There was a complete frost-out of fixtures in the craven League last weekend, with pitches too dangerous to play on.

Although any postponements cause concern to league officials the first half of the season has seen most games go ahead.

"We all know the weather can turn at any time and the management committee is not complacent. We hope there will be a full fixture programme in the coming weeks," said secretary Peter Marsden.

Clubs at the top of the divisions will be looking to return to action quickly, but District Cup and League Cup fixtures take precedence in the next two weeks.

In the Premier Division Oxenhope Recreation are hoping they will collect their first title for many years. They have an 11-point lead over Skipton LMS and are unbeaten. Skipton LMS have three matches in hand but have dropped six points while Oxenhope have dropped just two. Embsay and Keighley Lifts may also cause a threat with Lifts having games in hand and are due to visit Oxenhope this week.

Lothersdale Athletic lead Division One, two points clear of Embsay Reserves, but have four matches in hand. The only point they have dropped has been to Embsay, while Bradley lie in third place on the same number of matches but seven points adrift.

Chatburn and Barrowford United head Division Two with Chatburn just ahead on goal difference. Gargrave possibly have the best chance of upsetting the leaders. They are only three points adrift and still have to play the leaders. Skipton LMS Reserves are five points behind, but also have to play all the teams above them.

Division Three is a real cut and thrust battleground with Bradley Reserves having a one-point and two match advantage over Grassington United Reserves. Cononley Sports have two matches in hand on the leaders and are only three points adrift, with matches to come against Bradley and Grassington United the positions can change. Waddington Reserves wait in the wings, and with Cononley to play twice and games against Grassington and Bradley ahead they could throw the title race wide open.

The shortage of referees is a continuing problem and a further resignation this week through work commitments has done little to help the Appointment Secretary's blood pressure.

One further item of news was that the secretary announced he will not be seeking re-election at the end of the season and the search is on for a successor. "It is a very satisfying and rewarding job - but not financially," Mr Marsden said.