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BALANCING THE BOOKS Libraries in our six towns are safe ... but two others face closure while jobs are axed and opening times reduced in proposed £1.8m council budget cuts
ALL six town libraries in North Kirklees have survived council budget cut plans – but under the proposals, there will be job losses and a reduction in opening hours at Batley, Birstall, Cleckheaton, Dewsbury, Heckmondwike and Mirfield. In addition, Thornhill Lees library faces closure from April next year, while council funding could be withdrawn from Ravensthorpe library, which will be shut down unless volunteers agree to run it. Under the proposals, to be debated by Kirklees Council’s cabinet at Huddersfield Town Hall on Tuesday (4pm), £1.8m will be carved from the library service
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budget of £5.7m, 88 full-time jobs axed and opening times reduced by an overall 40 per cent. Dewsbury Library would be open for 50 hours a week, Batley, Cleckheaton and Mirfield 35 hours and Birstall and Heckmondwike 30 hours. But Friends groups would be allowed to open their libraries at times when paid staff are not available. Ravensthorpe, if it survives as a “community supported” library at the Greenwood Centre on Huddersfield Road, would open for
only 20 hours a week. Other proposals include: ■ Scrapping all mobile libraries from next April 1; ■ Reviewing buildings for the suitability of housing several services together; ■ Plans for volunteers to run libraries alone shelved. The announcements follow four months of consultation and petitions against closures signed by thousands of people. Said Batley & Spen MP Jo Cox, who campaigned to keep the four libraries in her constituency open: “This is a great victory. “It is fantastic news and a welcome relief for thousands of local people who were desperate to save
their valuable community resources and vital lifelines for so many people. “This is a great result and the right result. I am delighted that the council has listened and taken on board the concerns and feelings of my constituents.” Volunteers at Heckmondwike and Mirfield libraries gave a more cautious welcome. Cabinet member for resources Coun Graham Turner said the plan strikes a balance between retaining services and budget cuts. He said: “I wanted to make sure that we preserved as much of the service as possible. “I believe with the help of volun-
teers and hard-working committed staff we have achieved this. “Our proposals are in line with what other councils are doing, especially regarding the mobile service, the use of volunteers and single staff in libraries.” He added libraries play other vital roles and said: “They offer important access to the internet for many who do not have that at home. “In many cases they have evolved into community hubs where many groups meet. “And they can help alleviate social isolation and help our early intervention and prevention strategy, helping people live better lives.”
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Road rage at retail park Deaths BIDDLE NEE GARNETT JEAN On 9 September, aged 82, of
A DRIVER was involved in a road rage incident with another motorist near the Birstall Retail Park last Thursday. Ravensthorpe. Wife of the late Eric. Service at Dewsbury Crematorium, Monday 21 September at 11.15am. Place your family notices by calling 01924 470296
BROOKE NEE HULL KATHLYN JEAN On 12 September, of Dewsbury, aged 79. Wife of the late Melbourne. Service at Dewsbury Crematorium, Thursday 24 September at 2pm.
CASTLE HARRY On 11 September, aged 93, of Mirfield. Husband of Doreen. Service at Dewsbury Crematorium, Wednesday 23 September at 12.30pm.
DENNEY STEPHEN On 6 September, aged 59. Husband of Alison. Funeral at Dewsbury Crematorium, Tuesday 22 September at 10.30am.
DEBENHAM RITA On 3 September, aged 82, of Cleckheaton. Wife of Graham. Service at Park Wood Crematorium, Elland, Friday 2 October at 1.30pm.
On 28 August, on his 61st birthday, of Dewsbury. Service at Dewsbury Crematorium today, Friday 18 September, at 9.30am.
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On 10 September, of Birstall, aged 88. Wife of the late Harry. Service at St Saviour’s Church, Brownhill, Monday 21 September at 1.15pm, followed by private cremation.
On 11 September, of Batley aged 92. Wife of the late John. Service at Dewsbury Crematorium, Thursday 24 September at 1.15pm.
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CHAMBERS BARRIE On 10 September, aged 78, of Birstall. Husband of Lynn. Service at Dewsbury Crematorium, Wednesday 30 September at 11.15am.
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HELLIWELL TRACEY On 10 September, aged 51, of Batley. Partner of Derek. Service at St Mary’s Church, Batley, on Thursday 24 September at 2pm, followed by committal at Batley Cemetery.
On 10 September, aged 84, of Dewsbury. Service at Dewsbury Crematorium, Wednesday 23 September at 10.30am.
QUINN JOHN On 14 September, of Westtown, aged 89. Husband of the late Rose. Requiem Mass at St Paulinus RC Church, Thursday 24 September at 10am followed by interment at Dewsbury Cemetery.
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ROBERTS JOAN PATRICIA NEE MARSDEN On 9 September, at Linson Court Nursing Home, Batley, aged 79. Wife of Peter. Service at Dewsbury Crematorium, Tuesday 22 September at 12.30pm.
SENIOR WINNIE On 14 September, aged 103, of Mirfield. Wife of the late Eric. Service at Dewsbury Crematorium, Thursday 24 September, at 12.30pm.
SOMERS JACK On 9 September, aged 85, of Cleckheaton. Husband of the late Betty. Service at Dewsbury Crematorium today, Friday 18 September, at 3.15pm.
STONE WILFRED On 13 September, aged 88, at Manorcroft, Dewsbury. Husband of the late Joan. Service at Dewsbury Crematorium, Tuesday 22 September at 1.15pm.
SUGDEN NEE HARDCASTLE AUDREY On 10th September, of White Lee, aged 89. Wife of the late Harry. Service at Dewsbury Crematorium, Tuesday 22 September at 2pm.
WILLIAMS OLIVE On 10 September, aged 96. Wife of the late John. Service at Fixby Crematorium, Huddersfield, Thursday 24 September at 12.30pm. Place your family notices by calling 01924 470296
The man, aged 24, was travelling along Gelderd Road in a grey Ford Fusion at around 2.30pm. He fought with the driver of a silver or grey Ford Focus and was injured by the other man's car as he drove off. The man was treated in hospital and police are now hunting for the Ford Focus driver. He is described as olive-skinned, of average build with a big nose and black hair which was short on the sides and longer on top. And he was wearing a black body warmer and jeans. He also spoke with a foreign accent in broken English. Det Insp Stef Wiseman, of Kirklees CID, said the Ford Focus driver may also have been injured. She said: “This incident took place on a busy arterial route at a time of day when there will have been a number of people in the area. “I would urge anyone who witnessed the incident or who has any information that could assist the investigation to contact us immediately.” Det Con Wiseman also appealed directly to the driver to get in touch at the earliest opportunity. Anyone with information can call Det Con Oliver Scoones at Kirklees CID on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Abattoir raiders foiled LIVERSEDGE: A woman fought off robbers who tried to steal cash from an abattoir last Friday. Two men walked into a mobile office building at the Headlands Road premises around 1.30pm. They pulled a woman sitting on a wheeled chair away from her desk and grabbed from underneath a case containing money. Another female worker wrestled with the pair and managed to get the case for them. Both suspects are white, in their early 20s and of average height. One wore a balaclava, black baseball cap and black tracksuit. The other had grey tracksuit bottoms. Anyone with information can call Kirklees CID on 101.
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News in Brief Sir Patrick appeals for organ donors MIRFIELD: Hollywood legend Sir Patrick Stewart is urging more people to live long and prosper by becoming organ donors. The Star Trek actor features in a video released by the Be A Hero campaign for National Transplant Week. In Yorkshire alone there are about 800 people waiting for an organ to save their lives and Sir Patrick said: “Anyone can find themselves in a position where they need an organ. So I would encourage everyone in Yorkshire to take two minutes out of their day, sign the organ donor register and Be a Hero.” For more details, visit www.leedsth.nhs.uk/ be-a-hero or call 0300 123 2323.
Thornhill Lees Library ... tenants’ groups and churches are being urged to save it from closure
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New hope for Campaign starts up to Friends groups save threatened library VOLUNTEERS gave a guarded welcome to A CAMPAIGN is to be launched to save Thornhill Lees Library from closure under plans to keep libraries across the area open. Batley, Birstall, Cleckheaton, Dewsbury, council plans. Coun Masood Ahmed (Lab, Heckmondwike and Mirfield all survive but Dewsbury South) wants tenants’ groups and the area’s two churches involved. It comes after a with shorter opening times and job losses. Chris Martin, chairman of the Friends of lack of interest was cited as a reason for shutHeckmondwike Library, highlighted those cuts. ting the Brewery Lane library by April 1 next He said: “While any reduction in library serv- year. Coun Ahmed wants people to get involved ices is a terrible loss to communities, we are pleased these proposals mean that a public and said: “We need the community to come forward. We need residents to say they love the library will remain in Heckmondwike. “However, it appears there will still be sub- library, their children love reading and that stantial cuts to opening hours and staffing lev- they want to make a difference.” He said an initial meeting about setting up a friends group els, which is disappointing. “Our group will continue to support the attracted about 15 people but interest tailed off. A council report concluded: “There is little library and, as our recent events have shown, it is popular and relevant to the local community, appetite for local people to become volunteers to in particular as it is the only remaining public support the library and the service...” It added the library is not well-used and the lack of volbuilding in Heckmondwike.” Jenny Tomlinson, chairman of the Friends of unteers prevents a “flexible approach” from Mirfield Library, said her group also remains delivering the service in another way. Coun Ahmed said: “We need to try promoting committed. She said: “The Friends of Mirfield Library the library as a place where children can learn are delighted to see that Mirfield is one of the and enjoy reading. And not everyone is IT-literproposed libraries with designated Town ate or has an iPad or laptop or can afford to be online.” Library and Information Centre status. The report admits Thornhill Lees is a “This is what we’ve been working so hard towards. But while we are delighted with the deprived area and Coun Ahmed said he is conproposal, we also realise the final decision is yet to be made by the Kirklees cabinet and council. “We await the council’s final decision with hopeful optimism. “Looking to the future, help from volunteers will be needed to help Mirfield library move forward. “Volunteers are invited to contact Mirfield Library to offer to help and make the future of our library secure for years to come. “The Friends of Mirfield Library remain totally involved with the library and intend to fully support services and help develop facilities.” Simon Roadnight, of the Friends of Batley Library, said: “We are delighted to hear that Batley is to retain its library. Follow us on facebook “Our aim now is to assist and, where possible, enhance the services already on offer at the library. “By doing this we sincerely hope that should anything surface in the future, where further cuts are to be made, that Batley isn’t so much as taken into considOPEN 6 DAYS A WEEK 9.30am til 5.00pm, Mon-Sat eration.”
cerned about poorer families being hit. He added: “There’s a children’s centre inside the library, so how will that work if the library is closed? Education is paramount in the ward, so the last thing I want to see is the library close or staff lose their jobs. There’s also a community centre in the same building and surely between the three of them there should be enough demand.”
THORNHILL LEES LIBRARY FACTFILE • Open 25 hours a week; • Four public access computers plus weekly activities including a job club; • No friends group, but one volunteer supports specific projects;
• Visitors fell from 37,697 in 2012/13 to 21,577 last year; • Items issued fell from 14,894 in 2012/13 to 11,701 in 2014/15; • Staff costs are £36,452 a year.
Child neglect charge HECKMONDWIKE: A man accused of child neglect and attempting to pervert the course of justice appeared in court last Thursday. He is charged with willfully assaulting, illtreating, neglecting, abandoning or exposing a child under 16 in a manner likely to cause unnecessary suffering or injury to health. Magistrates in Huddersfield referred the case against the 46-year-old to Leeds Crown Court, where he is due to appear on Tuesday.
Watch appeal HECKMONDWIKE: A burglar stole cash and a distinctive Omega watch from business premises at Grove Mills on High Street around 7.15pm on September 3. A suspect drove off in a white van. The watch is a Seamaster, with the model number 2254-50.00 and serial number 81368882. PC Chris Birkenshaw, of the Batley and Spen NPT, appealed for witnesses and added: “The stolen watch is very distinctive and is of great sentimental value to the owner. “I would also appeal to anyone who has been invited to buy the watch, or who has seen it for sale, to contact the police.”
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News In Brief MPs back dying bill NORTH KIRKLEES: The area’s two MPs backed an assisted dying bill which was defeated in the House of Commons. Paula Sherriff and Jo Cox voted in favour of the proposal, which went down by 330 to 118 in a free vote at the end of a four-hour debate. Another supporter was Mirfield-born Hollywood star Sir Patrick Stewart, a long-time advocate of right-to-die legislation.
Super siblings! Rizwan, 12, runs until his legs ‘turn to jelly’ to raise cash in memory of brother
Indecent exposure DEWSBURY: Police are hunting a man who exposed himself outside a shop at the retail park. He also committed an indecent act in the street before leaving the area in a white Transit-style van. The incidents happened between 3.50pm and 4.20pm on August 28 on Railway Street. He is white, 5ft 8ins tall and stocky, with a shaved head. He wore grey trousers, black boots and a blue polo shirt with orange around the collar. Anyone with information can call PC Charlotte Armitage at the Dewsbury NPT on 101.
By David Miller A YOUNGSTER from Ravensthorpe has been pounding Saddleworth Moor in training for a sponsored run. Rizwan Aslam, 12, is due to jog nine miles from his home on North Road to the Forget Me Not children’s hospice on Saturday, September 26. In preparation for the uphill and down-dale route, the Mirfield Free Grammar pupil has been out on the moors. Dad Mohammed said: “He pushes himself so hard that sometimes his legs turn to jelly. “But his determination is so strong that I know he’ll finish the route. I’m so proud of him for what he’s doing.” The event is in memory of
Coffee mornings BATLEY & BIRSTALL: Coffee mornings are to be held in aid of MacMillan Cancer Support on Friday, September 25. One is at St Mary's Social Club in Batley at 10.30am, while another is at Cafe Oska in Birstall. They are both part of MacMillan’s annual national fundraiser called the World’s Biggest Coffee Morning. Events are to be hosted across the district, including a 1940s-themed one at Massarellas at The Mill, Batley, from 10am. For full listings of coffee mornings see http://coffee.macmillan.org.uk/about/search.
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act as way stations. And the Dewsbury Bus Museum has supplied vehicles which will bring them all back to Ravensthorpe. Mohammed said: “Nothing will bring Arslan back but his memory will live on forever. “We believe in our hearts that Forget Me Not and Martin House do wonderful things for sick and disabled children. “And having benefited from their amazing work, we’d love to give something back to them.” The family are holding sponsored bag packs at Tesco in Batley tomorrow (Saturday) and Sunday. Previous events, including one at Asda in Dewsbury, have raised £2,700 towards their ambitious six-figure target.
Megan, 9, plans ‘something special’ for disabled sister A NINE-YEAR-OLD girl is hosting a fundraiser in Cleckheaton today (Friday) in aid of her disabled sister. Megan Whitlock is hoping to raise £300 towards the cost of a sensory room for baby Lacey. The 18-month-old has a rare brain condition and has suffered two strokes and several epileptic fits. Megan, a pupil at Howard Park Community School, has organised an event at Cleckheaton Children’s Centre. It starts at the St Peg Lane venue at 9am and features a bake sale, raffle and hook-a-duck.
Raffle prizes include beauty treatments from a local salon, hampers and soft toys. Megan said: “I’d like to fundraise for my sister so we can buy her a bubble tube and other sensory equipment for her nursery. “She can feel calm when she goes to bed in her cot. Hosting this event will give me the opportunity to do something special for my sister.” A sensory room allows disabled people to experience different sounds, textures and colours. Megan’s effects attracted the backing of Kirklees Council cabinet member for schools
Coun Shabir Pandor (Lab, Batley West). He said: “This is a very worthy cause to help a very young member of our community improve her quality of life. “Even more impressive are the efforts of Megan, who at such a young age is taking on such an important and worthwhile cause. “I really hope people will rally round and help raise the much-needed funds for baby Lacey to have a better quality of life.” To make a donation or to attend the event, call Cleckheaton Children’s Centre on 01274 854405.
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Rizwan’s brother Arslan, a muscular dystrophy sufferer, who died in March. Arslan, 16, suffered complications from an operation and passed away at the Forget Me Not hospice. Mohammed, known to pals as Azzie, wants to raise a total of £100,000 for them and the Martin House Hospice at Wetherby. Arslan and brother Hassan, who also has muscular dystrophy, had respite care at Martin House. Hassan will also take part in the event in his wheelchair with his carers and brother Armaan, eight, and sister Nadia, three. They will be joined by dozens of family and friends. Pubs along the way, including the Pear Tree at Mirfield, will
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JUSTICE should be blind to race, campaigners said after a paedophile from Liversedge was given a tougher sentence because his victims are Asian. The NSPCC hit out when the seven-year jail term given to Jamal Muhammed Raheem-ul-Nasir was upheld on appeal. Nasir, 32, of Firthcliffe Grove, was sentenced at Leeds Crown Court last year for attacks on two Asian girls aged nine and 14. In jailing him at the time. Judge Sally Cahill QC said the fact that the victims were Asian was an “aggravating feature” as
they would suffer “shame”. Lawyers for Nasir argued at London’s Criminal Appeal Court that his sentence had been unfairly inflated. But judges threw the case out after hearing the victims’ families feared they would struggle to find future husbands because of the abuse. An NSPCC spokesman said: “British justice should operate on a level playing field – children need to be protected irrespective of cultural differences. “Regardless of race, religion, or gender, every child deserves the right to be safe and protected from sexual
abuse, and the courts must reflect this. “It is vital that those who commit these hideous crimes are punished to the full limit of the law.” In the appeal court ruling Mr Justice Walker said: “The victims’ fathers were concerned about the future marriage prospects for their daughters. Judge Cahill was having particular regard to the harm caused to the victims by this offending. “That harm was aggravated by the impact on the victims and their families within this particular community.”
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‘Man of principle’ jailed for rape and drug supply A RAPIST from Batley who attacked a prostitute was described in court as a “man of great principles”. Abdul Fulat, 48, was backed in letters written by his wife, an imam, family and friends. A trial at Leeds Crown Court heard how they described Fulat, of Town
Street, as caring and supportive. But Fulat was found guilty of rape and supplying crack cocaine and jailed for eight years. The court was told Fulat committed a degrading and humiliating 90-minute sex attack on a prostitute in his car in the Beeston area
of Leeds. He picked the woman up in the Holbeck area of the city at around 11.30pm on September 25 last year. Fulat paid her £60 and took her to Middleton Grove in Beeston, where the attack happened. He had been drinking and smoking crack cocaine
and persuaded the woman to take some of the drug. Fulat then began a conversation in which he talked about having sex with children. He then carried out a prolonged and violent sex attack before ordering the woman to give back the money he paid her.
Fulat was given a sexual harm prevention order banning him from entering the red light district of Leeds. Judge Tom Baylis said: “What you were saying to the victim...was part of your attempts to shock her, to control her and to degrade her.”
Writing poetry? It’s Child’s Play! YOUNGSTERS at a Dewsbury nursery are published poets – before the age of five. Tots at Child’s Play on Thornhill Road entered a writing contest and nine of them had their work chosen for an anthology. They took part in the national My First Poem competition run by a publisher of educational books. Lucy Lovell, a teacher at Child’s Play, said: “The aim was to use their writing skills and also to give them the opportunity to see their work in print. “Poetry is a wonderful way to introduce young children to the idea of rhyme and rhythm. “It also helps develop communication, language and literacy skills. We’re proud that so many of their poems were chosen for publication.” The efforts are in the Yorkshire edition of My First Poem 2015 through publishers Bonacia.
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for local government. It means council chiefs have had to work on separate plans, so they are ready for either scenario. In the worst case, a £7m shortfall in 2016-17 will rise to £12m the next year and £28m in 2018-19. But higher spending was announced in the July Budget, which would give councils more money. In this case, the funding gap may be zero in 2016-17, £2m the year after and £22m in 2018-19. Coun Lees-Hamilton said: “It takes up an awful lot of officer and councillor time when you have to draw up a Plan A and a Plan B. “It’s also very hard when
you don’t know what you’ve got to work with. “Maybe councils and the Government should have confidential talks in advance, so everybody knows where they stand.” Public consultation on a draft Kirklees budget for 201617 is due in October and November. Cabinet member for resources Coun Graham Turner said major cuts are coming. He added: “I believe it’s important the residents of Kirklees fully understand the financial position we are in. “Members of the public are now seeing some of the changes, for example in waste collections.”
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CLECKHEATON: Music lovers can enjoy a Last Night of the Proms experience at a concert in aid of the Royal British Legion. The West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service Band are guests at the town hall event on Sunday, October 4 (2pm). A first set involves traditional brass band music followed by a Proms and sing-along. Admission is free by ticket, which can be obtained from the town hall from next Friday. Among the dignitaries due to attend is the Deputy Lord Lieutenant of West Yorkshire, Gordon Tollefson.
LIVERSEDGE: A man’s sentence was extended by three months after he failed to comply with a community order. David Hall, 30, of Millbridge View, was given the punishment in November for criminal damage, harassment and obstructing a police officer. Kirklees Magistrates’ Court heard he missed two sessions and failed to contact probation workers. Hall was said to be suffering from alcoholism and depression.
MAYOR’S MESSAGE TO COUNCIL CHIEFS AND CHANCELLOR OVER FUNDING COUNCIL chiefs and the Government need to get their heads together on local authority funding. That’s the view of the Mayor of Mirfield, Coun Vivien Lees-Hamilton, after it was revealed that Kirklees Council is in budget limbo until the end of November. Bean counters in Huddersfield project a likely £7m shortfall for the 2016-17 financial year. But they will not know the exact position until Chancellor George Osbourne makes his Autumn Statement on November 25. This could set out a new and improved cash settlement
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KIRKLEES: The body which runs the district’s sports centres has a new board chairman. Dawn Stephenson replaces David Heddon as head of Kirklees Active Leisure (KAL). Mr Heddon retired after 13 years managing venues such as Spenborough Pool. The new chairman, a KAL trustee since 2009, is director of corporate development at the South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. A qualified accountant, she was previously a director at the Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust.
Ex-MP’s honour BATLEY & SPEN: Former Tory MP Elizabeth Peacock is the new chairman of a club of former MPs. She won 78 of 199 votes cast in a ballot for the top post at the Association of Former Members of Parliament.
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Rank hypocrisy of the new left wing wannabes
out of place amongst this lot.
OW THE fun begins … Karl Marx becomes shadow chancellor, Vladimir Putin is handed the international development brief and Leon Trotsky is the new shadow business secretary.
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(Yes, I know that resembles Angela Eagle on the Labour front bench, but Trotsky’s still better looking and more feminine – even with a slightly bushier tash – and despite getting an ice pick through his lughole in Mexican circa 1940). Actually, if Jeremy Corbyn had such great minds (Marx/Trotsky) and political strategists (Putin) on his team he might get somewhere. Marx and Trotsky were towering intellects who would realise that their fanciful Socialist dreams had failed miserably, from Russia to China and Cuba – and for a more recent example, Greece. But Corbyn doesn’t. He has a rag-tag-and-bobtail mishmash of economic idiots and clamouring opportunists. Diane Abbot would cling to
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a floating turd if she thought it would wash her into the Westminster mainstream. And Andy Burnham has some stomach. Is there a backside he won’t kiss, just to hang onto the vain prospect of future power? Burnham’s more principled colleagues resigned their positions as soon as the Mad Marxist was declared overwhelming leader in Saturday’s leadership election. What they do next will provide part of the fun.
The vast majority of the entertainment, however, will come from Corbyn and fellow lunatics like his would-be Chancellor of the Exchequer John McDonnell, an economically illiterate and hateful man. McDonnell’s greatest wish, he once told an audience, would be to go back to the 1980s and assassinate Margaret Thatcher. There’s a voice of reason for you! Democracy in action! I told you Putin wouldn’t be
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SO, DOES this signal the rise of a new left-wing Britain, one where we literally throw open the country’s doors to every waif and stray from across the planet? Where we drive business into exile with 90% taxation? Where we return to the power cuts and three day weeks of the 1970s? Oh, they wish it was, they really wish it was. Here’s the thing about people like Corbyn, O’Donnell and Tom Watson the new deputy Labour leader. Firstly, they hate Britain, specifically England. From an irrational place, deep in their guts, they despise the system, the privileged classes and even the very democracy that has given them their own positions of power. They don’t see their rank hypocrisy. Corbyn refusing to sing the national anthem at the Battle of Britain memorial this week? You ain’t see nothing yet. The man would evict the Queen and fill Buckingham Palace with the scum of the earth, if he had his way. Corbyn and his acolytes actually love the idea of noble sacrifice, like those idealistic young students manning the barricades in Les Miserables. A glorious death, brothers, yet our memories will live on!
These romantic notions underline their desire to destroy the nation’s fabric, for the vanity ideal of returning ‘power’ to the subjected masses – the working man, the immigrant, the benefits class. And when it all falls apart, when sanity is restored, they can huddle round their pints of real ale, in their hand-knitted jumpers and sensible shoes, and blame ‘the evil system’ for doing them down. That is all Jeremy Corbyn has to offer. EXCEPT THAT it won’t happen. Not this time. You see, we don’t send kids up chimneys or down mines any more. Women even get the vote. There is a fair minimum wage, equal opportunity and security of employment rights. Those battles were won long ago by the proper class warriors. That astonishing Labour leadership result didn’t signify that the nation is minded towards socialist revolution. It demonstrated that Labour’s idealistic core was sick and tired of the vanity projects of Blair and Brown, of a political playground stuffed with talentless and patronising charicatures like Ed Miliband, Ed Balls and his vacuous wife Yvette Cooper. It was their personal
protest vote. They needed to bring down the corrupted Labour effigy and start again. I think this is the start of that process. Corbyn will not be Labour’s new messiah – the hater in him will ensure that. And besides, those beleaguered battalions of the downtrodden who would bring the establishment down with him? They can’t be arsed getting out of bed to vote, let alone joining his crusade. Even they know which side their bread’s buttered. My ‘little’ businesses put over a million quid a year into the economy. From parttime Press deliverers, to freelance rugby journalists, to our loyal staff here in Batley and so many ancillary businesses, a lot of jobs and money are generated. But if morons like Corbyn and Co were ever elected into government then entrepreneurs like me would be queuing up to jump ship. Don’t need the grief, thanks. I think the people of Britain, even a great many traditional Labour voters, understand that. And if in 2020 they don’t? As The Sun famously said in tribute to another self-serving fantasist, Neil Kinnock – ‘Will the last person to leave turn the lights out?’ I’m already scouting for my sunny bolthole.
A bolthole in the Balearics SPEAKING of sunny boltholes, I hadn’t realised how much more there is to Majorca than the ghastly British drunks littering Magaluf. My old schoolmate Mick Lyons had a bar – Charlton’s – in what was then-quaint Santa Ponsa back in the 1980s, but I confess to my ideas of the island being largely tainted by a boys’ trip here with a group of much younger Dewsbury Celtic teammates in the 90s. Never again. With a capital ‘N’. Mrs L and I are away for the first week in 15 months, and it became a toss-up whether we made it at all. Her: You decide and book. Me: What about Portugal? We love the Algarve. Her: No, you’ll want to go play golf. Me: The weather’s pretty much guaranteed in Tenerife and I’ve never been. Her: Ugh. Me: You’re the bloody international sales director of a luxury hotel group – YOU sort it! (I thought that. I didn’t say it out loud obviously. But it was rather like me asking her to arrange a rugby tour). Her: A villa by the Italian lakes looks gorgeous. Me: HOW MUUUUUUCH?! Anyway, I booked the flights, she found accommodation in Pollensa in the north of Majorca, and here we are. And what a beautiful part of the world this is. I’m not really sure about the ‘bijou villa with access to maritime leisure craft’ (see above) but the sunsets and the views are quite spectacular. Oh, and a glass of crisp white local
wine and a pint, for under a fiver? A Yorkshireman’s idea of heaven. There is even (although she didn’t know when booking) a golf course just across the valley from us. If I get finished with the manuscripts I have an imminent deadline on, I might just have a wander over... I’M NOT quite sure how the Hungarian government intends enforcing its zero tolerance ban on migrants getting into their country. They’ve said they’ll lock them up or deport them. But who will? Half their able-bodied men are already in the UK. Maybe the German Chancellor Angela Merkel will go lend the Hungarians a hand. Certainly her own voters would like to see the back of her. The new-found German gesture of international compassion has been amusingly short-lived. I hear many people asking why desperate Syrians would attempt the arduous and dangerous 2,800 mile journey to the UK, when it’s a veritable hop, skip and a jump to ‘peaceful’ neighbouring Muslim nations like the hugely wealthy Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Qatar and the other gulf states. Do you really need to ask? Still, all will be well shortly. EU ministers have decreed this week that another 120,000 refugees will be rehoused. Exactly where that will be … details, shmetails, give it a rest will you? This drama, like that mass of migrants, isn’t going anywhere soon and especially not home. Just wait until the ISIS jihadis hiding amongst them start their mischief...
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‘Exciting’ lessons but school’s rating drops By David Miller A SCHOOL in Mirfield hit by staffing problems but boasting “exciting” lessons has been criticised by inspectors. Battyeford Primary dropped from “good” to “requires improvement” in a report published last week. The Nab Lane school suffered “considerable turbulence” due to long-term illness and resignations since the last Ofsted visit in May last year. An acting headteacher joined in June 2014, followed by an acting deputy head in September that year. This month Simon Sloan arrived from a school in Huddersfield to take over the
top job permanently. He inherits early years provision and pupil behaviour and safety which are still rated as “good”. And there was Ofsted praise for lessons, which aside from being “exciting”, also offer many sporting, musical and artistic opportunities. Some pupils are keen film-makers who have their work shown in other schools and galleries. Children also enjoy gardening, woodcraft, hen-keeping, wildlife and outdoor activities in the school grounds. A new library space makes “imaginative” use of images of characters from books and even has its own ‘Hobbit
House’. But teaching and marking are variable while leaders do not always give clear advice on how staff can improve. Governors have asked the right questions but not always held staff rigorously to account. The report concluded: “Attainment at the end of year six in 2014 was average.” In the academic year which ended this summer, attainment remains average, even though progress is stronger. “...not enough pupils are yet making good progress from their starting points and so achievement requires improvement,” the report added.
New head’s ‘we’ll get better’ pledge NEW HEADTEACHER Simon Sloan vowed a quick return to form at Battyeford Primary. Mr Sloan officially started work there two weeks ago, with a critical Ofsted report already in his in-tray. But inspectors found many positives, despite rating the school as needing to improve. Mr Sloan said: “Children only get one shot at their education and that’s why things have got to be right. “Improvements have got to
be made and everybody accepts that. “But the foundations are there. I can see we’ve a good platform to work from.” He hopes parents will see change within months and certainly by the end of the academic year. He said: “We made a lot of changes over the summer to the improvement plan to drive the school forward. “There’s no reason why the school shouldn’t be judged
outstanding in the future.” Mr Sloan arrived from Cumberworth First School in Huddersfield, which went from “requires improvement” to “outstanding” under him. He declared of Battyeford: “I love it. In the last two weeks I’ve spent most of my time in the classroom and what I’ve seen has been really heartening. “The staff have taken things on board and are approaching things with drive and energy.”
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Actions speak louder than words Dear Sir, Having read Paula Sherriff and Jo Cox writing in The Press over the last few weeks, I find nothing fresh, inspiring, or original; only a biased re-hash of what we’ve been hearing lately. The same old Labour Party platitudes and criticisms, designed not to upset the party big-wigs. Last week, they inevitably covered the same subject in a faultfinding way – ‘refugees’. No mention that a hefty proportion of those searching for
Our libraries are used by all From: John Appleyard, Liversedge Dear Sir, The literacy of the working class was advanced considerably by the Public Library Act of 1850. There was much hostility to the bill when first introduced, the Conservatives claiming that the upper and middle classes would be paying for a service that would be used by the lower class and that “the more educated people get, the more difficult they are to manage”. Today the Government is cutting local authority budgets, which is leading to library closures, reduced hours and job losses. Some children are reliant on library computers for doing school homework, and the
Letter of the Week: Mr P Rhodes, Mirfield Utopia are illegal, economic migrants from Turkey, Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Africa and wherever. No mention that UK taxpayers are stung for £12 billion in foreign aid, and multi-millions on
unemployed for job applications. Poorer people who cannot afford to buy books will be discriminated against and parents reading books to their children is essential to their child’s development. The BBC cameras recently went into the House of Commons library in Parliament, where MPs have a vast range of books alongside up-to-date information and research by the library’s staff. These services for MPs are provided for by the taxpayer. How would they feel or manage if the House of Commons library was closed?
My only option is to resign From: Gary Bunton, Mirfield Dear Sir, It was a real honour to be elected in May to represent the people of my home town.
refugee camps; just selected criticism! It will be interesting if their heroine Yvette Cooper accepts ‘refugees’ into her own home, or was it just a ploy to get votes in the Labour leadership fiasco?
That’s why it is with great regret that I am writing to let you know I will no longer be able to continue in the role of town councillor and unfortunately have to stand down. Over the last week I’ve had confirmation of a job offer for a position that I’ve been working towards for a number of years. It’s a difficult decision to make, but with it being the culmination of a long-held ambition, it really is an offer that I can’t refuse. I’ve considered whether it would be possible to combine both roles – however, being based in the south of England and combining full-time work with study would make it impossible to do both positions justice. If I were to keep the seat, it would be depriving someone who has the time and ability to get stuck into the role the chance to contribute. Therefore, I feel the best – indeed, the only – option in this situation is to submit my resignation.
PLANNING APPLICATIONS Mr S Mahmood, Albion Inn, Knowler Hill, Liversedge, Listed Building Consent for alterations to convert public house with flat over to one dwelling. Mrs M Lynn, 22 Ullswater Road, Dewsbury, rear extension and loft conversion. I Barraclough, 4 Hopewell Street, Batley, conversion of first and second floor into two apartments (within a Conservation Area). Mr S Alli, rear of 25 Park Croft, Staincliffe, Batley, change of use of land to domestic garden. A Dixon, 88 Pyenot Hall Lane, Marsh, Cleckheaton, ground floor and dormer extensions. Mr Khalil Mohammed, St Matthew’s Church Hall, Thornhill Road, Dewsbury, change of use of land to form car parking spaces. Earledge Developments, land off Meadowbank, Dewsbury Moor, discharge of conditions 3 (Materials); 4 (Landscaping); 6-8 (Contamination Assessment); 9 (Remediation Strategy); 10 (Boundary Treatment); and 11 (Highways Scheme) for planning permission 2014/90676 (erection of 20 dwellings, formation of access and private
pumping station). Mr A Hussain, 32 Tanhouse Street, Ravensthorpe, Dewsbury, two-storey extension. Mr & Mrs Robinson, 12 Drub Lane, Drub, Cleckheaton, single-storey front extension. B Butterworth, 34 Church Road, Roberttown, singlestorey rear extension and ramped access and internal alterations. Netto Ltd, Northgate and Horncastle Street, Cleckheaton, illuminated and non-illuminated signs. Mr Z Abbas, 13 Thorncliffe Estate, Staincliffe, Batley, rear single-storey extension. The Co-Operative Food, 396 Leeds Road, Dewsbury, advertisement consent for installation of one illuminated and six non-illuminated signs. Wharfedale Finance Company, Fountain Works, Huddersfield Road, Roberttown, discharge of conditions 5 (Preliminary Risk Assessment); 6 (Phase II Intrusive Site Investigation Report); 7 (Remediation Strategy); and 12 (drainage) on previous planning permission 2012/9120 (outline application for mixed use development comprising of (A1) retail
and (B1) business). Mr Mohammed Sajjad, 32 Ashfield, Thornhill Lees, Dewsbury, extensions and dormer window. Mr Gulam Karolia, Thornhill Lees Post Office, 1A Brewery Lane, Thornhill Lees, variation of condition 2 (Plans) on previous planning permission 2012/92456 (erection of first and second floor extensions to form additional flat, and external alterations). Pizza Hut, Centre 27 Business Park, Bankwood Way, Birstall, advertisement consent for 10 illuminated signs and eight non-illuminated signs. K Bailey, 5 Shirley Square, Gomersal, extensions. L Myers, 48 Kilroyd Avenue, Hunsworth, Cleckheaton, certificate of lawfulness for proposed single-storey side extension. M Zulfran, 37 Cemetery Road, Heckmondwike, non-material amendment to previous planning permission 2015/91133 (side and rear extensions). S Zaman, 8 Heron Close, Ravensthorpe, the proposal is for a single-storey rear extension. The extension projects 6m beyond the rear wall of the original dwellinghouse. The maximum height of the exten-
sion is 4m. The height of the eaves of the extension is 2.9m. A Glennie, 48 Lansdowne Close, Batley, the proposal is for a single-storey rear extension. The extension projects 4m beyond the rear wall of the original dwellinghouse. The maximum height of the extension is 3.9m. The height of the eaves of the extension is 2.38m. A Lunat, 11 Wayne Close, Batley, the proposal is for a single-storey extension. The extension projects 3.6m beyond the rear wall of the original dwellinghouse. The maximum height of the extension is 4m. The height of the eaves of the extension is 3m. Mr I Matloob, 75 Northstead, Ravensthorpe, the proposal is for a single-storey rear extension. The extension projects 4.5m beyond the rear wall of the original dwellinghouse. The maximum height of the extension is 3.9m. The height of the eaves of the extenion is 2.5m. D Jastrzebska, 23 Burgh Mill Lane, Dewsbury Moor, nonmaterial amendment to previous permission 2014/92805 (erection of attached garage and new boundary fence).
Everyone in Dewsbury and Batley deserves a chance in life, but how have they when there are 30 or 40 people applying for a single job? Please, Paula and Jo, walk around the area with your eyes
Having grown up in Mirfield, and with many friends and family still living here, it’s a place that will remain a big part of my life. I wish the town all the best going forward and will continue to help where I can – although I’ll moving to the south, there’s definitely one vote for Mirfield in the Great British High Street in the bag!
Better ways to promote town From: R Greenwood, Mirfield Dear Sir, Making Mirfield’s high street the best in Britain, is not going to be accomplished by fastening bunting onto lamp post and awnings. I commute to work by rail, along with hundreds of other residents. As I live at the top side of Mirfield I use my car to get to the rail stop one and a quarter miles from my house. I park where I can, often in the car park behind our threatened public library. The initiative to close this area to commuters for promotional purposes for shoppers is not very well thought-out. If we can’t park to use the train, we’ll drive instead, causing more disturbance on our roads. Mrs Lees-Hamilton was in the news the other week stating the absolute obvious regarding congestion caused by roadworks; it was the cars and other road vehicles that were causing the congestion. What’s it going to be like with all the extra former commuters back on the road, total chaos, further impeding people wanting to come to Mirfield? There is an initiative to expand parking for the railway station, but that’s ages away. I cannot help but think that this library car park nonsense is a gambit, badly dressed up to impress the high street judges when they arrive. If I wanted a day out shopping Mirfield would not be my place of choice, mainly due to the lack of choice, rather than lack of parking. If monies had not been wasted on the recent Battyeford fiasco, there might have been a bit more cash spare to spend on promoting our town centre in a better and more visible way.
open, and see what you can do to improve the quality of life for your constituents. Stand outside our schools at school-run time, and see the hordes of children pouring out. Ask yourselves where the jobs will be, without adding them to the 800,000 young ones who already have a life on the dole. Action, not propaganda! Why don’t you try to persuade the people who vote Labour to have fewer children? Prevention is better than cure. Why not?
What about promoting Halloween this year because our ‘elected leaders’ are turning out to be more than the odd one or two nightmares.
Mixed up ideas From: Michael Hutchinson, Mirfield Dear Sir, It appears that Mr Scatchard (The Forum, September 11) has mixed up Kirklees Council and Mirfield Town Council. Kirklees Council is strapped for cash. That is because of the government’s grant cuts and other restrictions. Kirklees also has heavy responsibility for service provision. Mirfield Town Council receives no government grant, no money from business rates and it is not subject to government restrictions. Also, its only statutory responsibility is for allotments. Its budget should have included provision for the cost of any by-election. If it did not it can draw on its reserves which have been provided from the rate levied on Mirfield residents. I notice Mr Scatchard writes from Batley. If he lives there, he can relax because none of the town council’s income comes from ratepayers outside of Mirfield. If the abysmal ignorance he displayed about local government finance was shared by some Battyeford electors, it may have played some part in the outcome of the recent byelection. The by-election was un-necessary but it arose from decisions taken by Conservatives on the town council. Perhaps their party should pay for the by-election.
Once a unit is gone, it’s gone From: Ann Jones, Heckmondwike Dear Sir, Re: Dewsbury Hospital. I agree with Wendy Senior’s response regarding services disappearing at Dewsbury Hospital, however, the coronary care unit at Dewsbury has not transferred to Pinderfields Hospital! It has disappeared,
gone, vanished! Let me explain: Coronary care at Dewsbury had 11 beds, coronary care at Pinderfields has 11 beds, and still has! You don’t need to be good at numbers to know 11 beds at Dewsbury coronary care have not been transferred to Pinderfields. Admittedly, some of the staff have got jobs there. CCU at Pinderfields is situated on the ground floor with 11 beds. Gate 11. Cardiology is situated on the third floor, gate 31a. This used to be G38 with nearly 40 patients, and not enough staff to run it. At present Gate 31a has about 28/30 patients, always staff shortages. Paula Sherriff, MP for Dewsbury, should inform Jeremy Hunt just how big an area Dewsbury Hospital serves. I hope she can put a stop to other services being axed, such as intensive care/high dependency, maternity and children’s. As we have seen with coronary care; once it’s gone, it’s gone!
Our working time debate From: Tony Kelsall, North Kirklees Green Party Dear Sir, Since my wife was discharged from hospital in June (after having been admitted seven months earlier) we have been very grateful for the twice-daily home visits from carers which have enabled her to return home. That is why we are pleased that journeys made by workers with no fixed or habitual place of work at the beginning and the end of the day are to be considered as working time, the European Court of Justice (ECJ) ruled on September 10. However, the ECJ ruling could enter the wider debate on EU-UK relations ahead of the UK referendum on EU membership to be held before 2017. Conservative MEP Anthea McIntyre said that the ruling “should ring alarm bells”. “We do not need a straightjacket law imposed from Europe. That just shackles employers and workers alike and puts a dead hand on jobcreation and growth,” she said in a statement.
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FUNDRAISERS were soaked with beer slops as a Roberttown pub hosted a beer festival last weekend. Regulars at the New Inn, on Roberttown Lane, were drenched with buckets of booze as the pub raised more than £1,700 for Macmillan Cancer Support with a series of charity events. The New Inn sold around 20 beers from both their own in-house brewery and guest specials, with live music on Friday, Saturday and Sunday and food provided by Cafe 25 in Cleckheaton. On Sunday the Beer Bucket Challenge was followed by a race afternoon, and other features included a tombola and competitions in what was the New Inn’s fourth beer festival.
Pubs raise cash for top causes A HUGE sum was raised in the battle against Cystic Fibrosis by regulars at a Dewsbury Moor pub. The fourth annual fun day at The George on Moor End Lane raised £1,746.05. There were tombolas, raffles, bingo, a bouncy castle, a games tent, burger bar, disco and karaoke. Previous events were held in aid of prostate cancer research, the Brunswick Centre at Dewsbury District Hospital and children's cancer charity Candlelighters. Licencee Dawn Newsome said: “It was a fabulous turn-
out and we’d like to thank everyone who took part and donated to make it such a success.” She is planning another bash next year and is looking for suggestions of a cause to support. Dawn said: “It could be for anyone local who may need help with specialist equipment or to send someone poorly on holiday. “The closer and more personal to the Dewsbury area the better for us as our regulars are so very generous and are always willing to help.”
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News In Brief Volunteers sought to run disability classes NORTH KIRKLEES: Volunteers are wanted to help run classes in Batley for disabled people. Those with skills in computing, crafts, needlework and art are especially sought after at the Whitfield Wellbeing Centre. Also needed are those who can befriend users and assist them with minor tasks. The centre on Soothill Lane, Soothill, is run by the Society for the Blind of Dewsbury, Batley and District. It previously helped blind or visuallyimpaired people but now offers services to the wider community. Anyone interested can email volunteer coordinator Margaret Murphy at MargaretM@ northkirkleesblind.org.uk.
THRILL-seekers threw themselves around a giant outdoor obstacle course in Mirfield to raise about £10,000 for a hospice. More than 200 people got soaked and covered in mud over 5km of challenges at Crossley Farm. Competitors had to scale huge tyre mounds, swim through ice-cold water and dive head-first down waterdrenched slides. The event was put together by Dewsburybased T3 Wellbeing Centre in aid of Kirkwood Hospice. Once it was over there was a party featuring live music, a dance troupe, facepainting and Caribbean food. Last year’s inaugural event raised £4,906.29 for the hospice and organisers are already planning one for next year. Danny Thomas, of the T3 Wellbeing Centre, said: “The day was a whirlwind of activity for us all and turned out to be remarkable.” Farm owner Michael Barber and help from sponsors were crucial in organising the fundraiser. Lyndsey Richardson, of Kirkwood Hospice, thanked all involved and said: “Their enthusiasm and determination to make it a success was unbelievable. “They all work fulltime so to organise this event on top of that shows amazing generosity and dedication.”
Ripper yarns CLECKHEATON: The fourth talk in Spen Valley Historical Society’s series entitled Little-Known London will focus on Whitechapel, the area famous for the Jack the Ripper murders and Brick Lane. Patricia Bell is the speaker at St Paul’s Catholic Church Hall on Dewsbury Road on Wednesday, October 14 (7.30pm). The talk costs £2 for members and £4 for non-members.
Lights switch-on STAINCLIFFE: The Friends of Staincliffe Park have organised their Christmas lights switchon for Thursday, December 3 (7pm). It will be the second time the park on Dewsbury Gate Road has hosted a switchon. Last year more than 200 people enjoyed stalls and sang carols with the choir from Staincliffe Baptist Church. About £300 was raised on the night, some of which was donated to the Batley Food Bank.
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Councillor quits to take up dream job By David Miller A TOWN councillor in Mirfield has been praised for his efforts – after quitting just four months on from his election. Coun Gary Bunton (Lab, Eastthorpe) has been offered a dream accountancy job in the south of England. Only elected in May, he feels he cannot combine the two roles and so announced his resignation on Tuesday. Mayor of Mirfield Coun Vivien Lees-Hamilton (Con, Hopton) said he made an impact in his short stint. She said: “He came to the civic service, attended meetings and as a new councillor if there was anything he didn’t understand he asked. “And despite being of a dif-
ferent party he supported us on the motions and projects we’re working on.” She added: “He’s only a young lad and if it’s a choice between a voluntary position and a job, you’d take the job. “It doesn’t bode well for Labour but I wouldn’t want this to be spun in a way which makes Gary look bad. My only concern is we could be left facing another by-election depending on what happens.” Last month Labour’s Michael Hutchinson lost a controversial poll which could cost the town council at least £10,000. In his resignation letter, Coun Bunton said he gave much thought to his council role. He wrote: “...being based in the south of England and com-
bining full-time work with study would make it impossible to do both positions justice. “If I were to keep the seat, it would be depriving someone who has the time and ability to get stuck into the role the chance to contribute. “Therefore, I feel the best – indeed, the only – option in this situation is to submit my resignation.” Mirfield Labour Party will discuss their options at a meeting sometime next week. Mr Hutchinson was noncommital on whether he would stand and said: “It’s not just down to me, it’s a decision for the Labour Party.” The recent by-election controversy could be a factor in calling another poll and he added: “That is something we’ll take into account.”
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News in Brief MPs claim £350,000 NORTH KIRKLEES: The area’s two outgoing MPs claimed more than £350,000 between them in expenses last year. Mike Wood (Lab, Batley and Spen) cost taxpayers £178,219.97, while Simon Reevell (Con, Dewsbury and Mirfield) spent £176,861.53. The figures for 2014/15 are broken down into accommodation, office costs, staffing and travel. Mr Wood’s totals were £19,747.51 (accommodation), £14,261.39 (office), £138,631.92 (staffing) and £5,579.15 (travel). In the same order, Mr Reevell claimed £16,722.51, £10,315.75, £141,825.62 and £7,997.65.
Batley & Spen MP Jo Cox presents reading challenge medals and judges the fancy dress competition Picture Chris Martin (Friends of Heckmondwike Library)
AUTHOR AND MP DROP IN ON LIBRARY BOOK DAY A BOOK Day attended by children’s author Lisa Stubbs drew a large audience at Heckmondwike Library. She read from her picture book “Lily and Bear” and then led an illustration workshop for youngsters aged four to seven.
Doorstep thief stole purse after offering to tidy up A THIEF stole a purse from a woman’s Ravensthorpe home after offering to do a tidying-up job. The suspect, a white man in his late teens or early 20s, knocked on her door on Duke Street at around 11am last Friday. He asked if the woman, 66, wanted grass removing from around her dustbin and then entered her property. The thief said he was looking for bin bags but then made off with a purse containing a small amount of money. He is of medium build with brown eyes and short, fair hair and was wearing a grey coat, white tshirt and lightcoloured trousers. Det Con Shaun Topham, of Kirklees CID, said: “This incident occurred in a busy residential area. “There will have been people going about their business who may not have thought they noticed anything out of the ordinary. “I would ask people who may have seen the suspect in Duke Street or the surrounding area to get in touch. “I would also encourage anyone else who may have been approached by a man matching the description to come forward.” Anyone with information can call Kirklees CID on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Other highlights included a fancy dress competition judged by Batley & Spen MP Jo Cox, who also presented medals and certificates to youngsters who completed a summer reading challenge. The event, organised by the
Friends of Heckmondwike Library, attracted about 140 visitors to the Walkley Lane building. More activities are being planned. Updates are published on Twitter @heckylibrary or see the friends group Facebook page.
Vicar’s Great effort raises church cash By Steve Martyn A VICAR went the extra 13.1 miles last Sunday to raise funds for the restoration of a Mirfield church. Rev Hugh Baker, 57, completed the Great North Run in aid of the Grade II-listed St Mary’s Church on Church Lane. He aimed to raise £1,000 towards the cost of a huge renovation which began in April. The Heritage Lottery fund gave £181,000 towards the £250,000 bill, with parishioners having to find the rest. Rev Baker pounded the streets of Mirfield up to three times a week training for the half-marathon. He went to the gym every day and said of the gruelling 13.1-mile Newcastle course: “What gets you through is the amaz-
Pedestrian hit by car DEWSBURY: A man suffered serious head and facial injuries when he was in collision with a car last Sunday. The pedestrian, 41, was struck by a grey Ford Mondeo on Huddersfield Road outside the Shepherd’s Boy pub at around 11.35pm. He was rushed to Leeds General Infirmary. Police are now seeking witnesses to the incident. Anyone with information is asked to call the Western Area Safer Roads and Neighbourhood Support Team on 101.
ing atmosphere.” The church, designed by famous architect Sir George Gilbert Scott, opened in 1871. It has hosted many community events, including the pantomimes in which Sir Patrick Stewart made his first forays into acting. The tower, hit by years of metal thefts, has been repaired while the church bells have been recast. In 2013, St Mary's was put on the ‘at risk’ register by the former English Heritage. Rev Baker said: “By carrying out repairs to the tower and roof we know it’s going to be safe for people to continue to enjoy. “Extensive work has been done since April and we just need the money to make sure we can cover all the bills.”
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News in Brief Assault charge BATLEY: A man is accused of assaulting two women at a home on Prospect Terrace last month. Adam Littlewood, 36, of Chidswell Lane, Shaw Cross, appeared at Kirklees Magistrates’ Court by video link from prison over an alleged incident on August 5. He was remanded until a trial date of Friday, October 2.
Irish music night BUTTERFLIES AND BUGS Tots in Mirfield saw a caterpillar turn into a butterfly in a science experiment. Nursery workers at Little Acorns on Towngate bought a kit so youngsters could see the metamorphosis, left.
They fed a caterpillar oranges and nectar and saw it create a cocoon before emerging as a butterfly, right. As part of learning about ‘mini beasts’, they also enjoyed a bug-themed party and dressed up as creepy crawlies.
‘End prostate cancer taboo’ SON OF VICTIM LEROY AIMS TO CHALLENGE MEN’S FEARS ABOUT THE ILLNESS By David Miller THE SON of a man who died as a result of prostate cancer has called on men everywhere to stop regarding the illness as a “taboo subject”. Julian Jeoffrey, 40, spoke out in the run-up to a Roberttown Working Men’s Club fundraiser in memory of his father, Leroy. The event on Saturday, October 31, has been organised by Julian’s cousin Sharon. It features a strongman
event, arm wrestling, pool and tug-of-war contests, plus advice from Prostate Cancer UK representatives. Boxer Julian, of Manchester, hopes the night will challenge the fears around the issue. He said: “Men generally seem to see prostate cancer as a taboo subject they don’t want to talk about. “That’s especially so in my age group, perhaps because it can be quite an invasive check-up. “My message is that it’s better to have that proce-
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dure, rather than risk losing your life.” Leroy, of Leeds, was originally from the Caribbean island of Aruba. He died in July, 2013, aged 72. He was a British Army corporal in the Enniskillen Fusiliers and served in Cyprus and Berlin in the 1960s. Also a boxer, Leroy earned the nickname ‘The Elusive One’, as he was difficult to hit. Julian raised £1,700 for Cancer Research with a charity boxing bout in Manchester recently.
Cousin Sharon, of Wheatlands Drive, Roberttown, hopes for similar success with her event for Prostate Cancer UK. She said: “Men are often not very good at talking about things like this when they really need to know if they have a problem. “I don’t want what happened to my uncle to happen to others. To see him deteriorate was awful.” Tickets in the form of 100 armbands are from the club. Once those are sold, entry will be by donation at the door.
BATLEY CARR: Five-piece Dewsbury band Thingamejig will provide a night of traditional Irish music at the Trinity Centre, Upper Road next Friday (7.30pm). Tickets costing £5 including light refreshments are available by calling 01924 437331, emailing office@thetrinitycentre.net, or in person at the centre.
We’re sorry APOLOGY: In last week’s edition we printed a story featuring Sara Hirst. The picture published alongside the story was not of Mrs Hirst, but was mistakenly included and captioned as her. The Press would like to apologise to Mrs Hirst for any embarrasment, confusion or inconvenience this may have caused.
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No comparison, Gio is back for good! E IS ONE of our most multi-talented singers, and tenor Wynne Evans is back in his famous role of Gio, the singing tenor promoting an online comparison site. He told me: “It’s down to the fans really, they got behind a campaign and made it all happen. Wynne, who hosts a BBC radio show, will also have a new album out in 2016.
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REHEARSALS have got underway for Coronation Street Live, but the actors tell me they are terrified of performing live on set again. Alison King tells me: “It’s a challenge and I like the idea of it all, but we’re a good team, and I just hope we pull it off. Fingers crossed for us all.”
Ann and Wynne at the Royal Opera House in London CRAIG REVEL-HORWOOD and the rest of the Strictly Come Dancing judges have been told not to be so free and easy in giving out the top score of 10 on the show, as they feel it sways fans of the show too easily. Craig tells me: “I won’t be doing it at all, I think it’s been far too gushing over the last few series.” DOWNTON ABBEY and ITV announced earlier this year that season six will be the final series of the hit drama. But insiders tell me it may now be back for seasonal specials. “It’s not confirmed as yet, but they all think it would be madness to cancel it all,” I heard. CHANNEL 5 has lined up This Morning hosts Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford to front a six-part documentary about the lives of the super-rich. Eamonn tells me: “I think it’s a dream world of course, but how fascinating to see just what the rich really spend their money on, and how.” THE WEAKEST LINK host Anne Robinson claims she does not know ‘exactly’ how much she is worth, but said she would like to think it is more than £10million. “I have been very fortunate but I have worked hard too, and that is the key to real success,” she said. NEW Strictly Come Dancing contestant Daniel O’Donnell told me: ‘Let’s make one thing clear, Ann, I’m not retiring. I have taken on this huge challenge to prove I am back and raring to go. I’m a wee bit frightened, but I am going to embrace it all.”
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REMEMBER the summer show ‘Flockstars’ which saw celebrities learn how to herd sheep on TV? It will come as no surprise that it failed to find an audience, and so ITV have canned the show after just one series.
EMMERDALE star Rik Makarem will be reprising his role as Nikhil Sharma later this year. A source tells me: “He was glad of the call as he had missed playing the role, and of course he loved the break he did in theatre.”
BBQ CHAMP with Myleene Klass is another casualty of ratings. ITV had high hopes for their summer rival to take on the Great British Bake Off, but the sizzle of the barbie failed to heat up over the weeks and so the show is being put out to grass.
JOAN COLLINS tells me that she thinks our soaps are far too dowdy now. “I honestly think why can’t we dress nicely?” she said. “I am sick and tired of seeing tattoos and facial jewels while watching actors on screen. It’s not stylish and way too distracting too.”
CRAIG REVEL-HORWOOD and the rest of the Strictly Come Dancing judges have not received a pay rise this year. A source tells me: “They all know the situation and while they would love to receive some extra money, it’s take it or leave it and they know the profile of the show helps their careers no end.” X FACTOR winner James Arthur has signed a new record deal a year after parting ways with Simon Cowell, he has announced. He reveals: “I am just hoping that my fans will stick by me and enjoy my new music. I can’t wait to get back out there and show them what I have been up to.” CAROL VORDERMAN recently admitted that at 54 she is finding it harder to lose weight. Despite all the self-help books and various TV health ads she trills: “I think if you have one biscuit it appears to add pounds in weight, but seriously I do sympathise with all women out there who suffer like me.”
BILL TURNBULL is due to quit the BBC Breakfast sofa next year, and the battle is already on as to whom will replace him. A source reveals: “They may just do what Good Morning Britain have done and have two ladies to break the mould. However Charlie Styatt is hopeful of being considered.” EASTENDERS’ Honey Mitchell, played by Emma Barton, is back from Canada – and she’s going to reappear in Albert Square later this year. Emma tells me: “I can’t say too much about the storyline, but it looks like some more heartache for Billy Mitchell. Fans love to see Billy suffer, don’t they?” ALISON KING has been persuaded to stay at Corrie until next spring playing factory boss Carla Connor. “I had plans, but then the writers came up with a great way to go out, and this will take time, so yes you’re stuck with me until the spring,” she said.
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A vital choice CHOOSING the right school is one of the most important decisions you will ever have to make. There are many excellent and improving schools in North Kirklees and further afield, though each is unique in what it offers prospective students. Before choosing a school, why not take the opportunity to attend an open evening to sample the atmosphere and talk to staff and teachers? Picking the best school for your child shouldn’t be left to chance.
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Ramblers’ corner • FORTHCOMING walks with the North Kirklees Group of the Ramblers – non-members are always welcome. Please call the walk leader for more details SATURDAY OCTOBER 3 SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 26 MIRFIELD CIRCULAR (NK) NORTH DEAN WOODS & NORLAND Meet 10.30am at Mirfield Meet 10.30am at West Vale car Library car park park HX4 8AL WF14 8AN GR SE 097 213 7/8 miles(M) GR SE 203 197 7 miles (M) No dogs please Leaders: Noel and Corina Leader: Geoff Tel: 07780 328561 Tel: 01422 379921
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PEARLY kings and queens will be doing the Lambeth Walk at Cleckheaton Town Hall next month as part of a foot-tapping, sing-a-long show by dance school students.
PREPARATIONS are well underway for tomorrow’s Batley Festival (Sat 11am-5pm). Organised by a group of hard-working volunteers, the town centre event is set to be bursting with lots of free family-friendly activities including performances, workshops and stalls. Festival chairman Mandy Keeton said: “We are excited about this year’s festival as it is going to be a fabulous day and most definitely bigger and better than last year. “Once again the day will be free with amazing street acts and workshops for all the family to enjoy, and for the first time we welcome Alternative Market, which is an opportunity for young people to showcase their creative and entrepreneurial talents trading and performing at local festival markets.” In Batley’s Memorial Gardens there will be a variety of activities, including ‘urban action painting’ from Liverpool-based collective Urban Canvas, where festival-goers will be invited to create artistic masterpieces using unconventional items such as remote control cars, teddy bears and water balloons. Batley will be buzzing with six playful bee hives from Artizani and visitors can interact with two brightly-coloured dodo birds from Todmorden-based company Thingumajig, who last year brought the very popular ‘Hippochondriac’ to the festival. The Market Square will host more than 40 stalls including goodies from local craft and food stalls, plus the Alternative Market and local community groups showcasing what they do. If you’re looking to relax and recharge, visit Batley Library where Dewsbury-based Manasamitra will be presenting their musical piece, “Lullaby: The Singing Bowl” which celebrates lullabies and night-time sounds from across the globe. You can also take part in a variety of art workshops from Mirfield’s Creative Arts Hub. All activities at the festival are family-friendly and most are free to take part in. After the main festivities have ended, audiences will be treated to a free family friendly evening show, as Creative Scene and outdoor performance specialists Walk the Plank bring Spellbound to the town centre. Suitable for all ages, Spellbound takes place at dusk and uses shadow theatre with real life performers in place of traditional puppetry. The show takes place in the Market Square. Entertainment provided by Batley Festival runs between 6pm and 10pm, and Spellbound starts at 8.30pm. Visit www.creativescene.org.uk for full details of Spellbound and batleyfestival.co.uk for other information.
The ‘Spen Tappers’ will be performing as part of a Timestep School of Dance show called ‘Musicality’ on Saturday October 24 (7pm) and the group have hand-made their pearly king and queen costumes. The eldest member of the Spen Tappers is aged over 70 and to make their tap routine as authentic as possible they are also performing with spoons. Other Timestep pupil performances include routines from 42nd Street, Wicked and Sister Act among others. The Timestep cast includes children and adult pupils, from fairy ballerinas aged two right up to the more ‘experienced’ Spen Tappers Tickets are on sale from the Kirklees Box Office on 01924 324 501 or online at www.kirklees. gov.uk/townhalls.
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Civic society hammer home new walk COUNCIL leader David Sheard will this morning officially launch Spen Valley Civic Society’s two new walks that highlight where the events of the 1812 Luddite risings in Spen Valley took place. The Luddite Traill will be formally opened by Coun Sheard (Lab, Heckmondwike) at Cartwright Street, Rawfolds (opposite PJ’s Health and Fitness Village) at 11am today (Fri). Publicans from the Gray Ox at Hartshead, the Shears Inn at Liversedge, The Star at Roberttown and the Three Nuns in Mirfield have also been
invited to the ceremony, as ramblers will be passing by their premises when following the new circular routes. Walkers can find plaques or information boards at the Shears Inn and Sparrow Park in Liversedge, the Star Inn at Roberttown, Cartwright’s Mill in Rawfolds, Jackson's Cropping Shop at Hightown, the crossroads of Windybank Lane and Church Lane in Hartshead, and the Dumb Steeple at Mirfield. The first walk starts and finishes at the Three Nuns Pub in Mirfield and you can download the leaflet (including an OS map sec-
tion) at the civic society’s website. The second starts and finishes at Cartwright Street in Rawfolds, between Heckmondwike and Cleckheaton. Walkers can follow the instructions in each walk’s description and map, and look for the yellow waymark discs with crossed ‘Enoch’s hammers’ symbols as they go. You can find the leaflets at libraries and town halls across Spen Valley. For more information about the Luddites in Spenborough visit www.spenvalleycivicsociety.org.uk.
Mapping the changing history of the valley WHAT did the Spen Valley look like in 1900? You can find out next Thursday (September 24), when Spen Valley Civic Society invites the public to see for the first time a large wall map of the entire Spen Valley as it was in the year 1900. It has been made by digitally “stitching together” many separate small map sheets. The map will be displayed alongside an 1850 map of the val-
ley which the society unveiled in June. Comparing the two maps it is possible to see striking evidence of how rapidly manufacturing industries grew in Cleckheaton, Gomersal, Heckmondwike and Liversedge during the second half of the 19th century. The older map was the first Ordnance Survey map of the area surveyed in 1847-1850, and it marked just 73 mills. The 1900 map shows over 200
OVERTHORPE Tenants & Residents Association has arranged a comedy event for adults. The hilarious ‘Laughing Legends’ comedy show takes place at Thornhill Edge WMC on Friday October 9, and tickets cost £5. For more information contact Nikki on 07920 272975 or Thornhill Edge WMC on 01924 467013.
mill sites – including Upper Lane Mill, once one of the largest mills in Cleckheaton. It stood between Tofts Road and Sykes Street, off today’s Westgate (which was previously called Upper Lane). These maps are an early product of the civic society’s Spen Valley Industrial Heritage project which aims to preserve a comprehensive record of the amazing range of manufacturing in the valley from the time of the Industrial Revolution until
CARLINGHOW Theatre Company are back in action at Batley Town Hall with a new production of the Irving Berlin classic Annie Get Your Gun. Running until tomorrow (Sat) and with lavish costumes and a 10-piece orchestra, it promises to be a knockout performance. For tickets ring 01924 324501, 07774 128533 or visit www.kirklees.gov.uk/townhalls.
World War Two. The maps will be displayed at the Kirklees Mobility Centre, on Dewsbury Road in Cleckheaton town centre from 10am to 4.30pm on Thursday September 24. A member of the civic society will be present to answer any queries about what visitors’ ancestors would have seen in the townships of Cleckheaton, Gomersal, Heckmondwike and Liversedge, in the last years of Queen Victoria’s reign.
MATTHEW’S Coffee House in Cleckheaton is once again taking part in the Macmillan World’s Biggest Coffee Morning event on Friday September 25. The coffee shop, on Market Street, will be donating 20p from every sale, with lots of home-baked cakes on offer between 8am and 4pm.
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ST JOHN FISHER lead the Heavy Woollen Sunday League Premier Division following a 4-0 win over traditional title rivals Birkenshaw. Newly-promoted Mirfield Town lie second as they kept up their perfect record with a 6-1 win at Oakwell Motel. Jonathan Mitchell fired a brace for Town, with other goals coming from Oliver Rounding, Adam Brown, Tom Hague and Michael Rounding. Luke Foley netted Oakwell’s consolation. Millbridge WMC won their first game of the season with a 5-2 victory against AFC Chickenley. Joe Kenzitt led the way with a double, with Neil Griffiths, Luke Sherman, and Nick Robinson also on the score sheet. Tim Clarke hit both goals for Chickenley. Dominic Karimi and Lee Brook both scored for Woodman Batley Carr in a 21 win over Mount Pleasant, who replied through Faisal Adam. Andy Bates (two) and Jack Allerton put Overthorpe Sports Club 3-1 ahead at half time at Woodkirk Valley, but the match was abandoned due to crowd trouble. Hartshead are the only side in the Championship with a 100 per cent record after a hat-trick from Rob Johnson, plus doubles from Danny Laidlaw and Alex Barnes, saw them win 7-1 at home to St John Fisher, who replied through Tom Overend. Navigation lie second following their 3-0 win over Ravenswharfe thanks to
Dave Blakeley’s brace, plus a strike from Gareth Saville. Joe Armour netted for Heckmondwike Sports Club, but they lost 2-1 at home to third placed Town Rangers. Marc Harrison fired a hattrick as Marsh won 6-1 at Deighton WMC. Jayjay Pickles, Liam Roe and Dave Addison hit the others, with Kadean Fogarty replying for Deighton. Scott Minto and Dan Stanley scored for Birstall St Patricks, but they lost 5-2 at Clifton Rangers. The Yorkshireman lead Division One following a 4-2 win at Batley Celtics, thanks to strikes from Jamie Maude (two), Nathan Alexander and Robert Davidson. Tim Hudson hit a double for Battyeford in their 5-1 win at FC Liversedge. Joel Mason, Joe Green and James Lister bagged the others, with Jamie Fawcett netting for the home side. Hanging Heaton Cricket Club lie in third place after an emphatic 8-2 win at Scholes Athletic. Thomas Ramsden led the way with a hat-trick for the cricketers, with Connor Secker (two), Jamie Baulk, Dave Hall and Mark
Chamberlain completing the tally. Dean Commins and Michael Jones replied for Scholes. Danny Hoyle hit a brace for Clifton Rangers in their 81 win at Birkenshaw Reserves. Leevan Brown, Jonny Gault, Joe Senior, Billy Benton, Hassan Said and an own goal completed the scoring, with Tom Smith bagging the home side’s consolation. Ryan Foster netted two on Punch Bowl’s 4-1 win over St Ignatius. Kyle Kershaw and an own goal accounted for the others, with Tim Blackburn hitting St Ignatius’ reply. In Division Two, Old Bank WMC lead the way after they beat local rivals Saville Arms 4-3 thanks to doubles from Joshua Cooke and Robert Evans. Adam Womersley (two) and Lewis Tolson replied. Joe Lyttle hit all five goals as second placed Batley Irish Nash won 5-3 at Snowdon, who replied through Javed Patel, Shakeel Pandor and Noman Hussain. Lee Davey went one better, hitting six goals as Overthorpe Sports Club demolished Shire 10-2. Tom Hirst (hat-trick) and Sean Hodgson hit the others with Mark Mallinson and Connor Heeley replying for Shire. Jamie Metcalfe and Rhys Jowett netted for Field Head in their 2-1 win against Rose of York (Dean Vernon). Clifton Rangers A had Tom Eyles, Wasim Javed and Charlie Graves on target as they won 3-1 at Six Lane Ends, who replied through Ash Slater.
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Overthorpe win fourth John Salmon Trophy OVERTHORPE SPORTS club claimed the third knockout trophy of the season, winning the John Salmon Trophy with a 180-136 victory over Horbury Bridge B at Ossett Flying Horse. The Sports had to overcome a 48-point deficit in the handicap to win the trophy for a fourth time. Overthorpe got off to a flying start with Neil Gomersal winning 21-5, Jordan Crabtree
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DEWSBURY BRIDGE CLUB RESULTS: L-R: Overthorpe Sports’ Jonathan Smith, Andy Wood, Paul Audsley, Matty Hollingworth, Jordan Crabtree, Thomas Codman, Neil Gomersal, Debbie Rose, Darren Ripley and Chris Rose
Tuesday September 8: 1 A Cooper and J Hey; 2 M Belk and L
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RUGBY UNION
Cleckheaton’s search for first victory continues NATIONAL LEAGUE THREE NORTH
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CLECKHEATON crashed to their second defeat in as many outings after they lost 41-17 at Huddersfield YMCA in National League Three North. The Moorenders dominated the opening exchanges and looked comfortable against their close rivals, so much so that they took the lead when Richard Piper directed a driving maul over the line. YM hit back quickly through Simon Wilson’s kicked penalty that got the hosts off the mark. Cleckheaton continued to look at ease for large parts
Cleckheaton’s Luke Pearson battles for the ball
of the first half and it showed when Richard Piper peeled off the back of a driving maul to touch down and give the visitors a 12-3 lead after Mike Piper’s successful conversion. The visitors’ nine-point lead didn’t last long. Cleckheaton’s lapse in concentration at the back allowed Wilson to take a quick tap penalty and dart in from 20 metres out, before YM’s pack turned over Cleck in the loose and Lewis Berry touched down. Wilson converted both tries to give the hosts a 17-12 halftime lead. In the second half Cleckheaton ruined their chances of winning the contest through poor decision making and poor discipline, which directly resulted in
the home side going further ahead. More infringements gifted Wilson a penalty goal which gave YM a 27-12 lead, before a Jack Bickerdike break resulted in Martin Woodhead scoring in the corner for an unconverted try. The game was all but over as the Laund Hill side went in for another two tries thanks to Sam Hodge and Wilson, with the latter maintaining his 100 per cent record with boot to round of the game’s scoring and seal YM’s first win of the season. Cleckheaton now lie second from botton following this defeat and need to improve fast before they welcome table-toppers Sheffield Tigers for tomorrow’s encounter (Sat).
CENTRAL YORKSHIRE CRICKET LEAGUE
Unpredictable end to enthralling season By Mike Popplewell Cricket Correspondent sport@thepressnews.co.uk
THE CENTRAL Yorkshire League concluded it’s historic final season with an amazing day of twist and turns – none more so than in the Championship. With the prize for the winners being a place in the newly-constituted Bradford League championship division there was an awful lot at stake for Hopton Mills and Liversedge as they went into the final day in first and second place, respectively, and separated by just one point. Due to bad weather the title looked to be in the hands of Liversedge. There was a real atmosphere of celebration when Caribbean arrived at Roberttown Lane, 10 minutes after the scheduled start, only to be told by the umpires that they had forfeited the game by their late arrival and Liversedge would be awarded the points. The prospect of play elsewhere looked remote at that point, but Hopton Mills had other ideas.
With just 25 minutes to go before the time allowed for a start elapsed the game with Wakefield St Michaels got underway. Only a six-point win would have been enough to give Mills the title and, remarkably, they shot out the visitors for just 51 in the 22nd over with a 4-14 return from Ashley Mackereth and 3-4 in 2.5 overs from Andrew Grey. Mackereth (30) and Neil Browne (26) opened the batting and proceded to thrash the St Michael’s attack for 56 without loss off 32 balls, with eight fours and three sixes between them. Outgoing Liversedge chairman Allan Trevitt was disappointed with the title outcome but, on reflection, he said: “We’ve only got ourselves to blame, but we are well set up to go forward now and the finance is available for team strengthening – whatever league we are in.” As it stands, Hopton Mills would move up to one of the two Bradford League Championship Divisions but all clubs hoping to join the new league set-up will have to meet the league requirements and these issues are expected to be resolved over the
next few weeks. There is no uncertainty about the clubs moving into the Bradford League set-up as Methley and Birstall had already been accepted before the merger was finalised. In their final Central Yorkshire League game the two sides met at Little Church Lane and Methley hammered 231-1 in 34 overs before declaring. If this game was the shape of things to come, next year promises to be a long haul for Birstall. After an unbroken 157 opening stand between Richard Foster (76) and Marcus Walmsley (108 not out), the unbeaten former Cleckheaton all-rounder added another 86 runs without loss, with twin brother Ed (34 not out). In reply 10-man Birstall staggered to 139 all out in 48.2 overs. Division One newcomers Crossbank Methodist finished bottom, but did collect four points from a winning draw with visiting East Leeds. Chasing the visitors’ total of 141-9 Crossbank opener Alan Firth hit a topscoring 52 to help his side to victory with six wickets in hand.
BRADFORD CRICKET LEAGUE
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Ten-man Sedge beaten at home NCEL PREMIER DIVISION
LIVERSEDGE TADCASTER ALBION
But Spen Victoria’s emphatic nine-wicket win over visiting Windhill, in a 27-over game lifted them into sixth place, while Gomersal, whose game at Brighouse was abandoned, finished seventh. Hartshead Moor, beaten by 77 runs at Morley, took ninth spot. Adil Islam’s unbeaten 72 gave Spen the points, after Abbas Ahmed’s 4-48 in nine overs had left Windhill on 148-8, and it took his
season’s tally to 648. Amongst the district’s other clubs only Kasir Maroof, with 861, and Hartshead Moor’s Fahad ul-Haq, who topped the averages with 827 at 68.92, did better. There was disappointment for Gomersal’s former New Zealand Test star Tony Blain, who went into his final game of the season for Gomersal seconds needing 98 for 1,000 second team runs. Only 14 players had previously reached
four figures in the league’s 112-year history and, at 53, Blain would arguably be the eldest. But, in a game against Brighouse seconds where the runs came freely it was Blains opening partner Phil Carter, with 108 not out in Gomersal’s 221-3, who dominated the innings. Blain (pictured right), out for just 15, had to settle for finishing as the second team competition’s leading run-maker on 927.
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LIVERSEDGE FC were thrashed 4-0 at home by Tadcaster Albion In the Northern Counties East League Premier Division. The hosts were on the back foot due to Andy Wood’s early red card, which allowed Jimmy Beadle to open the scoring soon after with a low 20-yard strike. This was followed by Dan Clayton who headed in his first goal for the visitors. In the second half George Conway got his name on the scoresheet with a delicate lob, before Adam Baker netted the Brewers’ fourth to round off a comfortable win. The victory means Tadcaster keep the pressure on table-toppers Worksop Town, whereas Liversedge sit 10th.
CYCLE SPEEDWAY
Heckmondwike get back underway HECKMONDWIKE returned to competitive racing with a narrow 77-71 defeat to Sheffield at Cookson Park in cycle speedway’s Northern League. Heckmondwike had three of their first team riders missing for this match, but despite a weakened team the visitors raced strongly and were only one point adrift of Sheffield at half time. The second half proved to be an equally hard-fought contest, but Sheffield made home advantage count after edging ahead to clinch the match by six points. Meanwhile in the juniors competiton Heckmondwike’s Will Naylor was the
stand-out performer, scoring a maximum 16 points, but Sheffield fielded a six-strong side compared to the visitors’ four, meaning the hosts claimed a 57-51 win. Heckmondwike travel to Bury on Sunday for their next race of the season. For anyone wanting to get involved, training continues on Wednesday nights (7.30-9pm) and everyone is welcome to take part. Bikes and equipment are provided. For more informaton contact Justin Naylor by mobile on 07799 367370, or email jusycom@ yahoo.co.uk.
Rain affects season finale – and our sides require improvement THE BRADFORD LEAGUE season came to an end in the style of the proverbial damp squib amid a collection of abandoned or rainaffected games. As it happened the final act of this year’s Second Division programme was already without event as the title had already gone to Morley the previous week. Aside from runnersup Scholes, the final day confirmed a disappointing season for Kirklees sides.
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SUPER 8s: CHAMPIONSHIP SHIELD
Broncos end Batley’s faint play-off dreams SUPER 8s - CHAMPIONSHIP SHIELD
LONDON BRONCOS 50 BATLEY BULLDOGS 16 at the Hive
John Kear was disappointed by his side’s performance
LONDON BRONCOS hit 50 for the third time in four home Super 8s Shield matches as they demolished Batley Bulldogs. Their hero was Sean Morris, who equalled Martin Offiah’s 16-year-old club record of five tries in a game. The Bulldogs had three straight sets deep in London territory inside the opening four minutes, but Morris forced a knock-on. Then, when a William Barthau kick bounced in no man’s land, Alex Brown kicked the ball and it bounced into Morris’s arms 35 metres from the Batley line. His mazy run saw him breeze past three startled Bulldogs and cut inside James Craven before touching behind the posts. For the next 10 minutes, Batley found different ways of blowing tries: fumbled play-the-balls, held up ingoal, stopped two metres out, and the last two of
these were last-tackle plays. London made them pay for their profligacy as Sadiq Adebiyi and Iliess Macani crossed for tries. Batley did come back into the game with two quick tries. Sean Hesketh burst over from close range for the first and Brad Day dived on a clever kick from Scott Leatherbarrow. Crucially, they could not score again and, on the last play of the half, Rhys Williams and Macani made big yards and Morris finished off a set that covered more than 90 metres in 35 seconds. Morris completed his hattrick less than 90 seconds into the second half. This time it was Joe Keyes who was the instigator but Morris deserves the credit for timing his run into the line. Ben Hellewell then completed an eight-minute double. First it was neat interplay between Williams and Morris, then it was an outrageous dummy from Matt Davis, shaping to throw right but going left, which gifted the score. Craven was then hugely
fortunate to receive only a yellow card for a grotesque high shot 10 metres from his line, one that has probably ended Barthau’s season. The scrum half cut inside the full-back, who was the last man when he left his feet to stop Barthau. Although Alex Brown pulled a score back when he touched down in the corner, the final say belonged to Morris who added two more tries. Matt Garside did the hard work for the first of these, and the second saw Williams repeat Davis’s trick for Hellewell’s second try. London Broncos head coach Andrew Henderson said: “It was important that we had another good performance this week. “We weren’t as dominant as last week, but we were very good in many places. Batley coach John Kear said: “The result was down to our attitude. “I don’t think we played as a team and players didn’t back each other up. “The main problem was conceding 50 points. When you do that, it is very difficult to score 51.”
PLAYER RATINGS LONDON BRONCOS Sean Morris Rhys Williams Ben Hellewell Elliot Kear Iliess Macani William Barthau Joe Keyes Glenn Riley James Cunningham Jonny Walker Daniel Harrison Matt Garside Jon Wallace
9 8 8 8 8 8 7 7 8 7 8 8 7
SUBS Tony Everett Matt Davis Andrew Henderson Sadiq Adebiyi
7 7 7 8
BATLEY BULLDOGS James Craven Shaun Ainscough Shaun Squires Elliot Cosgrove Alex Brown Cane Southernwood Scott Leatherbarrow Keegan Hirst Luke Blake Alex Rowe Sam Scott Brad Day James Brown
4 6 6 5 7 5 5 6 6 6 5 5 5
SUBS Alastair Leak Adam Gledhill Sean Hesketh Tom Lillycrop Ben Davis
5 5 6 6 5
LONDON BRONCOS Tries: Morris (8, 40, 42, 67, 79), Adebiyi (23), Macani (29), Hellewell (49, 54). Goals: Barthau 6/6, Kear 0/1, Keyes 1/2
BATLEY BULLDOGS Tries: Hesketh (32), Day (34), A. Brown (61). Goals: Leatherbarrow 2/3 Ref rating: Jamie Bloem 34/100 Attendance: 484
Heavy Woollen destroy Shaw Cross slip to 9th Eights perform well Yorkshire’s Under 17s after loss at Warriors against Ovenden HEAVY WOOLLEN U-18S 28
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HEAVY WOOLLEN UNDER 18S dominated their match against Yorkshire Under 17s, running out 28-4 winners. The Heavy Woollen side controlled large periods of the game, with Yorkshire finding no way through the watertight HW defence. And going forward Heavy Woollen’s patience paid off as they took a 10-0 lead into half time thanks to two tries from man of the match Sam Halloran, with winger Callum Roberts
converting the first. In the second period HW continued their solid display with a further try from Nathan Wright, converted by George Woodcock to lead 16- 0. Yorkshire hit back momentarily with a good pick up from a charge down by stand-off Reiss Butterworth to race from half-way to make the score 16-4. But in the last quarter of the game HW sealed the win with a fine try from Nathan McNelly followed by a long, strong individual try from Jacob Fozard, both were converted by Roberts.
Alex Hollingworth in action for Heavy Woollen Under-18s
NATIONAL CONFERENCE LEAGUE DIVISION ONE
HUNSLET WARRIORS SHAW CROSS SHARKS
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SHAW CROSS SHARKS battled hard but ultimately lost out 26-16 to Hunslet Warriors in National Conference Division One. Hunslet, with home advantage, proved too strong for a resilient Sharks side that went behind when Johnny Dawson touched down for the opener, which Gary McCllelland convert-
ed. McClelland then notched up a try of his own, again adding the extras for his second of three conversions. Gareth Croft and Jamie Creed (2) rounded off the try scoring for Hunslet. The Sharks were 12-0 down at half time, but gained some reward for their efforts with tries from Joseph Halloran, Ryan Chalkely and Andrew Fawkes, two of which Danny Flowers converted. The win puts Hunslet sixth in Division One, but Shaw Cross slip to ninth having lost back-to-back matches.
Sharks’ youngsters prove too strong for Trojans’ Under 7s SHAW CROSS SHARKS UNDER 7S played Thornhill Trojans in an enthralling encounter. The Sharks were on top form and defended well against a competent Trojans side. The Shaw Cross youngsters had been working hard in training ahead of their clash against the Trojans and their efforts paid off. Francis Appleyard’s strong defensive performance earned him the opposition man of the match award. Jacob Stevenson, Charlee
Raby, Eviee Raby and Max Allen also earned themselves player of the match awards due to their excellent work-rates. Elsewhere, impressive determination was shown by Alfie Ibbitson, Teddy Dawson, Isaac Redgwick, Riley Flynn, Seb Jeffers, Phoebe Wilson and Ben Tranter. The Sharks Under 7s face Dewsbury Moor at home on Sunday (11.30am) where they will look to continue their good performances.
T H O R N H I L L TROJANS Under 8s travelled to face Ovenden in their latest match of the current campaign. Jack Dunford earned himself the 100 per cent effort award, Rhian Llewellyn won the magic moment and
opposition man of the match awards thanks to his fine performance. But, Ben Longley was stand out performer for the visitors collecting three awards, top tackler, parent’s player and man of the match.
Trojans narrowly beat solid Drighlington side T H O R N H I L L TROJANS Under 10s overpowered a strong Drighlington side to win 16-14 and continue their good start to the season. In wet conditions, Thornhill performed at their best thanks to Louie Creaser, who was influential in the Trojans’ success largely thanks
to his remarkable 11-metre try-saving tackle. Due to his dominanat display he picked up the parents’, opposition, opposition magic moment and player of the match awards. The 100 per cent award went to Jake Redmond and Regan Lofthouse won the magic moment award
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Relegated Doncaster pull off shock Rams win CHAMPIONSHIP SHIELD
DONCASTER 33 DEWSBURY RAMS 20 at the Keepmoat Stadium
DEWSBURY RAMS were stunned by Doncaster when the Championship Shield’s bottom-placed side pulled off a shock 33-20 win. Peter Fox grabbed a hat-trick as the Dons raced into a 28-4 lead not long into the second half. The visitors hit back with Dalton Grant’s hattrick and a try from Makali Aizue bringing them within eight points with 20 minutes remaining. But the home side didn’t cave in and grabbed a late try to seal victory. Dons coach Gary Thornton said: “I am absolutely delighted. In the first half we set the platform really well and defended tough to force Dewsbury into errors and we took our chances when they came along. “In the second half they came at us and when it got back to within eight points I was nervous, but we weathered the storm and we
showed great spirit. “When you have two natural half backs, it makes so much difference. “We’ve had to play hookers, scrum halves and wingers there this season, we’ve just not had the right half backs, so it’s important to have the right pivots for next year.” The Dons opened the scoring on 10 minutes when full back Tom Carr broke through and flicked the ball to Liam Welham, who went over. Tom Hodson converted. The home side extended their lead three minutes later when Matt Groat burst through from close range. Hodson converted to give the Dons a 12-0 lead. Dewsbury continued to face an onslaught from the bottom club, although Dewsbury did force a drop-out on 22 minutes. But things got worse for the visitors when Doncaster’s Ryan Wright stretched and touched down, Hodson converting. Dewsbury grabbed a try back on 31 minutes when an excellent kick by Brett Seymour was taken perfectly by Grant
who went over to score. Seymour’s conversion attempt rebounded off the post. Doncaster extended their lead with a finelyworked try. Hodson and Carr linked up well, Liam Welham flicked the ball to Fox who went over. Doncaster were 22-4 up at the interval. Fox extended that lead by four early in the second half but the Rams hit back on 50 minutes when Grant squeezed over in the corner. An excellent conversion from Seymour gave the Rams hope of a fightback. Dewsbury forced the Dons to drop out on 53 minutes and Grant went over for his hat-trick. Seymour failed to land the conversion. Aizue then went over from close range with 60 minutes gone, Seymour converted to leave the Rams trailing by eight points. Both sides had chances before Joe McLocklan kicked a drop goal for Doncaster on 75 minutes. As the hooter was poised to sound, Fox completed his hat-trick Makali Aizue touches down for the Rams for the home side.
PLAYER RATINGS DONCASTER ITom Carr Tom Hodson Danny Cowling Liam Welham Peter Fox Joe McLocklan Richard Wilkinson Matt Groat Kyle Kesik Russ Spiers Jack Walton Brad Foster Mike Emmett
8 8 8 9 9 8 8 9 8 8 8 8 8
SUBS Matt Carbutt Mike Kelly Ryan Wright Ryan Verlinden
8 8 8 8
DEWSBURY RAMS Karl Pryce Dale Morton Shane Grady Jason Crookes Dalton Grant Matt Wildie Anthony Thackeray Makali Aizue Nathan Conroy Ryan Hepworth Rob Spicer Joel Farrell Luke Adamson
6 7 6 6 8 6 6 7 7 7 6 8
SUBS Steve Nash Scott Hale Paul Jackson Brett Seymour
6 6 7 7
DONCASTER Tries: Welham (10), Groat (13), Wright (27), Fox (36, 43,79). Goals: Hodson 4/6 Field Goal: McLocklan (75)
DEWSBURY RAMS Tries: Grant (31,50,54) Aizue (60). Goals : Seymour 2/4 Ref rating: C Campbell 61/100 / Half-time: 22-4 / Pens: 11-7 / Sent Off: None / Sin Bin: None / Man of the Match: Matt Groat (Doncaster) / Attendance: 725 / Match rating: 4/5
Steve Horsfall
Trojans continue good form Moor back to winning ways NCL DIVISION THREE
touch down, Gibson once again converted. Wibsey did bite back with a try of their own from Brad Tattersall, which Kane Gray converted. Thornhill’s momentary lapse in concentration was soon forgotten about, howev-
the start of the second period, but the killer blow for WIBSEY WARRIORS 18 Wibsey came when Gibson THORNHILL TROJANS 32 capitalised on the vast amount of space he was at Northfield Road awarded, which resulted in another touchdown for the THORNHILL TROJANS Trojans full-back, which he have virtually secured also converted. their promotion from Joss Ratcliffe then National Conference completed his hat-trick League Division with a try in the corThree thanks to a ner. Gibson converted. dominant 44-12 win This was closely folagainst Wibsey lowed by Jake Warriors. Ratcliffe’s try, which Joss Ratcliffe, who came after Wilson started in place of the found him with an injured Adam inside pass. Gibson Johnson, was pivotal once again added the to the Trojans’ success, extras. scoring four tries. Wibsey did manage Joss Ratcliffe’s first a consolation try from try came after just four Scott Simpson, which minutes when the Gray converted, but it winger touched down had no effect on the in the corner thanks to eventual outcome as a rewarding break the Trojans scored away from Jake again through Joss Wilson. Joel Gibson Ratcliffe to round off a added the extras. comfortable win. Shortly afterwards Bendikas was sin Gibson scored a try of binned for punching his own, after latching with seconds left on onto Luke Haigh’s the clock, but it didn’t Mindaugas Bendikas had an eventful game pass before touching deter from the down between the er, when Joss Ratcliffe went Trojans’ celebrations. posts and adding the converover in the corner for an The victory means sion. unconverted try just before Thornhill need one more win Mindaugas Bendikas was half time to give the visitors from their final three outings next to add his name to the a commanding 22-6 lead. of the season to secure proscoresheet for the Trojans Both teams battled hard at motion from Division Three. after he sprinted clear to
NCL DIVISION THREE
DEWSBURY MOOR 22 CROSFIELDS 12 at Heckmondwike Road
D E W S B U R Y MOOR’S aspirations of a place in the end of season play-offs were given a welcomed boost after they beat Crosfields 2212 in National Conference League Division Three. Things didn’t start well for the hosts as they went 6-0 behind on 11 minutes thanks to Crosfields’ Nathan Taylor, who
touched down for a converted try. But it wasn’t long before the Maroons sparked into life. Good movement from Jordan Foster, Tom Kaye and Peter Robinson made way for Bartley O’Brian to cross the whitewash. Jacob Flathers converted. The Maroons looked in control after drawing level, and they caused Crosfields problem in the pack thanks to good work from Bradley Foster and
Toby Richardson. This made way for O’Brian to touch down for his second try before Flathers went over and goaled to fire the hosts into a 166 lead at half-time. In the second period the visitors fought their way back into the match thanks to a John Whittaker try before Taylor added the extras. With a sniff of victory the Soap threw everything at the Maroons, but the hosts stood firm.
And with the game progressing Crosfields were looking increasingly vulnerable to a Moor break away and so it proved when teenage fullback, Cameron Adleigh, latched onto a Andrew Robinson grubber kick to go over before Flathers converted to round off the scoring. Dewsbury Moor’s victory sees them jump to sixth in NCL Division Three above rivals Crosfields, who slipped to seventh.
Boys youngsters too strong for Greetland BATLEY BOYS UNDER 8S entertained Greetland Allrounders on Sunday morning at Mount Pleasant, winning comfortably. Batley had a depleted team, but the players who featured were far too strong for Greetland. Reserve captain Thomas Tomlinson led his side by example, making two fantastic breaks. The youngster
looked set to score before being halted by Greetland’s defence just yards from the line. Harvey Howe also played well for Batley, scoring two tries. Lucas Raines put in a good performance and was awarded opposition man of the match in only his second outing in Batley colours. Corey Parkinson was
named the most improved player of the day and Morgan Owen earned the magic moment award after scoring his first try for the club. The spectators’ man of the match went to Sebastien Whiteley after scoring two tries. Dylan Hall was named top tackler, with Lucas Toohey being named man of the match.
Reserves leave it late in Grand Final showdown
Dewsbury Rams celebrate winning the Reserves Grand Final
DEWSBURY RAMS RESERVES edged out Leigh Centurions 30-28 in an enthralling Reserves Grand Final. The game was hardfought throughout, but thanks to a last-minute try from Sam Dunn it was the Rams who lifted the silverware. Reserves coach, Jonathan Schofield said: “It was fantastic to see the reaction from the boys and all the fans who came to watch, it was brilliant.” Despite the game being too close to call throughout it was the Rams who trailed for the majority of the 80 minutes. Leigh went ahead early on through Mitch Cox, but Byron Smith hit back soon after and Delaney converted. Austin Buchanan was then sin binned mid-way through the first half but in Steve Horsfall his absence the Rams
Hard work in store for Morrison’s men By Joe Link Sports Reporter joe@thepressnews.co.uk
DEWSBURY RAMS boss Glenn Morrison admits improvements must be made ahead of the play-offs if his side are to challenge for a spot in the Championship Grand Final. This comes after the Rams were stunned by already-relegated Doncaster and Morrison’s men have been working hard to eradicate the mistakes they made ahead of their home clash with Workington on Sunday. “If the Doncaster game has taught us anything it is that we need to work on our defence and take preparation for games far more seriously,” said Morrison. “But I hold my hand up for that. Instead of training last Friday I wanted to take the first team to support the reserves in the Championship Grand Final because I feel it’s important that both teams are intergrated. “It’s never us and them, we train together and support each other the best we can,” he added. However Dewsbury had a lot to celebrate this week, winning the reserves Championship Grand Final and being named Championship Club of the Year. Since Glenn Morrison took charge of the Rams back in 2012 the club aimed to work hard both on and off the pitch and the award highlights the fact that they are heading in the right direction, according to Morrison.
Dewsbury Rams pose with their team of the year honour at this week’s Championship awards dinner “This is the best award we could have won,” he said. “Since I arrived at the club we have set ourselves many targets which we aimed to meet in order to keep moving forward. “We have improved our stadium, continued to look for fresh new talent from the local area and whenever we can, will try our hand at any local schemes that we can help out with. “This award tells us that all the hard work we have put in, trying to make the club better, year on year, has been working and for that we are very proud. On the pitch the Rams’ improvements are evident in the fact that they have already earned themselves a top two finish
in the Super 8s. “Except for the Doncaster clash where we just didn’t show up, we have, on the whole, played very well this season,” Morrison said. Joel Farrell narrowly missed out on being named the Championship’s Young Player of the Year, behind Featherstone’s Jordan Baldwinson. “I’d definitely have given him the award,” said Morrison. “I feel he was unlucky not to get it, but he has been brilliant for us this season.” “I’ve seen him develop into a fine young player and I’m going to take some credit for that, it looks like we nurtured him well.”
stayed tight at the back and the score remained 66 until his return. It wasn’t until the second half when the Rams started to play their finest attacking rugby. This was demonstrated when cousins Brad and James Delaney both touched down mid-way through the half to give Dewsbury a 26-22 lead. But, the advantage was short-lived when Leigh’s Cox found a gap in the Rams’ defence to touch down and nudge his side 28-26 in front with just minutes left on the clock. However the Rams never gave up and their determination was rewarded in the 80th minute when James Glover found Dunn, who skillfully beat three players on his way to the line to claim the Rams’ first-ever Reserves Grand Final triumph.
Kear’s play-off hopes are over BATLEY BULLDOGS head coach John Kear is desperate to end the season on a high after another defeat against London Broncos last time out. Sunday’s loss in the capital ended Batley’s faint hopes of earning a place in this year’s play-offs and Kear’s men now sit five points behind Workington with only two games remaining. “It’s been an incredibly long and gruelling season for us, we’ve had injuries and the odd bad call go against us but at the end of the day we only have ourselves to blame for not reaching the play-offs,” said Kear. “We expected a lot more but our main aim now is to end the campaign on a high, starting with a win against Hunslet.” But despite not reaching the play-offs, Kear has managed to persuade a few familiar faces to stay at the club for another season. Sam Scott is the latest Bulldog to sign a
new deal, joining Shaun Ainscough, Keegan Hirst, Alex Rowe, Cain Southernwood and Adam Gledhill, who have all re-signed for 2017. “It’s great that so many of the lads are staying put for another year but we know we have a lot of work to do to make sure we don’t relive the disappointment of this year,” added Kear. “But we must remain positive if we are going to play our best for the remainder of this season. “We were a little unlucky to play the Broncos on a day when they played so well, but we could still have done so much better, it was a poor performance from us. “My main aim this week is to keep my players fit and fresh, which isn’t easy towards the end of the season,” Kear said. One player who is sure to miss out this weekend due to injury is Wayne Reittie, and Alex Bretherton is still battling a neck injury.