100th celebration for Fartown man Norman.

A FARTOWN man has celebrated his 100th birthday in style.

Norman Dyson held a party for relatives, friends and neighbours at Beverley Court, Fartown, which was also attended by representatives from Anchor Trust Homes.

Mr Dyson received more than 70 cards including one from H.M. Queen Elizabeth.

He was born in Cowcliffe and started work at Glendennings Textiles at the age of 13. He later worked for Wm Thompsons Worsted Manufacturers until retirement in 1975.

At the start of World War II, Mr Dyson joined the army and served with the RASC Regiment, serving in India, Iraq and Burma.

As a young man he played rugby league for a local amateur team, Leeds Road Under 21's who won four local cups in the 1929 season.

Norman's wife Kathleen died in 2001 aged 93 years. They were keen caravanners and both strong supporters of Huddersfield RLFC (Fartown).

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY: Norman Dyson celebrates his 100th with friends and family