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09:11, 23 SEP 2014
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Miss Examiner Tracy O'Hehir judged the floats and fancy dress when Golcar Royal British Legion Club celebrated its diamond jubilee with a parade and carnival. Tracy is seen here with members of Milnsbridge Youth Club and their float. Paddock Youth Band lead the procession from the club to the carnival ground at Manor Road. Also taking part in the parade were Colne Valley Eagles majorettes, Marsden majorettes, cubs, scouts and guides, and Shire horses from the Tetley Brewery. The carnival was opened by the national chairman of the Royal British Legion, Mr Robert Scaife, from Heckmondwike, and the parade was marshalled by the president of the club committee Mr Dennis Kendall. There were stalls organised by various local charities, children's races, tug o' war and displays by the majorette groups. 30th August 1986.1 of 29
Lots of faffen and lots of fuffen made a Clifton fair a sure success, and obviously having a good time at the event are youngsters from Clifton Pre-School Playgroup and Mothers and Toddlers Club on their float. The annual Clifton Faffen Fuffen Fair was opened by the Vicar the Rev Adrian Richardson and a procession, led by Clifton and Lightcliffe Band made its way to the playing fields. The 30-strong Faffen Fuffen Band featuring instruments such as rubbing boards, combs and paper, was led by accordionist Mr Trevor Nicholson. At the back of the procession was a decorated pick-up truck containing a real live pig - to tie in with the story of a pig standing on a wall to listen to a band. Other attractions at the fair, which raised more than £600 for Clifton Village Community Association, included a gymkhana, a display by Batons Unlimited Majorettes, of Bradford, and an art exhibition. 30th August 1986.2 of 29
Lollipops for a lollipop lady... Upperthong Junior and Infant school pupils have said goodbye to Mrs Daisy Knapton who has done the job for 10 years. Staff, parents and pupils said farewell by presenting her with an 18-carat gold ring with diamond and sapphire. And as a thank you for so many safe crossings the youngsters also gave her a selection of pictures and stories they had prepared. Also kitchen staff made her this cake - decorated with 10 lollipops. Mother-of-four Mrs Knapton, 43, who lives near the school in Parklands, Holmfirth, was praised for her hard work by headmaster Mr Roger Hirst. 'She has been absolutely super. She has looked after the children and been like another mother, aunt and even granny to some of the younger ones. She has done a great deal above the call of duty.' Mrs Knapton is leaving to take up a full-time job with a home improvement firm. 23rd September 1986.3 of 29
A coffee morning raised £93 towards a £1,000 appeal to provide special treatment for a severely disabled Huddersfield girl. The event was organised by Mrs Janet Hudson (back, right) at her Mount home and was attended by around 24 guests. The money will help youngster Jemma Wright (back, centre) of Oakes, get private patterning treatment at a centre in Chester to improve her reflexes and co-ordination. Also pictured are Jemma's mother, Mrs Judith Wright and (front, from left) Mrs Hudson's children Joanne, Jonathan and Claire. 23rd September 1986.4 of 29
Three policemen working in the Deighton and Sheepridge areas gave up part of their weekend to take a group of youngsters to the seaside. Local PCs (from left) Patrick Habron, Chris Nuttall and John Ryden took 12 youngsters to Blackpool where they visited the pleasure beach and the zoo. The officers paid for the trip themselves and took the youngsters in their own cars. They decided to organise the excursion after working on the beat in the area. Said PC Habron: We thought it would be good to give them a chance to see us when we are not in uniform and at work. It was a good day out and the kids really enjoyed themselves. 20th September 1986.5 of 29
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 1986.6 of 29
Youngsters from Holly Bank and Honley High Schools just missed first prize in the final of a unique outdoor challenge for disabled and able-bodied teenagers. The Kielder Challenge was held in the Kielder Forest, Northumberland. Seen making last minute plans are team members (back, from left) Wayne Donaldson, Jason Bunn and Shafaq Dad; (front) Philip Ellis, John Styring, Stephen Ricketts and Stuart Milner. The team finished runners-up behind Singleton Hall School, Blackpool, who scored 44pts - just one more than the Huddersfield outfit, who received a special endeavour trophy for effort and teamwork. Activities involved included bridge-building, archery, motorbike riding, pony-trekking, orienteering and crossing part of Kielder Water by raft.19th September 1986.7 of 29
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 1986.8 of 29
Stepping out in style are these young pom pom girls from Outlane Drum Majorettes, who were among winners in the Kirklees Championship. The fourth annual event, organised by the Yorkshire Carnival Association, attracted hundreds of majorettes from more than 40 troupes to Greenhead Park, Huddersfield. Kirklees' chief executive, Mr David Ansbro, presented the prizes. The sections included drum, show and entertaining troupes. The other attractions included a bouncing castle and a variety of stalls and games. 21st September 1986.9 of 29
Constable Neville Duke promised these Emley youngsters a trip of a lifetime if they raised £600 Ð and now they have succeeded they have found they will have to paddle their own canoe. The youngsters are delighted - for PC Duke, their local community constable, is taking them canoeing in the South of France. They set off tomorrow and return on Friday. PC Duke said he organised the trip because youngsters in the area had nothing to do after the age of 14 - when they were too old for the local youth club. The youngsters raise the necessary £600 with sponsored clean-ups, a jumble sale and BMX trail. The pupils, who all attend Shelley High School, are Richard Wilkinson, Lee Matthews, Jonathan Taylor, Tim Sellers, Andrew Matley, Richard Garner, Jason Blanes, Simon Pluck, Andrew Tyas and Timothy Capwell. 19th September 1986.10 of 29
Mass walkies twenty-four dogs and walkers took part in this sponsored walk at Beaumont Park for the Huddersfield branch of the RSPCA. They are pictured starting the event, which expected to raise just over £500. 14th September 1986.11 of 29
Four-year-old Emily Sylvester presents a £300 cheque to National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children regional organiser Mr Russell Smith, from Crosland Hill Playgroup and Mother and Toddler Club. The money was raised when some 30 children from the two groups took part in a sponsored walk around the grounds of Crosland Hill Methodist Church, where they meet. A cake stall and tombola were organised to boost the proceeds and cream teas were served. The presentation was held at the church, when Mr Smith gave a talk and showed a film on the work of the NSPCC. 16th September 1986.12 of 29
Getting to know each other are these mothers and toddlers who met at a new club held for the first time at St John's CofE Junior and Infants school, Golcar. The club has been organised by the school's playgroup, and it will be held every Friday morning for children newborn to three years old. 12th September 1986.13 of 29
Two Huddersfield schoolboys, James Mosley (left) and Nathan Sykes, will take part in Rugby League's mini War of the Roses at Headingly tomorrow. The match is an Under 12 curtain-raiser to the Rodstock county match between Yorkshire and Lancashire. James, from Rawthorpe High School, and Nathan from Royds Hall, will be used to the big match atmosphere for they were in the Huddersfield team which took part in the Under 11 curtain-raiser at Wembley last year. A former Royds Hall pupil taking part in the seniors match is Wigan Winger Henderson Gill, who will be making his Yorkshire debut. 13th September 1986.14 of 29
Holme Valley Torchlight Procession. There were nearly 60 entries for this year's procession, including majorettes, brownies, cubs, guides, scouts and brass bands. There were also 30 floats, wagons and vintage cars. The cavalcade lead by special guests actor Bill Owen, who plays Compo, and producer Alan Bell, from the BBC TV series Last of the Summer Wine Ð went from Holmfirth Drill Hall along the main road to Holmbridge. ÒIt was the best procession we have had,' said procession committee chairman Mr David Lewis. 'It was out of this world.' The floats all carried flaming torches supplied by Standard Fireworks and were decked out with fairy lights. Holmfirth and Meltham Lions made collections along the route, and raised a record £602.12. The profits will be distributed among youth groups and bands in the valley. 14th September 1986.15 of 29
The red Indians are on the march again... or at least members of the 1st Holme Valley Torchlight Procession at the weekend. There were nearly 60 entries for this year's procession, including majorettes, brownies, cubs, guides, scouts and brass bands. There were also 30 floats, wagons and vintage cars. The cavalcade lead by special guests actor Bill Owen, who plays Compo, and producer Alan Bell, from the BBC TV series Last of the Summer Wine - went from Holmfirth Drill Hall along the main road to Holmbridge. 'It was the best procession we have had,' said procession committee chairman Mr David Lewis. 'It was out of this world.' The floats all carried flaming torches supplied by Standard Fireworks and were decked out with fairy lights. Holmfirth and Meltham Lions made collections along the route, and raised a record £602.12. The profits will be distributed among youth groups and bands in the valley. 14th September 1986.16 of 29
Animal magic... youngsters (from left) Janine Mitchell, Michelle Croughan, Damian Holland and Robert Fox, take a closer look at a common buzzard, displayed by keeper Mr Dave Lavell during his visit to Royds Hall School, Paddock. Mr Lavell's visit was organised by the Natural History Lecture Service as part of a science course for 11 and 12-year-old pupils. 11th September 1986.17 of 29
A youngster who successfully underwent a heart operation has said thank you to surgeons at Killingbeck Hospital, Leeds. Joanne Bray, eight, and mother Sandra raised £70 for the hospital with a coffee day and raffle at their home at Honley. And Joanne is pictured with her savings account book showing how much the money is raising interest for the hospital, too, until she can arrange to present it to staff. Joanne, a pupil at Honley Junior School, was admitted to the hospital at the end of June and eight days later had an operation to relieve a narrowing heart valve. And she became a television personality when she was filmed in the day-room for a Yorkshire TV documentary on the region's top hospital for treating health-related ailments. Her heart problem was diagnosed at a pre-School medical when she was five. She had been fitted with a device to prevent the valve narrowing, but recently it was found to be failing. Mrs Bray said, The operation has been very successful and Joanne is able to do everything except competitive games. She enjoys dancing and attends ballet, tap and ballroom classes. 9th September 1986.18 of 29
Andy Whiteley, Huddersfield Barracudas trialist, and Under 17 player Darren Ayers hand out a few coaching tips to youngsters at a mini rugby programme at Arena 84. A further coaching session will be held on Saturday morning, followed by four weeks of competition. 6th September 1986.19 of 29
Colne Valley Eagles majorette troupe will be stepping out in style next season thanks to a Golcar businessman. Mr Eddie Bailey, a partner in Pennine Finance, has given the 45-strong troupe tracksuits which they will wear before competitions. The troupe Ð and two-year-old member Rebecca Dack - is pictured proudly displaying its new kit for Mr Bailey. Mr Bailey's daughter Caroline, is a majorette in the troupe and his son, Lee is in the band. 3rd September 1986.20 of 29
The wheel of fortune gets the thumbs-up from these youngsters at Skelmanthorpe scout group's fund raising garden party. The event was held to make money for the 5th Huddersfield South East (Skelmanthorpe) group, which is aiming to buy new premises. Attractions also included a pillory, where wet sponges were thrown at assistant cub scout leader Sarah Hellewell. 6th September 1986.21 of 29
Messing about on the water will be part of the fun of the 12th Marsden Festival this weekend. Hayley Shaw, 13, and Sarah Hewitt, 11, are seen getting things ready for the small model boat race, one of the attractions at the event on Saturday. The race will raise funds for Marsden Sports Hall, which is being created in the former Crowther's Mill premises. Other events will be a pet show, a parade, a team of Morris dancers and a veterans' bowling competition. 8th September 1986.22 of 29
Dancing days... Five-year-old Scott Armstrong has won 18 medals and five trophies in just two years of competitive dancing. Scott, of Chestnut Street, Sheepridge, has attended Huddersfield's Audrey Spencer school of dancing since he was two. His latest triumphs came at contests in Manchester and Poulton-le-Fylde, near Blackpool. 'It's not the sort of thing you'd expect to find a five-year-old lad doing,' said his mother. 'He has always enjoyed his dancing - but he sill finds time for other things like football.' 5th September 1986.23 of 29
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 1986.24 of 29
These Hall Bower girls put their school holidays to good use - by raising money for charity. Ten-year-old Joanne Woodcock (left) and Kathryn Rose (7), who both go to Hall Bower Sunday school, ran 10 sponsored laps of the village cricket field. They raised more than £23, and gave it to Cancer Research - who sent the girls a letter of thanks. 1st September 1986.25 of 29
Tasty... Trying out the hotdogs at a summer fete held in the grounds of Longdenholme old people's home, Greenhead Road, Huddersfield, are Robert Clarke (left) and Shane Wooler. Serving is Mr Richard Lockwood. The £278.80 raised will be spent on a new stereo system for the home. 30th August 1986.26 of 29
Fund-raisers found success on a plate at a garden party in aid of the Ellerslie Child Development Unit. Organiser Mrs Sally Greenfield (left), of Oakes, pictured with daughter Carley (right) and her friends from Lindley Junior School. At the garden party was three-year-old Katie Fairbank, who attends the unit in Blacker Road, Birkby, which caters for children with special needs. 29th August 1986.27 of 29
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 1986.28 of 29
Money raising at Meltham... These three youngsters from the village have raised £40 for an overseas relief charity. Ten-year-old Amanda Clarke (centre), with friends Laura (left) and Sophie Grime, held a coffee afternoon with a cake stall, raffle and a contest to guess a teddy bear's age. The girls who go to Meltham CofE School will be handing the money over to the school's fund for African relief work. 1st September 1986.29 of 29