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Cyclist killed in collision with bus A CYCLIST has died after he collided with a bus in Batley.

The 22-year-old man was riding down Soothill Lane before he turned right into Grace Leather Lane, when he was involved in the crash.

Police are currently appealing for witnesses to the incident, which happened at around 11.40am on Wednesday morning. The cyclist suffered serious injuries in the crash and was declared dead at the scene. A number of emer-

gency vehicles attended the scene and the road remained closed for the majority of the afternoon.

Sgt Carl Quinn of the major collision and enquiry team said: “We are appealing for witnesses to the incident, along with

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anyone who may have seen the cyclist prior to this incident, to come forward with any information.”

Anyone with information should contact the police on 101, quoting log number 527 of October 5.

AFTER months of uncertainty, it was confirmed this week that two of North Kirklees’ museums will be axed.

Kirklees Council cabinet gave the green light to close Dewsbury Museum in Crow Nest Park and Red House Museum in Gomersal.

Campaigners pleaded with officials to make a u-turn on their expected decision to close the museums but their worst fears were confirmed at a meeting on Monday.

Funding for Dewsbury Museum and Red House runs out in March but both could close as early as next month.

Also included in the cuts was Tolson Museum in Huddersfield, although this will remain open in the short term to maintain a presence in South Kirklees before a new venue is found for some exhibits.

Oakwell Hall in Birstall and Bagshaw Museum in Batley will remain open.

The move is part of a plan to cut the “creative economy” budget at the council from £1.2m to just £371,000 from April.

Cabinet member for Creative Kirklees, Coun Graham Turner, said that due to budget cuts it was inevitable some museums would have to close.

“It is clear that many residents love and value the buildings we have, but if we do not close any of the sites it will be impossible to achieve the savings we need to make,” he said.

“With a constantly diminishing

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budget, we have to change the cultural offer but I believe the changes will ensure that we can deliver a service for the residents of Kirklees that tells our story, in a different and more up to date way.”

The council’s Labour cabinet agreed to move forward with their new vision, dubbed ‘Culture Kirklees’, which will also cut the council’s contribution to the Lawrence Batley Theatre, along with arts and events grants to community and music groups.

But Coun Turner believes the venues on offer across Kirklees will still satisfy visitors.

He said: “Changing lifestyles and increasing culture and leisure choices mean that the museum and galleries service needs to radically transform if it is to be relevant and resilient in the 21st century and make an impact on the district’s priorities.

“It is vital that Kirklees continues to support a strong cultural offer.

“The future resilience of towns and cities relies on mixed uses of retail, residential and culture and leisure opportunities.”

But Coun Turner said the council would be willing to discuss alternative uses and funding plans for the axed sites, or asset transfers to community groups.

Dewsbury & Mirfield MP Paula

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Cox accused refuses to plead Deaths ANSTISS (NEE PARSONS) MAUREEN MARY On 28 September, aged 76, of

Batley. Wife of Chris.

Requiem Mass at St Mary’s RC Church, Batley on Friday 21 October at 12.30pm, followed by interment at Batley Cemetery.

EVANS SHAUN PHILLIP On 26 September, aged 45, of Birstall.

Service at Dewsbury Crematorium, Friday 14 October at 11.15am.

FRANKLIN EDNA MARY On 23 September, aged 61.

Service at Dewsbury Crematorium today, Friday 7 October, at 10.30am.

HATFIELD FREDA MAY (NEE CLAY) On 29th September, aged 87, of Mirfield. Wife of the late Charles Henry. Service at Dewsbury Crematorium on Monday 17 October at 11.15am.

HOLDERNESS (NEE SHEARD) CAROL On 3rd October, aged 74, of Thornhill. Service at St Michael’s Church, Thornhill, 13 October at 12.30pm, followed by committal at Dewsbury Crematorium.

JONES (NEE HAZLEGRAVE) JEANNETTE

Wednesday 12 October at 2pm, followed by interment at Liversedge Cemetery.

On 20 September. Wife of David. Service at St Mary’s RC Church, Batley, Tuesday 11 October at 12.15pm, followed by interment at Batley Cemetery.

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MOSS EDITH On 26 September, aged 79, of Gomersal. Wife of the late Eddie. Service at Holme UR Church, Holme Wood, Thursday 13 October at 1pm, followed by private committal.

NAYLOR (NEE GREEN) ANN On 30 September, aged 75.

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Husband of the late Wendy.

Service at St Peter’s Church, Birstall, 17 October at 12noon prior interment in Birstall Cemetery.

OVEREND (WAS PRESTON) MARY Aged 100. Service at Dewsbury Crematorium, Friday 14 October at 12.30pm.

PRESLEY LISA MARIE On 29 September, aged 62.

Wife of Ben. Service at Dewsbury Crematorium, Friday 14 October at 1.15pm.

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SYKES MARIAN On 2 October, aged 87. Wife of Ken. Service at Central Methodist Church, Batley, Thursday 13 October at 2.30pm followed by private interment.

THACKRAY KENNETH STANSFIELD On 22 September aged 71, of Mirfield. Husband of Maria.

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TOOLE (NEE JESSOP) MARY On 27 September, aged 92, of Dewsbury. Wife of late Richard. Requiem Mass at St Paulinus RC Church Friday 21 October at 12.30pm, followed by interment at Dewsbury Cemetery.

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Museums are set to close Continued from Page 1 Sherriff admitted that although she was upset to see the museums close, she acknowleged the council had little option.

“I am really disappointed,” she said. “I am working with the council to ensure we keep some space at Dewsbury Museum that volunteer groups use, as it is really important we don’t shut them out.

“It is a blow but what is equally important is that we are aware of why the council is having to make these decisions.

“The unprecedented cuts which are disproportionally affecting northern councils are forcing them into making these deciFriday October 7, 2016 sions.”

Issue No: 758 Mirfield councillor 31 Branch Road Martyn Bolt meanwhile accused the Batley Kirklees Labour cabWest Yorkshire inet of cultural vanWF17 5SB dalism.

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THE MAN accused of murdering Batley and Spen MP Jo Cox refused to give a plea when he appeared in court this week.

Thomas Mair, 53, from Birstall remained silent at the Old Bailey on Monday.

In the absence of a plea, the judge ordered that a not guilty plea be entered on Mair’s behalf.

He is accused of murder, grievous bodily harm, possession of a firearm with intent to commit an indictable offence and possession of an offensive weapon.

Mair appeared via videolink from Belmarsh Prison and spoke only to confirm his name.

Members of the Labour MP’s family were in court to witness proceedings.

The judge, Mr Justice Wilkie, adjourned the case for a further hearing on October 28 and a provisional date for a four-week trial has been fixed for November 14.

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News in Brief Danish store opens

STAFF at a Cleckheaton supermarket went back in time to raise money for charity. Tesco workers donned 70s and 80s gear in aid of Diabetes UK and the British Heart Foundation. The likes of Madonna, Abba and Freddie Mercury could be seen stacking the shelves! Tesco held a tombola and raffle event to raise £775. Store manager Clare Findlay said she was overwhelmed by the generosity of the store’s customers.

DEWSBURY: A Danish furniture firm is opening a new store in the town.

JYSK will open their new site at the Railway Street retail park tomorrow (Saturday).

Ten new jobs have been created by the opening of the store, which sells a range of soft furnishings.

The shop will be opened by the Mayor of Kirklees, Coun Jim Dodds and Mayoress Carol Dodds at 9am.

JYSK has taken over the former Netto site next to Mecca Bingo and Dewsbury will be its 15th UK outlet.

New twist in planning for housing and industry in Kirklees

‘Revise your strategy’, Council cabinet is told

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plan are two major proposals for up to 5,500 homes in North Kirklees.

A plot south east of Mirfield, off Ravensthorpe Road, could hold up to 4,000 homes as part of a plan to rejuvenate the Ravensthorpe area. Fields off Chidswell in Dewsbury have also been approved as a mixed use plot. Planning officials say it could accommodate 1,500 homes and a large business park.

Residents’ action groups set up in a bid to halt development on green spaces are likely to continue to fight against the proposals.

The plan will go before all 69 Kirklees councillors at a meeting on October 12 at Huddersfield Town Hall (3pm). Members of the public can attend but anyone wishing to speak has until 4pm today (Friday) to register and should contact andrea.woodside@kirklees. gov.uk.

If given the go-ahead, the Local Plan will go before the government and planning inspectorate for approval and could be implemented as early as 2018.

Leader of Kirklees Council Coun David Sheard said: “It is really important that the plan is found to be sound because if we are in a position where there is no plan at all, the

KIRKLEES Council cabinet members have been asked to revise a planning strategy for housing and industrial development in the district.

It follows comments and protests made during a consultation period for the original draft of the Local Plan, which is supposed to allocate land for homes and industry up to the year 2031.

The current Unitary Development Plan (UDP), in force since 1999, is years out of date.

A successor, the Local Development Framework, was thrown out by a government planning inspector.

Some of the changes include amending the location of development sites and altering some of the policies that were proposed initially. The council says it will consider factors such as housing needs, affordability and the protection of green belt spaces.

The public consultation at the end of last year was the biggest ever managed by the council, with almost 6,000 people making 17,750 comments. More than 10,000 of the comments were in relation to land allocated in the draft plan.

Coun Peter McBride, cabinet member for regeneration, said: “The evidence tells us to plan for about 31,000 new homes over the plan period.

“With some developments in the pipeline already, we have had to find about 21,000 in this plan.

“Having a Local Plan in place is not a choice. Government tells us we have to have this and the Planning Inspectorate will decide whether FOR ORDERS our plan is sound.

PAID BY 30/09/16 “So our process has to be based on evidence and not political expediency.

“Officers have spent the last six months going through these comments and making changes to the plan where amendments are justified.

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“If no plan is in place, we would have much less control over planning processes, so it would be difficult if not impossible to safeguard our urban greenspace or our green belt. That would continue to be at risk.

“I think the other political groups on the council, while probably not agreeing entirely with the proposals as they stand, understand and recognise the need for us to have a sound plan in place.

“I think they believe the proposals we have are sound, although politically they are difficult. The issue is bigger than any piece of land in any individual ward and I am asking all councillors to see that bigger picture.”

A second public consultation will begin on November 7.

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Mum, kids in crash RAVENSTHORPE: A mother and three children were taken to hospital after they were involved in a three-car collision.

The four suffered only minor injuries in the crash on Huddersfield Road.

Police were called to the scene at 8.35am on Thursday morning and the road re-opened again at 9.20am.

Dogs’ home cash OSSETT: Linbee Dogs Home has been granted £9,950 from the Support Adoption for Pets charity to build an offlead play area.

Its main aim is to provide a safe haven for high-risk pound dogs and to help find them new homes.

Linbee is based on Wakefield Road in Ossett.

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80 new homes plan ‘a threat to oasis of wildlife’ POTENTIAL plans to build up to 80 new homes in Soothill have been criticised by protestors.

Property firm Noble Homes is considering submitting plans to build the houses on land between Lady Ann Road and Primrose Hill.

But residents have described the land as an “oasis of wildlife”, with voles and grey-crested newts using the land as a habitat.

A mechanical digger has been seen at the site in recent weeks clearing the land for a survey to determine whether the land is suitable to build on.

Michelle Jenkins, one of the residents protesting against the potential development, said: “If this land is such an important place for wildlife to live, why is it being used for housing?

“There must be 100 sites that would be easier to build on around here. The site would have very little access with the roads that are currently in place and all the schools are full.”

Michelle’s house backs onto where the new homes could be built and she said that the land is important to locals.

She added: “I know it is not a beauty spot but we want them to leave it as it is. There are easier and much more suitable sites to build on. An oasis of wildlife would be destroyed but we are struggling to find anything we can do.”

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KIRKLEES Council has agreed a new budget strategy to tackle huge cuts from central government.

The four-year plan will attempt to offset reduced funding settlements up to the year 2020.

Council officials must now submit an efficiency plan to the government, identifying how they will achieve planned savings.

Funding to local government has been cut nationally by 40 per cent since 2010 and it is expected to be cut by a further 32 per cent over the next four years.

Council leader David Sheard said: “In effect we have had our budget halved over the last six years and yet we are expecting even deeper cuts to our budget over the lifetime of this plan.

“This is at the same time as demand for our services is increasing, we face inflation pressures and there has been a rise in the costs of waste and provision for children and adult social care.”

Due to cuts from Westminster, forecasted gaps in the budget will be £28m next year, increasing to

£41m in 2018/19, £51m in 2019/2020 and £65m in 2020/2021.

The Council says it has agreed a “new approach” which will “fundamentally change the relationship between the council, residents and businesses”.

Coun Sheard said: “Kirklees is the eighth-worst funded council in the country in funding per head of population – we are the secondworst funded metropolitan council.

“Without serious action, our budget gap by 2021 would be £65m and most of our available reserves used up.

“We cannot rely on reserves to balance budgets, we need to significantly change our spending patterns.

“There are things we can do around our own costs, but achieving these kinds of savings will mean doing things very differently in the future.”

Council officers are now working on a range of proposals for councillors to consider to reduce the funding gap.

Another round of budget consultations with members of the public will take place in October and November.

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Students used holidays to prepare for work FIVE students have completed a successful internship during their summer break.

The sixth form students from St John Fisher Catholic School worked with Locala Community Parnerships in conjunction with Career Ready. Each student was paid throughout their four-week internship and were able to present the outcomes of their

particular project to the Locala teams. St John Fisher’s Andrea O’Hare said: “We are truly indebted to Locala and the input they have had into our career-ready scheme.

“Our students gain not only invaluable work experience but amazing support from the Locala team, who continue to inspire the interns year after year.”

The Locala internship scheme takes place every year throughout the summer holidays and welcomes five students studying in years 11 and 12.

The programme is also supported by national charity, Career Ready, which links employers with schools and colleges to prepare young people for work.

Thief threatened store staff TWO supermarket workers were threatened with violence by a man who attempted to steal two blocks of cheese.

The workers had tried to stop Richard Richardson from leaving the Asda store in Dewsbury as he fled with the stolen goods.

He was sentenced to a hospital order after he was convicted of robbery.

Leeds Crown Court was told that Richardson, of Ashworth

Gardens, Dewsbury, had threatened to stab the workers during the incident on March 12.

He had pleaded guilty to theft and two offences of assault at a previous hearing.

The court heard that he became aggressive and punched the store manager in the jaw.

He then made the stab threats as he attempted to break free and stamped on the

foot of one of the members of staff.

Richardson, a paranoid schizophrenic, was also handed a six-month conditional discharge.

District Judge Michael Fanning said: “The reality is he’s subject to a mental health disposal for a more serious offence.

“The public is safeguarded as a result of the crown court’s order.”

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Have your say on children’s centre cuts

By Staff Reporters PARENTS can have their say on plans to axe 11 children’s centres in Kirklees as part of the council’s aim to save £10m.

More services could be centralised and the buildings either sold off or transferred to other serv-

ices.

Included in the centres at risk are Batley East, Gomersal & Littletown, Howard Park School, Flatts & Eastborough, Mirfield, The Centre at Pentlands School, Heckmondwike, Dewsbury Moor and Thornhill Lees.

A formal consultation is

open for members of the public to have their say on the proposals. This can be done online or at special kiosks set up at Dewsbury and Cleckheaton town halls for the next four weeks, before they are moved to other locations.

There will also be a series of drop-in sessions.

They are:

Batley and Spenborough: October 10, 1.30-2.30pm, Cleckheaton Children’s Centre, St Peg Lane; October 18, 4-5pm, Young Batley Centre, Thomas Street; November 8, 1.302.30pm, Birstall and Birkenshaw Children’s Centre, Fieldhead Crescent, Birstall; November 18, 1011am, Carlinghow and

Wilton Children’s Centre, Ealand Road.

Dewsbury and Mirfield: November 1, 11am-noon, Dewsbury Moor and Scout Hill Children’s Centre, Heckmondwike Road, Dewsbury; November 16, 1011am, Chickenley & Earlsheaton Children’s Centre, Princess Road, Chickenley.

Now it’s youth clubs which face the axe

By James Morris A NUMBER of youth clubs are set to be scrapped by Kirklees Council as it looks to save £10m from its children’s service budget.

Activities are run at around 25 venues, alongside three mobile units aimed at helping teenagers aged 13-19. Up to a dozen locations in North Kirklees look set to be scrapped.

Council chiefs insist savings have to be made across the whole range of youth services in Kirklees and plan to focus their resources on more vulnerable individuals.

The council’s Early Help Consultation document states: “In order to achieve our early help vision we are proposing to focus our resources on those young people and families who are experiencing a number of different issues or problems.

“As a result we will no longer deliver any open access youth activities but will support community groups and other agencies to do so

Man’s ‘I’ll kill you’ threat A MAN threatened to cut off his neighbour’s head, a court was told.

Gary Dews, 47, appeared at Kirklees Magistrates’ Court this week following a disturbance in Alexandra Crescent, Dewsbury, on September 15.

Police officers were told the defendent was carrying a gun or a knife.

The court was told that Dews was shouting in the street and causing alarm to members of the public.

He shouted: “I’m going to f****** kill you. I’m going to get a knife – chop, chop.”

At least three calls were made regarding Dews’ behaviour before residents detained him prior to his arrest.

Dews, of Alexandra Crescent, admitted a charge of using threatening behaviour and was fined £120 and ordered to pay £85 court costs and a £30 victim surcharge.

instead. This is in line with our approach of helping local people to do more for themselves and each other.”

Activities offered by the council include traditional youth clubs, sports, dance and skate park sessions. A council spokesman said: “Our priority is to help those people with the greatest needs and we have been working hard with local people to find out how we can change our current way of working to best manage our financial challenges.

“When there is less money available, we have to make sure we support the most vulnerable people in our communities. The proposed changes reflect this and are just one part of the overall process of transforming what we do and how we do it.

“We will always help children and families who need extra help and support, for example through child protection. The youth service currently delivers targeted and universal services from 10 youth hubs and also uses three mobile units. Youth activities are delivered

from a further 25 locations across Kirklees.

This means that children and young people living in Kirklees have access to a range of activities.”

A consultation document is available on the Kirklees Council website.

Centres at risk in North Kirklees are: Young Batley, Thomas Street, Carlinghow; Batley Carr Community Centre; Al Hikmah Centre, Track Road, Batley; Ravensthorpe Community Centre; Thornhill Lees Community Centre; Young Dewsbury at Dewsbury Town Hall; Crow Nest Park, Dewsbury; Dewsbury Arena; Heckmondwike Scout HQ; Windy Bank House Community Centre, Hightown; Cleckheaton Library.

A MAN banned from driving has been jailed for 15 weeks and banned for a further two years after he was caught behind the wheel on the way to sell his car.

Daniel Porter, 33, admitted driving while disqualified and without insurance when he appeared at Kirklees Magistrates’ Court.

Police were called to a car park on Back Providence Street, Batley, after they received information that Porter, of Doncaster Road, Pontefract was behind the wheel of his car despite being banned.

The court heard he had received a suspended prison sentence in the past for driving while banned.

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Yanks can Trump us for idiots SOMETIMES think you lot don’t quite appreciate the lengths I go to on your behalf. The miles I put in, digging up the dirt, the personal sacrifices I make to ensure you get the guff straight from the horse’s mouth.

In next Friday’s column, the guff will be more appropriately described as being “straight from the horse’s ar*e” because I’ll be reporting directly from the heart of the USA Presidential campaign.

No, please don’t thank me.

Duty calls and all that.

I think I’m paraphrasing the views of most reasonably literate and educated western Europeans when I ask, ‘out of 325 million Americans, how can a country end up having to choose between two numpties like Clinton and Trump?’

How indeed? Although you

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Batley lass Tracy needs a night on the town URIOSITY got the better of me on Tuesday morning, so I picked up the office camera and popped round the corner to Batley’s Sally Army HQ to meet Labour’s latest Parliamentary poster girl Tracy Brabin.

In typical ‘celebrity’ style she was fashionably late, but at least that gave me chance to chat with volunteers like kitchen boss Jill Gardiner. If you fancy a friendly place to stop in for a coffee and a natter – or the best £4 lunch around – go visit.

First impressions? Bright and breezy, is the lass, for sure. And unlike most of the head-bangers and attention seekers on the by-election ballot paper, she can find Batley Town Hall without the need of a sat nav (or the irrational urge to deport half the people they see on the way there).

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sidered fit and proper occupants of 10 Downing Street by the British electorate.

For the wealthiest and most powerful nation on this ever shrinking planet, the Oval Office will inevitably and absolutely be in the gift of either (according to her critics) a devious and manipulative career criminal – Hillary – or an out and out, misogynistic madman in The Donald.

I was going to say ‘Lord help them’. Lord help us all, more like, especially if Trump prevails and proves to be as frog-eyed crazy as he increasingly sounds with every public appearance.

How can the Yanks have let it get to this? How will it pan out? Watch this space…

PS: This is not quite politics, but it does speak towards the national psyche of our cousins across the water. If you wanted an insight into how Trump could win you only needed to watch last weekend’s Ryder Cup golf.

lays on thick the “I’m a proper Batley lass” stuff, but it could risk spilling over. Don’t think I’ve ever seen our Trace down Legends on a Thursday night, or otherwise falling off her high heels and flashing her wotsits on the Golden Mile.

And I had to chuckle when she introduced me to Malcolm ‘Mr Batley’ Haigh. Apparently Malcolm’s a local treasure, according to Ms B. Hmmm, how could I have missed that in the 38 years since exEvening Post staffer Malc took this ‘cub reporter’ to his first police station press briefing?

So, perhaps a teensy-weensy bit more homework Tracy … oh, and an ear for people’s first names. I’m not quite sure I’m your “darling” yet, although I know it’s meant affectionately – and that is a sweet smile you’ve got, admittedly.

In the event that MP Tracy actually spends some time in the constituency, you never know – maybe I could show her Leg-ends on a Thursday night…

One thing I won’t be mentioning is that I own the driver used by US Masters champion Danny Willett when he won the Nedbank Million Dollar Challenge in Sun City (he won $1.25m actually – I bought the club in a charity auction and had to wait until he’d done with it).

If you ever watch the US PGA golf tour on a quiet, runof-the-mill weekend, you will know their public galleries are blighted by what we, in understated Yorkshire terms, might call gobshites.

“Geddin the hoooole,” they scream every time the ball leaves the clubface – despite the fact said hole might be 580 yards away and would need jet propulsion to reach the green. I actually don’t even think it’s beer talking.

It’s just the Yanks.

But what Danny’s brother Peter was thinking, just a few days ahead of last week’s Ryder Cup, when he slagged off the entire American nation in insulting terms that would make even me

Dewsbury’s shy 7th century residents puzzle TV types ACK to politics closer to home and Locky’s Tours is in danger of going under – too many customers with short arms and deep pockets wanting a guided escort around Dewsbury’s multifarious delights. (Only kidding if any of them are reading this and suspecting I’m feeling aggrieved. I’ve volunteered my services willingly).

I’ve accompanied/assisted four different TV documentary makers this year already, all wanting to peek into the town’s cultural complexities from one curious angle or another.

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Brother Pete didn’t think that a magazine called National Club Golfer could possibly be read across the pond? Hasn’t he heard of the internet?

Not that Team USA needed any extra motivation – they were far better than the Europeans anyway – but boy, did he ruin his brother’s Ryder Cup debut.

Even more disappointingly, because predictably the already outrageous American galleries turned even nastier, Danny couldn’t resist saying in the aftermath that his brother was right.

Danny … you have to go defend The Masters before too long, son. Don’t make a complete Donald of yourself.

In golf of all sports, have dignity in defeat.

As for brother Pete, I do hope his golf club cancelled his membership, although being a teacher he probably disapproves of such elitist social activities. God help the kids the fool teaches.

SO, TWO community jewels, Crow Nest Park and Red House museums, are to be sacrificed on the bonfire of Kirklees Labour’s gesture politics. ible spokesmen/women who It wasn’t Comrade David are representative of the Sheard or the mealy-mouthed Muslim community. Of the Graham Turner who shut these valuable public amenities – oh no.

Savile Town community, Nasty Tory cuts are responsible. specifically.

That cruel Theresa May might It seems strange to them as well lock the door herself. that in this ubiquitous multiShinola. Kirklees Council has media age, there are English politically-correct, self-serving communities where everyone departments and projects by the isn’t falling over themselves score that are ring-fenced mostly going “me, me!” whenever a by an officer class that blinds camera or microphone is economic incompetents like poked towards them.

Sheard with its BS. They can’t grasp that in Kirklees voters rejected the Savile Town at least, they’re not dealing with a 21st century chance for an elected mayor in English community. It’s a pre- 2001, mostly because the rump of dominantly Gujarati communi- blowhards loving the Huddersfield comforts were terrified of the ty dead set on reverting back prospect and have been ever to the seventh century. since. Go on Sheardy, put it to the And they didn’t have tellies public vote again. I dare you. back in the Prophet’s day.

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Shop boss faked refunds

Labour big-hitters join Brabin on the by-election campaign trail

THE ACTING manager of a Dewsbury pet store was ordered to do 80 hours of unpaid work after admitting stealing while his boss was on holiday.

Neil Dyason, 43, pocketed cash from fake refunds when he was left in charge of the Pets at Home store.

Kirklees Magistrates’ Court was told he made four fraudulent transactions in which he scanned products, threw away the customer copy of the receipts and took the cash for the item he had supposedly refunded.

Store loss prevention officers questioned Dyason but he declined to explain his actions and said “shove the job.”

The court heard he had left his position with the store and was working as a delivery driver.

Dyason, of Market Street, Heckmondwike, admitted four charges of theft by employee.

He was also sentenced to up to 10 days of rehabilitative activities and must pay £80.97 to the store, plus £85 costs and a victim surcharge.

LABOUR’S Parliamentary candidate for the Batley & Spen by-election has been busy on the campaign trail, accompanied by party big-hitters.

Tracy Brabin has been helped to woo local voters by former shadow cabinet members Hilary Benn and Emily Thornberry, and exParachute Regiment officer MP Dan Jarvis. Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn is rumoured to be planning a visit ahead of the October 20 poll.

Meanwhile, Ms Brabin stopped by the Salvation Army base on Bradford Road in Batley to witness the work of volunteers and meet visitors to the coffee shop and restaurant.

She described her campaign so far as “brilliant” and appealed for voters of all mainstream parties who are not standing in the poll to support her bid to replace the late Jo Cox. She said: “The people of Batley and Spen want an MP, but they’re grieving and I feel like I’m the only person on the ballot paper who can represent their views.

“I’m a local girl, I went to Brownhill, Heckmondwike, my mum lives in Howden Clough, my sister, my niece – I just feel I can be the voice for everyone.”

On the decision by mainstream parties not to stand, she added: “It was for them to decide and I think it’s sad that what people round here saw as a tragedy is being seen by some other people as some kind of opportunity. I’m going to be working for every vote. I want everybody to get out, even if they don’t normally vote Labour.”

Tracy Brabin on the campaign trail, meeting Salvation Army volunteers Julian, Mandy, Katrina and Deanne Other by-election candidates are: Corbyn Anti (Byelection protest); Jack Buckby (Liberty GB); Richard Charles Edmonds (National Front); David Furness (British National Party); Therese Hirst (English Democrats); Waqas Ali Khan ( Independent); Garry Mervyn Kitchin (Independent); Ankit Love (One Love Party); Henry Edmund Burke Mayhew (Independent).

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Julis Gina, 43, was stopped by police on Bradford Road on August 10, Kirklees Magistrates’ Court was told.

Officers were conducting routine checks on vehicles and saw Gina pull into a car park outside the Frontier nightclub.

Computer checks showed that he was subject to a two-year driving ban which ran until this month.

He pleaded guilty to driving while disqualified and driving without insurance.

A probation review was ordered for Gina, of Lister View in Bradford, before sentencing.

DEWSBURY: A man has been fined after he was caught driving without insurance.

James France, 28, was stopped on Wakefield Crescent in Earlsheaton on May 20.

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Keep voting for Corbyn and you’ll get Tories Dear Sir, I read with some amusement in last week’s Forum, letters from two readers who appear to desire a return to a socialist Government under Jeremy Corbyn.

I find it difficult to comprehend the thought processes of such people.

If this country ever did something so stupid as to elect a Corbyn-led Government then the consequences would be catastrophic in the extreme.

Don’t sign up to this scheme From: Christine Hyde, Dewsbury Here is an open letter to my GP practice: Dear GP, I am concerned that the new private GP company Doctaly is to roll out a national ‘pay to see a GP’ scheme that patients and GPs can sign up to via the Doctaly website.

I very much hope that GPs at our GP practice do not sign up to this Doctaly scheme.

This scheme signs up GPs to work for Doctaly, in their own practices and in their ‘spare’ time; and it allows patients who want to pay for GP appointments to book and pay via the Doctaly website.

The cost of a 15-minute appointment varies between £39.99 and £69.99 depending on the time and day of the week.

Patients choosing and booking an appointment through the Doctaly website are asked to confirm they are not registered at the GP practice they choose.

Doctaly does not employ GPs directly but takes a cut of their fee for their Doctaly ‘pay to see GP’ appointments.

I am amazed that Doctaly thinks GPs have any spare time. We are led to believe that because of sustained underfunding of GP practices, GPs are so overstretched that their working lives are almost impossible.

In addition, the Doctaly scheme undermines the principle that the NHS is a comprehensive service that is free at the point of use to everyone, based on their clinical need,

Letter of the Week: D Johnson, Mirfield Thankfully most people know this.

It is the few who live in Jeremy’s bubble that need to come to their senses and if they want a socialist-leaning party in charge then it must be more

not their ability to pay.

Dr Jackie Applebee, chair of Tower Hamlets LMC, said that the Doctaly scheme is “very worrying” and would “further destabilise general practice”.

In addition, Dr Applebee said: “This sort of service is the slippery slope towards privatisation of the NHS. “It introduces the principle of topping up NHS services with purchased services if one has the disposable income.

“If the more affluent begin to do this in significant numbers it is only a small step to an insurance-based health service.”

GPC deputy chair Richard Vautrey has said that with the Doctaly scheme, “the risk is a more fragmented service and patients having remote consultations with doctors they don’t know and who won’t have full access to their NHS medical record.”

I look forward to your reply and as a patient at this practice, hope that this GP practice will decide not to give any time or space to this Doctaly scheme.

How can they afford them?

From: Scott McCall, Dewsbury Dear Sir, As a van driver I have seen our roads get busier by the day.

Driving school cars are springing up like mushrooms.

It can only get worse.

And who are the 20- and 30year-olds shooting around in high-powered, newish Audis and BMW’s?

How can they afford them, even the insurance?

centrist.

If Labour continue on the present course then it will allow the Tories to move further to the right in the full knowledge that the electorate have no credible alternative.

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Labour, who are currently campaigning for an end to austerity, seem to have conveniently forgotten that it is a consequence of the last Labour Government.

Corbyn’s recent comments on immigration and the Brexit vote show just how out of touch he is with a large majority of Labour voters, so if you really do want a right-wing Government then keep voting for Corbyn.

Huge thank you for support From: Albion Mount Medical Practice, Thornhill Dear Sir, We want to say an enormous thank you to everyone who attended our first-ever coffee morning in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support.

The event was brilliantly organised by our What do they do for a living, because I’d like to work alongside them so I can upgrade my old Nissan Micra?

Searching for Taylor history From: John Appleyard, Liversedge Dear Sir, I paid a short visit on Saturday to the Scarecrow festival held at St Mary’s Church, Gomersal, but my main purpose was to find the grave of

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We are proud of everyone who came along in aid of a fantastic cause ... we can’t wait for the next time.

Mary Taylor, who is buried in the grounds of the church.

Mary was a feminist, successful businesswoman and a very close friend of the novelist Charlotte Bronte, whom she first met at Roe Head School in Mirfield.

The Taylor family built the Red House in Gomersal in 1660 which the family owned until 1920.

In 1969 Spenborough Corporation acquired the house and turned it into a museum and whatever the future holds for the museum, it is imperative that the building is preserved as it represents a very important part of history in the Spen Valley.

Alongside Mary Taylor’s grave is a small memorial to her younger sister Martha, who died at the young age of 23 in Brussels, where she is buried.

Mary Taylor was born on February 26 1817 and members of Kirklees and Calderdale Bronte Society, along with other local groups, will be commemorating the 200th anniversary of Mary’s birth next year.

Walk with us COMMUNITY and faith groups from across Batley have organised a unique event to celebrate diversity and unity in the town.

The Walk With Us Friendship Walk will take place on Saturday October 15.

Local people, children and families will meet up at 2pm and set off from the Market Place in the town centre, walking at a leisurely pace to Batley Bulldogs’ Mount Pleasant ground.

Planning the walk brought together local organisations including Kirklees Council, the Bulldogs, Indian Muslim Welfare Society, Pakistani Kashmiri Welfare Association, local churches and mosques.

Rev Mark Umpleby, of the United Benefice of Batley, said: “The Walk With Us project began many months

ago when I suggested to a few faith leaders that we do lots of visits and events where people from different faiths meet together – but these are not seen by many people apart from those who attend.

“Walk With Us is intended to show the existing friendships – which are growing – between people from different faiths out on the streets of Batley.

“It will be an opportunity for people of different faiths and no faith to come together and enjoy a walk together, find out more about one another and sample the refreshments and activities at Batley Bulldogs’ stadium.”

Mohamed Mulla, chairman of the Indian Muslim Welfare Society, said: “Following on from the horrific murder of Jo Cox we decided that we, as an estab-

lished community organisation, need to do much more to cement the community cohesion as the Indian Muslim Welfare Society has been at the forefront of these kind of activities.

“Hopefully the friendship walk will send out a strong message of a united community in Batley and Spen. We hope to organise many more similar events in partnership with local people and organisations in future.”

People are asked to meet at 2pm for a 2.30pm start and the walk concludes with refreshments and activities at Mount Pleasant.

Anyone who might find the trek difficult is free to meet up at both or either locations to show their support.

Follow the event via Twitter at @BatleyWalkTalk.

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Couple on trial over the death of their baby girl

By Staff Reporters TWO parents have gone on trial over allegations that they neglected their 18-week-old baby daughter in the lead-up to her death.

Kayleigh Sheard was found dead at her home in Foldings Avenue, Scholes, with fractures, burns, bruises and bite marks.

A jury heard she was discovered by paramedics in a bouncy chair in front of a gas fire which had been put on its maximum setting.

Leeds Crown Court was told that when she was found, Kayleigh’s face was covered in Sudocrem, which is primarily used to treat nappy rash.

It is alleged that Kayleigh’s parents, Lucy Damen, 22, and Daniel Sheard, 24, “neglected Kayleigh by failing to provide adequate medical care”.

Both deny a charge of cruelty to a person under the age of 16.

As well as the burns, Kayleigh had other injuries including extensive fractures to her shoulder and arm and evidence that she suffered bites and bruises to her face, head and body.

Due to the cause of death never being determined, prosecutor Nicholas Campbell QC said “it can’t be said Kayleigh died of an unlawful act”.

The court heard that Sheard phoned 999 on September 30, 2012, and told the call handler

his daughter was in a collapsed state and was cold to the touch. He also told the operator the child had been sunburned the day before and he had been told by a doctor to put Sudocrem on her.

Mr Campbell said that the paramedics who examined Kayleigh said her body was cold to the touch and showed no signs of life. She was pronounced dead minutes later.

Mr Campbell said the prosecution was unable to say who was responsible for the child’s injuries.

But he told the jury: “They neglected their daughter by failing to provide adequate aid for her both generally and in consequence of her injuries.”

The trial continues.

Strong opposition to plan for 4,000 homes

‘Bouncer sat on my head’ says club drunk

A PETITION opposing a potential 4,000 new homes in Mirfield has attracted over 36,000 signatures.

The draft Local Plan initially published by Kirklees Council proposed that homes could be built on fields and woodland between Ravensthorpe Road and Sands Lane.

Following the publication of the plan, a campaign was set up by local residents to protest against the proposals.

The HorsesNotHouses campaign was set up earlier this year and has gathered significant support online.

The petition is due to be presented to the council ahead of a major debate on the Local Plan on October 12.

A CLUBBER arrested for drunken behaviour was upset after a bouncer sat on his head, a court heard. Jake Smith, 26, of France Street, had been drinking in the TBC nightclub in Batley on September 17 when police were called at around 4am.

Kirklees Magistrates' Court was told that Smith was being abusive to staff and refusing to leave. Officers found a small bag of cocaine in his pocket.

Carl Kingsley, mitigating, said Smith was unhappy after a bouncer sat on his head and threw him out of the club. He pleaded guilty to being drunk and disorderly in public and possessing a class A drug and was fined £175 with £85 costs and a £30 victim surcharge.

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Armaan Aslam was announced as a winner at the 2016 Wellchild Awards, which recognised the work he has done caring for older brothers with muscular dystrophy.

One of them, Arslan, died last year aged 16 and his elder brother Hassan, 24, is in the latter stages of the disease.

Armaan travelled to London this week for the award ceremony at the Dorchester Hotel, where Prince Harry spoke to the winners.

The prince said: “This is my ninth WellChild awards and each year... I am profoundly moved by the people I have met and the stories they have shared with me.

“It is one of those moments in life when you are left in awe at the strength of human character, particularly amongst those so young.

“Watching these children and young people face challenges with such determination, positivity and good humour, never fails to take my breath away.”

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Perri Kiely from Diversity, Olympic swimmer Mark Foster and Ollie Locke and Spencer Matthews from the TV show, Made in Chelsea.

Armaan has learned how to use the medical machinery needed to support Hassan and will sit with him for hours entertaining him, helping with his daily needs, such as feeding, and cheering him up when he’s feeling unwell.

He also helps his mother look after the house and his younger sister Nadia, and visits Arslan’s grave every week to tend it.

Social worker Rebecca Crossland, who nominated Armaan for the award, said: “Armaan willingly devotes his time to helping his family at home as well as working hard at school.

“Everyone who meets him comments on what a delightful, happy little boy he is, with a constant smile.

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Nuisance teenager’s gun gesture at police A RAVENSTHORPE teenager made a gun gesture at armed police who confronted him in Huddersfield.

Ian Muchmore, 19, had been banned from the town centre after a string of offences including urinating outside a supermarket and burgling a bakery.

But on September 17, the day after his appearance at Kirklees Magistrates’ Court, armed police were sent to St Peter’s Gardens on Byram Street following reports of two drunk men fighting.

When they arrived, Muchmore had his hands in his pockets. When asked to take his hands from his pockets, he made a gun gesture towards the officers and was arrested.

Muchmore pleaded guilty to two charges of breaching a criminal behaviour order and was sentenced to 16 weeks in custody, suspended for one year. He was ordered to pay £85 costs and a £115 victim surcharge..

The court was told about a previous incident at Dewsbury job centre in which the defendant spat at staff and threatened them with a piece of masonry.

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News In Brief Thumbs-up to plans CLECKHEATON: Plans to build five business units have been recommended for approval.

The scheme, at Rawfolds Way, involves creating industrial units with a total floor area of just over 2,500 sq m.

There would also be 40 parking spaces, 40 cycle spaces and lorry parking as well as a turning area.

Members of Kirklees Council planning committee are being advised to pass the scheme.

A report states that the site is largely overgrown and is near an existing industrial building and a terrace of three homes.

Amendments have been made to one of the units to increase the distance from one of the houses.

Nuisance drunk DEWSBURY: A man has been bound over to keep the peace after making a nuisance of himself while drunk.

Police were called to a disturbance at Waqas Hussain’s home on Savile Road.

He was discovered slumped in the living room and had bruising consistent with fighting.

He was arrested and appeared at Kirklees Magistrates’ Court in custody.

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Local historian Mike Popplewell continues his look at some of the lesser-known aspects of Spen Valley history...

T MUST have been a tough task for the Spen Valley Civic Society to select subjects for their Fame Trail project back in 2007 – particularly those places of historical interest.

The Spen Valley has a rich history in the development of English society, through the times of religious and political upheaval to the industrialisation of the area in the 19th century and beyond.

And if one place can claim to have figured prominently in those times of change, it is Pollard Hall.

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Mr Thomas Burnley and Mr T W Burnley in Gomersal, it has been overshadowed by nearby Red House and, a little further away, Oakwell Hall at Birstall, which were both included on the Fame Trail.

But Pollard Hall has strong connections with the 19th and 20th century textile industry in the area.

The house was originally built for Tempest Pollard in 1669 and it is probable that he or his

family were part of the royalist Tempest family of the West Riding.

But it was the non-conformist Burnleys who were to make the biggest impact on the village of Gomersal.

Thomas Burnley was living at Popeley House in Gomersal in 1826 when his eldest son, also Thomas, was born. But by 1851, Pollard Hall was the family home and Anne Taylor was living alone in Red

House. While Red House, and its literary connections to the Brontes, has justifiably won its place on the Fame Trail, there is no doubt that the Burnleys have had a far bigger impact on the people of Spen Valley though the two-and-a-half centuries of work provision for local people.

In 1851, Thomas Burnley was a factory ‘master’ employing home weavers to provide the material for his mill.

Thomas Burnley and Sons had taken over from the Gomersal Cloth Mills, founded in 1752, on their Spen Lane site and the sons were Thomas William and James, with James’ son Thomas joining the business later.

By 1901, Thomas William, now 75, was still involved as chairman of the company, while his nephew, Thomas, living across the road at Marsh House – which subse-

quently made way for the Barrington Estate – was a company director.

The younger Thomas was involved in all aspects of Gomersal life. He was on the urban district council, having previously been on the old local board, and a trustee of the Grove Congregational Chapel.

In days when travel was far from easy, Thomas represented the company on trips all over Europe.

Through the 20th century ‘Burnley’s Mill’, as it was almost universally known, became one of the Spen Valley’s most prominent employers and businesses.

As it slowly wound down, the factory gates were finally closed by the turn of the 21st century and the only evidence of its existence is in the name of Burnley Mill Road, which runs through the housing estate now on the site.

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David Horrobin, left, and Tim Wood with rocks from the Falkland Islands which will be laid at the war memorial in Mirfield

A WAR memorial in Mirfield will be re-dedicated in an annual service on Sunday.

Local dignitaries will lead a short service and the laying of wreaths at the war memorial in the grounds of the Old Colonial pub on Dunbottle Lane.

The memorial was created at the pub several years ago and contains artefacts from conflicts around the world, including a piece of the Berlin Wall, plants from Crete, Arnhem and Singapore, a piece of the yard at Auschwitz, sand from Tobruk and beaches at Dieppe, Dunkirk and Normandy and a piece of coral brought back from Pearl Harbour.

Aircraft technician Richard Connolly also recently brought back rocks from the Mount Pleasant RAF base on the Falkland Islands and officials are keen to welcome veterans of the Falklands War, or anyone else who has served in the South Atlantic.

The service begins at 4pm and free food will be available in the Old Colonial afterwards. All are welcome to attend.

School wins national tribute for its work with vulnerable pupils A NATIONAL accolade for quality has been awarded to a high school for its work in helping pupils vulnerable to underachievement.

Castle Hall Academy in Mirfield achieved the Quality Mark Award for the work they have done to improve progress in reading, writing and maths for

pupils at the school, especially those with special educational needs or disabilities.

The award has been developed by leading education charity Achievement For All (AfA), which offers support programmes to schools and settings to help them improve outcomes in the lowest achieving 20 per cent.

Castle Hall Academy has been working in partnership with Achievement for All since September 2014 and has seen a marked improvement.

Sarah Coe, assistant principal at Castle Hall Academy, said: “It has been a pleasure to work with such a diverse and aspirational group of young people who have

benefited from the many different activities we have undertaken.

“They have developed their leadership skills by taking assemblies and participating in a firstaid course alongside enriching their education and future opportunities.

“Our main focus is that the students fulfil their full potential.”

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Rat droppings found THE OWNER of a sandwichmaking business has been prosecuted after it was found to be littered with rat droppings.

Deli Sensi owner Mohammed Patel, of Cedar Grove, Batley, admitted 17 food hygiene offences at Leeds Crown Court.

The case was brought to court by Kirklees Council after they witnessed serious offences at two of the company’s premises on Field Lane, Batley and Bretton Street Enterprise Centre, Dewsbury.

The Field Lane premises were closed by Kirklees Council’s Environmental Health Officers in October 2015 due to an active rat infestation in the food production area.

Officers also found it to be in a filthy condition, with no hot water and a serious risk of cross-contamination.

The Bretton Street premises were inspected in January 2016 and officers found that there were inadequate temperature controls of high-risk foods and incorrect labelling of sandwich use-by dates.

Patel was also found guilty of offences including a lack of training, no food safety management system, having an

unsuitable delivery vehicle for the transport of sandwiches to shops and providing false or misleading information.

The case is due for sentencing at Leeds Crown Court on November 4.

Garden is transformed A COMMUNITY garden at Dewsbury Hospital has been transformed by volunteers for patients to enjoy.

The Rosewood Centre garden hosted a tea party after it was officially opened by the Mayor of Kirklees following the work.

Volunteers from the Homebase Garden Academy completed the work as part of their charity partnership with Macmillan Cancer Support.

The garden will be used by patients from the Rosewood Centre Palliative Day Support and Therapy Unit team.

Mayor of Kirklees Coun Jim Dodds and Mayoress Carol Dodds opened the

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Ramblers’ corner • FORTHCOMING walks with the North Kirklees Group of the Ramblers – non-members are always welcome. Please call the walk leader for more details WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 12 SATURDAY OCTOBER 15 FINDING DIMPLEDALE ROBERTTOWN TO CLIFTON Meet at 11am at Thornhill Rectory Meet at 10.30am at Commonside, Park (WF12 0JY, SE256185) Roberttown (WF15 8BE, Great views from Thornhill Edge SE190227) 5.5 miles – moderate 7 miles – moderate Leader: Jim Leader: Annelis Tel: 01924 469700 Tel: 01924 460597

Race night BIRSTALL: A fundraising event for the town’s Christmas lights takes place on Thursday October 13.

A race night starts at 7.30pm at Birstall Irish Nash.

Tickets priced £4 (including a pie and pea supper) are available from High Ridings Travel, the Fashion Workroom and Bishop’s Bakery.

Probus meetings CLECKHEATON: The Probus Club have the following meetings and talks over the next two months.

The group’s annual general meeting will be held on October 13, before a talk from John Rumsby about Castle Hill on October 27.

Donald Metcalfe will give a talk on Harrison’s clocks on November 10 and the programme will be rounded off by Rebecca Finch discussing doorstep crime on November 24.

The Probus Club are always on the lookout for new members and meet at St Paul’s Church Parish Hall on Dewsbury Road, Cleckheaton, every two weeks at 9.45am.

KILLER PERFORMANCE Review by Malcolm Parkinson THE WISTFUL Ealing Comedy film The Ladykillers, as re-imagined by Graham Linehan (Father Ted, Black Books), has played to packed houses this week at Dewsbury Arts Group’s Artspace on Bradford Road.

Mrs Wilberforce, a gentle, trusting old lady, played to subtle perfection by Carol Ward, lets her upstairs room to ‘Professor’ Marcus (an unnerving Richard Brook) and his four criminal associates who pose as a string quartet.

The briskly military Mark Bailey as the colonel, the engaging Iain Winstanley as the teddy boy, the comically pitch perfect Tony Fox as the Dullard and the studied menace of Ben Telford as the Romanian outsider together gave a consummate ensemble performance.

When Mrs Wilberforce learns of the gang’s bank raid and her unwitting part in it, they decide to kill the old lady. However, it does not quite turn out like that.

As ever, the group tackled head-on the technical challenges. The set on two levels, along with sound effects of steam trains passing by, created the appropriate claustrophobic atmosphere.

The tight direction by Chris Ward meant that people only bumped in to each other

when they were meant to.

Whilst Linehan has not been too radical in his re-imagining, there seemed to be a lot of cups of tea on

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Donations needed for chocolate explosions A MIRFIELD confectionary company is appealing for people to donate bars of chocolate to raise money for Kirkwood Hospice.

Sweeties R Us requires around 1,600 bars of chocolate to make 80 ‘chocolate explosion’ gifts which will be sold as part of the hospice’s Christmas fundraising campaign.

Jayne Walker from Sweeties R Us said she wanted to “give a little back to say thank you to the hospice” after her friend received treatment at Kirkwood before she passed away aged just 44.

Several Rainbow and Brownie groups from Mirfield have already donated chocolates to Jayne’s cause.

Donation boxes have been set up at the Kirkwood Hospice shop in Mirfield, the To Have & To Hold bridal shop and at More Than Just Flowers on Old Bank Road.

Jayne can also be contacted via the Sweeties R Us Facebook page.

Left: The 7th Brownies at Christ the King, who have been donating chocolates, with Kirk the hospice’s mascot

Table top sale DEWSBURY: Following a clearout, the Dewsbury and District League of Friendship group will be holding a table top sale on Saturday, October 22.

The sale will begin at 9.30am at Howlands, on School Street, with a wide range of goods on offer.

For more information call Howlands on 01924 463693.

offer and the ladies (two in drag) gathered for the gang’s concert looked suspiciously like a Mrs Doyle convention.

Heckmondwike Players plan scary ‘spooktacular’ event HECKMONDWIKE Players are getting ready for the scariest night of the year by staging a ‘spooktacular’ Halloween Extravaganza at the Comrades Club.

The production, on Thursday October 27 and Friday October 28, will include a medley of Halloweenthemed songs and dance numbers leading up to the main event of the evening – the one-act spoof ‘Too Many Brides For Dracula’.

Society secretary Rosemary Simpson said: “We have been very lucky to obtain the performing rights of this brand-new comedy.

“It sticks very closely to the book

by Bram Stoker and fans of gothic horror will recognise all the characters from Jonathan Harker and Dr

Van Helsing to Count Dracula himself, but with a very different slant.

“There will be plenty of visual humour with fake blood, fangs and scary sound effects in this cleverlywritten tongue-in-cheek spoof.

“Although it may be a little bit scary for very young children, lovers of horror and humour will be in for a treat.

“And be careful, you never know who may be sitting beside you!”

Although the play has been cast and is in rehearsal, the Players are keen to welcome anyone interested in taking part in the rest of the show, including children aged six and upwards.

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Steampunk at Bagshaw BAGSHAW MUSEUM in Batley will be celebrating the ‘Museums at Night’ initiative by taking visitors into the world of steampunk.

The museum in Wilton Park will be the setting for a play called ‘The Mystery of the Vanishing Professor’, which has a steampunk theme.

Steampunk is a form of science fiction which draws on alternative versions of Victorian history and the American Wild West.

It imitates how those cultures might have envisaged the future and fea-

tures retro-futuristic inventions inspired by 19th-century industrial steam-powered machinery.

The play, which is set in the year 1886, starts outside the museum.

It will then move inside and around the building, giving spectators an exciting tour of the grounds.

The play ends with the chance to enjoy tea and cake in the Long Gallery, where all will be revealed.

As a guest you will have the chance to try and work out what has happened to the professor and who is responsible.

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immersed in the atmosphere by dressing in steampunk attire, and there’ll be an opportunity for photos with the cast at the end of the performance.

Tickets for the event, which starts at 6pm on Saturday October 29, are £8 (with tea and cake included) and are available from the museum.

Advanced booking is essential and the event is not suitable for under 12s.

For more information contact heritage manager Linda Levick on 01924 324765 or email linda. levick@kirklees. gov.uk.

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Even fitness instructors can let themselves go

And there’s more ... it’s Jimmy Cricket with a L letter from his mammy!

By Roberttown-based health & fitness expert Andrea Springthorpe

AST September our family received news that my mum had secondary cancer.

This hit me harder than I realised at the time, and without realising I turned to food for comfort.

My weight gradually kept creeping up and I had gained a stone in weight (and that was fat, not muscle).

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Jimmy Cricket and Ann Montini at Leeds City Varieties HE BRILLIANT Jimmy Cricket headlined the bill at the Leeds City Varieties’ Good Old Days show last week, to a full house and a standing ovation. Jimmy told me backstage: “I love playing here as Yorkshire people are so warm and friendly.” Jimmy is as busy as ever with a Blackpool season next year and a brand-new charity CD out for Christmas. For more information, check out his website.

is wonderful.”

STRICTLY Come Dancing Judge Craig Revel Horwood tells me that the current series will be sad for him, as Len Goodman is leaving. But he also said: “It’s good to refresh things and make a new version, so while we will all miss him, yes we are all keen to know just who will land his job next year, without a doubt.”

ACTOR Sir Michael Gambon will star alongside Helen McCrory in a new six-part ITV drama called ‘Fearless’.

Recently filming at Westminster Live studios in London, Sir Michael told me: “It’s a great role and full of gripping drama set against the wonderful backdrop of London, which made it too hard to turn down.”

FORMER Coronation Street star Georgia Taylor is set to reprise her role as Toyah Battersby more than 13 years after quitting the programme.

Georgia will return to screens in December and is heading for a Christmas reunion with half-sister Leanne, who is played by Jane Danson. She tells me: “It’s not a full-time return, but I would like to go back and forth if at all possible.”

ITV’s deal to renew The X Factor comes as the entertainment juggernaut’s backto-basics format appears not to have stemmed the show’s declining audiences. A source at ITV tells me: “If the new series of The Voice takes off, I can easily see this show being axed at some stage in the future.”

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ITV HAS commissioned a second series of ratings smash Victoria, starring Blackpool-born actress Jenna Coleman, who tells me: “I am thrilled because it was a risk. It’s a great story, and now so many countries around the world want to buy the show too, which

SIR CLIFF RICHARD has released a new calendar at the age of 75. The Living Doll star has unveiled his 37th calendar for fans in time for Christmas. Sir Cliff told me: “People ask if I use the airbrush on the pictures? Well I am a fan and any help is most welcome, but I will leave it up to the fans to decide...”

ACTRESS Lesley Joseph has vowed to prove her doubters wrong on Strictly Come Dancing. At 70, she is the oldest female contestant ever to waltz onto the BBC show, which this year also features Daisy Lowe, Will Young and Ed Balls. “I have a lot of energy, and love a challenge, so I think I could do quite well on this. Fingers crossed anyway,” she said.

part-time job and finally got myself a Mini Cooper!

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FOLLOWING the shock news that Mary Berry has stepped down from her role in The Great British Bake Off tent, she told me at a showbiz event she is hopeful that she and Mel & Sue can team up again for a new format. “We all get on so well, it would be shame not to, and I know the girls are keen for sure,” she said.

THERE are big changes ahead for the Barnaby household when Midsomer Murders returns for a new series next year. DCI Barnaby and his wife Sarah will welcome a new rescue puppy called Paddy into their home when series 19 of the ITV drama takes off.

Neil Dudgeon, who plays DCI Barnaby, said: “I will miss working with Sykes for many reasons, but we are giving someone a chance to become a TV star too, which is no bad thing.”

SPANDAU BALLET rockerturned-actor Martin Kemp has been cast as Sam Phillips, the man who discovered Elvis Presley in Memphis, in the tour of Million Dollar Quartet when it plays in London. Martin tells me: “It’s a dream role as I was a huge Elvis fan when I was a child.”

PREVIOUSLY hinting that his days on EastEnders are over for good, Ross Kemp appears to have given hope to those wanting more from Grant Mitchell.

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NEW Brand-new GHD straighteners, still in box, never used £90 ono. Tel 075191 79685. (2017) Tall, white Hotpoint freezer, 7 compartments, 5 of which are drawers. Was used as overflow, no longer required £100 ono. Tel 01924 609015. (2018) Double bed base (no mattress), never used, cream damask £30 ono. Tel 01924 609015. (2018) Stunning vintage, dark wood, traditional side table; 58” (W) x 17”(D) X 31”(H). Large, bulbous legs, one drawer, all deeply carved £250 ono. Tel 01924 609015. (2018) Bailey’s ladies sheepskin jacket, size 14+, brown, in excellent condition £12 ono. Tel 01924 609015.

(2018) Grimston concrete garage 20ft x 9ft with windows and side opening main doors £100. Buyer collects.

Tel 07733 999542. (2019) Mamas & Papas Lumix pram, black with black & white hood, black apron, parasol, rain cover. Only used at Grandma’s. Like new, cost £186, only £50 bargain. Tel 01924 511981.

(2020) WANTED: Large de-humidifier. Tel 07761 964556.

(2021) CHILDREN’S GOODS/TOYS ICandy Apple pram with carrycot, puschair seat, rain cover. Converts to threewheeler (wheel included), new tyres. Beautiful pram, first to see will buy. Absolute bargain £135. Tel 01274 870164/ 07982 962873. (2008) Child’s cycle Falcon Raptor 11” frame, in orange & black; BMX style, six-speed, Shimano grears. Like new £50. Tel 01924 408171 /07951 230326. (1988) Eye Candy Apple pram, includes carry cot, pushchair seat, rain cover. Converts to 3 wheeler, like new, bargain £135. 01274 870164 (Gomersal). (1971) DIY New light alloy decorating steps, cost £25, accept £15.

Tel 01274 876814 (Gomersal area), can deliver. (2015) ELECTRICAL Kenwood Food processor/liquidizer with all accessories, hardly used £15. Removal forces sale. Tel 07876163070 (Mirfield) (1979) Lexmark Inkjet 3-1 printer copier, silver/black, wi-fi, with charger; Energy Star 3500/ 4500 model 4431 £3. 01924 462494. (1978) FABRIC/FASHION/ Two HSL high seat chairs in pink, excellent condition, must be seen, £65 each. Tel 01274 870164. (2008) Gents medium size duffle coat, cost over £200, bargain at £30. Tel 01924 518904.

(2007) Three pairs of curtains, fully lined, pinch pleating, plus tie backs, as new. Two pairs, in blue, would suit window 48” wide x 30” drop. One pair, in cream & gold voile, suit window 40” wide x 36” drop £15 per pair, would split. Tel

01274 875178/ 07977 679703.

(1989) Ladies coat size 16/18, fully reversible, coloured suede patches; brown reverse faux fur. Very smart, as new, absolute bargain £10. Tel 07876 163070 (Mirf) (1979) Superfine wool worsted suit lengths (3), plus several smaller pieces of good quality cloth £20. Removal forces sale. Tel 07876 163070 (Mirfield) (1979) FURNITURE Teak TV unit 30” (L) x 16” (W), 2 glass door cabinet underneath + 1 drawer. In good condition £20. Tel 01924 407400. (2012) X2 two seater sofas, as new, in light beige/cream fabric.

First to see will buy. Double bed with pine headboard; washing machine; fridge.

Ideal for first home set-up. No sensible offer refused. Ring 01924 407943. Buyer must collect. (2013) Large dark brown riser/recliner, 12 months old, hardly used, excellent condition £295 cash ono. Tel 07592 913425 after 6pm.

(Heckmondwike area). Buyer collects please. (2006) High-backed bamboo chair £25 ono. Buyer collects. Tel 01484 720989/ 07806 984349 (2001) Expensive Italian leather and tapestry four-piece suite, similar to Aztec design, colour raspberry. Has reversible feather and down cushions, all washable, fire resistant.

Chaise longue has double pull-out bed (very heavy), inc two armchairs and matching glass topped coffee table, £250. Buyer collects. Tel 01484 720989/ 07806 984349 (2001) Large Norwood Interiors double wardrobe in white; one side has hanging rail for long items, other side has bank of shelves; middle has glass doors and hanging rail for short items with 3 large drawers beneath. In good condition £150 ono. Buyer collects.

Tel 01484 720989/ 07806 984349 (2001) Left-hand leather corner suite complete with pouffe (opens for storage). Attractive suite, immaculate condition, no scratches. Colour cream & brown, size left 240cm, right 220cm £475. Buyer collects.

Tel 07753 603598 (2002) Nest of oak tables £25. Tel 01924 470866. (2003) Conservatory furniture; two seater sofa, two chairs, matching coffee table and lamp table.

Plain, beige cushions, wicker base. Excellent condition, never been used £190. Tel 07758 649347. (1993) Single divan bed with headboard £25. Tel 01924 503630.

Buyer collects. (1995) Sofa, leather (Barker & Stonehouse) dark brown 7'6" long 2'6" deep very good condition £300. 01274 862356 (1985) Oval dining table, dark wood, stainless steel legs, seats 4-6 people 6’ long x 3’6” wide, very good condition, £90.

Buyer must collect. (Cleck) 01274 862356 (1985) Single electric bed with head board £40. Tel 01924 501406 (1986)

HOW MUCH DOES IT COST? ITEM bands

Cost per item

Up to £7: £8 - £25: £26 - £50 £51- £100 £101-£200 £201-£500 £501-£1450 £1,451 plus Four patterned kitchen chair cushions. Size 15.5 x 4”. As new. Tel 01274 861904. (1983) GAMES Table-top gaming table, portable in its own carry case. Suitable for poker/ blackjack etc with four hundred plastic chips & dice and cards. All brand new £25. Tel 01274 876814. (2015) GARDEN Rockery stone for sale, various sizes, over 40 individual stones. Buyer collects £35 ono. Tel 07999 889986. (2005) Approximately two tons of Yorkshire stone, including stone steps and a few stone ridge tiles, £200 ono. Buyer collects. Tel 01484 720989/ 07806 984349 (2001) White plastic furniture garden set, one round table + 4 chairs £20 ono. Buyer collects. Tel 01484 720989/ 07806 984349 (2001) Garden shed 8’ x 6’ apex roof £280 + 2 six foot picnic benches £100 the pair. Tel 01924 278949. Can deliver locally. (1996) Deluxe gazebo, only used once £30. Tel 01924 503630.

(1977) HOUSEHOLD Carpets, one red patterned 5yds x 4 yds; one fawn patterned 15ft x 10ft; from single adult home, with no pets, £25 for both. Will split. Tel 01924 462494. (2014) Vax carpet shampooer, only used 3 times, includes several bottles carpet shampoo.

Absolute bargain £50. Tel 01924 476568. Buyer collects.

(2011) Roller blind, nearly new; white, blue & grey abstract pattern 91” W x 46” drop.

Cost £250, will accept £95.

Tel 01924 498461. (1998) Internal flush door, wood effect veneer, 78” x 30”, hinge & handle cut out £2.00. Tel 01924 462494. (1997) Brand-new fire door, 700 x 2000 x 50mm, woodgrained fibreglass in red on one side and white on reverse. New and unused, half price at £30.

Tel 01924 515595, very heavy, buyer collects from Liversedge. (1980) 13 decorative wall plates with wire hangers £10. Removal forces sale. Tel 07876 163070 (Mfd) (1979) Four Hofmeister glass boots, (2 large, 2 smaller) pub memorabilia £30. Removal forces sale. Tel 07876 163070 (Mfd) (1979) Very rare early 1900s Victory V tin (shop display), Fryer & Co, Nelson, collectable/ antique £30. Removal forces sale. Tel 07876 163070 (Mirf) (1979) Small coffee table, solid marble with brass legs £10.

Removal forces sale. Tel 07876 163070 (1979) Period lamp standard, polished mahogany, with floral shade £15. Removal forces sale. Tel 07876163070 (Mfd) (1979) KITCHEN Kitchen items; 7m marble effect worktop with cut out; 3 x 500mm wall units in light cream, regency style doors, plus fancy top cornice; also 4 x 600mm wall units in light

£1 £2 £3 £4 £5 £7 £9 £11

cream, regency style doors, x1 600 corner unit; castellated cooker hood unit, complete with extractor. Blanco sink with draining board, plus 9 extra doors, £500, will split if required. Tel 01924 408171/ 07951 230326. (1988) LUGGAGE 2 trip, two-wheeled suitcases, dark pink. Retractable handle, one external and 3 internal pockets. Good clean condition, 19” wide (490mm), 29” (740mm) high, 11” (270mm) deep, £12 each. Tel 01924 473017. (1981) MISCELLANEOUS Four-ring gas hob £20; Get you home wheel and tyre for Vauxhall Vectra T115/70 R16 £20; 4 tonne Halfords bottle jack £10, 1 no.3 size copper hammer £5, 1 no. 3 size leather hammer £5. Tel 01924 477563. (2016) Timber 2m lengths 4” x 1”, 20 lengths, £20. Tel 01924 472043. (2009) Grey concrete roof tiles (Rosemary), 16” x 13”, 40 used tiles plus quantity of part tiles, collection only £10 ono. Tel 01924 462494. (1976) 2 x vintage metal railway trunks 1920s, 2 x solid wood crates excellent for storage £60. 01924 501406 (1986) Private collection of silver, all hallmarked, various items including tea sets, tableware, cutlery & more. All complete sets. Potential buyer(s) welcome to view extensive collection. Items from £10 upwards. Tel 01924 469166.

(1982) MOTORING Brand-new car and caravan clamps, £12 ono. Tel 01924 505213. (1991) MUSICAL Yamaha Clavinova digital piano CPL 230. Many features, 3 pedals, plus manual and DVD song book. Hardly used, in very good condition.

Still have original receipt £1,150 new from Woods, accept £350, buyer to collect.

Tel 01924 650250. (1990) PET GOODS Dog kennel 3ft x 2ft floor.

Weatherproofed, lined, all wood, unused £60. Tel 01924 472043. (2009) Medium dog cage with mat and tray. Good condition, cost £45, will sell for £20.

Ring for more details, tel 01924 503021. Buyer to collect. (1992) SPORTING Giant Trance Mountain bike, medium frame, 27 gears, full suspension. Rockshox front, Fox rear Shimano SLX, cateye computer, 26” Superstar XC wheels, Avid hydraulic brakes, aluminium frame.

Very good condition £350. Tel 07999 889986. (2005) Pro fitness rowing machine with user manual, as new, £35. Buyer collects 01274 861904. (2000) Waterline fishing tackle box, five draws, bait box, tackle box, padded seat. Good condition, cost £120, will sell for £50. Ring for more details, tel 01924 503021. Buyer to collect. (1992) Electric walking machine, also rowing machine; brand new, never used, cost £250, will accept £100 for both.

Buyer collects. Tel 07519 725771. (1987)

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Bed Manufacturer open to public!

ONE OFF END OF SEASON SALE THIS WEEKEND ONLY

BOXING

Price beats tough Roach KBW BOXER Jerry Price represented his county in a Yorkshire vs Dublin boxing tournament held in the Irish capital.

Yorkshire won the event 16-3 and Price contributed to his county’s total with an impressive win over Dubliner Sean Roach.

In the 46kg bout Price was in fine form, despite several months away from the sport.

The Dewsbury boxer fought aggressively and quickly put Roach on the back foot with

some neat combinations to earn a unanimous victory.

Price, along with some of his teammates, will box again at a KBW boxing show on Saturday October 15 at the Orchid banqueting suite in Dewsbury.

The last time KBW hosted an event at the venue 900 people turned out to see chief guest boxer Amir Khan present trophies.

Tickets cost £12, to book call 07714 400605 or 07818 431128.

NON-LEAGUE FOOTBALL EXTRA

TOWN CRUISE INTO ROUND TWO West Riding County Cup

ECCLESHILL UNITED

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at Plumpton Park OSSETT TOWN cruised into round two of the West Riding County Cup following a 51 win at Eccleshill United on Wednesday night.

Danny Frost fired the Reds in front inside five minutes and Tyrone Gay doubled that lead with a neat finish on 18 minutes.

Darol Lucas added to the lead shortly afterwards, but Marcus Edwards pulled one back for the hosts, so they were trailing by just two goals at the break.

But the second half was dominated by Grant Black’s Reds, who extended their lead

through Reece Farnhill and Jack Siddall.

Town have had a good week following on from their 2-0 win away at Colwyn Bay in the Evo-Stik First Division North last Saturday.

The game was in the balance for the most part but Frost’s strike in the 75th minute edged the Ingfielders in front.

Devonte Morton then sealed the win for his side 10 minutes from time.

The Reds, now 10th in First Division North, are in cup action again tomorrow (Saturday, 3pm), when they host Bamber Bridge in the FA Trophy preliminary round.

CHEERLEADING

Xplosion get in touch with their trendy side BATLEY BULLDOGS’ cheerleaders, Batley Xplosion, are staging a fashion show fundraiser tomorrow (Saturday Oct 8) at the Fox’s Biscuits Stadium.

The event, which starts at 6pm, has been set up to raise money for the girls as they prepare for the 2017 rugby league campaign.

Brand new clothes and shoes will be available to buy on the night for as little as £5

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with proceeds going towards safety equipment, competitions and the all-important pom poms.

Everyone is welcome to attend at Mount Pleasant and people are encouraged to support the cheerleaders with free entry and the chance to win plenty of prizes.

For more information contact bxcheerleading@outlook.com.

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RUGBY UNION

YOUTH FOOTBALL

Club honours Keith Johnson

A commemorative plaque to honour former Battyeford president Keith Johnson (pictured below) BATTYEFORD Sports Club have unveiled a memorial bench to honour former president Keith Johnson, who died earlier this year.

Keith is remembered for devoting his life to Battyeford and he put the club on a firm footing after taking over from club founder Stan Rowlands as chairman.

Under Keith’s guidance Battyeford reached Community Club Charter standard with teams for boys and girls as young as six through to open age.

Battyeford trustee Liz Higgins said: “He was tireless in his efforts to improve the club facilities, fundraising, forging links with Kirklees Leisure Services, West Riding County Club Football Association, National Football Foundation and local businesses.

“His efforts were finally rewarded with a National Football Foundation grant for £350,000 and substantial sums from Kirklees and Mirfield Town

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Cleck thrashed

by Rossendale National League Three North

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at Marl Pitts CLECKHEATON RUFC were heavily beaten 57-15 away at Rossendale in National League Three North.

Council, allowing him to build a fine new club house at West Mills, which opened in 2008.”

After stepping down as chairman later that year Keith was elected as club president.

Higgins added: “We owe Keith a great debt of gratitude, but his legacy lives on in Battyeford.”

The bench is situated at the home of Battyeford Sports Club on West Mills playing fields in Mirfield.

BOWLS

Mother and son triumph LIAM SYKES and his mother Yolande (pictured right) have won the Overthorpe Sports Club’s Mixed Member and Guest Competition with a comprehensive 21-10 victory over Darren Ripley and Sally Turner in the final.

Earlier in the day the winning pair defeated Heather Jewitt and Danny Stocks 21-11 and Leah Weatherill and Keith Hatzer 21-6 in the semi-final.

Ripley and Turner accounted for Casey Lyman-Chapman and Thomas Codman 21-17, before edging a close semi-final 21-20 over Alex Wolfenden and Claire Price, coming back from 20-14 down with a four and a three to claim the win.

Rossendale dominated from start to finish with pace and power across the pitch.

Cleckheaton’s best period of the game came in the opening 10 minutes when the visitors camped inside Rossendale’s 22.

The hosts’ defence was solid, however, and when Cleck spilled the ball the home side capitalised with an attack, which led to the game’s first try courtesy of Curtis Strong. Steve Nutt added the converison.

The Moorenders soon went further behind when Rossendale turned over a scrum, which led to a try for Dominic Moon. Nutt was on target with the conversion.

Rob Foxen was next to bag a try for the hosts after Cleckheaton spilled the ball 30 metres out. The pacy winger kicked on twice before gathering the ball and completing a 70 metre sprint to the line.

Shortly afterwards George Peel added Rossendale’s bonus-point try to end a demoralising 30 minutes for the visitors. Nutt’s third successful conversion gave his side a commanding 26-0 lead.

Cleckheaton did hit back before half-time when Iain Gordon’s chip over the defence was collected by Josh Hall for a try in the corner.

Gordon missed the conversion, but he did redeem himself with a penalty goal on the stroke of half-time.

Despite trailing 26-8 Cleck were still in with a chance of salvaging something from the game as the second period got underway.

Matt Piper’s tackle slows down the Rossendale attack But any faint hopes the visiting fans had were quickly extinguished when Ryan McKibbin touched down at the back of a rolling maul following a five-metre scrum.

Richard Piper showed grit and determination to force his way over and make it 31-15 with Gordon’s conversion, but the Moorenders had little to offer after that.

Rossendale ran riot in the closing stages crossing for another four unanswered tries and reaching nine in total for the game.

The Marl Pitts side have been in tremendous form this season and have now scored 30 tries in their last three outings.

Cleckheaton slipped to 10th due to the defeat and they hope for a better outcome when they face fifth-placed Sandal (Saturday October 8, 3pm).

The victory moved Rossendale up to fourth.

Elsewhere the Kestrels kept the

Gerald Christian

club in good cheer with a Yorkshire Premier Merit League win over the reserves of National League One team Hull Ionians.

Tries for Craig Blackburn, Matthew Hadfield, Ben Thrower and Brad Marsden secured the five league points and three conversions from Ronan Evans brought the final score to 26-12 for the second string.

The victory puts the Kestrels in fourth place in the Yorkshire Premiership after the first month of action.

Cleckheaton Fourths also enjoyed a 26-14 win over Old Crossleyans Seconds in their latest outing.

Cleckheaton’s Veterans side was also in action for the first time against Rossendale Vets.

The ageing Cleck side won the game 27-12 with Andy Corfield, Kevin Enright, Nick Wagstaff, Mick Howard and Jake Grimsdale all crossing the whitewash.

RACING WITH TOP TIPSTER MIKE SMITH

Can St Michel win it for Prescott?

OLLOWERS of Sir Mark Prescott will be hoping ante-post favourite St Michel makes the cut for the Betfred Cesarawitch, as the master of Newmarket’s Heath House has made no secret of how much he would like to win this race for the first time in an illustrious career.

Sir Mark has suffered some painful past failures, including in 1993 when Hasten to Add went off the shortest priced favourite in the history of the race at 3-1.

Stanley-born jockey George Duffield was carrying just 7st 13lb and sat motionless on the huge grey three out, but despite still leading at the two pole, weakened badly to finish fourth.

But Prescott’s charge is a hothead and likely to lose the plot either before or during the race, so I’m sticking with my previously advised Sweet Selection.

Trainer Hughie Morrison has a great record with stayers and his mare has won three times this year and was a strong fifth

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in the Group 2 Doncaster Cup. The four-year-old is well in hand, the handicapper agrees she would be given another 17lb if he framed the race againand a strong pace on dry ground will further suit.

In the Dewhurst at 3.30pm, Prescott’s former assistant William Haggas, who hails from Yorkshire, sends out Rivet with definite each-way claims.

Aidan O’Brien has the favourite in Churchill, with South Seas and Seven Heavens also likely to be in the mix, but Haggas is very sweet on his horse who made it two from three in the Group 2 Champagne Stakes last time out.

I tipped up Frankel’s top drawer colt Swiss Storm before his win in a maiden at Newbury where he galloped on relentlessly to beat Sir Michael Stoute’s well-backed favourite City of Joy.

He’s still learning his trade and is likely to continue to progress in Newmarket’s Group 3 mile race at 2.55pm At York’s final day of the year on Saturday, Lee Westwood will be hoping Hoof It performs better than the Worksop golfer did at Hazeltine in last week’s Ryder Cup when he failed to get a point from three matches.

Westwood and his agent ‘Chubby’ Chandler have seen the Mick Easterby-trained nine-year-old enjoy something of a renaissance this year and he is likely to be on the premises having won two valuable handicaps over the Knavesmire in the past.

This Coral Sprint Trophy (3.45) is a fiercely competitive affair where claims can also be made for Another Wise Kid, the in-form Normandy Barriere, and the Michael Dodds trained Get Knotted.

If the ground softens a big each way price about Ocean Sheridan is worth a look at a horse jointly owned by local prawn importer Andy Turton.

Hibou, a former Godolphin horse who won at Redcar last Saturday for new trainer Iain Jardine, could be too good for the rest in the opening Coral Stakes over a mile, or could have a tilt at 1m 2 closing race (5.35). Either way I will be with him.

Les Eyre, who embarked on his training career from a yard in Mirfield, will be looking for a big run from Cote d’Azur in the Download The Coral App Stakes (2.35) over 1m 2 furlongs.

Pontefract-based Billy Parker and his son Steven urged Eyre to buy the threeyear-old colt out of Sir Mark Prescott’s yard and it reputedly took £120,000 to prise him away Eyre, who is best known for winning the Ebor with Far Ahead in 1997, had Cote d’Azur earmarked as a Cambridgeshire

horse and he may still be on the up.

He also had a spell at Hambleton atop Sutton Bank and his yard was taken by fellow Barnsleyite Bryan Smart who is enjoying one of his best-ever seasons.

Smart saddles Red Pike in the Coral Sprint Trophy, but his best chance of the day might come later at Newcastle in the 8.15 when he sends out Outfox in this 065 nursery.

AUGUR’S TIPS FOR THE WEEKEND: Sweet Selection each way (generally 16-1) Betfred Cesarawitch Newmarket Saturday 4.10pm and Outfox Newcastle 8.15pm.

AUGUR’S ONE TO WATCH: Tundra. Trained

by Roger Varian this daughter of Bated Breath ran for the first time at Kempton last week and shaped well when finishing fourth behind Dubai One. She will come on from this and is one to follow.

Send your sports reports, news and photos to Joseph Link at joe@thepressnews.co.uk

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NON-LEAGUE FOOTBALL Tracey’s second-bottom Albion in urgent need of league victory Evo-Stik First Division North

OSSETT ALBION

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at Queens Terrace OSSETT ALBION’S disappointing start to the Evo-Stik First Division North campaign continues following a 4-2 defeat at home to Kendal Town.

The game was evenly balanced in the first half with just a 25th-minute strike from Town’s Oliver Wood separating the two sides at the break.

Albion battled hard throughout the contest and drew level in the 69th minute thanks to the efforts of Gibril Bojang.

But Albion let their concentra-

Steve Wales had a chance smothered by the Parkgate goalkeeper

Premier leaders Sedge exit cup West Riding County Cup

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at Throstle Nest LIVERSEDGE were dumped out of the West Riding County Cup 3-2 by Evo-Stik First Division North side Farsley Celtic on Tuesday night (Oct 4).

In what proved to be a titanic first round battle Farsley went ahead through Richard Marshall on the stroke of half-time.

Celtic then doubled their lead soon after the break through Jacob Hazell.

But Liversedge have been in fine form all season and were determined to find a way back into the game.

Vaughan Redford gave the away side a lifeline with a goal on the hour mark and Sedge were jubilant when Redford completed his brace eight minutes later to draw his side level.

Alex Davidson hit back immediately for Celtic to silence the away support and despite two late chances for Liversedge Jonathan Rimmington’s

Liversedge goal-scorer Steve Wales was outnumbered against strugglers Parkgate men were unable to find an equaliser.

The Clayborn side still have a lot to celebrate, however. Rimminton’s men overcame Parkgate 1-0 away last Saturday to remain top of the NCEL Premier.

In a hard-fought encounter both sides were level at the break, but a

Steven Wales strike in the 52nd minute was enough to seal the win for Sedge.

Rimmington’s high-flyers host Garforth Town tomorrow (Sat Oct 8, 3pm) looking to maintain their place at the summit of the Premier Division.

tion slip a minute later when Danny Forbes fired his side back in front.

Samuel Bailey looked to have bagged all three points for Town when he netted his side’s third, but when Bojang completed his brace in the 80th minute it set the game up for an exciting finish.

Albion pushed for an equaliser in the closing stages but it wasn’t to be and Wood got his second of the game in the 90th minute from the penalty spot to seal the victory.

The loss leaves Albion languishing second from bottom in the standings as they prepare for the FA Trophy preliminary round clash away at Prescot Cables (Sat Oct 8, 3pm).

WOMEN’S FOOTBALL

Albion look to youngsters ahead of tough trip to Hartlepool United

By Mike Popplewell Football Correspondent sport@thepressnews.co.uk

SOUTHERN Section side Ossett Albion are in FA Women’s Cup action this week but face a daunting task at unbeaten North East Regional League Northern Section leaders Hartlepool United.

In their last outing, at Cleethorpes, there were some good performances from Albion teenagers Anna Taylor, Alicia Hudak and Jenna Wraith, but they finished on the wrong end of a 5-4 scoreline after a topsy-turvy encounter.

Albion hit back from 2-0 down to lead 3-2 at the break with goals from Nikki Swift two, and Jenna Wraith and though Jo Atkinson added a fourth after the break the home side hit back to snatch the win.

It was League Cup and League Shield day in the West Riding County Women’s League and in an all-Premier Division clash Battyeford Belles saw off Ossett Town with a fine 5-3 victory.

Belles took the lead in the 30th minute when the outstanding Alice Holleworth,

player of the match, forced home a loose ball following a corner. Charlie Cassiday added a second, on her debut, and though Town pulled one back Katie Clarkson made it 3-1 right on half-time.

A second Town goal just after the break got them back in the game but a second from Clarkson, from a Beth Windsor pass, and, though Town grabbed another, Clarkson went on to complete her hattrick and secure the win – and a home tie with Ilkley in the next round.

Second Division promotionchasers Dewsbury Rangers suffered an upset in the Shield when they went down 4-0 at unbeaten Third Division leaders Ripon City Panthers, but there was more encouraging signs from Lower Hopton who thrashed Durkar 7-0 in their allThird Division clash.

Lower Hopton face a more challenging task this week, when they go to Ripon City for a league game, while in Division Two Dewsbury Rangers go to Amaranth, and Battyeford return to Premier Division action at home to Hemsworth Miners Welfare.

HEAVY WOOLLEN SUNDAY LEAGUE FOOTBALL

Eight-goal thriller ends in shootout misery for Battyeford THE HEAVY Woollen Sunday League teams had mixed fortunes in the first round of the County competitions.

In the West Riding Sunday Cup two of our sides met, with Heckmondwike Sports Club drawing 4-4 at Battyeford before emerging winners after a penalty shoot out. Dom Hinchliffe, Blake Maude, Craig Bentley and George Porter netted for Heckmondwike with Battyeford replying through Michael Foster, Jon MacDonald, Jamie Brannan and Joel Mason.

Tim Clarke bagged four goals as AFC Chickenley won 6-3 at Ponte Squash Club, Michael Chadwick and Shaun McDaid hitting the others.

Christy Woods also netted four in Woodkirk Valley’s 8-0 demolition of Eccleshill. Will Clapham and Josh Ward both

hit doubles to complete the scoring.

Sam Sweeney fired a hat-trick as Overthorpe Sports Club won 5-2 at Wakefield Football Centre, with Paul Hodgson and Elliot Brooke bagging the others. Wellington Westgate won 6-3 at Garforth Sports & Social thanks to five goals for Paul Pyke, plus one from Brett McDonagh.

Linthwaite also won, beating Westwood Park 7-0. Mount Pleasant drew 1-1 against Bolton Woods but lost out on penalties, and Woodman Batley Carr lost 4-1 at Oakenshaw.

In the West Riding Sunday Trophy Old Bank WMC had Luke Duncan, Oliver McPherson and Adam Kelk on target in their 3-2 win at King Cross Park.

Matthew Bolton, Adam Williams, Reiss

Brooke and Andrew Asquith all scored for Roberttown Rovers in a 4-0 win at Normanton.

Deighton WMC won 4-1 against Thornton United and Saville Arms thrashed West Leeds 15-0.

Connor Spencer scored for Overthorpe Sports Club Reserves but they lost 4-1 at Gaping Goose, while FC Liversedge lost 5-0 at Moortown Albion.

Clifton Rangers Reserves lost 6-0 against Hounds and Snowdon went down 9-1 against Peacock. Finally, Wire Works lost 6-1 at Burton Leonard.

In the Premier Division pace-setters St John Fisher increased their lead to eight points after Dominic Simpson, Irfane Khan and Reece Pollard all found the net in a 3-1 win over Navigation.

Birstall Cricket Club climbed to second place after they won 3-2 against Mirfield Town thanks to a brace from Joe Lyttle plus one from Lee Heppenstall.

Jonathan Mitchell hit both goals for the visitors, who drop to fourth.

In the only game played in the Championship Hanging Heaton Cricket Club earned their first point of the season after drawing 4-4 with The Yorkshireman.

Thomas Ramsden hit a hat-trick for the Cricketers who also had Connor Secker on target.

The Yorkshireman replied through a Marcus Burton double, plus one apiece from Nathan Alexander and Joel Franklin.

Scholes Athletic moved joint top of Division One after Jonny Irvine hit a fantastic six goals in their 8-2 win at St Ignatius.

Mark Lambert and Dean Commins bagged the others with Gareth Matthews hitting a brace for St Ignatius.

Sam Hewitt fired a hat-trick as Ravenswharfe won their first match of the season beating Birstall St Patrick’s 5-3.

Danny Craven and Ben Smith hit the others, with Birstall replying through a Sam Tyrell hat-trick double and a Scot Minto penalty.

Clifton Rangers A moved up to second place in Division Two after Alex Bottomley and Andrew Wojchiewski both hit two in their 4-1 win over Wike Horse, who replied through Kane Grogan.

Linthwaite Reserves won 5-3 at Westgate 23 thanks to a Ben Boulton double, plus strikes from Dom Moorehouse, Lee Johnson and an own goal.

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AMATEUR RUGBY LEAGUE

Trojans squander valuable lead in play-off semi-final NCL Div Two play-off semi-final

BLACKBROOK

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THORNHILL TROJANS

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at Boardmans Lane THORNHILL TROJANS’ hopes of back-to-back promotions have come to an end following an agonising 18-14 defeat to Blackbrook in the National Conference League Division Two play-off semi-final.

The Trojans dominated the encounter for over an hour before they let their lead slip in the dying minutes of the game.

In a heated match-up Thornhill

took the lead through Ben Kendall, who surged onto the ball and held off several Blackbrook defenders on his way to the tryline in the 25th minute.

George Woodcock stepped up to add the extras and Thornhill were looking comfortable with an early 6-0 lead.

Blackbrook came back into the game however, determined to make a fist of the semi-final.

As the hosts put pressure on the Trojans’ defence the Overthorpe Park side received a team warning from the referee for interference at play the ball.

But just short of half-time Liam Morley went on a solo run and unlocked the hosts’ defence. As

Blackbrook finally closed his run down Morley kicked forward, but

Sharks drift further into relegation mire National Conference League Div One

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at Marist Sporting Club SHAW CROSS SHARKS’ future in National Conference League Division One remains in doubt after the Leeds Road outfit suffered a 46-14 defeat away at Myton Warriors.

The Warriors are back in the Premier League as a result of the win thanks to a four-try haul from Nathan Slater.

The Division One high-flyers could even win the league, although it would take a massive points swing to take it away from Thatto Heath Crusaders.

The home side were 12-0 up inside the first 10 minutes with tries from Ryan Marrazza (who was later sin-binned for a professional foul) and Slater’s first.

He then added a second while man-ofthe-match Ash James knocked over three goals before the Sharks hit back to trail 18-8 at half-time with tries from Robbie Byatt and Ross Roebuck.

The second half saw a brace of tries from Lee James as Slater completed his

the ball was forced dead to prevent Thornhill extending their lead further.

In the second period Thornhill pushed for another try and went close through George Stott, who failed to latch onto a high kick and the touchdown went begging.

But a Woodcock penalty goal shortly afterwards did edge the visitors further in front.

And Thornhill looked like they had won the game when Jake Wilson touched down at the side of the posts.

Woodcock landed the conversion and the Trojans found themselves 14-0 ahead with just 10 minutes left on the clock.

But immediately from the restart

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W 22 20 17 15 15 14 13 11 10 10 10 9 4 1

D L 0 3 0 4 0 7 0 9 0 10 0 10 0 12 0 14 1 14 0 14 0 15 1 15 0 21 0 23

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DIVISION TWO P W D L F A DIFF PTS Hunslet Club Parkside 22 20 0 2 897 284 613 40 Askam 22 15 1 6 632 396 236 31

quartet. The only other Sharks points came from a Jack Gledhill try, which was goaled by Casey Johnson.

Shaw Cross’s Will Gledhill was sent off for punching before Rich Dunham added

Blackbrook scored a try through Jordan Darwin and that four-pointer was followed by a try from Scott Davidson.

Aaron Hewitt converted and Thornhill looked nervous as the final whistle approached.

In-form Blackbrook threw everything they could at the Trojans’ defence and their persistence paid off when, deep inside stoppage time, Greg Hale won the match for his side.

The Trojans were left stunned by the Blackbrook comeback as their season ended in dramatic circumstances Thornhill will have to wait at least another 12 months to earn promotion to NCL Division One.

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the last Myton try.

Shaw Cross have a chance to salvage their season when they host Normanton Knights at Leeds Road on Saturday October 15 (2.30pm).

JUNIOR RUGBY LEAGUE

Batley Boys Under-12s celebrate inaugural clean sweep BATLEY BOYS Under-12s produced a clean sweep of trophies in their inaugural season.

The Boys won the BARLA Yorkshire and Humberside Cup, Yorkshire Juniors’ Challenge Cup, the Heavy Woollen Gary Talbot Cup, Rhinos Challenge Cup and also clinched the Yorkshire Juniors’ Division One title.

Batley beat Kippax 20-18 in a thrilling finale to the BARLA Yorkshire Cup and followed that up with an unbeaten run at the Rhinos’ Challenge Tournament in Skegness, where they overcame Castleford Lock Lane 6-3 in the final.

The Boys climbed Mount Snowdon as part of their fundraising efforts to take part in the competition.

The Batley youngsters soon defeated Lock Lane again, this time 40-4, in the final of the Yorkshire Juniors’ Challenge Cup final, and in a local derby the Gary Talbot competition was won at the expense of Shaw Cross Sharks 30-14.

Batley Boys then completed their dominance in 2016 by sealing the

YJL Division One title with a game to spare, once again getting the better of second-placed Castleford Lock Lane.

There has also been fun away from the rugby field for the under12s this year, with trips to Barnsley Metrodome, Doncaster Dome, foot golf and trampolining having all taken place.

If you would like to join Batley Boys find them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/batleyboysarlfc, on Twitter @BatleyBoysArlfc, their website www.pitchero.com/clubs/ batleyboysarlfc or email them at batleyboysarlfc@mail.com.

Elsewhere Birstall Victoria Under-11s were once again on the road, this time at Swillington.

Cohan Burnham opened the scoring for Victoria after gathering a Thomas Harrison offload in what proved to be an impressive first half for the red and blacks.

Rupert Fink grabbed Birstall’s second touchdown of the game with his first for the club and on the stroke of half-time Burnham doubled his tally for the match with a

scoot from dummy-half.

In the second period Victoria added another two tries to their account courtesy of a double from Harry Avis.

Harrison was successful with all five conversion attempts in the match and was awarded with the magic moment award.

Cameron Stevens bagged the defensive contribution honours while Scarlett Hartley scooped the best opponent, supporters’ star and best trainer awards.

Burnham capped of his day by collecting the attacking contribution and man of steel accolades.

This weekend Victoria’s Under11s welcome Upton to White Lee. Thornhill Trojans Under-11s were tested against a solid Dearne Valley Bulldogs side last time out.

The Bulldogs were rampant in the first half but a much improved performance from the Trojans in the second period resulted in a try for Faith McKay. Dylan Harpin also bagged himself a try in the corner, but it was too little too late for the Trojans.

McKay’s hard work throughout the match earned her the opposition player of the match, parents’ player and joint player of the match awards. Harry Yates was also named joint player of the match.

The 100 per cent effort honours went to Josh Oldrieve and the top tackler prize was collected by Frazer Cass.

Birstall Victoria Under11s player Cohan Burnham scores a try and Batley Boys Under12s (above) pose with their trophies

Walshaw re-signs for hometown club

Batley sign rivals’ stars

By Joe Link Sports Reporter joe@thepressnews.co.uk

BATLEY BULLDOGS have strengthened in preparation for 2017 with the addition of Joel Farrell and Macauley Hallett.

Farrell has made a notable switch to Mount Pleasant from arch-rivals Dewsbury Rams, while Hallett arrives from fellow Championship side Swinton Lions.

Jamaican international Farrell featured 20 times for the Rams in 2016 and crossed for four tries. In total the back-rower played 54 games and scored 17 tries in his three years at the Tetley’s Stadium.

Hallett is a 20-year-old centre and was a pivotal part of John Duffy’s Lions side which avoided relegation in 2016 following promotion to the Championship the previous season.

Hallett began his career in Super League with Hull KR, making two appearances and scoring three tries.

The duo are the first players to arrive at Batley following Kear’s departure.

New head coach Matt Diskin remains on gardening leave at Bradford Bulls and won’t officially take over at the Mount until

Joel Farrell played against new club Batley Bulldogs at the 2016 Summer Bash early November.

Elsewhere, the Bulldogs are delighted to announce that their annual fundraising event, the Pink Weekend, has surpassed the £30,000 total in its first three years.

The event takes place in August and raises money for various breast cancer charities.

It was the brainchild of chairman Kevin Nicholas and his wife Beverley, who suffered from the illness.

Nicholas said: “This is a fantastic achievement by the fans.

“Compared to some clubs we have a small fanbase, but they have certainly dug deep to raise this amount of money.

“We would like to thank everyone who has donated money over the last three years.”

The 2016 installment of the Pink Weekend topped £9,400 when all the money was counted.

DEWSBURY RAMS centre Lucas Walshaw has made his loan move from Bradford Bulls permanent and will also act as the club’s new development officer.

Coach Glenn Morrison has also been boosted after veteran Mitch Stringer, who arrived from Sheffield Eagles midway through last season, penned a new deal to stay at the Tetley’s Stadium.

The duo join 15 others who have pledged their futures to the Rams.

Those players are Toby and Luke Adamson, player of the season Josh Guzdek, Aaron Brown, Jason Crookes, James Glover, Scott Hale, Andy Kain, Donald Kudangirana, Dale Morton, Dom Speakman, Rob Spicer, Paul Sykes, Jack Teanby and Tony Tonks.

But the Rams have said goodbye this week to co-captain Ryan Hepworth and Paul Jackson, who have retired from the game, and Nathan Conroy who has signed a deal to join League One side Keighley Cougars.

Matt Groat’s stay in Dewsbury lasted just 12 months after the powerful forward decided to return to Australia.

Elsewhere the Rams have quickly appointed a new conditioner in a bid to prevent another injury-ravaged season.

Former York City Knights and Keighley Cougars player Adam Mitchell is the man who has joined Morrison’s back-room staff.

The Aussie coach said: “We identified the need for a conditioner early in the season and I

Dewsbury-born Lucas Walshaw in action for Bradford Bulls against his local club thank (chairman) Mark Sawyer for putting some of our budget towards this for next year.

“I have interviewed a number of applicants and I’m very happy to appoint Adam.

“He is an ex player so he knows how players’ bodies react. He has made a great transition into sports coaching and comes highly rated.

“I’m looking forward to working closely with Adam to keep the players fit and injury-free this season so that we can keep a consistent and competitive team on the pitch.”

Sykes adapts to life after boxing FORMER Dewsbury boxer Gary Sykes, who retired from the sport last month, is starting a new career in computer-aided design (CAD) as he embarks on the next chapter of his life.

Sykes admits it has been tough adjusting to life post-boxing, but the 32-year-old is now looking forward to starting work with a former sponsor.

“The amount of spare time I have now has taken some getting used to,” said the former British super-featherweight champion.

“I’ve been so bored and I’ve struggled to find enough stuff to do in a day.

“Having time to relax with the family has been brilliant, but I always need something to focus on, so starting my CAD course came at a good time. But, it does feel strange being a student again.

“I’m hoping to start work for a former sponsor quite soon, which I’m really looking forward to. I can’t thank my sponsors and fans

enough for the support they’ve given me since I announced my retirement.”

Sykes was due to fight Sean Dodd for the WBC international lightweight title at Liverpool’s Echo Arena on October 15, but Dodd will now defend his title against Francesco Patera.

Double British title winner Sykes has no regrets, though.

“I really wanted to end my career on a high,” added Sykes.

“I know I lost my last fight against Luke Campbell and I could tell my standards were slipping, so it was time to call it a day.

“I was slowing down and finding training more difficult. I used to be able to hold my own in a sparring session against the likes of Amir Khan, but that’s just not the case any more.

“I was worried that people would remember me as the boxer I am now rather than the one a was a few years ago.

“My motivation was slipping as

well because I couldn’t compete at the level I wanted to.”

Sykes admits he needs discipline in his life and training used to provide that, but since his retirement the father-of-two was wary about stepping foot back inside a gym.

“I went to the gym for the first time on Tuesday night, just so I don’t get fat,” he laughed.

“I was unsure whether to go back to the gym so soon because I really didn’t want to get the bug back for boxing and realise I’ve made a big mistake, but I don’t think that will happen. I just knew when the time was right.

“People have been really supportive, even former sportsmen who praised me for retiring when I did. Some said they wish they had done the same which made me feel better about my decision.”

Sykes fully intends to enjoy his retirement and rediscover a social life that was ended by boxing.

He said: “I couldn’t go out for a

family meal or drinks because my training schedule would sometimes get in the way.

“But I’ve recently been invited on a stag party next May and I can’t wait. Normally potential fights would prevent me from making plans so far in advance and I nearly said no to begin with because I’m just so used to turning down those kind of invites.”

Sykes himself is engaged to fiance Natasha and they hope to get married sometime in 2017, but despite enjoying his time away from the ring and being with his family the former Birkdale student hasn’t ruled out opening his own gym one day.

“I’ve been approached by several people with various ideas but opening a gym is something a like the sound of,” said Sykes.

“It probably won’t happen for a while but it would be good to give youngsters the opportunity to enjoy a career in boxing the same way I have.”

Gary Sykes