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Andrew Jackson

09:21, 5 NOV 2014
Updated09:27, 10 NOV 2014

Moldgreen twins Louise and Helena Beaumont who appeared on Tiswas in the early 1980s1 of 77
Moldgreen Playgroup youngsters off to the pantomime in 19812 of 77
Moldgreen Playgroup youngsters with their supervisor Mrs Yvonne Clay in 19813 of 77
St George's Square in the early 1980s!4 of 77
Fun run day to remember: More than 1,300 competitors lined up at Huddersfield Rugby Union Football Club's Waterloo ground for the start of the third Examiner run run on Sunday July 7, 19855 of 77
Pop and sandwiches at the ready as these youngsters prepare to set off on the annual Mencap summer trip. The party of 35, including helpers, spent a day at Temple Newsam, near Leeds, where they enjoyed a picnic. The trip was organised by members of the Junior Gateway Club . The recent National Mencap Week held in the town raised £1,200 through a variety events, including a flag day6 of 77
Ready for the off: Some 50 mothers, toddlers and older children form Rawthorpe High School mothers and toddlers group went on a day trip to Southport. The seaside excursion was an annual event7 of 77
These guides and brownies were part of a procession which preceded Golcar Parish Church garden party in July 1985. They were dressed in uniforms worn in the 75 years of the movement's existence. Also in the procession were Golcar Youth Band, majorettes, floats and Sunday school queen Alison Ribbons. The event in the vicarage grounds was opened by Alvyn Blossom of Radio Leeds, who also conducted a mini-auction of gifts given by tradespeople and parishioners. The event raised £520 for church funds8 of 77
About 230 children from seven junior schools in Holme Valley are currently staging the three-day Holme Valley Music Festival. The last festival was held in 1979 and this year has been revived to include in the programme recorder items, pieces from the Scissett Youth Group wind group and a mini-opera entitled Giant Finn. 19th March 1986.9 of 77
Top of the table again... Town striker Dale Tempest presents Shepley cubs with the trophy after the pack's team won its league for the second year running. The team competed against six other sides in the Huddersfield South-East District cubs league, winning every match and conceding only three goals. 21st March 1986.10 of 77
Digging deep - Charlotte Illingworth and Marcus Pound start work on Emley First School's new conservation garden. The children planted trees and shrubs bought with a £145 grant from West Yorkshire County Council. The garden will be used by children in work on plants and wildlife for their environmental studies. 19th March 1986.11 of 77
Pupils of the Clare Doosey School of Dancing in Kirkheaton won a total of 19 cups when they competed in the Leeds Stage Dance Festival. 26th February 198612 of 77
Bright smiles at the Rastrick guides' garden party (from left) sisters Kerry and Lindsey Tyler and Joanna and Julie Bates. The Rastrick district girl guides event at the home of their district commissioner Mrs J Leech, was to raise money for charity to highlight the 75th anniversary year of the Girl Guides' Association13 of 77
Young members of Huddersfield Light Opera Company are to stage a production of the evergreen musical, Salad Days, as their contribution to International Youth Year. The production - the first of its kind for the company's youth section - will run on October 23 to 26 at Venn Street Arts Centre. Produced by Margaret Warmington and featuring a cast of nearly 50 youngsters aged 10 to 18, Salad Days tells the tale of a magic piano which introduces the audience to a collection of weird and wonderful characters. The musical director is John Burt and the director and choreographer is Mary Brearley. 30th September 1985.14 of 77
A cheque for £144 is presented to Mr Michael Tottle (left) area representative of the Royal National Institute for the Blind by the headmaster of Linthwaite County Primary School, Mr Stretton Hobson. Some 195 pupils raised the money by collecting donations for RNLI postcards. 3rd October 1985.15 of 77
Greenhead Gymnastic Club's youngsters were in fine form both individually and collectively at the West Yorkshire Championships. The Under 10s won the team event and Rebecca Moore took the gold medal with Emma Johnson following close behind with the bronze. And in the Under 9 competition Sarah Williams and Lisa Thorpe won the gold and bronze respectively. The winners will now compete in the Yorkshire final at Leeds University a week tomorrow. Greenhead's Karen Hargate was the individual bronze medalist in her last international competition in Dublin. Competing against Under 15 girls from Wales, Scotland, Eire and Northern Ireland, the England Under 13 team won the gold medal. Greenhead club members are pictured with their victory smiles. Back row (left to right): Estelle Stringer, Shelley Cooper, Rebecca Moore, Emma Johnson, Helen Jackson, Johanna Stansfield. Front row: Deborah Nicholson, Lisa Thorpe, Sarah Williams, Emma Osborne. 3rd October 1985.16 of 77
Paddock Juniors are hoping that their latest acquisition will help to plug any leaks in their defence. They have just been sponsored with a new strip by J E and B Fisher, the Kirkheaton plumbing firm, and Brenda and Eddie Fisher are pictured (back right) with the Paddock team. Back row (left to right): Stephen Taylor (manager), Paul Eastwood, Paul Riva, Dale Crofts, Geoff George, Matthew Tansey, Adam Sylvester, Robert Holmes. Front row: Tony O'Neill, Ian Rowe, Anthony Hutchinson, Ian Stephenson, John Buckley, Andrew Doran. 6th October 1985.17 of 77
Catherine Ward, secretary of Ravensthorpe Junior Missionary Association, starts a sponsored walk by Sunday School members and teachers from the North Road Methodist Church, Ravensthorpe, on Saturday. The walk - 10 laps round Ravensthorpe library park - was to raise money for the missionary association. Miss Ward was the organiser. 5th October 1985.18 of 77
Paper-chase... These are some of the 66 pupils of South Crosland Junior School who collected a quarter-tonne of paper as part of an environmental project on natural resources and how they can be preserved. The children collected the paper to find out how much families throw away during one week. The project is being organised by Mrs Linda Bulloch, who is employed by the Manpower Service Commission on a Keep Britain Tidy campaign. 14th October 1985.19 of 77
These children from Aldonley, Almondbury, enjoyed a "play day"- courtesy of the National Children's Centre, currently touring the Huddersfield area during the summer holidays. The Centre's Jungle Bus and equipment is being taken out to areas where there is no play provisions for children in the school holidays. The service began in the middle of July and arrangements have been made to take the Jungle Bus to other parts of the town. "Play days" off if it's safer are funded by the Huddersfield Cinderella Society. 19th August 1985.20 of 77
Librarian Mrs. Enid Blackburn reads to some of the children who attended a story time event at Slaithwaithe library. "Seaside holiday" was the theme of the event, organized by Kirklees Leisure Services to encourage children to take more interest in books. Attractions included games, singing and dancing. Story times have also been held at libraries including Golcar, Milnsbridge and Linthwaite. 16th August 1985.21 of 77
More than 30 young golf fanatics took part in a fun day for beginners at Marsden yesterday. The organiser, Ceddie Beaumont, is pictured (front left) with the youngest player, eight year old Christopher Thewlis. Marsden Captain Jim Sharland is on the far left. 15th August 1985.22 of 77
Some 90 children ready to set off on a trip to Lightwater Valley. The event was organized by Cambridge road baths and Huddersfield sports centre, and as part of the annual summer programme run by Kirklees Leisure services indoor division. A model making competition and BMX demonstrations are also planned. 7th August 1985.23 of 77
Clowning about... The circus came to town yesterday, at least it seemed so when clowns, tightrope walkers and flying trapeze artists turned up at Colne Valley High School. But they were, in fact, children in disguise for a circus day. Some 100 youngsters took part, and Rowena Smith (left) is seen casting a spell on some of them. They are (from left) Lyndsey Scarhill, Vicky Secker, Heather Owen and Louise Foley. Two real circus acts also attended the event organized by Linthwaithe Summer play scheme. Pat Birch, from Bradford, and her performing dogs entertained the children and Pickles the clown made an appearance. 7th August 1985.24 of 77
New Mill Sunday school children display the blankets they have knitted for Ethiopia. They first knitted squares and were helped by church members who either knitted or gave wool. Four blankets, three vests and one crocheted cover have been made in a month. 30th March 1985.25 of 77
Ready to go before the cameras - these youngsters from class four at Slaithwaite Junior School who will be extras in a play to be filmed at the school by YTV after Easter. Reading the script of the play, The Silver Trumpet, watched by classmates, are Fay Fell, Stephen Eastwood and Tracey Finnis. The Silver Trumpet is expected to take three days to film at Slaithwaite - but it could be a year or more before the youngsters taking part get to see themselves on TV. 1st April 1985.26 of 77
Mrs Sunderland Schoolsfest: King James School Wind Band. Christopher Parnell at the drums holds the award and head of music Mr Jim Morgan is on the left . 2nd April 1985.27 of 77
Headmaster Mr Paul Hussey rings the bell for the last time at Upper Whitley First School, Grange Moor. Mr Hussey, head at the school for three years and two terms, takes up the headship of a larger school at Stoney Stratford, near Milton Keynes, after Easter. His successor will be Mrs Jean Boyce, who moves from Norristhorpe, near Heckmondwike. Mr Hussey was formerly deputy head at Shelley First School. Children presented Mr Hussey with gifts including a brief case, a toaster, a coffee-maker and alarm clock at a special afternoon farewell party. Mr Hussey, married with two children, also attended a social evening at the school with members of staff and former colleagues. 3rd April 1985.28 of 77
Rawthorpe Junior School's "A" team proudly displays the Huddersfield Junior Schools' Soccer Knockout Cup which they won beating South Crosland 2-1 in the final. On the left is the team's manager and coach, Alan Head, and on the right his assistant, Bob Heap. 24th April 1985.29 of 77
These Lepton Children enjoy a "Super Hero" story read to them by library assistants Peggy Selway, Mary Longshaw and Margaret Hobson. They also played games on the "Super Hero" theme at the event organised by Kirklees Leisure Services. Super Gran and Wonder Woman entertained between 50 and 60 youngsters who attended, and other "heroes" featured were Popeye and Danger Mouse. The event was at the local Scout headquarters. 18h April 1985.30 of 77
Ready for the off - youngsters try out the newly-completed BMX cycling track at Greenside Working Men's Club, Dalton. Getting the first race under way for a special open day is Mr Ian Pheasey, organiser of Huddersfield Hi-fliers, the BMX Club which uses the track. The club has members aged between five and 20. 20th April 1985.31 of 77
Eyes front... no need to give the order to these Brockholes children, enraptured by the antics of Mr Pickles the clown. The scene is Brockholes Village Hall where about 70 youngsters attended the village playgroups 10th anniversary tea. One of the group's leaders Mrs Jenny Parkin, was presented with a framed photograph in appreciation of her work since helping to start the project. 20th September 1986.32 of 77
Bishop David Konstant, Roman Catholic Bishop of Leeds, heads a group of walkers on an annual 20-mile sponsored walk to raise money for the diocesan mission in Peru. About 300 people, including children from All Saints' and St Patrick's schools and members of Huddersfield Roman Catholic parishes, took part in the walk from St Bridgid's RC Church, Longwood, to Wessenden and back. The walk organised by the Huddersfield Deanery Third World group, hopes to beat last year's fund-raising total of £3,000. 21st September 1986.33 of 77
Going fishing... These youngsters took part in a Sport Aid angling competition at Huddersfield Broad Canal, Leeds Road. From left (front) are Simon Eastwood, Richard O'Connor, Neil Burrows and Robert Crowther. A total of 143 adults and 36 juniors entered the competition, which raised about £310 for African famine relief. It was organised by Slaithwaite and District Angling Club, Holme Valley Piscatorials and Huddersfield Gas Board Angling Club. 31st August 1986.34 of 77
Having a splashing time! These young swimmers took part in a water confidence course for the under-fives at Cambridge Road Baths, Huddersfield. Three two-week courses were run at the pool by swimming teachers Mrs Shirley Clegg and Mrs Stella Ainley. 1st September 1986.35 of 77
It's the start of the show... Cubs James Perkins (left) and Christopher Haigh introduce the Holme Valley Gang Show at Holmbridge Parish Hall. Some 80 Cubs, aged between eight and 10, too part in the joint venture between Holme Valley District Scouts and Holmbridge Parish Church. Proceeds amounting to more than 200 pounds were split between church and Scouts. 15th May 1986.36 of 77
The long arms of the law... two-year-old Jonathan Plant polices proceedings at the Quarry Hill mother and toddler group open day. Attractions included a tombola, a cake stall and a raffle. The open day was to raise funds to buy new group equipment for its meeting place, at the Scout hut, Fleminghouse Lane, Waterloo. 14th May 1986.37 of 77
Ready for the off are some of the dozens of Cubs, Brownies, Scouts and Guides who tackled a 10-mile sponsored walk between Meltham and Holme. Parents joined in the fund-raising walk to raise money for the upkeep of the Meltham group headquarters and for activities. Scout leader Mr Bob Edinburgh is pictured starting the walk on a route from the headquarters in Huddersfield Road, Meltham, to Holme School and back. 11th May 1986.38 of 77
Swinging Samson is the title of a modern Biblical musical to be presented by Honley C of E Junior School as part of the celebrations for the centenary of the parish of Honley. Some of the 56 choir members are pictured with four of the 10 narrators (from front left) Robert Barraclough, Philip Main, Nicola Whitworth and Amanda Leach. The musical will be staged tomorrow night at Honley Parish Church. 12th May 1986.39 of 77
Thanks, children... Christopher Laycock (left) and Andrew Lindley, both 11, pictured with classmates, show a letter of appreciation from British Wildlife Appeal chairman David Attenborough. The letter was received by third and fourth-formers at Honley Junior School after pupils raised ¿200 for the Wildlife In Danger Appeal, with events which included a treasure hunt. 6th May 1986.40 of 77
A leek casserole from Prince Charles and water-cress soup from the Princess of Wales were among the recipes in a book complied for the bodyscanner appeal. And the Queen, Queen Mother, Duchess of York and the Princess Royal sent letters to St John's C of E School, Golcar, wishing it luck with the recipe book. It contained more than 100 recipes and joke and illustrations, and was sold in the village for donations not less than £1. Altogether , the venture raised £325 for our appeal, and pictured with a giant cheque for the money are Joanne Warwick and Elliot Day and other pupils from the school. 11th September 1987.41 of 77
Hotshots... that's residents of Ashford Court, Highburton, who raised £107.33 for the appeal with a street party and a hoedown. Samantha Seymour is pictured handing over the cheque during a "hold-up," and also in the photograph are the organisers and some of the supporters. Nearly 100 people attended the event and the chief organisers were Mr and Mrs John Thompson, Martin Ward, Susan Seymour and Liz and Dave Clark. 1st September 1987.42 of 77
Turning up for a big international youth motocross event at the weekend in Leicestershire are these four Barkisland youngsters. The quartet - from left, Scott Breeton, seven, and his nine-year-old sister, Georgina, Jennie Sanderson, nine, and her 15-year-old brother, Richard - are sponsored by two local firms, trailer parts agents Georgina Scott, of Lockwood, and Sawing Services, of Elland. 4th September 1987.43 of 77
It's what friends are for... that's the message to 12-year-old Cowersley girl Rachel Bray from these children who have raised £22 for at £3,000 Appeal to send her to Israel for treatment of a terrible skin disease. Rachel is a victim of psoriasis, and a visit to the Dead Sea Clinic in Israel could help to cure her. Rachel's eight-year-old brother, David, is pictured with the cheque. He helped to raise the money with a Êcar wash and with him are other Cowersley fund-raisers. They are (from left) back: Christopher Caton, Steven Field, Steven Earnshaw, Joanne Taylor and Debbie West; front: Adam Taylor, Lindsay Ashcroft, Rachel Ashcroft and Sharon Ellis. 16th September 1987.44 of 77
Singing the praises of the new Slaithwaite Junior Library are these children from the village playgroup. They were invited to the library to celebrate its opening and were entertained with stories and games. Pictured with some of them is assistant Librarian Mrs Enid Blackburn. 17th September 1987.45 of 77
Brown Owl Mrs Kathleen Charlesworth has said goodbye to the 3rd (Kirkburton West) Lepton Methodist Brownies after 16 years. Retiring Brown Owl Mrs Charlesworth, of Lepton, was presented with retiring gifts of an ornamental bird bath and a basket of flowers from the 24 pack members. The presentation was made by district commissioner Mrs Catherine Breeze. 5th September 1987.46 of 77
Guitarist Mrs Eileen Henderson lead the singing at Longley Baptist church holiday club. About 90 children have been attending the club each day during the week of activities-with scarecrows as the main theme. Children, under the supervision of Deacon Allen Douglas, Mrs. Jean Bareham and other church workers have been taking part in games, craft work and Bible study. The week of activities was brought to a close with a service led by the minister, the Rev. Glady Rosie. 18th August 1988.47 of 77
The rains came and prevented some of the outdoor activities planned by kirklees summer safari team. But this crowd of youngsters who went to crow lane junior school, Milnsbridge, thoroughly enjoyed themselves as they got to work making animal masks, and appearing in the guise of badgers, woodpeckers, frogs and rabbits. When the weather cleared, there was a chance to try some of the water based games. 18th August 1988.48 of 77
Stepping high... Davina Beckwith, left, and Susan Price, watched by other majorettes from paddock limelight's, display the trophy won by the troop at the Yorkshire carnival association's gala. It went on show when the majorettes held a gala at paddock cricket club which raised £226 towards a trip to Bridlington for a contest in October. 21st August 1988.49 of 77
Best foot forward... Young Jeremy Illingworth has a go at the penalty competition during the annual pig roast and gala which raised £500 for Netherton Juniors soccer club. Watching Jeremy are former Bradley Rangers manager Gerry Murphy (front left), Huddersfield Town promotions executive Keith Hanvey and some of the Netherton Youngsters. 6th August 1988.50 of 77
All the fun of the summer holidays in Huddersfield. Tripping the light fantastic from an exhibition of face-painting at the Sports Centre are sponsor Mr Barry Winterbottom and, from left, Clare Watson, Katy Hitchcock, Lindsay Weaver and Lynne Beattie. 21st August 1988.51 of 77
Get ahead, get a helmet... Young Adam Robertshaw tried on this fireman's helmet for size during the Fire Rescue '88 Day in Greenhead Park at the weekend. Adam is seen with officers from the Huddersfield station. There were numerous attractions including performances by the fire service band, displays of veteran and vintage fire appliances, demonstrations by the police, Ambulance Service, British Telecom Mines Rescue and Mountain Rescue teams, a free-fall parachuting display and side stalls. The day was in aid of the Fire Service Benevolent Fund. 30th July 1988.52 of 77
On your bike.. These youngsters are putting their summer holidays to good use by getting advice on safe cycling from PC Peter Dyson at a Reinwood infant school. They will also be told how to maintain their cycles. 9th August 1988.53 of 77
Here we are! These youngsters enjoying an adventure holiday Scammonden activity centre are pictured pinpointing their exact position on the map. The 21 local holidaymakers have been based at the centre all week, accompanied by six members of the Huddersfield education social work department. The holiday, which features various trips, was organised by Huddersfield education social work department and funded by Huddersfield orphan endowment club and the Winkle club. 8th August 1988.54 of 77
An 8st killer snake was let loose at Kirkburton CofE Primary School... and children stroked it. Hector, a 20ft-long python, visited children taking part in the Summer Safari scheme organised by Kirklees Countryside Services. The youngsters were able to stroke Hector, being held here by safari helper Gary Lawford, and later the python was let loose in the school's grounds. Said Colne Valley Countryside Project Officer Mr Mike O'Roarke: "Pythons are capable to killing humans if the are annoyed. But Hector is very timid and perfectly safe if handled by experts. The idea was to give youngsters some awareness of wildlife and the scheme has included playing games and activities connected with wild animals and safari" Hector is owned by a Penistone colleague of Mr O'Roarke. 3rd August 1988.55 of 77
Mrs Piala Ray takes the children through an Indian dance class during the Kirklees multicultural festival. 2nd March 1988.56 of 77
Following the Yellow Brick Road... Julie Jackson, Ruth Kaye, Karen Dawson, Susan Ellis and Philippa Ashfield are some of the Salendine Nook High School pupils involved in a production of The Wizard of Oz. Some 80 children have taken part in performances and they have designed and made their own costumes. 1st March 1988.57 of 77
Dunkirk veterans (from left) Mr Jim Chadwick, Capt Harold Dugdale and Mr George Behan point out the beaches where men were picked up by a flotilla of ships and boats during the evacuation to teacher Mr Rob Hodgson and members of his first-form English class. One of the maps is a modern day issue but the other was actually carried by one of the veterans at the time of Dunkirk.2nd March 1988.58 of 77
Fireman N Stephen Baxter from Skelmanthorpe station, gives an insight into his adventurous job to Highburton First School pupils Matthew Hughes and Adele Walker this morning. Skelmanthorpe firemen, and a fire engine, visited the school today and pupils were in their element as they sat in the drivers seat, tried on fireman¿ helmets and were shown how the fire-fighting equipment was used. 2nd March 1988.59 of 77
Just some of the 1,400 youngsters taking part in the Kirklees Primary School Music festival at Huddersfield Town Hall. 23rd March 1988.60 of 77
Just some of the 1,400 youngsters taking part in the Kirklees Primary School Music festival at Huddersfield Town Hall. 23rd March 1988.61 of 77
St James's, Slaithwaithe, Brownies have joined the Stop Press hunt to find the oldest Brownie pack in the area. The Slaithwaithe pack and the oldest in Dartmouth division - which covers the Colne Valley area. They were first registered on July 4, 1930, and are looking forward to celebrating their 60th birthday next year. Pictured with Brown Owl Mollie Broadley are the Slaithwaithe St James's Park. 14th June 198962 of 77
A technicolour cast - children from Bradley CE Junior School staged two performances of the musical Joseph and His Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat and they lined up for this photograph show off their colourful costumes. 7th July 1989.63 of 77
Musicians in Honley High School's senior orchestra came home the victorious from the National Festival of Music for Youth - after beating their own colleagues in the orchestra final. They managed to edge out the school's chamber orchestra, which also reached the final at London's South Bank Centre. The winning senior orchestra was led by sixth form A level music student Emma Page and conducted by music teacher Felicity Storer. Viola player Joel Hunter was singled out for the most outstanding player award. They played Rossini's Tacredi Overture and Stravinsky's Suite No. 1 and 2 and could now be invited to play one of the Promenade concerts at the Albert Hall in November. The chamber orchestra was led by another A level music student, Ceri Hunter and conducted by the school's head of music, Jeffrey Ladd. Honley high school senior orchestra celebrates success as leader Emma Page shows off the award and Joel Hunter displays his award for being named outstanding player. With them is conductor Felicity Storer (front, centre). 12th July 1989.64 of 77
Classy conservationists - Lindley Junior School pupils Stephanie Moorhouse and Daniel Claydon receive £100 prize money from Janet Gourley, Yorkshire Bank's Senior Marketing Liaison Officer. Class 18 at the school came in the top six in a conservation competition organised by the bank. Teacher Sue Whitehouse and pupils of class 18 look on. 11th July 1989.65 of 77
The 65th anniversary of scouting in the Holme Valley was celebrated at weekend camp. The Holme Valley District Go for 65 weekend camp was held at Sands recreation ground, Holmfirth, and over 120 cubs took part with about 30 leaders and scouts. 8th July 1989.66 of 77
The 65th anniversary of scouting in the Holme Valley was celebrated at weekend camp. The Holme Valley District Go for 65 weekend camp was held at Sands recreation ground, Holmfirth, and over 120 cubs took part with about 30 leaders and scouts. Anne Blackburn goes over the day's events with New Mill cubs. 8th July 1989.67 of 77
Back in time... Pupils, parents and friends of Upper Whitley School, Grange Moor, with teacher Mrs. Cath Gledhill (left), get ready to make their pilgrimage to Clarke Hall, Wakefield. The five to eight year olds spent all day at the working museum, living as people did in the 17th century. Activities ranged from butter making, corn grinding and herb collecting to weaving, spinning, singing and dancing. 10th July 1989.68 of 77
Even a downpour failed to dampen the spirits of hundreds of youngsters in Newsome. They braved the rain to take part in a colourful procession to herald the start of the Newsome International Carnival at the High School. The weather forced events inside the school, but the stalls and musical attractions - include a steel band, Brass bands and Indian dancers - were very popular. The carnival's theme was international friendship - and these youngsters from Stile Common Junior School are pictured celebrating good neighbours round the world. The event ended with two dances at the school and a concert by local band Ceramic Joe. All money raised will go to a minibus adapted for use by disabled youngsters at Newsome High. 8th July 1989.69 of 77
A Huddersfield librarian has written a children's musical which could become a vital part of teaching in schools. Mrs. Louie Carr's story, The Beetle and the Bookworm, was given its first performance at Rawthorpe Junior School. She is behind the script and the lyrics, which explain alphabetical order, encyclopaedias and dictionaries. The music has been written by a local teacher Mrs. Margaret Edwards. Mrs. Carr says it's vital that pupils doing gcse courses are familiar with basic library and study skills and she reckons the best time to start is when they are at primary schools. Kirklees Libraries section is now interested in making sure that the musical is available to schools throughout the area. Two booklets about library skills by Mrs. Carr have proved popular all over the world. 7th July 1989.70 of 77
Miss Examiner 1989 contestants are seen outside the Adega cabaret club in Byram Court during a break in the contest preview. They are, from left (back) Alexandra Fenn, Corrine Dickinson, Cheryl Lockwood, Mandy Bottomley, Louise Gunson and Claire Lee; middle: Leanne Slater, Michelle Maude, Shivonne Smith, Amanda Palmer and Sadiie Lewis; front, Susan Pickford, Tracey Mosley, Marietta Browne, Dyan Sutton, Vanessa Moore, Salena McDade and Samantha Nightingale71 of 77
ICI plumber Stephen Morgan and his workmates are all set to be superheroes of the BBC's Children in Need appeal. The 16-strong team from the giant Leeds Road works were to push the mobile bathroom suite 68 miles to Blackpool and raise thousands of pounds for the charity. It was a case of bathtime blues for Steve as he tested the bathmobile's special cooling system. Also pictured during the test run are, David Taylor, front left, and Alan Farey, plumbing workshop foreman Peter Conway at the wheel and Brian Allan, back. Their push began at 5am on Friday, September 1, and they were greeted by the Mayoress of Blackpool in the resort at 1pm the next day72 of 77
Dianne Hird, from Kirklees Children's Services, paints youngsters' faces at Highfields School playscheme. The scheme finally went ahead - even though a grant application was turned down. The BBC's Children In Need charity had previously supported the schem but this year had refused. n a last-minute appeal to Kirklees Social Services saved the day73 of 77
Festival fun at Huddersfield’s Greenhead Park gave visitors a taste of the good life – Paul Harper at the wheel and members of the 1940s Blitz Ball music group in their Second World War jeep in Greenhead Park74 of 77
Festival fun at Huddersfield’s Greenhead Park gave visitors a taste of the good life – Kirsty Bailey, left, Charlotte Binns, centre, and Rebecca Dack of the Colne Valley Eagles Drum Majorettes in Greenhead Park75 of 77
Festival fun at Huddersfield’s Greenhead Park gave visitors a taste of the good life – Sporting hero Brian Jacks gets a rousing welcome from some of the mini-superstars76 of 77
In this picture, we step much further back in time than 1985. Trevor Burgin of Crosland Moor is rightly proud to have played in the Huddersfield Rugby Union FC’s victory over Otley in 1953 when the team picture above was taken. Trevor not only played in the side that defeated Otley 6-5 at Waterloo but was the man to wrap up the victory with a successful second half penalty kick. He points out that the Waterloo Old Boys’ picture we ran in All Our Yesterday’s on July 24 was not of that winning team. Trevor has identified the players in that 1953 winning line-up. The players are (from left), back row: F R Bletcher, A D Holme, W A Crowther, H Binns, J C Wilson, T Burgin, F D Sykes, T Haigh. Front row (from left) F J Shannon, R D Sharpe, W F Brooke, J L Clifford, P D Cunningham, D Mortimer and R W Durrans77 of 77