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BBC News
06-08-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
'A journey that links generations' - how the walk to Elland Road led to a career
1995 was my first trip to Elland grandad Denis had been a season ticket holder for many years but ill health meant he could no longer go to games. As a result I then forced my dad, who is not a football fan, to take me and my mate on the half-mile or so walk down from our home in Wortley to the I owe a lot to that trip - a lifelong passion, friendships lasting decades... oh, and my entire a couple of campaigns of match-by-match attendance, the holy grail of a season ticket was finally affordable. Away games, on the other hand, were a distant dream and would not become a reality for to the away games on BBC Radio Leeds ultimately resulted in me ending up in the role I find myself in craft of commentators such as Ian Dennis (now of BBC Radio 5 Live) bringing the action into my house from hundreds, if not thousands, of miles away bred a love for radio that still exists to this is a huge privilege to be part of the team doing that for supporters today. Not one I ever take for granted. Not only covering the games for those fans who cannot be there, but holding the club to account is something we all take pride in. So, 30 years on from that first trip - a trip I have now made with my daughter and will do with my son - the journey to Elland Road is still my favourite to make. It is a journey that links generations. Telling my five-year-old about her great-grandad while walking through the Lowfields tunnel was an emotional still is not a 'football fan', and has not stepped foot inside Elland Road since those early days, but he knows about all the ups and downs of Leeds United's fortunes - more so than he would like to admit!Join the conversation and tell your story about why you love LeedsListen to West Yorkshire Sport Daily, weeknights at 18:00, and subscribe to BBC Radio Leeds' Don't Go To Bed Just Yet podcast on BBC Sounds
CTV News
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- CTV News
Wortley Pride hoping for peaceful event this weekend
Wortley Pride president Kathy Bell and her wife Denise Copeland, also a Wortley Pride board member, took time Friday afternoon to stroll across the freshly painted Pride crosswalk at Wortley and Elmwood. They're getting set to spread their message of acceptance. 'When we had our very first Wortley Pride festival four years ago, there was a lot of protestors and a lot of violence took place here. So, this crosswalk signifies true self-authenticity, and the ability to be who you are, where you are, when you want to be,' explained Bell. 'I would just say, 'you know what, don't judge 'till you know what we do, 'till you see what we do,' added Copeland. 'We're just getting together and showing love, and bringing out families, so they can just be together and have fun,' she said. The fourth annual Wortley Pride festival goes this weekend, celebrating the Pride community and its allies. The inaugural Wortley Pride was held in 2022, and every year since, it has been marred by protests, vandalism or violence. Wortley resident George Cruickshank said villagers won't tolerate such behaviour. 'We have no patience for that, for people who object and cause trouble,' said Cruickshank. Many businesses have gone all-in on Pride festivities. Jessy Deroneth, at Quarter Master Natural Foods, says she's all about promoting positivity. 'We can't really focus on the negativity, so we try to foster positivity as best as we can. We try to just be involved in ways we can, to actually help peoples' lives,' said Deroneth. Bell says they're taking safety precautions at this year's event- something they've become accustomed to. 'And the protestors always come and attend. And we do expect them this year, but we have taken the necessary steps to make sure everyone is going to be safe. So, police will be present, and there will be also undercover, as well as in-person.' Festivities begin Friday night with a drag show at the Delta Armouries in downtown London, followed by family events on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Green in Wortley. 'And I would say, once you set foot on the ground, you know you are safe, because we are here, we are queer, and we're not going anywhere,' said Bell.
