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ELEVEN men who trained as priests in Mirfield have detailed the dreadful sexual abuse they suffered.
• Decades of sexual abuse by priests in Mirfield exposed • Victims receive £120,000
‘Priests told victims to remove their clothes before assaulting them. The abuse included sado-masochism’ MIRFIELD 1964: Father John Pinkman, accused of abusing boys at the Verona Fathers seminary, coached the football team
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SCENE OF ABUSE: The former St Peter Claver College at Roe Head – now home to the unconnected Hollybank Trust
The victims were paid £120,000 in an out-of-court settlement by the Catholic mission which ran the former St Peter Claver College. The men, boys at the time, were abused in the 1960s and 1970s at Roe Head, which is now home to the Hollybank Trust. Many were abused as part of bogus medical exams and during individual tutorials on the ‘facts of life’. Priests told victims to remove their clothes before assaulting them. The abuse included sado-masochism. In going public, the victims, who now live across the world, waived their right to anonymity. They are: Mark Murray; John Spencer; Ben Morgan; Brian Hennessy; Frank Warner; Jim Kirby; Tony Smith; Sean Dooley; Gerry McLaughlin; Victor West and Kevin Scullin. John Spencer said: “It caused me a lot of psychological damage. I suppressed all my feelings and found it very difficult to trust or have relationships.” The college was run by Italian sect the Verona Fathers, who are now known as the Comboni Missionaries. It had no connection to the Community of the Resurrection religious order based on Stocksbank Road, nor to the Hollybank Trust, who took over the Roe Head site in 1990. A spokesman for the order said payouts were made on a “commercial basis” and with “no admission of liability”. Records named two main abusers, Fr John Pinkman, who died in South Africa in 1984, and Fr Domenico Valmaggia, who died in Italy in 2011. A case against another alleged abuser, Fr Romano Nardo, who lives in Italy, is still being pursued. Det Insp Michael Brown, of West Yorkshire Police, said: “All legal avenues have been pursued to enforce Fr Nardo’s return to the UK. “But his ill health means we are unable to go through the formal procedures to extradite him.” Matthew Blake, a lawyer for 10 of the victims, said some received as little as £7,000 and risked having the case timebarred if they did not settle. He said: “The guys weren’t after money. They wanted recognition that it happened and they want people to know it had been denied.” At least two more cases are pending
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NORTH NORA (NEE IBBETSON) Peacefully in hospital on 18 October 2014, aged 87 years, formerly of Hightown. Wife of the late Maurice. Funeral service will take place at St Andrew’s Methodist Church, on Friday 31 October at 2.15pm, followed by committal at Dewsbury Crematorium at 3.15pm.
Deaths AUSTERBERRY PAT (NEE LOCKWOOD) On 13 October 2014, in hospital, of Dewsbury, aged 74 years. Wife of Bob and mum of Amanda, Helen and Jayne. Funeral service will take place at Dewsbury Crematorium, on Monday 27 October at 10.30am.
AUTY SHIRLEY On 16 October 2014, in hospital, of Cleckheaton, aged 78 years. Wife of the late Norman and mum of Ann, Neil and Karen. Service will take place at St Luke’s Church, Cleckheaton on Wednesday 29 October at 12.30pm, prior to a private family cremation at Park Wood Crematorium, Elland.
BOYES MALCOLM JOHN On 17 October 2014, in Pinderfields Hospital, of Mirfield, aged 77 years. Husband of Pauline and father to Greg and Melissa. The
funeral service will be held on Friday 31 October, at Longcauseway Church, Dewsbury at 1pm followed by committal at Dewsbury Crematorium at 2pm, followed by refreshments afterwards at Dewsbury District Golf Club.
BRADBURY (NEE OATES) SYLVIA On 20 October 2014, suddenly at home, Eightlands, aged 79 years. Wife of the late Denis and mum of Linda and Anthony. Funeral service will take place on Monday 3 November at St Paulinus RC Church, at 11.45am, followed by committal at Dewsbury Crematorium.
CLARK KENNETH On 15 October 2014, peacefully at Kirkwood Hospice, of Liversedge and formerly of Dewsbury, aged 74 years. Partner of Margaret and father of Audrey, Kenny, Miller, Amy, Natalie and James. Funeral service will take place at Dewsbury Crematorium on Monday 27 October at 2.45pm
CONYERS (NEE SHAW) PAMELA Passed away on 14 October 2014, of Heckmondwike, aged 66 years. Wife of Gordon and mum of James. Funeral service will be held at Dewsbury Crematorium on Monday 27 October at 12.30pm.
DRINKALL SAM On 17 October 2014, suddenly at home in Thornhill, aged 88 years. Husband of the late Doreen and dad of Julie and Jennifer. Funeral service will take place at Thornhill Parish Church, on Thursday 30 October at 11am.
FLATHERS JOYCE On 15 October 2014, peacefully in hospital, aged 83 years, of Heckmondwike. Wife of the late Herbert and mum of Andrew, Christopher and Lyndon. Funeral service at St Andrew’s Methodist Church, Littletown, today, Friday 24 October at 10.30am, followed by committal at Dewsbury Crematorium at 11.15am.
House, Gomersal, aged 95 years and of Liversedge. Wife of the late Leonard and mum of Hazel, Lyn and the late John. Funeral service will take place on Wednesday 29 October at 3.15pm at Dewsbury Crematorium.
HAIGH ERNEST On 15 October 2014, in Linson Court, of Batley, aged 93 years. Husband of Nellie and dad of Cynthia and Andrew. Service and cremation will take place at Dewsbury Crematorium today, Friday 24 October, at 10.30am.
HANSON ANN Peacefully on 21 October 2014, in Linson Court Nursing Home, formerly of Dewsbury and Batley, aged 93 years. Wife of the late Harry and mum of Anthony, John and Mary. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St Mary’s RC Church, Batley, on Friday 31 October at 12noon, followed by a committal service at Dewsbury Crematorium.
GREEN JULIA DIANE On 20 October 2014, peacefully at home, aged 60 years. Mum of Matthew and Karen, Benjamin & Christina and Thomas & Sarah. Funeral service at East Riding Crematorium, Octon, on Thursday 30 October at 1pm.
GREENWOOD HELENA On 17 October 2014, at Holme
HARRISON SANDRA On 15 October 2014, at Dewsbury Hospital, of Birstall, aged 59 years. Partner of Andrew and mother of Rachel and Katrina. Funeral service will be held at Dewsbury Crematorium on Wednesday 29 October at 11.15am.
HIRST MARY (NEE IBBERSON) Peacefully at Ings House Nursing Home, on 15 October 2014, aged 85 years, formerly of Gomersal. Wife of the late Norman and mum of Michael. Funeral service will take place at Dewsbury Crematorium, on Wednesday 5 November at 11.15am.
IVES KENNETH On 9 October 2014, at Harrogate District Hospital, of Bishop Monkton, formerly of Heckmondwike, aged 86 years. Husband of the late Margaret and brother of Keith. Service at St John Baptist Church, Bishop Monkton on
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JENNINGS ANTHONY (JENO) On 18 October 2014, suddenly in his sleep, at home in Thornhill, aged 64 years. Husband of Lynda and dad of Jason, Jayne, Emma and Anthony. Requiem Mass will be celebrated at St Paulinus RC Church on Friday 31 October at 10am, followed by interment at Dewsbury Cemetery.
KINGSWELL ANDREA DENISE On 18 October 2014, in hospital, of Bradford, formerly of Mirfield, aged 67 years. Sister of David and the late Brian. Funeral service will take place at Dewsbury Crematorium on Friday 31 October at 11.15am.
MARSHALL-O’CONNOR CHRISTINE On 15 October 2014, peacefully at home, White Lee, Batley, aged 52 years. Wife of Gregory, daughter of Joan and the late Frank and sister of John. Requiem Mass will be celebrated at St Mary’s R C Church, Batley, on Monday 27 October at 12noon, followed by interment at Batley Cemetery.
MORGAN (NEE LARAMEE) MARIE LUCIENNE JACQUELINE On 17 October 2014, at Kirkwood Hospice, aged 68 years. Wife of Peter, and mum of Rebecca and the late Dean. Daughter of Irene and father figure Bill Hallas and daughter of the late Mr Pierre Laramee. Funeral service will be held at St Mary's Parish Church, Mirfield, on Wednesday 29 October at 1pm, followed by a private committal at Dewsbury Crematorium.
NORMALLY MICHAEL JOHN On 17 October 2014, at Dewsbury Hospital. Husband of Jennifer, dad of Claire and Richard, son of Mavis and the late Gerald. A service in celebration of Michael’s life will be held at Dewsbury Crematorium on Thursday 30 October at 12.30pm.
RIDER (NEE SCHICK) RUTH On 16 October 2014, peacefully at Batley Hall Nursing Home, aged 92 years. Wife of the late Frank and mother of Susan. The funeral service will take place at Dewsbury Crematorium on Tuesday 28 October at 11.15am.
SHEARD DAVID On 18 October 2014, at Linson Court, Batley, of Birstall and formerly of Dewsbury, aged 80 years. Father of Ian and Justin and brother of Reggie and Derek. Funeral service will be held at Dewsbury Moor Crematorium on Wednesday 29 October at 10.30am.
THORNTON (NEE LITTLEWOOD) WINNIE On 16 October 2014, in hospital, of Westborough, formerly of Mirfield, aged 76 years. Wife of the late Peter and a dear sister, sister-in-law, auntie, great auntie and a well loved friend. Funeral service will be held at Dewsbury Crematorium on Monday 27 October at 10am.
WALKER JESSIE Peacefully but suddenly on 14 October 2014, aged 82 years, of Batley. Wife of Tony and mum of Julia, Gloria and Beverley. Funeral service will take place at Holy Spirit RC Church, Heckmondwike on Wednesday 29 October at 10am, followed by committal at Heckmondwike Cemetery.
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Abuse’ victims payout From page one statements have been given by victims who cannot face the stress of court proceedings. One man, now in his 60s, described ending up as a 17-year-old male prostitute following his abuse. He had sex with men but vomited in disgust afterwards. He never achieved in life or felt good about himself. In a statement he wrote: “Guilt and fear become part of you, something you can’t shake off. I can’t tell you what a mess I was. “I was terrified of growing up, terrified of men. I was all over the place. I was like an empty shell, not knowing what direction to go in.” The abuse came to light through Mark Murray, who first complained to the Verona Fathers in 1997. His claims were repeatedly denied and he had a breakdown in 2012 which saw him lose his job as a Barnardos project worker. He eventually set up a blog, veronafathers mirfield.com, which encouraged others to come forward. Mr Murray said: “I just broke down. I went away to kill myself and my wife didn’t know where I was. “I had a bottle of whisky and a load of pills. But I didn’t do it. I have children. I couldn’t.” He added of his £30,000 settlement: “It makes it worse, the 30 pieces of silver. You feel empty. It doesn’t make up for anything. “They are not interested in truth and justice. People want the truth to come out and money doesn’t bring the truth.”
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Town centre trader’s call to sue Kirklees... ... IN THE WAKE OF BROKEN PROMISES
By David Miller COUNCIL chiefs should be sued for neglect over the state of Dewsbury town centre, a trader has claimed. Mark Rourke, of Guns and Roses on Westgate, believes Kirklees has breached its duty of care to shop owners. He said just the latest example is the fate of the former Market Tavern pub near his premises. Mr Rourke claimed the owner has put UPVC windows and shutters on a listed building in a conservation area without permission. The sagas of the Continental Cafe, former McDonald’s building and empty shops also continue. Mr Rourke called on traders to fight and said: “We should hire a lawyer and sue Kirklees for neglect. I’m not saying we’d get anywhere, but it’d make the point that the council isn’t doing anything. “It might wake the councillors up. I don’t think any of them can honestly say the town centre hasn’t been neglected.” The former McDonald’s restaurant on Church Street was due to be auctioned on Tuesday with a guide price of £250,000 to £270,000. It is thought the owners had just one offer since the restaurant closed earlier this year. The Press understands it was for £375,000 from a bidder planning to spend another £125,000 on a refurbishment. A source said the bid was rejected as it did not meet the initial £495,000 asking price. Mr Rourke added: “We’ve spent a lot on our shop only to see the rest of the town centre fall to bits around us.” Northgate, which is to get a multi-million pound Lottery-funded makeover, fares little better. Former pub The Principle remains boarded up and shops nearby in the Kingsway Arcade suffer problems including leaky ceilings. • Read Kirklees Council’s response to the claims in next week’s Press.
News in Brief Trafficking arrests DEWSBURY: Two men have been arrested as part of a continuing probe into human trafficking. Police raided addresses in the town on Wednesday, including Ravensthorpe bed manufacturer Kozee Sleep. Men aged 59 and 30 were arrested in connection with the alleged exploitation of migrant workers. The arrested duo were said locally to be Kozee Sleep directors Mohammed Rafiq and his son Faisal Rafiq. The company was contacted for comment but had not replied by the time we went to press.
Late-night sex attack DEWSBURY: A man lay in wait for a woman he pounced on in a terrifying sex attack last Thursday. The victim was returning home from a night out when she was set upon in a block of flats on Boothroyd Green at around 11.30pm. She walked up the stairs to the top floor of the three-storey building, where a man turned out to be lurking. He leapt from a crouching position to grab the woman and threw her to the floor before punching and sexually assaulting her. A struggle ensued in which the woman fought him off. The assailant was about 5ft 5in tall and had dark clothing. Anyone with information can call PC Lyndsey Booth at the Batley and Spen NPT on 101 or ring Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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Batley terror suspect set for trial in USA Rights ruled he could not be extradited as his mental health could deteriorate. Last month the High Court in London ruled he would receive satisfactory care in the USA. The charges alleged Mr Aswat was part of a terrorist conspiracy from October 1 1999 to April 30 2000.
A TERROR suspect from Batley has been extradited to the USA after promises were made about his care. Haroon Aswat, 40, is accused of conspiring with Abu Hamza to establish a terrorist training camp in Oregon. Mr Aswat, who denies the charges, was arrested in 2005
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News In Brief Shocking discovery BATLEY: A man was found hanging from a tree yesterday (Thurs) by a mother walking her child to school. Police confirmed a body was found in a grassy area near the junction of Dark Lane and Track Road at around 8.35am. It is believed he was Eastern European. Reports also suggested the body, found 20 feet from the ground in plain sight, was that of a young white man, possibly in his 20s or a teenager. It is believed there are no suspicious circumstances. Police said more details would be released once officers had contacted relatives.
3 months of delays DEWSBURY: Motorists face more than three months of delays due to essential work on a railway bridge. Engineers began renovations at the junction of Thornhill Lane and Fall Lane on Monday. A rolling programme of road closures and diversions is in place. Work is expected to be finished by the end of January. Anyone with any concerns over the roadworks can contact the Network Rail Helpline on 08457 114141 quoting ‘ref MDL1-9 Fall Lane’.
Thornhill house blaze THORNHILL: Residents escaped a fire which swept through a home on Maynes Close, off The Town, on Tuesday. Fire crews from Dewsbury and Ossett used three hose reels, a large jet, a ventilation fan and four sets of breathing apparatus. All inside are believed to have got out safely but the house was badly damaged by the blaze.
CANDIDATES SET FOR A Tory Simon Reevell is bidding for a second term as MP for Dewsbury and Mirfield while Paula Sherriff is bidding to unseat the incumbent Conservative. Press reporter DAVID MILLER spoke to both ahead of the longest general election campaign in British history... CANDIDATE Paula Sherriff is working to gain support from residents who feel let down by politicians. A poll in August put UKIP on 20 per cent in the constituency – with some of it coming from Labour-held Dewsbury council wards. Miss Sherriff said: “While UKIP might be more of a threat to the Tories, they’ll also take votes from Labour. “I think it’s about the anger people feel with politicians who they think have let them down. “What we’ve got to do is show people what UKIP represent – that for example they’d privatise the NHS faster than the Tories.” Miss Sherriff and incumbent Conservative MP Simon Reevell are so far the only declared candidates. UKIP last stood in 2001, when David Peace came last behind the Greens with just 478 votes. The collapse of the BNP since the 2010 election has led to speculation about where that ‘protest’ vote might go. Labour campaign manager Coun Karen Rowling (Lab, Dewsbury West) said they are pulling out all the stops. She added: “If we were sat at home letting them (UKIP) do what they’re going to do then they’d be a threat. “But we’re out every day getting the message out. We’re doing all we can, it’s about getting out there and meeting people.” Miss Sherriff’s pledges include demanding any Government in power after May launch an inquiry into cuts at Dewsbury District Hospital. And, if elected, she will set up a public com-
Labour hopeful Paula Sherriff on the campaign trail mittee to review her parliamentary expenses. “They wouldn’t be Labour Party members,” she insisted of a move aimed at distancing her from problems suffered by former MP Shahid Malik. In a dig at Mr Reevell she vowed not to have a ‘second job’ and would keep pressing
on the hospital. August’s poll suggested Miss Sherriff was in the lead but she said: “There’s no complacency. “We’re out five nights a week and at weekends. Every month we redouble our efforts, but there’s no magic formula.”
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home on Walnut Lane screaming for help on August 2. Former partner Vincent Bowen launched an attack in which he poured lighter fuel on her and said he wanted to see her burn. The hearing was told Bowen’s repeated blows included at least two punches to each side of her face. Miss Byram was treated in hospital for facial and head injuries. One cut near her right eye needed stitches. Jonathan Sharp, prosecuting, said Miss Byram’s relationship with Byram broke down in January but he had stayed at her home as a lodger. Byram consumed four glasses of Jack Daniels and seven pints of cider before the incident. As Miss Byram fled the house a neighbour came to her aid while another challenged Bowen, who had followed. Charlotte Eastwood, for Bowen, said he had found it hard to cope with the end of the relationship. Recorder Andrew Stubbs QC jailed Bowen for 28 months and said: “This was a sustained and repeated assault on your victim. In the course of that not only did you threaten to kill her but you poured lighter fuel on her and had a lighter in your hand.”
Petrol bomb attack A DAD from Liversedge petrol-bombed his ex-partner’s car after being denied access to his daughter. Wesley Booth, 27, of Fifth Avenue West, Windy Bank, received a suspended jail term and a hefty fine for the incident. Leeds Crown Court heard Booth went to the home of Claire Trunkwald on Branwell Avenue in Birstall. The couple had an “on-off” relationship for about eight years which had ended in acrimony. Simon Batiste, prosecuting, said Trunkwald was at home with her children when she heard a car churning up gravel outside. She went to a window and watched as Booth got out of a Ford Focus to throw something onto the back of her black Vauxhall Corsa. Judge Rodney Jameson QC gave Booth a 16-month jail term suspended for two years. He is also under supervision for 12 months, must do a medium level activity programme and carry out 200 hours of unpaid work. Branding it an “expensive experience” for Booth, Judge Jameson fined him £1,200 and told him to pay £1,500 court costs.
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MARATHON CAMPAIGN POLLING day remains distant – but campaigning has been going on unofficially for months. A fixed term means the next general election will take place on Thursday May 7, unless parliament is dissolved early. MP Simon Reevell (Con, Dewsbury and Mirfield, pictured right) backs the idea as it removes political advantage. He said: “Having a fixed term isn’t perfect, but on balance it’s better than what we had before. “Being able to call an election, or not, if you think it’s to your advantage is ridiculous.” As a result of the long run-up Mr Reevell is ready for what opponents might throw when the campaign starts for real.
The barrister knows claims might be made about being a ‘part-time’ MP and hospital cuts. He said: “There’s already some who are trying to politicise what’s going on at the hospital. I always find it a pity when any political party tries to sow dislike of another candidate. “I find those who do, don’t want to talk about issues. I hope there’s a contrast between that and our more positive message.” On the hospital he added: “People should follow what’s going on there closely. It’s one of the most important issues facing the community. “What I disagree with is how
some have tried to it use it as a way to frighten or upset people.” Efforts are being made to sway likely UKIP voters and Mr Reevell said: “I’d like to think I have a ‘Eurosceptic’ record. “I voted against the Government in two big rebellions on Europe, so it should be clear where I stand. “If you vote UKIP then you get (Labour leader) Ed Miliband. You only have to look at the council elections last year. “In Dewsbury East the combined Tory and UKIP vote dwarfed Labour. But it was (Labour incumbent) Cathy Scott who won.”
Shehzad Hussain (third left) with the Dewsbury Lib Dem team
Shehzad’s parting shot at Tories A FORMER Tory council election candidate defected to the Lib Dems with a parting shot at the Prime Minister. Shehzad Hussain was beaten in the Dewsbury West ward by Labour incumbent Mumtaz Hussain at May’s poll. He claims he switched parties over issues including their support of free school meals and the raising of the tax threshold for low income workers. Mr Hussain said: “I want change for Dewsbury and its residents. So I’ve been very encouraged by the practical steps the Lib Dems are taking. “The party pushed through a rise in the tax free income to £10,000 in just four years. “David Cameron said the country couldn’t afford it, but the Lib Dems argued and won for this real improvement for local families.” Mr Hussain, who has a fraud conviction, is now rumoured to be a possible parliamentary candidate. The Lib Dems have not named anyone to stand in Dewsbury and Mirfield at the general election. It is also rumoured Ednan Hussain, son of former Dewsbury West councillor and Mayor of Kirklees Karam Hussain, could be in the frame. Shehzad Hussain added in what could be seen as a pitch for the role: “The Lib Dems offer real change to put cash back in the pockets of local people. “I’ve lived in Dewsbury for most of my life and seen the decline in services and business and a lack of investment. “This is not acceptable. Only the Lib Dems are showing a vision that will give a Dewsbury a fair deal.”
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News in Brief Station spruce-up? BATLEY: Campaigners battling to smarten up the railway station are to meet a train boss on Tuesday. Councillors, rail users and parliamentary candidate Jo Cox will discuss the issues with Northern Rail’s Pete Myers. A friends group is also now online at https://www.facebook.com/pages/Friendsof-Batley-Station/278904498975634.
Spooky Mexican twist MIRFIELD: Halloween is to take on a Latin American theme this year with a ‘Day of the Dead’ festival. Social enterprise firm Callaloo Carnival Arts has created an exotic celebration for Saturday November 1. There will be craft workshops, exhibitions and a parade of scary figures in the town centre. It is based on Dia de Los Muertes, a festival orginating in Mexico.
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Fore! Locky is finally losing his marbles – for £55 WENT to the doctor’s this week. Terrible pain in my knee during a charity golf day on Sunday. I was struggling to hit my drives past the 250-yard mark. My suspicions were raised when I saw the calculator on the GP’s desk, alongside a car mag, opened to a picture of a shiny new Porsche. Apparently there’s nothing wrong with my cartilage or ligament; I’m just forgetting to coil in my backswing. ‘Forgetting’. ‘That’ll be Alzheimer’s then Mr Lockwood,’ he said, typing some figures into his calculator before patting the picture of a shiny red 911 GTS and shouting ‘Ker-ching – that’s the deposit paid for!’ Of course I’m being flippant. The days when I could dream of hitting a golf ball 250 yards are long gone – but I can certainly remember them. Like I can remember when GPs were doctors who knew your family and all of your medical histories, who dispensed all kinds of advice as well as pills – oh, and spoke good English too.
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Going on your rounds, doc? Those were the days before they ran practices as businesses, and every treatment didn’t have a pound sign attached. Back when the NHS used to work, you could say. The latest stunt of paying GPs £55 for every new dementia diagnosis they make is absurd. It’s actually immoral. And it tells you everything about why the NHS is both financially and structurally broken. If there’s an under-diagnosis of a particular condition,
surely the best – the only – cure is education. It’s what doctors ‘do’, keeping up with developments and trends in social health, isn’t it? It isn’t as if the £55 is to specifically fund treatment for new dementia patients. The doc can recruit an extra receptionist if he likes. Or buy a Porsche, at the more far-fetched end of the scale. And it’s not as if the NHS is so awash with cash that they can throw it away on such an ill-motivated stunt. I wonder what former Dewsbury school headteacher Sheila Wainwright thinks of it? Sheila lost her husband John to dementia in its most distressing form and devotes her time to raising funds for Admiral Nurses – the disease’s equivalent of cancer’s Macmillan angels. But that’s the idiotic NHS for you. No money for the sharp end, plenty for paper exercises. Down in Wales, they’re trying to patch up a major medical emergency with lies and sticking plasters. It’s the impending collapse of the
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LIFE IN BLACK AND WHITE Danny Lockwood NHS, administered as it is by Labour’s National Assembly. That’s right, Labour, ‘the party of the NHS’. Waiting times for cancer patients are through the roof. People are flocking to England for treatment. Patients are dying, unnecessarily. There’s no shortage of administrators and bureaucrats in the Welsh NHS – which from Kirklees to Westminster is what best defines Labour – but they’re so useless they can’t even fiddle the disastrous statistics. Problem with the speed of breast cancer diagnoses? They’re more likely to hire a spin doctor to explain the inconvenient death rates away, than actually invest in solving the problem. But that’s the unwritten First Rule of Socialism for you: Cover Your Own Back First Brother; followed by the Second Rule: Blame The Rich. If people want quality healthcare free at the point of delivery – and we all do – then great. But until people wake up to the reality that the creaking, back-covering bureaucracy that is the real-life 2014 NHS can’t manage that, none of us will be ‘getting better’. A THOUGHT for the mouth-foaming Unison and GMB shop stewards now getting worked up about the hateful idea of a health service run ‘for profit’. What do you call the £200,000 salaries of incompetent administrators running failing trusts up and down the land, who pay companies like Ernst & Young hundreds of thousands to tell them how to ‘save’ money? These incompetents bounce seamlessly from one health trust to the next, pocketing huge payouts for failure. That’s today’s NHS reality. Isn’t that as perverse as potential alternative models?
Justice for Oscar? Not in any way, shape or form OSCAR PISTORIUS got away with murder this week. Five years prison – and he could be home after just 10 months? I’d have given him five years just for his pathetic “poor me!’ wailing and crying performance during the trial. Even Ken Barlow feigns grief more convincingly than that – which really says something. A clue to Pistorius’s true nature came at the 2012 Paralympics when he was beaten in the 200 metres final by Brazil’s Alan Oliveira. It was a good job there A bad loser, who has got were no javelin throwers nearby, away with murder because the South African murderer could literally have pinned the medal to the winner’s chest. Talk about a nasty temper. The entire, preposterous trial managed to ignore how he could possibly, imaginably, not know his girlfriend wasn’t in bed next to him. As for imaginary burglars that go straight for the family talcum powder and loo rolls … what a joke. A wicked man and a joke of a verdict and sentence. SAD TO HEAR that ex-DJ Mike Read is withdrawing his song ‘UKIP Calypso’. The left-wing fascists have got to him, hurling racism accusations because he sings in a faux-Caribbean accent. Isn’t that how calypso music is sung? Yup the song is lousy, the lyrics cheesy – “Oh yes when we take charge // And the new Prime Minister is Farage // We can trade with the world again // When Nigel is at number 10.” That’s about as offensive as it gets, seriously. And the militant left has gone after him like he’s Oswald Mosley. One of their websites even referred to Read as “good friends with Cliff Richard” which I can only imagine is a nasty, possibly defamatory, attempt at a smear. But that’s what these extremists do. At this rate it won’t be long before you can’t tell jokes in an Irish accent (we probably already can’t). PS: As lousy as Mike Read’s record is, as soon as I saw the attack dogs after him, I bought it on principle. The rabid left are probably why UKIP are doing so well.
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HEY say that only the good die young, which must go some way to explaining why I’m still hanging about. Still, 64 is nothing these days, which is all Tony ‘Jenno’ Jennings was when he passed away last Saturday. You can live until you’re 164 however and make nary a mark on this big old world. Jenno made as many marks on people’s lives as he did on opposing footballers’ shins. Growing up in Overthorpe Avenue I knew Tony as one of the many quality footballers that Thornhill bred, not least members of his own extended family, the Dunford boys who he played with at Thornhill Lees, and ex-West Ham player Anton Otulakowski. We younger kids hero-worshipped all of them and it was a big deal to play either alongside or against them. He was never short of con-
CAMERON: I will deal with unchecked immigration. OSBORNE: I have saved the economy. While the PM persists with his King Canute impression, the truth of Osborne’s fiscal acuity is that the national debt now stands at £1.45 TRILLION, almost 80% of our annual national output. All that rubbish about getting tough on benefits and Government waste – the truth is the Tories and Lib Dems are still borrowing and spending like drunks in a brewery. Liars, all.
home, his family and many, many friends, was joyous and fulfilling indeed. His long-time best pal was his cousin Francis Dunford, but in his ‘grown up’ years (I use the term loosely) he and Andy Hardy shared more than the odd evening out. Either one of them alone was bad enough. But together? They clearly both married angels, and patient ones, too. Such as there is comfort for families at times like this, hopefully it is in the knowledge of how fondly and genuinely their loved ones were held – and by how many. There will be lots of tears but as many laughs too, up Westtown and Thornhill next Friday.
Under 8 rugby teams from Thornhill and Celtic, where Tony’s son Jason is a coach, held a minute’s silence for him on Sunday
fidence, Tony, or reluctant to let you know what he thought. But then again, life was too short for that stuff, wasn’t it? A lot of lads might have given up the ghost after suffering the setbacks as a teenager that Jenno did, and which robbed him of the chance to follow his professional footballing dreams. If that haunted him it never showed, because his love of both the game, in tandem with his spiritual Thornhill
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Friday October 24, 2014
Sob story addict fleeces pensioner By Staff Reporters A THIEF from Mirfield moved in with one of her victims – after she offered him a massage. Leeds Crown Court heard drink and drug addict Shabana Ellis, 34, targeted a vulnerable 79-year-old man. She knocked on his door offering a massage for money and eventually moved in with him. Ellis, of Water Royd Lane, persuaded him to ‘lend’ her money with a series of cynical sob stories. She claimed she needed cash to see her ill son in Harrogate, to pay for a credit check, school uniforms for her son and to have her door replaced. The friendship cooled when he said he had no money left.
His family called police when they found out what happened. He told officers they did not have a full sexual relationship and that when he gave her money for a massage she had not done as promised. Andrew Horton, prosecuting, said Ellis also fleeced a 27-year-old man she met at Dewsbury Bus Station. He was conned out of £1,030 with claims of being unable to pay electricity bills and the cost of hospital visits to Harrogate. Also described as vulnerable, the man became suspicious when he asked a taxi driver about her. He called police when Ellis made excuses about paying the money back. She was on bail when she targeted the pensioner.
Ellis, a long-time heroin, cocaine and alcohol addict, admitted two charges of theft. Anastasis Tassou, for Ellis, said: “These were genuine friendships which she took advantage of because of her particular situation.” Ellis was given eight months in prison suspended for a year and told to complete a nine-month drug rehabilitation programme. She must also pay £1,500 compensation to the pensioner and £1,030 to her other victim. Recorder Michael Wheeler said in sentencing: “You had no intention of returning the money. You befriended people, you borrowed money from them with promises of returning it... but then you reneged on those promises.”
Long driving ban for Mirfield mourner A MOTORIST from Mirfield who had been drinking after a funeral was pulled over for driving without his headlights on. Police spotted John Chapman, 52, in his Suzuki Swift on Huddersfield Road at around 7.30pm on October 5. Chapman, of Lowlands Road, was stationary at a junction and indicating to turn right. Kirklees Magistrates’ Court heard he turned out to be two-and-a-half-times over the drink-drive limit. James Weekes, prosecuting, said police at first signalled for Chapman to turn his lights on. He gave a ‘thumbs up’, suggesting he understood, but instead turned right without putting his lights on.
The Suzuki swerved and came to a halt by the kerb, after which Chapman, who was swaying, got out and nearly fell over. Police who followed carried out a breath test. Chapman had 88mg of alcohol in 100ml of breath. The limit is 35mg. Mr Weekes added: “There was a carrier bag on the passenger seat with eight cans of lager in that bag.” Emma Haley, mitigating, said Chapman and his family had gone to a pub for his uncle’s wake. Chapman, who has a previous drink-drive conviction from July 2008, walked to and from the pub but later drove to a shop. Magistrates banned him from driving for three years and eight months. He must also pay a £320 fine, £85 costs and a £32 victim surcharge.
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Mayor calls for support of Poppy Appeal Dear Sir, The link between our local communities and the sacrifices members of our armed forces make for us has been brought into sharp focus by the centenary of the outbreak of World War One and the further conflicts of the past few years and indeed at present. Kirklees more than many areas has experienced directly the sad losses of recent conflicts as well as those experienced in the past. I am regularly shocked at the number of names on village and town war memorials. While military action can feel like it is a world away from here, the cost of the numerous conflicts taking place around the world are felt in our own communities. As Mayor and as Deputy Mayor, I have had the privilege of meeting some of our own armed forces members and their families.
So much wrong with our system From: William Lambert, Roberttown Dear Sir, The war ended in 1945, near-
Letter of the Week: Mayor of Kirklees, Coun Ken Smith Those at the sharp end of protecting the values we hold dear. Now I am appealing for your generosity as the British Legion launches its annual Poppy Appeal. Since 1921 the Legion has been the leading organisation offering help and support, not only to those who have served in the past, but also men and women who are currently serving and, most importantly, their families. The demand for their services continues to increase and the need for your support gets more urgent every year. Armistice Day and Remembrance Sunday are not just about the names of
ly 70 years ago, and in spite of millions of hours of debate in Parliament, the public are still disillusioned with the direction this country has taken. Think of the cost, especially the House of Lords talking shop for party donors, placemen, and failed politicians.
They get £300 a day attendance pay to chat to their old friends! In many people’s opinion, the following are to blame for voters’ dissatisfaction: European Union – Unelected commissioners making it go from crisis to crisis, making
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There should be a method of recalling ‘errant MPs’ T HIS WEEK Parliament has been debating what has become known as ‘the recall bill’. The idea behind it is to allow constituents to recall their MP from Parliament and to force a by-election. The bill will also close loopholes in the current law that allows MPs who are convicted of criminal offences to remain in Parliament. These are good ideas. When Chris Huhne was sent to prison he stood down as an MP, but if he had refused he could not have been forced to. This is because at the moment expulsion is only triggered by a prison sentence of 12 months or more. Mr Huhne was sent to prison for less than that. In future a prison sentence of any length will result in automatic expulsion, and rightly so. But what about a situation where an MP commits an offence that doesn’t warrant jail? In theory an MP could still commit such an offence and remain as an MP until the next election.
There have been examples of this in the current Parliament. One MP has been involved in a number of instances where he has been arrested and charged and later convicted. Shouldn’t there be some method of allowing his constituents to recall him? I think so, and the new bill should provide this. Some people want the bill to go much further and allow recall if constituents don’t agree with the way their MP has voted on a particular issue. This has opened up quite an important debate. Members of Parliament are representatives of their constituents, not delegates. In other words they are not sent to Parliament just to vote in a certain predetermined way; they are elected
to go there and use their judgement. This is because whilst many issues are contained within manifestos prior to the election, many others are not. A good MP will always listen to his or her constituents but ultimately the decision is down to the conscience of the MP. Is it right that an MP may be influenced because one side of the debate is capable of organising an internet campaign for his recall if he doesn’t vote in the way that group wants? This has already happened in the USA, where recall has been around for a long time. A politician who was progun control found himself in an internet storm organised by powerful lobby groups that opposed gun control and threatened recall. The best speech on this point came from a Labour MP, and I think he has a point. The debate continues next week. As always I would welcome your views. Very best wishes,
Simon
the brave carved into the war memorials in our towns and villages. Nor are they just about the great dignity showed by the many veterans – old and young – who proudly parade. They give us all a brief moment to say thank you to them all and to assure current and future servicemen and women that they have our support and thanks. We can all do that by wearing a poppy, a visible sign of our pride and gratitude. I believe we owe our service personnel a great debt. They serve us and in return we should support them. Please be as generous as you can in support of this year’s Poppy Appeal. most of the UK’s laws, while having little interest in our welfare. Party system of our government – far too inefficient and ineffective. Career politicians – forcing their unproven ideologies onto the voters. Labour Party – leaving the country penniless every time they are in government, taking years after to get things on an even keel again. Politically correct – crammed with lefty champagne socialists who, until recently, have influenced the electorate with biased coverage. Minority factions – pulling in different directions to the detriment of the silent majority. Unity is strength! Perhaps things could be changing for the public’s benefit, at long last.
Light at the end of tunnel? Millions idle in the bank From: John D Scatchard,
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Batley Dear Sir, Re The Press October 17 and the story on Dewsbury District Hospital, with millions of pounds per month paid to HICL. For the last few weeks while visiting Dewsbury Hospital I have noticed that the light over the ticket machine in the car park is unlit. Struggling in the dark to find the correct charge, it is a good place for mugging ladies with handbags. Would (Mid Yorkshire director trust of finance) Robert Chadwick like to ensure that
From: Jennifer Keirnan, Hanging Heaton Dear Sir, So Kirklees Council apparently has cash reserves of £144m, and under-spent its budget by £12m last year? Blimey. I know you’re supposed to save for a rainy day, but in my opinion there’s a fair amount of precipitation in the atmosphere at the moment. Hasn’t anyone thought to loosen the purse strings a little to stop people suffering so much? You can’t just blame the government if you’ve got all that in the bank.
PLANNING APPLICATIONS Spafield Properties Ltd, c/o agent, Spafield Mill, Upper Road, Batley, outline application for residential development. Plantation Group, land off Francis Street, Mirfield, two semidetached dwellings with associated parking. Mr A A Patel, 1a Hill Crest Road, Savile Town, erection of extensions. Richard Alan Construction Ltd, Chemfix Products Ltd, Mill Street East, Dewsbury, three resin storage vessels. R Simpson, The Lodge, Cemetery Road, Batley, change of use from offices to single dwelling, with associated internal and external works (Listed Building within a Conservation Area). Mr Imran Akhtar, rear of 36 Oxford Road, Dewsbury, two detached dwellings with detached garages (within a Conservation Area). SMW Consultancy, The Priory Hospital Dewsbury, 38 York Road, Dewsbury, works to Tree(s). Mr Inam Ul Haq, 4 Laburnum Road, Dewsbury Moor, singlestorey extension. Care in Mind, Lyndhurst, 5 Carlton Road, Liversedge, change of use of existing care home to accommodate up to five children. Junction 27 Retail Unit Trust, Unit L, Junction 27 Retail Park, Holden Ing Way, Birstall, extension to unit L to provide class A3
restaurant at ground floor, provision of mezzanine floor space for A1 retail use by ground floor restaurant and existing class A1 retail use, along with related servicing and car parking. Sandra Dewick, Bangalore, Longcauseway, Thornhill, singlestorey side and rear extensions. Mini Travel Executive, land off Perseverance Terrace, Batley, change of use from garden/play area to parking for taxi service (maximum four). I Patel, 84 Ouzelwell Lane, Thornhill Lees, two-storey side extension and porch to front. Mr J Singh, 12 Dewsbury Road, Gomersal, dormer extensions. Mr Makda, 21 Hyrstlands Road, Batley, erection of extensions. Mr C Mortimer, 32 Bunkers Lane, Batley, two-storey side extension. Mr Child, 145 Dewsbury Road, Gomersal, discharge of conditions 3 (noise) and 4 (land contamination) on previous permission 2014/90967 for alterations to convert outbuilding/garage to dwelling. Anglo Stainless, Bretfield Court, Thornhill, single-storey extension. J Townend, 89 Middle Road, Earlsheaton, discharge conditions 3 (materials), 5 (boundaries), 6 (landscape), 10 (footway), 12 (levels) on previous permission 2005/94245 for demolition of existing dwelling & erection of three dwellings with
integral garages. West Yorkshire Fire And Rescue Service Headquarters, Bradford Road, Birkenshaw, outline application for the demolition of existing buildings and erection of up to 30 dwellings. Mr M Biroi, 29 Langdale Road, Dewsbury, two-storey side extension. Ms S Zaman, 8 Heron Close, Ravensthorpe, two-storey side and rear extension. Esh Property Services, Burnsall Road and Hayburn Road, Batley, discharge conditions 3 (materials), 4 (Phase I Desk Study Report), 5 (Phase II Intrusive Site Investigation Report), 6 (Remediation Strategy), 13 (highway layout), 14 (bat statement), 15 (bird nest statement) on previous permission 2014/92123 for erection of 11 dwellings (modified house types). Mohammad Nadeem, 1 Chidswell Lane, Shaw Cross, dormer to rear, conversion of lower ground floor to living accommodation, demolition of existing garage and erection of attached garage and associated hardstanding and landscape works. Kathryn Holleyhead, land adjacent to 29 Hollinbank Lane, Heckmondwike, three dwellings, detached garage to no. 29 and associated works. R Kasuji, 77 Purlwell Lane, Batley, single-storey
rear extension. Mr S Chaus, 29 Longlands Road, Dewsbury, works to TPO(s) 26/78. D Hodds, 1 Carr Street, Liversedge, change of use from tile and bathroom shop to hairdresses and beauty salon. Mr & Mrs Shackleton, 80 Burnley’s Mill Road, Gomersal, conservatory to rear. D Fuller, 1 Parker Lane, Mirfield, two-storey side and single-storey rear extension. Ilyas Jogiyat, 38 Hayburn Road, Batley, two-storey side and rear extension. P Senior, 2 Lower Hall Mount, Hightown, erection of extensions. T Mills, 32 Lady Heton Drive, Mirfield, certificate of lawfulness for proposed erection of dormer to side. Mr M Bostan, 377 Bradford Road, Batley, installation of external extractor flue (within a Conservation Area). Springfield Tree Services, Fieldhead Park Nursing Home, 140 Kitson Hill Road, Mirfield, dead or dangerous tree(s). Mr M Aslam, 26 The Crescent, Ravensthorpe, the proposal is for prior notification for single-storey rear extension. The extension projects 5.25m beyond the rear wall of the original dwellinghouse. The maximum height of the extension is 3.80m. The height of the eaves of the extension is 2.60m.
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Friday October 24, 2014
New taxi rules are slammed A TAXI chief from Batley condemned two conflicting sets of new rules that are to hit cabbies. Akooji Badat, of the Kirklees Taxi and Hackney Carriage Association, wants clarity about where members stand. It comes as the Government loosens rules nationally, while Kirklees Council tightens them up locally. Council bosses have launched a crackdown on drivers with criminal records applying for licences. The Government, meanwhile, has proposed a controversial deregulation that would reduce vetting of applicants. Mr Badat, also chairman of Batley’s Snowdon Street
By David Miller Mosque, believes the council has gone too far. He claimed anyone with nine penalty points faces being banned from driving a taxi. Mr Badat added: “Most taxi drivers spend about eight hours a day on the road and it can be easy to make a mistake. “Every driver has a right to appeal to the courts if their licence is rejected by the council.” He claimed under the new council rules cabbies cannot do that and added: “We’re totally against it.” He backs other changes that would permanently ban
Anwar jail death criticism PRISON chiefs were criticised for taking 50 minutes to call medics when a child killer was murdered in his cell. Subhan Anwar, formerly of Howley Walk in Batley, was strangled to death in a siege at Worcestershire’s Long Lartin Prison in February last year. A report for the Prisons and Probation Ombudsman added it took another half hour for an ambulance to reach the prison. Anwar, killed by Gary Smith, 49, and Lee Newell, 45, was jailed for 28 years for murdering his girlfriend’s two-yearold daughter Sanam Navsarka in Huddersfield. The report said: “... we consider that an ambulance should have been called as soon as it became apparent that there was the possibility of serious injury...”
convicted rapists and paedophiles. The Government dropped plans from its deregulation bill to allow anyone to drive a taxi when its main driver is “off duty”. Kirklees Council helped get the provision axed and Mr Badat said: “The council did something good for taxi drivers there. It’s what else they do in their committees and then don’t consult us on that we sometimes have a problem with.” Coun Steve Hall (Lab, Heckmondwike) said of the Government’s plan: “It was a mad-cap idea.” The cabinet member for highways added: “It could’ve undone everything we’ve done in the last 20 years.”
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Council’s six-figure appointment COUNCIL chiefs have appointed a new director of public health on a six-figure salary. Former social worker Richard Parry, 45 (pictured), joins Kirklees Council from a similar role at Cumbria County Council. His full title here is director for commissioning, public health and adult social Care. Advertised with a salary of £121,000 a year, the job became available through a retirement. Dr Judith Hooper left her role as director of public health at Kirklees earlier this year. Bosses combined the post with other
duties in a rethink of senior management. Director for children and adults Alison O’Sullivan reverts back to her old post of director for children and young people. The other directors are Jacqui Gedman (place), Ruth Redfern (communities, transformation and change) and David Smith (resources). Mr Parry, originally from Merseyside, starts in January. His role brings together all NHS-related work into one post. He said: “These are changing times in local government. I believe my experience can help the council on its journey towards new ways of working.”
Hecky school on road to recovery By Steve Martyn A SCHOOL chief has praised the work being done to turn around the fortunes of a Heckmondwike primary. Mel Woodcock, chairman of governors at Leeside Community Primary, spoke after an Ofsted report showed progress. The school on Leeds Old Road was branded ‘inadequate’ in June last year by inspectors. A return visit last month showed acting headteacher Sue Balfour-Bellamy is having an impact. Teaching, pupil behaviour and achievement are all on
the up following a staff overhaul. The governing body also had a revamp, with half of the members replaced since the ‘inadequate’ rating. Mr Woodcock, a former secondary school headteacher, joined as chairman in February. He said of Ofsted’s return visit: “The findings were very positive. It confirms the school is on track to be removed from the category it was placed in. “The improvements are the result of a great deal of hard work, especially by the acting headteacher and staff. “It also confirms children
are now receiving the highquality education to which they are entitled.” Tracking of pupil progress and intervention to stop them falling behind was stated in the report as a reason for the success. The report concluded: “This summer the pupils attained the best national test results for four years. “The performance of pupils has lifted results towards what was the latest national average. “And the gaps in performance between different groups of pupils and against national standards are narrowing.”
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BARRY PRENTICE TRIBUTES have been paid this week following the death of a popular and respected figure in local cricket. Former player, umpire and administrator Barry Prentice, of Birstall Park Court, Rochester Road, Birstall, died in Dewsbury Hospital on his 76th birthday (October 13). A former chief executive of the Central Yorkshire League, Paul McFarlane, who served alongside Mr Prentice on the Wakefield branch committee of the Yorkshire Cricket Board, said: “I am truly shocked. He was a great guy and a great friend and colleague, both as an umpire and administrator.” Mr Prentice had a long association as a player and committee member with the nowdefunct Woodkirk Cricket Club in the Dewsbury & District Cricket League and continued to play there until well into his 40s. He was also league secretary for a time. He moved into umpiring with the Central Yorkshire League’s Umpires Association, with whom he also served as a committee member and child welfare officer, as well as taking on the role of the association’s representative on the league’s management committee. A former chairman of the league’s grounds sub-committee, his proudest moments in umpiring came when he was invited to stand in the finals of both the Jack Hampshire Memorial Trophy and the Heavy Woollen Cup. His three sons – John, 49, Gary, 41, and the late Carl, who died 13 years ago aged 38 – followed him into league cricket and his widow Brenda, 78, helped prepare and serve teas at Woodkirk. His granddaughter Abigail, 14, is also a keen cricketer. Son John said: “Dad will be greatly missed. He loved his cricket but his family always came first. He was a big bear of a man with a soft centre who would have done anything for anyone – and often did.” A lifelong supporter of Huddersfield Town, Mr Prentice, who was born and raised in Dewsbury, was apprenticed as a mechanic prior to completing his National Service with the RAF as a Senior Aircraftman. He served for a time on Christmas Island in the Indian Ocean, three years after British H-
MUCH MISSED: Barry Prentice and his wife Brenda bomb tests in the vicinity. After marrying in 1961 – he and his wife celebrated their golden wedding three years ago – he returned to civilian life as a mechanic but later also worked as an insurance salesman and as a driver and route planner for the former Kalon paint company in Birstall. His funeral took place yesterday (Thursday) at Dewsbury Crematorium. He also leaves another three grandchildren, a step granddaughter and a step great grandson.
News in Brief Fundraising hat-trick BATLEY: Hospice fundraisers have a trio of events coming up to help pay for major renovations. An annual craft fair is to be hosted at the town hall on Saturday November 1 at 10am. Organised by Kirkwood Hospice’s Batley and Birstall Support Group, there will be refreshments at the Central Methodist Church (admission £1). There is also a ‘Taste of Christmas’ event at Gomersal Park Hotel at 2pm on Sunday November 23. And on Saturday December 6 there is a coffee morning at 10am in the Mayor’s Parlour at Batley Town Hall.
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Legend of football in Thornhill THE LOCAL football community has been mourning the loss of one of the sport’s biggest and best known characters, after he died suddenly last Saturday, aged 64. Tony ‘Jenno’ Jennings was an accomplished player for many years in some of the district’s best sides and had legendary status in Thornhill, where he was a popular former player and manager of Overthorpe Sports Club. As a fast and skilful left winger, Tony, who went to St Paulinus and St John Fisher schools, and played for Thornhill Youth Club, had trials with Hull City. Brothers John and Edward are certain he would have made it as pro, but for two freakish accidents – having kick-abouts in Rectory Park. “When he was 15 he fully dislocated his knee,” said Edward. “They told Anthony he’d never play again, but he did – and the following year he broke both his tibia and fibula, again just having a kick-about.” That ended Tony’s professional aspirations, but he was a key member of some excellent Ossett Trinity, Ossett Albion and Littletown teams, plus the successful Flatts Utd and Fearnside outfits. But ‘Jenno’ was never happier than at home in Thornhill, where he played for most of the village’s teams over the years, from Thornhill Edge and Edge Top WMCs, to the Flatt Top and Overthorpe sides, loving nothing better than a derby against the former Austins works team or Thornhill Lees, in front of large crowds at either Centenary Square or Overthorpe Park. He would end up playing into his 50s. His brothers added:
By Danny Lockwood “Anthony was loved by everyone that played with him and everyone that played for him – but not necessarily everyone that played against him!” He was certainly a fiery character! His close friend, Andy Hardy, talked of his “great skill with his trusted left foot”, a prolific goalscorer who could “beat a man with a drop of a shoulder and turn defences inside out.” Andy said: “Tony has played with thousands of lads over the years every one of them will have a story to tell about him, on or off the pitch. He was never frightened to get hurt for the cause, a little Billy Bremner, come to think of it.” The game took on a new meaning after Tony hung up his boots, and he was asked by Paul Brook and Eric Fisher at Overthorpe Sports Club if he would take over as manager. Over the years he did everything from washing the kits and cleaning the changing rooms, to being club secretary and helping raise funds for the new pitch. With the help of John Allpress and Andy Wood, Tony built a succession of winning sides, lifting the prestigious Wheatley Cup no less than six times over a 20year span, including three back-to-back in 1993/94/95. “For Thornhill, that was like Sir Alf Ramsay winning the World Cup,” said Andy Hardy. A strict disciplinarian, he would run his players from Thornhill to Horbury, Middlestown and back to get them fit, he was a great motivator who would never ask
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News In Brief Teen in court BATLEY: A teenager appeared in court accused of sexual activity with an underage girl. Sam Hawley, 18, of Grange Road, faces two charges of sexual activity with a 14-year-old child. He made no plea at Kirklees Magistrates’ Court. The Huddersfield bench committed the case to Leeds Crown Court.
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The following additional services are due to be held: • DEWSBURY: Wednesday November 5. Assemble on Longcauseway at 10.45am for dedication of the Garden of Remembrance. Tuesday November 11: Gather on Longcauseway at 10.50am for Armistice Day service. • CLECKHEATON: Monday November 3. Dedication of Garden of Remembrance outside town hall at 11am. Tuesday November 11: Armistice Day service at Memorial Park at 11am. • MIRFIELD: Tuesday November 11: Armistice Day service at Ing Grove Park at 10.45am.
Cox and Balls CLECKHEATON: Shadow chancellor Ed Balls is due to speak on the economy tomorrow (Fri). The Labour MP was due to talk in Leeds but was lobbied into switching the event to the Aakash Indian restaurant by Labour parliamentary candidate Jo Cox. She said: “This is quite a coup for Cleckheaton. Many of the guests will be from Batley and Spen’s manufacturing industry.”
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Disavow the links that are causing your website harm IN LAST month’s column I discussed Google penalties and their evolution, how over time Google have changed the way that penalties work and how they affect website owners. This month I am going to discuss the ‘Google Disavow’ tool, what it is and how it works to help website owners recover from some of the recent penalties.
Google Penguin 3.0 Last week Google rolled out the latest version of its ‘Penguin’ algorithm, named Penguin 3.0. The Penguin updates have
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Mediation – so much more effective than a costly court battle ISPUTES are inevitable. How we resolve disputes, however, is significant from the point of view of whether the matter needs to go to court and indeed whether or not solicitors need to be instructed to assist the people involved. The author CS Lewis once pointed out that it was interesting watching two people arguing. Some parts of what you hear are amusing, other parts are unpleasant. However, he says, that overall a third party listening in on someone else’s argument learns a lot about the people having the argument by the way they put their case and their body language. In my 20 years as a litigation lawyer I have never met a single client who has said to me: “Mr Whitaker, what I really want more than anything else is to have a trial in court”. Nearly everybody I have met who has become involved in a dispute wants to resolve the dispute as quickly and cheaply as possible. The court lists are burdened with cases which have been ongoing for some considerable time and where the legal costs are often many times higher than the amount being argued over. It is a ridiculous system. When the court rules were re-drafted by Lord Woolf he made it clear that alternatives to court should be explored by each party from the very start of the dispute arising. Mediation is the main way of achieving this. The quicker the dispute is referred to a mediator, the better. It is so much harder to resolve the dispute when legal costs have already begun building up considerably for each party before the mediation takes place. Mediation is a means to resolving disputes and is proving to be highly effective, with success rates reported in excess of 80 per cent. The cost of proceeding to mediation is minimal compared with costs charged by solicitors for taking mat-
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record the settlement which has been reached and that puts an end to the litigation. It is as simple as that. In the traditional court system, the judge has a wide discretion as to which party pays the legal costs. Even a losing party to a claim may not have to pay all of the winner’s legal costs. Take for example a dispute which involves six different arguments. Party A may win on four of the arguments and Party B may win on the other two arguments. In that situation, Party A may well be the overall winner but would still expect to pay at least a quarter to a third of his own legal costs, which at trial themselves would run into thousands of pounds. I have very rarely walked out of court with a successful client and seen them punch the air with joy having completely succeeded on absolutely everything and had all of their legal costs paid for by the opponent. It simply does not happen. Litigation is risky and no reasonably-minded solicitor would guarantee their client 100 per cent prospects of success on the evidence and on the prospect of recovering all of their legal costs. Just recently, there have been a number of court orders which have penalised a winning party in costs for failing to take part in mediation. Mediation therefore cannot be ignored with impunity. There are no disputes which are unsuitable for being resolved through mediation. They can be as diverse as personal injury claims, boundary disputes, employment disputes, disputes between business partners or company directors, contract disputes, disputes over inheritance entitlement etc. The mediator assists the parties in resolving their differences in an informal, open, relaxed and confidential atmosphere in order to encourage and facilitate agreement without the cost, stress and delay of the court system.
Web TALK with Andrew Firth Welcome to my monthly column, helping Kirklees website owners to prosper online removed without action being taken by the link source owner, Google introduced the Disavow feature to allow website owners to disassociate their URLs from the bad link. When Google returns to the bad link it records all Disavow applications for that link and your website is free from its damage. Introducing Disavow was a necessary feature after Google began to negatively score bad SEO, because it meant that anti-competitive behaviour could allow malicious link building to affect a website’s performance.
When Google released Penguin 3.0 and took into account all of the Disavow applications we have seen many websites bounce back to former positions if they have improved their optimisation efforts in line with Google’s requirements. If you own a website and your positions are not what they were, or you have suffered even more as a result of the latest update then it would be a good idea to review your link file and consider using the Disavow tool to remove any link toxicity that may be causing you harm.
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Curtain call for much-loved firm A LONG-ESTABLISHED family business celebrated 40 years of good, old-fashioned quality and personal service last week. Batley Curtains & Blinds held an event attended by clients and friends at their Commercial Street premises, with a raffle, drinks and nibbles on offer to mark their 40th anniversary. Founded in 1974 by current owner Sue Lloyd’s parents, the business moved to Batley six years later and offers designer, ready-made or made-to-measure curtains, along with a full range of blinds, many made in the onsite workroom. Last Friday staff celebrated with a free draw, with many of the prizes donated by other local businesses. Prizes included a £50
voucher to spend in store, coffee and cake for two at nearby Nix Catering & Cakes, plus a manicure voucher and a hair appointment at Reflections Hair and Beauty. Baking expert Nicola Rhodes, from Nix, also created a special themed cake to mark the occasion. Sue Lloyd said: “It was a massive thank you to all our
customers old and new.” The team has in total more than 140 years of experience, and the store also has a full range of curtain and blind accessories. They cater for all tastes in curtaining and have a large selection to choose from, in either traditional or modern designs. Free, friendly advice on colour matching and style is also available and there is a full measuring and fitting service. For more information ring Batley Curtains & Blinds on 01924 471578, visit www.batleycurtains.co.uk or visit the shop at 25 Commercial Street, Batley.
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Ramblers’ corner • FORTHCOMING walks with the North Kirklees Group of the Ramblers – non-members are always welcome. Please call the walk leader for more details. MONDAY NOVEMBER 3 TO BE DECIDED ON THE DAY (NK) Meet 1pm Oakwell Hall top car park WF17 9LG GR SE 217 270 5/6 miles (M) No dogs please Leader: Geoff Tel: 01422 379921
Choir hits high note A CHAMBER CHOIR concert featuring a new ensemble of 12 singers takes place at Mirfield’s Community of the Resurrection next weekend. Directed by the Community’s much-loved choir teacher Bridget Budge, the Saturday November 1 concert includes a variety of sacred choral music. There will also be interval drinks available in St James’ Chapel as well as an opportunity to join the brethren for the Vigil of the Resurrection, observed by the Stocksbank Road-based Community each Saturday at 9.15pm. Tickets priced £7.50 include a complimentary interval drink, and all proceeds are for the Church Appeal. For more information call Jenny Ashmore on 01924 483308 or email jashmore@mirfield.org.uk.
Get a Christmas gift at Ossett craft fair OSSETT Town Centre Partnership are holding an Autumn Craft Fair in Ossett Town Hall tomorrow (Sat) at 10am. There are 34 stalls of many crafts including pyrography, wood turned items, soaps, teacup candles, knitwear, baby knitwear, fimo dragons, personalised and machine crochet cards, jewellery and more. The event offer a great opportunity to purchase an original Christmas present or something special for your home. Admission is free and refreshments including tea, coffee, bacon sandwiches and cakes will be available.
Getting spooky down in Cleckheaton... GHOSTS and ghouls will be making a spooktacular appearance as Spen prepares for Halloween. The Cleckheaton Witch Hunt will take place tomorrow (Sat) between 10am and 3pm. Children – accompanied by a parent or guardian – can collect a form and trick or treat bag from ‘Spooky Corner’, which is being created in The George Pub car park on Market Street. Participants are encouraged to dress in their spookiest outfits, spot the names of the witches in shop windows and collect sweets and goodies from spooky shopkeepers along the way. Completed forms should be returned to the starting point by 3pm, where one lucky participant will win a Halloween hamper. Batley and Spen MP Mike Wood has been invited to judge the best Halloween shop window competition, alongside Cleckheaton Juniors FC. For more information visit www.facebook.com/welcometocleckheaton.
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THE POPULAR Homemade Festival returns to Dewsbury on Saturday November 8 from 10am to 4pm. The festival, which celebrates making, learning and sharing, will take place in and around Dewsbury Town Hall and Market. There will be around 40 food, drink, arts, crafts and gift stalls, as well as free cookery demos and craft workshops, not to forget entertainment for all the family with children’s workshops, live music and street theatre. Visitors will have their taste buds tantalised by an array of local, regional and international cuisine. Sweet toothed visitors should look out for cookies, cakes, chocolate and takeaway afternoon teas. While meat lovers should have a spring in their step when they taste the ostrich and kangaroo. Other delicacies on offer include tasty chorizo, juicy olives and flavourful oils. Festival goers are being encouraged to leave the car at home and
THE DEVELOPMENT of health services in the area from the time workhouses were just one of several centres dealing in surprising fashion with the sick and suffering will be traced by local historian Malcolm Haigh at next Monday’s meeting of the Batley History Group. Entitled Your Health! the illustrated talk being given in Batley Town Hall will look at the way workhouses in Batley town centre, White Lee and Staincliffe employed surprising methods for dealing with displaced children, the ill and aged. He will also trace the development of maternity homes and local hospitals and show how local people used to raise funds and interest whilst helping the facilities stay open for the townsfolk. Malcolm will also use the event to give his annual report about the activities of the History Group and suggest one or two ventures which the members might get involved with over the coming 12 months. The meeting, which is open to members and non members alike, starts at 7.30pm but free refreshments will be available from 7pm. The entry fee is £2 for members and £4 for non members.
sample the sumptuous specialist local cider and beer at the Bier Huis real ale tasting event or try the spirits and Italian wines on sale from Ka Plonk. With Christmas approaching the excellent quality, reasonably priced, exclusive arts, crafts and gift stalls could get the present buying well on its way. Unusual gifts include Christmas cakes made from towels, dry biscuit
mixes for bakers or hand-crafted jewellery created from broken skateboards. Visitors can also stock up on greetings cards, Christmas stationery and festive wreaths. Anyone who is considering making their own gifts can learn new skills like how to make cake pops, the art of gift wrapping difficult shapes and how to knit at the craft workshops. Children will have the opportunity to create light-catchers, paper jewellery and musical instruments with fairandfunky. They can then use their instruments to accompany The Moot, one of the performers booked to provide live outdoor music throughout the day. Keep up to date with the day’s events by following them on twitter @HomemadeFest or liking their facebook page at: www.facebook.com/ TheHomemadeFest. For further information please contact Jayne Pearson on 01484 221677 or by emailing jayne.pearson @kirklees.gov.uk.
Imperial band makes Thornhill debut THORNHILL is set for a treat as the Yorkshire Imperial Metals Band make their first visit tomorrow (Sat). The band will entertain the crowd with an extensive repertoire from traditional brass music through arrangements of popular and classical favourites, blockbuster film scores and modern originals including many new works commissioned by the band itself. The band will be in concert at Thornhill Parish Church on Church Lane from 7.30pm. The band will be under their new Danish conductor Stig Maersk. Since its formation in the 1930s it has featured consistently as one of the finest bands in the movement.
The band was originally formed as The Yorkshire Copper Works Band at Stourton near Leeds before an industrial merger created Yorkshire Imperial Metals in 1958. They became affectionately known as The
Yorkshire Imps. Among their many notable achievements The Imps have been British Open Champions on three occasions with 13 places and a runner up position to add to their proud heritage. They can also count
North Region champions, North East Area Region champions, Southern Open champions, Yorkshire Open champions, BBC Band of the Year, Edinburgh International Music Festival winners and Brass in Concert champions to their list of victories. They have appeared at the Royal Albert Hall, Wembley Stadium and the World Music Festival and have shared concert platforms with Diana Ross, Eric Clapton, Barry Manilow and Shirley Bassey. Tickets are priced at £7 for adults or £6 for concession and can be purchased from Thornhill Newsagents or from Barry Tinker on 01924 507782. Tickets can also be bought on the door.
Oakwell welcomes Autumn with apple-growing heritage festival OAKWELL will be celebrating the changing season and the county’s rich apple-growing heritage at its Autumn Festival on Sunday (11am-4pm). Visitors will receive free entry to the hall, allowing them to enjoy the displays, demonstrations and stalls inside as well as outside the building. On display will be more than 200 varieties of traditional Yorkshire-grown apples, supplied by the Northern Fruit Group whose experts will be on hand to answer apple-related questions. There will also be a chance to taste different apples, have a go at pressing apples and to buy fresh apple juice. Visitors can buy a range of autumn produce including jams, chutney, cider and a limited supply of Oakwell Hall’s own honey.
A range of craft items will also be on sale. Traditional working displays on the day will include woodturning by Birstall Woodturners, a dry-stone wall demonstration at the main entrance to the site by the Dry Stone Walling Association, and a display
by Bradford Beekeepers. Two days later, a portrait workshop at Oakwell could prove to be the answer for many an amateur artist’s problem. Commissioned portrait artist Richard Lucas is running a workshop on Tuesday October 28 and will provide a step-by-step guide to facial composition. Participants will be led through various techniques such as crosshatching, blending and shading. Richard welcomes anyone over the age of eight with any level of ability. Participants are asked to bring photographs of family and friends or they can have a go at drawing a choice of celebrities. All materials will be provided. The workshop runs from 10am to noon and costs £3.50 per person. To book a place call 01924 326246.
Half-term Arts Hub BOOKING has opened for half-term art and craft workshop activities for fiveto 10-year-olds at Mirfield’s Creative Arts Hub. The arts centre will be running activities on Wednesday October 29 and Friday October 31 completely free of charge – with sessions for 8 to 12year-olds funded by the Kirklees Holiday Activity Scheme. The centre will also be providing activities suitable kids aged five to eight. Children can choose to book on to the workshop or they can drop in for a ‘taster’. Parents and family are also welcome to stay and play. For more details contact info@creativeartshub.org.uk or ring 01924 492775.
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Does Ann have ‘The Voice’ to make Sir Tom spin around in his chair? WAS lucky enough to grab a back stage pass at the hit BBC talent show The Voice and met stars like Sir Tom Jones and Rita Ora. Is the new series shaping up to be any good? Well, judging by what I saw in the auditions round it is. The show will be back on air in January next year, and I think they finally found a true star...
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Batley school’s excellence in careers CAREERS tutors at a Batley school have achieved a benchmark for supporting pupils. Batley Business and Enterprise College is now accredited by Calderdale and Kirklees Careers.
JOHN BARROWMAN has been awarded with his MBE, and he tells me he is over the moon with it. He said: “I had to keep it a secret for so long, but I was so thrilled as I am such a royalist. I got to meet Princess Anne and she said some very nice things about my work ... I’m very happy.” DOWNTON ABBEY is to release its first-ever Christmas album. ‘Christmas at Downton Abbey’ features 45 tracks on two discs and is released next month. A source tells me: “There may be one or two surprise duets on the album too, along with Carson the butler adding to the mix.” DOWNTON ABBEY viewers are also used to seeing Jim Carter lurking at the back of the Crawley family’s dining room, gravy boat in hand, but the man who plays stoical butler Mr Carson tells me: “The dinner party scenes are the hardest and longest to film. “Honestly, they can be up to 10 hours a time, which is very annoying when you’re in tight shoes.” I WAS lucky enough to take breakfast at the five star Langham Hotel in London last week with Hollywood legend Alec Baldwin, who was in town for filming. He tells me: “I am in talks for a stint in a period drama, but for now my lips are sealed.” Are we guessing Mr Selfridge, girls? SEVENTIES pop star Donny Osmond recently appeared as a one-off guest judge on Strictly Come Dancing, but was not the glowing success that bosses had hoped. He awarded a ‘10’ to a team, and this was not what he should have done, according to a former dance star on the show. I was told: “He appeared as if he so needed to be liked, and even in a final you don’t need to give a 10, do you?” Oh dear, Donny... THE BBC has announced details of three celebrity editions of The Great British Sewing Bee. The shows will form part of this year’s Children in Need, and Dave
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Myers of Hairy Bikers fame tells me: “Having appeared in Strictly Come Dancing it appears I am game for an any challenge, and this seemed like a good one.” FORMER X Factor finalist Diana Vickers says she always wanted to be an actress rather than a singer. She added: “It was just a way to get into the business, and it worked, so I am more than pleased how things have turned out and love appearing in comedy roles.” MIRANDA HART has committed to hosting a BBC One entertainment show – but there are doubts over whether it will be a direct revival of The Generation Game. A source tells me: “She likes the Gen Game, but would like to try something totally new, and that is what we are working on right now.” CORONATION STREET bosses are fuming that the socalled ‘stars’ of the show are moaning about pay rises on set and to the media. My inside source tells me: “All shows are struggling with ratings and advertising, so if anyone demands more money, expect the grim reaper to call and have a mass cull for the stars that complain.” BOND actor Roger Moore tells me that while playing ‘The Saint’ on TV he had to remain on a strict diet. “It was considered back then that TV could make you look bigger, so yes for many years I lived on salad and not much else, there were tough times looking back,” he laughed.
EMMERDALE newcomer Ryan Hawley has admitted that he was nervous about taking over the role of Robert Sugden. He said: “It’s daunting to say the least, but then again a great opportunity for me as an actor. People know him, and so I can now show what he has achieved and if he has changed at all ... who knows?” HUGH BONNEVILLE has described George Clooney’s appearance in a Downton Abbey episode as “brilliant”. “He is really going to shock many people in a way, as he is not playing to type and I think it’s the sort of character that people will easily warm to,” he said. GREAT BRITISH Bake Off judge Mary Berry tells me that she keeps slim on the show by only eating “a tiny bit of cake, I mean a fraction of it, because I love them and if I start then I would want to eat the lot, but I try to be good.” DOES This Morning need to recall Holly? It appears that the daily delight of Amanda Holden, who is sitting in for Holly, is not doing great things for the ratings, and bosses are now “worried”. ROBSON GREEN tells me that starring in ITV drama Grantchester has aged him on screen. “I look like my dad now, I really do,” Robson said. “Because we’re set in the 1950s it’s just the sort of clothes and style that he wore. I liked it, and I did a double take when I first saw myself on screen, to be honest.”
The 11-to-16 secondary reached the organisation’s quality standard for careers advice. Teachers were assessed on 10 criteria, including helping parents and providing information to children.
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A DELIVERY driver was pulled out of his van by an assailant who then drove off in the vehicle. The victim, 38, was in a stationary white Renault Master on Dewsbury’s Mill Street East on Tuesday when a suspect approached. He suffered minor injuries when dragged from the driver’s seat between 2.25pm and 2.45pm. The suspect drove off in the direction of Asda. Anyone with information can call Det Con Cath Lowdon at Kirklees CID on 101.
A MAN is wanted over an alleged assault in Cleckheaton which left his victim with a broken jaw. The suspect (pictured right) may have information about an attack outside the George pub on Parkside at around 12.30am on September 27. A 28-year-old man was knocked to the ground by a punch to the face from an
The award is itself validated by national body Careers England as meeting Government standards. New headteacher Samantha Vickers is shown receiving the award at an event on Tuesday. assailant who then left the scene. Police this week released a CCTV image of a man in his mid to late 20s they would like to speak with. He is about 6ft tall, stocky build and had mousey-coloured hair which was short but spiky at the front. He was wearing a white vest top with blue horizontal stripes and dark blue jeans. Anyone with information can call Det Con Cath Lowdon at Kirklees CID on 101 or Crimestopper on 0800 555 111.
Time to ditch the scales? By Roberttown-based health & fitness expert Andrea Springthorpe RE YOU obsessed by how much you weigh? Jumping on the scales every week or every day to see if you have lost or put on weight? If this sounds like you, then perhaps it is time to stop being obsessed by how much you weigh and start using how you look and feel as a way to track your progress. I know in the past I have been obsessed by how much I weigh – I wanted to keep to a certain weight, but in reality I wasn’t happy with how my body looked. The number on the scales doesn’t define how good you look. I now weigh the most I ever have, my measurements are less and I look more toned and healthy. It’s all about body composition – the percentage of body fat and percentage of muscle. For example, you can have two people the same height and weight, but the person with the higher body fat percentage will wear a larger clothing size. The more muscle you have you will increase your metabolism and burn more fat. Muscle burns approximately three times more calories than fat. One pound of fat burns approximately three calories a day and a pound of muscle approximately 10 calories a day! Muscle is also a lot denser than fat, which means it takes up less space. Muscle takes approximately four-fifths as much space as fat. A litre of muscle weighs approximately 2.3lbs, and a litre of fat weighs approximately 1.98lbs. So taking this into consideration, if you have a higher muscle per-
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‘skinny fat person’. There are several guidelines out there to how many calories a male or female needs in order to maintain weight and also to lose weight. Take, for instance, the calorie recommendations based on the average female ... 2,000 calories a day (males 2,500). First off, who is the average female? There is a simple equation you can do to see how many calories you need a day. One kilo of bodyweight requires approximately 25 kcal per day. This will give you your BMR (basal metabolic rate), the amount of calories your body needs to maintain bodily functions at rest. Then you need to multiply this according to your activity levels: 1.3 Inactive; 1.5 Moderately active; 1.7 Very active. I will use myself as an example, based on me being very active. 62kg x 25 = 1,550 (BMR) 1550 x 1.7 (very active) = 2,635 kcal. Looking at this, if I were to follow the guidelines I would not be having enough calories a day and would be putting my body into starvation mode! So use this simple equation to work out your own daily calorie requirements. Remember, skinny people look good in clothes, fit people look good naked!
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BOXING
Sykes ready to go the distance BOXER Gary Sykes’ upcoming unification fight with Commonwealth champion Liam Walsh could go the full 12 rounds, according to trainer Julian McGowan. The Central Boxing EBC coach, who is in the midst of training Dewsbury boxer Sykes, says that the fight is evenly poised. Batley-trained fighter Sykes travels to London’s ExCel Arena to take on Cromer boxer Walsh on Saturday November 29 for a British and Commonwealth unification bout. Sykes’ opponent holds an unbeaten record coming into the highly-anticipated clash, but McGowan says he is yet to be tested by a fighter like Sykes. He said: “I have watched around seven or eight hours of Walsh fights this week and he looks tricky and really has no apparent weaknesses. “But Walsh hasn’t fought anyone as rounded as Gary, so it really is a 50/50 fight and I think we are looking at 12 rounds here. “Gary’s progress in the last week is impressive, I have integrated some moves and adaptations into Gary’s style to deal
notice isn’t really worried about anybody.” Despite his confidence in his fighter McGowan admits the biggest factor in the fight is how both men make the weight. Walsh – who has also challenged for titles in the lightweight division – moved down a weight to clinch his Commonwealth belt and the Cromer man hasn’t been in the ring since July. “The key to this fight is who gets to the weight the best, it is no secret that both are huge super-featherweights and Walsh spends more time at lightweight. “He is in Tenerife now boiling down and he will struggle, at lightweight he looks more of a force, he carries more power but at super-featherweight I think his durability and resistance is suspect.” Sykes will now embark on a tough spell of sparring. He will spar British lightweight champion and former Prizefighter opponent Terry Flannighan, before entering the ring with European super-bantamweight champion Kid Gallahad.
PREPARED: Gary Sykes will attempt to add the Commonwealth title to the British Steve Horsfall Belt he won against Jon Kays in Dewsbury in May with Walsh. I am 90 per cent sure how Walsh will approach us, but you never know so we will need to be able to adapt.” McGowan also says his fighter is more than capable of negating all styles of boxers and can give any fighter a tough time when he is prepared correctly.
“Gary is always in shape physically but he needs to be mentally prepared as well,” he continued. “If his head is switched on his opponent is in trouble and at the moment he looks happy. “Gary is a tough kid, anyone who says yes to a fight with Adrien Broner at five weeks
HEAVY WOOLLEN SUNDAY LEAGUE FOOTBALL
Mirfield Town continue unbeaten start to season DUE to District Cup competitions only four games were played in the Heavy Woollen Sunday League last weekend. Championship pace-setters Mirfield Town continued their unbeaten start to the season with a 7-1 thumping of Barr Street. Johnny Mitchell led the way with a hat-trick, Adam Brown bagged a double, with James Nicholls and Reece Drake completing the scoring. Ryan Walton netted Barr Street’s consolation. Deighton WMC are the new
leaders in Division One following a 5-2 win over Battyeford Reserves. Dale Joy (two), Adrian Baker-Gay, Dale Brook and an own goal accounted for Deighton’s score, with Ben Smith and Daniel Farnhill replying for the visitors. Jack Rogerson struck a hattrick as Birkenshaw Reserves climbed to eighth place with a 6-0 win at The Yorkshireman. Harry Saville, Tom Smith and Nathan Foster hit the others as The Yorkshireman slumped to a fifth defeat in six games. In the only game played in
Division Two, St Ignatius scraped to a 3-2 win over bottom side Snowdon thanks to Tim Blackburn’s hat-trick. Snowdon’s replies came from Waqar Bashir and Shakeel Pandor, who scored for the first time in two seasons. In the Brook Butler Cup Premier side AFC Chickenley saw off the challenge of Division Two underdogs Six Lanes in a 4-2 victory. Batley Celtic claimed local bragging rights with a 3-0 win at Batley Irish Nash and FC Liversedge edged Dewsbury
Westwide 1-0. Premier Division side Battyeford avoided a cup upset as they defeated Division One outfit Ravenswharfe 2-0. Birkenshaw continued their unbeaten start to the season as they hammered Hanging Heaton Cricket Club 9-1, with the divisional difference showing. Overthorpe Sports Club reserves’ miserable start to the season continued as they suffered a 4-1 reverse at Cobras FC. The defeat extended the side’s losing run to seven
games, as they remain without a win this season. Mount Pleasant needed extra-time to secure a 4-2 victory over Hartshead. Woodman Batley Carr’s 4-3 victory over Overthorpe Sports Club also came in the added period. Navigation FC made an early exit in a 5-2 loss at home to Scholes Athletic, but Oakwell Motel faired better with a 4-1 victory over Birstall St Patricks. Woodkirk Valley eased to a 3-0 win over FC Pack Horse to make the next round.
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Albion draw cup conquerors Brighouse Town after walkover OSSETT ALBION, beaten 3-0 at home to leaders Westella and Willerby now face third-placed Courts City in their next North East Regional League, Southern Division game at Dimple Wells on Sunday. With a history of bright starts to the season followed by lengthy winless runs Albion, third bottom on goal difference, will need to guard against another slump and the spectre of relegation come the New Year. A walkover in the County Cup
last weekend has done Albion few favours as the draw sees them now paired in round two with Brighouse Town – the 21-0 firstround conquerors of Battyeford Belles reserves. In the other first round ties Ossett Town bowed out at Bradford Park Avenue, losing 5-2, Chloe Holt scoring both Ossett goals, while the Battyeford first team, from the West Riding County League Second Division fared little better as they went down 2-0 at home to unbeaten Regional
League (South) side Farsley. Joining Ossett Albion in next month’s second round ties are County League Division Two side Dewsbury Rangers, who drew a bye at the first round stage. Rangers make the trip to Farsley for their game and they look set to go the way of Battyeford in the last round. In their last game Rangers faced bottom club Norristhorpe in a league game and surrendered a 21 interval lead, at Wakefield Road, on their way to a 4-3 defeat.
Jodie Buchan hit a hat-trick for Rangers but Norristhorpe hit back with their own hat-trick hero, Lui li Dyson, and one from Dani Anthony. On Sunday, Ossett Town return to West Riding League Premier action when they are at home to Harrogate Railway, while Dewsbury Rangers have an early chance of revenge when they entertain Norristhorpe in the League Cup. Also involved in League Cup action are Battyeford, at Thornes, while Battyeford reserves are at Castleford White Rose reserves.
Mixed fortunes for Ossett clubs as FA Trophy takes centre stage NON-LEAGUE FOOTBALL New Mills Ossett Albion
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OSSETT ALBION failed to qualify for the first qualifying round of the FA Trophy after narrowly missing out to New Mills in a closely fought tie on Saturday. The opening proceedings were dominated by the hosts but they were not able to create a clear goal scoring opportunity and were kept at bay by Albion. The Unicorns slowly grew into the game and after 26 minutes Darol Lucas ran onto a neat pass and slotted the ball calmly past the New Mills goalkeeper.
Ossett only had control of the game for 10 minutes before Porya Ahmadi crossed for Ross Needham who headed over the goalkeeper to equalise for New Mills. On the brink of half-time Neil Bennett was called into action as he made a superb full length dive to tip a free-kick around the post. The resulting corner was whipped into the thick of the box and was half cleared to Aaron Chalmers who lashed the ball through a crowd of players into the net which gave them the lead. The second half was an edgy affair as both sides pushed hard for another goal, but both sides wasted chances as the game ended at 2-1.
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DAVE MERRIS claimed the only goal of the game as Ossett Town progressed to the next round of the FA Trophy in a hard-fought local derby with Brighouse Town. Chances were at a premium in the opening stages, Brighouse comfortably clearing one effort off the line while at the other end Brad Dixon kept the ball out as he faced a one-on-one. The hosts had a chance early in the second half. Grant Allott was called on to block a shot with a last ditch tackle. With 68 minutes on the clock the referee allowed a foul on Rob Bordman to
go unpunished, Brighouse countered with the speed and a mis-timed Allott slidetackle resulted in a penalty. Town felt justice was done as the penalty struck the post and was cleared to safety. In a game that looked like one goal would be enough to win it, Ossett Town were the side to get it. Chris Wood was felled on the edge of the penalty area and Merris stood up to take it. He whipped in a great ball, both Chris and Nick Wood closed in and the ball found its way into the back of the net. There was much debate postmatch, the goal ultimately being given to Merris.
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Belles juniors progress in cup after comeback WOMEN’S FOOTBALL Battyeford Belles Under-15s Brighouse Girls Under-15s
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BATTYEFORD produced a stunning secondhalf performance to beat Brighouse in the league cup. Both teams came into the knockout fixture having lost to strong teams the previous weekend and the last game between the two was a closely-fought nail-biter, so the match was highly-anticipated. The Belles started strongly when a quick ball from Olivia Grogan down the left wing put Abby Rayner one-on-one with the Brighouse keeper, who took control of the area and denied her. A quality clearance gave Brighouse a chance on goal, it went only as far as Brighouse captain whose high shot found the back of the net to put them in front. Battyeford were not behind for long. From the kick-off the ball was sent wide to Olivia Grogan, who saw the run of Courtney Benson down the line and a quick cross put in Jasmine Middleton for her second goal of the season to make it 1-1 at half-time. In the second half Belles played with determination and spirit and showed fantastic football to control the game. Their second goal came from Rayner and the third from an Ella Walker corner, placed calmly in the net by Grogan. Finally a swift counter-attack from Battyeford resulted in a long ball for Jasmine Middleton and after linking up with her teammates, it was left to Rayner to control well and fire in her 11th goal of the season and her side’s fourth. Brighouse never gave up and continued to battle for the rest of the game, denied each time by Belles keeper Rebecca Billingham, who was also outstanding throughout.
Liversedge suffer late loss NON-LEAGUE FOOTBALL Liversedge Barton Town Old Boys
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LIVERSEDGE conceded two late goals as they were beaten 3-0 at home to Barton Town Old Boys on Saturday. The game had remained poised for much of the first period before Sedge stopper Sam Dobbs produced a brilliant double save to keep it scoreless at the interval. The hosts nearly went ahead on 50 minutes when Kieran Corley sent Andy Wood through, but he was denied by a great save. A defensive mix-up resulted in Callum Morton putting the ball in his own goal in the 58th minute, gifting the Old Boys a fortuitous advantage. And it was one that they ultimately would not surrender, although it took two goals in the final 10 minutes to secure the three points. First Corey Mortimer found space to extend his side’s lead on 83 minutes before Gareth Owen rounded off the scoring in the 89th minute.
Fox and Hounds win derby SPEN VALLEY LEAGUE FOOTBALL IN THE Spen Valley League Premier Division Savile United remain just one place above bottom spot after a 4-2 loss to Bradford Athletic. Faisal Adam maintained his fine scoring form with a double, but it wasn’t enough to prevent a fifth defeat in six games. In Division One Fox and Hounds Batley claimed the local bragging rights with a 7-1 thrashing of Inter Batley. Gaz Richardson (two), Paul Beaumont (two), Jamie Cater (two) and Josh Milnes all found the net. Inter Batley’s consolation goal came from Suhail Barber. Hightown Jets enjoyed a similarly successful day as they defeated Norfolk 6-3 to move up to third spot in the division. Nathan Clarke led the way with a hat-trick, with further efforts from Jordan Midwood, Dale Motlib and Adam Smith. Norfolk netted through Said Said (two) and Ismail Loonat. George Healey endured a 6-0 drubbing at league-leaders Idle and it was an equally embarrassing day for Mount Pleasant as they slipped to an 11-1 loss at Palestino. Mount scored through Mohammed Patel.
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MIRFIELD SPORTS COUNCIL AWARDS
Celebration of sporting excellence MIRFIELD SPORTS COUNCIL celebrated sporting success in the town with their annual sports awards night. A packed Mirfield Cricket Club heard of the wonderful achievements of the Battyeford Belles girls under11s football team, who won a special under-11s team award. The Belles dominated the West Riding Girls Football League Division One, losing only one match out of 19 and conceding only five goals. They also won the West Riding Girls County Cup Final 6-1 and in June they represented the West Riding in a national tournament.
Mirfield Free Grammar girls under-13s football team were also honoured with the junior team of the year award – thanks to their impressive run in the national school’s football competition. The team reached the final of the West Yorkshire Cup and the last 32 in the English School’s competition. They also won the Huddersfield six-a-side competition beating Honley in front of 17,000 people at the John Smith’s Stadium. The senior team of the year went to Moorlands Cricket Club First XI, who dominated the Drakes Huddersfield Cricket League. Both the first XI and second XI won
their respective leagues, with the first team losing only one game all season and the second team winning their division by 19 points. There was also individual success for the club with Chris Lloyd voted the best overseas player in the league and Andy Walker winning the batting averages for his division. Second team wicketkeeper Joe Bentley won the award for claiming the most victims. The junior sporting achievement award went to Isaac Pollard, who won the National Gymnastics competition for a third year running. He is now the Level 5 British champion (competing against 27
other gymnasts) after achieving a score of 65.65 points out of a possible 70. And the impressive youngster has been invited to train with the British elite squad at Lilleshall. Kyle Chisholm collected the senior sporting achievement award after representing Yorkshire in swimming. The Borough of Kirklees swimmer represented the white rose county in the Inter County Swimming Championships and also competed in the English School’s Swimming Association Divisional Championships. He has recently landed a place in the English Talent Development
RUGBY UNION
Moorenders keep home run going against Morley NATIONAL LEAGUE THREE NORTH
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A MUCH-IMPROVED performance by Cleckheaton blitzed Morley at Moorend to take the team back towards mid-table. Rob Afoa-Peterson returned to action after missing two games due to injury but Jack Bickerdike remained unfit to play, so James Wilson once again filled in at No. 9 and went on to have an excellent game. It was Wilson who opened the home side’s account not long into the match. Following strong forward drives the scrum-half spotted space in front of the ruck to dive over. Ross Hayden converted. Hayden then set up Cleckheaton’s next try when hands along the back line found the full-back and after juggling the pass, seeming to be on the verge of a knock-on, his quick thinking allowed the ball to drop onto his foot, where he directed it cross-field to the opposite corner for Danny Vento to finish. Disaster looked to have struck after Cleckheaton’s solid start, when a knocked down ball and handling on the floor resulted
STAND-OUT: James Wilson filled in brilliantly at scrum-half in Matt Piper and then, in short succession, Oliver Akroyd being sent to the sin-bin. With 13 men, conceding points seemed inevitable, but the hosts’ workrate, particularly from Tom Austin was outstanding and the Maroons were kept at bay. As Cleckheaton returned to 14 players Alex Dawson picked up and charged forward, freeing an arm in the tackle to offload to Hayden who sprinted to the corner from 30 metres out.
Hayden also added the conversion from out wide and at half-time Cleckheaton had ploughed into a 19-0 lead. Morley started the second half with determination, but it was to no avail. Wilson made the most of a penalty advantage to sprint 65 metres for Cleckheaton’s bonus-point try. Morley looked down and out and had not performed well, but one bright moment for the visitors came when Morley youngster, Dante van der Merwe, demonstrated the art of running in three directions at once, bamboozling Cleckheaton’s defence for a solo try to put the Maroons on the board. Any resurgence was cut short as Cleckheaton once again bashed their way up field and Matt Piper extended the lead with a drop goal. The home side finished off the scoring with another wonderful effort from teenager Sam Wood, who was given his inaugural first XV start. The rangy outside centre made a break up field before kicking towards the sticks and, following a great one-on-one steal by Hayden, Wood was in support to score his second try in as many games. Five minutes later the referee blew to end the match and Cleckheaton had posted a dominant 36-7 win.
Under-strength Ossett take heart from Halifax defeat YORKSHIRE LEAGUE DIVISION FOUR
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OSSETT RUFC put in a spirited display at Halifax but were ultimately made to pay for a growing list of injuries and unavailabilities. The visitors started brightly but were undone by two quick tries from Halifax as the hosts raced into the lead. Ossett’s defensive line mis-timed a few key tackles and quickly
found themselves facing another uphill battle. This did not stop Ossett from digging in and proving worthy opponents. In fact, for the next 50 minutes, the game was a draw at 7-7. The forward pack of Ossett dominated the scrum and this built momentum in putting together phases of play. Unfortunately, the away side were unable to release their backs with enough quality ball to allow them to add more points. Gary Heywood stepped in at
scrum-half and provided a solid performance behind an Ossett pack which looked back to its best. Ossett’s line-out was ticking over and the defensive line-out stole four balls in the first half. The scrum, which started the year a little fragile, regained its old form and Halifax were always struggling to compete in that department, constantly trying different combinations within the front five in an attempt to combat the Ossett attack. Ossett continued to keep the
ball in the forwards with some outstanding carrying by the likes of Learie, Peat and Lister and finally reaped the rewards with a beautifully worked try by Jack Peat. The last 10 minutes saw a tired Ossett side concede three tries from a Halifax back line that was dangerous all game and deserve a lot of credit for the victory. Ryan, Adam Gough and Adam Race stepped up well and put in some great performances. The man-of-the-match award, selected by injured captain Daniel Wray, went to Heywood.
Bulldogs launch new cheerleading classes BATLEY BULLDOGS will launch its official cheerleading classes ahead of the new season. On Thursday October 28 the club will be open from 2.30pm to 7.30pm for families to come and find out more, meet the cheerleading team leader Olivia Scott and sign up to classes. Cheerleading will take place under the name of ‘Batley Xplosion’ and will offer regular classes based at the Mount, as well as supporting the club with routines
on forthcoming match days. Classes will be open to all ages from five to 18-plus and people of all abilities, including people with disabilities, are welcome to come along and get involved. D i s a b i l i t y Cheerleading is funded by Kirklees Council and supported by Disability Sport Yorkshire and West Yorkshire Sport. It is hoped that classes will start in November and there is already a senior squad
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in training for the Boxing Day clash with Dewsbury Rams. Jon Humpleby, the
Bulldogs’ community manager, said: “The club is very excited about this new project. “It will add dramatically to the match-day experience and also introduce a lot more young people and families to the club. “We want to help young people develop their confidence, lead a healthy lifestyle and see the benefits of teamwork. “Olivia is very passionate about the project and we are sure it
will be a big success. “We would love as many people to come up to the club to find out more.” The cheerleading launch event will take place at at Mount Pleasant, Heritage Road, Batley, WF17 7NZ on Thursday October 28. To find out more contact Jon on 07808 055022, visit the Batley Xplosion Twitter Page or visit the Bulldogs’ website: www.batleybulldogs.co.uk.
Programme, which will allow him to train and compete in Portugal. Chris Hoyle, who had introduced a successful mentoring scheme at Battyeford Sporting Club that is now being widely copied around the region, also received recognition for his services to sport. Mr Hoyle has initiated a scheme to involve junior players (boys and girls age 13 to 15) in a junior leader programme. This involves the children putting time and effort into Battyeford Sporting Club, for example coaching a young age group team whilst also working towards an accredited form of certification.
Heck of a season ends with Northumbria loss CYCLE SPEEDWAY
BURNING RUBBER: The racers (from L-R) Darren Kent, Justin Naylor, Laura Watson, Adam Watson, Pawel Idziorek and Ryan Summersgill HECKMONDWIKE CYCLE SPEEDWAY travelled to Newcastle on Sunday for their final race of the season against Northumbria Vikings. With Heckmondwike only having a team of six and no juniors available to make the long journey, the small team battled well against the hosts. But the Vikings’ home track knowledge paid off in the end with them taking the win by an 84-66 scoreline. Heckmondwike’s Pawel Idziorek’s track record was finally broken by Northumbria’s Gavin Parr, only for Pawel to take it back 10 minutes later with a sensational four-lap time of 42.1 seconds. Idziorek led the way with a score of 18+1, backed up by Adam Watson (16), Darren Kent (12+1), Ryan Summersgill (eight), Justin Naylor (six) and Laura Watson (six). Heckmondwike put three riders forward for the challenge match, with Ryan Summersgill, Laura Watson and Justin Naylor all taking race wins to see their side win the match easily on the day. For more information on joining the club next season contact Justin Naylor on 07799 367370. All are welcome, including community groups and clubs, with all equipment provided.
Moor juniors celebrate JUNIOR RUGBY LEAGUE YORKSHIRE Junior Division One champions Dewsbury Moor Under-16s celebrated a memorable season with their annual presentation night last Saturday. It was a fitting way to end a glorious year, which not only saw the Maroon and Golds clinch the league with a last-day victory, but also saw several players selected for Yorkshire and sign professional contracts. James Rhodes was named as the player of the year, whilst the player’s player award was handed to Declan Sheehan. Patrick Diskin picked up the clubman of the year award and the most improved trophy was shared between Connor Redgwick and Caden Wilkinson. Declan Sheehan capped an impressive season with the top try-scorer accolade, with Jacob Croswell named as top tackler and Connor Gavaghan as top trainer. A special thanks went to coaches Paul Hardy, Terry Diskin and Scott Sheard. The majority of the squad will now move to the U-18s while five of them move to their Super League clubs after signing professional contracts. Aiden Ineson, Patrick Diskin, Ben Kershaw and Declan Sheehan will link up with Castleford Tigers and Connor Redgwick joins Huddersfield Giants.
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TROJANS EASE TO WIN Bendikas bags hat-trick as Thornhill nil Hollinwood PENNINE LEAGUE DIVISION FIVE
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THORNHILL TROJANS A had an impressive run out in a 10-try romp against Hollinwood at Overthorpe Park. With no first team game for the Trojans this fixture contained a smattering of senior players wanting a run-out after two weekends without a match. The game was effectively over as a contest by half-time with the Trojans rattling in the tries, scoring at a rate of a point per minute in the opening period. Man-of-the-match for Thornhill was the irrepressible Vinnie Johnson, who impressed after making a u-turn following a decision to retire at the end of the 2013/14 season. It was the pace of wingers Arron Allerton and Mindaugas Bendikas which the visitors from Oldham struggled to cope with in the first half.
TREBLE: Mindaugas Bendikas races in for a hat-trick try Allerton opened the scoring after only three minutes of play when he plunged over for a try in the corner. Mindaugas Bendikas then broke down the other wing to score a try which Mark Hodgson converted. Rob Kelly crossed for his first try before quick hands along the line put Allerton in for another
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try in the corner. Hodgson converted both tries. A brilliant pass from Sam Ratcliffe put Bendikas away on a run down the wing, the winger then cut back inside and went over for his second try of the game. Hodgson converted. Soon after Kelly twisted his way over for a try after colliding with the post and providing the
comedy moment of the game. Hodgson converted. A fantastic up-field movement was ended when Allerton put Luke Carter over for a try which Hodgson converted, as the hosts went in with an impressive 40-0 half-time lead. Credit must go to Hollinwood for insisting the game was played for the full 80 minutes as they refused to give in. This dogged resilience restricted Thornhill to just three further tries in the second half. Bendikas broke from the halfway line and used his pace to sprint over for his hat-trick. Hodgson added the extras. Soon after prop forward Gareth Love held off a couple of defenders to force his way over for a try from close range. Hodgson tagged on the extra two. On the stroke of full-time Joss Ratcliffe broke away and Shane Johnson finished the move by going over for a four-pointer. The attempted conversion from Kelly was fluffed and the referee blew for full-time.
Extra-time agony for Moor in Yorkshire Cup BARLA YORKSHIRE CUP ROUND TWO
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DEWSBURY MOOR lost a nail-biting cup tie at Norland Sharks after extra-time as they were knocked out of the BARLA Yorkshire Cup. The lead changing hands several times, there were four red cards and Moor staging a good fightback to lead 22-20 with minutes to spare. But the Pennine League side were desperately unlucky to concede a late penalty which took the game past the 80-minute mark, with the hosts taking full advantage to snatch the victory. Moor started in style and within minutes had taken the lead, a Cameron Bruce pass found teenage winger George Croisdale and the outside back showed tremendous strength to beat two would-be-tacklers and touch down on Norland’s left. The Hull side rallied and went up the other end of the
field and scored a converted try to take a 6-4 lead. Jacob Flathers relieved the Norland pressure with a 40-metre break from his own half, and from that field position a James Delaney kick found a leaping Croisdale, who beat his opposite number to gather and score. The end-to-end rugby continued and the hosts were soon back in front when a grubber kick dissected the Moor defence for a converted try. Tempers flared on 25 minutes and the referee took action, sending off four players to make the game an 11-a-side affair. It was Norland who made the most of the situation finding space to score their third try and take a 16-8 lead into half-time. Flathers and Delaney halted an early chance for the home side at the start of the second period, chasing back after the Sharks winger intercepted a loose pass. Full-back Flathers produced a magic moment when he scooped up a loose ball 15 metres from his own line before showing blistering pace to race the length of the field for a try.
He showed no signs of tiredness as he added the conversion to bring his side back within two points. Moor were enjoying a good spell and good handling by Bradley Foster, Adie Moore and James Eatherly sent Croisdale over for his hat-trick. Shortly after the winger struck again for his fourth, this time assisted by Ashley Boddy and Richard Squires, giving his side a 22-16 lead. It looked all over for the home side but they showed fighting spirit to score on Moor’s right edge and bring themselves within two points at 22-20. Dewsbury’s woes continued when Norland were awarded a penalty, despite some fans believing the game to be approaching the 45th minute, and the hosts duly converted to take the game to extra-time. Moor were the first to score in the extra period with Moore and Tobias Richardson combining to allow the unstoppable Croisdale to grab his fifth score. Squires added the extra two. But it would prove their last score as the home side proved they have staying power, racing in for three further tries to take the victory.
Celtic juniors win cross-division friendly against All Blacks Dewsbury Celtic U-13s 25 New Earswick U-13s 20 DEWSBURY CELTIC edged New Earswick All Blacks in an end-ofseason cross-division friendly. Celtic got off to a perfect start when at the end of their first set, Ryan Birch successfully pouched a low cross-field kick from Charlie Heaton to score. In attack just shy of the visitors’ line, Jacob Carr ran onto a
short pass from Heaton only three metres out to go in comfortably for a try on seven minutes. Just minutes later however, Celtic’s 8-0 lead was reduced when the All Blacks went over. Undeterred, the wave of green and white surged forward again before Carr ran a great line 20 metres out to run in for another converted try. The York outfit hit back five minutes later, but just short of the
break, Conor Appleyard announced his arrival off the bench with a blistering long-range individual effort but was hauled down and held up on the opposition line, leaving a half-time score of 14-10 to the home side. At the end of the first set after the restart, Heaton dummied his way through some heavy traffic in the opposition 20 to score an individual try under the sticks. After an infringement at the
scrum by Celtic, on their own 10 metre line, the All Blacks caught the green and white defence napping with a quick tap try. Alex Wightman came in off the wing looking for work and was unfortunate not to go over after some great footwork. As the final quarter approached, a breathtaking move through the backs saw Jack Kelly execute a delayed short pass to prop Carr, who finished the move
to bag his hat-trick. Celtic continued to defend but were unable to keep the visitors out with five minutes of the match remaining and the All Blacks clocked up another converted try for a tentatively poised 24-20 scoreline. The green and whites held onto possession though and Heaton grabbed a last-minute drop-goal as the clock ticked down and the final whistle sounded.
Hodgson’s tackling spree inspires Thornhill victory DEWSBURY CELTIC UNDER-12s eased into the second round of the BARLA Cup after a 48-8 drubbing of Eastmoor Dragons. Tom Berry led the way with a four-try haul while Sam McManus (two), Janiel Simpson, Harry Hargreaves and Joel Watson also crossed. Watson also added six conversions. THORNHILL TROJANS UNDER-11s defied their lack of numbers to dig deep and pick up a victory against Garforth Tigers. The Trojans entered the game with only 10 men but – led by tackling machine Kurt Hodgson who made 30 tackles in a 40 minute game – claimed a last-minute winner to beat the Tigers. Hodgson also added two tries, with further scores from Asim Collomosse and Dillon Kilgallonshaw who claimed his first try of 2014. Garforth went ahead with just two minutes remaining, but Hodgson’s break and offload allowed Ben Pritchard to score the match-winner. Bethany Firth played her last game for the Trojans
JUNIOR RUGBY LEAGUE ROUND-UP and was instrumental in attack. DEWSBURY CELTIC UNDER-10s rounded off their season with an entertaining clash with Thornhill Trojans. Opposition girl-of-the-match went to Courtney Gooch, Celtic’s man-of-the-match and top tackler was Harry Cummins, and the best effort award went to Kaiden Smith. The Dewsbury Celtic team would like to thank Nidge Massey and Jason Cummins for the time they have taken out to train the side this season. THORNHILL TROJANS UNDER-9s put on a scintillating show of attacking rugby against Guiseley Rangers. Trojans passed the ball really well and scored some superb tries via Scott Walker, Louie Creaser (2), manof-the-match Connor Hickling (2) and Kyle Lister. Alfie Mulcahy scored his first try for the club which earned him the coaches’ award and top tackler Bailey Lee also crossed twice.
DEWSBURY MOOR UNDER-8s finished their season with a thumping victory over local rivals Thornhill Trojans. Sam Beety was named opposition man-of-the-match after crossing for five tries and making 29 tackles. Mason Denvers wasn’t far behind, making 22 on the way to collecting the coaches’ award. Lucas Sheard and Joe Maloney completed the Moor scoring, while Carson Pickard was named as man of steel. THORNHILL TROJANS UNDER-8s A travelled to Dewsbury Celtic and produced a fine performance. Tyler Jowitt impressed and scored a nice try which saw him receive the opposition man-of-the-match. Ethan Purcell stood out with some tremendous tackling and also got over the whitewash for a try. Mason Haigh ran powerfully through the Celtic defence to score. Also on the scoresheet were Tom Metcalfe, William Frain, who ran the length of the field to score, William Lister and coaches’ award winner Charlie Blacka.
Boys make cup exit as Premiers prevail PENNINE LEAGUE
BATLEY BOYS were unable to cause an unlikely upset as they exited the BARLA Yorkshire Cup in a 34-10 loss against Queens. It was always going to be a tough ask for the Championship One side who faced off against their Premier opponents, but they put in a brave effort before eventually losing the tie. Things look troubling for Championship One side Birkenshaw, who were unable to raise a side for their fixture with Doncaster Toll Bar, resulting in a 30-0 walkover. If the East Bierley outfit can raise a team for tomorrow’s fixture (Sat), at home to St Josephs, they will start on minus two points, meaning even a win would only bring them back to zero. Ossett Trinity’s losing run in Division One continues after they were defeated by visitors Stainland Stags. After a promising opening-day victory, Trinity have now lost three games in a row, meaning their next fixture at West Leeds could be a vital game. Shaw Cross Sharks continue their hunt for a first win at home to Littleborough tomorrow (Sat). The Leeds Road men slipped to another league loss last weekend in a 36-10 reverse at Greetland All Rounders. Division Four side Dewsbury Celtic gave second-placed Wakefield City a real run for their money before eventually slipping to a 34-22 loss. But with a trip to fellow divisional strugglers Selby Warriors on the cards tomorrow (Sat) they will be confident of their first victory. Hanging Heaton maintained their unbeaten start in Division Five with a comfortable 38-8 victory over Guiseley Rangers. Heaton, who have won their four opening games, face their sternest test tomorrow (Sat) when they travel to secondplaced East Leeds.
Yorkshire victory for Moor selections REPRESENTATIVE JUNIOR RL Yorkshire Under-17s Cumbria Under-17s
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DEWSBURY MOOR juniors enjoyed BARLA County success as the Yorkshire Under-17s side defeated Cumbria Under-17s 42-8 in their opening game. Luke Hooley, Cameron Adleigh, Caden Wilkinson and Jacob Crosswell all made the starting 17 for the match at Sharlston Rovers ARLFC. The White Rose county had raced in to an early lead when Will Mason crossed the line and Moor’s Jacob Crosswell added a second on 16 minutes. Joe Willock added one of the conversions. The Cumbrians battled back in to the game and found themselves back within a try, as Connor Fitzsimmons raced over for an unconverted effort, leaving his side trailing 10-4 at half-time. Beverley Braves player Will Johnson extended Yorkshire’s lead shortly after the interval with a try. Willock added the conversion. And just minutes later Willock got on the scoresheet himself before adding an impressive touchline conversion. Yorkshire captain Brad Gott crashed over and Willock converted soon after and the hosts were well in control when they added another score on 59 minutes. The home county completed their scoring when Steve Clarke finished a well-worked set-piece and Willock added the extras. But there was still time for Cumbria to grab a consolation when Owen Myres dived over to complete the scoring at 42-8. The next match sees Yorkshire face Lancashire at Wigan’s Ince Rose Bridge on Sunday, with the final squad due to be announced tonight (Fri).
RAMS’ FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS Floodlit Eagles tie to open season By Jared Priestley Sports Reporter sport@thepressnews.co.uk
DEWSBURY RAMS will aim to end eight years of hurt under the floodlights at The Tetley’s Stadium when they face Sheffield Eagles on Friday February 13 (8pm) as part of the opening weekend of the 2015 Kingstone Press Championship. The Rams’ last victory against the Eagles came in 2007, when tries from Danny Maun and Liam Finn helped Andy Kelly’s side to a comfortable league win. The Eagles have won each of the last 16 encounters between the two teams since then, including a 28-12 victory at the Tetley’s Stadium in June. But Glenn Morrison’s squad will be aiming to beat the curse and make it a thrilling opening night to rugby league’s new era for the Rams when Sheffield return to Dewsbury. “It’s a fantastic opening fixture for us and it will mean a lot to everyone if we can end this losing run against Sheffield,” said Rams chairman Mark Sawyer. “And there’s no better time to do that than at the start of rugby league’s 'new era’ in front of a big crowd under the lights at the Tetley’s Stadium. “It’ll be the first fixture in the entire Championship schedule and we intend to make it a huge event for the club and the town. “We will also relish playing our West Yorkshire rivals Featherstone on a Friday night, where we’ll be looking to draw another big crowd and create a fantastic atmosphere.
NEW ERA: Coach Glenn Morrison will aim to halt the Rams’ losing run against Sheffield “And the intention is to move at least one more game to a Friday night during the second half of the season.” The Rams’ Friday night showdown with the Eagles is followed nine days later by a trip to Derwent Park to face Workington Town, and two free coaches will take fans up to West Cumbria to cheer on the team. There’s also a mouth-watering Easter weekend in prospect at the beginning of April. The Rams travel to Mount Pleasant to face Batley on Good Friday, before welcoming four-time Super League champions Bradford Bulls to Owl Lane on Easter Monday. Each team will play 23 games in the regular season. They play home and away against the other 11 Championship clubs plus one additional fixture in the Summer Bash at Bloomfield Road in Blackpool in May. After all 23 rounds have been played, the top four Championship clubs will join the bottom four of Super League in a Super 8
pool called the Qualifiers. The other eight Championship clubs will go on to compete in a Super 8 pool named the Championship Shield. After playing each other once, the top three qualifiers will be awarded Super League status in 2016 and the final promotion spot will be determined by the Million Pound Game, contested by teams four and five. The Championship Shield will culminate with a play-off final at the Kingstone Press Championship Finals Day on October 4, while the teams finishing seventh and eighth in the Championship Shield after seven fixtures will be relegated to League 1 for 2016. In other club news, the Rams have recorded strong early season ticket sales after launching a new instalment payment method. Fans can spread the cost of a season ticket over 10 months with the Rams’ season ticket installment plan if they sign up before the end of the month, with tickets starting at just £140 for adults, £95 for concessions and free for under-16s – and chairman Sawyer says ticket sales have gone extremely well so far. “We’re in front of where we were at this stage last year and season tickets are continuing to sell at a fast pace,” said Sawyer. “And more than a third of season tickets sold so far have gone to new customers, which is really pleasing. “I’m pleased to announce that all season ticket holders will be given a 50 per cent discount on the price of their ticket for next year’s Summer Bash in Blackpool.” Work to develop The Tetley’s Stadium following the completion of the new East Terrace is also continuing.
DEWSBURY RAMS 2015 CHAMPIONSHIP FIXTURES Coach: Glenn Morrison Fri 13 Feb
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‘Dogs ready for new challenge
BATLEY BULLDOGS 2015 CHAMPIONSHIP FIXTURES Coach: John Kear Sun 15 Feb
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BATLEY BULLDOGS will begin their 2015 Championship campaign with the visit of Workington Town on Sunday February 15. The Cumbrian side coincidentally were the Bulldogs’ first home opponents last season too. Batley enjoyed victories over Town in their last two visits to Mount Pleasant, with a dramatic 30-point second-half points haul helping the Heavy Woollen side to victory last season. John Kear’s side will then follow that game up with the short visit to recently-promoted neighbours Hunslet Hawks. And Kear says the opening fixture is all about getting away to a winning start. He said: “It is always good to start at home and in this league you need to be winning all your home games, I believe that’s achievable. “A fast start is important, but unlike last year when we didn’t enjoy the best start, I feel we have a much stronger squad and more numbers. “It took us a while to settle in last year but we have prepared well and this season we will be ready for week one. “Workington will be a tough
game and so will the week after at Hunslet Hawks. “From what I have heard Hunslet have recruited well and they will be a side that will scrap for every minute of the game, which is no disrespect to them. “It will be their first home game and they will be desperate to prove that they belong at this level and are at home in the Championship. “They showed great desire in the Championship One Grand Final and they will bring that into this division.” Perhaps the most exciting spell in the Bulldogs’ fixture list comes over the Easter period. Batley host Dewsbury Rams on Good Friday night, followed by a long Easter Monday trip to face the London Broncos. Batley’s much anticipated local derbies with relegated Super League outfit Bradford Bulls will take place at Mount Pleasant on March 15, before a trip to the Provident Stadium on June 28. Current Welsh coach Kear admits the derby clashes with Bradford Bulls are an exciting prospect for his side. “It’s going to be great to have teams like Bradford and
“It’s going to be great to have teams like Bradford and London in the competition, when you look at the fixture list those are the games you look for...” Batley Coach JOHN KEAR London in the competition,” he continued. “When you look at the fixture list those are the games you look for and I have certainly put a red ring round them and I am sure the players have too. “They are both quality sides, I actually believe London have a better squad than they had in the Super League. “But that is what you play for, you want to play teams like that as it is a great chance to claim a scalp.” The Bulldogs will conclude the regular season rounds with
a trip to Dewsbury Rams before the top four Championship clubs join the bottom four of Super League in a Super 8 pool called the Qualifiers. The remaining eight Championship clubs will go on to a Super 8 pool called the Championship Shield. The eight sides will all play each other once and the bottom two clubs will be relegated to League 1. And Kear says he is excited by the new-look Championship format. He added: “I will tell you if I think the new structure works at the end of the season, but it will certainly make for an intense competition. “The fans benefited from the new structure last year, and although I didn’t agree with five teams going down, all games were nerve-racking and it wasn’t settled until the last match. “There will be extra pressure and competition with relegation and promotion re-introduced. “But if you don’t enjoy competition then don’t get into rugby league, it’s all about competition and that shows in every tackle.”