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Wrong-way M62 crash drama Knife raid at Co-op WORKERS at a Dewsbury convenience store were subjected to a terrifying ordeal during a violent robbery. Police are appealing for witnesses after staff were threatened with a knife during the raid at the Co-op on Brunswick Street, Westborough, on Tuesday evening. Two men entered the store with their faces covered at 7.30pm. One of them threatened a female member of staff with a bladed weapon, and stole cash from the till. The other suspect went into the back office and also threatened another shopworker with a knife, who then handed over more cash. The employee was kneed in the face and left with non-serious facial injuries.
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YOU’VE BEEN SPOTTED! Onesie thief nicks station screens By Staff Reporters A ONESIE-WEARING thief is being hunted after valuable monitor screens were stolen from Dewsbury Railway Station. British Transport Police have released CCTV images of two masked men, one wearing a red spotted onesie and another in purple leggings, following the spate of thefts earlier this month. Three monitors were stolen from the station on the evenings of October 3, 5 and 6. PC Marcus Robinson said: “On each occasion the security surround on the monitors was forced off and the screens stolen. “The screens, which are expensive
RED-AND-WHITE-HANDED: The suspects were caught on station CCTV and will now have to be replaced, are used to provide up-to-date travel information to passengers at the station and
usually only operate in a commercial environment. “They cannot be used as televisions but they may be able to be hooked up to a computer or a gaming station, which is one possible line of enquiry we are looking into. “First TransPennine Express, who manage the station, have now increased security measures on other screens at their stations to make them more difficult to steal. “CCTV at the station captured the two people pictured on Monday October 6 just after 10.50pm when the third screen was stolen. “We believe they may be able to assist our enquiries into this incident and are investigating whether they are linked to the other two thefts.
“We are releasing their images in that hope that, despite their faces being covered, someone may recognise their distinctive dress. “One of the men is wearing a red polka dot onesie, the other appears to be wearing purple leggings and carrying a spade. “If you recognise them, have been offered one of the screens, or have any information, please contact us.” Anyone with information should contact British Transport Police on 0800 40 50 40, quoting B4 of 15/10/14, or call Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.
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LUMB FRED On 9 October 2014, suddenly at home in Thornhill Lees, aged 85 years. Husband of the late Betty and dad of Jean. Funeral service will be held at Dewsbury Crematorium on Wednesday 22 October at 10.30am.
Deaths ALLEN REGGIE On 6 October 2014, at Dewsbury Hospital, aged 78
years, of Lower Hopton. Husband of Audrey and dad of Robert. Funeral service and cremation took place at Huddersfield Crematorium on Thursday 16 October.
BERRY CLAIRE LOUISE
DICKEN TERENCE (TERRY)
GARFITT DAVID HENRY
JOHNSON VERA
Peacefully on 6 October 2014, aged 30 years. Daughter of Jeanette and Stephen, sister of Victoria and Zoe and fiancée of Andrew. A service of celebration for Claire will take place at Christ Church, Liversedge, on Tuesday 21 October at 10.30am.
On 8 October 2014, at Dewsbury Hospital. Partner of Marlene and father of Andrew, Paul and Colleena. Service and cremation at Dewsbury Crematorium, today, Friday 17 October at 9.30am.
On 12 October 2014, peacefully in hospital, of Thornhill, aged 74 years. Husband of the late Jackie and dad of Michael. Funeral service will take place at Dewsbury Crematorium on Friday 24 October at 2.45pm.
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On 9 October 2014, peacefully in hospital, of Cleckheaton, formerly of Leicester, aged 85 years. Father of Christine, Rosemary and Louise and partner of Jean. Funeral service will be held at Whitechapel Church, Cleckheaton on Monday 20 October at 11am, followed by interment at Cleckheaton New Cemetery.
Peacefully at Holme House Nursing Home, Gomersal, on 7 October 2014, aged 96 years, of Moorside, Cleckheaton. Wife of the late Arthur, a devoted mother, grandma, great grandma, and great great grandma. Funeral service will take place at Dewsbury Crematorium on Tuesday 21 October at 11.15am.
Aged 90 years, unexpectedly, on 11 October 2014, at Ashfield Nursing Home, Harrogate, formerly of Dewsbury. Sister and sister in law of Leslie and Rita. Funeral service will take place at Harrogate Baptist Church on Monday 27 October at 11.30am.
FARRAR NEE RITCHIE MARGARET (PEGGY)
GREEN NEE SYKES JOYCE
On 9 October 2014, at Hopton Care Cottages, peacefully, aged 94 years. Wife of the late Arthur and mother of Sandra. Funeral service will be held at Dewsbury Crematorium on Tuesday 21 October at 10.30am.
On 13 October 2014, peacefully at Burking Banks Residential Home, formerly of Earlsheaton, aged 86 years. Wife of the late Cyril and mum of Cynthia, Wendy and the late Eric and Martin. Funeral service will take place at Dewsbury Crematorium on Wednesday 22 October at 2.45pm.
Peacefully at home in Gomersal, on 12 October 2014, aged 75 years. Husband of Pauline and dad of Gary. A celebration of David’s life will be held at St Peter’s Church, Birstall on Monday 20 October at 10.45am, followed by interment in the churchyard.
CROSSLAND DAVID Peacefully on 13 October 2014, aged 77 years, of Liversedge. Dad of Gary and Bryan. Funeral service will take place at Dewsbury Crematorium on Monday 27 October at 11.15am.
DIBB NEE MELTHAM NELLIE On 9 October 2014, in hospital, of Liversedge and formerly of Shaw Cross, aged 88 years. Wife of the late James and mum of Malcolm, Joyce, David, Alan, June, Linda, Trevor and Graham. Funeral service will be held at Dewsbury Crematorium, on Tuesday 21 October at 2.45pm.
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FORD JULIAN SIMPSON Passed away peacefully on 13 October 2014, of Liversedge, formerly of Halifax, aged 46 years. Funeral service will be held at St Peter’s Church, Birstall on Tuesday 21 October at 10am, prior to interment in Birstall Churchyard. Place your family notices by calling 01924 470296
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HAIGH ERNEST On 15 October 2014, in Linson Court, of Batley, aged 93 years. Husband of Nellie and dad of Cynthia and Andrew. Funeral enquiries to Michael Wright & Son Funeral Directors, 01274 871092.
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KITCHEN JOHN Peacefully on 8 October 2014, at Dewsbury Hospital, aged 74 years of Roberttown. Husband of Doreen and dad of Joanna. Funeral service will take place at St Andrew’s Methodist Church, Littletown, on Wednesday 23 October at 9.30am, followed by private committal at Liversedge Cemetery.
LONG IVY On 8 October 2014, in hospital, of Birstall, formerly of Dewsbury, aged 98 years. Wife of the late Fred and mum of Hazel and June. Funeral service will be held at Dewsbury Crematorium on Tuesday 21 October at 12.30pm.
On 7 October 2014, in hospital, of Thornhill, aged 71 years. Dad of Lee. Funeral service will be held at Dewsbury Crematorium on Monday 20 October at 10.30am.
PRENTICE BARRY On 13 October 2014, in hospital, of Birstall, on his 76th birthday. Husband of Brenda and dad of John, Gary and the late Carl. The funeral service will be held at Dewsbury Crematorium on Thursday 23 October at 2.45pm. Afterwards refreshments will be served at Healds Hall Hotel.
REYNARD BARRY On 7 October 2014, in hospital, of Wilton Estate, aged 70 years. Husband of the late Susan and dad of Trudy, Darnell and the late Kim. Funeral service will be held at St John’s Church, Carlinghow, on Wednesday 22 October at 12noon, followed by interment in Liversedge Cemetery.
RIDER MARY On 9 October 2014, suddenly at home in Earlsheaton, aged
McDERMOTT Paul Michael -- • --
On 11th October 2014 passed away in hospital after a long illness and of Heckmondwike aged 46 years. Beloved son of Joyce and Bob, dear brother of Louise. Funeral service will take place in St Ignatius RC Church Ossett on Thursday 23rd October at 1pm, followed by interment in Christ Church Churchyard, Manor Road, Ossett. Family flowers only by request. Donations please for charity, Alcohol Concern - a collection facility will be available in church for this purpose or sent to c/o George Steele & Son Funeral Directors, The Green, Ossett, WF5 0AL. Enquiries telephone 01924 273285
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-- • -Suddenly on Sunday, October 12th of Mirfield, aged 45 years. Chris, much loved dad of Nathan, beloved son of Joan and the late Ron and a devoted brother of Stephen, Karen, Gary and the late Robert Pritchard. A celebration of Chris' life will take place at Huddersfield Crematorium on Thursday, October 23rd at 9.30am. Enquiries: Eric F. Box Funeral Directors Tel: 01924 465402
88 years, formerly of Cleckheaton. Mum of Frank, Norma, Patricia and the late Roy. Funeral service will be held at Dewsbury Crematorium, today, Friday 17 October, at 9am.
SHAW CHRISTINE On 7 October 2014, peacefully in hospital, of Ravensthorpe, aged 59 years. Funeral will take place at Dewsbury Crematorium on Monday 20 October at 3.15pm.
WEBB NEE WALKER-SELLERS MAUREEN On 13 October 2014, suddenly in hospital, aged 59 years. Wife of Dennis and mum of Racheal, David and Nigel. Step-mum of Anne Margaret. Funeral service will be held at Dewsbury Crematorium on Thursday 23 October at 11.15am.
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Appeal for Co-op raid witnesses From page one Police carried out a large-scale search of the area, conducted houseto-house enquiries and sealed off the shop for forensic tests. Officers want to speak to two men in connection with the incident. The first is described as slim and about 5ft 8in. He wore a grey hooded top with red Adidas stripes down the arms. He was also wearing tracksuit bottoms with white stripes. The second man is described as
wearing a blue hooded top with the hood up. He was also wearing dark Adidas tracksuit bottoms with white stripes. DI Andy Leonard of Kirklees CID, said: “This was a particularly unpleasant attack using an unnecessary level of violence against two employees simply trying to earn a living. “I would appeal to anyone who witnessed this or has information about the incident to contact Dewsbury CID on 101.”
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RAIDED: The Co-op store on Brunswick Street in Westborough
Sale of hospital stake ‘could hit Dewsbury’ “These aren’t altruistic types who’ve come into this because they think the NHS is for all of us and they want to do something good. They’re businessmen, and this type of company can be difficult to get at because much of what they do is hidden” – Dewsbury councillor PAUL KANE on Guernsey-based HICL Infrastructure, which now owns the whole company responsible for the upkeep of Dewsbury, Pinderfields and Pontefract hospitals By David Miller HEALTH chiefs are being taken to task over the sale of a stake in a private finance deal for new hospitals. Councillors and union leaders worry that the move by Balfour Beatty could have a knock-on effect at Dewsbury District Hospital. The construction firm sold its 50 per cent stake in Consort Healthcare for £61.5m earlier this month. Guernsey-based HICL Infrastructure now own all of the company after they bought out the Royal Bank of Scotland’s shares three years ago. Consort Healthcare was originally formed to raise £311m for new hospitals in Wakefield and Pontefract. Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust lease the hospitals back for millions of pounds a month on a 35-year Private Finance Initiative (PFI) deal.
Consort Healthcare remains responsible for the upkeep of the buildings for the contract’s duration. The Press understands the terms of the financial arrangement are fixed and cannot be changed. But Coun Paul Kane (Lab, Dewsbury East) has written to chief executive Stephen Eames seeking assurances. Mid Yorkshire, £17m in the red this year alone, has sought redundancies and pay cuts to balance the books. Coun Kane said: “There’ll always be a knock-on effect. If the trust look for cost savings at their PFI hospitals they’ll look at Dewsbury as well.” He warned that HICL Infrastructure may seek extra profit by cutting provision of items like wheelchairs at the PFI hospitals. Coun Kane said: “They can’t change the contract, but they could provide the same buildings for less.
“These aren’t altruistic types who’ve come into this because they think the NHS is for all of us and they want to do something good. “They’re businessmen, and this type of company can be difficult to get at because much of what they do is hidden.” Robert Chadwick, the Trust’s director of finance, insists the terms of contract will not change. He said: “The sale of the private finance initiative (PFI) has no impact on the Trust’s contractual payments. “Before building the new hospitals, the trust had to demonstrate they were value for money, affordable and sustainable. “PFI was the only way of providing these hospitals at the time. The deal was fully budgeted and approved by the Department of Health.” Balfour Beatty stated the sale exceeded their own valuation by £13.5m. The profit margin was £42.2m. Union regional organiser Jim Bell criticised the sale and said: “PFI has destroyed Mid Yorkshire. “The sale has left it at the mercy of international vultures who use every trick in the book to maximise short-term profit and minimalise tax liability.”
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Crash chaos as motorist goes wrong way on M62 A DRIVER caused chaos by going the wrong way on the M62 near Cleckheaton on Tuesday night. The motorist drove east in a Vauxhall Zafira onto the westbound carriageway, having left Hartshead Moor services. It collided with an Audi A1 and a Ford Kuga, with debris damaging a Mini Cooper and an Audi A5. A 40-year-old woman in the Audi A1 had to be cut free from the wreckage by firefighters. She and the Zafira driver were taken to Leeds General Infirmary with serious but not life-threatening injuries. All four lanes westbound between junctions 25 and 26 were closed for about six hours following the incident at around 9pm. Fire officer Nigel Dodd said: “If that had happened during the day there would have been a catastrophic effect on more road users.” Witnesses are now being sought. Anyone with information can contact police on 101.
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A spokesman for HICL said that the subsidary it uses to buy PFI deals is registered in the UK. Speaking on condition she would not be quoted directly, she insisted HICL Infrastructure does not avoid tax. She said the subsidiary pays corporation tax at the full 20 per cent rate. Any profit then is moved to Guernsey, from where investors get a dividend. Most of the investors were said to be UK-based and would be taxed here on their payout. She explained returns could be lower if the hospitals are poorly maintained by Consort Healthcare. It was said repair bills would eat into potential profits, so HICL has an interest in ensuring the buildings are properly managed.
DEWSBURY: Two men accused of multiple sex offences were due to appear in court yesterday (Thursday). Ismail Haji, 37, of Rotary Close, and Mohammed Chothia, 35, of Whitehall Way, are alleged to have attacked two girls and a woman. The victims, all from the Wakefield area, are said to have been targeted in September and October. Haji is charged with two counts of rape and Chothia faces an allegation of sexual assault. Both are also charged with sexual grooming and trafficking with a view to sexual exploitation. They were due to appear at Wakefield Magistrates’ Court.
Open verdict on roofer DEWSBURY: A roofer died of carbon monoxide poisoning after he split from his long-term partner. An inquest heard that Jonathan Scherer, 34, of Bywell Road, talked about killing himself in the weeks before his death. Mr Scherer, who had been drinking, was found at home on August 25. There was a lawn-mower and petrol can next to his body. Coroner Mary Burke recorded an open verdict after deciding he may not have intended to take his own life. She said on Wednesday: “The high levels of alcohol involved would have had a significant effect on his ability to think clearly.”
Cannabis farm find THORNHILL: A man was arrested after a cannabis farm was found by police yesterday (Thursday) following a tip-off. Officers found 10 large cannabis plants in a side room on the first floor of a terraced home on Edge Lane at around 11am. A 35-year-old man was arrested at the scene on suspicion of producing a class B drug. Insp Jenny Thompson, of the Dewsbury and Mirfield NPT, said: “This action demonstrates how we will continue to act on information from the public.”
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News In Brief MP Wood foils block
CORONERS URGED TO ADOPT BODY-SCANNERS FOR POST-MORTEMS
BATLEY & SPEN: MP Mike Wood foiled attemps to block a historic Commons vote on Tuesday. Opponents of a motion to recognise a Palestinian state refused to put up ‘tellers’ to count the votes. Mr Wood, who spoke in favour of the motion, agreed to act as a ‘teller’ for the other side to make sure it went ahead. The 'no' campaigners lost by 274 votes to 12. It is the first time the UK has symbolically recognised a Palestinian state.
Cartoon bike snatch Baroness Warsi at the launch in Bradford last week of a new scanner which could be used to establish cause of death. Above, Saad Mohayuddin
HECKMONDWIKE: A distinctive motorcycle emblazoned with stickers of cartoon character Dangermouse was stolen from a car park in the town sometime between Thursday, October 2 and Sunday, October 5. The blue and white Yamaha YZF Thundercat, registration number R649 KGP, vanished from near Independent House on High Steet. Anyone with information can call PC Ramsden at the Batley and Spen NPT on 101.
Ref in match shocker BIRSTALL: Football referee Martin Atkinson was caught up in shocking scenes at a Euro 2016 qualifier. The Birstall official was forced to abandon a game between Serbia and Albania in Belgrade on Tuesday after mass brawls broke out when an unmanned drone flew over the pitch with a “Greater Albania” independence flag.
Tragedy of Saad,18,spurred father to fight for change By David Miller A FATHER from Heckmondwike hopes that high-tech body imaging will reduce the need for postmortems. Ramzam Mohayuddin, 52, of High Street, was at the launch of a new medical scanner in Bradford last Monday. It can be used to pinpoint cause of death without the need for costly and invasive surgery. Police sergeant Mr Mohayuddin has campaigned on the issue since his son Saad died suddenly, aged
just 18, on Christmas Day, 2008. A post-mortem was not immediately available due to the holidays, so Mr Mohayuddin got permission for a body scan. It showed that Saad, an animal welfare student who also volunteered at the Ponderosa site in Heckmondwike, died of natural causes from an undiagnosed heart condition. A coroner later refused to accept the body scan findings and ordered a post-mortem – which arrived at the same conclusion. Mr Mohayuddin launched the
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The company charge £500 per scan if a cause of death is found, against the typical £1,000 cost of a post-mortem. The move comes after local coroner Peter Straker quit earlier this year amid claims he was ordering too many procedures. The Batley-based Indian Muslim Welfare Society complained his handling of inquests caused “unnecessary” delays to burials. Mr Mohayuddin added: “We hope to change the mindset of coroners with evidence that scanners work.”
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Saad Foundation to campaign for wider use of MRI and CT scanners. He said: “The extra grief caused to us by a post-mortem when we already had a cause of death can’t be right. “If we can save even one family from going through what we did then it will have been worth it.” A private firm from Malaysia is spending £50m in the UK on a network of scanners, of which the Bradford one is the latest. Dignitaries including Dewsburyborn peer Baroness Sayeeda Warsi were at the launch.
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COUNCIL chiefs have admitted that “devolution” is still not a reality in an announcement about meeting schedules. Kirklees replaced its seven area committees with four district panels supposed to have power over a wider range of services. North Kirklees has two of these bodies, covering Batley & Spen and Dewsbury & Mirfield. Each was to gain control of multi-million pound budgets in a switch of power away
from Huddersfield. But in a media release about when these panels will next meet, council bosses admitted the plan has so far not come to fruition. The statement said: “The district committees have the same delegations and powers as the former area committees.” It added the only difference between the old committees and the new district panels is the larger area they cover. The Batley & Spen panel next meets at Cleckheaton
Methodist Church from 7pm to 9pm on Tuesday, November 9. Dewsbury Town Hall is the venue for the Dewsbury & Mirfield panel from 5pm to 7pm the same day. Debate about what powers and budgets the panels should have is still on-going. The statement added: “The Council is committed to devolving more responsibility to district committees. “Development work is ongoing with a proposal to return to council in December for a decision.”
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Little disruption as NHS strike passes off quietly By David Miller NHS WORKERS at Dewsbury District Hospital appeared to turn their backs on a national strike over pay on Monday. About 40 staff picketed outside the Staincliffe site while about 70 employees demonstrated at Pinderfields in Wakefield. Thousands of Unite, GMB and Unison members at the Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust were balloted. The four-hour stoppage was against the Government’s refusal
to give NHS staff a one per cent pay rise. An independent review recommended the increase for 1.3m NHS staff but Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt rejected it. Trust bosses said a small number of non-urgent appointments and procedures were cancelled. David Melia, director of patient and staff engagement at Mid Yorkshire, said: “Disruption was kept to an absolute minimum. “We worked in partnership with union colleagues to ensure essential services were main-
tained.” He thanked staff for providing cover in addition to their normal roles and added cancelled appointments are being rearranged. Unison regional organiser Jim Bell said they will keep pushing the Government on pay. He said: “As a responsible trade union, Unison cooperated with the Trust regarding emergency cover. “Our members would have abandoned the picket line in the event of a major incident. “The Government have a problem with awarding health workers
one per cent but have no problem accepting 10 per cent for themselves.” Mr Bell added NHS workers have had years of below-inflation pay rises and questioned the motive for that. He said: “We will continue to highlight the fact that since 2010 the value of NHS wages has dropped by 10 per cent. “Is the Government agenda really to drive professionals and dedicated staff out of the NHS as a prelude to irreversible privatisation?”
NEW LATHE IS THE STAR TURN AT WOOD-CRAFTERS’ OPEN DAY BIRSTALL Woodturning Club held its annual Open Day on Saturday at Holme Bank Mills in Mirfield, when its new Oneway lathe was unveiled by Mirfield Mayor Coun Vivien Lees-Hamilton and Ray Townley of the Kirklees Lodge of freemasons. Ray presented the club with a cheque for £2,500 for the lathe, which will enable members who are wheelchair-bound to turn and also make turning easier for those who find it hard to stand for long periods. Pictured, from the left, are Ray Townley, club chairman Syd Metcalfe, Vivien LeesHamilton, Mirfield deputy mayor Tom Hirst and club member Judy Tadman.
News in Brief £3,000 drugs charge BATLEY: A man has appeared in court accused of drug offences, burglary and possessing an offensive weapon. Matthew Brook, 27, of Abbey Road, Healey, is alleged to have produced 705g of cannabis worth £3,000 between February and April. Kirklees Magistrates’ Court heard he is also charged with possessing drugs with intent to supply. This followed an incident in Batley on April 20. The day before he is alleged to have stolen a Samsung TV worth £900 from a home in Wayne Close. He is also accused of having a baseball bat. He was given unconditional bail until a hearing at Leeds Crown Court on Wednesday October 29.
Store plan still ‘live’ MIRFIELD: Rumours that plans for a new, 20,000 sq ft supermarket in Station Road had been scrapped have been scotched. A spokesman for Sharpe Communications, the PR firm for developer St James Securities, told The Press the application is still “live”. Council planners said the developer had told them they are currently addressing site drainage and flooding issues. The identity of the store remains officially unknown, though Asda is strongly linked.
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‘Use £144m stockpile to avert spending cuts’ COUNCIL chiefs can avert huge cuts by spending at least some of the £144m they have stockpiled, a union leader claimed. Paul Holmes, Unison branch secretary at Kirklees Council, said the authority underspent by £12m last year. He also claimed bosses have £44m in balances and
£89m in cash reserves which he thinks should be used. Kirklees has to make savings of £69m over the next three years, on top of the £83m slashed already. The Press previously reported that disabled children and those at risk of domestic violence and homelessness are to be hit.
Services from libraries to street cleaning are also affected amid plans for 1,400 job losses. Unison will launch a campaign against the moves at a meeting in Huddersfield on Thursday. Mr Holmes said: “Cuts of nearly £70m will have a huge impact on public services across the entire borough. “It is even more incredible that they are making these cuts when the council continues to under-spend. “There seems to be political agreement Dewsbury will be full of famibetween the three ly-friendly spooktacular goingsparties about slashon that day from 10am to 3pm. ing services. Face painting, live music, a “They are hiding trick or treat trail and stilt walkbehind the Governers – from the Grim Reaper to Mr ment to impose the Pumpkin Head – are among the cuts agenda. attractions. “We reject this The council has grants availoption and are callable for other groups of young ing a meeting to people who have an idea for a show there is an market stall. alternative.” This cash comes from a fund The meeting, which aims to attract more shopcalled “Say No To pers to markets and help chilThe Cuts”, takes dren learn about running busiplace at the nesses. Methodist Mission in Anyone over 14 interested in Lord Street, getting involved can find out Huddersfield, on more by emailing Thursday, October 23 ourvoice@kirklees.gov.uk. (7pm).
Dermot’s aiming for a spooktacular success FORMER heavyweight boxer Dermot Gasgoyne is to help make Halloween in Dewsbury a knockout success. The fighter recently mentored Mirfield Free Grammar school pupils who are now running a charity stall at Dewsbury Market. It will sell flapjacks and offer customers the chance to bob for apples and win a pair of signed boxing gloves. Dermot will be on hand at the Saturday, October 26 event for an arm-wrestling contest. Cash raised is for cancer charity Macmillan. Pupils won a grant for their stall from Kirklees Council after devising their own business plan.
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Paranoid police can’t see woods for the trees... UR teenage years and early 20s are meant to be the peak of our bolshie, anti-establishment personal development. Marching for Greenpeace or against the poll tax, protesting against nuclear weapons, believing – and voting for – social equality. The young and idealistic demanded unlimited handouts for the needy, from the greedy bankers and industrialists (aka Conservatives). No such thing as a workshy, benefit-grubbing drain on society – just a brother or sister, downtrodden by the iniquities of the capitalist state. Sob, sob. I was that Wolfie Smith, for a short while – bring on the revolution brothers! It was part of growing up for most of the 60s and 70s generation. And yet, looking back, I held a naïve trust in the ‘British’ way of doing things. Regan and Carter might bend the rules in The Sweeney – we were way beyond the dreamy ‘clip em round the ear and send em home’ days of Dixon of Dock Green – but
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Rupert Murdoch – his staff have much to answer for the police were still on our side. Heck, they were on the front line, on our behalf. We knew that at heart. Taking a back-hander here or there, ‘leaning’ on a suspect or two? The police still had criminals firmly painted with the bad-guy bullseye. The common good was paramount. There was a clear distinction between the good guys and the bad guys. I know, I bought the bull****. It was probably even more venal and corrupt then,
than now. Almost certainly because now the police seem to have retreated behind selfimposed barricades of paranoia. An ‘us against the world’ mentality seems to have infected modern law enforcement. It’s no longer them and us against the bad guys, it’s everyone against them. In their eyes at least. And nobody, but nobody, gets the benefit of the doubt any longer because Law No.1, in police forces across the land, is no longer to serve or protect the public – it’s watch your own backs. I blame some of it on my own industry, and specifically the phone hacking exploits of Rupert Murdoch’s newspaper empire. There used to be an intrinsic trust between journalists and the police. From the duty sergeant’s desk at Dewsbury cop shop, to a nod and a wink from New Scotland Yard to the blokes from the Sun, Mirror, Mail or Express, we were all on the same side. Make no mistake, we helped them every bit as
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LIFE IN BLACK AND WHITE Danny Lockwood much as vice versa, from matters small and local, to massive and national. Things were changing anyway with forces becoming increasingly politically correct, but journalists breaking the law didn’t help. Once that trust was breached, with blame being flung to all parts, the police drawbridge was pulled fully up. Few of you will be aware of something called RIPA – the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act, legislation from 2000, intended to help protect national security by allowing the interception of private communications. That’s probably why so many domestic terror plots are halted in their tracks, yes? Undoubtedly. But it has emerged that police routinely use it to spy on journalists. And no, not just on Fleet Street as part of their phone-hacking mania, but a part-time reporter on the Milton Keynes Citizen, among hundreds. They tapped her phone, even bugged her car. Her ‘crime’? She was suspected of talking to a serving police officer. Not paying him off, but having a conversation. Officers may no longer have even social associations with journalists. Good grief. The police have turned into the Hitler Youth, spying on family and friends alike, trusting no-one, including each other. That tells you how much times have changed, and how much for the worse. Good cop, bad cop? They’re busy making themselves one and the same to the outside world – most of which, by the way, is still good.
Labour’s getting tough on immigration! Such relief... HERE’S much ado about UKIP following last week’s sensational by-election results, the most notable of which was Ed Miliband rapidly scribbling a new immigration policy on the back of a fag packet. Within 48 hours he was going to get tough on our borders and benefits. (Erm, I thought we were supposed to be tough on all these Prime Minister Ed – what’s to choose? already?) Ed’s idea of clamping down on immigration is probably to buy new hats with really stern-looking shiny black peaks like the Gestapo. That’ll weed out the frauds, eh Ed? His knee-jerk reaction, aligned to the ongoing Tory scare story of “vote for Nigel, wake up with Ed” sums up exactly why people are voting UKIP. People are tired of the lies and u-turns. The never-ending, never-delivered promises. Miliband, the watered-down spawn of Gordon Brown, both wants and needs migrants and benefit dependents (of any nationality) to elect him. So he fantasises an imagined policy, hoping that will salve the understandable fretting of traditional Labour supporters. Whose social housing does Moribund think the flood of immigrants are taking? Whose GP clinics are full to bursting? Whose kids are crammed into classes with others that don’t speak a word of English? Not Ed Miliband’s Notting Hill or Islington dinner guests, the Harley Street clientele or Eton prep school parents, that’s for sure. Cameron, with nothing positive to say, tries to scare voters with the spectre of the hapless Miliband, demonstrating that he too really, really doesn’t get it. People want neither of them. People trust neither of them. Waking up with either is as bad as the other. A curse on all your houses. All the promises in the world, all the bogey-man frights? Too late. Won’t work any more. Whatever Nigel Farage’s faults – and the BBC are digging as frantically as a miner late for the pub – he’s a real bloke, who voices many ordinary people’s concerns. And most of all, he’s not Cameron, Clegg or Miliband.
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Darling, dab my fevered brow, I’m having a ‘sympathetic’ pregnancy HAVE some sympathy for big wuss – sorry, tragic dad-to-be – Harry Ashby, who has been thrown on the sick by his GP after coming down with morning sickness. Now, when I first read that, I thought “A bloke’s got morning sickness? Don’t we all – especially Monday morning sickness.” But no. Dearest diddums sweetheart Harry, a 29-yearold weightlifting security guard, has also got cravings for strange food and piled on weight. He even stands, back arched and aching, like his pregnant girlfriend. Aw bless. His GP has signed him off (and I’ll bet Harry’s employers love that!) even though there’s no actual medical explanation for his condition. I can think of a few expressions that might sum it up quite well, as indeed
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have his colleagues – and does anyone fancy a flutter on Harry’s next wheeze involving landing his boss with a claim for sexual harassment or discrimination? Interestingly Harry and his partner Charlotte aren’t married, and with her, at sevenmonths pregnant, saying “I do get a bit tired of having to look after him” you wouldn’t put money on wedding bells in the near future, either. So, why do I have any sympathy with this lily-livered embarrassment of a chancer? Well, firstly, I think it’s beholden on Harry’s pals and colleagues to ensure he fully shares the birthing ‘experience’ by pinning him down and stretching a geographically appropriate orifice over a suitable object. Say, a bowling ball? All with the aid of gas and
air, naturally. In for a penny and all that – deep breaths Harry, you’re so brave, share the moment, now you know how motherhood really feels… And having read in depth of Harry’s tragic plight, I’ve started coming over all pregnant-like myself, too. It must be catching! The old Duke of Argylls are playing up, I fancy a lamb madras at three in the morning, and I’m feeling decidedly bloated – it must be a side-effect of sharing Harry’s pain, and nothing to do with this weekend’s bender. Surely no self-respecting GP will turn me down for a fortnight signed off on the Pat’n Mick? Oh damn, I forgot. Self employed. We don’t get properly poorly, let alone get away with pathetic skiving like this...
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Art students seek help for war project By Steve Martyn ART students are searching for information about local war heroes to help create a project to commemorate them. Batley School of Art, now based on Birkdale Road in Dewsbury, was formerly known as Wheelwright Grammar School. The building has a stone memorial to former pupils of the school who were killed in the First World War. Local artist Andy Farr, working with Kirklees College tutor Clare Grace and her students, is looking for information on the men featured so they can create an art project in their memory – and is appealing for help from local people. Clare said: “Every working day, students, staff and visitors walk past the memorial. To the students they are probably just a list of names. “We would like our students to look at the memorial and instead of a name, see the young man who sacrificed his
FALLEN: The pupils who died life during that terrible war and reflect on the wider issues around conflict. “It is very moving to think that many of the men named on the Wheelwright monument would have been the same age as our students. “Like our students, they would have had families and friends, hopes and dreams; that is why we would like the students to connect with some of their life stories and develop work to commemorate them.”
Jon Hepworth, student success tutor at Batley School of Art, has already uncovered some fascinating facts and poignant photographs of some of the soldiers. The team is looking for anyone who is related to the soldiers on the memorial or any information, newspaper clippings or photographs which would help the students develop their artwork. Artist Andy Farr has developed the ‘Lost Generation’ project, which is part-funded by the Arts Council. It aims to make the WWI centenary more relevant to young people by involving them in the creation of artworks. Some of the work produced will be part of an exhibition at Batley Art Gallery next year. It will then be displayed permanently at the School of Art’s Wheelwright Centre. ■ If you have any information, email jhepworth@kirkleescollege.ac.uk or cgrace@kirklees college.ac.uk, or call 01924 451649, extension 2805 or 2812.
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OSSETT: A table top sale takes place at the Community Centre tomorrow (Saturday) from 10am to 12.30pm. Admission is 50p, which includes a cup of tea or coffee and a biscuit. Bacon butties are also available and there is free car parking at the Prospect Road venue.
ROBERTTOWN: A red mountain bike and an air rifle were stolen from a shed that burglars propped open with a petrol can. The culprits entered overnight by prising the
door hinges off the shed on Fountain Drive on October 2. Anyone with any information can call PC Nicola Thomson at the Batley and Spen NPT on 101 or 01924 295301.
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He’s taking all the flak, but what would you do differently, Danny? Dear Sir, How does that saying go, “you can please some of the people all of the time, you can please all of the people some of the time, but you can’t please all of the people all of the time”. I’ve not always agreed with what Coun Sheard, the council leader, has said or done, but I feel a great deal of sympathy for the position he finds himself in. Through the political dogma and bigotry of the Tory-led coalition government, all councils are having to cut, nay slash, their spending. Northern councils are being hit the hardest. And it’s easy for Danny Lockwood to sit in his ivory tower and criticise Coun
A pleased reader.. From: Trees Fewster, Gomersal Dear Sir, Thank you for printing a proper and fair article about the public meeting in Gomersal. I think your ‘Intelligent Weekly’ is more like the Spenborough Guardian than the Spenborough Guardian itself! Long live The Press!
Trustee needed for committee From: The Mirfield Educational Charity committee Dear Sir, The Mirfield Educational Charity exists to advance the education (including social and physical training) of persons under the age of 25
Sheard, or any other politician for that matter. Anyone can be destructive and disparaging of others ideas, but it’s not so easy, in the present climate, to come up with an alternative and original idea. I would say to Locky, if you have the answer to the council’s problems, let us all into your secret, we could all do with some good news. I’m afraid whatever services are lost in
the enforced culling, there won’t be any member of the public satisfied with the outcome. Coun Sheard is council leader, and will take most of the flak. After 30 years of hard work and good service to the people of his ward, he could quite easily lose his seat. Because, unfortunately, it looks like you can displease all of the people all of the time.
Letter of the Week: David Honeybell, Heckmondwike
years who are resident or who have a parent or parents resident in the areas of the former Urban District of Mirfield. They can do this in a number of ways including the awarding of grants, the provision of financial assistance towards, for example, preparing for a profession or trade, or to provide special benefits not normally provided by the local educational authority. The trustees comprise nine competent people who through residence, occupation, employment or otherwise have special knowledge of Mirfield. Three of them are nominated by Kirklees and six are co-opted on to the committee. A vacancy has arisen for what is known as a co-optative trustee who would be appointed for a term of five years. The charity has over the years supported many individuals, sporting organisations and schools in
advancing the education, social and physical training of the young people of Mirfield. Most recently it has approved in principle grants to Old Bank JI&N School towards the cost of a climbing frame, Crowlees J&I School towards the cost of refurbishment and development of the school library, to Church House Pre-School towards IT equipment, farm toys and updating the outside play area, to Crossley Fields J&I School towards the cost of upgrading and refurbishment of two multi-functional teaching areas and to Battyeford Pre-School towards developing and equipping a new sensory room. If there is anyone who feels that they would like to make a positive and real contribution to the advancement of the objects of the charity, please write to The Clerk to the Trustees (Malcolm G Parkinson) 7 King Street, Mirfield, WF14 8AW.
Top chefs could learn from Sally’s From: Jack Bunn, Hanging Heaton Dear Sir, After celebrating my birthdays in places all over the world; a dockside eating house in Amsterdam, Paris, even one in Iceland, and one of those posh hotels in London, I have just celebrated my 95th in a little Shangri-La in deepest Hanging Heaton. I tucked into beef stew and Yorkshire pudding with onion gravy, at a fraction of the price, and the best cup of coffee I have ever tasted, and I took home for my supper a cheese and pickle sandwich. Where was I? Sally’s Ice Cream Parlour, at the end of Bromley Road. Truly a little gem, with a full menu to pick from, and money still left over in your pocket.
PLANNING APPLICATIONS K Smith, The Vicarage, Churchfield Street, Batley, erection of one dwelling (within a Conservation Area). Mr Bhupinder Singh, 143 Dale Lane, Heckmondwike, single-storey extension. Mr A H Bham, 43 Batley Road, Heckmondwike, single-storey extension. Shaw Cross Club for Young People, Leeds Road, Dewsbury, two-storey extension. Kirklees Council, adjacent to 35 Battye Street, Dewsbury, outline application for erection of two semidetached dwellings. L Massey, 114 Knowles Hill Road, Dewsbury Moor, use of premises for taxi hire. Downs Holdings Limited, Gomersal Park Hotel, Moor Lane, Gomersal, alterations to existing health facilities, erection of singlestorey spa facility in existing courtyard and change of use of existing hotel bedrooms into treatment rooms. G Nash, 45 Moorlands Road,
Birkenshaw, erection of part single, part two-storey side extension and a single-storey rear extension. N Akhtar, 15, 17 & 19, Eightlands Road, Eightlands, Dewsbury, change of use of office into detached dwelling (within a Conservation Area). Emmanuel Aisabokhae, adjacent to 33 Kilpin Hill Lane, Staincliffe, detached dwelling. K Woodrow, 103 Ravenshouse Road, Scout Hill, Dewsbury, singlestorey rear extension. Mohamed Ismail, 10-12 Falcon Road, Dewsbury, single-storey rear extension. B Hyder, 121 Wakefield Road, Earlsheaton, erection of new boundary fence. Mr D Brown, Zakaria Muslim Girls High School, Transvaal Terrace, off Carlinghow Hill, Batley, works to TPO(s) 16/9 within a Conservation Area. Mrs F Lunat, 29B Staincliffe Hall Road, Staincliffe, first-floor extension to form two-storey dwelling and porch.
Antony Lee, Vdotcom Ltd, Mitre House, Kirkgate, Birstall, change of use from B1 (Business) to D1 (nonresidential institution) to accommodate day nursery or creche (Listed Building within a Conservation Area). D Hargreaves, 11 Chiltern Way, Hightown, single-storey rear extension. L Crowther, 2 Walnut Grove, Chickenley, single-storey rear extension. B Wilby, rear of 39 Daleside, Thornhill Edge, detached bungalow with parking spaces. Mr and Mrs Akudi, 25 Hyrstlands Road, Batley, first floor rear and ground floor front extension. Mr Mohammed Iqbal, 10 West Vale, Thornhill Lees, single-storey extension and dormers to front Mrs Hussain, 58 Jeremy Lane, Heckmondwike, two-storey rear extension. The Salvation Army, 4 Low Lane, Birstall, erection of non-illuminated fascia and hanging sign (within a Conservation Area).
Mrs B Gowlett, 2 Stockwell Shay Farm, Rutland Road, Batley, works to tree(s) within a Conservation Area. Mr Seedat, 58 Manor Farm Drive, Soothill, single-storey and two-storey extension and dormer windows. J Evans, 16 Knowl Road, Mirfield, single-storey extension and detached garage. Mr M Priestley, St John’s Church, Hopton Hall Lane, Upper Hopton, works to TPO(s) 22/95 within a Conservation Area. Mr M Niaz, 18 Waverley Street, Savile Town, single-storey rear extension. Mr A Razaq, 35 Chadwick Crescent, Dewsbury, the proposal is for a single-storey rear extension. The extension projects six metres beyond the rear wall of the original dwelling house, the maximum height of extension is 3.7 metres, the height of the eaves of the extension is 2.6 metres. Sustrans, bridge off Carr Lane, Dewsbury Moor, prior notification for demolition of bridge.
I think the chef from the Dorchester, in London, could learn how to cook a proper meal if he paid a visit to Sally’s Ice Cream Parlour and Farm Shop.
Bigger picture? From: Mr Kemp, Liversedge Dear Sir, Shortly after a planning application went in last week to build houses on land off Moorside in Cleckheaton, signs went up in nearby homes opposing the plans. Frankly, this is a pretty bad case of NIMBYism. The land they say is ‘the last rural space in Cleckheaton’ is a forgotten, unused bit of scrubland that only dog-walkers really care about. Try looking at the bigger picture – the area is crying out for new houses and 50-odd more in Cleckheaton is a good start. We need to build them somewhere!
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Gareth proves dancing is strictly for everyone By David Miller A SCHOOL finance officer from Liversedge is blowing away his trade’s conventional image with success on the dance floor. Gareth Hemingway, who works at Spen Valley High School, coached brother Daniel to a regional ballroom dancing title earlier this month. Former welder Daniel won North East medallist of the year at the International Dance Teachers’ Association (IDTA) event. There were second, third and fourth places for other dancers Gareth trains at his Let’s Dance school. Father-of-two Gareth, 32, of Darley Road, combines his job at school with teaching ballroom and Latin dance on evenings and weekends. Preparations are now under way for the IDTA national finals in Blackpool later this month. Gareth said of his draughtsman brother: “It’s almost like Flashdance. “Many people wouldn’t think someone who was a manual worker could be a dancer.” Let’s Dance, which is based at Spen Valley High School, aims to promote dancing as an activity for all. Gareth said: “Sometimes people can be intimidated when they see TV shows like Strictly Come Dancing. “They think they need to be good at it already if they want to join a class, or that they need fancy outfits or that it’s all about winning competitions.” He added that students at Let’s Dance start by learning simple steps and can attend in comfortable clothes. Let’s Dance also runs exercise classes for older people and dementia sufferers at
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great time.” A new class for beginners meets on Thursdays at 7pm. Children attend on Saturday mornings at 9.30am. There are no sessions on Thursday October 23 due to a school parents’ night. For full details see www.letsdance-uk.com.
Club joins polio drive Manhole plunge BATLEY: Batley branch members of the Rotary Club are hosting a lunch event at Howley Hall Golf Club in Morley on Wednesday (12.15pm) as part of the club’s worldwide drive to eradicate polio. The event coincides with World Polio Day two days later and for every pound raised for the club's anti-polio crusade, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation will donate another pound. Tickets (£10) are available from Patricia Taylor on 07748 164447.
DEWSBURY: A volunteer leaf sweeper escaped unhurt after he plunged 15ft down an open manhole. The 58-year-old man fell down a shaft between Temple Road and Cemetery Road at around 8.45am last Friday. A passer-by heard him shouting for help and called firefighters, who rescued him with ladders. Firefighter David Nunn said: “He had a very lucky escape.”
Footpath fly-tippers targeted FLY-TIPPING in Gomersal has led to increased patrols on a problem footpath. A well-used route that connects Butts Hill to Shirley Parade and Gomersal Rec has become a magnet for household waste, with a council clear-up failing to deter the tippers. Rob Dalby, Kirklees Street Scene action team manager, said: “The council is aware of the situation and is considering all feasible options to try and prevent further incidents of fly tipping. “Following the initial complaint, an officer visited the site to inspect, photograph and search through the waste to see if she could gather any evi-
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dence as to who was responsible but none was found. The site was then cleared as much as possible and it was agreed that officers would go back in the winter, once the vegetation had died down, to further clear the waste and any items we couldn’t get to. “Rangers have ‘letter-
dropped’ the surrounding area to educate home owners on correct disposal of waste and prosecution, and have also carried out regular patrols of the area with the intention to gather further evidence. “Any evidence that is gathered will be followed up and appropriate action taken.”
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HIGH achievers at Thornhill Community Academy were given career advice by First Direct Bank’s customer services director Karen Walker. Her visit was part of the Academy’s INSPIRE programme, which aims to ensure that top students are challenged and supported within lessons and through a range of extra-curricular opportunities.
Beauty boss Sonia’s charity drive tribute to cancer gran Lillian, 89 By David Miller A HAIR and beauty salon in Gomersal is marking 10 years in business with a charity giveaway. Staff at Wired Hair, Image and Therapy on Oxford Road are raising funds for Cancer Research and Barnardo’s. Treatments worth £1,000 are on offer through raffle tickets which can be bought from the salon, village stores and schools. Founder Sonia Hames is launching the charity drive in honour of her grandmother, Lillian Hames, and two close friends. Lillian, 89, of Bradford, was recently diagnosed with cancer for a second time in three years. She endured gruelling chemotherapy and a hys-
INSPIRATIONS: Clockwise, from top left, Steven Rhodes, Lillian Hames and Leanne Denby
terectomy aged 87 – but now the cancer is back. Friend Leanne Denby
died of the disease in July, 2009, aged just 32, despite a double mastectomy.
She is survived by husband Mark and daughter Kennedy, who was only four when her mother died. There is a memorial bench to Leanne in a nearby park. Mark and Kennedy, formerly of Drub Lane, moved to Lanzarote last year. Sonia said: “Cancer is horrible, especially when you know what’s coming and there’s nothing you can do about it.” Fellow friend Steven Rhodes, who is wheelchairbound with multiple sclerosis, nominated Barnardo’s. Despite his illness, Steven, of Liversedge, donates to various causes and was asked by Sonia to
name a charity she could help. She added: “We’d like to thank our customers for 10 great years by giving something back to the community.” Raffle winners will be drawn at an open evening with adjoining delicatessen GingerWhale on Sunday, November 30. The event features wine tasting, free nibbles, hair consultations, a clothes show and nail demonstrations. Mum-of-two Sonia added: “We’d like to raise £2,000 if we can and then split the proceeds 50-50 between the charities.” For more details call Sonia at Wired Hair, Image and Therapy on 01274 855241.
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Pumpkin harvest MIRFIELD: Farmers have harvested 2,000 pumpkins from fields in Lower Hopton in time for Halloween. The Haigh family, who run Haighs Farm Shop on Far Common Road, will be selling them in the run-up to October 31.
Supermarket flu jabs DEWSBURY: Free flu vaccinations are available at Sainsbury’s. Asthma, diabetes and chronic heart disease patients, plus people aged 65 or over, qualify for a jab. To book an appointment, call the pharmacy on 01924 466549. Others can also have a jab but there is a charge.
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A GRIEVING husband from Dewsbury blasted the sentence given to the man responsible for the death of his wife. Waquar Ahmed Ghafoor, 42, branded the 11-month jail term handed to Mohammed Karani as “absolutely shocking”. Father-of-three Mr Ghafoor added: “We’re all very disappointed the jail sentence wasn’t longer. “I’ve lost a wife and all our children have lost a mother. There’s no price on a life. A life is a life. “We are all teaming up and putting a brave face on, so we are trying to be strong. But we are appaled at the judge’s decision.” He said his three daughters still have nightmares about the moment their mother died on Willans Road.
Husband’s anger as the driver of runaway van which killed his wife gets 11 months CRIME SCENE: Mum Simran Ahmed was crushed to death
Mike Clark Simram Ahmed, 46, was walking with Kiran, now 11, Mariyah, 10, and eightyear-old Mariyam when she was crushed by a runaway van.
Karani, 44, of Park Close, Batley, was convicted last month of causing death by careless or inconsiderate driving. Mrs Ahmed died at the
scene when his Ford Transit Connect van rolled down Swindon Road and across Willans Road on April 26 last year. Self-employed electrician
Karani had parked the van on Swindon Road while working inside the Medina Academy. Mr Ghafoor said: “She shielded two of my daughters. One was badly injured and one had to go through the pain of her dying while lying on her lap.” He said the family have moved to Preston to escape the memories of what happened. Mr Ghafoor added: “Everything on that day just shattered. We’re trying to live a normal life and just hoping to get better again.”
Judge:‘There is no way you intended what happened or foresaw what would happen’ THE JUDGE who jailed Mohammed Karani for 11 months and banned him from the road for a year said the driver of the runaway van had been negligent but could not have foreseen what was to happen. Judge Christopher Batty told Karani: “The cause of this tragic accident was the negligent way you left your vehicle before getting out of it.
“Of course there is no way you intended what happened or foresaw what would happen but this was a serious error. “People must understand they must leave their vehicle in a safe position, particularly on a gradient.” Leeds Crown Court heard the van was parked on steep Swindon Road for 43 minutes before it rolled away.
It had been left in neutral, the handbrake was only on notch two of six and the wheels were not turned to the curb. The vehicle reached speeds of up to 15mph as it smashed into a wall near a fish and chip shop on Willans Road. Simran Ahmed was crushed as she tried to protect daughters Kiran and Mariyam, who suffered a fractured skull and leg injury respectively.
Karani, 44, a father of six from Park Close, Batley, was described as respected in the community. Andrew Dallas, for Karani, said his client has a wife, cares for his elderly mother, is active at a mosque and fundraises for disaster relief abroad. Judge Batty added: “This is a very sad day. The lives of two families were changed forever on that date in April.”
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‘Bake off’ is the icing on the cake AMATEUR cooks can cream the opposition at a fundraising ‘bake off’ next weekend. Stalls at the Liversedge Parish Church Centre event on Saturday October 25 include homemade jam and confectionery. There will also be a raffle, refreshments and baking demonstrations at the second annual contest. Judges will then score cooks on taste, appearance and quality in a bake off featuring categories such as afternoon tea and dinner party. Entries are still wanted, and funds raised are for the church roof appeal. For more details call Charlotte Moorby on 01924 438828.
Dressed to impress THE HISTORY WARDROBE is returning to Batley’s Bagshaw Museum on Saturday November 1 with another of its highly-popular costume presentations. Following its sell-out ‘Titanic’ presentation at the museum earlier in the year, the History Wardrobe returns with something a little different. ‘Silk’, a new presentation for 2014, displays fabrics and fashions from the last 200 years. It will feature never-before-seen silk garments from the History Wardrobe’s costume collection, including 18th-century Spitalfields silk, Victorian gowns and 1920s lingerie. The presentation starts at 2pm, tickets cost £12.50 and early booking is advised. For more information visit Bagshaw Museum in Wilton Park or call 01924 326155.
Choir in full voice A CHAMBER choir concert featuring a new ensemble of 12 singers takes place at Mirfield’s Community of the Resurrection next month. Directed by the Community’s much-loved choir teacher Bridget Budge, the Saturday November 1 concert includes a variety of sacred choral music. There will also be interval drinks available in St James’ Chapel as well as an opportunity to join the brethren for the Vigil of the Resurrection, observed by the Stocksbank Road-based Community each Saturday at 9.15pm. Tickets priced £7.50 include a complimentary interval drink, and all proceeds are for the Church Appeal. For more information call Jenny Ashmore on 01924 483308 or email jashmore@mirfield.org.uk.
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SPOOKY GOINGSON AT MUSEUMS By Steve Martyn THERE will be creepy goings-on in the district’s museums during the schools’ October half-term holiday. In the run up to Halloween, children will be able to get involved in spooky activities and ghoulish crafts – and have lots of fun along the way. At Red House in Gomersal from Tuesday October 28 to Thursday October 30, youngsters can drop in any time between 11am and 5pm to make things to use and wear on Halloween. Normal admission charges for the museum apply and access to the craft activities is up some stairs. On Tuesday October 28, from 12noon to 4pm, youngsters can celebrate harvest-time by making potato people at Bagshaw Museum in Batley. The activity costs £1 per child, and
there will also be a Halloween trail throughout the half-term holiday. Children can get into the mood for Halloween with creepy crafts at Oakwell Hall in Birstall on Wednesday October 29. There will be two sessions, from
10am to 12noon and 1pm to 3pm, in the visitor centre with a charge of £2 per child, per session. On Thursday October 30 Dewsbury Museum in Crow Nest Park turns creepy with a spooky trail, Halloween lanterns and scary bats and spiders to make. Children can drop in any time between 12noon and 4pm to take part in the free activities. On Halloween itself, Friday October 31, spooks and ghouls will be at Tolson Museum in Huddersfield to provide fearful fun for children between 11am-1pm and 2pm-4pm. Youngsters are encouraged to come in fancy dress and there will be a charge of £1 per child.
Trick or treat at Cleck spooktacular GHOSTS and ghouls will be making a spooktacular appearance as Spen prepares for Halloween. The Cleckheaton Witch Hunt will take place on Saturday October 25 between 10am and 3pm. Children – accompanied by a parent or guardian – can collect a form and trick or treat bag from ‘Spooky
Corner’, which is being created in The George Pub car park on Market Street. Participants are encouraged to dress in their spookiest outfits, spot the names of the witches in shop windows and collect sweets and goodies from spooky shopkeepers along the way. Completed forms should be returned to
the starting point by 3pm, where one lucky participant will win a Halloween hamper. Batley and Spen MP Mike Wood has been invited to judge the best Halloween shop window competition, alongside Cleckheaton Juniors FC. For more information visit www.facebook.com/welcometocleckheaton.
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Arts hub fun days BOOKING has opened for half-term art and craft workshop activities for five- to 10-year-olds at Mirfield’s Creative Arts Hub. The arts centre will be running activities on Wednesday October 29 and Friday October 31 completely free of charge – with sessions for 8- to 12-year-olds funded by the Kirklees Holiday Activity Scheme. The centre will also be providing activities suitable kids aged five to eight. Artists at the gallery, on Huddersfield Road in the former Vale cinema, will be helping youngsters to create their own Halloween playworld. At the first session the children will work with cardboard boxes and recycled materials to create a spooky graveyard scene, which they’ll then cover with papier mache. On the second day, they’ll paint their graveyard and create a host of spooky characters to populate it, including pebble pets and needle felt figures. Children can choose to book onto the workshop or they can drop in for a ‘taster’, to have a look at the space and see if they want to join in the fun. Parents and family are also welcome to stay and play. The Hub also runs Saturday workshops, with sessions from November onwards now open for booking. For more details contact info@creativeartshub.org.uk or ring 01924 492775.
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HISTORY is set to come to life at Birstall’s Oakwell Hall when the English Civil War Society takes up residence this weekend. Visitors will be taken back to life as it would have been in 1647, in the immediate aftermath of the English Civil War. At that time the Elizabethan manor house was still owned by the Batt family, who had been supporters of the King during the early years of the war before surrendering to the Parliamentarians. The price for surrendering unharmed was a fine of £364 – 10 per cent of the value of the estate at that time. This caused financial hardship and resentment. The English Civil War Society, back by popular demand after an absence of several years, will portray family members and servants in period room settings as they prepare for a family wedding. But there are tensions because of Parliamentarian soldiers garrisoned outside.
As various scenarios and skirmishes are played out over each of the two days, visitors will have the chance be amidst the action inside and around the building. On each day the re-enactment will be from 11am to 5pm. Admission is adults £5, children £2, and half price for annual ticket holders, Kirklees Passports and Friends of Oakwell members. Next weekend Oakwell will be cele-
brating the changing season and the county’s rich applegrowing heritage at its Autumn Festival on Sunday October 26 (11am-4pm). Visitors will receive free entry to the hall, allowing them to enjoy the displays, demonstrations and stalls inside as well as outside the building. On display will be over 200 varieties of traditional Yorkshire-grown apples, supplied by the Northern Fruit Group whose experts will be on hand to answer apple-related questions. There will also be a chance to taste different apples, have a go at pressing apples and to buy fresh apple juice. Visitors can buy a range of autumn produce including jams, chutney, cider and a limited supply of Oakwell Hall’s own honey. A range of craft items will also be on sale. Traditional working displays on the
day will include woodturning by Birstall Woodturners, a dry-stone wall demonstration at the main entrance to the site by the Dry Stone Walling Association, and a display by Bradford Beekeepers. Two days later, a portrait workshop at Oakwell could prove to be the answer for many an amateur artist’s problem. Commissioned portrait artist Richard Lucas is running a workshop on Tuesday October 28 and will provide a step-by-step guide to facial composition. Participants will be led through various techniques such as crosshatching, blending and shading. Richard welcomes anyone over the age of eight with any level of ability. Participants are asked to bring photographs of family and friends or they can have a go at drawing a choice of celebrities. All materials will be provided. The workshop runs from 10am to 12noon and costs £3.50 per person. To book a place call 01924 326246.
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Gary back on song as star Cafe pioneer is leaving town of Dirty Rotten Scoundrels By David Miller
ARY WILMOT is a rare breed of all-round entertainer, with style and class that has never better shown than in the glittering musical ‘Dirty Rotten Scoundrels’. As Gary explains: “It’s got glitz, glamour and a bit of gangster too ... a perfect night out.” Gary also let slip that Strictly Come Dancing call him every year and added: “I love the show, but I would much prefer to learn to ballroom dance in private. They are all so brave, but it’s not quite for me.”
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EASTENDERS actor Timothy West is leaving the show after one year of playing Stan Carter. He tells me: “I have enjoyed my time and I think Stan has made the right impression with the fans, but I never wanted to do longer than a year. I have thoroughly enjoyed it all and thankfully he is not being killed off, so I may just be back.” ONE DIRECTION have a financial investment in fellow boy band 5 Seconds of Summer. The boys have come clean about the association after endless plugs on social media and speculation that this was the case. Liam reveals: “We see this as a natural progression in our quest to move into the entertainment scene once the band moves on.” CHANNEL FOUR soap Hollyoaks has announced that it will be releasing an album next week. The twoCD package, titled Hollyoaks: The Album, will go on sale on October 20 and feature some of the biggest songs that have been used on the show in 2014. ‘LEWIS’ actor Kevin Whately could have had a totally different career. He tells me: “I was offered a job when I first started out as a Blue Peter presenter, and thought about it, but the producer also told me that if I took it I could say goodbye to an acting career, so I chose acting instead.” CORONATION STREET star Anne Kirkbride is to take a longer break from the show, for up to three months. She insists that it’s not a medical problem, only that: “I need a break – it’s been a bit full-on for a while now, and I am not as young as I was, so the break will do me good.” ACTOR Laurence Fox has said that he hopes to star in American projects in the
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ONE of the area’s best-known business figures is leaving Batley after starting a new venture. George Alexander, 43, has run Meditteranean-style Barca Cafe and Pizzeria at Redbrick Mill since 2009. He previously ran Cafe Geo in Dewsbury – one of the town’s first continental-style coffee shops. George, of Hopton, hosted Chamber of Trade meetings there in which he and others clashed with councillors. He lobbied for free parking among other ideas which he thought would help Dewsbury town centre. George, who raised cash for causes like Kirkwood Hospice and Alzheimer’s UK, is opening a Mediterranean restaurant in Ilkley. He said: “I’ve really good memories of Dewsbury. Cafe Geo did very well for four or
NEW GOAL: George, right, with soccer celebrity customer Gary McAllister five years. “A goal of mine was to start a cafe culture in the town and get people used to nice things.” He added: “One thing I’m proud of is that we had a lot of customers who were reformed alcoholics or who had suffered depression. “Cafe Geo was a safe haven
for them, somewhere they felt comfortable and knew they wouldn’t be judged.” Visitors included former Foreign Secretary William Hague and TV presenterturned Labour activist Tony Robinson. On the Chamber of Trade, George added: “Myself, Trish Makepeace, Margaret Watson and others tried our best to get things like free parking.” George, whose wife Katie helps run the business, moved to Redbrick Mill after Marks & Spencer quit Dewsbury. The couple have three children, Ben, 12, Isabella, four and three-year-old Rocco. Causes supported at Batley include Macmillan, while guests like ex-footballer Gary McAllister also popped in. George and Katie leave Redbrick on Friday, October 31. He added: “We hope to repeat in Ilkley the success we’ve had here.”
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near future. Now back appearing in the drama ‘Lewis’, he reveals: “I am baffled at times as to who our audience are, but I suppose the show is a gentle remainder of a nicer time and maybe that is the key. Yes, in the future I would very much like some big US acting drama ... it’s part of the plan.” LOOK out for Sam Womack departing Walford again in EastEnders, as she is busy signing up to appear in pantomime this year in glamourous Sheffield. She told me: “It’s nice to do because I have young children, and of course I can’t let them watch the show, so this way they get to see what Mummy does all day.” FORMER Vogue model Jerry Hall is also gearing up for her pantomime debut this year, and admits that playing the baddie is the best role offered. “Oh for sure, I will get a great reaction just appearing and the costume they have given me is brilliant ... I am nervous, but also ready to take the plunge,” she giggled. KELLIE BRIGHT is on screen as Linda Carter in EastEnders, but she’s also on TV in re-runs of the early 90s comedy ‘The Upper Hand’ on ITV3 daily in which she was a teenager. She tells me: “I cringe now at the fashion I thought was cool, but then we all do that don’t we? I have nothing but fond memories of the show, and in particular just how great Honor Blackman was in it playing my granny.” EMMERDALE bosses have announced that a new family will be taking over at Home Farm. Former Coronation Street actor John Bowe has
already made his first appearance on screen as Lawrence. The actor tells me: “To land the keys to Home Farm is great, as this is where the action is and I will get to play lord of the manor. It’s a great feeling.” DUNCAN PRESTON says playing Doug, who is an expert gardener in Emmerdale, means that people assume he is green-fingered in real life. “I am okay but not the best and yet that is the power of the show – or me being a good actor ... I’m not quite sure which comes first,” he told me. RICHARD E GRANT is appearing in Downton Abbey as art historian Simon Bricker, but the actor tells me: “When I was first approached I wondered if I would be a servant, as the last time I was with creator Julian Fellowes in ‘Gosford Park’ I was ‘below stairs’, but this makes a great change, I must say.” HAVE ITV missed a trick with not releasing an album from the much-hyped drama ‘Cilla’? It appears that fans loved the actress Sheridan Smith’s voice very much, more than the original Cilla versions. But as yet: “We have no plans to launch Sheridan as a pop star,” they confirmed. WILL.I.AM has said he was worried when Kylie Minogue left The Voice that they wouldn’t be able to find a good enough replacement, but is happy Rita Ora has signed up. “She is very now, and with it, so yes it could work, but I just hope that she does not get distracted and forget to focus on the job in hand, which is to find talent,” he said.
Man attacked as he walked children home HECKMONDWIKE: A man was attacked as he walked with three children on Cemetery Road last Wednesday. The victim was accompanying the youngsters home from the Kanzul Iman Mosque on Royle Fold at around 6pm when three yobs struck. He suffered a head injury which needed hospital treatment in an incident police described as “unprovoked”.
The suspects are all described as Asian, two are aged about 22 and both are 6ft tall, of average build and were wearing hooded tops. A third man was 22 to 25, well-built, 5ft 5in tall, with short hair and was wearing a blue hooded top. Anyone with information can call Det Con Kris Roberts at Huddersfield CID on 101 or Crimestoppers in confidence on 0800 555111.
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CRICKET
Pair up for league’s top award TWO local cricketers have been nominated for this year’s JCT600 players’ player of the year award, with three players on the shortlist. Hanging Heaton skipper Gary Fellows is joined by Cleckheaton’s Mally Nicholas on the three-man shortlist, which is completed by Pudsey St Lawrence player Mark Robertson. Fellows guided his side to third place in Division One and was the leading run-scorer in first team matches with 885. The former Yorkshire allrounder also took 13 wickets at an average of 13.77. Wicketkeeper Nicholson was a key contributor to Cleckheaton’s second-successive league title triumph. He scored 573 runs at an aver-
age of 37.71 and claimed 24 victims with the gloves. He also helped his side to reach the final of the Sovereign Health Care Priestley Cup where he gave an impressive performance behind the stumps. Pudsey St Lawrence opener Mark Robertshaw is the only player on the shortlist who has been nominated before. He topped the Division One batting averages with 771 runs at an impressive average of 55.07 and helped his club to win the Sovereign HealthCare Priestley Cup. The winner of the award will be revealed at the annual dinner on October 31. To vote email bclvote@out look.com with your choice. Voting will close at midnight on Thursday, October 23.
STAR PLAYERS: Cleckheaton’s Mally Nicholas (left) and Hanging Heaton skipper Gary Fellows are nominated for player of the year JCT600 Bradford Cricket League
Birkenshaw nil Millbridge to stay top of Premier BIRKENSHAW lead the Heavy Woollen Sunday League Premier Division on goal difference after goals from Andrew Wood, Jonjo Keogh and Joel Farrar saw them win 3-0 against Millbridge WMC, who drop to fourth place. Thornhill Lees lie second after they demolished Woodman Batley Carr 9-2. Scott Hargreaves led the way for Lees with a hat-trick, Nathan Kemp bagged a brace and strikes from Joel Clegg, Lee Ryan, Robert Evans and Nicki Croisdale completed the rout. St John Fisher lie third after they maintained their perfect start with a
3-1 win over a battling Overthorpe Sports Club. Rob Hiscox opened the scoring from the penalty spot to put Fisher in front, but Steve Jordan’s spot kick equalised almost immediately. A late Jordan Pugh strike, plus an own goal, saw the three points go to the home side. AFC Chickenley earned their first point of the season as they drew 3-3 with Oakwell Motel. Shaun McDaid (two) and Michael Chadwick netted for Chickenley, with Oakwell replying through Johnny Beverley, Patrick Davies and an own goal. Mirfield Town boast a
100 per cent record in the Championship after they hammered St John Fisher Reserves 12-0 thanks to a Chris Meeson hat-trick, doubles from Kyle Douglas and Gibril Bojang, and further strikes from Oliver Rounding, Tom Hague, Adam Brown, Tom Wilks and Michael Rounding. Mount Pleasant are level on points at the top, but have played a game more, following a 5-2 win at Barr Street. Adam Rawat and Faisal Adam both hit doubles for Mount, with Faheem Mira completing the scoring. Jiten Patel and Dwayne Wilkinson replied for Barr Street.
Woodkirk Valley lie third after they edged out Birstall St Patricks 3-2. Matthew Moon, Danny Barton and an own goal accounted for Woodkirk’s tally, with Declan Dawson and Graham Fahy replying for Birstall. Heckmondwike Sports Club are in fourth spot after James Reily scored the only goal of the game in a 1-0 win over bottom side Hartshead. Bay Horse East Ardsley lead Division One on goal difference after they won 6-0 at The Yorkshireman. Ravenswharfe are second, and have yet to drop a point this season, after a 5-2 win against Battyeford Reserves.
Town Rangers are third following a 3-3 draw at Deighton WMC. Dewsbury Westside won 4-3 against Overthorpe Sports Club Reserves, Birkenshaw Reserves won 4-2 at winless Punch Bowl. In Division Two, FC Liversedge lead by two points after they narrowly beat St Ignatius 4-3. Scholes Athletic lie second after they won 75 at Cobras. Jordan Lewis hit both goals as third-placed Clifton Rangers Reserves won 2-1 at Batley Celtics and Hanging Heaton Cricket Club hammered bottom side Snowdon 93.
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Town become comeback specialists in unbeaten opening OSSETT TOWN have made a fine start to the new season in the West Riding League Premier Division and coach Dan Robinson hopes to take that form into Sunday’s West Riding County FA Women’s Cup tie at Bradford Park Avenue. Town recently came back from 2-0 down to win 3-2 in their league match at Bradford and they had to come from behind to win 2-1 at Hemsworth Miners Welfare in their last game thanks to two secondhalf goals from former Bradford City striker Caroline Omboyi. “Three league wins out of three is a good start but it is too early to start talking about titles or promo-
tion,” said a guarded Robinson. “But, we are showing a lot of fight and resilience and that should stand us in good stead if we can maintain that.” Also involved in County Cup action are Battyeford Belles, whose first team and reserves face Regional League opposition. The first team are at home to high-flying Southern Division side Farsley, boasting a 100 per cent league record. The reserves, from the County League Third Division, go to North East Regional League Premier Division Leaders Brighouse Town in what is the equivalent of Ossett Town going to Huddersfield Town
in the FA Cup. Battyeford’s first XI made their first visit to Wetherby Athletic a day to remember as they clinched a 2-1 victory last weekend. After going behind on the hour mark, Alex Womersley levelled four minutes later, before an 87thminute corner from Grace Pearson resulted in the Belles securing second spot. Battyeford Belles open age reserves’ game against Tingley Athletic reserves ended in an 11-2 loss. The result did have a silver lining as the Belles reserves became the only team this season to score against Tingley, with Karen Power getting a brace.
Ossett Albion, who drew 1-1 at home to Rovers Foundation in the North East Regional League (Southern Division) – with another goal from leading scorer Nicky Swift, find themselves with a walkover in the County Cup and without a game. In the reduced County League programme Dewsbury Rangers are at home to Norristhorpe as both clubs look to hit back after recent defeats in Division Two. Rangers went down 11-0 to leaders Bradford City A two weeks ago, while last week it was Norristhorpe’s turn to take a double-figure beating as City ran out 10-0 winners.
Mixed week for Ossett sides as Town suffer goalless double loss Burscough Ossett Albion
NON-LEAGUE FOOTBALL Darlington 1883 Ossett Albion
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OSSETT ALBION were unable to prevent Darlington 1883 from reaching the Evo-Stik First Division North summit on Wednesday as they slipped to a 2-0 loss. The home side, buoyed by a crowd of over 780 fans, broke the Albion resistance on 45 minutes when Amar Purewal found the back of the net. The visitors weren’t without chances but it was the home side who found another goal, this time Alan White rounding off a 2-0 win on the hour mark.
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OSSETT ALBION gained a vital win on the road as they ended their losing run with a 1-0 win at Burscough on Saturday. Albion controlled the game and possession, but still went in level 0-0 at the break. Burscough started the second half on top, Liam Caddick found himself one-on-one with Neil Bennett, but the keeper stood tall and made the save. In the 75th minute Albion took the lead through Conor McDonagh. The ball was crossed into the area and McDonagh leapt highest and headed into the goal. Burscough had a few goalmouth scrambles late on, but Ossett Albion held on for the win.
Ossett Town Mossley
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OSSETT TOWN were guilty of wasting chances as they suffered a 1-0 loss against Mossley on Tuesday. In a quiet first period Town’s Grant Allott headed a Steven Jeff free-kick over the crossbar. The second half was a much more lively affair with Danny Chambers having an early strike saved, before Allott once again went close with a header. Then on 68 minutes disaster struck for the hosts as Tom Pratt’s whipped cross somehow beat everyone and skipped into the net.
Cleckheaton CC to host celebration luncheon CRICKET CLECKHEATON CC will hold a celebratory luncheon to honour their second successive JCT600 Bradford Cricket League Division One title. The event takes place this Sunday, starting at 12noon, with entertainment from comedian Mike Farrell. Fish and chips from Hooked ‘n’ Cooked will be served at the table, with a number of places already booked for the event. The cost is £10 per person and bookings are being taken by Kevin on 07896 153731 or by email mitchell3@sky.com. • The Moorend club have decided to withdraw from next season’s Heavy Woollen Cup, along with Clayton West, with two positions now available for the historic club cricket competition. Any club wishing to apply for entry can do so by contacting secretary Sue Roberts on 07875 517744.
Derby points for Liversedge NON-LEAGUE FOOTBALL Thackley Liversedge
HEAVY WOOLLEN SUNDAY LEAGUE FOOTBALL
Scarborough Athletic Ossett Town
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OSSETT TOWN continue their hunt for a first victory after they were defeated 2-0 at Scarborough Athletic on Saturday. The home broke the deadlock on 36 minutes, when their cross was just out of reach for Town stopper Brad Dixon who diverted the ball to Ryan Blott, who made no mistake from two yards out. With Town piling forward, they left gaps at the back and in the 94th minute captain Gary Bradshaw took advantage of this and doubled the home side’s lead.
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LIVERSEDGE scored two second-half goals to beat Thackley 2-0 and climb the NCEL Premier Division table. The first half proved a scrappy affair with few chances for either side, and Kieran Corey went closest for the visitors. Corey was put through one-one-one with the Thackley goalkeeper, but his shot went wide. The hosts did enjoy some chances of their own when Antonie Burke shot over the bar, leaving the sides level after a scoreless first period. Sedge’s Corley put in a dangerous cross early in the second half but Andy Wood couldn’t get to it. But Wood made amends soon after when his cross was cooly guided home by Mitchell Pearson in the 61st minute. The home side could have levelled on 80 minutes but Liversedge goalkeeper Sam Dobbs made a great save. And his heroics were rewarded just a minute later when Wood turned well in the Thackley box before firing home, wrapping the game up at 2-0.
Youth share Vision points SPEN VALLEY LEAGUE FOOTBALL IN THE Spen Valley League Premier Division Savile Youth played out a thrilling 4-4 draw with Vision. Youth scored through Imran Patel, Muhammed Patel, Abdullah Aswat and Sajeel, but the hosts matched them in a highscoring affair. Savile United failed to pick up an unlikely victory as they lost 4-2 at home to secondplaced Route 1 Rovers. Rehan Sultan and Faisak Adam scored for the hosts but it wasn’t enough to beat the high-flying Rovers and lift them front secondbottom in the table. Howden Clough ensured they remain at the summit of Division One after beating bottom club Cleckheaton Sporting 6-2. Clough’s goals were shared between McCauley Clark, Tory Bagshaw, Reece Scholes, Lewis Boddy, Jason Stainburn and Simon Moore. Cleckheaton replied through Tim Wilkinson and Liam Williams. A Mooen Hyder hat-trick ensured Savile Town took all three points from an entertaining 8-5 victory over Norfolk. Junaid Khan (two), Huzaifah Adam (two) and Fayyaz Bobat scored Town’s other goals. Norfolk scored through an Ismail Lunat double, Said Said, Ilyas Lunat and Z Khan. Hightown Jets won their mid-table battle with Fox and Hounds Batley thanks to a James Mortimer hat-trick. Mortimor’s goals and a solo effort from Nathan Clarke saw the Jets win 4-2. Fox and Hound’s goals were scored by Dominic Simpson and Jamie Carter. Mount Pleasant failed to overcome secondplaced Idle as they were defeated 4-1 at home. Karim Bhatti scored their only goal. In the final Division One game of the weekend George Healey were hammered 10-3 at Bradford side Athletico. Olly Mitchell, Courtney March and Craig Sykes scored for the visitors but the home side proved too strong.
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KIRKLEES STUDENTS WIN GOLD SCHOOLCHILDREN from across Kirklees brought home an impressive haul of medals from two international sports competitions. The students, aged 11 to 15, were selected from Kirklees schools’ athletics squads to form the Kirklees Athletics Team, which competed in the Majano Games in Italy and the European Kids Athletics Games in the Czech Republic.
Over 2,400 children took part from across Europe, including Spain, Latvia, Slovenia, Slovakia, Ukraine, Hungary, Italy, Malta, Poland, Romania, Croatia and the UK. The Kirklees athletes won two gold medals, nine silver medals and six bronze medals. The trip was co-ordinated by Andy Cook, Kirklees Council sport and physical activity development officer, who said: “The young people of Kirklees had a fantastic
time in Italy and the Czech Republic, making friends not only with each other but with children from all over Europe. “Bringing back a few medals was the icing on the cake on what was a fantastic experience.” Coun Peter O’Neill, cabinet member for communities and leisure, said: “We always encourage children and young people to participate in sports to stay healthy and active. “These events also pro-
vided a great opportunity for local children to gain life experience. “Our schools do excellent work in engaging and supporting our communities. The families of those who took part provided wonderful support.” The trip was financed by the participants, the Kirklees Athletics Development Group. Athletes from local schools including St John Fisher and BBG Academy were involved in the team.
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Cleck’s YM woes continue in National League loss NATIONAL LEAGUE THREE NORTH
HUDDERSFIELD YMCA CLECKHEATON
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CLECKHEATON’S poor run of form against Huddersfield YMCA continued as they suffered a bonus point loss at Laund Hill. Cleckheaton did start brightly and a break and 30-metre dash up the middle from Ollie Akroyd, gave field position for Michael Piper to coolly slot a drop-goal to open the scoring. The visitors did not handle the restart well, conceding a lineout and from that possession YM recycled adeptly and Stead went in for a converted try to put the home side into a lead they would not lose. On the quarter-hour Matt Piper was sinbinned for blocking a chase runner following a Huddersfield kick. With reduced numbers the home side took immediate advantage and scrum-half Simon Wilson darted through without challenge and sprinted in for a long-distance try. Play was moved towards YM’s line and a long flat pass from Michael Piper put Ross Hayden in at the corner. The full-back also converted from the
MAIN MAN: Ross Hayden produced another fine display at YM touchline to put Cleck back within four points at 14-10. The reduced lead did not last long though as home stand-off Hawkyard drifted sideways across Cleck’s back line and then shot through a large hole for another try. The hosts then claimed a bonus point with their fourth, and what would turn out to be their last, try of the day on the 35 minute mark. Michael Piper chased down a YM runner
after a counter-attack break and with just metres to go reached out and grabbed the back of his shirt at the collar, pulling him down. But any joy from the Cleckheaton faithful was short-lived as the referee deemed it necessary, in light of the collar grab, to both award a penalty try and to issue a yellow card. The conversion was added and at the break Cleckheaton trailed 28-10. Youngster Sam Wood was introduced to the fray at half-time, making his first team debut and showed some undoubted class when he turned two defenders inside out to create a try for Craig Blackburn. Hayden added the touchline conversion. YM added a penalty goal but Cleckheaton were clearly gaining the upper hand. Several drives from the forwards took play close to YM’s whitewash, before it was spun across the back line, where Ollie Akroyd popped up to feed Wood for a try on debut. Hayden maintained his 100 per cent kicking record with another difficult conversion. With the scores now within seven points, the away side edged closer and closer to an equalising try but the hosts were able to hang on for the win, whilst Cleckheaton took home only a bonus point.
Ossett RU reduced in bonus-point Corinthians defeat YORKSHIRE LEAGUE DIVISION FOUR
LEEDS CORINTHIANS OSSETT RUFC
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OSSETT RU continue to misfire as their inconsistent start to the season continued in a 33-17 loss at Leeds Corinthians. The game started with Ossett showing spirit for the first few minutes but a series of mis-timed passes and poor tackling saw Corinthians take an early lead. Corinthians had pace and organ-
isation out wide that Ossett never looked likely to contain in the opening spell and the visitors were guilty of forcing offloads and making handling errors. As a result Ossett found themselves trailing by a try and a penalty as the half-time whistle was blown. The second half started brightly and it looked like Ossett were beginning to finally find their feet when scrum-half Tom Sprott sold an outrageous dummy to glide over the tryline untouched. However, the reply was another
moment of open play brilliance by Corinthians who worked the ball wide and found some space. Loosehead prop Dave Hanley chased all the way and put in an exceptional tap tackle to force the Corinthians winger to fall and lose the ball over the line. But much to the visitors’ dismay the try was given. This moment stole some of Ossett’s thunder and the hosts took full advantage to extend their lead with a further try. Ossett lost their composure and as a result were forced to play the
remainder of the game with 14 men. The reduced visitors did not give in and were rewarded when the forwards battled down the field before Rich Lister picked up and went over for a second Ossett try. Ossett appeared to be grinding their way back into the game but unfortunately time was against them and on the last play of the match Corinthians scored a bonuspoint try. Ossett are on the road again tomorrow (Sat) when they make the short trip to Halifax.
Dewsbury MMA team trio clinch kickboxing success AVT MIXED MARTIAL ARTS CLUB enjoyed further success at the weekend as a number of their fighters took part in Niko Fight Night at the John Smith’s Stadium, Huddersfield. A selection of the Dewsbury-based gym’s talent was on show at the K-1 kickboxing event and they didn’t disappoint, picking up three wins on the night. In the main event Chris Cook recovered from a first-round knockdown to secure a knockout victory in a true heavyweight slugfest. Gym mate Matthew Hodgson claimed a win via decision after dropping his opponent twice with knees to the body. Dom Stringer picked up his first victory via decision after a hard-fought contest that many deemed fight of the night. AVT fighter Adam Bramhald was looking in great
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shape and dominating his K-1 debut until an accidental groin shot halted the contest. His opponent carried on but then said he was unable to see out the round and it was deemed a no-contest. Jack Holt and Danny Huxy were less fortunate as they missed out on making it a clean sweep for the Dewsbury gym. Holt lost his bout in a close decision, in an evenly-contested fight the workrate of his opponent ultimately got him the nod. Huxy also lost an entertaining decision, coming close to finishing his man in the last 20 seconds, but the bell saved him.
DREAM TEAM: The AVT fighters, led by coach Danny Mitchell (front right), line up before their bouts at the John Smith’s Stadium, Huddersfield
Pawel heroics can’t inspire Hecky victory CYCLE SPEEDWAY
IN THEIR DUST: Racing gets underway at Firth Park as Heckmondwike take on Stockport PAWEL IDZIOREK’S maximum-points haul wasn’t enough to gain Heckmondwike Cycle Speedway a win over Stockport on Sunday. Idziorek scored an impressive 20 points, backed up by Darren Kent (16), Adam Watson (12), Justin Naylor (eight+two), Ryan Summersgill (eight+two) and Laura Watson (seven+one). But it wasn’t enough as the Firth Park hosts slipped to a narrow 79-71 loss, despite close racing throughout. In the under-13s Heckmondwike’s Tom Whitwam scored maximum points with Will Naylor just two points behind him, taking the Heckmondwike juniors to a victory. Declan Summersgill (10), Ben Summersgill (eight) and Bella Naylor (four) also scored in their 52-24 victory over Stockport Under-13s. Heckmondwike travel to Newcastle on Sunday October 19 for their last race of the season. Training will continue throughout October on Wednesday nights from 7.30pm to 9pm at Firth Park, Heckmondwike. For more information on training or sponsoring the team for next season please contact Justin Naylor on 07799 367370.
Belles hit the airwaves WOMEN’S FOOTBALL ON AIR: Chris Hoyle with the Belles girls
BATTYEFORD BELLES were invited into Radio Leeds to appear on West Yorkshire Sport’s weekly ‘Club of the Week’ slot. The female footballers were interviewed with an aim of finding out about the huge growth in girls teams at Battyeford and the wider Yorkshire area. Under-14s player Genevieve Parkin, Under-15s player Olivia Grogan, Under-16s player Eve Hatterell and head of female football Chris Hoyle all answered questions. The Belles are one of the fastest growing and most popular female sports clubs in the area, with sides from ages under-6s to senior teams. Battyeford are still on the lookout for players and anyone interested can contact Chris Hoyle on 07773 817763 for more information.
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MOOR ARE CHAMPIONS Academy stars end Dewsbury stints with title win YORKSHIRE JUNIORS DIVISION ONE
DEWSBURY MOOR U-16s FARNLEY FALCONS U-16s
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DEWSBURY MOOR UNDER-16s clinched the Yorkshire Juniors Under-16s Division title with a final-day victory over Farnley Falcons. In their last game of the season Dewsbury knew a win over their second-placed title rivals would secure the league and the Moor side showed enough class to outgun their Leeds-based opponents in a 20-14 win. It was a fitting finale for a number of Moor players, who were making their final appearances in the Maroon and Gold last weekend ahead of linking up with professional clubs. Patrick Diskin, Ben Kershaw, Declan Sheehan and Aiden Ineson are all set to join pre-season training at Castleford Tigers after signing professional contracts. They were joined by teammate Connor Redgwick, who has penned a deal at Huddersfield
WINNERS: Dewsbury Moor Under-16s celebrate winning Division One Giants, in their final game for Dewsbury Moor Under-16s. The game started in a ferocious manner with several crunching hits going in from both sides. And it took a relieving run from full-back Patrick Diskin to break the deadlock. After his initial burst, Jacob Crosswell dummied and planted the ball over the whitewash.
Castleford-bound Ineson added the extra two. Farnley responded when an innocent kick was misfielded and the Falcons centre pounced to make it 6-4. Moor’s Liam Conway and winger Aiden Sheard were held up over the line as the scores remained level at the interval. The second half started with
the same intensity and it was the hosts who produced a magical moment for the next score. Cameron Adleigh’s short ball in centre field sent speedy centre Declan Sheehan racing through on half-way and he made no mistake from range, rounding the Farnley full-back to dive over. The visitors’ kicking continued to cause problems and after a high kick had forced an error they crossed for a disputed unconverted effort. Moor hit back in the best possible way when Hooley, Ineson and Adleigh combined to break the Falcons line, before Sheehan was in support to race 40 metres and finish the move. Ineson displayed the class that has attracted a Super League club when he followed his own deft kick to score. Hooley converted to make it 208. Conway saved Moor with a last-ditch tackle, as did Sheard and Joe Longstaffe as the game opened up. But the hosts couldn’t prevent Farnley crossing for the final try to leave the final score at 20-14.
Barclay is star man as Trojans excel in Featherstone THORNHILL TROJANS UNDER-7s excelled in an entertaining game against Featherstone on Sunday. Archie Barclay defied his smaller stature to take home the opposition man-of-the-match and magic moment award. Archie Firth returned from a hand injury to share the opposition award and also the top tackler accolade. Bailey Bennett was awarded a magic moment award too for his full pitch runs that saw him score some really good tries. THORNHILL TROJANS UNDER-8s travelled to Emley Moor on Sunday and put on an outstanding display. Zack Haigh had an oustanding game, scoring a try in a man-of-the-match and opposition man-of-the-match performance. Toby Lumb also scored, the magic moment award went to Jake Hartley and the coaches’ award was handed to Blake Clegg. THORNHILL TROJANS UNDER-8s A claimed a victory in a closely-fought contest at Batley Boys. Tyler Jowitt continued his good form scoring five tries. William Frain added a double and further tries were added by Charlie Blacka and Mason Haigh. Haigh impressed with some barnstorming runs, as did Tom Metcalfe and in defence William Frain stood out. After a run of bad form DEWSBURY MOOR UNDER-8S were back to their best on Sunday as they clinched a draw against a big Elland team. Moor took the early lead with two well-taken tries from Maloney and Beety, but it remained close after
JUNIOR RUGBY LEAGUE that as Elland bombarded Dewsbury’s line to eventually score two tries to go in level at half-time. Moor struck back first in the second half through a planned move which allowed Sheard to score. Elland replied with two more tries before Beety scored his second after a good strong run, taking four Elland players over the line to tie the game. THORNHILL TROJANS UNDER-9s put in a great showing in a hard-fought derby match against local rivals Dewsbury Moor. In a low-scoring game Connor Hickling eventually broke the first half deadlock for Thornhill with a fine try. Defences were on top for long periods, with the Trojans well led by top tackler Louie Creaser. Second-half tries came from opposition man-of-thematch Kye Hodgson and man-of-the-match Scott Walker (two). DEWSBURY CELTIC UNDER-10s’ Courtney Gooch was the star of the show in an impressive display at Dudley Hill. Gooch scooped three awards, taking home the opposition player-of-the-match, Celtic girl-of-the-match and also joint top tackler with Harry Cummin. Aiden Birch received the best effort accolade with some great team play by Kaiden Smith, Jordan Massey and Kayden Ramsden. THORNHILL TROJANS UNDER-11s welcomed Milford
Marlins to Overthorpe Park in an action-packed game. The Trojans scored through Reece Fisher (two) – who re-gathered a chipped kick from Kurt Hodgson for the try of the day – and Zak Harrod. Fisher added all three goals. The hosts’ defence was put to the test but Dillon Kilgallonshaw made some good one-on-one tackles, with top tackler Ben Pritchard pulling off a couple of try-saving efforts. Man-of-the-match and opposition man-of-the-match Kurt Hodgson played his best game to date, partnering up with coaches’ award winner Fisher. DEWSBURY MOOR UNDER-12s produced a workmanlike performance to beat Castleford Panthers 30-12. The Maroon and Golds had opened up an 14-0 interval lead thanks to tries from winger Jake Wilson, Connor Charlesworth and an impressive 50-metre kick return from Jay Scriven. Jake Wilson added the conversion. The Panthers came out in the second half with all guns blazing and quickly added a try of their own after a spell of pressure. But Moor’s defence recovered and it would prove the visitors only score of the game. Charlesworth added his second with a 100-metre kick return, followed five minutes later by his hat-trick, this time the youngster raced 70 metres. Not to be outdone Scriven soon added his second with another long-range effort. Wilson added two goals. Aaron O’Neill also gained recognition for staying on the field despite suffering a leg injury early in the fixture.
TENNIS
Kean serves ace in Liversedge cup triumph TEENAGER Nathan Kean produced a superb display to beat Hilton Idle in Liversedge Tennis Club’s men’s singles final and clinch the Fred Perry Cup. A round robin section of the competition saw players with the most wins progress to the knockout stages the following day during a great weekend of tennis. Kean was joined in the knockout stages by Idle, Shahid Hanif, Richard Bentley and former professional boxer Zahid Kahut. The impressive youngster stunned experienced men’s player Bentley with a quick-fire semifinal win, having also seen off the challenge of Kahut.
The teenager eased to a first set win in the final but when the second set went to a tie break, Idle looked on course to level, taking a 7-3 lead. But Kean battled back and forced Idle into uncharacteristic unforced errors to take the title. Idle did get some glory over the weekend however, teaming up with Gary Meynall to claim the doubles title. Meynall and Idle had too much power for opponents Hanif and Helen Maack and Idle rose at the net to smash home the winning shot and secure the doubles crown. In the mixed doubles Meynall
and Kath Westley reached the final where they met Liz Bentley and Kahut in an epic finale. Meynall and Westley claimed the first set before Kahut’s powerful serve looked to be taking control of the second. But Bentley proved solid, both at the net and from the baseline, as the pair forced the second set to a tie break. It was closely-fought until a shot struck the net cord and offered Meynall and Westley the chance they needed to close the game out and seal the mixed doubles title, a chance they duly took. Liversedge Tennis Club’s inter-
mediate team rounded off an impressive season with a runners-up spot in their league’s Division One. The team, which included promising youngsters Matt Dennehy, Sam Northing, Glenn Aspindle, Edward Parkin, William Farrar and the club’s men’s singles victor Nathan Kean, had achieved back-to-back promotions from Division Three to Division One. Despite being favourites to be relegated, they continued their epic rise to produce some exceptional tennis throughout the summer and claim second place in the league.
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Trojans draw West Bowling in cup tie PENNINE LEAGUE
THE DRAW for the first round of the Pennine President’s Cup sees Thornhill Trojans travel to Bradford to face West Bowling. The Pennine Premier Trojans, who are recovering from an injury crisis, are likely to be the favourites against their Championship opponents. In the same competition there is a triple bill of all-Championship One clashes on the cards. Birkenshaw, who have endured a tough start to the season, host high-flying league foes Doncaster Toll Bar. Fellow divisional rivals Batley Boys travel to Huddersfield to take on Newsome Panthers and Dewsbury Moor are also on the road when they take on Brotherton Bulldogs. In the Andrew Bennett Memorial Trophy round one Ossett Trinity play host to Woodhouse Warriors in their opening round match. Trinity will be expected to progress as they take on a side who currently play in Division Three, two leagues below them. Shaw Cross Sharks, who are in Division Two, will be looking for an upset as they travel to Division One side West Leeds in their fixture. The Pennine Supplementary Cup draw sends Dewsbury Celtic to Wakefield to take on Ryhill Hammers and Thornhill Trojans A are also on their travels at Beeston Broncos. Hanging Heaton and Dewsbury Moor A have been granted byes in to the second round of the Supplementary competition. Dates for the cup fixtures are set to be confirmed at a later date.
Yorkshire call-up for Moor’s teens JUNIOR RUGBY LEAGUE DEWSBURY MOOR have had five teenagers selected for Yorkshire Under-17s’ upcoming county clash. A selection of Moor’s Under-16s side were chosen for county duty, with half-back Luke Hooley, hooker Jacob Crosswell, lively forward Caden Wilkinson, versatile Cameron Adleigh and captain John Bowness all called up. The White Rose county will take on Cumbria on Sunday (Oct 19) at Sharlston Rovers ARLFC (2.30pm). As a result the club has had to cancel its upcoming open age A team fixture tomorrow (Sat), with the Pennine League Division Six East game between Dewsbury Moor A and Leeds Underdogs postponed.
Birstall Victoria cap memorable season RUGBY LEAGUE BIRSTALL VICTORIA celebrated a successful Yorkshire Men’s League campaign on Saturday with their end-of-season presentation. Brendan Sheridan’s troops finished the season in second place in Group One behind winners Scarborough Pirates. But they were defeated in the play-offs in a close-fought match with Hunslet Club Parkside. Player-coach Sheridan scooped the Man of Steel award, whilst Matthew Gowland collected the Coaches’ award. Other awards on the night were handed to Players’ player of the year Dean Arundel and most improved player Tony Aubrey.
DEWSBURY BRIDGE CLUB RESULTS: TUESDAY OCTOBER 7 1 Mr and Mrs P Sampson; 2 Mr D Hannam and Mr J
Paxton; 3 Mr and Mrs W Davies; 4 Mr J Roberts and Mr M Loveridge.
HEYDAY FOR KEAR
I’m in it to win it, says Sykes
Castleford youngster becomes Batley’s ninth new recruit
BATLEY BULLDOGS coach John Kear has made his ninth new signing after Castleford Tigers forward Brad Hey signed for the club. The 20-year-old has arrived from the Challenge Cup runners-up, where he came through the ranks after starting out at Castleford Panthers. The young second-rower is an exciting prospect for the Bulldogs having represented the Super League club at under-15, under-16 and academy level. And Kear admits that the academy star was not a planned signing and he only found him by chance. He said: “Brad is a good young player, I actually noticed him when I went to watch Brad Day play for Castleford Under-19s. “We went to look at Brad Day but whilst we were watching there were three players in the side that really stood out and Hey was one of them. “Once we had the Day deal secured I talked to Hey and he agreed to join Batley as well. “He has a great ability to break the line, can run good lines, is very quick and good with ball in hand, he is a very good attacking player. “The other side of his game still needs work but there is massive potential – and now it is up to him to reach that potential.” Chief executive Paul Harrison said: “We are delighted to have Brad on board, he was highly thought of at the Tigers and I’m confident he will be an important addition to next year’s squad.” The Bulldogs have also added Sheffield Eagles youngster Tom Lillycrop for the 2015 season. The 22-year-old prop is seen one of the hottest properties in the Championship, and has also starred for Heavy Woollen rivals
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Dewsbury Rams before linking up with Sheffield for the 2014 campaign. A former Wakefield Trinity Wildcat, Lillycrop arrived at the Rapid Solicitors Stadium from Bradford Bulls and attracted
much interest prior to the Rams signing him in 2013. A powerful prop with lots of go-forward, his arrival at Mount Pleasant Stadium is something of a coup for the club. Batley head coach Kear said: “Tom is a player I have known since my time at Wakefield, he has a high workrate and will
bring real go-forward. “He has over 40 games under his belt at Championship level and that is very impressive for a player of his age. “He had a good year at Sheffield and played well under Glenn at Dewsbury and I think he is one for the future, I hope we get the chance to develop him here. “I think he will compliment Alex Rowe and Adam Gledhill well in the pack.” The Bulldogs have taken their squad for next season to 22 members after Alex Bretherton agreed a new deal with the club. After a family holiday Bretherton has declared himself available to play next year so the club immediately moved to secure his signature for the 2015 season. “Alex has been at the club for a number of years now and has always supported everything we have tried to do,” Kear continued. “He really knows what it means to be a Batley player and will bring us that stability alongside the new players.” Bretherton is one of the senior men remaining at the club next year and will further strengthen the squad. He is joined in re-signing by Luke Blake, Johnny Campbell, Joe Chandler, Ayden Faal, Adam Gledhill, Jordan Grayston, Alistair Leak, Scott Leatherbarrow, Anthony Nicholson, Wayne Reittie, Alex Rowe and Sam Scott. Hey becomes Kear’s ninth new signing after Lillycrop, Sean Ainscough, James Brown, James Craven, Brad Day, Sean Hesketh, Cain Southernwood and Shaun Squires all joined the current Welsh coach at Batley. However, despite having 22 players the club insist they have not completed their recruitment and Kear admits he is aiming to bring in new signings that he hopes will get the fans excited.
Godwin given all-clear after arm op DEWSBURY hooker Wayne Godwin has been given the all-clear by doctors to return to training. The Rams co-captain endured a lengthy spell on the sidelines in 2014 after he badly broke his arm 15 minutes into a clash with Featherstone. However, following surgery Godwin has received the good news. Meanwhile, Rams chairman Mark Sawyer has confirmed the club are aiming to run a reserve team in 2015. The Tetley’s Stadium chief had previously suggested the Championship side were looking into the option. And he has now confirmed that the Rams are not the only second tier side interested in the concept. He said: “Many supporters are aware of our plans to run a reserve team in 2015 and I can confirm that we have been exploring this option for a number of months. “There is interest from a
number of teams at our level and the RFL is due to meet with Super League teams next week. “Naturally, we are keen to ensure that there is a viable competition for our club to compete in. “We hope to be able to make an announcement confirming our intentions at the end of next week.” In other club news, the Rams are set to build on the success of last year’s free supporters coaches after agreeing a deal with Workington Town. The Rams’ following were able to travel to play-off games at Halifax and Leigh at no cost after the club and players funded buses. And now the club will role out the deal again during their 2015 fixture. Sawyer added: “Many supporters took advantage of the club’s free away coach travel offers for the play-off matches against Halifax and Leigh. “I’m delighted to confirm that we have already struck a deal with Workington Town to offer a similar serv-
ice next season. “Workington will be laying on two free coaches for Rams supporters when we visit Derwent Park and will also provide food, and the Rams will be returning the favour for the fixture at the Tetley’s Stadium. “We’re hoping to strike further deals with other clubs in the Championship, particularly where there’s a long journey involved. “Finally, I’d like to advise supporters to watch out for our special ticket offers for next year’s Summer Bash in Blackpool. “I am aware that The Amber Ribbon are already planning to run a coach trip to the event, and as a club we’re keen to play our part in taking as many supporters as possible to Bloomfield Road.” Dewsbury are also set to hold a kit launch night before Christmas after agreeing a new deal with current manufacturer ZarX. The date of the event will be confirmed in the coming MAKE OR BREAK: Dewsbury co-captain Wayne Godwin before his season-ending injury Steve Horsfall weeks.
FIVE STAR: Gary Sykes will defend his British belt Steve Horsfall in front of a bumper London crowd BOXER Gary Sykes says he isn’t taking fans down to London to see him lose. Sykes travels to London’s ExCel Arena on Saturday November 29 for a British and Commonwealth title unification fight against Liam Walsh. It will be a first defence for the Dewsbury fighter, who puts his coveted Lonsdale Belt on the line against the unbeaten Cromer fighter. The fight, which forms part of the undercard to the heavyweight clash between Tyson Fury and Dereck Chisora, has been delayed on three occasions before the upcoming capital showdown. And the Batley-trained boxer says he can’t wait to get in the ring with Walsh. Sykes said: “This is definitely the biggest bill I’ve ever boxed on. “At this stage of my career every fight is all about picking up belts and I want to add the Commonwealth to my British title. “I’ve got the British belt outright, which means so much to me, but to add the Commonwealth would be great and that’s what I’m aiming to do. “Being seen as the underdog doesn’t bother me, I was the underdog against Crolla and that is the best I’ve ever trained, it is always more satisfying when you do it the hard way. “It will be a big challenge against Walsh, but I always switch on for fights like this.” Sykes has had to endure a lengthy injury delay in the build-up to the fight, with a broken hand suffered in his hometown British title success resulting in his longest time out of training since beginning his boxing career. But the 30-year-old fighter insists he will be more than fit and ready to step back into the ring in November and he is determined to put a frustrating four months of injury woes behind him. “Training was tough to start with, after such a long time out, but I’m loving being back at a thriving gym,” added Sykes. “Being out injured was the worst time of my life, but now I am back and feeling fresh and I plan to put my all into this camp and fight. “The support has been great and I’d like thank my fans and also my sponsor Next Car, in Batley, who have given me so much support.” An initial allocation of tickets have been handed to British champion Sykes. Standard tickets are priced at £50 and include admission to a full night of boxing, including the main event between Chisora and Fury, but Sykes can make special orders for ringside seats. Tickets are available from Mark Waters on 07890 071883 and from Central Boxing at New Ing Mills, Batley. A coach to take supporters to the capital will also be running from Dewsbury, with further details to follow.