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DESERTED Traders quit iconic Arcade shops in town centre blow

By David Miller A HISTORIC shopping gallery in Dewsbury is all but empty again after traders left amid claims of a landlord dispute. Craft makers who took over vacant units at The Arcade late last year have moved on. It once again leaves Bennetto’s

Coffee House as the only business left inside the premises, situated between Market Place and Corporation Street. A cheque-cashing firm and a Polish deli remain either side of Bennetto’s at the Corporation Street entrance. Built between 1895 and 1899, it was considered to be Dewsbury’s first shopping mall.

On Wednesday, traditionally a busy market day, The Arcade, though open, was deserted other than for customers at Bennetto’s. One of the craft shops, The Hive, is to re-open in the Kingsway Arcade on Northgate on Saturday, July 30. Last November, the community

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BROWN LESLIE On 16 July, aged 75, of Earlsheaton. Husband of Sylvia. Service at Dewsbury Crematorium, Thursday 28 July at 11.15am.

CORBY PETER On 18 July, aged 86, of Birstall. Husband of Kathleen. Requiem Mass at St Patrick’s RC Church, Birstall, Friday 29 July at 1.30pm, followed by committal at Dewsbury Crematorium at 2.45pm.

ELLAM (NEE DURKIN) MARY On 14 July, aged 95, of Birstall. Wife of the late Cyril. Requiem Mass at St Patrick’s RC Church, Birstall, Thursday 21 July

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at 11am, prior to interment in Birstall Churchyard.

GALLOWAY WINSTON DAVID On 13 July, aged 73, of Gomersal. Service at Dewsbury Crematorium, Wednesday 27 July at 12.30pm.

GARSIDE ANTHONY BRAHAM (TONY) On 12 July, aged 70. Husband of Yvonne. Service at Dewsbury Crematorium, Monday 25 July at 12.30pm.

HEPWORTH HARRISON On 15 July, aged 95, of Heckmondwike. Husband of the late Mona. Service at Dewsbury Crematorium, Monday 1 August at 10.30am.

JOHNSON BEVERLEY ANNE On 16 July, of Chickenley, aged 53. Service at Dewsbury Crematorium, Tuesday 26 July at 10.30 am.

LAND ROWLAND VINCENT On 15 July, aged 89, formerly of Thornville Walk. Husband of the late Doreen. Service at Dewsbury Crematorium, Wednesday 27 July at 11.15am.

LUMB ROGER On 18 July, aged 68, of Dewsbury. Husband of Lesley. Service at Parkwood Crematorium, Elland, Monday 1 August at 2.30pm.

MELLOR ALAN On 13 July, aged 79.

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OWEN GERAINT (GERRY) On 16 July, aged 95, formerly of Upper Hopton. Husband of the late Jean. Service at Dewsbury Crematorium, Monday 25 July at 1.15pm.

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Leaders ‘sick’ of trying to defend Islam MOSQUE leaders in Dewsbury have vented their frustration in trying to explain Islam against a backdrop of terror attacks. Members of the ‘Peace Institute’ group spoke of their concern after the Bastille Day lorry attack in Nice which killed 84 people. Institute directors Mufti Mohammed Amin Pandor, Shaikh Hashim Sacha and Shaikh Irfan Soni made a joint statement last Friday. In it they said they are “getting sick and tired of trying to defend” Islam from barbaric acts. Mufti Pandor, Shaikh Hashim Sacha and Shaikh Irfan Soni are also members of the Rabetah Al Ulama Al Islamiyyah – an institute of Islamic scholars which represents mosques in Dewsbury and Huddersfield. And Mufti Pandor is the brother of Kirklees Council deputy leader Coun Shabir Pandor (Lab, Batley West). The joint statement added of Nice: “All such acts are perpetrated by a very tiny miniscule fringe element... “The world needs to hear us clearly - these misguided people do not represent us in any, shape, form or thought. “The murder of innocent men, women and children is not a ticket to paradise and is totally against Islamic teachings.” They gave condolences to the victims and loved ones, including from other recent incidents in Turkey, Iraq, Niger, Bangladesh and the USA. “All these evil perpetrators should know that they will not succeed in dividing us,” the statement said. “Let wisdom and understanding prevail, especially in the UK and the wider west to ensure we do not introduce ever stricter draconian laws to curb Liberte, Egalite and Fraternite. “For this is what these evil people want in an attempt to divide people and communities.”

Book of condolence available at town hall A BOOK of condolence is open at Dewsbury Town Hall until 5pm today (Fri) for people to add messages of sympathy following the Nice terror attack. Flags on both Dewsbury and Huddersfield Town Halls have also been flown at half-mast. Mayor of Kirklees, Coun Jim Dodds said: “Once again, we have woken to news of shocking events in France and further attacks on innocent people going about their daily lives. “Please take the time to share your messages of sympathy in the books or if you can’t get to a book please email mayors.office@kirklee s.gov.uk and we will print them out and include them.”

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BATLEY & SPEN BY-ELECTION BATTLE

Second right-wing candidate enters contest for Jo’s seat By David Miller THE English Democrats are the third political party to announce they’ll contest the Batley and Spen by-election. Deputy chairman Therese Hirst, a former leader of Veritas, the party founded by Robert Kilroy Silk, will stand for the right-wing group. She joins Jack Buckby of the far-right Liberty GB on the ballot paper against an as-yet-unknown Labour candidate. The Conservatives, Green Party, Lib Dems and UKIP said they will not challenge out of respect for Jo Cox. No date has been set for the byelection, though they are usually held within three months of a vacancy. Ms Hirst stood at last year’s general election in Bradford West, where she came last with 98 votes. She said: “Attempts to destroy our democracy through political violence is nothing new in British politics. “The answer was then – and should be now – that we remain steadfast in our defiance of such savagery and inhumanity to ensure that the democratic process for which she paid the ultimate price continues. “It would signal the strongest,

yet most difficult of messages – that such violence has no place, nor any moral justification in our society, and that we as a free and democratic people (cannot) be free to achieve our goals as one united, English nation without it.” Ms Hirst, also known as Therese Muchewicz, added that she is pro-Brexit and wants to create an English Parliament. A retired religious education teacher and part-time law lecturer, she finished bottom in this year’s West Yorkshire police commissioner election with 20,656 votes. An English Democrat spokesman said: “We felt it was right to wait until after Jo Cox’s funeral before making the announcement. “We wanted to be respectful, but we think it is only right that voters should have a choice. “This is a democracy and we felt we ought to stand. This is about what the people of Batley and Spen want to vote for. “We will be giving them a proLeave candidate, whereas we think Labour will put forward a Remain candidate.”

Liberty GB candidate Therese Hirst... “We must remain steadfast in defiance of savagery and inhumanity”

Poll hopeful vows to ‘tackle Islam’ BY-ELECTION candidate Jack Buckby is courting controversy with comments on social media. The former British National Party member is standing in Batley & Spen for far-right group Liberty GB. On Monday he posted on Twitter: “I’m the only candidate standing with the balls to tackle Islam, grooming and third world immigration.” This came after Mr Buckby wrote on the microblogging site in the wake of the Nice atrocity that the Qur’an is “a rule book for domination and murder”. And he accused Jo

Cox’s husband Brendan of i n c i t i n g “hatred and division” for his response to last week’s terror attack. Previously Mr Buckby posted several controversial messages on Twitter about a mass shooting in Florida. On June 13, three days before Mrs Cox died, he blamed gay people for a tragedy in Orlando. On standing in Batley and Spen, Mr Buckby told a national newspaper: “People are using emotion as an

excuse to allow Labour to shoe-horn anyone they like into the seat. “What people fail to realise, however, is that in a general election, a constituency chooses a candidate and not just a party. “It is not right or democratic under our system that a party is given free rein to appoint anybody they like. Jo Cox was elected, not the Labour Party.” He said his by-election manifesto includes closing the UK’s borders for five years and deporting “foreign benefit scroungers and extremists”.

Pioneer House work could start this year DEWSBURY: Work to help turn Pioneer House into a college campus is due to start in “late 2016”. Council chiefs made the announcement in spelling out their commitment to regeneration amid a blow for The Arcade (see front page). A spokeswoman added landlords can help by accessing funds for their buildings. “An example would be the Empty Clusters scheme where grant aid was secured to promote converting redundant or under-used commercial and retail property into residential properties,” she said. “And there is the Dewsbury Townscape Heritage Initiative, which provides financial help for property owners in the town centre conservation area.” Meanwhile, Kirklees College hope to bring 1,500 students to Pioneer House by 2017-18.

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The Hive moves on From Page One Last November, the community enterprise group Dewsbury Pioneers moved into The Arcade. They opened The Hive, a ‘department store’ showcasing the work of more than 50 local craft makers, in a unit facing Market Place. Three other traders arrived under their umbrella and five more were lined up when things went wrong last month. The deal for Dewsbury Pioneers was brokered with help from Kirklees Council officials. Company director Gary Gordon declined to comment on why traders had left, other than to say their situation had become “unworkable”. He added: “It was very upsetting and not a decision we took lightly given the amount of work we’d put in. If any sustainable regeneration is to happen we need more pressure brought to bear by the local authority on landlords.” Dee Couture and The Hive have moved to premises in the Kingsway Arcade with DC Floors and Pixelle Print. Mr Gordon is to run The Hive as a business separate from Dewsbury Pioneers, which was formed in January last year. A council spokesperson said: "It’s always disappointing for us to hear of a dispute between a landlord and tenant. "The council has limited influence over the way private landlords choose to manage their property. "We therefore focus our attention on helping to secure sources of investment which could support the vibrancy of the town centre and encouraging private property owners to access these funds."

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Dewsbury suspect among sex arrests DEWSBURY: Out of 32 suspects arrested in raids last week over claims of historic child sex abuse, only one is from the town. Police investigating cases from 2004 to 2011 also told The Press that none are from elsewhere in North Kirklees. Thirty men and two women aged from their late teens to mid-40s were detained. Other than one suspect from Dewsbury, they are from Huddersfield and Bradford. All are on bail pending further enquiries. The investigation centres on claims made by 16 women of sexual abuse committed against them when they were aged 11 to 18 years old.

Robber bitten... by victim’s dog DEWSBURY: A would-be robber was foiled when he was bitten by the dog belonging to his victim. The 51-year-old man was walking his pet on High Street, Westtown, at around 3.10pm last Tuesday when he was approached twice in five minutes by a suspect who asked him for the time. On the second occasion, the suspect grabbed the man and demanded his phone – but in the process was bitten by the dog. The robber, who fled empty-handed, is described as white, 5ft 8in tall, of bulky to medium build, bald and clean-shaven. He wore a grey or green jacket, blue jeans and black footwear. Anyone with information can call DC Andy Clayton at Kirklees CID on 101 quoting reference 13160298405.

By Staff Reporters THOUSANDS of people turned out to see the funeral cortege of Jo Cox MP last Friday. The hearse travelled through Heckmondwike and Batley on its way to a private service and burial. In Heckmondwike, pupils from Norristhorpe Junior and Infants laid white roses in the path of the vehicles. Earlier this year Mrs Cox visited the school to hear their choir sing after they performed at the Royal Albert Hall in London. Headteacher Claire Lyles said: “We put on a special assembly for her and she lit up the whole room. “Everyone was really touched by her presence and she wrote to us afterwards.” The choir sang at

the memorial in Batley last month on what would have been Mrs Cox’s 42nd birthday. And they performed with the Batley Community Choir on a charity single that was released last Saturday. Ms Lyles added of the cortege: “It was a really emotional time but a really touching time and the children felt they wanted to mark that occasion. “The family recognised them and waved to the children as they went by so they were really touched.” As the cortege came along Westgate in Heckmondwike, Yorkshire Bank staff stood outside their branch in their uniforms. One woman laid a large bouquet of flowers on the bonnet of the grey hearse, which was strewn with roses and sunflowers.

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Both sides of the street were packed with people who applauded as the vehicles went past. Students from Mrs Cox’s old school, Heckmondwike Grammar, lined Halifax Road wearing yellow ribbons in memory of their former head girl. In Batley, huge crowds gathered around Market Place, where the cortege travelled up by the library. Those present included Batley councillors and former Coronation Street actress Tracy Brabin, who knew Jo and campaigned with her in the district. Town historian Malcolm Haigh said: “It’s unprecedented. I’ve never known a reaction in this town of this size and it shows she certainly touched people.” Among the other dignitaries attending were Kirklees Council leader Coun David Sheard and Mayor of Kirklees Coun Jim Dodds. Coun Sheard helped put up #lovelikejo posters the night before.

Former army major Coun Dodds said: “She was a lovely lady and we cannot let evil triumph over anything.” The funeral service that took place on Friday morning for the Batley & Spen MP was for close family and friends only. In a statement the family said: “We have been overwhelmed and touched by the love and support people have shown us since Jo’s death. We are deeply grateful to all who have reached out to us. “Knowing that so many people share both our grief and our determination to take forward Jo’s legacy is a source of great strength at what otherwise feels like a very bleak time. “Now, particularly for the children, we have decided that Jo’s funeral will be a very small and private family affair. “Following this, we would ask everyone to respect our privacy to enable us to grieve and rebuild as a family.”

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‘Love’ candidate THERE are now three candidates set to challenge Labour in the Batley and Spen by-election. Little noticed in the aftermath of Jo Cox’s death, Ankit Love of the One Love Party announced on June 22 that he would contest the seat. On the day Mrs Cox died, he won 32 votes as a candidate in the Tooting byelection. The previous month he came last with 4,941 first preference votes (0.2 per cent of ballots cast) in the Mayor of

London election. Mr Love is joined in the by-election by Therese Hirst of the English Democrats and Jack Buckby of Liberty GB. He claimed to be standing in memory of Mrs Cox with the aim of uniting the public on air pollution. Mr Love’s ambitions were set out in an online media release. In it he claimed that air pollution will kill 200,000 people in Britain over the next five years. Mr Love called for protections in the

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Crowds gather in Batley Market Place, inset top, before the arrival of the funeral cortege, main picture Inset left, former Coronation Street actress Tracy Brabin, in pink coat, fights back tears as the Cox family car passes by Mike Clark

to contest poll Civil Contingencies Act 2004 to be enforced for public safety. Claiming to be a film director and music producer, Mr Love founded the One Love Party last year. Its website states: “The One Love Party is a techno-progressive political party for peace, freedom and international cooperation on the exploration of space for the benefit of mankind. “We convey a universal message of unity and peace for all of mankind. We

will rid the world of the metaphorical barriers that suppress socio-economic and intellectual freedoms. “Human rights; health and wellbeing; freedom of information: these are the values we hold sacrosanct.” Mr Love released an online rap video and single called ‘Jo Cox: I’ll Be Missing You’ on what would have been her 42nd birthday last month. His internet media release said proceeds will be donated to orphans in Kashmir, Palestine and Syria.

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How to play a part in bike ride in Jo’s memory BUSINESSMEN are taking on a 260-mile cycle ride in memory of Jo Cox – and you can shape the route. Riders are due to set off from Batley Market Place on Wednesday, August 17, and hope to arrive at the Houses of Parliament four days later. On the way they want to see the work of community projects nominated by the public. These may be in fields important to Mrs Cox, such as poverty, homelessness and refugees. Dubbed the Jo Cox Way, the event is the brainchild of Middlesbrough-based company director Sarfraz Mian. Mr Mian, who was awarded the British Empire Medal for services to UK trade, had not heard of Mrs Cox before her death. But in reading about the former aid worker he was so impressed that he felt compelled to get involved. He said: “It’s vitally important that people who share her princi-

ples participate to show strong solidarity with her views. “We need to celebrate that there is so much good going on.” Mr Mian has assembled a team of riders from Yorkshire and the North East. Cyclists here can join them for all or part of the route, either as individuals or in a team. And the public can nominate projects for them to visit on the way by emailing or tweeting the group. Mr Mian added: “The Jo Cox Way is our tribute to her life, her beliefs and all the pockets of good work that go on in our villages, towns and cities.” Nominations can be made to thejocoxway@gmail.com or tweeted to @theJoCoxWay or #TheJoCoxWay. Also see them at facebook.com/The-Jo-CoxWay-2044863155738151. Cyclists wanting to ride along can email the address above. Registration on the Event Brite site is due to launch soon.

News in Brief Public meetings on new council system NORTH KIRKLEES: Residents can help shape the way councillors do their jobs in future. Coun Andrew Palfreeman (Con, Birstall & Birkenshaw) is heading a Democracy Commission group looking at council decision-making after a pledge was made last month to axe the cabinet in a return to the committee system. The commission, a joint project with the University of Huddersfield, will look at what residents want and how best Kirklees can deliver it. Public meetings are at Dewsbury and Batley town halls on Monday, August 15, at 10am and 6pm respectively. The events are free but attendees must register in advance. For details see http://www.democracycommission.org.uk/l ocal-democracy-roadshow/.

Calvert condemned KIRKLEES: Political big beasts David Sheard and David Hall both condemned a fellow councillor’s tax-paying record. Former mayor and deputy council leader Coun Jean Calvert (Lab) failed to pay council tax on time in seven out of eight years back to 2008. Council leader Coun Sheard (Lab, Heckmondwike) said he had not known the problem went that far back. He said: “I thought when she had the court case (in 2013) she understood she had to pay.” Coun Calvert was sacked as deputy council leader when arrears from this year emerged. She is currently suspended by Labour and faces a party probe. Tory leader Coun Hall said: “It's a shocking record. The people have placed us in a position of responsibility and trust and expect us to do our bit.”

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LIFE IN BLACK AND WHITE Danny Lockwood

Women have always been on top HERE’S nothing at all new about powerful women in politics. A long time before Maggie Thatcher, the Roman centurion who ordered Boadicea’s daughters raped wasn’t laughing when mama’s spear pierced his nether regions. Even in early Briton, she wasn’t the only female tribal leader. While Boadicea was on the rampage down south, here in God’s own country the Brigantes were ruled by a queen, Cartimandua. That minx Cleopatra could have taught Machiavelli a thing or two, while it’s ironic that two of the most regressive countries on the planet, India and Pakistan, were led by two women of immense character, Indira Gandhi and Benazir Bhutto. That both were assassinated tells its own tale, but Mrs Bhutto was undoubtedly the most charismatic – and bril-

Maybe Angela Eagle should have run a joint campaign with ‘brother’ Eddie (the) Eagle liant – woman or politician that I’ve been honoured to meet. In that respect, our rather modest Mrs May has had the lady leaders’ bar set pretty high. One bird – pardon the pun – who won’t be trying to flap her way over it though is Angela Eagle.

Having started Labour’s leadership revolution, she’s only gone and clipped her own wings, leaving the socialist brothers and sisters to choose between a halfwit Marxist in Jeremy Corbyn, and some anonymous Welsh bloke whose own mother probably couldn’t describe

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him for a police photofit. One of them leading the country? Strewth. In fact, the only good thing I can think to say about either is that at least they’re not Angela Eagle. I’ll happily applaud her personal forthrightness, coming out as lesbian as long ago as 1997 when it wasn’t fashionable – not that we needed telling however. No offence Angela, but you do seem to wear your heart on your sleeve. And you do seem a particularly angry woman. Ms Eagle’s political candour is less reassuring. She denounced Blair and Brown, but voted for the Iraq war, for tuition fees and abstained on the issue of welfare cuts. But it’s more than politics and pursuing personal ambition that gets me – basically, she’s just too miserable. All the joie de vivre of a traffic warden with a hangover. And as she’s found recently while in the public eye, when you wear the demeanour of a sullen and resentful crow for so long, it’s difficult – nay impossible – to suddenly switch on the personality lights that can charm a nation like a songbird. I nearly had a bad turn when I read that the main reason she’d make a good Prime Minister was the fact she’s “a northern woman from a working class background”. If that’s all it takes, it can only be a matter of time before Karen Matthews throws her hat in the ring. And if they want to wrap up the Essex vote, how about Katie ‘Jordan’ Price as Chancellor of the Exchequer? At least it might make PM’s Questions worth tuning in for on a Wednesday lunchtime. Jordan’s threepenny bits being thrust across the Despatch Box might put Theresa May’s modest décolletage in the shade somewhat. Literally.

Too nice to get worked up DATELINE TUESDAY JULY 19. TEMP 31C (88F) WRITING, by definition, is a solitary occupation. You don’t have moments in the day when you shout, “Oy, Mick, bring some WD40 and a hammer, I need help shifting this letter ‘P’ on my keyboard.” It’s you, some form of electronic device (and/or notepad and pen) and your imagination. Twenty-three years, give or take, that Ed Lines has been finding some tortuous means or other to creep from the depths of my occasionally unreliable noggin and onto a newspaper page. I make that around two million words, again give or take. Cases of writer’s block are rare enough because there’s always something about modern life that’s busy getting on all of our nerves. I’m not usually as angry as I might sometimes sound. But that’s one of the fringe benefits about this ‘hobby’ (you don’t actually think I get paid for it, do you?!) You see, it’s cathartic. You get things off your chest. Better out than in, and all that. So, what is it to be today, as my pal Arthur lies in the shade having just been paddling in the nearby river, Mrs L’s beautiful flowers waft in the gentle summer breeze, and I take rare advantage of my iCap contraption which allows me to use my laptop outdoors perfectly well in startlingly bright 90 degree sunshine. Will it be Theresa May’s Iron Lady impression? Nah. Can’t get worked up about that on a day like today. How about the daily Islamist atrocities shaking the continent to its boots?

Nope, because that’s a subject that won’t be going anywhere soon. I could have a good old gloat about the foreign investment pouring into the UK since we voted Brexit, the FTSE 100 and 250 markets on the rise, or I could indulge in yet more mickey taking of the SNP’s midget tyrant, wee Nicola Krankie. But you know what – on green grass, under blue skies, I can’t wind myself up into the state of literary indignation that requires. I’ll save it for tomorrow. I think instead I’ll finish the admin, go for a stroll around York, enjoy a cold drink down by the river and bask in the knowledge that, every now and again, being the boss has its benefits. Have a nice day, y’all! PS: I’ll try not to talk to anyone at all, especially about this beautiful weather, because if someone so much as wafts a hand in front of their face, rolls their eyes and mouths the words “ooh, it’s too hot!” I might just drop kick them into the river Ouse. It wants to stay like this until October then pick up a bit.

Meanwhile for Angela Eagle ostensibly ‘supporting’ this Smith bloke with all the joyous enthusiasm of a bloke walking to the gallows, it’s

back to sulky plotting. At least her cousin Eddie (the) Eagle managed to put a smile on the nation’s faces in defeat.

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Poke me and say this isn’t so... ’M QUITE proud to admit that I don’t have the faintest clue what a Pokemon is. I wouldn’t recognise one if it poked me in the eye with a sharp stick. Apparently half the country is walking in front of buses or off high buildings while glued to their mobile devices, searching for imaginary Pokeymokeys or suchlike. I saw on the news that Pokemon hunters in Bosnia have been warned about the dangers of straying into minefields. Really? Leave ‘em to it, I say – isn’t that what natural selection’s all about? The good Lord works in mysterious ways. If my explanation of this modern phenomenon sounds half-baked, all the better. I can think of about 10 million better things to do in the beautiful summer weather we’ve belatedly had a taste of this week, than walk blindly round looking for

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something that isn’t actually there. But you have to smile at the realisation that the soft-minded souls indulging in this ‘activity’ are largely the whining snowflakes who blamed we old farts for destroying their future by voting for Brexit. Wow. You guys are OUR future? And speaking of natural selection, I can see the day when the British race fizzles out entirely. Beautiful, semi-clad young women are swishing through city centres with a summer swing in their stride, totally ignored by Generation X’s gormless young ‘men’ busy tripping over kerbs and walking into plate glass doors with their eyes glued to an iPhone in search of a Japanese cartoon character that isn’t actually there anyway. Mind you, in the unwise and unlikely instance of one of them whistling their approval at the lovelies, they’d probably be carted off in a black maria and charged with a hate crime.

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Friday July 22, 2016

Hospital bosses order waiting times review By Staff Reporters A REVIEW has been ordered into why thousands of hospital patients are stuck on waiting lists. Bosses at the Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust, which runs Dewsbury District Hospital, have brought in an NHS Improvement intensive support team. It comes after figures showed the Trust missed its 18-week waiting time target for 12 months in a row. Causes include rising patient numbers, industrial action and staff leaving. NHS Improvement will look at operational capacity and capability, governance structures, better tracking of patients and improving per-

formance in some specialties. Mid Yorkshire’s board heard that in April, of 41,700 patients, 6,689 had been waiting for more than 18 weeks. Hospitals are expected to see people within the time limit in 92 per cent of cases. In April the Trust’s figure was 84 per cent, ranking it third bottom out of 185 NHS organisations. The number of treatments needed in some fields was greater than the Trust has the capacity to provide. In plastic surgery, 70.6 per cent of patients were treated in 18 weeks, while for ear, nose and throat it was 75 per cent. Trust chief executive Martin Barkley said: “We accept that our present referral to treatment rate isn’t acceptable. We will be doing everything we can to

improve.” Also in April, 88.4 per cent of A&E patients were admitted, transferred or discharged within the fourhour waiting time, against a target of 95 per cent. At Pinderfields Hospital in Wakefield, where critical care will be centralised, there were also problems for ambulance crews. In April and May, delays in the handover and discharge of patients totalled 11 hours and 13 hours a day respectively, according to Yorkshire Ambulance Service data. Dr Sarah Robertshaw, chief of emergency medicine, said efforts are being made to cut delays. She added: “The Trust is continuing to explore other methods which can be used to expedite handover while ensuring patients remain safe.”

Officers hurt as van rams patrol car TWO police officers were hurt when their car was rammed in Ravensthorpe last Saturday. They pulled up behind a white Ford Transit van which had stopped near the gyratory on Huddersfield Road at around 1am. A passenger fled from the van, which then reversed into the police car before driving off. Both officers in the car, a

PC and special constable, were injured and taken to hospital. The woman PC sustained injuries to her foot while the female special constable was treated for whiplash. Both were later discharged. Supt Oz Khan, of Kirklees Police, said: “Incidents such as these highlight the dangers officers can face while trying to carry out their duties to

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Due process should be followed Dear Sir, Now we have all said our goodbyes to Jo Cox, we have to face the unpalatable reality of having to choose a new MP for Batley and Spen. I do not know the current situation regarding appointing a new Westminster representative for us, but the last I heard was that the seat will not be contested by the other political parties and Labour would be left to choose our new MP. While on the face of it this appears laudable, I fear it is misplaced. Many of us voted for Jo the person, and not necessarily the for the Labour Party

Town centre is full of flats From: Jabar Khaliq, Dewsbury Moor Dear Sir, I am wondering if I may through the paper point out what I feel about Dewsbury town centre and express my opinion. Dewsbury town centre was second largest in Kirklees and

Letter of the Week: R Spreadbury, Liversedge per se. Jo, like any person, is irreplaceable, we are all unique. If a candidate were selected by Labour, I feel it would be grossly unfair to that candidate. It would put them under intense pressure and scrutiny, either by any attempt by them to either follow in Jo’s footsteps

has now become full of empty shops and market stalls, and full of flats and two-bed houses. The governing body who are fast-tracking and passing plans for housing developments in Dewsbury, do they actually realise that by increasing the number of residents with no employment and a recession in progress they have actually caused the most damage that anyone can think of and made the town centre a proper ghost town? I have only one thing to say,

or walk their own path. Consequently, I would suggest to whoever it may concern, that as a legacy for Jo, due political process should be followed and a proper by-election be called where all the candidates can be judged and voted for on their merits, just as Jo was.

Like all tragedies, in the end, a clean break and a new start allows the healing process to commence, run its course and hopefully be concluded.

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Thank you for festival help From: Donal O’Driscoll, Crown of Lights Free Music Festivals Dear Sir, The 14th Heckyfest was just totally amazing. It was very tough for me

Donal O’Driscoll doing my tribute speech to Jo Cox MP, and thank you to Brendan for making the time to join us with your children earlier in the day on Saturday. May I also thank Jo’s mother and sister for taking time out to talk with me privately. It gave me the opportunity to tell them my own thoughts about Jo. Totally unexpected and incredibly therapeutic for me, and all this just one day after the funeral. The cortege on Friday morning was totally heart-breaking for me as it passed the festival ground. I had to make the festival a happy occasion over the weekend. I asked the crowd not to observe a minute’s silence after my speech. Instead I asked everyone to applaud and cheer for her and the massive things she has already achieved, and still continues to do so. It was what Jo would have wanted. Thank you to everyone who helped me through this. You all know who you are.

A few drinks in the Knott? From: Michael Clarke, Batley Carr Dear Sir, It’s sad that the disco lights at the Batley Frontier (Variety Club) are set to flash one last time. I wondered if readers remembered a pub on Bradford

Road across from the Variety Club, where Legends Bar is today, called the Knottingley Wells Hotel? My parents, Arthur and Mary Clarke, were landlord and landlady, and ran the Knottingley Wells pub from 1967, the same year as the Variety Club opened, until 1973 when we left the pub. We had some good times in the pub when people used to have a few drinks in the Knott before heading over the road to Batley Variety Club to see the top turn of the week; and what top turns they had at the club; Louis Armstrong, The Hollies, The Bee Gees and, not forgetting the Big 0 – Roy Orbison and Shirley Bassey, etc. I also remember when ITV did ‘This Is Your Life’ from the club for Charlie Williams. All I can say is that James Corrigan put Batley on the map by opening Batley Variety Club, and it is a sad day that it is now shutting its doors for the last time.

written by John Sergeant and David Bartley, which explores the history of our nation’s canals and waterways. In July 1766 – 250 years ago this month – a public meeting was held at the Sun Inn, Bradford, where the impetus to build the Leeds and Liverpool Canal came from the wool merchants of Bradford, Leeds, Wakefield and Halifax who wanted to access Liverpool, and then the American trade. It was agreed at the meeting the canal would start at Leeds and travel through Bingley and Skipton. The canal when completed would eventually stretch 127 miles. The canal also carried huge amounts of coal, and let’s not forget the ‘navvies’ whose sweat and toil helped put these canals into action. In this small island of ours are more than 3,000 miles of canals passing through some of the most beautiful landscapes, let’s look after them and respect their contribution to our history.

Let’s look after A galaxy of top our canals arts events From: John Appleyard, Liversedge Dear Sir, I was born in Leeds and our family enjoyed riverside walks, particularly alongside the Leeds and Liverpool canal from Kirkstall to Rodley. Recently I borrowed a new book from Cleckheaton Library called ‘Barging Round Britain’,

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Club demolition begins WORK began to demolish Batley Working Men’s Club on Wednesday nearly a year after it was gutted in a suspected arson attack. Contractor Hutchinson Demolition said clearing the Wellington Street site is due to take three weeks. Andrew Hutchinson, a director at the Ravensthorpe firm, said: “We’ve been doing a lot of work behind the scenes. “There was a lot of

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asbestos that had to be removed before we could start with the demolition.” Adding to the timescale is the fact that the building is made from reinforced concrete. A team of four workers equipped with specialist machinery is taking the building apart piece by piece. No decision has been made on the future of the site, which is owned by Richard Haigh, of Haigh’s Farm Shop in Mirfield.

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Homes plan could save Clayborners By David Bentley FOOTBALL officials in Liversedge hope a proposed housing scheme will secure the club’s long-term future. Liversedge FC’s Clayborn home can only be reached down Quaker Lane, a narrow single track. The ground’s outdated facilities need improving and the club has been given a two-year deadline to do so by the Football Association – or it could be thrown out of the Northern Counties East League Premier Division. New changing rooms, including facilities for women, will most likely generate extra traffic. Quaker Lane struggles to cope as it is, so officials are pinning their hopes on Kirklees Council’s draft Local Plan. Fields to the north and east of Laverhills and Quaker Lane are earmarked for up to 321 homes. The scheme includes a new access road to Clayborn up to Hightown Road. It would allow for bollards on Quaker Lane so that it becomes a private street for residents.

Kirklees previously ruled the road, which is unadopted, to be inadequate because it is too narrow for two emergency vehicles to pass, is littered with potholes and has no footpath for pedestrians. Residents also use the road for car parking and storing their dustbins. But attempts at upgrading Quaker Lane and seeking entry through the nearby Royd Wood and Filley Royd streets failed. Club president Bob Gawthorpe, speaking on behalf of the club committee, said it is hoped a new access road would solve the problem. The road would be gated and for the use of the 106-year-old football club only. Mr Gawthorpe added: “The changing rooms were built in an era when a football team was 11 players and one substitute. “Now there’s five substitutes and it’s a real squeeze. We also need other facilities, especially for women. “But the issue of Quaker Lane is holding back any possibility of developing and improving the ground to meet the demands of the 21st century.”

A MAN from Heckmondwike bit a police officer while under arrest for a drunken brawl. Ryan Lockwood, 29, of Six Lane Ends, committed the act on the night of April 11 last year in Huddersfield. Leeds Crown Court heard that he was seen punching another man in the town centre. His victim fled but returned to get his girlfriend and three-legged dog, leading to another confrontation. Lockwood tried to kick the dog and missed, shouted threats at the man and chased him. He also picked up a full bottle of whisky and threw it, where it smashed near a member of the public as police arrived. David Ward, prosecuting, said Lockwood was aggressive towards officers and resisted arrest. At Huddersfield Police Station he became violent again and this time bit PC Jonathan Eeles on his arm, breaking the skin. Lockwood, who had been drinking since midafternoon, claimed to have heard a racist comment made to his girlfriend. Anastasis Tassou, for Lockwood, said his client accepted he had a drink problem and had referred himself for treatment. Lockwood was given a 15-month jail term suspended for two years plus 240 hours unpaid work. He was also told to pay £1,000 to PC Eeles after being told by Recorder Ray Singh: “You chose to use your teeth as a weapon.” “He doesn’t know your background or that you might have a disease you could pass on to him.”

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Birkenshaw. Nigel, 52, is a national resilience support officer in the Urban Search and Rescue Team (USAR). He trained Eddie up to national standard and for the last three years they have

worked side by side. The dadof-two is taking Eddie with him into the sunset and he said: “I’m sure Eddie and I will enjoy our retirement together. “Eddie’s favourite thing to do is to chase tennis balls. He will do anything for a tennis ball and that’s how I trained him – by using it as a reward toy. We have a close bond and we come as a team – he would not work for anyone else!” Nigel, of Lofthouse, began his career as a firefighter at Rothwell Fire Station about 30 years ago. In 2005, he joined USAR, which was then based at Cleckheaton Fire Station before a move to Birkenshaw last year. Nigel and Eddie have been deployed to help with searches involving building collapses and missing person enquiries. To mark Eddie’s retirement, Pets at Home in Birstall donated a basket of tennis balls.

Child nursery’s 15-year growth spurt A CHILDREN’S nursery celebrates 15 years in business this weekend – and it is a case of ‘how you’ve grown!’ Child’s Play on Thornhill Road, Dewsbury opened in 2001 on one floor with four staff and just two children. Now it occupies the entire building, with 17 staff, 105 children and four gardens. Babies are cared for

upstairs, there is a portable classroom outside for toddlers, while pre-schoolers use three rooms downstairs. Rated good by Ofsted, staff include a full-time chef and qualified early years teacher. Child’s Play is a private nursery offering free education to eligible two-year-olds and all three- and four-yearolds.

On Saturday and Sunday, staff are hosting a summer fair in celebration for the whole community. Nursery owner Lynda Quigley said: “It’s lovely to watch the children grow from being babies to young adults. “Some of our first children are now returning for work experience!”

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News In Brief A taste of Spain DEWSBURY: Care home residents enjoyed a taste of Spain to go with this week’s Mediterranean-style weather. The cafe at Ashworth Grange was transformed into ‘El Torro’ for a theme day which featured a Spanish guitarist. Residents, family and friends were greeted with a glass of sangria on arrival, followed by a Spanish-themed menu. Joyce Booty, who has lived at the home for two years, said: “It was amazing. I had good company with good food and the service was lovely.”

Summer fair fun OSSETT: Arts, crafts, games and a bouncy castle are among the attractions at a summer holiday fun day at Christ Church, Vicar Lane on Wednesday, August 3 (11am3pm). Refreshments are provided, but visitors can bring a picnic. Children under 12 should be accompanied by an adult. Parishioners are also appealing for building materials for a den that will help youngsters learn survival skills. Anyone who can contribute tarpaulins, wooden pallets or carpets can contact the church on 01924 263311.

Traffic delays MIRFIELD: There was a double dose of traffic delays near Cooper Bridge last Friday afternoon. No injuries were reported when two cars collided near the Miller and Carter Steakhouse at around 2.25pm. Then, at about 5pm, a coach broke down at the traffic lights. Meanwhile, four people were hurt at Grange Moor on the same day when two cars collised on Barnsley Road at around 3.25pm.

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Mirfield puts on a new Show By David Miller MIRFIELD did for art last weekend what it has long done for agriculture – put on a huge public jamboree. What was initially going to be a single event at Eastthorpe Lodge showcasing work at the library turned into a seven-site festival. Venues included the library, St Paul’s Church, the Salvation Army Centre and the Creative Arts Hub. At the church there was a floral art display and an outdoors production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Elsewhere there were Asian Dhol and steel drummers, a popup sculpture park, printing demonstrations, children’s activities and a murder mystery evening. Book and poetry readings, music from brass, steel and woodwind bands and Mirfield Choral Society added to a packed roster. Organiser Jenny Tomlinson Walsh said the good weather

The Callaloo Carnival dancers go through their moves with Kirklees Music School musicians in the foreground brought out the crowds. She added: “We had a good atmosphere and a varied selection of artists and exhibitors all brought together by excellent help from the many volunteers. “The comments we’re receiving about the festival suggest that it was a success. Cafes and bistros were open and trade was brisk.

A MOTORBIKE club has raised over £1,000 for charity after completing a 1,000-mile road trip – in just one day. Dewsbury Wharf Rats members Craig Andrews, Maurice Greenwood, Paul Wilson, Anthony Jones, Lee Smith, Jamie Thornton, Trevor Linnet and Stephen Bradley all hopped on

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Edinburgh, Inverness and John O’Groats before arriving back at the pub at 3.30am the next morning. They surpassed their £1,000 target and handed over a cheque for £1,447.65 to the Yorkshire Air Ambulance. Said Craig: “We started the Wharf Rats to find other people like ourselves who enjoy their motorcycles. “We all love to go out on rides and if we can raise a bit of money while doing it, that’s a bonus.”

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People enjoyed themselves and that was our intention.” One of the festival aims was to show Mirfield for what it is... a good place to live, work, shop and do business. The festival is likely to be back next year, along with a series of smaller monthly events. Visitor Ian Clegg from Batley

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Go-ahead for £100,000 church repairs By Steve Martyn ONE of Dewsbury’s most prominent public buildings is to benefit from repairs totalling more than £100,000. The Elim Pentecostal Church on Wellington Street will get its badly leaking roof fixed. Parishioners who raised £25,000 towards the work secured a government grant of £79,000. The cash comes from the Listed Places of Workship Roof Repair Fund, which is run by the National Heritage Memorial Fund. It will pay for new guttering, roof tiles and timbers at the 177-year-old former Methodist building. Some roof repairs were made when the church

bought the building in 2010, having outgrown their former premises on Swindon Road. But other parts are now in such poor

condition that buckets are needed to catch water when it rains or snows. Repairs are just the first stage of renovations which

will include new toilets, a kitchen, heating system and access. This will also benefit other groups which meet at

the church, such as Alcoholics Anonymous. The building was erected in 1839 to mark the centenary of Methodist founder John Wesley preaching in Dewsbury. It has a First World War memorial window inspired by a painting by preRaphaelite artist Dante Gabriel Rossetti, called “The Light of the Worlds”. Senior pastor Marcus Bennett said: “I am highly delighted that we have been successful in obtaining this funding. “It will allow us to continue with the major refurbishment we started a few years ago. “And it will then allow us to improve our toilets, kitchen, heating system and access to the building.”

Hard-up son hoodwinked bank and stole from his father A CASH-strapped man stole more than £1,000 from his father – who said he would have helped his son had he asked. Fakir Mullah, 34, of Bradford Road, Batley, added an overdraft to Liyakat Mullah’s Yorkshire Bank account.

Kirklees Magistrates’ Court heard he did so without his father’s knowledge, having correctly answered security questions. Mr Mullah Sr subsquently queried payments of £1,110 for Kirklees Council, Yorkshire Water and other bills.

Andy Wills, prosecuting, said: “He hadn’t requested that overdraft and went to his local bank in Batley to query the letter.” Mr Mullah confronted his son, who then went with him to the bank to explain he was responsible. Mullah, who admitted

fraud by false representation, told police he knew his father’s security details. Paul Blanchard, mitigating, said his client’s father would have given him help had he asked for it. He added of Mullah: “He was embarrassed by the fact that he’d found himself

in dire financial straits. I’m astonished how easy it was for this young man to get past the bank’s security and make the transactions.” Mullah was sentenced to 60 hours of unpaid work and must pay £85 court costs.

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Back behind bars BATLEY: A man has been recalled to prison for breaching a restraining order banning him from contacting his assault victim. Paul Blackburn, 43, of Beech Tree Mews, Carlinghow, was convicted of wounding and assault occasioning actual bodily harm and was jailed for 27 months in July last year and banned from contacting victim Claire O’Keefe. Blackburn, who admitted breaching the ban, approached her at an address on Commercial Street in Batley on June 14. Kirklees Magistrates’ Court heard that as a result he had been recalled to prison to serve the rest of his sentence. The Huddersfield bench committed the restraining order to Leeds Crown Court for sentencing on Wednesday, August 10.

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RGANISERS are putting the finishing touches to the seventh annual ‘Bobtown Beer Bash’ after the amazing success of last year’s festival.

The 2016 event again takes place at Roberttown Community Centre on Saturday July 30 from 12noon onwards. Last year’s event exceeded all expectations and the volunteer organisers were able to make some impressive donations to local good causes. “We were again staggered by the response we received,” said Robert Knapp, who helps put together the Bash. “We realised the festival was going to be another success when, following a steady flow of our regular visitors, the whole outside entertainment area was full of people enjoying the live music and beers from all over the UK.” Of great significance was the amount of money the festival raised for local charities

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Ramblers’ corner • FORTHCOMING walks with the North Kirklees Group of the Ramblers – non-members are always welcome. Please call the walk leader for more details SATURDAY JULY 30 MONDAY AUGUST 1 OAKWELL & EAST BIERLEY MAIZE BROOK Starts at 10.30am at the park Starts at 1pm at Oakwell Hall top gates, Bradford Road, Birkenshaw car park (WF17 9LG, SE217271) (BD11 2DR, SE202282) 6.5 miles – 5.5 miles – moderate (finishes at moderate (finishes at 1pm approx) 4pm approx). No dogs please. Contact: Norma. Tel: 01274 Contact: Kathleen 685343 or 07951 413012 Tel: 01924 471473

Sport for all in park THE POPULAR Flame event returns to Dewsbury’s Crow Nest Park on Thursday July 28 with a selection of free sports and activities for everyone to try. Open between 11am and 3pm, the event offers people of all ages and abilities the opportunity to have a go at a range of activities including cricket, football, wheelchair sports, boccia, the green gym or a visit to the sensory tent. Each activity is run by local inclusive sport and activity providers and is open to the whole family. The Paralympic lantern which passed through Kirklees whilst on its way to the 2012 Paralympic games in London will also be on show at the Dewsbury Museum inside the park as a special celebration of this Olympic and Paralympic year. A fun run around the park and an orienteering competition is also planned for the day. The final schedule will be dependent on the weather. For the latest go to www.kirklees.gov.uk/ flame.

Mayor on hand at summer art show MAYOR of Kirklees Coun Jim Dodds and Mayoress Carol Dodds are pictured here with presidents of Dewsbury Arts Group, Terry and Barbara Ryan, at the opening of the group’s annual summer art exhibition at Dewsbury Museum. The featured artist on display at the Crow Nest Park venue is the late Frank Mitchell (1935-2015). Frank was a designer, draughtsman, lithographer and calligrapher who for the whole of his working life made a living from his creative ideas. Some of his design work is on show, along with his paintings which could be described as environmental abstracts. There are also 114 pieces of work by 24 local artists. The art includes painting done in a variety of media including landscapes, some of Dewsbury and the surrounding area and some of more exotic places. There are portraits and life drawings in watercolour, pencil and pastel, and textile work sewn, appliquéd and woven tapestry. There is also three dimensional sculpture in alabaster, marble, wood and a selection of ceramic pieces. The exhibition is open until Friday August 26 and admission is free.

A winning display PUDSEY-BASED artist William Gall opens a new solo show of 36 paintings entitled ‘Woodland Landscapes’ at Mirfield’s Creative Arts Hub this week. William showcased his work at last year’s Batley Open Art Exhibition, with gallery visitors voting his painting ‘best in show’ – the prize being this showcase exhibition at the Hub, on Huddersfield Road. He currently has a studio at Bradford’s South Square Gallery and works with both

oils and acrylics on paper and canvas – although has also worked extensively with watercolour. William said of his work: “I have been able to develop a visual language within the subject areas that have a personal significance to me. Woods and forests have always held a fascination for me, ever since my childhood, when my parents would take me on long walks into the woods (I always found my way home!).” The result has been a series of paintings in oils on canvas and acrylics on paper that vary in size. Mark Milnes, who curates exhibitions at Batley Art Gallery

and also manages the Hub, holds William’s work in high regard and said: “We had a great response to William’s work when it was shown at Batley and he was ultimately a clear winner in the public vote at the open exhibition. “We’re hoping that the response will be equally good over at the Hub, when William’s work arrives en masse at the gallery – it really is special and deserves to do well.” There will be an exhibition launch event tonight (Fri) from 6pm to 8pm, when visitors can meet the artist and talk to him about his work. Entry is free and all are welcome.

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A FORMER university lecturer who has drawn up a comprehensive record of conscientious objectors in a Yorkshire town will be disclosing some of his findings at the monthly meeting of Batley History Group next Monday (July 25). The statistics unearthed by Cyril Pearce, of Golcar, who is a retired lecturer at Leeds University, shows that nearly 20,000 eligible men from the Huddersfield area registered themselves as conscientious objectors when they were called up to fight in the First World War. His massive record, which took more 20 years to compile, is now held in the Imperial War Museum along with his resulting book called Comrades in Conscience, in which he examines the way individuals and communities dealt with such objectors. The former lecturer says he started his research by concentrating on the social tensions which erupted when military difficulties led to conscription.

His research identified anti-war hotspots and exposed the underground network of safe houses and hiding places as well as an escape route to North America. People who objected to serving in the forces because of their beliefs had to face a tribunal and were frequently imprisoned for the rest of the war, leaving them to come face to face with other members of the public who might disagree with their beliefs. Mr Pearce has supplied lots of examples of what happened to objectors and their families and added: “I hope many other people will continue to contribute to the record. It means that thousands more will learn about the alternative history of the First World War.” The meeting at Batley Town Hall will start at 7.30pm and a short period of the evening will be given over to the holding of the society’s annual general meeting. Admission is £2 for members and £4 for non members and free refreshments are available to all.

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A CHARITY valuations and antique fair is being held at Wakefield Cathedral on Saturday July 30 from 10.30am to 4pm. The event is being jointly promoted by Ossett & Wakefield Rotary Clubs to raise funds for Dementia UK’s Admiral Nursing and the Yorkshire Air Ambulance, two charities currently supported by both clubs. Antiques Roadshow expert and one of Britain’s best loved antiques experts Eric Knowles will be bringing his skills

and adding his personality to the occasion, giving valuations between 12noon and 3pm. Local jeweller Michael Townsend, together with other experts in their field, will also be on hand to cast their trained eyes over your jewellery, coins and collectables from 11am. There will also be over 30 stalls selling antiques and collectables. Ossett Rotarian and event organiser June Drysdale said: “If you’ve ever

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Strictly Come Dancing’s Vincent and Flavia take to the floor one last time INCENT Simone and Flavia Cacace have created their most moving production yet as they prepare to dance in their final theatre tour. Twenty years of dancing together has seen them become Strictly Come Dancing favourites, world title-holders and create and star in their own West End productions. But now it is finally time for the nation's best-loved Argentine Tango champions to say goodbye to the stage in a thrilling, new, live performance. They tell me: “It’s gone by in a flash, but this is one last big stage tour and we hope to see all our friends old and new at the shows.” Check out the details at www. vincentandflavia.com.

LUCY ALEXANDER has left Homes Under The Hammer after 13 years, and the homes expert tells me: “I shall miss the show, but honestly I wanted to do other ventures and this restricted me in many ways, so I had no choice but to say goodbye after many happy years with my co-host Martin.” COULD Emmerdale be moving to a permanent later time slot? Questions have been asked about the dubious storylines that have surfaced over the last few years, which some say are not suitable for the current 7pm slot. Insiders on the show think it’s a good idea as “it gives us more scope to build bolder storylines”. THE BBC have announced that Nicholas Lyndhurst is set to return as TV repairman Gary Sparrow in a new episode of Goodnight Sweetheart. Nick tells me: “I am so pleased as I think the show has many elements that make it so popular. The back and forth to the 1940s also has a feel of Dad’s Army about it.” PROVING there is life after soap …. Todd Carty is set to star as the villainous ‘Fleshcreep’ character in Jack and the Beanstalk this Christmas. Todd is known to millions throughout the UK for a variety of leading television roles including playing Tucker Jenkins in Grange Hill, Mark Fowler in EastEnders and Gabriel Kent in The Bill, as well as appearing on ITV’s Dancing on Ice. TV CHEF James Martin quit his Saturday Kitchen gig after 10 years on the BBC, but it appears he was such a hit when he appeared on This Morning, they would like him to be a regular host on the show. It’s not quite cer-

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Make driving a breeze The holiday season can mean high temperatures, increased stress levels and extra demands on your car – so here’s our advice to help with the bigger challenges of summer driving...

Punctures If your tyres are already damaged or they’re at the wrong pressure, the higher temperatures of summer will increase the risk of a blowout. Make sure you check tyres regularly – for condition and pressures – and increase pressures to suit extra loads, as advised in your handbook. Check caravan tyres too, and replace those that show any signs of cracking in the sidewall or tread grooves.

Overheating High temperatures can aggravate cooling system problems too. It’s important to check the coolant and cooling system regularly to avoid overheating.

Glare Dazzle from the sun causes lots of accidents, but you can reduce the effect by keeping your windscreen nice and clean, and by replacing worn or damaged windscreen wipers. It pays to keep a clean pair of sunglasses in your car year-round but avoid lenses that darken in strong sunlight.

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Tractors The driver of that slow-moving tractor in front of you may have a soundproofed cab or could be wearing ear protectors, so may not be able to hear approaching cars. Be aware that tractors only have to have brake or indicator lights if driving at night, so they may stop or turn suddenly and without warning in daylight hours. When you’re driving in the countryside: • Keep plenty of distance behind a tractor; • Remember that a tractor may be longer than it appears – there could be a loader on the front; • Before overtaking, make sure you have plenty of room to get past.

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Friday July 22, 2016

CRICKET

Premier title race thrown wide open By Mike Popplewell Hanging Heaton go into tomorrow’s game against Lightcliffe, at Bennett Lane, as surprise leaders in the Premier Division of the All Rounder Cricket Bradford Premier League. The surprise is no reflection on the obvious quality of Gary Fellows’ Hanging Heaton side, it is the sudden decline of the seemingly invincible Pudsey St Lawrence who had been brushing aside all before them. But it all changed for the West Leeds side last week when a defeat at Oakenshaw outfit Woodlands on Saturday, their third successive defeat, paved the way for Hanging Heaton to claim top spot by virtue of a comfortable 85-run-win at bottom-placed Scholes. Although Fellows went early, and though James Stansfield took four wickets for Scholes, Fellows’ opening partner Nick Connelly hung around to record a top-scoring 60 and help his side to a total of 203 for eight in their 50 overs. Joe Fraser weighed in with 58 for the visitors and when Scholes batted, a 5-14 display from Mohammed Rameez shot out the home

Nick Connelly top-scored for Hanging Heaton against Scholes Mike Popplewell side for just 118. Only a 50run partnership for the ninth wicket, between Matt Garside (27) and James Harding (21 not out) helped bring up three figures. That defeat left promoted Scholes still anchored to the foot of the table, and 35 points from safety, ahead of tomorrow’s trip to Pudsey St Lawrence. This is not a trip skipper Stansfield will relish after seeing his side capitulate in the Priestley Cup semi-final meeting between the sides at New Popplewell Lane last Sunday. Batting first, Scholes mustered just 106 in 41 overs and St Lawrence knocked them off with 14 overs to

spare and will now meet Woodlands, semi-final winners over Bradford and Bingley, in the final. It has not been a good season for Cleckheaton so far but a welcome 44-run win over Bradford and Bingley, at Moorend, has put skipper John Wood in good heart ahead of the visit to fourthplaced New Farnley tomorrow and another win will have the leading clubs casting an anxious look over their shoulders. In that win over Bingley, Cleckheaton had reason to thank paceman Curtis Free, who hit 36 off 32 balls with the bat and then took four key wickets with the ball.

Leaders win at Cemetery Road HECKMONDWIKE and Carlinghow have had a big say in the inaugural Bradford League Conference title race with their victories over Buttershaw St Paul’s, but failed to halt league leaders Northowram Fields in their tracks at Cemetery Road in their last game. For the second game running Dewsbury Rams coach Glenn Morrison was in at the close of the Northowram innings, hitting one huge six in an unbeaten 30, but it was fierce hitting from Chris Metcalfe, with 136 off 108 balls, that helped the visitors post a total of 290 for seven after being 20-4. That was a total that always looked beyond Heckmondwike and they were all out for 142 in reply, despite a hard-hitting innings from Usman Qureshi (69), and they go to Adwalton this week in a mid-table position. Adwalton’s struggles were not helped by a 35-run defeat at the hands of Crossbank Methodists in their last outing. South African Frederick Ras hit 66 and picked up two wickets for the Birstall-based side and they will be looking for more of the same with the visit of Buttershaw tomor-

Northowram’s Glenn Morrison Mike Popplewell

row (Sat). In the Championship A division Batley are back on top after a 129run win over Keighley saw them leapfrog Yeadon, and now head the table by two points ahead of tomorrow’s visit of Baildon. Baildon’s 81-run win over Liversedge will have done nothing for the Roberttown Lane men’s con-

fidence. Tomorrow they entertain Yeadon and with them being 19 points adrift of the top half of the table they need results quickly if they are to avoid risking a drop into any third tier that reorganisation might bring. Birstall picked up a very useful win at Undercliffe and another win, at home to Hunslet Nelson, tomorrow will boost their hopes of a tophalf finish, while fifth-placed Ossett are now at home to Undercliffe. Championship B continues to look a one-horse race. Townville are 45 points clear of Wrenthorpe despite a four-run defeat at Bowling Old Lane, but Gomersal’s five-wicket win at home to Brighouse keeps them in fourth place ahead of their short trip to Bankfoot. Bottom club Hartshead Moor, beaten by Hopton Mills in their last game, go to Wrenthorpe, third-bottom Mills now face Bowling Old Lane and fourth-bottom Spen Victoria entertain Methley. In the Jack Hampshire Trophy semi-final victories for Buttershaw, over Keighley, and for Ossett, at Adwalton, will see the two winners battle it out in the final, at Ossett, on Sunday August 14.

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Friday July 22, 2016

GOLF

NON-LEAGUE FOOTBALL

Matthews leads team to DDGC pro-am success

Liversedge settle for draw

LENSTEC 3 won the 36th Dewsbury District Golf Club Pro-Am event with Oulton Hall professional Torren Matthews leading the four-man team to victory. B Norton, A Brown and J Lipton helped Matthews to a winning score of 128. Peel Construction, led by Waterfront pro Ben Mason, only narrowly missed out on victory finishing second ahead of DDGC Medal Runners Up, fronted by Crosland Heath’s Rob Booth. In the professional competition Huddersfield’s Mike Major claimed top spot with a round of 68, two shots clear of the event organiser and Dewsbury pro Nigel Hirst,

who shot 70 in a tie with Lewis Clark, Matthews, Mason, and Booth. Lee Shepard, Mike Hillas, Matt Daly, Richard Law and Neil McBride rounded off the final placings. Elsewhere Rob Speight won the nearest to the pin competition on the parthree 18th hole and Carl Smallbridge clinched the straightest drive award on the tough par-four second hole. The three best gross scores on the 15th was won by R Hill, A Mason and C Jones of Rapid Spike who shot 11. Oran Moore’s team of M McGrath, S Auckland and a guest won the three best net scores with 11 on the third hole.

LIVERSEDGE

PADIHAM

at Clayborn LIVERSEDGE FC could only manage a 1-1 draw in their preseason outing against Padiham. Jonathan Rimmington’s Sedge side are preparing for another campaign in the

Northern Counties East League Premier division, having pulled off a great escape in the latter half of last season. Anthony Hylton put in a good performance and grabbed a goal on the stroke of half-time to put the Clayborn outfit ahead from the penalty spot. But Liversedge couldn’t hold out and conceded an equaliser in the 80th minute when Seydou Bamba fired Padiham level.

Albion cruise to easy win Friendly

PARKGATE

OSSETT ALBION

at Roundwood EVO-STIK First Division North side Ossett Albion beat Parkgate 2-0 away from home in their latest pre-season

friendly. Adam Muller and Rob Boardman bagged the goals for Richard Tracey’s Unicorns, who also narrowly lost 2-1 away at Sheffield last Friday. Pat Lindley was the Albion scorer in that match. Albion’s next outing is at home against Chesterfield on Saturday, July 30 (3pm).

Reds edge past Armthorpe Friendly

ARMTHORPE WELFARE 0 OSSETT TOWN

at The Welfare Ground Dewsbury DGC professional Nigel Hirst All the competitors were treated to a three-course buffet lunch afterwards courtesy of Pinnacle

Dining before comedian Lea Roberts provided entertainment for everyone during the evening.

OSSETT TOWN secured their first pre-season win thanks to a narrow 1-0 victory away at Armthorpe Welfare. The only goal of the game

came after 18 minutes when the Reds fired themselves in front. Welfare battled hard for an equaliser in the second half despite a number of substitutions from both sides Grant Black’s Evo-Stik First Division North side proved too strong to break down. The Reds face Hemsworth Miners Welfare for the Steve Kelly Memorial Trophy tomorrow (Sat July 23, 3pm).

WOMEN’S FOOTBALL

Russell fends off youth to win captain’s event JAYNE RUSSELL piped Laura Eagle to win the Dewsbury District Golf Club Lady Captain’s Weekend. Russell won the top prize with a nett score of 153 on countback throughout the three-day competition. Day one winner was 13-year-old Mollie Brown, who shot a net 69 and in doing so had her 36 handicap lowered by three

Friendly

Albion Ladies thrash Norristhorpe

shots. Day two and three winners were Jan Pearson and Christine White, who both shot net scores of 76 respectively. Eagle also bagged the Micklethwaite trophy awarded to the player with the best 36-hole gross score. Meanwhile Eileen Hogan clinched the Bronze Trophy for the best 36-hole net score.

Friendly

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OSSETT ALBION LADIES

at Lower Hopton OSSETT ALBION Ladies kicked off their pre-season campaign with an

impressive 8-3 away win over Norristhorpe. Among the goals were 17-year-old Jenna Wraith and Gemma Paterson who both completed hat-tricks. Albion’s other strikes came from Claudia Cleary and Claire Berry. The team was one for the future as it included four 15-year-olds from the academy side who won the

chance of a first team run-out thanks to their efforts in pre-season training. Manager Richard Lindley was delighted with his side’s performance and puts the accomplished victory down to his side’s five-weeklong conditioning programme. Albion’s ladies continue their preseason with a game against Guiseley on Sunday (July 24).

JUNIOR RUGBY LEAGUE

Celtic’s troublesome journey proves costly in Hull DEWSBURY CELTIC UNDER-15S suffered a crushing 38-14 defeat away at Hull Wyke in Yorkshire Junior’s League Division Three. Hull Wyke’s victory puts them level on points with second-placed Celtic, who have played five games more. Celtic new it was vital they got a win against their rivals but were poor from the start following the long trip to Hull . Charlie Heaton got the green and whites off the mark in the third minute with their first try. He also successfully converted. But Celtic didn’t score another try until the 46th minute when Cameron Berry went crashing over for an unconverted touchdown. Adam Denton’s four-pointer eight minutes later was also unconverted. But Celtic never looked in with a chance in the game and were second best throughout. Celtic’s next outing is at home to Newsome Panthers after the summer break (Sunday Sept 4, 10.30am). BIRSTALL VICTORIA UNDER-14S have lost ground on the Yorkshire Juniors

Division Three leaders after only managing a 22-22 draw at home to Fryston Warriors. Unforced errors were the order of the day for Vic but in the opening exchanges the hosts tackled hard at White Lee Road. Stevens crashed over for Vic’s first try before Fryston levelled with a touchdown in the corner following a sustained period of pressure on the home side’s line. And from the restart Fryston capitalised on Vic’s kick-off which sailed straight into touch. From the resulting penalty the Warriors’ strong-running number 12 touched down under the posts. But Stevens soon put Birstall back in front with his second try of the match. At the start of the second period Birstall built on their 12-10 advantage. Parry went over for a try but Fryston hit back after numerous Vic mistakes. The visitors bagged two quick-fire tries through their number 12 who completed his hat-trick in the process. But Birstall captain Steven bagged his own hat-trick with a try late on to level the scores and secure his side a point. Birstall are now third, two points behind

leaders Stanningley, having played two games more. BIRSTALL VICTORIA UNDER-11S wrapped up their first half of the season with a good performance against Newsome Panthers. Vic crossed for six tries during the game with debutant Harry Hartley grabbing his first try for the club as did Freddie Town. There was a brace a piece for both Harry Avis and Brandon Hanson with Thomas Harrison kicking five goals. Hartley was awarded with the attacking contribution honours while Town bagged himself the magic moment and defensive contribution accolades. Best trainer was Cameron Stevens with Hanson catching the eye of the fans to get the supporters’ star. Verne Capstick received the man of steel honours and best opponent went to Jamie Richardson. During the summer break Birstall's youngsters are set to compete at a number of rugby league festivals, starting at Keighley Albion tomorrow (Sat, July 23).

Harry Avis makes a tackle for Birstall Vic Under-11s with Verne Capstick looking on

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Friday July 22, 2016

RUGBY LEAGUE

Birstall humbled by roaring Tigers YML Division Four

BIRSTALL VICTORIA

GARFORTH TIGERS

at White Lee Road BIRSTALL VICTORIA suffered a crushing 42-28 home defeat at the hands of Garforth Tigers in Yorkshire Men’s League Division Four.

Damian Fletcher crosses for a Birstall try

Mark Lockwood

The away side showed their intent early in the match, scoring two tries inside the opening 20 minutes despite some frantic last ditch defending from Jonny Parrish. But it didn’t take Victoria long to bounce back with a try through fullback Will Brooke. Mick Dyson stepped up to successfully add the extras. But Birstall’s defence struggled all game against the Division Four strugglers and the White Lee Road side found themselves trailing again after conceding a try under the posts. Three minutes later John Stainburn kept the hosts in touch, but Garforth were to have the final say of the first half on 38 minutes with a try to give themselves a 12point lead. The home side played with confi-

Jonny Parrish runs into a cul-de-sac against Garforth Mark Lockwood dence after the interval with strong running from forwards Matt Ginnelly, Danny Hainsworth and Anthony Fallas. Brooke capitalised on the field position going over for his second try of the game. Garforth hit the 30-point mark shortly after before Birstall again pegged the visitors back to within two points following a try apiece from Hainsworth and

Damian Fletcher. But Garforth ended Vic’s hopes of an unlikely comeback with two quick-fire tries in the final ten minutes to secure a morale boosting win against the league leaders. Birstall remain top of Division Four for the time being but may not be there when they play their next game against second-placed Sheffield Hillsborough after the summer break (August 13, 2.30pm).

GIRLS JUNIOR RUGBY LEAGUE

Maloney’s men prop Sharks girls become HW Cup champions up Premier Division Yorkshire Men’s League Premier

HULL WYKE

MIRFIELD STAGS

at Burton Road MIRFIELD STAGS remain rooted to the foot of the Yorkshire Men’s League Premier Division after a 34-30 defeat away at Hull Wyke. The hosts hit Mirfield on the break and scored their opening converted try against the run of play in the fifth minute. But Mirfield responded brilliantly after eight minutes with a fine touchdown from Lewis Martin who finished off a fast-flowing move. Mirfield’s defence looked vulnerable throughout and Hull’s persistence paid off as they extended their lead in the 16th minute to eight points. But as half-time approached Mirfield played their best rugby of the match and got a try through Harry Burgess, who leapt to gather a high Matty Piper kick to dive over the whitewash. Hull still managed a try before the interval but the last say of the half was Mirfield’s thanks to Reece Spurr. Braden Hunter added the extras to

SHAW CROSS Sharks Girls Under-14s clinched the firstever girls Heavy Woollen Cup, beating Dewsbury Moor Girls Under-14s 20-10 in the final at Carr Lane.

bring the scores to within two points at the change of ends. Mirfield were slow out of the blocks in the second half and conceded a try in the 49th minute, but Francis Maloney’s men appeared determined to climb off the bottom of the table. Martin’s second of the afternoon in the 58th minute went a long way to achieving that.

In an entertaining contest, with skill shown from both sides, the clinical Sharks edged it. Shaw Cross’ Aome Stanley collected the player of the

Hunter added the extras to level the scores at 20-20. But the sides were neck and neck for just three minutes but Hull went over for an unconverted try. In a close contest the visitors once again hit back and edged in front thanks to Leon James’s touchdown and Hunter’s conversion. But in a thrilling end-to-end battle Hull crossed for two quick-fire tries, one of

match award for her efforts throughout and the winners and runners up medals were presented to the players by Heavy Woollen ARL chairman Mick Turner.

which was converted to put the game out of Mirfield’s reach as the minutes ticked down. James went over for his second try of the game with two minutes left to reduce the deficit to four points but it was too little too late for the Stags. Maloney’s men welcome West Bowling to Hillrich Park tomorrow (Sat July 23, 2.30pm).

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Friday July 22, 2016

KINGSTONE PRESS CHAMPIONSHIP

RUGBY LEAGUE

Trojans win closes gap to leaders Yorkshire Men’s League Division Four

Bulldogs jump to third after victory

THORNHILL TROJANS A

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BATLEY BULLDOGS

LONDON BRONCOS

at Overthorpe Park THORNHILL TROJANS A bounced back from derby day disappointment last time out to beat Siddal Academy 28-18 at Overthorpe Park in the Yorkshire Men’s League Division Four. The Trojans, strengthened by some members of the first team and new signing Scott Lee who arrived last week from Keighley Cougars, got off to a strong start against the league’s second-bottom side. The Trojans’ early lead came courtesy of tries scored by Shane Davies and Adam Johnson. But the hosts allowed Siddal back into the match due to some poor defending as the first half wore on. Tyler Dupree was the first player to touch down for the visitors. His long weaving run proved to much for an absent Trojans defence to deal with. Henry Turner converted for the extra two points. Shortly afterwards the home side lost the ball on their own try line and Siddal capitalised on the mistake through Matty Prest who bagged himself an unconverted try. With the teams level at 10-10 at the start of the second period it was the home side who looked the more determined. A half-time grilling upped their tempo and Adam Johnson soon went over for his second try, the subsequent conversion was missed from the touchline. But Siddal, who have struggled in Division Four so far this season, refused to back down and their determination was rewarded when Elliot Thompson forced his way over for another unconverted try. Moments later the away side scored again through Tom Ettenfield to take a four-point advantage. But good work from Lee and James Craven allowed the Trojans to find a way back into the contest. Craven nipped over from close range following a sublime dummy before Lee scored a very similar try, but this time under the posts, allowing Richard Llewellyn to convert. In the closing stages Craven sealed the win for the hosts with a try out wide before tempers boiled over moments prior to the ref calling time on the match. The win puts Thornhill fourth in Division Four as they look to narrow the gap between themselves and rivals Birstall Victoria at the top of the table. Next up for the Overthorpe Park side is the visit of Division Four’s bottom-placeD side Dearne Valley Bulldogs. (July 23, 2.30pm).

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at the Fox’s Biscuits Stadium BATLEY edged ever closer to a spot in the Super 8s with a superb 31-20 victory over second-placed London Broncos. John Kear’s men bounced back from the disappointment of last week’s thrashing at the hands of Featherstone Rovers to produce an excellent performance – moving up to third place in the process – against debutant Jamie Soward and the already qualified Broncos. Unlike last week, the hosts were straight on the front foot when the Broncos spilled Pat Walker’s kickoff. Brad Day and Keegan Hirst (twice) were both held up over the line, before Alex Bretherton knocked on over the whitewash to let the visitors off the hook. Totally against the early run of play, Soward produced his first moment of class, breaking the line and setting Ben Hellewell away. But the centre’s inside pass was dropped by Alex Walker with the try line gaping. Minutes later, Soward sent an inch-perfect crosskick towards Iliess Macani. The winger could not hold on, but Elliot Kear was on hand to acrobati-

MATCH STATS: DEWSBURY RAMS 1. Josh Guzdek 2. Dale Morton 15. Jason Crookes 6. Paul Sykes 38. Etu Uaisele 17. Dom Speakman 22. Andy Kain 8. Matt Groat 9. Tom Hemingway 45. Mitch Stringer 42. Lucas Walshaw 32. Kyle Trout 14. Luke Adamson SUBS: 24. Jack Teanby 18. Tony Tonks 25. Joel Farrell 27. Jason Muranka

6 7 7 8 6 6 7 7 8 6 6 6 6 6 7 5 6

SWINTON LIONS 22. Gabriel Fell 20. Mike Butt 3. Stuart Littler 23. Rhodri Lloyd 18. Liam Marshall 1. Chris Atkin 7. Matty Beharrell 16. Ben Austin 24. Luke Waterworth 10. Jordan Hand 11. Connor Dwyer 12. Andy Thornley 13. Rob Lever SUBS: 19. Josh Barlow 17. Steve Nash 28. Zach Johnson 21. Andy Bracek

6 5 4 6 7 7 5 5 5 5 5 6 6 5 6 6 6

DEWSBURY RAMS Tries: Walshaw (3), Morton (6), Groat (11), Kain (32), Tonks (64), Sykes (80). Goals: Sykes (5/8).

SWINTON LIONS Tries: Marshall (21, 50), Lloyd (35). Goals: Atkin (2/3). Referee: M. Woodhead / Half-time: 24-10 / Penalties: 10-7 / Sin Bin: Littler (28 mins) / Sent Off: None / Weather: Dry / Man of the Match: Tom Hemingway (Dewsbury) / Attendance: 739 / Match Rating: 2/5

cally ground the loose ball and give the visitors the lead. Despite falling behind, the Bulldogs continued to dominate proceedings and turned pressure into points, crossing three times in 11 minutes before the break. First, Shaun Ainscough finished an excellent passing move that stretched the width of the pitch to level the scores. Then Shaun Squires hung onto a looping Dom Brambani kick to touch down and give his side their first lead. Ainscough then crossed for his second, falling on another Brambani kick after London winger Macani lost it in mid-air. But the Dogs’ 14-4 half-time lead was quickly reduced when Hellewell strolled through to score inside four minutes of the restart. To the hosts’ credit, they quickly hit back with two tries of their own

to stretch their lead to a game-high 16 points. First, Wayne Reittie dived onto another excellent Brambani kick over the defence. Then Brambani stepped over the whitewash himself. Api Pewhairangi went over for another easy try for the visitors to reduce the deficit again, but Adam Gledhill muscled his way over soon after for the Dogs. Mark Offerdahl scored a consolation try for the Broncos, but the hosts finished stronger and man of the match winner Brambani sealed a deserved victory with a late drop goal. “Last week, we looked like a team that couldn’t cope with pressure football,” said Bulldogs head coach John Kear. “Today, we looked as if we were at home with pressure football. “They executed the game plan that we had prior to the game perfectly and I’ve got nothing but praise for how they’ve turned it around in a week. The Tuesday night meeting wasn’t a pleasant one, but you’ve got to be honest and the players obviously took it on board. “What today changes is our mind set. Instead of looking tentative and nervy, we looked assertive, dominant and aggressive. If you’re playing knockout football, you’ve got to embrace the occasion, rather than be frightened of it, and they did that.”

MATCH STATS: BATLEY BULLDOGS 22. Dave Scott 2. Wayne Reittie 4. Shaun Squires 3. Chris Ulugia 5. Shaun Ainscough 13. Pat Walker 7. Dom Brambani 8. Keegan Hirst 20. Alistair Leak 10. Alex Rowe 11. Brad Day 19. Alex Bretherton 15. Adam Gledhill SUBS: 14. James Davey 18. Tom Lillycrop 21. James Brown 24. James Harrison

7 7 7 7 8 7 9 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7

LONDON BRONCOS 24. Alex Walker 2. Rhys Williams 1. Ben Hellewell 32. Elliot Kear 5. Iliess Macani 26. Api Pewhairangi 33. Jamie Soward 8. Nick Slyney 14. Andy Ackers 18. Jamie Thackray 15. Jack Bussey 12. Matt Garside 17. Mark Offerdahl SUBS: 9. James Cunningham 10. Eddie Battye 16. Mark Ioane 23. Jon Magrin

5 6 7 6 6 6 7 6 6 6 7 6 6 6 6 6 6

BATLEY BULLDOGS Tries: Ainscough (28, 39), Squires (35), Reittie (48), Brambani (51), Gledhill (64). Goals: Walker (3/6). Drop Goals: Brambani (79).

LONDON BRONCOS Tries: Kear (19), Hellewell (44), Pewhairangi (58), Offerdahl (68). Goals: Soward (2/4). Referee: J Smith / Half-time: 14-4 / Penalties: 11-5 / Sin Bin: None / Sent Off: None / Weather: Bright and dry / Man of the Match: Dom Brambani (Batley) / Attendance: 783 / Match Rating: 3/5

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DEWSBURY RAMS

SWINTON LIONS

at the Tetley’s Stadium DEWSBURY completed a season double over Swinton thanks to a 34-16 win in a frenetic encounter at Owl Lane. A game which consisted of nine tries and a sin-binning meant it was as much a battle of the roses as it was a Championship relegation fight. With the hosts having raced into a 16-point lead within the opening 11 minutes, the visitors stopped the rot by upsetting the Rams’ rhythm initially before the game reached boiling point. Lucas Walshaw bulldozed his way over early on after some graft from centre Jason Crookes and some creativity from hooker Tom Hemingway, reliable half-back Paul Sykes notched the first of his 14 points for the afternoon. Dewsbury’s second was more fortunate as winger Dale Morton pounced on poor Swinton handling to ground in the corner. Hemingway’s influence only grew as he fed Matt Groat who barged over from close range to cement

Dewsbury’s dozen minutes of dominance. The burly Groat provided some needed respite for the Lions though when his fumble allowed speedy winger Liam Marshall to dash for the line from some 80 metres out for his first score of the afternoon. Stand-off Chris Atkin nudged over for his first of two successful goals. Skirmishes and outbreaks of indiscipline peppered a tempestuous first half hour which climaxed when the Lions centre Stuart Littler was shown a yellow card after hurling the football in the direction of and connecting with - an opponent’s head after the referee’s whistle had blown for an infringement. But Littler’s temporary absence was punishable by only two points as it happened. Though the scampering Andy Kain weaved his way to the line from 25 metres out to score under the sticks for the Rams. That was followed by a moment of brilliance by Swinton stand-off Atkin who, close to the gain line, allowed Rhodri Lloyd to cross out wide. The instigator couldn’t add the extras however. Sykes rounded off the first period in impressive fashion when he knocked over a penalty from within his own half for 24-10 after a high

shot on replacement Tony Tonks. Swinton made more of a fist of it in the second-half both literally and metaphorically looking to the feisty interchange Josh Barlow to disturb the ruck areas. It paid dividends early in the second stanza with Dewsbury conceding penalties, a second Marshall try and, with it, the initiative. The ball was worked well to the corner and the winger crossed once again. This time Atkin was more reliable and slotted over from the touchline to bring the scores to within eight points. Glenn Morrison’s side were understandably rattled by the Lions ramping up the tempo but the quality of handling from both sides benefited the hosts massively who relied upon the strong carries of their pack to get them out of trouble on the narrow pitch. One of their stars from the bench, Tonks, went one better just after the hour mark when he used the upright to his advantage and levered himself over the whitewash using his sizeable frame. That score effectively put the game out of the reach of the aggressive Lions and Sykes wrapped things up on the hooter when he dived full-length to put the seal on a win in trying circumstances.

BATLEY ON THE BRINK Bulldogs are just one game away from top four dream By Joe Link Sports Reporter joe@thepressnews.co.uk

BATLEY BULLDOGS are just one game away from booking their place in this year’s Super 8s Qualifiers, an achievement even vastly experienced coach John Kear is a little bit surprised at. Following their impressive win over London Broncos last weekend Kear’s men go into their final match of the regular season knowing that a win or draw will guarantee them fixtures against the likes of Super League’s Leeds Rhinos and Huddersfield Giants in the coming weeks. “I always knew we’d be an improved side this year but I’m not sure being third with a game to go was necessarily what we were expecting,” said Kear. But in a game worth a reported £300,000 to the club, Kear’s main aim has been to keep his players’ feet firmly on the ground this week. The Bulldogs boss added: “I felt we dealt with the pressure brilliantly against London and I expect the same from the lads this weekend. “It was a strong solid performance and a repeat on Sunday I’m confident will get us over the line. “We know Swinton are a tough team though, they were the first team to beat us at home this season so there’s also an added incentive there for the players to get the win. “Our aim all along has been to make sure everything is in our own hands and we’ve done that to the final day. “Now we know as long as we avoid defeat we’ll have made it to the middle eights which would be a huge achievement for us.” Batley have strengthened ahead of this week’s transfer deadline with the addition of centre Sam Smeaton from Halifax and fullback Mikey Hayward from National

Conference League club Castleford Lock Lane. Both recruits give Kear more options as he admits his side, despite not picking up any fresh injuries ahead of the trip to Swinton on Sunday (July 24, 3pm), is battered and bruised after a long season. “Sam is a quality player and has bags of experience at this level which will be key for us whichever competition we’re in next week,” said Kear. “People won’t know much of Mikey but he’s a talented player and is definitely worthy of a step up to the Championship.” And many believe it is Kear’s clever recruitment strategy this year that has aided Batley’s rise to third in the Championship table. “Recruitment has been an important part of our improvement this year,” admits Kear. “But it’s mainly testament to the players ability, they’ve trained really hard and done everything I’ve asked of them right from the start of pre-season. “The players who have arrived settled in well, the squad is a very close-knit group and the players who stayed with us have learned a lot from the mistakes of last season and are now better players for it.”

Championship table Leigh Centurions London Broncos Batley Bulldogs Bradford Bulls Featherstone Rovers Halifax Dewsbury Rams Swinton Lions Sheffield Eagles Oldham Whitehaven Workington Town

W D L

22 22 22 22 22 22 22 22 22 22 22 22

20 16 14 13 14 13 8 7 7 7 5 4

1 0 1 2 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 1

1 6 7 7 8 8 14 14 15 15 16 17

Pts 41 32 29 28 28 27 16 15 14 14 11 9

Rams look to crash the party GLENN MORRISON insists Dewsbury’s aim against Leigh this weekend is to ‘ruin their party’. The Rams travel to Leigh Sports Village to face the Championship League Leaders’ Shield winners on Sunday (3pm) where Neil Jukes’ men will be presented with the silverware. “It’s going to be a tough ask to get anything from the game,” admits Rams boss Morrison. “What I’ll be looking for is another good performance like the one against Swinton. “It was a tough battle last weekend for us but the players handled it well and the forwards did what they do best and also cut out the errors. “The forwards will have

to be on their game again this weekend if we are to stand a chance though.” With Matt Groat and Tony Tonks finding form again after long injury lay-offs Morrison’s squad has been given a big boost before an important final quarter of the season. “It’s been a tough campaign so far but we’re seeing the light at the end of the tunnel now,” insists Morrison. “It would be a great way to end the season by getting a result at Leigh. “We’ve done well there in recent years and we want to cause them trouble and upset their celebrations if we can. “We’re fighting really hard and every game is a must0win for us, we’ve

dropped too many points for them not to be, so we will be going all out for the win. “We’ve caused upsets already this season with the win away at Bradford probably the highlight, but Leigh have a side full of internationals and in my opinion have Super League potential, they’ve been a class above everyone else this year. “But they’re not unbeatable and if we get a result it would give us a huge confidence boost and help us achieve our goal of reaching the Championship Shield final.” Morrison has had more good news this week with new signing Bobbie Goulding being declared fit to play.

John Kear signs two players including Mikey Hayward (inset)

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