to the visitors as their early enthusiasm

notably dropped. Next to score was Squires as he scorched down the touchline after a loose Haven pass, helping put his side 20-0 up at the interval. After a slow start to the second half, Batley were soon rumbling through their sets once again. With the home side’s astute kicking game sapping energy from the visitors’ backs, Luke Blake eased in past a lacklustre would-be tackle from Ed Chamberlain after a delayed

ball by Leatherbarrow, before Brown completed his hat-trick after more sloppy play by James Coyle’s men. James Brown then swatted the defence aside to bag himself a try, and Keegan Hirst took advantage of a weak goalline defence to crash over. But the biggest cheer of the day was for Ainscough touching down to help ease the pain of his error last week and Brown saw his side past the 50-point mark with his second late on.

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scorer after his long sprint resulted in a touchdown. Gibson converted. And on the hour mark the Maroons looked to have finally scored through winger George Croisdale. However the referee waved the score away due to a forward pass. From this let-off Thornhill set about scoring tries once more. Joel Gibson again punished a laclustre Moor defense before adding the conversion. And from the restart the full-back picked up the ball in Thornhill’s half of the field and seemed to glide his way through the Dewsbury Moor defence to notch up his fourth try of the game before adding the extras. But, despite their 52-point defecit Moor still searched for a try and it came from a punt downfield, which fell into the arms of George Croisdale who scored an unconverted try. However, the hosts scored again through Bendikas moments later. And in the final minute of the game Liam Morley completed his hat-trick to round off a comfortable win for the Joel Gibson evades a tackle Trojans.

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BATLEY BULLDOGS Tries: A Brown (8, 14, 56),B Day (24), S Squires (37), L Blake (50), J Brown (60, 78), K Hirst (69), S Ainscough (73). Goals: Leatherbarrow, 5/11. Referee: J Roberts / Half time: 20-0 / Sin bin: None / Sent off: None / Attendance: 520 / Man of the match: Scott Leatherbarrow

Dewsbury Celtic win on the road DEWSBURY CELTIC leap-frogged Bradford Dudley Hill in National Conference League Division Two thanks to a 14-8 win over their West Yorkshire rivals. Sam Halloran, Jermaine Akaidere and Aaron James were all try scorers for Celtic while Pat Foulstone added a conversion for the visitors. Dudley Hill’s best play came in the first half with tries from Elliott Cousins and Neil Wall making the game interesting at half time, but in the second period they faded badly. The win was Dewsbury Celtic’s second in a row away from home and means they now move up to fifth in Division Two.

Trojans youngsters flying high at top of the table

Dave Jewitt

THORNHILL TROJANS UNDER 12S sit top of the Yorkshire Juniors League Division Four thanks to their hard-fought 16-14 away win over Crigglestone All Blacks. The All Blacks went ahead early on, but their lead was short-lived when George March touched down. The Trojans’ forwards also performed well, forcing mistakes from the opposition. Thomas Hiscocks was awarded opposition man of the match for a solid performance. Quick hands from Josh Stanley and Reece Fisher made a hole for Kurt Hodgson to cross the whitewash. Zak Harrod was the next to score and was also awarded top tackler. Noah Ellis, Dillon Kilgallonshaw and Brandon Hargreaves worked hard on the flanks to preserve their side’s slender lead. Ben Moorhouse received the magic moment honours for an excellent one-on-one tackle to stop the home side scoring what would have been the winning try.

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SUPER 8s: CHAMPIONSHIP SHIELD

Dewsbury close the gap on leaders Featherstone KINGSTONE PRESS CHAMPIONSHIP

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Dave Storey at the Big Fellas Stadium

DEWSBURY boosted their chances of snatching top spot in the Championship Shield by ending leaders Featherstone’s four-match winning run. Joel Farrell scored two tries and Brett Seymour kicked four goals as the Rams repeated their league win at Big Fellas Stadium two months ago. Half backs Matty Wildie and Anthony Thackeray were also key contributors to a victory that put secondplaced Dewsbury only one point behind Rovers with two games to play. Rams coach Glenn Morrison was delighted with his depleted side’s performance. “I was really pleased with the way they played,” he said. “We had three late withdrawals through injury and a virus so we had a sort of makeshift team. “We called up a couple of boys on the morning of the game to say they were playing. “Everyone on the field did their job well and we backed up what we did last week against London. “I thought they stuck at what we asked and the shape was really good and they hit the right holes and the half backs were getting at the right defenders. When you do that it makes the job a lot easier. “Realistically, we now want to keep winning as many as we can and get to the Shield final and hopefully bring

some silverware to the club.” Rovers coach Jon Sharp felt his side’s finishing let them down. “We had a couple of opportunities and you have to take them against decent sides like Dewsbury so it was disappointing in that regard,” he said. “We were good in parts and poor in others. The opposition played well and credit to them. Both their halves were great for them.” Dewsbury were the sharper side for the first 30 minutes and built a 16-0 lead, but Rovers rallied and cut the deficit to six points with two tries shortly before halftime. The Rams made all the early running with Nathan Conroy, Ryan Fieldhouse and Makali Aizue all halted Uaisele touches down in the corner just short after Wildie’s clever break set up the attacking posi- Wildie put in Uaisele at the corner and tion. Seymour added a touchline goal but Featherstone’s Tim Spears and Rovers then hauled themselves back in Dewsbury’s Karl Pryce both had the game. efforts ruled out before the Rams Will Milner sparked a fightback broke the deadlock in the 21st minute when he twisted his way over for a with Farrell’s superb 75-yard try that 34th-minute try and Paul Sykes kicked Shane Grady goaled. the first of his two goals. The Rams should have scored again Four minutes later, the home side shortly afterwards but ex-Rovers censcored again when Hardman and tre Etu Uaisele’s pass to Wildie was Thomas Minns put in Will Sharp at the ruled forward. The visitors continued corner. to press and, when Rovers failed to Rovers started the second half deal with Thackeray’s kick, Jason strongly but they failed to take their Crookes pounced to score. chances and they fell further behind They increased their lead when when Thackeray made the opening for

SHAW CROSS SHARKS 18 PILKINGTON RECS 32 at Leeds Road

SHAW CROSS SHARKS lost out to Pilkington Recs 32-18 in the National Conference League Division One. The Sharks, with home advantage, started promisingly with Jack Rourke leading from the front with several key tackles early in the game, but despite the hosts’ early intent it was the Recs who opened the scoring through Kyran Knapper who went over in

the corner. The Sharks persisted in trying to level the score but their efforts were in vain, which probably came as a shock to the system following their 140-point haul from their last three games. In spite of the home side’s fustrations they did finally score mid-way through the first half thanks to a Ross Roebuck try. Brett Turner’s side in the first half matched the visitors, who were aiming for their eighth win on the bounce, but with just 10 minutes to go until the interval Pilkington struck again. Full-back Ryan Hillard darted

in from five metres out to give the visitors a six-point advantage The second half started with much promise for the Sharks as Luke Hudson powered in under the posts untouched before Danny Flowers kicked a goal to bring the Sharks level once more. But four Pilkington tries in 15 minutes blew away any hopes of a victory for the Sharks. Mike Garrity, Ian Stanley, Mark Ashton and Mark Briody all went across the whitewash for the visitors to give them a 32-12 lead. Casey Johnson scored the final try of the game for the Sharks

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at Castle Hall MIRFIELD STAGS recorded a seventh successive victory, thrashing Oulton Raiders A 58-0 in their final game at Castle Hall. Ahead of their exciting ground move, Richard Silverwood’s RFL Yorkshire Men’s League Division One table-toppers made light work of the Raiders. The Stags took a seventh-minute lead when a quick play-the-ball created the space for Conner Sockett to cross out wide. Ten minutes later, debutant winger Tom

Alderson went over in the corner for the Stags’ second try. It took the hosts another 10 minutes to score again, this time through a piece of individual brilliance from Ross Hayden. The full-back chased down his own high bomb and snatched the bouncing ball from the grasps of a crowd of Raiders defenders, before touching down. Five minutes before the break, captain Wayne Jowett finished an excellent handling move to increase the half-time lead to 20-0. Two quick-fire tries after the interval put the game beyond the visitors. First, Joel Shaw touched down an excellent cut-out pass from Hayden before a superb charge and offload from Andy Berry set Hayden free to race 80

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DEWSBURY RAMS Ryan Fieldhouse Jason Crookes Etu Uaisele Karl Pryce Dalton Grant Matty Wildie Anthony Thackeray Makali Aizue Nathan Conroy Ryan Hepworth Shane Grady Luke Adamson Joel Farrell

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Steve Horsfall Farrell’s second try. Conroy’s delightful break then led to Wildie scoring to put the Rams 28-10 up. Featherstone tried to turn the game around but invariably lost the ball when they got close to the try-line. They finally found their scoring touch when Jack Ormondroyd went over from Milner’s astute pass. Matt James had an effort ruled out and Sykes was held up over the line as Featherstone continued to press, but Dewsbury had the last word when Farrell’s clever break saw Thackeray grab a late touchdown.

and he muscled his way through three tacklers and bulldozed his way in from 10 metres out. It was a fantastic try but nothing more than a consolation for the Sharks. Despite the loss head coach Turner is taking positives from the game and said: “I think we just got tired to be honest in the second half. I think they are just a better team than us and that showed today. “In the first half we looked in with a chance. Now against Hunslet we need to turn up, I think we’re better than them, but we have to show that on the day.”

Stags annihilate Raiders before ground move RFL YORKSHIRE MEN’S LEAGUE DIVISION ONE

FEATHERSTONE Ian Hardman Kyran Johnson Paul Sykes Thomas Minns Will Sharp Will Milner Gareth Moore Jordan Baldwinson Andy Ellis Jack Ormondroyd Tim Spears Steve Snitch Brad Knowles-Tagg Sam Day Matt James Jack Coventry Brad England

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metres for his second try of the afternoon. In the 56th minute, Reece Spurr went over the posts to increase the lead to 380. Five minutes later came the try of the match. On the first tackle from a scrum deep in Stags territory, Hayden launched a kick downfield. Substitute Jack Goldsworthy won the race to the ball and stabbed it forward again. Metres from the tryline, Hayden gathered the bouncing ball and dived over to complete yet another hat-trick. Alderson and Spurr both scored their second tries to take the lead past the 50point mark. Then, with the final play of the game, Spurr set up Goldsworthy for his first try in Stags colours.

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FEATHERSTONE Tries: Milner (35), Sharp (38), Ormondroyd (65). Goals: Sykes 2/3.

DEWSBURY RAMS Tries: Farrell (21, 49), Crookes (27), Uaisele (32), Wildie (57), Thackeray (79). Goals: Seymour 4/4, Grady 1/2. Ref rating: M. Woodhead (72/100) / HT: 10-16 / Pens: 10-6 / Sin Bin: None / Sent Off: None / Attendance: 1,271 / Man of the Match: Matty Wildie (Dewsbury) / Weather: Sunny / Match Rating: 3/5

Friendly win for Trojans A-team THORNHILL TROJANS A OSSETT TRINITY TIGERS

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THORNHILL TROJANS A overcame Ossett Trinity Tigers 36-20 in a thoroughly entertaining friendly. Scott Dyson opened the scoring for the home side, with Craig Holmes adding the extras. But Ossett’s Jordan Drummond scored a length of the field try to make it 6-4. And on 16 minutes Liam Green capitalised on some sloppy defending from the home side to score a converted try and put the visitors 10-6 in front. But on 25 minutes Jake Hickling levelled the scores with a try for the Trojans, before Jordan Lowther made it 14-10 in the hosts favour when he touched down on 31 minutes. However Ossett were not going to back down and they bounced back with a try of their own to level the scores. This was followed by another try for the visitors who went 20-14 ahead thanks to a try from Craig Colbeck. In the second half the hosts’ determination saw them prevail thanks to further tries from Lowther, Shane Johnson and Luke Haigh. And with just seconds left on the clock Lowther completed his hat-trick to round off a solid 36-20 victory for the Trojans.

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We love the tag, says Rams head coach Morrison home tie in the semi-final will definitely help us,” said Morrison. “Plus having already beaten the Broncos in Sports Reporter our last four meetings we know we can pull joe@thepressnews.co.uk off another upset, even if we don’t manage to leapfrog Featherstone in the Championship DEWSBURY RAMS head coach Glenn Shield table.” Morrison has hailed his side’s performancHowever, before the play-offs begin es this season, but knows nothing has been Dewsbury still have two games remaining of won yet. the Super 8s, starting with Doncaster this After the Rams’ victory over Sunday, and as the seaFeatherstone last weekend son draws to a close Morrison’s men are the there are the inevitable Championship Shield’s ininjury concerns to deal form side and are aiming to with. leapfrog Rovers with a win “We are incredibly against struggling Doncaster confident going into the on Sunday (2pm). game, but we treat “There is a great buzz every match the same around the place at the and so we know we moment thanks to our win won’t get against Featherstone and we complacent,”added intend on continuing our good Morrison. run of form going into the “We have a few injury game at Doncaster,” Morrison concerns, including Etu said. Uaisele (pictured right) After the 34-16 away win at and Dale Morton, so we the weekend some Dewsbury are aiming to get them Morrison celebrates another Rams win fans may be concentrating on back to full fitness ahead the prospect of reaching the of the play-offs.” Championship Shield final, after they secured Before the game on Sunday Morrison will a home tie in the semi-final of the play-offs, be taking his first team squad to support the which is likely to be against former Super Reserves in their Championship Grand Final League outfit London Broncos or Workington. tonight (Friday), where they can enjoy some “We are always an underdog here at bonding ahead of their clash at the Keepmoat Dewsbury and that is how we like it, but a Stadium.

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Kear doesn’t fear the drop DESPITE the odds being stacked against them Batley Bulldogs coach John Kear believes that his side can still finish in the top four. His optimism stems from Batley’s comfortable 50-0 win against Whitehaven last time out, which saw the Bulldogs

leapfrog their opponents into fifth spot in the Championship Shield table. But Kear’s men remain three points behind fourth-placed Workington with only two games left. “Obviously we are aware that there is a very real threat of relegation, but as a team we always

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remain optimistic,” Kear said. cern ahead of the game against “While ever it is mathematical- London with a neck injury,” Kear ly possible we will continue to added. strive for that top four finish and “In training we have been the only way we working hard on can achieve that keeping the playis by putting in ers fit for the more faultless final stretch, in performances terms of performlike the one ance and intent a g a i n s t we are aiming to Whitehaven. repeat what we “We were clinproduced against ical and defendWhitehaven.” ed brilliantly For the cynical throughout the Batley fan a trip game and would to the Hive to have proved face London tough opposition potentially may not end well. The for any side Mount Pleasant playing like Kear remains positive outfit lost their that,” added last game in the capital 25-18. Kear. “We have put in some good But if the Bulldogs are to against the achieve a top four finish this sea- performances Broncos in the past and still son they are dependent on key came off second best. This time I players staying fit. “Several players took big obviously hope things will be difknocks at the weekend, but Alex ferent, we deserve a win against Bretherton is our biggest conthem,” Kear said.

Reserves earn Grand Final showdown DEWSBURY RAMS’ second string compete in the Reserves Grand Final tonight (Fri) after overcoming a strong Featherstone Rovers side 33-26 at the Tetley’s Stadium in their semi-final last week. The Rams got off to a nervy start when former player Jordan Grayston converted a Ben Blackmore try. But the hosts hit back quickly with three unanswered tries from Will Forsyth (two) and Matthew Brook, which put the Rams in a commanding position. However Featherstone fought back hard in the second half and with 10 minutes left on the clock had a 26-20 lead after Brad England went over. Jonathan Schofield’s men never gave up though, with tries from Kieran Hyde and another from Brook clinching the tie. The Rams face home favourites Leigh Centurions in the Grand Final at Leigh tonight, spurred on by Glenn Morrison and his first team squad.

Long road ahead for Bulldogs fans TWO COACHES are available to take Batley fans on the long trip down to the Hive where they face London Broncos in a vital Kingston Press Championship Shield encounter. The Bulldogs supporters club coach leaves Branch Road, Batley, at 9.15am and will stop off at the Tap Rooms Pub and in Birstall before hitting the motorway. It will cost £25 for an adult ticket – to book your seat call Dave King on 07428 107632 after 4pm, or alternatively send him a text at any time. Meanwhile, the Batley Independent Supporters Away Travel Group are meeting at 7.30am for an 8am set-off from the Woodman pub in Batley Carr. The price of a ticket on their coach is £20, which includes a full English breakfast in Leicester along the way. To book your place give Michael Gothard a call on 07516 302665.