LifestylegalleryNostalgia: 1988BookmarkShareLifestyleByGavin Castle11:23, 17 DEC 2014Updated11:31, 17 DEC 2014Procession of lights... the festival of St Lucia, Sweden's adopted saint, was celebrated by the Kirklees Anglo-Scandinavian Society at Stocksmoor Village Hall. The festival of light included a procession led by Heidi Langton (second right) wearing a crown of candles to symbolise the coming of light to a dark world. Also carrying candles were (from left) Lyndsay White, Tanya Langton and Alison Keighley 11th December 1988.1 of 44Archer's point... Mirfield High School pupils listen intently to Royal Shakespeare Company actor Nicholas Lumley - who plays, Archer in The Beaux Stratagem - at a specially organised workshop at Huddersfield Sports Centre. They got the chance to learn about the work which goes into putting on a RSC production when the lighting, sound and make-up crews all explained their work. Other local schools involved in the workshop were Colne Valley High, Fartown High and Deighton High. The RSC is performing two plays during its visit to Huddersfield - Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream and The Beaux Stratagem by George Farquhar. 30th November 1988.2 of 44Christmas arrivals... they were not quite gift-wrapped but these bundles of joy brought a smile to the faces of their mothers when they were born on Christmas Say. Karen Mitchell (left) of Upper Cumberworth, is seen with her baby, Holly, who was born at 7.40pm and weighed in at 7lb 2oz. Tracey Riley, of Sheepridge, is pictured with Luke Anthony who was born at 7.52am weighing 7lb 6oz. 26th December 1988.3 of 44Daredevil stunt rider Eddie Kidd brought a shopping centre to a standstill in Huddersfield. This time he ditched his motorcycle and arrived in style with Kirklees Mayor Clr John Holt in the civic car. Eddie, 29, was at the Packhorse Centre to sign Christmas cards for the Mayor's children's charity. Hundreds flocked to get his signature when he appeared at the Best Trading Company. 10th December 1988.4 of 44Two sets of twin lambs were born at a Crow Edge farm over Christmas. Mrs June Pickford, of Sledbrook Farm, said the first pair arrived on Christmas Eve and the others on Christmas Day. All four are doing well and Mrs Pickford said it was the earliest they had ever had lambs born. Seen here with one pair are her daughters Kelly (left) and Joanne. 28th December 1988.5 of 44Big-hearted charity runners took time out of their Christmas celebrations for a good cause on Boxing Day morning. Over 200 people turned out to a fun run at the Red Lion, Stainland, to raise money for the Martin House Hospice for Children at Boston Spa. Organiser Mr Roy Spencer, of Holywell Green, hopes to raise more than £1,000 from the run. Almost £300 was raised from a raffle and auction held after it. The oldest competitor in the race was 60-year-old Mrs Olive Chadwick, of Southowram. First home was Halifax Harrier Andrew Wimpenny, of Greenland. 26th December 1988.6 of 44Christmas surprise... Children spending the festive season in Huddersfield Royal Infirmary have had their ward brightened up by the special delivery of a huge furry 'gonk' from a Huddersfield firm of solicitors. The bright pink and red animal described as a flamingo with Mickey Mouse feet and a Snoopy head, was given its equally strange name by Father Christmas - alias Roger Bamforth of Armitage, Sykes and Hinchliffe solicitors. Miss Examiner Kathryn Hey was also on hand to help present the animal to Benjamin Beaumont, 6, and make this a special Christmas for the young patients.21st December 1988.7 of 44Christmas arrivals... they were not quite gift-wrapped but these bundles of joy brought a smile to the faces of their mothers when they were born on Christmas Day. Tracey Riley, of Sheepridge, is pictured with Luke Anthony who was born at 7.52am weighing 7lb 6oz 26th December 1988.8 of 44Christmas arrivals... they were not quite gift-wrapped but these bundles of joy brought a smile to the faces of their mothers when they were born on Christmas Day. Karen Mitchell of Upper Cumberworth, is seen with her baby, Holly, who was born at 7.40pm and weighed in at 7lb 2oz. 26th December 1988.9 of 44Christmas surprise... Children spending the festive season in Huddersfield Royal Infirmary have had their ward brightened up by the special delivery of a huge furry 'gonk' from a Huddersfield firm of solicitors. The bright pink and red animal described as a flamingo with Mickey Mouse feet and a Snoopy head, was given its equally strange name by Father Christmas - alias Roger Bamforth of Armitage, Sykes and Hinchliffe solicitors. Miss Examiner Kathryn Hey was also on hand to help present the animal to Benjamin Beaumont, 6, and make this a special Christmas for the young patients.21st December 1988.10 of 44Daredevil stunt rider Eddie Kidd brought a shopping centre to a standstill in Huddersfield. This time he ditched his motorcycle and arrived in style with Kirklees Mayor Clr John Holt in the civic car. Eddie, 29, was at the Packhorse Centre to sign Christmas cards for the Mayor's children's charity. Hundreds flocked to get his signature when he appeared at the Best Trading Company. 10th December 1988.11 of 44Prize painters... pupils at Birkby Junior School brushed up on their artwork to scoop prizes in a competition organised by Asda. Mr Nigel Williams, from Asda, presents prizes to (back, from left) Robert Harris, Kiran Bali, Jonathan Bointon, Ben Tayler and Niya Maddison (front) Tia Pinnock, Vsman Majid and Rabia Hafiz. The prizes included crayons and other art materials. Eight classes of children aged seven to 11 took part. 12th December 1988.12 of 44From the Brownies... Senior Sister Shirley Swiatewei (left) receives a cheque from Jemma Greenwood and other Fixby brownies whose Beetle Drive raised £50 for Kirkwood Hospice. The brownies also sang carols. 13th December 1988.13 of 44Breakfast with Santa... around 70 children gathered in the coffee shop at Peters store, Huddersfield, for breakfast with Father Christmas. After tucking into cereal and sausages they were each presented with a present from the festive fellow. Manager Mr David Whittle said that with all the shops so busy at this time of year it was nice to be able to give something back. 10th December 1988.14 of 44Party time... pupils at Lepton CofE First and Nursery School gave some of Lepton's elderly people a Christmas treat with a Nativity play, music and tea party. Danielle Turner (front), who played Mary, and other cast members meet visitors Cyril and Kathleen Law. 9th December 1988.15 of 44Presents for all... Santa Claus took time out from his busy schedule to pop in at the Queensgate Market Hall fun night and hand out presents to children. The children's party was part of a night of festive fun. All the traders wore fancy dress and were judged by Kirklees Mayor Clr John Holt. There were special prizes in a treasure hunt. 15th December 1988.16 of 44Daredevil stunt rider Eddie Kidd brought a shopping centre to a standstill in Huddersfield. This time he ditched his motorcycle and arrived in style with Kirklees Mayor Clr John Holt in the civic car. Eddie, 29, was at the Packhorse Centre to sign Christmas cards for the Mayor's children's charity. Hundreds flocked to get his signature when he appeared at the Best Trading Company. 10th December 1988.17 of 44Santa swapped his sleigh for a pony and cart when he attended Marsden Playgroups Christmas fair. He spent the day in his grotto, handing out presents to youngsters visiting the event in the United Church Hall. Picture giving Santa their present orders are Ben Longmore (left) and Calum Gibson, watched by his fairy helper, Joanne Butcher. 3rd December 1988.18 of 44All aboard... some of the 100 Huddersfield New College students and tutors who are involved in the Christmas production Anything Goes, being shown at the college until tomorrow. The lively Cole Porter musical is set on a liner crossing from New York to England in the mid-30s, with a large cast of characters. 5th December 1988.19 of 44Thirteen boys were invested to a new beaver colony formed as part of 12th Holme Valley (Hinchliffe Mill) Beavers. They are pictured with beaver leader Anne Hazelwell, who set up the colony aimed at six to eight-year-olds. The boys, who will meet at Hinchliffe Mill Scout Headquarters, were invested by Mrs Rene Rawden, district commissioner for Holme Valley Beavers. 5th December 1988.20 of 44Toy time... looking after the toy stall at a Christmas fair held at Almondbury Infants School are (from left) Eleanor Chivers, five, Jennifer Chivers, seven and Laura Emsell, six. The event was opened by Yorkshire cricketer Mr Arnie Sidebottom, whose seven-year-old son, Dale, goes to the school. Attractions included a bring and buy sale and games. Proceeds amounted to £215 for Friends of the School, consisting of staff and parents, which organised the event. 3rd December 1988.21 of 44A taste of Christmas past... children from Shepley First School didn't need a Tardis time-machine to step back into the Victorian age. Nearly 30 pupils, all six and seven year olds, dressed in Victorian costumes for a Festive visit to Colne Valley Museum, Golcar. They found out the hazards of housework without modern kitchen equipment as they turned their hand to baking and cooking, washing and ironing, cleaning, and Christmas craft activities. Pictured at the museum are: back row (from left) student Miss Sarah Chambers, teacher Mrs Ann Marwood and one of the mothers, Mrs Susan Lockwood; front row- Ryan Allsopp, Richard Drew, Helen Frankland, Stephanie Milner and Emily Scott. 5th December 1988.22 of 44Children at Shelley First School are now wearing designer sweatshirts - thanks to one of the pupils. The youngsters were asked to designer a logo for their new school sweatshirts and eight-year-old Matthew Hall is pictured with fellow pupils wearing a sweatshirt with his winning drawing of the century-old school building. The sweatshirts have already proved very popular with the children, said head teacher Mrs Pat Hellawell. 'They have proved a good idea, especially when the children go on visits wearing them. It gives the party a sense of identity.' she added. 28th November 1988.23 of 44Charity cash for the children... Pupils at Lepton CofE First and Nursery School have raised £450 for the NSPCC Christmas Appeal. The money flooded in from sponsors, who gave the children cash for every item each of them could squeeze into a a matchbox. The NSPCC's local representative, Mrs Christine Wadsworth, is pictured with the cheque, is surrounded by some of the children who raised the money. 30th November 1988.24 of 44Fun run for nature... youngsters from Dalton Junior School have put their best feet forward for wildlife. More than 30 youngsters and two teachers took part in a three-mile fun run at Roundhay Park, Leeds. Money raised will go towards the World Wild Fund for Nature and the upkeep of the school's conservation area. Part of the school grounds were set aside five years ago to encourage the growth of wild flowers and trees to improve the environment. Teacher Mr Michael Tovey is seen as the youngsters proudly display their fun run medals. 25th November 1988.25 of 44In a spin... Paul Lockwood and Arron Hargreaves did non-stop wheelies in their wheelchairs for an hour to help raise charity cash. The rest of Class 2D at Newsome High School maintained a day's sponsored silence, and the two efforts raised £160 for the Bangladesh Flood Appeal. The idea to raise the money came from three of the pupils whose families hail from Bangladesh. Paul is pictured halfway through his gravity-defying stunt, watched by Arron (right) and the rest of class 2D. 28th November 1988.26 of 44Hilarious horror... Catherine Swift as Heidi (right) tightens her grip on Frankenstein (Richard Whittaker) for the start of St Matthew's Theatrical Society's production of Frankenstein - The Pantomime. The show which includes Kate Pitchforth as Frau Pumpernickel (left) and Bob Marsden as Herr Pumpernickel (second right). Runs until tomorrow evening at the Rastrick Parish Centre. The producer is Brian Spencer and the costumes are organised by Ann Kendall and Jackie Tolley. 29th November 1988.27 of 44Sweet-toothed visitors were unable to resist these cakes on sale at a Christmas fair held by Paddock scouts. Pictured are Sean O'Reilly (left), Sarah Morris and Steven Carson. The events at Paddock scout HQ featured Santa's grotto, and refreshments were served all day. Among the helpers were cubs, scouts, guides, venture scouts and Paddock Playgroup. The £300 proceeds were for scout group funds. The cash will help replace money spent on improving the headquarters, parking facilities and access lanes. 26th November 1988.28 of 44Blackpool bound... this 50-strong party from the Huddersfield Gingerbread Group are pictured setting off from St George's Square on a day trip to the resort. The outing - which took in the illuminations - was organised by Gingerbread area representative Mrs Jean Philips and Huddersfield secretary Ms Melanie Rhodes. The Gingerbread Group - set up to help single parents - meets every Wednesday at the National Children's Centre, New North Parade, Huddersfield. 26th October 1988.29 of 44Getting their heads together for the benefit of soccer... Stile Common's young footballers wanted to improve their skills and so they invited along Kirklees Football Development Officer Dai Jones to show them how to go about it. Jones is pictures (centre) ready to put the youngsters through their paces. 22nd October 1988.30 of 44Watch the birdie... Youngsters who attended 'Bird Afternoon' at Huddersfield Town Hall, which was organised by the local branch of the RSPB, meet The Birdman. The event also included talks on birds, a film and games. Some 250 children attended the afternoon, and it was such a success that it is to become an annual event. 22nd October 1988.31 of 44Digging for cash and helping the environment - those are the pupils of Lindley County Junior School, who are pictured working on a marsh they have created for a competition organised as part of the Examiner Pride in Huddersfield campaign. 19th October 1988.32 of 44A science and technology fair in Huddersfield, featuring more than 50 primary schools, was described by an expert as the best display of it's kind he had ever seen. Displays by youngsters aged three to 11 are on show at the event, aimed at promoting the studies throughout classrooms in Kirklees. The fair had been organised by Kirklees Council's Primary Science and Technology Advisory Team, which has worked with staff and children in over 200 schools for two years. Lindley Junior School's Mr Colin Wood shows his 'weights on the boat' experiment. 19th October 1988.33 of 44A science and technology fair in Huddersfield, featuring more than 50 primary schools, was described by an expert as the best display of it's kind he had ever seen. Displays by youngsters aged three to 11 are on show at the event, aimed at promoting the studies throughout classrooms in Kirklees. The fair had been organised by Kirklees Council's Primary Science and Technology Advisory Team, which has worked with staff and children in over 200 schools for two years. 19th October 1988.34 of 44A science and technology fair in Huddersfield, featuring more than 50 primary schools, was described by an expert as the best display of it's kind he had ever seen. Displays by youngsters aged three to 11 are on show at the event, aimed at promoting the studies throughout classrooms in Kirklees. The fair had been organised by Kirklees Council's Primary Science and Technology Advisory Team, which has worked with staff and children in over 200 schools for two years. Mr Rod Shaw, of Birkby Infants School, demonstrates his model lorry 19th October 1988.35 of 44Flour faces... Dorothy Mashi (left), Raminder Singh (centre) and Bridget Marsden were among Birkby Infant School pupils who lined up with their chapatti flour and frying pans as they prepared to dash for the cookers and begin a chapati-making marathon today. With a little help from their teachers they kneaded and rolled out dough, added a pinch of salt and fried the chapattis as they raced to make as many as possible in the time allowed. Every chapatti they made helped to raise money for the people of Bangladesh through Oxfam. And after the cooking, the chapattis did not go to waste Ð the children ate some and sold the rest to teachers. 14th October 1988.36 of 44The Examiner and other newspapers have come under scrutiny of young readers at Ravenshall School, Dewsbury. Children from class three have been studying a wide range of papers and listening to radio programmes as part of their 'In the News' project, under the supervision of teacher Mrs Janet Irving. The children, aged 14 and 15, also plan to watch the Examiner film as part of their project and to prepare a page of work based on the Examiner's All Yours page. They will be putting what they have learned into practice by producing their own newspaper, using the school's computer. 13th October 1988.37 of 44The lovely Miss Examiner Kathryn Hey, turned the clock back - for a team of 'reporters' entering the Examiner Junior Journalist competition. Eighteen-year-old Kathryn popped in to visit pupils at her former school - St Joseph's RC Junior at Dalton - and was immediately placed in the 'hot seat'. She is pictured being interviewed by 10-year-old Amanda Cole, watched by classmates and teacher Andrew McDermott, who is co-ordinating the project. 13th October 1988.38 of 44Huddersfield Gymnastics Club boys claimed four regional championship titles and completed at 15-medal haul in the Yorkshire and Humberside National Development Plan finals held at Calderdale's School of Physical Education. Edward Lightowlers (front left) led the under-nine team to bronze position and took the individual gold. Completing Huddersfield's champion line-up are (from left) Wesley Lee-Travers, Alan Smith and Mark Brewin, together with other medallists in the background. 1th October 1988.39 of 44Booked for success... these youngsters won Bradley Junior School's competition to design a book cover. The contest was staged as part of the National Book Week which aims to promote reading among children. From left (back) are: Jason Dean, Georgina Miller, Christopher Beresford, and Jonathan Scoon. Front are Tracy Childs, Daniel Bright and Lorraine Stoddart. Stacy Samuels, not pictured, was also a winner and they all received book tokens as prizes. Some 200 children took part and book stalls have been set up in the school. 11th October 1988.40 of 44Write on... Mrs Margaret Kendall teaches youngsters at Scissett Middle School about calligraphy, the art of beautiful handwriting. Mrs Kendall, of East Hardwick, near Pontefract - a member of the Society of Scribes and Illuminators and Calligraphers North Ð held a workshop as part of the school's activities for National Book Week. She also gave a talk and slideshow. Today students from Bretton Hall College, Wakefield, were running drama workshops with stories by Roald Dahl. Pupils will be paying 20p each tomorrow to wear fancy dress, tying in with the entertainment theme of Book Week. Proceeds will go to the Malcolm Sergeant Cancer Fund, along with money raised by a 'readathon' event sponsored by Typhoo Tea, in which children have to read a set number of books within a fortnight. The activities have been organised by Mrs Elaine Harrison, teacher in charge of language co-ordination. 10th October 1988.41 of 44Ready for splashdown... Colne Valley West district guides and brownies all set to take the plunge for their annual swimming gala at Cambridge Road Baths. Linthwaite took the Brownies shield and Scapegoat Hill won the Guides shield. Some 125 children took part. 8th October 1988.42 of 44Question time at Birkby Junior School... with head teacher Mr Peter Prichard in the firing line! The interview was conducted by pupils from class 4T, who are taking part in the Examiner Junior Journalist competition. And with notebooks and pens at the ready, the eager 'newshounds' jotted down all the answers and are now writing a feature about Mr Prichard for their very own mini-Examiner. To help them on their way, the budding young 'journalists,' took time out before their interview to watch the Examiner film Read All About It. They invited Examiner promotions executive Paul Clark to show the film and chat about the competition Ð which is sponsored by the NatWest Bank. Now the hard work - and the fun as well Ð begins as they piece together their own newspaper to meet the all important 'deadline' which is Friday, November 18 Ð the competition closing date. 6th October 1988.43 of 44Helping to promote the Kirklees Primary Science and Technology Fair is Mr Bill Warnock, of ICI, with Meltham County Primary School pupils (from left) Michael Hewitson, Helen Reed, Carlyn Greenhalgh and Alex Green. 13th October 1988.44 of 44