LifestylegalleryNostalgia:1988BookmarkShareLifestyleByGavin Castle12:38, 7 JUL 2015Updated09:35, 8 JUL 2015In the money - Mrs Lesley Holmes and the youngster at St John's Church of England School Playgroup, Golcar, with a cheque for £400 which they have received from the proceeds of the BBC's Children In Need appeal. The money will help set up a toy library and will benefit some 41 children. 5th July 1988.1 of 27Star swimmer from a pub - Gary Senior (centre) did so well in a sponsored swimming contest he helped Honley's Railway Inn win the trophy for the inter-pub section. The contest, an annual event at Holmfirth baths organised by the Lions Club of Holmfirth and Meltham, involves organisations including schools, scouts, cubs, guides, brownies and pub teams. Gary, whose efforts raised about £170 for the Lions' charities, is seen with (from left) Railway landlord and landlady Bruce and Jan Granville, Lions presidents Ken Radcliffe and Lions liaison officer Les Hobson. 15th July 1988.2 of 27Come and buy - at an open day in aid of Bethesda Methodist Church, Elland. It was held at the Norton Street, Elland, home of Mrs Lottie Frielick (second right) and raised £208. Guests were served tea and biscuits and there was a bring-and-buy stall. It was the third year running Mrs Frielick has held open house for the church. 28th July 1988.3 of 27A rousing send-off for Brockholes C of E Junior and Infant School head Mr Eric Welburn, who has retired after 21 years. Mr Welburn lives in Birch Road, Berry Brow, but is to move to La Manga, on Spain's Costa Blanca, where he intends to take up golf. At two retirement ceremonies governors, staff and other colleagues presented him with cut-glass wine glasses and decanters and parents and children presented him with a pen and pencil set. Mr Welburn and his wife have two grown-up sons. 15th July 1988.4 of 27Huddersfield Central League Section C side Salendine Nook Old Boys line up before their rain-hit game against Upper Hopton. Back rom, from left: Andrew Holding, Andrew Deighton, John Normanton, Mick OÕNeill, Barry Avery, Chris Walker and scorer Gavin Thompson. Front row: Gary Hirst, Chris Fox, Mick Walker, Mick Downsborough and Neil Whiteley. 23rd July 1988.5 of 27All smiles are 10-year-olds Darren Hill (left) and David Clifton after gaining their Gold Arrows - the highest award for cub scouts. Both are members of the 28th Kirkburton Cub Pack and live in Highburton. They will be starting at Kirkburton Middle School in September. They learned about Robert Baden Powell, the founder of the scouting movement, as part of their award work. Darren, who has 18 badges, studied Methodist of keeping Britain Tidy. David, who has 17 badges, researched the royal family.16th July 1988.6 of 27Children helping children - Clare Newbold (left), Sally Stockwell and first-year pupils of Salendine Nook High School with a cheque for £387 they raised for the United Nations ChildrenÕs Fund (UNICEF). They raised the money from sponsorship by writing a story about a day in the life of a person of their own age who lives in one of the Third World countries where UNICEF work is being carried out. The stories will now go forward to a national competition organised by UNICEF. 15th July 1988.7 of 27All smiles as Brackenhall and Sheepridge Gala procession sets off from Brackenhall community centre, led by four local bands. It made its way through Sheepridge to the recreation ground on Brackenhall estate. The bands were North Star Steel Band, Sweet Melody, Brazilia and Secret Army. Other attractions at the gala, organised by Brackenhall and Sheepridge Gala Committee, include the chance to win a car in a draw, a tombola, games and stalls. There were also bar and food tents. Proceeds will go towards community organisations in Brackenhall and Sheepridge. 16th July 1988.8 of 27Pounds for pounds - Mrs Sandra Anne Whitefield (right) hands over a cheque for £450 to Mrs Diane Kelly and her two-year-old son Chris, who has to travel to a hospital outside Huddersfield for the laser treatment which he needs for a throat complaint. The money, which Mrs Whitefield raised after losing 154lb in a sponsored slim, will go towards an ear, nose and throat trust, set up to buy a special internal laser for Huddersfield Royal Infirmary. Sponsorship came from members of Woodsome Hall Golf Club. 20th July 1988.9 of 27Huddersfield Territorial Army was presented with the prestigious Queen's Challenge Cup for sporting success this week. The 3rd Battalion Yorkshire Volunteers received he award from Maj-Gen D M Naylor, General Officer Commanding the north-east district. The battalion won the award for scooping the TA cross-country championship, getting the runners-up spot in the marathon and half-marathon and high-scoring in the winter small bore rifle league. Seen showing off the trophy are marksman Capt Mike Rushworth (left) and Sgt Terry Lions, who has led the cross-country team to victory in the TA championships for the last three years. 26th July 1988.10 of 27Mrs Ada Wilkinson celebrated her 90th birthday with her nieces and staff at Enfield Down old people's home, Honley, where she is a day care resident. Pictured with her are (from left) Maureen Dearnley, Barry Marsden, Rita Hall, Doreen Redfearn and Margaret Bell. Mrs Wilkinson was born in Jackson Bridge and for 15 years worked as a spinner at Rock Mills, Brockholes. Nowadays, she enjoys sewing, watching TV and housework. 15th July 1988.11 of 27The children's ward at Huddersfield Royal Infirmary has been adopted by a Territorial Army unit. The 111 soldiers in the Huddersfield-based C Company 3rd Yorkshire Volunteers have taken the children to their hearts and pledged to give the ward a cash gift every six months. Administrative officer Capt Bruce Melia said 10% of all the money raised over the six months in raffles, sports and social events was now destined for the ward's kitty. Capt Melia is pictured presenting the first £40 cheque to Sister Sandra Burns (left), Dr Michael Miller and Sister Carol Whiteley. 8th July 1988.12 of 27Children at Upperthong School have urged their MP to take action over a speed limit which they say is dangerous. Some 30 fourth-year pupils wrote to Colne Valley MP Mr Graham Riddick calling for the speed limit in Greenfield Road outside their school to be reduced from 40 to 30mph. The limit drops to 30mph after downhill traffic has passed the school. Head Mr Roger Hirst said calls had been made for a lower limit since the school was opened 18 years ago, but Mr Riddick has been called in after the school's governors suggested the children write to him. Mr Riddick plans to take up the matter with Kirklees Highways. Mr Hirst (left) is pictured with crossing patrol Mrs Lynda Fleming, Mr Riddick and some of the children. 15th July 1988.13 of 27Huddersfield cyclists can still raise a smile despite the damper created by the wet July weather and here members of the local Cyclists Touring Club prepare to set off from Fartown Bar last night on their midweek run. 26th July 1988.14 of 27Anyone for tennis? Six-year-old Lydia Gledhill and Matthew Wilson, nine, had plenty of potential opponents, for they were among the 250 or so children who are flocking to Huddersfield Sports Centre every morning for a summer play scheme. They are pictured with Gary Shopland and scheme co-ordinator Helen Jessop. The scheme, organised by Kirklees, started this week and runs for all six weeks of the long holiday. Open from 9am to noon every weekday, it caters for youngsters aged from six to 12 and costs 60p per session. Activities include roller-skating and roller games, badminton, table tennis, short tennis (tennis using plastic bats and sponge balls), squash, bowls and football. There are also videos most mornings and a quiet room for painting, drawing and competitions. 21st July 1988.15 of 27Meltham pictured before their home clash with Skelmanthorpe. Back row (from left): Charlotte Royston (scorer), Daniel Alford, James Moulson, Charles Lawton, Robert Parker, Neil Conway, Gary Mozley. Front row: Khalid Mahmood, Ashley Brierley, Glenn Collier, Michael Sundersland, Shahid Mahmood. 16th July 1988.16 of 27'Purrfect' prizes - Ali Cat, the mascot for the Halifax Building Society Little Extra account for young saver, presents prizes to some of the winners of a drawing competition at Reinwood Infants School, Oakes. From left are Ryan Dolphin, Tony Wignall, Sumonte Yau, Sukhjeeven Kaur Bains, Tania Smith and Helen Taylor. The competition - to draw a picture of Ali Cat - was launched at the school's summer fair, at which the Building Society had a stand. Prizes included sports bags, T-shirts, miniature Ali Cats, mugs, aprons, badges and balloons. 5th July 1988.17 of 27Colne Valley warden Mr Michael O'Roarke is opening up a whole new outdoor classroom for local schoolchildren. Schools are invited to visit Tunnel End canal and countryside centre at Marsden before moving on to take a close look at bumble bees and pond life. The peep at water insects - called Pond Dipping - introduces the pupils to all forms of aquatic life from tadpoles to dragonflies. Mr O'Roarke is pictured demonstrating the art of dry-stone walling to a group from Meltham Junior, Infant and Nursery School. 8th July 1988.18 of 27Marsden members and their guests can enjoy a facility close to the 18th green that will bring back many happy memories for the older section of the club. For a bench seat has been erected in memory of the late Alex Bickerdike, who, helped by his wife Wyn, did everything from being club professional to steward to cutting the greens at the Marsden club. So the members decided to honour their stay at the club that lasted more than two decades. Seen trying the news seat for comfort are club stalwarts Alan Parkin (left) and Ceddie Beaumont, surrounded by a group of members and guests among whom are past captains John Cocking, Frank White and Arthur Turner and club stewardess, Mrs Nancy Wood. 6th July 1988.19 of 27It's a stick-up - by a realistic looking bunch from Almondbury at a Cowboys and Indians Fun-Day for beaver scouts. The menacing six are (from left) Dale Sidebottom, Adam Shaw, Adam Schofield, Simon Blackmoor, Marcus Addy and Adam Lancaster. They were among 150 beavers aged six to eight, from the three Huddersfield Scout districts who experienced a touch of the Wild West at Whitley Beaumont, including an adventure course, campfire songs and a cowboy supper of bangers and beans. 9th July 1988.20 of 27Birkby valve manufacturer Hopkinsons Ltd has received the seal of approval from the Training Commission. The firm's training manager, Mr Colin Shaw (fourth from left), received a plaque from Mr Bob Hetherington (centre), senior youth programme officer for the commission. Trainees watched the presentation of the plaque, which reinforces Hopkinsons' standing as a firm providing proficient and professional training facilities in YTS. 12th July 1988.21 of 27Making the right moves - members of the Lindley Junior School chess team, who have won the Huddersfield Junior Schools Chess League trophy. They are (from left) Simon Hartley, Leon Sobanski, Timothy Taylor, Ben Watson and Neil McMurdo. Lindley won the trophy in a play-off after tying with Birkby Junior School, who have taken the trophy for the last few years. 15th July 1988.22 of 27All hands on deck - Gawthorpe Green volunteers prepare burgers at a barbecue held by supporters of the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children to raise funds for the organisation's many activities. 9th July 1988.23 of 27A Honley Scout was among the winners of a national pedal car racing competition in Blackpool. A dozen cubs and scouts from the Honley group entered the national scout car racing event with two hand-built cars in a bid to repeat their success of previous years - they have consistently won prizes in the event. Colin Davis, pictured in one of the cars, won the premier class after reaching speeds of nearly 22mph. He was presented with a certificate and £12 prize for the group. The Honley group's cars wee competing against 80 scout vehicles from all over the country. The Honley drivers were trained by group chairman Mr Robert Coombs, Mr Edward Turner and Mr Richard Walker. 6th July 1988.24 of 27Huddersfield girls Rebecca Lee (left) and Diane Woodhead won the ladies' doubles handicap title at the 67th Huddersfield Open Tennis Tournament at Huddersfield Lawn Tennis Squash Club at the weekend. 9th July 1988.25 of 27Six-year-old Tracey Singleton made history when she became the youngest ever Kirklees 'Mayoress' Tracey held the office for only one night - but she performed her duties to perfection as she helped the Mayor, Clr John Holt, present prizes and greet guests. Tracy stepped into the role of Mayoress when she attended the Kirklees Bowling Competition final at Mirfield Bowling Club with her parents. The real Mayoress, Miss Pamela Baguley, was unable to attend because she was at another event, so the Mayor asked Tracey to help him instead. Clr Holt told Tracey that if her classmates refused to believe she had been the Mayoress, they could write to him and he would invite them to the Mayor's Parlour to confirm what she had said. All Tracey's friends have now written to the Mayor to take up his invitation - and a provisional arrangement has been set for September, when they will also meet Miss Baguley. 5th July 1988.26 of 27Making a splash - some of the youngsters who have been taking part in physiotherapy sessions organised by Huddersfield Health Authority and Kirklees Council at the Sports Centre with their trophies for swimming achievements. Pictured are (from left) Gemma Blagborough, Paul Goddard, Sandra Brennan, Wayne Steele, Claire Wallace and Ben Brown. 5th July 1988.27 of 27