Bradford Shotokan club took 9 trophies in all in what was a very tough competition, 2 first, 3 seconds and 4 third places.
Tong High School’s Jack won 2 trophies, a 3rd place trophy for team kata and a third place for team kumite (figthing) unfortunately he had to withdraw from the individual kumite after a clash of knees with his Italian opponent.
Jack is pictured with team mates Courtney Gallagher and Dan Grimwood
Over 150 girls at two Bradford secondary schools are helping to protect their peers by spreading the word – get your HPV jab to arm yourself against cervical cancer for years to come.
The pupils from Tong High School have joined a life-saving campaign launched by NHS Bradford and Airedale to persuade girls aged 12 to 18 to make sure they have all three of the HPV vaccinations.
The local campaign is targeted at all eligible girls and young women and their families to encourage them have the HPV (human papillomavirus) vaccination which protects against the two strains of HPV that can cause most cervical cancers. A webcast has been produced by the pupils with a view to reaching out to others the same age.
Linda Scott, HPV lead for NHS Bradford and Airedale said:
“Once you start the course it is essential that you have all three vaccinations over a six month period, to make sure you have the full protection. The HPV jabs are given in the arm
“We decided to seek help from these two schools not only to boost the number of girls having the vaccination, but also because we felt these girls would be more effective at reassuring their peers that the jab was ok and they should get themselves protected against cervical cancer.”
Sharne, who went with her 18-year-old sister to her local GP said:
“I was really nervous as I’m really scared of needles, but the nurse really helped me through it, I just had a bit of a sore arm for the rest of the day.
Three little jabs is nothing compared to how much cervical cancer would hurt you. “
Rachel said:
“I went with my cousin and we were really nervous, but the nurse took our mind off it. It was all over in three seconds and it’s worth it in the long-run.”
Levi’s advice to others is:
“It really isn’t as bad as you think. If you are worried, you just need to keep calm, relax, and the nurse will be patient, reassure you, and let you take your time – you will be fine.”
Younger girls receive their vaccination through school, and girls aged 17 and 18, visit their local GP surgery. Many practices offer the vaccinations in the evening to make it easier for women at college or work to attend.
The Department of Health’s national immunisation programme, which will save hundreds of lives each year, has been extended to protect those who are born between the following dates 01/09/96 -31/08/97 and 01/09/91 & 31/08-95 (Yr 8 and Yr 10-13 if in education).
Around 3,000 women are diagnosed with cervical cancer every year in the UK and despite a successful screening programme, it kills around 1,000 a year.
Because the vaccine does not protect against all types of the virus that causes cervical cancer, it is essential to have smear tests when older (25 and over in England).
For more information visit www.nhs.uk/hpv or call 0845 602 3303 or talk to your school nurse.
Tong High School is collecting Tesco vouchers for school and clubs and Sainsbury’s Active Kids vouchers. Please drop your vouchers off in reception.
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Bradford Dragons cruised to a comfortable home win 90 – 72 to stay top of EBL division 3 [north] and remain on course for promotion. Putting aside the disappointment of last weeks defeat in the National Shield final in Manchester, Dragons started slowly but edged to a first quarter lead of 18 – 16 against a youthful Derby Trailblazers 2 outfit. Urged on by a noisy home crowd, Dragons increased the defensive pressure on the visitors and cut loose in offence with Sean James on his way to a game high haul of 35 points to lead 48 – 28 at half time. Dragons took the third quarter 20 – 17 and then with Coach Mellor running the bench players in the game, Dragons eased off in the final quarter to win 90 – 72 at the final buzzer.
For Dragons, Sean James top scored with 35 points, Vance Silcott made 18 and Aaron Kaye hit 10 points.
After the game Dragons Chairman Stuart Culliford said, ‘This was a comfortable win and keeps us on course for promotion. Our next home game on 13th March is against our local rivals Bradford Maroons in the local derby game and we hope all basketball fans in the area will be here to watch the special promotion we are putting on. In five years of intense local rivalry we have never beaten Maroons on our home court so basketball fans can expect an exciting game’.
Elsewhere for Dragons, Dragons U14 won away at Oldham Titans 89 – 61.
Dragon’s next EBL division 3 home game is against local rivals Bradford Maroons on Saturday 13th March at 6.15pm in the Trinity Green sports hall, at Bradford College, Trinity Road, Bradford BD5 0JE in the EBL division 3 [north] game. This is the last game of the regular season. Admission is £3 and £1.50 for concessions
For further details contact Stuart Culliford on 0781 661 0600 or email info@bradforddragons.co.uk or visit the Dragons website at www.bradforddragons.co.uk
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