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Gavin Castle

11:38, 14 OCT 2014
Updated11:33, 16 OCT 2014

Pupils at St Patrick's Primary School were so impressed by a school trip that they decided to turn their hands to sculpture. Two classes went on a visit to the Yorkshire Sculpture Park at West Bretton, near Wakefield. The park has its own education officer who gives details of exhibitions to schools and shows groups around. The St Patrick's pupils saw the exhibitions by sculpters from Zimbabwe, in Africa, who are considered to be among the best in the world. Some of the sculpters were even at the park and talked to the visitors about their work. Class teacher, Mr Sutcliffe, who organised the trip, spent part of his summer holiday in Zimbabwe and used to live there. When they got back to school, the pupils started work on their own creations in plasticine. Nina Lubelska is pictured showing her sculpture as other pupils look on. 27th September 1990.1 of 35
Listening to the music... these Newsome Junior School pupils were entertained by German visitors from Frondenberg, which is in the Kirklees's twin district of t Kreis Unna. Jorn Hansch on the accordion and Ufa Freidrich n the cello were among 26 German youngsters from the Frondenberg Music School who have been the guests of Huddersfield Music Centre. 10th October 1990.2 of 35
Champion swimmers from the 59 Huddersfield Squadron of the Air Training Corps won two trophies and were runners-up for two other awards at an inter-squadron event. The 16 swimmers from the Huddersfield squadron took on competitors from 17 other teams from the West Riding wing of the ATC. The won the overall trophy and were runners-up for the male under 16s and female awards. Members of the squadron won 10 individual gold and 12 silver medals. Flt Lt Geoff Castle (left) is pictured with the trophy winners. 8th October 1990.3 of 35
Stile Common Under 10s are struggling in the lower reaches of the Gelpack League with one victory and a draw in four games. The team are pictured before thir defeat at Battyeford. Back row (left to right): Tom Senior, Martin Hellawell, Johnathan Wallis, David Wallis, Jonathan Lodge, Matthew Smithies, James Samuel, Matthew Bates, Nicholas Greenwood. Front row: Ben Senior, Thomas Maher, Christopher Senior, Antony Stevens, Daniel Wegrzyn, Dorren Noel. 30th September 1990.4 of 35
Games time... Members of Golcar St John's mothers and toddlers group have given £100 to Golcar St John's CE Junior and Infant School whre they hold their meetings. The money has been used to buy an activity gym mat and maths games for pupils at the school. The group, which caters for children from babies to two-and-a-half, meets each Friday morning and has about 30 members. 12th October 1990.5 of 35
Miss Examiner, Maureen Wigton, has 'enrolled' a pack of cub scouts to help her raise cash for the Stop Press Guide Dog Appeal. Crosland Moor cubs will be joining Maureen as she puts on a shine for the appeal at a shoe cleaning morning in Huddersfield town centre. Miss Examiner and the shoeshine boys will be helping Stop Press polish off more of the cash needed to reach the £1,000 appeal target. Their shoe cleaning bonanza will be held in King Street on Saturday, November 3, between 10am and noon. They will be asking Saturday morning shoppers to make a contribution to the appeal in return for having a shine put on their shoes. 10th October 1990.6 of 35
All the fun of the run... 140 pupils, parents, friends and even pets from Newsome High School raced from the school up to Castle Hill and back to raise more than £300 for school funds. The event - sponsored by Sheffield firm Miller Energy Services - was organised by fifth-year pupils Carol Rhodes, Claire Geisler and Helen Winterburn. This little Jack Russell leads the pack in the race down from the top of Castle Hill. 14th October 1990.7 of 35
Story time! Pupils at Outlane Junior School are well on their way to completing their entry for the Examiner Junior Journalist Competition. The pupils in class five are busy producing reports, pictures and advertisements for their mini-Examiner and, led by nine-year-olds Oliver Booth (left) and Sabir Ijaz, are happy to display their work to date. 12th October 1990.8 of 35
Resisting temptation... pupils of Scissett Middle School try to resist tucking into this celebratory cake, made to mark the 50thÊanniversary of the school. The four youngsters were the stars of a special production called A Trip Down Memory Lane, written by teacher Mrs Ruth Smith and produced by deputy head Mrs Judith Turner, who also made the cake. They are (from left) Philip Harrison, Sophie Mannion, Laura Kenny and Richard Brookes. The school held an open week in which visitors, who have had any connections with the school over the past 50 years, were invited to look around. The was a display of memorabilia dating back to 1940 when the school was opened as Skelmanthorpe Modern. It change to Scissett Middle School in 1974. Today was a 1940s day when the children and staff wore clothes of that period. 10th October 1990.9 of 35
Under starter's orders... children at Emley First School jostle for pole position as Dewsbury MP Ann Taylor prepares to blow the whistle. More than 90 pupils and their families took part in a fun run around the village to raise money for children in the Third World. It is hoped that some of the charity cash will be used to sponsor a Third World child. Mrs Taylor offered her services as starter when she visited the school recently. 13th October 1990.10 of 35
Children at Stile Common Nursery School are turning green at a young age. Sixty three and four-year-olds are doing projects about recycling, and their work has included clearing litter at Primrose Hill playground with teacher Hilary Scholes. The youngsters will also visit bottle banks as part of the project. 12th October 1990.11 of 35
Planting for the future... Pupils of Colne Valley High School's Environmental Improvement Group undertook some backbreaking work to bring colour to Linthwaite in the spring. Pictured with classmates is 14-year-old Jennifer Bolton. They planted between 800 and 1,000 daffodil and narcissus bulbs on land in front of the main shops in Manchester Road as part of their work towards improving the environment. The school was asked to take part in the project by Linthwaite Environmental Society. 17th October 1990.12 of 35
Trend setters... Gone are the days of A-line skirts and Crimplene blouses Ð fashion-consious Guides and Brownies have a new look. Pictured wearing the new-style uniforms are members of the Netherton company. The new uniforms include hooded sweatshirts, caps and clullotes, with badges being sewn onto sashes instead of shirt sleeves. Guide uniform colours now include all shades of blue, Brownies gear comes in yellow and brown and Young Leaders in turquoise shades. 17th October 1990.13 of 35
Ship ahoy!... Twenty-three members of the 8th Holme Valley Thurstonland Beaver colony have become honorary crew members of HMS Beaver. The Beavers, all aged six and seven were presented with their certificates by District Commissioner Richard Rowden, pictured handing seven-year-old Simon Berry his certificate. They each wrote a letter and sent photographs to the captain of the frigate. 15th October 1990.14 of 35
Junior book-lovers flocked to the Pennine Hilton National Hotel to sample the delights of the third Examiner Book Binge. On the menu of attractions served up to nearly 200 youngsters were appearances by well-known authors and illustrators - Jim Eldridge, Brough Girling, Tony Ross and Colin Hawkins - who shared some of the secrets of their trade with the audience. And making sure the proceedings went with a bang was Kirkburton's Wilf Lunn, who laid on an exploding sausage and chips. All the youngsters were invited to attend in fancy dress and the theme was Out of this World. On the teatime bill of fare was fish fingers, chips (not of the exploding variety) and baked beans, followed by jelly and ice-cream. Compare for the event was the Examiner's Paul Clark, who was accompanied by Miss Examiner, Maureen Wigton. The Book Binge was organised in conjunction with the Children's Book Shop, Lindley, and Huddersfield Arts Council. Among the audience was a young lady from the other side of the world. Katherine Lewin who is seven years old and lives in Perth, Australia, is visiting her grandma in Elland and include a visit to the Book Binge in her holiday schedule. 23rd October 1990. Something fishy here: seven-year-old Oliver Townend makes a dramatic Dracula with Peter Clough, also seven, is bewitching15 of 35
Junior book-lovers flocked to the Pennine Hilton National Hotel to sample the delights of the third Examiner Book Binge. On the menu of attractions served up to nearly 200 youngsters were appearances by well-known authors and illustrators - Jim Eldridge, Brough Girling, Tony Ross and Colin Hawkins - who shared some of the secrets of their trade with the audience. And making sure the proceedings went with a bang was Kirkburton's Wilf Lunn, who laid on an exploding sausage and chips. All the youngsters were invited to attend in fancy dress and the theme was Out of this World. On the teatime bill of fare was fish fingers, chips (not of the exploding variety) and baked beans, followed by jelly and ice-cream. Compare for the event was the Examiner's Paul Clark, who was accompanied by Miss Examiner, Maureen Wigton. The Book Binge was organised in conjunction with the Children's Book Shop, Lindley, and Huddersfield Arts Council. Among the audience was a young lady from the other side of the world. Katherine Lewin who is seven years old and lives in Perth, Australia, is visiting her grandma in Elland and include a visit to the Book Binge in her holiday schedule. 23rd October 1990. Full of beans: nine-year-olds Laura Kaye (left) and Kathryn Stephenson prepare to tuck in16 of 35
Community spirit... Members of Marsden In Need group and Marsden Enhancement Committee are pictured with equipment which they have bought for Marsden Clinic. The £1,200 Ames mini-lab, which is used for testing cholesterol levels was provided by a variety of fund-raising activities, involving all sections of the Marsden community. Pictured from left (back row) are: Dr Jennifer Taylor, who practises at the clinic, Mr Trevor Britton, Mr Albert Butterworth and Mrs Evelyn Lambert, members of the groups; front row from left: Victoria and Laura Talbot, grandchildren of Clr Dorothy Lindley who is seated, Jemma Lambert and Mrs Jean Halstead, a nurse at the clinic. The Marsden Enhancement Group, of which the Marsden In Need group is part, is now trying to raise £4,000 for a defibrillator, a piece of lifesaving heart equipment. 16th October 1990.17 of 35
Off to the Far East are (from left) Graeme Murray, Richard Beaumont, James Ellam and Robin Ferguson, who are pictured with Mr Ian Forbes, general manager or Brook Motors at Honley. The Scouts, who are all members of the Huddersfield South-East District, each received £100 from the firm for doing a variety of cleaning and gardening jobs on the premises. The money will go towards the £2,000 which each boy needs to raise to attend the 1991 World Scout Jamboree in Korea next summer. 18th October 1990.18 of 35
Junior book-lovers flocked to the Pennine Hilton National Hotel to sample the delights of the third Examiner Book Binge. On the menu of attractions served up to nearly 200 youngsters were appearances by well-known authors and illustrators - Jim Eldridge, Brough Girling, Tony Ross and Colin Hawkins - who shared some of the secrets of their trade with the audience. And making sure the proceedings went with a bang was Kirkburton's Wilf Lunn, who laid on an exploding sausage and chips. All the youngsters were invited to attend in fancy dress and the theme was Out of this World. On the teatime bill of fare was fish fingers, chips (not of the exploding variety) and baked beans, followed by jelly and ice-cream. Compare for the event was the Examiner's Paul Clark, who was accompanied by Miss Examiner, Maureen Wigton. The Book Binge was organised in conjunction with the Children's Book Shop, Lindley, and Huddersfield Arts Council. Among the audience was a young lady from the other side of the world. Katherine Lewin who is seven years old and lives in Perth, Australia, is visiting her grandma in Elland and include a visit to the Book Binge in her holiday schedule. 23rd October 1990.19 of 35
Junior book-lovers flocked to the Pennine Hilton National Hotel to sample the delights of the third Examiner Book Binge. On the menu of attractions served up to nearly 200 youngsters were appearances by well-known authors and illustrators - Jim Eldridge, Brough Girling, Tony Ross and Colin Hawkins - who shared some of the secrets of their trade with the audience. And making sure the proceedings went with a bang was Kirkburton's Wilf Lunn, who laid on an exploding sausage and chips. All the youngsters were invited to attend in fancy dress and the theme was Out of this World. On the teatime bill of fare was fish fingers, chips (not of the exploding variety) and baked beans, followed by jelly and ice-cream. Compare for the event was the Examiner's Paul Clark, who was accompanied by Miss Examiner, Maureen Wigton. The Book Binge was organised in conjunction with the Children's Book Shop, Lindley, and Huddersfield Arts Council. Among the audience was a young lady from the other side of the world. Katherine Lewin who is seven years old and lives in Perth, Australia, is visiting her grandma in Elland and include a visit to the Book Binge in her holiday schedule. 23rd October 1990. Something fishy here: seven-year-old Oliver Townend makes a dramatic Dracula with Peter Clough, also seven, is bewitching20 of 35
Bidding a fond farewell to the Rev Bob Shaw are pupils of Cumberworth First school at their harvest festival service. Mr Shaw, the vicar of St Nicholas Church, Cumberworth, Rector of Holy Trinity Church, Denby Dale and St John's Church, Denby is leaving the area to take on a new parish in Cumbria. The Chairman of the school governors, Mr Shaw has worked in the area for the last 5½ years. He was presented with a photograph album and gift voucher after conducting his final service at the school. The harvest produce will be auctioned in school and profits will go to the Church of England Children's Society. Packet and tinned food will be donated to the Christian African Relief Trust for distribution in need African countries. 19th October 1990.21 of 35
Party time... children at Birchencliffe play group celebrate the group's 20thÊbirthday. More than 200 guests attended a family disco and supper for past and present children and staff. A celebration cake, made by Val Balmforth, Christine Wood and Rhonda Miller, was cut by playschool committee chairwoman, Diana Hogley, after present members of the playground blew out the candles. Souvenir pencils were given to all the children at the party and this was followed by a tea party for current members of the group. 15th October 1990.22 of 35
Pizza-loving teenage mutant turtle hero Donatello paid a visit to Huddersfield's Tesco supermarket. Pictured are some of the youngsters who flocked to the store for free badges and opportunity to meet one of their heroes as turtle-mania came to town. 22nd October 1990.23 of 35
Junior book-lovers flocked to the Pennine Hilton National Hotel to sample the delights of the third Examiner Book Binge. On the menu of attractions served up to nearly 200 youngsters were appearances by well-known authors and illustrators - Jim Eldridge, Brough Girling, Tony Ross and Colin Hawkins - who shared some of the secrets of their trade with the audience. And making sure the proceedings went with a bang was Kirkburton's Wilf Lunn, who laid on an exploding sausage and chips. All the youngsters were invited to attend in fancy dress and the theme was Out of this World. On the teatime bill of fare was fish fingers, chips (not of the exploding variety) and baked beans, followed by jelly and ice-cream. Compare for the event was the Examiner's Paul Clark, who was accompanied by Miss Examiner, Maureen Wigton. The Book Binge was organised in conjunction with the Children's Book Shop, Lindley, and Huddersfield Arts Council. Among the audience was a young lady from the other side of the world. Katherine Lewin who is seven years old and lives in Perth, Australia, is visiting her grandma in Elland and include a visit to the Book Binge in her holiday schedule. 23rd October 1990. Suprise, suprise: ten-year-old Sarah Shaw (left) and jester Philippa Denham, who is nine24 of 35
Junior book-lovers flocked to the Pennine Hilton National Hotel to sample the delights of the third Examiner Book Binge. On the menu of attractions served up to nearly 200 youngsters were appearances by well-known authors and illustrators - Jim Eldridge, Brough Girling, Tony Ross and Colin Hawkins - who shared some of the secrets of their trade with the audience. And making sure the proceedings went with a bang was Kirkburton's Wilf Lunn, who laid on an exploding sausage and chips. All the youngsters were invited to attend in fancy dress and the theme was Out of this World. On the teatime bill of fare was fish fingers, chips (not of the exploding variety) and baked beans, followed by jelly and ice-cream. Compare for the event was the Examiner's Paul Clark, who was accompanied by Miss Examiner, Maureen Wigton. The Book Binge was organised in conjunction with the Children's Book Shop, Lindley, and Huddersfield Arts Council. Among the audience was a young lady from the other side of the world. Katherine Lewin who is seven years old and lives in Perth, Australia, is visiting her grandma in Elland and include a visit to the Book Binge in her holiday schedule. 23rd October 1990. Enterting into the party spirit are Leon Dowd (seven) and nine-year-old Sarah Norman25 of 35
Junior book-lovers flocked to the Pennine Hilton National Hotel to sample the delights of the third Examiner Book Binge. On the menu of attractions served up to nearly 200 youngsters were appearances by well-known authors and illustrators - Jim Eldridge, Brough Girling, Tony Ross and Colin Hawkins - who shared some of the secrets of their trade with the audience. And making sure the proceedings went with a bang was Kirkburton's Wilf Lunn, who laid on an exploding sausage and chips. All the youngsters were invited to attend in fancy dress and the theme was Out of this World. On the teatime bill of fare was fish fingers, chips (not of the exploding variety) and baked beans, followed by jelly and ice-cream. Compare for the event was the Examiner's Paul Clark, who was accompanied by Miss Examiner, Maureen Wigton. The Book Binge was organised in conjunction with the Children's Book Shop, Lindley, and Huddersfield Arts Council. Among the audience was a young lady from the other side of the world. Katherine Lewin who is seven years old and lives in Perth, Australia, is visiting her grandma in Elland and include a visit to the Book Binge in her holiday schedule. 23rd October 1990. Three of the writers share a joke: (from left) Brough Girling, Colin Hawkins and Tony Ross26 of 35
Teeth, dentists and tooth faires - alias pupils from Moorcross Infants School, Crosland Moor - have been helping to promote healthy living. The youngsters too part in a health roadshow, organised by Huddersfield Health Authority at Moorcross, Mount Pleasant and Thornton Lodge schools. The fair promotes all aspects of healthy living, including how to look after your teeth. And with the help of Chol Theater, the Moorcross pupils dressed as teeth, dentists and a tooth fairy to perform a play on the subject. Pictured are dentist Kathryn Kemp (left) and tooth fairy Louise Henry with the rest of the cast. 15th October 1990.27 of 35
Junior book-lovers flocked to the Pennine Hilton National Hotel to sample the delights of the third Examiner Book Binge. On the menu of attractions served up to nearly 200 youngsters were appearances by well-known authors and illustrators Ð Jim Eldridge, Brough Girling, Tony Ross and Colin Hawkins Ð who shared some of the secrets of their trade with the audience. And making sure the proceedings went with a bang was Kirkburton's Wilf Lunn, who laid on an exploding sausage and chips. All the youngsters were invited to attend in fancy dress and the theme was Out of this World. On the teatime bill of fare was fish fingers, chips (not of the exploding variety) and baked beans, followed by jelly and ice-cream. Compare for the event was the Examiner's Paul Clark, who was accompanied by Miss Examiner, Maureen Wigton. The Book Binge was organised in conjunction with the Children's Book Shop, Lindley, and Huddersfield Arts Council. Among the audience was a young lady from the other side of the world. Katherine Lewin who is seven years old and lives in Perth, Australia, is visiting her grandma in Elland and include a visit to the Book Binge in her holiday schedule. 23rd October 1990. Wacky inventor Wilf Lunn and writer Jim Eldridge view proceedings28 of 35
Fireman Keith Hope (left) and Leading Fireman Lin Ball (rear) help to get the fire safety message across to children as part of National Fire Safety Week. A mobile fire prevention exhibition visited Huddersfield's Princess Alexandra Walk as one of the events being organised for the week. Firemen in Kirklees will also be organising seminars for housing and residential home managers, stressing the importance of smoke alarms and instructing them in other fire prevention measures. 22nd October 1990.29 of 35
Junior book-lovers flocked to the Pennine Hilton National Hotel to sample the delights of the third Examiner Book Binge. On the menu of attractions served up to nearly 200 youngsters were appearances by well-known authors and illustrators - Jim Eldridge, Brough Girling, Tony Ross and Colin Hawkins - who shared some of the secrets of their trade with the audience. And making sure the proceedings went with a bang was Kirkburton's Wilf Lunn, who laid on an exploding sausage and chips. All the youngsters were invited to attend in fancy dress and the theme was Out of this World. On the teatime bill of fare was fish fingers, chips (not of the exploding variety) and baked beans, followed by jelly and ice-cream. Compare for the event was the Examiner's Paul Clark, who was accompanied by Miss Examiner, Maureen Wigton. The Book Binge was organised in conjunction with the Children's Book Shop, Lindley, and Huddersfield Arts Council. Among the audience was a young lady from the other side of the world. Katherine Lewin who is seven years old and lives in Perth, Australia, is visiting her grandma in Elland and include a visit to the Book Binge in her holiday schedule. 23rd October 1990. Miss Examiner Maureen Wigton is on hand to serve seven-year-olds Wallis Dyson (left) and Victoria Talbot.30 of 35
Breaking their silence to present £50 to the NSPCC were these Girl Guides. The 120th Huddersfield Guides, based at Almondbury, organised a sponsored silence to raise the money. Seen with the cheque are 10-year-old Karen Moorhouse (left) and 11-year-old Lindsay Thewlis (right). Another £50 raised went to guide camp funds. 15th October 1990.31 of 35
Junior book-lovers flocked to the Pennine Hilton National Hotel to sample the delights of the third Examiner Book Binge. On the menu of attractions served up to nearly 200 youngsters were appearances by well-known authors and illustrators - Jim Eldridge, Brough Girling, Tony Ross and Colin Hawkins - who shared some of the secrets of their trade with the audience. And making sure the proceedings went with a bang was Kirkburton's Wilf Lunn, who laid on an exploding sausage and chips. All the youngsters were invited to attend in fancy dress and the theme was Out of this World. On the teatime bill of fare was fish fingers, chips (not of the exploding variety) and baked beans, followed by jelly and ice-cream. Compare for the event was the Examiner's Paul Clark, who was accompanied by Miss Examiner, Maureen Wigton. The Book Binge was organised in conjunction with the Children's Book Shop, Lindley, and Huddersfield Arts Council. Among the audience was a young lady from the other side of the world. Katherine Lewin who is seven years old and lives in Perth, Australia, is visiting her grandma in Elland and include a visit to the Book Binge in her holiday schedule. 23rd October 1990. Spot the dog gets a cuddle from Jennifer and Steven Redfern32 of 35
Hold the front page...! With deadline approaching budding newshounds at Meltham County Primary School are hoping to create a paper with a difference. Class 5 wrote to Stop Press asking if the Examiner uses recycled paper at all. Having been shown round the Examiner's Aspley works and seeing recycled paper being used, they asked for a Junior Journalist entry form - on recycled paper of course. Press Centre manager Alan Shore presented the children with their special recycled paper to make their own mini Examiner grid. The Meltham entry promises to be a special one with the theme of the environment. The 'reporters' have also been looking at the Examiner and will be writing a feature on how the paper has changed over the years. Stepping back in time... pupils at Meltham County Primary School review copies of the Examiner from 1974 (from left) Gary Woodward, Sarah Crowther, Adam Taylor and Sally Jones. 28th September 1990.33 of 35
Pupils from Moor End High School visited the David Brown Corporation as part of a new scheme to tighten links between local schools and industry. The scheme - called Kirklees Compact - offers better prospects of jobs and training with local firms for pupils aged 14 to 16 who attain achievement goals. These cover academic qualifications and other standards of performance such as punctuality and attendance. The belief is that by reaching them, pupils will convince employers of their motivation and positive attitude. Ms Janice Foster, Compact co-ordinatior at Moor End High School, said: 'We hope this initiative will open a wide range of opportunities fro the youngsters when they leave school and provide opportunities for them to assess their personal qualities and achievements.' Compact is designed to help young people achive their full potential by helping them to make informed choices about post-16 education, training and employment. The scheme Ð controlled through the Kirklees Education/Business Partnership Ð involves hundreds of local employers. More than 200 have already offered over 2,811 jobs with training over the next few years and 419 employers have agreed to support the scheme in various ways. Teachers David Maddison and Claire Horne pictured with some of the 160 pupils who visited the firm. 10th October 1990.34 of 35
Fruit of the earth... Paddock Junior, Infant and Nursery School pupils Claire Rydings (left) and Anna Chisholm with some of the produce on display at the school's harvest festival. All the school's 300 pupils took part in the festival, which included songs, plays and sketches about the environment and pollution. All produce given to the festival was handed out to the people in Paddock. 9th October 1990.35 of 35