OTLEY Otleyers TOWN COUNCIL Matt From Otley Town Council, Civic Centre, Cross Green, Otley LS21 1HD. Tel: 01943 466335 Fax: 468658 E-mail: [email protected] JUNE 2007 No 41

OTLEY TOWN COUNCIL AGM AND ANNUAL PARISH MEETING

Each year the council holds it Annual General Meeting at which the The council unanimously elected the new Mayor, Councillor Neville new Mayor is appointed. This year on May 14 the council met for the Birch as the Town Mayor for 2007—2008. During his inaugural AGM, but with a major change. speech, Councillor Birch spoke of his sense of honour at being elected a mayor. He had been brought up in Garnett Street adjoining the For the first time since the inception of this council in the mid 1970’s Civic Centre and said that it was almost unbelievable to him that from it expanded from 15 to 20 town councillors. The Boundary being a child in the shadow of the Centre that he should now be Town Commission, a government body, had determined after the last Mayor. He promised to faithfully execute his duty on behalf of all the election in 2003 that the council needed to expand to meet the people of Otley and was warmly welcomed by all attending the national average of per capita representation by each councillor. meeting. Following the election on 3rd May, the town council had not only grown but had a new political complexion. Of the 20 councillors, 17 are Liberal Democrats, one is labour, one Annual Parish Meeting Conservative and 1 Independent. Their individual contact details are Following the AGM the Town held its Annual Parish (Town) elsewhere in this news letter. Naturally, with such a change there a Meeting. This meeting is a unique opportunity for the electors of lot of new faces on the Council. The photograph shows all those councillors able to attend on the night. Individual councillor photos a Parish or Town to put questions to their elected Members. will appear soon on the council web site and in the usual photo Some years few attend and even fewer questions are raised. montage at reception in the Civic Centre. At the AGM the outgoing However, the meeting was well attended and a good number of Mayor, former Councillor Norman Harrison spoke of his pleasure in questions were raised and answered by the councillors. A good representing Otley for the last year. He had attended over 60 democracy requires an open debate like this and without doubt functions and whilst all were important to him and his wife, Mrs Ann Otley demonstrated that its electors value their opportunity and Harrison, he said that the highlight had been meeting Princess Anne are not backward at coming forward when they are concerned at a function at the Sailing Club. During the course of the year he had about issues within the town. raised over £1200 for Cancer research and was delighted to hand a cheque to a representative of the charity at the close of his speech. Honorary Citizens Earlier in the Council year the council had sought and received nominations for new Honorary Citizens. Although the election of the Honorary Citizens had taken place well before the Annual General Meeting the names had been kept discreet. At the end of the formal business of the AGM the Mayor Councillor Neville Birch announced that it was his pleasant duty to announce the names of those appointed. They are: Mrs Irene Willis, Mrs Hazel Winpenny and Mrs Audrey Cartwright.

The Mayor presented each of the new Honorary Citizens with a certificate recording the elected and their names have been added to the Honour Board on the main stairs in the Civic Centre.

Honorary Citizenship is the highest mark of respect that the Town Council can award so the standard of contribution by those elected to the community is equally high. Each Honorary Citizens has worked selflessly for the community and the town owes them a considerable debt of gratitude. Without their tireless efforts Otley could not be the community which it is and all would be the poorer.

www.otleytowncouncil.gov.uk Warm welcome awaits Otley’s Predators along the Wharfe budding young footballers

Take a summer walk along the Wharfe from the white bridge in the park They say that football is a funny old game, well one thing which is and you are likely to see dazzling displays of colour, albeit on a small guaranteed is that your sure of a warm welcome when you come along to scale. Weston Lane Junior Football club. Our clubs ethos is “to promote the sporting & personal development of young people”, with an emphasis on Perched on bankside vegetation early in the day then in flight low over fun and inclusion. the water once the temperature has warmed up may be Banded Demoiselles, brilliant blue-green damselflies distinguished by dark blue Based north of the river near to the hospital, Weston Lane continues to bands across the wings and their flitting butterfly-like flight. attract players from across Otley and beyond and is looking for any player who wants to get into football, especially those aged from 7 to 11.

Formed in 1958 we will celebrate our 50th anniversary in good heart knowing that through our players, parents and helpers we will continue to provide a sporting chance for young people.

The facilities and organisation of our club are state of the art, as recognised by the award of the FA’s Charter Standard club award. This means that the club has been audited by the FA to ensure that not only are the coaches qualified (to both level 1 & level 2 standard) and CRB checked, but that the club has the right ethos in which to promote the best that football has to offer.

We play in local leagues throughout the season and many tournaments in the summer, we are very fortunate to have a well equipped club house with changing rooms, showers, kitchen and function room providing refreshments and shelter if needed.

Diversions from the riverside round the pond at Gallows Hill and the We always welcome new players whether you’re the next David Beckham lagoons at Knotford Nook are likely to reveal dozens of bright blue or just want to enjoy your football, so if you wish to join our club then damselflies, many flying in tandem then perching on vegetation at the please come down on a Saturday morning from 10am or contact Ian water’s surface while the female lays eggs, with the male still attached Needham on 01943 463199. and holding himself vertically above her. Careful examination of the body patterns could show three different species: Common Blue, Azure We would love to have you join us so don’t delay, join today. and Blue-tailed Damselflies. Occasional Emerald or Large Red Damselflies may provide other colours. Now and again a much bigger Hawker Dragonfly, barred blue and black, or a Broad-bodied Chaser, a dragonfly with a wide blue body looking rather like an enormous blue bee, may cruise past.

These beautiful insects have their savage side. They are predators of smaller insects like flies, mosquitoes and midges. They catch them, slice off their wings and devour their prey often while still in flight.

The adults we see are in their final few weeks of life. They will already have spent several years as larvae beneath the water developing slowly and lying in wait to ambush tadpoles, small fish, snails and other insect larvae.

Look at these tiny predators flashing past and think what you might have made of their mighty ancestors 300 million years ago, flying towards you at 40 mph on two foot wide wings!

Denis O’Connor

The Rotary Club of Otley Chevin Otley’s evening Rotary Club

The Rotary Club of Otley Chevin is the younger of Otley’s two Rotary Clubs and was founded in 1989. The Club is active in the community and always welcomes suggestions of where it may be able to help. We have been assisting Lineham Farm over a number of years giving them hands-on help with their maintenance and with their own fund raising open days. We conduct an annual ‘Stroke Awareness’ day outside Waitrose in conjunction with the Stroke Association and at this year’s event in April we tested the blood pressure of over 140 people and recommended 14 see their GP, one with particularly high blood pressure. In the international field, we react to needs following catastrophes like the Tsunami and the South Asian earthquake. Thankfully the need has been less in the past year, however we have contributed to the re-building of a school in Sri Lanka – to be named the Yorkshire School – and there will be an Otley Classroom. It is hoped to forge links between school children in Otley and Poole with children in the new school after it opens in September. Rotary’s long standing Polio Plus campaign to eradicate polio worldwide continues to receive our support and a recent concert by the Chippendale Singers for us raised £750 for Polio Plus. We also take part in providing practical assistance to Rotary Peace Scholars from overseas while they are studying at Bradford University.

The Club meets on a Monday evening at the Chevin Lodge Country Park Hotel at 7 30 pm and is always very glad to welcome visitors who might be interested in joining us. For more details get in touch with David Lewis on 01943 877720 See our web site on: www.rotary-ribi.org/clubs/officers.asp?ClubID=1663. 2007 100 Years of Scouting

1st August 2007 is a red letter day for all members of the world-wide scouting movement. On this day one hundred years ago Robert Baden –Powell marked, at 8 o’clock in the morning, the beginning Summer Reading Challenge 2007 of an experimental camp at Brownsea island with a How to run wild in libraries this summer blast on a kudo horn. The success of that camp at Poole Harbour www.thereadingagency.org.uk www.bigwildread.org.uk persuaded B-P to devote himself to starting www.bbc.co.uk/breathingplaces www.storiesfromtheweb.org movement which quickly mushroomed. Within www.breezeleeds.org weeks of the publication of “Scouting for Boys”, a fortnightly magazine written by B-P, there were The challenge this year is “the big wild read” See websites above for more information. boys settings themselves up as Scouts all over the It starts on Saturday the 14th July and ends Sunday 23rd of September. country, and looking for adults to lead them. A national organisation had to be set up and it was Theme not long before the ideas B-P put forward spread The Big Wild Read is not just a reading challenge but also a chance for children to make a world-wide within the first overseas Scout positive contribution to their environment. Association being set up in Chile. It dovetails with the BBC’s Breathing Places This year Scouts of all ages will mark the occasion Encouraging children to get involved with nature around the world. An international Jamboree will • bring scouts from many countries to large camp in • Providing food, shelter and water for wildlife Essex. Encouraging them to save water It is likely that a ceremony by the Otley groups will • take place on the Chevin at 8am on Wednesday 1st • Recycling August. The 2nd Otley Scout group is holding a Planting seeds separate weeks camp near Harewood and the • “sunrise celebration” will be the centrepoint of • Plant a tree for every read several activities around the occasion. For every book read a tree will be planted by the Woodland Trust. A “tree token” will be awarded for each book read and the Woodland Trust will supply the trees on the basis of the expected number of books read by children during the Big Wild read collectively across the UK Freebies this year include Seed packs. They are a mixture of annuals and perennials – some will flower this year, some next. As these are given to every joiner, children can get planting and events could be planned around the theme. For children ages 4-11

West Yorkshire Police Authority Otley in Bloom Last year West Yorkshire Police Authority, which oversees policing on behalf of the public, organised a series of events to consult the public and GROWING PRIDE in the TOWN stakeholders about strategic policing issues, such as the effectiveness of neighbourhood policing and Since the last edition of Otley Matters Otley In Bloom have represented the town at the the police budget. Feedback suggested they were Yorkshire In Bloom Spring Judging. We felt the day went well and must extend our sincere enjoyed by those who attended. thanks to everyone who helped make sure Otley looked at its best. Special thanks to the To build on what was achieved last year, the residents and businesses who provide floral displays, the local Parks team, and Otley Town Authority will be running another series of district Council and Leeds City Council for their invaluable support. events throughout the county. On the agenda this The judges were especially impressed by the role the schools take in engaging their pupils with time will be a report back of action taken as a green spaces, the sustainability that runs through the core of all our projects and the growing result of what you told us last year, neighbourhood number of residents and businesses who now have floral displays all year round. policing one year on, the impact of counter- terrorism activity by the police on communities Over the last few months the group have been busy making sure the whole town knows who and the police budget. You will again have an we are and what we do. We have attended the Why Bother Day, the Green Fair at the opportunity to influence the local priorities for the Courthouse and organised several clean ups around the town. When we tidied up the ground 2008/09 West Yorkshire Policing Plan. under the magnificent willow tree on Bridge Street we made lots of new friends. We are delighted to welcome 5 new members to our group since November who have already The Leeds event is to take place on Thursday got really stuck in with our projects and even started off some of their own – look out for the October 11 2007 at the Holiday Inn, Garforth, Otley In Bloom calendar in the shops from August – it has some great new photos of the town Leeds starting at 7pm with registration from in it. 6.30pm. It should be finished by about 9.15pm. If you would like to know more about our group and the kind of projects we tackle visit our Anyone who is presently on our database as an website www.otley.co.uk/oib or call Katie on 01943 462390. elected member or attendee to Police Community Forums will automatically receive an invitation. STOP PRESS Anyone else who would like to receive an invitation The Summer judging will be on Wednesday 11th July 07. should provide their contact details to the Authority by text or telephone to 01924 294021 or Please do all you can to help ! e-mail: [email protected]. OTLEY ARTS CLUB

“Otley Arts Club was formed on the 15th April 1947 the objects of the club is to bring together those interested in all branches of art, and to afford them a common meeting place”. The above was printed in the Dalesman magazine in September 1947 and it applies as much today as it did then. The club which began life at West terrace, Beech Hill, soon had a membership of over 100 and it moved to the Old grammar School in Manor Square where two exhibitions were held each year. The membership continued to grow numbering 150 in 1973 when the Grammar School was sold around 1983 the club moved into the Civic Centre but unfortunately the membership declined. The club still meets every Wednesday at the Civic from 7-30 - 9-30 and we are an enthusiastic group of about 20 who help to maintain the club’s original ideals. New members are always welcomed. The new owners of the old Grammar School ,architects David Bamford have kindly allowed us to exhibit in their beautifully refurbished building and our next exhibition will begin on 7th until 21st of November,10am to the work of a particular artist. There will also be portrait sessions and 4pm Monday to Friday only. criticisms with other clubs. Although the club does not offer any formal tuition at its meetings they During the year several new members have joined and the club will provide an opportunity to practise art in its many forms for two hours welcome new members any ability to the Wednesday meetings, we are a each week in the company of people with similar interest and aims. friendly group, willing to help or be helped on the subject of practical art. Our new season will begin in September and run to June 2008.The annual subscription is £20. Each week there is a suggested subject which Come along and meet the new members and see what we do. members choose to pursue or to ignore and to do their own thing. Some Further details or a copy of the 2007-08 programme from the weeks there will be speakers demonstrating a technique or discussing club secretary Ted Wooley on 01943 461145

Otley Walking Festival Otley Social Club By the time you read this, the seventh Otley Walking Festival The club is open 7 days a week to all of its members and will be well on its way. Otley Walking Festival 2007 started on NEW members With a LATE BAR on Fridays and Saturdays. Saturday 23 June and runs through to Sunday 1 July. There is If you are planning a party in the near future then you can something for everyone, right up to the Grand Finale on Sunday. It’s still not too late to join in! book our function room that is FREE to hire to all our members. The club offers a wide range of entertainment There are walks for all ages and abilities - short town-based starting with a Prize quiz and jackpot question game walks, waterside walks, strenuous moor land hikes. Each day played every Saturday evening. Live entertainment is there is a choice of 3 or 4 walks and events from morning to provided on the second Saturday of every month and on nightfall. You can be sure of a warm welcome from Walk most bank holiday weekends. Jackpot bingo is played on Leaders and the chance to meet friendly folk. Good friendships Sundays, both in the afternoon and the evening and on have been formed through Otley Walking Festival. Wednesdays during the evening.

Special features of Otley Walking Festival 2007 are the themed We welcome new, old and existing members to our club day and evening walks which combine walking with a special and will do everything we can to make your time here aspect of the environment. Dance, walk, and make merry in hassle free and enjoyable, Families are also welcome with Otley with Wayzgoose Weave. For those with pre-school age both adult and junior membership offered. Adult children the popular lunchtime Teddy Bear Trail is a must! A membership is £10 for the first year then £5 a year for gentle paced afternoon walk with Otley Short Walks for All. Take an evening geological stroll with Leeds Geological every other year. Over 60’s can join for £4 a year then £1.50 Association. Enjoy the delights of fish’n’chips, boots ‘n’ beer. for every year after that and juniors (16 years-18 years) Take a green footed stroll around Otley’s allotments. Try your can join for £1 a year. hand at Nordic Walking. Be challenged by the Otley quiz walk. Also new for July 2007 will be the addition of an outside Or take poetic licence with our Poems and Pints walk. Watch the endeavours of one of our famous heroes with Otley Film smoking facility for smokers to use when the club becomes Society. Leave your boots at home on Saturday night to SMOKE FREE as we believe smokers should be socialise, dance and have fun at the Festival Frolic. Otley accommodated for and not driven away. A raised patio Walking Festival 2007 draws to a well-earned close with the area is also going to be built for our customers to sit Grand Finale on Sunday 1 July. outside in the warm summer evenings.

Otley Walking Festival 2007 programmes are available at Otley So there you go, a brief summary of our club. To find out Civic Centre, Otley Courthouse, libraries, Tourist Information more come up and visit us or call (01943) 464139 or you Centres, and local businesses. The programme can be accessed can visit us at www.otleysocialclub.co.uk. Hope to see electronically at www.chevintrek.co.uk. you soon,

Ruth Blackwell - Chair Otley Walking Festival All at Otley Social Club BEHIND CLOSED DOORS (Otley, Aireborough and District Domestic Violence Support Project) CHEVIN FOREST PARK A local community project, which has been running for 10 years, is looking for: Countryside News MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE MEMBERS Summer is here and it is a great time to wander across the open The Charity’s objectives are to: - heathland of The Chevin and look for the heathers coming into flower casting their purple haze over Otley. Leaflets, with • Promote for the public benefit the provision of services and information about The Chevin, and the latest edition of Chevin information to women/women and their children, who are News are now available in Otley Tourist Information Centre. suffering or have suffered from domestic abuse. Upcoming Events • promote inter-agency co-operation and joint action to raise awareness of the issue of violence against women by men they know, Sunday 15th July 12pm-2pm at The White House – Friends of Chevin Forest Park Summer BBQ – a chance to find out more about Membership of the committee is a voluntary position, but travel and what they do and meet other members. expenses will be paid. Friday 3rd August 11am – Guided Walk for the less mobile. We welcome enquiries from women who have experienced domestic Scooters available. Ring 01943 465 023 for more information and violence. We expect a minimum commitment from management to book a place. committee members of preparing for and attending monthly evening meetings and 2 days planning a year. Sunday 9th September 10am-12pm at The White House– Heritage Open Day. A chance to see some old photos of The Chevin followed TRUSTEE BOARD REQUIREMENTS/DESIRABLES by a short guided walk. Please park at East Chevin Quarry car park and follow the signs. Parking available at The White House Behind Closed Doors seeks Trustees who possess skills, knowledge (accessed from Johnny Lane) for those with mobility problems and/or experience in some of the following areas: only. • Business background – (start-up, change management, risks/exit) Sunday 7th October 11am at East Chevin Quarry car park – Berry • Chairing / Committee experience Picking Walk. Bring something to take your berries home in! • Client group representatives – users and family Children very welcome. For more information call 0113 230 7060. Customer care • Friends of Chevin Forest Park – your help is always needed and Education – training, colleges, accreditation, additional support • very much appreciated on the second Sunday of each month • Financial knowledge carrying out a range of practical conservation work. A pair of • Fundraising / marketing gloves awaits! All you need is enthusiasm and an enjoyment of • Human resources outdoor work. • Legal knowledge (client and business base) • Local knowledge Chevin Wildlife WATCH children’s group – now in its 20th year this Project management 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 Statistics/monitoring/evaluation • not come along on the first Saturday and third Sunday of each • Strategic planning month. • Voluntary sector knowledge We would also hope that potential and existing trustee members would For more information about the Chevin and some of adopt a pro-active and innovative approach to the project; offering these events visit www.leeds.gov.uk and enter analytical skills and generating ideas for growth. “Chevin” into the search facility. If you are interested or would like more information please contact Louise Tyne - Project Co-ordinator on (0113) 3911918.

Aireborough and Otley Pensioners Association When a very small group of local pensioners met to form the Aireborough and Otley Pensioners Association just 22 years further develops campaign which had much earlier beginnings. The first state pensions in Britain were introduced in 1908 and provided for 70 years olds a princely sum of between one and five shillings a week- a maximum of 25p in today’s money. But by no means were all 70 years olds entitled to it. To qualify they had to show that they were not convicted criminals; had not been “habitually employed” had lived in Britain for last 12 years and had virtually nothing else to live on. Anyone with an income of over 10 shillings a week got nothing.Legislation came in response to growing Union-led agitation against appalling 19th century conditions. Space does not allow a fuller description of the 10 year struggle and some of the leading figures who worked and sacrificed to support the demand for a weekly pension. When Lloyd George is given credit for this great reform it is rare that this 10 year campaign of ordinary people is mentioned. The local group has taken part in many campaigns over the past 22 years, but the climax was reached in October 1986 when a delegation went to parliament with a petition of no less than 8,575 signatures- a figure representing really hard work and dedication from many members. The local press backed the association’s campaigns with regular long reports, including photographs which deserve to be seen again if technically possible. Today’s pensioners are still way behind most of those in Europe and it is hoped that many younger pensioners will join the association helping the older members to initiate and develop new campaigns. Our meetings are held on the third Monday of each month at 2.15 in the Aged Peoples welfare Centre, Crossgates, Otley (next to bus station) For further details contact Celsus Warde 01943 464429

A New Leeds City Museum! Work is underway to create a brand new museum for Leeds due to open in Summer 2008. The project is funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund, Leeds City Council, the Single Regeneration Budget and Yorkshire Forward. It will see the listed Mechanics Institute (the Civic Theatre ) building on Millennium Square in the City Centre transformed into a state-of-the-art museum. NORTH WEST COMMUNITY It will feature four floors of exhibitions and a large central arena, which SPORTS TEAM TARGETS is the old theatre space. The exhibitions will include 'Ancient Worlds' - OTLEY looking at life and death in ancient Greece, Rome and Egypt and the 'Natural Sciences' Gallery which will explore the variety of life on our West Busk Lane Rec in Otley is to get refurbished as part of a planet and in Leeds, examining the environmental issues confronting us development plan set out by Leeds City Council’s North West today. The 'Treasures' Gallery will explore what makes objects valuable Community Sports Team. and why people collect them, while the 'World View' Gallery will focus on Africa and its culture. There will also be an entire floor devoted to the The Project has come about as a result of an initial consultation between history of leeds and its people from the earliest times to the present day. Councillors from Otley, local residents and Leeds City Council’s The exhibits will feature interactives to challenge and interest budding Community Sports Team based at Headingley in Leeds. archeologists of all ages, as well Funding has been secured through the Outer North West Area as showing well-loved objects such as the Giant Irish Elk(often mistaken Committee for the project which will hopefully address concerns over for a dinosaur!), the Leeds Tiger and the legendary Egyptian Mummy the lack of open space provision for people to use for sport in the local which dates back 3000 years. community. A focal point of the museum will be the Central Arena which will have moving film shown from big screens suspended from the ceiling showing The site at West Busk lane will be used for multi sports purpose focusing historical and contemporary images of Leeds. One of the main on Cricket in the summer and Football in the winter, this would include attractions will be a stunning large scale map of the city on the floor so both coached and informal sessions, including holiday provision in Leeds residents can literally walk on their house! consultation and partnership with the School Sports Partnership (St Mary’s Menston).

We Need You! The Project will hopefully benefit local sports clubs in the area and work A Community History Officer has just been appointed to meet with local is underway to bring on board the Football, Cricket and Rugby Clubs in community groups across the city to gather together material for the and around Otley to use the site for junior provision (16 years and Arena space which will reflect the fantastic history of the city and it's under).In return for their commitment to the project, the clubs will have cultural heritage and diversity. We need to show Otley in all its access to the site for training purposes for Junior cricket and football, splendour as a vibrant market town so look in the attics for old (allocated times will be negotiated with the clubs who sign up to the photos/films about the town, tell us about your local interest groups and project). Training times and availability of the site will be restricted and what you do and let us have personal testimony of living, working and managed by a forum set up by the Community Sports Officer in growing up in Otley. We are especially interested in anything to do with corporation with the School Sports Partnership and Sports 'Dance' -old and new- just so long as it relates to the theme of dancing. Development. The purpose of the site is predominately for informal use and for the young people of Otley “ Developing and building community For further information/contact about your memories, cohesion through sport ” please e-mail [email protected] The Project objectives will be, to develop an existing site which currently is under used, to meet the Strategic objectives of Leeds City Council as a whole, the Parks and Countryside Department and the Sports Development Unit.

The Site will also benefit from, after Schools Clubs linked to Prince OTLEY COURTHOUSE Henrys School (Community Sports Leaders) and Extended Services. holiday programmes and sports competitions run in conjunction with key partners, Police, School Sports Partnership, Youth Service, Extended Services, Clubs, LCC SDU (Community Sports). Sports Festivals (SSP) run by the Schools Sports Co-ordinator for Otley which will incorporate COMMUNITY CAFE 7 schools in the area.

The site will have SUSTAINABILITY through the running of holiday Café with a conscience activities, it will provide a sporting facility for local residents and it will involve local sports clubs working together to provide a safe and Tuesday to Saturday 11.00am – 2.30pm enjoyable environment with a varied programme of sports throughout Drinks and snacks only on Saturday the year. The Summer Holiday Programme for 2007 Westbusk Lane Rec will be run A warm welcome awaits all who visit Otley Courthouse Café, run by over 4 weeks 10am – 3pm with a different sport taking place each day of volunteers who enjoy providing a friendly atmosphere. We serve the week, starting on the 23rd July 2007 activities will include Football, Cricket, Rugby and Multi Skills sports. The cost per session will be £3 OR freshly ground coffees, a variety of teas, hot chocolate treats, milk £10 per course. Maximum cost for four weeks of courses is £40. shakes and cold drinks. All our hot drinks and some of our snacks are Fairtrade, we also have gluten-free and diabetic snacks. Lunches are For Further details please contact: tasty, healthy and filling and freshly prepared. We also have a selection of tempting cakes. All our bread and cakes are from the award winning Andrew Scanlon (Community Sports Officer North West Leeds) Bondgate Bakery. Tel: 0113 278 5480 Email: [email protected] Call in and try us, you can browse our second-hand books, videos, CDs and DVDs, use our Multi-Media Gary Simon (Assistant CSO) Resource Room, visit the Heritage cell or find out about Tel: 0113 278 5475 our workshops and forthcoming events. Email: [email protected] ROYAL BRITISH THE PARK LANE COLLEGE LEGION OTLEY CENTRE

Park Lane College would like to announce that it will be moving premises this 2007 has been one of mixed feelings. Earlier Summer. The Bondgate Centre will close at the end of June as Sainsbury’s will be in the year, we had two deaths of members. developing the site for its new Otley supermarket. Park Lane College will be moving One was Margaret Barker who had being to Charles Street, into the old Job Centre building. President of Otley Branch R.B.L. for several years. Prior to bring in R.B.L she had been in The new Centre will open during August and we would like to welcome students old the women’s section for many years and and new to see our new premises. We will be having a grand opening in September, switched to the region when the women’s watch out in the press for details. section closed down. We also had the death of Edward Winpenny The latest College prospectus including details of local courses, will be delivered to who had been standard Bearer for two years. homes in the Leeds area during the Summer, please contact us if you do not receive On the brighter side, we have several new a copy. The College will have a new telephone number 0113 216 2380. members including a new Treasurer. We have also obtained Veterans Badges for quite a On behalf of the College I would like to thank all our students for their support over few people both in and out of the R.B.L. the years and look forward to welcoming you to our new Centre. This is a badge that all ex service personnel who served up to 1959 can apply for. Polly Bulmer Centre Manager Our meetings are held on the last Monday of the month at the Civic Centre at 2p.m. New members are always welcome.

WHARFEDALE Poppy Appeal RADIO As we have had to remove all our Poppies etc from the Civic Centre because of fire risk, Your Voice In The Community we are looking for secure premises to:

Subject to a successful licence bid Wharfedale should have its own A: Keep the stock we have already. Community Radio Station by the end of 2007. It is an exciting concept, for the station will be run by the community for the B: Have our new stock delivered there in community, it would be YOUR radio station. Sep/Oct. A small dry room would suit very well as long as its accessible. Community radio is licensed by Ofcom, the independent regulator and If anyone could help please contact the: competition authority for the UK communications industries. Our bid has already attracted enthusiastic support from a wide section of the Wharfedale Poppy Organiser on community. We would like your support too. Otley 465098 The station would be managed professionally by a small team with vast experience of the media and broadcasting industry. The aim would be to co- opt, train and encourage community members to be involved at every level. Everyone would benefit from quality training and backing to enable the volunteer team to sustain and promote programmes for every section of the community. We will be covering, news, sport, community events and features of local interest, but we need to hear from YOU with your ideas. Otley and Ilkey, and beyond, are vibrant communities and we intend to fill a gap in the coverage of local events. You may be a sportsman or woman, a member of one of the many organisations which make Wharfedale unique in Yorkshire, or just someone with a good idea which would make interesting radio. ARCTIC STAR We will do the hard work, with support from local and regional bodies, but for local Veteran we want you to feel that you have something to offer Wharfedale Radio. We will listen to you because we want you to listen to us, and contribute to our 86 year old Harold Robinson of Bradford growth and success. Road Otley has recently been awarded the Arctic Star from the Ministry of Defence. Contact us via our web site at www.wharfedaleradio.co.uk e-mail us at In September 1941 he served on the [email protected] or call us on 07092 103738. aircraft carrier Argos taking a squadron Make Wharfedale Radio the success that YOUR community deserves. of planes to Russia.

Steve Rhodes and Graham Smith The planes were then flown off the carrier and escorted to a base in Russia. Hollybush Otley CARES Healthy Walking Project

The Otley Windmill Club and drop in Centre continues the work with the mentally Otley Walking Group unwell and lonely people that first started in 1974. Over the years the club has greatly appreciated, and benefited from the help and support of local people. It is a sign of a community that cares for disadvantaged people that unstinting Join us for short walks of up to an hour in length in support has been given. Without this the club would not have been able to help your local area. We meet at 10.30am every so many people –most of who have very few, if any friends or caring relatives. Up Wednesday at Otley Courthouse and enjoy walks in to 25 people a week attends the sessions, which are held most Monday evenings, the Otley area and around. at the Cross Green Centre, Otley. On one Monday of the month (very often the first Monday) the Club meets at the Old Peoples Welfare Centre, next to the Bus Station. Walks are suitable for new walkers and low fitness levels. They are a great way to meet new people, The programme is varied and full advantage is taken of local musicians, singers and explore the local area and improve your fitness. We other entertainers. Volunteers also provide tea, coffee and light refreshments. A are also looking for volunteers to help lead our walks, Christmas Party (attended by Father and Mother Christmas) is a winter highlight. full training and support will be given. Anyone who can sing, play a musical instrument, and entertain for say an hour every now and then would be very welcome.

During the summer months of May, June and July trips to local beauty spots and places are organised as when the weather permits. Every August a trip, supported by the Town Council, is arranged. Over the years we have visited, Bridlington, Hornsea, Blackpool, Southport, and Sherwood Forest, The Lake District, NorthYorkshire Steam Railway and many other places. These trips are eagerly looked forward to and talked about afterwards.

There is no charge for any activities and the Windmill Centre relies upon volunteers, grants and fund raising. Help is always appreciated and further details can be obtained by ringing Ron Sweeney (01943 -863362)

OTLEY Speak If you would like more information then please contact Jo ability Speakability Murricane on 0113 2307060 or email [email protected] GROUP Otley Events Speakability is a national charity which supports people with APHASIA (difficulty in As well as the weekly walking group, we are running a communicating through words after a stroke, head injury or other illness.) few extra events throughout the year in Otley, Otley Speakability Self-Help support group is now over three years old. Members meet regularly every third Thursday of the month at 2.00 p.m. Carers are also very suitable for all ages or abilities. All events have welcome. trained leaders, and refreshments will be provided. See below for further details: They meet in the Chippendale Room at the Civic Centre, Cross Green. They also go out on trips and enjoy meals out together. Friday 22nd June – Summer Stroll – Meet at Members of the community who live with aphasia can feel very isolated. The chance to meet other people who face similar problems can be a great help in • 10.30am outside Otley Police Station (Bridge St) rebuilding self-confidence. Otley Group is now part of a wide network of self-help for a short walk around Otley Riverside Park and groups in Yorkshire. All the groups offer: Otley Town Centre – bring sandwiches as we shall have a lunch break. Suitable for pushchairs and wheelchairs. FRIENDSHIP LAUGHTER Friday 3rd August – Otley Chevin (disabled access • route) – Meet at 11am at The White House (Johnny ACHIEVEMENT Lane) – for people with limited mobility – there are 2 scooters available if needed – please call to book SUPPORT FOR EACH OTHER and about getting transport to the starting point. HOPE FOR THE FUTURE

Sunday 7th October – Berry Picking Walk – Meet at If you know of someone who lives with aphasia, and would like to find out • 11am at East Chevin Quarry car park – bring more about Otley Group, please contact : something to take your berries home in – children very welcome! Call if transport needed. GRAHAM on 01977 796219 [ email [email protected] ] Or JULIA JOHNSON on 01943 466713 (at the Civic Centre) Saturday 15th December – Festive Christmas Walk • – Enjoy a short walk with Santa hats, a Christmas Anna, our helper, is emigrating to Scotland later this month. She will be much quiz and plenty of mince pies! Wheelchair and missed. pushchair friendly. If you could spare two hours in the afternoon once a month to help with the group please contact Graham or Julia (details as above). For further info please call Sarah Prescott or Jo Murricane on Thank you - Graham Johnson (Development Worker) 0113 230 7060 or email [email protected] OTLEY ALL SAINTS CE PRIMARY SCHOOL LISKER DRIVE OTLEY LS21 1DF TELEPHONE 01943 464703 www.otleyallsaints.co.uk Headteacher: Mr Ian Thompson-Smith

prestigious Active Mark Award, in recognition of the wide range of sport and physical education activities that we make available to children, both within school time and through extra-curricular activities. In February we were delighted that the hard work of Year 6 pupils and staff in highlighting Fairtrade Fortnight was marked by an Outstanding Achievement Award. Representatives from the class received the award from Hilary Benn MP. Activities included a ‘Happy Café’ for parents’ evening, a Fairtrade stall and a raffle for Fairtrade hampers generously donated by local shops.

March saw the launch of the school website, www.otleyallsaints.co.uk. Designed by teacher and Otley resident Phil Robertson, it is a valuable source of information about the school, and features an innovative ‘blog’ section, where children at the school can safely contribute their ideas, photographs and work. We were also delighted that one of our pupils, With Andrew Edwards, Radio Leeds breakfast presenter, receiving Leeds Ellen Cartwright, was chosen as this year’s Carnival Queen. We wish her Schools’ Fairtrade competition Outstanding Achievement Award. every success in the role over the coming year. For Comic Relief, pupils and parents turned our perimeter fence red, and raised £340 in the A busy Spring term at All Saints CE Primary School began in January with process. the arrival of a new headteacher. Ian Thomson-Smith brings five years’ experience of headship in Pateley Bridge, and is looking forward to being As we move into the Summer term we are making plans for a Healthy part of the Otley community. His predecessor, Jan Gasper, is undertaking Week, and the Drama Club are preparing a production of ‘Grease’, voluntary work in Ethiopia, and has recently e-mailed the school to featuring a full band and some talented singers, dancers and actors. It describe her new surroundings. Also that month the school gained the is certainly going to be a term to remember

VOLUNTARY ACTION LEEDS VOLUNTEERING SUPPORT Otley Area Friends of

Hello, I am Natasha Mort and I am the new(ish) Volunteer Develoment MARTIN HOUSE Officer within Voluntary Action Leeds. My role is one mainly of support; I am available to chat to any Imagine that you were the parent of a child who, perhaps due organisation that has volunteers or are thinking of setting up a volunteer to a genetic defect, a problematic birth or an accident or programme and will happily come out to see you. Volunteer Management can be a lonely role and if I can make it easier I will! I can help with illness contracted later, needed constant total care including developing your programme, advising you on policy and procedure, bathing, dressing, feeding, cleaning etc, today, tomorrow and suggesting areas for development, getting you in touch with others that every day, forever. Now imagine that you wanted to have a may be providing similar volunteering opportunities and signposting when short break to take a holiday with the rest of your family. To necessary. whom could you turn? Who could you safely leave your Richard and his team run the Volunteer Bureau and the Volunteer Centre child with, knowing that he or she would be looked after as Drop In, which takes place one a week, on a Thursday at Leeds Central well as you do it yourself? Library between 12 – 5pm. They handle about 100 requests a week, via the web, phone enquiries and at the Centre from people wanting to give This is a familiar dilemma for some families in the Otley area. their time within their community. We advertise over 500 opportunities It is to Martin House Hospice that these people turn. Last from about 200 organisations on our website and advertising with us is year, the Hospice supported 397 children, young people and free - all you need to do is contact us for the relevant forms to fill in. families and 130 bereaved families. Alongside Daisy Davey from Multiple Choice I also run INVOLVE, a group that brings the benefits of volunteering to community groups and To give this level of unfailing support costs money. The schools. If you know of a group or school that would be interested in annual budget is some £3.5 million pounds! Almost all of having one of our free workshops on the benefits of volunteering then this money has to be raised voluntarily, It was to help with please get in touch and we will be happy to come out to them. So that’s all about us at Volunteering at VAL – I would love to come out and meet this mammoth task that The Otley Friends of Martin House you – just get in touch! was set up some eighteen months ago. So far, we have raised over £8200. although much of the money has come Natasha Mort, Volunteering Development, VAL, Stringer House, 34 Lupton Street, Hunslet, Leeds, LS10 2QW. Direct line: 0113 213 2595. Email from holding collections in shop doorways, we raise cash by [email protected] many diverse activities. One member gives talks to local groups on his life experiences, another paints delightful pictures which are sold either at one of the Martin House shops or at the Buttercross, whilst a third produces Online Resources Update wonderful things from odd scraps of timber on a lathe in his Suffer from Information overload? Want to verify information and garage; we are forever grateful to the ladies who bake cakes be confident it’s accurate? and make jams for us to sell. Check out 100’s of Online Reference books, encylopedias and But we still need more members. Why don’t you join our articles FREE ON www.leeds.gov.uk/leisured&culture/libraries happy party? Ring 461082, ask for Vic and we will have a New! COBRA – Complete Business Reference Advisor in all Leeds friendly chat. Libraries COACHING TEAM STRENGTHENED AT The effect of Global Warming on OTLEY SQUASH CLUB Yorkshire’s summer migrant birds

Recent success with squash coaching exams has considerably How global warming is affecting our local wildlife is graphically strengthened the coaching team at Otley Squash Club. With junior illustrated by what is happening to the three “leaf” warblers which membership steadily increasing, John Wilson passing his level 1 squash migrate long distances to Yorkshire every year. They are small greenish- coach exam with flying colours is a particularly welcome addition to the yellow birds whose songs are the essence of our spring woodlands. team. Douglas Thomson lifted his standard to level 3 last summer which gives the local league players the support they need to remain The earliest to arrive, in March, is the chiffchaff. These are doing well competitive. Both are pictured being congratulated by Club Coach Paul (Their Yorkshire population has increased by 150% over the last 10 years.) Hickman (centre). perhaps because most do not migrate further than southern Europe with some even overwintering in Britain. Later, in April, come willow warblers, almost identical in appearance to chiffchaffs but with a completely different song. They have fallen significantly in numbers (down 20% in Yorkshire over the last 10 years), probably because their migration takes them much further south, across the Sahara into tropical west Africa on a journey which becomes more and more hazardous as the desert expands and the sub-Saharan region is increasingly gripped by drought. The increasing dangers of their migration route may also explain the fall in numbers of the least common of the three, the wood warbler, which arrives in late April or early May after wintering right across sub-Saharan Africa. Twenty years ago they were to be found in the valleys of the Calder, Aire, Wharfe and Washburn and could be heard singing on Otley Chevin. Their last remaining stronghold has been Bolton Abbey Woods but even there the population has fallen (down 50% nationally over the last 10 years). Unless they can adapt to a pace of climate change faster than has ever been seen previously then the wood warbler may vanish forever from Yorkshire woods, perhaps to be followed in the longer term by the willow warbler. MAKE A DIFFERENCE Yorkshire woodlands without their usual birdsong would be sadder places.

To The Local Environment Denis O’Connor A new award scheme has been launched to enable local community groups to undertake projects which will benefit their local environment. The 'It's Your Community' Award, sponsored by O2, provides OTLEY COURTHOUSE funding of up to £1,000 to groups looking to carry out work in their local area. The awards are being run by The Conservation Foundation. The aim of the scheme is to benefit the environment Our summer programme of theatre, music and dance is already a huge on a large scale through small projects at a local level; as the success with many events selling out. The Autumn season looks set to do Awards' slogan says, 'Think Global, Act Local'. the same. The full programme will be available from the end of August so put your name on to our mailing list and be the first to book the many The awards are open to community and voluntary organisations treats in store. Regular events include: healing arts class, exercise for such as heritage groups, youth clubs, parish and village councils, the over 55s, pilates, tai chi, creative writing classes, family history environmental and conservation groups. Funding can be used to group, music and yoga activities for babies and children. hire or purchase tools, materials and equipment. Suitable projects may include finding new uses for derelict land, renovating CHILDREN’S WORKSHOPS DURING THE SUMMER neglected footpaths, creating a wildlife pond, and providing water butts and recycling facilities. There will be Summer dance and music projects, further details from 01943 467466. Application forms are available from O2 shops and from the • Drama workshops, contact Sue Hughes on 01943 602265. Conservation Foundation. Successful applicants may also be • eligible for a further 'Well Done Award' if they send in 'before and ADVANCE NOTICE – There will be a disco for children on Friday 14 September, and a Ball for adults on Saturday 15 September – we are after' photos to show what their project has achieved. planning a craft fair on Saturday 6th October…so put the dates in your diary…

VOLUNTEERING AT OTLEY COURTHOUSE Otley Poets Whatever time you have to spare there’s something for everybody! We have opportunities in the café, on reception, stewarding at events, Otley poets meet for readings at 8pm at the Black Horse Hotel on the Ist fundraising, administration, lighting and sound, building maintenance Monday of the month except bank holiday.,then the second Monday. We and more. have no subscriptions or membership fees but donate £1 when we have a guest poet reading, although we expect everyone to purchase a drink If you would like to meet interesting people, make new friends, feel in order to contribute to the running cost of the function room which is valued, do something worthwhile and contribute to a lively, community free of charge. arts centre this could be what you are looking for. Poetry workshops run on third Tuesday of the month with constructive To find out more… criticism. cost £2. New members always welcome. Contact Jill Bingham Volunteers Co-ordinator Further information contact Alan Holdsworth tel 01943 870344. Tel: 01943 467216 Email: [email protected] 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 Camera Club Thursday 7pm R.Morris 850685 Chinese Physical Culture Tuesday 7pm Therese Maini 0113 786471 Dancetime 2 Saturdays per month 8pm Betty Roberts 01937 585402 Flower Arranging Wednesday/Thursday 7.30pm Lesley 463197 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 Thursdays 7.30pm Karen Dunford 463128 Royal British Legion Last Monday in month Doris Gagen 465098 Rhythm Time Tuesdays 1.30pm Lynn O’Malley 467892 Shandaw Dance School Monday, Friday & Saturday 6pm - 10pm Shirley Dawson 01274 510612 Spirit Group Mondays 7.30pm Trish LeGallez 466190 Tea Dances Saturday 1.45pm J.Makin 01904 792641 Twist and Shout Monday, Friday 10 - 12am Rachel Michael 464603 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

WESTON ESTATE COMMUNITY DAY: HAVE YOUR SAY

Saturday 14 July is the date set for a major community consultation for the Weston / Newall area of Otley. The venue for the day is Otley Social Club on Weston Drive. The aims of the day are: • to celebrate the community and its history in an enjoyable way for all ages, including food and entertainment • to consult people about what is good and bad in the community and what they would like to happen • to give people a chance to find out more about a whole range of services available to the community – from football to fire prevention, from play group to daycare for the elderly

The area we are focusing on is the Weston Estate and eastwards to Newall Carr road (i.e including Newall Avenue, the Oval and Croft Avenue). Children from Ashfield School have made a large model of the area, which will be the central display of the day. alborg Commitments

Churches Together in Otley have brought together other local community groups, Ashfield School, Otley Town Council and Leeds City Council to carry out this community audit to help the community create their own agreed community plan later in the year. This is an inclusive day Come and have your say!

Further information from Graham Buttanshaw, Chair of Steering Group (462240), Delivering A Julia Johnson, Community Development Officer (466713) or e-mail [email protected] OTLEY BUTTERCROSS CHARITY STALL The Buttercross is available for hire, free of charge, to all charitable organisations on Fridays LEEDS CITY and Saturdays. Anyone interested can contact Geraldine Crosby on 01943 466335. COUNCILLORS SURGERIES TOWN COUNCIL GRANTS 1ST THURSDAY IN EACH MONTH 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 10 AM TO 11 AM particular pieces of work. For further information contact Julia Johnson, Community Development Officer on 466713 or call in to see her at the Civic Centre. 1ST SATURDAY IN EACH MONTH OTLEY LIBRARY 10 AM TO 11 AM SHOP MOBILITY For anyone that finds it difficult to get around Otley's town centre the Town Council has an 3RD THURSDAY IN EACH MONTH excellent solution. OTLEY CIVIC CENTRE Two electric scooters which are specifically designed for those with mobility difficulties. If you 10 AM TO 11 AM have a relative or friend who is visiting and who might benefit from the use of the scooter then why not make a booking. No charge is made for the use of scooter for information telephone 3RD FRIDAY IN EACH MONTH Martin Foy 01943 461413. YEADON TOWN HALL 2PM TO 3PM MOBILITY SCOOTERS & SURPRISE VIEW “If the surgery times are inconvenient please ring to arrange a more convenient There are 2 mobility scooters for those who have difficulty walking that can be used from The time” White House on certain paths. So make the most of the approaching spring season as the weather gets better. For more information call 01943 465023. GREG MULHOLLAND Visitors to Surprise View recently will have seen a new wheelchair ramp that has been installed MP’s SURGERIES so that those in wheelchairs can now also enjoy the magnificent views many of us take for DROP IN SESSIONS (no appmt. needed) granted. First Saturday of the month Asda Stores, Holt Park 11am-12pm Third Saturday of the month Otley Library, Otley 11am-12pm OTLEY TOWN COUNCIL Somerfield, Headingley 1-2pm COUNCILLORS PRIVATE SURGERIES (by appointment only) First Friday of the month Headingley Cardigan Centre, 1-2pm WEST CHEVIN WARD Otley Civic Centre, 4-5pm James Michael Spencer (Lib) ‘ThornCroft’ Burras Lane Otley LS21 3ET 465906 Third Friday of the month Graham P Kirkland (Lib) ‘Westholme’ Westgate Otley LS21 3AT 850522 Meanwood Community Centre, 1-2pm Mary Vickers (Lib) 3 Riverdale Court Otley LS21 1SU 465813 Robert Craven Hall, Bramhope, 4-5pm Shane Ratcliffe (Lib) 31 The Crossways Otley LS21 2AS 467537 MANOR WARD Peter Moore (Lib) 11 Lisker Avenue Otley LS21 Lawrence Ross (Lib) 7 East View Terrace Otley LS21 1JN 461909 OTLEY TOWN COUNCIL Shelagh Ross (Lib) 7 East View Terrace Otley LS21 1JN 461909 Ray Smith (Lib) 6 Lisker Avenue Otley MEETING SCHEDULE 2007/08 SCHEDULE Meeting Date DANEFIELD WARD Monday Nigel Francis (Ind) 6 Pearson’s Buildings Leeds Road Otley LS21 3BQ 463467 erard Francis (Con) 12 North Avenue Otley LS21 1AJ 462047 Neville Birch (Lab) Mauville 13 St Clair Road Otley LS21 1DE 462703 Plans, Personnel 2nd July 2007 Alan Furze (Lib) 4 St Clair Street Otley LS21 1JA 465308 Plans, Allotments 9th July 2007

Exec, Full Council 16th July 2007 PRINCE HENRY WARD Christine Campbell (Lib) 23 Harecroft Road Otley LS21 2BG 465025 Colin A Campbell (Lib) 11 Prince Henry Road Otley LS21 2BE 465909 Plans, EED 3rd September Philip Bye (Lib) 38 The Whartons Otley LS21 2AG 467199 2007

Plans, CDC 17th September ASHFIELD WARD 2007 Millie Stott(Lib) 9 St.Martin’s Avenue Otley LS21 2AN 464204 Derek Henderson (Lib) 34 Northwell Gate Otley Ian Jackson (Lib) 42 The Oval Otley LS21 2EE 0784272440 Plans, Civic 1st October 2007 Julie Ratcliffe (Lib) 31 The Crossways Otley LS21 2AS 467537 Alma Thackray (Lib) 12 Wilkinson Way Otley 462171

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