Driffield Rangers welcomed Hedon Rangers Reserves to Little Driffield for only their fourth league game at home this season looking to bounce back from defeat last time out.

Manager Shaun Walker made three changes to his side with Kevin Tate, Ali Mutch and David Brent recalled in place of Damon Jenkinson, Les Johnstone who was suspended and Ben Dobson who was arriving to the game late. Paul Wilkinson was also on the bench alongside the returning Steve Young.

Rangers started brightly and got a shot away on goal within minutes of the start but Jimmy Syme’s effort lacked any pace to beat the keeper.

Despite the good start they had to be on their toes when Hedon broke forward and Craig Baker had to make a good save to prevent the visitors taking the lead.

With 15 minutes gone Rangers broke the deadlock when Syme’s first effort was blocked but when presented with another opportunity he beat the keeper who maybe could have done better but nevertheless it gave the home side a deserved lead.

Moments later it was nearly two but Mark Woodcock’s header from a corner was tipped over the bar by the Hedon keeper as Rangers started to dominate.

It wasn’t long before it was two though as good work from Mutch found Brent who controlled and volleyed over the keeper. Rangers were in total control now and they scored again when good work from Syme saw him put in MacKenzie who slotted past the keeper to put the home side 3-0 up.

With ten minutes to go before half time Rangers were reduced to 10 men for the second game running when Josh MacKenzie was involved in an off the ball incident and both players picked up yellow cards but it was MacKenzie’s 2nd yellow card off the game resulting in a red card.

Rangers saw out the final minutes off the half with Tate slotting into the wing back role to give them a chance to regroup at the break.

Rangers made two changes at the break bringing on Jenkinson and Wilkinson for the unfortunate Tate and Mutch as the home side went to a 4-3-2 formation.

As expected Hedon were enjoying some early possession but despite the pressure they couldn’t find a way to break down Rangers’ solid rearguard and with the home side’s first real chance of the second half they increased their lead. Kev Woodcock won the ball and played a great ball through for Brent to latch onto and he calmly slotted home and five minutes later he completed his first hat trick for the club and 15th goal of the season when another great ball, this time from Josh Hopper, saw him repeat the feat slotting home again.

The goals were coming thick and fast but this time it was the visitors who scored when a hopeful shot was flicked on wrong footing Baker in the Rangers goal for what it seemed was a consolation goal.

What happened in the next 20 minutes was just madness as Hedon scored three more goals. The first was a brave diving header at the near post from a great cross and then after Rangers had lost possession a great defence splitting pass saw their winger slot home. Their fourth goal came from long range as their pressure was telling and from what was a comfortable looking position it was now game on.

Rangers didn’t know what had hit them but to their credit they kept battling away and they managed to relieve the pressure with ten minutes to go by scoring again themselves to give them a more comfortable cushion. Brent held the ball up well and produced a great pass for Syme to run onto and lash past the keeper

Rangers brought on Young for Hopper to shore up the midfield and they managed to see out the remaining minutes to record a vital three points and stay in the hunt for the league title.

Team: Baker, M Woodcock, Thompson, K Woodcock, MacKenzie, Tate (Wilkinson), D Woodcock, Hopper (Young), Mutch (Jenkinson), Syme, Brent

Many thanks to Bob and his staff at the Rose and Crown for their after match refreshments.

Members of Nafferton Parish Council have met with house builder Beal Homes to agree support for the village’s Nafferton in Bloom campaign.

Representatives of the Parish Council visited The Nunings, Beal’s development in Nafferton.

They were shown the completed streetscene along Station Road, where Beal has built homes with architectural features such as iron railings, with the aim of ensuring the new homes are in keeping with the rural character of Nafferton.

Beal Homes agreed to construct a new planter for the southern entrance to the village for the Nafferton in Bloom campaign.

Andrew Oliver, vice-chair of Nafferton Parish Council, said: “Nafferton in Bloom is keen to develop and enhance the southern entrance to the village.

“We have a team of volunteers in this area and the planter is part of a larger project to include maintenance of the station and surrounds and the sheep wash area.”

The new planter will fill an otherwise untidy and unsightly corner and be seen by all who enter Nafferton by Station Road.”

Driff Dynamo U16 0

North Ferriby U16 4

Driffield Dynamo welcomed top of the table Ferriby to Allotment Lane. It was their first game for six weeks but Dynamo certainly didn’t look rusty.

Falcus was causing problems for the Ferriby defence but he lacked support. Ferriby nearly took the lead after 10 minutes but Chives saved superbly.

Harris, Harrison, Thomas, Oxlade and Arksey were superb at the back as Ferriby pressed forward at every opportunity.

Ferriby finally made the breakthrough midway through the first half when a forward beat Chives from close range.

Despite this setback Dynamo pushed forward with widemen Iveson and Steel getting to the by line and crossing well but on each occasion the ball was headed clear.

The Farran twins, along with Beston and Nield never stopped running in midfield protecting the back line,

Ferriby scored on the stroke of half time, slightly against the run of play, when the Dynamo defence failed to clear a corner and the ball was bundled home.

The second half began with Dynamo on top, Falcus was played in by Naylor but his shot went agonisingly wide.

Wilkes then saw his goal-bound effort blocked as Dynamo tried to get back into the game. Ferriby increased their lead after an hour when a cross deflected off a Dynamo defender and over the helpless Chives.

Dynamo never gave up and showed a lot of character against a good side but despite their efforts they just couldn’t score.

To rub salt into the wound Ferriby scored a fourth in stoppage time to leave a rather flattering 4-0 scoreline.

Dynamo know if they show this commitment week in week out they will soon be back on the winning trail.

Westella & Will’ 3

Driff Dynamo U16 0

Driffield Dynamo faced Westella on the 3G artificial surface at Bishop Burton without key wide men Iveson and Steel. Nevertheless they started the game superbly and showed a tremendous work ethic not allowing Westella time to settle on the ball.

Arksey was utilising his blistering pace down the left linking up well with Wilkes and Falcus up front. Westella had the first opportunity to score but Chives pulled off a wonder save.

The three central defenders Harris, Harrison and skipper Thomas were looking solid aided by wing backs Joey Farran and Arksey.

Westella were awarded a dubious penalty midway through the first half and despite Chives’ best efforts the ball went into the bottom corner.

Despite this setback Dynamo responded well. Beston, Nield and Jack Farran were involved in a fine move which saw Falcus with the ball out on the night. He beat his marker and crossed for Wilkes to thunder his header against the crossbar.

On the stroke of half time Westella doubled their lead. Whilst the Westella keeper was receiving treatment both sets of players took the opportunity to take on board some fluid.

The referee allowed Westella to take a goal kick despite some of the Dynamo players being off the pitch, they went up field and scored to the dismay of the players and supporters.

Once again Dynamo faced an uphill struggle in the second half but they showed great determination and commitment. Falcus and Wilkes both had shots off target as Dynamo powered forward. Oxlade and Naylor linked up well down the right and Nield and Jack Farron ran tirelessly in the middle of the park.

Westella scored a goal of real quality midway through the first half which Chives had no chance of saving as a 25-yarder flew into the top corner.

Dynamo continued to press the Westella side but were unable to make the breakthrough their efforts certainly deserved.

The game ended 3-0 but it wasn’t a real reflection on the game, a dubious penalty and some debateable refereeing contributing to the second goal.

Nevertheless it was a fantastic effort from all the lads.

Withernsea U15 3

Driffield Juniors U15 3

A changed line up saw Driffield Juniors visiting a Withernsea team that hadn’t managed a point all season home or away so on paper the result looked a three pointer for the visitors.

The early stages saw Driffield struggling to settle, the passing was ragged and despite the uneven surface the ability to kill the bounce and control the ball proved difficult.

Driffield made hard work of their lion’s share of possession and a couple of long range efforts were dealt with easily by the impressive Withernsea keeper.

Aaron Young and Louis Rafter competed strongly in midfield and James Pollard and Ben Connar put in an excellent 80 minutes on the flanks.

Ben Fletcher opened the scoring for Driffield with a vicious drive into the bottom corner which looked to settle the team but five minutes later confusion in the box after a Withernsea corner saw the home side level.

Fletcher’s work rate and strength on the ball added to his improving positional awareness is making him a real handful for any defence and, following a deft flick on from Connar after a teasing freekick from Chris Hogg-Woodmansey, he slotted home for his second of the day

Hogg-Woodmansey began to exert some much needed composure and control in midfield and the game was now being dictated by the visitors and after Luke Wilson powered in the third from 20 yards the team was ready to capitalise on the hard work put in by everyone in the first half.

The second half saw Driffield in command. The back four of Atkin, Young, Bell and Thompson produced a defensive performance that inspired their team mates with confidence and gave Jo Taysom little to do in the Driffield net.

Significant work on the training ground has recently produced much more solid and assured performances in defence and despite having the talismanic Max Gilbart replaced after 20 minutes through injury the back line produced another improved display.

A fizzing shot from Pollard drew a fine stop from the Withernsea keeper and then again he kept the ball out from Pollard after excellent build up work saw Driffield bossing the field.

A Fletcher header flew just over and Luke Wilson was unlucky with a blocked shot from inside the box. Another goal would have sealed it but after Withernsea were awarded a free kick for a strong challenge just inside the visitors half the ball was floated into the the Driffield box and with Taysom unable to collect was tapped in at the far post.

A goal-bound header was cleared by Hogg-Woodmansey and Rafter, Bell, Young, Atkin and Thompson were now proving their worth with an organised display that stopped Withernsea gaining the advantage.

The work and effort of the players could not be questioned but Withernsea levelled the scoreline as again a corner was not collected and a scrambled clearance fell to the home side to fire in. A point looked like a good return with five minutes left on the clock but Driffield should have had all three if the post hadn’t denied Wilson in the final minute. Slick counter attacking saw Fletcher draw the keeper and lay the ball across with the goal beckoning.

A difficult day for the visitors leaves them still in with a chance of promotion and with no team an easy fixture it will be a tough run in ahead.

Bay Horse Kilham 0

Middleton Rovers 2

Premier Division

Bay Horse Kilham put up a brave fight against Middleton Rovers on Saturday but conceded two late goals as they tried to win the match.

The must-win game started very well for the home side with some neat and tidy football being played, although it was Horsley who had to make the first save after six minutes from close range.

Chances for both sides were few and far between as the teams seemed to cancel each other out for most of the half. Long range efforts from Anderson and Dee respectively were on target but not enough to trouble the Middleton keeper.

Kilham knew they were up against tough opponents as the message for the second half was to believe they could beat the visitors, the second half started much the same as the first half ended with both teams having good possession of the ball.

Just on the hour though saw the best chance for Bay Horse after Anderson crossed the ball in which fell nicely to Richard Kerry who just didn’t get enough power on the shot allowing a finger tip save from Briggs.

Minutes later and Anderson too had a great shot saved by the keeper. Bay Horse felt they were getting on top and were pressing high up the pitch. Yet another fantastic save by Briggs from a Sam Burton shot kept Middleton in the game with 15 minutes to go.

Kilham, who were desperate to win the game, switched the team around in search of the goal with 10 minutes left to play. The game had turned into a bit of a cup tie knowing that a draw would be no good to have any chance of competing for the title.

However as they pushed on it did leave them a little exposed at the back, and it was a counter attack from the visitors that saw Craig Penny break away and beat the oncoming Horsley in the Bay Horse goal with just five minutes to go.

Totally deflated but still showing willing Bay Horse continued to try and get the ball forward throwing everything they had into the game, but with two minutes to go Dennis ran the ball into the box and squared it for Bowman who finished from eight yards out to complete the result.

Bay Horse were disappointed not to take anything from the game but looking back had chances to win the match but for some great goalkeeping from Middleton, another day and things may have ended differently.

The Kilham lads are having a great season and are still in the running for two cups, we have a great squad and hopefully cup success will be achievable.

Many Thanks to all those who came to watch, to all the sponsors who give so generously to the club in the form of A K Services of Driffield, T B Clappison of Cowlam and Trish at Bay Horse Kilham.

Excellence and hard work were recognised at East Riding College’s annual awards ceremony.

The event saw 19 students - several from Driffield - each presented with a glass trophy and a gift voucher at the ceremony at the Gallows Lane campus in Beverley.

Each had worked hard to reach high standards and in some cases overcome personal difficulties to be successful in their course.

Principal Derek Branton said: “I felt great pride in watching our students receive their well-deserved awards and hearing about their excellent achievements.

David Thacker, chairman of the college’s governors, said: “My fellow governors and I were delighted to hear such wonderful stories of achievement from our students.

“Working in education is very rewarding and never more so than when we see what students can achieve with the support and encouragement of a talented team of tutors.”

The awards ceremony was then led by assistant directors Alison Gray and Richard Sellick, who introduced award winners from their respective faculties, with the awards presented by Mr Thacker.

Driffield’s winners:

Iona Renfrew is studying for the AS level Photography and has produced a range of fantastic work, exploring all areas from film based photography and practical use of cameras with outstanding personal work through to experimental and class work. 

She has made a great effort to understand the software which she has never used before to set a benchmark of quality for the class.

Iona has always been consistent at achieving excellent results and therefore she deserves this award not only for her results but her constant cheerful outlook.

James Joyce is currently enrolled on the Level One Diploma Carpentry and Joinery and Building Crafts.

During the months that James has been attending East Riding College, he has shown himself to be an excellent student.

He has produced some exemplary work in both theory and practical sessions and has attended every course session since enrolling in September 2011.

Although James is the youngest member of the group and found school challenging he has embraced learning at college and is now a mature and committed learner.

Rob Lambert is studying on the level three Extended Diploma in Creative Media and is hoping to progress to higher level study in the next year. He is a committed learner who has represented the College at several events including the World Skills Showcase at the London Excel in October .He is very conscientious and is a valued member of the class who contributes consistently by supporting his class mates.

As a result of his hard efforts Rob’s assignments consistently achieve good grades which will surely stand him in good stead in his university application.

A SOUTHBURN-based farming business renowned worldwide for its ground-breaking work in pig genetics is looking to nature to provide more power for its properties.

The JSR Farming Group is one of the UK’s best known privately owned agriculture brands and as part of its on-going commitment to “integrated farm management”, the Group has invested £200,000 in solar PV (photovoltaic) technology.

The move is part of a mini revolution within the farming community, especially in Yorkshire, to invest in renewable energy as a means to reduce ever-increasing overheads while protecting the environment and climate.

JSR commissioned Procters Energy Assessment, chartered surveyors and renewable energy project managers, to provide an initial feasibility study on a cross section of their sites. Procters invited a number of companies to tender for the work and neighbouring solar PV specialists, Dodds Limited, also based at Driffield, were awarded the contract to fit installations to several buildings, including the Group’s main office block at Southburn, the nearby cookery school and a pig unit.

As a result of the Government-backed Feed in Tariff initiative, JSR now stands to save more than £9,000 a year on its electricity bill, rising to nearly £14,000 after five years.

Company Director, Philip Huxtable, said: “Choosing solar PV to provide electricity for some of our larger units is a natural progression for JSR. The company has been developing an active interest in renewables for some time, but this is not simply about saving money.

“While the financial consideration is important, we are always looking at ways of improving and protecting our natural environment and solar PV seems to fit the bill on both fronts”.

Together, the three JSR installations represent one of the largest single commitments to solar PV in East Yorkshire, and were completed in just two weeks.

Dodds business development manager, Martin Bleasby, said: “In the past year, Dodds Solar has installed a total of 13,000 panels on 60 farms in East Yorkshire alone. Farmers as well as many commercial property owners have been eager to take advantage of the Feed in Tariff benefits on offer.

“At JSR, we have installed 438 240w PV panels producing 95,874 kilowatt hours, saving a potential £9,108 of electricity costs a year at current rates and rising to an anticipated £13,819 in five years. At the same time, the installations will achieve a saving of 54,456 kilograms of CO2.”

CHEF James Mackenzie will be the star attraction during a charity event at the Yorkshire Wolds cookery school, Southburn, on Monday May 14, kindly supported by the JS & EC Rymer Charitable Trust.

Tickets cost £20 per head to include a drink and canapés

All proceeds to help fund the renovation and expansion of Dove House Hospice.

For tickets please contact the Love You 2 Appeal Office, Dove House, Chamberlain Road, Hull, HU8 8DH. Tel: 01482 785744

Local companies are being urged to help the charity reach its target of £2.5 million by purchasing a virtual brick on the Love you 2 website for £100.

Buy a brick will allow everyone to see which firms are supporting a local hospice and its expansion programme.

A company logo will be shown on the wall.

To buy your brick log on to http://www.loveyou2appeal.co.uk

Kilham C of E Primary School has a ‘dazzling’ brand new willow dome to celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee.

The willows to build it arrived last week and the structure was finally finished on Monday.

At first, the year 6 pupils measured a 4-metre circle after working it out in a maths lesson.

They marked it with sand, then with spades and finally they dug - down 30cm to make a trench. It was a backbreaking job consequently it took them all afternoon.

After year 6 had completed their digging they returned to class.

The next day the year 5 pupils came and planted the willow canes in the trench. They had help from Mr and Mrs Maggs (HLTA and friend of the school).

The magnificent willow canes were around 9-10 feet tall!

There was hard work then to do; bending, tying, and more, so they had quite a bit of a challenge.

After the weekend retired teacher Mrs Huxtable came to help with the most delicate part, the weaving. All the classes came to help and join in, they all looked amazed when they saw it.

One of the children said: “I can’t wait till summer term then I can go in it!” (The field is still a bit wet for playtimes).

“All the children and helpers have done such a great job,” commented head teacher Mr England.

Furthermore when they had finished the structure and it was dome shaped, he said: “It’s such a beautiful sculpture to have in our school – a real asset.”

Everyone at the school wanted to say thank you to the helpers that were involved and the biggest thanks to the PTFA for purchasing the wonderful willows.

Mr England’s final words were: “All the hard work that has been put into building the dome makes me proud to be head teacher at Kilham, it will be fabulous for years to come.”

In June of 2010 the sheep were being sheared, masses of springy, fluffy fleece fell away from the sheep to be then rolled into a bale and bundled off destination unknown.

As an avid knitter, the urge to create with this fleece was overwhelming.

I had been out of work on long term sick for three years and felt incapable of ever having any drive or ambition ever again but a glow of creativity sparked inside.

My husband (the shepherd) thought my idea of sending the fleece to a spinners and getting our own yarn was a crazy idea but went along with it, I assume because he saw an enthusiasm he hadn’t seen for a long while.

Three months later, two large bags of knitting yarn, spun from our own Suffolk Cross sheep arrived.

I set up a website, I applied to the Farmers Market and I decided to complement the yarn with an exclusive yarn for children’s garments and some fancy knitting needles and accessories.

The venture continued to gather pace and the enthusiasm and passion of knitters for ‘nice yarns’ was inspiring, demand exceeded supply and I took on stock of several popular but ‘hard to get’ yarn brands.

In January 2011 I held the first of our ‘knit and natter’ sessions which has proved unbelievably popular.

Knitting in general has made such a massive comeback, ex-knitters are picking their needles back up, existing knitters are bursting with creativity and non-knitters are wanting to learn to knit.

The knit and natter sessions that we hold once a month are bursting at the seams and it’s either a case of move out into the lambing shed or find a venue.

With this in mind, I approached The Kings Head at Nafferton, which has recently re-opened under the new ownership of Guy and Claire Mayger, they are a lovely couple, very warm and welcoming, they have very tastefully modernised the place giving it a warm and homely feel with a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere, a perfect venue.

Clare was delighted to support the local knitting community and has agreed to open the doors to knitters every Wednesday from 1pm until 3.30pm, the session will be just as relaxed and informal as the knit and natter groups at the Farm (which will continue alongside), there is no charge and no membership, it really is a case of turn up and knit and have a natter.

Of course, the option of a lager or a latte is yours and the baguettes may just prove too tempting, but for those you’ll need your purse!

I will run an informal ‘knit clinic’ in the session where I will be able to offer advice on ‘most’ knitting queries and I’ll happily set you off and give free tuition from the basics of learning to knit through to cable’s, lace and intarsia. There will be a small display of yarns and patterns available to see and the use of the free WiFi at the Kings Head means I can take the laptop and you can browse through our virtual stock on the website which you can order from or purchase on the day. We even run a system where by you can buy a ball a week to budget for those more expensive projects!

Our stock of products is now huge, we stock yarns from Debbie Bliss, Noro, Lousia Harding, Araucania, Mirasol, Opal, Lorna’s Laces, Adriafil, Bergere de France, Malbrigo and MillaMia, we have patterns to support all the yarns and we also give you the opportunity to browse the massive database of patterns available at Ravelry, an online community for knitters and crocheters where you can download patterns (many of them free) and you can browse a database of projects and see how the sweater you want to knit looks on someone a different shape and size to the models in the pattern books!

We really do hope you will pop along, there are no time restrictions, come when you like and go when you like so long as it’s between 1pm and 3.30pm on a Wednesday. First session Wednesday March 28

Trillions of fat-busting bugs are being deployed in Driffield’s sewers from Friday March 23 to get rid of fat blockages and prevent pollution.

The innovative and environmentally-friendly treatment process is being targeted at sewers along Station Road and Kings Meadow - two known hot-spots in the town where build-ups of fat, oils and greases are causing repeated problems.

It works by using organically grown bacillus bacteria, which is commonly found in the human gut, to feast on the fat, oils and grease, with the bacteria being mixed with non-chlorinated water before being poured into the sewer.

Cooking fat, oils and grease get into the sewer from household drains, usually via the kitchen sink and appliances such as dishwashers.

Over time, these substances build up on the inside of the sewer pipe and harden, reducing the flow capacity of the pipe and causing blockages, which can in worst case scenario’s lead to sewers flooding people’s homes and the environment.

In the last six months, crews have attended more than 50 jobs in Driffield to remove blockages in local sewers - with six jobs carried out in February 2012 alone.

Patrick Killgallon, pollution manager at Yorkshire Water, said: “Having your home filled with waste from your toilet is a very unpleasant experience which no one should ever have to suffer, which is why we work hard to encourage people to think twice before they pour left over fat down the plug hole or flush the odd make-up wipe down the toilet.

Fat-busting bugs were deployed by Yorkshire Water on a trial basis at a number of spots in the region over the festive period, but their use in Driffield is one of the first times the company has launched a sustained programme of dosing in any one location.

Long Riston U10 1

Driffield Cobras U10 1

Game One

This Sunday’s fixture saw Driffield Cobras U10s make the trip to Long Riston in what looked to be a tough Group One encounter with the home team having gained some excellent results already this season.

On a narrow pitch in need of a serious grass cut the boys were warned they might struggle to play their normal passing game and to try to start the game positively.

Unfortunately this was not the case as from the opening whistle the entire team seemed to completely switch off as Riston flooded forward. Poor clearances, marking and tackling meant it was only a matter of time before the goal came and it did with a cool finish into the bottom corner, 1-0 to Riston.

Finally this added to loud communication from coach and parents seemed to awake the slumbering Cobras and they started to play. The midfield three of Dixon, Mottershead and Morley began to get a foothold in the game, Dixon showing good skills and distribution while Mottershead began to win the majority of tackles. This meant that striker Johnson was seeing more of the ball and linking well with his midfield particularly Morley, whose pace was getting him space on the right.

Cobras now began to exert their own pressure and the equaliser soon came, a good move and cross from the left saw an incredible melee which finally ended when Morley followed up to force the ball over the line, 1-1.

Cobras continued to attack and Mottershead still had time to hit a great curling shot just inches over the bar, half time 1-1.

Into the second half and Cobras maintained their good levels of play, Artley and Warren Lambert defended well while continuing to try and play the ball out of defence with Artley making some excellent clearing headers.

Charles came into attack to add his excellent work rate and running as Cobras pressed for a winner. This nearly came when Dixon’s pass released Morley whose excellent run and side step found him in front of goal only to see his powerful shot well saved by the keeper.

Another good break saw Charles nearly release the charging Dixon but for a fine interception by a defender. This was to prove Cobras final chance as Riston finished the game strongly and it was heart in mouths time as a wicked deflection drifted just past keeper Hawkes’ post.

Long Riston U10 2

Driffield Cobras U10 1

Game Two

The second game started with both teams playing good football on the tricky pitch in a well matched encounter.

The narrow touchlines made crosses very dangerous and Hawkes in goal made some great takes with good loud calling.

In attack and Cobras were also playing their own excellent football, one cross saw Morley hit a volley over when well placed and when Mottershead found himself in front of goal his shot lacked power and the keeper saved easily.

Then one of the moves of the game, Artley cleared a dangerous attack to find Johnson near half way, he then took on his man and laid a great pass to the motoring Morley on the right wing whose shot somehow went wide of the far post. This was further compounded shortly after when in their own dangerous attack a shot which Hawkes had well covered took a deflection off a Cobras defender to go into the net, half time 1-0 to Riston.

The second half saw the Cobras in determined mood in their attempts to get back into the game. Effort and commitment throughout the team were excellent as well as lots of good football being on show. This was highlighted with the quality of the equaliser. Johnson held the ball up well to find Dixon in the centre, his quick break and pass found Morley on the edge of the area who fired hard into the corner, 1-1.

The end-to-end game continued as both sides looked for the winner. One Riston shot saw Hawkes dive and turn round his post while Artley and Warren Lambert continued to clear strongly.

With time running out and a draw appearing to be a fair result disaster for the unfortunate Driffield. Dixon won the ball out wide to clear towards Charles only for the referee to surprisingly blow for a fowl, from the resulting free kick the ball broke kindly to a Riston forward who slotted home, final score 2-1 to long Riston bringing an end to Cobras’ five match unbeaten record in an extremely disappointing way.

Man of the matches went to Morley for his excellent midfield and attacking play and to Charles for his endeavour up front.

Again the whole team put in a great performance in what should have been another unbeaten weekend for the boys.

Thanks to all parents and supporters and to Trishna Tandoori for their continued sponsorship. Late goal puts an end to Cobras’ excellent run

When Slimming World member Debbie Laidlaw reached her Personal Achievement Target weight, she felt the need for a new challenge.

Her group Consultant Shirley Sowersby, suggested she enter the Driffield 5k race in aid of Help For Heroes on Sunday April 29, which was being organised by a member of staff from Driffield Sports centre.

On Wednesday March 7, Debbie was told it had been cancelled. With 50 Slimming World members now signed up and eight friends and family and with £1,500 already promised in sponsorship, Shirley and Debbie decided the fun run must go on.

Shirley said: “I’d just got off the phone from Debbie after deciding I couldn’t let all that money for Help For Heroes go to waste and that somehow I would see this happen, with Debbie’s help, when I learned of the loss of life of the six soldiers in Afganistan including 5 from the Yorkshire regiment.

“I have been blown away by my members coming on board for this.

“Most of them, would never dreamed before losing their weight, that they would ever walk, jog or run 5k, yet some have been training for weeks for this.”

Driffield school have given permission for the use of the school grounds for the fun run. Anyone wishing to enter can contact Debbie on 07966878602.

Entry fee for over 14’s only is £7.50.

The run will start at 10am on Sunday April 29.

Any local businesses that wish to sponsor the event or donate items for goody bags for entrants, or anyone that can help on the day can contact Shirley on 07999 371611.

Anyone wishing to sponsor can do so at http://www.justgiving.com/teams/Driffield-Slimming-World or contact Shirley or Debbie.

Spring has arrived and thoughts are turning to the delicious prospect of holidays...

To get us all focused on the pleasures to come, Insight Guides have introduced four fabulously romantic additions to their seductive Select series – Paris, Marrakech, Chicago and Shanghai.

Featuring stylish linen covers, full-colour photography, clear mapping and informative content compiled by a local expert, Select is the perfect companion for experienced travellers looking for that little bit extra to make their holiday special.

For those tempted to hop across the Channel for the full flavour of France, Select Paris is the perfect guide to getting the most out of this vibrant city. Visitors can seek out the most authentic experiences, make fresh discoveries and enjoy a good dose of local culture, all courtesy of a writer who knows Paris inside out.

The handy-sized guide begins with an inspirational In the Mood For... section, filled with suggestions covering a wide range of things to do, places to eat, drink and shop.

The heart of the guide, The Selection, is organised by city neighbourhood, from the Ile de la Cité, Ile St-Louis and Marais district outwards to the heights of Montmartre, and finally to a section called Beyond the Centre which features, amongst many other places, the Musée Marmottan Monet, home of the largest collection of Monets in the world.

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DRIFFIELD Rangers thrashed Hodgsons Reserves 6-0 on Saturday as they chase the title, while they are also hunting honours in two cup competitions.

Manager Shaun Walker said: “Me, Kev (Hopper) and Jamie (Rugg) have been very pleased with the way the lads have played, the performances have been of high quality and we have played some great football along the way.

“The lads have made it easy for us at times and we can’t fault their work ethic, drive and commitment.

“We are currently third in the league, and with games in hand can still challenge for the title at the first attempt.

“We are in both the Senior Cup and League Senior Cup semi-finals, which are both being played week commencing April 16, so it will be a big week for us and could determine our season.

“We have knocked out some very good sides to get to both semis and we don’t fear anyone.

“The new lads have settled in very well and Brenty (Dave Brent) can’t stop scoring at the moment and is having a good season in front of goal.

“Our defence has been solid and Bakes (Craig Baker) in goal has won us games on his own with some very important saves, so everyone is playing their part.

“It has been difficult to keep everyone happy because they all want to play, but it’s been a nice dilemma for us to have, but all will have a part to play with the fixture list we still have left.

“On our day we are a match for anyone and I just hope we have some success come the end of the season, because these lads deserve it after the way they have performed this season, and I will be so pleased for them as they have been a joy to manage.”

Right is the East Riding County League Division One table (top six) with eight league games still to play for Rangers.

East Riding County League

Division One Top Six

P W D L GD Pts

St George’s FC 18 11 6 1 27 39

Brid Town Academy 17 12 2 3 37 38

Driffield Rangers 16 11 2 3 30 35

Gilberdyke Phoenix 19 10 4 5 8 34

Greyhound FC 17 10 3 4 26 33

Hodgsons Reserves 20 9 3 8 -6 30

Driffield 32 York 20

The weather was great for open rugby, but the spectators only saw glimpses as many mistakes were made by both sides.

Driffield’s team was at full strength apart from flanker Reilly, who was still suffering from a damaged knee. This meant that Turton started in the 2nd row and John Dervey went to no 8 with Harrison and Havler making up the back row.

Driffield made a good start, unlike some recent games and after only four minutes some good pressure was rewarded and the ball went right and Kitching made the crucial pass to Furbank who scored, which Kitching converted.

York came back via a penalty for pulling down a maul which fly half Dawes converted; the game being 10 minutes old.

Five minutes later Kitching replied with a penalty for hands in the ruck. D 10 - Y 3.

Yet again Driffield’s discipline let them down and Dawes kicked another penalty for York from some distance. Tatham-Brugh, Driffield’s prop was yellow carded for this offence which brought on Pettinger for the next scrum, with the unlucky Havler having to be substituted. D 10 – Y 6.

One always felt that if Driffield could get some good ball, they had the backs that could out run the opposition and this was demonstrated when from some distance Kitching broke left. He was backed up by McClarron and then Wright who found Harrison on hand to flick the final pass to Furbank who scored, but no conversion. D15 – Y 6.

Tatham-Brugh was now back on the field and showed an unlikely burst of pace up the middle of the field with ball in hand. The ball went to Smith then McClarron who sent in captain Wright to score, which Kitching converted.

This again illustrated the speed available in the backs and one felt that should Driffield use this advantage more often a bonus point was there for the taking.

York then attacked left and with an overlap managed not to score, although a timely Wright tackle from behind was a contributory factor.

York were certainly still in the game, for they had large and quick backs, but Driffield always at this stage snuffed out York attacks. This was just as well for mistakes were creeping into the home side’s game. Tatham-Brugh popped up again in open play and was able to clear the line.

Half time score:- Driffield 22 – York 6.

York’s Director of Rugby Clegg must have spoken stern words at the break for York started the second half in dominant mood.

Just 10 minutes in, after some pressure flanker Rossington went in under the posts for Dawes to convert. D 22 – Y 13.

Another facet of bad play came into Driffield’s game. Back chat to the referee. This happened on two occasions, with one penalty being reversed and 20 metres being given away at another time. Surely this problem must be addressed by the Driffield coaches, as in a tighter game it could be more costly.

That man Tatham-Brugh came into the picture again, when he made distance, before passing to Kitching. He appeared as though he should have been stopped, but he is a determined runner and difficult to halt. Near the line he found the ever alert Wright on his shoulder who scored for Kitching to convert. D 29 – Y 13.

Driffield then spent some time near the York line and it was felt they would score, but a poor decision not to take a penalty to the posts for three points was squandered.

York now were obtaining more ball and from a determined run they eventually knocked on just short of the Driffield line. Driffield then tackled a man without the ball and a penalty try was awarded which Dawes converted. D 29 – Y 20.

The game was being interrupted with many stoppages for injuries, and Driffield then made some changes. Saddler came on for Wright in the centre, Pettinger for Waterhouse at prop and eventually hooker Whitfield went off with an injured ankle to be replaced with Havler in the front row and Oliver Cooper going into the 2nd row for Turton to go into the back row. These changes seemed to disrupt play and in the end the last score was a penalty by Kitching. D 32 – Y 20.

A bonus point win had been achieved, and a number of players put their hands up in this scrappy game. In the forwards Tatham-Brugh was prominent and old stager Boreman gave of his all. Dervey did well in the lineout. The forwards as a whole competed well against a useful York pack. Harding had an industrious game at scrum half, and fly half Lucas, in his unobtrusive way was very steady. Kitching was outstanding and was well supported by the rest of the backs.

There will be plenty of incentive to win at Pontefract this week, to avenge the poor showing against them at home earlier in the season.

Driffield FC welcomed bottom of the league Howden to allotment lane in a game that ‘three points’ were a must.

Following last week’s battling draw at North Ferriby Athletic FC started the game with the same line up looking to put the back four of Howden under pressure from the off.

However FC started the game very slow with poor passing all over the pitch, no communication meaning that Howden controlled the half with ease. As the half ticked away Howden found themselves two up going into the break, with their second goal being the best of the two with a neat half volley from 20 yards giving Briggs no chance between the sticks.

The second half began with the ears still ringing from their halftime team talk, with a change of personal and also the formation. FC now looked like the more dangerous, playing some great football with chances almost being carved out on every attack.

FC pulled a goal back with a well-timed volley from Blakeston within six minutes of the restart of the second half. And 10 minutes later after great wing play by Gladstone, a pacey cross was met at the far post with a Tom Spence diving header to bring the game all square.

Within minutes, after some great midfield play between Stannard and Sowersby, a perfect ball to the back post was controlled first time by Eyres who did what does best and coolly slotted the ball past the oncoming gigantic keeper to put FC in front.

FC still had to be careful with Howden looking to counter attack on every possible chance, however after some great work down the left by Marcus Sowersby and Gazza Cawthorne, again the ball was plucked out of the air by Eyres who was then fouled in the area to give FC a penalty and also that little bit more breathing space. Eyres, who missed two penalties last week, in all fairness had the bravery to step up and from this the keeper made a worldy of a save, but Eyres was in the right place to smash the rebound into the net to give FC a two goal advantage.

With an injury to Gladstone the back four of FC had to change personnel with Blakeston moving to the right wing. Within minutes FC made it five, with a deep cross by Tom Spence which the defence struggled to cope with, and the ball however fell to Johnny Blakeston who had the class to hit the shot first time into the top corner off the bar giving Howden little chance to get back into the game.

Howden were then reduced to 10 men, and this left a gap in their defence where Mike Thompson ran from his midfield duties past Eyres onto a delightful ball from Cawthorne to round the keeper with great confidence to score his first goal of the season to ensure an FC victory.

Man of a Match: Johnny Blakeston – played in the back four and also the wing, all of his play was made to look very simple due to playing with such great confidence, which in turn meant that he fully deserved his two goals.

Thanks must go to the FC ground staff for a great playing surface, Horsley & Dawsons for their continued support and also to Rich & Lisa at the Star Inn for after match food and drinks.

THE owners of Driffield’s Cattle Market car park have refused to reveal its current value - despite an official request from the town council.

Several years have passed since The Driffield Cattle Market Company was given planning permission to develop the site and surrounding area as a supermarket with housing and community facilities.

So far, no development has started.

The town council believes that retention of the car park as a free-to-use facility is vital to the future of the Capital of the Wolds and has asked for ownership to be transferred to its stewardship.

Councillors are concerned about the impact it could have if the car park was sold off as part of a scheme to develop the area with a supermarket.

They wrote to the current owners, the East Riding of Yorkshire Council, to inquire about the possibility of taking over the land.

But ERYC has refused to say what the car park is worth - or whether they would be willing to sell it to anyone other than the adjoining land owner with whom they are currently in discussions.

The situation caused annoyance among town councillors, and the authority has decided to write again to ERYC demanding answers to a series of probing questions - such as whether the adjoining landowner has first refusal over any other offer that might be made to buy the land.

Coun Mark Blakeston said: “Does the fact that ERYC is ‘in discussion’ with an adjoining landowner exclude any other interested party having information? If so, why is this the case and by what rule/regulation is it allowed?

“Assuming the discussions with the adjoining landowner are about the sale of the car park to them, why are they being singled out for such preferential consideration and by what rule/regulation is this allowed?

Coun Blakeston added: “What criteria are ERYC applying to the possible sale of the car park? If there are specific associated criteria - for example, will only sell to someone with a particular type of development plan - what are those criteria and by what rule/regulation are the ERYC entitled to set them?

“Does this particular adjoining landowner have first refusal over any other offer that might be made? If so, why?

Coun Blakeston concluded: “If the adjoining landowner is being given priority to purchase - to the extent that relevant information is being withheld from other potentially interested parties - this might prevent an offer of potentially higher value and/or overall benefit to the rate payers.”

John Read, valuations and estates manager for ERYC, told the town council: “While I am not aware that your council has made any formal request to acquire the car park, I would advise that such a request would not be considered appropriate at the present time and while the council is in discussion with the adjoining owner and in the circumstances, I do not consider it appropriate to provide any advice relating to the value of the land.

“While it is premature to predict what might happen to the car park in the future, I can assure you that issues relating to car parking provision will be considered by both Cabinet and the planning committee at the appropriate time.”

On Friday March 23, Kilham C of E Primary School and parents walked, ran and even cartwheeled a stupendous, magnificent Sport Relief mile

In a maths lesson, pupils estimated and then measured their school field, using a trundle wheel. They worked out that the course would be 4 laps around their field.

Everybody came in sporty clothes such as: rugby players, cricketers, footballers, dancers, gymnasts and one as a sumo wrestler.

The year 6 children have been selling absolutely brilliant wristbands that were priced at £1.50 each. Furthermore they are fair-trade, which fits in with a Fair Trade fortnight that took part at the school recently. Altogether there were around 90-110 wristbands sold.

To raise even more money everybody who took part in the mile donated £1.00 to add to the total.

A pupil at school, Christian I’Anson after he did the mile said, “I was absolutely flabbergasted how long it took me to do a mile on stilts.”

Libbigail Evans commented that; “The sport Relief mile was great! Afterwards I felt so tired but I had so much fun.”

Kilham School would like to thank everyone who donated some money.

A JUDGE jailed a Langtoft traveller for seven years for drink-fueled savage attack on a former friend which cracked his skull and left him gurgling up blood.

Anthony Miley, 24, kicked Michael Johnson, 43, six times in the head with steel toe-capped Doc Martin boots after an argument about a woman escalated out of control.

The pair had been drinking Bacardi and whisky in the sun on the grassed area outside of the home of Gregory Marshall, 23, in Easton Road, Bridlington.

Jailing Miley for seven years Judge Simon Jack said: “You carried out a sustained attack on a man who, for the most part of the attack, was completely helpless. You kicked him repeatedly in the head causing very serious injuries. That was all done in the presence, and sight, of children. Rather than seek medical help, you then moved his body behind a tree, leaving him, for all you knew, to die .You have to understand, if you did anything like this again, you will be treated as a dangerous offender - which means you could be given a sentence for public protection for an indeterminate period.”

Miley, of Sledmere Road, Langtoft, appeared at Hull Crown Court for sentence (March 22) after earlier pleading guilty to a charge of causing grievous bodily harm with intent to Mr Johnson.

Mr Johnson was knocked unconscious in the attack around 4pm on April 20.

He was described by a witness as near to death and was taken by ambulance unconscious to Hull Royal Infirmary’s intensive care unit. He was anaesthetized for treatment of a complex skull fracture, fractured mandible and maxilla, 5cm cut to the forehead and large bruising to the chest, elbow and buttock.

Miley later told police Johnson had made a gross remark about a woman called Margaret Smith.

Crown barrister Nicholas Adlington said: “Something was said. It was something which greatly upset Miley. He told a witness in Marshall’s house: “I am going to sort it out. He is meant to be my best mate.”

He walked onto the grass to see Johnson laying against a tree and began to kick him in the head. “The children described half a dozen kicks to the head by the defendant,” said Mr Adlington. “One boy said he could see metal through the toe cap. They were offered £20 to keep quiet.”

After “freaking out” over the fountain of blood coming from Johnson’s face, Miley changed his blood-stained T-shirt for a black polo shirt in Marshall’s house. He told a witness: “It’s all my fault. I had to do it. He was going to burgle your house.” He fled after ordering Marshall to help him carry Johnson’s body 60 metres from the house telling Marshall he was going to leave the country.

Miley has a conviction for stealing copper pipes in a 2008 burglary. He threw away his incriminating jeans and boots. He was located by police after making a telephone call to Johnson’s partner.

Defence barrister Richard Thompson said Miley was of a low intellect, but showed genuine remorse for what he had done.

“He accepted the whole incident started in temper and drink and he lost control,” said Mr Thompson. “Whatever the provocation he went completely over the top.”

“There has been consequences for this defendant. His parents strongly disapprove of what he has done, but are prepared to stand by him. But his partner is disapproving.

“She has lost her accommodation, because he is now not able to support her. He has told me today they have now separated.”