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I PLANNED TO FIGHT FOR ISLAMIC STATE By Staff Reporters A BATLEY man has admitted buying airline tickets to Syria so he could fight for the so-called Islamic State terrorist group. Thirty-year-old Ghulam Hussain had made arrangements to travel to Syria, purchasing tickets with credit cards he had obtained fraudulently. Hussain, of Track Road, Batley, revealed his plan to fight in the Middle East to an undercover officer and was arrested
on November 6 last year. He is said to have admitted to the officer that his intention was to join Islamic State (ISIS) to fight in Syria and the money from the credit cards would fund this activity. He pleaded guilty at Leeds Crown Court on Monday to engaging in a conduct in preparation for committing an act of terrorism, and engaging in conduct with the intention of assisting another person to commit an act of terrorism. He will be sentenced on May 12. Detective Chief Superintendent
Clive Wain, head of North East Counter Terrorism Unit (NECTU), said: “This has been a detailed and thorough investigation which has led to the defendant pleading guilty in light of the weight of evidence against him. “This case highlights the way extremists reach out to each other and over a relatively short period of time can encourage others to commit offences; on this occasion to encourage a British citizen to travel to Syria to fight, train and live. “We work hard to stop people becoming radicalised online
and we rely on the public for information. We urge anyone who has concerns that a loved one may be being radicalised or wanting to travel to a conflict zone to contact us on 101.” This case is the latest example of people from North Kirklees attempting to join the Islamic State group. Dewsbury teenager Talha Asmal was believed to be Britain’s youngest-ever suicide bomber in 2015 after blowing himself up in Iraq. Asmal, who went by the name of Abu Yusuf al-Britani, was one of four suicide bombers
who attacked forces near an oil refinery south of Baiji. He had travelled to Syria with fellow Dewsbury teenager Hassan Munshi. Detective Superintendent Nik Adams, regional co-ordinator for Prevent in the North East region, said Syria travel cases included those “who have become radicalised into joining IS to fight on the front line, who will go on to commit heinous attacks.” He added that those who go out to the war-torn Middle Eastern state often find it difficult to return.
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CROSSLAND DAVID KEITH On April 14 in hospital, aged 81, husband of Frances (nee Camponi). Funeral will take place at Dewsbury Moor Crematorium on Friday May 5 at 12.30pm.
DAWSON PATRICK WILLIAM On April 19 at Leeds General Infirmary, aged 85 of East Bierley, husband of Hilda. Funeral is at Huddersfield Crematorium on Friday May 5 at 2pm.
DOOLING BARBARA On April 19, in hospital, aged 81, sister of Joan. Funeral will take place at Dewsbury Moor Crematorium on Tuesday May 9 at 2pm. Place your family notices by calling 01924 470296
Margaret
On 16th April 2017, peacefully at Holme House Nursing Home, Margaret aged 87 years of Birstall. Dearly loved wife of Norman, much loved mum of Chris, a dear mother-in-law, and a devoted grandma and great grandma. Family and friends are invited to meet at Dewsbury Crematorium on Thursday 4th May at 12.30pm for a service to celebrate Margaret’s life. Family flowers only by request, but if desired donations in memory of Margaret may be given to The Salvation Army. A box will be made available at the service for this purpose. All enquiries to Gateway Funeral Services. Tel 01274 653115.
HINDLE MARGARET On April 16, of Heckmondwike aged 84. Funeral was at Dewsbury Moor Crematorium on April 26.
JACKSON ROGER COLBECK On April 14, at home in Cleckheaton aged 76, husband of Shirley. Funeral is on May 4 at St Paul’s Church,
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KERSHAW GEOFFREY WARWICK On April 19 in hospital, father of Russell, Steph and the late Karl. Funeral will take place at Dewsbury Moor Crematorium on Friday May 5 at 2.45pm.
KILBRIDE PETER On 19th April, in hospital, of Batley, aged 79 years, Peter, son of the late William and Doris. Funeral will take place at Dewsbury Moor Crematorium on Monday 8th May 2017 at 12.30pm.
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On April 22, Wallace, aged 67, of Mirfield. Funeral will take place at Dewsbury Moor Crematorium on Tuesday May 9 at 1.15pm.
On April 18 in Kirkwood Hospice, aged 74, wife of the late Eric. Funeral will take place at Dewsbury Moor Crematorium on Tuesday May 9 at 12.30pm.
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On April 19, at home in Cleckheaton, husband of Eileen. Funeral will take place at St Paul’s Church, Cleckheaton, on Monday May 8 at 12noon.
On April 17, son of Colin and Doreen. Funeral will take place at Dewsbury Moor Crematorium on Friday May 5 at 11.15am.
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Mirfield, aged 75, Denis, husband of Christine, dad of Martin and Mark, father-in-law of Alison and Annette, grandad of Joanne, Andrew, Megan, Jamie and Ryan. Denis will be received into St Aidan’s RC Church, Mirfield on Monday 1st May 2017 at 5pm. Requiem Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday 2nd May 2017 at 11am followed by interment at Dewsbury Cemetery.
SCARGILL JEAN On April 14 at Kirkwood Hospice, aged 86 and of Cleckheaton, wife of the late
Alf. Funeral will take place at Dewsbury Moor Crematorium on Wednesday May 3 at 12.30pm.
TEMPERTON MARGARET On April 24 in hospital, aged 92, wife of the late Charles. Funeral will take place at Dewsbury Moor Crematorium on Wednesday May 17 at 12.30pm.
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WOMACK Kathleen (Kate)
Ronald and all the family would like to convey their sincere thanks to all relatives, friends and neighbours for their kind expressions of sympathy and for the cards received during their recent sad loss of Kate. Also for the generous donations for the benefit of TIA Greyhound rescue and Donkey Sanctuary charities. Special thanks to all the staff at Batley Hall Nursing home for their devoted care of Kate over the last four years. Also to Rev. Ann Pollard for conducting such a meaningful service, which celebrated Kate’s full life. Finally, thanks to Andrew and the staff at Fred Oade & Son Funeral Services, for their care and professional Service.
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Tributes paid to local legend LOCAL snooker legend and a popular former member of the fire service has died suddenly at the age of 75. Denis Rourke was born and brought up in Westtown and during his heyday as an amateur snooker player won every prize in the district in the same year, as well as being crowned Yorkshire champion – and he also took more than a few professional scalps during his many years playing the game. Denis met his wife Christine almost 50 years to the day of his passing at home in Portal Crescent, Mirfield. They had been married for 47 years and had two sons, Martin and Mark. During Denis’s long fire service career he was in charge of the Red Watch at Dewsbury and was also a driving instructor on the brigade engines and appliances. He continued working as a driver long after he retired from the service. During one exhibition game against top professional John Virgo, Denis thrashed his star opponent – only to be offered a match once the event was finished for £50 a frame. His son Mark remembered: “Dad just laughed and said he’d fight him for £50!” Denis defeated Dennis Taylor the year before the Northern Irishman won the World Championship and during another exhibition against world no.1 Jimmy White, Denis broke off – and smashed the pack of reds wide open, at which ‘the Whirlwind’ cleared the table, then asked Denis why he’d done it. “Dad replied ‘the crowd have come to watch you, not me’,” Mark added. “Jimmy White offered dad another game, but he told him no, get one of the other kids up to play. That was typical of him.” The family have thanked people for the many tributes which have been pouring in since Denis died suddenly on April 17. His body will be accepted into St Aiden’s RC Church in Mirfield at 5pm on Monday May 1 – the day of the World Snooker Friday April 28, 2017 Championship Final Issue No: 787 at Sheffield – with 31 Branch Road the funeral on Batley Tuesday May 2 at West Yorkshire 11am, followed by WF17 5SB interment at Tel: 01924 470296 Dewsbury Cemetery, Fax: 01924 472561 with refreshments www.thepressnews.co.uk afterwards at St @ThePressLatest Paulinus Parochial Hall. /ThePressNews Apart from wife Publisher: Christine and sons Danny Lockwood Martin and Mark, he Editor: David Bentley leaves daughters-inReporter: Zoë Shackleton law Alison and Graphic Designer: Annette, and grandCraig Moore children Joanne, Sales Manager: Andrew, Megan, Lucy Tissiman Sales Executives: Jamie and Ryan. Nicola Finch Janet Black Sam Gilbert Office Manager: Adele Latham The Press abides by the principles of the Independent Press Standards Organisation and at all times attempts to report fairly and accurately and correct mistakes or errors as soon as possible. In the first instance, contact 454476 / 497352 the editor, otherwise we will be happy to give details of the Independent Press Standards Organisation.
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News In Brief Stalking charges BIRSTALL: A man appeared in court accused of stalking two women. Macauley Clarke, of Lowood Lane, faces two charges of stalking as well as allegations of sexual assault, exposure and trespassing with intent to commit a sexual offence. Kirklees magistrates heard that he allegedly exposed himself to a woman after knocking on her door, and later entered her home through an unlocked door and got into bed with her. He also allegedly went to the home of another woman and made sexual remarks. Clarke did not enter a plea and his case was sent to Leeds Crown Court. He was remanded in custody.
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ELECTION ’17 SOAP STAR AND LABOUR BIG-HITTER BACKING BRABIN Batley & Spen MP Tracy Brabin launched her campaign for re-election with a speech to supporters in Batley Town Square on Saturday. She was joined by deputy Labour leader Tom Watson and actor John Middleton (Ashley in TV soap Emmerdale). Mr Watson said: “Tracy is one of the hardest working
MPs in Parliament. She’s already made a name for herself after only winning a by-election a few months ago. She is a powerful voice for Batley and Spen and I want her to be a powerful voice after the election, so support her all you can.” More election coverage – Page 4
Car-jacking gang submit couple to knifepoint ordeal By Zoe Shackleton A GANG of robbers forced a young couple out of their car at knifepoint. The couple had pulled over on Knowles Hill Road, Dewsbury at around 1.30am on Sunday, after they saw a man who looked to be in distress. They opened the driver’s window to offer help but the man produced a knife and told the female driver to get out of the car. Two other men approached the passenger side, threatening the male victim with a knife and dragging him out of the black Audi A3. All three suspects used the car to escape in the direction
of Healds Road. Det Insp John Charlton, of Kirklees CID, said: “This was an extremely distressing incident for the two victims and thankfully noone was seriously injured. “As well as the car being taken, the victims had their laptop, iPhone and iPod taken.” The first suspect is white, in his mid-20s to early 30s, with scars down his cheeks. He wore a blue jacket and had a tattoo, which resembled a compass, on the back of his left hand. The second man is of mixed race, in his early 30s, 5ft 7ins tall and of skinny build, with short, black scruffy hair and short stubble. He wore a black jacket.
The third man is white, 5ft 7ins tall, of slim build and in his late 20s to early 30s. He also had a scar on his face near to his chin and wore a bright blue jacket. Det Charlton said: “I would strongly urge anyone with information or anyone who recognises the men described to get in contact with police. “I would also ask anyone who saw a black Audi A3, with the registration plate RV12, driving in the area at this time or who has seen the car driving in the area since, to also get in touch.” Anyone with information is asked to contact DC 1165 Chris Eglen at Kirklees CID on 101, quoting crime reference 1317018654.
Old Variety Club photos wanted THE FORMER Frontier Club in Batley is being transformed into a £2m state-of-the-art gym – and officials want to see your pictures so that memories of nights out there live on! Owners JD Gyms want to create a huge feature wall of imagery in the entrance area. Artists who graced the old Batley Variety Club included Louis Armstrong, the Everly Brothers, Eartha Kitt, Roy Orbison, Shirley Bassey, Lulu and the Bee Gees.
JD Gyms want photos of the outside of the building from across the years, any acts that have appeared, crowds and people inside the venue, plus tickets, flyers, posters, programmes, memorabilia and anything else of significance. Photos can be sent by email to batley@jdgyms.co.uk. All original photos are advised to be scanned in, as any dropped off at the venue could be misplaced during construction works. The gym is due to open in June.
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DEWSBURY: Macmillan Cancer Support is coming to Dewsbury next month with its mobile support service to provide free cancer advice. The team will be visiting Market Place on Wednesday, May 3. They are encouraging anyone with cancer worries - whether living with the disease or caring for someone who has cancer – to see their specialists. Skin cancer is one of the issues being discussed. Lucy Rogers, a support specialist, said: “Skin cancer, if caught early, is very treatable and has one of the highest survival rates of all cancers.”
Charged with arson BIRSTALL: A woman appeared in court accused of setting fire to a community building on December 7 last year. Tessa Steberis, 26, was charged at Kirklees Magistrates’ Court with arson with intent to endanger life or being reckless as to whether life was endangered. She was said to have caused almost £10,000-worth of damage to the Kirklees Community Association building on Lowood Lane. She will appear at Leeds Crown Court on May 12 and was granted unconditional bail.
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News In Brief Bomb squad called in RAVENSTHORPE: A specialist bomb disposal team were called to an industrial premises to deal with an old World War II weapon. A police spokesman said the Royal Logistic Corps were called to the premises on Low Mill Road last weekend. He said: “The occupants of the premises had an old weapon which sounds like some kind of old bomb, brought back by a relative, which they thought had been decomissioned. “But it was thought it might not be and so photographs of it were sent to the bomb disposal team, which made sure it was safe.”
Bus prank video DEWSBURY: Two teenagers ran into a road and opened the back panel of a bus to press the emergency engine cut-off button. You Tube footage of the incident in High Road, Earlsheaton, as the double decker Arriva Yorkshire bus pulled up to the junction with Wakefield Road, had almost 200,000 views. Many bus drivers commented on the post, saying the tactic is popular with pranksters. See the video at www.youtube.com/ watch?v=7q7i4sudFiU.
No candidate yet BATLEY & SPEN: Conservatives in Batley & Spen are yet to choose a candidate to contest the seat in next month’s General Election. Kirklees Tory leader David Hall (Liversedge and Gomersal) said yestersday (Thurs) that a meeting will he held in the area next week to decide from a shortlist of local candidates.
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Poll hopeful quits UKIP to stand as independent
Beth in frame to stand for Tories?
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THE Conservative candidate to fight Paula Sherriff in Dewsbury & Mirfield will be selected tonight (Friday). Party members will choose from a shortlist of three hopefuls at a private meeting in Kirkburton. The winner will be unveiled at an event in Mirfield town centre on Saturday morning, when activists will be handing out campaign literature outside the Tesco store on Huddersfield Road from 10am. Details of the shortlisted candidates have not been revealed. Former MP Simon Reevell is not among them but it is believed that local activist Beth Prescott is. The Dewsbury-born 24-year-old stood against former Labour minister Yvette Cooper in the Normanton seat in 2015. Constituency party chairman Mark Eastwood said: “We’re very excited about the prospect of getting a candidate in place.” Read an interview with the succcessful candidate in The Press next week.
BATLEY & SPEN election hopeful Aleks Lukic has quit UKIP in order to stand as an independent Brexit candidate. The 27-year-old Heckmondwike Grammar School teacher, who was chairman of UKIP’s Dewsbury, Batley and Spen branch, has pledged to fight for lower taxes, more local school places and a fullyresourced NHS after leaving the party that campaigned for Britain to leave the European Union. It is believed that Mr Lukic lost confidence in UKIP’s national leadership, with leader Paul Nuttall refusing to announce if and where he will stand in the
Lukic ... backing full Brexit snap general election. Mr Lukic left the party following a meeting on Wednesday night.
It is expected that UKIP will field candidates in well under half of the seats across the country. Mr Lukic said: “It is regrettable to be parting ways with some fantastic, inspirational colleagues after we have achieved so much together in UKIP. “Now we are at the Brexit election, having triggered Article 50, and I am offering my full backing for Theresa May’s Brexit programme. “Batley and Spen voted overwhelmingly in favour of Brexit, but our recentlyelected Labour MP Tracy Brabin campaigned to stay in the EU.” Former Dewsbury Conservative councillor Jonathan Scott is backing Lukic and said: “Aleks and I took charge of the local Vote
Leave campaign together, so I have seen how hard he will work for change. “Whatever happens locally, it is clear the Conservatives are going to win this snap election by a large margin across the country. “Voters in Batley and Spen can focus on choosing the right local MP, and Aleks is the credible Brexit candidate.” Mr Lukic attracted national media attention earlier this month when he spoke in support of more grammar schools at the National Union of Teachers’ annual conference in Cardiff. He will launch his campaign website at alekslukic.co.uk within the next few days.
Mixed-sex wards ‘affront to human dignity’ LIBERAL Democrat candidate Ednan Hussain has blasted the “disgraceful underfunding” of the NHS after new figures revealed that the number of patients forced onto mixed-sex wards has almost tripled in the last two years. Figures published on Monday showed that 7,770 patients had to share wards with the opposite sex in the
year to March, up from 2,655 two years ago. The Conservatives have been challenged over whether they will again include a manifesto commitment to eliminate mixed-sex wards in hospitals, as they did in 2015. Mr Hussain, the Lib Dem candidate for Dewsbury & Mirfield, said: “The progress we made in reducing mixed-
sex wards during the coalition government is now completely unravelling. “Men and women should never be forced to share hospital wards in a modern health service. It is an affront to basic human dignity. “The number of patients being forced to stay in single-sex accommodation has tripled since this
Conservative government came to power. “This is a major embarrassment for Jeremy Hunt and yet another sign of the impossible pressure our NHS is under. “This election is a chance to change the direction of our country and end this Conservative government’s disgraceful underfunding of the NHS.”
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Pupils’ iDEAs impress the Royal visitor By Zoe Shackleton PUPILS at Westborough High School met the Duke of York on Tuesday at a launch event for his new project, the Inspiring Digital Enterprise Awards (iDEA). Students from the Dewsbury school played a pioneering role in the new national scheme by carrying out different tasks online and picking up a bronze award. iDEA is the digital equivalent of the famous Outward Bound scheme developed by his father, the Duke of Edinburgh, delivering “a similar sort of activity stream but in a digital form”. The Duke of York traces the origin of the idea to the financial crisis of 2008 and said: “It was clear that if we were going to continue to be a prosperous nation, we were going to have to invest in our skills, education and young people. “Much of what I have learned about computer learning is that young people do it better collabora-
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tively than sat in a classroom and being taught about it. “So we came up with the idea of giving badges for anybody – young people particularly – for different skills in the digital world.” Lukman Patel, director of learning business and ethics at Westborough says the scheme is already a huge success. He said: “I feel it will give young people in our region a competitive advantage in the labour market and turn Kirklees and Yorkshire into the digital hub of the nation. “Business and enterprise is a specialism and we are continually looking to bring business alive and make it real; pupils have been offered some incredible opportunities in which they have put their business and entrepreneurial skills to the test. “Consequently, the passion and drive from our young people has resulted in a win on every occasion where a competition has been in place, leaving us unbelievably proud as a school. “In the last two years alone, Westborough has achieved a remarkable 18 awards and trophies in enterprise education, winning every local, national and regional competition of note.”
Parade tribute to VCs MORE than 200 troops will help mark the centenary of two local men winning the Victoria Cross by parading through Dewsbury town centre tomorrow (Saturday, 11am). It has been five years since the 3rd Battalion The Rifles last exercised their Freedom of the Borough rights in Dewsbury. Officials from Kirklees Council and the army will unveil the two commemorative stones in the town’s peace garden, marking 100 years since Sgt John William Ormsby and Pte Horace Waller won their VCs for exceptional bravery in April, 1917. The Mayor of Kirklees, Coun
Jim Dodds BEM, said: “The parade is a fitting time to mark the brave contribution of two local men 100 years ago.” The 3rd Battalion The Rifles was only formed 10 years ago as infantry battalions merged, but it has maintained the tradition of recruiting in the Dewsbury area. Coun Dodds will be taking the salute outside Dewsbury Town Hall before the Band and Bugles of the Rifles lead the parade from there. Also on parade will be members of D (Rifles) Company, who will form part of the new 8th Battalion The Rifles, formed this month.
CLECKHEATON: A disqualified driver had just 19 days of his driving ban left to endure when he was caught by police behind the wheel of another car. Dell Scholes, 41, was stopped as he drove along Whitcliffe Road in Cleckheaton on November 18 last year. He was pulled over due to a problem with his car, but police national computer checks showed that his six-month driving ban wasn’t over. He was fined £200 and ordered to pay £85 costs, plus a £20 victim surcharge. His licence will also be endorsed with six penalty points.
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£5.10 a pint in Barfield? Gulp! OR those of you without any interest in politics whatsoever, I have a shocking anecdote to share. When I finished work on Wednesday evening and headed for home I stopped off in a Batley hostelry and was charged £5.10 for a pint. It was lager, admittedly, and a premium brand at that. But having to break into a tenner for a bevvy? In Barfield? (a name old Batelians will recognise, even if the pub was in Upper Barfield – to borrow the lexicon of the 1950s classic Diana Dors film Value for Money). I refrained from advising the female bar person (you probably can’t say barmaid these days) that I didn’t want to buy the entire bloody pub. This must have been where Value for Money’s recent millionaire (John Gregson) did his supping. As I departed, I mused that
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Value for Money? Not likely the licensees must either be Conservative voters of high aspiration, or Labour hardliners determined to re-balance local wealth entirely off their own bat. And there’s your non-politics done for today. As I drove homewards,
radio station-hopping, I caught about 30 seconds of Theresa May’s contribution to PM’s Questions in the House of Commons that lunchtime. I came to a conclusion that I suspect many Britons may soon be reaching – that the woman, our fearless leader, is an insufferable pain in the backside. She has all of the personality of a toilet brush, not to mention a haircut to match (not that I’m anyone to talk about haircuts). But she has this faintly hysterical manner of angrily reciting speeches, no doubt penned for her by beardless Oxbridge nerds who wouldn’t know a toilet brush if someone inserted one up the appropriate orifice (although in fairness, that may well be a freshers’ rite of ‘passage’ at Oxford and Cambridge). Mrs May comes over very
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schoolmarmish and humourless and even by my impatient standards, this political honeymoon has been brief indeed. But at this point, and while local Labour MPs Paula Sherriff and Tracy Brabin fist-pump and growl “get in, he’s on our side!” I should add a cautionary note. Yes, I admit it, Jeremy Corbyn is easier on the ear by far. I’d go so far as to say that he sounds very sincere
when espousing his rose-tinted socialist utopia. But as Prime Minister? I’d rather shove a barbed wire toilet brush in both eyes and one up my jacksy for good measure, than entrust this nation to the safekeeping of Jeremy and the Englandhaters using him as their glove puppet. It’s a lesson that I hope the country will give proof of. I might not like Theresa May’s style, a public speaker with
all the charisma of an ingrowing toenail – but she won’t be bothered trying to schmooze you. Tony Blair perfected that. David Cameron too. Look where that got us. No, give me a hard-faced harridan that I respect but don’t necessarily like, every day of the week. I want our PM to be someone I can see running the country. I don’t need her to be funny or look like Diana Dors.
UKIP won our independence but are now losing the plot ND SO farewell UKIP. You were fun while you lasted, but your moment has passed. Lingering like a bad smell, desperately hoping that someone becomes partial to it, is fun for no one at all. Better to bow out gracefully and bid goodnight, pretty much as your talisman Nigel Farage has already done. When UKIP was at its formidable best two years ago, it turned the world of politics on its head garnering a share of the vote unimaginable a scant few years previously. And for all of those 3,881,099 votes, it won one solitary, miserable seat – and even that MP, Douglas Carswell, caused chaos. More than anything the 2015 election was explicit condemnation of our outdated first past the post voting system. Consider that a scant 1.4 million votes earned the Scottish Nationalists 56 seats. Scandalous. But the UKIP shock waves worked. Boy, did they. The party lost its battle for Westminster, but won its war for Europe – those voting figures scared the witless David Cameron into fighting a campaign he didn’t have to, on terms he couldn’t win, and brought about total and irrefutable victory for the UK Independence Party and all it stood for on June 23, 2016. Brexit. Gentlemen and ladies, I salute you. What we now witness however is a political version of the dear old One-Legged Black Knight from Monty Python and the Holy Grail. Someone chops off an arm, he picks up his sword with the other. A leg, another, the second arm … “Come on, just a flesh wound, two out of three...” UKIP can’t talk tougher or more pragmatically on Brexit than Mrs May, so where’s the
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Ban the burkha? When did that become a UKIP priority? appeal to disillusioned Tory voters? Labour? I’m sure many of their traditional supporters voted UKIP – people who saw and still see their kids’ classrooms swamped by nonEnglish speaking migrant children; who can’t get doctors’ appointments; who are being failed by politically correct local authorities and Labour’s ruinous Private Finance Initiative that is breaking the NHS, nowhere more than here in Dewsbury, Batley, Mirfield and Spen; people whose under-pressure wages are being dragged down by cheap EU labour. That’s not about party politics, that’s the realpolitik of open-bordered EU madness. That was UKIP’s flag in the sand and they won. At the referendum people of all political allegiances and none made a choice, one which I think could be the saving of Europe, if not the rapidly failing EU. So why would those people vote UKIP now? HE party hit rock bottom when its leader Paul Nuttall announced that UKIP’s manifesto would include banning the burkha. Really? What has that got
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to do with the price of croissants or pasta? Or paying UK child benefits to kids who have never left Warsaw? UKIP had to fight tooth and nail to make the case that it was about moral patriotism not howling nationalism. And now, tragically, it is desperately appealing to the lowest common denominator of the knuckle-dragging BNP or NF mob. I thought UKIP were better than that – as does Aleks Lukic, clearly, the local UKIP activist who has abandoned the party. Just to be clear, I don’t like the full face veil – the niqab – at all. I despise it, and I exercise my right to revile every Muslim woman who chooses to insult both me and my country by choosing to wear it in public. The veil is a statement of aggression and non-conformity, not religious obeisance. It has no place in the Koran, only in the mind of Islamic separatists, which this district has been largely surrendered to. Wearing the veil is that community’s choice. It is the militant uniform of its determination not to be tainted by wider British society. I respect their right to insult people of my race and creed but I then expect them to respect my right to find them hateful, insecure and even dangerous for it. I prefer to see our enemies and I believe the veil helps that. It is a visible insult to all non-Muslims, a deliberate one at that. As such, jackbooting Muslim women into giving up the veil, as UKIP propose, is of no use to anyone. Until the imams and mullahs invite their women out of the 7th century of their own accord, there can be no one nation Britain. It’s only soft-headed, white socialist fools who imagine otherwise.
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Eddie in town to back ‘Get Together’ COMEDIAN Eddie Izzard was in Batley last Saturday to help promote The Great Get Together in memory of Jo Cox. The international star spent time picnicking with friends and family of the late Batley and Spen MP to show his support of the nationwide celebration being held over the weekend of June 16-18 – marking a year since her murder. He said: “Millions of us don’t know our neighbours. Maybe you’re a bit busy, a bit shy, maybe you don’t know how to break the ice. “This year, we’re going to shake things up with the Great
Get Together. We’re calling on people across Yorkshire and from all over the UK to come together, break bread, chat and have a good time. “Have a natter, have a good old chinwag. It’s as easy as that. “Please join in and get involved.” Kim Leadbeater, Jo’s sister, and her parents Jean and Gordon, were alongside Eddie. Communities across the UK will stage thousands of events in the hope of creating the biggest celebration since the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee, inspired by Jo’s words: “We are far more united and have far more in common than that which divides us.” Kim said: “The Great Get
Together is a perfect way to celebrate the life of my sister. “Jo was passionate about people and communities and that’s what this event is all about. “It’s about everyone getting together, irrespective of their differences, and recognising all that we have in common. “We’re calling on as many people as possible to take part.” More in Common, which is part of The Jo Cox Foundation, is one of many community groups holding events in memory of Jo. They are hosting two races on Sunday, June 25 at Oakwell Hall Country Park in Birstall – a 2.5km family fun run and a 6km cross-country challenge.
Drunk beat stepdad in row over door key By Staff Reporters A DRUNK admitted assaulting his stepfather in an early morning argument after being unable to find his front door key. Kirklees magistrates heard that Adam Armitage, of Norman Road, Mirfield, takes medication for depression and ADHD and is not supposed to drink but had done so on the night of March 11. He woke his stepfather on
his return at 4am when he could not find his key. Andy Wills, prosecuting, said: “There was knocking at the door and he let the defendant in. “He was drunk, swearing and demanding to know why the key was not where it should have been. “The abuse continued and he started thumping and kicking Mr Moorhouse (his stepfather) about his body.” The 24-year-old then pushed his stepfather onto the sofa, before crying and
saying that he’d lost his girlfriend. He started punching Mr Moorhouse again but his wife intervened. Armitage then turned on her and grabbed a knife from the kitchen but he went outside and Mr Moorhouse locked him out because they did not feel safe. Mr Wills said: “He went crazy, banging on the door as if he was going to break it. “They didn’t feel safe and called police.” The case was adjourned to May 2 for a probation report.
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Such happy memories... Dear Sir, In the late 40s and early 50s, Dewsbury was a vibrant town. We had our own infirmary, maternity home, sanitorium, fever hospital, children’s clinic, open-air school, library and swimming baths. As a borough we had a mayor and councillors who had chambers in the town hall. We had our own court, police force, fire service, ambulance service, motor taxation dept, probation and weights & measures. The town hall catered for weekly dances, and had its own display of sil-
Even more traffic on Oxford Road From: Jack Brierley, Dewsbury Dear Sir, It’s about time Kirklees Council became proud of its heritage and insisted that existing conservation areas were retained as such. The site of a new proposed mosque is within the Northfields Conservation Area, and the proposals would be detrimental to the street scene in that area. As a resident of this area for 70 years, I am well aware of the huge increase in traffic in and around the Oxford Road area. Over the years it worsened when the old hospital was demolished and a large housing estate was built in its place . It was then made much worse by the closure of Birkdale High School, and the inclusion of their pupils into Westborough High. The applicants state they have 500 names in support of the application – they fail to say that at a meeting in 2016 there were very many objectors to the project, mainly local residents who do not want the nature of the conservation area spoiling by something totally out of character with existing buildings. There is already a large mosque on Hope Street, only 500 yards away; another on Mallinson Street, about a quarter of a mile away; a further mosque on Swindon Road, another a quarter of a mile away, and another on Boothroyd Lane, approximately half a mile away. There are now proposals to turn the old Birkdale School , another quarter of a mile away, into a school for several hundred pupils.
Letter of the Week: D Hirst, Dewsbury verware. Dewsbury boasted five cinemas, the Empire Theatre and three dance venues, not forgetting two billiard halls. Shops of every description lined the town, which included large stores such as Marks & Spencer, Woolworths, Coop, Bickers, J & B’s and Hodgsons, to
name a few. There were three public toilets (staffed), beautiful flower beds and a bustling market. Coachloads were the norm. Throw in 15 pubs and five working men’s clubs to the town centre, and yes we had a vibrant town. Happy memories.
In effect, if this application is granted there will be a mosque or/and madrassah every quarter of a mile within, roughly, half-a-mile radius of Oxford Road. There are restrictive covenants on the land in question, which include the fact it should not be used for religious or educational purposes in the first place – facts which already appear to be being openly ignored. The highways and education departments have acknowledged, in writing, that there is a huge problem with traffic and parking on Oxford Road. The selfish and indiscriminate parking during term time is bad enough already, but there is an area of land (the old tennis courts), which is up for sale for housing at present. The full extent of the restrictive covenants are included in the sales literature that will eventually mean that if housing is built there, there will be even more traffic on Oxford Road.
Plans for mosque just don’t fit the area From: Patrick Dennehy, Dewsbury Dear Sir, Planning Application 2017/91139 (West Park Street/Oxford Road) is the latest attempt to desecrate and degenerate the Northfields Conservation Area in Dewsbury West; something that has gone unchecked by Kirklees Council for decades. The plan proposes the creation of a large new ‘mosque, scholl (sic) and education centre’. The proposals feature an incongruous tall tower and minaret which the applicants say fits with the
LATEST PLANNING APPLICATIONS Mr M Hussain, detached dwelling forming annex accommodation associated with 55 Ravenshouse Road, Scout Hill, Dewsbury. Birstall Primary Academy, extension and fire escape doors and staircase (within a Conservation Area), Chapel Lane, Birstall. Mr Dalton-Scott, work to TPO(s) 18/96, 185 Drub Lane, Drub, Cleckheaton. The Trustees of Al Markazul Ilmi, partial demolition of existing single-storey extension and erection of two-storey extension (within a Conservation Area), Springfield House, 49 Halifax Road, Dewsbury. S Jones, certificate of lawfulness for proposed erection of single-storey rear extension, 14 Bream Avenue, Cleckheaton. D Timmins, two-storey side and rear extension, 11 The Clough, Mirfield. Mr A Patel, detached dwelling and alterations to convert existing dwelling to garages, adjacent to 11 Halifax Road, Staincliffe. Mr A Loonat, front porch (within a Conservation Area), 13 Whitaker Street, Batley. J Sampson, two-storey side extension, 43 Reservoir Street, Dewsbury. Mr S Nurgat, alterations to convert offices/hair salon to four bedsits (within a Conservation Area), 28/30 Northgate, Dewsbury. Kingsbury Banqueting Ltd, discharge conditions 2 (bins), 3 (noise), 4 (parking layout), 5 (vehicle charging) on previous permission 2016/92981 for change of use of former Dewsbury Magistrate Court to banqueting centre and internal alterations (within a Conservation Area), Grove Street, Dewsbury. Mr Hussain, outline application for erection of
detached dwelling, adjacent to 3 Winfield Drive, East Bierley. D Tipton, demolition of existing garage and erection of two-storey extension, 72 Greenacres Drive, Birstall. C Brown, two-storey front extension, 190 Huddersfield Road, Mirfield. Lauren J Dance Academy, change of use from a workshop to a dance studio, First Floor Workshop Watergate Mills, Bradford Road, Littletown. Vikki Hardcastle, two-storey side extension, 27 Roberttown Lane, Liversedge. Simon Ineson, part-demolition of existing dwelling and erection of single and two-storey extensions to rear, The Old Barn, 10 Headland Lane, Earlsheaton. A Moore, two-storey side extension and demolition of rear extension and erection of single storey rear extension, 62 Croftlands, Hanging Heaton. Gavin Dubens, demolition of rear extension and erection of single-storey side extension, side dormer and internal alterations, 21 Springfield Park, Mirfield. Lindsay Bedford, single-storey front extension and dormer to front, 61 Lees Holm, Thornhill Lees. Ansar Aurangzeb, two-storey rear extension and outbuilding, 60 Fieldhead Way, Heckmondwike. Mr & Mrs C Morris, demolition of existing single-storey rear extension with raised balcony above, 195 Raikes Lane, Birstall. G Wisniewski, demolition of existing rear extension and erection of single-storey rear
extension, 22 Blake Hall Road, Mirfield. G Hardwick, two-storey side and single-storey rear extensions, 14A Hey Beck Lane, Woodkirk. M Hellewell, variation of conditions 2 (plans), 4 (landing window), 5 (bathroom window), 6 (windows/doors), 7 (development) on previous permission 2013/91203 for erection of one dwelling, adjacent to 1 Savile Place, Mirfield. Mr Hession, work to TPO(s) SP2/70, 18 Pollard Way, Gomersal. Mr G Hussain, the proposal is for erection of single-storey rear extension. The extension projects 6m beyond the rear wall of the original dwellinghouse. The maximum height of the extension is 4m, the height of the extension is 2.9m, 7 Woodfield Avenue, Staincliffe. Joanne Hirst, dormer to rear, 1 Dalby Court, Gomersal. A Hobson, demolition of existing outside WC and erection of extensions, 2 Hopton Hall Lane, Upper Hopton. D Hartley, discharge conditions 5 (Arboricultural Method Statement) and 13 (Remediation Strategy) on previous permission 2015/92059 for erection of detached dwelling, and erection of detached garage with first floor to create dwelling forming annex accommodation associated with property adjacent to 52 Upper Batley Low Lane, Upper Batley. Mrs B Hussain, the proposal is for erection of single-storey rear extension. The extension projects 6m beyond the rear wall of the original dwellinghouse. The maximum height of the extension is 4m, the height of the eaves of the extension is 2.3m, 13 Hill Top Estate, Heckmondwike.
profile of the Grade II-Listed, gothic revival church tower of Saint Marks further down the road. They also believe it fits the profile of neighbouring Victorian residential roof towers (it fits with neither). The applicants also claim they have 500 supporters for the project, despite allocating parking spaces for less than 10 per cent of these numbers – in an area already blighted by parking and traffic problems! Anybody who wants to comment on this application, which will dramatically and irreparably alter the historical design, appearance and ambience of the local area only has until May 9 to do so. The plans can be seen on the Kirklees website until that date. See Ed Lines – p6
MP should be allowed to prove herself From: Maureen Prest, Batley Dear Sir, Unlike the politically weary (it seems the majority of the population), I find elections exciting. I struggle to stay awake as the results initially start to creep in until it becomes a deluge of what turns into the measure of public opinion, sending whatever colour into government. My feelings for the forthcoming election – we in this constituency have been rocked by the tragic loss of our representative less than a year ago; we have a brave lady in Tracy Brabin, who despite making a good start has had no opportunity to prove her worth as a good constituency MP. As we are supposed to consider global issues as well as local issues as this out-of-the-blue election is thrust upon us, I am about to buck the trend! We have a lady who has had less than six months to prove herself. She has made a good start, I have a good feeling, call it good old feminine intuition, I think Tracy Brabin has much to offer and she should be allowed to prove herself.
Paying their respects maybe for the last time From: Nichola Rowlands, Remembrance Travel, Royal British Legion Dear Sir, I would like to thank your newspaper for publishing my letter about Remembrance Travel’s search for all surviving D-Day veterans. Thanks to the media’s support we’ve managed to find four times more veterans for this year’s tours to Normandy than we ever have before. This year we shall running a further five trips, which have now started and will run until September. In addition to the Normandy tours, we shall also be offering D-Day veterans, especially those who are no longer fit to travel to France, the chance to visit the National Memorial Arboretum (NMA) in Staffordshire on the anniversary of D-Day in June. All of these tours of remembrance have been enabled by the Treasury thanks to LIBOR fines,
which pay for a veteran, carer and a member of the family to join a tour free of charge. Once again, thanks so much for helping us spread the word about these vital tours. Thanks to you Normandy veterans – now mostly in their 90s – will get the chance to pay respects to their fallen comrades, perhaps for the last time.
None of the above would get attention From: R Spreadbury, Liversedge Dear Sir, Some more statistics to ponder over. The kingmaker and Corbyn puppet master, Len McLusky just got re-elected leader of Unite, the largest (most powerful?) trade union, with 1.5m members. He achieved this by a 45.4 per cent vote on a turnout of 12 per cent. Lesson to be learned? Voter apathy plays into the hands of unrepresentative minorities. For democracy to work effectively we all need to vote, even if as a last resort this means spoiling your ballot paper. All votes have to be recorded but because spoiled ballot papers in General Elections currently count for only about one per cent of votes cast (approx 30 per cent don’t bother to vote) this statistic is not newsworthy. If all abstainers voted “None” on their ballot papers then perhaps the political parties and guardians of our democracy would get the message that a significant proportion of the population are disenfranchised from the political process, and then maybe they would do something about it. The right to have a say in our governance has been won and defended by great sacrifice over the years. It is thus a betrayal of these countless lives cut short not to cast your vote.
Headstone scandal needs to be addressed From: Name & address supplied Dear Sir, After seeing the photograph on the front page and reading the report about the desecration of gravestones at Liversedge Cemetery by council workers, it gave me the opinion that the person who ordered it and the men who carried out the work had no respect for the dead or their relatives, and if it had been done by a member of the public they would have been prosecuted for damage to private property. I would think that the relatives have a good case for compensation from the department of cemeteries for not being notified. Many years ago I had problems with Kirklees about my daughter’s plaque, which had been removed from her headstone at Dewsbury Crematorium without notification. These plaques at that time were made of brass, and when I asked for its return it was refused. I reminded the person that I had paid for it and,
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Third building is completed From page 8 therefore, it was my property. It was later returned to me. Following my subsequent enquiries, I learned that all the plaques of the same material were sold for scrap. Also, most of the relatives were never notified of their removal. I would suggest to the relatives who have had their headstones vandalised by Kirklees workmen, and not been notified, to seek legal advice. I am sure it would be worth the trouble, as I have already stated you have paid, it should be your property. Finally, when can we have a referendum to get our towns and villages back from Kirklees? If they go on selling off public buildings and land there will be nothing and we never hear what happens to the proceeds. I wish those people who have had damage done to their family graves good luck in their efforts.
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Dear Sir, The recent referendum result in Turkey which narrowly voted to take powers away from parliament to the president has been called a fraud by some people. This follows a failed coup last summer after which 125,000 state workers were purged from their jobs, with a further 40,000 people arrested, with Amnesty International citing evidence of detainees being subjected to beatings and torture. This of course did not prevent Theresa May visiting Turkey in January of this year to secure £100m worth of fighter jet sales to this despotic regime. By their friends shall ye know them!
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NORTHGATE HOUSE has become the third building in Dewsbury town centre to benefit from the Townscape Heritage Initiative (THI). The THI is a five-year Heritage Lottery Fund regeneration programme in partnership with Kirklees Council, which aims to make the town centre a more attractive place. The 80-year-old building, on the corner of Halifax Road and Northgate, has received a full external refurbishment including the installation of traditional shop fronts and a new flat roof. It has also benefited from replacement stonework and structural repairs, all carried out by businesses in Batley and Dewsbury. Coun Peter McBride said: "Northgate House really typifies what the THI is aiming to achieve – creating high-quality standards of shopfronts and restoring original buildings of character for use today. “It is in an excellent location opposite Pioneer House. Pioneer House is the fourth recipient of a THI grant and is the showpiece of the initiative. “Pioneer House will soon be home to Kirklees College and thousands of students. I sincerely hope that someone with the vision to make the most of this opportunity will snap up the lease.” The initiative, which has just entered its final year, has been allocated a total of £3.7million to help regenerate the Northgate area of the town, with the Heritage Lottery Fund providing the initial £2m and the rest coming from Kirklees Council.
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LIVERSEDGE: More than 200 riders are set to take part in a special community cycling event organised by charity Streetbikes. The Streetbikes John Radford Memorial Ride coincides with this weekend's Tour de Yorkshire, taking place tomorrow and starting at the Spenborough athletics track in Liversedge. It features three rides, two of which take place on part of the Tour de Yorkshire route the professionals will be cycling on just 24 hours later. The longest ride is 20 miles and two 15-mile rides make use of the Spen Valley Greenway. Streetbikes leader Gill Greaves said: "It is a great way to begin a weekend full of cycling, and it is a chance to ride on part of the Tour de Yorkshire route." The rides start at 11am, with registration from 10am.
Teaching at Probus BATLEY AND DEWSBURY: The next meeting of Batley and Dewsbury Probus Club will take place on May 2 at the Older Peoples Centre. There will be a talk from Alan Pugh entitled “Teaching – An Interruption To My Holidays.” Visitors and potential members are welcome from 10am for a 10.30am start. For further details, phone 01924 471337.
‘Tour de Mirfield’... MIRFIELD: Members of the Mirfield Rifle Volunteers group will be raising funds for good causes with a ‘Tour de Mirfield’ spin cycle event tomorrow (Sat). The MRV group will be cycling in the foyer of the Mirfield Co-op store from 9am to 2pm, dressed as ‘mad Yorkshiremen’. A spin cycle has been kindly donated by Roy Ellam’s Gym, and there will be games and prizes on offer. This year the MRV are raising money for local Alzheimer’s support and SSAFA - the armed forces charity, formerly known as Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Families Association.
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HullabaLOO over toilets They’re in such a mess that cleaners can’t do their job By Zoe Shackleton MIRFIELD’S public toilets have been closed – because people are misusing them. The town council says the toilets are in such a terrible state that cleaning staff can’t do their job properly. Users are said to have been squatting over the toilets and not cleaning up after themselves and obscene and abusive graffiti has been scrawled on the walls. Coun David Pinder said: “We can’t ask cleaners to do the cleaning when the toilets are in such a state.
“We have put up international signs but they are being ignored. “The problem with Mirfield is that the library doesn’t have any public toilets and most of the cafes have toilets either upstairs or in the cellar, which aren’t accessible for disabled people. “We are looking at how we can make sure this misuse stops – maybe asking Kirklees for an education programme.” Coun Pinder confirmed that hundreds of people responded to a survey the council put out in an attempt to save the toilets
and provide the best possible service. He said: “We have had an extraordinary response. Several hundred people have responded, wanting to have their say. “Although we have had a good response, it’s almost too good, so we are extend-
ing the deadline for the survey. “If we can at all, we will keep the toilets open.” One suggestion has been to dedicate a set of toilet keys to the nearby library. In the meantime, the toilets will be open solely for events in the town centre.
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MAGISTRATES jailed a prolific shoplifter for nine-and-a-half months after he stole from two shops to fund his drug addiction. Saqib Bhatti, 36, of Trueman Avenue, Heckmondwike, tried to snatch four bottles of spirits from the Asda store in Dewsbury on March 19, and then stole £200worth of bedding from Next at Birstall Retail Park on April 22. He pleaded guilty to both
FIREFIGHTERS tackled four blazes last Thursday night – three of them at abandoned buildings and another in Batley’s Wilton Park. Trees had been set on fire in the park and a blaze at a derelict building in Pepperoyd Street, Eastborough, Dewsbury, coincided with another – thought to be the second in 24 hours – at McKinnons Mill on Wakefield Road. Crews called to a fire in a derelict house in Heckmondwike Road, Dewsbury Moor, found evidence inside the property of where the fire may have been started.
offences but begged magistrates to give him another chance so that he could overcome his drug addiction. But they ran out of patience as he had failed to comply with court orders and had not bothered to show up for previous hearings. They criticised Bhatti’s prolific offending and ignored his defence team, who argued he wanted to be given a chance to kick the drug habit.
Luddite pub gets a new look for the 21st century Advertising Feature T’S GOT centuries of history behind it, and now a Liversedge pub has a fresh new look and a bright future ahead of it. The Shears Inn has been a mainstay of the Hightown community since 1773 – and 2017 looks like being one of its busiest years yet. Phil Ward and his team are in the final stages of a major refurbishment project that has seen the popular pub “brought into the 21st century”, according to the dedicated landlord. The free house, which now offers 10 hand-pulled ales and ciders, has been redecorated throughout and the rear bar area has been completely renovated. New beer pumps have been installed and Phil has forged links with many local breweries, whose real ales and ciders are rotated weekly. A special regular beer created exclusively for The Shears, called Luddite Gold, is permanently on offer alongside Black Sheep and Tetley’s. The pub’s place in local history is well-known, with members of the Luddite movement meeting there in 1812 to plan the attack on Rawfolds Mill. Injured men were also brought back there after the assault was foiled. In honour of its role in Luddite history, The Shears is hosting a special ‘Luddites Day’ on Saturday May 6, including fun activities for youngsters, a barbeque and music. The event is just one of a myriad
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groups currently being set up. A golf society, with patrons enjoying discounted rates on local courses and a free supper on their return, is on the cards, along with a ‘Recycled Teenagers Club’ for the young at heart to meet and chat and enjoy refreshments. The Shears has a popular quiz every Tuesday evening, a very well frequented curry night on the third Thursday of each month and ‘meet the brewer’ events with local beer makers. Every Saturday The Shears hosts live music, and every Sunday sees an ‘open mic’ music evening from 4pm until 7pm, hosted by Georgia Farrar. A cheese and wine evening is held on the last Thursday of the month and is proving to be a really popular event. Fresh tea and coffee is now being served, along with a selection of cakes. A top-notch range of pies, pasties and sandwiches is always available and a friendly welcome is guaranteed. For more information contact The Shears on 01924 400825.
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Work begins on £500k charity centre revamp
By Zoe Shackleton BUILDING work has started on a £500,000 project to upgrade Howlands community centre in Dewsbury. Run by Dewsbury and District League of Friendship, Howlands, on School Street, is a charity set up to provide care and support for adults living with disabilities through arts and crafts, and meeting and socialising with others.
With help from the team at Good Fundraising, Howlands were able to secure lottery funding. Cath Longley, of Good Fundraising, said: “It was quite a bold move to go for it because it is a really large grant and Howlands is a relatively small organisation, with a relatively small turnover. “We put everything into it and worked with other groups to make sure we had the reach for the project. It’s
not just about Howlands, it’s about working with other organisations in Dewsbury using the centre.” It took time and effort from all involved, with Howlands manager Deborah Hall and chairman Tom Ellis going the extra mile to make it possible. Mr Ellis said: “We feel it’s important because we’ve gained this because of the hard work of our members and volunteers. They have put a lot of effort into helping us getting the bid.” The building is set to reopen in July and Mr Ellis added: “Hopefully it will be a focal point for the community. “It’s a very attractive building and we’ve got some really nice rooms to hire out to people and local community groups and professional organisations.”
Volunteers wanted to keep town blooming THE Batley Community Alliance is looking for volunteers to help make the town a nicer place to live. For the past two years, in face of council cutbacks, the small group has been improving the town centre by tending the borders on Upper Commercial Street and Henrietta Street. They have also planted two three-tier planters at the bottom of Market Place.
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Sunday’s route in a nutshell... AFTER riding through Calderdale, the cyclists enter our district at Hartshead Moor and after crossing the M62 they follow the A643 down Moorside into Cleckheaton town centre. They’ll then tackle Spen Lane up to Gomersal Hill Top, speed down Church Lane, cross Bradford Road and race through the centre of Birstall, before swooping down to Birstall Smithies and joining the A62 Huddersfield Road. The peloton will travel up the A62, past White Lee and Six Lane Ends, through Liversedge, Roberttown and Mirfield, past Cooper Bridge and into Huddersfield.
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WELCOME TO LE TOUR! PELOTON of the world's top cyclists will be passing through the district on Sunday during the Tour de Yorkshire.
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Communities along the route have pulled out all the stops to make sure it’s a real occasion in North Kirklees. People are being urged to get involved in celebrations all along the race route as the cyclists pass through Birstall, Cleckheaton, Gomersal, Heckmondwike and Mirfield. Bikes of all shapes and sizes have been painted, shop windows have been adorned with bunting and events have been organised to celebrate the cycling race. In Birstall, the Chamber of Trade and other community groups have organised a day full of entertainment, with all proceeds going to the Alzheimer’s Society. There will be a variety of stalls set up in the Market Place, a Birstall Air Cadets display, dancing from Batley Girls High School students, a fancy dress parade, face painting, balloon modelling, crafts in the library, plus you can customise your cycle helmet and test your skills on exercise bikes. At 2.45pm there will also be a performance by the ‘Strictly Cycling’ improvised street show. The Memorial Park in Cleckheaton town centre will have a giant LED video wall, along with interactive sculptures and everyone is invited for a picnic and to watch the race as is runs alongside the park. The New Packhorse at the top of Moorside, where the riders turn for a fast descent into Cleckheaton, is going to be celebrating the race with a BBQ and champagne.
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A little further down the route Mill Valley Brewery Taps, on South Parade, will be open to the public with music from The Luddites and The Bad Apples to compliment the wide range of real cask ales on offer. The Venue at Millbridge WMC in Liversedge is another great place to relax, have a drink and watch the race unfold as the cyclists literally pass the front door, on the A62 Huddersfield-Leeds Road.
Third staging It’s the third staging of the highly-successful road race, which last year boosted the county’s economy by nearly £60million, according to independent research. Today’s stage one runs from Bridlington to Scarborough, the second stage will take the riders from Tadcaster to Harrogate, while Kirklees will see the action on day three (Sunday) from Bradford to Fox Valley in Sheffield. Yorkshire was granted its own three-day event after the huge success of the Tour de France Grand Départ in 2014. Scarborough will be making its third appearance, Bridlington its second while it will be a debut for Bradford, Tadcaster, Harrogate and Sheffield. Rolling road closures will be in operation along the route as the race rolls by. A combined total of 36 women’s and men’s teams – including nine outfits which race in the Tour de France – will be taking part. Race organisers Welcome to Yorkshire and ASO have announced a host of big name riders, with Luke Rowe, Nacer Bouhanni and Caleb Ewan among those set to compete.
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Start and finish to tour will have a local sound! I BIRKENSHAW crooner Paul Stone will be performing at the start and finish of each stage of the Tour de Yorkshire this weekend with his self-penned song ‘You’ll Never Ride Alone.’ The 35-year-old singersongwriter is hoping it will become something of a Yorkshire anthem. He said: “I wrote the musical hook in the middle of the night, and the chorus came the morning after. “It’s been endorsed by Radio Leeds and Sheffield and I want it to be a Yorkshire anthem, not specifically for the Tour de Yorkshire.” Paul, who lives on Station Road, performed at the Tour de France when the bike race came through Skipton in 2014 and hopes his song this time
Walks aplenty for Ramblers DEWSBURY: The Dewsbury and District Rambling Club have enjoyed some interesting walks in the past few weeks. On April 19, 30 walkers set off from
round will show worldwide audiences just how great Yorkshire is. He said: “It’s really a message to say that in Yorkshire we are very open-armed and great people. “In different parts of the Shipley Glen on a six-mile walk led by Brian Doyle, and the back marker was Margaret Chamberlin. On April 22, 10 walkers set off from Weeton near Harrogate and walked to the summit of Almscliff Crags on a beautiful day with panoramic views all around the 7.5-mile walk. It was led by Tony Glover. There is a walk planned for Sunday
world, you don’t get that warmth that you do from people in Yorkshire.” And he pays homage to the “genuine warmth” of Yorkshire folk in verse two, with the lyrics ‘Hear the old man say hello, just watch his eyes and know his smile is not for show.’ The former Batley Grammar School pupil performs to audiences all over the world with his band and as a solo artist, but performing at the Tour de Yorkshire will be a highlight. “I’m absolutely full of cold but that won’t stop me! It’s a nice opportunity to just go out there and do what I do,” he said. See the video for You’ll Never Ride Alone at
www.youtube.com/watch? v=CA4KhvN4fl4. (April 30) in the Brighouse area - meet Gill Young at Wellington Road car park at 9.30am. Another walk is set to take place on May 3 at Ancient Lands, Purston Jaglin, in Featherstone. Meet at Purston Jaglin Hall car park at 10.30am. Maureen and Norman Dewhirst will be the leaders.
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WAS lucky enough to meet not one but two EastEnders legends while at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane recently – the brilliant Anita Dobson and Bonnie Langford who currently plays Carmel in the soap. Bonnie told me: “I still can’t believe they cast me and it’s all gone so quickly, but I am enjoying the role and you do reach such a huge audience.” Anita, though, admits she is stunned that people still remember her as Angie Watts. “I think whatever I do now I will never escape Angie,” she said. “And that is great because to be known at all in this business is hard, so to me she was a gift of a role.”
THE NEW Great British Bake Off presenters and judges have posed for their first pictures together ahead of the new series launching on Channel Four. Paul Hollywood, the only original judge, tells me that the show will survive as “it’s not about us judges but the people, plus the fact no-one really likes change...”
FORMER England cricket star Freddie Flintoff will host ITV’s new show Cannonball, featuring contestants trying to conquer an aquatic obstacle course. Each week the ITV show will see 24 contestants face water-based challenges focused on speed, accuracy, height and distance. The series has started filming in Valletta, Malta, in the last few days.
STRICTLY Come Dancing does not return to the BBC until much later this year, but agents and stars themselves are using the platform to remind the casting executives they would like a role. The latest one is Tommy Cannon, of Cannon and Ball fame, who at 78 could be the oldest person on the show (if you discount Sir Bruce). But insiders tell me ‘the medical is quite tough to pass for the show, so it all falls to that really.”
GORGEOUS James Norton will be back in the 1950s soon in the new series of Grantchester. He tells me: “I do love the clothes and the style that people had back then. Everyone tried to look their best
Ann with Bonnie Langford and Anita Dobson and of course, it seemed a far more respectful society. We know it’s true as so many people are still here who remember that time very well.” BLUE boyband star Lee Ryan has joined EastEnders and reveals to me: “I was nearly a Fowler! I was approached to star in the soap first when I was in my teens and, again, in 2014, when bosses were recasting the part of Martin Fowler. But I am much happier with this part, and it feels good at this age to now be in such a hit show.” STRICTLY Come Dancing pro Kevin Clifton tells me that he owes his success to the brilliant Sir Bruce Forsyth. “He is such an icon and a nice man, but when he started calling me ‘Kevin from Grimsby’ on the show that really took off and people loved it,” he said. “It’s basically thanks to him so many people now know who I am. I still miss him on the show even now.” CORONATION STREET actress Brooke Vincent, who has played Sophie Webster since 2004, admits she is frightened to the leave the security of the show. “I did a play late last year, and while I enjoyed it all I did wonder what sort of life I would have if it were not so secure with regular TV work, so I don’t think I will be going anywhere in the short term,” she said. SINGER Katherine Jenkins, now starring in Carousel in London, admits
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A delightful dining experience SHEZZAAN’S 30-32 Chapel Hill, Morley Review by Janet Black A DELIGHTFUL new restaurant and takeaway has opened recently in Morley, on the site that was previously Amaans Kitchen on Chapel Hill. Shezzaan’s may be a new name to some people but on realising that it is part of the Nawaab group of restaurants, famously serving the finest authentic Kashmiri cuisine from their ever-growing chain of restaurants in Pudsey and Bradford, then you know you will enjoy the best of food and enjoy a delightful dining experience. A total refurbishment of the restaurant was carried out before it re-opened and it now has the same stylish appeal that is to be found at the award-winning Pudsey and Bradford venues.
Morley Shezzaan’s seats 40 people and has an initimate and homely atmosphere, created by the friendliness of the staff and the relaxed ambience coming from its warm and comfortable surroundings. The menu features a wide range of traditional curries using a great selection of spices which characterises Kashmiri cuisine. Shezzaan’s owner Saheed intends people to have an enjoyable night out with good food in welcoming surroundings, but which won’t cost a fortune.
Customers are welcome to bring their own drinks to add to their enjoyment of the evening, enhancing the lovely dining experience, plus takeaways are available and can be delivered to your door. Our Shezzaan’s dining experience was a delight. The staff couldn’t do enough for us and explained that they would be more than pleased to serve the dishes to our liking – more or less sauce, more or less spice, they obviously just wanted to help us enjoy our meal as much as possible by serving it the way we preferred. It’s easy to see why Shezzaan’s is already making a name for itself as one of the top authentic restaurants in the area – call soon and see why there is a great buzz about the newest restaurant in Morley. Book your table or takeaway at Shezzaan’s by calling 01132 527777.
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News In Brief Man ‘stole car’ BIRSTALL: A man allegedly stole a £4,000 car from a dealership – when the salesman wasn’t looking. Jonathan Saville, 27, is said to have visited the Birstall Motor Company, on Bradford Road, with another man and shown interest in a second-hand VW Golf worth £4,690. Kirklees Magistrates’ Court heard that he asked to take the car for a test drive and the salesman went to get the keys. While he was distracted, Saville allegedly drove off in the car. Saville, currently a serving prisoner, denies the allegations and will be tried on June 22.
Donations wanted DEWSBURY: The British Heart Foundation store in Foundry Street, Dewsbury, is appealing for donations of bric-a-brac, clothing, shoes, handbags, DVDs, CDs and books. Collections can be made from donors’ homes (call 01924 485882, 9.30am-5pm).
Breach of order DEWSBURY: A woman returned from putting the bins out to find her ex-partner in her bedroom. James Whittingham, 36, was banned from seeing Kimberley Briggs as part of a one-year non-molestation order, which barred him from going to her home in Cemetery Road. Whittingham admitted breaching the order and possession of cannabis. Magistrates ordered a probation report before sentencing.
Cannabis charge DEWSBURY: Police arrested a man on suspicion of drink-driving and found him in possession of cannabis. Adam Mayet, 32, of Brewery Lane, pleaded guilty to possession of the class B drug when he appeared at Kirklees Magistrates' Court. Mayet was given a six-month conditional discharge but ordered to pay a £20 victim surcharge.
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BIRSTALL Woodturners Club is hosting an open day on Saturday, May 6, to encourage people of all ages to try their hand at woodturning. Members teach children and adults how to use a wood lathe and visitors will be given a chance to try woodturning, chat with turners and carvers, watch different demonstrations and join the club. There will be drinks and snacks and visitors can buy gifts and join in on the tombola. Club chairman Michael Brannan said: “We have kids starting at the age of 10, and our oldest member is 92. “We are using the open day to raise funds for equipment.” The event runs from 10am-4pm at Unit 46, Home Bank Mills, Station Road, Mirfield. The club will also be helping Friends of Mirfield Library with their Star Trek convention in July. Members will be making models of starship Enterprise, which will be signed by Sir Patrick Stewart.
A COMMUNITY facility in Batley was renamed yesterday (Thursday) in honour of Jo Cox. The former Batley Resource Centre provides facilities and services for older people who might otherwise feel isolated or lonely – something Jo championed in her campaigns. At the launch event for Jo Cox House, Jo’s sister, Kim Leadbeater, said: “Things are still very difficult for us as a family but one of the things that keeps us going is the work and support we have had from the local community to celebrate Jo’s life and to make sure her spirit is alive and well in Batley and Spen. “One of the things we are
Jo Cox’s sister Kim and her parents at the renaming ceremony able to do is focus on the work of groups and organisations within the community which embody her principles. “Those are the principles
about bringing people together and focussing on cohesion within our community and celebrating that which we have in common. “Yorkshire Children’s
Centre and Jo Cox House are perfect examples of that.” Kim admitted: “It was very difficult driving through the town centre and seeing Jo’s office with her name and her sign up there and it’s also been very difficult since it’s not been there. “What will be lovely will be driving through and seeing Jo Cox House and thinking very fondly of the work that Jo did in Batley and the work that will continue to be done.” The building has a proud history. The original charity started in 1976 with the aim of improving health, wellbeing and quality of life by bringing people and communities together. That desire remains the driving force.
Ready for the Tour MEMBERS of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Youth Association’s Spen Valley branch helped to trim up a Birstall nursing home for this weekend’s Tour de Yorkshire. They painted a yellow bicycle, put up bunting and tidied and decorated the outside of Priestley Care Home in readiness for the Tour, which passes the home on Sunday afternoon. Batley & Spen MP Tracy Brabin joined in and met residents of the home and AMYA team leader Manzoor Ahmad.
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NEW Ridgeback 18-gear mountain bike, 18” frame, good brakes and tyres. Very good condition £40. Tel 01924 407400. (2137) Hillbilly battery operated golf trolley, new battery & charger. Perfect working order £50. Tel 07732 370900. (2138) Fish tank with light & filter, 40cm (W) x 28cm (D) x 32cm (H) £20. Tel 01924 453870. (2139) BEDROOM FURNITURE Single foldaway guest bed and mattress, £15. Tel 01274 862769 or 07519 288925. (2108) Double bed mattress, very good condition, £25; buyer to collect. Tel 01924 485972. (2102)
CHILDREN’S GOODS/ TOYS Tommee Tippee prep machine in white, also Tommee Tippee microwave steriliser, both in good condition, £40 for both. Tel 07422 576289. (2131) Twin cots, Mothercare, in antique pine, plus quality mattresses. Will sell separately £50 each. Tel 07773 393364. (2132)
Baby crib in white with unused new mattress, includes bedding £25. Tel 01924 430088. (2119)
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Child’s high chair, solid wood c/w wipe-clean cushion and safety straps £20. Tel 01924 478476. (2118) Child’s Razor E300 electric scooter, as new, with charger, suit 8 year old upwards, bargain £90. Tel 07961 842563. (2098) Boy’s Anaconda BMXstyle bike, 14” wheels with foot pegs, suit age 9 years+. As new, £40. Tel 07961 842563. (2098) COLLECTIBLES Spike Milligan limited signed edition “Milligan’s War”, complete and unabridged
collection books on tape boxed 14 cassettes £50. Tel 01924 478031. (2136) ELECTRICAL Yamaha keyboard, as new, hardly used, complete with starter pack and beginners, earphones, stand and music holder £150 ono. Tel 01924 478031. (2136) Tall freezer, Hoover, 5 drawers + 2 separate units. Can be seen working. Good used condition £65 ono. Tel 01924 609015. (2125) Morphy Richards pyramid kettle in cream/chrome, hardly used, in excellent condition. Cost £49 accept £25. Tel 01274 862769 or 075192 88925. (2108) Cookworks 2 slice toaster, good condition, very little used, £12 ono. Tel 01274 862769/07519 288925. (2108) Brother fax/ phone/copier and answer machine, complete with owners manual; cost £85, accept £20. Tel 01274 862769 or 07519 288925. (2108) New microwave, never used, bought for use in caravan, £25. Oval, bevelled, glass top coffee table with gold-coloured legs and frame £20. Tel 01924 359621. (2100) FASHION Gents navy blue blazer and gents grey jacket, both Brook Taverners, 38/40”. Excellent condition, £12.50 each. Tel 01924 518904. (2111) FURNITURE Luxury cream leather pouffee, excellent condition, was £200 new, bargain £40. Tel 07719 954892. (2135) Two bright-coloured, striped, upholstered chairs, as new, £110 each. Also matching buffet, as new, £25. Tel 01924 470866. (2123) Cane corner unit, £15. Tel 01924 470866. (2123) Two-seater sofa, 1 chair + footstool, all in tan leather. Like new, £200 ono. Tel 07944 703146. (2106) Solid, medium oak dining room table, 6 highback chairs + 2 carver chairs. Excellent condition, £150. Tel 07929 257475. (2107) Sherbourne two-seater
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sofa in oatmeal fabric. Pristine condition, never been sat on, bargain £485, Sherbourne chair in oatmeal fabric, in pristine condition, never been sat on, bargain £380. Tel 07961 842563. (2098)
Tel 01924 609015. (2125)
Hand-crafted designer chaise longue (unused), cream faux leather seat and arm, back and seat trim in Stewart tartan fabric, chrome legs. Also includes lumber and loose cushion in same fabric, £350. Tel 07961 842563. (2098)
Old Raleigh bicycle, tidy condition, drop crossbar, Brooke’s saddle, rear rack, five sprocket gears £40. Tel 01274 855661. (2120)
GOLF Callaway X2Hot driver, 10.5 degrees medium shaft, £50. X2Hot hybrid, £40. With head covers. Pair for £80. Ping Rapture driver, 10.5 degrees medium shaft, with cover, £50. Tel 01924 470296. Pick up Batley town centre, office hours. HEALTH EQUIPMENT Acorn stairlift, four years old, fits any typical straight staircase, price includes delivery and fitting by trained Acorn engineer and full three months’ manufacturer’s warranty, bargain at £885. Genuine private sale but please contact supplier for removal and installation. Tel 0800 073 9793, quote Ref: 199025. (2097) HOUSEHOLD Table, kitchen style, 3ft X 2ft, formica top, detachable legs with 2 matching wheel back chairs. Light coloured wood, all excellent condition £20 ono. Tel 01924 462494. (2129) Outdoor, round, wooden table, 58” diameter, suitable for BBQ’s etc £60, also 4 white plastic chairs with seat pads £10. Buyer to collect. Tel 01924 479297. (2130) Flamerite Inset electric fire, coal effect, brass surround. Excellent condition, £30. Tel 01924 411213. (2115) MISCELLANEOUS Wotan Diastar 200 large sized slide viewer – screen size 200X200mm. Mains operated, very good condition. Boxed with instructions £25 ono. Tel Mirfield 01924 491306. (2127) Aluminium zimmer frame, adjustable, in excellent condition £15.
Timber, 8 lengths, used, 2.4m x 40mm x 60mm or 94” x 1 1/2” x 2 1/2”. Primed white, ideal stoothing etc £15 ono. Tel 01924 462494. (2122)
Three 10” Mini wheels (old type), needs refurbishing, sensible offers. Tel 01274 855661. (2120) Roof rack for P100 van, cost £115 brand-new, hardly used, will accept £65. Tel 01924 430088. (2119) Trailer, size 56” x 36” approx. Includes headboard, tailgate, spare wheel, ramp and tail light board with lights. Reasonable condition, £80. Tel 01274 878757. (2114) 6ft x 4ft trailer, with tail lights £150 ono. Tel 07961 564984. (2112) All saddlery, best offers. Tel 07961 564984. (2112) Shopping trolley (wicker), on 7-inch rubber wheels, £20. Tel 01924 472043 (Batley) (2105) Portable Black Jack casino dealing shoe with cards, 400 casino chips. Table top marked layout for dealing, £25 the lot. Can deliver, tel 01274 876814. (2101) MUSICAL Two small violins, need restoration, £20 each. Tel 01924 402931. (2121) Two Spanish guitars £20 each. Tel 01924 402931. (2121) Aria semi-acoustic guitar £300 ono. Tel 01924 402931. (2121) Outdoors Neoba 6 man tent, plus awning, camp kitchen table + chairs, gas bottle, gas cooker, electric hook up cable, other extras. Good condition, only used couple of times £250 ono. Tel 01924 503190. (2134) WANTED Semi high Ford Transit van, preferably private seller, in fair condition at fair price. Around 07 plate. Tel 07790 568986. (2124)
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New boy Akhlaq blasts 214 not out HANGING HEATON got off to an indifferent start at home to newly promoted Townville, but they recovered well and their eventual 137-run win has put them in good heart ahead of tomorrow’s visit to Bradford and Bingley. They were three down with only 74 on the board, and newsigning Callum Geldart back in the pavilion, but the consistent Nick Connolly (61) and Joe Fraser (55) got them back on track and then Ishy Dawood (30) and Josh Shaw (44 not out) helped take the score to 257 for six and run up maximum batting points. David Stiff (2-29), Shaw (128), Geldart (4-32), skipper Gary Fellows (1-17) and Chris Goodair (2-13) then dismissed the visitors for 120 and chalked up maximum points. Tomorrow’s opponents were on the end of a 98-run defeat at champions Pudsey St Lawrence as Richie Lamb’s five-wicket haul left the home side with only two men in double figures. Woodlands looked to be
struggling on 73-7 at home to Pudsey Congs but skipper Tim Jackson (43) and Kez Ahmed (44) staged a recovery and their 153 all-out proved too much for Congs, as Scott Richardson’s 59 reduced them to 88 all out. Woodlands face a home derby with Cleckheaton who had a disappointing 22-run defeat at New Farnley, despite a fine 76 from Mally Nicholson and a 4-45 return from left arm spinner Andrew Deegan. Batley’s Premier Division debut at Farsley proved a nightmare as they slumped to 55-8 with only a late rally taking them to 90 all out. Farsley made 93 in reply but still picked up four batting points under the new rules by virtue of only losing three wickets. Tomorrow Batley go to Townville in what is a clash of last year’s winners of their respective divisions. The outcome of this game could give the Mount Pleasant side an indication of their long-term prospects. Relegated Scholes got off to a useful start with a win over
Gomersal at Oxford Road in a Championship One game, skipper James Stansfield stepping up to the mark in style. Coming on first change he took 5-28 and followed that with 27 in an unbroken stand of 73 with new signing Gareth Lee (45). Stansfield’s men now take on Yeadon at New Popplewell Lane while Gomersal’s Graham Hilton takes his side to Ossett where the home side are still smarting from an almighty hammering by Lahore batsman Muhammed Akhlaq. His 214 not-out for Methley was three more than the entire Ossett side could muster in reply. Akhlaq’s score came in a total of 357-3 and included 18 fours and 16 sixes in his 145ball innings. Having only arrived in this country three days earlier it will be interesting to see how he goes when he is feeling fresh! Birstall so often came unstuck against Wrenthorpe in their CYL days and it was no different on opening day. Chasing a total of 288-7 they
Heaton in coast mode for HW Cup HANGING HEATON coasted into the second round of the Heavy Woollen Cup with a ninewicket win over Spen Victoria at Bennett Lane. Batting first the visitors made only 115, Chris Goodair taking 4-34, and Gary Fellows with 85 not out (from 116-1) led Heaton to victory. Birstall are also through, seven-wicket winners at Skelmanthorpe while Mirfield Parish Cavaliers were 19-run winners over the Huddersfield side Scholes. Moorlands were 184run winners over Slaithwaite at the Memorial Ground and Woodlands were 129-run winners over Yeadon. South African Paul Sauer hit 86 in Crossbank Methodists’ six-wicket win over Raistrick. Scholes followed up their opening day Championship One win at Gomersal with a confident 80-run win over Conference side
Buttershaw St Paul’s, with overseas signing Akbar Badshah making a decisive 119 out of 2507. East Bierley were perhaps the unluckiest team. Despite a massive 426-8 they still went down by 29 runs. Last year’s finalists Hoylandswaine posted an even more remarkable 455-8. Gomersal lost by six wickets to Morley, unable to defend a modest 180. Graham Hilton (46) and Nick Whitehill (42) top scoring, with Morley’s Oliver Halliday (5-38) playing a key role for the visitors. Ossett fell at the first hurdle when they were bowled out for just 98 by Whitley Hall and were beaten by nine wickets. The other sides through to the second round, to be played on May 14, are holders New Farnley, Methley, Townville and Treeton.
RACING WITH TOP TIPSTER MIKE SMITH
Poker School holds the aces PUNTERS trying to pick out the winner of the bet365 Gold Cup at Sandown tomorrow (Saturday) should be mindful of the awful record of favourites in the race over the last decade. Not one jolly has landed the British jumping campaign’s last big chase since 2006, and second-favourites have been only a little more successful, with Hennessy (at 13-2 in 2009) the sole runner in that category to collect within the last ten seasons. Neil Mulholland trains favourite The Young Master, but it’s one of his other entries DOING FINE that interests me more, after he hosed up in a 3m 4f chase at Cheltenham last Wednesday. The booking of Paddy Brennan for VIVA STEVE will also get my each way dough and I expect BENBENS to be on the premises after a strong run in last weekend’s Scottish Grand National, beaten just over two lengths when carrying 2lb overweight. POKER SCHOOL did not run at Ayr as planned last week but goes in the bet365 Josh Gifford Novices’
Handicap Chase and owners Danny Willett, Lee Westwood and Chubby Chandler are expecting a big run from for the seven-yearold, who made it two wins from four starts over fences at Kempton on Boxing Day. Closer to home, cricketloving Newmarket trainer William Haggas can score in his native county with BATTERED today (Friday) in Doncaster’s 3.55 and can follow up at Haydock tomorrow with AFJAAN. Other entries to note this weekend are CURZON LINE who was Mick Easterby’s Christmas Cracker tip to his owners and goes at Wolverhampton tomorrow night, WITHERNSEA who drops back to 7f at
Haydock, and YORKSHIREDEBUT who should appreciate Ripon’s straight 5f track. At the same meeting Declan Carroll’s SAIGON CITY has appeal as does IMSHIVALLA (2.45) EL VIP can head the queue in Haydock’s 2.05 on Saturday and later that day AMAZING RED can get his season off to a flying start at Doncaster. Trainer Ed Dunlop holds him in high regard and off a mark of 90 he could be a good thing. EARTHA KITT holds a 1,000 Guineas entry and could be a smash hit in Salisbury's 4.30 on Sunday. CARRIGILL’S NAP (stake returned in a free bet if finishes outside top 4): Saigon City Saturday Ripon 3.55 AUGUR’S BEST BET: Poker School Sandown Saturday 4.45pm AUGUR’S ONE TO WATCH: Stradivarius. Routed his rivals at Beverley last week and there’s another good tune in John Gosden’s 3year-old who may prove better than the handicapper in time.
managed only 192-9 in reply and will be looking for a better return at Bradford League founder members Undercliffe, who are embarking on their 114th consecutive season in the league. In Championship Two tomorrow Hopton Mills, Spen Victoria and Hartshead Moor are at home to Idle, Keighley and Liversedge respectively while in the Conference, Crossbank Methodists are at Gildersome. Heckmondwike and Carlinghow are at home to newcomers Brook Walton.
James Stansfield (Scholes) bowls against Gomersal PHOTO: MIKE POPPLEWELL OVERTHORPE’S junior bowlers (right) opened their 2017 season with a 107-89 defeat to Whitkirk. Captain Emily Wilson set a fine example winning 21-5 whilst brother Harvey also bowled well to win 21-18. Casey Lyman-Chapman had a great battle with Amy Tobin before losing 21-14 to her more experienced opponent. Sienna Exley gave county bowler Lewis Cooper a scare before going down 21-13 in another very good game. In the pairs Katie and James Fagelman went down 21-11 with Emily Grason and youngster Mya Bramwell losing 21-9. THE CLUB welcomes new juniors at Ings Lane practice on Saturday mornings from 10am, with bowls provided.
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CLECKHEATON RUFC were relegated from National League Three North after a dismal defeat away to Lymm on Saturday afternoon. The visitors’ miserable afternoon had started before the first whistle as Iain Gordon was injured in the warm-up and only three minutes into the game Matt Piper was replaced due to a hamstring problem. Lymm were first over the line after they found Cormac Nolan on the right who had plenty of space to get over with Richard McEvoy adding the conversion. Ryan Piercy managed to reduced the deficit for Cleck, scoring on the right as the visitors desperately battled to maintain their status in the division, however Ronan Evans’ conversion went wide. Lymm added three points as the half reached it’s climax but it was Cleckheaton who should’ve been in front at half time. Josh Hall made a break and passed to James Wilson who was unable to gather. Moments later the hosts increased their advantage as flyhalf Will Titherington crossed, McEvoy converted to put 12 points between the teams. Piercy restored some hope for the Moorenders with the first try of the second half as he ran onto
Ossett 26 Hemsworth 49 OSSETT ended their league season with defeat at home to Hemsworth, who confirmed their position as champions of Yorkshire Division 4 in a gripping game on Saturday. The game was changed by the dismissal of Ossett’s number eight who was sent off for a clumsy challenge as Hemsworth gained control of the game. Prior to that Ossett had matched the visitors try for try as both sides provided some entertainment for the crowd. Ossett’s tries came from Kay as well as two penalty tries and a superb solo effort from Karadzic. Drury added three conversions. They trailed 29-26 before the dismissal and the extra man proved decisive.
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Luke Pearson in action
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OSSETT ALBION can at last breathe a sigh of relief and begin planning for another season in the North East Regional League, Southern Division. A 4-0 win for champions Farsley Celtic at Harrogate Railway last week means both Railway and AFC Preston have finished with fewer points than Albion and the threat of relegation has been removed at last. However, there is no such joy for Ossett Town in the West Riding County League Premier Division. After chasing promotion to the North East Regional League in recent seasons they saw their fortunes take a huge dip this time
FORMER Dewsbury Rams head coach Glenn Morrison has branded Neil Kelly’s decision to sack Jonathan Schofield and Karl Pryce as assistant coaches of Dewsbury as “disgraceful”. Kelly took charge of the Rams just over two weeks ago and made both Schofield and Pryce aware on Sunday evening that
their time at the club was over. The pair had taken charge of the Rams on an interim basis after Morrison left last month. Schofield said on social media that he was “disappointed” with the decision and also added that he, “enjoyed his time coaching at the club and appreciates the opportunity given by Glenn Morrison.”
Morrison responded to the news on social media, saying: “Disgraceful decision. You have worked your butt off for the last three years and always had the club at heart.” Karl Pryce also expressed his thoughts by saying: “So my four and half years at Dewsbury has come to an end. Met some fantastic people along the
way and played with some top blokes. Sad to leave but that’s sport.” Kelly has defended his decision to let them go as he looks to move Dewsbury up the league table. He said: “They have done a good job, the club is grateful to them but there’s some things I need to do and I feel I need to bring my own staff in.”
Sharks host 48th visit a short pass from Jack Bickerdike. However it proved to be Cleckheaton’s final try of the game, and the season, as Lymm added another penalty kick and notched another try through scrum-half Andy Davies. Cleck’s frustration showed when a brawl broke out three minutes from time, which saw Wilson red-carded while Lymm’s Jordan Widdrington was also sent off. Cleckeaton will be preparing for a season in North East One, where they will come up against the likes of Bradford & Bingley and Huddersfield YMCA. against undefeated Moortown 2nds after surrendering a 12-0 lead. Ossett started brightly, a driving maul was formed from a line-out and a strong drive towards the line saw Elliot Gierula score the game’s opening try. Jim Edginton then kicked into the middle of the park and the ball bounced perfectly for Ben Jennings to score under the posts. Moortown then brought the game to 15-15 after back-to-back tries and a penalty, with Bell adding a first-half penalty for Ossett. Two yellow cards at the beginning of the second half proved costly for Ossett as Moortown took control. Gierula thought he had reduced the deficit with his second try but the referee judged the ball to have been held up. Moments later Bell kicked another three points to narrow the gap. Moortown sealed things in the final ten minutes with three unanswered tries, all of which were converted.
WOMEN’S FOOTBALL By Mike Popplewell
Kelly blasted over sackings
around and they are looking at the probability of life in Division One next season after finishing second bottom above Battyeford SC. Battyeford’s fall from grace, after three successive promotions, was compounded when they lost 4-1 to Third Division Lower Hopton in their Supplementary Cup derby last week. Another possible candidate for Division One next season is Dewsbury Rangers. They moved within two points of the runners up spot in Division Two after crushing bottom club Amaranth 71 in their penultimate league game. Leeds City, above them, have completed their fixtures and everything now rests on Rangers’ final game but this week they are back in Supplementary Cup action with a visit from Third Division side Durkar Devils.
SHAW CROSS SHARKS hosted a party of 38 junior rugby league players and their coaches from Villenueve-SurLot and Tonniens in the south west of France, the 48th such exchange (pictured). The visitors played two games on Sunday against Shaw Cross then two Batley Boys teams in midweek and finished with two further games against Shaw Cross on Friday evening. The boys had a busy week organised by Alan Smith and Tracy Grimwood. LEEDS UNDERDOGS U-12 33 SHAW CROSS SHARKS 10 CROSS took an early lead through man-of-the-match Frazer Cass who showed great pace. The hosts then took control of the game with four unanswered tries before half time. Sharks scored first after the break through Bailey Ellis before the Underdogs went over for a further three tries.
Alex Baines, Harry Breakall, Max Sheard and Ben Andressy made good metres but the Sharks were unable to capitalise. Coaches man of the match was Josh Howgate who worked tirelessly out wide.
Cross hit back just before half time with a try from Harri Lawn goaled by Joel Webster. The second half proved just as intense but four minutes from time, the visitors got the winner. Shaw Cross almost hit back in the last minute but the whistle was blown before they could complete the grounding. The opposition and parents man of match went to Joe Wood. Reece Norman was most improved player with top tackler going to Luke Maclaren and Joel Webster. Kier Savage earned the 100% award.
SHAW CROSS U-11 6 FARNLEY FALCONS 8 THE under 11s hosted a true armwrestle of a contest as both teams showed excellent defence and a high completion rate with very few errors. The visitors drew first blood after 16 minutes with a try, but
SHAW CROSS SHARKS U-9S met Cutsyke on Sunday for what was a fantastic game of rugby with both teams producing some outstanding performances. Opposition man of the match was awarded to both Isaac Redgwick and Harvey Cavanagh. Top tackler was Seb Jeffers, with coaches’ awards to Casey Hirst and Alfie Ibbitson. A great team ethic was shown by Teddy Dawson, Ben Tranter, Max Tune, Alfie Law, Charlie Tilford, Dillan Charlton, Jacob Stevenson, Charlee Raby, Eviee Raby, Ellis Peake and Ethan Brereton.
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Town face play-off final at Farsley Scarborough Athletic 1 Ossett Town 3 OSSETT TOWN are through to the play-off final of the Evo-Stik Northern 1st Division North after a historic semi-final victory away at Scarborough Athletic. Town secured their place in the semi-final after a 1-1 home draw against Trafford ensured a play-off finish last Saturday. Town chairman James Rogers was extremely proud of the players after a fantastic victory and hopes more history can be made in tomorrow’s final. “I am really proud of what the team has achieved this season, the performance on the pitch was simply outstanding, everyone played their part on a great and memorable night for Ossett Town,” said Rogers. “It has been a fantastic year for the club, I would like to personally thank everyone involved for making it such a memorable season.” “As we travel to Farsley Celtic we need to approach it like we did on Tuesday, focus on what we do best and plan to go to Farsley and cause another upset.” Jason Yates scored the opening goal of the game after Danny Frost made a superb sliding challenge on the byline. The ball fell to the feet of Yates who turned and smashed the ball into
the corner from an acute angle. Scarborough wasted a glorious chance to draw level on the stroke of half time but Cameron Murray was unable to convert when put through on goal. Billy Logan did level proceedings as he converted from the spot two minutes into the second half, sending Ossett keeper Leigh Overton the wrong way. However, two goals in five minutes from Ossett proved pivotal. Yates scored his second from a penalty to make it 2-1 with half an hour to play. Minutes later Ashley Jackson gave Town a two goal cushion as he headed into the bottom corner after getting on the end of Steven Ridley’s inch-perfect cross. A win in the play-off final will see Ossett promoted to the Evo-Stik Northern Premier Division, but Town must beat Farsley Celtic, something that they have already done on two occasions this season.
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OSSETT Albion finished their season with defeat away to Bamber Bridge on Saturday afternoon. Albion trailed after only eight minutes as Regan Linney put the ball past Brett Souter in the Ossett goal. The hosts doubled their
lead on 56 minutes through captain Matt Lawlor before Stuart Vasey made it 3-0 only four minutes later. Ben Walker pulled one
back for Albion with 20 minutes played as the game finished in defeat, with Ossett ending the season in 18th place.
HEAVY WOOLLEN LEAGUE AS THE season draws to a close, only four games took place in last weekend’s Heavy Woollen Sunday League. Doubles from Dave Blakeley and Patrick Sykes helped Navigation climb to sixth place in the Premier Division after winning 4-2 against second-bottom Mount Pleasant, who replied through an Abdullah Mayat brace. Championship winners Linthwaite completed their season with a 4-0 win over Wellington Westgate to finish the campaign with a 100 per cent record, winning all 16 of their league games. Deighton WMC won 5-0 against Saville Arms to finish fourth in Division One, whilst Snowdon ended their campaign with a 5-3 win over Clifton Rangers thanks to goals from Zia Ul Haq, James Heeley, Imran Farooq, Munir Majeed and Atif Basharat.
SPEN VALLEY FOOTBALL AN ASTONISHING 31 goals were scored in the Spen Valley League, trumping last week’s total of 18. In the Premier Division Athletico put seven past Dewsbury West Side with hat-tricks from Shamraz Hussain and Quemdrim Emini, as well as one goal for Paul Hague. James Heelet scored four for Dewsbury but to no avail as Athletico ran out 7-4 winners. In the First Division a brace from Corey Starkey and an own goal wasn’t enough for Howden Clough as they lost 7-3 at home to George Healey. Simon Moore, Ash Parkinson, Olly Mitchell, Reece Scholes, Luke Newsome (2) and Matty Parkinson all netted for the visitors. A Nathan Clarke hat-trick helped Marsh on their way to a 6-4 victory over Dewsbury West Side Reserves with Spencer Balmforth, Jordan Wilkinson and Jonny Asquith also scoring for Marsh. Arfan Ali, Mohammed Ibrahim, Arsalan Shahid and Haseeb Shahid scored the goals for Dewsbury.
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Super sub Fairhurst breaks Batley hearts Ladbroke’s Challenge Cup Rd 5
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at Tetley’s Stadium LEWIS Fairhurst was Dewsbury’s golden-point hero as Neil Kelly’s side booked their place in the sixth round with a dramatic golden-point win. Fairhurst, back in the Rams side for only his second match, hit a drop-goal in extra time to secure victory after a late Batley penalty had tied the game at the death. The visitors had the momentum in the closing stages and spurned the opportunity of a drop-goal with seconds of normal time remaining, moments after Dominic Brambani’s attempt was sliced wide. The single-point deficit was an accurate reflection of how close the contest was. Batley took the lead in the 7th minute when back-to-back penalties laid the platform for Macauley Hallett to muscle his way over from close range. Cain Southernwood was wide with the conversion from the right of the posts, and the Rams responded quickly . Paul Sykes forced the knockon and the hosts were awarded
a penalty for holding down, before the ball was worked right to Josh Guzdek, who dummied and went through the gap to go over by the right touchline. Sykes’s conversion drifted in front of the posts. Batley went close, but Southernwood’s pass to Adam Gledhill was adjudged forward. The Bulldogs continued to mount pressure and they capitalised on Robbie Ward’s kick straight into touch. They twice went within inches of scoring, before moving the ball left for Hallett to cross for his second. Southernwood converted from the touchline to make it 410 and further indiscipline allowed Batley to extend their lead to 12 points. Tom Lillycrop crashed on to a short ball and collided with the post before grounding under a pile of bodies. Southernwood’s simple conversion made it 4-16. Dewsbury got back in it when Andy Kain’s kick ricocheted for a repeat set. With the Batley defence in disarray, play was taken right for Sykes to cross. The conversion was missed but the Rams were well in it. Kain produced a vintage dummy and dart play to break the line, before passing back inside to send Guzdek in for his second, and Sykes’s conversion
from in front made it 14-16. Dewsbury made a bright start to the second half and had an early chance when Ward scooted through, and they went close minutes later when Dale Morton palmed a kick for Daniel Igbinedeon to dot down, but a knock-on was ruled. They took the lead for the first time when Aaron Brown collected Dom Speakman’s grubber and got the ball down. Sykes added the goal to make it 20-16 with 25 minutes left. Sykes extended the cushion to six points when Batley were penalised for a ball steal. Brambani’s speculative kick then bounced wickedly beyond Guzdek, and back into the hands of the Batley half-back for the away side’s fourth try, but Southernwood missed the kick, and the Rams led by two. Poor kicking saw the Bulldogs eventually capitalise when Southernwood hammered over a penalty to tie the scores. The winner came after Batley failed to manage a drop-goal attempt on their kick-off set, and following a charge down on Dewsbury’s last tackle that gave the hosts a fresh six. Fairhurst took his chance on the third tackle, 20 metres out, having made a late entrance from the bench.
MATCH STATS: DEWSBURY RAMS 1. Josh Guzdek 5. Gareth Potts 6. Paul Sykes 13. Aaron Brown 2. Dale Morton 23. James Glover 7. Andy Kain 24. Jode Sheriffe 15. Robbie Ward 18. Jack Teanby 4. Lucas Walshaw 30. Dan Igbinedeon 28. Brandon Douglas Subs: 25. Lewis Fairhurst 10. Tony Tonks 14. Luke Adamson 17. Dom Speakman Tries: Guzdek (10, 40), Sykes (31), Brown (54) Goals: Sykes 3/5. Drop Goals: Fairhurst (85). BATLEY BULLDOGS 1. Dave Scott 25. Mikey Hayward 3. Sam Smeaton 4. Macauley Hallett 29. Jy Hitchcox 6. Cain Southernwood 7. Dom Brambani 8. Adam Gledhill 9. Alistair Leak 21. James Brown 11. Brad Day 12. Joel Farrell 22. Dane Manning Subs: 10. Alex Rowe 14. James Davey 16. Tom Lillycrop 17. Joe Chandler Tries: Hallett (7, 22), Lillycrop (26), Brambani (63). Goals: Southernwood 3/5.
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Ref rating: J. Roberts 71/100 Half-time: 14-16 Penalties: 7-12 Sin Bin: Smeaton (39, interference) Sent Off: None Weather: Sunny with clouds Man of the Match: Lucas Walshaw (Dewsbury) Attendance: 962 Match Rating: 4/5
Stags strut stuff MIRFIELD STAGS 36 NORLAND SHARKS 10 MIRFIELD Stags kicked off their 2017 Yorkshire Men’s League campaign in style as Brad Delaney bagged a hattrick to help sink Norland Sharks at Hillrich Park. The Stags marched into an early lead and were three tries clear at the break. Visitors Norland threatened to battle back after half-time but their efforts proved in vain as Alex Muff’s Mirfield romped to victory. Luke Manning grabbed the first try after connecting with a kick from Delaney, who converted to make it 6-0. Norland went down the other end and scored through Luke Wilson. But the Stags replied almost immediately through halfback Delaney, who appeared on dual-registration terms with parent club Coventry Bears. He sold the Sharks’ backline an outrageous dummy to touch down and convert. And it was a piece of individual brilliance from Delaney to put the home side into the driving seat. On the last tackle, he chipped over the defensive line and regathered before crossing beneath the posts. His goal made it 18-4. Mirfield stood firm to deny Norland pressure and a matter of seconds into the second half they struck again as substitute Callum Green barged over. Just before the hour mark Nathan Hadfield scored from close range, before Delaney finalised a memorable hat-trick of tries on debut. Norland got a converted score but Harry Burgess had the final say for Mirfield, racing clear of the tiring backline to dive over in the corner.
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A FOUR-TRY haul from winger Joss Ratcliffe ensured that Thornhill maintained their momentum near the top of the division. They currently sit in second place, two points behind Crosfields. East Leeds were the visitors to Overthorpe Park and were put under immediate pressure, however the home side were unable to capitalise on three successive scrums.
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SHAW CROSS SHARKS produced a magnificent display to secure their second win of the league campaign. Brandan French was man of the match after scoring two tries, assisting another while also adding a touchline conversion. Cross went behind early but scored the levelling try with ten minutes played as French broke the line after gathering a clever pass from stand-off Danny Flowers. Cross took the lead through French, Flowers moved the ball to the second rower who handed away the tackler to get the ball down. Dec Naughton almost added a third for the Sharks but the referee ruled a knock-on. Nathan Wright also thought he had scored moments later only for the referee to rule the ball had gone dead. Dockers wasted a glorious chance to draw level when their winger broke clear but lost the ball. Luke Hudson set the tone for Shaw Cross as the second half got underway with a thunderous hit on the very first tackle and Sam Ottewell made a superb stop, followed by more valiant goal-line
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CELTIC were defeated for the fifth time in seven games as they lost to Gateshead. Danny Chetwyn’s boot proved crucial as he landed seven goals for the visitors. He added conversions to early tries by Scott Woods and David Cash before the home side hit back with tries from Danny Lee and Paul Foulstone. Pat Foulstone landed one conversion to reduce the arrears to two points. Celtic then conceded penalties in crucial areas which allowed Gateshead to go over for three tries in the
Thornhill’s Mindaugas Bendikas is halted
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Back to back penalties enabled Easts to gain field position and they drew first blood as Nathan Conroy kicked a penalty. Thornhill responded superbly as Ratcliffe scored two unconverted tries, the first came as he won the race to a grubber kick from Will Gledhill before Gledhill and Scott Dyson combined to put Ratcliffe in at the corner. The Trojans added a third with half an hour played as the ball was moved to George Woodcock who touched down out wide. Joss’s namesake, Sam Ratcliffe, added the conversion from the touchline.
Conroy was then sent to the sin-bin for East Leeds for alleged use of the elbow. The hosts continued to dominate proceedings as the second half got underway with Andrew Lambert strolling over after some good work from Jake Wilson. Things got worse for East Leeds as they received another yellow card, this time Lee Fisher was given ten minutes after conceding numerous penalties. Despite the man advantage Thornhill were unable to keep the visiting attack at bay as East Leeds went in for two unconverted tries.
Tom Holmes forced his way over from close range before Ben Walkin burst through the Thornhill defence to reduce the deficit to only six points. In the final 15 minutes Thornhill calmed the nerves as they ran in three tries, Ratcliffe scored his third after an assist from Gledhill. Mindaugas Bendikas touched down in the opposite corner before Dyson and Gledhill combined again to send Ratcliffe in for number four. Thornhill are in BARLA National Cup action this evening (Friday) at Fryston Warriors (6.30pm).
defence. From the resulting turnover the Sharks scored their third of the afternoon through Naughton. French broke the line before offloading to Tom Rogers who broke clear and passed inside to Naughton. Cross were then awarded a penalty for a shoulder charge 30 metres out and Flowers stepped up to put 14 points between the teams. Andrew Tillotson then made a fantastic try saver as he brought down the tackler while getting underneath the ball being grounded. After several sets close to the line the Sharks defence was eventually penetrated for the first time in the second half as the Hull centre scored out wide, the resulting conversion missed. Three minutes later Flowers sealed the victory as he stretched his arm out to score out wide after receiving the ball from French. Flowers was forced off with a shoulder injury so French stepped up and added the conversion. Ross Roebuck almost went in for a fifth Sharks try but play was called back as Shaw Cross were penalised for crossing. Minutes later the full-time whistle was blown as the Sharks made it two away wins from three. Their next game is on May 6 when they host Lock Lane at Leeds Road.
Storm clouds mount for struggling Celtic NCL Division Three
Ratcliffe bags four as Trojans keep up pace NCL Division Two
French stars as Sharks sink Dockers in style
final 12 minutes of the first half and extend their lead to 28-10 at the break. David Croft, Cash and Woods all crossed and Chetwyn landed two goals. Gateshead added a penalty just after half time before George Senior crossed for a try which was converted by Foulstone. A try from Andrew Morris as well as a conversion and a penalty from Chetwyn then put the game out of Celtic’s reach. Despite the deficit the hosts kept pushing forward and were rewarded as Senior scored under the posts after a break from inside their own half. Celtic are in Conference Challenge Trophy action tomorrow (2.30pm) at Premier side Leigh Miners.
Moor are on the march NCL Division Three
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DEWSBURY MOOR remain only one point away from the top of the National Conference Division Three as they continued their impressive start to the league season. Barrow Island took a 12-0 lead early on courtesy of a Jack Sutherland brace, both goaled by Matty Sayle, but fell apart thereafter. Moor responded well after going behind and tries from Jamie Samme, Jacob Flathers,
man-of-the-match George Croisdale and James Delaney, plus two Bradley Foster goals gave Moor a half-time lead of 20-12. Tez Nueto opened the second half scoring for Island, with their other points coming from a last-minute Sam Jones effort. Flathers crossed twice in the second half while Bart O’Brien, Delaney and Tom Kaye also went in for Moor to give them a 22-point margin and another two points to bring back. The Maroons are at Division One side Hunslet Warriors in the Conference Challenge Trophy tomorrow (2.30pm).
Dewsbury Celtic old boy Alex Walmsley shocked by England selection FORMER Dewsbury Celtic and Batley Bulldogs forward Alex Walmsley has been called up to the England Rugby League squad for the first time in his professional career. The current St Helens star admitted he was surprised to be included in the team, having not even been part of the 31-man elite training squad that was named in January. “Jamie Peacock phoned me a couple of weeks ago asking for some visa details, just on the off-chance,” said Walmsley. “I still didn’t expect it though, so to get the call was amazing, I was pinching myself a bit. “It’s not as if I gave up hope, I just put it to the back of my mind and
concentrated on myself and Saints, but I thought with me not being in the elite training squad I’d really struggle for the Samoa game.” Walmsley, 27, left Celtic five years ago before playing for Batley Bulldogs. And after a superb season with the Championship club, he was signed by St Helens and admits that his progress into the England squad feels “unbelievable.” He said: “To be where I was, knocking about with my mates on a local field, and where I am now, heading to Australia as part of a 20man squad playing Samoa is unbelievable.” “It’s been one milestone after another – signing for Batley, playing
FRESH-FACED: Walmsley receiving the 2011 NCL player of the year award while at Dewsbury Celtic in the Championship, signing for Saints, playing Super League, playing in a Grand Final.
“The last five years have been such an unbelievable time, being here now caps it. “It’s a big shock and massive honour, hopefully I’ll get to play, playing and training alongside the likes of James Graham and Sam Burgess will be a bit of a pinnacle.” Despite roaring personal success in recent years, Walmsley says that he will never forget where it all began for him and that he still keeps in touch with his former teammates from Celtic. He added: “I’m very proud of the route that took me into the game and to have done it in such a fashion where 99 per cent of rugby league players don’t make it.
“I still keep in touch with the lads I played with at Dewsbury, they definitely won’t let me get above myself.” Walmsley is the third name in the squad who began his trade in the Heavy Woollen area, with brothers Sam and Tom Burgess also included in Wayne Bennett’s 20-man squad for the test against Samoa on May 6. The Burgess brothers, who both play for the South Sydney Rabbitohs in the NRL, started their playing days with Dewsbury Moor. Sam Burgess, who captained England during the four nations, said on social media it is, “always an honour to be selected,” as he is set to make his 18th appearance for his country.
Diskin reflects on season so far as Halifax await Rams ready for crunch
‘Average’ Bulldogs must reduce errors By Ben McKenna BATLEY BULLDOGS head coach Matt Diskin is keen to improve on what he describes as an “average” start to his Batley tenure - beginning with victory away to Halifax RLFC on Sunday evening (6pm). Batley currently sit sixth in the Kingstone Press Championship and four points behind London Broncos and Halifax, who occupy fourth and fifth respectively. Despite Batley sitting comfortably in mid-table Diskin feels that there is still plenty of room for improvement from his team, who have lost six of their 11 league games in 2017. “It has been an average first half of the season, I don’t think we have hit any form or found any consistency in our performances so far,” said Diskin. “We are taking games one at time, our players are not feeling very confident at the moment because of the form we have been in over the last three games. “There are positives and if the players can concentrate on the positives and deliver on a regular basis we will start to pick up the points and pick up some form. “I believe we have the capability to be sitting higher up the league table but we have been ill-disciplined and made too many errors that have cost us games and that is why we aren’t a few places higher. “We are still in a decent position, if we can put a good second half of the season together and find some consis-
Ainscough doubtful for Sunday
tency then we will be in the mix for the top four come the end of the year.” Batley won the reverse fixture against Halifax 24-6 in round two of the season, in what was Diskin’s first competitive win as head coach. Despite the comfortable win last time out, Diskin is not expecting Batley to have it all their own way on Sunday and is very wary of the threat that Halifax can pose. He said: “It is going to be a very tough game, ever since our victory against them earlier in the season they have hit some form and put some really good performances together and sit in a great position. “They have some really experienced players, particularly in Scott Murrell at half-back so we are certainly expecting a battle, it is always tough against the teams fighting for that top four. “We need to pick up the points this
weekend if we want to give ourselves a good chance of being in the top four. “It doesn’t just revolve around Sunday’s game, we have got 12 games to improve which is something we need to do drastically.” Batley lost their third game on the bounce as they were defeated 23-22 by Dewsbury Rams in the Challenge Cup last Sunday. Diskin was disappointed to lose the game by a single point, especially after his side had at one stage lead 16-4. He added: “It was heartbreaking, the players worked really hard to try and get a positive outcome but unfortunately they came up short. “The most disappointing factor is that I don’t think we should’ve lost the game after being in a real dominant position in the first half. “We are doing some really good things but they are being overshadowed by poor discipline, stupid errors and one-on-one tackle misses and if you keep making errors in games you are going to find yourself coming up short and that has been proven in the last three games.” Batley will be without some key players for Sunday’s game, with Patch Walker and Shaun Ainscough both doubtful due to broken bones in the wrist. Wayne Reittie has been ruled out with a hamstring injury and Will Maher is unavailable after a knock to the sternum, however Danny Cowling may be ready for selection if he is able to recover from a broken rib by Sunday.
clash against Oldham RAMS boss Neil Kelly believes his side have the fighting spirit necessary to drag themselves away from a relegation fight but insists that they must learn to be more disciplined. Kelly he has won two out of his three games back in charge at Dewsbury, with the most recent victory coming against rivals Batley in a dramatic 23-22 victory in the Challenge Cup. Dewsbury face Oldham at the Tetley’s Stadium this Sunday (3pm) and Kelly believes that picking up the two points on offer will be vital in Dewsbury’s fight to avoid the drop into League 1. “We still have to play Oldham twice, as the away fixture was postponed and we need to pick up four points from the two games,” said Kelly. “We need to add to the two points that we got last time out and make sure that when we split into the 8s that we have a chance of doing well. Kelly feels that his side have got some confidence back after wins over Batley in the league and cup but is frustrated that his players are making things difficult for themselves. He said: “I’m a little frustrated in the way we are working harder than we should be to win games, we aren’t doing things smart enough, we are conceding stupid penalties and it is something we need to work on. “The players will realise that if we make it easier on ourselves that we will be fitter in the second half, which has been the part of the game this year in which we have struggled.” “We showed great spirit on Sunday, we had several players who should not have played. We
showed effort and spirit but we are burning up energy because of poor discipline.” Kelly has been pleased with the effort from his players since taking charge and feels he has already seen a difference in the mentality of his team. He said: “I’ve nothing but admiration and gratitude for the players, they have put lots of effort in and even when we were defeated by Sheffield, I don’t consider that to be down to lack of effort. “It’s just about adopting the correct techniques in certain areas of the game, we just have to be hungry to do more things right.” Dewsbury were drawn at home for the third successive round in the Challenge Cup on Tuesday evening and will come up against dual-reg partners Wakefield Trinity, however Kelly’s only focus is Oldham this weekend. He said: “All I’m concentrating on at the moment is turning Oldham over on Sunday, it’s romantic to be involved in the cup competition but my main priority at the moment is to see who is fit and ready for Sunday.” • Karl Pryce and Jonathan Schofield have left their positions as assistant coaches at the club as Neil Kelly looks to bring in his own staff – but no official announcement has been made on who the replacements will be.
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