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SOMETHING FISHY GOING ON... Cops called over report of missing equipment worth £2.1 MILLION as Heckmondwike project folds By David Miller News Reporter davidmiller@thepressnews.co.uk

POLICE have been alerted over claims that more than two million pounds of goods may have gone missing from a Kirklees-funded regeneration scheme. It is alleged that equipment and scrap metal valued at £2.1m has disappeared from the ABLE2 regeneration project off Smithies Lane in Heckmondwike, over a number of years. Apart from the police being alerted, council chiefs have been asked to investigate where £1.25m of public money, awarded to ABLE2, has gone. The controversies erupted after it was revealed the job creation scheme – that could have seen caviar harvested in Heckmondwike – has collapsed. Coun Martyn Bolt (Con, Mirfield)

reported details to Kirklees Police chief Supt Tim Kingsman on Monday after receiving a tip-off. He then called a national fraud hotline before raising the issue at a council cabinet meeting the next day. Coun Bolt said: “I received an email which made a number of allegations, including the loss of £2.1m of equipment and scrap metal. “The only right and proper thing to do was pass this information on to the police.” He raised both matters with the cabinet on Tuesday, who subsequently approved a further £50,000 investment to complete ongoing work. This will complete a fishing lake which will be used by the Dewsbury and District Junior Angling Club. Council leader David Sheard (Lab, Heckmondwike) said: “I’m sorry ABLE2 is folding. “But I’m also thankful of the successes it’s had in helping young people with problems over the years

and that a derelict site is now a well-stocked lake.” He added: “I’m frustrated the fish farm was scuppered by (Secretary of State) Eric Pickles overturning a planning inspector’s decision.” Coun Bolt has now asked for an audit similar to the Muslim Mosque Burial Committee affair to see where the money went. In that instance the council found its own officers had systematically failed to collect fees or implement lease terms with private individuals running the Muslim cemetery in Dewsbury, including Labour councillor Abdul Patel (Dewsbury South). Council taxpayers were left tens of thousands of pounds out of pocket. Of the current situation, Coun Bolt said: “You need to know if any mistakes have been made and make sure they don’t happen again.” The full ABLE2 project would have brought a fish farm, bee keeping and horticulture projects to land bordering Dewsbury Moor and Ravensthorpe.

It was aimed at getting disadvantaged young people into jobs and involved the Calderdale and Kirklees Green Business Network, a publicly-funded quango. Coun Bolt said: “If the council chooses to do something now it will only be a rearguard action, seeing as they could’ve acted at the meeting but didn’t. “But it’s not me they have to worry about. It’s the public’s faith in their ability to deliver on major projects that should concern them. We’ve had the Local Development Framework, Building Schools for the Future and now this.” West Yorkshire Police had not responded by our deadline as to whether or not they had launched an investigation. A spokesman for the Green Business Network in Walkley Lane, Heckmondwike, refused to comment and referred us to Kirklees Council’s press office. A council spokeswoman said: “The council’s cabinet meeting in

Coun Mehboob Khan, former leader of Kirklees Council, dug the first sod on the ABLE2 scheme October 2009 allocated funding of £1.25m to the scheme. “This has been used to reclaim a long-derelict site compromising former railway sidings/embankments and a landfill site to establish a lake and associated eco drainage system. “It did not prove possible to produce a viable business model for commercial fish farming on the site as originally envisaged. “During the construction phase the works together with various research and prototype activities took place. “This included the creation of a replica rail coach to reflect the historic railway connections. “These activities created a number of job, training and apprentice opportunities for local disadvantaged young people, many of whom have since gone on to find alternative employment.”

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Friday March 27, 2015

Vehicle crackdown in Ravensthorpe

Deaths AKEROYD JACKIE (NEE JONES) On 19 March, aged 71. Wife of Trevor. Funeral at Dewsbury Crematorium, Friday 27 March at 1.15pm.

ANDREWS DOROTHY MARY On 18 March, of Dewsbury, aged 87. Wife of the late Arthur. Funeral at Dewsbury Crematorium, Thursday 2 April at 12.30pm.

ASQUITH CHARLES PETER On 19 March, of Mirfield, aged 73. Service at Dewsbury Crematorium, Wednesday 1 April at 2pm.

BROOKE SAM On 14 March, aged 93. Service at St Mary’s RC

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Peacefully on 10th March 2015 at Ashworth Grange Care Home, Dewsbury, Marie aged 98 years of Carlinghow. Loving wife of the late Tom Chappell & Jim Cooper. Very dear sister of the late Annie & Philip, Much loved auntie of Diane, Jean, Lynne, Wayne, Stuart, Anthony and Jeff. Cherished great auntie, great-great auntie and also a dear friend to many. A celebration of Marie's life will be held today, Friday 27th March at 1:45pm at St John The Evangelist church, Batley followed by committal at Dewsbury Moor Crematorium at 2:45pm. Friends please meet at the church. All enquiries to Gateway Funeral Services, Birkenshaw Tel 01274 653115

Church, Batley, Wednesday 1 April at 11.15am, followed by committal at Dewsbury Crematorium at 12.30pm.

CONBOY MAUREEN On 17 March, aged 93. Wife of the late Eddy. Requiem Mass at St Patrick’s Church, Birstall, today, Friday 27 March at 11am, followed by committal at Dewsbury Crematorium.

FIRTH ALAN On 8 March, formerly of Gomersal, aged 80. Husband of the late Pat. Humanist funeral at Rawdon Crematorium, 31 March at 1.40pm.

HALL TREVOR Reader Emeritus On 17 March, of Chidswell, aged 87. Husband of Ruby.

Funeral at Dewsbury Minster Church, Friday 27 March at 12.15am. Private committal thereafter.

HORSFALL KEITH WILLIAM On 20 March, of Heckmondwike, aged 73. Husband of the late Joy. Service at Dewsbury Crematorium, Thursday 2 April at 1.15pm.

IBBETSON NEE BROADHEAD HANNAH On 19 March, of Dewsbury, aged 87. Wife of the late Jack. Funeral at Dewsbury Crematorium, Friday 27 March at 2pm.

JESSOP NEE CROSS EDITH On 22 March, at Ashworth Court, formerly of Tentercroft Court, aged 99. Funeral enquiries to George Brooke Ltd Funeral

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LOCKHEAD PETER On 19 March, husband of Pat. Funeral at Dewsbury Crematorium, Thursday 2 April at 2.45pm.

PURDY BRYON On 18 March, of Heckmondwike, aged 77. Funeral at Dewsbury Crematorium, Tuesday 31 March at 12.30pm.

RUSSELL ANDREW On 19 March, of Heckmondwike, aged 54. Son of Doreen and the late Tom. Service at Dewsbury Crematorium, Thursday 2 April at 2pm.

SNARE EILEEN On 22 March, of Hanging Heaton, aged 80. Wife of

the late David. Funeral at St Paul’s Church, Hanging Heaton, Thursday 2 April at 9.45am, followed by private committal service.

SUPPLE PATRICK On 22 March, formerly of Squirrel Hall Drive, aged 92. Husband of the late Clarice. Funeral at Dewsbury Crematorium, Monday 30 March at 1.15pm.

SYKES HILDA On 14 March, aged 98. Funeral at Dewsbury Crematorium, Friday 27 March at 11.15am.

THORNTON MARGARET On 20 March, of Mirfield, aged 96. Wife of the late Alfred. Service at Dewsbury Moor Crematorium, Thursday 2 April at 11.15am.

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DOZENS of drivers stopped in a Ravensthorpe crackdown were found to have broken the law. All nine privately-owned vehicles and 14 out of 26 taxis checked on March 13 had committed offences. One privately-owned car was seized for having no insurance and a front wheel that was about to fail. Five other motorists were warned about defects and three fined for traffic offences. Both they and the taxis were stopped in an operation involving Kirklees Council, police, tax officials and the Vehicle Operators' Standards Agency. Twelve of the taxis were found to have no defects or breaches of the licence conditions. But two were immediate suspended for having exposed tyre cords and a broken front grille respectively. Twelve other taxis received delayed license suspensions for offences such as not having a fire extinguisher and tyres close to the legal limit. Insp Tim Holland, of Kirklees Police, said: “The results from the operation are encouraging. “They should reassure the public that taxis and private hires in Kirklees are generally fit for purpose and most importantly safe.”

Rare event on Tuesday NORTH KIRKLEES: Residents who missed the rare solar eclipse last week, because of cloudy conditions, will have another opportunity to witness a rare celestial event on Tuesday. At approximately 11.55am on the morning of Tuesday April 1, and visible only in the eastern lee of the Pennines, the moon will be completely in shadow as it passes behind the sun. However people are advised not to stare directly at the sun during the lunar eclipse, which will last a brief 4mins and 59 secs, as it picks up speed towards the summer solstice. Leading astrologist Lisa Prolof said: “Although the moon will be completely invisible to the human eye during this never-beforeseen event, there are obvious dangers to staring at the sun. “People who still have their special sunglasses from last week's eclipse may find even them not protective enough, and for this eclipse we strongly advise welding goggles or the 3D glasses handed out at cinemas.”

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Election hopefuls put case to voters AN ELECTION candidate put moves for a new sports centre in Cleckheaton at the heart of his campaign. Coun John Lawson (Lib Dem) was chosen last week as the party’s pick for Batley & Spen. The Cleckheaton ward member has served on Kirklees Council for five years. He said: “There are quite a few local issues, like the sports hall at Whitcliffe Mount, that we need to work towards.” Also in Batley & Spen, the Green Party selected Dr Ian Bullock as their candidate.

Dr Bullock, above, of Heckmondwike, is vice-chairman of the North Kirklees Green Party branch. He said: “The political scene is changing and the Greens are rising in popularity as people realise we’re a viable alternative.” Devolution for Yorkshire is one of the promises of a new entrant in the battle for Dewsbury & Mirfield. Richard Carter, of Yorkshire First, said: “We’re a new party with ordinary people united by the belief that Yorkshire can do better. “We live in a country that has nine out of the 10 poorest areas in the whole of northern Europe. “Three of those are in historic Yorkshire and at the same time London is the richest. That is not good enough.” • Former Dewsbury councillor David Daniel is the new honorary president of the district’s UKIP branch. Chairman of the party’s Leeds branch from 2006 until recently, he is an ex-Labour councillor who led the old county council.

POLE STAR! Daredevil Dave’s off on 5,000-mile solo trip to Arctic ... in a microlight

He has no air or ground support and said: “I’ve been called bonkers, mad and crazy.” He added: “It’s actually overwhelming, disappearing into Europe and leaving everyone behind because I’m actually on my own." A motorbike accident in November, 1993, left Dave in a wheel chair, having lost the use of his legs. He suffered a broken back, clavicle, thigh bone, broken ribs and punctured lungs. Dave took up microlighting in 2000 and is already planning his next daredevil stunt – a 23,000-mile solo flight

260 extra places at three schools PLANS for about 260 extra priWhen finished, both schools mary school places across the dis- would be able to take 420 pupils. trict were approved this week. Heaton Avenue also has a nursKirklees Council’s cabinet ery. backed moves to accommodate Coun Shabir Pandor (Lab, 140 more children at Batley West) said the renovations Cleckheaton’s Heaton Avenue needed would be relatively small. Primary. The cabinet member for chilA further 105 places are eardren’s services added: “They folmarked for Leeside Community low a £12m programme of works Primary in Heckmondwike. for Kirklees schools that was And 16 more children will be agreed in late 2013.” able to attend Headfield Junior School in Dewsbury. The expansion is aimed at meeting what a council report said is a growing need for places in these areas. Heaton Avenue and Leeside will be remodelled as part of a £500,000 scheme that also covers two schools in South Kirklees. If you are a small business there may be a more tax efficient way to buy your life cover. With a Relevant Life Policy, it’s the business that makes the payments, so you don’t have to pay any National Insurance or Income tax, but still benefit from corporation tax relief. Brian Thornhill Insurance has a relationship with Clayton Holmes Naisbitt Financial Consultancy to provide a financial planning service for their clients. Sophie can offer you a free Initial Consultation to see if she can potentially help you save some money.

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Police confirm find of human remains SCHOLES: Human remains were discovered on land near the Quaker Society of Friends Meeting House on Wednesday. Police were called to the area off Scholes Lane at around 1.50pm after reports of a body being found. A spokeswoman said: “Officers attended the scene and have confirmed that the remains are those of a human. It’s too early to confirm whether there are any suspicious circumstances. Enquiries are continuing.”

Teen stamped on LIVERSEDGE: Thugs repeatedly stamped on a teenager in an attempted robbery on Wednesday. Four men approached the 17-year-old as he walked alone near the Primrose Lane entrance to the Spen Valley Greenway at around 7pm. One of them asked him for the time and tried to put his hands in his jacket pockets. A struggle ensued in which the teenager was tackled to the ground and had his head and body stamped on. The suspects are described as Asian and aged 18 to 19. The man who grabbed him was wearing a black hooded top. Anyone with information can call Det Con Andy Clayton at the Kirklees Robbery Team on 101.

By Steve Martyn ADVENTURER Dave Sykes is on his way to becoming the first person to fly a microlight to the North Pole. The Dewsbury-born paraplegic was already over northern Holland yesterday (Thursday). He set off from near York this week on a mammoth 5,000-mile, month-long solo voyage. Dave, who has been immortalised as a statue on the Dewsbury to Ossett Greenway, will brave temperatures as low as -40C. In 2011 he became the first paraplegic to fly a microlight from England to Australia. He hopes his journey will raise thousands of pounds for Martin House Children’s Hospice in Wetherby. Dave has a special heated flying jacket and gloves and an adapted helmet to keep out the cold. He will cross the Polar icecap to a Russian ice station, where he has special permission to land and stop over. Fuel is being specially flown in by the Russian authorities so Dave can return via the same route.

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Pain-killers stolen POLAR PIONEER: clockwise from top left, a promotional poster for Dave’s flight; his route to the Pole; and his ice-station stopover around the world next year. Mum Maureen said of the North Pole trip: “I’m worried to death. I think sometimes he’s foolish but nothing will stop him.”

DEWSBURY: Dozens of potentially lethal painkillers were stolen in a burglary on Tuesday night. One hundred Zomorphine tablets and four blister packs of Tramadol were taken from a home on Stoneyhurst Avenue. Police said there is a danger of death or serious side effects if taken by people not used to them. Side effects include vomiting and gastric problems. Anyone with information can call police on 101.

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‘Sloppy’ report on community centre By David Miller A REPORT into the fate of Mirfield Community Centre was riddled with errors, a councillor has claimed. Coun Martyn Bolt hit out after a decision on selling off the Water Royd Road venue was deferred at a meeting on Tuesday. The report asked Kirklees Council’s cabinet to consider reneging on a 2002 asset transfer agreement. Coun Bolt (Con, Mirfield) said mistakes were found in nearly every paragraph and added: “The whole report was sloppy.” He claimed the town’s three Kirklees councillors were not consulted, despite the report saying they were.

‘Mistakes in nearly every paragraph and user groups were not consulted’ A public meeting at the centre on Monday heard none of the groups which use the building, or the Mirfield Community Trust (MTC), were asked either. It was alleged the boiler has an “asbestos free” sticker while the state of the roof has not been assessed in years. The report stated a backlog of repairs, including to the roof, and removal of asbestos would cost the council more than £430,000. Coun Bolt said: “Nobody approached the groups or the MTC to assess their needs. In any report, that would have to

be the first step before you get to say you can do X, Y or Z.” Officials stated the 26 groups which use the centre can be relocated – but they did not say where to. This week Kirklees named Mirfield Cricket Club, the sports centre at Mirfield Free Grammar and St Mary’s Parish Church among the alternatives. A council spokeswoman said: “A number of community venues were approached. “This identified spare capacity across a range of times at venues that would welcome increased usage.”

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POEMS and stories were told in Batley to celebrate International Women’s Day. About 100 women went to the Pakistan and Kashmir Welfare Association on Manor Way for the event, which also included songs, food and culture. Kirklees Council joined forces with the Khoosh Women project and arts group the Yorkshire Adabee forum. Khoosh Women is a weekly drop-in session for

vulnerable or socially-excluded women in Batley and Heckmondwike. Organiser Habiban Zaman said: “A number of volunteers shared inspirational stories about their life challenges, success and dreams. “The build-up to this event aimed to engage and empower communities who feel disadvantaged or isolated. “It gave them inspiration, confidence and skills to help them find their voice and make it heard.”

Uproar as plan for cycle path on station cobbles revealed A ROW erupted over plans to remove cobbles from Batley Railway Station as part of a revamp. Last week the Government announced improvements to cycling facilities at three of our railway stations. Dewsbury is to benefit from a £77,397 investment, while Batley and Mirfield get £190,000 combined. At both these stations, “better surfacing for cyclists, replacing the cobbled roads approaching the station platforms” was announced.

This caused uproar in Batley, where the cobbles are part of a conservation area. It was mentioned at a history group meeting on Monday, while the new Friends of Batley Railway Station group claimed they were in the dark. Northern Rail made a joint bid for Department of Transport (DfT) funding with the West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA). Pete Myers, of Northern Rail, emailed campaigners who feared the cobbles would be lost.

He wrote: “... some discussion was made with a view to help people cross the cobbled area on their bicycles. “This would be a narrow smooth cycle path, either applied on top of or through the cobbles. “It certainly wouldn’t be a wholesale removal of the cobbles, because clearly it would be an issue for planning...” He added that media coverage last week indicated the bid had been successful, but he had not been told anything officially by the DfT or WYCA.

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BATLEY & SPEN: Former election candidate Janice Atkinson has been thrown out of UKIP over an alleged expenses fraud. Ms Atkinson, under her former name Janice Small, stood against MP Mike Wood in Batley & Spen in 2010. Back then she caused controversy by charging £10 for strawberries and cream and a glass of Pimms at a public meeting.

Having defected to UKIP in 2011, she became an MEP for the South East of England and hit the headlines again last week. It is alleged a member of her staff wanted an inflated restaurant invoice to claim back on European Union expenses. Her expulsion means she is no longer UKIP’s choice for Folkstone and Hythe at May’s general election.

NORTH KIRKLEES: North Kirklees NHS Support Group campaigners will join a protest rally at Leeds Art Gallery tomorrow (Saturday, 11.30) organised by the city’s Keep Our NHS Public group as part of the national 38 Degrees campaign. Members of the North Kirklees group meet at Dewsbury Railway Station at 10.30am and Batley Railway Station at 10.35am.

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Friday March 27, 2015

Four generations bike to better health FOUR generations of a Dewsbury family are keeping healthy through pedal power. It started when Samerah Darr, a practice nurse at the Healds Road Surgery, decided it was time to learn to ride a bike after trying to keep up with her husband and two children riding along Spen Valley Greenway. “I had to try to keep up by walking or jogging alongside them,” said Samerah. “Then a colleague suggested going to Streetbikes to learn how to ride. “My two children and husband are very proud that we can cycle as a family, keep fit and have fun at the same time. “I got my mother involved and even my granddad, who’s 86, now rides a trike. It’s really great exercise and great fun.” Samerah’s mother, Zaitun Iqbal, speaking during a Saturday afternoon cycling session behind Spenborough Pool, said: “We started coming in October and we’ve been here every Saturday whatever the weather. We wouldn’t want to miss it now. I’ve lost weight, my diabetes has improved and I feel much fitter.” Samerah and Zaitun have both been given bikes by Streetbikes to encourage them to continue cycling. One of Samerah’s practice nurse colleagues, Kath Greaves, a member of the governing

A PARTIALLY deaf man from Dewsbury was taken prisoner in revenge after a row exploded. Leeds Crown Court was told Mehtab Hussain, who has a prosthetic ear and hearing aid, was lured to a park on January 6. He was expecting to meet someone else but was instead attacked by Mark Surman and Qasim Mahmood. Mr Hussain was pulled to the ground by Mahmood and then both men punched him in the ribs. He was also left virtually deaf when his false ear and hearing aid were pulled off in the scuffle. Mr Hussain was then dragged to a car and held

News in Brief Fundraising on menu BATLEY: A restaurant is hosting a series of fundraisers for charity until the end of April. Roberto’s, on Market Place, began their campaign last Friday with an event in aid of Batley Grammar School. On Monday, March 30, staff are raising money for the Rotary Club of Birstall Luddites. Then in April there are events for the cancer ward at Dewsbury District Hospital, Save the Children and Cancer Research. Diners can get a three-course meal with 40 per cent of the proceeds given to charity. Each fundraiser starts at 6pm. For more details call the restaurant on 01924 422423.

www.facebook.com/ThePressNews ON THEIR BIKES: Samerah Darr, fourth from left, with, from left, her mother Zaitun Iqbal, grandfather Abdul Rehman, daughter Malaika, son Dawar and cousin Mehmoona Darr body of North Kirklees Clinical Commissioning Group, said that cultural barriers were often obstacles to Asian women taking exercise but there were women-only sessions in a variety of activities, including cycling sessions with Streetbikes. Gill Greaves, project co-ordinator of Streetbikes, said: “We’ve got about 200 Asian ladies involved now and many

of them are also cycling outside our organised sessions. “The Spen Valley Greenway is a great place to cycle in safety and more and more people are using it.” Women-only cycling sessions are held at Savile Town Wharf in Dewsbury every Tuesday starting (9.30-11.30am). For more information call 07873 773417 or visit www.streetbikes.org.uk.

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prisoner as it was driven around Dewsbury for about 20 minutes. Louise Pryke, prosecuting, said the park attack stemmed from an incident weeks earlier, when Mr Hussain got to know Surman’s sister Vicki. He was at her home when Mahmood, the father of her child, arrived and a row ensued. Mr Hussain reported this to police. Miss Pryke said it was after this that he was contacted about a meeting in a park. Vicki Surman was with her brother and Mahmood in the car as it drove around Dewsbury. She said under questioning that she wanted to teach Mr Hussain a lesson because of remarks he had made about her young daughter.

Recorder Toby Wynn said it amounted to “vigilantism” after the trio admitted false imprisonment. Mahmood, 26, of Bradford, was given a 21-month jail term suspended for two years, plus 150 hours’ unpaid work. Mark Surman, 26, of Burley Walk, Batley, got a 15month prison sentence suspended for 18 months, plus 150 hours’ unpaid work. Vicki Surman, 22, of Back Slaithwaite Road, Thornhill Lees, received a 15-month jail sentenced, suspended for 18 months, plus 30 days of activity. Mr Wynn said they were lucky to avoid immediate imprisonment and added: “I hope you are thoroughly ashamed of yourselves.”

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The enemy within – white, middle class and fascist NTERESTING events over the weekend, that went a long way to summing up the state of our nation. We had Tory candidate Afzal Amin trying to buy off the English Defence League, Nigel Farage’s family being attacked by the fascist left, and David Cameron showing that he might only have one kitchen, but it’s a lot nicer than Ed Moribund’s two kitchens. Oh, and letting slip that he wouldn’t serve a third term. Well, that’s my vote won Dave! (I take it we’re not counting all your houses. As for ‘no third term’? You can say that again sunshine...) Meanwhile, protesting on the streets of London, 10,000 Brit-hating Brits screamed their demands that, basically, only they be allowed to protest on the streets of London. If that’s not an absolute definition of fascism, I don’t know what is. On the BBC’s Radio 5 Live phone-in show on Monday morning, the last word went to a middle class white British woman asserting that

Nigel Farage – ‘fair’ game? the EDL should be banned from public meetings, that Nigel Farage is an extremist and racist (despite being married to a ‘foreigner’) who was rightfully harassed with his family – and she also thought it was perfectly fine for Islamic extremists to burn poppies in the faces of our troops. Let me make sure I have this clear: The people who died for the freedom which allows her to voice her warped libertarian agenda, should have their deaths cel-

ebrated – ironically, by the very people who would see her burn in hell too? You can bet your bottom dollar she’ll be changing her tune when it’s her turn for a fitting for an orange jump suit and would she like her own Sabatier carver using on her neck? Still, that’s freedom of speech for you. For now. But all of that notwithstanding, does anyone else think it’s about time we started using our treason laws? (I assume we still have some). I wouldn’t mind internment camps personally – and considering the mess of Machiavellian coalitions we could be lumped with come May 8, I wouldn’t be too put out by a plain and simple military coup, and have done with it. ELL, I say military coup – just so long as we don’t get bent exarmy officers like Afzal Amin involved, naturally. Last week the Mail on Sunday exposed recordings of Amin, a former army captain and the Conservative

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LIFE IN BLACK AND WHITE Danny Lockwood Parliamentary candidate for Dudley North, trying to bribe the EDL into helping him fix the election. When confronted, Afzal tried pathetically to describe his outrageous scheming as an exercise in ‘conflict resolution’. Unless I’m much mistaken, I doubt that he’ll enjoy reading this Sunday’s paper, either. The Mail gets plenty of stick for its right-leaning agenda, but it didn’t hesitate to bring down a rising Tory star. In the week that yet more journalists were cleared of corruption and further criticism was heaped on the Met police and CPS witch-hunt, I know who I’d place my trust in. Afzal Amin’s ‘backers’ wanted to pay the EDL to canvass for him in white working class areas; they would announce a protest five days before the election, then cancel it and give him the credit. How stupid are these people? And how morally bankrupt? Even worse was Amin’s glib assertion that his ambition was to be prime minister; that David Cameron already effectively kisses his backside; that the Tory hierarchy have asked him what Parliamentary committees he wants to serve on when he’s elected. Now that is seriously worrying. It’s not clear how Afzal Amin earns his corn, despite his children being at one of the country’s most expensive public schools. He calls himself a business consultant, and I saw mention of a £120,000 grant allegedly emanating from Sayeeda Warsi’s former department. Well slap my thigh…

Scots are revolting... ARLIAMENT will be dissolved on Monday, having barely done anything legislatively of note since Christmas. Given how things are going along swimmingly with the economy, maybe we should vote to close the place for good. Or 12 months at least. We could reconvene the Commons now and again when the Queen needs some advice, like whether to declare war on the French and retake Calais or some such. Well, as systems go it served us reasonably well for a few hundred years! But for the next four-plus weeks it’s going to be a madhouse of meaningless promises, accusations, charm offensives and nasty offensives, of increasingly fractious posturing, acts of political desperation – and poll after poll predicting chaos come May 8th. I have to say, I love it. If I’d to predict anything, it would be a narLizzie I ... had row Tory majority because I think whatever the right idea gains Labour make from the Lib Dems in England, they’ll get a real kicking in Scotland. It would be no surprise if the Scottish Nationalists hold the outright balance of power, unwilling to work with the Conservatives, but risking an English revolution if they team up with Labour to create a government of 2nd and 3rd place parties. Either way, we might see another election by autumn. That Scottish ‘no’ vote on independence? I said at the time it was only the start of hostilities. Fun and games await...

Which brings us back, in the fashion of Shahid Malik and his puppetmaster Terry Zaman, to Afzal Amin’s wealthy backers and the people he’s really working for. You would think the Tories had learned their lesson with Warsi, as Labour painfully did with Malik, of over-promoting chancers whose main credentials are an English working class accent and a copy of the Koran. Malik promised his brothers a Muslim Prime Minister and bragged about the bil-

lions ‘his’ department gives in aid to their countrymen (not to mention his own second home and expenses) while Warsi went swanning round the globe with her ‘business acquaintance’ in tow to promote their personal interests. Is it too much to ask for plain and simple honesty and integrity? Apparently. And even so, I think I could stomach those chancers more readily than the entire class of white British traitors who are the real enemy within.

Immigration? Proper grafters work for me, in any language DON’T mind paying my taxes. No, honestly. Never have. And not that it strikes a chord with my critics but I’ve never minded immigration either. Heck, I might be picking spuds and living off EU subsidies in County Kilkenny if three of my four grandparental lines hadn’t migrated here in the first place. It isn’t the taxes I mind, it’s what they waste them on. And with immigration, it’s not as much about who comes, as why and how many. I wrote recently about the local electrician who wanted £675 for six hours work. That told me that either: a) he thought I was stupid, b) he didn’t want the job, or c) both. I did all of the work myself except one job that requires someone qualified. We have a decorator in at the moment. Boy, she can talk the back legs off a donkey – despite not being the easiest to understand, given

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that she’s Latvian and her voice is an octave lower than Paul Robeson singing Ol’ Man River. I have fathomed that she and her Lithuanian/Ukrainian relatives all love Russia’s President Putin (“he is only zing saving Rooosha from American invasion”) and that the “Creams” (Crimeans apparently) are all “gooood Roooshan patriots”. She’s a hoot. But by gum, she’s a grafter as well. Her husband is a joiner,

and they work six or seven days a week, as they have since moving here in 2002. Holidays are taken back in the Baltic states which I also suspect is where a lot of their earnings go too. But do you know what – who’s business is that? I’m sure my ancestors sent bits of brass such as they could back to the folks digging taties. And south Asian families still wire money abroad on a weekly basis. But my painter lady is here legally and works her socks off. She’s sending wages home, not benefits. She speaks her rough English at 100 miles an hour and makes up words as she goes along, but so what? I hope this country always has room for such people. It’s better than Sayeeda Warsi and Shahid Malik joyously signing off cheques for tens of millions of our taxes – to countries that want to see us obliterated from the face of the earth.

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Activity centre ‘at risk’ after sale of car park By David Miller COMMUNITY centre volunteers in Batley Carr fear for the future after a vital car park was sold. The Trinity Centre, on Upper Road, relies on former council land for parking that makes hosting activities possible. Records show the car park was sold by auctioneers Eddisons last month for £135,000. It has outline permission for 16 flats and residential parking which could leave the community venue at risk. Visitor parking is planned to be moved further up Upper Road, on the site of the Dewsbury Little Theatre. But campaigners believe the 21 bays will not be enough, while elderly or disabled users would struggle to get down and back up the hill. Trinity Centre chairman Bill Thompson said: “As long

as the car park is still there, we should be ok. “But once it’s gone, there’s going to be a serious problem with parking and access.” The centre, which is part of the Holy Trinity Church, hosts activities such as karate, majorettes, keep-fit, a luncheon club and dancing. One group is already said to be considering its options and Mr Thompson added: “It’ll only get worse.” Last year Kirklees Council won permission from itself to build social housing on the car park. This went with the freehold in the auction for the half-acre site fronting on to Upper Road. Mr Thompson accused Kirklees of spending public money to make the car park more attractive to buyers. He said: “Town Street and Mill Road are in a state, yet it was Trinity Street, a minor road to the side of the car park, which they resurfaced.”

A council spokeswoman said that the project was properly prioritised. She said: “We undertake an extensive programme of maintenance work on Kirklees roads and pavements to ensure safet, and to keep people and goods moving. “Our limited budget is distributed throughout our entire road network and with all the different types of work we do, we cannot always do all the work residents may wish. “The resurfacing of Trinity Street was carried out last August with Government funding the council bid, to address our worst winter-damaged roads. “It was in a very poor condition, much worse than either Town Street or Mill Road, so took priority over them. “The site was sold under the legal covenant that it would be used for residential development, or retained as a car park.”

Pupils reach for the Sky Hospital ‘car boot’ is off NORTH KIRKLEES: Youngsters took part in an astronomy-themed concert on the eve of last week’s partial eclipse of the sun. Pupils from Thornhill Junior & Infants and Norristhorpe Junior & Infants were at the Huddersfield Town Hall event. Called The Mighty Sky, the production featured songs by country music star Beth Nielson Chapman, poetry and an interstellar laser light show. Nashville-based Beth joined the Kirklees Youth Symphony Orchestra and a 200-strong choir for the event.

DEWSBURY: A Rotary Club car boot sale at the hospital on Easter Monday has been cancelled. Bosses at the Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust have decided not to allow any such events on their premises. Trust facilities manager Iain Brodie said: “The Rotary Club was aware last year of the difficulties we had in accommodating the car boot sale. Without access to this area staff would have to park in patients’ and visitors’ spaces. We have to put the needs of our patients, visitors and staff first.”

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Lesser-spotted MP is out of tune Dear Sir, With apologies to author Emmuska Orczy: “They seek him here, they seek him there, Those voters seek him everywhere, Is he in heaven or is he in hell, That demned elusive MP Reevell” The Dewsbury and Mirfield MP has been seen on the streets of his core constituency about as much as the legendary Scarlet Pimpernel, of whom Ms Orczy was writing. They’ve both achieved about as much for the district, I think it is safe to say. Being springtime, one or two welcome birdsongs have been heard in the outer

You can help save library From: The Friends of Mirfield Library Open Letter to all Mirfield Library users, businesses and residents Thank you all for your very positive responses to the information we are circulating about the threat to our library. It is good to hear that the Save Mirfield Library campaign is a topic of conversation in Mirfield’s cafes and shops. Soon you’ll see Friends on the streets of Mirfield asking you to sign a petition in support of Mirfield library – please don’t just walk on by; thinking it’s nothing to do with you. There are things you can do to help: Please write letters, to the local papers, to councillors, and to the MP. Contact local radio and TV. Talk to as many people as possible about what is happening to Mirfield Library. When you’re in town, go

Letter of the Week: Gretchen Wood, Hopton reaches, on the hills above Mirfield and Hopton. One or two sightings too have been made of Mr Reevell in place Kirkburton, Skelmanthorpe and Denby Dale. Does he really believe that preaching to the converted is going to make a difference? Or, in fact, has Mr Reevell already given up the ghost, reassuring himself amongst his friends and simply going through the motions while waiting for the inevitable?

into the library just to have a good look at the excellent facilities. ∑Call into the library and sign the library comments book. Please just spare a few moments and sign to show your support for all those who use the library. Remember – Mirfield library is not just the home to books! It is a valuable resource for our schoolchildren, computer users, mums and toddlers, reading groups, walking group, University of the 3rd Age, history group, carers outreach, victim support, council services, health information, exercise class and it’s even our MP’s surgery. For years, people have recognised the great value of libraries as part of a civilised society. Surely our 21st century politicians should not forget this. Perhaps no place in any community is so totally democratic as the town library. Businesses and library users – can you become a sponsor or make a donation to create a ‘fighting fund’ to help save the library? Can you spare some time

to help The Friends of Mirfield Library take on the fight? If you can, please contact any member of the Friends Working Party. The next meeting of the Friends’ of Mirfield Library is at 6.15pm on Wednesday April 8 at the library. Chair: Rochelle Hall oliVer2403@talktalk.net Treasurer: Peter King peter.kingben@hotmail.co.uk Secretary: Jenny Tomlinson Walsh jj@ttomlinson123@sky.com 07977 627128

Population is a real danger From: Stewart McArdle, Churwell, Morley Dear Sir, Regarding Ed Lines of March 13, 2015. I was really surprised that the main article in Mr Lockwood’s column the week before last didn’t generate any comment. It deserved to and I’ll tell you why. We are collectively sleepwalking into a disaster and of biblical proportions in years

Knocking on the doors of London Park estate, of Thornhill and Chickenley might not sit comfortably with Mr Reevell and his campaign team, but if he really was serious about fighting both for his own seat and his constituents’ interests, he would get out in the real world. I suspect that his diary of legal work is already full to the brim for May and June. As often times before, this district has been let down by a self-serving Member of Parliament. to come, because we are overpopulating this planet of ours. In 1800 the world population was around one billion people. In 1999 it was around six billion. In 2011 it was around seven billion. In 2025, it will be around eight billion. The population increases by a further one billion every 12-14 years. It is this that should really worry everyone and world leaders don’t seem to want to do anything to redress this cataclysmic scenario. That’s not to say that we, as individuals, can’t do anything about this mind! The days of large families should be a thing of the past – irrespective of religious and cultural beliefs. As technology has taken over so much of everyone’s lives and much of our heavy industrial employment has disappeared, we should not be having more and more children, we should be having less. Indeed, many of today’s issues, unemployment, lack of affordable homes, overloaded infrastructure such as health, education, highways can be laid at the door of

PLANNING APPLICATIONS J Haigh, Mount Pleasant Farm, Gomersal Lane, Gomersal, detached dwelling and demolition of existing dwelling and outbuilding. Hurcombe Developments, adjacent to 91 Mill Lane, Hanging Heaton, erection of two dwellings. S Nicholls, 107 Leeds Road, Mirfield, detached dwelling. Graham Shaw, 42 Clarence Street, Cleckheaton, two-storey side extension and conservatory to rear. Mark Smith, 18 Granny Lane, Lower Hopton, demolition of existing dormer bungalow and erection of two-storey dwelling. Wharfedale Finance Company, Fountain Works, Huddersfield Road, Roberttown, reserved matters application for erection

of mixed use development comprising of (A1) retail and (B1) business persuant to outline permission 2012/91320. A Fulat, 2B Grosvenor Road, Batley, two-storey side extension and new boundary wall (within a Conservation Area). Mr & Mrs Cullen, 78 Huddersfield Road, Birstall, two-storey rear extension. Mr Mohsin Daji, 1 Northfield Road, Dewsbury, change of use of domestic garage to storage (B8) (within a Conservation Area). Mr M Mota, 16 Conway Crescent, Batley, erection of front extension. B Lynch, The Gables, Upper Batley Lane, Upper Batley, demolition of existing lean-to extension and erection of two-storey extension.

Mr A Mohammed, 97 Occupation Lane, Dewsbury, single-storey extension. Mr I Ali, 2 Stocks Bank Drive, Mirfield, erection of extensions and alterations. D Hardy, 71 Sunny Bank Road, Mirfield, singlestorey rear extension, dormer loft conversion and replacement of existing single garage with double garage and games room over. Mrs H Peace, land off Silver Street, Gomersal, works to tree(s) within a Conservation Area. Andrew Fortis, 28 Park Avenue, Mirfield, twostorey side extension and single-storey rear extension. Christine McGuigan, 43 Church Lane, Gomersal, Listed Building Consent for replacement windows

and doors. P Stone, 79 Station Lane, Birkenshaw, erection of extensions. Mr & Mrs Hinde, 49 Frank Lane, Thornhill, singlestorey rear extension. M Ali, 69 Bunkers Lane, Staincliffe, two-storey side extension. A Dyson, 102 Drub Lane, Drub, Cleckheaton, demolition of existing dwelling and erection of two-storey garage. Wharfedale Finance Co, Flush Mills, Westgate, Heckmondwike, change of use of building to mixed use comprising B1, B2 and B8. Greene King, Whitehall Road West/Heathfield Lane, Birkenshaw, discharge of conditions 7 (noise), 8 (air pollution), 9 (plug-in electric vehicles), 10 (artificial lighting), 12 (parking), 22

(drainage), 24 (bridleway) and 25 (parking) on previous permission no. 2014/92644 for erection of class A3/A4 amenity restaurant and three manager/staff apartments, office and storage with associated access, car parking and landscaping. Health and Extra Care Solutions CIC, The Old Post Office, Wakefield Old Road, Dewsbury, part demolition of post office buillding and formation of 27 self-contained flats with associated landscaping and parking (within a Conservation Area). Mr & Mrs Blackburn, 34 Jackroyd Lane, Upper Hopton, works to TPO(s) 22/95. Northern Powergrid, Latham Lane, Gomersal, overhead line improvements.

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overpopulation. In conclusion I will repeat, less than 225 years ago, the world population was less than a billion. As it creeps up to eight billion (increased on average remember by one billion every 12-14 years), this is probably the worst of the global problems which nobody seems to care about or want to discuss but, its import is crucial. In years to come countries will not be fighting over oil but fresh water. In fact one could paraphrase the poet Philip Larkin and substitute the word ‘people’ for ‘parents’!

Justice denied for Summer From: Neil Fahey, Mirfield Dear Sir, With regard to the tragic death of Summer Mai RogersRatcliffe. It has been established that there are three suspects in this case, all closely linked. Due to this fact, why have the police failed to charge them with the relevant crime, murder, which may be reduced to manslaughter once the truth is ascertained? There is no legal reason

why the Crown Prosecution Service could not undertake a criminal trial, the evidence and suspects are there. This seems to be a classic case of the CPS not having the confidence to prosecute in case of a not guilty verdict, and the costs incurred. Financial constraints shouldn’t deny justice.

Don’t fall for this scam From: John Appleyard, Liversedge Dear Sir, I received an envelope on Monday which was headed ‘notice of pending forfeiture’. I half thought that after over 50 years of owning a premium bond, I’d finally won! But it is a scam and other readers should be made aware of it. The letter is from a company in Australia which says you are in danger of forfeiting a shared claim of $21,000,000 if you don’t send them within 14 days a £10 registration fee and that your winnings will be paid by certified cheque or electronic bank transfer. Don’t be fooled, bin it!

Fun for all with events in Batley town centre TRADERS are hoping that two upcoming events in Batley town centre repeat last year’s success. A spring fayre tomorrow (Sat) in the Alfreds’ Way shopping precinct is to be followed by a 1940s-themed vintage day. The fayre will also feature live entertainment, a raffle, pop-up cafe and craft sessions. It runs from 11am to 4pm and cash raised will be used to help fund the Vintage Day on Saturday May 30. It will see the Market Place packed with stalls from 10am to 5pm after a swing dance party at Victoria Function Rooms the previous night. A highlight of the Vintage

Day is set to be an RAF Battle of Britain Memorial flypast. The aircraft, an RAF Dakota, saw action at D-Day, Arnhem and the crossing of the Rhine operation in 1945. Organiser Sian Dawson said: “Last year the Vintage Day saw the town do its best day’s trade for many years and we hope for similar success.” Sian, of the Batley Business Association and Reunion Cafe, also wants the spring fayre to draw the crowds. She said: “It should be a great event and bring more footfall through Alfreds’ Way.” Raffle prizes are still wanted. Anyone who can help can contact Sian on 07942 890070.

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Taste of Chocolat at literary festival By David Miller CELEBRATED author Joanne Harris is the latest big name to join Cleckheaton’s literature festival. The Chocolat novelist will hold a question-and-answer session and book signing at the town’s library on Saturday, May 9 (1pm-3pm), in another coup for organisers. It comes after broadcaster Andy Kershaw agreed to bring a one-man show to the four-day event. He is due to speak at Whitcliffe Mount Business and Enterprise College at 6.30pm the same day. Organiser Karen Naylor

said: “There’s likely to be a lot of interest and places are limited, so book early.” Events take place at the school, library or outdoors at nearby West End Park in a bid to get as many children involved as possible. Two activities, a reading tent and open-air theatre, are planned for the park on May 9 and 10. Award-winning children’s author Martyn Bedford is set to host a creative writing workshop at the library on Thursday, May 7 (4pm). A walk taking in Whitechapel Church and its connections to the Brontes takes place at 10am that day. Visitors can also explore crime writing with authors

Helen Cadbury, Alison Taft and Leigh Russell on Friday, May 8. Organisers include Cleckheaton Writers’ Group, the Friends of West End Park and the Friends of Cleckheaton Library. Karen, who founded the writers’ group, added: “A lot of effort has been put in by the festival planning committee. “Hopefully it will help put Cleckheaton on the map and if it goes well we’d love to organise one every year.” See www.ticketsource. co.uk/cleckheatonliterature festival to book tickets. Updates are posted at www.facebook.com/LitFestCl eck and on Twitter at @LitfestCleck.

Breast cancer screening switch A MOBILE breast cancer screening service has moved to Liversedge due to power supply problems. The unit is now based at the Eddercliffe Health Centre car park off Bradford Road, past Royds Park. Screening temporarily stopped in January when Cleckheaton Health Centre was unable to power new hightech equipment. Patients had to travel to Dewsbury District Hospital or

St Luke’s Hospital in Bradford. Principal radiographer Leah Richardson said: “Mobile screening plays an important role in early diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer. “It’s therefore important the service is as accessible as possible.” Women aged between 50 and 70 are screened every three years. The Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has run the service for more than 15 years.

Eddercliffe was chosen as it is on a main bus route and has free parking. Coun Kath Pinnock (Lib Dem, Cleckheaton) questioned how easy it might be to reach for some. She said: “Although it’s an improvement, the Trust has to bear in mind what it means in terms of transport.” For details see www. bradfordhospitals.nhs.uk/ pennine-breast-imaging, or call 01274 365521.

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Howland Centre manager Deborah Hall, third right, collects goods from Sainsbury’s in Dewsbury ONE of Dewsbury’s best-loved charities received a boost from supermarket workers. The Howland Centre was given a £100 gift card by Sainsbury’s to buy stock for their fundraising coffee mornings. Cash from the events on

Wednesdays is used to pay for activities at the School Street premises. The Howland Centre, which is largely self-funded, brings disabled and able-bodied people together through arts projects. Coffee mornings are held on

Wednesdays from 9.30am to 11.30am. A room is also available for hire. ■ Customers helped Sainsbury’s raise £2,600 for Comic Relief. Staff held a bakeathon, a human fruit machine, face-painting contest and an in-store cycle challenge.

Rent-to-buy scheme in line for housing award A PIONEERING rent-to-buy social housing scheme in Mirfield is nominated for a national accolade. The Greenside Road project, the first of its kind in Britain, is shortlisted for the 2015 UK Housing Awards. Kirklees Neighbourhood Housing (KNH) and Quality Social Housing (QSH) built four semis. Half the rent goes towards building up a deposit, with tenants committing to buy outright within three to 20 years. The successful trial led to another development in Scholes, near Cleckheaton, and further plans for more elsewhere.

QSH raised private finance for the scheme, which in Mirfield was built by Bovis Homes. It is nominated with four rivals in the diversity category, which recognises the new ways social housing providers are working. The awards are due to be announced at a ceremony in London on Tuesday, April 21. KNH chief executive Simon Rogers said: “It was a real coup that Kirklees was chosen to test this new approach to affordable housing.” Paul Hardisty, chief executive of QSH, said the rent-to-buy model is to go nationwide. He added: “It’ll help people who

otherwise wouldn’t be able to raise a deposit and generate a credit rating to get onto the housing ladder.” Criteria for tenants include being first-time buyers or leaving a home due to marital break-up. They must have an income of £15,000 to £60,000 and must not have debts of more than £20,000, including student loans. Applicants undergo credit checks and must take financial advice before being accepted. Emma Maier, of award co-organisers Inside Housing, said: “In the face of really stiff competition, KNH has shown it is performing at the highest level.”

Plans have been submitted for the demolition of the century-old building, except for its ornate Edwardian baroque facade. Health and Extra Care Solutions CIC wants to build 27 flats over five storeys.

Water talk BATLEY: Charity workers are to show how they brought clean drinking water to Ethiopia. John and Jean Broadbent have raised thousands of pounds for villages in the east African country. They will give a talk called “Water Water Everywhere” at the Probus Club meeting at the Older People’s Centre on Upper Commercial Street on Tuesday.

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MEMBERS of Crossbank Methodists Cricket Club are putting the finishing touches to their new facilities ahead of a special re-opening event on Good Friday. Yorkshire player Richard Pyrah will be guest of honour at The Rumbolds, off Lea Road in Birstall, as the club officially reopens its new clubhouse after a major refurbishment project. The £140,000 scheme has “brought the facilities into the 21st century,” according to club secretary Clive Barrett. Crossbank have added an extension to their existing premises and now have a new function room available for hire, along with a new kitchen, toilets, club office and three changing rooms. Funding has come from a £52,500 grant from Sport England, £19,000 from the ECB and the remainder from members’ fundraising, donations and sponsorship. Formed in 1904, Crossbank Methodists is one of the most historic clubs in the Heavy Woollen district. In 2011 members embarked on a five-year plan to improve their facili-

ties and move the club forward. As well as planning to build a new clubhouse, Crossbank also wanted to re-start a junior section at The Rumbolds, move to a senior league and achieve Clubmark status. They now have under-9, under-11 and under-13 sides playing regularly and they were awarded the prestigious Clubmark in 2013. And from next month the first team will start life in Division One of the Central Yorkshire Cricket League. “Our ultimate aim is to have cricket sides right the way through the age groups, and we are really active in our local community,” continued Clive Barrett. “We have a coaching

academy that visits local schools and community groups and we also offer school holiday cricket camps for youngsters.” Initial work on the clubhouse project began in the winter of 2011-12, but the majority of the work has been carried out since last September. Players and other members did a lot of the manual labouring and demolition work before the professionals moved in to construct the new facilities. The new function room is available to hire for any event and Clive added: “It’s perfect for smaller, more intimate gatherings that might look out of place in a huge hall. And the club is a really safe environment with plenty of outdoor space that children can enjoy.” Crossbank will celebrate all their hard work with a reopening event on Friday April 3, when locally-based Yorkshire all-rounder Richard Pyrah will unveil a new plaque. For more information visit http://crossbankmethodists.play-cricket.com.

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On the trail of Robin Hood ARTIST LEARNS THE SECRETS OF KIRKLEES ESTATE By David Miller AN ARTIST from Mirfield gained rare access to the reputed site of Robin Hood’s grave for his latest fundraising efforts. Richard Gawthorpe, 70, of Northorpe Lane, visited the Kirklees Estate to make a series of watercolour paintings. Richard’s efforts will be on show as part of an exhibition and sale at Northorpe Hall on Saturday and Sunday, April 11 and 12. It features works from artists including Tony Haigh and Jess Wallace and members of his own art class. Proceeds are for the Northorpe Hall Child and Family Trust and Kirkwood Hospice. Richard has raised more than £300,000 for the hospice by having his art turned into greetings cards. The former Mirfield Free

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houses and a lake full of fish and crayfish.” Richard added that Robin Hood’s alleged grave had been damaged by tourists chipping bits off as souvenirs. The event is from 11am to 4pm on both days with free parking.

Police appeal after M62 death fall WITNESSES are being sought after a woman died in a fall from a motorway bridge near Gomersal last Thursday. The woman, 63, plunged from the Oxford Road bridge which crosses the M62 between junctions 26 and 27 at around 10.15am. Police believe several vehicles were on the bridge at the time and appealed for drivers

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Dental team backs walkers DENTAL workers continued their charity efforts by raising over £1,100 for the Yorkshire Air Ambulance. A team of 11 from Thornhill Dental Surgery on Edge Lane were among 185 people who took part in Huddersfield Town’s Walk for Pounds event – and the surgery acted as a way station for those en route. Refreshments were served while the surgery waiting room was open to let walkers have a rest. They tramped 19 miles from the new air ambulance base near Nostell Priory to the John Smith’s Stadium in Huddersfield. Dental nurse Nicola Marsden, who took part, owes her life to the charity following a road smash. The others who walked were James and Jenny Tattersfield,

Julie Pearson mans the way station Andy and Katie Wallwork, Megan Crabtree, Donna Short and Elizabeth Robinson. Family members Harriet Tattersfield, Jonathan Pearson and David Wilson completed the team. They finished the route in about six hours, arriving in time

for Huddersfield Town’s home game with Fulham. Practice manager Andrew Tattersfield helped man the way station for weary walkers. He said: “Many of them looked tired but you could tell they were focused on finishing the walk for such a fantastic cause. I hope the drinks and facilities which we provided helped them push on to the end.” Andrew added: “We’ve the utmost respect for the air ambulance, not just for the terrific work they do every day, but because we owe them a lot personally. Nicola was involved in a terrible car accident and it was the air ambulance which came to her rescue. “She owes her life to them and we’ll all be eternally grateful for what they did for her.”

Fracking marvellous! North Kirklees set for gas and oil bonanza By Paolo Frils KIRKLEES Council’s financial worries could be solved if they accept an audacious approach next week from a Chinese gas and oil exploration company. The Kao Tao Pong Corporation is a world leader in fracking technology and one of its British subsidiaries, South Pennine Onshore Oil Fracking Systems, has identified large swathes of North Kirklees as having perfect geological profiles for up to a dozen drilling and shale extraction operations. A Kirklees cabinet meeting next Tuesday (April 1) will consider an offer initially in the region of £50m to test drill at sites around Batley, Dewsbury and Mirfield. If shale gas is found, the financial rewards for Kirklees Council could run into billions. Under-threat public facilities like libraries, town halls,

council chambers and bowling greens could all be saved. In addition, the company has promised money to create a wildlife preservation habitat around the Holme and Colne Valleys in Huddersfield, to offset its ‘dirty’ industrial activities in North Kirklees. This part of the district is dotted with coal mines that were closed down for financial and political reasons in the last 30 or 40 years. Gomersal, Thornhill, Shaw Cross, Grange Moor and Caphouse were among many pits deemed non-viable. However, the fracking Chinese, who are looking to base their headquarters on the Mirfield 25 site, will be holding a public meeting to outline their plans at the former Dusty Miller pub on Dunbottle Lane, Mirfield, this Tuesday, April 1, from 9am to 12noon. A spokesman for the SPOOFS operation, Mr Sumyeung Gai, said:

“Obviously there will be gas and often oil where coal has been mined before. “Things are looking very promising for the local economy – Dewsbury could be the Dallas of Europe. “There will be some disruption naturally. Work will have to stop on the new housing development at Dewsbury Rams, who may have to look at ground-sharing with the Batley Bulldogs while we explore that site. “In addition, we may have to compulsory purchase large parts of Savile Town and Thornhill Lees to tap into the former Combs Colliery seams. “We will, however, be offering generous resettlement terms. “I’m sure everyone agrees that the financial benefits to the local economy, and saving jobs in Huddersfield, will be well worth it. “Certainly the Kirklees Council cabinet seem overjoyed at the prospect.”

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BATLEY: A reveller was left unconscious in a seemingly unprovoked attack at Brooklands Bar last Sunday. The victim, 26, was in the bar’s doorway at around 12.30am when a suspect ran up and punched him before fleeing on foot. Anyone with information can call PC Nigel Milner at Batley Police Station on 01924 295301.

Salon 84 is celebrating its first successful year offering modern and traditional hairstyling in a friendly salon. Dawn would like to thank all her customers for their support and offer all customers old & new 10% discount on all treatments with this voucher from 8th April until 22nd April Salon 84, 108a Heckmondwike Road, Dewsbury, WF13 3NT 01924 401377

Governing Body Meeting To be held in public on Wednesday 1 April, 2pm to 5.30pm Dewsbury Town Hall An opportunity to listen to the Governing Body. Questions from the public will be responded to in writing at the Governing Body meeting on Wednesday 3rd June 2015. To submit a question or for further information contact: email natasha.brown@northkirkleesccg.nhs.uk or telephone (01924) 504901

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Cheering up poorly kids with some sweet treats I

T’S never fun being in hospital – especially for children and even more so during the school holidays. That’s why The Press, with the help of all the

businesses who have sponsored eggs on these five pages, is determined to bring a bit of cheer. With the support of Asda, we will be taking dozens of eggs to the children’s unit at Dewsbury

District Hospital next week. Thanks to all those who helped and look out for pictures of our visit in forthcoming editions of The Press.

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Easter funnies.... How do you catch the Easter Bunny? Hide in a bush and make a noise like a carrot! Why shouldn't you tell an Easter Egg a joke? It might crack up! How do you know carrots are good for your eyes? Have you ever seen a rabbit wearing glasses? How does the Easter Bunny stay fit? EGG-xercise and HARE-robics! Who is the Easter Bunny's favourite actor? Rabbit De Niro! What do you call ten rabbits marching backwards? A receding hareline! What do you call rabbits that marched in a long sweltering Easter parade? Hot, cross bunnies Did you hear the one about the Easter Bunny that sat on a bee? It's a tender tail! What would you get if you crossed the Easter Bunny with Chinese food? Hop suey! Why does the Easter Bunny bring eggs? Because the Energizer rabbit got the good job... How does an Easter chicken bake a cake? From scratch....

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The hunt is on THE EASTER bunny has been busy and hidden Easter eggs at both Red House Museum and Oakwell Hall Country Park this year, and kids can start hunting for them from Tuesday March 31. If the weather isn’t great, the place to head is Red House Museum on Oxford Road, Gomersal, where clues are hidden around the house for young and old to find. All correct entries will win a mini egg

and entry into a prize draw for a £10 shop voucher. The museum is open from 11am to 5pm TuesdayThursday and 12noon to 5pm Saturday and Sunday. Admission to the museum is £2.50 per adult, and £1 per child, family tickets are available for £6 – the Easter egg hunt is included in the price. At Oakwell Country Park in Birstall children need to search for clues outside – they will be hidden

around the play area next to the bottom car park on Nutter Lane. The hunt is free and entry forms are available from the Countryside Centre next to the play area, which is open daily from 12noon to 4pm. Correct entries win a mini egg and a 2for-1 voucher for entry into Oakwell Hall. Both competitions are running until Sunday April 19, so there is plenty of time to try them both.

Easter fun for kids at Edge Top WMC OVERTHORPE Tenants and Residents Association are hosting a free Easter bonnet fancy dress party on Easter Saturday, April 4. The party takes place at Edge Top WMC, on Whitley Road, Thornhill, from 2pm to 4pm. Children aged 10 and under can enjoy a disco, games, face painting and food, and there will be prizes for best fancy dress and best Easter bonnet. All children will also receive an Easter egg. Places are limited and can be reserved by calling Niki on 07920 272975.

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Beware, if your site’s not yet mobile-friendly...

HIS month I am going to talk about a pending Google algorithm update which will definitely cause turmoil within the search engine results pages.

Google Update – April 21 We don’t normally get prior warning from Google that they are going to be making significant changes to their algorithm but earlier this month Google released the following statement: “Starting April 21, we will be expanding our use of mobile-friendliness as a ranking signal. “This change will affect

mobile searches in all languages worldwide and will have a significant impact in our search results. “Consequently, users will find it easier to get relevant, high-quality search results that are optimised for their devices.” As Google say, this update will have a ‘significant impact in our search results’, so websites that are not mobile-friendly will notice a negative effect on their search engine rankings. For some time now, when searching for something on Google using a mobile device, the text ‘mobile friendly’ is

displayed to the left of the listing for each website that is easy to use on devices. From April 21 this will become the norm and we expect ‘mobile friendly’ websites to always be displayed ahead of non-mobile friendly sites, therefore having a huge impact on mobile website traffic.

What does this mean? Even though the technology to develop mobile responsive websites has been around for several years, the majority of websites on the internet are still not mobilefriendly. Google have always priori-

Web TALK with Andrew Firth Welcome to the latest edition of Web Talk, helping Kirklees website owners to prosper online tised the user experience over anything else and these changes are just an extension of that. If your website is not mobile responsive, then we would strongly advise that you speak to your website developers about making the necessary updates. This will not only help your Google position but it will of course help the user experience. As individuals we don’t have the patience to pinch and scroll a device screen any more to view a nonmobile friendly website, so by giving a better user experi-

Apprentice Tom is engineering success KIRKLEES College student Tom Fox, pictured, is engineering success for his future with an apprenticeship. Tom, 20, from Mirfield, is a Level 2 apprentice at the college’s Engineering Centre and works for Thomas Brown Engineering in Huddersfield. He said: “Engineering is quite big around this area. I work for a small company and because the average age of engineers is quite high, there are plenty of opportunities for apprentices to replace those who retire. “Apprenticeships are more of a viable option than you think. I did A Levels, but then went onto this apprenticeship and I don’t regret it at all.” Tom has done well at college and was nominated for an Exceptional Achievement Award by tutor Sajid Hussain at the annual COLS (College

Outstanding Learner Success) Awards in December 2014. Sajid said: “Tom excelled in his studies and did not give up and proved himself to all the tutors that he is a truly exceptional student, not afraid to put in hard work and effort. “As a result he has already come a long way and we believe he has a lot of potential and will continue to persevere to reach his goal for a brighter future.” Tom was selected to represent his peers when Work and Pensions Secretary Iain Duncan Smith visited Kirklees College in January

and is also a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) ambassador. The college offers the widest range of work-based learning opportunities to young people in Calderdale and Kirklees. Apprentices do real jobs and earn while they learn. Building knowledge and skills on the job, they train in the workplace and gain a qualification at college. Apprenticeships take one to four years and are open to anyone over 16, living in England and not in full time education. The college works with employers to deliver the programmes to ensure the right skills are developed. To find out more about Apprenticeships with Kirklees College visit www.kirkleescollege.ac.uk/ apprenticeships.

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O2 BATLEY has joined forces with local rugby team Batley Bulldogs to show their support to both the club and local community. Following the installation of a perimeter board at the club’s ground, O2

Batley has high hopes this will be the start of a productive relationship. Marketing manager Sophia Summerscales said: “Batley is a highly community-focused area, with Batley Bulldogs at

the heart of it. It’s fantastic we are able to work together. The community work that the club’s charity are currently undertaking is something we are striving towards becoming a part of in the near future.”

Anonymity rule change in personal injury claims HERE is an expectation in society that justice not only should be done, but should be also seen to be done. This throws up competing interests between the desire to be able to name parties in legal proceedings, compared with the right of individuals to have respect for their privacy. In terms of the latter, special consideration has always been at the forefront of legal minds when it came to legal parties who were either children or patients incapable of managing their own affairs (known as protected parties). The position up to recently has been that parties can be named unless they formally apply for anonymity. This has recently been turned on its head by the Court of Appeal in a case called JXMX v Dartford & Gravesham NHS Trust. The decision relates to court

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ence you should find a higher level of conversion follows. There isn’t a lot of time left before the Google updates occur and many website owners will miss the deadline. Even though it would be better to be responsive by this date, rectifying the situation afterwards should mean that sites recover quite quickly following the loss of position that is going to occur if sites are not fully responsive by April 21. Follow Ascensor to keep on top of Google updates and get an insight how you can be prepared for what Google has in store next.

Legal Eye with Hellewell, Pasley and Brewer approval hearings to ratify damages awarded to either children or protected parties. These account for some of the highest-value awards made by courts to individuals. Because of the special position the recipient of the money is in, there are fears that they would be harassed for money or exploited. The Court of Appeal has decided that it is important to recognise a need to protect the

interests of children and protected parties, including their right and that of their families to privacy. The decision now means that anonymity will be afforded to these claimants as a matter of routine, unless for some reason (I suspect it will have to be a very good reason) the court is satisfied that it is not necessary or appropriate to do so. The burden is now placed on the press to provide reasons why anonymity should not be granted. The court has achieved the correct balance between the right of the public to know that a defendant has had to pay out substantial compensation to an injured claimant, but without the public needing to know who the claimant is or where he or she lives. I welcome the clarity brought to this difficult area by the Court of Appeal.

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Great reasons to spring a visit to Earlsheaton development Advertising Feature HOMEBUYERS have plenty of good reasons to spring into action with a visit to Inspire in Earlsheaton, where Noble Homes have introduced the Help to Buy scheme, part exchange and incentives for the new season which include fitted carpets or discounts for reservations on selected plots. Superbly located for easy access to the M1 and M62, the development off Jilling Ings Park features a range of semi-detached and detached houses offering highly specified three and four bedroom living priced from £169,950. Each property combines generous space with an easy-to-manage layout, incorporating a wide range of superior appointments and appliances, including fully integrated kitchens. Noble Homes sales and marketing manager Janine Bellamy said: “Prospective purchasers can

Donna’s new project A PROJECT manager at Shackletons has realised her love of interior design and customer relations after receiving an opportunity to job swap at the company’s Dewsbury HQ. Responsible for driving and nurturing sales leads, Donna Butterworth normally spends much of her time researching and networking to build awareness of the Shackletons brand among their target audiences. But to encourage better communication between departments, Donna was able to take an active role in the entire customer process. From securing the initial sales lead to furnish a new elderly care and dementia residential home in Mansfield, Donna was involved in developing the new client’s requirements, from planning permission

through to initial designs. Working through the whole brief, Donna (pictured above) helped interpret the care home’s needs and requirements. “I was totally empowered to take an active role in the whole process – it was thoroughly liberating!” she said. “To be able to meet with the client, work through their brief, and help with the interior designs and full package to suit their requirement; it’s provided me with a much greater understanding of how the company works – from a sales point of view through to delivery and installation – and beyond to the after-sales care. “I’ve learnt so much about designing for dementia, and

how our products have a positive impact on the quality of care. “The best bit was seeing first-hand how the environments we create put a smile on residents’ faces – I’m just so proud to be a part of that and can’t wait to get involved in the next project.” Shackletons’ national sales manager Jason Bloom added: “We really want our staff to feel involved in everything we do. “From enabling a better understanding about the business, its systems, processes and roles, we’re creating a culture of empowered individuals that make valuable contributions to the development of the company as a whole.”

We divorced years ago – can my ex make a claim against me? R ECENTLY you might have read about an important decision in the Supreme Court, where an ex-wife has been allowed to make a financial claim against her ex-husband, even though they divorced decades ago. The couple married in 1981, had one child, and split up in 1984. They divorced in 1992. At the time, they apparently didn’t bother to get any financial order from the court – neither had any money, and it didn’t seem necessary. This turned out to be a big mistake on the part of the ex-husband, who went on to become a multi-millionaire businessman. In 2011 the ex-wife began to try to extract more money from her ex-husband, and she has now been given permission to apply. It is not a foregone conclusion that she will get anything, but she has been given a strong hint that she might get enough to buy a house. In addition, the husband has been ordered to pay her

legal costs, as well as his, which at the moment total around £500,000. He is not a happy man. There are some misunderstandings about why the judges agreed with the exwife. It seems very unfair on the ex-husband, and many people are wondering if all ex-spouses might be able to make a claim years after the divorce. This is relevant to you, if: • You are married or divorced (not just living together);

• You did not get any kind of final order setting out who gets what when you divorced. You need to get some specialist legal advice from a family lawyer, especially if one of you is wealthier than the other. Generally, if there is no final financial order, after a divorce either person can ask the court for a financial settlement. However, if you have remarried, you might not be able to make a claim. The court will decide if it is fair to make an award. You might have to try mediation first, and there is now no Legal Aid to help you. It is possible, however, to get an order that the wealthier person pays the legal costs for the poorer person, as happened here. In the end, as with this case, it will be up to the judge to decide if any settlement is fair. Victoria Harrington Principal Harrington Family Law Cleckheaton www.harringtonfamilylaw.co.uk

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Ramblers’ corner • FORTHCOMING walks with the North Kirklees Group of the Ramblers – non-members are always welcome. Please call the walk leader for more details. SATURDAY MARCH 28 HECKMONDWIKE & NORRISTHORPE (NK) Meet 10.45am Mirfield Library car park WF14 8AN GR SE 203 197 6.5 miles (M) No dogs please Leader: Geoff Tel: 01422 379921

Hours of fun... BATLEY nightspot The Bank will be open for an extra couple of hours from this Saturday. The Bank bar on Hick Lane will be open until 2am, with local club and pub scene legend Chris Ingram introducing a new ‘Xclusiv Reunion’ night from midnight onwards. One of the rooms at The Bank will be playing classic hits from the heyday of the nearby Xclusiv nightclub in the 1980s and early 90s, and Chris wants to attract some of the Xclusiv’s original clientele. Chris, who was one of the original DJs at the club, will also have one room playing soul and Motown classics. The two-hour extension from the usual closing time is designed to cater for people who are leaving other Batley pubs and clubs at that time but want to stay in the town. Entry is £2.

SATURDAY APRIL 11 ROBERTTOWN & HARTSHEAD (NK) Meet 10.30am Mirfield Library car park WF14 8AN GR SE 203 197 8/10 miles (M) No dogs please Leader: Geoff Tel: 01422 379921

Strictly duo’s dawn delight FRESH from wowing audiences in the West End, Strictly Come Dancing favourites Vincent Simone and Flavia Cacace come to Leeds next week. Dance ‘Til Dawn, a show straight from the golden age of Hollywood hits the Grand Theatre’s stage from Monday March 30 to Saturday April 4. Former world champions, Vincent and Flavia have been dancing together for 20 years and stole the hearts of the British public with their breath-taking Argentine tango on TV’s Strictly Come Dancing. Since the duo launched Midnight Tango in 2010, they have thrilled

over half a million people across the UK both on tour and in London’s West End. Dance ‘Til Dawn is directed by Olivier Award-winning choreographer and director Karen Bruce, who directed Vincent and Flavia’s Midnight Tango show. Fusing musical theatre, dance, romance and comedy into a smash hit spectacle, Dance ‘Til Dawn promises to transport the audience to the seductive age of Los Angeles in the 1940s with an unforgettable evening of timeless sophistication, world-class dance, stunning sets, glamorous costumes and a full live band performing iconic numbers such as Feeling Good, Moon River

Fair at Red House COUPLES planning to tie the knot will be able to get ideas and information at Red House Museum’s latest wedding fair on Sunday (11am to 3pm). Featuring stalls from a host of wedding businesses and suppliers, professionals will be on hand to offer advice on everything needed for a couples’ big day, including bridal wear, flowers, cakes,

and Stand By Me. In the midst of a Hollywood film shoot leading man Bobby Burns is murdered and a romance develops between beautiful starlet Sadie Strauss (Flavia Cacace) and her handsome lover Tony DeLuca (Vincent Simone). As a plot to frame Tony DeLuca unfolds, the duo use their flawless footwork and spellbinding choreography to tango and quickstep their way out of trouble and into each other’s arms. Tickets are on sale now priced from £19.50 to £34. Book online at www.leeds grandtheatre.com or call the box office on 0844 848 2700.

photography, wedding cars and venue dressing. In addition the fair offers an opportunity to take in and experience the setting of Red House as a potential wedding venue. A Grade II Listed 1830s cloth merchant’s home, it featured period rooms and a restored period garden. For more information contact Sandra Hirst on 01484 223803, or email sandra.hirst@kirklees.gov.uk.

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BIRSTALL Chamber of Trade are hosting a quiz night this evening (Fri). Taking place from 7.30pm at the Oakwell Motel on Low Lane, there is a cash prize of £25 for the winners as well as a raffle and a ‘ring it to win it’ mobile phone competition. Tickets are available from Bishop’s Bakery, The Pet Shop, Watsons, Seaspray, the Fashion Workroom and High Ridings Travel.

A CAR BOOT-STYLE table top sale will be held at the Ossett War Memorial Community Centre on Saturday April 11. The event, running from 10am until 12.30pm at the Prospect Road venue, is organised by the Ossett Town Centre Partnership. Admission is 50p, including a cup of coffee, tea or fruit juice with a biscuit, and bacon sandwiches will be available.

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Michael makes the Grade talking about the election debates to Ann ORD Michael Grade has said that broadcasters don’t have a “divine right” to hold election debates. “I feel quite strongly about this actually, because it’s not a TV event, it’s how we run the country that matters,” he said. “It is madness that all the major channels are trying push this. Most are just thinking about ratings of course, which is plain daft when you think about it” Do we all agree with him, though?

JEREMY PIVEN, who plays the dashing Mr Selfridge in the ITV’s hit Sunday night drama, tells me that he can’t wait to get back into filming again this April. “I love it when I get recognised as him and he was such a great historical figure,” he said. “The show is fantastic to do, so yes bring it on, and I will stay with the show as long as they want me.” COULD X Factor singer and actor Shayne Ward be joining the cast of Coronation Street? Not quite, but he does have a new album out and so the PR spin means that he knows people will show interest in him again. Shayne, though, told me: “In the future, who knows, it’s the show I grew up with so it would be an ideal role for me.” BBC TWO has ordered Jack Dee’s Help Desk, a series in which Jack Dee and a panel of comedians attempt to offer advice to help solve audience members’ problems. If the idea looks familiar, the show is the same format that Anne Widdecombe failed with two years ago... EASTENDERS actor Danny Dyer is set to land a new contract that will keep him on the show until at least next year. Danny tells me: “The reaction to me joining the show has been great and the bosses want me to stay on, which is amazing so it’s all going really well right now.” HARRY POTTER star Daniel Radcliffe is to host an episode of Have I Got News for you next month. He told me backstage: “I loved the show for years, so I figured I know how to handle them all, but it’s a challenge, if nothing else.” MICHAEL MCINTYRE is working on two new series for BBC One, however his chat show format won’t return to the channel after all. A source tells me: “He enjoyed it, but sadly that was not reflected in the ratings, and so the BBC have

Lord Michael Grade and Ann Montini declined another series.” NIGELLA LAWSON appears to have boiled dry in the US, where her much-hyped ABC show ‘The Taste’ has been axed after the second series. Insiders on the show tell me: “She had masses of press but even that could not get people interested in just another cookery show.” DOWNTON ABBEY star Hugh Bonneville has revealed a new refrigerator is set to leave Mrs Patmore frozen with fear in the new series. He tells me: “It’s a light comedy moment, but as we move into different times the fridge stuns her, because it’s new and to her it’s like an alien in the kitchen ... a new person almost, but people were like that back then.” CHANNEL Five has signed up for another three years of Big Brother – keeping the controversial show on air until 2018. A source at the channel tells me: “It divides the nation in that sense but we just need big ratings, and that is what it delivers each and every time for us.” GEORGIA May Foote tells me why she was not at all surprised about leaving Coronation Street. “Not shocked exactly, because I’d already decided the time was right for me to go before I met with producer Stuart Blackburn to discuss Katy’s future in the Street. It was a mutual decision for her – and me – to leave, but I just wish I’d got in first!” she laughed. EIGHTIES and nineties hunk David Hasselhoff is back, this time on stage in a new musical called ‘Last Night A DJ Saved My Life’. He tells me: “It’s all about a young-atheart DJ in the 90s, around the time of the Ibiza raves and all that. It’s very funny and now quite nostalgic, but that is how times flies.” DERMOT O’LEARY may have done some sterling work for

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Red Nose Day with his 24hour danceathon, but it was noted that many ‘stars’ agreeing to appear as his backing dancers were more than happy to plug their new albums, tours and brands, all while being on camera too... HARRY HILL previewed a new TV programme as a ‘work in progress’ show last week. He has appeared for three performances at Charing Cross Theatre, where he tried out what has been described as TV Burp meets cookery. As we told you recently, he has no idea if his version of Stars In Their Eyes will be returning. EMMERDALE star Nicola Wheeler says her character Nicola King’s husband Jimmy King will be fleeced by every woman in the village. Nicola, who is off-screen on maternity leave, tells me: “That is the beauty of their relationship really. He is a dope, but together they make it work and people seem to love them for it.” NATALIE ANDERSON, who appears in Emmerdale as Alicia, tells me that people have forgotten she started out as a singer on Pop Idol. “I was always thinking I would be a singer first and acting would come along later, but it’s turned out the other way,” she said. “But it’s all good and I am enjoying it all.” KYLIE MINOGUE has been let go by her US agents after the failure of her last album ‘Kiss Me Once’. She has also left her UK label EMI after 16 years, but is upbeat and admits: “It’s time for some changes and a new direction. I am happy about the future.” ITV3 will broadcast Carry On films back-to-back over April’s Easter weekend, focused around a new threepart documentary, Carry on Forever. And if this format is successful they will also look at another long-running series for a similar theme.

I’ll be Eternally grateful! Earlier this month The Press’s Nicola Finch was invited to Healds Hall Hotel in Liversedge for the launch of the ‘Hydra Facial’ treatment at Eternal Youth in Heckmondwike. Here’s what she discovered ADELE BRINDLEY, owner of the nurse-led Eternal Youth aesthetics clinic had asked me if I would like to have the Hydra Facial treatment at the event, which was too good an opportunity to miss! We were greeted by Adele and her daughter LaToyah Williams, who works alongside her at the family-run business, with background music from a very talented saxophonist. Having never really used a beauty salon, I was a little unsure of what to expect, but after speaking to a number ladies describing the fabulous experiences they’d had at Eternal Youth, I felt really reassured. We had a talk from a university lecturer Fiona Wondergem, who has been a nurse for 30 years and involved in aesthetics for the last 12. She spoke about the importance of good skincare and how different aesthetic treatments can work for certain skin types. Next was a gentleman who has helped Adele at Eternal Youth to create her very own range of skin care daily essentials products, to be used purely alongside the Hydro Facial treatment. There are four products in the range, which Adele has been working on for a number of years. ‘Prepare’ is a cleanser, followed by ‘Rejuvenate’ which stimulates cell growth. Thirdly is ‘Protect’ to hydrate the skin and finally ‘Recover’ which is a night cream infused with Vitamin C serum. After a short interval with canapes and music it was nearly time for me to have the Hydra Facial treatment:

Step 1 Cleansing and exfoliation – Dead skin cells are removed to reveal healthy new skin; Step 2 Acid peel – This gentle peel helps loosen dirt and debris from pores without irritation; Step 3 Extractions – Painless, automated extractions use vortex suction to clean out pores; Step 4 Hydration – Antioxidants and hyaluronic acid are vortex fused to nourish and protect; Step 5 Protection – the Hydra Facial Daily Essentials help maintain and protect your results. Adele explained the benefits of the treatment: “Returning to work can be on the same day, there is no downtime. The Hydra Facial can be tailored to meet specific need, we can provide an anti-ageing protocol, acne management protocols and protocols to reduce pigmentation and sun damage. “It is effective around the eyes and works well on dark circles and puffiness. Hydra facial is advanced skin rejuvenation which improves the texture and tone of the skin. “Specific Hydra Facial skincare products are available for home care and will maintain and improve the results of the Hydra Facial. Eternal Youth also provide a bespoke, clinical skincare range, which can be used in addition to the Hydra Facial range. “Free medical consultations are

provided on all aspects of skincare and skincare products. “The Hydra Facial also complements other excellent skincare therapies such as the perfect peel, fillers and linesoftening treatments.” So there I was, laid on a bed in the centre of the stage, starting to panic at the thought of an acid peel. How wrong I was. The treatment is very relaxing and soothing. Step one for the cleansing and exfoliation was a process that I can only describe as suction running gently across my face, over and over. The acid peel was nothing like I expected and totally painless. I felt a bit of warmth on my face, but nothing more. This was followed by the extractions. If you have ever had a manual extraction, you will know how uncomfortable it can be and the potential damage you can cause to your skin, ie bursting blood vessels etc. This was totally different. Again using suction, any nasties such as blackheads were smoothly removed. The hydration process followed with a soothing serum pumped into my skin, which was a really lovely feeling. I then had some of the ‘Rejuvenate’ product to keep my skin looking and feeling smooth. For the rest of the evening I couldn’t stop touching my face. I could not believe how soft my skin felt and how clear and refreshed it looked. I have since started keeping up to my own skincare regime at home by toning and moisturising and can safely say that the effects of the Hydra Facial have given me a great base for my new fresh-faced look. I have never had skin like this before and I would recommend anyone to contact Eternal Youth and book in for your free consultation. I’ll definitely be booking in for another session.

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Table + four chairs in light mahogany, good condition £30. Tel 07900 865715. (1635) Three seat sofa and chair, in blue pattern, good condition £50. Tel 07900 865715. (1635)

Parrot cage on castors, with under shelf; still in box £50. Tel 01924 470866. (1639)

Double bed and mattress, good condition £30. Tel 07900 865715. (1635)

100 vinyl LP records; large selection of 60s, 70s, 80s, various artists, as new, plus 30 audio cassettes with storage case. Ideal for car boot £50. Tel 07810 343525. (1629)

Black, glass top computer desk with shelf and also chair. In good condition £25 ono. Tel 01924 689891.(1630). Oval, solid wood extending pine table, 57” length extending to 68” x 34” wide, plus four matching chairs £60. Buyer to collect. Tel 01924 438735. (1625) Large cane rocker swivel chair, mustard yellow cushions £40. Tel 01924 473218. (1619) GARDEN Oblong cast iron garden table, 4ft long x 2ft 6in high £45. Tel 07880 855684. (1662) Well-rotted horse manure (no straw) 5 bags £10, free delivery. Ring Ken on 01924 409540 or 07922 186721. (1616) JEWELLERY Gold locket, never been worn, still in box £200 ono. Tel 07796352612 (Dewsbury area). (1660) MISCELLANEOUS Timber slats 47” long x 4” wide x 1” thick. 20 pieces £10. Tel Batley 472043. (1663) Two steel folding chairs, designed for outdoor use, waterproof green covers on aluminium frame, suitable for camping, fishing etc. Still with labels as purchased new. Lightweight with carry handles, folds flat, £15 pair. Tel 01924 462494. (1657) Single size inflatable mattress and electronic inflator with attachments, suitable for camping, £15 both. Tel 01924 462494. (1657) Wood fire surround complete with splashback, and electric fire with removable coals. Like new £100. Tel 01924 410973/ 07519 725771 (1652) Collectables – various items of old pottery and glassware,

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including Sadler Teapot (coaching scene), Czechoslovakian pottery consisting of two matching vases and posy bowl, pair of triple stem glass vases, dressing table trinket bowls and other glassware, all for £65 ono. Tel 01924 458569. (1642)

recliner chair, colour green almost new as owner now in care home. Paid £800, will accept £300. Tel 07900 865715. (1635)

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Box of 48 scented small pillar candles, 8 hr burn time £15. Tel 07831 186571. (1622) MUSICAL Yamaha PSR-GX76 keyboard, plus stand, mains connector and ear phones £125. Tel 01274 861645. (1661) Electric organ, small with stand and instruction manual, plus disc and Teach Yourself to Play book. Bargain £40. Tel 01924 520130. (1658) New Alba acoustic folk guitar, from Germany; inc tribal planet guitar case and metal guitar stand. All as new, never been used £70. Tel 01924 504409. (1650)

CLECKHEATON were unable to bring any points away from Teeside against a very determined Billingham side. The teams lying fifth and sixth in the table had enjoyed a close encounter at Moorend back in November, with Cleckheaton taking the spoils 24-18. The absence of Rob Afoa Peterson, Matt Piper, Lee Queeley, Ben Thrower and Tom Hanson due to injury and availability issues gave coach Ian Armitage the opportunity to field a quintet of promising youngsters. Under-20s players James Crowther, Niall Jackson, Brad Marsden, Josh Plunkett White and Jack Seddon were all included and acquitted themselves very well. Cleckheaton played into a stiff breeze in the first half and found it difficult to get out of their own half. On the occasions they managed it, any lost ball was quickly booted back downfield for them to try and build again. Few opportunities presented themselves, and when they did, suspect handling turned over possession before any real pressure was built up. Billingham on the other hand had some flow to their game, with captain Pete Evans always looking dangerous with mazy runs from full-back. The scoreboard sprang into action mid-way through the half when a quick tap penalty from Evans and good handling by Billingham’s threequarters put winger Elliiot Husband in at the corner for an unconverted try. Using the wind to their

Richard Piper leaves a tackler sprawling and sends a long pass to the wing Gerald Christian advantage, the home side piled more pressure on Cleckheaton shortly after the re-start and eventually found a way through when No.8 Liam Armstrong went in close to the posts. Evans converted. Cleckheaton steadied the ship but as the whistle blew for the interval, Billingham held a 12-0 lead. The Moorenders started the second half with the wind at their backs and some fire in their bellies and took the game to their opposition. Within a few minutes a lineout close to Billingham’s whitewash was driven over, with Richard Piper getting the ball down. Ross Hayden added the extras and it was game on. Cleckheaton were now using the wind and this time it was Billingham who found it hard to break out of their half. However, a rare defensive lapse on Cleckheaton’s righthand side allowed Matty Kirkby to go over for an unconverted try and put Billingham into a 17-7 lead. There were still around 20 minutes on the clock, so plenty of time for Cleckheaton to

regain control. For the vast majority of that time Cleckheaton battered Billingham’s line with a host of willing runners going in time and time again. A penalty under the sticks offered an easy three points to put a bonus point on the table, but this was shunned as the visitors went for the win. Cleckheaton came very close on many occasions and even had numerical advantage as a Billingham player was sin-binned as they scrambled to slow down the Moorenders’ recycling. Despite the valiant effort a large deal of credit must go to Billingham’s defence and their steely determination. They would not yield and the minutes eventually ticked by without further score, leaving Billingham with the league points and Cleckheaton with nothing to show for their efforts. They do retain their fifth spot though, one place above Billingham, albeit with the advantage trimmed to just four points. Cleckheaton host bottom club Beverley at Moorend tomorrow (Sat).

Conn Trombone with No7 Vincent Bach mouthpiece. Complete in Conn case £110 cash. Tel 01924 477016. (1638) SPORTING/ FITNESS/ Carrera Vulcan mountain bike, as new, used once; 24 speed, 18” frame in black & green. Cost new £349 from Halfords, accept £200. Tel 07831 186571. (1659) Leisure Wise treadmill, mint condition £30. Tel 01924 521931/ 07535 508436. (1653) Leisure Wise stepper, mint condition £10. Tel 01924 521931/ 07535 508436. (1653) Health walker, double leg suspension. Mint condition £50. Tel 01924 521931/ 07535 508436. (1653) AbKing stomach exercise bench, with instructions, cost £120 accept £50. Tel 07831 186571. (1622) Exercise bike, good condition, little used £40. Tel 01274 876997. (1623)

Richard Brown, followed by the Cleckheaton pack, takes on the Billingham defence Gerald Christian

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Friday March 27, 2015

HEAVY WOOLLEN SUNDAY LEAGUE

Flourishing Fishers’ final fling ST JOHN FISHER booked their place in the final of the HEAVY WOOLLEN CHALLENGE CUP after defeating a plucky Woodkirk Valley side 4-1 after extra time. Andy Godding led the way for Fisher after bagging a double, with Rob Hiscox and Ricky Newman also finding the net. Fisher will meet Woodman Batley Carr in the final, date to be confirmed. In the PREMIER DIVISION, Birkenshaw closed the gap on leaders St John Fisher to three points after goals from Andrew Wood and Luke Barker plus an own goal saw them win 3-0 at Oakwell Motel. In the only other game in the division, Millbridge WMC climbed to fourth place with a convincing 5-1 victory at bottom side Battyeford thanks to strikes from Liam Gowan (two), Joe Kenzitt, Luke Sherman and Chris Smith. Pete Glover replied for Battyeford. Marsh swapped places with their opponents into fourth place in the CHAMPIONSHIP after winning 3-2 against Heckmondwike Sports Club. Marc Harrison, Danny Holdsworth and Liam Roe struck for Marsh, with Joe Jagger and Robin Knight replying for the visitors.

SEMI-SONIC: St John Fisher and Howden Clough compete for the ball Birstall St Patricks ensured their safety after goals from Tom Williams, Jean-Marie Julienne, Darren McDonald, Joe Ratcliffe and Declan Dawson saw them win 5-2 at lowly Taylor. Deighton WMC lead the way in DIVISION ONE by a single point after Kirk Smith bagged the only goal of the game in a 1-0 win over Clifton Rangers. Navigation lie second, with two ganes in hand, following their 3-1

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win over Bay Horse East Ardsley. Dave Blakeley, Lee Bennett and Gareth Saville were Navigation’s scorers, with Darren Martin hitting Bay Horse’s consolation. There was joy at the foot of the table as Overthorpe Sports Club Reserves claimed their first win of the season in any competition with a 5-3 victory over Battyeford Reserves. Danny Marshall led the way with two, with Tom Hirst, Danny

Parry and Craig Fryer completing Overthorpe’s scoring. Battyeford replied through Ryan Wilson, Ben Smith and Nigel Saddington. Ravenswharfe lie in third place after doubles from Sam Hewitt and Steve Smith, plus one from Ben Smith, saw them win 5-2 at Dewsbury Westside. Town Rangers are in fourth spot after they won 2-1 at Birkenshaw Reserves (Nathan Foster). Scholes Athletic are a point clear at the top of DIVISION TWO after goals from Jonathan Irving (two) and Kieran Armitage ended Hanging Heaton Cricket Club’s recent run of good form with a 3-2 win. Mark Chamberlain and Chris Appleyard netted for the Cricketers, who remain in third place. FC Liversedge are in second place after goals from Lee McKeown and Kyle Smith saw them win 2-1 at Batley Celtics (Brad Jackson). Clifton Rangers Reserves are up to fourth place after a brace from Marcus Pope, plus strikes from Ryan Joyce and Jordan Lewis saw them win 4-1 at home to lowly Snowdon. Six Lane Ends enjoyed a 3-0 win at St Ignatius thanks to a Logan Hall double, plus one from Nathan Littlewood.

NON-LEAGUE FOOTBALL

Victoria victorious as Town lose two in a row Evo-Stik First Division North

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OSSETT TOWN suffered their third straight home league defeat after losing 2-0 against Northwich Victoria on Tuesday night. Two second-half goals from Josh Amis and Reece Fishwick were enough for the promotionchasers to move up to third in the Evo-Stik First Division North table. Amis’s lob on the hour mark gave Northwich the lead and an injury-time header from Fishwick ensured the three points went back to Cheshire with the visitors. The first-half was one where chances were at a premium, with Richard

Bennett and Stuart Cook combining with the latter forcing a smart save from Brad Dixon. Ossett’s first effort of note came after half an hour when Steven Jeff fired a free-kick under the wall but could not beat Tim Deasy in the Northwich goal. Ross Armstrong had the final effort of the half, volleying wide of the mark as both sides went in scoreless at the interval. Town were forced into a half-time change with Sanchez Payne forced off through injury. His replacement was Joe O’Neill and he played a part in producing Town’s first effort of the second-half. Josh Whiteley’s deliv-

ery was met by Armstrong but again he was off-target. Northwich then seized the initiative. First, Bennett flicked on for Gary Burnett, who tested Dixon but Northwich broke the deadlock on the hour mark. A long ball forward from Ian Howard found Amis who delicately lifted the ball over Dixon to open the scoring. Ossett were almost level immediately after as Darol Lucas’ long throw fell to the feet of Nathan Curtis, but his stab at goal was stopped by Deasy while Whiteley also found his luck was out. O’Neill had to be replaced because of injury, Sam Pashley com-

ing on to take his place. Amis picked up a booking for a high challenge on Dave Merris and was replaced by Fishwick with 15 minutes to play. The Reds stepped up their search for a leveller as Curtis slid Whiteley and his cross could not be converted by Armstrong from eight yards out, whilst Ian Howard tested Dixon’s reactions with a close-range effort. In the final minute of the game, Northwich put the result beyond doubt when Cook crossed for Fishwick to nod home the decisive goal for the visitors. Cook went in the book in added time for a mistimed challenge, and Fishwick almost added a third but Dixon denied

JUNIOR FOOTBALL

Sports and Clough share spoils OVERTHORPE Sports Under-13s side snatched a point in their final home game of the season against Howden Clough. The Sports came back three times in the first half with two goals from Brad Llewellyn and one from Alex Stonefield, before Clough took control to lead 5-3 at the break. The Sports were also indebted to a number of good stops from keeper Nathan Hawker and a goalline clearance from Kurt

Hodgson to keep them in the game. Clough scored immediately from the restart to make it 6-3 and it looked as if that was game over for the Sports, especially as the two speedy wingers were creating havoc for the home defence. A tactical switch from Jonny Hartley, putting Stonefield in defence, paid dividends as he helped shore up the leaky defence. Llewellyn completed his hat-trick following good interplay with

Connah Megson before Stonefield hit an excellent free kick high into the net from outside the area. The Sports then made it six apiece when Llewellyn fed Megson, who calmly fired home from 12 yards. Hawker had a fine game throughout, with Stonefield dominant once put back into defence with Llewellyn and Megson working hard. Right: Henry Loney on the ball for Overthorpe Dave Jewitt

him as Town lost successive games for the first time in a month, following their 3-0 loss at home to Salford City last Saturday.

• LIVERSEDGE FC could not repeat their midweek heroics as they lost 2-0 at home to high-flying Bridlington Town on Saturday. Eddy Birch gave Town a first-half lead and Tom Fleming’s second-half strike cemented their win. It pricked Sedge’s bubble after they had won 1-0 at NCEL Premier Division titlechasing Shaw Lane Aquaforce last time out. Sedge lie 18th in the 21team Premier Division and face mid-table Handsworth Parramore at Clayborn tomorrow (Sat).

Belles secure top-two finish with Thornes point WOMEN’S FOOTBALL BATTYEFORD BELLES secured at least second place in Division Two following a hard-fought local derby with Wakefield side Thornes which ended 1-1. Sacha HateleyLowe equalised on 22 minutes in the Belles’ final game of their league campaign. Bradford City, with two games in hand Belles left-back Becca Banks on Battyeford, only battles it out one point behind with Thornes and with a 17-goal advantage, should clinch the Second Division title this week when they go to second bottom Dewsbury Rangers. In the Premier Division Ossett Town ensured the best possible finish to the season when a 4-3 win over Bradford Park Avenue, at the 4G Voice and Data Stadium, saw them complete their league fixtures in top spot. Hemsworth’s surprise defeat at bottom club Keighley Oaks guarantees Town at least the runners-up spot in this division but Harrogate Railway can still take the title if they can pick up just two points from their last two games. Coach Dan Robinson just has to wait with his girls to find out whether it is just the winners or the first two clubs who will win promotion to the North East Regional League. Since the season started there have been clubs fall by the wayside and the West Riding League is finding itself short of teams in some divisions – so there could well be some re-organisation of the league’s structure that may affect promotion and relegation issues. It does promise to be a waiting game for many clubs, but for the time being Ossett Town will be keeping a close eye on events at Harrogate Railway this week, where Park Avenue are the visitors, and Dewsbury Rangers have the unenviable task of trying to keep Bradford City A at bay to keep Battyeford’s improbable title hopes alive.

Mixed day of racing for Heckmondwike CYCLE SPEEDWAY

Heckmondwike’s Jake Wood, in blue at the front, and Chris Summersgill chasing at the rear HECKMONDWIKE Cycle Speedway Club travelled to Stockport for their second match in the Northern League. With good weather and a very dry fast track it was a difficult race for the Heckmondwike outfit, who were missing three of their riders. The Stockport team were at full strength, better suited to the track and Heckmondwike struggled to gain any ground, with the hosts winning 99-51. Heckmondwike’s scorers were Darren Kent 12+1, Justin Naylor 7, Mick Knowles 8+1, Chris Summersgill 7, Adam Watson 10 and Jake Wood 7. In the under-13s match Heckmondwike juniors managed another Division Three win, beating Stockport 44-36. Scorers were Declan Summersgill 7, Tom Whitwam 15, Ben Summersgill 6, Bella Naylor 4 and Will Naylor 12. The juniors also had a fixture with Glasgow at Stockport, but with Glasgow bringing no juniors it meant Heckmondwike raced and scored 50 points to Glasgow’s zero. Heckmondwike take on Bury at home this Sunday. Racing starts at 2pm at Firth Park in Heckmondwike. For more information contact Justin Naylor on 07799 367370 or email jusy com@yahoo.co.uk.

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Friday March 27, 2015

PLAYER RATINGS

LADBROKES CHALLENGE CUP

DEWSBURY RAMS

THUNDER ARE RUMBLED Rams power into fifth round with Newcastle win LADBROKES CHALLENGE CUP

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Oliver Roby at the Tetley’s Stadium

SCOTT HALE scored two late tries to help book Dewsbury’s place in the fifth round of the Challenge Cup after a bruising encounter with Newcastle Thunder. After a tight start, Tom Hemingway kicked off the scoring on 11 minutes, pouncing on an error from Tom Capper out wide for his first try of the season. And Dalton Grant produced a piece of individual brilliance soon after, outpacing a number of Thunder defenders down the left before holding off the attentions of Jordan Meads and going over. Hemingway added the extras and the Rams were in control at 10-0 up after 21 minutes. Thunder head coach Stanley Gene looked to his bench for some inspiration and he got it in the form of Paul Stamp. His impact was almost immediate, finishing off a flowing move after a penalty, which he earned, on 30 minutes – just seconds after his introduction. His score swung momentum in the visitors’ favour and they were level just three min-

Scott Hale stretches over with five minutes to go at the Tetley’s Stadium utes later, Capper shrugging off Dale Morton before scampering in from 15 metres out. Hardcastle failed to add the extras and that left the two sides level going into the break. Thunder came out strongly in the second-half and went ahead for the first time after

Benn Hardcastle notched a two-pointer on 43 minutes, but Brown responded almost immediately for the Rams, racing over from 30 metres following a slick delayed pass from Joe McLocklan on 50 minutes. Hemingway stabbed over a penalty eight minutes later to

Steve Horsfall extend the Rams’ advantage to six points, before Hale touched down out wide after an angled kick from Aaron Brown. Hemingway curled his conversion attempt wide, leaving the Rams 22-12 ahead with 16 minutes to go. The ferocious visitors gave themselves a chance of pulling

off a shock when Hardcastle went over, the half-back breezing through a gap in the home defence following a superb dummy. But Dewsbury finally saw off their League One opponents when Scott Hale stretched over with five minutes to go, and Hemingway added extra gloss to the scoreline with a penalty goal on the hooter. Dewsbury Rams head coach Glenn Morrison was pleased with the result after a busy week for his side. He said: “We got through – that’s all we needed to do today. Our completion rate wasn’t good enough but we showed, when we do complete, we can score points. “We worked hard for each other when we went behind and it was good to see three young boys make their debut I thought they all did really well. “It’s been a challenging week with us having three games in the space of seven days but we’ve enjoyed it and it’s been good to end the week on a high. “The Challenge Cup is a special competition, that’s something we talked about before the game, and we’re delighted to be in the hat for the next round.”

Impressive Trojans demolish Dragons NCL DIVISION THREEE

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THORNHILL TROJANS staked their claim for top spot in Division

Three with their second big win in as many games. Adam Bird, Scott Green and man-of-the-match Richard Bostock all contributed braces for the NCL new boys, whilst full-back Joel Gibson followed up his hat-trick performance against Crosfields

with 12 points from the boot. The away side dominated the first half, scoring four unanswered tries. In the second period they again found the whitewash on four occasions, with Jake Hickling adding his name to the score-sheet on 79

minutes. Eastmoor broke their duck on 52 minutes when stand-off Daniel Johnson found a way through the Trojans’ defence. It was a good win but the only major concern for Thornhill was a leg injury sustained by Tom Ripley late in the game.

JUNIOR RUGBY LEAGUE

Youngsters show spirit against Stanningley THORNHILL TROJANS UNDER12s entertained Stanningley B in a tough, challenging game. Thornhill struck first through Reece Fisher, who ended the day with four tries and four conversions. Noah Ellis took top tackler for some textbook tackles to prevent Stanningley scoring. Ryan Turner managed to cross the whitewash before taking a bad knock to his shoulder. Man-of-the-match and magic moment winner Thomas Hiscocks pounded Stanningley’s defence to take the ball from his own 20metre line to score a great try. Hard-working Kurt Hodgson distributed the ball well for parents’ player Ben Pritchard to work his magic, alongside Brandon Hargreaves who commanded his backs well. The TROJANS’ UNDER-11s side visited a spirited Sheffield Hillsborough, where man-of-thematch Khadeem Harris led from the front, scoring a hat-trick of tries. Kieran Duxbury gave a polished performance, crossing for a try and converting four. James

Kye Hodgson on the attack for Thornhill Trojans Under-10s against Dewsbury Moor

Blakeway took the magic moment award for following a grubber kick from top tackler Ryan Mitchell, but unfortunately he was held up over the line. Further tries were scored by Mitchell (2), Owen Hemingway and Jermaine Balicki. Sheffield hit back with two tries and a conversion. THORNHILL TROJANS UNDER-10s continued their fine start to the season against local rivals Dewsbury Moor. Moor applied strong early pressure but excellent goalline defence kept them out.

Once the Trojans weathered the storm they cut loose to score some great tries. Opposition and parents’ player of the game Felix Ellis led the way with four tries and a goal. There were additional tries to Bailey Lee, Connor Hickling and Scott Walker, which he converted. Further goals were kicked by Connor Emmerson, Henri Wood, magic moment winner Dylan Harpin, top tackler Louie Creaser and Kye Hodgson, who also put in some excellent kicks in open play. Debutant Jacob Redmond earned the 100 per cent award for

a good first game and Finlay Ratcliffe’s blockbusting running earned him man-of-the-match. THORNHILL TROJANS UNDER-9s A entertained Swillington and produced a great performance in which Alfie Howley, Mason Haigh, Toby Lumb, Ethan Purcell and William Lister all crossed for tries. William Frain produced a fine performance, scoring a hat-trick and producing some great tackling. Also having a good game was Tyler Jowitt, who crossed for four tries and created another couple. THORNHILL TROJANS UNDER-8S played Dewsbury Celtic at home, where Dylan Stanley got some great runs in throughout the match. Benjamin Longley won the 100 per cent effort award and top tackler went to Ethan Richardson (one try). Joshua White walked away with the magic moment award, Jack Dunford (one try) was named as man-of-the-match and Bailey Bennett was the parents’ player, scoring six tries and picking up the opposition’s man-of-the-match award too.

Will Forsyth Dale Morton Callan Beckett Jason Crookes Dalton Grant Aaron Brown Tom Hemingway Byron Smith James Delaney Matthew Haggarty Rob Spicer Scott Hale Joe Farrell

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SUBS: Ryan Wright Joe McLocklan Jason Muranka Makali Aizue

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NEWCASTLE THUNDER Jordan Meads Lee Mapals Jason Tali Joe Brown Tom Capper Matty Beharrell Benn Hardcastle Lee Fewlass Charlie Wabo Mark Mexico Jason Payne Rhys Clarke Dayne Craig

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SUBS: Paul Stamp Josh Stoker Louis Sheriff Fran Welsh

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GAME GUIDE DEWSBURY RAMS Tries: Hemingway (11), Grant (21), Brown (50), Hale (64, 75). Goals: Hemingway 5/7.

NEWCASTLE THUNDER Tries: Stamp (30), Capper (33), Hardcastle (72). Goals: Hardcastle 3/4.

STATS Penalty Count: 7-7 Referee: Dave Merrick Attendance: 702 Half-Time: 10-10 Weather: Cold but sunny Sin-Bin: None Sent Off: None

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MAN OF THE MATCH JOEL FARRELL The second-rower had an excellent game and marshalled the Rams across the park

Much-improved Celtic run the Marlins close JUNIOR RUGBY LEAGUE Yorkshire Juniors League Under-14 Division Four Milford Marlins U-14 30 Dewsbury Celtic U-14 22 DEWSBURY CELTIC UNDER-14s were on the road again as they travelled to Milford Marlins and their 3G artificial pitch. Celtic put in two outstanding defensive sets from the kick-off before going behind against the initial run of play. The home side opened their account by breaking at pace down the left-hand side for a converted try on four minutes. Celtic hit back immediately on the first set after the restart, Jack Kelly going over for an easy score after some good metres made by Metcalf and Carr up the middle. Heaton added the extras to draw the scores level with seven minutes gone. Despite a sustained period of outstanding defence from the green and whites, the Marlins managed to run in two converted tries in 10 minutes on the back of some dubious calls from the official. Just before the break, however, Jacob Carr grabbed a crucial score when he grounded Heaton’s cross-field kick on the last tackle which bounced awkwardly in goal and was not dealt with by the scrambling Marlins defence. Although at the wrong end of an eight-point deficit at the break, Celtic were looking much improved at 18-10. Two minutes into the second period and an almost certain score from Celtic turned into a nightmare when Appleyard’s pass just short of the opposition line was intercepted, the grateful recipient sprinting the full length of the field for an excellent individual try. Infuriated, Conor Appleyard was soon to rectify the situation when he ran a fabulous line at pace onto a short delayed pass from Heaton, scything through the Marlins defensive line for a breathtaking score under the sticks. Heaton converted taking the score to 24-16 to Milford. Celtic dug in on defensive duties for 15 minutes before conceding a soft try as the game drew to a close. Not deterred and with only seconds on the clock, an injured Liam Metcalf barged over from two metres following a quick tap penalty from Heaton. Heaton added the extras, leaving Celtic suffering their second consecutive loss at 30-22 despite a muchimproved and more determined team performance.

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Friday March 27, 2015

LADBROKES CHALLENGE CUP

PLAYER RATINGS NORMANTON KNIGHTS Jonathan Hodgson Aaron Butterfield Steven Lewis Connor Taylor Lee Hammond Thomas Alexander Adrian Mulachy Patrick Waterton Chris Woolford David Evans Ryan Kelsey Stuart Biscombe Michael Butterfield

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FOZARD HAS SUDDEN IMPACT Bulldogs’ loan man is key in rout of amateurs

SUBS: Thomas Carroll Luke Molloy Ian Hoult Jordan Ratciffe

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NORMANTON KNIGHTS BATLEY BULLDOGS

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MATTY FOZARD scored a nine minute hat-trick as Batley comfortably overcame a spirited Normanton Knights side at Wakefield’s Rapid Solicitors Stadium. With most of the 851-strong crowd behind them, Normanton began well and Batley looked like they were missing top-scorer Shaun Squires. But on eight minutes, the Bulldogs went over when Tom Thackray got on the end of a slick passing move involving Alistair Leak and Anthony Nicholson before squeezing in beside the posts. The Knights reacted well to the setback, holding up James Brown over the line, before Jonathan Hodgson charged towards the visitors’ 20-metre mark after an outstanding offload by Michael Butterfield, but the visitors were over again soon after. Wayne Reittie muscled his way over from close range to make it 10-0 and Brad Day extended the Bulldogs’

SUBS: Sam Scott Adam Gledhill Tom Lilycrop Matt Fozard

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Oliver Roby at the Rapid Solicitors Stadium

BATLEY BULLDOGS Shaun Ainscough Wayne Reittie Brad Day Brad Hey Johnny Campbell Cain Southernwood Anthony Nicholson Keegan Hirst Alistair Leak James Brown Alex Bretherton Tom Thackray Joe Chandler

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GAME GUIDE NORMANTON KNIGHTS Tries: Hodgson (22). Goals: Mulachy: 1/1.

BATLEY BULLDOGS Tries: Thackray (8), Reittie (13), Day (19),Southernwood (25), Nicholson (33, 65), Lilycrop (43), Fozard (53, 69, 62), Hey (69), Campbell (74, 79), Hirst (74). Goals: Southernwood 10/14.

STATS Penalty Count: 8-6 Referee: Adam Gill Attendance: 851 Half-Time: 6-28 Weather: Mild Sin-Bin: None Sent Off: None

IN AT THE CORNER: Johnny Campbell dives over the line advantage on 19 minutes, skipping in from 20 metres out. However, the biggest cheer of the day was to come three minutes later. Hodgson almost brought the roof off the main stand at Belle Vue, touching down under the posts after an angled kick split the Bulldogs’ defence. Adrian Mulachy made it 16-6 with the boot.

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Batley hit back on 25 minutes through Southernwood, who benefited from good work by Campbell before racing in from range. Eight minutes later, Nicholson bundled over under the posts to make it 286 to the Championship side at the break. Normanton began the second half in determined mood, but

Batley continued their dominance with Tom Lilycrop powering over on 43 minutes before Fozard, on loan from St Helens, scooted over from acting half 10 minutes later. Southernwood improved both scores to take his side to to the 40-point mark. Fozard scored a carbon copy of his first try six minutes later, and he completed a nine-minute hat-trick with a similar score on 62 minutes. Nicholson then notched his second of the day on 65 minutes, ripping through a number of defenders to go over. The Knights were desperately trying to find a way back into the game but the resulting kick-off failed to go 10 metres and Brad Hey took advantage, crossing to take the visitors past 60. Johnny Campbell got in on the act with eight minutes left, diving in at the corner after Brown’s long pass, before Keegan Hirst showed fleet of foot to power over after a 30-metre dash. And Campbell finished off the scoring on the hooter with arguably the best try of the game, rounding the Normanton defence on half-way on his way to a spectacular 50-metre run for the line.

Sharks put in best performance of season so far

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NCL DIVISION ONE

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MATT FOZARD The on-loan sub’s quickfire second-half hat-trick cemented Batley’s win

at Leeds Road

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SHAW CROSS SHARKS ran in six unanswered tries as they got off the mark in Division One with a win over struggling Wigan St Judes. Brett Turner’s men kept the recently-relegated

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Wigan outfit scoreless for the second week running. St Judes, who came into the game on the back of an 18-0 loss to Pilkington Recs, remain bottom of the table following three defeats in their opening three games. Curtis Sidebottom, Jack Gledhill and Jordan Anderson all had tries con-

verted by Danny Flowers in the first half. Man-of-the-match Robbie Byatt then touched down on 37 minutes to give the home side a 22-0 lead at the interval. Andrew Fawkes’s try minutes after the restart sealed the win for the hosts before half-back Anderson completed his double with nine

minutes remaining. Both teams lost players in the second half; Wigan’s Ryan Ainscough was shown yellow for a shoulder charge whilst his teammate Olumide Oladele was sin-binned for persistent offending. Shaw Cross’s John Rourke also found himself in the bin on the hour mark

Stags bring their A-game again Francis Maloney on the charge through the Thornhill defence

PRE-SEASON FRIENDLY

THORNHILL TROJANS A MIRFIELD STAGS

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AN EARLY blitz was enough to see off Thornhill Trojans A, as Mirfield Stags recorded a 27-10 victory in their final pre-season friendly of 2015. The Stags crossed three times in the opening quarter to build an 18-point advantage at Overthorpe Park, in a game which was staged as a result of Mirfield’s final Forty-20 Cup match being cancelled at short notice. Hosts Thornhill eventually settled, though the Stags produced a controlled and professional performance to ease home. Skipper Francis Maloney put in a man-of-the-match performance, leading the Stags to a thirdconsecutive win.

Moor rue Beety’s chalked off score

The former Super League star scored a vital try, kicked five goals and added a drop-goal to complete a 15-point personal haul. Top try-scorer Conner Sockett went over first, using pace to round his man and touch down. However the live-wire scrumhalf was forced from the field shortly after, nursing an ankle

DEWSBURY MOOR UNDER-9s travelled to Castleford Panthers and came away with a deserved draw, but should have been winners, with Beety having a try disal-

lowed in the corner. The opposition’s man of the match was J Maloney with three tries, top tackler was Sam Beety who also bagged a hat-trick and Tom Lay got a solo effort

injury. Stand-off Maloney scored next, faking a pass out wide and diving over. Elliot Smith was next across the whitewash for Mirfield, as Richard Silverwood’s men worked the ball to the right to allow the centre to power over from close range. The Trojans finally managed to

Moor ran hard, tackled harder and threw the ball about with good results against a very big Cas Panthers side. The coaches’ man of the match was Coby Tasker Taylor,

slow the rampant Stags down after the third try and started to gain some possession and territory. The hosts managed to convert that possession and territory into points with a late first-half try. But the Stags began the second half as they did the first, bagging an early try. A fantastic cut-out pass from Maloney was acrobatically finished in the corner by winger Reece Drake. Maloney superbly added the goal to make it four from four for him, restoring the Stags’ 18-point lead. The former England international continued his virtuoso kicking display shortly after, increasing Mirfield’s lead with a short-range field goal. Thornhill hit back soon after, before Maloney kicked a late penalty goal to end the home side’s hopes of a comeback.

with Ed Cullen getting the magic moment and Jack Sanderson the man of steel award for some strong work in defence. There were also notable contributions

from Sean Fennel, Zain Ajmal, Adam Ajmal and strong defence and running from the impressive Lucas Sheard. The Under-9s entertain Illingworth on Sunday.

for striking an opponent. Last week Turner had called out his team for lacking in team spirit and intensity, but there was certainly plenty of both in their best performance of the season thus far. Shaw Cross will now look to record back-to-back wins when they travel to Saddleworth on Saturday.

Maroons clubbed by tough Parkside NATIONAL CONFERENCE LEAGIE DIVISION THREE

DEWSBURY MOOR HUNSLET CLUB PARKSIDE

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ANDY HULLOCK was in fine form as Hunslet Club Parkside eased past Dewsbury Moor Maroons. The stand-off scored four of Hunslet’s nine tries to help them pick up their second win of the season. Winger Danny Harrison also contributed a brace, whilst Hullock’s halfback partner, Rocky Price, kicked three goals. Dewsbury could only find responses in the second-half when Lewis Holliday and Tom Kaye touched down. Luke O’Malley, Omar Alwari and Ricky Hazelwood made up the Hunslet scorers with second-half tries. • Batley Boys lost out 26-20 in a close Pennine League Championship game at second-bottom Odsal Sedbergh. The Boys’ scorers were Jayjay Price, Adam Bingham, Gavin Davis and Ryan Sheard, with Mick Dyson landing two conversions. They travel to secondplaced New Earswick tomorrow (Sat).

DEWSBURY BRIDGE CLUB RESULTS: TUESDAY MARCH 17: 1 M Holt and M Hirst;

2 A Haith and M Belk; 3 G Clarke and M Watson; 4 S Dyson and C Walker.

FOCUS ON DONS CLASH Kear wants Bulldogs to remain wary of South Yorks threat By David Bentley REMAINING focused will be key for Batley in their Kingstone Press Championship clash at Doncaster, says coach John Kear. The Bulldogs face a tricky trip to South Yorkshire on Sunday as the Dons have lost all five of their league games so far, yet still boast an impressive line-up that could cause Batley plenty of problems. As John Kear’s side eased into the fifth round of the Challenge Cup last weekend, Doncaster were knocked out in a 40-12 loss at North Wales Crusaders – but the current Wales boss knows they still can’t be underestimated. “They’ve been under-performing so far this season, but the fixtures haven’t been kind to them,” he said. “They’ll start to play well at some point, and we have to make sure on Sunday that it’s not against us. “It’s important that we put in a good performance as we build up to the games over Easter period, so we need to remain focused because Doncaster are still a good side, no matter what the league table says.” Saturday’s dominant 78-6 Challenge Cup victory over Normanton saw the Bulldogs secure a tie with Swinton Lions in round five. The match proved a memorable one for on-loan St Helens man Matty Fozard, who bagged a quickfire hat-trick after coming off the

NINE-MINUTE WONDER: Matty Fozard scores one of his three tries bench at the Rapid Solicitors Stadium. “Having known Matty from his time with the Wales squad I had no qualms about getting him on loan and putting him straight into the action,” continued Kear. “He put in an excellent display in what was a professional performance from us. We dominated the

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possession and had substantially more sets of six than them, but there were areas where we were sloppy. “I’m delighted we’ve drawn Swinton in the next round, though. We’re at home against a lower league side, which gives us a better chance of making progress. “The further we progress the big-

ger the fairytale, and the greater the chance of landing a plum tie later on.” The Bulldogs will play their fifthround game at Mount Pleasant over the weekend of April 17-19. Before that, however, they face Doncaster on Sunday, Dewsbury Rams at home on Good Friday and then travel to London Broncos on Easter Monday in a tough run of Championship fixtures. Brad Day is not expected to feature for Batley this weekend after suffering a suspected concussion in the Challenge Cup clash. Luke Blake is back fit and available for selection at hooker, but Alistair Leak could be rested ahead of the Easter league games. Meanwhile, the Bulldogs have announced a new agreement with

key sponsors Morley Waste Traders that could bring a new electronic scoreboard to the Mount. The firm’s boss Stan Whittaker contacted Batley officials to offer match funding towards the scoreboard project. If the club can raise £10,000, he will match it with a £10,000 sponsorship. Through previous fundraising events the Bulldogs have just over £5,000 in their ground development fund –so they now have to set about raising the balance of £5,000 to access Mr Whittaker’s funding offer. Chairman Kevin Nicholas said: “For us to progress we have to meet certain minimum ground standards set by the RFL, and one such standard is an electronic scoreboard. “As a club we have ambition under the new set-up and we want nothing to hold us back. We therefore need to address the issue sooner rather than later. “Also it will be a great ground improvement in any event, so we desperately want this project to come to fruition. “Clearly any donations from supporters, or indeed anyone in the area, would be greatly appreciated, and if any supporters want to do fundraising that would be great. “However we are now also in the process of thinking of fundraising ideas ourselves and we hope to make a further announcement shortly.”

Key period for Morro’s battle-hardened side DEWSBURY RAMS face a run of key Championship games, starting with a tough test against Featherstone under the Tetley’s Stadium lights tonight (Fri, 8pm). Having played three games in seven days the Rams should certainly be match-fit for the traditionally well-contested clash, with a Challenge Cup win against Newcastle Thunder on Sunday rounding off a testing period for Glenn Morrison’s side. Morrison says he’s happy with the Rams’ recent progress and added: “We did a good job last week against Newcastle. Completionwise we weren’t the best but we got the job done. “We were able to give three youngsters their debuts and another three had their first game of the year for us, so having played three games in a week and getting the result up at Workington it was a job well done. “There were about eight people who we rested last week so they will be back in the mix this week.” Looking ahead to tonight’s Featherstone game, he continued: “I don’t like looking at the table too much, but we are in fifth and Featherstone are in sixth. “We play Batley, who are in seventh, the week after so they are a big couple of games for us. “If we can get wins here it can cement our spot and give us a little bit of a buffer but if we lose them, then we’re down in the mix again so it is a big game for both teams and should be a good battle.” Featherstone are also wary of the threat

TESTING PERIOD: Dewsbury players applaud their fans after the Challenge Cup win over Newcastle Thunder the Rams could pose – with their coach Andy Hay saying: “Dewsbury have got a good track record against us at home and they are a quality side. “They played three games in a week but I

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think he rested a lot of his players for the cup game so I’m expecting a real tough game.” The Rams were rewarded for Sunday’s cup win over Newcastle with a trip to Championship rivals Hunslet Hawks in the

fifth round. The tie will take place over the weekend of April 17-19. The club have also this week confirmed ticketing details for their Easter Monday home game against Bradford Bulls. The North Stand (seated) will be all ticket, while admission to the South Stand (standing) and East Terrace (standing) will be by standard cash or season ticket admission at the turnstile. Tickets will be able to buy from the club from today until Thursday April 2 (4pm). North Stand ticket prices for the game are in line with standard prices for Championship home matches. Adult tickets will cost £17 and it’s £11 for concessions and under-16s. Tickets can also be bought over the phone by calling 01924 465489. All corporate and hospitality packages are sold out for the highly-anticipated clash with the former Super League side.