Adjudicators: JK, AB

Timing: 10: 20 and 12:15

Prices: 1.25 and 1.10

Harden opened the game with a still ever-so-slightly warm pie, which was hungrily devoured by the Adjudicators with some gusto…..enough gusto to attract the attention of a passing lady, who first asked if the Adjudicators were enjoying their pies……and then, once she caught a whiff of the freshly cooked pie……opened her nostrils wide, breathed in, smiled, and started to rub …

Adjudicators: AB, JK, (PL present for the second half, but not adjudicating)

Timing: 08:50 and 11:00

Prices: 1.40 and 1.30

This was the battle for the PLS Wooden Spoon, but as both teams had been involved in close games with the undefeated leaders Cleckheaton, the Adjudicators were hoping for a game of some quality. They were left sorely disappointed.

Brighouse opened with a cold pie, despite the early start. One Adjudicator noted that both pies came from the overdone end …

Adjudicators: JK, AB

Timing: 10:15 and 11:45

Prices: 1.40 and 1.30

Only two Adjudicators braved the blizzard conditions, but were rewarded with a thrilling encounter between two much improved teams.

Brighouse opened very strongly, with two pies kept warm from an oven-type thing. The Adjudicators quickly found some shelter from the biting wind, and driving snow, to start the game, and were immediately impressed by the Brighouse offering. The team had clearly worked on …

Adjudicators: AB, JK

Birkenshaw fielded warm, juicy pies with a firm, almost hard crust. The meat was lightly seasoned and not over-salted. They made a strong start, leaving the adjudicators much impressed, and content, despite the inclement weather conditions.

Half-time drinks were taken in Bradford’s own Shoulder Of Mutton, where the old photographs gave cause for some reminiscing and googling.

Brighouse fielded a cold Pie, well-filled with what JK considered a …