Otleyers Matt From Otley Town Council, Civic Centre, Cross Green, Otley LS21 1HD. Tel: 466335 Fax: 468658 E-mail: [email protected] DECEMBER 2006 No 39 Garden & Allotment Competition
Once more the keen gardeners of Otley have numbered and held at the Office, those wanting copies may call in and identify which copies they wish, leave a note of the numbers plus their surpassed themselves ! address and copies will be sent out. The Allotments Competition was The garden competition was judged by the external judge, Mr Richard judged this summer across the town sites, there are some 190 individual Gill of the LCC Floral Initiative Unit. Each year Mr Gill gives his time to plots. Mr John Hamer, the former Allotment Supervisor, came back out visit Otley and bring his knowledge and skill to judging those gardens of retirement to do the judging. entered in the annual Garden Competition. A hot dry summer brought It is always amazing the quantity of fruit and vegetables that are grown its own difficulties but the considerable sunshine had clearly brought on the plots. A walk through the sites in mid summer is a joy as the out the best in the flowers. ground is rich with produce. Next summer there will be the annual Allotment Walk lead by the Allotment Manager, Mr Martin Foy, keep a look out for the date as part of the Walking Festival!! It is always impressive when new plot diggers take on a piece of heavily overgrown land and through sheer hard graft bring it into production for flowers and vegetables. In particular, Mr Foy has been pleased with the change in fortune of the sites at Gallows Hill and Whitebridge. Less than three years ago these sites were in very poor condition. With new diggers the plots are being transformed and Otley is that much the richer for their efforts. Traditionally, plot holders are “seen” as the older generation but increasingly the younger generations are coming through to grow fine food, improve the environment and enrich the community. KEEP DIGGING AND SEE YOU AT THE NEXT COMPETITION !!! ALLOTMENT AND GARDEN COMPETITION WINNERS At the prize giving ceremony on Tuesday 10th October 2006 the Town Mayor Councillor Norman Harrison, praised the efforts and contribution PRIZE PLACE WINNER of the gardeners to the environment of the town. His own father was a keen gardener who squeezed every last inch of his garden into produce, Large Garden 1st Mrs V Marland both floral and vegetable. As the Mayor said he knew just how much 2nd P R Noble hard work each gardener had put into producing those fantastic 3rd Mrs F Spence blooms. He acknowledged that the joy of gardens is not just for the Small Garden 1st Mr P Skirrow gardeners themselves but is shared with all those who pass by and can 2nd Mrs B Mullan enjoy the sights and smell of wonderful flowers. 3rd Mrs B Watson The Community Spirit Rose Bowl went this year to Mr W Baxter. At the Containers 1st Mr W Hayton youthful age of 95 Mr Baxter had decided that it was time to enter the 2nd Mr M Parker garden competition for the first time. His garden deeply impressed the 3rd Mrs C Price judge. As Mr Gill said “The efforts would have been excellent for a young Sheltered Housing 1st Bennett Court gardener, but they were remarkable for a man of more mature years.” The Mayor decided that Mr Baxter displayed that strength of character Community Spirit 1st Mr W Baxter that characterises Otley and as such he would be a worthy winner of the Rose Bowl. It was pleasing to see that the local newspaper took the story ALLOTMENTS to heart and gave front page coverage to the remarkable Mr Baxter. Burras House Mr J Ellen Cross Green Mr J Rollett In a change of format this year the council decided to give medals to Gallows Hill Mr C Simpson all those who won a category and these medals can be kept to display Ings Lane Mr C Wilson in rows! The cups will be displayed in a cabinet in the Civic Centre so Myers Croft Mr M Parker that everyone who passes through can see the names of winners. Station Road Mr J S Leah Tempest Ms C Dean Each year Mr Gill kindly provides photos of most of the gardens. Many Todds Mr T Gray entrants have asked for copies, however the prints received at the Best Newcomer Mrs B Packer Town Clerk’s Office are not named. This year the prints will be Overall Allotment Winner Mr M Parker
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A CHURCH ON THE MOVE The MONDAY Club Bethel Church has been a part of Otley life since 1916, but it is forever changing and moving. The church has a permanent The Monday Club meets at the Otley Cross Green Centre base at the Hall on Myers Croft (behind the Fire Station) but, from 12.15 to 3.15pm each Monday afternoon. since August, the regular Sunday 10.30 am meetings have The group is run by Leeds Mental Health with an activity co- been taking place at the Whartons Primary School, which has ordinator and experienced volunteers at each session to proved ideal to allow both adult and young people’s activities assist. Activities are planned by all the members collectively to take place and has accommodated the increased numbers with a three-monthly programme available. We enjoy attending the service. The midweek children’s and youth quizzes (played in teams), guest speakers, seasonal food events have been able to meet as before in the Church Hall themes, general fun games and outings to places such as and the church has also added a new monthly ‘Rendezvous’ for Beamish Open Air Museum, dog racing, pub lunches etc. retired people, which meets at 10.30 on the third Wednesday You name it – we will see if it can be arranged. of the month, the next meeting being on 17th January. This September we have had another good weekend away, At the end of the half term holiday in October, however, no visiting the Whitby area. The weather was ‘specially Sunday meetings took place either at the Hall or the Whartons; ordered’ and just perfect! Great fun was had by all. almost the whole church, fifty people from six months to over If you are feeling in need of some good company with a eighty years of age, decamped to the Beamsley Project, for a group of caring people, come along and meet us on a weekend of fun and serious Bible study. On the edge of Upper Monday afternoon and see what’s on offer. You can be Wharfedale, yet close to Otley, the centre allowed the church assured of a cup of tea and a warm welcome. Want to know members to recharge batteries and consider the continuing more? relevance of the Bible and the church to Otley life. If yes, please telephone Voluntary Services Department on We all appreciate the heritage of church buildings that we have in our town. Perhaps, nevertheless, the Church at Bethel can Telephone 0113 3055549 be grateful that, out of necessity, we have to continue, literally, Anne Hanson to practise what we preach: that the church is the people and not a building!
BRIGHOUSE & RAISTRICK Otley Mandarins BRASS BAND CONCERT
An exotic visit to Wharfemeadows Park in recent months has been a female mandarin, a small grey duck with white “spectacles” which has tended to keep to the south side of the river just below the bridge where there is some overhanging vegetation and where, as a woodland duck, it perhaps feels more at home. It is surely the advance guard for greater numbers of these, the most beautiful of all ducks. They are natives of Japan, China and Siberia but were first imported into this country around 1745 although a free-flying population only began to establish itself in the twentieth century. There are now about 7000 mandarins in Britain, an important population for a conservation point of view as it constitutes 10% of the world total. In the Far East their numbers are declining due to destruction of their OTLEY CIVIC CENTRE forest habitat and overhunting. In Britain they have been concentrated in the south of England but have SATURDAY 31st MARCH 2007 been spreading north. In Yorkshire a stronghold is along the Wharfe at 7.30 PM ONWARDS Bolton Woods upstream from the Cavendish Pavilion where winter flocks of up to 40 can now be found. A favourite spot for them is just beyond SELECTION OF POPULAR AND LIGHT where the woods finish half a mile before Barden Bridge. The males are spectacular with broad splashes of orange in their crests, CLASSICAL MUSIC moustache plumes and in the strange “sail” feathers which rise over their backs. These features are emphasised when the drakes puff out TICKETS AVAILABLE their purple breast and spread their head feathers in dazzling display as AT OTLEY CIVIC CENTRE FROM 1ST FEBRUARY 2007 they pair up at the beginning of the winter. Pairs can last for many years £12 & £8 CONCESSIONS and in China and Japan a pair of mandarins is a symbol for marital happiness and fidelity. Denis O’Connor
HOLIDAY 2006 to St.ANNES SEEN THE LIGHT ? BY OTLEY ACTION FOR OLDER PEOPLE
There is no doubt that burglars prefer to operate in the dark ! On the 4th September this year, a group from Otley Action A quick look at the figures shows that there is always a rise in house for Older People stayed at the Clifton Park Hotel in burglaries once the nights start to draw in. The reason for this is quite St.Anne’s for five days. There were eight members, Katie simple. Not only can thieves more around during the dark evenings without drawing attention to themselves, but it is also easy for them to (staff) plus three volunteers Marjorie, Margaret and John spot the unoccupied house. our driver. On the outward journey we enjoyed a lovely packed lunch provided by Bondgate Bakery. Whilst it is not possible to deter all burglars, there is no doubt that if your house or flat looks occupied, many thieves will give it a miss. The hotel was very nice with good food and pleasant staff. The use of a timer switch connected to a lamp can be used effectively Our most senior volunteer enjoyed a daily dip in the pool. to turn on lights in your absence. They can also be used to switch on a I don’t think anyone actually ventured down to the Gym! radio so that if someone comes up to the house it gives the impression We had outings to Fleetwood Market, Southport and the of you being at home. (The Fire Service has advised against leaving Botanical Gardens, Blackpool iIluminations and Lytham. televisions on, due to the high voltage and the risk, though slight, of an The members ages ranged from 7- to 90 and what a jolly electrical fire). bunch they were. I had not had a holiday for over 40years Exterior lighting can also act as a deterrent to the would-be thief. If you and felt quite daunted at the thought. It was, however, an have an outside light then you could consider fitting a dusk-to-dawn experience I would not have missed. photosensitive light unit. When used in conjunction with low energy light bulb it can reduce the operating costs to a minimum. Our escorts were caring, helpful and humorous and ensured our holiday was most enjoyable. Peter Krushniak, NW Liaison Officer. Weetwood Police Station. DOREEN SHUTTLE museum contacts OTLEY the past !
ANGLING CLUB The Town Museum successfully reunited an Otliensian with her past during the Open Day on 7th October. For many years the Otley Angling Club has tried to stimulate interest in its junior members. There have always been some Mrs Susan Gray whilst enjoying her day at the museum was suddenly juniors but the numbers usually dwindle at the time subscriptions surprised to see her old family home flash up on a selection of museum are payable in February but will pick up again when the school archive photos. holidays approach. The committee have, in the past held ‘juniors nights’ where senior members have given displays of various aspects of angling and these seemed to be of interest to the juniors attending. Every year two fishing matches are held for the juniors, and thanks to the most generous donations by the Angling and Country Sports Shop and donations from various members, and also the last two years from the Environment Agency, every one fishing these matches receives a prize, and by using a ‘points system’, the overall winner receives the Keith Horner Memorial Trophy, which was donated by Mrs Horner in memory of her late husband, a long time member and official of the Club. On some occasions at the start of the coarse season, seniors have gone with groups of juniors to the river and coached them on various fishing techniques. A few years ago the Girl Guides Association held a summer camp on the Weston estate and The Club received a request for some of the guides to fish the river. This was arranged and a number of both the Club committee and members turned out and accompanied the guides on a one to one basis, loaning them tackle for the evening, and they apparently enjoyable time, one young lady catching a good size rainbow trout, which she was Delighted to see the old photo of the long gone prefab house, which was allowed to take back to camp where it was duly cooked and once part of a scheme of prefabs where Bennett Court now stands, Mrs eaten. Other groups have also been guests of the Club over the Grey promptly asked the museum staff if she could have a copy of the years and quite recently we received a request from the Margaret picture. McMillan Primary School at Heaton for a class of pupils to visit our Pleased to be able to assist her in finding her past the museum staff pond at Knotford Nook. This was agreed and on Friday 29th printed off a copy. Imagine Mrs Grey’s further delight to find that on the September some thirty pupils, together with a teacher and two print she could identify her father. It turned out that the photo had been angling coachers, and their own equipment, visited the site. taken in July 1953, when he was just 39 years old when he had just won They were split into three groups of ten and two of the Club the Otley Urban District Council Coronation Cup for the best kept garden. officials helped the coaches as each group was allowed to fish for around two hours, whilst the others had a walk round the site and As far as is known the Coronation Cup was superseded by the Stanley studied the flora and fauna amongst other things. Luckily the Wilkinson Trophy for the best house garden and now acts as the trophy weather was not too bad and the visit was deemed a success. presented for Best Large Garden in the Town Council’s annual garden competition. OTLEY TOWN CENTRE CYCLE RACE TO HOST NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP CYCLE RACE AND A 5km RUNNING RACE ountryside WEDNESDAY 20th JUNE 2007 C News British Cycling National Men’s Circuit Race Chevin Forest Park Management Plan Otley Cycle Club recently announced that for the second time in three years British Cycling have awarded Otley the honour of hosting the Men’s Elite National A 10-Year Management Plan for Chevin Forest Park has just Circuit Race on Wednesday 20th June 2007. The ever popular and exciting Town been produced by the Parks & Countryside service of Leeds Centre Cycle Races will once again run in the tried and tested format of three City Council and is now available for consultation. If you cycle races, Senior Race, Youth Races and Elite Race - but with the added want to know what makes The Chevin special and what is prestige that the Elite Race winner will be given the honour of a gold medal and going to be done to protect and enhance this wonderful the National Champion’s jersey. place please go to www.leeds.gov.uk and enter “Chevin Forest Park” into the search facility, this will direct you to the relevant page with the Management Plan available to be Otley AC “Beat the Clock” 5km Running Race downloaded. There is also a printed copy of the It will not only be two wheeled action next year as “Yorkshire’s Premier Town Management Plan available in Otley’s Library. The deadline Centre Cycle Race” will host a new event for 2007 - a 5km running race! This race for comments is Friday December 22nd. will be organised by Otley Athletic Club in a new “Beat The Clock” format. This will ensure that only the best local athletes will compete, as they will be There will also be a presentation by the Chevin Estate Officer required to complete the course in a maximum time of 21 minutes before the about the Management Plan and a chance for people to ask finish line is closed. To incorporate this event the cycle races have been slightly questions on Monday 11th December at 6pm - 8pm at Otley retimed and the athletes will race over approximately 21/2 laps of the Methodist Church (in the Main Hall). established cycle race circuit (Bondgate, Burras Lane, Birdcage Walk & Gay Lane) utilising the road closure times for the cycle race. 2006 Event Friends of Chevin Forest Park The 2006 races sponsored by Chevin Cycles of Otley with support from Richard Some of you may have heard of The Chevin volunteers – well Alexander Volkswagen, the Rose and Crown and Otley Town Council were once now they have changed their name to the Friends of Chevin again a great success. Around 4000 Spectators enjoyed an evening of Forest Park and are getting involved in more than just entertainment and high drama as some of the country’s top cyclists raced around practical conservation work on The Chevin. A fantastic new the streets of Otley. website has been set up www.chevinforest.co.uk to give more access to information about The Chevin, it also lets The RACE WINNERS are listed below : you know how you can get involved with the Friends of Chevin Forest Park – new faces are always needed. SENIOR RACE Giles Piddcock – Aire Valley RT ELITE RACE Russell Downing – Team DFL A Photography Competition has recently been launched and is open to anyone who has a camera and walks on The Chevin. You have until next October to take photos (one Thank You to Residents of Otley/Further Information entry per season – Autumn, Winter, Spring and Summer) and The continued support and patience of the public is appreciated by the race enter your favourites into a competition that will be judged organisers, in particular those residents inconvenienced for a short time one day by the Friends of Chevin Forest Park – with the winners to each year by the effects of the road closure. If you have any queries, wish to get be featured in a Chevin Calendar for 2008. For more involved in the race organisation or require further information on the event information visit the website. please contact the Organising Committee on 07901 860873 or e-mail [email protected] New Book Put next year’s date of WEDNESDAY 20th JUNE 2007 in your A new book titled “Otley Chevin. A Landscape History.” diary. It promises to be the BEST EVER!! Should now be available in good local history bookshops. It is written by Dr. Alistair Lawrence and looks at how The Mike Gill Chevin has changed over the years. It dispels myths such as On Behalf of Organising Committee Otley Cycle Club “Parts of The Chevin were once part of the Forest of Knaresborough”. Should be a fascinating read and good Christmas present. If you have difficulty getting a copy write to the author in Norway – Bratengaten 36, Jeloy Island, 1515 Moss, Norway. Charity Coffee Mornings Upcoming Events Friends of Chevin Forest Park – your help is always needed and very much appreciated on the second Sunday of each Does your group need funds? month carrying out a range of practical conservation work. A pair of gloves awaits! All you need is enthusiasm and an The coffee mornings at Otley Methodist Church enjoyment of outdoor work. are an ideal place for your organisation to fundraise. Chevin Wildlife WATCH children’s group – now in its 20th year this group is a wonderful way for you and your children to learn about wildlife. If you have children and want to have a wild time why not come along on the first Saturday Fridays 10-12 Otley Methodist Church and third Sunday of each month.
For more information For more information about these events please contact contact Ian Baguley-caretaker tel 01943 463878 the Ranger for The Chevin on 0113 395 7400 or visit www.chevinforest.co.uk
OTLEY HOSPITAL FUND Otley Film Society ARE AT OTLEY COURTHOUSE [email protected] Further details contact: 01943 468079 / 01943 468601 OTLEY RESPONDERS www.otley.co.uk/filmsociety www.courthouseproject.org.uk NEW BENEFACTORS All films are screened on Thursdays at 7.45pm at Otley Courthouse on Courthouse Street – 2 minutes walk from Otley Bus Station. Doors open at 7pm and a licensed bar is available at The Courthouse, so come early and enjoy a drink before, and during, the film. Otley Courthouse is fully accessible. Parking in the adjacent Licks Car Park.
The Otley 1st Responder team of volunteers, Membership which was formed almost 2 years ago, to give Full season (all 18 films – plus any extras) £30 rapid assistance to persons in the Otley area who Membership now full for this season are suffering from a life threatening situation Guest £3.50 when they call for an ambulance, is to receive Guest tickets can be purchased on the night of the film or by contacting: 01943 468079 / 468601 help from a new benefactor.
The former Wharfedale Hospital Special 2006-2007 SEASON – DECEMBER ONWARDS Equipment Fund , has changed its constitution and name to the Wharfedale Special Medical Thursday 14th December 2006 Equipment Fund. PIERREPOINT UK/2005/90 mins Chairman of the fund, Dr. Kevin Waters said, Thursday11th January 2007 "With the closure of some of the Otley hospital GOOD NIGHT AND GOOD LUCK USA/2005/93 mins facilities the trustees feel that it would be Thursday 25th January 2007 appropriate to be able to provide special equipment not only to the Hospital but also those PRIDE AND PREJUDICE UK/France/2005/127 mins medical organisations who are working in the Saturday 3rd February 2007 Otley area. The donations and bequests which we receive, can now be used in a more general way FISH ‘n’ REELS for the health of the community. We were Special event – 3pm to approximately 8pm delighted therefore to be in a position to support A nostalgic trip back to the golden age of cinema going – the clickety click of the reel to reel projector; a double bill of classic black and white films from the 40s and 50s; an the Otley 1st Responder Team, by providing them intermission with fish and chip suppers available. with a second set of equipment, including a defibulator, oxygen kit and two portable Thursday 8th February 2007 instruments for measuring the Oxygen levels in GRIZZLY MAN USA/2005 the blood." Thursday 22nd February 2007 Edward Winpenny, the founder and Chairman of BOMBON EL PERRO Argentina/Spain/2004 the Otley Responders said "Since we started this service, we have become probably the busiest Thursday 8th March 2007 team in the Yorkshire area, being called out often THREE BURIALS OF MELQUIADES ESTRADA USA/France/2005/121 mins up to 3 or 4 times a week to patients suffering Thursday 22nd March 2007 from heart attacks, chest pains and breathing difficulties. This second set of equipment means SOY CUBA Soviet Union/Cuba/1964/141 mins that in addition to our normal duties, we are able to give extra coverage on those days such as Carnival and Victorian Fayre events when the town is crowded.or when the equipment has to be away for servicing or downloading after use." Otley Community Bus The Otley Community Bus has now been taken over by Otley Action for Older "In order that we can continue the coverage People (OAOP). However, the bus (now called the Otley Action for Older People which we are giving to the area, we are in need Community Bus) is still available for hire and is being run under the guidelines of anyone who will be prepared to give a few of the old Community Bus. To hire the vehicle, you need to be an affiliated hours a week on "stand by" .Volunteers do not member of OAOP. (pre-OAOP members are still eligible). need to have any previous medical knowledge as full training will be given over 2 weekends in the In order to become affiliated, your organisation must be a non-profit making use of the equipment. They need to be over 18 association or club, e.g. charity, school, church, scout group, etc. years of age and have transport, living or To hire the bus, or to find out about affiliation requirements and to apply working in Otley." for an application form to become affiliated, please contact OAOP on 01943 463965 or 01943 467106. If you feel that you would like to help in any The bus can be hired with or without a driver for the same charge. way with this service for the people of Otley, All OAOP’s drivers are MiDAS (Minibus Drivers’ Awareness Scheme) please contact Edward Winpenny, professionally trained and anyone wishing to drive the bus on a members’ on 01943 461548 or by behalf must undergo an assessment drive by OAOP’s trainer/assessor. email on [email protected] . Charges for the bus are aimed at affordability for the groups and associations who are likely to use the vehicle.
SCOUTING OTLEY MUSEUM in OTLEY
In December the 2nd Otley Scout Group will Thank you to all those who supported our Open Day in October. We were very pleased have been in their Craven Street premises for to see so many people (about 250). As usual it was a very interactive event with visitor 30 years. It was in 1976 that members began bringing their own memories (and sometimes objects) to add to our collection, or finding the task of converting a redundant Leeds City that our archives could supply information for their research. Council building into a Scout headquarters, and on 11th December the opening ceremony Personal researchers are always welcome during Museum opening hours (please make an took place. appointment). But postal enquiries continue to come from all over the globe; the following is one recent example. The building was erected in 1903 as a Mission Hall of the Station Road Methodist Church to serve the newly built Cambridge area. The TIME CLOCKS cost of building was about £700. Of the many skills practised by Otley’s historic craftsmen, clock making is one of the most In 1948 the building began to be used by the intriguing. In a recent enquiry to Otley Museum from Toronto, Canada, Carol Martin requested Otley Methodist Youth Fellowship, then it was information on a long case clock purchased at auction and inscribed ‘Roberts, Otley, 1779’ bought in 1952 by Messrs. Stewarts, steel The Roberts family of Fewston and Otley were clock making during the eighteenth century and merchants. probably using a local shop and the market place to distribute their wares. ‘Makers’ were We have been told of wedding receptions more often assemblers of parts obtained from other specialist craftsmen in the region – like being held there in the 1940s, and whist drives the engraver of the fine brass dial that graces the time piece in Canada. Although the were regular social events! Museum’s painted-dial long case clock lettered ‘Roberts of Otley’ is still an excellent time keeper, it has no date for assembly or construction. In 1758 for example, William Roberts sold Later the children of the St Joseph's Catholic one of his 30 hour clocks for £2. 3s. 6d., an interesting comparison with the sow and three School were having dinners there, until a new large pigs valued at £2.10s in an Otley inventory a few years later! school was built in Manor Square. The building became a council depot and fell into disrepair Carol Martin’s clock was probably one of the Roberts family’s more costly productions with its until the Scout group took it over. engraved central squirrel design, bordered by a swallow and wildfowl scene. William, Joseph, Jonathan and Timothy Roberts helped to create fine craftwork which has continued to give The move to Craven Street was one of several good time and pleasure over the two hundred and twenty seven years since it emerged from which the 2nd Otley Scout Group had made since its formation in 1913 by the Rev. the town – despite the periodic need for care and attention. Granville Briggs, the curate at Otley Parish The Museum is always interested to record the survival of clocks from other makers such as Church. His family crest included a griffin, and the blue and green scarf which members wear Blakeborough, Hancock, Hudson, Parker and Snow and to learn the identity of a host of has a griffin design on the back. suppliers of component parts. 2nd Otley is an 'open' Scout group, unconnected with any Church or other organisation. This means that it has the responsibility for maintaining the headquarters building, and the present leaders and parents are exploring ways to improve facilities. There are still outside toilets – Otley Carnival ! something that surely demands improvement. It has always been an active group and its IT may not be Christmas yet, but already plans are well ahead for next year’s Otley Carnival.With three sections cater for boys and girls. Beaver barely a break over the summer, the carnival committee has launched into planning for one of the Scouts are for the age group 6 to 8 years, Cub most popular days of Otley’s year. Scouts for 8 to 10_ years and Scouts up to Fresh from the success of this year’s record event, which raised £4,000 for local good causes, the around 15. In 2007 the world-wide Scout committee has already lined up live bands and entertainment for the Bridge End carnival field on movement will celebrate the centenary of its Saturday, June 16. There will also be the usual parade of schools, pubs, youth organisations and founding by Robert Baden-Powell. Born in 1857 others in a variety of costumes and on decorated floats making its way through the town. 'B-P' was an extraordinary man and his influence is still felt. This is so in Otley where Beneficiaries for this year’s event will be Otley First Responders, Otley Rhythmic Gymnastics Club there are four Scout Groups. and two of the town’s after school clubs, Ashleys Out of School Club, at Ashfield School, and Otley All Saints Out of School Club, at Cross Green Community Centre. There will be many special events taking place next year, including a World Jamboree to be Committee members and helpers from the chosen beneficiaries will be out and about in the town held in Essex as well as local happenings in from now until next June raising money to stage the event. They will be at Otley Victorian Fayre Otley and Wharfedale. A special postage on December 8 and will hold a fundraising stall at the Otley Buttercross sometime next year. stamp and a 50 pence coin will also be issued Committee chairman, Bryan Dexter, said the carnival was one of the most popular community to mark the occasion. events of the year. "It does take a lot of planning and is hard work to put on, but the enjoyment that it gives so many people makes it all so very worthwhile. "We hope that more schools, organisations and businesses than ever will want to enter the parade and also enjoy all the fun and entertainment on the carnival field at Bridge End. scouts "We have chosen very worthwhile beneficiaries this year and hope as many people will come along be prepared . . . on the day, enjoy themselves and help raise much needed funds for the groups."
CARNIVAL DATE: Saturday, June 16th Contact 01943 466858 Parade starts at 1.15pm from Wharfedale Farmers Auction Mart, Leeds Road. Otley. for further details Domestic abuse support project BEHIND CLOSED DOORS BE A LIFESAVER IN OTLEY OTLEY 1st RESPONDER TEAM, who were formed to attend medical continues to go from strength to strength lifethreatening calls made to the ambulance service in the Otley area, are in need of volunteers to train as Responders. Since the team was formed last year, the volunteers who are "on call" during the daytime have attended over Behind Closed Doors has become an invaluable service to the area over 250 calls an average of 3 to 4 calls a week for patients suffering from heart recent years. This has been highlighted even more so with an increase in attacks, collapses , breathing difficulties and other life threatening situations referrals of 44% since April 2006. The nature of the service is reaching in the Otley area when an ambulance is not immediatly available and as such more women due to ongoing publicity and service provision talks to other are considered to be the busiest team in Yorkshire. agencies in the area who are then able to pass on the relevant information to service users Founder and Team Leader Edward Winpenny said, " Unfortunatly due to illness and change of address, three of our members are no longer able to In October the Annual General Meeting was held at Otley Courthouse. be on regular stand-by duties." Many thanks to all the agencies that attended and showed support for our work. The event was very successful with talks from guest speakers and " We are therefore appealing for anyone over the age of 18 years with no a performance highlighting the existence of domestic abuse in our area upper age limit , having transport and living or working in the Otley area from Graft Theatre Group. Funding applications are currently being who would be prepared to be available for a few hours a week to answer submitted to various funders to continue the Outreach Development calls on a rota basis, to join the team." Worker's and Women's Support Worker's post. "Previous medical background is not required as all necessary training in the use of a defibulator and medical gasses as well as CPR ( mouth to 2007 looks set to be an even busier year for the project with the launch mouth recusitation) is given. It could be that an employer may allow a of a recovery group 'Beyond Closed Doors' in early January. This will be a volunteer to be away from work for a short period as most calls are dealt free 15 week course for women who have experienced domestic abuse in with in 30 minutes." the past and want to help moving on with their lives. The course will include alternative therapies, confidence and assertiveness building as For more details contact Edward Winpenny on 01943 461548 or well as looking at skills to return to study and work. There will be a email to [email protected] support worker from Behind Closed Doors on hand throughout the course to offer support around any issues which may arise for participants.
To become a volunteer management committee member, or volunteer support worker or for further information about courses Fire Safety please contact Behind Closed Doors: Office: 0845 673 0008 The 12 Days of Christmas For support please contact us on our help-line: 0800 328 2430 Email: [email protected] ON THE 1ST DAY OF CHRISTMAS Check your Christmas tree lights conform to the British Standard. ON THE 2ND DAY OF CHRISTMAS Body, Mind Never place candles near your Christmas tree or furnishings. Don’t leave them es burning unattended. & Kick-Ass Mov ON THE 3RD DAY OF CHRISTMAS Make sure your family and guests staying for the festive period know what to do in an emergency. Make a fire escape plan. Chinese Physical Culture (CPC) is an ancient and unique form of Chinese exercise designed to invigorate both the mind and body. Originating from ON THE 4TH DAY OF CHRISTMAS a small fishing town called Wei Hai on the Chinese Eastern coast Decorations can burn easily – don't attach them to lights or heaters thousands of years ago. CPC was brought to England in the 1930’s and has been practised here since. ON THE 5TH DAY OF CHRISTMAS The students are taught a variety of Chinese exercise including Tai Ji Never overload electrical sockets. Take special care with Christmas lights. Quan, Taoist Yoga, Internal Kung Fu. CPC provides students with an opportunity to get fit and healthy and many other benefits. It encourages ON THE 6TH DAY OF CHRISTMAS fitness through vibrant and energetic exercise designed to meet each Celebrate Christmas and New Year safely. The risk of accidents, especially in the individuals own needs with variation of speed and intensity. kitchen, is greater after alcohol is consumed. Therese, the teacher from Otley, describes CPC as being a “versatile and ON THE 7TH DAY OF CHRISTMAS dynamic way of improving your physical fitness as well as a great way to Most fires start in the kitchen – never leave a cooker unattended. relax and develop concentration”. She continues to add that not only is CPC “about getting healthy, it is also about having fun and feeling good ON THE 8TH DAY OF CHRISTMAS about yourself”. If you are planning to celebrate with fireworks, store them in a metal box, read Holistic lifestyles based on Chinese ideas of living are becoming the instructions, never go back to a lit firework and keep a bucket of water increasingly popular in Britain and CPC definitely encourages this. CPC is nearby. designed to invigorate, de-stress and rejuvenate the mind and the body as well as improve the students overall fitness, flexibility, concentration, ON THE 9TH DAY OF CHRISTMAS as well as increase their energy levels and their self-confidence. Make sure cigarettes are completely extinguished before going to bed.
The class in Otley is on Tuesday from 7.00 - 9.00pm, in the Civic Centre. ON THE 10TH DAY OF CHRISTMAS If you are interested in attending the class, contact Therese on: 0113 Check the battery in your smoke alarm every week and use Christmas as a 2786471 or 07809447596. reminder to clean it and remove dust. ON THE 11TH DAY OF CHRISTMAS CPC is accredited by the National Open College Network and • provides access to learning in Further Education. Keep candles, lighters and matches out of the reach of children.
The College of CPC is working in partnership with the Leeds ON THE 12TH DAY OF CHRISTMAS • College of Technology and the Learning and Skills Council to run Take the time to check on elderly relatives and neighbours this Christmas – a number of courses in CPC. make sure they are safe from fire. New Year, New Start A WALKER from AFAR I was on holiday in June 2004 and was walking through Otley January 2007 is the start of a new year and the start of new courses at bus station when a lady approached me and asked if I was with Park Lane College in Otley and Guiseley. the Otley Walkers – I said I wasn’t but asked if she could give Did you receive a Digital Camera for Christmas and cannot use it? Join me some information about them. She said she was with the a 4-week course and find out, even download and print the photographs. walkers and that they were going to get the X84 bus to Leeds Progress to removing tears and creases from your old family photographs and then walk the 15 miles back to Otley. that need some TLC. Computer courses are offered at all levels from I carried on my way and on my return noticed that the rest of Beginners to Advanced but there are plenty of courses for those who the walkers had arrived (there was about 15 – 20 of them) and just want to learn for pleasure such as Word Processing, Desktop were waiting for the 9.28 bus. I approached the group and Publishing, Filing on your Computer, E-mail and the Internet. If you need computer qualifications to return to work or just aim higher, our asked if I could join them on their walk – I didn’t have my Computer classes with flexible attendance are open every day and two walking boots on at the time so I made a quick dash to the car evenings. (which I’d parked by the Civic Centre) to put them on – by the time I returned most of the walkers were on the bus – they The History of Wharfedale, Art and Creative Writing are all leisure shouted to me what type of ticket I needed to get and I jumped classes which will be available at the Otley Centre. Going abroad this aboard. Summer? Start to learn the language with a 10-week daytime beginners course in either French, Italian or Spanish. The bus took us to Marsden Monument, Woodhouse Moor, Leeds and I think the leader was Simon Archer. The walk took us The free English and Maths courses are ideal for learning the basics, through the outskirts of Leeds and into scenic Wharfedale, it brushing up on existing skills or for preparing for GCSEs. They are tailor- was a lovely warm summer’s day and I enjoyed it immensely. made to your individual needs and the groups are friendly, supportive and informal. We arrived back at Otley about 4.15pm and I approached the Otley Walker’s Club Secretary and signed up to join the group The Guiseley Evening Centre is open on Tuesdays and offers many straight away. The leaders and walkers are a friendly lot and different leisure courses: Belly Dancing, Yoga, Cookery, Salsa, languages made me feel very welcome. or take time to relax with Indian Head Massage and Body Massage. There are IT classes for complete Beginners and ‘Next-step’ Beginners. I’ve been on many walks since joining and I intend to go as often as I can – my favourite time to go is in June when the For information on any of our courses please contact the Otley Centre Walking Festival is on. on 01943 468800 or drop into the College Reception, next to the Fire Station on Bondgate. I’ve just been diagnosed with diabetes and I’ve had to make some lifestyle changes – but I feel safe and secure in the If you would like to talk to someone about jobs, career change, knowledge that if anything should go wrong whilst out walking training, educational courses or voluntary work, make an appointment with PAMELA MCFARLANE, The EDUCATIONAL with the Otley Walkers I am in safe hands. GUIDANCE WORKER. DON BOAST Reading OTLEY CONSERVATION Task Force Since it was founded in 1997, Otley Conservation Task Force has been raising awareness to Otley’s built heritage. The character of the town is recognised through the Otley Conservation Area and the listed status of the buildings that line the town’s streets and we are keen to promote this protection. Past project work has saved several of Otley’s best-loved buildings from the bulldozer. As a result, the former Wharfedale Union Workhouse (the old hospital) looks certain to be retained for conversion to another use, the superbly detailed Otley Liberal Club on Wesley Street now enjoys a sustainable future instead of the demolition it faced. Of particular concern to us presently is the threat to the last of the town’s decorative ironwork. The beautifully crafted wrought iron gates and railings from three closed schools dating from between the 1870s and the 1930s have disappeared this year. The few remaining late nineteenth-century cast-iron lamp posts, most made in Otley at the foundry of Fieldhouse Crossfield & Co Ltd, could suffer the same fate. We do more than just campaign between 1999 and 2003, we worked with Leeds City Council on its conservation area appraisal, and recently we assisted Otley Town Council in the lead up to restoration of the Jubilee Clock. Our members also have close associations with Otley Town Partnership and other organisations to try to shape local policies relating to the proper conservation of the built environment and so safeguard it for future generations.
If you are interested in our quest to make high quality conservation become a reality, promoting the well-being of Otley’s heritage for posterity, preserving and enhancing local identity and sense of place, please contact our Hon. Secretary, Ian Andrew, telephone: 01943-465398 or e-mail: [email protected] OTLEY•ARTS•CLUB 1947 saw the foundation of the Otley Arts Club which soon had well over a hundred members. The Club cannot boast of that number these days but we still survive. Like so many clubs which have to compete with television and the many interests that demand our attention, our numbers have fallen. However, we still have a loyal following who visit Room 4 at the Civic Centre on Wednesday evenings to paint or draw and enjoy the company and discussions about art in its many forms. So, if anyone wishes to practise their skills or to improve them the Otley Arts Club at the Civic could be a good starting point. In the New Year our meetings will include practical sessions on monochrome painting, portraits, wild life, markets and sessions on acrylics, oils and clay work. New members are always welcome, whatever their ability. Sixty years is quite a history for our club, why not be part of its future? For further details phone TED WOOLLEY – Club Secretary on 01943 461145 of 01943 466701
OTLEY COURTHOUSE OTLEY OVER 55 ’s Exercise Group
September saw the start of the new term for Otley Over 55’s Exercise Chase away those winter blues! Come to the Courthouse and enjoy group, with many of the old members signing up for another season of the exciting programme of local, regional and national talent in health and mobility maintenance through exercise. the first months of 2007! The program of exercises is suitable for people of all abilities. It improves Highlights include Inner State Theatre on 20th January, offering a heart and lung function, helps balance, co-ordination and memory, and light hearted evening of music and sketches and three ‘Court on keeps joints and muscles supple and strong. As well as the physical Session’ evenings, with the 2nd of February launching a new CD by benefits, members have made new friends, and enjoy the social integration. Mundy-Turner and the 23rd February featuring Steve Tilston. Three of the ever-popular Cabaret Heaven evenings of music and cabaret Three new members have joined the Group, but it was decided, for the also take place between January and April. On 13th April Kipper comfort and safety of everyone concerned, that membership should not Theatre in Education present Hill Billy Goats Gruff, and 20th April exceed thirty. As a result of this decision, the Group now has several is a must for all tango fans, with a performance by Tango Siempre. prospective members on a waiting list and they will be notified as a place becomes available. There will be two slide shows, one on January 18th by local The Group have been fortunate in being awarded a further "Healthy Living mountaineer Al Powell, and one on 15th March by Wharfedale Grant" of £500.00. This, in conjunction with fund raising events, such as Naturalists. coffee mornings at the Wesley Hall, raffles and a modest increase of membership fees, all of which will ensure that the Group can continue to The Courthouse programme of regular events and activities is keep fees to a minimum. The next coffee morning will be on Friday 1st Dec, available at the Reception desk. If you are not already on the and the group will have a stall on the Buttercross on Saturday 9th mailing list, then please come in and pick up a programme, or get December. Please give us your support. one in the Civic Centre or local Library. During the summer break, outings to the Yorkshire Sculpture Park, and to Haworth and the Five Rise Locks, were well supported by members. In the Volunteering at Otley Courthouse October half term, the Group enjoyed a pre Christmas shopping trip to the Designer Outlet near York, and in November, members went to a matinee • Would you like to be part of an exciting arts venue which serves the performance of "Blood Brothers" at the Bradford Alhambra, and finished local and wider community? the day with supper at Murgatroyds. Classes recommence Tuesday 9th Would you like to meet new people and make new friends? January 2007 with registration starting at 10.30 am at The Courthouse, • Courthouse Street, Otley. • Would you like to learn new skills or use your existing skills for a worthwhile cause? Our thanks and best wishes for the festive season are sent to all who have given us their support during 2006. We are always looking for new people to join our team of volunteers.
There are lots of opportunities for getting involved at Otley Courthouse. Our volunteers help in the cafe, on the reception desk, stewarding at events and with sound and lighting, erecting and dismantling seating and staging for events, building maintenance, administration, publicity and fundraising. There are also Otley opportunities for you to be involved in research or guided tours as part of our heritage group. If you have any specialised skills which you would like to put to good use, talk to us! Whatever your Victorian Fayre interests, skills and needs... By the time most of you read this the 2006 Otley Victorian Fayre will be Otley Courthouse could be the place for you! over for another year. The organising committee would like to thank everyone involved in making the event a great success. As yet we do not We will train and support you know how much money has been raised for this years designated charity, Otley Courthouse however, we are sure it will be of great assistance to To find out more about volunteering at the Courthouse, or to the running of their youth programmes for 2007. arrange a friendly, informal chat ring Jill Bingham our Volunteers Co-ordinator on 01943 467216 or call in and see her Tuesdays to Each year the event gets bigger and the need for volunteers to help Thursdays, between 10.00am and 4.00pm. organise the event becomes greater. It is a great way to meet new people Otley Courthouse would not exist without the support of our and to get involved with the local community. Does this appeal to you? volunteers, everyone is appreciated and valued. If you have some time available to help, would like to find out more about the Fayre and what becoming a volunteer involves, please contact Steph on 01943 461115.
OTLEY ARCHAELOGICAL & HISTORICAL SOCIETY The Society began their Autumn/Winter Programme in September when Mr D Hunt gave a talk on a Little bit of Fewston, this was followed by Mr M Cocker, standing in at short notice, and talking about Leeds own Air VC – an in depth appreciation of the life and flying career of F/Sgt Arthur Aaron VC; DFM. November we heard about a Year on the Bolton Abbey Estate by Ms M Smith, and in December we had our Christmas Buffet. In the new year our January meeting is entitled Putting the House to Bed, this is how the National Trust properties close for the winter season. February sees 200 Years of Addingham Saw Mills and in March we have the story of longitude – Harrison Clocks before the AGM in April after which Mr Oldham will be telling us Wot the ‘Eck is That? In the summer we had a 4 day holiday to Great Malvern visiting places of historical interest. Followed by day trips to Normanby Hall and Park, Stonyhurst College and Christmas at Burton Agnes Hall.
Our meetings are held in the Civic Centre on the second Thursday in the month from September to April inclusive and commence at 7.45 pm. Membership of £7 and guests are welcome at £2 per meeting.
New Developments at OTLEY & DISTRICT RIDING for OTLEY Little Theatre the DISABLED ASSOCIATION Like many other societies in Otley, we at OLT are reaching a crossroads Otley & District RDA’s Dressage Squad has recently started an in our 60 year existence with the planned temporary closure of the exciting new venture. Initiated by the group’s instructor, Elaine Civic Centre very much in mind. The place has been our home for all Goodall, and financed by the squad members themselves, they are that time and contemplating what we do without it,is exercising our working in partnership with the Regional RDA’s physiotherapist in minds. We are very aware of the problems of the building and the need order to improve their strength, balance and dexterity and, by to address them as soon as possible but Otley offers limited options doing so, their riding skills. for the production of larger events such as our pantomime which has Each squad member works both on and off the horses, and the been a popular feature of Otley Christmases for over 20 years. physiotherapist will profile each individual over the course of the sessions. Exercise balls will be introduced to develop balance and Nevertheless we are determined to stay around and to be in a position strength. Individual exercise plans will be worked out for each to return to the Civic when,we hope,the facilities will be much more rider, based on his or her personal needs. Every rider will then train audience friendly and the general ambience more conducive to using their own plan and they will meet up intermittently with the modern theatre. physiotherapist to check on the progress made. The squad are currently working in two groups of three. In the past, the By the time this issue is distributed we will have just finished our panto physiotherapist has also worked with another of the group’s riders, for 2006 and will be launching our next production in February which Kathryn Wheelock, a member of the Irish Paralympic Dressage Squad. Kathryn, who has Cerebral Palsy and learning difficulties, is promises to be an interesting insight into the world of speed dating currently 7th in the world at her grade following the recent sessions and the effects upon a lady who has never been married paralympic competition in Moorsele, Belgium. whilst coping with her mother with the early signs of Alzheimers!
In future, it is hoped that this physiotherapy project can be opened More laughs are produced than may seem likely from that up to more of the group’s members. With a wide range of physical synopsis so we strongly recommend you come along to our and/or learning disabilities, all the riders are encouraged to learn to their potential while having fun. Achievement is recognized at production of “Mr Wonderful” by James Robson,to be every level. Established over twenty years ago, Otley & District produced by our Chairperson, Gill Coverdale, RDA ride at Acrecliffe Equestrian Centre at Ellar Ghyll and last year at the Civic Centre between gave 1,904 rides. Wholly dependent on charitable donations, they Wednesday February 21 currently need to raise around £20,000 each year to continue with and Saturday February 24 at 7.30 each evening. their work. Learn more about the group at www.otleyrda.ik.com or phone 01943 603111. AWARDS for ALL This may be a fund that your community group or charity could apply to! Otley Show Awards For All can fund projects for people to take part in art, sport, community activities as well as projects that promote education, the environment and health in the local community. The key word is “project”. Saturday, 19th May 2007 You cannot apply for the everyday running costs of an organisation such as rent, electricity and salary costs etc. CLASSES TO INCLUDE - Cattle, Sheep, Goats, You can apply at any time Horses, Poultry, Pigeons, Rabbits, Dogs, Ferrets, • The application form is short and simple Produce, Handicraft, Tug O War, Horse Shoeing • (I can help you to fill it in if you are not too familiar with such things!) CHILDRENS ATTRACTIONS • You will get an answer within 8 weeks YOUR ORGANISATION MUST HAVE MAIN RING ENTERTAINMENT • A constitution BRASS BAND ~ FARMERS MARKET • A bank account CRAFT TENT ~ TRADE STANDS YOU MUST MEET AT LEAST ONE OF THE AIMS OF AWARDS FOR ALL • Extend access and participation Held at The Showground, Bridge End, Otley Increase skill and creativity Contact: Janet M Raw, 15 Bridge Street, Otley, LS21 1BQ • Improve the quality of life Tel: 01943 462541 or 07961 966952 • email: [email protected] You can apply for between £300 and £10,000 to help fund a specific website: www.otleyshow.org.uk project or activity. Oldest one day Agricultural show TO RECEIVE AN APPLICATION PACKAGE EITHER: in the Country founded 1796 Phone: 0845 600 2040 and ask for an application package to be sent to you Or: Go to the website : www.awardsforall.org.uk and download an application. Good Luck and do not hesitate to contact me if you require help with this or 200th Show coming up in May 2009 !!! any other matter concerning community groups in Otley. PREPARATIONS ALREADY UNDERWAY TO CELEBRATE My contact details are: Kathy Faulks 0113 297 7943 [email protected] SPECTACULARLY !! Small Groups Development Worker, Voluntary Action - Leeds Best wishes to all groups in Otley ! UNDER THE ROOF AT THE CIVIC CENTRE
SOCIETY / ACTIVITY DAY TIME CONTACT TELEPHONE Aerobics Mondays Evenings Sam Atkinson 07951412165 Art Club Wednesdays 7.30pm D Cattanach 467316 Caledonian Dances Burns Night J Dyson 461022 Camera Club Thursday 7pm R.Morris 850685 Chinese Physical Culture Tuesday 7pm Therese Maini 0113 786471 Country Market Alternate Fridays 9.30am D.Baxter 462450 Dancetime 1 Saturday per month 8pm Betty Roberts 01937 585402 Flower Arranging Wednesday/Thursday 7.30pm Lesley 463197 Historical Society Second Thursday in month K.Jones 465925 Lace Class Tuesday 1pm Mrs J.Sutcliffe 0113 2582602 Line Dancing Wednesday 8pm Maureen 463709 Maggies Workout Wednesday 10am Maggie Gilbert 601198 Mens Forum Thursdays Fortnightly 10am M Hutchinson 462130 Otley Action for Older People MONDAY - FRIDAY 9am-3pm Room 3 Civic Centre 463965 Otley Disability Advisory Group Ist Wednesday in month 10am Karen Popplewell 466556 Otley Little Theatre 4 performances per year Betty Brewster 464845 Otley Museum Mon/Tue/Fri and first Saturday of each month 10am to 12.30am 01943 461052 Otley Women’s Institute Second Wednesday in month 7.30pm S.Garthwaite 464828 Pilates Tuesdays 7.30pm Karen Dunford 463128 Royal British Legion Last Monday in month Doris Gagen 465098 Rhythm Time Tuesdays 1.30pm Lynn O’Malley 467892 Salsa Life Fridays 7.30pm Colin Whiteley 466381 Shandaw Dance School Monday & Friday 6pm - 10pm Shirley Dawson 01274 510612 Spirit Group Mondays 7.30pm Trish LeGallez 466190 Tea Dances Saturday 1.45pm J.Makin 01904 792641 Weight Watchers Tuesday 6.30pm Wednesday 10am Audrey 607293 Wharfedale Gardener’s Second Tuesday in month 7pm Alan Wilson 463197 Wharfedale Speakers First/Third Wednesday 8pm Andrew Robinson 831430 Whist Drive Fridays 1.45pm OAOP 463965 Women’s Forum Thursdays - Fortnightly 10am Civic Centre 461413 Yoga Monday 1.30pm Jane Dalby 0113 2674298
OTLEY EVENTS 2007 Month Event Date Place Time Contact Telephone
JANUARY Farmers Market Sunday 28 Market Square 9-1 Geoff Johnson 01943 863130 FEBRUARY Farmers Market Sunday 25 Market Square 9-1 Geoff Johnson 01943 863130 MARCH Farmers Market Sunday 25 Market Square 9-1 Geoff Johnson 01943 863130 APRIL Green Fair Saturday 21 Courthouse 10-4pm Hazel Costello 01943 467466 Farmers Market Sunday 29 Market Square 9-1 Geoff Johnson 01943 863130 MAY Otley Town Council TBA Civic Centre Iain Plumtree 01943 466335 Mayor Making /AGM Otley Show 19 Showground Bridge End Otley Janet Raw 01943 462541 JUNE Otley 10 mile road Race Wednesday 13 Start outside Civic 7.30 Chris Carver 01943 468109 Carnival Saturday 16 Sue Lambourne 01943 467549 Cycle Race Wednesday 20 Centre of Town Michael Gill 07901 860873 Walking Festival Saturday 23-1st July Ruth Blackwell 01943 465270 Farmers Market Sunday 24 Market Square 9-1 Geoff Johnson 01943 863130 JULY Farmers Market Sunday 29 Market Square 9-1 Geoff Johnson 01943 863130 AUGUST Farmers Market Sunday 26 Markets square 9-1 Geoff Johnson 01943 863130 SEPTEMBER Farmers Market Sunday 30 Market Square 9-1 Geoff Johnson 01943 863130 Otley Black Sheep Folk Festival 20-23 Otley 3 days Derek Haller 01943 462801 Steve Fairholme 01943 467189 OCTOBER Farmers Market Sunday 28 Market Square 9-1 Geoff Johnson 01943 863130 NOVEMBER Christmas Lights tba Market Square 6-30 Iain Plumtree 01943 466335 Remembrance Day Parade Church service tba Iain Plumtree 01943 466335 DECEMBER Victorian Fayre Friday 7 All day & eve Jeanette Morris 01943 850685 Farmers Market Sunday 16 Market Square 1-3 Geoff Johnson 01943 863130 OTLEY BUTTERCROSS CHARITY STALL LEEDS CITY The Buttercross is available for hire, free of charge, to all charitable organisations on Fridays and Saturdays. Anyone interested can contact Geraldine Crosby on 01943 466335. COUNCILLORS SURGERIES TOWN COUNCIL GRANTS 1st Thursday in each month 10am - 11am Grant Aid is available from the Council and is open to all voluntary youth and community groups YEADON TOWN HALL working in Otley. Grants are available for the purchase of specific items or towards the cost of 1st Saturday in each month 10am - 11am particular pieces of work. For further information contact Julia Johnson, Community OTLEY LIBRARY Development Officer on 466713 or call in to see her at the Civic Centre. 3rd Thursday in each month 10am - 11am OTLEY CIVIC CENTRE SHOP MOBILITY 3rd Friday in each month 2pm - 3pm YEADON TOWN HALL For anyone that finds it difficult to get around Otley's town centre the Town Council has an excellent solution. The Town Council keeps and has two electric scooters which are specifically Councillors can also be contacted at the designed for those with mobility difficulties. They are excellent for getting about from shop to numbers listed below:- shop or out to one of a further flung shops. Cllr GP Kirkland 01943 850522 If you have a relative or friend who is visiting and who might benefit from the use of the scooter Cllr CA Campbell 01943 465909 then why not make a booking so that you can walk beside your friend or relative whilst visiting Cllr R Downes 0795 0008005 the town centre? No charge is made for the use of scooter -- simply phone Martin Foy 01943 461413 to see MP’s SURGERIES if one is free at the time that you require it and then make a booking. DROP IN SESSIONS (no appmt. needed) First Saturday of the month OTLEY TOWN COUNCIL COUNCILLORS Asda Stores, Holt Park 11am-12pm WEST CHEVIN WARD (Code 01943) Third Saturday of the month James Michael Spencer (Lib) ‘ThornCroft’ Burras Lane Otley LS21 3ET 465906 Otley Library, Otley 11am-12pm Graham P Kirkland (Lib) ‘Westholme’ Westgate Otley LS21 3AT 850522 Somerfield, Headingley 1-2pm Kevin Cooney (Lab) 18 Sunnydale Ridge Otley LS21 3LR 465917 MANOR WARD PRIVATE SURGERIES Gerald John McGowan (Lab) 15 Queen’s Place Otley LS21 3HY 465297 (by appointment only) Nigel Gill (Lab) 39 Ramsey Terrace Otley LS21 1AW 467614 First Friday of the month Jonathan Kirkland (Lib) ‘Westholme’ Westgate Otley LS21 3AT 461905 Headingley Cardigan Centre, 1-2pm Otley Civic Centre, 4-5pm DANEFIELD WARD Third Friday of the month Nigel Francis (Ind) 6 Pearson’s Buildings Leeds Road Otley LS21 3BQ 463467 Meanwood Community Centre, 1-2pm Gerard Francis (Con) 12 North Avenue Otley LS21 1AJ 462047 Robert Craven Hall, Bramhope, 4-5pm Neville Birch (Lab) Mauville 13 St Clair Road Otley LS21 1DE (Ex D) PRINCE HENRY WARD L.Christine Campbell (Lib) 23 Harecroft Road Otley LS21 2BG 465025 OTLEY TOWN COUNCIL Colin A Campbell (Lib) 11 Prince Henry Road Otley LS21 2BE 465909 COUNCILLORS SURGERIES Norman Harrison (Con) 109 Wrenbeck Drive Otley LS21 2BP (Ex D) ASHFIELD WARD 2006 - 2007 Betty Bevan(Lab) 4 Wilkinson Way Otley LS21 2RJ 465564 John Eveleigh (Lab) 95 West Busk Lane Otley LS21 3LY 463478 All surgeries will be held the second Millie Stott(Lib) 9 St.Martin’s Avenue Otley LS21 2AN 464204 Saturday of each month, except August. Surgery times are 10.30 am to 11 am. SURGERY DATE COUNCILLOR NAME December 9th Cllr.Neville Birch January 13th Cllr John Eveleigh Get Out and About February 10th Cllr Gerald McGowan March 10th Cllr Nigel Gill Otley Short Walks for All meets every Wednesday, 10.30am at Otley Courthouse April 14th Cllr Kevin Cooney These local walks are short (about an hour long) and are for all ages and abilities. It’s a great way to meet people, chat and see the local area, including parts you may not have been to before! The group is really friendly, and most people go for a cuppa after the walk to keep the banter going. We are looking to do some themed walks in Otley, so if you have any requests, OTLEY TOWN COUNCIL or if you have some knowledge that could be used as part of a walk please get in touch! All our MEETING SCHEDULE 2006/07 walks are led by trained volunteers - if you would like to help with any aspect of the walks, give us a call, or speak to one of the leaders on the walk. Walk leaders are always needed! Plans,Civic 8th January Plans,Exec,Budget (Council) 22nd January Come and Join jn ! Plans,CDC 5th February This group is very friendly, open to all, and is free! Plans,EED 19th February We’ll be meeting at Otley Courthouse, every Wednesday at 10.30am – COME ALONG ! Plans, Allotment 5th March Civic 12th March For more information please contact: Plans,Executive 26th March Jo Murricane – Hollybush Healthy Walking Project Officer Personnel 16th April 0113 230 7060 [email protected] Plans,Executive,Council 23rd April
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