LifestylegalleryNostalgia: 1989BookmarkShareLifestyleByGavin Castle12:38, 27 JAN 2015Updated12:57, 27 JAN 2015Getting into the right gear for the New Year - that's this happy bunch of Huddersfield Road Club cyclists who let in the first day of 1989 with a run of some 40 miles in the Wakefield and Barnsley area. 1st January 1989.1 of 24Holmfirth scouts' under-13 team beat Honley to win the Holme Valley District Scouts five-a-side competition at Holmfirth Sports Centre. Seen with the winning trophy are representatives of six of the 10 teams which took part. They are (from left) Matthew Brook, Daniell Peace, Garry Walker, James Booth, Paul Matthews and Jonathan Schofield. 22nd January 1989.2 of 24Full of good cheer for 1989 are Brighouse Good Companions, at the club New Year party at St Joseph's School, Martin Street, Brighouse. Members baked cakes for the party and there was a raffle. About 75 pensioners attended and housebound companions were sent a special tea. 6th January 1989.3 of 24Headlines grab attention at NatWest Bank. Customers at Huddersfield's National Westminster Bank are invited to make a 'check' of a different kind from today! The best of the entries in the successful Examiner Junior Journalist Competition are on display in the Market Place branch of the competition's sponsors. And there is no doubt that all the work done by budding reporters and editors throughout Kirklees last autumn will win the approval of new readers every day. Pictured putting the finishing touches to the display are NatWest staff Alexandra Sykes (left) and Jane Kobuta. Jane, the bank's business development officer, said: ÒThe mini-Examiners are very eye-catching and will certainly be a talking point among our customers. They will create a great deal of interest.Ó Representatives from the award-winning schools and all the successful individual entrants will be attending a special Junior Journalist prize-giving evening at the bank later this month. 4th January 1989.4 of 24Slimmer fattened up by festive season. Turkey and Christmas pudding were just too big a temptation for Mr Leonard Thornton - who made the mistake of starting a sponsored slim before the festive season. Instead of losing weight, Mr Thornton, of Carr Green Lane, Rastrick - who weighed in at 13 1/2 stones Ð put on nearly half a stone more. But he is still determined to complete the slim to raise money for a bodyscanner appeal for the Royal Halifax Infirmary. His target is to slim to 11 1/2 stones. 'I like my food and I like my beer, so it is going to be quite difficult - but not impossible,' he said. Temptation for would-be slimmer Mr Leonard Thornton (second left) from Park Welding Company with colleagues, from left: Kieron Bates, foreman Rodney Dyson and Mark Eastwood. Mr Thornton sees the joke but promises it will be different at Easter . 5th January 1989.5 of 24School raises over £900 for Children in Need. Third-year pupils at King James' School, Almondbury, have raised more than £900 for the BBC Children in Need Appeal. Pictured with the cheque are the two youngsters who raised most money - Joanna Graham and Peter Linehan. Some 150 pupils, all 13 and 14-year-olds, were involved in the fund-raising activities, organised by third-year head Mr Walter Raleigh. Most of the cash came from a sponsored run. 5th January 1989.6 of 24Huddersfield actress Helen Woodhead has proved the answer to a Harrogate drama group's prayer - as a Salvation Army girl. And now she is set for a starring role in the Harrogate production of Guys and Dolls - but just for one night! Helen (pictured), of Westbourne Road, Marsh, a finalist in last year's Examiner Search For A Star competition, played the part of Salvation Army Sister Sarah Brown, who falls in love with a gambler, in Huddersfield Operatic Society's Guys and dolls production a few weeks ago. When Harrogate Deanery Players sent out an SOS call for an experienced actress to stand in for leading lady Judith Howe on January 19, Helen seized her change. 'I'm a bit scared about appearing in Harrogate but very excited. The first time I shall get to practise with the other actors will be on the night,' she said. Helen, a public relations secretary, has been appearing in amateur productions for the past 10 years. 5th January 1989.7 of 24Teatime treat. Preparing the tables for Parkwood Methodist Church old people's treat are (from left) Mrs Joan Williams, Mrs Enid Coulson and Mrs Barbara Reeves. The annual treat, organised by Mr Ernie Williams, included a whist drive and entertainment. 7th January 1989.8 of 24Cheers... Kirkheaton Cricket and Bowling Club veteran Mr Fred Taylor (centre) is 90 years old, and to celebrate his pals (from left) vice-presidents Mr Norman Hallas and Mr Eric Morton, his son Mr Reg Taylor, treasurer Mr Eric Hepworth, and vice-president Mr Ken Sykes, staged a surprise party at the club. Mr Taylor is senior vice-president of the club which he joined in 1924. In his younger days he played cricket for the club and was later a steward. Mr Taylor has one son and retired 23 years ago after working as a textile operator. He was given some whisky and cigars. 5th January 1989.9 of 24Surprise, surprise. Retired midwife Mrs Kathleen Haigh came to an unexpected delivery at her Kirkburton home. While she was out walking, a sign had been fixed to the outside wall which read: Stork House. The unexpected arrival turned out to be a gift from woodcarver Mr Leonard Croft, a family friend who lives at Shepley. Mrs Haigh, 73, delivered 1,500 babies in a 25-year-old midwifery career, which included 15 years at Kirkburton Health Centre. 'It was a very nice gesture by Mr Croft and it will certainly remind me of all the babies I have delivered over the years. 'A lot of those babies are married now with children of their own and mothers call in to see me if they are passing. I cannot think of a more fitting name for my house.' Mrs Haigh, who retired 12 years ago, used to travel up to 700 miles each month in her role as the district midwife. 10th January 1989.10 of 24Stile Common (above) moved through to the next round of the Gelpack Snappies Junior Sunday Football League Under 13 Cup with a 3-1 victory over Upperthong at Headfield Road on Sunday. Back row (left to right): M Madigan, C Harvey, J Spencer, A Lowell, W McDonald, S Thomas, J Maher, D Thornton. Front row: T Nelson, J Plunkett, S Baldry, K Burke, A Hirst, C Jones. 8th January 1989.11 of 24A competition to win an Italian-made light at Design Workshops, Shelley, raised £97 for Huddersfield Royal Infirmary special care baby unit. Mr Douglas Whitelaw (right) sales director of the company - which designs and sells furniture - presented the cheque to (from left) student midwife Liz Christie, nursery nurse Sharon Jenkinson, Sister Jackie Handley and consultant paediatrician Dr Michael Miller . 11th January 1989.12 of 24Top recruiter jane takes the 'egg' cup A fine 'Eggsample'.... Mrs Gillian Crowther, president of the NSPCC Young League in Huddersfield, presents a trophy to eight-year-old Jane Ellam, who recruited most new members to the league, whose members save money in blue eggs to go towards NSPCC funds. Jane, who lives at Beaumont Park, attends St David's School, Marsh. Youngsters who want to join the league should contact Mrs Booth at St David's. 10th January 1989.13 of 24Here with £50 raised for Kirkwood Hospice from just two nights' carol singing are Amanda Clarke and Mandy Watson (centre left and right). Saying thank you are Mrs Mary Mellor (left) and Sister Una Taylor (right) from the Hospice. The third singer, Clare Donoghue, could not make the photocall. The girls, from Meltham, are first and second year pupils at Honley High School. 12th January 1989.14 of 24Hard at work are members of Colne Valley Lions and Colne Valley Tree Society, who planted 750 saplings in less than two hours. Lions president Mr David Whitwam (centre) is pictured with other volunteers at a site on the south side of Scammonden Dam. Six Lions helped half-a-dozen Tree Society representatives in planting alder, Swedish whitebeam and mountain ash. 14th January 1989.15 of 24Huddersfield MP and Opposition Home Affairs spokesman Mr Barry Sheerman visited Huddersfield's Probation office and is seen presenting probation day-centre attendant Mr Andrew Wilcock with a bronze award for trial bike-riding. He also met senior probation officers and other staff to discuss aspects of probation, community service and day centre work. Mr Sheerman believes that politicians should keep in touch with measures taken to combat local crime and those who deal with the supervision of offenders in the community. Mr Peter Lorimer, a senior probation officer, said: 'The meeting was a very good start to our relationship with the MP. We had long discussions and Mr Sheerman has been given a great deal to think about. We discussed, among other things, the problems that some young offenders face, living on benefits and coming from unstable homes.' 13th January 1989.16 of 24Mrs Linda Firth (second left), owner of Colne Valley Garden Centre, Golcar, and manager Mr Tony MacGurin present £222 in cash to Mrs Susan Dodsworth (left), of Lindley Special Care Unit, and Ms Jan Gourlay (right), of the short-term Care Unit. The money was raised by a wishing well and Santa's grotto at the garden centre. It will go towards a minibus appeal launched jointly by the special care unit, which provides day care for mentally handicapped adults, and a respite and care home in Carr Street, Marsh, where the mentally handicapped can go to give their parents a break. 12th January 1989.17 of 24The Huddersfield ladies' branch of the National Hairdressers' Federation held its annual dinner at the George Hotel at the weekend. New president Mrs Marjorie Thornton (centre), who took office last week, is pictured with (from left) Mrs Lesley Kaye, Mrs Joyce Parker, Mrs Shirley Birks and Mrs Pauline Firth. The new vice-president is Yvonne Townend and the secretary is Joanne Allott. 22nd January 1989.18 of 24Paddock community policeman Pc Howard Fanning marks bicycles with the owner's postcode in a session held at Paddock Junior School as part of a local security drive. Hundreds of leaflets have been distributed urging families to mark their property with special pens owned by Paddock Neighbourhood Watch. And secretary Frank Sylvester said it was hoped to hold an exhibition featuring products made by security firms. 21st January 1989.19 of 24A dinner-dance and treasure hunt were among fund-raising events put on by Huddersfield and District Butchers' Association Ladies' Section. Gail Hurst (right) is pictured with other members representing equipment to Karen Anderson, of Lowerhouses Junior and Infant School's hearing impaired unit. The ladies' section raised £531.60, which was spent on a transmitter and receiver for the unit. Other fund-raising activities included linen and knitwear parties. 25th January 1989.20 of 24Some 50 children whose parents work at Peabody Holmes about to board the coach to see Ken Dodd in Puss In Boots at Halifax Civic Theatre. The trip was paid for by the Turnbridge-based process engineering company - a gesture it makes every year. The children were aged between five and 11. 14th January 1989.21 of 24Football trophy goes to Parkwood Cub Scouts Football focus... Huddersfield South West assistant district commissioner Phil Hayhurst shows off the trophy to the teams taking part in the Huddersfield South West District Cub Scouts annual five-a-side football competition which was won by the Parkwood B team. They beat Golcar 2-0 in the final at Colne Valley Leisure Centre. In the semi-finals, Scapegoat Hill B were beaten 3-2 by Parkwood and Golcar beat Marsden 2-1. The referees were Andrew Cowley and Andrew Naylor, leaders of the Paddock Scout group, and Glyn Cooper, parent of a member of the Milnsbridge cubs pack. 15th January 1989.22 of 24Lepton Highlanders first team are having a tremendous season in the Huddersfield and District League and the Division III outfit showed their mettle with a 5-3 win over Second Division Honley in the Huddersfield and District FA Challenge Cup on Saturday. Lepton are pictured before the match. Back row (left to right): A Lockwood, I Sykes, P Lewis, G Halstead, J Thompson, D Fuller, J Crossley. Front row: P Peters, C Joyce, C Ramsden, G Walker, G Hodgson, D Walker.21st January 1989.23 of 24Professional pool player Chris Littler (centre) with players from The Shakespeare pub Marsden, who raised £630 for MASCOT Ð the charity aimed at making sick children's dreams come true Ð during a 12-hour pool marathon. 19th January 1989.24 of 24