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BATLEY MAN AND HIS WIFE LEAD ’QUAKE RELIEF EFFORT
HEROES OF NEPAL By David Miller News Reporter davidmiller@thepressnews.co.uk
AN ADVENTURER from Batley has helped organise an incredible relief effort in earthquake-hit Nepal. Renowned kayaker Darren Clarkson-King, 39, and wife Andrea were in the country when the massive ’quake struck on April 25. The couple, who run guiding firm Pure Land Expeditions, had no previous experience of disaster relief. But that did not stop them raising funds and buying and ferrying supplies to homeless villagers in a staggering effort. A campaign driven by online social media has seen £20,000 donated by well-wishers. It paid for food, water, sanitation goods and medicines for hundreds of people and the re-stocking of hospitals with vital supplies. The couple are also liaising with search and rescue teams, aid agencies and the Canadian Army. Darren, who grew up on Lark Hill, Upper Batley, said official rescue efforts were initially hampered by red
tape. He said: “We know of search and rescue teams and army units stuck in Kathmandu for four days on arrival, tied up in politics. “As you can imagine, the Nepal government seems to have spent lots of time hindering things. “There still seems to be little coordination, and though outside agencies are getting a handle on things, it’s not happening quickly.” As a result, aid delivered by Darren, Andrea and a team of helpers beat official sources by days. Darren, a former pupil of Batley High School for Boys, lives with Andrea in Pokhara, about 200km west of Kathmandu. The earthquake did little damage there but wrought terrible devastation elsewhere. Centred in the Gorkha district, it was the most powerful earthquake to hit Nepal since the 1930s and killed at least 7,000 people. Whole villages have been wiped out, with homeless survivors sleeping outside and now from suffering chest infections. One of the worst affected is the Bhote area of central Nepal, where many are said to have died. Darren added: “Whole lives have been destroyed. There were many
fatalities and survivors are living next to their levelled houses.” He and Andrea worked methodically with helpers to survey villages to see what was needed. They then hired jeeps and vans, some of which came from India, to ship out the goods bought through their fundraising efforts. And to get to remote places, some aid is being delivered on foot by teams who are walking for up to four days. Darren said: “We worked a system supplying each household with one month’s food, plus shelter – tarps and blankets.” Further surveys led to damaged hospitals being re-stocked, with Darren and Andrea driving loads themselves, often through the night. Along the way they put out house fires caused by damaged electrics using banana leaves due to lack of water. For the first week after the earthquake the couple averaged just three hours’ sleep a night. Darren and Andrea have now handed some of their work over to the Canadian Army, but their own efforts are continuing.
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Deaths ARCHER DEREK On 2 May, of Batley, aged 82. Husband of Margaret. Funeral at St Peters Church, Birstall, Tuesday 12 May at 11am.
ELLIS May
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-- • -Peacefully on the 29th April at Priestley Care Home, Birstall, aged 92, formerly of Mirfield and Ravensthorpe. Wife of the late John, loving Mother of Richard and Michael, Mother in Law, Grandma and Great Grandma. Funeral at Dewsbury Crematorium, Tuesday 12th May at 1.15pm. Family flowers only.
On 29 April, of Batley, aged 82. Wife of Ronnie. Funeral at Dewsbury Crematorium, Wednesday 13 May at 1.15pm.
Earlsheaton, aged 84. Wife of the late Alan. Funeral at St Peter’s Parish Church, Earlsheaton, Tuesday 19 May at 11.15am, followed by interment in Earlsheaton Cemetery at 12noon.
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MCNALLY KEVIN On 30 April, formerly of Thornhill Lees, aged 62. Son of the late Patrick and Nellie. Funeral at Dewsbury Crematorium, Thursday 14 May at 2pm.
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MILES FREDA On 27 April, aged 83. Sister of Lily and Elma. Funeral at Mirfield Evangelical Church, Wednesday 13 May at 2.15pm, followed by committal at Dewsbury Crematorium at 3.15pm.
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Continued from Page 1 He said: “We still know for a fact that aid is not making it as far into the mountains as it’s needed.” Some areas, such as the Sindhupalchowk district close to the Tibet border, are so politically sensitive that the Canadian Army cannot get in. And with the monsoon season due, tarpaulins and blankets are not enough – homes need to be rebuilt. Darren said: “We need to get building materials up to the less accessible villages before the rains come. “Monsoon closes these remote villages off every year anyway and this year we’ve got to get as much up there as we can before the window closes.” Donations can be made via Paypal to info@pureland expeditions.com (tag the transfer “quake”). A month’s food for one person costs about £16, while rebuilding a house is around £200.
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Police file on Tory ‘treating’ goes to CPS VOTERS went to the polls yesterday (Thursday) – as a candidate in Batley and Spen faced a possible police investigation. Tory Imtiaz Ameen is accused of breaking strict election rules at an event last month. Guests at the Al Hikmah Cente in Batley were allegedly served food which went beyond basic hospitality. Police enquiries into the sus-
pected rule breach, known as ‘treating’, could lead to further action. Det Insp Andy Leonard, of Kirklees CID, said: “Officers have now submitted a file to the Crown Prosecution Service for consideration.” No arrests have been made. Mr Ameen posted on Twitter that he stopped pounding the streets at 10.30pm on Wednesday.
Labour’s Jo Cox ended her campaign that day with visits to Batley, Gomersal and Heckmondwike. Over in Dewsbury and Mirfield, Labour’s Paula Sherriff continued bringing in the big guns. Shadow ministers Caroline Flint and Dan Jarvis were here on Tuesday and Wednesday respectively. Not to be outdone, Tory incum-
bent Simon Reevell spent Wednesday touring the district in a loud hailer-equipped Land Rover. Results from both counts, which are being held in Huddersfield, were not expected until early today (Friday). For updates on all the results in the parliamentary and council elections, see our website at www.thepressnews.co.uk, or follow us on Facebook and Twitter.
Daredevil mum dives into a battle to beat Crohn’s “It’s a terrible disease that ruined my son Ben’s life – and he lost the job he loved because of it” Elaine Dunwell, right, and son Ben
By David Miller A MUM from Dewsbury will complete a daredevil skydive tomorrow (Saturday) as part of the fight against a chronic illness. Elaine Dunwell, 46, of Hollins Avenue, is one of many jumping from 15,000ft over Lincolnshire for various causes. First-time skydiver Elaine hopes to raise £1,000 for the charity Crohn’s and Colitis UK. Her son Ben, 24, a former weapons engineer in the Royal Navy, is seriously ill with the bowel condition Crohn’s Disease. There is no cure and public understanding of the condition remains limited, despite publicity.
HUMAN remains found in Scholes last month are those of a man missing for more than two years. Police said the body is that of Alan Holt, who was last seen in Mirfield and Ravensthorpe. Appeals for information were made after Mr Hunt, 40, vanished from his home in Huddersfield in September, 2012. His body was found on Scholes Lane on March 26 this year. There were no suspicious circumstances and a file will now be
passed to the coroner for an inquest to take place. Mr Holt was last seen sleeping rough in the grounds of St Mary’s Church in Mirfield. He was also seen on the Spen Valley Greenway near Mirfield and at the Ravensthorpe Retail Park. Det Supt Simon Atkinson, of West Yorkshire Police, said members of Mr Holt’s family have been informed and specially-trained officers are supporting them.
News in Brief Two held in stolen vehicles operation HECKMONDWIKE: Police recovered 13 suspected stolen vehicles in a raid last Friday morning. Officers went to Turismo Accident Specialists on John Street and linked premises on nearby Walkley Lane. The raid is connected to a probe into the theft of vehicles from homes county-wide. Two men, aged 32 and 36, were arrested on suspicion of burglary. Police enquiries are continuing.
Knife attack denial CLECKHEATON: A teenager denied a knife attack which allegedly left a man with a stomach wound. Daryl Gowthorpe, 18, is charged with assault occasioning actual bodily harm and possessing a knife in public on April 29. Kirklees Magistrates’ Court heard a vegetable knife was left at the scene on Whitcliffe Road. The case was sent to Leeds Crown Court, where Gowthorpe is due to appear on Friday, May 15.
Parking debate GOMERSAL: Parking enforcement is one of the subjects up for debate at a meeting on Wednesday. The Gomersal Matters Community Association action group are hosting the event at the village cricket club at 7pm. Also on the agenda are police and neighbourhood watch updates and a chance to quiz Kirklees councillors.
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Elaine, who runs hair, beauty and clothes shop Above and Beyond in Batley, therefore hopes for a double win. She has raised £700 towards her target for research into treatments and also wants to make people more aware of the disease. Elaine said: “A cure might be too late for Ben, but I want to do all I can to prevent others suffering.” Crohn’s Disease affects the gastrointestinal tract. Symptoms include weight loss, fever, diarrhoea and chronic pain. Ben was diagnosed in 2011 and medically discharged from his dream job in the navy. He had most of his bowel
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removed in an operation and is just out of hospital following more surgery. Elaine said: “It’s horrendous. He lost three stone in the last three months and it could take three to six months for him to recover. “Crohn’s is a terrible disease that ruined Ben’s life and he lost the job he loved because of it.” Elaine is doing the skydive at Hibaldstow Airfield in Lincolnshire with 25-yearold nephew Mark Flynn. See www.justgiving.com/ bensskydive for details. There are also sponsorship forms at Above and Beyond on Upper Commercial Street, Batley.
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News In Brief Accused of threats BATLEY: A man faces trial after denying threatening a couple in an alleged incident in March. James Whittingham, 34, of Alpine Close, is accused of intimidating Mohammed and Yasmin Akram on Manor Way. He is said to have used threatening behaviour with intent on March 26 to make them think they would be subjected to unlawful violence. Whittingham pleaded not guilty when he appeared at Kirklees Magistrates' Court last week. A trial was set for Wednesday July 1. In the meantime he was banned from contacting the couple and from going to their home.
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COMPANY FINED £5,000 AFTER COURT TOLD 300 GUESTS HAD TO FLEE THROUGH THICK SMOKE BECAUSE FIRE EXITS WERE BLOCKED By Staff Reporters A COMPANY which ran a potential death trap banqueting venue has been fined £5,000 for safety breaches. Taj Banqueting Suite Ltd and its two directors were sentenced after a fire at their Dewsbury premises. The directors, Mahfooz Hussain, 30, of Ouzelwell Crescent, Thornhill Lees, and Mohammed Faraz, 29, of Savile Road, Dewsbury, both admitted failing to comply with
safety regulations and were each given a ninemonth prison term suspended for two years and ordered to carry out 240 hours of unpaid work. Leeds Crown Court heard emergency exits at the former library building on Wellington Road were either locked or fastened shut. Three hundred guests were at a henna party when fire broke out on August 20 last year. It was only the second event held at the venue. Flames spread from the kitchen into the main
area of the ground floor of the three-storey building. Guests had to flee through thick smoke after discovering fire exits on the ground and first floor were blocked. Craig Hassall, prosecuting, said the henna party was organised by Mrs Asma Laher for her daughter. He said: “At one point it was feared by Mrs Laher that her wheelchair-bound mother was lost within the building.” Firefighters were sent inside to search for her
but fortunately she was found outside. A full fire safety inspection was carried out the following day, once the premises had been damped down. Mr Hassall said 10 breaches were found “such as to create a risk of death or serious injury”. Khadim Al’Hassan, for Faraz and Hussain, said the men had put £35,000 each into the business. They wrongly thought the fire safety system was satisfactory, given it had previously been run as a library.
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– CHRIS KEMP, Fire protection manager, West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service FIREFIGHTERS vowed they will ensure owners of death trap properties are brought to book. It comes after Taj Banqueting Ltd was prosecuted for a string of safety breaches following a fire in Dewsbury last August. The town’s former
library building went up in flames – and guests found exits were locked or fastened up. Bosses at the firm were given suspended jail terms while the company was fined £5,000. The West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service will help businesses
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Model railway tribute to Peter A MODEL railway exhibition in Mirfield will go ahead in memory of one of its founders. Peter Dransfield, who died in March aged 75, helped re-start the event five years ago. The sixth annual exhibition will be held at St Mary’s Parish Church Centre tomorrow (Saturday, 10am-4pm). Peter’s widow Jenny, 69, also a model railway enthusiast, has taken over the reins. There will be more than 20 layouts, including Swiss and Austrian gauges, some of which will be making their public debut. A raffle, stalls, refreshments and an organ recital will also be held. Cash raised is for the church’s choir guild. Peter, a former local government officer, held the first exhibition at Mirfield Fire Station in 1989. He left behind plans for the latest one and Jenny said: “He’d done much of the organising. “When I opened up his computer, all the information was there. All I had to do was pull it all together.” Exhibitors wanted to carry on and Jenny added: “Peter had done so much work there was no way I could let it go.” Visitors come from all over Europe to see one of the events that has put Mirfield on the map. The back page of this year’s programme features a tribute to Peter, who died suddenly. Jenny said: “When I saw it I burst into tears. We were married for nearly 43 years and they were happy years.” Entry is £3.50 for adults and £2 for children. A free organ recital by Dr Gordon Stewart takes place at 3pm.
Masked gunman on the doorstep threatens resident A MASKED gunman threatened a resident on the doorstep of his own home in Thornhill Lees last Thursday. It happened on Slaithwaite Road at around 9.55pm after the householder saw through his kitchen window five suspects lurking by the back door. He opened the door and was confronted by the men, one of whom brandished a black handgun.
Threats and demands were made but no shots were fired and they fled empty-handed in a black hatchback. The one with the handgun is aged 20 to 25, of average build, with dark stubble. He wore a black balaclava. Anyone with information can call Det Insp Mark Walker at Kirklees CID on 101 or CrimeStoppers in confidence on 0800 555 111.
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News in Brief Woman’s attack on care home residents DEWSBURY: A woman with brain damage attacked fellow residents and a member of staff at Templefield House care home on Temple Road. Kirklees Magistrates’ Court heard that Laura Whiteley, 30, lost her temper with two residents and assaulted a female care worker who tried to intervene. Whiteley, who admitted the offences, said she could not remember the incident due to memory loss caused by a childhood brain injury. She was given a community order and told to pay her victims £25 compensation each.
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It is his “unwavering determination” to succeed that has changed the whole culture at the school. Inspectors found staff “galvanised”, “rejuvenated” and having high morale due to being so well supported. As a result, the school was found to be happy, inclusive and improving across the board. The report noted higher than average numbers of disabled children and poorer youngsters eligible for the pupil premium. But from their starting points pupils make good progress, with early years achievement rated as outstanding. Much of the credit was given to Mr Rowland,
who was said to provide “highly skilled leadership”. The report added: “The headteacher has managed the significant changes in staff since the last inspections very skilfully. “He has galvanised the whole team spirit through the sharing of his drive for improvement. “Pupils in danger of falling behind or those with particular needs are identified and given the support they require. “This results in these pupils progressing as well and sometimes better than others in school.”
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Lit-Fest poet targets Tories and tabloids A POET is coming to the Cleckheaton Literature Festival with perfect post-election timing. Luke Wright brings his show about Westminster rogues to the library at 3.30pm today (Friday). His fast-paced poems feature debauched Tory grandees and leering tabloid photographers. It is one of many events at the town’s first literature festival, which began yesterday (Thursday) and runs until Sunday.
Star attractions include Joanne Harris and Andy Kershaw (both tomorrow, Saturday) and travel writer Horatio Clare. Also tomorrow, children’s author Gillian Rogerson will lead activities at the library. The Teddy Bear Scare writer will give a creative introduction to reading from 10am to 11am, folllowed by a book signing. Meanwhile, West End Park is the venue tomorrow at 11am and 3.30pm for two family-fun interactive events. The Chol
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It may be de rigeur, but it’s t’principle o’ t’matter, by heck ARDON my French, as the saying goes, but today you really are going to have to pardon my French. I see that ‘the Big Bike Race’ across our beautiful Broad Acres went well at the weekend, apart from a bit of wet and blowy weather. Welcome to Yorkshire. Or to put it in the vernacular: “Welcome to t’greatest county in t’land.” You may have heard that expression on your Tyke travels, especially round Barnsley way. It’s not a dialectical favourite that trips off the tongue in Savile Town or Mount Pleasant often though, I must say. But such as Yorkshire’s traditions prevail, when we eventually bid farewell to t’T, then we’ll wave goodbye to t’land. Que sera, sera, as they occasionally sing in the Kop at Elland Road (or at least they did when there was the slightest prospect of getting to Wembley. But then again, back in those days of Allan Clarke and Billy Bremner, English was still the primary
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language in large parts of Dewsbury and Batley too). Where, you ask, am I going with all this? Well, I’m not going to le Bridlington or la Filey, that’s for sure. What I’m talking about, but which I will have to wash my mouth out with Tetley’s Bitter after saying, is that god-awfully named ‘Tour de Yorkshire’. Tour. De. Yorkshire? Tour de Yorkshire, Mavis? Tour de flaming Yorkshire? You’ll be serving me garlic bread for tea next. Garlic? Bread? Do you want me to have breath that will put the dog to sleep? Don’t answer that… Yes folks, the Tour de bloody Yorkshire. Record numbers, I hear. Whoever and whatever passes as the 2015 invocation of the tourist board (Yorkshire Forward?) must have been smacking their hands together with delight. I expect Betty’s of Harrogate had a run on Yorkshire Breakfast Tea and that Harry Ramsden’s had to buy in extra haddock. Well that last statement at
least is a nonsense. Harry Ramsden’s, that landmark ‘chippy’ in Guiseley, ended up Indian via Swedish and Australian ownership, yonks ago. At least it did until it was closed altogether. A Wetherby Whaler now, I understand. And I’ll bet Wetherby’s whalers take a while to get to the sea, too. Maye they get towed there by a procession of bloody bikes. Ridden by foreigners no doubt… UT I xenophobically digress. Back to t’Tour de Yorkshire. Listen, I doff my flat cap to last year’s marvellous coup (yuk – another Froggie word) of bringing a stage of the Tour de France to Yorkshire. It was a sporting and marketing masterstroke. Or at least it would have been if England’s number one cycling hero hadn’t embarrassingly crashed out before setting foot in la belle France. Didn’t Mark Cavendish ever practice riding on wet cobbles like the rest of us? Should have kept yer stabilisers on, sunshine!
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The dog house O, A man’s best friend is his dog, is he? Hmmm. I thought so too. Except now I’m not so sure. My ‘little’ girl got a car – or more accurately a Ka – for her 17th birthday. Well, kids need their freedom don’t they? And dads need their lifts home from the pub. Judging by this photo however, taken as daughter did a bit of manouvering up and down the drive until her licence arrives, it’s not only Westminster where a bit of back-stabbing goes on. Who walks this dog seven days a week? Who saves him titbits from the table for later, when no-one is looking? Who takes him to the village pub where he is adored? Not mum or departed brother, that’s for sure. And certainly not Miss ‘I’ve got a Ka!’ Lockwood. So I ask you. Just look at that mush. Is that an “I’m-not-looking and sod-you-dad” face, or what? I’m talking about ‘my’ Arthur, not ‘my’
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And I think it’s admirable and inventive to build upon the success of the 2014 Tour stage by packaging something to, if not replicate, than at least emulate the obvious public appetite for such a grand event. Bravo! (I must get a grip on these foreign-ish outbursts I keep being drawn into). Yes, it was a shame about the rather inclement weather at the weekend – welcome to t’Yorkshire Dales, sunshine – but we can have wind and heavy rain in June, July and August, in fairness. Road closures? Nowt of a worry, lads. Tha’s more than welcome to inconvenience us, so long as thee appreciates t’county’s natural beauty and generous hospitality. Idiot copycats filling every country lane in sight on their
Jenny. (She’s still feigning gratitude, probably because I haven’t insured the car yet). But I imagine his right lip is whispering, in doggy talk, “quick, hit the gas and let’s get out of here before the old fool rumbles us.” A man and his dog? Traitor. PS: If the car had been moving, I could imagine a lacy-gloved hand like the Queen’s waving at the window as he rode along. I’ve often said that if that bloody dog had thumbs I’d have long been sent packing…
bikes ever since, riding three abreast and slowing traffic more effectively than a Lincolnshire tractor? Deep breath … Good for t’environment, no doubt. And good for t’public finances too – because half the lycra-wearing, middle-aged buggers will end up under a tractor and never draw a pension. A return of the yellow (and blue) painted roadside bikes that were everywhere last year? On the bright side, that should at least keep the eastern European scrap metal ‘collectors’ busy for a few weeks. So what remains for even the grinchiest Yorkshireman to moan about? Money in the coffers, appreciation of our great and noble land, a huge public
event for we Tykes to enjoy? What? Tour ‘de’ Yorkshire is what. I can’t even conjure up a dialect term with ‘de’ in it. A Yorkshire footballer, asked a question like “so what does it feel like to score five goals on your debut for England?” might start his reply with “derrrr … it were reet gud…” But not ‘de’. So let’s have the event next year, by all means. Attract bigger names and sponsorship even. Heck, close more roads, I don’t care. Let’s share our wonders far and wide – something Yorkshire lasses have been doing since time immemorial! But please – Tour of Yorkshire. Not de. Of. Tour OF Yorkshire. Or better still – t’Tyke Pushiron Race.
Why we need an English Sturgeon I T’S jealousy, I’ve finally come to realise. Just one of my many failings. Jealousy, the old green-eyed monster. Lord knows what kind of a governmental trifle we’ve woken up with this morning. Short of an unlikely electoral miracle, the next couple of weeks will see more furtive goings-on down Westminster’s back passages than at a House of Lords Christmas party. What? You say that’s bad taste? Like I said, jealousy is far from being my only failing. And who, exactly, is inspiring my fit of political envy? Why, no other than that jockyfaced harridan herself, about whom I’ve been so mean, spiteful and insulting (put that on my failings tick-list too) Nicola Sturgeon. The thing is, as much I’d happily throw a biscuit into the middle of the M1 for her guide dog if she had one, I’m jealous. I want one. For England. A conviction politician. She hates us and she don’t care. And if we don’t like it? Tough t*tties. Suck on your soppy English thumbs and cry
for mama, for all Sturgeon gives a haggis. I was listening to her being interviewed on radio this week, and I suddenly came over all unnecessary. No, it didn’t require a change of underwear, but it was a very teenage-like turmoil. I couldn’t understand what was happening. You see, as much as I wanted to bite the knobs off the radio at the very sound of her voice, I was uncomfortably filled with admiration. It was like your best mate at school announcing that he’s going out with the girl you’re secretly in love with. If I was Scottish, I’d vote for her. Honest, passionate, smart and steadfast and sod every-
body else, this is my flag in the sand. Aaaaaargh – attagirl! And you know, that’s all we really want. There isn’t a cig paper between the other British parties for all their posturing. They’ll sail with whichever breeze is blowing. Her lot will man the oars and pull hard into the headwind. So why can’t we have an English National Party to mirror the Scots? With our own Nicola Sturgeon to talk plain common sense? Here’s why – because like UKIP, they would be branded right-wing, racist, fascist and demonised by the Labour/Tory paid-for mainstream media. And that is why, against all my sensible instincts, I hope that over the next few days the clueless Miliband and SNP form a minority government to ambush the majority Conservatives and bring about a constitutional crisis. It is time that middle Englishmen and women – the 30 or 40 per cent who didn’t even bother voting – stood up and lent their voices to the rest of us.
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Batley writer: My life with a transgender contract killer! By Steve Martyn LAST month Batley was revealed as having a worldclass theatre lighting designer – but it also boasts a top screenwriter. Sean Conway, 35, has gone from the town’s grammar school to Hollywood via TV show Hit and Miss. Starring Chloe Sevigny, the Sky Atlantic drama which began in 2012 follows the life of a transgender contract killer. He has now joined forces with James Bond Quantum of Solace director Marc Foster for a new film. All I See Is You, currently in preproduction, features Planet of the Apes star Jason Clarke. Sean recently returned from Thailand, where he was scouting locations for the film shoot. Having been a junior rugby league player, one of his next projects explores the sport’s masculinity in 21st century Britain. Sean, who lives in
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BATLEY: One of the most harrowing events of the First World War will be recalled on Tuesday, when Chris Robinson gives an illustrated account of the Battle of the Somme at the Probus Club. More than one million men were killed or wounded from July to November 1916 in northern France. His talk is at the Older People’s Centre on Upper Commercial Street. For more details call 01924 471337.
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School demolition ‘vandalism’ An open letter to Council Leader David Sheard Dear Sir, I am somewhat dismayed to learn that planning approval has been given for the demolition of the oldest part of Whitcliffe Mount school. This is part of the local heritage, surely Kirklees have a civic
Letter of the Week: Lucy Grace, address supplied duty to preserve this? As I understand, an agreement has already been reached not only for the demolition of the school but also for development of the site. It appears the council has not even consid-
ered the views of the local public who are opposed to this demolition, which constitutes what is nothing more than vandalism. I have lived in this area all my life and over several decades witnessed the wanton
No longer a first Youths should be class post service ashamed at attack From: Miss J Hodge, Dewsbury
From: Shirley Dawson, via email
Dear Sir, Could anybody please tell me why we pay for first class stamps? On Tuesday April 28 at 10am, I posted a letter with a first class stamp in Dewsbury, to go to Chickenley. The letter arrived on Friday May 1 at 1pm. This isn’t a first class service, so why bother to buy a first class stamp? Gone are the days when you could post a card one day and it arrived the next. What a shame we have lost this service.
Dear Sir, I have just returned from a walk in Crow Nest Park where I had to intervene to stop two teenagers with sticks trying to catch or kill a poor duck which was probably nesting in the hedge. They were beating at the hedge ,one on either side, and the duck was running in and out trying to escape. They were quite enjoying themselves and I think they did manage to hit the duck as I was on my way across. Several other people witnessed this and followed me across and for-
destruction of our towns, whereby the councils (not only Kirklees, but their predecessors) have stripped our area of centuries-old buildings which in other areas would be considered for conservation.
tunately the boys did decide to go without any trouble. Apparently they got into a car parked on Heckmondwike Road. We couldn’t see any sign of the duck afterwards so I don’t know if it was injured or not. I hope the two boys are suitably ashamed of themselves, but somehow I think not. I know this is not an isolated incident, but why can’t people respect the wildlife in our parks, woods and open spaces?
Councillors appear as if by magic! From: Jack Bunn, Hanging Heaton Dear Sir, Over the past few weeks I have been pestered with literature for
PLANNING APPLICATIONS A Barker, Cherrywell Farm, 21 New Popplewell Lane, Scholes, erection of replacement conservatory. C/O Agent, land adjacent to Huddersfield Road, Ravensthorpe, outline application for erection of two dwellings. J Benson, 117 Quaker Lane, Hightown, Liversedge, singlestorey side extension. L Harriss, 5 Gregory Springs Road, Mirfield, single-storey rear extension and removal of existing conservatory. Mr M Murtagh, rear of 40A, Latham Lane, Gomersal, outline application for erection of one dwelling. G Kyte, West House, Oxford Road, Gomersal, work to TPO(s) SP2/70. Netto Foodstores Ltd and Mr Kevin Sloane, Horncastle Street/Northgate, Cleckheaton, Reserved Matters application for erection of A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, B1 and C2 development persuant to outline permission 2009/92638 and extension to time permission 2012/93101. WHP Wilkinson Helsby, Staincliffe Road, Dewsbury, notification for telecommunications installation upgrade and associated works.
A Booth, 2A Bright Street, Mirfield, single-storey extension and detached garage. A Arbuckle, 21 Frances Road, Earlsheaton, erection of extensions. I Cass, 2 Hillcrest Mount, Scholes, single-storey rear extension. Mr O Mahmood, 8 Fairfield Drive, Heckmondwike, erection of extensions and detached garage. The Co-operative, 559 Bradford Road, Birkenshaw, installation of one externally illuminated fascia sign. I Valli, 5 Caledonian Road, Savile Town, two-storey and dormer extensions and alterations to form two-storey dwelling. Syed Naeem Akhtar Nadwi, 11 Thornfield, Savile Town, single-storey rear extension. R Mumby, 35 Whitley Road, Thornhill, erection of balcony to rear ground floor and juliette balconies to first floor. E Sidat, Store, Wesley Place, Dewsbury, change of use of second floor from store (B8) to open plan office (B1). Mr M Usman, 1 Lee Road, Ravensthorpe, erection of extensions. Mr B Y Manjra, 656 Huddersfield Road,
Ravensthorpe, first-floor extension to form one flat. R A Shaw, Primrose Farm, Crossley Lane, Mirfield, twostorey rear and first-floor side extensions. Andrew Burke, 15 Birchwood Court, Liversedge, two-storey side extension and singlestorey rear extension. Mr T Rafiq, 8 Hume Crest, Batley, erection of singlestorey rear extension. The extension projects 4.5m beyond the rear wall of the original dwellinghouse. The maximum height of the extension is 3.8m, the height of the eaves of the extension is 2.5m. Mr Yunus Patel, 27 Longlands Road, Dewsbury, works to TPO(s) 26/78. Mr L Mekael, 2 Copley Hill, Birstall, two-storey extension and formation of bay window. M Lorgat, 9 Frederick Walker Gardens, Batley, single-storey extension to rear and infilling of front recessed porch. Asid Hussain, 28 Calder Road, Lower Hopton, change of use of taxi office to hot food takeaway at ground floor level and change of use of first floor to taxi office and erection of dormer windows to front.
Mr & Mrs Wood, 14 Hyrst Garth, Batley, erection of single-storey rear extension. The extension projects 5.25m beyond the rear wall of the original dwellinghouse. The maximum height of the extension is 2.95m, the height of the eaves of the extension is 2.35m. J Greening, land off High Street, Thornhill, erection of detached dwelling. Rafique Mohmed, 18 Ravensthorpe Road, Thornhill Lees, certificate of lawfulness for proposed dormer window to rear. Mr Hussain, 590 Bradford Road, Batley, change of use from car sales (Sui generis) to restaurant (A3) (within a Conservation area). Mr I Hussain, 22 Scout Hill Terrace, Scout Hill, Dewsbury, erection of single-storey rear extension. The extension projects 6m beyond the rear wall of the original dwellinghouse. The maximum height of the extension is 3.9m, the height of the eaves of the extension is 2.95m. Kirklees Council (Forestry), Gomersal Park Hotel, Moor Lane, Gomersal, works to Protected Tree(s) via Highways Notice.
Indeed, the architect who designed the Whitcliffe building was a well-respected professional and as such in other areas his work has been saved from demolition, so why isn’t this the case in Kirklees? various people asking for my vote; people that I do not know, most of them I have never met. Councillors and ex-councillors have appeared as if by magic after in my opinion, spending all their time at the headquarters at Huddersfield. I understand they have a first class canteen and bar there where all the meetings are held. To vote for any of these people would, to me, put me in the same class as most of them, heaven forbid. I am 95 years old, and a World War Two wounded veteran. I joined the KOYLI at the outbreak of war, and was called up to Ponty Barracks and then Strensall. We fought our way from D-Day until I got wounded in Holland, prior to that we fought in Norway
(Namsos) etc, and we were kicked out to Iceland before being brought back for D-Day. My wounds have got worse, and now I cannot walk without help. I used my savings to put a new roof on my house – no grant! – and over the 60 or 70 years no-one has visited me for help etc. Someone has to stand behind me, and someone in front of me when I go to bed up the old wooden staircase, in case I fall. I would not have suffered all this if I knew what a country this has become. I fear for my grandchildren in years to come, I think someone else will have to stand up and be counted. It is my opinion that someone with a well-paid salary is not doing their job.
Shutterbug Mike spots Wiggo on the go
• Mirfield photographer Mike Clarke was out and about across the region over the Bank Holiday weekend, and managed to capture this shot of cycling superstar Bradley Wiggins as he took part in the inaugural Tour de Yorkshire. Mike, who often contributes images to The Press, took the photo last Friday in the village of Cropton, near Pickering, as the peloton raced through.
Hammer attack DEWSBURY: A man is alleged to have hit another man over the head with a hammer. It is claimed Jamie Atkins, 24, assaulted Paul Cook occasioning actual bodily harm on December 16. Atkins, of Lincoln Road, is further charged with having an offensive
weapon, namely a hammer for breaking glass. Kirklees Magistrates’ Court heard the alleged incident took place on Old Bank Road in Earlsheaton. The case was sent to Leeds Crown Court, where Atkins is due to appear on Thursday May 14. In the meantime he was remanded into custody.
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Inquest mum hits out at travel boss A MUM confronted the ex-boss of Thomas Cook over his silence at an inquest into the deaths of her two children. Sharon Wood, of Horbury, spoke out from the public gallery against Manny FontenlaNovoa. He exercised his legal right not to answer questions that may incriminate him after being warned criminal proceedings could follow. The inquest is looking into the deaths of Robert and Christianne Shepherd in Corfu in 2006. Robert, six, and Christianne, seven,
YOUNGSTERS in Batley learned about astronauts in an event that proved to be out of this world. Staff at the Carlinghow Hall Nursery on Carlinghow Hill launched their annual space week, which aims to encourage learning about the solar system while having plenty of fun activities. Nursery manager Margaret Pollard said: “Space week offers a wonderful opportunity to excite the children about science and technology.”
The vlog: a new weapon in battle against housing plans By David Miller CAMPAIGNERS have come up with a novel way to fight a housing scheme in Mirfield – with a video blog. The video will voice opposition to plans by developer Bellway Homes to build 130 properties on the Balderstone Hall fields, off Hepworth Lane. Residents have been invited by organisers Project Mirfield to take part in filming tomorrow (Saturday). Those interested in voicing objections to the Bellway scheme should meet at 10am at the junction of Hepworth Lane and Hepworth Close. The video will be put on the web, sent to media outlets
and Kirklees Council’s planning department. Town councillor Steve Benson, of Project Mirfield, said: “We feel it’s time to think outside the box and time to put faces to objections.” Bellway Homes had a plan for housing on the same site thrown out at a public inquiry in 1999. Their renewed interest coincided with other construction proposals in the town, including 164 homes by Taylor Wimpey on the Mirfield25 site off Leeds Road. Coun Benson encouraged people to attend and added: “It’s time to make the planning department listen to your voice.” He put pressure on
Kirklees Council and said: “We will demand the planning committee watches the video in advance of the day of their decision.” Mayor of Mirfield Coun Vivien Lees-Hamilton hopes planners heed the warnings. A scheme which gained consent off Kitson Hill Road saw flooding last year when building work began. Coun Lees-Hamilton said: “The planners have got to get the message that Mirfield is full. There’s no point putting more and more housing in Mirfield when we don’t have the infrastructure to cope. “Some local children can’t get into local schools. There are four- and five-year olds in Mirfield who have nowhere to go.”
Crafty earner HECKMONDWIKE: Members of the Craft and Chat group at the library raised £320 for Kirkwood Hospice ... by knitting Easter chickens. Krazy Kids Adventure World in Heckmondwike and the Church of Latter Day Saints on Halifax Road were among those who gave generously. The cash is due to be presented to the Mayor of Kirklees, Coun Ken Smith, on Thursday, May 14. The craft group meets at the library on Thursdays from 10.30am to 12noon.
died of carbon monoxide poisoning from a faulty boiler while on holiday. Mr Fontenla-Novoa refused to confirm details of a witness statement he gave to police in 2009. Leslie Thomas QC, for the family, asked Mr Fontenla-Novoa to express sympathy and he replied: “I deeply regret the incident that occurred.” Mrs Wood, who stormed out in tears last week when a travel rep also refused to answer questions, said: “Speak up for yourself then.” The hearing continues.
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‘Stay off the zig-zags’ warns Lesley, 86, after parking shock By David Miller AN ELDERLY resident is warning Mirfield shoppers to watch where they park after being slapped with a fine. Lesley Hirst, 86, went to collect new glasses for disabled wife Jean, 83, from Darren Aveyard Opticians. He parked outside the Huddersfield Road shop at 11am on Tuesday and got a ticket. Lesley, of Northorpe, initially protested due to having a blue badge and only being in the optican’s for a short
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She said there is no parking there due to the pedestrian crossing zig-zags and yellow lines for the nearby bus stop. Coun Lees-Hamilton said: “I have sympathy for his situation but people must park safely and legally.” She advised customers to talk with traders about their needs. She said: “My mum was in a wheelchair and we arranged with Aveyard’s to park in the car park on King Street and let us in by the back door. “That way I wasn’t stopped or parked illegally. The opticians are very kind and helpful like that.”
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SPEN VALLEY: A junior football team raised £750 for new equipment with a sponsored penalty shootout. Members of Gomersal and Cleckheaton undereights took turns to score as many goals as possible against their four coaches. Coach Shaun Hammill said the cash will be used for new kit, balls and other gear for the junior side’s 27 players. He praised those who donated and added: “Thank you to everyone for their support, without which events like this wouldn’t be possible.”
BATLEY: A thief had a brush with the law when he stole mascara worth £33 from Tesco Extra. Liam Reid, 30, of Bradford, was handed a community order, including 45 days of activity supervised by probation for the offence. Kirklees Magistrates' Court heard Reid took three mascaras from the Bradford Road store on March 27. He admitted theft and possessing a small quantity of cannabis found in a blue tin. Reid, described as having mental health problems, was also banned from all branches of Tesco.
Teen used gran’s debit card to steal cash for drugs A TEENAGER stole money from his grandparents to fund his addiction to ‘legal high’ drugs. Unemployed Charlie Brearley, 18, of Fieldhead Gardens, Shaw Cross, withdrew two amounts of £80 in cash after taking a debit card from his grandmother’s purse.
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Blackpool trip not the only big bash for Shaun SHAUN AINSCOUGH is preparing for back-to-back big matches. The Batley Bulldogs winger will go from derby day to wedding day later this month, playing against Dewsbury in the Summer Bash in Blackpool then getting married 24 hours later. The former Wigan, Bradford and Whitehaven flyer weds Lauren McHugh on Monday, May 25, with the pair tying the knot in romantic Gretna Green. For 25-year-old Ainscough, the hectic schedule has its pros and cons. “Having the game the day before the wedding means I haven’t got time to get nervous but there is the worry that I might end up with a black eye or scratches on my wedding pictures,” he said. “Most rugby players end up getting married at the end of the season but we really wanted a summer wedding.” It is fitting that Ainscough will spend the day before his wedding in Blackpool, having enjoyed his stag party there back in January. “I couldn’t really have the stag do during the season,” he said. “Blackpool is a great place and the Summer Bash is a great idea. “It is like Magic Weekend and it is great for the
A team that makes a real difference BIG DAY: Shaun Ainscough gets married a day after the derby clash Championship clubs to get on TV and get some profile. “There is some great rugby played in this division and it deserves more recognition.” And he hopes to walk down the aisle a winner. “It will certainly be nice to head up to Gretna on the back of a win,” added the winger, who has two boys with Lauren – Archie and Freddie – and is training to be a joiner with the help of his sponsor at Batley,
Complete Services Ltd. “It is going to be a massive couple of days. I can’t wait,” he said. The Summer Bash sees a whole round of Championship fixtures played over two days at Blackpool’s Bloomfield Road Stadium. The Heavy Woollen derby in which Ainscough is set to feature kicks off the second day’s trio of matches. Tickets are on sale at the club.
BATLEY BULLDOGS have a dedicated set of fans who turn out in all weathers to cheer on the Gallant Youths. But they have another big supporter in the shape of The Press and its readers. Sport is important to any paper – and in the sportsmad Heavy Woollen district it’s the back pages that many of you turn to first when you pick up The Press. We’ve covered Batley Bulldogs for the last 13 seasons, reporting on their ups and downs along the way and always doing our best to give the club a platform to promote the good work
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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 MAY 13 FROM NETHERTON (NK) Meet 11.30am Netherton Methodist Church HD4 7ES GR SE 283 170 5 miles (M) Leader: Jim Tel: 01924 469700
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Finest Bits and Pieces has something for everyone crafts at Hall OFFICIALS at Oakwell are launching an exciting new venture – an Artisan Emporium showcasing some of Yorkshire’s finest produce, crafts and gifts. The emporium will be open from noon until 4pm every Sunday until the end of August, and admission is free. Each week visitors will be able to browse a selection of stalls, ranging from locally-produced food, preserves and crafts to hand-made jewellery, paintings, vintage and much more. The emporium will be situated in the Courtyard of the Visitor Centre, where Oakwell’s newly-refurbished shop will complete the experience. The shop’s not only reflects the history of Oakwell Hall and the beauty of the Country Park, but also includes quirky 17th Century ceramics, food from local makers and delicate artist-painted wildlife mugs. Any artisan producer wanting to take part should contact Sandra Hirst on 01484 221000 or email sandra.hirst @kirklees.gov.uk.
Charity concert A CHARITY concert featuring local musical acts is taking shape at Old Bank Club in Mirfield. Flaming Dragon, Liberate, Thee Wylde Fuzz Show and Lucy Whitmore will perform on Friday July 3 from 7pm to 11pm in aid of research into a potentially fatal, inherited disorder. The night is being organised by Natalie Bruce, who is raising funds for St James’s Hospital’s Malignant Hyperthermia research department. Tickets are priced at £5 and there will also be a raffle, with tickets costing £1. For details and tickets contact Natalie on 07779 462944. Tickets are also available at Old Bank Club.
BATLEY-BASED St Mary’s Theatre Group are preparing to present an evening of fun and entertainment with their new variety show ‘Bits and Pieces’. The production includes comedy sketches, a selection of popular songs, and features the group’s own live rock band. Chairman Steve Walker said: “The show has got a bit of everything, from rock and roll to George Formby, and we have had some great laughs at rehearsals. It should be a great night out for a good cause.”
As usual the money raised goes to a local charity, and this year all ticket and raffle money on the first night will go towards roofing repairs at St Mary’s Church. Evening performances at St Mary’s Hall, on Melton Street, take place at 7.30pm on Friday May 15 and Saturday May 16. A bar, raffle and refreshments will be available at both performances. Tickets priced £4 are available from St Mary’s Hall/Social Club and Batley Resource Centre, or by calling 01924 478394.
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Can you fathom who killed Lord Gomersal? GOMERSAL’S Red House Museum is offering people the chance to test their detective skills and see if they can figure out ‘who dunnit’ on Friday May 15 (7.30-9pm). What started out as an informal gathering at the home of Lord and Lady Gomersal, turns into something more sinister when Lady Gomersal finds her husband dead in the foyer. On discovering there has been a murder, the guests are taken to separate rooms to await questioning by the detective. By channelling their inner Poirot, Marple or Holmes, visitors will be given the chance to play detective and interrogate the suspects. They’ll also be able to check
out the body and uncover clues to try to work out who murdered the Lord. Once they’ve completed their investigations they will be asked to reveal who they think is the culprit – and if correct, be entered into a draw for an outdoor theatre production family ticket. The murder mystery is being held at the museum on Oxford Road as part of ‘Museums at Night’, a UK festival of evening events aimed at attracting visitors to museums, galleries and heritage sites. There is a charge of £5 per person to take part in the event, being organised with the Friends of Red House Museum. For more information contact the museum on 01274 335056.
All welcome to Maytime Melody BATLEY Central Methodist Choir presents a ‘Maytime Melody’ concert featuring Huddersfield Wind Band and Batley Parish School Choir on Saturday.
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Fight for soul of WI is sure to raise a smile A NEW SHOW marking the centenary of the founding of the Women’s Institute in Britain will be performed in Birkenshaw tomorrow (Sat). ‘Raising Agents’, hosted by Gomersal WI, has been created by the Mikron Theatre Company and will be performed at the BBG Academy on Bradford Road at 1pm. Mikron, who have been producing their unique brand of theatre for 43 years, are the only company touring throughout England by narrowboat, travelling along
canals and rivers and mooring up at canal-side venues such as pubs, village halls, marinas and dry docks. The cast of four unpacks sets, props, costumes, musical instruments and lights and, as the audience gathers, conjure up a variety of characters, stories and songs. Raising Agents is set around Bunnington WI, a branch that is a bit down-at-heel. Dwindling membership means they can barely afford the hall, let alone a decent speaker. So when a PR guru
becomes a member, the women are glad of new blood. Initially. The milk of WI kindness begins to sour when she re-brands them the Bunnington Bunnies. They’re hopping. With stakes higher than a five-tiered cake-stand, a battle ensues for the very soul of Bunnington, and perhaps the WI itself! On the threshold of one century into the next, this tale of hobbyists and lobbyists asks how much we should know our
past or how much we should let go of it. Above all else, like the WI itself, Raising Agents is a story of friendship. The show has a strong musical element, and the original music has been composed by award-winning female musicians and song-writers O’Hooley and Tidow. There is no need to buy a ticket for the show as a collection will be taken after the performance. For more information call 01274 878 910.
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Altofts as the home side were bowled out for just 83 on the way to a nine-wicket defeat. Marcus took 5-18 in 7.5 overs, while brother Ed had a 4-12 return as Altofts slipped from 51-1 to 69-9. The last wicket added 14 but no fewer than eight batsmen failed to trouble the scorers. Richard Foster hit an unbeaten 54 for Methley before seeing Ed Walmsley finish it off with a six and two fours off five balls. Crossbank Methodists, the Birstall-based newcomers, collected their second two points for a cancellation, and last year’s bottom club Mirfield also got two points on the board from another washout. But the two sides will be
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ONLY three games were completed in the Central Yorkshire League as rain decimated the programme for the second successive week. Promoted Batley did get their Premier Division game at Wakefield Thornes played, but rain might have been a better option. Batting first, Thornes posted a total of 242-8 as David Toft hit a match-best 102 and in reply Batley were left hanging on for a point at the close as Sardar Hassan Khan’s 77 helped them to 189-9. It did prove another good day for the Walmsley twins as the former Cleckheaton off-spinners took nine wickets between them at
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Scholes eye fourth victory SCHOLES CC cross the Spen Valley to take on Spen Victoria tomorrow as early season leaders in the Second Division. The introduction to the Bradford League of the New Popplewell Lane side has been a boost to the district with an increase of derby fixtures, and having already beaten Gomersal they go to Spen Lane as the district’s top dogs. In fact, James Stansfield’s side are the only team in any division with three wins from three and their winter recruitment is really paying dividends, with young left arm spinner Danny Cross, from Hunslet Nelson, proving a particular success in their 48 over game at Idle. Cross took 6-41 as the home side struggled to 126-9 and skipper Stansfield finished the job with an
CRICKET unbeaten 42 to secure a fivewicket win. Spen Victoria are actually in third place but picked up only four points from their game at Bowling Old Lane that was abandoned with the home side on 120-3 after 22 overs. Fourth-placed Gomersal are without a game this week, but Hartshead Moor, who took eight points from their abandoned game at Windhill, entertain Bankfoot, with both sides still looking for a win. It has been an uncertain start for champions Cleckheaton in the First Division and they go into their game at Farsley as one of five teams still looking for their first win – Farsley being amongst the others.
John Wood’s men made 145-2 at Lightcliffe, last week’s centurians Andy Gorrod (31) and Tim Jackson (69 not out) were again amongst the runs, but a solitary batting point was their only reward. Skipper Gary Fellows hit a match best 63 and Ben Elvidge took 4-56 for Hanging Heaton at East Bierley, but theirs was one of only two top-flight games to finish and it finished in Bierley’s favour. Chasing 214-6 in 40 overs Hanging Heaton fell 25 short of victory when they were dismissed for 191 with 3.3 overs remaining. Tomorrow they will be hoping to get back on track, but with the visit of Woodlands to Bennett Lane it promises to be another tough afternoon for Fellows’ men.
HEAVY WOOLLEN SUNDAY LEAGUE FOOTBALL
Hat-tricks order of the day as Chickenley triumph in thriller ONLY FOUR games were played last week as the Heavy Woollen Sunday league winds down. In the PREMIER DIVISION AFC Chickenley edged out bottom side Battyeford in a thrilling 4-3 victory. Shaun McDaid got a superb hat-trick, with the fourth coming from veteran player-manager Dean Smith. Jon McDonald replied with all three of Battyeford’s goals. Navigation are five points clear at the top of DIVISION
ONE after winning 5-1 against The Yorkshireman. Dave Blakeley led the way with a brace, with Daniel
Stephenson, Lee Bennett and Grant Illingworth also adding to the tally. Liam Oldroyd hit the visitors’ consolation. Ravenswharf had Sam Hewitt (two) and Lee Poskitt on target, but went down 4-3 at fifth-place Clifton Rangers. Scholes Athletic were confirmed DIVISION TWO champions after Jonny Irving (two), Ashley Barnes and Dean Commins all netted in a 4-2 win at St Ignatius, who replied through Tim Blackburn and Andy Hill.
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Trojan Felix’s magic moment for Warriors FELIX ELLIS picked up player of the match, the magic moment award and scored a hat-trick as THORNHILL TROJANS U10s Warriors travelled to Fryston. Kye Hodgson was named opposition player for some great ball handling, and Harry Challis was voted parents’ player on only his second appearance. The 100 per cent effort award was given to Connor Hickling for consistent work in both attack and defence, with Bailey Lee topping the tackle count and adding a conversion. Forwards Scott Walker and Finnlay Ratcliffe worked hard against Fryston’s solid defence. Henri Wood, Josh Barclay and Kyle Lister supported well throughout. THORNHILL TROJANS U9s ‘A’ continued their fine start to the season with an impressive victory away at Moldgreen. Thornhill’s defence was on top, keeping Moldgreen scoreless thanks to some outstanding defence by Charlie Blacka and Ethan Purcell. Tyler Jowitt scored a hat-trick, with William Frain, Tom Metcalfe and Toby Lumb also getting on the scoresheet. Alfie Howley drove the ball in strongly and was rewarded with a try, with Blacka scoring the last try of the game after a good offload from Jowitt. MEANWHILE THORNHILL TROJANS U8s played at home against Cowling Harlequins. Benjamin Longley, Ethan Richardson and Thomas Sykes made great effort in defence with some strong runs too. Top tackler was awarded to Joshua White, with magic moment going to Dylan Stanley,
WARRIORS’ HAT-TRICK HERO: Felix Ellis was player of the match as Thornhill Under-10s beat Fryston and Bailey Bennett was awarded 100 per cent effort. Lewis Bates, in only his second game for the Trojans, was awarded the opposition’s man of the match and the parents’ player of the match. A FANTASTIC game from THORNHILL TROJANS U7s saw them go up against Keighley. Archie Barclay came home with the opposition’s player of the match for his seven tries. He also picked up the top tackler award with his 23 tackles. Parents’ player went to Olivia
Wilson for her amazing effort, with the 100 per cent effort trophy going to Deacon Walker. Magic Moment was taken by Benjamin Conn, and player of the match was given to Nathaniel Broadhead for his pure passion and great effort. Great team contributions also came from Shaun Brown, Seth Harkin and Jack Archer. SHAW CROSS SHARKS U7s earned an impressive victory against Kippax at home. The Sharks worked hard and it
showed, with a massive improvement in defence. Opposition man of the match went to Phoebe Wilson who scored two tries. Coaches awards went to Jacob Stevenson for his vast improvement in defence, Riley Flynn for his strength in attack, and Alfie Ibbitson for his all-round good performance. Support came from Teddy Dawson, Isaac Redgwick, Seb Jeffers, Bailey Woods, Ben Tranter, Kaiden Mullins, Alfie Law, Charlie Tilford, Edan Gledhill and Dillan Charlton.
Green shines for Heavy Woollen JUNIOR DISTRICT BOWLS LAST WEEKEND the Heavy Woollen District took a team of bowlers aged 16 and under to Kirkholt BC in Rochdale to take part in the Federation Junior League. The first game was against the hosts, and was a tight affair, with Matty Thorpe (Morton House) losing 21-18. Emily Wilson (Overthorpe Sports) also came close but just missed out 21-17, and seven-year old Charlie Ripley (Overthorpe Sports) did superbly, but lost 21-15. Next up was Leah Weatherill (Morton House), who was on the wrong end of a tight game, losing 21-17, meaning the hosts were 4-0 in front. Mia Greenlees-Smith (Overthorpe Sports) played a great game to start the comeback, as she cruised to a 21-11 win. This was followed by Jack Green (Thornhill) winning 21-6 as Heavy Woollen’s confidence began to grow. Calum Fennell (Sandal) was the third winner, carding a narrow 21-17 win. Unfortunately Georgia Jewitt (Overthorpe Sports) just missed out 21-18 after leading 18-14, meaning Rochdale had five winners to Heavy Woollen’s three. Despite the defeat, the visitors picked up two bonus points for scoring more on the aggregate, meaning the scores were level. The second match was against Furness, and Thorpe played another nail-biter, this time getting home with a 21-20 victory. Emily Wilson had another tough game and her opponent had too much for her as she lost 21-13 and Ripley battled on, but lost 21-12. Weatherill delivered in her game, storming to a 21-6 win. With the scores 2-2 after the first four, and just behind on the aggregate, 67-68, Greenlees-Smith continued where she left off last time to record a great 21-10 win and put Heavy Woollen in the lead. This was followed by Jewitt showing fine form to win 21-11, soon followed by Jack Green edging out a 21-18 win. The final match in the second saw Fennell go down to a good opponent, just losing 21-19. This didn’t affect the aggregate and with five winners to three, Heavy Woollen secured a 7-3 win. Due to there being only three teams present on the day, there were two ‘half’ matches, with four playing against Furness and the remaining four facing Rochdale. Against Furness, improving game by game, Ripley fought hard but missed out 21-16, Greenlees-Smith capped off a fine day winning 21-15, Weatherill also carded a good win 21-9 and Wilson again showed good ability but missed out 21-19. Both teams got two wins but the aggregate was in Heavy Woollen’s favour. In the second-half match against Rochdale, Green completed his treble with a 21-10 win and Jewitt soon followed him with a 21-11 victory. Thorpe was unfortunate to lose 21-18 and Fennell finished strong tbut lost 21-17, after giving his opponent too much of a head start, but again Heavy Woollen secured the win, with a bonus-point victory.
DEWSBURY BRIDGE CLUB RESULTS: TUESDAY APRIL 28 N/S: 1 G Clarke and M Watson; 2 A Haith and M Belk; 3 J Paxton and D Hannam.
Celtic made to pay for errors by All Blacks New Earswick All Blacks U14 Dewsbury Celtic U14
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DEWSBURY CELTIC U14s travelled to York to face New Earswick All Blacks in heavy rain with a much-depleted squad. Celtic got off to a lively start and won a penalty at the end of their first set deep in All Blacks territory. Prop Jacob Carr crashed onto a short pass from the tap penalty and opened the scoring with barely two minutes on the clock. The green and whites’ joy was short lived however, as the All Blacks defended fiercely, forcing Celtic into making a catalogue of errors, missing chances and conceding needless penalties. On 10 minutes the home side went over for a converted try under the Celtic posts to take a slender lead. The physical battle continued in the middle of the park, with Celtic failing to penetrate the solid All Blacks’ defence. Another error by Celtic close to the All Blacks’ line allowed a breakaway full-
length try for the hosts to increase their advantage to 10-4. Celtic were lacking any intensity when the home side went in two minutes later with a break down the lefthand side to make the half time score 14-4 to the All Blacks. The away side conceded early in the second period after some poor tackling let New Earswick in to stretch their lead to 184. Celtic were lacking spirit and endeavour as they repeatedly attempted to break down the defence and cross the advantage line, only to be frustrated by more errors and penalties conceded. As the final whistle approached, standoff Lewis Teale successfully chased a clever kick into the corner by Charlie Heaton, grounding the ball safely for a consolation try next to the flag. The home side responded with a converted try in the last minute of the game, running out worthy 24-8 winners, leaving a dejected Celtic reflecting on a disappointing error-strewn performance.
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Action from Dewsbury Celtic Under-14s’ defeat at New Earswick, near York
E/W: 1 P and D Sampson; 2 C Walker and S Dyson; 3 G Fishwick and J Tomlinson.
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DEWSBURY RAMS
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RAMS SCARE LEIGH KINGSTONE PRESS CHAMPIONSHIP
DEWSBURY RAMS LEIGH CENTURIONS
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Oliver Roby at The Tetley’s Stadium
LEIGH CENTURIONS pulled off their 23rd successive win on Sunday afternoon, but were given a huge scare by Dewsbury Rams. The 1,551 crowd were treated to a frantic start. Sam Barlow had a try disallowed, before Rob Spicer crashed on to a slick delayed pass from Brett Seymour to put the Rams 6-0 up inside 10 minutes, despite losing hooker Tom Hemingway to injury just five minutes in. The Centurions looked for a way back into the game but were denied time and again by the Rams defence, Barlow’s frustrations coming to the fore as he saw yellow for dissent on 18 minutes. Despite this, the visitors drew level five minutes later after Liam Kay’s effort out wide was converted by Martyn Ridyard. The former Wakefield winger’s score seemed to give Paul Rowley’s
men some confidence. Gregg McNally scrapped his way over the line on the half-hour to hand his side the lead for the first time. The Challenge Cup conquerors of Salford then began to click through the gears, with Liam Kay strolling in out wide on 33 minutes after a slick passing move. And they went further ahead as the minutes ticked down to half time, Ridyard plucking a loose Dewsbury pass out of the air before racing over from 40 metres. He missed the resulting conversion, but his side were still in a strong position. However, Karl Pryce gave the hosts a lifeline on the hooter, stepping over for a classy score on the left flank. Kieran Hyde missed the kick, meaning the score remained 22-10 to the visitors at the break. Hyde limped off shortly after the restart, meaning a re-shuffle for Glenn Morrison’s pack, but the Rams were undeterred and further reduced the arrears with 50 minutes gone through Dalton Grant, who
raced in down the touchline to score following a precise final ball from Seymour. Greg Worthington replied four minutes later for Leigh following a clever kick from Kay, but Luke Adamson kept his side in the game with an individual effort which saw him outpace a number of Leigh defenders on his way to the line. However, Kay completed his hattrick minutes later, stretching over in the corner to make it 32-22 with 15 minutes to play. Grant touched down his second of the day on 72 minutes to make the Centurions nervous, but they held out, meaning their remarkable winning run rumbles on. Rams head coach Glenn Morrison was proud of his players as his side came closest to inflicting the Centurions’ first defeat of the season. He said: “To have come so close to beating the only unbeaten side is a great effort. But we’re disappointed – I think we deserved to win.”
Kieran Hyde Dale Morton Callan Beckett Karl Pryce Dalton Grant Brett Seymour Anthony Thackeray Ryan Hepworth Tom Hemingway Paul Jackson Rob Spicer Toby Adamson Luke Adamson
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SUBS: Makali Aizue Byron Smith Aaron Brown Matty Wildie
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LEIGH CENTURIONS Gregg McNally Adam Higson Greg Worthington Michael Platt Liam Kay Martyn Ridyard Ryan Brierley Tom Spencer Bob Beswick Martin Aspinwall Kurt Haggerty Tommy Goulden Sam Barlow
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SUBS: Oliver Wilkes Jamie Acton Andrew Dixon Jake Emmitt
ON THE CHARGE: Makali Aizue in action against Leigh
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DEWSBURY RAMS Tries: Spicer (9), Pryce (40), Grant (50, 73), L Adamson (60). Goals: Hyde 1/3, Seymour 3/3. LEIGH CENTURIONS Tries: Kay (23, 33, 63), McNally (28), Ridyard (37), Worthington (53). Goals: Ridyard: 4/6. Penalty Count: 10-4 / Referee: Dave Merrick / Attendance: 1,551 Half-Time: 10-22 / MOM: Beswick (Leigh).
Sharks shut out cup Celtic feel full force of Dewsbury to pay opponents Crosfields rampaging Warriors respects to Jones NCL CHALLENGE TROPHY ROUND ONE NCL CHALLENGE TROPHY ROUND ONE
SHAW CROSS CROSFIELDS
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SHAW CROSS SHARKS progressed to the next round of the cup as they kept Crosfields scoreless, thanks to an instrumental display by Jordan Anderson. The half-back contributed two tries and put in a classy performance as the Sharks scored five unanswered tries. Anderson opened the scoring on 14 minutes whilst both teams were reduced to 12 men. Crosfields prop Phil
Brazendale was sin-binned for use of the elbow on seven minutes, and he was joined in the bin by Shaw Cross’ Greg Wilby, who was shown yellow for punching. A Brandon French penalty gave the home side a 6-0 lead at the mid-way point and they took control in the second period. Danny Flowers crossed shortly after half-time, with man of the match Robbie Byatt going over with 10 minutes of the game remaining. Anderson got his second of the game, and with minutes left, winger Jack Gledhill went in to round off the scoring. Casey Johnson kicked two conversions.
HUNSLET WARRIORS 62 DEWSBURY CELTIC 0 at Warrior Park
DEWSBURY CELTIC went to Hunslet Warriors in the first round of the Challenge Trophy and were completely blown away by the home side. The Warriors showed their class as they ran in 11 unanswered tries. Gary McClelland, Jake Corney and Dale Bateson all scored braces, with full-back McClelland also kicking nine goals. The hosts were in control for the entire game and led 30-0 at half-time. McClelland put them on
the front foot with two self-converted tries in the opening 14 minutes. Corney crossed for a try either side of Lloyd Templeton’s 25th-minute effort, whilst McClelland was on the money with each of his conversions to put the home side clear. Back-rower Bateson claimed his double within nine minutes of the second half starting and Mackenzie Tennant also touched down in between. Johnny Dawson’s try took Hunslet over the half-century mark and there was still time for Dave Norton and Lee West to add their names to the scoresheet.
THERE WILL be a minute’s silence at the Tetley’s Stadium on Sunday (May 10) in memory of Danny Jones. The 29-year-old Keighley Cougars player died from a suspected cardiac arrest after being taken ill during a League 1 fixture at London Skolars last Sunday. A Just Giving page set up by the RFL Benevolent Fund to raise funds for Danny’s wife Liz and their five-month-old twins Phoebe and Bobby has already received donations of almost £70,000. Dewsbury have con-
firmed they will be fundraising throughout the game against Hunslet, with the Amber Ribbon group, players and cheerleaders holding a bucket collection and a post-match raffle. Rams scrum-half Anthony Thackray will also auction off a pair of signed playing boots after the game, and supporters will be available to bid on them in the Royal Suite. All professional games will observe a minute’s silence. Donations can be made at www.justgiving.com/ dannyjones29.
Promotion rivals end Stags’ perfect start YORKSHIRE MEN’S LEAGUE
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MIRFIELD Stags’ perfect start to the season came to a halt over the weekend, with Richard Silverwood’s men falling to a 36-10 defeat at the hands of Beverley. After passing a difficult test at Bentley with flying colours last time out, Mirfield were hoping to do the same against a promotion rival. However, with a handful of players in key positions absent, the Stags struggled against a well-drilled, powerful Beverley side. Following a closely-contested opening quarter of an hour, Beverley front-rower Louis Hubbard picked an excellent line and drew first blood. However, the introduction of
OPENING-DAY DEFEAT: Mirfield Stags Academy in action against Scarborough Pirates
powerful front-rower Ben Mather from the interchange bench saw Mirfield work their way back into contention. Bulldozing carries from the Stags’ stand-out player laid a much-needed platform and Jake Shaw did the rest, weaving his way past four would-be defenders to touch down. Half-back partner Liam Brooke added the extras. But the away side were level for less than three minutes. Beverley responded by run-
ning in a trio of quick-fire tries, which ultimately put the game to bed. Centre Craig Morfitt, back-rower Sam Coleman and winger Glen Anfield all crossed to give the hosts a comfortable 24-6 lead, leaving the table-topping Stags with a mountain to climb after half time. When winger Oliver Rounding collected a perfectly-weighted Connor Sockett kick, however, to score just two minutes into the second half, Mirfield suddenly had hopes of producing a comeback. Disappointingly, Beverley substitute Chris Johnson dashed those hopes when he crossed to increase the hosts’ advantage. With nine minutes left on the referee’s watch, Beverley’s Anfield pounced on a loose ball and ran the length of the field to score his second try. His effort put an end to a
BACK IN CONTENTION: Jake Shaw reaches out to score against Beverley
miserable afternoon for the travelling Stags, who suffered their first league defeat of the season as a result. ● MIRFIELD Stags Academy were over-run by Scarborough Pirates A, who plundered the
Steve Horsfall
points with a 36-6 win at Castle Hall on the opening day of their RFL Yorkshire Men’s League Division Four campaign. Chris Aked was the Stags’ sole try-scorer and Callum Green converted.
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PLAYER RATINGS BATLEY BULLDOGS James Craven Wayne Reittie Brad Hey Shaun Squires Shaun Ainscough Alistair Leak Scott Leatherbarrow Keegan Hirst Luke Blake Alex Rowe Sam Scott Lee Mitchell Joe Chandler
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SUBS: Sean Hesketh Matty Fozzard Tom Lillycrop James Brown
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WHITEHAVEN Richard Lepori Connor Holliday Rhodri Lloyd Declan Hulme Craig Calvert Dion Aiye John Paul Brocklebank Ben Davies Grant Gore Jonny Walker Scott McAvoy Tyla Hepi Dave Allen
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SUBS: Sam Brooks Richard Beaumont James Newton Stephen Fox
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BATLEY BULLDOGS Tries: Craven (11, 28), Leatherbarrow (39), Mitchell (45). Goals: Leatherbarrow 3/4.
WHITEHAVEN Tries: Hulme (23,33), Newton (68), Brooks (79). Goals: Brocklebank 2/2, Gore 2/2.
STATS Referee: Jamie Bloem/ Penalties: 94 / Half-Time: 16-12 / Sin-Bin: None / Sent Off: None / Attendance: 560 / MOTM: Declan Hulme (Whitehaven) Weather: Sunny with showers
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‘HAVEN STRIKE LATE TO SINK STRUGGLING BATLEY KINGSTONE PRESS CHAMPIONSHIP
BATLEY BULLDOGS WHITEHAVEN
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John Anderson at the Fox’s Biscuits Stadium
A LATE Sam Brooks try saw Whitehaven claim their first away win of the season in dramatic fashion. Trailing 22-12 with just 12 minutes left on the clock and playing up the hill, Whitehaven found the energy to score two converted tries and gain a very important victory. It was a case of what might have been for Batley as they dominated large periods of the game but in the end were left to rue a number of missed chances. Whitehaven started the game well and had a couple of early chances to score but Ben Davies was held up over the line before John Paul Brocklebank dropped the ball when attempting to score. In the 11th minute a penalty gave Batley their first opportunity and it was a chance they didn’t waste as Scott Leatherbarrow and Alistair Leak
combined well to send James Craven over in the corner. Leatherbarrow missed a tough conversion. Whitehaven regrouped and scored their first points of the game in the 23rd minute. Declan Hulme raced away down the wing but his ball back inside was knocked down by a Batley defender. Hulme wasn’t to be denied though as, straight from the resulting scrum, he darted his way through some weak defending to score. Brocklebank
added the extra two points. Five minutes later Batley re-took the lead with the try of the match. Shaun Ainscough collected Dion Aiye’s kick on his own 10-metre line before breaking the line and keeping his composure to provide Craven with his second. Leatherbarrow moved Batley 10-6 in front, but just after the half-hour mark Whitehaven re-took the lead when Aiye found Hulme with a short pass and he again broke through some weak Batley defence to score. Brocklebank converted. Batley went into the break ahead with a try in the final minute of the half. Leatherbarrow put Sean Hesketh through and, though the prop was hauled down, he managed to get a superb offload back to Leatherbarrow, who scored under the posts. Leatherbarrow converted to give Batley a 16-12 half-time lead. Five minutes into the second half Batley extended their lead to 10 points as a lovely pass from Leak created the space for Lee Mitchell to score. The Bulldogs then had a number of chances to score again. Shaun Squires
Birstall fall to second away loss YORKSHIRE MEN’S LEAGUE
MILFORD MARLINS BIRSTALL VICTORIA
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Moor seal golden-point win over Celtic at Heckmondwike Road
DEWSBURY MOOR made it to the final of the Jim Brown Cup in dramatic fashion after beating local rivals Dewsbury Celtic with a golden point. Celtic look the more dangerous of the two sides for a majority of the game as they sought to progress in the competition. Mid-way through the second half Celtic had their tails up,
leading by 14-4, thanks to tries from Sam Tattersfield, Aaron James and Josh Knowles, Pat Foulstone adding a goal. Moor’s reply came from forward Andrew Robinson’s early touchdown. But the Maroons dug deep and after launching numerous attacks, Bartley O’Brien pulled a decisive score back to keep Moor in the game. Jacob Flathers goaled to close the gap to just four points. With just 60 seconds left remaining on the clock, Moor flung the ball around. It went
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The away side started and ended the first half in style. Tries on 18 minutes from captain and loose-forward Matthew Gowland and then another from winger Ryan Benson gave Victoria a half-time lead of 14-10, after stand-off Braden Hunter added one penalty and two conversations. Birstall looked in total control of the game minutes into the secMark Lockwood ond half when centre Ashley ALL IN VAIN: Birstall’s Johnny Parish and Matt Gowland in action in the loss away at Milford Tomlinson received the ball in his own half, busting through the limited and this took its toll. Milford resulting kick-off, Birstall could not clear their line. Milford defensive line, his impressive scored three unanswered tries, all conA scrum followed another Birstall inside to outside run leaving the Milford verted, taking the score to 28-18 with 10 error and Milford touched down to comfull-back standing, and he scored in the minutes to go. corner. plete the scoring. Man of the match Ryan Jackson Unfortunately, with several players Birstall Victoria return back to White pushed hard for the visitors. suffering injuries during the first half, Centre Ryan Ginnelly hit back for Lee tomorrow (Sat) as they take on Birstall Victoria’s substitute bench was Birstall, but after an error from the Bentley Good Companions.
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Bendikas stars for Trojans in cup rout GATESHEAD STORM THORNHILL TROJANS
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broke through the line but his final pass to Ainscough only found the touchline. Wayne Reittie thought he’d sealed the win for Batley but his effort was ruled out for a forward pass and Sam Scott also knocked on with the line at his mercy. With the clock ticking down, Whitehaven found a route back into the game when substitute hooker James Newton managed to squeeze over from acting half. Grant Gore converted to make the score 22-18. In the 79th minute, Whitehaven spread the ball wide on the last tackle but the ball went to ground. The referee awarded a penalty for offside, however, and Haven moved deep inside Batley territory. Aiye found Sam Brooks, who showed terrific determination to ground the ball with three defenders around him. Gore held his nerve to add the two points and edge Whitehaven into a 2224 lead. Batley had one final attack but Craig Calvert superbly claimed Leatherbarrow’s high kick under heavy pressure to ensure this was Whitehaven’s day.
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through the hands of Jordan Foster, Adie Moore and Brad Foster before finding its way to Anthony Boardman for the late equalising try. The game then went into golden point, meaning the next team to get points on the board would win the game. Just two minutes into the added time, Celtic conceded a penalty, which allowed Brad Foster to step up the mark and succesfully kick the winning goal to send Moor through. They qualify straight through to the final after their would-be
opponents Batley Boys had to concede the semi-final tie after seeing a number of players leave the Mount Pleasant club. The Maroons will now face either Shaw Cross Sharks or Thornhill Trojans in the final. Moor A are due to play Batley Boys A in the John Kane Cup preliminary round on Wednesday (May 20). The winners face Thornhill Trojans A in the semi-final. Holders Shaw Cross A are already through to the final after beating HangingHeaton 32-20 in the semis.
MINDAUGAS BENDIKAS’ hat-trick helped Thornhill assert their dominance, with the winger in fine try-scoring form as the Trojans thrashed Gateshead. The visitors played up the slope in the first half as Gateshead held on for the opening seven minutes until the Trojans got their first try of the game. A wonderful kick had given Thornhill good field position and from the resulting scrum the ball moved along the attacking line to winger Bendikas to go over for a try. Sam Ratcliffe converted. The next Thornhill score came when Gateshead lost the ball pressing for the Thornhill line. Sam Ratcliffe pounced and raced 70 metres to score. Once again the ball was worked out to Bendikas, and a great pass from Luke Haigh found the winger and put him away for his second. David Cash came up with Gateshead’s only response in the first half which Adam Houston converted. Thornhill responded with some good handling from Liam Morley and Luke Haigh. The ball was worked from left to right until it found Jake Hickling, who dived over to score a try which Sam Ratcliffe converted. The Trojans conceded another try early in the second half. Andy Morris chipped the ball forward for Gateshead to catch the Trojans’ defence out. The ball fell into the ingoal area and Morris pounced to score. Houston again converted. But the away side replied with three tries in five minutes to kill off any hopes of a comeback. Jake Wilson broke clear down the middle making good ground for the Trojans. The move was continued by Danny Ratcliffe when he put a kick to the corner and found Sam Ratcliffe, who scored his second try, which he converted. The onslaught continued when man of the match Haigh broke clear and put Bendikas away to score his hat-trick try, and making his first appearance of the season, substitute Jake Ratcliffe scored one of his own. Gateshead scored their third and final points of the game after a period of sustained pressure, Scott Woods planting the ball over the line for an unconverted try. But five Thornhill tries rounded off the scoring and secured their place in the next round. Haigh broke the line to set up Ryan Fenton for a try which Sam Ratcliffe converted. Fenton then got his second, before Adam Allerton (two), Haigh and Joss Ratcliffe all got on the scoresheet to see the Trojans through.
BRIGHT FUTURE
Cleck secure cup win over Toby and Luke Adamson staying with Rams for 2016 local rivals Steve Horsfall
By Joseph James Sports Reporter sport@thepressnews.co.uk
DEWSBURY RAMS forwards Toby and Luke Adamson have signed new contracts keeping them at the Tetley’s Stadium until end of the 2016 season. Toby joined the Rams at the start of the current campaign after spells at Salford and North Wales, whilst his older brother Luke joined later after been released early from his contract with London Broncos. Rams boss Glenn Morrison said he was pleased that the club managed to tie the players down. “It’s great to have them here for next season,” he said. “We’ve got the quality players we want at the club and it’s a positive time here. “The majority of players are on extended contracts, and we’ll open negotiations with others, but I am pretty sure they’ll want to stay.” Luke made his 200th career appearance against Leigh last weekend and will again be looking to line up alongside his brother when Dewsbury take on Hunslet Hawks at the Tetley’s Stadium on Sunday. Dewsbury will be without full-back Keiron Hyde and hooker Tom Hemingway for the clash after the pair went off early in the Rams’ narrow defeat to Leigh Centurions last
FUTURE: Toby Adamson takes on the Leigh defence after signing a new contract
weekend, both suffering leg injuries. The Rams take on Hunslet for the third time this season, after beating Barry Eaton’s side in the Challenge Cup three weeks ago. Dewsbury, though, were defeated by the Hawks in their second league game and will be looking to recoup the two points they lost at the South Leeds Stadium back in March. Morrison said his team will prepare for the game as usual,
but said analysing Hunslet can be ‘tricky.’ “We’re never sure what team they will have until we see the 19-man squad, because of their dual-registration agreement with Leeds,” the Rams boss said. “What we know is that they will be organised, regardless of the quality of players.” Dewsbury be aiming to build on last weekend’s defeat to table-toppers Leigh and despite losing the match, Morrison was
happy with the performance of his team. “I was proud of the boys, to come that close against Leigh is great, but the guys were disappointed, they felt we should have won,” he said. “To come away unhappy about losing to a quality fulltime team says a lot about our side. “We lost Hemingway after to just two minutes, and then Hyde went off. We had players playing out of position and just two players left on the bench, that speaks volumes about our performance.” Despite the setbacks, the Dewsbury boss is expecting some players to return this weekend. Second-row Scott Hale has missed the last two games, but his coach says “he’s 100 per cent fit and is back available.” Morrison also confirmed Steve Nash, Greg Scott and Shane Grady will be available in the coming weeks. The Rams coach also paid tribute to Brett Seymour, who has made two appearances since joining and Morrison said the half-back was just what the team needed. “His performances have been exactly why we brought him in. “He’s a left-sided half-back and I think we were relying too much on Anthony Thackray. “He’s got great talk on the pitch and he’s experienced,” Morrison added.
We’ve lost our ‘dog’ - Kear BATLEY BULLDOGS managed to get through the last weekend’s game with Whitehaven with no new injury worries but are still without a win in five league games. Despite being in the lead with 10 minutes to go, coach John Kear’s side couldn’t grind out a muchneeded win against the Cumbrian outfit – and the Batley boss said the defeat was down to his players suffering from anxiety and lack of confidence. “In all honesty we were in control for a majority of the game,” he said. “We were creating opportunities. We had five chances to close the game off and we couldnít execute them. “The most worrying thing is the amount of errors we made. I feel we have lost our ‘dog’ in defence, we used to have one of the best in the league.” The Bulldogs’ coach said their most recent defeat hurt significantly more than the loss to Leigh Centurions the week previously, when he watched his team get hammered 56-8. “It hurts a lot more because of the quality of the opposition is different. I felt my team was much stronger than theirs,” he added. “I would have preferred to play a more conservative style of rugby, rather than trying to win by 20 points.” The latest defeat leaves Batley without a win in the league since March 29 when they overcame Doncaster, and they have slipped to ninth in the Championship table. A positive for Batley saw the return of full-back
James Craven and scrum-half Scott Leatherbarrow, with both players getting on the scoresheet. Despite a season plagued by injuries, ‘Dogs coach Kear said he was still happy that his team hadn’t signed a dual-registration agreement. In previous seasons the club has seen Huddersfield Giants players come to Mount Pleasant when not included in the Super League club’s plans. “I think the Super League clubs should have reserve sides. “It was our choice (not to sign a dual-registration agreement). We feel the negatives outweigh the positives of having one,” he added. Last Sunday’s opponents have an agreement with Widnes – and it was the Vikings hooker Grant Gore who kicked the winning goal to take the win for ‘Haven. This weekend Batley travel to Workington, who themselves have a player partnership with Wigan Warriors. Workington are currently 11th in the league, after picking up just two wins all season, and last weekend lost 72-0 at the hands of Featherstone. But Kear says his side must be prepared for the backlash. “They will provide a pretty stern test. It’s always difficult travelling to Cumbria,” he said. “They got walloped last week, so they’ll certainly want to put things right. Their field is only 90 metres long and 60 metres wide, so it’s a tight pitch.” Batley defeated Phil Vievers’ side 30-6 at Mount Pleasant in the first game of the season.
By Mike Popplewell Cricket Correspondent sport@thepressnews.co.uk
CLECKHEATON CC, last year’s beaten finalists, were back on the Priestley Cup trail this week when a nine-wicket win over Gomersal put them in the hat for Wednesday’s second round draw – and they now face a visit from fellow First Division outfit Undercliffe on Sunday May 17. While rain once again wrecked the league programme on Saturday and washed out most of the Cup games on Sunday, reigning FIRST DIVISION Champions Cleckheaton saw their tie with SECOND DIVISION Gomersal finally got underway on Bank Holiday Monday. Gomersal got off to a great start, with skipper Graham Hilton hitting five fours and a six in a quickfire 30 out of 42 for the first wicket. But, while fellow opener Adam Greenwood hung around, for a dogged 34, there was a steady flow of wickets at the other end with only number ten Craig Woodhead (10 not out) making double figures. Leg spinner Tanveel Altaf (5-31) did the damage for Cleckheaton with the ball, and by the time former Gomersal batsman Andy Gorrod (28) was out he had put on 81 with Tim Jackson (62 not out) for the first wicket in the visitors’ reply and the game was all but over. Holders Pudsey St Lawrence have what could be the game of the round when they go to Hanging Heaton, who were comfortable first round winners over Second Division Baildon, thanks to a superb all-round performance from former Baildon skipper Ian Philliskirk. Although Philliskirk’s 6.5 overs of off-spin cost 37 runs they also yielded six wickets as Baildon were all out for 195. In reply Hanging Heaton reached their target in only 29 overs and with six wickets in hand, thanks to an unbeaten 87 from the irrepressible Philliskirk. There was no joy for league newcomers Scholes, who crashed to a 10-wicket defeat at Woodlands. In the other all-FIRST DIVISION clash Lightcliffe will entertain Saltaire, while Pudsey Congs play Bowling Old Lane and Bradford and Bingley are at home to Morley. Spen Victoria bowed out of the competition ignominiously at Keighley in an all SECOND DIVISION first round tie, slumping to 45-9 before adding 39 for the last wicket, Keighley winning by nine wickets to earn another all SECOND DIVISION clash at home to Bankfoot. Hartshead Moor enter the competition after a first round bye and will be at home to Yeadon. All matches will take place on Sunday May 17. • THIS Sunday is the scheduled second round day in the Heavy Woollen Cup but Hanging Heaton, one of only two ties actually confirmed as taking place this week, will take on fellow Bradford League FIRST DIVISION side Pudsey Congs, at Bennett Lane. Gomersal, the only other district side still in the competition, will be at home to Huddersfield League side Delph and Dobcross, but details of that tie have yet to be announced.
‘MISSED IT!’ Gomersal’s Joel Pollard is about to lose his middle stump to the leg spin bowling of Cleckheaton’s Tanzeel Altaf (5-31)