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MISSING CASH IS ‘TIP OF ICEBERG’ A MIRFIELD councillor believes North Kirklees could be losing out on millions of pounds in funding owed by developers. Coun Martyn Bolt spoke out after discovering that a struggling school in Mirfield is owed a share of almost £90,000 by a property firm. He said the cash owed to Hopton Primary School and Mirfield Free Grammar (MFG) is “just the tip of the iceberg” and posed the question: “How much more money is Kirklees losing by failing to administer the

Housebuilders fail to stump up funds for schools and infrastructure planning process?” The Conservative councillor was prompted to investigate whether Hopton Primary had received all it was owed from firms behind local housing developments after hearing how it had lost £171,000 in government fund-

ing in the past four years. Headteacher Andy Blakeley had even considered closing the Woodend Road school on Friday afternoons in a bid to save money. Coun Bolt discovered that Hopton Primary and MFG are currently owed more than

£87,000 by developers of the nearby South Brook Gardens scheme at Back Station Road, Lea Croft Residential. The company signed a legal agreement in November 2010 to pay £107,000 as part of a socalled Section 106 agreement. The money from the deal is used to improve infrastructure and education facilities due to the extra pressure on local facilities created by the increased number of

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BARRACLOUGH CYNTHIA On April 20, of Hightown, aged 80, wife of John. Funeral service will take place at Park Wood Crematorium, Elland, on

place at Park Wood Crematorium, Elland, on Monday May 13 at 1.30pm.

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On April 11, following a short illness from cancer, of Mirfield, aged 72, wife of Kevin. Funeral service will take place at Huddersfield Crematorium on Wednesday May 8 at 12.30pm.

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Sadly, on the 22nd April at Wakefield Hospice, Gordon, aged 82 years of Mirfield formerly of Ravensthorpe and Thornhill. Beloved husband of Pauline, much loved dad of Susan and dear father-in-law of Stephen, loving grandad of Gavin and Carly, loving brother of Raymond Barbara and Alan. Funeral Service will take place on Tuesday 14th May 3.15pm at Huddersfield Crematorium. Family Flowers only please with donations in lieu for Wakefield Hospice. All enquiries please contact Joseph Sheards Funeral Care, 8 Nettleton Road, Mirfield Tel: 01924 492219

HAMILTON ELSIE On April 17, in hospital, of Shaw Cross, aged 91, wife of the late Thomas. Funeral service will take place at the Salvation Army Hall, Gawthorpe, on Tuesday May 14 at 11am.

HARGREAVES BRIAN On April 21, suddenly but peacefully at home, Thornhill, aged 82, husband of the late Carol. Funeral service will take place at Thornhill Parish Church on Friday May 17 at 2.30pm.

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On April 22, peacefully, aged 76, husband of the late Wendy. Funeral service will take place at Cottingley Hall Crematorium, Leeds, on Thursday May 9 at 3.40pm.

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formerly of Earlsheaton, aged 82, mother of Linda, Diane, Angela, Philip, Ian, Elaine, Samantha, Janet, Joanne and the late Robert. Funeral service will take place at Huddersfield Crematorium on Friday May 17 at 1.15pm.

KITCHEN (NEE PEARSON) CHRISTINE On April 27, at her home in Batley, aged 77, partner of Colin. Funeral service will take place at Cottingley Hall Crematorium, Leeds, on Friday May 10 at 10.20am.

MORTIMER (NEE ALLEN) IDA On April 20, peacefully at Linson Court Nursing Home, formerly of Batley Carr, aged 87, wife of the late Bob. Funeral service will take place at Huddersfield Crematorium on Thursday May 16 at 10.30am.

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WILCOCK DAVID LESLIE On April 22, in hospital, of Thornhill, aged 82, husband of Sheila. Funeral service will take place at Thornhill Parish Church on Thursday May 16 at 2pm.

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residents. The agreement for the South Brook Gardens development detailed that 50 per cent of the £107,000 should be paid before the occupation of the first dwelling, with the remainder paid prior to the start of the 43rd dwelling. The development was finished in 2016. So far the council has only received £19,575.50 from the developers – leaving £87,495 outstanding. And Coun Bolt refused to accept that the reason the council didn’t get the money was because the firm was in financial difficulty. He said: “When 50 per cent is payable before anybody moves into the houses, if the developer has any financial problems before he gets the first people in then it should have set alarm bells ringing with Kirklees. “To let it go and to only collect the minor amount which doesn’t relate to anything – this is a failure throughout Kirklees. “Ultimately in terms of governance at national or local level, the politicians who are supposed to be in charge of the service have to take responsibility. “I think (council leader) Shabir Pandor should be putting this on the shoulders of whoever heads the regeneration and planning in Kirklees because clearly it’s not fit for purpose.” Coun Bolt cited another historic development in Mirfield where it was legally agreed that £30,000 would be payable in a Section 106 deal – but to a school in Dewsbury. He added: “I would go as strong as to say Kirklees are failing both in their financial duties and failing the people in Kirklees. Under whatever system you want, somewhere Kirklees is failing to make sure that money is being collected. “I would urge other councillors and community people to be asking what the situation is in their area. “There could be millions of pounds lost. This is just one aspect, the educational contribution in Mirfield, so if we were to ask what else there is in terms of unclaimed money for parks, roads and everything else we might find that Kirklees is losing millions of pounds.” Kirklees Council says it is planning legal action to try and recover the money. A spokesman said: “We’re aware of the developer’s failure to fully pay the education contribution requirements as part of the planning permission at the former South Brook Mill, Mirfield, and this is extremely disappointing. “We monitor such agreements closely and during the construction of the residential development in 2016 immediately issued a demand for the full amount to be paid. “We have since negotiated with the developers to clear the debt, which has included paying through a number of instalments. However, due to the developer’s financial position, at this stage the debt has not been fully settled. “We are now taking legal action to recover the debt.”

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from 10.30am-noon. Then on Tuesday, people can choose between Jem Chat (2pm) at Jem’s Pit Stop Cafe on Bradford Road, Batley, or a new pilates class at Batley Older People’s Centre (1.30pm-2.30pm). Wednesday is an opportunity to listen to speakers on social care and Kirklees’ Healthwatch at the Speakers’ Corner at the older people’s centre (12.30pm-2pm). On Thursday from 11.30am-1pm there’s the weekly lunch club also at the older people’s centre, for which pre-booking is required. Then on Friday afternoon there’s the movement and games group at the older people’s centre, which is also doubling up as an open day before the centre changes its name the following week. Wednesday May 15 will mark the renaming ceremony, and the Batley Older People’s Centre will officially become Batley Community Centre.

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Woodkirk pals pocket £30,000 each in Postcode Lottery win

NORTH KIRKLEES: Voters went to the polls yesterday (Thursday) to determine who runs Kirklees Council. Counting was expected to start in Huddersfield at around 9.30am today, with results due after lunch. One of the three councillors in every ward is up for re-election. Going into the election, Labour hold 38 of the 69 seats, the Conservatives 17 and the Lib Dems have eight. The remaining seven are divided between two independents and three Green Party members. A party needs 35 seats for a majority. See our website at www.thepress news.co.uk and Facebook and Twitter pages for updated news and results from late morning onwards.

By Staff Reporters LUCKY residents on a street in Dewsbury won their share of a whopping £390,000 thanks to the People’s Postcode Lottery. Thirteen neighbours on Woodkirk Gardens netted £30,000 each after their postcode, WF12 7HZ, was announced as a winner in the national postcode lottery draw on Sunday. The competition sees subscribers pay £10 a month to enter into each draw, with ‘guaranteed winners every day’ and cash donated to a series of good causes. One winner, retired Michael Brook, said he didn’t believe it was real when lottery ambassadors Judie McCourt and Jeff Brazier delivered the special golden envelope to him and wife Lynn. He said: “This is mindblowing – winning this kind of money when you’re retired and on a fixed income really is life-changing!” Lynn added: “It was our 46th wedding anniversary yesterday and we had a small party, but maybe a bigger one is in line now! “It’s Michael’s 70th birthday in September and we were thinking about booking a cruise down the Danube, but we’ll be able to do more

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than think about it now with this money! We can’t wait to get the kids round to tell them and pop open a bottle of fizz.” Mother-of-two Christine Fothergill said she would use some of the money to take her family on holiday. “I’d been out with my mum that morning, but when I drove into my street and saw Jeff and a People’s Postcode Lottery it hit home what was happening,” said the 41-yearold. “My son and daughter had been out all day at the Gawthorpe Coal Carrying Championships, but when they came home I got them to open the gold envelope again and they were jumping up and down. “We’ll do something fun with the money like go on an adventure holiday with the kids, either a safari trip or a once-in-a-lifetime visit to

Australia.” Among the other winners was 75-year-old Brenda Crossland, who said: “I was expecting £1,000 so to get £30,000 is amazing. “It’s a tremendous amount and I’m not quite sure what to do with it all but a holiday somewhere hot would be fantastic and I might upgrade the car too. However before all that I think a celebration is in order!” Also winning were 48-yearold Sarah Walsh, Christopher Greenwood, 41, 44-year-old Vicky Day and Lesley Lewer, 59. Sarah said: “We’ve never had spare money like this, it’s a dream come true. We’ve always lived month to month, so this will be a great help.” The other winners couldn’t be there on the day to collect their cheques, but the prize money will be paid into their bank accounts.

Victim ‘targeted’ by BMW X5 A MAN was left with serious injuries after being hit by a car in an apparent targeted attack in Ravensthorpe. Police were called to Field Street, off North Road, on Sunday at 4.46pm where officers found the man, in his 30s, with what is thought to be a serious head injury. It is believed he was hit by a

white BMW X5 car which then failed to stop. There were suggestions from local people that there may have been an altercation before the man was struck by the car. Det Insp Diane Johnson, of Kirklees District CID, said: “We are appealing for witnesses to this incident in which we believe suspects in the car

drove at the victim who was targeted by them. “He was seriously injured but is in a stable condition, and we are conducting enquiries to build a fuller picture regarding the nature of this incident.” Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101, quoting crime reference 1319026607.

Jealous husband severed man’s ear with machete A JEALOUS Dewsbury husband has been jailed for four years after he sliced part of a man’s ear off with a machete, because he saw him speaking to his wife. Leeds Crown Court heard that Ajmal Mahroof (pictured) attacked the victim near Hyrstlands Park, Batley, on October 17 last year. The 37-year-old’s wife was waiting for her husband in the park at around 1pm when the victim walked over to her to say ‘hi’ because she was a friend of his girlfriend. Prosecutor Carmel Pearson said Mahroof’s partner told the victim “not to stop and talk, saying her husband would be along”.

The victim walked away, but Mahroof pulled up alongside him in his car before jumping out and producing a machete. Father-of-five Mahroof, of Headfield Road in Dewsbury, said to the victim: “You have been talking to my wife, why?” He then hit him on the side

of the head, cutting his ear, before hitting him again, causing cuts to his fingers, and then striking a third blow which cut part of his ear off. The victim had to have his ear stitched back together after the attack. Mahroof pleaded guilty to a charge of wounding with intent and one of possession of a blade in public. Jailing Mahroof, Judge Mushtaq Khokhar said: “This particular incident is concerning because you did not know (the victim) from Adam. It was just because you saw him talking to your partner. What took place between them was simply an exchange of greetings.”

SAVILE TOWN: Firefighters were called to two separate garage fires in Savile Town over the weekend. Five fire crews from Dewsbury, Cleckheaton, Ossett and Wakefield tackled one of the blazes which broke out in a private garage behind two houses off Park Road at around 9.30pm on Friday. On Saturday three crews had to extinguish another fire in a garage on Cowper Street, not far from the blaze the previous night. It is not known whether the two incidents were connected. Nobody is believed to have been injured.

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BIRSTALL: A lorry spilled its load of dead birds across junction 27 of the M62, causing major delays for rush-hour commuters yesterday (Thursday). The lorry was transporting the chicken and turkey carcasses on the motorway when the incident happened between the west-bound entry slip road and the main carriageway. Police traffic officers and Highways England workers attended to try and clear the dead animals before they could re-open the section of the motorway. The clean-up took around three hours.

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News In Brief Vintage Day returns with a Dakota BATLEY: The town’s famous Vintage Day is back for a fifth year later this month. Batley Vintage Day attracts people from across the region to the Market Place and Memorial Gardens to enjoy music from the 1940s to the 1960s as well as a host of specialist vintage stalls and vehicles on display. And this year visitors could even be treated to a flyover by a Dakota transport plane, thanks to the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight. The popular Mrs M’s Naafi tent is back again where revellers can enjoy an endless supply of tea, cake and the sounds of the 40s and 50s. This year’s event takes place on Saturday May 25 from 10am until 5pm. The whole day is free but visitors are urged to ‘bring a tin to get in’ to support Batley Food Bank. For more information, visit www.batleyvintageday.co.uk.

Baby Bank opening HECKMONDWIKE: A charity supporting vulnerable families with the costs of providing for young children will open its doors on Monday. Coronation Street actress Alexandra Mardell will officially cut the ribbon to open the region’s first Baby Bank in Union Street at 2pm. The open day starts from 1pm and everyone is welcome to attend and speak to volunteers, take part in raffles and donate goods ahead of the first active day on Tuesday.

Bloom group set to benefit from quiz MIRFIELD: The Old Colonial pub will be hosting a general knowledge quiz and raffle next Saturday night (May 11) to raise funds for the Mirfield in Bloom group. Tickets are on sale at £6 per head, which includes entry to the quiz and a hot supper. The quiz is for teams of up to six people and starts at about 8.30pm. Tickets are available from the Old Colonial on Dunbottle Lane, or just ring the pub on 01924 496920 and book your team in and pay on the night. All of the money spent on tickets will go directly to the Mirfield in Bloom group.

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Care home will bring huge jobs boost A NEW care home being built in the centre of Cleckheaton is on track to open its doors in June, creating more than 110 jobs. The 86-bed Birch Park Care Home, on Serpentine Road, is owned by Darrington Healthcare and is being built on the site of the former Albion Works and Northgate Mills, close to the Tesco store. The development also includes 43 retirement apartments being built by McCarthy and Stone, and several affordable living townhouses from Leeds Federated Housing Association. Officials say nursing, carer, housekeeping and administration roles all need to be filled at the care home. Darrington Healthcare

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managing director Eric Dixon said: “We are creating at least 110 jobs and while we have made a big investment in the home, the real emphasis will be on the quality of care. “Staff are what make the big difference and we will be hand-picking our team and supporting them with a continuous

training programme to keep standards high.” Darrington say that Birch Park will offer residential, dementia and nursing care and features larger than average ensuite rooms, three dining suites, a cafe, a hair and beauty salon, a bar, cinema and activity rooms. The Cleckheaton ven-

ture follows the success of the company’s other care homes in Dewsbury, Pontefract, Doncaster and Huddersfield. Along with nursing, care and administration roles, the home’s owners are also recruiting a dedicated activities co-ordinator, whose job will be to plan a continual pro-

gramme of activities such as film nights, exercise sessions, arts and crafts afternoons, memories events and pet therapy visits. “We aim to offer people all the comforts of their own home, plus plenty of stimulation and activities for those who want them, all backed up by specialised 24-hour care and support,” added Mr Dixon. “Not all care homes are the same and we want to show people that moving into care can be a positive choice.”

Arcade revamp in Cleck By Zoe Shackleton TRADERS in Cleckheaton say plans to revamp a shopping arcade will make the town more welcoming to shoppers and businesses. Central Arcade, in the heart of the town, is set for a £1million makeover thanks to developers Willow Properties. The company has submitted plans to Kirklees Council which include installing new shop fronts and stone fascias on Cheapside and Market Street. Known locally as the ‘rubber tunnel’, the complex will also be renamed Victoria Court. And Mark Hepworth, of nearby Robert Openshaw Fine Jewellery, is pleased with the investment in Cleckheaton. “Unlike the millions wasted on projects in Huddersfield and Dewsbury by Kirklees Council, this shows that Cleckheaton is a retail destination worth investing in by private investors,” he said. “The plans for Victoria Court

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will not only make the town centre a more attractive place to shop but also encourage businesses to consider our town centre for their next venture and I look forward to seeing the completed project.” The site consists of 10 retail shops with two floors of offices above. Current tenants include Halifax Bank, Dominos Pizza, From The Heart gift shop and the Titan Business Centre. A new £150,000 roof has already

been installed, while further planned works include new shop fronts, stone fascia, new flooring, lighting, and external seating. David Sugden, vice president of the Spenborough Chamber of Trade, said: “The Central Arcade revamp to Victoria Court is such a positive regeneration. “No doubt it will always be fondly known as the ‘rubber tunnel’ to certain generations, but for new visitors it will modernise the main thoroughfare and make it far more welcoming. “The arcade is already home to

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Coke and meth dealer jailed By Staff Reporters A DEWSBURY Moor dealer was found flushing drugs down a toilet when police raided his home. Officers kicked down the door of Gohar Manzoor’s property and found a large quantity of cash and cocaine. The 27-year-old (pictured right) was jailed last week for more than seven years for his part in a sophisticated drugs operation which saw crystal meth imported into West Yorkshire. The drugs gang sold over 1kg of drugs worth tens of thousands of pounds, including cocaine and ecstasy, throughout four months in 2017. Police recovered drugs worth £61,000 and £45,037 in cash. Manzoor, of Low Road in Dewsbury Moor, was recruited by ringleader Hassan Jalilian who was running the operation from

his then-girlfriend’s flat in Leeds. Jalilian leased commercial premises at Crown House in Leeds to run his drugs operation, Leeds Crown Court heard. The 27-year-old, of Rawdon, ordered the crystal meth from the dark web and used crypto-currency bitcoin to pay for it, prosecu-

tor Patrick Palmer said. Jalilian would get parcels delivered from Canada and he was in the process of turning his drugs factory into a gym as a cover when Border Force officials intercepted several of the packages. Former boxer and MMA fighter Manzoor was arrested in March 2017 when he drove a BMW whilst he was 10 times over the drug-drive limit. The car was full of drugs and cash, and Manzoor was hospitalised in a drug-induced coma before being arrested and then bailed. Later, police raided his and his wife Razna Begum’s home and forced entry when the couple didn’t answer the door. They discovered a large amount of cash, a pair of latex gloves covered in cocaine, white powder in the bedroom and another bag containing

Fleeing driver causes crash A TEENAGE girl was seriously injured when a driver fleeing from police crashed into the car she was travelling in. Officers were called to Owl Lane in Dewsbury at 8.11pm on Sunday following reports that a Renault Megane car had smashed into two other vehicles. The driver of the Megane, a 31-yearold Dewsbury man, had failed to stop for police just a few minutes before. He was found nearby and arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving, possession of Class A and Class B drugs and burglary. A man and woman and two girls aged 13 and 17 from one of the other two cars were taken to hospital. The 13-year-old is still in hospital in a stable condition, while the others were treated for minor injuries. The driver has been released under investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact police via 101. Photo: YappApp

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5g of cocaine worth £500. A burner phone belonging to Manzoor showed threats he made to a customer over a £630 debt, while Begum’s handbag contained a large amount of cash and a receipt for £756 for a luxury hotel in London. Begum, 25, denied knowing that there were drugs in the house and Manzoor made no comment during his police interview. He pleaded guilty to possession with intent to supply cocaine, crystal meth, 4-Chloromethcathinone and possession of criminal property. He was jailed for seven years and four months. Begum admitted a charge of possession of criminal property and was sentenced to a 12-month community order and ordered to complete a 10-day rehabilitation activity requirement. The gang were jailed for a total of more than 30 years.

Police catch teen with ‘legal’ knife A TEENAGER was caught carrying a so-called ‘training knife’ in Heckmondwike. Police seized the butterfly knife, which isn’t an illegal weapon, from the 14-year-old boy on Thursday afternoon. Officers had been called at around 5.30pm after a member of the public reported seeing the boy walking in the town centre with a blade. Although the training knife was later proved to be legal, police said it could “easily cause upset and fear for anyone nearby”. PC Jack Schofield said: “Although on this occasion it has not shown to be an offensive weapon, it could easily be perceived as one by any member of the public and rightly so cause concern and alarm.” This incident comes as West Yorkshire Police confirmed they would be using an extra £3million cash injection to specifically target knife crime.

News In Brief Tragic death of local rugby player DEWSBURY: An amateur rugby league player was found hanged on Easter Sunday, an inquest heard. Thornhill Trojans player Martyn Holland, 28, was found on the evening of Sunday April 21, the Wakefield hearing was told. The 28-year-old from Horbury was taken to Pinderfields Hospital by ambulance where he died the following day. Mr Holland, a prison officer, also used to play for Shaw Cross Sharks. A minute’s silence was held before all National Conference fixtures last weekend and Thornhill Trojans’ game against Rochdale Mayfield was postponed. Area coroner Jonathan Leach adjourned the inquest to a later date.

Motorists fall foul of roadside traffic op DEWSBURY: The Dewsbury Proactive Police Team were out conducting roadside vehicle checks this week as part of a multi-agency operation. Operation Tamemen was launched on Monday and officers were stationed on land next to the Dewsbury Rams ground on Owl Lane. They seized three vehicles, issued four traffic offence tickets, searched one person for drugs, issued eight delayed prohibition orders and 16 immediate prohibition orders – meaning the vehicle was immediately taken off the road. Two people were also fined £530 each for using red diesel, which is restricted to agricultural and industrial use.

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Both sides of a story are critical F YOU want to ensure a letter is published in our Forum pages, can I recommend that you give me a piece of your mind? Take issue with these ramblings, and you can pretty much guarantee pride of place. Every MP is offered a column in The Press. If their views are at complete odds with mine as publisher, so what? That’s free speech for you. Within good taste and the law, everyone gets a go. Amongst last week’s ‘War Of Words’ when Labour activists were busy smearing Independent candidates Paul Halloran and Aleks Lukic, a blogger called me ‘far right’. Wow, you’ve really arrived when you earn the ‘far right’ epithet. It matters not that my views would be close to traditional Labour with a dash of Conservative common sense. The trouble is, this job involves exposing the politi-

Tommy Robinson – banned cal corruption and criminal activities that too often hide behind the flag of Islam – which to the haters qualifies as ‘far right’. These wild labels become more meaningless by the week and actually say more about the people using them than their targets (and yes, I know I liberally use ‘far left’.

Put that down to me being a tad provocative). Alexander Ascough, the Labour and Momentum flagwaver involved in last week’s spat likes to excitedly refer to me on social media as ‘the publisher of Tommy Robinson’s book!’ as if that automatically dresses me up as Adolf. Based on Ascough’s logic the boss of Random House Publishing should have shared a fatwa with Salman Rushdie over his Satanic Verses, but of course there’s no logic involved here, just extremist hate. And yes I did publish Tommy Robinson’s autobiography. Let me explain, because the reason has never been more important. Four years ago I got a phone call from a CofE vicar who had ministered locally and had read my book, The Islamic Republic of Dewsbury. He was doing pas-

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toral work in prisons and met a young man on hunger strike, whose story he thought I should hear. ‘Who?’ I asked. ‘Tommy Robinson’ he replied. ‘That far right (sic) rabblerousing idiot who nearly got Dewsbury town centre blown up in 2012?’ I exasperated. ‘So you’re just like all the rest,’ he said. Ouch. I agreed to meet Robinson and listen to his story which was frankly unbelievable, describing a country I didn’t think I lived in. This was Soviet Russia, Communist China, or an exaggerated spy novel. I told him I needed to check out a few things. To this day I’ve not been able to contradict a single thing Robinson said. Illegal arrests, spurious charges and court cases – mostly thrown out or dropped – blackmail, intimidation, harassment not just of him but his family. It was police state stuff, culminating in a blackmail bid by Scotland Yard’s Metropolitan Intelligence Bureau for him to be their man inside Britain’s far right (Robinson left the EDL in 2013 to work with a Muslimled think tank, Quilliam). He told them he wasn’t far right, he just had a problem with radical Islam and grooming gangs and that he left the EDL because he couldn’t keep the extremists (and police infiltrators) out. I’m a journalist. I like to think I/we hold truth to power without fear or favour.

This was a compelling story whatever you think of Tommy Robinson and it was clear that people were only hearing one side of a pretty nasty story. AGREED to help him with his book and find a publisher. He laughed. ‘No one will touch me – toxic Tommy’. And he was right, so I published it. It’s no secret, but it’s not my story either, it’s his. I’m not trying to flog copies for him through this newspaper. But if you read Amazon’s reviews of ‘Tommy Robinson Enemy of the State’, you’ll see a raft of 1-star outpourings of hatred and scorn. Hardly any are verified purchasers – many were published before the book was even printed! I don’t think there’s an extremist or racist word in that book. It’s one man’s side of a story and I don’t doubt much is told through his own rose-tinted prism. Given the lies, conspiracies and state attempts to silence him and put his life – and his wife and children – in jeopardy, I think we can allow him that. For the past three years Tommy Robinson has worked as a journalist but is now banned from Facebook, Twitter, his Paypal account is frozen – and none of it with a word of explanation. None. I don’t agree with a lot of what he says and does, just as I disagree with his political opponents’ hysterics – but

this job isn’t to silence either, it’s to facilitate a platform for conflicting voices. Jaw-jaw, not war-war, to paraphrase Churchill. But dangerously, one side of the political divide – the very illiberal left – seems terrified of discussion. Instead it demonises and tries to silence any and all opposing voices. Its exaggerations, lies and threats increase the more its dogma is challenged – and however rationally and calmly that is presented. The people caught in a rising frenzy of hate over in Lancashire right now, where Tommy Robinson has declared as an independent MEP candidate, haven’t and won’t read his book or listen to his actual views, because it would trash the mythical, ideological monster they’ve created. It is incredibly childish and worse, dangerous. You won’t be surprised that I consider them, the state, and tragically the BBC and most mainstream media outlets, the real enemies of free speech. It’s not because I disagree with their views, but because you and I are increasingly not allowed ours. The far left (there I go again, can’t help myself) appear intent on shutting down free speech but in any civilised democracy, both sides of a debate, or a story, must be heard. And anyone disagreeing with that sentiment is naturally more than welcome to tell our readers why.

Let’s go Riding round t’Ridings A T

N IDEA. How about a Tour de Kirklees? Maybe a warmerupper (or cooler-downer) for the Tour de Yorkshire? Why? Because the TdY came past our front door on Thursday and by Wednesday night you could have eaten your tea off the freshly laid tarmac (you might have got a tractor or 40-ton HGV over your bonce, but you get the point). Put on a ‘Tour de’ cycle race and every pothole in the district gets fixed. On second thoughts, there must be 40 or 50 blue and yellow-painted bikes festooning the village main street, most of them having been in position for a week or two in readiness. They’d be half-inched within about 20 minutes in some of our neighbourhoods. It is great to see communities getting together – to borrow the Jo Cox epithet – to put on a party, but I confess to not warming to this ‘Tour de’ malarkey. We’re twinned with the Cote d’Azur suddenly? Why not a more suitable moniker like ‘Trundle rahnd Tykeland’, ‘Pedal to Pontefract’ or Riding through t’Ridings’?

HE ‘local resident Darren O’Donavon’ punting the credentials of Cleckheaton’s Labour candidate Khalid Patel in his electoral leaflet (pictured left), bears an uncanny resemblance to long-serving Dewsbury West Labour councillor and candidate Darren O’Donovan, don’t you think? They almost have the same names too! I wasn’t aware Darren had moved house but I thought it a bit rich when he said: “It’s time Cleckheaton had some fresh blood coming in and putting the people of Cleckheaton first, the locals here deserve much better.” Sorry Darren, who actually runs Kirklees Council, that Cleck folk are being so badly let down by? I can only imagine the streets of Dewsbury West must be paved with gold! F EVER a journalist should breach the code of not revealing a source, it’s Daily Telegraph hack Steven Swinford after Theresa May sacked her Defence Minister Gavin Williamson. He swears on his children’s lives – a very big deal – he wasn’t Swinford’s source. The journo doesn’t have to name the mole, but putting Williamson in the clear would heap pressure on the disastrous PM.

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Soroptimists raise over £4,000

Locala hands out £10k

THE Dewsbury Soroptomists group have raised over £4,000 for Dementia UK and Kirklees’ Admiral Nurses. Joint presidents Pat Thornes and Linda Davis presented cheques totalling £4,265 to the charities’ representatives last week. The Soroptomists – who work to improve the lives of other women and girls – have hosted a garden party, fashion show, bag pack, coffee morning and many more events. They also hosted ‘knit and natter’ sessions where they made twiddle muffs – a hand garment for patients suffering with dementia. Pictured from left – President Pat Thornes, Admiral Nurse ambassador Maureen Winfield, president Linda Davis, and Dementia UK representative Suzanne Wightman

THREE community projects in North Kirklees have won a share of a £10,000 grant from healthcare provider Locala. Thornhill Stay and Play, Overthorpe CofE Parents and Teachers Association and Timestep Community Dance in Heckmondwike received cash as part of Locala’s Community Fund. The volunteer-run stayand-play sessions in Thornhill got most, with £1,040 for new equipment and play area works. The group supports under 5s and their families. Timestep Community Dance, based at Ponderosa Business Park, was given £970 which will

be used to fund a new class called Twilight Tutus – giving older people the chance to learn ballet. The Overthorpe CofE Academy PTA group was awarded £635 to transform the outdoor quad area of the school into an outdoor provision for structured outdoor play and learning opportunities. Liz Orme, a member of the group, said: “We are really grateful to Locala for helping us to make our project a reality.” Eight other community projects in Kirklees, Calderdale and Bradford received the remainder of the money.

Darren’s marathon charity effort By Zoe Shackleton

Marathon man Darren Shutt – raising funds for Motor Neurone Disease charity

RUNNING the London Marathon usually involves months, if not years, of hard training – but not for one Mirfield man. Darren Shutt, a 49-year-old mobile engineer who admits he’d ‘much rather go to the pub and have a pint than do any running’, was only told he’d got a place on the 26.2-mile race 12 weeks before the big day. He still managed to raise thousands of pounds and complete it in less than five hours – faster than some of his friends who are members of running clubs. Darren applied for the marathon last year through the

Motor Neurone Disease Association to raise funds for the charity. But he missed out in the ballot and had resigned himself to not taking part – until somebody pulled out in February and he was offered their spot. After completing a couple of half-marathons in training, Darren managed to finish the race on Sunday in four hours and 48 minutes, overcoming an ankle injury to get to the finish. He said: “I wanted to do it in under five hours. When I got to mile 18 I had an awful pain in my ankle and thought at one point I might have to give up. “But I thought, there’s no way I wasn’t finishing that

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marathon.” Darren has so far raised £3,500 for the Motor Neurone Disease Association – a charity close to his heart after his old school friend Dave Luty died following a battle with the disease a few years ago. Darren has been fundraising ever since with Dave’s family and friends, and between them they’ve raised over £23,000 for the charity. He said: “It was a very hard race but enjoyable. I’ve already applied for next year!” He is still taking donations at www.justgiving.com/fundraising/darren-shutt, or via a sponsorship form at the Navigation Tavern in Mirfield.

News In Brief Crash driver caught OSSETT: A drink-driver crashed his car into a wall late on Sunday evening. Police were called to the scene on Towngate at 10pm following reports that the red Volkswagen had hit a wall. It is believed the male driver then fled on foot. A spokesman for West Yorkshire Police said: “Officers attended and following enquiries located the male driver nearby. “He was uninjured and subsequently arrested on suspicion of driving over the prescribed alcohol limit. Enquiries remain ongoing.”

Come enjoy a chat HECKMONDWIKE: The Royal Voluntary Service has launched a new community initiative to get older people in North Kirklees out and about. ‘Hecky Chat’ started on Tuesday and will continue on the last Tuesday of each month at Morrison’s supermarket cafe from 10.30am to 11.30am. It’s aimed at people over 50 who want to get out and socialise and make new friends. Everyone is welcome at the next informal social event on Tuesday May 28.

OAP in road collision DEWSBURY: A pensioner was taken to hospital with serious injuries after being hit by a car on a busy road. The 90-year-old woman was in collision with a car outside the Co-op store on Leeds Road just after 8.30pm on Saturday night. She was taken to hospital and the road was closed whilst enquiries were made at the scene.

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A tangible link to the past Sad news regarding the historic but seemingly unimportant Shears Inn. Realistically, business-wise it is struggling, but why should such a building be levelled? Can it not be modified into flats etc despite the glaringly obvious change of use? You only need to think of the recently-demolished Pack Horse and Westfield Hotel at Wyke to see what we have lost. The Shears’ eradication would make the Luddite statue at

Let’s clear up Station Road From: Len Gardner, Batley born and bred I love Batley – and have done for 84 years. I’ve seen it and lived it in its prosperous 1950s/60s and part of the 70s years. I’ve seen the roller skating rink burn down, seen the rise and fall of the world-famous Variety Club and the best town market reduced to five or six stalls. I’ve seen the ‘Alfreds’ Way’ shops (brand new) empty for 20 years. I’ve cried to see that beautiful Co-Op building pulled down and replaced with a concrete box. But I still love Batley. So why do I despair when I drive or walk up Station Road? Because no matter how I promote this fine Victorian textile town all over the county, I cannot condone the pile of litter, trees growing out of walls, filth and vermin-infested places, all in what could be our most beautiful Victorian area. The buildings here are magnificent edifices of a bygone age – an age which brought prosperity and growth to my town. There are no domestic dwellings (I believe), so who makes the piles of debris, filth and unacceptable eyesores in this area? If businesses wish to

Letter of the Week: Ben Marshall, Liversedge Knowler Hill a silly reminder, like the dumb steeple at the Three Nuns, with no centre point or story. A building you can touch from

encourage growth in tourism, future business ventures and entrepreneurship, clean up the mess. As for the cobbled road (which must be maintained at all costs), come on Kirklees Highways, do your bit. It could be a World Heritage Site – aim for the top. Remember, this is the home of shoddy cloth for the masses at a reasonable price. Finally, I implore those business caretakers of my Batley to do something with the Station Road area.

Many bury heads in sand From: Heckmondwike Hector I can fully understand why some people will disagree with Danny Lockwood in last week’s Ed Lines (The world is falling apart), for there are many who haven’t yet been faced by the ‘great awakening.’ Once you step outside the PC (or BBC) matrix the world suddenly becomes a frightening place. I can also fully understand why some people thought I was playing a late April Fool’s joke when I told them that, because of religion, the triumphant winners of this year’s FA Cup Final will not be allowed to celebrate with the usual toast of champagne. The reason being – it contains alcohol, and this of

that time helped me as a junior school pupil aged 10 to relate to something from the past. Thank you Mr Spencer and Headlands Road J&I school.

course could offend players of ‘other faiths’ (even though there is no intention of forcing it down their necks). If that is not bad enough, it gets even worse. To avoid splashing ‘players of faith’ with dreaded alcohol, some non-descript bubble mixture will be sprayed over the winning team using a ‘let’s pretend’ champagne bottle. How patronising. Well, it had to happen didn’t it? And let’s not be too surprised if Silverstone is the next target in the firing line. To me, this proves that we are now living in a dangerous world where pervasive religion is becoming the greatest challenge to those who simply want to get on with their lives without it. It is surreptitiously changing those lives by influencing the erosion of established values and traditions using the powers that be; in this case the FA. It does it by stifling opposition and by linking any disagreement with bigotry or some kind of ‘phobia.’ How clever, how cunning, how deceitful. To explain my point further I feel it useful to quote the author Vitaly Malkin, from his latest publication, Dangerous Illusions. The author likens the world’s religions to Chimeras – mythical beasts composed of disparate parts which are perceived as wildly imaginative and implausible. Malkin says that

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“Chimeras are dangerous illusions because they are imposed on people by ethical standards that are contrary to common sense and biological nature”. Precisely the point I am making. Compared to Malkin’s intellectual analysis on religion, my example of how its influence has now spread to football might appear simplistic, but I am trying to demonstrate how his thesis translates at street level, and how the one-time innocence of a FA Cup tradition has now become anathema to a new unchallengeable orthodoxy; and this, backed up by supposedly rational beings. It makes for great foreboding as to what might come next. Will we see the day when alcohol, its sale and consumption banned on days of ‘religious observance’? If this becomes the case, what other changes are we likely to endure at the hands of these doctrinal obsessives? We could bury our heads in the sand, but passivity has a price. You may not be interested in religion but unfortunately, as the above example demonstrates – religion, apparently, has an interest in you!

Concerns over latest NHS plan From: Name and address supplied An open letter to my GP: I am writing to you to express my concerns regarding the new NHS Long Term Plan, with which you are presumably at least partially familiar. The promotion material makes it all sound wonderful – a new integrated primary care system for all that claims to provide “the most value for patients out of every pound of taxpayers’ investment.” This is a misleading claim and totally misrepresents the reality. This plan is to be implemented through a system of Primary Care Networks (PCNs) which will be the

vehicles for a Directed Enhanced Service (DES) – the word ‘Directed’ rather gives the game away. Your Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) will be required to offer this service to you but if you choose to avail yourself of it you will have to register with your local PCN by the 15th May 2019 (a bit of a rush). This will have legal force as you will at once become contractually bound. The PCN will then effectively take over your professional life. It is envisaged that each PCN will have a minimum of 30,000-50,000 patients (though as high as 80,000 has been mentioned) on its list. This is because regardless of whether you decide to register or not, your patient list will nevertheless be handed over to your local PCN, as will those of all the other practices in your PCN area. Under the new plan you will only be required to see patients with complex needs. The rest, when making appointments, will be diverted away by a “care navigator” to a pharmacist, physiotherapist, paramedic or other non-doctor substitute, none of whom will be doctortrained, thereby endangering the need for a good, early diagnosis. Myself and other patients will be seeing someone with a lower qualification who will be entirely independent of you (my notional doctor) and who will be unfamiliar with the particular intricacies of my medical history. This will result in a complete lack of continuity in our doctor/patient relationship and a consequent deterioration. I will effectively cease to have someone I can properly call my doctor. Not only will you lose your patient list but also control of your budget and decisionmaking options, because the PCN will be in charge of all this. You will become increasingly reliant on the contracts negotiated by your local PCN, which will leave you largely marginalised. Further, you will be discour-

aged from sending patients – me in other words – to hospital (including out-patients) regardless of clinical need in exchange for a system of financial benefits. This will totally undermine your clinical efficacy and demean your professional integrity. Do you really want this? It is certainly worrying for me. The document issued jointly by the BMA and NHS England and which sets out this plan and so-called ‘reforms’ is only for a “fiveyear framework”. What happens after that?

Stopped from helping others From: Name and address supplied The seemingly increasing scope of financial ‘scams’ has rightly resulted in a tightening of security around a variety of monetary transactions, from online sales to international money transfers, but has it gone too far? I am a 75-year-old pensioner who just happens to have a Christian conscience and a heart for the poor and underprivileged. However, Moneygram International would not appear to share my concerns. For the past 15 years I have been sharing my modest pension of 115 pounds a week with people in the Philippines, various African countries, Nepal and Bulgaria. I have felt honoured to have ensured people do not go to bed hungry, do not have to look forward to a future without education and do not have to go without medical care when faced with life threatening illness. However, Moneygram International has put a stop to all that by blocking my account on the grounds of suspicious behaviour, presumably for sending too many transfers/helping too many people. The attitude of their customer advisers has simply

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From page 8 been “Tough, them’s the rules!” Although there are alternatives like Western Union, there is no WU office nearby. It has needed a call to the FCA to advise me on how to approach a challenge to the account blockage – I would have thought their advisers would have been in a position to do this. Because of their action there are two families who have gone to bed having had no food this week. In all humanity this surely cannot be right when there are people in this world who care enough to help. If the sums involved were in the thousands or even hundreds I could understand their being some suspicion, but for sums of 10, 15, 25 or 50 pounds the action seems illogical to me. What is the world coming to when you can’t offer a helping hand to those in need?

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At last a journalist speaking out about Muslim atrocities carried out on Christians – thousands killed each year but not a peep out of the mainstream media to report or condemn. Christians are persecuted in many Islamicmajority countries, as they were by the Romans after the resurrection of Jesus Christ, but eventually after the conversion of Emperor Constantine the Roman Catholic church emerged triumphant. Well done Danny Lockwood, not afraid to say it as it is.

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BBQs banned in public spaces FIRES and barbecues have been banned on all open public spaces in Kirklees. The council’s decision comes after the most recent blaze on Marsden Moor – spanning more than 10sq kilometres of moorland – was started by a discarded barbecue. The National Trust said that they will have to spend around £360,000 to restore special habitat on the Huddersfield moorland. In a bid to protect the local environment and wildlife, Kirklees has brought into force a Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) which bans fires, barbecues and other dangerous objects such as fireworks and sky lanterns, on council, National Trust and Yorkshire Water-owned land. As of last Friday (April 26), anyone found to be lighting a fire or barbecue will have it extinguished and be given a fixed penalty notice of up to £150. Failure to pay could lead to conviction by a court and a maximum fine of £1,000. The order will be in place until October 31. Karl Battersby, strategic director for economy and infrastructure at Kirklees Council, said: “Bonfires and barbecues have always been prohibited in council parks and open spaces. “But the increased risk of fire and people continuing to ignore the signs means we have to enforce this for the safety of visitors, local residents and animals and other wildlife nearby. “We sincerely hope that we don’t have to issue any fines at all and that people will respect what we’re trying to do. However, we will not hesitate in taking action against those who show disregard to our borough by continuing to light fires and barbecues. “I urge anyone visiting one of our fantastic parks and open spaces to please be respectful;

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News In Brief Police launch alert system for residents NORTH KIRKLEES: A new ‘community alert’ system has been launched by police to keep residents informed of crime in their area. The ‘West Yorkshire Community Alert’ scheme will allow police to keep locals in the loop with safety updates – however residents will need to have internet access to register. People can choose to receive news and appeals, local crime information and crime prevention advice via email or text message. Chief Insp Richard Close, of WYP, said: “It is especially useful for members of the public who aren’t on social media, and will allow them to be updated directly via email or text.” Information will be based on people’s postcode and registration preferences. To sign up visit www.wypcommunityalert.co.uk.

Jubilee Garden event ROBERTTOWN: The village’s residents group is hosting a dedication ceremony for a new Roll of Honour plaque in the refurbished Jubilee Garden. The plaque, which is in memory of the men from Roberttown who died fighting for their country in the two World Wars, now has a permanent home in the Church Road garden and the ceremony will take place there today (Friday) at 3.30pm. Then next Thursday (May 9) the garden itself is being officially re-opened at 3.30pm. There’ll be a chance to see the new features, which include the plaque and a history of Roberttown notice board. Everyone is welcome to both events.

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It’s a dog’s life for Paulinus pupils on visit to new vets YOUNGSTERS enjoyed a day of discovery on a recent visit to a vets’ surgery. Pupils from St Paulinus Catholic Primary School were invited to the Animal Trust veterinary clinic on Railway Street Retail Park to learn more what happens behind the scenes. The children, aged between five and 11, had all won a drawing competition at school and were given a special tour of the not-for-profit surgery. Staff spent time showing them how to bandage an animal’s leg and listen to a heartbeat. The children were also given the opportunity to dress up as a vet, interact with the staff’s own pets and even saw how surgery and stitching are performed. The surgery officially opened in January and operations manager Tracy Hemingway said: “Since we opened the surgery we have been thinking of ways to support the local community and holding an open day like this was top of our list. Seeing the children become so engaged has

been fantastic and they have been asking some really great questions – I think we may have found some future vets and nurses.” St Paulinus’ acting deputy headteacher Mrs Bentley accompanied the children and said:

“They’ve seen and learned so much, and will be talking about it for weeks – we can’t thank Animal Trust enough for welcoming us.” Photo – St Paulinus pupils with staff from the new Animals Trust surgery

‘Let’s Get Together’ says Kim By Steve Martyn THE sister of murdered MP Jo Cox said the country has been “living through the most divisive period of our times” as she launched this year’s Great Get Together on Monday. The third annual Great Get Together will be taking place over the weekend of June 21 to June 23, marking what would have been Mrs Cox’s 45th birthday. The series of events was first launched by her sister Kim

Leadbeater two years ago to recognise the Labour MP’s key values of uniting people and combating loneliness. This year’s Great Get Together will also mark three years since the Brexit referendum campaign, during Mrs Cox was killed outside Birstall Library on June 16, 2016. The theme ‘Let’s Get Back Together’ was announced at the launch event. Kim said: “After my sister was killed I had hoped to see a more compassionate way of doing politics and communities uniting

against hatred – two things Jo believed in deeply. “Unfortunately, instead we have been living through the most divisive period of our times. But I don’t believe this is a reason to stop trying to do something positive. “From talking to many of the brilliant people who are busy organising events large and small I know that the country is sick and tired of division and keen to get back together. “This weekend will be the opportunity to show that we

won’t allow our communities to be divided and that the values Jo lived by are still the ones that represent Britain at its best.” Locally, there are various events including the Big Batley Iftar on Saturday May 11 in Batley Memorial Gardens, The Run for Jo which will take place again this year on Sunday June 23, as well as another Jo Cox Way bike ride on July 24 to 28. More details will be released in the coming weeks. To find out more visit www.greatgettogether.org.

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Shears plan receives scores of objections Linda Rowley and Andy Kassube

Red letter day for Black Bull team LIVERSEDGE’S Black Bull pub has been recognised for 15 years of serving a top-quality pint. The Heavy Woollen branch of the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) presented a certificate to manager Linda Rowley to mark the Halifax Road pub being included in the prestigious Good Beer Guide every year since 2004. To get into the CAMRA Good Beer Guide the pub has to be voted for by the members of the local Heavy Woollen branch, and at present there are around 130 pubs and clubs vying to be chosen. Chairman Andy Kassube said: “This pub is renowned by the branch not just for the quality of the real ale that is excellently kept but also about the welcoming atmosphere and the sense of community you get when you visit. “I remember giving Linda a similar award five years ago and Tom, one of her bar team, was also working that night. This consistency is one of the reasons why the standards remain so high over so many years.” The Black Bull was the first pub purchased by Ossett Brewery when it was sold by popular owner Arthur Toulson on his retirement in 2003. Since then the pub has been impressively renovated without losing any of its charm, and is renowned for its five separate drinking areas. There are generally seven real ales available on handpump from the Ossett Brewery stable, along with a couple of changing guest beers. Manager Linda was fulsome in her praise for her team, the support she gets from Ossett Brewery and the locals who have contributed to the Black Bull’s continued success.

By Steve Martyn MORE THAN 200 people have lodged objections to the potential demolition of a historic pub in Liversedge. The Press reported last week that a planning application has been submitted to tear down The Shears Inn, on Halifax Road in Hightown, and replace it with four homes. But the number of objections means that it will now be debated by councillors on the Heavy Woollen Planning Committee, instead of the decision being delegated to council officers. The pub’s place in Spen history is well known, with members of the Luddite movement meeting there in 1812 to plan their attack on Rawfolds Mill. Injured men were also brought back to The Shears after the assault was foiled. Andrew Mitchell, who bought the derelict pub 10 years ago, says he has spent in excess of half a million pounds on refurbishment but that pragmatism has forced his hand. Mr Mitchell said he took the decision to opt for planning permission on the advice of his accountant as the pub was losing money. He hopes gaining planning permission for the site will make it attractive to developers. The original building was constructed in 1773 close to the historic centre of Liversedge, and offered refreshment to travellers on Halifax Road, which was originally a Roman road and later an early turnpike used by coaches

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and horses and long trains of packhorses taking woollen cloth to the Piece Hall in Halifax. Despite its historic links The Shears is not a Listed building, meaning it could potentially be demolished. The Old Pack Horse pub further up Halifax Road has recently been knocked down to make way for housing. Members of Spen Valley Civic Society say they are “alarmed and distressed” by the application. Coun Lisa Holmes (Con, Liversedge and Gomersal) said: “Judging by the number, and type, of comments on social media there are clearly many local people who do not wish to see this piece of history

destroyed. “There are many examples of buildings which were no longer viable as public houses, being converted into other types of business or private dwellings. “You only have to look at what was The Albion pub on Knowler Hill to see a fine example of this. “Once history is gone, it’s gone. We have enough new builds going up, we shouldn’t be destroying history to make way for more. Fellow ward councillor and Kirklees Tory leader David Hall said: “Given the building’s historical links, I am sure the planning committee will consider this application most carefully. “It is not a Listed building, but

the planners may deem it a building of historic interest which may introduce difficulties with any proposed demolition. “If the building is demolished, we will be pressing for any houses which replace it to be in keeping with the surrounding properties on Halifax Road.” A statement from Spen Valley Civic Society said: “We are alarmed and distressed by the application to demolish The Shears Inn. “It is one of the most significant historical sites in Spen Valley: the place where local croppers became Luddites and swore their oath of secrecy and loyalty; where the 1812 Luddite attack on Cartwrights Mill at Rawfolds was carefully and secretly planned... “Demolition of The Shears and replacement by four houses will delete our local history and a symbol of the character of Spen Valley.” In an interview with Local Democracy Reporter Tony Earnshaw, owner Mr Mitchell said: “I’m a local lad, and it pulls at the heartstrings to do this. It’s sad. I don’t want people to think that I’m being greedy. “Ten years ago I took on a condemned pub and put nearly £500,000 into it. I wouldn’t have done that if I had an ulterior motive. “But the licensing trade is struggling. It’s really hard. Everybody is in the same boat.” Public consultation on the matter is open until May 13 and comments can be made via the kirklees.gov.uk website.

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DEWSBURY MP Paula Sherriff joined trade union members and campaigners to commemorate International Workers’ Memorial Day on Saturday. The service takes place annually to remember people who have lost their lives through illness or injury in the workplace. A minute’s silence was held at the war memorial on

Longcauseway in Dewsbury town centre, and Miss Sherriff paid tribute to those who have died. She said: “When faced with such large numbers, it is easy to forget that behind all the figures is a story – a lost family member, a fallen colleague, or somebody robbed of their quality of life. I’m sure we’ll all have stories of people close to us

that we could share. “On Workers’ Memorial Day we look to workers from every walk of life, including the brave workers who put their lives on the line every day in work, and to those who so often put their lives on hold for us, sometimes at the sacrifice of their family lives, their social lives and, worse still, often even their long-term

health. “It’s an important opportunity to honour those workers who become sick, injured, or potentially even lose their lives, and to acknowledge the continuing importance of the work of our trade unions who fight tooth and nail to ensure that workers are protected from accidents happening in the first place.”

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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 MAY 4 THORNHILL 4 NIL Starts at 10.30am at Flat Top Inn Thornhill Edge WF12 0HD (SE251180). Park below pub, not in pub car park. 8 miles – moderate Contact: Eddie and Andrea 01924 470091

Let us entertain you ST MARY’S Theatre Group are putting on a show for one night only at St Mary's Social Club in Batley, with their very own band. On Friday May 17 the audience can sing along and dance to hits you’ve loved from The Doors, Manfred Mann, The Rolling Stones, Dusty Springfield, Billy Joel, David Bowie and many more. Starting at 7.30pm, tickets priced £5 are available by calling 01924 478394, or pay on the door.

Memorial lecture SPEN VALLEY Historical Society’s next meeting is on Wednesday (May 8) when The Mabel Ferrett Memorial Lecture will be given by Dave Carter on the Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway. Meetings are held in the Catholic Church Parish Hall on Dewsbury Road, Cleckheaton, starting at 7.30pm, with refreshments served from 7.15pm. The cost is £2 per meeting for members, £4 for guests and membership is £10 per year. For more information email scooper@thecoopersonline. org.uk.

Third Tuesday treat YOU can dance the night away at Millbridge WMC, with music from Eddie Martell and the Ronnie Bottomley Quartet on the third Tuesday of every month. You can listen and dance to songs from the swing era and the Great American Songbook. The music at Millbridge club, on Bennett Street in Liversedge, starts at 8.15pm, and admission is £3.50. Call 01924 402696 for more details. THERE’S free live music and dancing every Sunday afternoon at Batley Central Club, with the well-known Reg Hargreaves Trio playing at the venue from 1.15pm to around 3.30pm. A variety of guest singers perform each week. The bar is open and the club on Bradford Road in Batley wants to encourage as many people as possible to come down and enjoy the afternoon’s entertainment. RAMBLERS: The Dewsbury and District Rambling Club has a walk planned this Sunday (May 5) in Lofthouse. Meet Phil Allen at Wellington Road car park at 8.30am.

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PEOPLE who are passionate about arts and culture, are being urged to help spread the word across North Kirklees. Arts adventurers are being recruited to encourage attendance at live performances, festivals, workshops and much more. Creative Scene, the Arts Council-funded programme which brings new events and performances into towns and communities, is launching the search for a group of new ‘adventurers’ to encourage take up of creative and cultural events. Since Creative Scene launched in Dewsbury in 2014, more than 100,000 have experienced some form of culture. Clare Black, Creative Scene’s arts adventurer coordinator, said: “People don’t always know what is going on right here on their doorstep. Arts adventurers will help others to find out. “We are looking to bring together a team of people who want to spread the word about what is happening. “Arts adventurers will play an important part in introducing new people to some amazing festivals with performances from street artists happening near to where they live – and a heap of other events in town centres, parks, social clubs and community spaces. “The new recruits will visit groups to tell them

DEWSBURY ARTS GROUP open with the Alan Ayckbourn comedy ‘Bedroom Farce’ tomorrow (Sat). Trevor and Susannah, a couple whose marriage is in trouble, inflict their miseries on their nearest and dearest, three couples whose own relationships are tenuous at best! The comedy play takes place during one endless Saturday night, and tempers and domestic order are ruffled. Performances run from tomorrow every evening (except Sunday) until Saturday May 11 at the Artspace, Lower Peel Street, Dewsbury. For bookings go to www.dewsburyartsgroup.info or call 03336 663366.

More boat trips about upcoming activities, hand out leaflets, sell tickets, join in at our events and ask people their views, as well as having the opportunity to see great performances in the area. “We want them to tell people ‘Come and see a live performance in the pub instead of watching TV, or take you kids to see first class theatre in a community centre up the road’.” Clare said they wanted to hear from all kinds of people from different communities; ranging from those who work in a cafe, mums on the school run, people who go to a pub, or take part in sports, in fact anyone who has some time to spare during the week or who wants to expand or gain some new skills. Clare added: “It is known that experiencing and taking

part in any from of the arts has proven benefits for your mental health and wellbeing.” Tracey King, from Liversedge, signed up as an arts adventurer last year. She said: “I really enjoy my work. I help to spread the word about professional theatre performance, which takes places in community centres, or pubs or even in the street. “It is my aim to encourage as many people as possible to have some art and culture in their lives as the benefits are immense.” The part-time roles will be paid and are suitable for flexible working, offering varied hours over days, evenings and weekends. More details and how to apply before May 20 at www.creativescene.org.uk under ‘get involved.’

AFTER A hugely successful Easter event Mirfield’s Safe Anchor Trust are holding another open weekend over the May Day Bank Holiday weekend. Free boat trips will run on Saturday, Sunday and Monday from 10am to 4pm each day, starting and finishing at Shepley Bridge Marina. The trips, lasting around 50 minutes, travel along the Calder & Hebble Navigation through Mirfield and onto the River Calder before turning for the return journey. Trips operate on a first-come first-served basis but as there is a boat departing every 1520 minutes there is usually never too long to wait. More than 700 passengers enjoyed a boat trip over Easter and the Trust would like to thank everyone for their support, with apologies to those who missed out due to their popularity. Safe Anchor Trust have two boats that are suitable for wheelchair users or those with mobility issues. In addition to boat trips, a large model railway will be running and the cafe open serving hot and cold refreshments. The trust is a charity operated entirely by volunteers – no charge is made for the boat trips

Twists and turns that keep you guessing right until the end of the show The House On Cold Hill Leeds Grand Theatre Until Saturday May 4 leedsgrandtheatre.com Box Office on 0844 848 2700 Review by Janet Black

THIS WAS THE world premiere production of Peter James’s spine-chilling stage play and stars Joe McFadden of Strictly, Heartbeat, Holby City fame and Rita Simons who played Roxy Mitchell in EastEnders.

The House On Cold Hill is a modern-day ghostly thriller adapted from the best-selling 2015 novel and based on the author’s own real-life experience in a haunted house. The Harcourt family move into the house of their dreams that has stood

empty for the last 40 years however, their dream home quickly turns into the stuff of nightmares as they begin to sense that they aren’t the only residents at Cold Hill... It’s lovely to have our favourite TV stars on stage and you really feel for

the Harcourt family as they try not to believe all the things going on in their new ‘dream home’. Lots of scary moments in this supernatural thriller with twists and turns that keeps you guessing right to the end.

Community comes together for Sri Lankan attacks vigil BATLEY’S Reverend Mark Umpleby and Imam Irfan Soni led a special vigil outside the town hall to commemorate those who lost their lives in the recent suicide attacks in Sri Lanka. At least 250 people were killed and hundreds more injured in the Easter Sunday attacks. Members of the North Kirklees Inter Faith group, MP Tracy Brabin, Kirklees Mayor Gwen Lowe, council

leader Shabir Pandor and dozens of people from the local community attended to pay their respects on Friday evening. A locally-based Sri Lankan, Shafreen Mukhtar, said: “Thank you so much for standing with us as a community for the vigil for Sri Lanka. “Thanks for being there for us and giving your condolences and showing your support.”

Imam Soni said: “We came together to show that we cared for humanity, hate will not divide us and love will always prevail.” On Saturday and Sunday, members of Batley and Dewsbury’s Muslim community visited different churches to “show solidarity to our Christian neighbours” before attending the 6.30pm service at Dewsbury Minster to pray with Reverend Simon Cash.

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Throughout 2019 local historian Mike Popplewell will be searching through his newspaper collection from the 1920s and 30s for some of the biggest headlines from home and abroad – while also taking a look at stories making the news in our own district. Readers are welcome to provide feedback if any of these features are remembered personally, or you can recall being told them by an earlier generation.

Unemployment was never-ending news N 1933, as the new year moved into February, cricket was finally off the front pages – well, almost!

There was a short report of the English tourists’ game against a North District ‘up country’ side featuring 50-year-old legend Jack Hobbs and 59-year-old tour manager Pelham Warner. However, the headlines were of the kind destined to become an ominous feature of the 1930s. Japan was strongly condemned for annexing Manchuria by ‘unjustified military action’, clearly part of their attempt at empire-building, and their imminent withdrawal from the League of Nations was expected. Meanwhile a short paragraph relating to Germany’s war debts gave no hint of the destabilising of the German economy that was to follow, and was ultimately instrumental in opening the door to the racist extremism of the Nazi Party under Adolph Hitler. The current disturbances in Ireland are just the latest in almost a century of unrest, and in February 1933 the relatively recently-formed Irish Free State was in the middle of a court battle relating to official secrets. Unemployment was seemingly never-ending news, with Yorkshire Observer cartoonist ‘Middleton’ producing a cynical ‘comment’ with a front page offering suggesting the situation would still not be resolved 10 years hence. He was to be tragically proved wrong. Within six years we were on the brink of another world war, and there would certainly be no able-bodied men or women doing nothing! Amid all the doom and gloom there was some good news, especially for 22-year-old Phyllis Mary Gledhill, of Prospect Place, Scholes, and Miss Westerman of Norfolk Street, Batley, who were among the 26 crossword winners collecting a share of the £30 prizemoney. It doesn’t sound much but one pound three shillings could go a long way to brightening your day in 1933. ‘Amy, wonderful Amy’ went the popular song of the day about famed female aviator Amy Johnson, later to marry fellow aviator Jim Mollison, and in February 1933 a picture of Yorkshire-born Amy, now 30

years old, made the back page of the Yorkshire Observer to mark her visit to Leeds. Meanwhile, with news from the other side of the world, her husband Jim was earning a paragraph on the front page noting a banquet given in his honour by

the British community in Buenos Aires, Argentina, where he had just landed. On a perhaps more mundane level the ‘Yorkshire News – Latest from all parts of the Ridings’ noted that The House of Commons gave a second reading

to the Dewsbury and Ossett Passenger Transport Bill. This Bill was ‘to make provision for the abandonment of the tramways in the boroughs of Ossett and Dewsbury to provide for the running of public service vehicles therefor’. Since we now have buses instead of trams, I guess the bill went through. In other news, Dewsbury Town Council, sitting as a General Purposes Committee, decided to continue with the reduced salaries for officials introduced in 1931. Needless to say, officials had asked for an increase! The big news in the Dewsbury Women’s Conservative and Unionist Association was the reelection of Mrs Clifford Kilburn as president. Mrs Kilburn appears to be the former Amy Sheard, the daughter of Benjamin Sheard of Batley. Mrs Pearson, the association’s first life president, was succeeded in the chairmanship by Mrs Violet Mayman. ‘Stop Press’ news reported impending conflict between Japan and China over the Manchuria situation – thankfully it is only Sony v Huawei in mobile phone wars these days!

Volunteer search to make show best yet ORGANISERS are gearing up for the ‘best Mirfield Show yet’ later this year. The annual show is returning to Mirfield Showground on Sunday August 18 – and there’ll be new attractions and competitions as well as old favourites to make this year bigger and better than ever. Over 10,000 visitors descend on the Huddersfield Road site each year to enjoy the host of agricultural and animal-based attractions, as well as the food, trade and craft stalls, competitions and performances from local artists and groups.

Advance tickets (£4) are available online until Wednesday August 14 and under-16s go free. Chairman Jonathan Evans said: “Mirfield Show is a great family day out and provides the opportunity to show the wide range of talents and skills we have in Mirfield and Yorkshire. “From the bands and musicians that will be performing to the local designers and artists in the Made in Yorkshire craft tents, and all the excellent competition entries in the baking, gardening and handicraft classes.

“With so much variety I encourage everyone to take a look at our website and see if there is a competition or class that fits for you.” The show is always looking for sponsors, and bronze sponsorship packages start from just £150. Volunteers are also needed, and anyone wanting to help should email volunteer@mirfieldshow.com. Visit www.mirfieldshow.com for more details about tickets, competitions and classes.

Pioneering Baroness remembered TRIBUTES have been paid to a tireless political activist from Dewsbury who spent her life fighting for women’s rights. Baroness Betty Lockwood, who sat in the House of Lords from 1978 until her retirement in 2017, died on Monday (April 29) at the age of 95. The daughter of a coal miner, Baroness Lockwood attended Eastborough Girls School but left at the age of 14. She went on to read economics and politics at Oxford University before joining the Labour Party as a regional women’s organiser for Yorkshire and then moving to London as women’s officer. She was instrumental in the creation of the Equal Pay Act 1970 and eight years later was made a member of the House of Lords as a life peer. She was the chairwoman of the European Advisory Committee on Equal Opportunities for Women and Men from 1982-83. Baroness Lockwood was also integral in securing the future of the now National Coal Mining Museum in Overton, by ensuring government funding was made available to save the old Yorkshire Mining Museum after Coal Board funding came to an end in the 90s. In a Tweet Dewsbury MP Paula Sherriff said: “I’m very sad to learn of the death of Baroness Betty Lockwood, from Dewsbury who passed away on 29 April. “She played a significant role in promoting women’s rights and dedicated much of her life to public service. She will be sadly missed. RIP.” Museum director Nick Dodd said: “It is a really important legacy she leaves … She was a force to be reckoned with.”

Procurement win KIRKLEES: The council’s procurement team has won two national awards. They were crowned Procurement Team of the Year at the UK National Government Opportunities (GO) Excellence in Public Procurement Awards 2019/20, and came highly commended in the category for Taking the Procurement Function Forward. Jayne Lockwood, procurement team manager, said: “We are absolutely thrilled that the procurement team has been recognised at the prestigious National Procurement awards. “We will continue to work collaboratively as well as efficiently and effectively and keep on improving things so we can deliver an excellent service to our end-users.”

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on a high. “There’s good money for the professionals, super prizes, the course is great, the greens are beautiful and the dinner and prize presentation followed by a comedian will be a fun night. “And I must thank member Zed Saleh of A to Z Business Managers and Consultants for his generous sponsorship.” Hirst’s only regret is that John Madeley won’t be able to make the trip over from Spain to play in the event due to a broken arm. Hirst was instrumental in getting Madeley’s company to sponsor the Yorkshire PGA Championship for five years as well as the overseas pro-am during the early 90s in what he describes as a “golden era” for the Yorkshire PGA region. Teams are still available at £285 for three players and to reserve a place contact Nigel at Dewsbury District Golf Club on 01924 492399.

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YORKSHIRE’S longest running pro-am competition looks set for a fitting finale next month at Dewsbury District Golf Club. Nigel Hirst is set to become the longestserving head club professional in the county when he completes 44 years at Dewsbury in October. And for 39 of those years he has been running his very popular pro-am with 40 teams expected to take part on Wednesday June 12, when the professionals will play for a top prize of £1,000 and the amateurs will take home over £2,500 worth of prizes. Hirst sees it as his way of giving something back to the PGA of Yorkshire and his club, having been a regular competitor in the region’s events over the course of his long career. Hirst, who was captain of the Yorkshire PGA in 1989 and president in 1991 said: “I’m retiring at the end of the year so it will be my last pro-am, so we are looking to go out

Action comes to Heckmondwike

GO!: Heckmondwike’s Darren Kent (in blue) in competition

CYCLE SPEEDWAY teams from across the North of England will descend on Heckmondwike for the first round of the Northern Fours league on Sunday (May 5). Racing starts at 12pm with the junior matches, followed by the seniors at Heckmondwike’s Firth Park track. The event is free for spectators, with the track situated next to the car park of Heckmondwike Health Centre. Free training continues at Heckmondwike Cycle Speeday Cub on Saturdays from 10.30am, with all equipment provided, including the bike. More information is available on the club’s Facebook page or by contacting Justin Naylor by email at jusycom@yahoo.co.uk or over the phone on 07799 367370.

RACING PREVIEW WITH MIKE SMITH

O’Brien again provides contenders EWMARKET stages the 2,000 Guineas this weekend with Aiden O’Brien-trained TEN SOVEREIGNS hoping to cash in on the first British Classic of 2019. O’Brien has trained more winners of this Classic than anyone in history and each and every one of his nine winners were running for the first time as three-year-olds. So, it’s no surprise that TEN SOVEREIGNS and MAGNA GRECIA swerved Leopardstown and have been solely prepared on Ballydoyle’s legendary gallops. TEN SOVEREIGNS has been very weak in the market going from as low as 5/2 in places to 5’s with Carrigill’s, but ante-post punters can take heart from the fact that Don’t Forget Me, Bosra Sham, Russian Rhythm, Special Duty and Blue Bunting all drifted like the proverbial barge before landing this famous race that was first run on the Rowley Mile in 1809. The absences of the likes of Too Darn Hot, Calyx, Quorto and Persian King makes this year’s renewal of the Guineas all the poorer, but without them we have one of the most open fields for years. But it’s hard to get away from the O’Brien pair who both enjoyed excellent two-year-old campaigns last year. The preference is for TEN SOVEREIGNS, who sets the standard in here on the back of his win in the Middle Park Stakes at this track last season, and he will prove very difficult to beat here provided he gets the mile. Frankie Dettori will now ride ADVERTISE, who is unbeaten in two races with the Italian maestro up top.

Martin Meade’s colt caught the eye when winning the Group One Phoenix Stakes at the Curragh last year before signing off with a career-best effort to finish second behind Too Darn Hot in the Dewhurst over a furlong shorter here in October. He was unfortunate to bump into such an outstanding rival in Too Darn Hot that day, considering he achieved a performance rating as good as some Dewhurst winners, and he left the firm impression with that run that he ought to prove as least as effective over a mile this term, for all that he’s slightly more exposed than some of his rivals. There are three other unbeaten colts in the field in SKARDU, NAME THE WIND and AL HILALEE. SKARDU arrives here on the back of an impressive win in the Craven Stakes over C&D earlier this month

(MOMKIN second, SET PIECE third, ROYAL MARINE fourth), impressing with the way he improved from the rear to score. Admittedly, he needs to improve somewhere in the region of 10lb to play a leading role in this, but he is sure to progress again and at the very least arrives here without any question marks against him. AL HILALEE was supplemented for this by Godolphin on Monday, after he pleased connections with a racecourse gallop at Meydan last week. He hasn’t been back in the UK for long, only arriving here on Sunday, but he was unbeaten in two starts last season, most recently winning a listed contest over a mile at Deauville in August. He strictly has plenty to find on Timeform ratings with the principals, but connections clearly think highly of him, and he rates as a lively outsider. Another worthy of a mention is MADHMOON who finished second in Leopardstown’s 2000 Guineas Trial and remains open to further improvement. Last year’s runner up JUDICIAL can go one better in the Palace House Stakes (2.20). Conditions look set to be ideal for Julie Camacho’s gelding who gets a 7lb pull with MABS CROSS. Two other Northern raiders expected to run a big race are John Quinn’s EL ASTRONAUTE and TARBOOSH from the Paul Midgley yard.

CARRIGILL’S NAP (money back as a free bet if finishes outside top 4): EL ASTRONAUTE, Saturday, Newmarket, 2.20. AUGUR’S BEST BET: TARBOOSH (e/w), Saturday, Newmarket, 2.20.

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Friday May 3, 2019

FOOTBALL

Liversedge grind their way to cup final NCEL League Cup

LIVERSEDGE FC SWALLOWNEST

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Stephen Ibbetson at Clayborn LIVERSEDGE booked their place in the NCEL League Cup final with a tight win over Swallownest. It wasn’t a match of the highest quality as Sedge scrapped it out with opponents a division below themselves, but the game’s one moment of class came through a fine Danny Farrar finish just before the break which proved to be the difference. It was Swallownest who made the brighter start to the contest, with Alex Nightingale seeing his shot deflected wide of the post in the

opening minutes. They were threatening with their crossing and there were signs of nerves at the back as goalkeeper Ed Wilzynski fumbled an Oliver Grady strike from distance. However, their first big chances of the game came from that corner as Wilzynski’s clearance and Farrar’s good work earned Liversedge a corner of their own, from which Joe Walton saw his shot saved before Tom Brook somehow stabbed the rebound over from close range. The away side were struggling to maintain the threat that they possessed in the opening spells, although Nightingale again forged a chance for himself while Grady came surprisingly close to hitting the target with a powerful half-vol-

ley from distance which just cleared the bar. In between those opportunities, another big chance fell to Walton, but his chip over the onrushing Josh Lill also went over the top after the Sedge striker had been slipped through on goal by Brandon Kane. Farrar was shown the first yellow card for a heavy challenge in the back of Grady, but it could have been worse for the home side had either of his previous fouls brought a booking from the referee. Swallownest may have regretted that just a few seconds later as the winger made them pay with the opening goal. The chance initially fell to Walton but his effort was denied and fell to Farrar who, from a difficult wide position, managed

Early goal spells final-day home defeat NCEL Premier Division

LIVERSEDGE FC 0 KNARESBOROUGH T. 1 LIVERSEDGE’S league campaign came to an end with a second successive defeat last weekend, as Knaresborough Town came away from Clayborn with the win. The side were already guaranteed to finish in 13th spot and, with a cup semi-final three days later on their

minds, it was the visitors who took the three points. Conor Donoghue scored the only goal of the game after just four minutes, firing in a low shot after Steve Bromley laid the ball off. Knaresborough had plenty of other chances though, with Stephen Bromley going close to scoring but pulling his shot wide of goal before Brad Walker also missed the target. Sedge finished the first half strongly, with Alfie Raw forcing a save out of

opposition goalkeeper Sam Lee and Danny Farrar putting an effort over. They continued their momentum in the early stages following the break as well but neither Farrar or Rhys Davies could hit the goal, before Ed Wilzynski was called into action at the other send to keep out Ben Cohen. The goalkeeper also had to deny Rob Worrall’s firm strike and Will Lenehan’s header as the visitors finished the strongest on their way to the win.

Top players awarded Continued from back page “In the first 10 minutes we got a bit nervous but I never thought they (Swallownest) were going to score. They were always around the edge of the box and never really looked like they would score. “They had a couple of half chances and one that hit the post. I thought we should have been two up. “I thought the goal was quite lucky but the two or three chances in the second half that Joe (Walton) had, he should have scored. “He got through two or three times and should have scored a couple of goals, but he wasn’t at his marauding best as I like to call it! He had a bad back before the game so we were working on that.” Rimmington had high praise for the defence, which impressed despite its inexperience. “Defensively we were strong, even though the two centre-halves had never played together before. “Jayden (Armstrong) has only been with us for three or four weeks and he’s really impressed me, he’s one of the players for the future for sure. He’s got great communication skills for a young lad.” The club’s awards took place last week, with skipper Tom Jackson claiming the players’ player of the year prize. “He’s been with us for six years and he’s been my captain for four years, and he’s a lovely lad,” Rimmington said of the centre-back, who will miss the League Cup final through suspension. The committee’s player was striker Walton, while Alfie Raw was awarded the chairman’s player award.

LEADER: Tom Jackson was given the players’ player of the year award by his Liversedge teammates For the Under-23s side, who have a cup semi-final of their own to look forward to, Red Bates was handed the players’ player award, while Danny Crook was the committee’s choice and Kyle Walton was the manager’s pick.

HEAVY WOOLLEN FOOTBALL

Title race down to the wire THE RACE for the Heavy Woollen Sunday League Premier Division will go to the final week of the season. The top two sides are separated only by goal difference heading into the final games this Sunday, with leaders Linthwaite meeting Deighton WMC whilst Mirfield Town host bottom side Cock of the North. Walkers Hounds blew the chance to finish third in the league after they lost 1-5 against Wellington

Westgate. The result sees Walkers remain in fourth place, a point behind third-placed Clifton Rangers. Championship winners Mount Pleasant wrapped up their season with a 4-1 win over Overthorpe Sports Club thanks to top-scorer Abdullah Mayet’s hat-trick plus a strike for Shakeel Pandor. Jack Angus replied for Overthorpe. Meanwhile, St Ignatius lost 4-1 against bottom side Clifton Rangers Reserves.

to lift his strike over goalkeeper Lill and into the far corner for a halftime lead. Swallownest enjoyed the first chance of the second half when Josh Statham was found in a good position from a deep free kick, but he could only nod the ball straight at Wilzynski. Moments later Aaron Statham was in the spotlight after a trip on Walton as he turned in on goal, but the referee gave only a yellow card as the home crowd appealed for red. The resulting free kick sailed just wide from Kane. Walton continued to prove a nuisance up front and had a number of chances to score a second goal as the half went on. The first came after a great run from Rhys Davies which took him around several

defenders before finding the striker, but his shot was struck too close to the keeper. He also headed wide at the back post from a corner, although just seconds after that Swallownest came as close as they got all night when Luke Beedham’s effort thumped the post following good work from Alex Lill. Walton had another opportunity to wrap the game up but was denied by what was deemed a fair challenge from Josh Statham, setting up a frantic final few minutes. Alex Lill came close with a low shot saved after Beedham’s flick on, but apart from that the Liversedge defence were able to get behind everything that was thrown at them in the closing stages to see out the win.

Promotion hopes ended – a day before play-off Evo-Stik East Play-offs PONTEFRACT COLLIERIES 3

OSSETT UNITED

OSSETT UNITED were defeated in extra time in their play-off semi-final at Pontefract Collieries on Tuesday night. Complex promotion rules in the eighth tier this season meant that, by the time the tie came around, United were unable to gain promotion even if they won their division’s play-offs. Only five of the play-off winners across the seven leagues in that tier go up and promotion is decided on their ‘points-per-game’ record throughout the regular season. With Ossett’s already one of the lowest and other sides being eliminated in Monday night’s ties in other leagues, the club knew promotion would be impossible before they had kicked a ball. However, they were still determined to finish the season on a high in the play-offs and pushed the side that finished second in the table all the way. The two sides had drawn only eight days previously,

on Easter Monday, thanks to a late equaliser from Andy Monkhouse at Ingfield. United had begun that game sloppily but it was a different story this time, as a fantastic first-half performance put them in front. The first big chance came their way early on, with Ryan Musselwhite doing well in the Pontefract goal to get down and stop the progress of Adam Priestley. Another opportunity to score on the break came as a deflected header had to be dealt with by the goalkeeper, before Brett Souter needed to be on his toes in the other net to deny Vaughan Redford after Gavin Rothery had played him in behind. The breakthrough came in the 23rd minute, when a long ball saw striker Tom Greaves through on goal and he beat Musselwhite to put United in front. A big mistake from the keeper could have cost Colls dearly soon after as well but Priestley put the ball over the bar, before Musselwhite denied the winger when the two came up against each other yet again. The resulting corner was headed against the bar as United searched for a second.

It didn’t come, and they faced a far more determined and threatening Pontefract outfit in the second half. Although goalscoring chances were at a premium, the home side were given the opportunity to equalise when they were awarded a penalty in the 70th minute. Redford had missed one penalty and scored another in the 1-1 draw with Ossett the previous week, and he held his nerve to step up and convert this one to keep their promotion hopes alive. That meant the game headed for extra time, with Pontefract looking far more likely to get the winning goal. Connor Smythe’s overhead kick was well held by Souter and captain Spencer Clarke headed over in the first period. It was in the final 15 minutes that the hosts stepped it up an extra notch, and the crucial goal came in the 111th minute when Michael Dunn beat three defenders to fire in. Rather than sit on their lead they went for more, and a place in the play-off final was ensured for Pontefract when Jamie Williams scored a third with four minutes left to play.

United claim the required point Evo-Stik East Division

STOCKSBRIDGE P. S. OSSETT UNITED

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OSSETT UNITED secured their place in the play-offs with a final-day draw away at Stocksbridge Park Steels. Tadcaster Albion went into the day with a three-point gap and a big goal difference to make up, but at one point they led 8-1 against Lincoln United – it finished 8-3 – and the improbable looked like a very real possibility. However, Ossett claimed the point that they needed at Stocksbridge to ensure a top-five finish. An unfortunate Jordan Lemon own goal had given them the lead

OWN GOAL: Jordan Lemon (far left) puts the ball in after half an hour, but they gave away a penalty on the verge of half-time and Rory Coleman netted from the spot to level.

PHOTO: John Hirst

Neither side could find a winner in the second half, giving United the point they needed to finish the season in fifth place in the table.

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Friday May 3, 2019

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Celtic nil Dragons to Six of the worst for Maroons go joint top of table NCL Division One

MYTON WARRIORS 34 DEWSBURY MOOR 8

DEWSBURY MOOR remain rooted to the bottom of the table after a sixth defeat from six matches. They were well beaten in the end despite leading at half-time, after opening the scoring through a Jermaine Davis try which was converted by Aiden Ineson.

NCL Division Three

EASTMOOR DRAGONS 0 DEWSBURY CELTIC 24 ONLY points difference separates Dewsbury Celtic from the top of the division after nilling Eastmoor Dragons to record a fifth win in their last six matches. They showed their defensive class to keep an out-ofform Dragons side scoreless, although the hosts were not helped by the dismissal of Jamie Field on the hour for repeated offences. An Anthony Dunford try opened the Celtic account on six minutes, and they then furthered their lead on 22 minutes with a Danny Thomas try which man of the match George Senior converted. That put the visitors 10-0 in front at the break, and a James Walker try eight minutes after the restart tipped the game further in their favour. Three minutes later it was game over as Joe Edwards went in for a try and Senior converted. A second try from Thomas with 11 minutes to go then rounded off a comfortable

Myton replied with a Ryan Walker try, converted by Ash James, but a late Ineson penalty gave Moor an 8-6 half-time lead. The second half was all Myton, who gained their second win of the season as Liam Ward went in six minutes after the restart. Ash James landed the conversion and a penalty on 52 minutes to give his side a 14-8 lead. Lee James then got in on the scoring act with an

unconverted try on the hour before Adam Piggott went in just six minutes later. With seven minutes to go Walker notched his second before Lee James added another try, leaving brother Ash to complete the scoring with the goal. The Maroons are back on the road this weekend as they continue to search for a first win of the season, going to Normanton Knights tomorrow (Saturday, kick-off 2.30pm).

Shaw Cross Davis’ fantastic four puts in trouble Boys in touch of leaders NCL Division Two SHAW CROSS SHARKS 10

HULL DOCKERS

PROLIFIC: Danny Thomas scored twice in Celtic’s win at Eastmoor victory. Celtic are again away from home tomorrow (Saturday,

kick-off 2.30pm) as they make the short journey to midtable Drighlington.

SHAW CROSS SHARKS remain in the relegation zone after defeat to Hull Dockers on their home return. They made a great start as Owen Lumb went over after four minutes and Sam Ottewell converted, but George Russell replied before Craig Cook’s try and Ben Rowan’s conversion put Hull 10-6 ahead. A 10-minute spell in the second half saw Jon Eccles and Rowan touch down while Crook added his second to take the game away from the hosts. Shaw Cross did have the final say with Joe Halloran’s try with 10 minutes to go. They have another home tie tomorrow (Saturday, kick-off 2.30pm) against West Bowling.

NCL Division Three

HEWORTH BATLEY BOYS

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FOUR TRIES from Gav Davis saw Batley Boys win the battle of the new boys at Heworth. Both of the sides were elected into the NCL for the start of this season and it is Batley who have made the better start, recovering from two early defeats to record a six-match unbeaten run. Although still only in sixth place, the tightness of the table means that the win over Heworth took them to within just one point of the leaders. The home side had made the better start, going 10-0 up as James Morland and James Gill went in for tries and George Elliott added a conversion.

However, Boys recovered from a nervy start to hit back and lead 18-10 at the break. Davis, Josh Knowles and Aaron James went in for the visitors, while Adam Bingham landed goals for all three. A Liam Watling try and Elliott conversion brought Heworth back to within two points, with their other points a brace of tries from Tim Waqadou. Bingham went in for a try before Davis crossed for his second, and with Bingham adding both goals as well, that brought them up to a 30-16 advantage. Davis then went on to complete his quartet and finish another job well done for the division’s in-form team. Leigh East are the side heading up the table, but they can be overturned if the Boys can keep their run going and defeat them on home soil tomorrow (Saturday, kick-off 2.30pm).

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Weather the winner in the opening round

YOU DON’T have to look far for the match of the day in the Bradford League’s Priestley Cup on Sunday, as Cleckheaton play host to holders Woodlands in an all-Premier Division tie at Moorend. With three wins and four defeats in the past 15 years Woodlands have established themselves as serial contenders, but last year’s sensational victory by forfeit will no doubt leave the Oakenshaw side all the more determined to carry off a successful defence of the trophy this year. As for Cleckheaton, a record of just two finals, and two defeats, is one they will definitely want to improve on. Farsley’s decision to forfeit last season’s final, as they would have had to field a much-weakened team, was not well received by anyone and it resulted in a ban from the competition for this season. Hartshead Moor are at home to Batley in the other tie involving the district’s clubs while Championship One winners Keighley, and Wakefield St Michaels, step out of the shadows of the Jack Hampshire Cup with St Michael’s visiting Morley for a first-round game. Keighley have a bye into round two, along with Pudsey St Lawrence, Methley, Gomersal, Pudsey Congs, Ossett, Baildon, Scholes and East Bierley. All of the games are played over 50 overs and will begin at 1pm. In the Jack Hampshire competi-

TOMORROW (Saturday) sees round two of the 2019 Bradford League campaign, and there isn’t a single club that won’t be hoping for a better day than we had last weekend. As anticipated, there was rain everywhere and not a single Premier Division tie managed to produce a result, despite the introduction of the Duckworth-Lewis system last season to avoid such situations. Hanging Heaton, Cleckheaton and Woodlands all collected seven points – just one behind Bradford and Bingley and Wrenthorpe by virtue of four bowling points – but Woodlands in particular came very close to victory. Birstall-born former Yorkshire Academy spinner Chris Brice took 5-36 to reduce New Farnley to 116 for nine but with only 28 needed for victory, and six wickets remaining, it was the weather that proved to be the only winner. It was much the same at Farsley where Hanging Heaton’s David Stiff, another former Yorkshire Academy player, took 6-37 to leave the home side on 131-8. They were just 52 short with nine wickets in hand when the game was abandoned. Cleckheaton’s Andrew Deegan took 5-35 to restrict Townville to 184-9 but only 11 overs were possible in reply as Cleckheaton made 31-1. Championship One did produce a succession of results with Batley completing a two-wicket win at Baildon, and Gomersal seeing off Ossett by 66 runs at Oxford Road. But there was no joy for relegated East Bierley at home to Pudsey Congs, Scholes at Bakfoot, or Hartshead Moor at home to promoted Keighley. Among the key performers in these games, on a day dominated by the ball,

Cleck face tricky tie against holders By Mike Popplewell Cricket correspondent

EYES ON THE PRIZE: The Priestley Cup competition gets underway this weekend tion there is a fascinating tie at Horton Bank Top, Bradford, where last year’s Conference champions Jer Lane are at home to last year’s Championship Two wooden spoonists Liversedge. Elswhere, Heckmondwike and Carlinghow go to Rodley, and in Birstall you have Crossbank

Methodists at home to Great Preston and Birstall CC at home to Northowram Fields. Meanwhile, Azaad’s late resignation from the league has left Brighouse with a safe passage to round two along with Hopton Mills, Spen Victoria and the remaining clubs in the lower divisions.

were Scholes skipper Craig Wood (5-65) and Batley’s Muhammed Shahnawaz (5-42), while 103 not out from Batley’s Sami Ullah was the batting performance of the day. In Championship Two Spen Victoria got off to the ideal start with a nine-wicket derby win over Liversedge. And Hopton Mills had a confident 153run win over East Ardsley with Ashley Mackereth hitting 84 and then taking 3-21. Australian Ashley Burton, a club mate of David Warner back home, hit 100 not out for Birstall in their 218-3 but Bowling Old Lane’s innings was ended by the rain after 20 overs. Conference side Crossbank Methodists were well beaten at home by East Leeds, despite a top-scoring 80 and a 3-50 return from Adam Holroyd. Heckmondwike and Carlinghow were beaten by nine wickets at home to Great Preston. Tomorrow’s fixtures see Hanging Heaton entertain New Farnley in what is probably the pick of the Premier Division fixtures, while Cleckheaton go to Wrenthorpe and Woodlands are at Methley. Championship One promises a feast of derby games this season and tomorrow sees Ossett take on Batley at Queens Terrace, with Gomersal at home to Bankfoot and Morley at home to East Bierley, while Hartshead Moor and Scholes are at home to Baildon and Pudsey Congs respectively. It’s an away day special for the district’s clubs in Championship Two with Birstall at Carlton, Hopton Mills at Altofts, Liversedge at Jer Lane and Spen Victoria at Northowram Fields. Meanwhile, in the depleted Conference, Crossbank Methodists are at Windhill and Daisy Hill while Heckmondwike and Carlinghow are left with a day off.

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‘Ancient’ Finn seals shock win Betfred Championship

WIDNES VIKINGS

DEWSBURY RAMS

at Halton Stadium LIAM FINN came back to haunt one of his old sides with a last-gasp drop goal to seal a shock win for Dewsbury at Widnes. Finn’s impact during his brief stint at the Halton Stadium was pretty limited as the Vikings were relegated from Super League without a whimper, but there was no denying his impression on Sunday afternoon as he put the Rams in position with a converted try and then dusted himself down to notch a classy field goal. “He’s ancient, isn’t he?,” joked Rams head coach Lee Greenwood. “He did well considering his arthritis to get the drop goal over, but if I’m honest he and the other halves probably owed us that one. “It’s great that we have someone like Liam who has got that calmness and composure to come up with something like that. “I wasn’t happy with the manner of the loss to Batley and we spoke about putting that right, which we did. It was nice to see the drop goal go over.” While Finn was the man of the moment, the real heroes were in the Dewsbury centres as Daniel Igbinedion and Adam Ryder were outstanding. The pair punched holes in the Vikings’ leaky defence all game, to the delight of coach Greenwood. “Iggy has been great,” he added. “I played him at right centre after he played loose forward for us last week where he made 55 tackles. “But because of the athlete he is I just thought he’d be able to handle the centres and he was very, very good. So too was Adam.

MATCH STATS BATLEY BULLDOGS: Dave Scott Wayne Reittie Sam Smeaton Sam Wood Johnny Campbell Louis Jouffret Dom Brambani Lewis Bienek Alistair Leak Toby Everett Dane Manning Jack Downs Joe Taira Subs: Paul Brearley James Brown Reiss Butterworth Michael Ward Tries: Leak (7), Campbell (38), Taira (75). Goals: Scott 2/4.

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LEIGH CENTURIONS: Martyn Ridyard 7 Jack Higginson 7 Iain Thornley 8 Andy Thornley 6 Stefan Marsh 6 Josh Woods 7 Ryan Brierley 8 Luke Douglas 6 Micky Higham 6 Sam Brooks 6 Toby Adamson 7 James Laithwaite 6 Jake Emmitt 7 Subs: Liam Hood 7 Joe Cator 6 Tom Spencer 7 Josh Eaves 6 Tries: I Thornley (23), Higginson (30, 79), Marsh (32), Brierley (61), Eaves (71). Goals: Brierley 6/7. Referee: J McMullen Half-time: 12-18 Penalties: 8-4 Man of the match: Ryan Brierley (Leigh) Attendance: 1,240

“Adam was late to the game and I picked him up from Keighley and he’s doing really well for us. “I’m a happy man as not many teams will come here and beat Widnes. Now we need to be looking up and not down. I feel we can go anywhere and win if we turn it on.” There were very few positives for the abject Vikings. Jack Owens crossed for a first-half hat-trick but that was about it. The first period was the worst half of rugby league they’d put in all season but bizarrely they led 18-14 at the break. The second half wasn’t much better. As poor as Widnes were, Dewsbury’s sizzling display shouldn’t be understated. The Rams were excellent and deservedly led 10-0 after 17 minutes. They were cutting the Vikings to pieces on both edges and the tries they scored were superb. The first came after only eight minutes when the impressive Igbinedion

raced through for a 60-metre charge which led to Luke Hooley going over and Widnes’ Danny Craven being sent to the sin bin for a professional foul for slowing down the play the ball. The second came nine minutes later as Igbinedion scorched over for a longrange effort. The pace of the centre was reminiscent of the great Martin Offiah, which is about the biggest compliment Vikings fans could have given him as they queued up in the concourse under the South Stand. Widnes were falling off tackles and seemed unable to string three passes together until Owens dragged them out of the mire with a four-pointer. It didn’t stay that way for long however, as Andy Gabriel touched down for another well-executed try as Dewsbury gave the ball some air following a barnstorming run from Tom Garratt. But Owens wasn’t to be outdone and he replied with two tries in quick succession. The first was a barge over and

the other came from a dropped high ball by Hooley after Craven’s bomb. Owen’s conversion inched Widnes ahead but the Rams came back at them with a try of their own through a neat effort from Gabriel. Finn missed the conversion, but fortunately for Widnes they hit back through Craven to get their noses in front once more. But all the good work was undone as Craven failed to deal with a tricky kick on the last tackle as the ball bounced off his legs and into the arms of Finn to set up a nail-biting ending. And it was Finn who delivered the killer blow as he dropped a field goal under pressure on his wrong foot to win the game. Widnes boss Kieron Purtill labelled the Vikings display “disgraceful” in his post-match press conference. He said: “I think that was rugby league suicide at its best. Two teams in consecutive weeks have rolled us over and we’ve contributed to that.”

Widnes win must kick-start season after tough spell, says hooker Ward

‘CONFIDENT’: Dewsbury’s Robbie Ward

DEWSBURY hooker Robbie Ward was thrilled to get the win at Widnes last Sunday. Despite a disappointing Easter period which brought two defeats from two, the Rams overturned full-time opposition to ease clear of the relegation zone. Ward was always confident that the side could bring the two points back to West Yorkshire. “We were confident coming here, we didn’t have a lot to lose,” he said.

“We haven’t started that well this year. We have got a couple of wins, but now we really need to kick start our season. Being able to come here and do that then it hopefully will. “It’s been disappointing to be on the wrong end of those close results but it is nice to come here and get on the right side of it this time, and to win against a full-time club is massive for us. “We just play what we see, we thought they were beatable

and we have beaten them. “We were just told to work hard and work for each other and things might start to happen for us and it did.” On drop-goal hero Liam Finn, he said: “Finny knows what he is doing, it was great to see his kick go over and get the win for us. “We have got Toulouse (tomorrow, Saturday) and since I have been at the club we have beaten them once or twice at home. We will be giving it a real dig.”

MATCH STATS WIDNES VIKINGS: Jack Owens Ryan Ince Lloyd Roby Keanan Brand Sam Freeman Danny Craven Joe Lyons Hep Cahill Jordan Johnstone Ted Chapelhow Sam Wilde Harrison Hansen MacGraff Leuluai Subs: Jay Chapelhow Dom Speakman Brad Walker Owen Farnworth Tries: Owens (20, 27, 40), Craven (68). Goals: Owens 4/4. DEWSBURY RAMS: Luke Hooley Dale Morton Dan Igbinedion Adam Ryder Andy Gabriel Liam Finn Simon Brown Callum Field Sam Day Tom Garratt Ellis Robson Michael Knowles Kyle Trout Subs: Robbie Ward Liam Mackay Toby Richardson Harvey Hallas Tries: Hooley (8), Igbinedion (17), Gabriel (32, 58), Finn (74). Goals: Finn 2/5. Drop Goals: Finn (77).

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

7 7 8 8 8 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7

Referee: M Rossleigh Half-time: 18-14 Penalties: 8-8 Sin Bin: Craven (8, professional foul) Man of the match: Dan Igbinedion (Dewsbury) Attendance: 3,851

Battered Bulldogs beaten by Centurions Betfred Championship

BATLEY BULLDOGS 16 LEIGH CENTURIONS 36 Stephen Ibbetson at Fox’s Biscuits Stadium

BATLEY coach Matt Diskin blamed the busy Easter period for his side’s capitulation against full-time outfit Leigh. “The boys are really fatigued,” he said. “That Easter period has really knocked the wind out of them but I thought the effort was outstanding.” Meanwhile, Ryan Brierley starred on his second debut for the Centurions. “This was our fifth game in 19 days, and to produce an effort like that just shows you what kind of team we’ve got here,” said Leigh coach John Duffy. “Mentions to Woodsy (Josh Woods), Riddy (Martyn Ridyard) and Ryan Brierley, I thought they controlled the game really well and Ryan looked really class.” Batley made all the early going as they hunted for points down the slope and, although they missed out on two points when Dave Scott failed to convert a penalty, they led after seven minutes when Alistair Leak darted over from dummy half.

The home side went close again when Johnny Campbell was fingertips away from reaching his own chip over the defence, while every time Leigh came forward in the opening 20 minutes a handling error or loose pass put paid to their endeavours. An injury to Wayne Reittie left Batley reshuffling their side, and that helped the Centurions to wrestle a foothold in the game. Iain Thornley got their first points, as he followed his hattrick against Dewsbury on Easter Monday with another try from Ridyard’s pass and Brierley converted to level. Brother Andy Thornley came close to setting up a try himself moments later but he couldn’t find Jack Higginson on the wing after breaking through. But Higginson did score a try on the half-hour mark as he dived into the corner after Woods had slipped Brierley into space. Leigh then scored their third try just two minutes later, with the Bulldogs again looking soft as Liam Hood glided through the middle of their line on halfway and found Stefan Marsh in support to finish. Batley were able to reduce the arrears going into the break, with the best try of the afternoon.

A loose pass from Leigh sparked a length-of-the-field counter, with Scott galloping down the wing and offloading to Louis Jouffret who quickly found Sam Smeaton, and he in turn gave the ball to Campbell to touch down. Leigh may have expected the Bulldogs to prove simpler fodder as they headed downhill in the second half, but they continued to put in admirable resistance and the scoreboard remained unchanged until Brierley knocked over a penalty goal on the hour mark to make it a two-score game. And just moments later, the game looked out of sight as Paul Brearley lost possession to put Leigh back on the attack and Woods slipped the pass to half-back partner Brierley to go round his man and over the line. The loss of Brearley with a head knock did the Dogs no favours, and Leigh had the game wrapped up for sure with nine minutes left on the clock when Josh Eaves went over from close range. Batley did get something on the board in the final minutes when Joe Taira held off his man to go over after Leak and Jouffret had combined on the break, but the final say still went to the victors as Higginson scored his second of the game in the corner.

NEW TROPHY: Batley and Dewsbury enter the first 1895 Cup

Sides to learn Cup opponents THE 1895 Cup gets underway this weekend, with Batley Bulldogs and Dewsbury in the hat for Sunday’s second-round draw. The competition was launched last winter to give clubs outside of Super League a more realistic chance to win the trophy and play at Wembley Stadium in the final. Eight League One clubs take part in the first round with the 12 English

Championship clubs joining the winners for the next stage of the knockout tournament. The draw will be streamed from 6pm on Sunday evening on the OurLeague app, with Batley as ball number two and Dewsbury as four. Second-round ties are to be played between May 31 and June 5, depending on clubs’ involvement in the quarterfinals of the Challenge Cup.

‘Exciting time’ for the Rams By Stephen Ibbetson Sports Reporter sport@thepressnews.co.uk

DEWSBURY RAMS should relish this busy period of the year, according to coach Lee Greenwood. They pulled off a surprise win at Widnes Vikings last Sunday, despite losing both of their games around the Easter weekend. The Rams now take on full-time opposition for the second week running as Toulouse come to the Tetley’s Stadium tomorrow (Saturday, kick-off 3pm). “Everyone goes on about this Easter period, playing the two games. I never moan about that but then to back it up playing against two full-time teams is not easy,” said Greenwood. “I just hope the players have still got the energy to pull out a performance on Saturday so that we can be competitive, but I think if they don’t, you’d almost excuse them because of the schedule they’ve had to go through. “But we should be confident after Sunday’s result, and we’ll have a good go at Toulouse. Then obviously we’ve got another short turnaround to a massive Cup game against Halifax on Friday. “It should be a very exciting time for the players with these big games coming up, to get to test themselves against good clubs, full-time teams and good players in big games. It’s a good time to be a player, coach and supporter of Dewsbury.” After taking the two points at Widnes, it will take as great an

effort to overcome the French side who sit in second place in the Championship table behind only Toronto. “It’s a physical battle with Toulouse,” said Greenwood. “You look at some of the players they’ve got and some of the tries they score, it generally comes back to the physical battle and if you lose that, they are very good at racking points up and converting the chances they get. “If you get the physical part right and you can handle that, as we’ve seen in games gone by, even some of our own against Toronto in particular, they can be got at. “But if you don’t get the physical part right, they are one of the teams in this division that can rack a score up on you.” Looking back on the Widnes victory, Greenwood said: “It was a massive two points for us. “For part-time teams and certainly for us, with where we’re at this season, to go to Widnes and win, I don’t think anyone was expecting that. We’ve shown with Sunday and winning at Featherstone that we’ve got that in our locker.” Liam Finn scored the match-winning drop goal, but the Rams boss also picked out his half-back partner Simon Brown for impressing in the absence of the injured Paul Sykes. “He and Simon played really well with ball in hand, they guided us around the pitch pretty well so there are some promising signs there,” he said. “We’re missing Paul Sykes but that was a good half-back combination performance on Sunday.

Prop Garratt signs new Dewsbury deal FORWARD Tom Garratt has signed a new twoyear deal with Dewsbury Rams. The prop signed for the club at the start of the season from amateur club Siddal, and has proven his talents in the Championship enough to earn a new deal through to 2021. Garratt has impressed in the forward pack, scoring four tries in 10 appearances in all competitions so far this season. On signing the new deal, he said: “I am absolutely buzzing, it “Simon Brown had a couple of kick-offs that he got back for us and a 40/20, and generally with ball in hand he was very good. And obviously Liam has scored the try to equalise and then nailed the drop goal as well. “It was a good performance and a result that we probably shaded and deserved. It makes up for a couple of the results early doors in the season where we should have gone on and won.” The Rams will continue to be without a number of loan players who returned to their clubs over

the Easter period, when they take on Toulouse. Forwards Owen Trout and Owen Harrison have forced their way into the first-team at Leeds and Hull KR respectively, as has Chris Annakin at Wakefield. However, Greenwood insists that he sees this only as a positive, not only for the players but for the club as well. “If a player comes to our club and our set-up on loan, then goes back and goes straight into a team at the level above and they choose to keep him, then it shows that what we’re

Batley on the mend ahead of York trip BATLEY BULLDOGS coach Matt Diskin says that this is a week of recovery for his troops after a gruelling Easter period. The traditionally tough calendar has seen his players appear three times in the space of nine days, picking up wins against Dewsbury Rams and Swinton Lions before losing at home to Leigh Centurions. Diskin admitted that fatigue played a massive part in that latest result, and that work needs to be done to get his squad in the right shape to tackle York City Knights away from home on Sunday (kick-off 3pm). “If we were a bit smarter between the ears and made some better decisions in defence the scoreline wouldn’t have got away from us at half-time, but I’m proud of their effort over the last 10 days,” he said following the loss to Leigh. The Batley boss is firmly against the packed schedule, saying: “I think it’s ridiculous for full-time teams, and then you put the part-time teams into that. It’s just ridiculous to expect their bodies to go through that. “Mentally we worked a lot on this week but physically, training was nothing because their bodies are gone. So our job now is to get

them in good shape for York.” The Bulldogs will go to North Yorkshire without the services of Wayne Reittie, who will serve a one-match suspension for the shoulder charge which saw him red carded in the recent Heavy Wollen derby. The winger also picked up a groin strain which forced him off early in the match against Leigh last week. They are also without secondrower Jack Downs, with the former Hull FC man handed a threematch ban after pleading guilty to a Grade D dangerous tackle in the win over Swinton. Paul Brearley won’t feature against York after suffering a concussion last weekend, while prop Joe Taira is also a doubt. Batley defeated the Knights in the pre-season Yorkshire Cup tournament but will go into the clash at Bootham Crescent as underdogs, with the home side battling for a play-off place. Diskin praised the team spirit which, along with some quality individuals, he believes has taken them a long way and will make them a very difficult challenge on Sunday. “They’ve come up from the division below and play some really good rugby,” he said. “They’ve got some quality halves

OUT OF ACTION: Wayne Reittie picked up a groin strain in the loss to Leigh, PHOTO: Simon Hall although he sits out this weekend’s York tie through suspension in (Ben) Cockayne and (Connor) Robinson who cause all kinds of problems, and they work very hard for each other. “I think they do the little

things very well. There are no major stars in that team but they work hard as a group for each other and that can take you a long way.”

was never on my mind when I first came in. “I just wanted to knuckle down and get on with things and cement myself in the squad. After that I wanted to start most weeks and Lee has just turned around and said he wanted to tie me down. “It is a proud moment signing, it wasn’t really something I was aiming for. “I was just kind of thinking the next game is the next game and trying not to do anything wrong. I now have that bit of freedom.”

doing is quite good,” he said. “Then if we want to speak to any other club, we’ve got ready-made examples there of players who have not just come for game time. “We’re building a good reputation. You can send your players to us and they’ll be looked after and coached properly in a good environment. So I think that bodes well.”

• DEWSBURY RAMS have announced that Super League season ticket holders can come to tomorrow’s clash with Toulouse for just £10.

Rimmo relishes cup final at last LIVERSEDGE FC manager Jonathan Rimmington is looking forward to the chance to avenge the controversial events that ended their NCEL League Cup hopes last season after qualifying for the final for the second year running. The Clayborners defeated Swallownest 1-0 in Tuesday night’s semi-final, and will now take on Worksop Town in the final at Doncaster Rovers’ Keepmoat Stadium on May 13. Last year they beat Handsworth Parramore in the semi-finals, but were denied their place in the showpiece after they were ruled to have fielded an ineligible player, Danny Walker, in the game. The club believed that his three-match suspension had already been served but one of those games, away at Bottesford Town, was abandoned and, despite the result standing, the ban was ruled to have not been served as the full 90 minutes were not played. An appeal from Liversedge meant that the final of the competition never took place, but they have the chance to get their hands on the trophy this time around when they go to Doncaster. Rimmington admitted that the result was the most important thing after Danny Farrar’s goal edged a scrappy tie with Swallownest, who play in the division below, in the last round. “It wasn’t about pretty football, it was about winning the game,” he said. “They came out all guns blazing. They’re from a lower league and they came out looking to win and worked extremely hard. “I thought they were quite a good team considering they’re in a lower league to us.

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