Issue 12, August 2018

Burton Open Gardens event hailed as “best ever”

This year’s open gardens event ing the memorial garden where in Highburton and Kirkburton visitors could see the progress is being hailed as the “best ev- being made on the changes to the er” after raising £4,500 for lo- memorials. and also All Hallows’ cal charities. churchyard where the team ex- plained how they are working The event, on Sunday 1 July, with the Commonwealth War saw 20 gardens and other sites Graves Commission to have vari- open up for visitors to enjoy a ous graves marked as War range of special features in- Graves. cluding lawns, rose beds, rock- eries, Japanese-influenced Guests also enjoyed 29 individual plots, allotments and ponds. It performances from local musi- was interesting to visit gardens cians at venues across the villag- open for second or third time es. These included folk groups, a and see how they were devel- string quartet, the local HD8 voic- oping and changing, with sev- es in colourful attire, and other eral new gardens, large and singers. small, added to the range. The event raised over £3,500 for Whilst the weather was glori- three main charities: Kirkwood ous for the visitors, who en- Hospice, Yorkshire Air Ambu- joyed the sunshine on the day, lance and the Kirkburton and the gardeners had had to work Highburton Community Associa- extra hard during the dry spell tion. A further £1,000 was raised beforehand to keep their gar- by individual gardens from re- dens looking so lush. freshment and plant sales, for

charities of their choice. Pulled pork sandwiches at Venues which were not private Local resident, Chris Dean, was Yew Tree Cottage behind gardens, were opened includ- involved in organising the event, as well as hosting guests and the church in Kirkburton musical entertainment at his Butterfly buns from Forge home. He said: “What a wonder- Cottage on Far Dean – ~ KIRKBURTON NEWSAGENTS ful day; it really was the best (there was a request to Open Gardens event we’ve ever put the recipe for these in Would you like your newspaper delivering? done. It was organised by a ded- the Burton Baker section icated group of local gardeners of the next edition – if you Subscriptions are available on the following newspapers—a saving of up to 30p. and talented musicians. made them could you send in the recipe, please, Yorkshire Post A huge thank you must go to all along with a photo?) Times, Sunday Times those that made it a success, in- The Askhams’ bacon Mail, Mail on Sunday cluding organisers and visitors. sandwiches at Linfit Lane We couldn’t have put on such a were rated the best ever. Examiner great day, and raised so much Telegraph, Sunday Telegraph money for worthy, local causes, Credit is also due for the pro- The i daily without you.” gramme and map for the event Guardian, Observer which were very comprehensive We also deliver all other dailies and any magazine Several of the venues offered and made it easy to plan a route refreshments to visitors and the round the villages. Any enquiries ring 01484-604030 foodie highlights included: 2 BURTON BULLETIN No.12, August 2018 Burton CONTENTS Bulletin 1 Burton Open Gardens Your Bulletin The Burton Bulletin is published by the Kirkburton and Highburton 2 Contents Please bear with us as we ad- Community Association. 3 Mike Greetham just to producing the Bulletin without the input of Mike It is edited and distributed by 4 Vintage Tea Party with HD8 Voices volunteers to over 2,000 households Greetham who was the main- 5 Remember November in the Pennine villages of Kirkburton stay behind the paper and the and Highburton, near Huddersfield. 6 All Hallows Church person responsible for the re- Kirkburton & Highburton 7 Sponsored silence vival of the Bulletin in 2015. Community Association News From Kirkwood Hospice Shop Please note our new email Burton Village Hall 8 Patient Participation Group address for your letters: Northfield Lane 9 Highburton Playgroup [email protected] Highburton 10 Results of Library consultation HD8 0QT 11 Kirkburton History Group The Burton Bulletin Team

01484-606065 12 National Heritage Weekend Web site: www.KHCA.org.uk 13 Burton Environment Group 14 There But Not There.. 15 Advertisement 16 MEMORIES of Village schools in the 1940s and 1950s Editorial team 17 MEMORIES (continued) 18 Lest We Forget—William Henry Jones Rob Goodwin MP’s report Gerard Hetherington 19 Letters Dave Hilton 20 Kirkburton Pre-School Lesley Rattigan Burton Out of School Club Ann Schofield 21 Sports reports Pat Shaw 22 Gardening Tips Email: [email protected] Tel 01484 607467l Tel 23 Restaurant review 014846074 Recipe Photographs 24 Puzzles 25 Puzzles Ian Gunson 26 Featured business—NT Systems Advertising 27 What’s On 28 How do I get in touch with? Ann Schofield 01484-606256 Distribution

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BURTON BULLETIN No.11, May 2018 3 Mike Greetham

Mike and I met In May 1999 He fought his illness with great when we were both elected to fortitude. In his last weeks he Kirkburton Parish Council. He enjoyed a French Sunday later became Chairman and I was Lunch at Shelley Village Hall his Vice Chairman so I got to and conducted a second coach know him very well. trip to Hull for Kirkburton Dis- Mike and I worked successfully trict Probus Club. He enjoyed in bringing our villages together food and drink. Un bon viveur! socially, Mike became a trustee of He loved football and rugby Shelley Community Association league and followed the for- and offered us good, professional tunes of Hull City and Hull advice. He also served his local Kingston Rovers (the Robins) community for years as Chair- with passion. He lived to see man of Burton Community Asso- England beat New Zealand in ciation and editor of Burton Bul- Denver on TV and on the pe- nultimate day of his life he letin, ensuring that forthcoming Mike Greetham : 18 March 1948—25 June 2018 events of local villages as well as watched England score six ‘Burton’ were included. Mike un- goals in a World Cup match. derstood the importance on When our coach party arrives keeping Kirkburton Library open, Mike, however, was a European particularly good ale at modest in Brussels in September for volunteers include Jane Greeth- in every way and had other ideas. prices. our 12th annual trip, we will all am and my wife, Lorna, and peo- I was to find that he had a pro- Whilst on Parish Council, Mike be mindful of the fact that Mike ple from a wide area. found knowledge of European and I befriended Dr David arranged the holiday. We will cities, their architecture, culture Mike was an admirer of our Shel- Atherton, a former chairman of go into a bar and be faced with and bars. As a true son of Hull, ley Garden Festival and so I Saddleworth Parish Council. Dr hundreds of different Belgian he suggested travelling to the worked with like-minded people David, his wife Glenys and their beers on the shelves. It won’t continent by P & O Ferries from in Kirkburton and HIghburton to friends from ‘over the top’, have matter which one we choose as Hull to Zeebrugge instead of tak- kick-start ‘Burton Open Gar- been on all eleven trips to the we will know that Mike, over ing the laborious road route to dens’. When Mike introduced the continent and most of the the years, will have tried them the channel ports. Fearing I was ‘glossy’ ticket he was happy to French Sunday lunches at Shel- all. losing ownership of the trips, I share best practice with us in ley village hall and cemented a insisted on the highly ostenta- Mike will be sadly missed, but Shelley to produce our own firm friendship which resulted tious title of ‘Malcolm’s Continen- what will endure will be the glossy version. in social gatherings on both tal Cruise’, ie two nights at sea friendships and close commu- sides of the Pennines. On a personal note, I invited and four nights ashore. This was nity ties that he forged, not just Jane and Mike to join a coach agreed and set the pattern for all Mike was committed to the in Burton, Shelley and Saddle- party to celebrate my 70th birth- the later holidays with Mike or- trade union and labour move- worth but across West York- day. As a Francophile, the high- ganising the itineraries and ac- ment. He was a former steward shire and beyond. light was a Sunday lunch at my commodation and leaving me to and President of the Kirklees I echo the words of Dr David favourite auberge deep in the fill the coach and organise the Unison branch and was, for Atherton, countryside, near Boulogne. I finances. many years, Chairman of Wake- knew that Mike had the neces- field and Dewsbury Constituen- “To the loss of a great friend, a As an architect, Mike loved the splendid pillar of the communi- sary ‘joie de vivre’ to enjoy the cy Labour parties. He had many architecture of Bruges and Grand ty supported by a wonderful Gallic gastronomic delights and friends across the political spec- Place in Brussels. The beautiful wife and family to whom we music on offer. Mike and others trum respecting their views and buildings now house modern offer our deepest condolences, acclaimed this trip as a success never letting them interfere with bars. But as a true Yorkshireman we will miss you greatly Mike. and I was persuaded to repeat his friendships. Rest in peace.” he would lead us down a ginnel, a the experience the following year. ‘ten-foot’ if you come from Hull, In politics, health and in his so- Malcolm MacDonald I would have been quite happy to to an obscure bar which served cial life, Mike was not a quitter. continue taking parties to France. Shelley

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A Vintage Performance from HD8 Ladies’ Choir

With military precision, the work- evocative and wistful tune ing party moved in to Shelley Vil- from Breakfast at Tiffany’s – lage Hall on the morning of Sunday ‘Moon River’, played on the 17 June: their mission to decorate flute. the building inside and out, with bunting and Union flags. This en- tailed long ladders and steely The HD8 Choir’s final helping nerves! A great transformation at this musicfest was ‘Fly me to took place. Preparations were be- the Moon’, followed by ‘We’ll ing made for a Vintage Tea Party Meet Again’, during which the like no other. junior HD8 Angels joined in enthusiastically waving Union flags, whilst the audience Tables were laid with the prettiest joined in the chorus. of embroidered and crocheted cloths; a colourful assortment of crockery adorned the tables, with A generously-supported raffle small vases of flowers – and, of also raised a substantial course, beautiful cake stands, laden amount and many visitors left with home-made goodies. There with arms full of prizes. was no rationing here - that was obvious. The feed-back was most re- warding: “delicious cakes, fan- The scene was set to welcome the tastic atmosphere, excellent eager visitors; they arrived dressed singing, the obvious enjoyment in their best summer attire and Putting on the style—HD8 Voices musical director Liz Priest and accompa- on the choir’s faces, a great duly took their places. The pro- nist Sally Byrne at the Vintage Tea Party success”. gramme was launched with a rous- ing rendition of the National An- ‘That Ol’ Devil called Love’. them, complete with drum roll pretty floral dresses and white This excellent entertainment

from Harry Wood. All settled aprons and ensured that all the was a fund-raising event for

down to listen to the HD8 Voices tables were well-supplied with tea, the Alzheimer’s Society and entertain the audience with a pro- Not to be outdone, Elizabeth Prosecco and plenty of cakes. Cancer Research UK: the two Priest, the Choir’s conductor and gramme of well-known songs from charities nominated by the inspiration, performed with yesteryear, which were very well HD8 Choir members. A huge great success ‘I’m in the Mood received: ‘Get Happy’, ‘Goodnight Following the interval, the Choir total of £2,175 was raised that for Love’. Sweetheart’, ‘Hit the Road Jack’, sang ‘Beyond the Sea’, ‘Secret afternoon – and heartfelt ‘What a Wonderful World’ and Love’, and the Peggy Lee favourite thanks to all who attended and

‘Black Hills of Dakota’. ‘Fever’. Two further soloists those who worked so hard to While the Choir took a break, the stepped up to the ‘mike’; first Ad- make the day such a success. guests were treated to a delicious am Priest with the beautiful song afternoon tea, when the Prosecco Two guest soloists in the first half ‘A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley demonstrated that it was not just a flowed as liberally as the conver- Square’; who would have known sation. A team of Choir ladies, Choir event. Sally Byrne, the he was facing his GCSE Biology entering into the spirit of the Choir’s talented accompanist, sang the following day? Lastly Simeon ‘vintage’ atmosphere, sported a lively and emotional version of Wood treated the audience to the

BURTON BULLETIN No.11, May 2018 5 Remember, November

In November there will be Burton Crafters have been busy various events to commemorate making 72 red hearts, each one 100 years since the end of World embroidered with the name of the War One. These have been 72 local men who never returned planned by the History Group, from the war, some as young as 18. Burton Environment Group, The work has been inspired by a HD8 Voices with HD8 Angels therapy which was prescribed for and Burton Craft group. This is soldiers injured and in hospital another example of the whole during the First World War. Dur- village working together to a ing their recuperation, the service- common aim. men were given hearts to embroi- der, to send home to loved ones.

These will be displayed along with On Thursday 8th November the history group exhibition. The 2018 All Hallows Church, Kirk- ‘knit and natter’ group have helped burton will host an event to by knitting some hearts. commemorate the hundredth anniversary of the end of the First World War. The Kirkbur- Burton Environment Group ton History Group will display a started off with a relatively modest replica of the Memorial Board proposal to revitalise the planting which was commissioned to area next to the War Memorial in honour the 400 Kirkburton ser- Kirkburton by gathering fallen vicemen who fought during the rocks from Town Quarry and using Some of the stone gathering benches and a herb garden – will 1914-1918 conflict. There will them to represent the 100 years has been done - manfully as- have been done in July. also be readings of some of the since the end of the First World sisted by the Kirkburton Cou- But there is certainly lots to do war poetry written during that War and the nigh on 100 local men gars rugby league team – and before November if we are to have period. Refreshments will be who have given their lives in de- the planting area has been ex- a truly fitting setting for all the served during the interval. fence of their country since the be- cavated. Because the available poppy tributes being made by lo- ginning of that conflict. Then the stones are all shapes and sizes cal schools and community Cobbett Trust suggested that, be- the final layout will very much groups as they stand before their HD8 Voices and HD8 Angels cause of the strength of the meta- depend on how they work both villages’ War Memorial on the will be putting on a performance phor and the potential for broad individually and together in 100th anniversary of that most on that evening, singing a selec- community involvement, they situ. But we very much want to fateful of days. We are hoping to tion of songs from that era - “ might be able to fund an enlarged retain the idea of the stones light up the whole memorial, as a Pack up your troubles”,” It’s a proposal for rejuvenating the Me- being ‘shoulder to shoulder’ mark of respect, in the month of long way to Tipperary” etc. morial Garden if we could also like the men they represent. November. There will also be a couple of raise match funding. The commu- Most of the work - which It’s not too late to get involved soloists, and WW1 poetry read- nity got behind the idea and raised will include the transformation ings. It is hoped that a group of the £3,000 needed to draw down – ring Anna Boden on 606996, or of the large grassed area be- Robert Walters on 603804. HD8 Angels will sing “Run, Rab- the £9,000 grant. yond the Memorial into an in- bit, Run”. formal study/contemplation/ relaxation area including picnic

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So come and meet the All Hallows is a historic “sleep-over” at Emmanuel Local Schools church family, Sundays at 11 church with fascinating links to Church in Shelley, followed by a The church has strong links a.m. – you’ll be very welcome. the past and a dynamic approach cooked breakfast provided by with the local schools, with Rever- All Change at All Hallows to the future. It offers a variety of The Flying Ferret (many thanks end Amanda visiting both schools services and events to appeal to for your on-going support). and groups of children often visit- Sunday 1 July saw a gather- all ages and traditions. The first ing of Christians of many de- Our thanks to all those who ing the church, allowing both the Sunday of the month is nominations – Anglicans, Ro- organise these groups and allow children and the congregation to “Worship4All” - an informal ser- man Catholics, Methodists, young people the opportunity to enjoy sharing our enthusiasm for vice of songs, prayers and a members of Free Churches and find out about and celebrate our our faith and our beautiful and theme, for families and newcom- the Elim Churches, who came faith, whilst having fun. ancient building. There is recipro- ers to meet some of the regular cal involvement, since All Hallows together to celebrate “One Roof, congregation. In the evening of For older young people has representations on each One Church” – an ecumenical the third Sunday of the month we service of praise and thanksgiv- There is the ‘Graveyard school’s Governing Body and hold an ‘Encounter’ service - a ing, as was held last year. It was Team’, who work to keep the members of staff are on the quiet time to meet and reflect; well attended and joyful, with paths clear and the graves tidy, church’s teams such as the “Burial introduced by members of the Doreen Barraclough leading our allowing for family research and Ground” project and the “Church congregation and inspired by in- singing with the organ, mem- historical interests, and a clean- Re-ordering” project. dividuals’ own meetings with bers of several different church- ing team and flower arrangers God, using readings, music, slides Events and Visits es contributing readings, pray- keep the church looking smart. and videos. Friends from the Ethiopian Or- ers and preaching, and led by A monthly magazine keeps us For younger people thodox Church have revisited the the Benefice vicar, Amanda informed and involved. Our Par- church, giving us the opportunity Grant. It was followed by a glass There is a Sunday Club in ish Church Council meets regu- to share their lively, different ap- of wine and canapés and a party church, for young people attend- larly to maintain and motivate proaches to worship, whilst offer- atmosphere which filled the ing services with their families. those involved in running the ing them much-needed temporary churchyard with laughter and church and, through its Steering The ‘Little Lights’ group for accommodation. During the sum- happiness. For me and my Committees, oversees various pre-school children meets on the mer we try to keep the church “partner in crime” Paul, it was a projects ensuring the involve- second Wednesday of each open as much as possible, with baptism of fire as, having only ment of the people of the local month at 9.30, offering a fun, stewards waiting to show you been “sworn in” as churchward- villages. social opportunity for pre-school round and as autumn approaches ens two days before, we headed up the procession which opened children and their families, with Refreshments are served after we look forward to Harvest Festi- the service. It was my task to an introduction to bible stories services and Baptisms, Weddings val and the Advent Services which run the PA system, and anyone and songs and Funerals are a frequent part focus us into the Christmas season. who knows me will agree that I of All Hallows’ life. If you have A youth group for early teens By the way, has anyone seen am almost a technophobe, so I some free time come and look usually meets at The Hub on the Tommy yet? He should be arriving was relieved to have Glyn Phil- around – you’ll be surprised how fourth Sunday of each month soon, to remind us, like the “100 lips on hand to help sort out the much there is to see. from 6-8pm. Food is provid- stones for 100 years” memorial, of gremlins. ed. One of their highlights was a the many Burtoners who fought for freedom 100 years ago. Kate Tordoff

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BURTON BULLETIN No.11, May 2018 7 News from Kirkburton Kirkwood Hospice Shop

Silence is

Golden

It was all hush hush when Liz Longstaff of Elizabeth Gales (Milliner) and friend Libby Longstaff took part in a spon- sored silence in memory of fami- ly friend and charity fundraiser David Goldthorpe who sadly passed away in February after a battle with cancer.. The event which was held at The Rising Sun in Shelley on 15 April included a cake stall, craft stall and raffle raised a staggering Volunteers at the Kirkwood Hospice Shop in Kirkburton £1,700 for Cancer Research UK. Well done Liz and Libby. July was a hive of fund rais- Christmas and their prices are tem rather than manually going ing activities. The month kicked very reasonable. Please feel free through our five books and a off with the Burton Open Gar- to drop in and ask when and few donor numbers seem to dens on 1 July, when two of our where their next event will be. have disappeared in the change- volunteers opened up their gar- over. If you are donating we can Every July and December we dens to help raise funds for quickly check to see if you are have a Lottery Challenge week. Kirkwood Hospice, Yorkshire still on the system. Monday 16 July - Saturday 21 Burton Bulletin Air Ambulance and the Kirkbur- July was this years’ Lottery We are still looking for vol- ton and Highburton Community Deadlines Challenge week with a prize of unteers on certain days, so if Association. This year has been £2,000. Every Kirkwood Hos- you have a few hours to spare particularly difficult for all gar- pice Shop is involved and our please pop in and ask to speak deners as we have been blessed shop has sold the winning ticket to the manager, Amanda Burda with an unusually hot and dry Issue 13— November 2018 twice. You have to be in it to win or deputy manager, Janet spell of weather. Daily watering it...... so please help us with our Booth . has been a ritual that has been Friday 19 October lottery sales when we have our very tiring and demanding and We’d like to say a big thank next challenge. This July we had we were very pleased to do our you to all our customers and a complimentary ticket for a bit by selling 61 brochures donors from Highburton and family of four donated from (raising £305) in advance of the Kirkburton for your continued Issue 14—February 2019 Kirklees Light Railway. So ,if event. support and increasing the you bought a lottery ticket then Friday 18 January much needed funds to run the Kirkwood Hospice has lots of you will have been given a raffle hospice. The Hospice shop has support groups but you may not ticket to see Thomas. At the time been delighted to receive a mas- know that there is a Kirkburton of submitting this article we do sive cheque from the money Support Group. It was formed not have the name of the winner. Issue 15—May 2019 raised from Burton Open Gar- over three years ago and Sandra We have a new, enthusiastic, dens of £1,176.40, with two oth- Rennie, Kay Booth, Kath Sagan Friday 19 April efficient young lady, Rebecca er charities receiving the same and Margaret James hold many Grafton, on our team to cover amount. The Hospice would like fundraising events. On Sunday when the manager and deputy to thank the Open Gardens 15 July 15 they held their most manager are on holiday. Rebec- committee for choosing us as a recent one at Thorncliffe Work- Please send articles, letters ca, or Becki, lives in the village beneficiary, and to the people ing Men’s Club. Sandra is one of so next time you are in the shop who gave so generously. and adverts to: our shop volunteers and the say hello. You will be given a group sell different things that Finally, a quickly reminder warm and welcoming greeting. [email protected] they make themselves. Sandra that we are collecting for “Our makes knitted goods. Kay makes Our new EPOS (Electronic Back to School” event in August. raspberry, gooseberry and Point of Sale) till is going down blackcurrant jam and Margaret well. Yes there are still teething makes marmalade. They make problems....especially during a seasonal goods for Easter and recent power cut. Donor num- bers are being found on the sys-

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Majority Want Libraries to Remain in Council Services - summary of recent consultation

Nearly eighty percent of re- services could continue to be spondents said that they wanted delivered within the communi- libraries to stay in Council ty. However this type of model hands rather than become a might work better in some

charity or other type of organi- communities than others, reit- sation. Other conclusions were: erating the theme of ‘one size fits all’ does not apply to the 1. Wider function beyond book delivery of library services lending. within all communities. 86% of survey respondents saw Respondents expressed the borrowing books as a vital func- view that libraries should be tion, they are also a place for ‘local’, reflecting the fact that reducing loneliness and increas- users visit their nearest library. ing social interaction. It was recognised that these softer li- Overall, participants were not brary outcomes are hard to willing to travel further afield prove and as a result the library to access library services; 36% service was an ‘easy target’ for of respondents felt they would budget cuts and reductions in stop using library services alto- service. gether.. The qualitative re- search identified concerns Consultation findings also high- about older people and those light the importance of the IT from deprived areas who might function of. Over 28% of re- be less likely or able to travel to Some of the facilities available at Kirkburton Library spondents highlighted IT as the access library services. most important library service negative impact on the quality of try to attract younger people after book lending. 3: Use of volunteers the service. perhaps by linking with existing volunteering schemes. There Discussion within the focus groups 2: Library location/buildings: Volunteers have played a pivot- was also discussion around the al role in recent years but there centred on the characteristics of Moving the local library to an- capacity of more deprived com- are concerns about sustainabil- the volunteer base, mostly retired other building (or privately-run munities to respond to the call ity as only 34% of respondents residents. However over fifty per- building) attracted limited sup- for volunteers given that people felt they were willing to volun- cent of young people stated they port, with 52% of library service living in such areas are less teer. This support is also evi- were willing to volunteer and were users disagreeing with this idea. likely to volunteer. dent in the number of partici- often more willing to travel to li- The qualitative research high- pants who stated they would braries out of their immediate lo- The Council will be considering lighted that for some areas, the need a fulltime, qualified and cality. the consultation conclusions in library building itself was held paid member of staff to sup- August and its impact on com- in high regard as a historic This suggests there could be some port them in their role as vol- munity libraries including Kirk- building and focal point for the value in attempting to widen vol- unteer. burton. community. unteer recruitment strategies to There was a general view that There appears to be more sup- volunteers have made a very port for bringing other services positive contribution and have into the library environment been vital in maintaining open- instead of moving the library ing hours and assisting paid out. Just over half of respond- staff. But many people ques- ents supported the idea of the tioned the sustainability of a Council looking to reduce the model which was reliant on running costs of libraries by further expansion of the volun- sharing space, staffing, and in- teer pool. tegrating services. Sharing staff across the library service is hap- There was acknowledgement pening already but some people that volunteer management, found it difficult to understand training and retention can be how other department staff challenging Although many could fulfil library roles. There volunteers are willing and able was strong feeling for retaining many are only covering short trained librarians. shifts resulting in difficulties for skills to be developed and The idea of a community hub retained. There was concern concept was viewed positively that any further reduction of by some if it meant that library paid library staff would have a

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LIBRARY SUMMER ACTIVITIES The Summer Reading Challenge is open until 15 September for chil- dren who want to take on the challenge of reading six books during the summer holidays. As part of the Challenge, 'Mischief Makers' are inviting children to collect special stickers, a map and prizes. A special event is being held Wednesday, 22 August, 2.00 – 4.00 with experiments designed to cause mischief. On Tuesday 21 August, 10.30 – 12.00, the library will be hosting 'Pieces of History' for families and children 7 years and older in which everyone can dress up in authentic uniforms and hear fasci- Kirkburton History Group is a served in the military hospital make all of the finalised re- nation stories behind each of the small, friendly group of people, which was based in the old Drill search information available items. Book for the above free with an interest in local history, Hall during that war. Since then through the web site. events at www.ticketsource.co.uk. who meet every Friday morning at our best historians have been re- If you have any medals, photo- 10-00am in the Kirkburton library. searching the background to all of graphs, mementoes or family the men who served their country We’ve put on a number of exhibi- stories that relate to local peo- in the Great War. With over four tions in the Hub, but we’re most ple or events we would really proud of the memorial boards that hundred names this has been a like to hear from you. We all are now on display on the walls of major undertaking. believe that we’ve got a lot to the library. The first board cele- In the very near future we are in- be proud of regarding the his- brates all of the men of the area tending to make our web site avail- tory and the people of Kirk- who fought in the First World War, able on-line. This has been devel- burton and Highburton and both those who died and those who oped by Mindlabs on North Road we would like to share our returned. We followed this up with who also designed and built the feelings and our research with a second board to celebrate the memorial boards. We are hoping to as many of you as we can nurses and medical staff who reach.

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Heritage Weekend at our local churches – Friday 14 – Sunday 16 September 2018

Once again, All Hallows’ Visitors can see how work of All Hallows Church, Kirkburton Church, Kirkburton and Emman- the Burton Environmental Group uel Church, Shelley, are opening is progressing with the creation of Heritage Weekend their doors to celebrate the amaz- a permanent representative me- morial – The 100 Stones – in the ing histories in both churches. th th Memorial Garden: this will be Friday 14 & Saturday 15 September 2018 This will take place on Friday ready for Remembrance Week- 14 and Saturday 15 September, end in November. Many exciting events taking place in celebration from 11am to 4pm as part of Her- itage Weekend. of this beautiful Significant Church There will also be the chance An opportunity to drop in and take part to spend a quiet moment in the Both churches took part in this Lady Chapel to light a candle in Experience the Graveyard and Church Trails event last year which proved a memory of a loved-one; and to great success with many visitors visit the Bell Tower. This proved Philip Sutcliffe will be playing the Organ (Friday 1.00pm) thoroughly enjoyed the experi- very popular last year, and this ence. year it is hoped even more visi- Local History Society meeting in Church This year visitors will have the tors will enjoy seeing the Ringing Talk on Medieval Churches and their Context, including All Hallows’ Chamber and learn a little about opportunity to enjoy a stroll round Kirkburton (Friday 7.00pm) our beautiful Green Flag award- bell-ringing. winning churchyard at Al Hallows, Burton Environmental Group – Memorial Garden Project and to step inside our amazing Significant Church, to study the There will be a Pop-up Café Burial Ground Project Presentation by Tim Viney, Atlantic Geomatics beautiful building and to listen to serving tea and coffee, plus deli- (Saturday 1pm) Philip Sutcliffe playing the organ cious home-made cakes and the on Friday afternoon at 1pm. Youth Group will have a stall sell- Test your knowledge of Your Church ing cakes, preserves, biscuits and There will be a talk on the history Take a quiet moment to Light a Candle of medieval churches, including home-made cards. So hopefully, Kirkburton, on Friday evening at there is something for everyone! Bell Tower Tours – very popular so don’t miss out! 7pm in All Hallows’. Treat yourselves to Tea and delicious home-made cakes at the pop-up The Heritage Weekend cele- Café Visitors will also have a chance brations will culminate on the

to witness the on-going work be- Sunday 16 September with a Youth Group will be selling cakes, preserves, biscuits and home-made ing carried out to map the whole ‘Songs of Praise Service’, to which cards all will be very welcome. of the burial ground. There will be a presentation on the Burial Songs of Praise Service Sunday 16September at 11.00 am Ground Project on Saturday after- noon at 1pm.

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Burton Environment Group — improvements in Burton Dean Park

As well as the continuing work In wet weather these pathways The mill ponds will need clear- It is becoming increasingly popu- on the 100 stones project in the turn into thick mud which is not ing and the logs taken out. The lar in Britain with a number of Memorial Garden, you may have very pleasant for dog walkers. A project should be finished by pitches opening in Yorkshire. noticed that Burton Environ- wall containing an overgrown herb Christmas. ment Group has begun work in garden has been removed and the If you would like to help transform Burton Dean Park. This project stone from this wall is being sorted The project will also include an Burton Dean Park from the picture which is being supported by a and will be used for walling and exciting new recreational facility on the left to the one on the right, grant from Kirkburton Parish seating. for Kirkburton: a boules pitch. please e-mail Tim Council is being led by Tim ([email protected] ). Scott. Future work parties will repair and This game, which is also known replace the fencing by the ponds as petanque, is widely played in You can keep track of progress on The project involves the rerout- and the wooden bridges. France. BEG’ by following us on the Bur- ing and improvement of the ton Environment Group Facebook pathway through Burton Dean page. Park using hard core.

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“There But Not There” – a WWI Commemorative Project

sponsors coming forward to help Silent Soldiers. Our “Tommies” mark this event. will be a poignant reminder of the loss of so many from our local This opportunity to mark the cen- communities in World War I. tenary of the end of WWI struck a poignant chord with one couple The Royal Foundation: who have donated very generously Heads Together to the appeal. Kevin Dare, Manag-

ing Director of Cogri, and his wife, Walking With The Wounded Lynn, run this international com-

pany from headquarters at Dean Bottom Mills, to which they moved Combat Stress from Meltham in 2003. Help for Heroes

Kevin was brought up with first- Project Equinox: Housing hand knowledge of army life. He is Veterans and Medical Stu- one of six boys; his five brothers all dents serve in the army, as did his father, his grandfather and great grandfa- The Commonwealth War ther, who was a Captain in the In- Graves Foundation dian Army. Kevin was well aware of the commitment, hard work and dangers of army life and he wanted A Tommy to make a contribution to this Commemorative Project. His fa- This nationwide Commemorative ther died at Catterick, while serv- Project, initiated by The British ing in the Army, and is buried in Legion, has sparked the imagina- Kirkburton Churchyard. tion of many, and local businesses have responded very generously, to Kevin has a number of ex-army a local appeal for sponsorship. personnel among the 70 employees working at Cogri. He recognised their military training, knowledge and skills were invaluable when they transferred to civilian life. Kevin and Lynn met in Germany, where Lynn’s father was working in the probation service.

The Appeal by the United Benefice of All Hallows’, Kirkburton and As a result of this appeal, Kirkbur- Emmanuel, Shelley, in co- ton Church has already received a ordination with the British Legion very generous donation and it is project, was recently set up to Rev Amanda Grant with sponsors Lynn and Kevin Dare hoped that there may be further raise funds to purchase their own

We are un- veiling the "Tommy", at the 9:30 am Remembrance Day service at Emmanuel Church and at the 11:00 am All Hallows' Church re- membrance service on the 11 No- vember 2018. All are welcome to this significant service.

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MEMORIES — daily life in our village schools in the 1940s and 1950s

From Brenda Collier (nee Mr Carrington, the Head-

Newsome) master, was the teacher in the top class. Thursday mornings was ‘concert time’. Everyone In the summer of 1939 I went had to sing, recite poetry, play for a walk with our dog, the piano, or some of us would Queenie. When I hadn’t re- write a play. My cousin and I turned, my mother went looking used to play a piano duet, but for us. She found our dog sitting our timing was not too brilliant, outside the school, and went whoever finished first, repeated inside to find me – the begin- the last line until the other one ning of my time at Highburton caught up. School. Later, Eileen Draper He was interested in cricket, (later to become George Fur- girls and boys all played. He ness’ and Robert Carter’s aunt) was always the bowler, if the took me to and from school. batter hit the ball onto the wall Mrs. Washington was the and it rebounded it had to be teacher of the first class. There caught one-handed before it were a few temporary beds in an touched the ground for the bat- empty classroom for some chil- ter to be out. He also had a cane From Jack Crookes lived by the Smiths Arms. Mr dren to have a sleep on. We were which at times ‘disappeared’ – Hampshire was a great one for taught to read and write, do there were holes in the floor I went to school between 1941 sport and we had a decent set of maths, and started to learn our above the cellar, but the cane and 1951, first of all at the Church cricket-loving lads. He was a local tables. was soon back in place. school, up School Hill. Mr Gard- ham was the headmaster and I legend for his love of cricket, One year Mr Carrington re- Those who wanted to walked also remember Miss Hirst. She many cups and competitions ceived a Valentines card which down to the Council school on used to read Wind in the Willows around the Heavy Woollen areas said ‘Mr Carrington is a good Hallas Road for dinner. Living to us and it seemed magical in are named after him. man, he goes to church on Sun- down Far Dean, I preferred to those days before TV. When we day, he prays to God to give him Don’t ask me why, but I was go home. first started we had a ‘lay-down’ strength, to cane the kids on sent back up to School Hill to Pa on little fold-up beds, at about During the war we were tak- Monday!’ He said thank you to Pearson’s class, but it made no 11am and sat at little tables for en either down the steps into the us and that he knew who had difference to me as I still failed dinner. The first time I saw cellar or round the road to the put it on his desk, she had got to my 11 plus exams. Myself and knives, forks and spoons laid out, cellar of the Co-op in case there school earlier that day. many others ended up at ‘High was an air raid. I thought they were for us to take School’ – high because it was at 1946 was the first year all the home, and set off with them – the the top of Hallas Road. Our next teacher was Miss top class had to take the County teachers soon sorted that out Jackson who gave piano lessons Minor Exam. Eight out of though. Someone said I must be The headmaster was Mr Mac- out of school for many children. twelve passed. teacher’s pet, why? Because she kenzie a very serious, big, ginger haired Scottish man. He fright- We continued to learn the kept me in a cage in the corner – I hope all pupils’ memories ened everyone to death (teachers three R’s and girls were taught boom boom! are as happy as mine. included) and had us boxing. If to knit and made scarves which We had relay radio at home. you didn’t like a certain teacher were sent out to the Forces. Willy Jenks used to charge the you could have a go at them in the very large batteries needed to run ring. Melvin Woodhead had a real the basic radio at his barber’s go at Mr Griffiths, a teacher who

shop, now the hat shop. Everyone fancied himself, but Melvin gave listened to Dick Barton Special him a right battle. Mrs Annie Og- Agent, with his two assistants, den carried a good punch round Snowy and Jock, - it was terrific your ‘earole’ in the Maths lessons, and very exciting at the time. and she shouted a lot. I was then moved up to High- Ken Schofield from Shat ( or burton School, a lovely man called Skelmanthorpe to comers-in) Mr Carrington was boss, he al- taught maths – he could cure you ways seemed to be sharpening of constipation with just a look, pencils for us. One day Marie Sin- and he was a hot shot with a clair had some sort of fall out with blackboard rubber. Most people him and they ended up fighting hated him as he didn’t take pris- and rolling around on the floor – oners, particularly if you didn’t he must have been 65ish and she quite ‘get’ his teaching. He was a would be around 11, it was very terrific cricketer though, and exciting, but eventually things played semi-pro in the Bradford calmed down. Amazingly, Marie Kirkburton C of E School ramble, early 1950s League, the top cricket area in became a schoolteacher (and a England at the time. At playtime bouncer at Mothercare-boom he always played soccer with us, boom!) and to his credit, you could have a Mrs Washington was a lovely go at him including a kick or two lady who was there for years, she at his shins without complaint. After you left school, you really

BURTON BULLETIN No.11, May 2018 17 daily life in our village schools in the 1940s and 1950s The Bulletin asked residents of Kirkburton and Highburton for their rec- ollections of life in the village schools in earlier years. We had such a good response that we present a second batch of recollections.

liked him for some strange them back on again at playtime, reason. if you would nip to the village for his fags. Mr Mackenzie taught Eng- lish Grammar, though none of Mrs Smith was all the lads’ us could understand ‘nouns, favourite. She was very pretty adjectives and all that tosh’, and taught History without much especially in a Scottish accent. success, I’m afraid. Mrs Dawson He was very handy with the was a very interesting teacher, cane, and we had to queue up mainly because no-one really outside his office, and even knew what she taught. Mrs Nut- though we tried all the tricks tall was a very bossy woman who to stop the pain, it was torture. carried a hard left to your ‘earole’ You had to respect him really just for breathing. When we as he would let you have a free asked her why she chose me and hit or two in the boxing ring Melvin Woodhead to sit each and he loved a snowball fight. side of her at the Xmas dinner, After he left, another Scottish she said it was because we were man came Mr McAskill, be- the daftest two lads in the school. came headmaster. But he was She always wore a very tight a very mild man, no cane, no skirt, which the lads thought she shouting. I think he thought sprayed on. She was also a very much of the school day was good Yorkshire ladies cricketer – 1935 Coronation Bank Book pointless as it would have tak- a batter of course. en a hammer drill to get I also remember our outside through to us thickheads. We ‘lavvies’ with no roof. Some of did have a good soccer team. From Jenny Sykes (nee Garner) Gwen Chambers recounts the lads who didn’t play sport at

Mr Rothery was our music playtimes liked to compete in the I started at Highburton School in In 1935, all schoolchildren in the and soccer teacher and we had ‘highest pee’ competition, chalk- 1953. There were three classes, Town players come to coach ing marks on the walls where country were given one shilling Mrs Ashbury’s, Miss Washington’s each, paid into a local bank, in this us, it was great. We were once they had managed to reach. My and the head Mr Hampshire’s. I case, the Yorkshire penny bank, to playing against Shat school up good mate Geoff was the top went home for my dinner, as I celebrate the silver jubilee of King in Gregory Fields, and our on- man at this sport, probably think we all did. There were warm George V. They were not allowed ly ball burst. Edric Thorpe, a bringing a Gold medal back to pipes in the cloakroom, and all bit of a maungy lad, but a good Burton, had it been an Olympic to withdraw the money until they through the winter, they were were sixteen. It was also a way of player, lived in the nearby sport. Geoff still lives up by the draped in soggy wool gloves, bala- trying to get children to save. semis, went and fetched his Sovereign Inn, but don’t worry, clavas and hats, all hand knitted own ball so that the game he no longer practices this sport. using ‘pulled back wool’ from out- The photograph is of one such could continue. Unfortunately, Ben Spooner was a farmer’s grown jumpers. the ref (a Shat teacher) had to book, into which this account son from Linfit Lane. After holder placed several more depos- send Edric off for arguing with Christmas, all the lads brought There was great excitement at its of pence and shillings through- him over a throw in. Yes, their presents to show everyone Christmas with the arrival of the out the next few months. In 1936, you’ve guessed: Edric took his – such as crystal sets, Town tree, always decorated with the account holder withdrew all ball with him and that was scarves, cricket bats etc. Poor old ‘crackers’ made from a pencil cov- that she had deposited apart from that – game over. Ben brought his present – a tur- ered in crepe paper, these were the original shilling, then never Maurice Lane, a boy who nip knife. We all imagined him in our take home presents, when we touched the book again. acted a bit like a crazy profes- the fields cropping turnips on broke up for the holidays. It would be interesting to know if sor, once nearly blew up the cold frosty mornings and real- the account is still live, though it is science room, whilst playing ised how sharp it must be. No- Happy days. doubtful, and if it is, how much with mercury; a few windows body picked on Ben after that. interest the one shilling has ac- blew out into the hall where crued in the 84 years since. I could name five people who we were eating. Mr Spivey (the went to Kirkburton Secondary science teacher) rushed in and Modern School at the same time slipped full length on the mer- as me, who became successful cury balls all over the floor. businessmen later in life. Maybe Another trip to the head’s of- they would be embarrassed to be MEMORIES fice for the cane. named, but it goes to show that For the next edition of the Burton Bulletin , due in November. Mr Barker, the Geography the teachers did a fine job pro- teacher was a bit mad but he ducing fine, honest people who was well liked as he talked to worked hard all their lives and himself. If he caught you mis- who enjoyed their school days up With this year marking the 70th Birthday of the NHS, we invite behaving, he would knock at Hallas Road. three House points off your memories of health care in our villages house, but would then add

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Lest we forget— another story of remembrance of The Great MP’s Report War Paula Sherriff MP

In the last edition of the Burton munition Column, Royal Field Bulletin I wrote about why Artillery. The horse drawn Royal Elaine Mitchell had sponsored a Field Artillery was responsible for stone in the Memorial Garden. medium calibre guns and howitz- Many readers were moved by the ers being deployed close to the It wouldn’t be right of me to story of her relative, Private front line. It was a dangerous job, send in this contribution without Richard Lister, and through this and in the cemetery where Wil- mentioning my dear friend, Mike article another story has liam is buried casualties among Greetham, who sadly passed emerged. drivers was high. away recently. I know that Mike Every November a small wooden William was said to have died of was highly regarded member of cross is placed on the Kirkburton a fever peacefully at 8.35 pm on the Burton Bulletin team and he Memorial with the name William July 11th 1916, aged 25 years. He will be missed by many people in Henry Jones, Penistone, written was awarded the British and Vic- the area. He gave so much to his on it. This name is not on our tory medals with 1915 star. He is community in so many different Memorial and it was thought buried in Lahana War Cemetery, ways and he touched so many that someone from Penistone near Thessaloniki, Greece. (Plot lives, mine included. He was a must come over every year to 111. C.28. Memorial ID 21481619) great friend and mentor and I place it there. It was a mystery His name is on the Penistone War could always rely on him for sup- that we felt we would never be Memorial. port and friendship whenever I able to solve unless we were ac- needed it. First and foremost tually working in the garden at Driver William Henry Jones though, he was a beloved hus- the time it was placed. 20624 band, father and grandfather 83rd Small Arms Ammunition and my love and thoughts are On 28 May we were at a barbe- Column with Jane, Greg and Sally at this que in Highburton. The Burton Royal Field Artillery Bulletin had just been delivered incredibly sad time. and we were talking about the The story does not end there. This article on Richard Lister. I men- year Celia and Terry went on holi- that for patients and their families tioned the mystery of the wood- day to Thessaloniki. They caught The NHS remains one of Britain’s meeting medical staff, a simple en cross when Celia Morgan said four buses to visit the cemetery “My mum is the person you are where her great uncle is buried most cherished institutions and thing like saying ‘Hello, my name looking for. This year I did it for and placed flowers on his grave. Labour’s greatest ever achieve- is…’ can ease what can often be a her as she could not do it her- We looked at the photos and vid- ment. It has stood the test of time difficult time. self”. Celia then proceeded to tell eo she had taken on her phone to as the most powerful engine for me the story behind her mum’s show her mum. There was not a Chris, a local resident, has contin- social justice we have ever seen. uncle. dry eye in sight. Thank you for ued to spread the message of the solving a mystery and sharing As we celebrate the 70th year of campaign far and wide – encourag- William Henry Jones was born your lovely story. our NHS, I want to pay tribute to ing understanding and kindness in 1891, the son of Charles and our hardworking staff, whose and has established International Clara Jones, who lived at 52, Celia Carter and family have Sheffield Road, Spring Vale, Pe- sponsored a stone in memory of tireless dedication and compas- #hellomynameis Day which took nistone. They had four children, yet another young, handsome sion has touched all of our lives. place on 23 July. I’m delighted William being the oldest. Clara man who is buried a long way that Chris has recently received a I’m glad to have worked in the died when he was 10 years old from home. Points of Light award in recogni- NHS before becoming an MP, and William went to work with tion of his inspirational community his father at the local steelworks. Anna Maria Boden and to have seen first-hand the action and the impact this has had When the First World War was care and compassion of staff and on improving the experience of declared, William became a driv- to have witnessed the difference er in the 83rd Small Arms Am- patients. this can make for patients and their loved ones. Visiting our lo- In its 70th year, we should all re- cal hospitals in ever more chal- member the millions of lives bet- lenging times, I continue to be tered and lengthened by our NHS impressed by the devotion of staff and those who work to make it the to their work under the pressure beloved institution that it contin- of seemingly endlessly mounting ues to be. I will always stand up for workloads. our NHS, and fight to protect it for generations to come. One doctor from whom I will al- ways take inspiration, is the late As always, if there’s anything I can Kate Granger, who together with do to help readers or their families her husband, Chris Pointon, in any way, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with my office on launched the #hellomynameis 01924 565450, email pau- campaign. [email protected] or write to Kate knew from her experience me; Paula Sherriff MP, The Old as both a patient and a doctor, Dewsbury Reporter Building, 17 Wellington Road, Dewsbury, WF13 1HQ.’

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Letters We want to hear your views, comments and suggestions. No personal attacks, unpaid for product, services or party-political promotion (you can deliver your own leaflets). Where political points are made (however subtly), to ensure balance, we will ask other parties to put their view. We will even consider publishing your letters anonymously (as long as you tell us your name and address!). We do, however, reserve the right to edit any letter you send as we do not have unlimited space, so keep it short!

Dear Editor,

As a newcomer to the village I Dear Sir, just had to write to say how much my wife and I are enjoy- As a responsible dog owner I am ing life in Burton – we are in pleased that so many similar High not Kirk but are still get- minded folk pickup after their ting our heads around the lo- pooches but sadly there remains cal topography. a small minority who do not. This gives all dog owners a bad repu- Everybody is so friendly, even tation as well as risking illness to car drivers give us a wave as our youngsters. we walk the dog, reminds me more of the 1950s. A host of So, to those who do a big thumbs shops to browse and each up and those who don't a salutary time a friendly welcome – our reminder that we love our dogs only regret is that we didn't but no-one loves what they leave find you sooner. behind.

Looking forward to many happy years here. R and D Dog Lover

KHCA AGM Notice of Kirkburton and Highburton Community Association Annual General Meeting Thursday 11 October 2018 Burton Village Hall Highburton at 7.30pm All residents of Kirkburton and Highburton are cordially invited to attend the AGM of your Community Association. If you want a say and influence what happens in your village please come along and join the meeting

More photographs from Burton Open Gardens

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Kirkburton Burton Out of Pre School School Club

Following our adventures in space last term we came down to earth for the summer and to the sea side. Our book was Tiddler The end of another school by Julia Donaldson and Axel year. We would like to wish all

Scheffler and the children loved the best to the children who hearing of Tiddler’s adventures have left us this summer and under the sea with his friends. offer a warm welcome to all our new parents and children. The children found out about NEW OPENING TIMES: what can be found at the sea side and in the sea and made a We are now open all day This year’s holiday club is huge collage for our display every day busier then ever. This year’s board which included fishes, a highlights are: trips to Wigfield ship wrecked boat and sea Monday: 9am – 12 noon Farm Barnsley, The Zone, Tree plants. Treasure islands were 12 noon – 3pm Climbing at Cliffe House, and also part of our theme and the Tuesday: 9 am – 12 noon lunch out at a Chinese restau- children enjoyed searching for rant; we have keep fit sessions treasure. 12 noon – 3pm with Colin and Street Dance The children also found out Wednesday: 9am – 12 noon with Joshua; a visit from about what shouldn’t be found 12 noon – 3pm Skelmanthorpe Fire Service in the sea such as plastic bottles plus lots of other activities to and plastic bags and heard Thursday: 9 am – 12 noon keep the kids busy this summer. We only have a few spaces left about how to look after not only 12 noon – 3 pm the sea side but our planet and so book now if you would like to learnt a special recycle song to Friday: 9 am – 12 noon join in the fun. help them remember. 12 noon - 3pm The end of the summer term we We take children from age two At Burton Out of School Club are always sad to say goodbye to (in or out of nappies). an experienced team of friendly the children we have come to staff make the club welcoming, Burton Village Hall, Northfield know so well and wish them Places available including funded safe and fun. Our aim is to make Lane, Highbiurton, HD8 0QT good luck in their next adven- places. each child feel valued and happy ture in life as they go to “big” whilst in our care. 01484606065 school. We look forward to see- Should you wish to enquire ing them next term when we about a place at out Pre-School The Pavilion, Kirkburton MS, please contact us on with your hope to visit Highburton First Ofsted registered and com- Turnshaws Ave, Kirkburton details and we will send a Wel- School’s Harvest Festival and munity run, we take children come Pack as soon as possible. HD8 0JT the Christmas concert at Kirk- from Reception to year 8, to and burton First School. SPORTS HALL from, Highburton First, Kirk- 07743351073 As lots of our children have burton First and Kirkburton HALLAS ROAD Opening Hours - Term Time: - moved onto school this term we Middle Schools. You are wel- KIRKBURTON have spaces available in most of come to drop in for further in- 7.30am – 9am and 3.30pm to our sessions including spaces for 01484 606976 formation about activities, en- 6.00pm those taking up the 30 hours rolment and staff opportunities, 07858 469446 Opening Hours – Holiday Club: - child care funding that is now anytime during opening hours, available. or call 606065. 8am – 6pm

109A North Road, Kirkburton Good food, Tel: 01484 607852 Made properly Miriam’s Kitchen Table

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Sports Reports

Kirkburton Cricket Club 2018 Season Kirkburton AFC

Kirkburton First team started dersfield in a "mini-cricket" for- at Home to Broad Oak on 28 April mat. Kirkburton hold their own with a loss, won the next away at tournament in late August, played Last season the team finished 5th Cawthorne but then lost two on a Saturday morning before the in the league so we just missed matches away at Honley and home afternoon adult match. From the out on promotion. We already to Mirfield Parish. A run of four under 9's, players progress have four friendlies lined up, wins followed, which shot us up through our Under 11's, Under against Honley, Skelmanthorpe, the league. We beat Scholes, 13's, Under 15's, through to our Deighton, and Lower Hopton. Delph, Armitage Bridge and Gol- Under 17's. car before the run was ended at The team had their presentation

Hoylandswaine. As this article is at their base The White Swan at being written, we sit in fifth place This year Kirkburton Under Dogley Bar, and the winners of in the league after a fine win 17's are top-of-the-league, unbeat- the trophies were: against 2nd place Honley at home. en so far - a credit to the players Captain Craig Fletcher has assem- and manager, John Carrington. Young player - Bradley Howe bled a team which now truly be- These are the young players of the lieves that they can compete with future for our senior teams and a Most improved player Rowan the best and our league position quick glimpse at the team sheets The senior football team started Donaldson shows this. will show you how many progress training on 27 June under the through the ranks to this level. Player’s player - Ryan Moyles watchful eye of Matthew Sykes and Our club thrives due to our junior Mikey Vickerman. Our second team, captained by section and the committee would Manager’s player - Lucas Blinkho James Newsome, has started like to thank all coaches and man- The management team are hoping strongly after wins against Caw- agers for their hard work and en- to recruit new players this season, Clubman of the year - Ryan thorne, Skelmanthorpe twice, thusiasm over the years. to push for the promotion, and if Moyles Cumberworth, Clayton West, there are any potential, young or Armitage Bridge twice, Edgerton/ old players wanting to chance their Dalton and Almondbury Wesley- On the club front, we have a hand, and play at a well-run club The club would like to thank Mr an. We sit 3rd in the league after fantastic new set of three push-on then please come along to a train- and Mrs Bradley for the generous 15 games. On 15 July the team covers, with side sheets and hoses ing session, every Wednesday at gift of a sit-on mower to mow the beat Hoylandswaine to reach the to protect the wicket. We had a the Gregory playing fields at 7pm. pitch. final of the Paddock Shield. Well grant from the ECB and the club done to the second team! had to provide the other half the The first game of the season is the money, but the investment is 28th Aug. 2018 so hopefully, the worth it. Our next target is the team will be fit and fully focused The Kirkburton junior section nets at the bottom of the ground, on the season ahead. is thriving. The ECB initiative "All which are now in desperate need Stars", for young players from 6 to of replacement. We ask all mem- 8 years old, has been led by Geoff bers to become a "member" of the Barnard and James Robinson with Kirkburton Co-op and go on-line help from Anna and John Boden to register a charitable donation plus players’ parents and we have to our club, which is done every had excellent numbers and feed- time you make a purchase there. back from all concerned. This ini- This is a worthwhile and cost-free tiative is to get parents involved in way of helping us reach our target teaching their kids the basics of for the next project. the game and, more importantly, making it Fun! These are the chil- dren who will keep cricket alive in With still one third of the sea- the future and are so important, son to play, we are hopeful of a not only to our club, but to the top-five finish and a possible tro- game in general. Thanks go out to phy for our second team as we Geoff and James plus their team look forward to continued sum- for running things so smoothly mer weather, the best we have again this year. known in 20 years. Please feel free to join us at a match this

summer, the bar is always open From the "All Stars" young from 1.15pm on match days till children can then join Kirkburton late, and enjoy our beautiful club Under 9's, who compete in a num- and grounds. ber of tournaments across Hud-

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August to October 2018 Gardening Tips BB Book Review from Lisa Halifax at Totties Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman

What a fantastic start to the In September and October, summer. We have been put to plant autumn flowering bedding to the test at keeping our plants cheer up your garden as other strong and healthy, with water- plants start to finish flowering. ing being the main job in the Antirrhinums, pansies, violas, bel- garden over the last few lis and wall flowers will all give months. Don't forget a strong you a splash of late colour. Now is Given the number of books about plant can better withstand the also a great time to plant ever- dementia, memory loss and other stress of high heat and dry green shrubs and trees as these mental health issues, it is surpris- weather, so fertilize the soil well provide structure and all year- ing that it has taken profound lone- before planting using organic round interest, so the more ever- liness this long to take centre stage. compost. You can also give your greens in your garden the better it It is, after all, one of the great plants a boost with liquid ferti- will look in the winter. With warm problems of modern times. lizers like water soluble feed a soil and cooler conditions autumn couple of weeks after planting, is the perfect time for filling in or in times of stress. those gaps with the likes of winter Eleanor is hilarious. One example flowering heather, heuchera, leu- – when drinking from her favourite

cothoe and skimmia, all of which mug: “I purchased it in a charity If you’re going on holiday are stocked in most garden cen- shop some years ago, and it has a arrange for a neighbour to look tres. When planting trees use tree photograph of a moon-faced man. after your blooms whilst you’re guards or protective collars to help He is wearing a brown leather away and use water retaining prevent trunk injury to fruit trees blouson. Along the top, in strange gels. For the last cut of the lawn from gnawing rabbits. Use tree yellow font, it says “Top Gear”. I before you go away, raise the grease or grease bands in Septem- don’t profess to understand this blades on the mower - it will ber/early autumn to help protect mug. It holds the perfect amount of help reduce drought stress. against winter moths. vodka, however, thereby obviating the need for frequent refills.” This book is an absolute joy. The central character of Eleanor feels Some early flowering peren- instantly and insistently real. nials can be encouraged into a Most workplaces have an Eleanor: There are many reasons for Elea- second flush of new growth, by Plant of the moment: the slightly odd, plastic bag- nor’s isolation. These are gradually cutting them back hard now, in clutching person who scuttles unpicked as the novel unfolds; as the middle of summer. Use sec- away from all communal enter- well as the mystery of whether ateurs to take off flopped stems prises; who rarely says a word that there is actually something wrong of plants such as geraniums. isn’t about the matter in hand; with her, or whether it is just that without social interaction, our abil- Whilst the immediate result whose home life can only be spec- may look drastic, if you water ulated about, not always kindly. ity to understand what is appropri- them well, within a few days ate behaviour in the world simply new leaves will emerge followed withers away. by more flowers. Eleanor’s entire existence is clear, orderly – and completely empty. She works all week, goes home on The overwhelming emotion in this September is the perfect a Friday night, heats up a Tesco book is kindness. If you don’t cry month to sow or lay new lawns, pizza, drinks two bottles of vodka the first time Eleanor goes to a hair as the weather gets a little cool- and speaks to nobody until Mon- salon and thanks Laura for er. Grass seed is best sown from day morning comes round again. “making her shiny”, you haven’t a late summer to mid-autumn, heart. This is a story full of quiet there is less competition from warmth and deep unspoken sad- weeds, and the soil is warm and But everything changes when El- ness. damp, perfect for seed germina- eanor meets Raymond, the bum- tion. bling and deeply unhygienic IT Soon to be made into a film, Elea- guy from her office. When she and Raymond together save Sammy, nor Oliphant is Completely Fine is We need to start planning A h a nd so m e , up r i gh t an elderly gentleman who has fall- the smart, warm and uplifting sto- spring 2019, and we can start Cordyline with long, arching, en in the street, the three become ry of an out-of-the-ordinary hero- by thinking about what spring sword-like leaves with rich bur- the kinds of friends who rescue ine whose deadpan weirdness and flowering bulbs to plant, as now gundy-pink variegation. Ideal for one another from the lives of iso- unconscious wit make for an irre- is the perfect time and much pots and borders in full sun on lation they have each been liv- sistible journey as she realises that cheaper than buying potted moist, well-drained soil. May ing. It is Raymond’s big heart that the only way to survive is to open bulbs later in the year. need winter protection in ex- will ultimately help Eleanor to your heart. posed locations. repair her own profoundly dam- aged one. The Burton Bookworm

BURTON BULLETIN No.11, May 2018 23 Recipe for August Eating Out with The Burton Diner Weetabix loaf The Mill Canteen, Barncliffe, Shelley, HD8 6LU Tel 01484 609055

My husband chose the beef lasa- I have eaten at the Mill Can- gne with chunky chips and salad. teen many times since Tanya This is not a dish for those with a Goldthorpe became the propri- small appetite. etor. The generous portion packed Tanya who had previously full of meat between the layers of planned a career in graphic de- pasta was both flavoursome and sign took over the premises in moist. This was accompanied by February 2017 and following a chunky chips ( non of those skinny programme of refurbishment or oven chips here) and a portion opened to the public two of salad which was much larger months later. than the expected side salad.

A couple of years ago I went to a coffee morning at the Hub, and had a piece of this cake. It was Method delicious. I have forgotten who had baked it, but they gave me the Put all the ingredients except the recipe which I make a lot. The flour and egg into a bowl, mix well cake keeps well and is good with and leave overnight. butter and cheese. If you were the Add the flour and egg and mix well. person who gave me the recipe, thank you. Tip into a 2lb loaf tin and bake at gas mark 3, 170 electric, 150 fan ov- Ingredients en, for 1 hour 20 minutes 2 Weetabix, crushed Enjoy!

1 tablespoon of golden syrup Following the refurbishment It was deemed a very tasty and 1 large cup of self-raising The Burton Baker which included all new kitchen satisfying meal. A winner. equipment the Mill Canteen has flour now received a 5 star hygiene rat- I opted for the steak and ale ing from Kirklees Council. pie, again a generous portion with 1 large cup of raisins chunks of beef wrapped in a rich The café, as its name suggests, brown gravy served with chunky 1 large cup of milk is located in what used to be the chips and garden peas. works canteen of a former 1940’s 1 beaten egg woollen mill. The meat was tender and the gravy was to die for. I like a good The new Mill Canteen with its pie and this was definitely a good light décor and brightly coloured pie, made on the premises by chairs is now both quirky and Tanya. Springfield Lane modern, far removed from the traditional mill canteen with its Feeling as though we should Kirkburton call it a day we pushed on with Formica tables and bench -style Huddersfield seating. something sweet purely for the purposes of this review. With all HD8 0NZ The menu covers breakfast the cakes being hand made by ( available all day), brunch, lunch Tanya we were in for a treat. Fully equipped 10 bay workshop, with low bake oven, and afternoon tea. All of which are prepared by Tanya using lo- I went for the lemon and blue- paint mixing scheme, 2 and 4 poster ramps and tyre cally sourced ingredients. berry cake which was light, lem- ony and DELICIOUS!!! My other machine. Recovery & courtesy car. On previous visits I have en- half chose the chocolate brownie joyed a light lunch but on this which was chocolatey, crisp on ALL WORK GUARANTEED occasion accompanied by my oth- the outside and gooey in the mid- er half something more substan- dle. Perfection. Support your local businesses tial was required. Call for a quote now: The Burton Diner 01484 607103 mob.: 07867 382958

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A Yorkshireman goes to a goldsmiths and asks, "Can tha mek us a gold statue o'me whippet?" The goldsmith says he can, then asks: "Do you want it 18 carat?" The man replies :"Nay lad, chewin' a bone'll do fine."

A man from Barnsley goes to the vet with a cat with a problem.

“Is it a Tom” the receptionist asks

“Nay lass I brought it wi’ me”

Always remember that you are unique; just like everyone else. The severity of the itch is inversely proportional to the ability to reach it. The hardness of butter is directly proportional to the softness of the bread. For every action there is an equal and opposite criticism. No one is listening until you make a mistake Change is inevitable, except from a vending machine

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SHELLEY DIARY DATES 2018 AT BURTON VILLAGE HALL (For information : 01484 601234)

MONDAY Burton Out-of-School Club 8.00 - 9.00, 3.30 - 6.00 1 September Live music from The Heat at the Rising Sun Highburton playgroup 9:00 - 11.45 8t September Last Night at the Proms with Skelmanthorpe Band & Choir Yoga 13:30 - 15:00 9 September BOLT Best of Local Talent, Sports & Social Club 1.pm

Brownies 6:00 - 8:00 15 September Heritage Open Day, Emmanuel Church 10am

TUESDAY Burton Out-of-School Club 8.00 - 9.00, 3.30 - 6.00 22 September Messy Church, Methodist Hall 4-6pm 22 September Status Quo Night, Shelley Village Hall 7pm for 7.30pm Highburton playgroup 9:00 - 11.45 3 October Fashion Show, Emmanuel Church. 7.30pm Mums & Toddlers 1.45 -3.15 5 October Friendship Café, Shelley Village Hall 10am-12noon French Classes 16:00 - 17:00 6 October Harvest Barn Dance, Shelley Village Hall 7.30pm Line Dancing 19:00 - 22:00 6 October Live Music from Bluestrings at The Rising Sun WEDNESDAY Burton Out-of-School Club 8.00 - 9.00, 3.30 - 6.00 19 October Friendship Café, Shelley Village Hall 10am-12noon Highburton Playgroup 9.00 – 3.00 20 October Big Party Night, Shelley Village Hall Wednesday Club 1.30 - 3.30 2 November Friendship Café, Shelley Village Hall 10am-12noon Kirkburton Karate Club 18:30 -21:30 4 November Live music from O C D at the Rising Sun THURSDAY Burton Out-of-School Club 8.00 - 9.00, 3.30 - 6.00 10 November ‘RAF’ Dinner, Flying Ferret Highburton Playgroup 9.00 – 3.00 16 November Friendship Café, Shelley Village Hall 10am-12noon Time Out 13.00 - 15.30 17 November Messy Church, Methodist Hall FRIDAY Burton Out-of-School Club 8.00 - 9.00, 3.30 - 6.00 2 December Church Winter Fayre, Shelley Village Hall 3pm – 6pm Highburton Playgroup 9.00 – 3.00 7th December Friendship Café, Shelley Village Hall 10am-12noon Kirkburton Karate Club 19:15 -21:00 SATURDAY Kirkburton Karate Club 12.00 - 3.30

1st Thurs in month Kirkburton Civic Society 19:30 - 22:00 2nd Thurs in month KHCA 19:00 - 22:00 1st & 3rd Thurs Kirkburton Parish Council 19:00 - 22:00

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28 BURTON BULLETIN No.12, August 2018 How do I get in touch with ..?

TRANSPORT POLICE National Rail Enquiries 08457 484950 In an emergency always dial 999 For non-emergencies 101 Metro Bus/Metro Train 01132 457676 email [email protected] Manchester Airport 0161 4893000 Leeds Bradford Airport 0113 2509696 HEALTH Kirkburton Health Centre 01484 602040 SCHOOLS NHS Non-Emergency 111 Highburton First School 01484 506526 Hudds Royal Infirmary 01484 342000 Kirkburton First 01484 609190 Kirkburton Middle 01484 222737 HEALTH (continued) Holme Valley Hospital 01484 690342 Shelley College 01484 868777 Calderdale Hospital 01422 357171 KIRKLEES METRPOLITAN COUNCIL Barnsley General Hosp 01226 730000 Main Switchboard 01484 221000 Kirkburton Dentist 01484 605812 web site www.kirklees.gov.uk Huddersfield Library 01484 221952 ELECTED MEMBERS Parish Councillors Kirkburton library 01484 414868 Anna Boden 01484 606996 Kirkburton Library Opening Hours Derek Hardcastle 07779 628147 Monday: 2pm to 5pm Tuesday: 2pm to 6pm John Sykes 01484 603600 Wednesday: 9am to 4pm Maureen Sykes 01484 603600 Thursday: Closed Kirklees Councillors Friday: 10am to 5pm Saturday: 10.30am to 12.30pm Bill Armer 01484 314314 Richard Smith 07799 310 725 KIRKBURTON PARISH COUNCIL John Taylor 07831 810096 Burton Village Hall 01484 604391 Member of Parliament email clerk.kbpc.co.uk Paula Sherriff 01924 565450 web site www.kbpc.co.uk email [email protected]

Parish Council Office Open: Monday and Thursday 9.30 am to 1.30 pm.

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