Q Quality Town Council Town Council, Otley Core Resource Centre, Unit 11, Orchard Gate, Otley, LS21 3NX. Tel: 01943 466335 Email: [email protected] Sept 2013 No 65 Prince Henry’s secures top award Otley’s secondary school is first in to achieve accolade Students and staff at Prince Henry’s Grammar School moving beyond racism to address other forms of are celebrating the news that they have been prejudice. Assistant Headteacher Chris Lillington awarded the top level of the Stephen Lawrence explains: “Since becoming a Specialist Language Education Standard once again, recognising the College in 1999 we have worked hard to embed a school’s beacon status for celebrating diversity and global ethos throughout the curriculum, and have promoting equality. established a dozen partnerships with schools from around the world. This means that students Prince Henry’s is the only secondary school across at Prince Henry’s have long been accustomed to the entire country to have secured “Level 3 meeting people from other countries, finding out Bronze” of the prestigious award, meaning that about other cultures and embracing different the highest level has been revalidated for a further ways of life. We have therefore built on this three years. Young people from the school’s Student strong sense of multicultural awareness to explore Diversity Forum collected the award from Lord equality issues about which people may be less Mayor Councillor Tom Murray at a special presentation open minded. Discrimination relating to gender, ceremony at Civic Hall. Assessors, who sexuality, disability, age, socio-economic differences scrutinised portfolios of evidence, interviewed and so on can be equally damaging, and so it is students, staff and parents and toured the school, vital that schools address these issues too if we truly described the application as “outstanding” and want a society where our young people can be praised students’ impressive “understanding and proud of who they are whilst also being respectful knowledge of difference” and “respect for different of others”. viewpoints” . An important feature of Prince Henry’s work in The scheme was developed in Leeds in 2003 in this area is the annual Equality and Diversity response to the tragic racially-motivated murder of Week. Entitled “Same Difference”, this summer’s black teenager Stephen Lawrence a decade earlier, event gave students the opportunity to improve and recognises schools which champion race equality their understanding of disability issues by trying and work to eliminate all forms of discrimination. out a range of Paralympic sports, including Wheelchair Last year Prince Henry’s was selected by Ofsted as the In 2010 Prince Henry’s joined with primary schools Basketball, Boccia and Goalball, a sport for visually focus of a good practice case study for its work to across the Otley, Pool and Bramhope area to impaired athletes. Other highlights of the week address homophobia, and this year’s Ofsted inspection launch the Otley Family of Schools Anti-Racism included special workshops on Hinduism as part of report on the school concluded “Students show Charter, a joint declaration from nine schools making a focus on diverse faiths, whilst a group of Sixth great respect towards each other and to adults. clear their collective stance on racism. Form students joined the “Live Below The Line” They respond extremely well to the high profile Since then, Prince Henry’s has become established initiative, surviving on just £1.00 a day for a week promotion of equal opportunities and they are as a pioneer for the scope of its equalities work, as part of a focus on socio-economic differences. adamant that discrimination should not be tolerated”.

Otley Citizens Advice Bureau Extra! NEW TO OTLEY! Tuesday morning advice sessions will be running again from 17th September Otley Town Council, working with Voluntary Action Leeds, are offering fundraising to 25th March thanks to special funding from Otley Town Council. training courses for local groups at the Otley Core Resource Centre. These courses provide a good starting point for anyone looking for funding for their A season of twenty six weeks has been funded to help Otley residents get top quality information and advice; particularly on fuel and energy problems as well as social security benefits and group, as you will get to see what free resources are available to help you find pensions. funds for your activities. Energy costs are at an all-time high and often cause hardship to many homes. The Citizens Improving your Fundraising Advice Bureau aims to inform clients about the free and reduced cost schemes being offered Thursday 19th September 2013 - 10:00am to 1:00pm to improve insulation and energy efficiency and to help interpret confusing bills. Changing Cost: £5.00 (Book online at www.val.org.uk/course.php?id=1007 or contact energy suppliers can be very cost effective and worthwhile and we can help you to do this. Tina Ashby on 0113 297 7920 to book your place) Advisers will also be pleased to talk through any Pensions and Benefits enquiries you have This session will look at available funder finder packages to help you locate funders especially in the light of the recent Government changes. who may be interested in your project. In the meantime our drop in opening hours are Awards for All - A complete guide on how to apply Monday 9.30 – 12.30, Wednesday 9.30 – 12.30, Friday 9.30 – 12.30 Wednesday 2nd October 2013 - 10:00am to 1:00pm Websites: www.adviceguide.org.uk for advice and www.leedscab.org.uk for further Cost: £5.00 (Book online at www.val.org.uk/course.php?id=1008 or contact information on other services at Leeds Citizens Advice Bureau. Tina Ashby on 0113 297 7920 to book your place) Telephone: 0844 477 4788 (Leeds CAB Adviceline) OTLEY TOWN COUNCIL Thinking of applying to Awards for All this session will support you with the COMMUNITY SERVICE and 01943 465351 (Otley CAB local administration line) SUPPORT 2013/14 application process. www.otleytowncouncil.gov.uk UPCOMING EVENTS O.V.T.E ROLLS INTO TOWN September 7 Otley Police Station Open Day 8 Otley Vintage Transport Extravaganza 13-15 Otley Heritage Days (Otley Museum, Otley Courthouse, Chevin White House, All Saint’s Parish Church) 14 Otley Sportive 20-22 Otley Black Sheep Folk Festival 29 Otley Chevin Dry Stone Walling Competition 29 Otley Farmers Market 29 Courthouse Designer Craft Fair 29 Chippendale Indoor Market

October 27 Otley Farmers Market 27 Courthouse Designer Craft Fair 27 Chippendale Indoor Market November 3-9 Otley Science Festival On Sunday 8th September the 16th Otley out. For the youngsters there are fairground rides, 8-9 Otley Beer Festival Vintage Transport Extravaganza will take Punch and Judy, face painting, magic, for the not so place at Knotford Nook, Pool Road, from young there are stalls, brass bands, mountain dogs, 10 Remembrance Sunday Parade 10.00am till 4.00pm. an accordion band. New this year we have ‘birds of 23 Otley Choral Society perform Rossini The event has been held every year since 1996, prey’ and a couple of surprise attractions. 24 Otley Farmers Market except when it had to be cancelled one year because Anyone who would like more information can either 24 Courthouse Designer Craft Fair or foot and mouth and on another occasion because contact Nigel Francis on 01943 463467, or email: 24 Chippendale Indoor Market of a waterlogged field. [email protected] or visit the web site: Each year the show has grown from strength to www.otleyvintagetransportextravaganza.vpweb.co.uk December strength, from almost 100 vehicles in 1996 to over The profit from this event goes to the charity, ‘Hang 2 Otley Christmas Lights Switch-on 500 vehicles last year. Along with the vehicles, there on to a Dream’ which raises money for terminally and 8 Otley Victorian Fayre are many attractions to make this a great family day seriously ill children to make their Dreams come true. 11-14 Otley Christmas Tree Festival 22 Otley Farmers Market OTLEY CARNIVAL SPONSORED BY OTLEY * Otley Market Days held every Tuesday, Friday and Saturday Even though the weather threatened to spoil the TOWN COUNCIL 2013/14 day, with a short blast of rain and hail as the parade set off, the carnival continued in high spirits and most spectators followed the parade into a very busy field. The size of the parade was as good as previous years marking the 30th anniversary celebrations of the Carnival. This year’s retiring chairperson, Geoff Wright congratulated SPONSORED BY OTLEY everyone on their splendid efforts and handed the job TOWN COUNCIL 2013/14 over to Wendy Corden, who will have the pleasure for the next 2 years with the added bonus of the Tour de Sunday 3rd November – Saturday 9th November 2013 France 2 weeks after next year’s carnival not to mention the football world cup from Brazil! Otley Science Festival returns for a week of fantastic, fun events for all ages. A chance to meet very well-known scientists, discover new ideas and take part in exciting activities. Presentations were made by the Town Mayor, Cllr Pam presenting the shield for the most money collected in a This year’s programme includes Silly Science Toddler Time for the under 5s, a new show from Gill and the Carnival Queen, Katelyn May and her retinue. tin to Liz Heffer. our own Marty Jopson, a Science Lunch, Science Café, Film with Robot Building, shows from The photograph shows the Town Mayor having presented Westgate Primary School won the vote for the People’s Science Comedian Helen Keen, CBBC’s Stefan Gates and the BBC’s Mike Dilger and of course the shield to the collector with the most money in a Choice of the best float in the parade with Cathy Macdonald our FREE, Fun Family Event, Otley Science Fair. bucket to John Macdonald and the Carnival Queen presented with the Keith Wilkinson Memorial shield. Something for everyone Special Schools Events are also taking place. Free events in and around Otley Most events take place at Otley Courthouse, please see website www.otleycourthouse.org.uk Volunteers are ready to welcome you to events for this “The magic of the wool in the forest” features Otley’s year’s Heritage Open Days, between Thursday 12th and own wonderful landscape of the Chevin Forest Park. For further information please ring the Box Office Sunday 15th September throughout the Leeds area, There’ll be activities for children as well as a fascinating on 01943 467466 or visit the Courthouse Monday with Otley being well represented. display of the area from prehistoric times to the present day. to Saturday 10am to 4pm. Vote for your favourite ‘Hidden Treasure’ from Otley So, lots of events to choose from, - why not make some Many events sell out so BOOK IN ADVANCE TO Museum’s extensive archive. time to visit? AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT . Check out the special display of photographs, historical Leaflets with details of opening times etc will be in Look out for the Science Festival brochure, available from October! documents and the Saxon crosses at the Grade 1-listed the Otley Core, Library, Museum and the Courthouse www.otleysciencefestival.co.uk www.facebook.com/otleyscience www.twitter.com/otleyscience All Saints Church (the food will be good too!). with details of participants throughout Leeds listed Take a tour of the Courthouse, now a thriving arts and at www.heritageopendays.org.uk . community resource centre, to see the preserved cell Heritage Open Days is co-ordinated by Leeds Civic Trust Sainsbury’s Otley Stays with Charity and corridor, hear tales of the crimes and punishments with support from Leeds City Council. preserved in the unique art work based on petty sessions Sainsbury’s Otley are supporting Otley Action for Older sponse from our customers and we are delighted to records. There’ll also be a series of Roy Vickers’ short People as its charity partner for a second year, following have chosen to keep Otley Action for Older People as nominations held in May. The staff raised more than Our Charity partner for 2013/2014”. films featuring our wonderful landscape and £6.000 for the charity last year. Sue Trainor added “we are thrilled that Sainsbury’s have traditional crafts (£5 includes tea and cake). Store manager Paul Loughran said “We had a great re - chosen to work with us for another year.”

Hidden away in a peaceful corner of town, Otley untroubled by the traffic and hustle and bustle of Otley is a little haven of tranquility. Fresh Olympic OTLEY flowers, home made soft furnishings, tiny cake forks and china cups and saucers all make for a genteel atmosphere of that most civilized of Park pastimes, English afternoon tea. Plans to build a sporting centre of excellence in Otley Passion is a much overused word in this world of are back on track following a public meeting in August. SHOP blasphemous TV chefs but baking maniac Joanne Dubbed the Otley Olympic Park it will cater for all forms Wood knows nothing else, turning out home of sport across the town, with the specialist nature of made cakes, scones and confections on a daily the all-weather facilities and running track bringing in basis from her perpetual motion oven; her sportspeople from the wider area. HEROES counter groans under the weight of 15 or so varieties from Toblerone cake, cranberry It is also intended that Prince Henry’s Grammar School and macadamia cake to coconut and lime scones, all produced from scratch and and other schools will have access to the facility, 11. Yum! served by equally zealous colleague Nicky, often served amidst gales of laughter. particularly during the day. Yum! No short cuts, nothing bought in unless handmade itself, nothing fried. Last month's meeting saw the formation of a Bay Horse Court committee led by Tony Walker which will carry out a By evening Yum! becomes available for private hire, converting into a candle lit venue Otley detailed feasibility study on the preferred site ahead for an evening soiree; choose your menu style, invite your friends and bring your own of a funding application. LS21 3AP bottles. The attention to detail is no less even though Joanne will be up again at first Tony is still keen to hear from anyone that might have 07951 958351 11th in a series of 12 light to fire up her bountiful oven yet again. specific skills to help take the project forward. He can be contacted on 07970 706552 or email [email protected]. Cinema at the Victorian Fayre Courthouse: Although December and Christmas may seem a long way off, work on the 2013 Otley Victorian Fayre started in April. Almost all of the available stalls are Movie Matinees now booked. If you have not yet booked yours, don’t miss out, contact us on [email protected] Tickets: £4 includes tea/coffee and biscuits. In July we began asking local businesses to support us by placing adverts in General start time 2pm with tea/coffee available from 1.30 our Programme. The income from the adverts and sales of the Programme provide Thurs 12 Sept at 1.30pm. Les Miserables (cert 12A) almost half of our running costs of approximately £11,000. Multi oscar winning musical drama with Hugh Jackman, Anne The finished Programme will be on sale in local shops from the beginning of Hathaway, Russell Crowe. November. Once again it will include a £200 cash prize draw which will be paid to In 19th century France, Jean Valjean, who for decades has been the lucky winner in time for Christmas so make sure you buy one. hunted for breaking parole by the ruthless policeman Javert, We are looking for local Otley based groups that could benefit from a little extra agrees to care for the factory worker Fantine's daughter - a decision money. We have 10 x £100 to give out. We require applications, accompanied by that changes their lives forever. a short letter to be sent to: The Secretary, Otley Victorian Fayre, C/O Otley Town Thurs 10 Oct at 2pm. Hitchcock (cert 12A) Partnership, 1A Mercury Row, Otley, LS21 3HE. A love story about one of the most influential film makers of All applications will be acknowledged whether SPONSORED BY OTLEY the last century. Alfred Hitchcock is played by Anthony Hopkins successful or not. TOWN COUNCIL 2013/14 and his wife Alma Reville by Helen Mirren. Thurs 14 Nov at 2pm. Song for Marion (cert PG) Heart-warming story of a loving marriage between a grumpy Otley Folk Club pensioner (Terence Stamp) and his ever cheerful wife Marion (Vanessa Redgrave) The Otley Folk Club has become one of the best folk music events in Yorkshire. It runs every Wednesday evening in the Thurs 12 Dec at 2pm. The Great Gatsby (cert 12A) music room at Korks Wine Bar. All comers are welcome, there Romantic drama set in 1920s involving a mid-western war veteran is no membership required despite the title. The 'club' alternates (Toby Maguire) who finds himself drawn to the past and lifestyle between 'guest nights' and singers nights. of his millionaire neighbour (Leonardo Dicaprio) The price for a singers night is 50p! Charges for guests vary between £3 - £12.50. ‘HIDDEN TREASURES REVEALED’ Visit our website for full details www.otleyfolkclub.com AT OTLEY MUSEUM ON HERITAGE OPEN DAYS WHERE ELSE FRIDAY 13 SEPTEMBER 10 AM – 3 PM SATURDAY 14 SEPTEMBER 10 AM – 4 PM OTLEY CAN YOU Find out what’s in store - learn more about the objects and the stories behind FOLK SEE A FILM them. FESTIVAL Ongoing presentations on the This year’s Otley Black Sheep artefacts from the museum’s Folk Festival is on the weekend FOR LESS comprehensive collection, most 20-22 September 2013. of which is in storage whilst the Despite the recession, we intend THAN £2? search continues for a new to operate our normal range of home. concerts plus a varied programme Although Otley doesn’t [yet?] have a cinema, Can Otley afford to lose this of free and family entertainment, you can still see great feature films on the big important collection? hopefully, something for everyone. screen in Otley Courthouse. Starting on Thurs - Can you help keep it in Otley? We will update our website day 12 September, Otley Film Society [OFS] www.otleyfolkfestival.com at regular shows the best of British and World cinema ALSO intervals. every fortnight until May. A preview of our project on the First World War Centenary in 2014. Tickets are available on-line or via Huge blockbusters like THE LIFE OF PI and SILVER LININGS PLAYBOOK, ‘LEGACIES OF WAR : UNTOLD OTLEY STORIES’ the form on the back of our flyers. line up alongside great modern British films like QUARTET and SIGHT - SEERS. There’s the award-winning Spanish animation WRINKLES – only seen half a dozen times in Britain; the Taviani brothers’ brilliant version SPONSORED BY OTLEY TOWN COUNCIL 2013/14 of Julius Caesar, performed by prison inmates in Italy – CAESAR MUST DIE; and films from Japan, Sweden, Chile and a host of other countries . As a member you see all 19 films for only £35, which means each night Swim for Charity planned costs the ridiculously cheap amount of only £1.84! [Individual/Guest tickets cost £4] What’s more, The Courthouse bar is open at 7 o’clock at Chippendale Pool on film nights, and you can take your drink into the film. Following the summer activities at the Chippendale Pool in Otley, a swim for charity is now being organised. A hundred mile Find out more from the free OFS programme in Otley Library, Otley swim, with volunteers invited to swim a mile (60 lengths) to Core or The Courthouse. make up the total of 100 miles. To take place before Christmas, the idea was raised in memory of Brian Sissons, pool attendant in Otley who sadly died last year. Brian always raised money for Call in at any time on the above dates to Otley Museum 'Children in Need', which will be one of the charities to benefit. OTLEY CYCLING FESTIVAL Archive, Otley Cycle Club, Wellcroft House, Crow Lane, Otley For further information or if you would like to join in, please LS21 1TZ. Tel 01943 468181 or www.otleymuseum.org contact the Pool on 01943 466852 during opening times. Friends of Chevin Forest Otley Athletic Club The Friends of Chevin Forest was established in 2006 with the aim of protecting and promoting this beautiful nature reserve in Otley. The group usually meet on the second Sunday of each month to carry out various practical conservation tasks, such as dry stone walling, woodland management orchard maintenance and footpath works. Otley held its second Cycling Festival in July at Weston Lane As well as the monthly practical sessions, the Friends meet up regularly to Football Ground. Bike Rides ranged from 5 to 80km, with deliver less physically demanding projects, such as producing interpretative the short rides taking in Otley, whilst some of the longer materials, researching the history of the site, organising photography rides went as far as Kirby Overblow, Gargrave and Barley competitions, updating the website and leading events, such as the in Lancashire – with some necessary refreshment stops on Heritage Open Day. the way. In recent years the group have been awarded funding for various projects, such as the Big Lottery funded Wetland Scrape Project and the During the afternoon there was an obstacle course for children Heritage Lottery funded Chevin Through Time Project. on bikes, a football strike goal, roller racing and live D.J. Bri. The More information on these projects can be found on our website: bar and barbeque was well supplied by Wayne and staff from www.chevinforest.co.uk A running group dedicated to newcomers to the sport is appealing for the Whitakers pub, Otley. more men to join its weekly session. New faces are always welcome, so please get in touch to find out how Our festival aim was to get less experienced and regular cyclists you can get involved. Email us at [email protected] or call the Otley Athletic Club’s Absolute Beginners group meets at 6:15pm every on their bikes, which we succeeded in doing with double the countryside rangers on 0113 336 7549. Tuesday at Otley Cricket Club, but since it was set up earlier this year participants in attendance compared to last year. very few men have joined. 30% of our membership are under 18 years old so there’s never Group leader Billy Rayner said: "Absolute Beginners is completely free, been a better time for young people to get into cycling. with no forms to fill out or medical to undergo; you just need to be keen to give jogging and running a go. At each session we have around Next year's festival will form part of the 100 days of cycling/cul - 25-30 people running for approximately 30 minutes at varying speeds, tural activity that will lead up to Le Grand Depart 2014. but we'd really like more men join us. This friendly group is designed If you are interested in joining Otley Cycle Club or can spare time for anybody wanting to start running, and the emphasis is very much to volunteer please contact Otley Cycle Club, Wellcroft House on enjoyment and trying out a new interest." Otley, LS21 1HJ, or email us at: [email protected]. The group is led by a qualified Leader in Running Fitness and anyone wanting to give jogging and running a go is welcome, including accompanied children over the age of 11. OTLEY TOWN COUNCIL GRANT SUPPORT 2013/14 Further details of the group can be found on its Facebook page or at www.otleyac.org.uk . Otley Police Station Help Desk A happy day for Otley Police Station’s public enquiry desk closed in July. This has been done OTLEY WALKING as part of a force wide review and similar closures have been made across Otley Freemasons . Many people will immediately think this is due to cuts FESTIVAL 2013 made to the Police budget. Although this is partly the case we have also At the June Meeting realised that in these days of information technology most people want of The Harewood to contact us in different ways and rather than keeping an officer sat at Lodge the Worshipful the help desk waiting for the occasional caller it would be more effective Master Dr Eric Addison for us to redeploy that officer to front line patrol. and the Charity Steward Although the public enquiry counter is closing that does not mean that Ronnie Priestley, were we are withdrawing from Otley Police Station. We now have an extra 15 pleased to present Sue officers working out of Otley Police Station 24 hours a day 7 days a week Trainor a cheque for and these are the officers that respond to your emergency calls, as well £1000 from Masonic as your Neighbourhood Policing Team. Members of the public will still be Provincial Grand Masters able to contact us and arrange to come into Otley Police Station to discuss SPONSORED BY OTLEY fund. The money is local issues that affect our community or to provide statements and assist TOWN COUNCIL 2013/14 designated to purchase with enquiries. an improved printer for the newsletter of Otley Action for Older People . We have also taken measures to allow local people to come and talk to Sue was delighted at the gift. A very interesting presentation was us with their problems and we have gone into partnership with Otley Otley Walking Festival 2013 has been the biggest yet! given by Sue, outlining the valuable work the Charity undertakes Town Council where we will hold two contact points per week at the Otley in Otley. The newsletter being an essential communication tool Core Resource Centre in Orchard Gate and an evening contact point in With 53 walks and events, there’s been something for everyone. Favourites like Six Dales Trail, the Almscliffe Crag Circular, Cakes and of the service provided. Sue finished by thanking all concerned Otley Library. In the near future Otley Police Station will also become a Ale, and the Wayzgoose Weave. New themed walks – Wild Food 'Sanctuary' where anyone in distress will be able to speak via CCTV link particularly Philip J Harris, who had approached Sue in the first Walk, Follow The Strings, Grass Woods Circular , Troll Stroll – too instance, and for the generous amount of the cheque. to our control room who will be able to provide access to the foyer where many to mention! anyone will be safe inside and monitored on CCTV until an officer can Dr. Addison said “he was pleased with the work of the Freemasons get to them. Remember, you can already speak directly to our control All the walks had interesting features - the most common being the of Harewood had done to achieve this award and wished Sue and room via the yellow emergency telephone outside the front door. amount of cake eaten! her team every success and continued valuable service to the elderly Thanks to the great team of walk leaders who give their time and of Otley and area”. Although many will think this is a retrograde step I am happy that we expertise voluntarily for the Festival. Thanks to our main financial have put things in place to make us even more accessible and for us to The Harewood Lodge is very happy, together with all the Otley sponsors - Otley Town Council and Chevin Trek - and to local businesses make better use of our resources towards providing the people of Otley for their generous donations to the raffle. Lodges, to help further any worthwhile cause. Enquiries are always with the very best Police service. welcome via our address at Westbourne House Otley. Planning for next year’s Walking Festival starts in October – Otley contact points; email us if you are interested in being involved at Otley Core, Orchard Gate, Every Wednesday & Friday 11am until 12pm. [email protected] or contact Stuart Fildes, Festival Office, HAREWOOD LODGE Otley Library, Nelson St, Every Thursday 6pm until 7pm Chevin Trek, Gay Lane, Otley (01943 851166). Members of Harewood Lodge 5667, recently Remember, to contact us use 101 and in case of emergency 999. See www.otleywalkingfestival.btck.co.uk for news of next year’s Festival (21 – 29 June 2014) donated £150 and an enormous teddy bear to Richard Coldwell, Inspector Martin House Children's Hospice in . Sarah Tarpey, the West Yorkshire Community Fund Raiser was delighted with the gifts and thanked the Lodge for their donation. The Wharfedale Speakers Club Lodge is dedicated to supporting local charities OTLEY LIONS As the first of the social events and is keen to raise funds for families and Otley Lions got summer off to a great start with Otley Carnival, winning planned for the Summer recess, children in the community. Three Lodge members are pictured first prize for their window display and float. They received written the Wharfedale Speakers Club from left to right, Bro. Mark Farrington, W. Bro. Simon Darbyshire compliments from our local MP on their fund-raising, especially for held a dinner at the Wheatley and Bro. Paul . One-Shot-One-Life. The Lions were one of Waitrose’s Community Arms, Ben Rhydding, on Matters charities, generating £219. They remain the Original Factory Wednesday 12th June. Ten members Shop’s Charity of the Year. and two guests had an enjoyable evening that coincided with the The Lions have been active in supporting good causes. They contributed Behind Closed Doors 90th birthday of its oldest and one Domestic abuse… to special wheelchairs for two local disabled girls. They organised of the remaining two original two restaurant visits for under-privileged French youngsters on a ...we can’t make it pretty... members of the Club. …but we can all make a difference holiday financed by Lille Council. When FareShare organised a national food collection in Tesco supermarkets, the Lions collected £120 of The Club was formed in 1979 by Behind Closed Doors continues to work with victims of domestic abuse food at Ilkley. They helped collect for Wheatfields at the Otley Cycle the Training Officer and five em - and although we now operate across the whole of the Leeds Metropolitan Race, raising £326. Again, the Lions supported the Bambisanami ployees of Cronpton Parkinson, all of whom lived in Otley. The district, we are proud of our early Otley roots. We are truly proof that partnership between St. Mary’s High School and the Mnyakanya membership was primarily Otley residents at its inception though “great oaks from little acorns grow” but we need to keep growing to High School in an impoverished part of Natal. some members now come from surrounding areas. Meetings are meet the ever increasing need for support for people experiencing this Please visit their website – www.otleylions.org.uk currently held at the Cross Green Community Centre on the first hidden, destructive abuse. The greatest damage is often psycho logical and third Wednesdays in each month from May to September. and many victims feel isolated as they have no ‘proof’ of their suffering. The club aims to improve personal confidence in speaking in public, Would you like to make a difference? We need your help in so many ways… whether at work, as a member of a Club or at a family gathering • Our volunteer-led Preventative Pro-active Service (PPS) works Leeds welcomes young such as a birthday party or wedding reception. All are welcome to come as visitors for a couple of meetings without any obligation directly with women who have, or are experiencing domestic to join. abuse. Volunteers give victims emotional and low-level practical people from Lille support in their homes or another safe location on completion Information may be obtained from Chris on 07941 785340, of our comprehensive training programme. Young people from Otley and Holt Park recently welcomed visitors from Christine on 01274 560461 or Derek on 01943 607872. Leeds’ partner city, Lille, showing them a warm Yorkshire welcome and • Administration/telephone support at our office in north-west Leeds. some of the best of the city. The French group were full of praise for • Fundraising – contact us with your own ideas or to explore how their hosts and in return, the Leeds teenagers were pleased to strike up you could support existing activities and events. new friendships that will be continued via Facebook, Twitter and other • Donations – are you able to help us financially or perhaps with social media. donations of goods for our vintage shop Birdcage? The visit was organised by Leeds City Council’s Youth Service and Otley Action for Older People are currently looking for more volunteers. To find out more, visit our website included a civic reception by the Lord Mayor of Leeds, Councillor Tom They specifically need bus drivers, bus escorts, befrienders and also www.behind-closed-doors.org.uk , call us on 0113 222 4562 or Murray, adventure activities at the Lazer Centre in Armley and a tour of volunteers to run a new accessible office. e-mail [email protected] Otley. The visitors also enjoyed some traditional , a visit to Otley Action for Older People is the Royal Armouries and the Waterfront Festival, as well as being a vital service and the support to OTLEY TOWN COUNCIL treated to a meal prepared by the hosts and a curry night. COMMUNITY SERVICE members is invaluable. Without SUPPORT 2013/14 The visit was supported by Otley Lions. the activities many of the members would not be able to leave their home or have contact with the outside world. There is always a OTLEY CHambER OF TRadE GOOd SERVICE aWaRd friendly face and a caring hand for members new and old. Without Once again this competition will be held between November and December and will involve all Otley Businesses who are lucky enough to be nominated. volunteers it will not be possible to run the groups or trips. Simple ! Ask your customers if they would like to nominate your business and we will do the rest. A mystery shopper will then visit you. You will be assessed for politeness, helpfulness and knowledge Peter Medd a regular volunteer feels that he gains so much from of your goods or services. volunteering ‘Working with the older people is extremely rewarding, never underestimate how important it is to simply have lunch once a Your business will also be judged on overall appearance. week with friends, something we all take for granted.’ Simply fill in this form and hand it in to Anyone interested can apply directly to Otley Action (telephone number Otley Chamber of Trade c/o Patisserie Viennoise, 34 Westgate, Otley, LS21 3AS 01943 463965) all training is provided along with on-going supervision and support. Name of Business …………………………………………...... OTLEY TOWN COUNCIL Business address ……………………………………………...... COMMUNITY SERVICE SUPPORT 2013/14 Why do you think that this business deserves to win the Good Service Award ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………...... OTLEY TOWN FC The person nominating the winning business with the best reason (a separate piece of paper Otley Town FC have new management teams in place for both the First XI and the Reserves XI for the 2013-14 season and great optimism for may be attached ) for why this business should receive the Good Service Award, will win £25. a successful season. Both teams are always on the lookout for new players Name of the person nominating the business…………………...... Closing date for entries is 31st December 2013 and should anybody be interested in joining the club, please contact Address ………………………………………………………...... Copies of this form may be made First XI Manager [email protected] or Reserve XI Manager [email protected] or telephone 07951278440. Voice Your Choice 2013-14 t information sheet 0 ice Your Choice - projec LP US TO SPEND £10,00 Vo HE n sheet roject informatio DS ce Your Choice - p . INTERPRETATION BOAR Voi 4 MKLJA=K Public Ballot OF GLD=QKH9KLAF< ount required: £5,000 rojects: Otley Resident Am ricultural and llowing 7 p naware of Otley’s rich ag rom the fo and new residents are u Choose f ny visitors, young people 23rd September Ma Monday 16th to at noon on Monday trial heritage. NB: Voting closes indus story of Otley. boards that will tell the install five detailed sign d will his project proposes to around the town an T cated in key locations Monday 23rd September FESTIVAL yboards would be lo ts; the Buttercross; the RISTMAS TREE These stor ricultural farmers marke 1. OTLEY CH ired: £475 ry in relation to: two ag nt hire; light rade Amount requ feature Otley’s histo d woollen industries; pla Otley Chamber of T h as: printing, leather an tley Parish Church/ local ortance of industries suc Help Us To Spend £10,000 O ed Christmas trees by imp aper manufacture. l be filled with decorat gineering; biscuit and p aints Parish Church wil th December, 2013. and heavy en Otley All S sday 11th to Saturday 14 nity groups from Wedne backdrop of charities and commu ew the trees, all to a 7 Projects to Choose From ith people invited to vi ins vent has free entry, w onations by throwing co This e re requested to make d STUDIO sic and carols. People a donation and will 5. CreARTive Christmas mu All coins collected are a quired: £10,000 kets of their favourites. ol Pupil Amount re into the collecting buc stgate Primary Scho in Simply score each project in order of use in their good work. We ages, either located with h that group for them to and crafts space for all stay wit however, we ld be a new art, pottery , pottery painting, red by local businesses, CreARTive wou rties. Be it potter’s wheels ees are donated/sponso This of the towns empty prope enable preference and return your ballot paper y of the materials and tr f this worthwhile event. an existing facility or one opath – CreARTive would Man ublicity and marketing o , mosaic making or Dec urther support for the p and their activities; nting, flower pot painting are seeking f local community groups glass pai awareness of Otley and s a further olved in art. to one of the following locations: Otley would hugely increase tley Parish Church and i all ages to get inv d nd often overlooked O to work with partners an e profile of the historic a wn Council would need raise th ver this project, Otley To vider to establish Otley calendar. In order to deli tify a new space and pro free event in the the town or seek to iden Core Resource Centre; Otley Library; Otley current arts providers in EXHIBITION CreARTive. Courthouse; Otley Action for Older People RLD WAR I CENTENARY 2. WO d: £6,600 Trust Amount require ITH DEMENTIA Museum & Archive É FOR THOSE W Office; All Saints Primary School; Ashfield Otley ive and we plan to use MEMORY CAF irst World War is extens 6. ed: £3,840 ollection covering the F amilies and the ple Amount requir The Museum C stories of individuals, f Action for Older Peo s and objects to tell Industry Otley older members of the hotographs, document Loss; The Home Front; ld a Memory Café for Primary School; St Joseph’s Primary School; p Key themes: Service and years OAOP have he ose who are munity during this time. p and its impact on the For the past three ia, their carers and th Otley com rnley Hall Training Cam suffering with dement t this rk; Belgian Refugees; Fa al community that are d by The Big Lottery bu and Women’s Wo loc is event has been funde Westgate Primary School; The Wharton’s memory problems. Th is to secure funding n; The aftermath. experiencing hat we would like to do Tow mily address and out in August 2013. W r gathering emorials at their local fa funding is due to run ry cafe provides a regula rson on the town’s war m provide t 12 months. The memo ic, Primary School; Prince Henry’s Grammar Maps will show every pe ny support received will existing café for the nex experience art and mus es in areas of conflicts. A for the e ideas and thoughts, ir burial or memorial sit town centre; to publish articipants can exchang detail the -media exhibition in the place where p ipment to mount a multi share laughter. School; Asda; Sainsbury’s or Waitrose. materials and equ yone. enjoy refreshments, and source available to ever enue, on a different ooklet; to make this a re hly café at a different v a b t a part of Otley’s o establish a new mont t the event their own stories so tha We would also like t We would anticipate tha y for people to contribute e reminiscence based. of *Ballot papers are available at each of these his is also an opportunit the week, which is mor supported by a handful T re generations. day of ttendees and would be ill be preserved for futu the region of 20 plus a te discussion and heritage w would attract in vities that would stimula range reminiscence acti locations. volunteers. We would ar HERITAGE MOSAIC interaction. 3. OTLEY 950 Amount required: £4, k Music & Arts Studio PROVEMENTS Woolpac g involved in making FACILITIES IM groups and schools bein CLUB HOUSE & local people, community femeadows 7. 4,500 This proposal involves , to be located in Whar Amount required: £ he heritage of our town in Town Football Club e mosaic, celebrating t st, who lives and works Otley ver 200 boys and girls a larg professional mosaic arti nd senior teams, with o ect would be led by a and ideas about ll Club run both junior a train in a safe Park. The proj s or written descriptions Otley Town Footba nsure that they play and uld send in their picture gn. Local ramount importance to e e are Otley. Local people wo ssible will go in the desi ying members, it is of pa wn along Pool Road, w many of the ideas as po pla the gateway into the to uld be in the mosaic. As . Given our location on the boundary. With what sho e mosaic. environment bhouse appearance and Ballot Paper be involved in making th improve the external clu clubhouse groups can then cal striving as a club, to nts to the exterior of the e and would feature lo embark on improveme k. ive as well as informativ port we are seeking to th a new green chain lin osaic would be decorat would be a piece this sup cing and replace this wi The finished m y, heritage and culture. It he existing boundary fen To vote please: bration of Otley’s histor earance and to remove t t but landmarks and be a cele enhance the area’s app afer playing environmen l community. This would yers as it will provide a s c art by and for the loca that this will benefit pla n. of publi s alike. 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is the word OTLEY spelt out Local Food & Drink using various kinds of food and Otley Town Council and Otley Town Partnership have joined drink. forces to publicise locally produced food and drink in Otley. Our leaflet ‘From Field to Otley Folk’ was launched on Sunday As part of the local food cam - 30th June. paign, Otley Town Council and Otley Town Partnership teamed The scheme sees participating businesses displaying posters up again to hold Otley’s first featuring a variety of different images, ranging from tomatoes ever Food and Drink Festival and eggs to pies and beer, while the leaflets identify those Otley in July. This successful event businesses sourcing local produce within a 50-mile radius of Otley. featured more than 50 stalls This campaign builds on recommendations made in a report by selling Yorkshire produce, wine the Campaign to Protect Rural England in 2012 which showed and food tasting demonstrations that Otley’s local food economy generates £20 million of trade and live entertainment. each year – but needed to be promoted. The campaign’s logo LAZY DAISY Countdown on for Le Tour de France “Local mums-to-be have One of the world’s greatest sporting events is coming to Otley. The Tour The Tour de France offers a huge opportunity for Otley and it is important been preparing for the birth de France 2014 comes to Yorkshire on the weekend of the 5th and that we do all we can to bring the benefits to our area. From car parking of their babies by attending 6th July with the race passing through Otley on Saturday 5th July at to camping, merchandise to meals, there will be huge demand. weekly Lazy Daisy Birthing around midday. This will be preceded by the Tour Caravan of around classes run by mum of two 200 sponsor’s vehicles at approximately 10am. If you would like to get involved on the day or share your ideas on how Amanda Bryant. Daisy THIS WILL POSSIBLY BE THE LARGEST EVENT EVER SEEN IN OTLEY with we should celebrate Le Tour passing through Otley, then please complete Birthing classes give mums an estimated 1.5 million visitors coming to Yorkshire over the weekend. the form below and return to the Otley Core Resource Centre, Unit 11, the opportunity to prepare Orchard Gate, Otley. themselves both physically The exact route, timings and logistics will be announced in October and emotionally for birth, by 2013. Nevertheless, members of local groups and organisations have practising pregnancy yoga, been meeting to discuss the anticipated challenges of the event as it breathing and relaxation passes through the town, as well as plans for celebrating Le Tour. This techniques, positions to encourage baby into a favourable position for birth, is potentially a huge undertaking and even though the event is still 10 active birth and other labour techniques. Many mums who meet in the months away, efforts are being made now to make the necessary classes form firm friendships, which is a great support once baby is born! preparations. Otley mum Ele Barker (pictured above with fellow Daisy Birthing mums) says: What will it mean for Otley? “Thanks to Lazy Daisy for helping me have the most fantastic birth experience, better than I could ever have hoped for after a terrible first • Estimated 30,000 people watching the Tour pass through Otley, labour. I felt relaxed, calm and in control!” with some visitors arriving 3 days before; Amanda also runs couples birth workshops, where both mum-to-be and • The race is expected to pass through the middle of the town (Pool her birth partner can learn about active birthing, breathing and relaxation Road, Boroughgate, Westgate, Piper Lane); techniques, the different stages of labour, how the birth partner can support • Six-hour road closures for roads that cross the route; mum to make a positive difference to the birth, and what to expect when baby arrives. • Kirkgate and Manor Square closed for much of the day; For more information email Amanda on [email protected] • It is advisable not to make plans that might get affected by Le Tour or call 07879 274433. – for example, arranging a wedding on the day, no sports fixtures, avoid travel out of Otley. Otley Badminton Club Otley Word Otley Badminton Club, currently with 42 members (38 Feast 2014 senior and 4 junior members) continue to seek and actively recruit new club members for both social and match standard This Autumn at Otley Courthouse Plans for the second Otley Word Feast, celebrating the events programme is once the written and spoken word, on 28-30th March badminton. For those wishing to compete the club currently again packed with the usual play in 6 varied and different standards of badminton across 2014 are well underway. The team is planning an fantastic mix of theatre, music, exciting programme of events and workshops to be the West and North Yorkshire County areas. For those who film, comedy. Pop in to pick up held around town and many of them will be free to your Autumn Brochure! are looking for some fun and exercise in a safe, friendly attend. Once again, Otley Word Feast will provide a environment – we not only have the badminton but also a Top theatre includes the highly platform for the wealth of local talent in the com - number of enjoyable events, such as a brewery trip, a walk acclaimed Winston on the Run munity and will be launching its creative writing and meal, a golf day and the inevitable pre-season curry! (Friday 4th October) a performance competition for adults and children soon. The Otley based on letters, photographs and Anyone interested in joining the club should send an email initially with your details and playing experience Word Feast team is delighted to announce that it archival material surrounding Winston Churchill and The has been awarded a grant from Otley Town Council to [email protected] Showstoppers (Sunday 20th October) an award winning towards the Feast. all singing, all dancing, improvised extravaganza. As usual there is a fantastic range of musical performances from To make sure this local event is a great success, the Otley Children’s Centre Celebrating Dad’s Day the contemporary folk of Gilmore and Roberts Otley Word Feast team needs support and help of (Saturday 7 September), to BBC Radio regular Mark any kind to enable the Feast to prosper and continue The centre had a special day on Saturday 29th June areas and activities, with the session finishing Radcliffe (Sat 12 October). to grow as a unique addition to Otley town's annual celebrating “Dad’s”. off with a healthy snack and drink for everyone. Other activities at the Courthouse include: craft workshops calendar. Fathers and male carers were invited to come along to The centre is busy with a consultation for fathers for children; community choir; Wharf Brass; Performance To get involved e-mail us on [email protected] k the centre with their children and together take part in asking them what they would like to see happening Drama School and Creative Writing to name just a few. and for more information see www.otleywordfeast.org.uk the activities on offer. Yoga Bugs were there with lots of at the centre that can improve and develop support More details of all these productions and workshops music, singing and movement to make sure the day got for fathers. Liz Oddy who is manager of the centre and information on how to book is available on the OTLEY TOWN COUNCIL off to a good start. There were also arts & crafts, play Courthouse website: www.otleycourthouse.org.uk said it was great to have an event that celebrated GRANT SUPPORT 2013/14 the important role dads and male carers play in or by phoning 01943 467 466. the lives of their children and that fathers do use the centre regularly for activities and new dads are always welcome. The consultation will help to OTLEY LADIES develop the way that the Children’s Centre engages with fathers and that it provides activities that HOSPITAL GROUP OTLEY ONE STOP CENTRE fathers are asking for. Since moving into the Library building on Nelson If you are interested in taking part in a group or Street in April 2012, the One Stop Service has to obtain more information about the centre, flourished. We have better facilities and can stay please telephone: 01943 467379. open longer to help our customers who cannot call during normal working hours. Our two regular staff are Zoe and Sheila, who are always ready to help with any Leeds City Council OTLEY CHOIR SUPPORTS LOCAL CHARITY enquiry and will direct you to the right place if they Under the baton of their Musical Director, arrangements by The King’s Singers, organ are unable to complete anything. Christopher Denton and accompanied by solos, and a selection from 'Les Miserables'. We have the Registrars service available for Richard Wilson, The Chippendale Singers from The second half was a semi-staged performance registering births twice a week and the Welfare Otley gave a concert to support Cookridge of Gilbert and Sullivan’s 'Trial by Jury' ably produced The photograph shows members of the OTLEY Rights Unit hold a surgery once a week for in Charity, Caring for Life on Saturday, 29th June by choir member, Meg Morton. The sum of LADIES HOSPITAL GROUP admiring the depth benefit advice. If you want to use these at St.Chad’s Church, Far Headingley. A large, £400 was donated to Caring for Life. commemorative rose bed which was planted services then please pop-in and arrange your enthusiastic audience heard works by Stanford, last November at Wharfedale Hospital and appointment. We also have drop-in sessions by The photograph shows members of the choir which is now in full bloom. Leeds City Credit Union available on Tuesdays and principals in the movement, 'Comes the afternoon for any banking needs. broken flower'. L to R: June Lister, Secretary Sylvia Garthwaite, Chairman Margaret Mudd, Jennifer Dyson and Please call in and see us and help us keep Otley At present the choir has a vacancy for a bass. Treasurer Janet Kitching. such a marvellous place to live. Ideally anyone interested should be able to read music, although a good memory is an alternative for a quick learner. Otley Rhythmic If you are interested please contact Chris Denton [email protected] Gymnastics Club OTLEY POLICE STaTION Otley Zebras OTLEY ROTaRY CLUb Members of Otley Rotary Club have a busy year OPEN daY ahead, highlighted at the installation ceremony People across the Aireborough and Wharfedale area when President Keith Thompson commenced his of Leeds are being invited to get a ‘behind the second consecutive year in office. His successor in scenes’ look at their local police station. July, 2014 will be Rotarian Peter Heald, who is Otley Police Station is once again opening its doors currently the Chairman of Otley Town Partnership. on Saturday 7th September 2013 from 11am to 3pm, Rotarian Brian King is co-ordinating a series of free entry. The event will give people an opportunity fundraising events starting with a sponsored walk to raise any issues and discuss them face to face with on September 15th, a collection at the Stephen H. a local officer. Smith Garden Centre, a Musical Evening at Otley Golf Club and a Fashion Show at the same venue. The inaugural bacon sandwich and hot dog stall at the Otley Cycle Races was a great success and it is hoped that it will become an annual feature. Rhythmic gymnastics is a combination of gymnastics The Club, formed in 1933 celebrates its 80th birthday and dance using hand apparatus; rope, hoop, ball, with a Dinner, at Otley Golf Club on October 17th. clubs and ribbon. Otley Rhythmic Gymnastics Club was Rotarian Michael Sinclair, the longest serving founded in 1980 and is currently the only club in Leeds. member in the club, who joined in 1962 and who is now an honorary member, was recently, along Otley RGC teach girls from 4 years - 17 years of age with Rotarians John Holdsworth and Heather from total beginners to girls competing at National This year’s event promises to be even better than Level. Classes are held in Otley and Rawdon. previous years. With a packed programme including Rayner, made a Paul Harris Fellow, in recognition of a guided tour of the cells, Neighbourhood Watch, long and outstanding service to the club and the For further details please contact Head Coach, Crime Prevention, charity cake stand and raffle, police Rotary movement. Karen Priestley on 07947 123293 horses and a range of activities for youngsters Otley Zebras, the junior section of Otley Rugby including a fire engine and police vehicles to explore, Club, is inviting players old and new from under 6s bouncy castle, face painting, wanted posters, finger - to under 16s to come down and join in. Rugby starts ROSSINI’S MASS AND OPERA on Sunday 1 September and continues to the end of Otley Centre for prints, plus much more. April. Players up to the age of 8 play ‘tag rugby’ in AT OTLEY PARISH CHURCH Aireborough and Wharfedale NPT Inspector, Richard small teams and progress to the 15 a side game at On Saturday 23rd November at 7.30pm at the Parish Blind People Church in Otley, Otley and Ilkley Choral Societies Coldwell said ‘Our previous open days have been a 13. All the coaches are CRB checked and RFU qualified The Otley Centre for Blind People situated at to ensure a safe environment. will perform Gioacchino Rossini’s ‘Petite Messe huge success and we are hoping to attract an even Solomnelle’ and a selection of opera choruses, Cross Green Community Centre is a place where bigger turnout this year. These events give us the Boys or girls who want to join in should bring a including Giuseppe Verdi’s ‘Va Pensiero’ from blind and partially sighted people meet each opportunity to get to meet local people in a relaxed parent to the training pitches next to Stephen Smiths Nabucco to celebrate the two hundredth anniversary week to play specially adapted games for use by environment. The event will be a great day for all the Garden Centre on Pool Road on any Sunday morning. of the composer’s birth. The soprano soloist for the blind. It is a small group which we are looking For more details contact 07539 291560 or visit the family and I would encourage people to come along Rossini’s work will be Rowena Thornton who will to expand and our service users all come from and enjoy themselves’. website at www.otleyzebras.co.uk also sing ‘Casta Diva’ from Vincenzo Bellini’s ‘Norma’. The other soloists will come from the Otley. We also supply our members with a light Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester lunch of sandwiches, cakes and savouries. Community learning opportunities at Prince Henry’s and will also sing operatic solos and duets. We have been fortunate to receive funding from This month the new Community well as the return of popular The choirs will be conducted by their musical director, Otley Town Council for which we are grateful Alan Horsey, and will be accompanied on the Education Programme kicks off courses such as cake decorating, and we intend to take our members to various organ. Patricia Jordan will accompany the soloists places during the summer months including: the at Prince Henry’s. The evening basic astronomy, iyengar yoga on the piano. class programme is run by the and guitar, new this year are courses beautifully tranquil Parcevall Hall; the Maypole Tickets will cost £12.00 and will be available from fish shop; Stephen Smith’s restaurant Hattie’s and school for the benefit of the local in subjects including Japanese and Sue Whittle: [email protected] , community, and this year features Flower Arranging and Floral Art. Brown’s Gallery, Wesley St., Otley, West Yorkshire, the Whaler. We are always looking for new members so feel free to contact us on: 53 different classes, including 34 For further details call LS21 1AZ and choir members. More information can be obtained from www.otleychoral.org.uk 01943 850045. language courses across 11 different 01943 463524 or visit languages, in addition to a broad www.princehenrys.co.uk OTLEY TOWN COUNCIL OTLEY TOWN COUNCIL selection of healthy living and COMMUNITY SERVICE hobbies and interest classes. As GRANT SUPPORT 2013/14 SUPPORT 2013/14 THE ROTARY CLUB TOWN BELLMAN The hottest day of the year (so far) and Terry Ford, the Otley Town Bellman, competed OF OTLEY CHEVIN in his first Town Criers Competition at the Priory 900 in Bridlington. As part of The Rotary Club of Otley Chevin Community The Morning Cries, or Proclamations, were about the Criers “Home Town”. This gave us an opportunity to extol the virtues of our home towns. All Cries are no Service Programme we are distributing cards at various more than 125 words in length and must include “Oyez, Oyez, Oyez” at the start car parks in the area about crime and vehicle safety. and “God Save The Queen” at the end. The Host Crier - Bridlington Town Crier We have sponsorship from the Wharfedale Observer David Hinde, gave the 'Benchmark Cry' which the judges use as a basis to score and support from the police and the backing of our MP . the competitors’ efforts. And then we were off!! I was drawn 5th out of 12. The cries are judged on 4 criteria: Diction and Inflection; Sustained Volume & Clarity; Confidence & Bearing; Accuracy (Points are deducted for every word omitted, changed or added to a cry). Schools fly kites of hope at Wharfemeadows Park This first session was followed by a parade of Town Criers from the Market Place to the Priory, led by The Marching Drums & Cymbals of The Yorkshire Band of The Royal British Legion & Drum Major. The Afternoon Theme Cry was about the ‘Priory 900 Anniversary & Old Town’. We all had to research the history of Bridlington and the Priory and deliver a proclamation based on interesting facts and events relating to the theme. Again it must be no more than 125 words in length. This time I was drawn 6th out of 12. The results were announced in the Priory later that afternoon and I was slightly stunned to find I had achieved second place in the competition. So, when’s the next one then…….? Nantwich in July and this time, to my great surprise, we won!

OTLEY TOWN COUNCIL GRANT SUPPORT 2013/14 TOWN MAYOR’S NEWS Children in Otley, Pool and Bramhope have they used their kites to shout out about it. Hello Everybody, my name is Pamela Gill, or campaigned for a world where there is enough food The event was supported by Otley Town Council as some people call me Pam and I am the for everyone- using hand-made kites. through funding to ensure children from all the

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‘Ensians kick-off their league season on the 14th both recognise and assist a club to continually h Sept away at RI followed by the first home improve whilst demonstrating a real commitment to P and one in Pool, exercise classes and so game against Halifax Vandals on 21st Sept. Under providing all that’s best in Rugby Union. much more; • Behind Closed Doors – an organisation Coach John Walker they hope to build on last season’s Work is currently underway to build a new garage successes when they narrowly missed out on for ground maintenance equipment along with im - who help men and women out of promotion and finished 3rd in Yorkshire Division 4. proved storage facilities and a new gym. abusive relationships; and, To round off the season they also won the • The Salvation Army – an organisation Aire/Wharfe Cup in an exciting final against a strong New players of any age and experience are always welcome - training on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7 pm. that helps so many people, they have Ilkley 2nd XV. coffee mornings and a lunch club and Off the field the Club also did well and was awarded For more information contact Coach John Walker they always have a Christmas dinner for on 07775934918 or log on to the Club website – the prestigious Rugby Football Union’s Club Accred - those people on their own. itation Award. The award scheme is designed to www.oorufc.co.uk

MORE MUSIC AND ARTS AT THE WOOLPACK STUDIOS OTLEY TOWN COUNCIL MESSAGE BOARD Local community arts company The Big Hoo-Ha Co continue to offer a wide variety of activities, projects and courses at The Woolpack Music & Upcoming E Arts Studios on Bondgate. They are also expanding from ground level to ur Choice vents Voice Yo Information on upc a new first floor music suite. The first floor features a technology room for oming events in Otley can 13 found be working with pro music software, and additional space for music-making 2012-20 on our supported website nuary, Otley Town www.visitotley and instrumental lessons. e the public ballot in Ja .co.uk or at the Otley Core Sinc th Leeds City Centre, a Resource have been working wi nd on the Otley Town Cou As well as new activities, we will continue to offer: Young people’s Saturday Council ject – the ncil Information eliver the successful pro Board located in the Ma morning music sessions; Resident ensembles Otley Ukulele Orchestra Council to d unce rket Square. We are pleased to anno Keep (Monday evenings) and Otley A Cappella (Thursday evenings); Recording Outdoor Gym. in up date on the activities an appropriate location of your Town Council studio hire; Courses and tuition in learning how to make your own recordings; that we have agreed via our website w ww.o nd have also secured tleytowncouncil.gov.uk Birthday recording parties; band rehearsal space; and, mosaic-making courses. Wharfemeadows Park a or via twitte reen Leeds for the r @ otleytowncouncil e match funding from G The Big Hoo-Ha Co also specialises in working with young people in or som , subject to the e of further equipment out of school, including working with young people at risk of exclusion, purchas t the equip- ontracts. It is hoped tha struggling at school or young people at special or hospital schools- schools signing of c /October. alled during September NTRE can enquire to discuss possible projects and on or off-site provision. ment will be inst OTLEY CORE RESOURCE CE re was officially For more info on existing and new activities (things are being added all The new Otley Core Resource Cent wn Mayor Cllr the time) please contact [email protected] or 07956 205151 or see opened on Saturday 8th June by To d the centre on our website www.bighooha.co.uk Pamela Gill. Over 500 people visite Spo e open day. nsorships Awar th ds windows for hire. 20 Otley Core has available rooms and Soroptimist International of Aireborough 13-2014 ebsite Otley Town Coun Details are available on our w cil are providing sp eight organisa onsorship to www.otleytowncouncil.gov.uk. Soroptimist International of Aireborough tions running an a ities festiva nnual event or ish to enquire about any of our facil is part of a worldwide dynamic organisation l within Otley durin Should you w Otle g 2013-2014: ing, please contact a member of that aims to educate, empower and enable y Carnival; Otley W or to make a book Otley alking Festival; 01943 466335 or e-mail women to achieve their potential and Cycle Races; Otley the Core liaison staff on Otl Mini-Mountain F ncil.gov.uk have a voice in their local community. ey Market Street estival; admin@otleytowncou Festival; Otley Fol Members have formerly been or are active Otley Science Fest k Festival; ival; and Otley Vi in business, the professions and the voluntary ctorian Fayre. sector, working together to raise awareness Com and support international, national and munity Service Support Awards local projects through fund raising and service. 2013/14 Aireborough Soroptimists support various short and long-term local causes and Otley Town Counc ter il are providing support to four Grants Awarded this Quar organisations p charities including Leeds Women’s Refuge and the Forget Me Not Dementia Cafe roviding specific services that ad oral Society (Awarded £250) dress in Yeadon, as well as international, for example, educating girls in Cape Verde • Otley Ch the Town Council’s priorities: and supporting a Soroptimist Club in Burdwan, India. s of five performances to be O to support the cost tley Citizens Advice Bureau; ing 2013/early 2014. Otley Action for O Presently, we meet on the first and third Wednesday at Methodist held in Otley dur lder People; Otley Blind Club Church, Oxford Road. Why not come along and make new friends as well as helping and Behind Closed Doors. worthwhile causes. For more information about Soroptimists and our next Open Night contact: Chris Grandison on 07843137828.

Buttercross C y Budgeting) The new harity Stall Hire (Participator ly refurbished Buttercro hoice en Wrinkley FC free o ss is available for hire, ice Your C atters are sev f charge, to all charitabl Vo on of Otley M s e organisations on ithin this editi rt through thi Wrinkley FC is a local indoor football club based in Otley and next season we Fridays and Saturda Enclosed w your suppo A ys. jects seeking . celebrate our 15th year. The club was originally formed to compete in local 5-a- nyone interested contact: hortlisted pro oice initiative 01943 4 Geraldine Crosby on s oice Your Ch side leagues but we rapidly developed a strong social side, and are now content 66335 or email a dmin@o r’s £10,000 V tleytowncouncil.gov.uk yea E! to have a weekly competitive but light hearted game. PLEASE VOT The games are for an hour on Tuesday evenings at Prince Henrys Grammar School. There is both a range in ability and age (18 – 50+) and new players are always welcome. If you are interested in joining us please contact: Martin on [email protected], tel: 07788122330 or Phil on [email protected] k tel: 01943464587. CONTACTING YOUR COUNCILLORS

PRINCE HENRY WARD ASHFIELD WARD DANEFIELD WARD Mary Vickers (Lib) Tel 465813 John Eveleigh (Lab) Tel 07988802700 [email protected] Nigel Francis (Ind) [email protected] Tel Home 463467 Tel Work 463502 Colin Campbell (Lib) Tel 07973521547 [email protected] Raymond Gill (Lab) Tel 467614 colin.campbell@ leeds.gov.uk [email protected] Sandy Lay (Lib) Tel 465341 Austin Kelly (Lab) Tel 07910522758 Philip Bye (Lib) Tel 467199 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Neville Birch (Lab) Tel 462703 John Flinn (Lib) [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Beryl Patton (Lib) Dr. Pauline Spencer (Lib) Tel 465906 Tel 461510 Mobile 07572970441 [email protected] [email protected]

WEST CHEVIN WARD MANOR WARD James Spencer (Lib) Tel 465906 [email protected] Michael Evans ( Lab) Tel 07931 411371 [email protected] Lisa Atkin (Lab) Tel 07508041958 Nigel Gill ( Lab) 467614 [email protected] [email protected] Kevin Cooney (Lab) Tel 465917 Pamela Gill ( Lab) 467614 [email protected] [email protected] Linda Bradley (Lib) Tel 850459 Carl Morris ( Lab) Tel 07944056162 [email protected] [email protected]

Back row left to right: Terry Ford (Bellman); Cllr. James Spencer; Cllr. Dr Pauline Spencer; Cllr. Linda Bradley; Cllr. John Flinn; Cllr. Sandy Lay; Cllr. Philip Bye; Cllr. Austin Kelly; Cllr. Colin Campbell; Cllr. Nigel Francis; Cllr. Michael Evans; Cllr. Lisa Atkin; Jason Knowles (Community Development Officer) Front row left to right: Cllr. Carl Morris; Cllr. Beryl Patton; Cllr. Mary Vickers; Cllr. John Eveleigh (Council Leader); Suzanne Kidger (Executive Officer); Cllr. Pamela Gill (Town Mayor); Cllr. Nigel Gill (deputy Town Mayor); Cllr. Raymond Gill; Cllr. Kevin Cooney; Cllr. Neville Birch Photograph by Winpenny Photography Otley • All councillors work in a voluntary capacity

LEEDS CITY TOWN COUNCIL MEETINGS ALLOTMENT NEWS COUNCILLORS SURGERIES SEPTEMBER 2013 TO I hope you have all been enjoying your allotments FIRST SATURDAY IN THE MONTH 9.30 to 10.30AM - OTLEY LIBRARY NOVEMBER 2013 and the sunny weather. THIRD SATURDAY IN THE MONTH The first meeting of the new allotment working 9.30 to 10.30AM - YEADON TOWN HALL Planning 2nd Sept 2013 If inconvenient please ring to organise a meeting Policy & Resources 9th Sept 2013 group is scheduled to meet early September and on 07973521547 or email [email protected] this will be an opportunity for all Site Representatives Full Council (or their nominee) to help shape the future five year Assets Management 16th Sept 2013 plan and maintenance programme. GREG MULHOLLAND Events Management 23rd Sept 2013 MP’s SURGERIES Community Development 7th Oct 2013 If you have any suggestions about the future 0113 2266519 Planning 14th Oct 2013 development of Otley Allotments please pass them Audit FIRST FRIDAY - APPOINTMENTS on to your Site Representative who will have an Events Management 21st Oct 2013 opportunity to feed them back to the working group. MEANWOOD COMMUNITY CENTRE 1 - 2PM Environment & Sustainability 4th Nov 2013 Updates from these meetings will be available on OTLEY LIBRARY, OTLEY Planning 18th Nov 2013 the Allotment Section of the Council’s website 4 - 5PM Human Resources www.otleytowncouncil.gov.uk FIRST SATURDAY - DROP-IN Policy & Resources 25th Nov 2013 ASDA STORES, HOLT PARK Full Council 11AM - 12 NOON All Town Council meetings are held at the Otley Core Resource SAINSBURY’S, ARNDALE CENTRE Centre, 11 Orchard Gate, Otley. All meetings usually commence The Search Is On HEADINGLEY at 7pm but times are subject to change. 12.30 - 1.30PM Please check www.otleytowncouncil.gov.uk or the windows at Earlier this year the Town Council hosted the Otley Core Resource Centre for meeting times. visitors from Montereau in France who were THIRD FRIDAY - APPOINTMENTS Members of the public are encouraged to attend. keen to make connections with people and HEADINGLEY CARDIGAN CENTRE By prior arrangement with the Executive Officer members of the 1 - 2PM groups in and around Otley. public may arrange to address a Committee or council meeting ROBERT CRAVEN HALL, BRAMHOPE before it starts its agenda. 4 - 5PM Due to the success of that visit – plans are Please contact the Executive Officer on 01943 466335 or by afoot to welcome them back in 2014. The THIRD SATURDAY - DROP-IN email [email protected] for further details. Please SAINSBURYS, OTLEY note that the Audit and Human Resources meetings are not Town Council is looking for host families who open to the public. would be willing to accommodate couples for 11AM - 12 NOON 3/4 days in April 2014. MORRISONS, YEADON 12.30 - 1.30PM OTLEY MATTERS ARTICLES Anyone who is interested please contact the Constituents who would like to book an appointment should call the To have your organisation or group included in Otley Matters December Town council for more details. office on 0113 22 66 519 or email [email protected] Edition please contact Jason Knowles for editorial dates on 01943 466335 or email [email protected]

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