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A DOCTOR from Liversedge has told how she planned her own funeral after twice being diagnosed with leukaemia.

Now, after overcoming the disease, Chantel Ratcliffe has

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“I was in complete shock when they told me there was a match for a bone marrow transplant.

It was a dream come true. That person is one in a million, a true hero”

Chantel tells of her journey from despair to the delight of giving birth to an IVF baby – and her nomination for a national award been nominated for a prestigious award.

Dr Ratcliffe, 41, was first diagnosed with the blood cancer in December 2007 after finding an innocuous-looking boil on her armpit.

Treatment was successful,

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but the condition returned with a vengeance in October 2010.

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Fewer than 20 per cent of African-Caribbean patients find a match.

Dr Ratcliffe works at a GP surgery in Batley and thought she knew what to expect.

“I knew the odds were stacked against me,” she said.

“There’s such a lack of African-Caribbean donors on the register that I thought that’s definitely it.

“I wrote my will and thought about the funeral plans I needed to get my affairs in order.

“When the cancer returned it was even more devastating than the first time around, because I’d had over two years of being well.

“For so long I had been cautious. I knew in the first two years things can go wrong.

“I’d just started to let myself relax, get my life back on track, plan for the future, plan for children and then it was all taken away from me again.”

Against the odds, the leukaemia charity Anthony Nolan found a transplant donor in the USA. Dr Ratcliffe said: “It knocked me off my seat when they told me there was a match. I was in complete shock.”

Her transplant was in May 2011 and she added: “It was a dream come true, that person is one in a million, a true hero.”

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Deaths ARMITAGE DONALD On 9 November, of Mirfield, aged 88. Husband of Marcia.

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BOLT ANDREW (BOLTY) On 8 November, aged 56, of Roberttown. Husband of Janet. Service at Dewsbury Crematorium, Monday 23 November at 10.30am.

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CHAPMAN RICHARD On 7 November, of Batley, aged 60. Service at Dewsbury Crematorium, Tuesday 17 November at 12.30pm.

DENTON EVA DOREEN On 7 November, aged 84, of Cleckheaton. Service at St John’s Church, Cleckheaton, Thursday 19 November at 11.30am, followed by committal at Dewsbury Crematorium at 12.30pm.

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Doctor Chantel up for charity award Continued from Page 1 It meant she could undergo IVF treatment, having been told that the cancer and its treatment left her with little chance of having children.

Dr Ratcliffe said: “It was like winning the lottery at the same time. We had more hope than ever before.”

The IVF treatment was successful and she and husband Robin celebrated the birth of son James Ellis in March this year.

She then joined an Anthony Nolan campaign to increase the number of African-Caribbean donors in the UK. As a result, she has been nominated as the charity’s Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic Advocate of the Year. She said: “I’m one of the lucky ones; there are so many others who can’t find that perfect match.

“Given it’s so much harder for black patients, it’s a complete no-brainer to join the register.

“You have a chance to save a life by simply filling out a form and spitting in a tube. You can change someone’s life – what could be better than that?”

Recalling how her battle with leukaemia began in 2007, Dr Ratcliffe said: “I had a small boil in my armpit, presumed it was just normal and that it would go away, but it didn’t.

“As I’m a doctor, I thought I might need some antibiotics but my GP also arranged a blood test. I did think, ‘why bother, it’s just a boil.’ I felt fine. I was going to the gym every day and working full time.

“But when my blood results came back abnormal, my GP got me in with a haematologist.

“I had a bone marrow biopsy and when the results came back I got the news I had cancer.”

She added: “Even after that, I think it only properly hit me in the hospital bed when my family had gone home and the nurses had done all they could.

“I was alone in the room and the overwhelming enormity of what I was about to face hit me.

“That first night was so long. I asked myself a lot of questions – including ‘could I have gone earlier to see the doctor?’”

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Friday November 13, 2015

‘I’ll fight on over hospital parking fees’, vows MP

By Steve Martyn HOSPITAL parking fees for disabled people will not be reviewed as promised, Dewsbury and Mirfield MP Paula Sherriff has claimed.

The Labour MP believed that the Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust would look at dropping charges of up to £2.80 for blue badge holders.

Instead, only the number of patients who miss appointments will be monitored.

Ms Sherriff, right, said she was told of this at a trust board meeting last week.

She said: “When I was invited to speak to the board, I was under the illusion that the decision on blue badge parking charges was going to be reviewed.

“It came as a surprise to me when I was advised by chief executive S t e p h e n Eames that this was not the case.”

Ms Sherriff added it was what she was led to believe at the previous board meeting in September.

She vowed to fight on and added: “I will not let this issue drop. It is causing great distress to many constituents.”

Disabled parking fees are in force at the trust’s three main sites, including Dewsbury.

Ms Sherriff highlighted a case

involving an elderly woman who visited staff at her office. She said: “Her husband is on many medications and has to attend Dewsbury Hospital weekly for blood tests.

“He has said he will not go to the hospital any more due to the charges being unaffordable.

“Obviously this is extremely worrying and she simply doesn’t know where to turn with this issue.”

Ms Sherriff added: “Is this a unique case? How many patients are missing appointments following the implementation of the new charges?

“I am therefore pleased the trust is to monitor the impact on attendances as a result of the charges.

“But I’m slightly surprised that this was never considered at the time.

“I await with interest the results

from any research carried out.”

A trust spokesman said: “The Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust accepted a request from Paula Sherriff MP to meet with board members to present her concerns on the new blue badge parking charges.

“This meeting concluded that an independent review should be carried out.

“This would determine whether there was evidence that blue badge charges were adversely affecting disabled patients’ ability to attend appointments and whether ‘did not attend’ rates at the trust had increased since the introduction of the scheme.

“An independent organisation would also be asked to survey patients affected by the charges, once the scheme has been in operation for a suitable period.”

Hammer attack on Good Samaritan A ‘GOOD Samaritan’ who went to help a ‘stranded motorist’ in Dewsbury was attacked with a hammer.

The victim, 27, was in his own vehicle on Headfield Road, Savile Town, when a man approached at around 6.50pm last Friday.

The man claimed his car would not start and asked for a push – which the victim and a family

member agreed to do.

But as he went to help, the suspect brandished a hammer and beat him several times.

He fled to Falcon Road while being chased by the attacker and two other men who joined in.

All three assailants continued to assault the victim, who managed to escape and take refuge at a nearby property.

One attacker is described as Asian, aged 20 to 30, about 5ft 7in tall, of athletic build, with a gold tooth. He was wearing a woolly hat and a high visibility jacket.

The other suspects are also Asian. One was a young-looking 16- or 17-year-old; the other was in his early 20s and chubby.

Det Con Divek Ubhi, of Kirklees CID, said: “I believe this was a tar-

geted attack on the victim. I would therefore seek to reassure the community that this type of incident is rare. Whilst it will have been dark, there will have been people in and around the area. I urge anyone who saw or heard something to come forward.”

Anyone with information can call Det Con Ubhi on 101 or dial Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

News in Brief Threats to family after cars set ablaze HECKMONDWIKE: A family were threatened with baseball bats after cars were set on fire outside their home.

A gang of men forced their way into the property on Sharpe Street around 11pm on Wednesday. Minutes earlier a silver Ford Focus, a white Mercedes and a blue Passat were set alight.

Robbers then burst into the house, threatened the family and forced them to hand over mobile phones and a quantity of cash.

Anyone with information can call Det Insp Ian Thornes at Kirklees CID on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Post office revamp THORNHILL LEES: The post office shuts for an eight-day revamp at 5.30pm on Wednesday, November 25.

The Brewery Lane premises will be turned into the new open-plan style of branch. It re-opens at 1pm on Thursday, December 3. Customers in the meantime can use the Edge Top and Savile Town post offices.

When it returns, the opening hours will be the same, at 9am to 5.30pm Monday to Saturday. But some services will be available from a retail counter, which will be open from 7am to 9pm seven days a week.

House blaze arrest MIRFIELD: A man was arrested in connection with an alleged arson at a home on West Royd Park.

The suspect, 41, was taken into custody after the detached property was gutted at around 6pm last Sunday.

Crews from five fire stations attended.

Some were still at the scene until 10pm damping down.

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Woman’s ordeal in house raid A WOMAN was threatened with a screwdriver in her own home by robbers in Gomersal.

It happened at around 6pm last Friday when a man armed with the implement entered the 40year-old victim’s property on Thoresby Drive.

Three other men followed and took the keys to her black VW Polo, plus a black handbag containing personal items.

All four suspects then drove off in her car, registration FV60 OBW, which was parked on her driveway.

One suspect is described as white, aged about 19, 5ft 8in tall, slim and with short shaggy dark brown hair.

He was wearing a dark-coloured zipped hooded jacket with the hood up and gloves.

The second robber is Asian, aged about 30, 5ft 9in, medium build and had dark curly hair which looked long and pulled back, possibly into a ponytail.

He had a small hooped earring in his right ear and a plain hooded jacket with the hood up and tightly zipped around his face and mouth.

The third man is Asian, aged 20 to 22, about 5ft 8in tall, slim and had prominent thick dark eyebrows.

He was wearing a turquoise-coloured zipped jacket with a white stripe down the arm.

Det Con Richard Brooke, of the Kirklees Robbery Team, said the area was likely to have been busy.

He added: “Although it was dark, I am certain someone will have seen the suspects prior to the incident or leaving the scene in the black VW Polo.”

Anyone with information can call Kirklees CID on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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Council won’t reveal cemetery cash losses

By Staff Reporters KIRKLEES COUNCIL has refused to disclose details of how much public money it lost by failing to collect rent from the Muslim cemetery being run by one of its councillors.

The Press revealed in 2012 that Dewsbury South Labour councillor Abdul Patel, and former Batley member Ghulam Maniyar, had amassed a fortune running the burial ground adjacent to Dewsbury’s main cemetery – but had ignored numerous terms of their lease, including agreed rent increases.

Bereaved families had complained that there was no record of where their loved ones were buried. The men were given months to produce a burial regis-

ter and it was discovered they had neglected to take out insurance as required by the lease.

At the time, estimates of the revenues Kirklees lost were as high as £50,000. An internal report blamed council staff for failing to chase up the rent demands because of ethnic and religious sensitivities.

The council has refused to reveal if anyone was disciplined as a result.

At the time, Kirklees officers said they were negotiating what money could be recouped with Coun Patel and what was then called the Muslim Mosque Burial Committee but has since been reconstituted as the Muslim Burial Council North Kirklees.

After a Freedom of Information request from The Press, Kirklees said a part pay-

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ment from the MBCNK was finally made on July 28, 2015 – three years after the scandal broke.

A further payment is due when the cemetery is deemed full and the site is returned to Kirklees – however the council has refused to make public the amounts involved.

At a meeting with district mosque elders at the time, Coun Patel and Mr Maniyar were understood to be holding profits of more than £300,000, without being constituted either as a company or charity.

Kirklees admitted this week it had no idea of the men’s or the organisation’s legal standing, or whether they had paid any taxes on the revenues.

“The council is not legally required to check the financial

CAMPAIGNERS have attacked the “meagre” six-week consultation process for Kirklees Council’s new planning strategy.

Save Mirfield, one of many groups districtwide fighting the Local Plan, believe it is too short.

Chairman Cheryl Tyler said: “There are hundreds of pages of documents for the public to scrutinise in a very meagre six weeks.

“The consultation leads up to Christmas, which is inconvenient for residents but perhaps rather convenient for the council.”

She also highlighted a summary stating that the Local Plan housing allocation for Mirfield is wrong.

This earmarks 400 homes for the town, but does not include 500 more on land at Sands Lane, which the council lists as in Ravensthorpe.

Mrs Tyler said: “Kirklees seems not to have realised that this land is within the Mirfield boundary. This is a serious error, which completely changes the situation for Mirfield residents.”

Consultation on the Local Plan, which allocates land for homes and industry up to the year 2031, ends at 5pm on Monday, December 21.

The current Unitary Development Plan (UDP), in force since 1999, is years out of date. A successor, the Local Development Framework, was thrown out by a government planning inspector.

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Press publisher Danny Lockwood, who submitted the Freedom of Information request, said this week he would appeal the non-disclosure to the government’s Information Commissioner.

“This decision shows just how much contempt Kirklees Council’s executive body holds local people in,” said Mr Lockwood.

“As he is an elected councillor, there is a clear public interest in Abdul Patel’s dealings with the council, especially when so much public money is involved.

“By hiding behind the excuse of there being a ‘commercial sensitivity’ to the information, Kirklees merely reinforces the idea that both it and Coun Patel have something to hide.”

Due for adoption by early 2018, the Local Plan is the council’s second attempt at replacing the UDP. Coun Peter McBride (Lab) said: “The real danger lies in not having a plan in place.

“It means we will not be able to control development and that will put our green spaces at risk.”

Under the proposal there would be a “strategic release” of 1.7 per cent of green belt land for homes and industry.

Areas affected include Chidswell at Dewsbury, where 1,500 homes plus industrial units are planned for land off Leeds Road.

Coun McBride said: “As important as the green belt is, the urban green space is equally important.

“Those pieces of green land in urban areas are vital, and in this plan we have managed to increase those areas.

“But we also need to do more to encourage successful employers to stay here and attract new businesses and jobs to the district.”

To take part in the consultation go to www.kirklees.gov.uk/localplan. Paper copies and emails will also be accepted.

Have your say on budget cuts TAXPAYERS only have until early next month to have a say on how their money is spent.

Kirklees Council launched its 2016/17 budget consultation on October 26 and it ends on Sunday, December 6.

Alongside the consultation is a ‘community challenge’ where residents are asked if they can help.

Ideas range from picking up litter on the street to more time-consuming roles like becoming a school governor.

Kirklees will use the information to decide how to make the latest round of budget cuts.

Cabinet member for resources Coun Graham Turner (Lab) said: “What’s important is that we talk to people about what matters to them.

“This is why the community challenge runs alongside this year’s budget consultation.

“In the coming months we’re going to have to make more and more difficult decisions about services and budgets.

“These will be the most difficult we’ve ever had to make. I think it’s right we keep listening to people so we can make the best decisions for them.”

For details see www.kirkleestalk.org. The results will be reported to the full council in January.

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Friday November 13, 2015

Tories ‘are trying to hijack’ a deal on devolution

By David Miller TORIES have been accused of trying to hijack a regional devolution deal as a row between council bigwigs rumbles on.

Kirklees Council heavyweights Coun David Sheard and Coun Robert Light remain at odds over how extra powers should be organised.

Council leader Coun Sheard backs a Leeds City Region idea which includes York and Harrogate.

But Tory boss Coun Light wants to group together the rest of North Yorkshire, plus East Yorkshire, in what is dubbed Greater Yorkshire.

Coun Sheard said: “The West Yorkshire council leaders met with Government ministers very early in the process.

“They agreed with the Leeds City Region geography and started serious negotiations on the powers to be devolved.

“This process was then derailed by the ‘lesser’ Yorkshire bid, which can only be described as ‘lesser’ because South Yorkshire isn’t included.”

He added: “Our understanding is the West Yorkshire Conservative leaders fear they might end up with a Labour mayor.

“And councillors in North Yorkshire fear the break-up of North

Yorkshire as three of their districts are members of the Leeds City Region LEP (Local Enterprise Partnership).”

Coun Light counters that the Leeds City Region would see a return to the 1980s, with what he regards as a trumpedup county council.

The Green Party and Valley Independents want a Yorkshire assembly with powers similar to the Scottish Parliament.

And the Lib Dems believe squabbling will mean the area either ends up with nothing, or has a settlement imposed on it by the Government.

Coun Martyn Bolt (Con, Mirfield) sees no end in sight and said: “It’s Labour on one side and Tories on the other and never the twain shall meet – and you risk the Government telling you what you’re going to do.”

He will only judge a solution on the likely benefits for Mirfield and said: “If Mirfield is recognised as a strategic transport hub, I would welcome that.

“We might then get the kind of investment that would allow us to develop a 21st century rail station.

“But if Mirfield is sidelined like it has been in the Kirklees Council Local Plan, that won’t cure the problems we face.”

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Friends reward Lily and Tegan TWO Batley youngsters have been rewarded for their artistic designs, which are being used by the new Friends of Batley Library group.

Six-year-old Lily Mae Kennedy and nine-year-old Tegan Grant were each given a £10 book token and a framed commemorative certificate by Friends chairman Simon Roadnight at Batley Parish School’s morning assembly on Tuesday.

Several schools in the area were asked if they could help design a logo for the Friends but only one – Batley Parish on Stocks Lane – took up the challenge.

The group’s committee opted to reward Lily and Tegan for their creative contributions, not only with the vouchers and certificates but by also incorporating their designs on banners which will appear in the town centre and at important events.

Pub knife attack A MAN was slashed with a knife after a row in Dewsbury last Saturday.

The man, 53, was at the Old Turk pub on Wellington Road when there was an altercation with three bikers at around 11.40pm.

His t-shirt was slashed with a flick knife by one of the suspects and he suffered cuts to his arm and hand. A 49-yearold woman also sustained a small cut to

her arm.

The man with the knife is white, about 5ft 7ins tall, stocky, with short black hair.

A second suspect is white, in his mid-50s, about 5ft 9ins tall, with a beard.

A third man is white, in his mid-20s, about 5ft 11ins tall, with short brown hair and face stubble.

Witnesses can call Kirklees CID on 101 or Crimestoppers in confidence on 0800 555 111.

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The mighty Vulcan – a symbol of our fading influence MAGNIFICENT sight – and its accompanying boot-shaking roar – has been seen and heard over Britain’s skies for the very last time. The photo on the right was taken from my back garden a few weeks ago.

The mighty Vulcan bomber XH558 bade her adoring public farewell on October 28.

She’s now grounded. Why? Because in layman’s terms, XH558 can’t get her MOT, and thus no insurance.

BAe Systems, Marshall Aerospace and Rolls Royce have withdrawn support, in part because they no longer have engineers with the expertise to work on her.

‘Sorry pal, ‘elf and safety, here’s a crate of mothballs...’

So much for space age science – a space age the Vulcan helped herald as the first delta-wing bomber, who inspired both Concorde and the Space Shuttle.

XH558 must have been over our house at least half a dozen times this summer on her way to perform above Elvington airfield. It stirs the soul, honestly.

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WROTE about wearing the poppy last week. In our local pub, my daughter was waiting-on for a family of 14 who booked lunch there on Remembrance Sunday.

They’d travelled from far and wide to see dad/granddad/great granddad presented with the Legion d’Honneur by the French attaché, for his service at the Normandy landings – France’s highest honour.

The old boy was 95, sharp as a tack, and wearing more medals than a Russian athlete (and the less said about that this week the better).

The ceremony was at the Yorkshire Air Museum, next to the airfield where two Free French squadrons were based in WWII, and the reason French officers attend our village memorial service every year. Almost half their men were killed in action.

We close the roads and there’s always a big turn-out to honour them. Rainbows, Brownies, Guides, Cubs, Scouts, Venture Scouts, veterans, mums, dads, dogs and babies.

True, I could probably play the Last Post better on a comb and cig paper than the youngster who bugles away, but that’s not the point. It’s a

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The last flying Avro Vulcan XH558 ... can’t get an MOT

It seems ridiculous that we can still get Spitfires and Hurricanes in the sky yet not the jet that flew all the way to the Falkands to put Port Stanley’s airstrip out of action.

And in sad indictment of the ‘new’ not-so-Great Britain, the Vulcan pilots are now being investigated for performing an ‘illegal’ barrel roll during their final flights.

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Makes you proud to be British, doesn’t it?

We’ve sold all our remaining Harrier jump jets to the Americans, don’t have an aircraft carrier and have to ask the French, pretty please, if we can borrow one of theirs.

And still our politicians are thumping their chests like military Tarzans.

A nation of Janes, if you ask me.

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HERE are rumblings at the ING! An email has just House of Commons dropped in ... the flight down towards curtailing to Egypt is definitely on for Freedom of Information legislaMonday morning.

The number of journalists travtion – of charging people for elling has been reduced by half the service, of imposing strict (what a bunch of big girls’ blouslimitions or even axing it altoes) but a couple of us are still gether. Makes you proud to live making the trip. in a modern democracy.

It will be my first time in the I don’t know why the governMiddle East, so next week’s offerment would bother though. My ing on this page might be a little experience this week with different. If there’s a blank page, Kirklees Council and attempts well, it was fun while it lasted! to find out the financial damCoun Abdul Patel age of the Muslim burial ground scandal, shows just TAKE anything I hear on the how useless the system is.

BBC with a pinch of loony-left The reason Freedom of Information is an salt, but I swear that Huw expensive pain in the neck for the authoriEdwards on the 10 O’Clock News blamed ties, is because they spend so much time Volkswagen cars for 100,000 deaths a year.

A dipsy Beeb reporter said CO2 emissions and resource trying to find ways and reawere linked to 59,000 deaths, while another sons NOT to provide information.

Kirklees have thrown fortunes at PC projnoxious gas felled 43,000 people a year in ects in Muslim communities over the years the UK alone. The inference was that and all they’ve achieved is the enrichment of because Volkswagen tweaked the settings a coterie of individuals. on their motors, the population of Dewsbury Are people on the take? I doubt it. More and Batley was being wiped out annually. likely Kirklees continues to propagate a softWhat do these ‘victims’ do? Run up headed officer class still wrapped up in their behind cars and suck on the exhaust pipe? left-wing agendas. They enable people like I can only assume these deaths are tenuAbdul Patel and friends to fill their boots ously linked to ALL emissions, of which VW without a hint of proper scrutiny. contribute a tiny percentage, and their dodgy readings constitute only a teensyT’S TIME that Elton John, Paul McCartney weensy proportion of that. and Rod Stewart hung their microphones The BBC didn’t quite have images of up. Listening to them try to sing nowadays dying polar bears, but one jobsworth sugis like watching Bobby Charlton trying to play gested that cycling across London is about football. And that’s Sir Bobby today, not in as safe as playing hopscotch on the M1.

1966.

It might be – but not because of fumes.

I loved those guys in their day, but Elton London’s air hasn’t been so clean since the shouts, Macca can’t hold a note and Rod’s a industrial revolution. reedy caricature of his great old self.

Still, next time I rent a Boris Bike I might Dignity boys, dignity. It’s not as if any of phone ahead to St Bart’s and book half an you need the money. hour in an oxygen tent.

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Meanwhile about 53% of all our imports come from the EU. Do you think they’re going to stop taking our money, because we left the party early? Listen, every party ends – and sometimes it’s good to go before the drunken brawl begins.

The history of Europe tells us that always happens.

From time immemorial to the recent events in the Balkans and Ukraine.

The Greece problem isn’t solved, it’s just bubbling away while everyone looks at the car crash of Iraq/Syria.

Portugal’s knackered, Spain and Italy not much better.

And they’re the wealthier EU nations!

I’m not even going to start discussing David Cameron’s games yet. Not enough room.

I can still close my eyes and see and hear that Vulcan XH558 roaring majestically overhead – and I wonder how the fifth richest country on the planet can cynically run its military into the ground at such a perilous time.

World War III will be the west vs Islam. If it’s decided by marching bands and shiny boots, we’re hot favourites.

But fighting? Right now we’re too busy tying our own hands behind our backs and spouting hot air.

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That camaraderie (French word, note) is symbolic given other events this week. It long pre-dates the political confection that is the European Union.

The campaign to keep us in the EU is already dominated by people trying to put the fear of God in us. Bogeymen politics. I’m sure it’s just coincidence that they are all people whose money, power and influence is vested in the Brussels project.

We face months of them stamping and shouting ever louder that leaving the EU would be more dangerous than putting Jeremy Corbyn in No.10 and telling Russia’s President Putin he’s a shortarse with a little willy complex.

The UK is the fifth biggest economy in the world – half as big again as Russia by most measures.

Twelve of the 28 EU member states have populations the same or smaller than Yorkshire. They are piglets suckling off the Brussels teat – and we’re paying over-theodds to supply the milk.

We can’t deport terrorists and rapists because we’re held to ransom by a European court run by bureaucrats with an agenda.

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Council could kick cutting policy into... well, the long grass

By David Miller A U-TURN on grass cutting to help solve a playing fields shortage was branded “farcical” this week.

Kirklees Council’s cabinet is due to consider a report on a lack of areas for football, rugby and other activities.

It recommends playing fields including Knowl Park in Mirfield should be used to help solve the problem.

Knowl Park was among many grassed areas the council decided not to cut in a bid to save £1.3m on grounds maintenance.

It caused such outrage in

Mirfield that a band of volunteers took over and cut the grass themselves.

But bringing pitches back up to a standard that would allow sports teams to play on them could cost the council cash.

Coun Martyn Bolt (Con, Mirfield) said: “It’s farcical.

You couldn’t write this for a TV sitcom.”

The report was earmarked for cabinet members Coun Jean Calvert at health and Coun Graham Turner at resources.

Coun Bolt claimed the grass cutting and playing fields strategies may have been worked on at the same

time.

Having previously accused the Labour-run authority of being “errorprone”, Coun Bolt said the cabinet should get a grip on matters.

He said: “We’re only in November and it’s a very detailed report. I therefore can’t believe it wasn’t being written at the same time as grass cutting.

“Perhaps the cabinet member responsible should have seen them coming and made sure they were looked at together.”

Coun Bolt added: “If this was The Apprentice, Alan Sugar would be pointing a finger at someone.”

Parks can help solve shortage of pitches KNOWL PARK in Mirfield is just one of several parks needed to help solve a shortage of sports pitches. Earlier this year it was downgraded in Kirklees Council’s controversial changes to grass cutting rotas.

A report for the cabinet stated that the former youth 11-a-side pitch is no longer marked out.

Knowl Park would also need “investment” to bring it back into use – which would cost the council money.

Others affected include the football pitch at the Old Bank Recreation Ground in Mirfield, the crick-

et pitch at Hyrstlands Park in Batley and football pitches at the former Birkdale High School in Dewsbury.

The report was commissioned in January 2014 as part of the council’s Local Plan, which allocates land for homes and industry - so Kirklees needs to know what demand there is for playing fields.

Consultants Knight, Kavanagh and Page submitted a 261-page report in September. They worked with agencies including Sport England, the Football Association and the England and Wales Cricket Board.

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A special honour to be part of it Letter of the Week: Jo Cox, MP for Batley & Spen Dear Sir, This was my first Remembrance Sunday as the Member of Parliament for Batley & Spen.

It was a privilege to join so many ex-servicemen and women, local organisations, clergy and the thousands of people who come together at the many acts of remembrance that are held in

Learn nothing from history From: Robert Cowan, Sandal, Wakefield Dear Sir, As I write this, Remembrance Sunday commemoration services and parades are being held all over the country, providing a poignant occasion for us to honour the soldiers, sailors and airmen who died in various theatres of war in order that we might enjoy the freedoms which all too often we take for granted.

Remembrance Sunday is also a time for deep reflection on the dreadful human cost of armed conflict throughout the world, whether it be nation against nation, sect against sect within a nation, or religion against religion.

But as Danny Lockwood rightly pointed out in his ‘Ed

our towns, villages and churches.

I attended the service in Heckmondwike and took part in the parade at Cleckheaton and laid wreaths at both.

Wreaths were also laid on my behalf at Batley, Birstall and Birkenshaw and East Bierley.

Each event attracts an incredible number of local people, many of

whom serve or served in the armed forces as well as the family of those who did.

We unite at our war memorials to pay our respects to those who served their country and made the ultimate sacrifice.

It is a tribute that is as touching as it is important and it was a very special honour to be a part of it.

Lines’ last week, such human conflicts have hardly diminished over the years and history, instead of bringing enlightenment, has an unshakeable habit of repeating itself with dire consequences.

Man’s civilisation is often nothing more than a thin veneer, and his intellect does not seem to extend to learning the lessons that history should be teaching.

I rather fear that the German philosopher Hegel put it very succinctly when he said: “The only thing men learn from history is that men learn nothing from history.”

How much did they make?

From: LR Hirst, Mirfield Dear Sir, In a newspaper recently there was an item of interest

for the people of urban districts within the Kirklees area.

It was suggested by the councillors of Kirklees to cut all subsidies paid to urban councils for the use of office space owned by Kirklees Council.

I would like to remind them that most of those buildings were owned by the urban districts before they were taken over.

Councillor Graham Turner states that it is not fair to pay these subsidies out of taxes, which are for the benefit of all Kirklees tax-payers.

I live in Mirfield urban district, but still pay my council tax to Kirklees, also an extra tax for the privilege of living in an urban district.

The total amount of council tax for my two-bedroom flat is over £1,100.

I firmly believe we would be better off if we had devolution from Kirklees and ran our own affairs, and include

PLANNING APPLICATIONS Nasir Islam, 37 Victor Street, Batley, singlestorey front extension.

Kautex Textron UK Ltd, Headlands Road, Liversedge, two-storey temporary building.

Ashiq Hussain, Ravensthorpe WMC, Huddersfield Road, Ravensthorpe, variation of condition six (opening times) on previous permission 2012/90468 for erection of extension (modified proposal) and installation of one non-illuminated fascia sign.

Little Gem Pub Company Limited, The George, Parkside, Cleckheaton, extension with glazed link to existing building, spiral staircase, formation of external terrace and beer garden, and alterations (Listed Building).

A Hussain, 1 Thornie View, Thornhill Lees, singlestorey rear extension.

Lidl UK GmbH, Commercial Road, Dewsbury, erection of tower and illuminated signs.

I Featherstone, 21 Crowther Street, Healey, demolition of existing rear extension and erection of two-storey rear and single-storey side extension.

E Karolia, 9 Pit Lane, Dewsbury, first floor extension over existing single storey.

E Karolia, 11 Pit Lane, Dewsbury, two-storey side extension.

Greenside Developments, land off Hollinroyd Road, Dewsbury, two detached dwellings.

Imran Akhtar, Brentwood, 36 Oxford Road, Dewsbury, one detached dwelling (within a Conservation Area).

A Munonyedi, 160 High Street, Hanging Heaton, two-storey side and single-storey front and rear extensions.

I Kayat, land adjacent to 4 Carr Street,

Cleckheaton, two pairs of semi-detached houses.

Mr & Mrs Busby, 33 Knowles Lane, Gomersal, single-storey extension.

P Briggs, 28 Millstone Rise, Norristhorpe, opensided glazed external canopy and supporting structure to rear.

Kirklees Council (Forestry), rear of 50-59 Bridon Way, Marsh, Cleckheaton, works to TPO(s) 30/90.

N Greenwell, 305 Halifax Road, Hightown, nonmaterial amendment to previous permission 2015/92783 for erection of two-storey and single-storey rear extension.

Mrs Z Dadi, 58 Upper Road, Batley, discharge condition 10 (drainage) on previous permission 2012/93649 for outline application for three dwellings.

R Garda, 31 Howard Street, Batley, the proposal is for erection of single-storey rear extension. The extension projects 6m beyond the rear wall of the original dwellinghouse. The maximum height of the extension is 4m, the height of the eaves of the extension is 3m.

Mr A Manzoor, 38 Tweedale Gardens, Westtown, first floor extension to rear, single-storey extension to front, new boundary wall and formation of dropped kerb to form vehicular access.

Batley Bulldogs RLFC, The Fox’s Biscuits Stadium, Heritage Road, Batley, notification for prior approval for the installation, alteration or replacement of other solar photovoltaics (PV) equipment.

Michael Mukhin, 5 Sunny Bank Grove, Mirfield, first floor extension.

E Dockrat, 24-26 Thorncliffe Road, Staincliffe,

works to TPO(s) 14/91.

Mr N Hussain, 80 Fairfield Road, Heckmondwike, first floor extension to rear.

Mr A Khan, 9 Crowther Road, Heckmondwike, extensions.

Park Crescent, C/O Agent, land at Slipper Lane, Leeds Road, Mirfield, discharge of condition 18 (archaeological recording) on planning permission 2014/90688 for outline application for erection of commercial floor space (B1c, B2, B8) including details of engineering operations to form serviced employment plots and full application for the erection of 166 dwellings.

Shabir Younis, 6 Henley Avenue, Thornhill, extensions and alterations.

Mr Mohammed Arif, 180a Halifax Road, Staincliffe, extensions and formation of vehicular access.

P Hadfield, 1 Broomfield House, Westgate, Cleckheaton, work to TPO(s).

Mr S Ali, 10 The Oval, Dewsbury, certificate of lawfulness for proposed erection of conservatory.

P Wood, Grange Reporting Ltd, The Grange, 92 Whitcliffe Road, Cleckheaton, work to tree(s) 10/79.

Mr I Hussain, 13 Fern Close, Soothill, the proposal is for erection of single-storey rear extension.

The extension projects 8m beyond the rear wall of the original dwellinghouse. The maximum height of the extension is 4m, the height of the eaves of the extension is 2.8m.

Mr Kainth, 10 Dewsbury Road, Gomersal, nonmaterial amendment for planning application 2014/92729 for erection of two-storey rear extension, canopy to front and detached garden store.

all towns and urban councils in my statement.

If Kirklees councillors want to save money, why don’t they give up their big salaries and council expenses, not forgetting their fancy titles of Cabinet members?

Finally, would Coun Turner like to tell the people of towns and urban councils how much money Kirklees has made out of buildings, land and artefacts they took when Kirklees was formed?

Still time to salvage NHS From: Christine Hyde, Dewsbury Dear Sir, I refer to Danny Lockwood’s comment piece about a complaint regarding treatment in the NHS. Far from complaints being a problem for NHS campaigners, they are a welcome sign that we still have, for a short while at least, a publicly accountable service.

In fact the North Kirklees Clinical Commissioning Group relies on complaints to find out what is going on.

Let them know, write to Empire House, Wakefield Old Road, Dewsbury.

It is unlikely that private providers will be so generous.

Complaints in newspapers about private provision, however well-founded, are likely to be met with a solicitor's letter threatening a lawsuit for ‘damaging the brand’.

In the US, complaints, whether by doctors, nurses or patients are taboo, in spite of the third most likely cause of death in the US being preventable medical error.

Nowhere in the world had a better, universal, more costeffective system than the National Health Service.

Not the dog’s breakfast of an under-funded, demor-

alised, fragmented system caused by the Health and Social Care Act 2012.

If we get together, it is still, for a short time, reclaimable.

Once it’s gone, it’s gone.

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In a state of collapse From: Harold Laycock, Mirfield Dear Sir, Some time ago there was a call for Dewsbury town centre traders to clean up their premises. There are, however, some matters which are beyond their control.

Whilst the former Dewsbury Pioneers Cooperative Society Building was purchased and developed at great cost, the former Cooperative Society funeral parlour has been left in a decaying and dangerous state.

Before it became the funeral parlour it was the Cooperative Society fancy goods store.

In my pre-teaching days, I worked as a joiner for Dewsbury Pioneers Cooperative Society and way back in 1957, together with my colleagues, I worked installing the existing facia and soffit of this building.

This same facia/soffit is now in a state of collapse, a danger to the public and an eyesore.

The entrance steps leading to the old Regal Essoldo, which has been for some time a dropping zone for pigeons, is now a real dropping zone.

The soffit above has collapsed onto the steps and is a danger and an eyesore.

By-election rumbles on From: Darren Whitley, via email Dear Sir, It is with some confusion I read the letter from Mr Michael Hutchinson, printed October 30.

Firstly, he says that he seeks to blame no-one for calling of the by-elections, stating that they are a democratic right.

Then later he suggests that the blame should fall on the Conservatives. So is that he blames no-one, or he blames the local Conservatives? He really does need to decide!

As he says about Mr Bolt, democracy is an important process, but was it not Mr Hutchinson and the local Labour party that first criticised the cost, despite it being Labour supporters that made the first nomination that sparked the first by-election?

Cost is a concern, especially when you consider that now there will have been not one but two by-elections within six months of the election proper.

Which brings me to what I consider to be the most important point.

Mr Hutchinson accuses the Conservatives of using a smokescreen to hide a failure to make proper budgetary provision for the electoral process.

That being the case, perhaps Mr Hutchinson would care to give the courtesy of a response to the question, how much provision ought to have been made, and if he had taken up his seat, what would he have done different in his capacity of town councillor to avoid the current expenses being incurred?

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Friday November 13, 2015

The perfect look for your home

North of Westminster Cuts are a massive gamble EDUCING the number of police officers on the streets amid a backdrop of rising violent crime is a massive gamble the Government should not be taking.

We should pay attention when West Yorkshire’s police and crime commissioner, the man ultimately responsible for local policing, warns that public safety will be at risk if further cuts are implemented.

By next March there will be 1,275 fewer police officers locally than there were in 2010 – a reduction of 22 per cent.

Violent crime has risen in West Yorkshire as it has nationally, by 50 per cent.

It is not unreasonable to conclude the two things are linked.

But these further cuts will mean far more than just fewer police on our streets.

Community safety – the partnership between the police and the council – will see its budget slashed, from both ends.

Neighbourhood policing teams, which have been hugely successful and popular, could be dismantled.

We have been well served by our neighbourhood policing teams locally but that valuable, proactive and community led service looks as though it will be replaced by an entirely reactive one, due to lack of officers.

The consequences of this aren’t just limited to serious crime, as local people and in particular local business owners are noticing.

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I am hearing about a rise in antisocial behaviour, low level crime and nuisance.

Business owners in town centres report these sorts of problems more and more and their experience is that nothing is being done to tackle it.

It may not be as serious, but such crime is no less a blight on local people trying to go about their day or making a living.

If we lose the NPTs and suffocate the community safety work then these sorts of issues will get more and more prevalent and more serious.

There is no doubt ideology and not necessity drives these cuts, but there also seems to be a deeper issue at play on policing.

I spoke during a debate instigat-

ed by Labour in Parliament last week, raising the point that only 20 per cent of a police officer’s job these days relates to recorded crime, while 80 per cent relates to safeguarding and vulnerability – resource intensive missing person cases, trafficking, child sexual exploitation and cases relating to mental health.

As well as not understanding the realities of a police officer’s role, the Home Office doesn’t seem to be able to sort out the funding.

Its hunger for cuts has resulted in a calculation error so monumental that changes to the funding formula have been suspended this week.

West Yorkshire’s funding suffers unfairly for being a metropolitan county and even Conservative police and crime commissioners have condemned the formula and threatened legal action, dispelling the myth that condemning these ‘reforms’ is politically motivated.

There is a stark warning from the local police federation: By the end of this decade we will have 40 per cent fewer police officers than it did at the start.

Our police force will be attempting to meet 21st century demands with 1970s staffing levels.

This worries me and I know it worries local people. I will do all I can to resist these cuts.

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News In Brief Lights fantastic BATLEY: Those excited by recent rare sightings of the Northern Lights can get a closer look at the sky tonight (Friday).

Free viewings from the Milner K Ford Observatory in Wilton Park are available from 8pm.

Further events, also from 8pm, will run on Fridays December 4, January 8, February 5 and March 4.

The observatory is run and funded by the Batley and Spenborough Astronomical Society.

Group visits of up to 25 people can be arranged. For details call 01274 876701 or 01924 443860.

Autumn fair OSSETT: Hand-made jewellery, cards and toys feature at an autumn fair for Wakefield Hospice tomorrow (Saturday).

The event is at Ossett Town Hall from 10am to 1pm. Other stalls include sweets, cakes, tombola, lucky dip and Christmas gifts.

Organised by the hospice’s Ossett Fundraising Group, admission is free and refreshments are available.

Christmas fayre BATLEY: St Mary’s Social Club hosts a Christmas fayre on Saturday, November 21.

Running from 12noon to around 4pm at the club on Melton Street, Crossbank, the event will feature a wide range of stalls selling new Christmas gifts, cards, cakes, toys and toiletries, as well as activities including children’s fancy dress, face-painting and a visit from Santa.

Refreshments, including Irish coffee, will be served and there is a small entrance fee.

Colourful weekend OSSETT: A fundraising weekend culminates in the wearing of colourful shirts to work on Monday.

Today (Friday) and tomorrow the town centre will turn purple in aid of the charity Pancreatic Cancer Action. Knitted or crocheted bunting is to be wrapped around bollards and lamp posts from 10am.

Tomorrow there is a Pampered Chef party at the Christ Church Parish Centre on Vicar Lane from 7pm. Tickets are £2.

And on Sunday there is a roast lunch, raffle and bar at Ossett Community Centre.

Tickets are £11.

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Fire station ‘triumph amid budget cuts’

By David Miller THE HEAVY WOOLLEN district’s new fire station was hailed as a triumph amid budget cuts when it was officially opened on Monday.

Nearly £4m was spent on the two-storey, four-bay building at Carlton Road on the Dewsbury and Batley border.

Fire authority chairman Coun Judith Hughes attended the official opening with the Vice Lord Lieutenant of West Yorkshire, Tim Hare.

She said: “We’ve had to make some difficult decisons to balance the budget and there are more problems to come.

“But I’m really proud that we’ve been able to deliver a new fire station which will serve the community and businesses for decades.

“I would like to thank everyone who has been involved in bringing the project to fruition.”

The fire authority put up its precept by 1.99 per cent in February after losing £4.6m from its government grant for 2015/16.

Previous cuts prompted a review of stations, leading to a merger between Batley and Dewsbury.

Having lost one of the three fire engines that served the area, it is hoped

Firefighters perform a rescue training exercise at the opening of the new station

Open all hours... from left, Chief Fire Officer Simon Pilling, vice Lord Lt of West Yorkshire, Tim Hare, fire authority chairman Coun Judith Hughes, Kirklees deputy mayor Coun Jim Dodds and Carol Dodds

the move saves money over time.

Operational since August, firefighters at the new base have attended about 230 call-outs so far.

It is staffed by 44 crew and four specialist officers who work across four shifts , round-the-clock, 365 days a year.

The premises has training facilities, a multi-purpose room for community use and a classroom for children.

The official opening featured firefighters performing a rescue training exercise involving a mock road traffic accident.

Crews using cutting equipment had an ‘injured’ person out in minutes and carefully placed on a stretcher ready for paramedics to take over.

Deputy Chief Fire Officer Steve Beckley said the review of stations began five years ago.

He added: “The new station is the culmination of hard work which started in 2010, when research to identify the best locations commenced.

“I am pleased to see that all the hard work has paid off and we now have a fantastic new facility.”

Building brought back to life in £3.7m town revamp A BUILDING has been returned to its former glory in the first instalment of a Dewsbury town centre revamp.

Imson’s in the Queensway Arcade benefited from a £3.7m Townscape Heritage Initiative.

The five-year project is

focused on the conservation area around the arcade, Northgate and Foundry Street.

Gift shop Imson’s now has a more traditional, frontage and upstairs windows have been refurbished.

Other premises will also receive a boost, starting

from next spring, with broken guttering and fall pipes replaced.

The Heritage Lottery Fund chipped in £2m for the scheme while Kirklees Council provided the rest.

Coun Cathy Scott (Lab, Dewsbury East) said: “The Imson’s building has been brought back to life and in

turn transformed the Queensway Arcade.”

The cabinet member for housing added: “I’m delighted that this grant is leading to real change in Dewsbury.

“I hope the investment will encourage more businesses to move into this fantastic town.

“And while there is much more to Dewsbury than its buildings, anything that raises the profile of the town can only be a good thing.

“I look forward to seeing the remaining buildings receiving the same high-quality improvements.”

“Each session is run by a professional singing tutor and trained volunteers from local choirs but there is still a cost to offer these sessions.

“Thanks to Persimmon we can launch the singing project so more people can enjoy the benefits of

singing in a group.”

Persimmon made available £750,000 for its 26 regional divisions to share out among charities.

Simon Whalley, sales director at the West Yorkshire branch, said: “The Society for the Blind provides such a valuable

service.

“We were completely inspired by their singing project and were happy to help them officially launch this new service.”

Charities can apply for grants of up to £1,000. For details see www.persim monhomes.com/charity.

Singing group builds for the future thanks to construction firm A SOOTHILL-based charity now has a permanent singing group, thanks to a cash donation from construction firm Persimmon Homes.

They gave £870 to the Society for the Blind of Dewsbury, Batley and District at the Whitfield Centre.

The charity not only supports visually-imparied residents but also other disabled and socially-isolated people.

In a trial earlier this year, staff launched a Singing for Health group which proved a hit.

An appeal was made for funds so the event could be added to a list of regular activities.

Persimmon’s West Yorkshire division answered the call with a slice of the £24,000 they earmarked for good causes this year.

Society project officer Anne-Marie Kelly said: “Our charity has been working towards developing new activities.

“Everyone who took part in the singing sessions said they had great fun and found it very rewarding.

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News In Brief Driver’s knife ordeal HARTSHEAD: Armed robbers forced a motorist off the road but took nothing despite making threats with a knife.

The incident happened at around 8.40pm last Thursday on Freakfield Lane, when a Peugeot 406 pullled alongside the victim’s car.

He was forced to the side of the road and then blocked in as three men got out of the Peugeot.

One of the suspects, of mixed race, brandished a dagger and told the victim to open the boot of his vehicle.

He did so and the trio, all wearing face masks, looked inside but took nothing. They then drove off.

Anyone with information can call Det Con Andy Clayton at Kirklees CID on 101.

Tina’s a winner!

THE second winner of our recent Halloween competition was Tina Henderson, of Stanley Road, Liversedge. Tina won a luxurious file and polish provided by Dream Spa at Gomersal Park Hotel for correctly spotting the hidden mini pumpkins in our spooky feature. Thank you to everyone who entered.

Costly mistake CLECKHEATON: A new driver learned a costly lesson when he did not insure his car in the belief it was off the road.

Joseph White, 18, of York Place, admitted the offence from August 25 at Kirklees Magistrates’ Court.

White, a service engineer, thought he did not need to insure his Vauxhall Corsa as it was parked and he had not driven it.

As a new driver, his licence will be revoked and he will have to re-take his driving test.

White was also hit with a £575 fine, £150 court charge, £85 costs and £20 victim surcharge.

Batley Young People’s Club chairman Ian Godfrey receives a cheque for £5,000 from Mary Harkin, chairman of the William Henry Coulter Trust Picture: Andrew Winner

Charity cash windfall boost for community rugby club

By Steve Martyn IMPROVED facilities are on the way for Rugby League youngsters in Batley after a charity cash windfall.

The Batley Young People’s Club won a £5,000 grant from the William Henry Coulter Trust.

It means the group based at the Mount Pleasant home of Batley Bulldogs can expand.

Already more than 200 boys and

girls from tots to open age train and play every week, aided by about 50 adult volunteers.

Club secretary Sue Winner said: “To keep going we have to raise every penny ourselves.

“And running the club takes a lot of money. It costs £200 to properly qualify each of our coaches and £40 each for first aid and safeguarding training.

“It soon mounts up when you run so many teams, so it’s great we’ve been awarded this grant.

“With improved facilities we can involve more and more local youngsters.”

The William Henry Coulter Trust, which covers the Batley and Birstall areas, merged with the

Batley Sick Poor Fund earlier this year. Trust chairman Mary Harkin, a former Batley East Labour councillor and Mayor of Kirklees, praised the club.

She said: “The quality of the club’s application and the tremendous work they are doing with youngsters from all backgrounds made them a clear winner.

“They are to be commended on the way they are engaging with girls and boys of all ages.

“The William Henry Coulter Trust is delighted to be able to help them continue and improve this valuable work.”

Groups in Batley and Birstall can obtain grant application forms from accountants Forrest Burlinson at 20, Owl Lane, Dewsbury, WF12 7RQ.

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VALUABLE jewellery, including this ring, above, was stolen from the home of a recently bereaved family in Hartshead.

Thieves searched the property on Fall Lane after breaking in between 7.15am and 7.15pm on October 28.

They stole a holdall and safe containing jewellery including a gold-cased wristwatch.

Also taken were a cluster ring, emerald and diamond ring, claw set ring and a wedding band, which all belonged to the victim’s recently deceased mother.

PC Vicky Foley, of the Kirklees Burglary Team, said: “We are appealing for witnesses to this offence.

“We would particularly like to speak to anyone who has been offered this jewellery for sale.

“It belonged to the victim’s mother, who passed away recently, and so is obviously of tremendous sentimental value to him.”

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Dangerous driver hid in bathroom after police chase A DANGEROUS driver hid from police in the bathroom of a Heckmondwike home, a court heard.

Vijard Hussain, 25, led officers on a highspeed chase on August 31.

Leeds Crown Court heard Hussain abandoned the car on Hollinbank Lane in Heckmondwike and ran into a house.

Duncan Ritchie, prosecuting, said police were initially alerted by the public on Brooke Street in Heckmondwike.

As they and officers were talking, Hussain was driving down the road towards them.

Hussain slammed his father’s BMW into reverse when he saw them.

He continued reversing to Thomas Street and then shifted forward onto Brunswick Street. He reached speeds of 50mph in a 30 zone and went through two junctions

without checking for oncoming traffic.

Next he turned onto High Street without stopping at a busy junction, forcing other vehicles to take evasive action.

He drove along two more streets before racing on Birkhead Street, Heckmondwike at 60mph.

More twists and turns followed, with the police in pursuit, until he abandoned the car, ran through gardens and into a house on Clarkson Avenue.

Hussain, of Hutton Drive, White Lee, was on licence from a fiveand-a-half year jail term for violent offence.

He admitted dangerous driving, driving with no insurance or licence and was jailed for six months.

Hussain was also disqualified from driving for two years and ordered to take an extended driving test.

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‘It was a proud moment and a bit emotional ... I didn’t think I was worthy of the honour, particularly when I think of all the others who are lying in fields over there...’

News in Brief Clothes wanted NORTH KIRKLEES: Donations of new but unwanted clothes are being sought for hospital patients.

The appeal is to help those who live alone or are homeless and arrive for a stay in hospital with little to wear. Items such as jogging bottoms, t-shirts, jumpers, cardigans and underwear are wanted.

The project is being run by the Dignity in Care group at the Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust. Their aim is to fill a cupboard with new clothes at all three of the trust’s main sites, including Dewsbury.

Clothes can be handed in at the Volunteers’ Office, Gate 35, Level D, at Pinderfields Hospital in Wakefield.

Cats need a home NORTH KIRKLEES: Two black cats need a new home after a disabled woman in Liversedge became too ill to look after them.

Three-year-old Midnight and her kitten Susie are placid and used to being handled.

They are being looked after by the Independent Cat Rescue charity (call carer Emma Hird on 07546 996357).

– NORMANDY VETERAN JOE, 93, GIVES HIS VERDICT ON RECEIVING FRANCE’S HIGHEST HONOUR...

By David Miller D-DAY veteran Joe Weaver was among nine survivors of the 1944 Normandy landings who received France’s highest decoration on Remembrance Sunday.

Joe, 93, of Mount Avenue, White Lee, Heckmondwike, was presented with the Légion d’Honneur at a ceremony at the Yorkshire Air Museum at Elvington, near York.

The medals – introduced in 1802 by Napoleon – were presented by air attaché Colonel Patrice Morand on behalf of the President of France, François Hollande.

Also in attendance was the honorary French consul for the Yorkshire region, Jeremy Burton.

The recipients, all in their 90s, travelled from places including Boroughbridge, Scunthorpe and Ambleside in Cumbria.

The event also acknowledged the 2,300 Free French airmen who were stationed at RAF Elvington.

Joe, the “mascot” of Batley’s Royal British Legion branch, landed on Normandy’s Juno Beach on June 20, 1944.

Serving with the Royal

Artillery, he arrived two weeks after D-Day as a mobile communications specialist.

He said: “I was a ‘plotter’ who pulled together information about what was going on everywhere and communicated it to the front.

“We had lines open to London to help plan operations. And we had the Royal Corp of Signals with us.”

Joe is in exalted company as a recipient of the Légion d’Honneur. Others foreign recipients include the supreme commander of Allied forces in World War Two, the future US president Dwight D Eisenhower.

The French government aims to give the Légion d’Honneur to all surviving British World War Two veterans, estimated at about 3,000 people.

Joe, a Wearsider whose family travelled from Sunderland for the ceremony, was overcome.

He said: “It was a proud moment and a bit emotional, especially to be there with the other lads.

“I didn’t think I was worthy of the honour, particularly when I think of all the others who are laying in fields over there.”

Garage cash raid LIVERSEDGE: Robbers armed with a crowbar stole a till containing cash from a garage last Friday.

Two suspects wearing face coverings entered the Millbridge Service Station on Bradford Road around midnight.

They fled in the direction of the Firthcliffe Estate. Anyone with information can call Det Con Tony Marshall at Kirklees CID on 101.

DEWSBURY: Remembrance poppies can be taken to Sainsbury’s supermarket for recycling until Tuesday, November 24. They will go to the Royal British Legion for recycling.

The Remembrance Day parade in Mirfield, thought to be the largest outside Westminster, weaves through Ings Grove Park

Joe Weaver with schoolchildren at Batley’s Armistice Day ceremony

ers on Wednesday was fellow army veteran Michael Wood, 64, of Drighlington. He was in the Third Battalion, the Light Infantry from 1969 to 1983 and served in Northern Ireland.

Pupils from years five and six at Healey junior school are learning about the Second World War, while seven-yearolds from St Mary’s took rubbings of names on the war memorial.

Teacher Maria Prendergast said: “Many of them have relatives listed on the war memorial, so to take rubbings makes it a bit more personal for them.”

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DEWSBURY: Deb Burns of Arthritis Care is the latest guest at the library's monthly coffee mornings on Thursday (10.30am).

Thousands turn out for town tributes YOUNG and old walked shoulder to shoulder in Mirfield on Sunday as thousands turned out for what is thought to be the biggest Remembrance Day parade outside Westminster.

A parade brought the town centre to a standstill when serving military personnel and old soldiers marched along with scouts,

cubs, brownies and guides and local dignitaries.

Locals lined the route from Station Road to Ings Grove Park, where a short service was held.

In the park, the salute was taken by the Deputy Lord Lieutenant of West Yorkshire, Iqbal Bhana, and Barry Fretwell, president of

the Mirfield branch of the Royal British Legion.

The service was conducted by the padre to the Royal British Legion, Ian Grange.

Other officials who attended included Dewsbury and Mirfield MP Paula Sherriff, Mayor of Mirfield Vivien Lees-Hamilton and Deputy Mayor Sean Guy.

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Start to get festive!

EWSBURY’S festive season will officially begin when the lights are switched on next Saturday (November 21).

The festivities begin in Market Place in the town centre at 4.15pm with fun fair rides, Santa’s grotto and more.

Join Dewsbury DJ Jacqui Blay from the Pulse 1 radio station for music and live entertainment leading up to the main Christmas Lights switch-on at 5.40pm, in front of the town hall.

Kids can chill out in the giant snow globe before warming up by watching the fantastic fire performers, organised by North Kirklees arts group Creative Scene.

The event is being sponsored by Princess of Wales Precinct owners Edinburgh House and supported by Creative Scene and the Dewsbury Pioneers CIC.

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From little Acorns, performers grow IT’S BEEN a busy year for Dewsbury’s Acorn Youth Theatre Company, with two full-scale productions, a VE day concert as well as an appearance at Batley’s Vintage Day in the summer.

They are currently working on Christmas events which include a concert as well as appearing at the Batley Christmas lights switch-on.

Next year is set to be even busier, as on top of two more productions and planned concerts some youth theatre members will be joining Acorn Theatre Company, the adult section of Acorn Productions, in some of their productions.

AYTC are holding auditions on Sunday November 22 at 1pm at their Oak Tree Studios in Dewsbury town centre for anyone aged between eight and 18. For more details or for an audition form email sarah@acornproductions.live.uk.

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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 NOVEMBER 14 SUNDAY NOVEMBER 29 HARTSHEAD CHURCH (NK) STANEDGE TRAIL TASTER (NK) Meet 10.30am at bottom car park Meet 10.30am at Marsden Oakwell Hall BD19 4LL Railway Station HD7 6AX GR SE 211 268 10 miles (M) GR SE 046 118 No dogs please 5 miles (M) Leader: Geoff Leader: Dave Sharp Tel: 01422 379921 Tel: 07981 720099

Two days of ale and music in Batley BATLEY Beer & Music festival takes place at Batley Town Hall this weekend.

The Saturday and Sunday event will feature a large selection of beers, spirits, ciders, wine and a selection of live music acts including Ruby Macintosh, Good Night Dakota, Atlanta House, Adorned, MKII and The9zeroes.

It has been organised by the people who run the successful Cleckheaton Beer Festival at Cleckheaton Town Hall.

With local food on sale, the festival runs from 12noon until 11pm and entry is £5, including a glass and free first drink.

Children with their parents will be welcome until later in the evening.

Songsational show us their best bits MUSICAL group Songsational are bringing their ‘Best Bits’ show to Batley Town Hall.

Taking place on Friday November 20 at 7.30pm, the evening of song and dance is Songsational’s fifth annual concert in support of the Mayor of Kirklees’ charity.

This year donations will be for Diabetes UK. Tickets are £8 and are available from Jane Griffin on 07845 958995 or email: jane@songsational.co.uk.

You can also book tickets online at: www.kirklees.gov.uk/townhalls

Poetry: Anything goes IF YOU’VE got a favourite poem or you’ve written a poem yourself, you can join the Batley Poets group in Batley Library for their ‘Anything Goes...’ session on Saturday November 21.

All are welcome for a cuppa and a chat between 11am and 1pm next Saturday. The poets will be celebrating Interfaith Week (November 15-21) and collecting donations for the Mayor of Kirklees’ Charity, Diabetes UK.

All Saints Xmas fair ROBERTTOWN’S All Saints Church hosts a Christmas fair tomorrow (Sat) from 11am to 2pm.

There will be craft stalls, tea, coffee and cakes with the proceeds going towards the church roof fund.

Living Well group exhibit at Matthew’s THE FINAL exhibition for 2015 at Matthew’s Coffee House Gallery in Cleckheaton will be an interesting assortment of images from a well-established art group – ‘The Living Well’ based in the Idle area of Bradford.

Many of the paintings could make unique gifts for Christmas as all are original works of art, framed and offered at reasonable prices.

The exhibition is on display from Monday November 16 until the end of 2015.

All welcome to browse at the coffee shop on Market Street.

Players need you HECKMONDWIKE Players have just started rehearsals for their main musical show, The Pirates of Penzance, which will be performed in March 2016 at Cleckheaton Town Hall.

The Players are keen to hear from anyone who would like to be involved in any aspect of their swashbuckling Gilbert and Sullivan production – on or off-stage.

Auditions for principal roles will be held at the United Reform Church, High Street, Heckmondwike, on Sunday from 2pm. For further details call 01924 492671.

Feel-good, high-energy production fizzes at Alhambra Hairspray – Alhambra Theatre, Bradford Ends Saturday November 14 Box Office: 01274 432000 Review by Adele Latham SET IN Baltimore in 1962, when prejudices were a way of life, Hairspray is a vibrant show with a bucket full of laughs, yet cleverly underpinned with a clear and concise message of the struggle to break down these prejudices in all their guises, predominantly

racial and weight-related issues.

The music is an eclectic mix of soul/R&B and rock ‘n’ roll.

While highlighting the problems of segregation, Hairspray cleverly shows how these youngsters were not going to let anything prevent them from getting together and enjoying themselves.

It’s a difficult task to highlight my favourite characters, but Freya Sutton, who plays lead character Tracy Turnblad, gave a truly fantastic perform-

ance, which she played with unbridled enthusiasm; and Tony Maudsley (who plays camp hairdresser Ken, in ITV’s Benidorm), positively revelled in his part as Tracy’s mum, Edna Turnblad.

Also, a special mention must go to Brenda Edwards, who plays the part of Motormouth Maybelle, with her powerful persona and jaw-dropping singing.

A superb cast who give their all in this feel-good, high-energy production.

History comes alive HISTORY will come alive at Oakwell Hall with an evening of 17th century music and food next Friday.

Guests will be able to soak up the atmosphere of the historic house in Birstall with period music and food, the smells and sounds of 17th century life and talking portraits which relate some of its fascinating stories.

Built in 1583, the Elizabethan manor house on Nutter Lane is furnished as a family home in the 1690s.

To help people understand the history behind Oakwell, new exhibitions, panels and touch screens have recently been installed.

As well as costumed tours, there will be music from the Leeds Waits and a selection of savoury and sweet dishes popular in the 17th century, with vegetarian options, for guests to enjoy.

The event runs from 7.30pm until 10pm. Tickets are £15 each and must be booked in advance.

For more information call in to the visitor centre at Oakwell Hall or call 01924 324761.

Meanwhile, the work of the Dewsbury and District Third Age is also due to be showcased at Oakwell.

Displays and an exhibition about the

group, which is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, will be on show on Saturday and Sunday November 2122 in the barn, in the visitor centre courtyard.

Included will be examples of work from classes run by the group and information on how to get involved in its activities.

The group aims to offer the over-50s the chance to develop new interests and make new friends.

Day-time classes, tutored by volunteers, are run throughout North Kirklees and range from painting and patchwork photography to table tennis, tai chi and indoor bowls.

There are also opportunities to sing, dance, converse in French or take part in discussions.

Information about the various classes, their venues and costs will be available at the exhibition which will be open to the public from 12noon to 4pm both days. Entry is free.

More information is available at www.dewsbury-district3age.co.uk, or by emailing thirdage@dewsburydistrict3age.co.uk or calling 07842 284778.

A stunning celebration at club CLOSE to a thousand people headed for Soothill Working Men’s Club on Saturday to share in a stunning bonfire night celebration, writes Malcolm Haigh.

And, after coping with the temporary traffic jams which resulted, they were left in admiration for the club committee for arranging such a tremendous event.

Not only was the club full to overflowing but the sizeable car park was filled with people of all ages amazed by the size of the fire and the near hour-long colourful and dazzling firework display.

To add to the occasion an outdoor cafe, headed by Marina

Hobson, wife of the club president, worked continuously for hours dispensing plates of pies, peas, hotdogs, and jacket potatoes.

And as the fire died down the Simon Walker Band struck up inside the club to provide even more entertainment.

Club president Chris Hobson said that the success of the night exceeded all expectations. “The whole evening was down to the commitment and hard work of the six-strong committee and four volunteers,” he said.

“We realise that the club is really at the heart of Soothill and this effort was intended to provide some entertainment for

all ages. And it went like a dream.”

Thanks to sponsorship from committee and club members it was likely that enough money would have been made to pay for the restoration of the club’s central heating system. “We are trying to get the community close to the club and let them see the facilities which are available. This was a good way to start,” added Chris.

The arrangements were made by Chris and Marina Hobson, Nick Gallagher, Dean Shaw, Ian Blakeley, Joe Brennan, Paul Hobson, Alan Broskow, Mick Coates, Tracey Coates and club steward Joe Pitford.

WHETHER you are a history lover or a fashion fanatic, an upcoming event at Red House Museum could be for you.

The latest performance by the popular presentation group History Wardrobe will take place at Red House in Gomersal on Sunday, December 6.

History Wardrobe provide guests with the chance to look at the lives of women from the past – through the clothes they wore.

Using costumes from specific periods in time they bring history to life, and their latest presenta-

tion, ‘Portrait of a Lady’, looks at the beauty in portraits of the late 18th century.

It promises to be an artistic experience that combines fashion, femininity and art history with sumptuous costumes and anecdotes about Georgian life.

The presentation runs from 2pm to 4pm.

Tickets are £10.50, including a complimentary drink, and early booking is advised to avoid disappointment.

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Hear Ann across the BBC radio network

Strictly’s Vincent and Flavia hit the dancefloor one last time together RESH from their sell-out hit shows Midnight Tango and Dance ‘Til Dawn, Strictly superstars Vincent Simone and Flavia Cacace are creating their most moving production yet as they prepare to dance in their final show. The dynamic duo tell me: “It really is the last time so we want to see all our fans there as a final celebration of what has been a great time for both of us.”

Don’t miss it, it’s a great show – more details at www.vincentandflavia.com.

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DAVID WOOD’S sparkling adaption of Roald Dahl’s classic family adventure George’s Marvellous Medicine will be performed by Dewsbury Arts Group later this month.

A fun play for children of all ages, George’s Marvellous Medicine takes place TuesdaySaturday November 24-28 at the group’s theatre on Lower Peel Street, off Bradford Road in Dewsbury.

In the story, it’s half-term holiday and George Kranky is looking forward to a break from school ... that is until Grandma arrives, making his life miserable, not least with her constant demanding for doses of medicine.

George decides he will mix a new type of medicine for grandma – which makes her grow into a giant!

Soon dad comes up with a plan to use the medicine to make giant farm animals and make a fortune for the family – but can George remember the ingredients for the medicine, and can the audience help him?

Performances of the group’s pre-Christmas show start at 7.15pm, plus there are extra matinees on Saturday November 21, Sunday November 22 and Saturday November 28 at 2.15pm.

Tickets are £6 for under 16s; adults £9. For bookings call 01924 465647.

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By Roberttown-based health & fitness expert Andrea Springthorpe HAD a conversation earlier this week in which I was asked why really fit people come for training, if they are already fit.

It was the first time I have been asked this, but I am so used to the usual comments of “I can’t do bootcamp as I’m not fit enough”. It’s strange as I always say that the idea of coming to bootcamp is to get fit.

Going back to the original comment of why those who are fit still come? Take any sport – we will use boxing as an example.

A professional boxer at some point had no boxing experience whatsoever.

They will have had an interest in it and found a class or coach.

Then as they progress they will work with the coach on a regular basis, they will improve their fitness, technique, have someone pushing them to achieve their goals and eventually have their first fight.

This then turns into a second, third, fourth fight and so on and one day they might make it as a

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professional.

However, as soon as they have their first fight they don’t sack their coach. They work with them more to improve speed, power and learn how to avoid those punches!

In life we all take a few punches before we learn to get back up and fight back.

That punch might be you do really well losing weight, then life takes over and you pile it all back on.

It might be starting that fitness class which you find hard and don’t want to go back.

It is those that keep coming back and those that

keep trying when the weight creeps back on that one day get the results they want.

Unfortunately there is no magic pill that makes us instantly thin or instantly fit.

It takes months even years of hard work, determination and dedication.

Those that are fit that come to bootcamp still want the same motivation from a trainer as those that are walking through the door for the first time.

No matter how good you are, being pushed and motivated by others can only make you stronger!

Just look at how many people boxers have in their corner at a fight. They never go it alone and you don’t have to either.

So whether you’re an undercard or main attraction, contact us for some ‘ringside’ training.

Want help? Then contact me on the details below.

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FORMER Coronation Street actress Natalie Gumede says her role as Hyde’s girlfriend Bella in ITV’s Jekyll and Hyde is her favourite to date.

“I love the fact the show has shocked people and made them think again,” she said.

“It’s TV drama at its best, so I am grateful to the fans that are watching.”

FRANK SKINNER is bringing a new weekly talk show exclusively to BBC iPlayer.

From today (Fri) celebrities will appear on ‘Frank Skinner On Demand’ to talk about the hidden gems and guilty pleasures they are enjoying on iPlayer.

STRICTLY Come Dancing’s Jeremy Vine tells me he knows he comes across as ‘the boring one’ this year, but also reveals: “I am the one with the least experience, and so I am just enjoying it rather than thinking I am going to win. It’s been such fantastic fun and hopefully I will get asked to join the tour too.”

WHAT happens to stars of the 90s when the hits dry up? Well, topping the bill in Jack and the Beanstalk is Vernie Bennett, singer with pop group Eternal, who plays the Spirit of the Beans at the Palace Theatre in Redditch. She tells me: “I would have said no way to this a few years back, but now I do love it and think it’s nice for my children to see me in something they enjoy.”

FORMER Loose Women regular Denise Welch is the latest actress to jump on the fiction writing trail. With her new book out next year, she reveals: “I had this great story and figured why not pitch it? I did, and the publisher accepted. Who knows, if it takes off I may make this another career as I enjoyed the solitude of writing.”

LEN GOODMAN tells me he’d like to feature Barry Humphries and Stephen Fry on his Holiday Of My Lifetime programme. He

Ann Montini with Vincent Simone and Flavia Cacace

added: “I love doing the show and we have some great guests, but I think these two would be interesting, as where did they really go to relax when they were young? We are all fascinated by others, aren’t we?”

DAME Maggie Smith has admitted that she is thrilled Downton Abbey has come to an end. The award-winning star, who played Violet Crawley on the ITV period drama, told me: “I like the show and it’s been great, but the period we exit from on screen is just ideal, and I think people will be upset, but happy all the same.”

KAT and Alfie Moon are heading back to Walford for Christmas. Jessie Wallace tells me: “I love the storyline, and it’s a corker of a return, and fans will be left shocked as ever at Christmas, it will be memorable.”

GREAT British Bake Off contestant Flora Shedden is taking a year off university to start work on her own cookbook. This year’s youngest contestant excelled on the BBC One baking show, reaching the semi-finals.

Flora tells me: “I have been given a golden opportunity, and think I should take it, my family are fine with it and it’s a wonderful challenge.”

STEPHEN MERCHANT, best known for his collaborations with Ricky Gervais, may have flopped with his West End show recently, but he has signed up to appear in the US show The Big Bang Theory. “I am hopeful people will be kind about my cameo, but I do love the show,” he said.

SIMON COWELL’S DJthemed reality series has been axed by Yahoo.

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Insiders tell me that the company bosses decided the format was not that compelling for them but wished him well with the project.

Simon, though, is hopeful that another online channel may pick up the option, or indeed a major channel like ITV. ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS star Joanna Lumley travels to Memphis and Mississippi for her recent documentary on Elvis. “I am a huge fan and used to buy every record,” she said. “I can’t quite believe I am getting to look into his life. He was for me the greatest rock and roll star ever, and yes there are some treats in store for fans like me too.”

IT LOOKS like all-change on the Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special if Sir Bruce Forsyth does not feel well enough to take the helm. A source tells me that Strictly contestant Katie Derham, who is popular with her classical shows, has been asked to fill in should this be the case.

NICK GRIMSHAW’S role as a judge on The X Factor has not managed to stop his Radio One breakfast show from losing listeners. An insider tells me that Nick, who has received bad press since joining the show, is stunned as he thought: “My figures were on the up, but I will just work harder at it.”

EMMERDALE’S Rik Makarem tells me how Nikhil’s flying visit home from Canada turns into a longer stay. He said: “I have been asked back, which is great and I think the storyline suits it, so I was happy to agree to it. But I can’t say too much as to how he gets back and what happens, so watch this space.”

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Ajmal form earns Yorkshire call-up DEWSBURY boxer Adeeb Ajmal has been been picked to represent Yorkshire in Gibraltar following a winning run of fights with the KBW boxing gym.

Ajmal, 15, who attends Earlsheaton high school, first defeated Ebrahim Mohammed of Northside boxing gym at the Huggies boxing show in Bradford, held at the Hilton Hotel.

Ajmal got off to a good start, boxing on the front foot and and forcing his opponent onto the ropes, landing

some powerful combination punches to the head and body.

His performance was the same throughout all three rounds which led to the judges declaring Ajmal the winner by a unanimous decision.

A week later Ajmal was in action again at The Mickey’s Boxing Club show in Selby, fighting Sam Holland of Lambton Street BC. Ajmal again fought aggressively from the off, forcing Holland onto the ropes.

Holland needed the doctor to treat a bloody nose, but the Lambton

Street boxer defended bravely to finish all three rounds. Ajmal was declared the winner with another unanimous verdict from the judges.

Ajmal’s progression has been rapid, having only boxed at KBW for a year, showing lots of potential against more experienced fighters within the gym.

Ajmal is due to fight again for KBW at the end of this month.

In December KBW is hosting a charity show at the Orchid banqueting suite to raise money for the Syrian refugee crisis.

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Dewsbury’s Adeeb Ajmal alongside trainer Alan Haque

HEAVY WOOLLEN SUNDAY LEAGUE FOOTBALL

Girlington joint third with Fisher maintain top spot Savile Youth after victory thanks to Bordman brace IN THE Spen Valley football league only two games took place in the Premier Division.

Girlington came on top in a nine-goal thriller against Savile Youth winning 5-4.

Adeeb Jawad (two), Junaid Bashir, Shoaib Javed and Adil Tanvir won the game for the hosts.

In reply Savile Youth’s Abdullah Aswat netted a hat-trick with Tahir Polli scoring the other.

White Abbey Road ran out 4-2 winners at Whitburn Athletic with two braces from Waheed Khan and man of the match Imran Fazil.

Whitburn scored through Maldini Nydrano and Sohail Mahmood.

In the Spen Valley League Trophy round one fixture Norfolk defied the odds to knock-out Premier Division’s Salthorn 3-2 with help from a brilliant performance from Lee Sykes.

Norfolk netted through Imran Farooq (two) and Ismail Loonat.

In reply the visitors Salthorn scored through Aaron Williams and Ryan Franks.

Meanwhile in the First Division Memorial Trophy Howden Clough edged past Savile Town 3-2.

Clough scored thanks to Dom Carr’s brace and a goal from Jason Stainburn.

The visitors made a game of it with goals from Armaan Hussain and Junaid Khan.

Mount Pleasant and Drummond shared the spoils in a thrilling contest.

Drummond came from to goals down at half time to draw the game 3-3.

Mount Pleasant's goals came from Saif Akbar, with Tayib Iqbal, Hameed Afsar and Tufail Khan netting for Drummond.

But the game between West End Park and Smokin Aces wasn’t such a close fixture.

Smokin Aces thrashed the hosts 8-1 with Shakeel Pandor (two), Waqas Bashir (two), Ashraf Navsaka, Mohammed Adam, Mohammed Chotia and Danyal Pandor all scoring for the visitors.

Matty Softly scored for West End Park.

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Albion emerge comfortable winners despite poor start OSSETT ALBION shook off the disappointment of their defeat at the hands of Harrogate Railway last week to bounce back with a 4-1 win over Handsworth in their North East Regional League (South) game at Dimple Wells.

Although Albion found themselves a goal down after only four minutes they hit back to lead 2-1 at the break and, with Chloe Giles going on to complete a hat-trick, they emerged comfortable winners.

Gemma Paterson was the other Albion scorer and

though three points lifted them into a mid-table position, and put them in good spirits ahead of Sunday’s County Cup tie at Brighouse Athletic.

They now face the frustration of two blank weeks in the league and losing ground on the leaders.

Ossett Town find themselves lying second to Hemsworth in the West Riding County League Premier Division but they have a chance to stake their claim as top dog this week when they entertain their rivals in the County Cup. With Bradford City A and

Silsden without a game in Division One, third placed Battyeford Belles have a chance to close the gap on the leaders when they go to Hebden Royd, while in Division Three Dewsbury Rangers remain third after a 1-1 draw at Farsley Celtic Development.

That draw will undoubtedly give Rangers encouragement ahead of Sunday’s return fixture with Farsley as manager Kirsten Thomas looks to maintain her side’s push for promotion, while in the same division Ossett Town reserves are at Crossley AFC.

ST JOHN FISHER lead the Heavy Woollen Sunday League Premier Division by two points after they won 51 at Woodman Batley Carr.

Rob Bordman hit a brace for Fisher, who also had Dominic Simpson, Matthew Bugg and Rob Hiscox on the scoresheet.

Woodkirk Valley remain second after James Tesseyman (two), Lee Firth, Will Clapham and Simon Poole all scored in a 5-2 win over lowly Oakwell Motel, who replied through James Ledbetter and Troy Bradshaw.

Third-placed Mirfield Town had Michael Rounding, Jonathan Mitchell, Kieran Corley, Niall Wood and Gibril Bojang to thank after they won 5-0 at Mount Pleasant.

Luke Sherman fired a hattrick as Millbridge WMC won 4-0 at AFC Chickenley, Oliver Fisher nabbing the other.

In the Championship Navigation are four points clear at the top after Lamin Bojang, Gareth Saville and Rowan Evans all netted in a 3-1 win at Deighton WMC, who replied through Rob Pearson.

Heckmondwike Sports Club are second after goals from Robin Knight (two) and Shane Hughes saw them win 3-0 at mid-table Hartshead.

Clifton Rangers won 6-1 against Ravenswharfe to

climb to third place.

Duane Fascione netted for Ravenswharfe, who remain bottom.

St John Fisher Reserves and Town Rangers shared the points in an entertaining 3-3 draw.

Rob Mallender (two) and Dominic Riordan scored for Fisher, with Rangers replying through Richard Boustead, Joe Willis and James Hutchinson.

The Yorkshireman remain top of Division One after they edged out Battyeford in a 3-2 win.

Joel Franklyn, Devon Johnson and Liam Oldroyd netted for the leaders with Joe Green hitting both of Battyeford’s replies.

Tom Ramsden hit five goals as Hanging Heaton Cricket Club won 8-0 against Batley Celtics.

James Keen (two) and Tom Secker bagged the others as the Cricketers remain in second place.

Scholes Athletic climbed to fifth place after they demolished Punch Bowl 111.

James Crines led the way with a hat-trick, Dean Commins and Jonny Irvine both bagged doubles, with Mick Hutton, Adam Cheshire, Gareth Jones and Matthew Cheshire completing the tally.

With Division Two leaders Old Bank WMC not in action, Batley Irish Nash closed the gap at the top to three points after they won 9-1 against Clifton Rangers A. Elliott Williams and Joe Lyttle both struck hat-tricks for Nash, who also had Joe Allott, Tom Yarnold and Ben McCann on target.

Field Head are up to third after goals from Richard Taylor, Ian Brown and Dan Wright saw them win 3-2 at Snowdon, who replied through Javed Patel and Shakeel Pandor.

Matthew Bolton fired a hat-trick as Rose of York won 5-1 at Saville Arms.

Nathan McDaid hit a brace for Rose, with Jermaine Davies replying for Saville.

Six Lane Ends won 6-1 at Shire thanks to an Alex Wilson hat-trick, plus strikes from Corey Schofield, Brandon Yates and Lucas Barraclough.

Steven Evans replied for bottom side Shire.

CRICKET

Gus Fraser to attend awards dinner THE BRADFORD Cricket League’s Annual Dinner takes place at The Bradford Hotel on Friday November 20, when the result of the vote for the Player of the Year Award will be announced.

Among the nominations is opening batsman Nick Connelly who, as one of

three Hanging Heaton men in the top six of the final averages, hit 928 runs at 54.59.

Connolly actually finished second behind Pudsey St Lawrence batsman Mark Robertshaw who is a fellow nominee along with all-rounder Chris Brice (Woodlands).

Brice, who was raised in Birstall, topped the league’s bowling averages with 68 wickets at 11.96 apiece and also contributed some vital runs as his side pushed eventual champions St Lawrence all the way in the First Division title race.

The closing date for ticket applications was last week but a good attendance is anticipated and with former Middlesex and England paceman Gus Fraser, a current England selector, as the guest speaker an entertaining night is expected.

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LATE PENALTY TRY SINKS MOORENDERS National League Three North CLECKHEATON SHEFFIELD at Moorend

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CLECKHEATON narrowly lost out to Sheffield 20-19 in an agonising defeat which keeps the Moorenders stranded second from bottom in National League Three North.

Josh Malkinson gathers a line-out for Cleckheaton

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After an evenly-balanced opening 15 minutes Cleckheaton scored the first try of the match with a touchdown in the corner from Lee Queeley, who skillfully rounded his opposite number on the wing on his way to the line.

Ronan Evans added the extras for the hosts with a difficult kick from the touchline.

In the first half Cleckheaton defended strongly for the most part, but the visitors did get some points on the board through Jonny France who converted a penalty after half an hour.

But the Moorenders were in the ascendancy in the opening period, extending their lead after Paul Turner, James Crowther and Andy Piper disrupted a Sheffield scrum for Jack Bickerdike to gather the ball and go over for an unconverted try.

But the try wasn’t all good news for the hosts after it led to an altercation which saw Richard Piper get sin-binned.

In the second half Cleckheaton’s 12-3 lead looked comfortable, but the home side failed to extend it despite being awarded several penalties.

Instead it was Sheffield who were first to score in the second period with a penalty goal following Paul Turner’s yellow card for Cleckheaton.

The away side capitalised from the man advantage and went 13-12 in front after Joe McHale powered over in the corner for a converted try.

France added the extras.

But Cleckheaton were resilient and bounced back well after going behind.

The hosts opted for a quick tap penalty and set up a rolling maul.

Ryan Piercy took the ball at the back and muscled his way over. Evans added the conversion.

With the game seemingly won Cleckheaton handed Sheffield victory late on thanks to some costly indiscipline from the hosts.

When Tom Austin became the third Cleckheaton player to be sin-binned, the hosts were on the back foot scrambling in defence to keep the visitors at bay.

With 80 minutes gone Sheffield opted for a scrum from a penalty and after four more penalties and re-scrummages the referee awarded Sheffield a penalty try, which left them with an unmissable conversion in the last act of the game to steal a very late 20-19 victory.

NON-LEAGUE FOOTBALL Ossett come from Nicholas wins first behind to earn game at the helm valuable victory Integro Doodson League Cup

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at Niagara Sports Ground OSSETT secured an impressive 27-8 win away at Sheffield Oaks in Yorkshire Division Four.

Sheffield got off to a strong start and made the most of their trademark threat from line-outs.

The hosts’ catch and drive resulted in a try inside 10 minutes.

Following the try Ossett were uncharacteristically sloppy, making numerous unforced errors.

But despite their vulnerability, the away side only conceded a further three points, from a penalty goal in front of the posts.

With Ossett trailing 8-0 the away side clicked into gear.

Ossett mounted pressure on the Sheffield defence and when the hosts repeatedly conceded penalties to slow the ball down they were reduced to 14 men following a yellow card.

Tim Roberts kicked a penalty for Ossett to make it 8-3 at half time.

Ossett dominated in the sec-

ond half with help from Clinton North, who was introduced at the break.

Jack Mumford finished off a fine try to put Ossett ahead for the first time in the contest with the help of Roberts’ conversion, which made it 10-8.

The game remained a close encounter for the next 15 minutes, but Ossett’s pressure finally paid dividends when Roberts kicked a penalty to make it 13-8.

In the final 10 minutes the hosts fought hard to get something out of the game, but Roberts was brilliant under the high ball and comfortably cleared his lines.

One of Roberts’ clearances was fumbled by the Sheffield full-back, allowing Jack Drury to score a try. Roberts added the extras.

The final play of the game saw Sheffield on the front foot looking for a consolation try, but Ossett showed great strength and fitness to score one final try.

Confusion in the Sheffield back line enabled Jonathan Banks to intercept a stray pass and he capitalised on the gift to touch down under the sticks.

Roberts added the extras to round off an impressive 27-8 win for Ossett.

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The first half was a close affair, where either side could have taken the lead.

But it was a second-half brace from Sam Ackeroyd which proved the difference between the two sides.

His first goal came in the 69th minute and with just a slender advantage the visitors looked nervous.

But in the 90th minute Ackeroyd sealed the win for his side when he doubled his tally for the match and secured coach Graham Nicholas’ first victory in charge of Ossett Town.

Graham Nicholas watching on

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Sedge’s cup run ends at Thackley Albion go through West Riding County Cup

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at The Dennyfield LIVERSEDGE have crashed out of the West Riding County Cup second round following a 3-0 defeat away at Thackley.

Liversedge fans were hoping for a cup run as it appeared to be their only hope of silverware this season, but Sedge’s poor form was once again on display in Bradford.

The game was close for the first half an hour but the hosts broke the deadlock through Liam Hudson on 35 minutes.

Despite going a goal down the away side were still in the

game until the hour mark.

Two second-half penalties ended any hopes Liversedge had of a place in the next round.

First Mike Garrod scored from the penalty spot in the 58th minute before the game was sealed with seven minutes remaining through Ben Beckles’ spot kick which rounded off a comfortable 3-0 win for Thackley.

It is now back-to-back defeats for Liversedge following their rare win in the league against Barton Town Old Boys last week. But their last league game was a narrow 2-1 defeat to Pickering Town.

Liversedge’s next match is at home to Retford tomorrow (Saturday 3pm).

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OSSETT ALBION edged past Mossley 3-2 in their Integro Doodson League Cup first round clash.

Albion got off to a great start, going in front thanks to a Conner Bower goal inside 10 minutes.

And 20 minutes later the hosts doubled their lead after Connor Brunt bagged himself a goal.

But the Lilywhites did

half their deficit on the stroke of half time through David Short to give themselves hope of a comeback.

In the second period the game was evenly balanced but it was Albion who gave themselves breathing space thanks to a Nicholas Matthews strike in the 70th minute.

Mossley’s pressure in the dying minutes did lead to a consolation goal for the Lilywhites, scored by Kyle McGonigle, but it is Albion who will be in the hat for round two.

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Trojans reach the last eight BARLA YORKSHIRE CUP MORLEY BOROUGH THORNHILL TROJANS

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at The Battlefields THORNHILL TROJANS have booked their place in the last eight of the British Amateur Rugby League Associations Yorkshire Cup thanks to a 24-14 away win over Morley Borough.

Trojans did what was necessary to win this second round fixture without playing to their

full potential at Drighlington’s home ground, due to Morley’s being unavailable.

Man-of-the-match Lee Smith was pivotal to his side’s success however, showing remarkable fitness levels throughout.

Another stand-out performer was Chris Mitchell who marked his debut for the Trojans with a try.

Jordan Lowther, Danny Ratcliffe and Jake Ratcliffe scored the other tries with Mark Hodgson converting a penalty goal and three conversions.

The win means Thornhill travel to face Sharlston Rovers in their quarter-final encounter.

Danny Ratcliffe (with the ball) was in fine form against Morley Borough

Ossett Trinity secure Moor Under-14s make first league victory progress in youth cup Pennine League Division One

OSSETT TRINITY ST JOSEPHS

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IN TRICKY conditions Ossett Trinity beat a resolute St Josephs 10-8 in Pennine League Division One to climb off the bottom.

The Tigers got off to a good start against Huddersfield’s St Josephs and their dominance paid off when they opened the scoring with a try from Ryan Dudley in the corner.

But former St Josephs player Nick Mitchell missed the conversion for Ossett.

The hosts continued to press for another try, but while on the offensive they were caught out by a swift counter-attacking move.

This was followed by a clever grubber kick which paved the way for Shaun Green to touch down for an unconverted try and make it 4-4.

In the second half the Tigers started slowly, in stark contrast to the first period.

And after Ossett knocked on within their own 20 metres, full-back Sam Hendricks capitalised for St Josephs, crossing the whitewash for another unconverted try.

But despite the setback the hosts battled hard to get back into the game.

And their persistence paid off when Arron Williams made a break from the half way line, side-stepping St Josephs’ full-back for a try under the posts.

Nick Mitchell then made the game’s first and only conversion to put his side 10-8 in front and round off the scoring.

With 14 minutes left to

DEWSBURY MOOR Under-14s thrashed Oulton Raiders Under-14s 30-6 in the Yorkshire County Cup. In the opening exchanges Oulton went on the offensive and looked dangerous but good defending from Alex Hirst, Ethan Starkey, Jacob White, and Sam McManus ensured the game remained scoreless.

It was the hosts who broke the deadlock through Thomas Berry who finished off a move started by Owen Beety and Taylor Franklin. Brad Frost goaled.

Moor kept up the momentum and soon extended their lead when Jay Scriven touched down. Frost converted to make it 12-0 at half time.

After the restart Oulton were dealt a

killer blow when Connor Charlesworth went on an electrifying run, evading would-be tacklers on his way to the try line, extending Moor’s lead. Frost added the extras to make it 18-0.

Moor were in the ascendancy and looked comfortable from that point on, playing relaxed rugby.

It lead to another try for Maroons, this time scored by Brad Llelwyn.

Following a delay in play after the referee was taken ill, Moor extended their lead further through Scriven, who bagged his second try.

To their credit Oulton battled hard to the final whistle and their persistence paid off when they earned a consolation try.

But the final act of the game went to Moor’s Scriven who completed his hat-trick with seconds left on the clock to round off a 30-6 win for Moor and book their place in the next round, where they face East Hull at Heckmondwike Road on Sunday November 22.

Moor Under-12s dominate Lambworth to go through BARLA Youth County Cup DEWSBURY MOOR U14S

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game out and secure their first league win of the season.

DEWSBURY MOOR Under-12s dominated their Junior County Cup match with Lambwath Lions, running out 42-0 winners.

Moor stormed into an early lead after Charlie Bruce, Brandon O’Neil and Luke Hatfield paved the way for Theo Maun to go over for the opening try of the game.

Brad Barnes converted.

Full-back George Bairstow bagged himself two first-half tries, the first of which was converted by Barnes to give Moor a 16-0 advantage.

Shortly before the interval a clever sidestepping run from Maun led to him crossing over for another Maroons try to make it 20-0.

In the second half Lambwath showed more attacking intent in a bid to get back into the game but Moor defended strongly.

Lucas Newsome, Mitchell Booth-Gray, Cameron Haywood and Tom Riley all stood firm at the back for Dewsbury.

After weathering the storm Moor scored more tries through Barnes, Bailey Rogers, William Clarkson and Declan Samme.

Three of these were converted, two by Louie Walker, the other by Samme to round off a comfortable win for the Maroons Under-12s. Their next match in the competition is against Humberside outfit Myton, on Sunday November 22.

Second row Mitchell leaves the Mount

By Joe Link Sports Reporter joe@thepressnews.co.uk

SECOND ROW forward Lee Mitchell has been released from his contract with Batley Bulldogs with a year still remaining.

Lee Mitchell scoring a try in one of his 15 appearances for Batley in 2015

Hyde departs Dewsbury in search of game time DEWSBURY RAMS full-back Kieran Hyde has left the Tetley’s Stadium to join newly-promoted Championship side Swinton Lions.

Hyde could make his debut for Swinton against Dewsbury on the opening day of the 2016 Championship.

Having signed for the Rams in 2013 Hyde played 60 games, scoring 11 tries in his three seasons at the club.

On his departure Hyde, 26, said: “I’d just like to thank the club, the coaches and mostly the fans for always giving me and the rest of the lads their support.”

Rams head coach Glenn Morrison admitted releasing Hyde is one of the most difficult decisions in his managerial career to date.

“I’ve known Kieran a very long time and I know I’ll definitely miss him around the place,” said Morrison.

“It’s tough to see him leave but he deserves to play first team rugby and

at Swinton I’m confident he’ll be one of the first names on the team sheet.

“We have major competition for places at Dewsbury at the moment, so me and Kieran agreed that it would be best for his career if he moved on.”

The Rams also returned to pre-season training this week and Morrison was impressed with the condition of his players.

“It was good to see the lads back together,” he continued.

“The new signings also looked to be settling in nicely which is good and I was impressed with them in training, but I knew I would be, we make sure we do our homework before signing new players.

“We’ve been focusing on fitness so far to prepare the lads for the Boxing Day game against Batley.

“The players will all want to play in that match so I’m sure they will be aiming to impress me even more in the coming weeks.”

Keiran Hyde in action for the Rams

Mitchell, who has had previous stints at Castleford and Whitehaven before arriving at the Fox’s Biscuits Stadium, has secured a full-time role with Warrington Wolves’ community department and is no longer able to attend important evening training sessions at Mount Pleasant due to time constraints and a long commute.

“It’s sad to see him go but it was a mutual decision,” said Bulldogs boss John Kear.

“Lee has been offered a fulltime job so financially it makes sense for him to take up the opportunity at Warrington.

“It would have been difficult for him finishing work at 5pm in Warrington and getting back over to Batley for training sessions Tuesdays and some Friday evenings.

“But I hope he is able to find a club closer to his new home, so he doesn’t have to retire from

playing rugby completely,” added Kear.

This week coach Kear has taken charge of Batley’s first preseason training session with the help of Danny Maun, the newest member of the Bulldogs coaching staff.

“The training session went well, we introduced the new signings to the rest of the squad and staff and it was great to see them settling in,” said Kear.

“The majority of the squad look in good shape, although a few of our players are still carrying knocks from the end of last season.

“It was a productive session though and it was great to see the lads eager to impress.

“But I think what pleased me the most from the first session was having Danny Maun back with us at Batley.

“It gladdened my heart when his return was finalised because he is a great guy and we’re lucky to have such a brilliant ambassador for rugby league working with us at the club.”

Tonight (Friday) sees the launch of the Bulldogs’ 2016 season tickets, at the Fox’s Biscuits Stadium, with chairman Kevin Nicholas answering fans’ questions.

Kear ‘proud’ of Wales’ European achievement BATLEY BULLDOGS boss John Kear steered Wales to European Championship glory following their 30-4 win over Ireland last weekend.

It was Wales’ seventh European title and Dewsbury Rams’ Dalton Grant played a pivotal role in the nation’s success following his try in the corner during a one-sided final.

But Wales coach Kear was impressed with the efforts of all his squad.

“I’m immensely proud of what the team achieved and all the effort they put in to get where they got,” said Kear.

“It has been a fabulous month for me and the Wales team, the set-up was brilliant.

“Many people believe it is financially rewarding for players to play internationally but it wasn’t for my squad.

“We were semi-professionals working in a professional set-up and I feel it was our preparation

Dewsbury’s Dalton Grant celebrates with his teammates Twitter and hard work before games that won us the tournament.

“I really enjoyed myself coaching the guys throughout the tournament and seeing them lift the trophy at the end was the icing on the cake for me.” added Kear.