Feb
2010
Articles from 6th Feb 2010
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The wonder of Woodsome
Feb 06 2010 | Express and Chronicle
A READER has submitted a fascinating series of photographs and line drawings for publication. Read
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News and views from your district
Feb 06 2010 | Express and Chronicle
BROCKHOLES Read
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Bronze Chief Scout Awards for Holme Valley youngsters
Feb 06 2010 | Express and Chronicle
TWO youngsters have become the first boys at their Beaver Group to gain a top Scouting award. Read
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People back bandstand plan for Beaumont Park
Feb 06 2010 | Express and Chronicle
PLANS to restore a bandstand to its former glory went on display in an historic Huddersfield park. Read
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CLAYTON WEST
Feb 06 2010 | Express and Chronicle
Morning worship at the Methodist Church was a united service for churches together in Clayton West and Scissett. The Rev David Priestnall led the service and spoke about how winter turns into spring, in a new awakening, so our lives can have a new beginning with Jesus. This was accompanied by beautiful pictures of snowy scenes shown on the screen. Prayers were given by Lucie Froggatt and Beryl Holt following the theme. The Bible reading from John was read by Jane Hobson, who also played the piano. Stewards were Diana Hunt, who also gave a gift of flowers for the communion table, and Joan Bond. After the service Lucie Froggatt and Beryl Holt served coffee and biscuits. Read
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Students show their creative skills
Feb 06 2010 | Express and Chronicle
PUPILS got creative when two special events were staged at their school. Read
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CROSLAND MOOR
Feb 06 2010 | Express and Chronicle
The Crosland Moor Mothers' Union met in St Barnabas' Church to celebrate Holy Communion. The celebrant was the vicar the Rev Julian Perkins and the readings were by Dorothy Nixon. Afterwards in the parish hall the members held their annual general meeting chaired by the vicar. Reports were given by the branch leader, branch secretary, treasurer, programme secretary, card secretary, worldwide representative, Australian link correspondent, indoor member correspondent, Teddies for Tragedies co-ordinator, and the Gideon collection representative. The branch secretary and treasurer were re-elected and the retiring representative on the Huddersfield Deanery Committee, Bernice Fleming, was replaced by Joyce Rawlinson. The officers and committee now consist of branch leader Joyce Holdsworth, branch secretary Nancy Jones, treasurer Sheila Jaworski, programme secretary Valerie Donoghue, worldwide representative Elaine Broadley, Australian Link correspondent Brenda Whitaker, Deanery representative Joyce Rawlinson, and committee members Margaret Cooper and Andrea Rattigan. Hostesses for the morning were Valerie Donoghue and Mavis Armitage. The vicar Rev Perkins closed the meeting with a prayer after which thank you gifts were presented to the vicar, Geoffrey Holdsworth and Geoffrey Hallas, for their help and support throughout the year. Read
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Longwood Scouts win trophy
Feb 06 2010 | Express and Chronicle
VILLAGE Scouts in the valley are celebrating after winning an prestigious award. Read
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Grange Moor School welcomes weird and wonderful animals
Feb 06 2010 | Express and Chronicle
MAMMALS, reptiles and insects attracted interest from pupils at Grange Moor First School. Read
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It’s music way down the Line
Feb 06 2010 | Express and Chronicle
THE popular Train Gang will be featured on the next music train along the Penistone Line. Read
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Expressions
Feb 06 2010 | Express and Chronicle
POPULAR ladies’ singing group Vocal Expressions, have arranged three dates for 2010. On Sunday, May 9 the choir will be appearing at the National Lupus UK Conference Concert in Harrogate and at concerts at Cumberworth Church (Friday, May 14) and at Slaithwaite Good Companions’ Club (on Thursday July 8). Read
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Crimewatch: Arrest after flagstones are removed from chapel
Feb 06 2010 | Express and Chronicle
THEFT Lydgate Unitarian Chapel, Holmfirth Road, New Mill, Jan 29. Suspects seen lifting flagstones up from inside the grounds of the chapel. Flags placed in wheelbarrow and taken to the road to be picked up. Police officers went to the scene and arrested one of the suspects. New Mill, Jan 28. Suspect/s removed stone from perimeter wall in driveway. Thongsbridge, Jan 28. Pedal cycle left chained up with crash helmet to bus stop outside camp site stolen. Helmet discarded in nearby bushes. Read
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Community Champions Malcolm MacDonald and Vanessa Marsden meet Gordon Brown
Feb 06 2010 | Express and Chronicle
A PAIR of hard working Huddersfield district villagers were summoned to London to be honoured by the Prime Minister. Read
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Walkers are heading back
Feb 06 2010 | Express and Chronicle
WALKERS are today heading back to Huddersfield on a walk organised by the Penistone Line Partnership and Kirklees Countryside Volunteers. Read
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Tolson Museum to host rug workshops
Feb 06 2010 | Express and Chronicle
THE Tolson Museum’s temporary exhibition, A Rough Guide to Rag Rugs, provides the inspiration for half-term activities. Read
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Music star of the future Jacob Shaw
Feb 06 2010 | Express and Chronicle
A TALENTED young musician from the Colne Valley is on the brink of stardom. Read
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Choir set to celebrate anniversary
Feb 06 2010 | Express and Chronicle
WORK has begun on preparations for Honley Male Voice Choir’s 75th anniversary in 2011. Read
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Let gardening take you up in the world
Feb 06 2010 | Gardening Tips
ONE of the aspects of gardening that has always fascinated me is the vast collection of climbing plants that we have available to us and how we can use these in our own gardens to maximise the often unused and therefore, unproductive vertical space of fences, trees, shrubs, walls and sides of sheds. Read
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Rebecca Foster returns to Yorkshire for acting role
Feb 06 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
ACTRESS Rebecca Foster returns to her home area when she takes on the pivotal role of the elderly Krystina Ruben in a powerful new Holocaust drama. Read
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Graham’s gardening Jan 3
Feb 06 2010 | Gardening Tips
Now is a good time to check out gutters and downfall pipes on glasshouses, conservatories, sheds, garages and houses to make sure they are clean and flowing properly. Read
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Boost to play areas at Ainley Top and Brighouse
Feb 06 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
PLAY areas in Ainley Top and Brighouse will get a makeover. Read
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Graham Porter gardening Jan 3
Feb 06 2010 | Gardening Tips
1Ready, Steady, GROW! – are you and your children gearing up to get sowing and growing on the allotment over the next few weeks? Are you looking for inspiration before the perspiration with your children or grandchildren? A brand new RHS book called ‘Ready, Steady, Grow! has just been published with lots of fabulous quick and easy ideas and projects to get you underway this year. Published by Dorling Kindersley and priced at £9.99, it is worth every penny. ISBN 978-1-40535-238-3. Read
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Spring flowers are sprouting already
Feb 06 2010 | Gardening Tips
Eranthus hyemalis, originally from Southern European areas, is a perfect compliment for spring cyclamen, hellebores, snowdrops and early narcissi in a semi-woodland setting in the garden. Read
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` Potato chitting – by now you might have received your seed potatoes or you may be considering buying some from your local garden centre.
Feb 06 2010 | Gardening Tips
Whichever the case, over the next few weeks, you can start setting the seed potatoes up for chitting – developing new shoots. Read
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Travel: Success of visit to 16th century inn at St Andrews
Feb 06 2010 | Travel Deals
THE cream of the world’s golfers will descend on St Andrews this summer. Read
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Hilarie:‘That would be an ecumenical matter’
Feb 06 2010 | Hilarie Stelfox
MY TEENAGERS have been raised on the sayings of Father Ted Crilly from which, I hope, they have gleaned a healthy scepticism about organised religion and its manmade trappings. Read
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Plans could see more pubs become housing
Feb 06 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
NEW life could be breathed into the locations of three former Huddersfield pubs as a list of closures continues to grow. Read
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Hilarie: We’re giving our house a heart transplant
Feb 06 2010 | Hilarie Stelfox
OUR boiler is so elderly that it qualifies for a £400 grant from the Government’s scrappage scheme. Read
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Horse charity works to get back on track
Feb 06 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
THIS month, Mary Hepworth from Albert’s Horse Sanctuary lets us know how they are coping with the extreme weather conditions this winter. Read
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Amateur Football: Huddersfield Irish Centre out to deliver another knockout blow
Feb 06 2010 | Football News
JIMMY MARTIN is backing Huddersfield Irish Centre to carry on punching above their weight in the FA Carlsberg Sunday Cup. Read
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Golf: Bradley Park’s Trevor Williams replaces James Washington in running Halifax Huddersfield events
Feb 06 2010 | Golf News
BRADLEY Park member Trevor Williams has been drafted in to assist clubmate Barry Isles in running Halifax, Huddersfield Alliance events following the stepping down of James Washington. Read
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Basketball: Huddersfield Heat reach perfect 10 in basketball league
Feb 06 2010 | Other Sports
Perfect Heat Read
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Golf: No major county events for Huddersfield clubs
Feb 06 2010 | Golf News
HUDDERSFIELD clubs miss out on staging a major county event in the coming season, although Fixby will host Yorkshire’s Northern Counties League match against Lancashire on May 8 and the Division II Team championship goes to Woodsome Hall on August 4. Read
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Amateur Football: Hepworth United and Skelmanthorpe learn Sheffield FA semi-final fate
Feb 06 2010 | Football News
HEPWORTH United must go to Sheffield FC Reserves in the semi-finals of the Sheffield FA Senior Challenge Cup. Read
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Amateur Football: Shoot-out success for Scholes
Feb 06 2010 | Football News
FROST came to haunt the fixture secretary, but at least eight out of the 14 District FA Challenge Cup second-round ties were completed. Read
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Ladies Football Doncaster Belles too strong for Town Ladies
Feb 06 2010 | Football News
TOWN Ladies’ hopes of springing a shock in the Sheffield FA Women’s Challenge Cup quarter-finals were extinguished by Doncaster Rovers Belles. Read
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Amateur Football: Sovereign Sports have double ambition
Feb 06 2010 | Football News
LEAGUE leaders Sovereign Sports are pushing for success on two fronts after progressing in the historic Hoyle Cup at the expense of Uppermill Reserves. Read
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Nathan Eccleston: Barcelona are my team!
Feb 06 2010 | Huddersfield Town News
HE might have been born in Newton Heath, the spiritual home of Manchester United, but Nathan Eccleston is a big Barcelona fan. Read
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Huddersfield Town’s previous 10 debut scorers
Feb 06 2010 | Huddersfield Town News
Jordan Rhodes: in 2-2 draw at Southend, August 2009 Read
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Nathan Eccleston so happy to extend Huddersfield Town stay
Feb 06 2010 | Huddersfield Town News
NATHAN ECCLESTON couldn’t be happier with his move to Huddersfield. Read
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Gateshead’s delight at Lee Novak’s Huddersfield Town impact
Feb 06 2010 | Huddersfield Town News
LEE NOVAK’S appearance from the bench at Yeovil last Saturday was a bonus for Gateshead. Read
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Huddersfield Town lift a trophy!
Feb 06 2010 | Huddersfield Town News
TOWN collected a trophy this week when a team representing the club won the annual Patrons quiz. Read
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Investment appeal
Feb 06 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
RETAIL chain Blacks Leisure has asked City investors for more than £20 million to help fund a major overhaul and expansion of its estate. Read
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Huddersfield American Football fans set for Superbowl Sunday
Feb 06 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
AMERICAN Football fans across Huddersfield are gearing up for the biggest sporting event in the US. Read
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450 jobs could go at troubled cash firm
Feb 06 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
STRICKEN West Yorkshire-based consumer finance firm Cattles said around 450 jobs are under threat at its Welcome Finance business. Read
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Leader: Cash for councillors
Feb 06 2010 | Comment
IT does seem right and proper that Kirklees councillors will have an allowance freeze for the next 12 months. Read
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Huddersfield bus lane plan not welcomed
Feb 06 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
IT has sparked a massive amount of controversy – and been condemned as “crackpot”. Read
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Budget posers
Feb 06 2010 | Reader Letters
COULD someone please advise our beloved Council of the minor error in their budgeting for the past year? Read
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Letters, February 6: Apathy let Meltham traffic scheme through
Feb 06 2010 | Reader Letters
WHERE were the 101 Meltham objectors when we needed them, asks Mr Huddleston (Mailbag, January 28) – on the subject of the proposed speed humps at Holmfirth Road and Slaithwaite Road and the mini roundabout at Mean Lane, Meltham? Read
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Attack victim Chris Thomson back on a cricket field
Feb 06 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
CHRIS THOMSON is back on the cricket field! Read
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Museum offers Victorian fun for children
Feb 06 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
A WEEK of half-term activities will take children back to Pastimes Past at Red House Museum in Gomersal. Read
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Troubled Mansion nightclub to remain shut
Feb 06 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
Following an agreement between management of the Mansion nightclub and police, members of Kirklees Council’s licensing panel yesterday took action that means the club cannot reopen. Read
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Rugby league legends help school Lindley pupils at Huddersfield University
Feb 06 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
RUGBY League legends turned out in force to help educate a group of schoolchildren. Read
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Special memorial to war victim Reggie Earnshaw
Feb 06 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
THE sister of the youngest British serviceman to die in the Second World War made an emotional visit to his grave nearly 70 years after his death. Read
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Leader: Safety first
Feb 06 2010 | Comment
A KIRKHEATON recycling firm and one of its directors were yesterday fined £145,000 after exposing workers to levels of mercury which could potentially have poisoned them. Read
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Netherton shop workers barricaded in safe in second armed robbery in two months
Feb 06 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
TWO workers were shut in a cigarette safe in the second armed raid on a shop in the space of two months. Read
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Councillors allowance set to be frozen from April
Feb 06 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
COUNCILLORS could be hit with an allowance freeze for the next 12 months. Read
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Coronation Street star Alan Halsall presents Mirfield couple with holiday prize
Feb 06 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
CORONATION Street star Alan Halsall presented a lucky couple with a holiday prize. Read
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Brighouse vase attack father found guilty
Feb 06 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
A YOUNG father has been found guilty of grievous bodily harm with intent for smashing a vase over a man’s head. Read
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Kirkheaton recycling firm hit with massive fines over mercury leaks
Feb 06 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
A HUDDERSFIELD recycling firm and one of its directors have been fined a total of £145,000 after workers and office staff were exposed to high levels of potentially poisonous mercury. Read
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Dancing on Ice star Kieran Richardson gets advice from Lockwood dance teacher Tristan Edgar
Feb 06 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
HOLLYOAKS and Dancing on Ice star Kieran Richardson got help off a Lockwood dance tutor about moving his hips . Read
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Solar power to help Calderdale drivers
Feb 06 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
SOLAR-powered road studs are to be installed on two roads next week. Read
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Actor Sir Patrick Stewart backs science movie
Feb 06 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
ACTOR Sir Patrick Stewart has been lined up for a new movie – backed by Huddersfield University. Read
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Huddersfield man David Bentley cleared of one teen rape charge
Feb 06 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
A MAN accused of twice raping a 15-year-old girl has been cleared of one rape charge. Read
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Peeping Tom caught at Miss Selfridge in The Kingsgate Centre in Huddersfield
Feb 06 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
A RUSSIAN man peered through the gaps in shop changing room curtains to watch naked women, a court was told. Read
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Kirklees patients build links
Feb 06 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
A KIRKLEES health watchdog is calling for new members to get involved. Read
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Warning over Arson in Spen Valley
Feb 06 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
A RISE in arson attacks in the Spen Valley has prompted a warning from firefighters. Read
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Linthwaite lady Ivy Quarmby celebrates 100th birthday
Feb 06 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
SHE moved hundreds of miles to join family in Huddersfield during the Second World War. Read
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Huddersfield woman finds key in Greggs pasty
Feb 06 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
A HUDDERSFIELD mum who bought her children lunch from Greggs the bakers was shocked to find a key in a pasty. Read
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Five-year bans for Huddersfield Town troublemakers
Feb 06 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
THREE Huddersfield Town hooligans have been banned from matches for five years each. Read
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Hazy future for Pioneer House in Dewsbury
Feb 06 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
A DERELICT landmark could be taken away from its owners if they don’t revamp it soon. Read
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Day of sadness as Lance Cpl Graham Shaw is repatriated
Feb 06 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
IT WAS a day of pure, raw, emotion. Read
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Wootton Bassett united in grief over Yorkshire hero soldiers
Feb 06 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
WOOTTON BASSETT was united in mourning with family and friends of the two Yorkshire soldiers killed in Afghanistan. Read
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Scheme to help Dewsbury shops
Feb 06 2010 | Local West Yorkshire News
Help for small retailers Read
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Match report: Giants 24 Bradford Bulls 12
Feb 06 2010 | Huddersfield Giants News
HUDDERSFIELD Giants have wasted little time showing they could again be a major Super League force. Read
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Nathan Brown delighted as Giants make a winning start against Bradford Bulls
Feb 06 2010 | Huddersfield Giants News
DELIGHTED Giants coach Nathan Brown praised the effort of his players after opening their Super League XV campaign with a hard fought 24-12 win over local rivals Bradford Bulls. Read
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We can challenge without breaking bank: Lee Clark
Feb 06 2010 | Huddersfield Town News
LEE CLARK insists Town can continue to progress without breaking the bank. Read
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Doherty is top nightmare neighbour
Feb 06 2010 | National News
Hellraiser Pete Doherty has been named the nation's nightmare celebrity neighbour. Read
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Volunteer plan for police recruits
Feb 06 2010 | National News
Police recruits may have to volunteer for up to two years before they can be signed up for full service as part of a huge cost-cutting drive. Read
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Graduates prefer cats to dogs
Feb 06 2010 | National News
Clever people are more likely to own cats than dogs, a study has revealed as it emerged that domestic populations of both animals may have risen by eight million in 20 years. Read
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Tory treasurer defends shares sale
Feb 06 2010 | National News
A top Tory who sold millions of pounds of shares weeks before a profit warning sent the price tumbling has defended his actions. Read
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Details of murder suicide awaited
Feb 06 2010 | National News
Relatives of a couple and their daughter believed to have died in a shocking murder-suicide are waiting to find out the circumstances of their deaths. Read
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Lawyers pre-empt Jackson doc frenzy
Feb 06 2010 | National News
The media circus that swirled around Michael Jackson when he was alive rolled again as the doctor expecting to be accused of involuntary manslaughter over his death planned to turn himself in. Read
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Terry prepares for fans' judgment
Feb 06 2010 | National News
England footballer John Terry is reflecting on losing the "ultimate honour" of captaining his country as he prepared to face the judgment of the fans. Read
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Queen remembers her father's death
Feb 06 2010 | National News
The Queen is marking the anniversary of her accession to the throne at Sandringham. Read
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MPs vow to fight expenses charges
Feb 06 2010 | National News
Three MPs charged with false accounting following the Westminster expenses scandal are vowing robust defences - saying their cases should be dealt with by Commons authorities rather than the police. Read
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Wilf: A great show ... now what was it all about?
Feb 06 2010 | Wilf Lunn
QUITE a while ago we booked to see Cirque du Soleil at the Royal Albert Hall. Read
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Terry prepares for fans' judgement
Feb 06 2010 | National News
England footballer John Terry is reflecting on losing the "ultimate honour" of captaining his country as he prepared to face the judgement of the fans. Read
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Warning over slump in new homes
Feb 06 2010 | National News
The prospects of getting an affordable home are looking bleaker than ever for millions of people, a campaign group warned. Read
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£113m jackpot 'could smash record'
Feb 06 2010 | National News
The record for the UK's biggest lottery win will be smashed this week if a single ticket holder scoops the estimated £113 million jackpot on EuroMillions. Read
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Prayers for murder-suicide family
Feb 06 2010 | National News
Prayers will be said at a local church for relatives and friends of a family killed in a murder-suicide, as their local community was left reeling by the tragedy. Read
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Blizzard 'paralyses' US capital
Feb 06 2010 | National News
A blizzard has battered the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States, quickly dumping large amounts of snow that piled up on roads and toppling trees on to buildings and cars. Read
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Veteran actor Ian Carmichael dies
Feb 06 2010 | National News
Veteran British actor Ian Carmichael has died at the age of 89, his wife said. Read
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Restaurant manager death: Man held
Feb 06 2010 | National News
Police have arrested a man suspected of murdering another whose body was found after a worker spotted blood dripping from the ceiling of his office. Read
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Man charged with harassing actress
Feb 06 2010 | National News
A man has appeared in court charged with harassing actress Keira Knightley. Read
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Newlyweds Price and Reid back in UK
Feb 06 2010 | National News
Model Katie Price and her boyfriend Alex Reid have flown back to the UK having married in Las Vegas. Read
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INLA set to announce weapons move
Feb 06 2010 | National News
A republican paramilitary group which killed more than 100 people is poised to officially announce it has decommissioned its weapons, sources have claimed. Read
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SAT PM: Huddersfield Town 1 Carlisle United 1
Feb 06 2010 | Huddersfield Town News
TOWN had to make do with a point after Carlisle substitute Ben Marshall sidefooted an 83rd-minute equaliser. Read
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Cameron urges Parliament debate
Feb 06 2010 | National News
David Cameron has called on Gordon Brown to delay MPs' half-term break by a day so they can debate key reforms to Parliament. Read
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Lord Goldsmith defends deal for BAE
Feb 06 2010 | National News
The former attorney general has defended a deal struck between prosecutors and BAE Systems in the face of anger by those who wanted the defence giant to be held to account in court. Read
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Terry lies low as Ferdinand hailed
Feb 06 2010 | National News
Disgraced John Terry remained out of the public gaze while preparing for a key match for Chelsea, but new England captain Rio Ferdinand was given a hero's welcome by fans at Old Trafford. Read
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Fan critically ill after incident
Feb 06 2010 | National News
Police are investigating an incident in which a football fan was critically injured at a Premier League match. Read
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Brown welcomes Haiti debt write-off
Feb 06 2010 | National News
Gordon Brown has welcomed the G7's commitment to write off Haiti's debt in the wake of last month's crippling earthquake. Read
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Crackdown on foreign student visas
Feb 06 2010 | National News
The number of foreign students given visas is to be slashed as part of a crackdown on abuses of the system, it has been revealed. Read
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benefits
Feb 06 2010 | National News
