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Dear Readers, What a soggy Summer we’ve had! Now, as the children prepare to return to school, I fully expect beautiful, warm sunny weather – isn’t that the way it goes?

Wasn’t the Brownlee brothers’ victory at the London Triathlon brilliant!

This month we are also Celebrating Headingley – and you might be surprised at all that’s going on.

Theatres are gearing up for the Autumn season; Skipton is holding an International Puppet Festival; and this is the month to enjoy all things organic.

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Another Great Programme for Ilkley Literature Festival

The largest and best known literature festival in the North of England

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Thrilling Triathlon Win from Brownlee Brothers

Following a fantastic race at the London Triathlon, the Brownlee Brothers from Bramhope both qualify for the Olympics

We also chat to composer Richard Taylor who has written the music for The Go Between at The Playhouse and drop in to The Brudenell Social Club for a chat with Nathan Clarke.

It’s time for Heritage Open Days again, with dozens of interesting buildings ready to welcome you. Otley Folk Festival has a fantastic programme lined up. And Weetwood Primary School would like your help to access the New Energyshare Fund.

Let us know what you have planned for October. The deadline for notices and editorial is 1st September and 9th September for advertising.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Carole, Jack and the team

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Another Excellent Year for Otley Carnival

Committee donates £3,000 to this year’s beneficiaries

10 Otley Vintage Transport

Extravaganza

Promises to be one of the largest vehicle gatherings ever to be held in Otley

21 Tim Pigott Smith Looks Forward to

Being Lear

Having first played Leeds in 1971, Tim is back as the tragic king

24 An Art Trail for Ilkley Ilkley’s first Art Trail has 25 different venues

26 Skipton International Puppet Festival Showcasing a whole range of shows that mix the traditional with the modern

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LOTTERY AWARD FOR LOCAL U3A GROUP Earlier this year Cookridge and Horsforth University of the Third Age (U3A) received a grant of ÂŁ5,830 from the Big Lottery Fund. The award will be used to develop and enhance this local U3A, founded in November 2008.

This successful group now has a membership of over two hundred and thirty members.

Activities include regular meetings with a speaker on the first Monday of the month (10.30am, Cookridge Village Hall), plus over 30 diverse Interest Groups where members share their hobbies, knowledge and skills.

Part of the Lottery money has already been used to purchase equipment and resources for meetings, and to help establish new groups including Craft, IT, Line Dancing, Digital Photography and a Choir.

A further proportion will be used to promote the Cookridge and Horsforth U3A in neighbouring areas where there are cur-

rently only a few members.

Open meetings will be held in Otley at the Methodist Church on Thursday 22nd September at 10.30am and 29th September at Yeadon Methodist Church also at 10.30am. Further meetings will be held in Rawdon and Guiseley later in the year.

The current Chairman, Moira Greensmith, would like to invite anyone wishing to learn more about the U3A and its activities to attend one of these open information meetings.

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ANOTHER EXCELLENT YEAR FOR OTLEY CARNIVAL Despite a poor weather forecast, Carnival Day 2011 remained fine, ensuring an excellent day for the thousands of people who lined the streets and enjoyed the activities in the showground field.

Town Mayor, Cllr. Nigel Francis, presented cheques totaling £3,000 to Shelagh Ross and Hazel Costello of the Otley Science Festival and Roger and Katherine Sayers representing Yorkshire Air Ambulance

At the recent Carnival Committee’s AGM, retiring Chairperson Michele Smallshaw thanked everyone involved for their efforts. The Committee was delighted to be able to donate £3,000 to this year’s beneficiaries – the Yorkshire Air Ambulance and the Otley Science Festival.

cide with the Queen’s Jubilee and the Olympic Games.

For Carnival 2012, Geoff Wright takes over from Michele Smallshaw as Chairman and the President will be the Deputy Town Mayor, Cllr. Mary Vickers. Next year’s carnival will coin-

“Our aim will be to make it a very special carnival year with a massive parade, supported by all the schools, businesses and voluntary agencies not only in Otley but the surrounding

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The Committee’s year starts with their first meeting on 20th September at its new venue, the Horse and Farrier on Bridge Street. If you would like to be involved, give Geoff a call on 01943 465179.

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ROYAL APPRECIATION FOR OTLEY PUB CLUB INITIATIVE Town changed pub names to celebrate Royal Wedding Otley Pub Club received a thank you letter from St James’s Palace after an initiative which saw the town’s 17 pubs being renamed ‘The Yorkshire Princess’ for the Royal Wedding at the end of April.

The change of names reflected Kate Middleton’s family relationship with Yorkshire, and echoed what happened in July 1986 when the town’s pubs were renamed ‘The Prince Andrew’ in celebration of his marriage to Sarah Ferguson.

“Otley lays claim to having the largest number of hostelries per head of population”, said Pete Jackson, Otley Pub Club chairman. “Celebrating the Royal Wedding was a great way of giving a much needed boost to the town’s pubs, and changing their names was a fantastic way of putting the town on the map. We’re all really pleased that the Royal Couple knew about it and

Otley Pub Club members Peter Jackson, Audrey Der Haag and Greg Mulholland MP

got in touch to thank us.”

Greg Mulholland MP and a member of Otley Pub Club, said: “It was a fantastic idea that Otley Pub Club came up with and it got some great publicity for Otley as a famous pub town. The town’s publicans really got behind the

idea and the centre was buzzing on the day.”

The initiative was co-financed by pub landlords and managers and Otley Town Council.

HOME GROWN’S HARVEST EQUINOX FESTIVAL Home Grown Otley gardening group will celebrate its second Harvest Equinox Festival on Saturday 24th September, 4.30 – 10pm at Clifton Village Hall, Newall Carr Road, Otley.

The Festival is open to all and includes a Bring-aDish Banquet where you can sit down and enjoy this year’s harvest, traditional games (including conkers) and competitions (pumpkin carving, homemade preserves etc). Rainbow Morris dancers will open the event and Malc Devereux + Friends will entertain. A fun night for all!

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Tickets: Adults £5 (children under 12 free) are available in advance from godfreyrob@yahoo.com. All final proceeds to Home Grown Otley’s Community Garden fund.

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OTLEY VINTAGE TRANSPORT EXTRAVAGANZA

The Otley Vintage Transport Extrava- full size steamers and scale model ganza will once again be held at steamers. For the bargain hunters Knotford Nook, Pool Road, Otley, on there will be auto jumble stalls and various charity and Sunday 11th September, 10am – THE ‘REAL STARS’ OF ANY community stalls.

4pm. With a record VINTAGE TRANSPORT The ‘real stars’ of number of entries, SHOW ARE THE any vintage transit promises to be one of the largest VEHICLES THEMSELVES. port show are the themvehicle gatherings WITH MANY OF THEM vehicles ever to be held in TRAVELING FROM ALL selves. With many of them traveling Otley.

OVER YORKSHIRE AND from all over YorkCouncillor Nigel LANCASHIRE AND SOME shire and LancaFrancis, the Town FROM EVEN FURTHER shire and some from even further Mayor of Otley has AFIELD afield. They range pledged to make from large artic this year’s show better than ever! The list of attrac- units to cars from the twenties, vintions is growing by the day. The ever tage bicycles to state-of-the-art Rolls popular Bernese Mountain Dogs will Royce. be on hand. There will be a number of bands and entertainers, including Admission is just £3 adults, £2.50 the Knaresborough Accordion and concessions, accompanied children Fiddle Band and the Hall Royd Brass under 14 free.

Band. A fair ground, trampolines and children’s party fire engine are sure Further information from Cllr. Nigel Francis 01943 463467 or nigelfranto attract younger visitors. cis@btinternet.com. Profit from this The steam railway will return to Otley year’s event go to the Town Mayor’s, (be it for just one day and of model 20 X 20 Appeal. scale!) and there will be a number of 10September 2011 | northleedslife.co.uk

BRAMHOPE VILLAGE SHOW Bramhope’s annual village show is on Sunday 4th September, 1.45 – 4.30pm at the Robert Craven Memorial Hall.

This year there’s entertainment from the Silly Brothers and a barbershop quartet, as well as a variety of stalls and games for your entertainment.

Come along and try your luck on the tombola, or bring along your pet to the pet show. Enjoy afternoon tea, a fantastic cake stall, or a football challenge – for those of you who feel they can beat their goalie!

AS USUAL THERE’S A WIDE VARIETY OF CATEGORIES FOR EVERYONE TO SHOWCASE THEIR TALENTS The village show wouldn’t be a show without talented villagers entering their prized specimens in the competition classes. As usual there’s a wide variety of categories for everyone to showcase their talents. Perhaps you are a skilled flower arranger, baker or photographer. Whatever your skill, there is something for everyone, and lots of children’s competitions too. All entries must be received by 31 August.

Programmes are available from Robert Craven Memorial Hall, or visit www.robertcraven.org.uk/flowershow

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GOING ORGANIC

What do you do if you’d like to be kinder to the environment and encourage wildlife in your garden?

We spoke to Richard at Leeds Organic Growers and asked him for some tips. He told us: “Build a compost heap - grab some old pallets and posts and knock one together! Homemade compost is the most sustainable way to recycle your own kitchen and garden waste. It is an aerobic process and will need turning on a regular basis. Great for getting the kids involved. The compost produced can be used as a mulch, this keeps the soil warmer in winter, retains moisture in the summer, helps reduce weed germination AND provides a regular low level supply of nitrogen.

Go on, give it a try!

Make a wildlife area – let the grass grow long, maybe plant some wildflower seeds, ox eye daisy, corn cockle and wild poppies, packet mixes are available. A log pile is a great help or even a pile of stones. Nettles are good for all wildlife, hover flies and bumble bees love hogweed and teasel – which is also a favourite of goldfinches. Bramble and thistle are excellent too and wildlife also welcome local native grasses and clover. Go wild!

And finally, just add water! Yes, build a wildlife pond, hard work but rewarding. If you’re lucky and the pond is big enough you’ll soon have dragonflies – such beautiful insects to watch and enjoy as they shimmer and sparkle over the water during the summer months.

ing of fruit and vegetables; the improvement of local greenspace for the benefit of biodiversity and local wildlife; partnership working with various local groups including tenants’ groups and local schools.

They are committed to actively promoting, encouraging and demonstrating sustainable living amongst all sections of the community, whilst protecting and wherever possible, enhancing the local environment. They work with a variety of groups providing environmental work opportunities, these have included the long term unemployed, the Leeds Universities, Mind and young offenders.

If you are a local tenants association, school, or community group, they would be happy to help you achieve your aims and objectives. They have also recently launched a fully competitive garden service to all local residents and commercial customers.

Give Richard a call on 07730 369 663 or email leedsorganicgrowers@ hotmail.co.uk

September is Organic Month The UK’s biggest celebration of all things organic is taking place throughout the month of September.

We’re really lucky in North Leeds with the rise in farmers’ markets, there’s not a week goes by that you can’t source some super fresh, locally produced food. Perhaps not everything is 100% organic, but at least you know where it has come from and you needn’t fret about food miles!

You can visit Farmers’ Markets in Headingley (2nd Saturday), Oakwood (3rd Saturday), Bramhope (2nd Saturday), Otley (last Sunday), Burley in Wharfedale (2nd Sunday) and Leeds Market (1st & 3rd Sundays).

Plus you’ll find a range of organic products at Headingley’s Natural Food Store on North Lane, Love Organics on Regent Street, Chapel Allerton, Purely Natural on Town Street Horsforth, Chevin Health, Boroughgate, Otley, The Green Health Shop, The Moors Shopping Centre, Ilkley, and Pooky & Grumps Delicatessen New Roadside Horsforth.

Don’t forget to add some wetland plants and oxygenators and do keep the water topped during the summer months. In winter leave a small ball on the surface which when removed will leave a hole in the ice. If you don’t want a bigger pond, even a small sunken tub will do.”

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GREEN FLAG STATUS FOR SEVEN LEEDS PARKS Leeds’ reputation for being one of the greenest cities in the UK was reinforced recently when seven of its parks were awarded Green Flag status.

Golden Acre Park, Kirkstall Abbey, Otley Chevin, Roundhay Park, Lotherton Hall Estate, Pudsey Park and Temple Newsam Estate have all maintained their positions on the national list of excellence.

The Green Flag Award scheme began in 1996 and is the national standard for parks and green spaces. Winners vary from Victorian parks and town centre gardens to nature reserves,

country parks and cemeteries. Sites must be judged to be welcoming, safe and well maintained with the strong involvement of the local community.

Awards are given on an annual basis and winners must apply each year to renew their Green Flag status.

LEEDS TRINITY STUDENTS GO BACK TO SCHOOL IN THE GAMBIA Twenty six newly qualified teachers from Leeds Trinity University College flew to The Gambia after their final exams, continuing a link between the university and the charity Friends of Gambian Schools (FROGS).

The students transformed the learning environment for children attending Bijilo Lower Basic School. The school was no more than a concrete shell until they painted the classrooms and decorated the walls with artwork. They also helped to install basic services like drinking water taps, soakaways and a reservoir in the school garden, which will save water and help to eliminate mosquito breeding grounds.

Beth Webster will be teaching Year 2 children in Bradford from September will draw on her experience in topics with her class. “It will show the children another world”, she said. “The people there are so resourceful and creative with what they had.”

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Bird Watch

the paler breast and flanks. In its fast and powerful flight it reveals a white rump extending up the back.

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A smaller and more compact wader is the green sandpiper. Blackish above and whitish below, with a white rump, it resembles an over-sized house martin in flight. Its legs are the same colour as those of the greenshank but shorter, and it is nervous and shy.

Both species prefer marshes and edges of pools on migration. Green sandpipers will frequent the smallest pool or ditch and fly up suddenly when flushed. Fairburn Ings is a good place to see these species.

They have distinctive calls. That of the greenshank is a clear ringing “tew tew tew”. By contrast, the call of the green sandpiper is a loud liquid “Hueet wit wit”.

greenshank

As summer fades, waders breeding in the Arctic and northernmost Europe and wintering in Africa are already passing through this country.

Neither bird is numerous but their numbers seem stable. A few have taken to overwintering in Britain.

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This month brings the autumn shades with the flowering of rudbeckias, chrysants and autumn crocus. Japanese maples come into their own with their colourful foliage and they will tolerate boggy but well drained soil.

Autumn planting of container trees that have outgrown the pot is best done now while the soil is moist and still some heat in it. Make sure that it isn’t too late and before frosts have started, this is a common mistake and you’ll be disappointed if they don’t grow.

Start to plant bulbs – plant spring bulbs on their own or among spring bedders such as wallflowers or forget-menots. Begin the planting of lily bulbs, which give a good show. Try new varieties and pot up bulbs for forcing. Plant out rooted cuttings of pinks and hardy biennials, sowing hardy annuals such as candy tuft, cornflowers, larkspur, pot marigolds and poppies. Cut back old unsightly perennials to the ground, remove growing tips from young pinks and, of course, continue deadheading.

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Here in the North plant out spring cabbage towards the end of the month, sow broad bean and spring cabbage seeds under cloches, and plant out onion sets, which have been prepared for autumn planting, and garlic. For a spring crop, sow chervil and parsley seeds, the latter in a pot for winter use.

Continue to harvest beans, potatoes and carrots. Pick any un-ripened tomatoes and take them indoors to ripen (placing a banana near them helps), make smaller green ones into chutney.

It’s blackberry picking time for jam making – strawberries, raspberries, red and black currants will already have been made, far better tasting than shop bought!

Window boxes will be looking tired, so start to plan what you would like for over the winter, there is so much to choose from.

Keep on cleaning ponds. Whilst netting is useful, it can stop wildlife such as birds from coming for a drink or a bath. Leave some seed heads in the garden for the birds to feast on. Blackbirds love mahonia berries and pyracantha, though it is the red berries of this plant that go first.

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HISTORIC HORSFORTH HOME WITH FASCINATING PAST COMES ON MARKET Castlehill director Simon Ketteringham outside The Grange When mill owner Joseph Pullan with the original mortgage agreement from 1861 bought The Grange, a beautiful Victorian home set in an acre and a half of gardens just off Otley Old Road at Dean Lane, he Horsfordians of his generation – bought it.” paid just £866 for it and his monthly mortgage was less The hand-written ledger reveals that he paid just £866 than a fiver! and his 25-year mortgage was £29 4 shillings and 6 pence Now, exactly 150 years later, the imposing six-bedroom every six months – the monthly equivalent of what we pay property on the edge of Horsforth is on the market - with roughly for a gallon of petrol. The paperwork shows that almost £20 of it was interest charges – less than £10 went an asking price almost one thousand times higher! towards paying off the actual loan.

“The property is steeped in history and the current owners have carried out a lot of research into its fascinating past and the role it has played in the local community”, said Simon Ketteringham of Headingley-based estate agents Castlehill who are coordinated the sale. “Their detective work has even traced the original mortgage arrangement from 1861, when Joseph Pullan – one of the wealthiest

Joseph was a leading local Methodist and a lay preacher, and he built a small chapel nearby for the use of the employees at his flax mill. There was a lot of sympathy for Joseph’s employees at the time –they would have been ordered around the flax mill during weekdays, and then given further instructions from his pulpit on Sundays!

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CONTEMPORARY FURNITURE DESIGN IN NORTH YORKSHIRE The 5th annual exhibition of Northern Contemporary Furniture Makers (NCFM) will be held at Tennants Auction Centre, Leyburn, North Yorkshire, from 12th – 23rd September.

NCFM is a group of designer-makers, all based in the North of England, who aim to celebrate and promote the excellence of high quality contemporary wooden furniture.

This free exhibition is a must for anyone interested in unique, handmade furniture. On show will be a wide range of pieces - from jewellery boxes and wall hangings, to dining room sets. The designers, including Philip Dobbins and Christine Meyer Eagleton from Leeds, Mawdsley Williams (Skipton); Design in Wood (Thirsk); Gabler Furniture (North Yorkshire); and Designer Makers Furniture (Blubberhouses), will be on hand to discuss their work.

The ‘End of Summer Fashion Show’ is scheduled for Friday 9th September at Left Bank (the old St Margaret of Antioch Church), Cardigan Road, Headingley, and is in aid of WaterAid - a charity that works towards providing clean, safe water for the world’s poorest countries..

There will also be a market of local Yorkshire fashion businesses and designers including Handbag Heaven, Passion Jewellery, Fabulous Boutique, Vintage Amours and many more.

Tickets £9 are available from http://bit.ly/esfstickets but are limited – so grab one now!

Now in its third year, it promises to be better than ever, featuring For further information, visit exciting new trends and design- www.endofsummerfashionshow. ers from all over the country, in- co.uk, or contact hello@endofcluding Pop Boutique, Loela, Vic- summerfashionshow.co.uk Photography: Paul Dishman www. toria Rosso, Jamilia Design and photographybypauldishman.co.uk Agwein Reid.

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This is the only place in the North where you can view such a diverse selection of contemporary furniture design, handmade by craftsmen using traditional techniques combined with the latest technology out of the finest quality woods.

The exhibition is open Mon – Fri: 9am – 5pm; and Sat 9am – 2pm. For further information visit www.northernfurniture.org.uk

The Revolutions Brewing Company has commenced at its new micro-brewery premises in Castleford. The Company was created in the Autumn of 2010 by directors Andrew Helm (from Headingley) and Mark Seaman (from Selby), with original production of their music-themed beers utilising spare capacity at a brewery in Sowerby Bridge.

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OPERA NORTH’S DAS RHEINGOLD AT LEEDS TOWN HALL REVIEWED BY RICHARD WILCOCKS

It was quickly apparent in the darkness of Leeds Town Hall in June that the building provides superior acoustics to those in the nearby Grand Theatre, where the Orchestra of Opera North is used to performing from the murky depths of the pit. Here, during a stunning prelude, it emerges in its full concert glory as the light increases, the centre of attention. A hundred musicians are up there, including six harpists. Watery images play on three huge video screens fixed above, ripples growing into turbulent waves as the chord embellishments multiply.

Richard Farnes, Opera North’s music director, has planned to lead the company through its first Ring Cycle over the next four years, and the Grand has been ruled out as not grand enough, because this is Wagner, whose demands for a total experience of his works can seldom be met, not least because they involve the sort of massive expenditure which could only be endured by a mad monarch or the New York Met.

of opportunities for action. There is no stand-and-deliver style here.

Take Wolfgang Ablinger-Sperrhacke as Loge, for example, who conveys shiftiness with every move, flickering hand movements and cunningfilled face contributing to one of the most memorable performances of the evening. His well-enunciated delivery stands out in a cast wellcoached in diction.

LUCY DEBUTS AT LEEDS CITY VARIETIES Lucy Watmough, the talented young soprano from Otley, will be making her debut appearance at the famous Leeds City Varieties on 7th and 8th October. The newly refurbished theatre is bringing back the ‘Good Old Days’ show which was hugely popular on television many years ago.

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I WAS ENTHRALLED THROUGHOUT THE TWO AND A HALF HOURS OF THIS RELATIVELY SHORT ‘PRELIMINARY EVENING’, EVEN THOUGH THERE WAS NO INTERVAL. The techno-wizard of this magnificent Rheingold is Peter Mumford, the lighting designer responsible for the concert staging: his projection material provides an excellent modern cyclorama, with green leaves, bubbling lava, flickering tongues of fire and mountain mists appearing just when they are needed.

The thin strip in front of the orchestra provides a surprising number

ily with an Edwardian feel to it. They are reminiscent of the privileged classes to be found in stories by Saki, in black dresses or tails.

Michael Drueitt’s statuesque Wotan gazes out like a veteran general, his good eye searching for the main chance.

Das Rheingold returns to Leeds Town Hall on Thursday 8th September for just one performance – catch it if you can.

“I am really looking forward to the show because it is something quite different from my usual type of performance”, said Lucy. “I’m told that at the end of each show, it is traditional that everyone joins in and sings a song about a pub called the ‘Old Bull and Bush’. Strange really, because I have asked around and no-one seems to know where it is! I am one of six acts in the show and I’m sure its going to be a real fun weekend for everyone.”

For further information, visit www.cityvarieties.co.uk

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TIM PIGOTT SMITH LOOKS FORWARD TO BEING KING LEAR me that to do such a thing with Shakespeare, or indeed any classical drama, would be to cut the play in half. It’s important, he pointed out, to remain true to the play, honouring the source and allowing the play to speak for itself, for if a dramatic piece has proved itself timeless, its themes will resonate through the ages.

Tim Pigott Smith, a stalwart of British theatre, and a familiar face due to numerous film and television roles, will be tackling the part of King Lear in Ian Brown’s production at the West Yorkshire Playhouse. This isn’t Tim’s first visit to Leeds, in fact, he first performed here at the Grand Theatre at the start of his career back in 1971.

The last time Tim performed at the Playhouse was in ‘94 in a coproduction with the Lyric Theatre of Dorian Gray, which was staged in the Courtyard Theatre. He told me he’s looking forward to doing Lear in the larger Quarry Theatre, which he considers an excellent space, particularly good for Shakespeare.

Asked if Lear was a part he had long wanted to play, he told me that it was an alluring challenge for any actor and as long ago as the mid 70s people

had suggested he take a crack at the role. Back then he considered himself too young (although he has seen reasonably youthful actors age-up for the part) and now feels that it’s a role that has always been waiting for him.

Tim says he’s fond of Leeds and always enjoys playing to the audiences here. He has worked before with director Ian Brown and is excited to be bringing his vision for King Lear to the stage at The Playhouse.

The production at the WYP will be pitched somewhere between classical and contemporary in terms of set and costume design. I asked if any attempt would be made to make the play tie in with current events or cultural concerns. He quickly informed

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PHIL JUPITUS STARS IN BIG SOCIETY! A MUSIC HALL COMEDY One of the UK’s most loved comedians, Phil Jupitus, is to take on the leading role of George Lightfeather in Red Ladder Theatre Company’s production of Big Society! A Music Hall Comedy. Playing at the newly refurbished City Varieties Music Hall from 18th January – 4th February 2012, Big Society! follows the exploits, eccentricities and expletive-related-troubles of an Edwardian Music Hall variety show cast. The musical – a riot of a romp containing twelve brand new songs – is written by Boff Whalley of Chumbawamba, and will feature the band performing in the show. Tickets for the show are available from the City Varieties Box Office on 0113 243 0808 or online at www. cityvarieties.co.uk.

RICHARD TAYLOR, COMPOSER INTERVIEWED BY BRENDAN CAMPBELL

If you’re a regular theatre-goer, you’re likely to be familiar with Richard Taylor’s work even if you don’t know it. Richard has written the music for over sixty plays, many of which have been staged at the West Yorkshire Playhouse.

Richard considers the WYP his musi- tion seem like less of a risk and he cal home and most recently he has has extensive experience working composed the music for the adapta- on projects for younger performers – tion of The Go Between (9th Sept – among other projects, he composed 1st Oct). When I spoke to him he was the original stage musical adaptation about to begin work on King Lear of Whistle Down the Wind for the Na(starring Tim Pigott-Smith, 23rd Sept tional Youth Music Theatre.

– 22nd Oct), which is a very different kind of project.

Richard attended school in Scarborough where he developed a love of musicals, participating in productions of Joseph and the like. Through an immersion in musical theatre, Richard carved out his particular creative niche. What drives him, he says, is trying to find what music and lyrics can add to a story, the sense of a dramatic narrative is central to his musical compositions.

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In his field, Richard says, there are as many words for ‘Musical’ as the Eskimos have for snow and with The Go Between, he’s attempting a different approach to the genre. Through an intertwining of spoken dialogue and singing, Richard hopes that the audience will emerge from the performance unable to distinguish between what was said and what was sung.

“You don’t write a musical, you rewrite it”, Richard says.

With a play like King Lear, however, a different type of process is required.

It’s more a matter of underscoring the play, he tells me, and the musical accompaniment for Lear will develop as the cast and crew work through rehearsals, with him responding to the actor’s performances.

While Richard has dabbled in TV work, notably the Leeds based TV film, Brides in the Bath, he says he has no strong desire to apply his talents to working on film scores. What he loves about theatre, he says, is the spirit of collaboration and he feels comfortable and confidant working with his long standing colleagues at the West Yorkshire Playhouse.

ANOTHER GREAT PROGRAMME FOR ILKLEY LITERATURE FESTIVAL Sir Ranulph Fiennes, Janet Street Porter, John Cooper Clarke, Jeremy Paxman, poet Jean Binta Breeze, Alan Hollinghurst and Val McDermid are among the 170 authors appearing at the 2011 Ilkley Literature Festival from 30th September – 16th October.

Alongside the huge range of authors reading from their new books, there are several unique festival appearances.

Actor Simon Callow will explore the work of Charles Dickens in Ilkley and poet Simon Armitage will open the

Festival with the world premiere of his new suite of poems celebrating water and its action on the landscape, inspired by the Pennine Watershed and commissioned by Ilkley Literature Festival as part of Imove.

THE LARGEST AND BEST KNOWN LITERARY FESTIVAL IN THE NORTH OF ENGLAND, ILKLEY HAS BEEN BRINGING THE CREAM OF THE LITERARY CROP TO THE TOWN FOR ALMOST 40 YEARS – MAKING IT THE SECOND OLDEST FESTIVAL OF ITS KIND IN THE COUNTRY.

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The largest and best known literary festival in the North of England, Ilkley has been bringing the cream of the literary crop to the town for almost 40 years – making it the second oldest festival of its kind in the country.

Other authors scheduled to appear include: David Nobbs, best known for creating ‘Reggie Perrin’; Julie Myerson, Mark Haddon, Political comedian Mark Thomas, Explorer Wade Davis, biographer Claire Tomalin, Hilary Spurling , and former Chancellor of the Exchequer Nigel Lawson.

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The full programme is available online at www.ilkleyliteraturefestival.org.uk.

Tickets go on sale 30th August. Be sure to book promptly as many events get booked out very quickly.

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AN ART TRAIL FOR ILKLEY

Ilkley’s first Art Trail is currently being organised to run from 8th – 16th October, coinciding with Ilkley Literature Festival.

The Trail currently has approximately 25 different venues, most within walking distance of each other, and the work includes paintings, sculpture, ceramics, glass, fabric and silver work. Well known, established exhibiting artists will be shoulder to shoulder with emerging and contemporary artists.

Arts project manager and curator Lorna Bird and local artist Lucia Smith have been busy gathering interest from Ilkley’s artistic community. Artists will open their studios, homes, garages etc., and invite Ilkley and its visitors in, to see their work.

“We aim to put Ilkley firmly on the map of cultural happenings where

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The Trail quickly attracted the sponsorship of Ilkley Brewery, and organisers are confident that more local businesses will see this as an opportunity to be associated with a cultural event that will grow, and bring more visitors to the town.”

Lorna is also recruiting volunteers.

If you would like to help – she would love to hear from you. Contact her at 07789 681 862 or lorna.bird@ btopenworld.com or visit http://ilkleyarttrail@blogspot.com

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HERITAGE OPEN DAY AT OTLEY COURTHOUSE Otley Courthouse welcomes visitors on Heritage Open Day (Saturday 10th September) from 10am to 4pm.

The Courthouse was used for filming the courtroom and cell scenes in the television series ‘Heartbeat’.

There will be guided tours of the former Victorian police station, cells and magistrates’ courts throughout the day. The building dates from the mid 1850’s and fascinating details about life at the police station and cases from the Petty Sessions are revealed!

THE COURTHOUSE WAS USED FOR FILMING THE COURTROOM AND CELL SCENES IN THE TELEVISION SERIES ‘HEARTBEAT For children aged 8 to 12 there will be a variety of Victorian children’s games (cost £1 per child for materials) available in the foyer.

The Courthouse café will be open from 10am to 3pm for light refreshments.

For further information please contact the Courthouse on 01943 467466 or visit the website www. otleycourthouse.org.uk

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THE GO-BETWEEN LAUNCHES SEASON FOR THE PLAYHOUSE L.P. Hartley’s romantic novel The GoBetween is a poignant story of childhood innocence, hidden memories and self-realisation. A new British musical adaptation of this classic text, featuring book and lyrics by playwright David Wood and music and lyrics by composer Richard Taylor, is co-produced by West Yorkshire Playhouse, Derby LIVE and Royal & Derngate Northampton.

Directed by Roger Haines, the production receives its world premiere at the Playhouse on 9th September launching its Autumn Winter 2011 season and runs in the Courtyard theatre until 1st October.

spending holidays with his school friend Marcus, and being unwittingly enlisted into an adult affair of deceit and forbidden passion.

Leo Colston, stumbles across memories of his past that are best forgotten.

But he cannot forget the events of the oppressively hot summer of 1900,

The Go Between is at West Yorkshire Playhouse from Friday 9th September – Saturday 1st October

This beautifully evocative new musical features young local talents in the roles of Leo and Marcus, found from open auditions in Leeds, Derby and Northampton. At the Playhouse Edward Cooke from Thackley and Jake Abbott from Harrogate will share the role of young Leo. Marcus is played by William Mercer and John Cairns, both from Leeds.

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A FEAST OF HERITAGE! THE 4TH SKIPTON INTERNATIONAL There’s free access, with lots to see and do in North Leeds during this year’s Heritage Open Days from Thursday 8th PUPPET FESTIVAL Sunday 11th September. This feast of architecture, exhibitions, guided walks and family activities puts heritage and volunteers into sharp focus.

Discover more about your local area with a guided walk around Far Headingley, historic Guiseley, Roundhay Park, University of Leeds’ campus, Lawnswood Cemetery or Otley’s conservation area.

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Skipton is set to come alive at the end of September with a weekend celebrating the art of puppetry.

Puppetry has been around for hundreds - perhaps thousands - of years and the technology used to create its effects are constantly being reinvented.

Many old beautiful buildings are former villas but have long had new uses. Examples to see are Devonshire Hall, the Thoresby Society Library, Left Bank Leeds and Red Hall, now housing Rugby League’s Hall of Fame.

There’ll be exhibitions to enlighten and educate in many venues including Otley’s Museum Archive, where part of their photographic archive will be on display, and the Jewish Heritage Centre for Children in Shadwell.

MANY OLD BEAUTIFUL BUILDINGS ARE FORMER VILLAS BUT HAVE LONG HAD NEW USES. EXAMPLES TO SEE ARE DEVONSHIRE HALL, THE THORESBY SOCIETY LIBRARY, LEFT BANK LEEDS AND RED HALL, NOW HOUSING RUGBY LEAGUE’S HALL OF FAME.

Skipton is showcasing a whole range of shows that mix the traditional with the modern including, a quartet of Grimm’s stories told with poetically pure object theatre; a beautifully carved travellers’ folktale from the memory of the late Scottish storyteller Duncan Williamson; and of course good old (350 years old) Mr Punch, who always has something to say on contemporary life.

Get behind closed doors with tours around award-winning Otley Courthouse - sensitively converted into an arts and community centre, fabulous Harewood House or the magnificent Brotherton Library.

Places of worship in the area span the ages. Opening their doors for visitors will be Otley’s Methodist Church; St Margaret’s, Horsforth with its fine stained glass; Ashwood Centre, Headingley, the only church designed by Cuthbert Brodrick; the United Hebrew Congregation Synagogue in Shadwell; Bramhope’s rare 17c Puritan Chapel; Adel’s Quaker Meeting House and All Saints Otley with its Saxon crosses.

For opening times, more details and a full listing throughout the Leeds area, go to www.heritageopendays.org. Leaflets are available from libraries, museums and Leeds’ Visitor Centre at city station.

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This cosy festival fits Skipton perfectly and is a celebration of the small, the original and the friendly.

All performances are in intimate spaces from marquees seating 60, to studio theatre style halls for 100. The smallest performance is for one person at a time – plus curious onlookers!

This three-day event offers a variety of performances suitable for all ages by companies from all over Europe and the UK. Performances, demonstrations, workshops, special guests – it’s all happening!

Tickets range from £2.50 - $5 for family shows and £10 for adult shows with many free acts to create a full festival experience.

For further information, visit www.skiptonpuppetfestival. co.uk

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HATS OFF TO THE BRUDE! by gig goers and performers alike. While, for sports fans, Headingley cricket ground is likely to be considered the area’s most internationally renowned landmark, for the more musically inclined among us the Brudenell Social Club has established itself as a prestigious rival for the title.

Manager, Nathan Clark, whose family has been running the club for over thirty years, says that when the area around the Brudenell began to change in the mid to late 90s with the influx of more and more students, the Clarks realised they had to adapt or disappear. Getting the students on side with cheap booze and eclectic live acts nearly every night of the week has helped the Brudenell to thrive where other similar venues have failed and been forced to close their doors.

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Leeds and the surrounding areas have no shortage of local talent, and Headingley now has many venues where they can be seen and heard.

Perhaps the most well established venue in the area is the Brudenell Social Club. The Brude (as it’s affectionately known by some regulars) first opened its doors as a private members club in 1913 and its impressive longevity over the years has seen it evolve into one of the best loved live music venues in the country, adored

Nathan is proud of what he and his family has achieved with the club, which is essentially a non-profit organization. For over ten years, Nathan has been responding to the needs of bands wishing to play Leeds’ hippest venue. By being able to accommodate any size band, providing good facilities, a reliable PA system with professional sound engineers and taking good care of artists and their crews, the Brudenell has built a solid reputa-

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Just as important as the club’s operation as a venue is its connection to the local community. The Brudenell continues to be heavily involved in community-based projects such as Unity Day and the Royal Park School Fund.

It regularly hosts fundraising events and offers free room hire to school groups. Nathan is also proud of connections to the wider Leeds community and enjoys strong ties to the city’s independent music shops (Crash and Jumbo) and local record labels.

Due to its now prestigious standing in the musical community, the club has drawn some big, nay huge, names to play their stage, hosting secret gigs by the likes of Franz Ferdinand and local boys done good, Kaiser Chiefs.

The ensured ticket sales from bands of this ilk give Nathan the freedom to provide a platform for less mainstream, more experimental acts. For instance, the frankly demented Can front man, Damo Suzuki, is becoming something of a regular at the club.

It’s not all about the music, though.

The Brudenell has also hosted jumble sales, record fairs and the popular Cabaret Heaven.

If Nathan and his mum keep up their good work, the continued success of the club is assured. Skip to the music listings in this here mag and you’re bound to find an upcoming event at Brudenell Social that’s likely to tickle your fancy. Perhaps we’ll see you there. Hats off to Nathan Clark! Long may you run.

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OTLEY FOLK FESTIVAL This is the 20th year for Otley Folk Festival, which runs this year from 15th – 18th September. It kicks off on Thursday evening with a concert at Korks Wine Bar on Bondgate (home of Otley Folk Club).

Once again there’s a great line-up, including Chumbawamba, Urban Folk Quartet, Bob Fox, Rosie Doonan & The Snapdragons, Grace Notes, Gilmore-Roberts, John Kirkpatrick, Duncan McFarlane Band, Bayou Gumbo, Johnny-Jump-Up, My Sweet Patootie and Blackbeard’s Tea Party Ceilidh Band.

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Other venues this year are The Methodist Hall, The Courthouse, Otley Rugby Club and Cricket Club, and lots of pub sessions. There’s something for everyone – there’s a great weekend in store for all!.

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Their video and single-with-accompanying-sheet-music The Seaweed Under the Sofa has acquired something of a cult following, they’ve been introduced by Tom Robinson on BBC6 Music and summer dates included the Croissant Neuf Summer Party and Solfest.

This second offering from the ‘moustache-powered tuba cabaret marvels’ is an eclectic mix from the downright weird to the charmingly domestic. The opening, Beige, is a ragtime homage to the many aspects of a much neglected shade (“it’s the colour of cardigans and coffee creams, Terry Wogan’s dreams and lino”), The Meat in the Sandwich manages to be simultaneously poignant and quite shocking, the single from the album (with an excellent video by Paul Morricone youtu.be/zC4PFpSDG7g), The Seaweed Under the Sofa sings of love lost over the remains of a Chinese takeaway and Harrison Richards is a celebration of a local mind reader – shades of The Beatles’ Dr Robert.

“It’s as much art project as popular beat combo”, says tuba player Sam, “with each of us having free rein to follow our obsessions. Dean’s (lead vocals and ukulele) drawings and collages add a surreal and personal quality to our CD artwork, Bob (piano) revises for his bio-chemistry exams in The Amino Acids Song, Matt (drums) wears a wonderful array of enormous homemade hats and I’m constantly concocting new items for our merchandise suitcase.”

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COTTAGE ROAD CINEMA GEARS UP FOR ITS CENTENARY It is just six years since Cottage Road Cinema was saved from closure. Associated Tower Cinemas were due to close the cinema on the 28th July 2005, but at the eleventh hour an agreement was made with Charles Morris, who also has cinemas in Skipton, Keighley, Elland and the Lake District, to lease the cinema. “It really was a last-minute thing”, said Charles; “the early editions of the evening paper reported that the cinema was closing, and they had to make a quick amendment for the later editions to confirm that it had been saved.”

Since then the cinema has continued to thrive. A notable feature has been the ‘Classics at the Cottage’, onenight presentations of favourite films going back several decades in some cases, which was the brainchild of the Far Headingley Village Society.

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“The cinema is not actually purpose-built. It began life as livery stables, then became a garage. It was converted to a cinema in 1912.

“We will be celebrating the centenary in style, though we haven’t quite decided what format it should take. One idea is that we might have a week with different films each day, representing each decade of the cinema’s life. We also want to present a historical display and would like to appeal to readers for any memorabilia - photographs, old programmes etc. - and memories which they have of the cinema.”

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Swan Songs with Anastice Dingle Thurs 1 Sept, The Swan, Addingham.

Folk/Country. Fine duo whose close harmonies complement the many instruments they play.

Toots & The Maytals Fri 2 Sept, O2 Academy, £24.

Opportunity to see one of reggae music’s greats, in action.

Serious Sam Barrett Fri 2 Sept, The Junction, Bondgate Otley. One of Yorkshire’s finest folk/blues singers The Wolves Sat 3 Sept, Korks Wine Bar, Bondgate, Otley. Blues band with Chris Smith fronting.

The Puretones Sat 3 Sept, The Midland, Station Rd. Ilkley. Great 4-piece rock & roll band. Playing a selection of energetic, modern and classic covers, Last Orders Sat 3 Sept, The Swan Addingham.

Bradford-based covers band plays great Rock and some Country.

Wooden Shjips Mon 5 Sept, Brudenell Social Club, £9 from 8pm. Epic San Francisco quartet take in array of retro sounds, from experimental psychedelia, Krautrock & garage to spaced out drone rock.

Pink Peg Slax Tues 6 Sept, The Junction, Bondgate, Otley. Anarchic rockabilly band loved by the late John Peel.

Jolie Holland Thurs 8 Sept 7.45pm Howard Assembly Room. £12. Country blues & folk from San Franciscan singer ‘Jackson’ Michael Jackson Tribute Show + Ian Taylor Sings Elvis Fri 9 Sept at Otley Social Club, Weston Dr. Otley. Legends night – first performance in Leeds!

Tickets £3 from Club, £4 on door. Details: 01943 464139.

Keep it Cash Sat 10 Sept, 7.30pm at Otley Courthouse.

Celebration of life & music of Johnny Cash in a stunning multi-instrumental stage show. Tickets: £10/£8 advance, £11/£9 on door.

Sing Live, Yorkshire Wind Orchestra Sun11 Sept, The Royal Armouries, £12, from 3pm. A performance of The Armed Man - A Mass for Peace by Karl Jenkins by a massed choir comprising vocalists from around the British Isles.

Kaiser Chiefs + The Cribs + Frankie & The Heartstrings + Spector Sun 11 Sept, Kirkstall Abbey, £16.25 £32.50.

Karl Mullen & Jen Low Tues 13 Sept, The Junction, Bondgate, Otley.

Unstoppable jazz pianist & sultry vocalist.

The War on Drugs Wed 14 Sept, Brudenell Social Club, £6, from 8pm. Lovely, ambient folk-rock with a retro slant & dreamlike quality, not far from acts like Dead Meadow, Band of Horses or Black Mountain.

The Unthanks Thurs 15 Sept, Leeds Town Hall, £15.50, from 7pm. Rachel & Becky’s folk-club singing is set against otherwordly musical pictures, arranged by a band with influences ranging from Steve Reich to Portishead.

Valkyrie Sat 17 Sept, The Midland, Station Rd. Ilkley Laikin Sat 17 Sept, 7.30pm in Shire Oak Room at HEART, Bennett Rd. Headingley. Electric folk, rock & jazz. 0113 275 4548

The Bluetones: The Farewell Tour Sat 17 Sept, O2 Academy, £16. Indie legends perform a career spanning Greatest Hits/Best of... set of songs.

The Gypsies Tues 20 Sept, The Junction, Bondgate, Otley. Superb rock ‘n’ roll band.

Fischers Ghost Sat 24 Sept, The Midland, Station Rd. Ilkley. Five piece band playing pop & rock from the likes of Lynrd Skynrd & Tom Petty to Oasis, REM, Tracey Chapman, Paul Carrick.

Elvis Tribute Night Sat 10 Sept, The Swan, Addingham Bullfrog Jones Sat 17 Sept, The Swan, Addingham.

Counry/ Folk/ Roots.

Esmerine, Tues 20 Sept, Brudenell Social Club, £6.50, from 7:30pm.

Canadian experimental instrumental consists mainly of percussion, cello & marimba Elkie Brooks Thurs 22 Sept, City Varieties Music Hall one of the most successful UK singers she has a legion of fans worldwide. Details: 08456 441881 True Troubadours Fri 23 Sept, Korks Wine Bar, Bondgate, Otley, featuring singer/songwriter Martin Stephenson, whose music shows influences ranging from rockabilly through show tunes to straight rock.

The Pretty Things Fri 23 Sept, Brudenell Social Club, £13.50, from 8pm. 1960s psychedelic stalwarts.

The Diamonds Sat 24 Sept, The Swan Addingham. Great 60s covers band.

The Smyths Sat 24 Sept, Brudenell Social Club, £10, from 8pm. Outstanding tribute to The Smiths, capturing the band at their best.

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Paul Buckley Tues 27 Sept, The Junction, Bondgate, Otley. Playing a repertoire of old American folk & blues mixed with his own material.

Described as ‘Donegal’s best kept secret & a real find’.

True Troubadours Fri 30 Sept, Korks Wine Bar, Bondgate, Otley, featuring fine acoustic blues singer/ songwriter Sean Taylor.

Courthouse Rocks Fri 30 Sept. Popular live music showcase for 18+ featuring the best new bands from Yorkshire & beyond. Tickets: £6.

Roots: The Shuffle Monsters Fri 30 Sept. 8pm at New Headingley Club, 56 St Michael’s Rd. Headingley. A great night is guaranteed!

Lazy Dazy Band Sat 1 Oct, The Swan, Addingham. High energy Blues, R & B, Soul in their own inimitable style.

Chainsaw Sat 1 Oct, The Midland, Station Rd. Ilkley.

Blues/Rock cover band.

Tribute to Keith Jarrett Sat 1 Oct, 8pm in Shire Oak Room, HEART, Bennett Rd, Headingley. Sam Leak & friends. £8. Details: 0113 275 4548, www. heartcentre.org.uk No Fixed Abode Tues 4 Oct, The Junction, Bondgate, Otley. Beautiful vocals & music so catchy….you can’t help but listen. Mood provoking, passionate & poignant.

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TALENTED YOUNG PERFORMERS COMPETE IN REGIONAL FINALS IN ILKLEY The fifth Yorkshire & Humberside Regional Festivals Championships will showcase the talent of the cream of the winners of competitive performing arts festivals throughout the region on Saturday 24th September at Kings Hall, Ilkley, 10am – 4pm.

that it is taking place in Ilkley and that Bradford Metropolitan Council has underwritten the entire event, enabling us to keep our costs to an absolute minimum, for which we are especially grateful”, said Liz Sharp, Secretary Wharfedale Festival of Performing Arts.

THIS WILL BE AN EXCEPTIONAL GATHERING OF AMATEUR TALENT AND A WONDERFUL DAY OF ENTERTAINMENT IS PROMISED The day will run in two sessions in the form of a concert and the results will be announced at the end of the afternoon. Each winner will receive a trophy and £100 to further their particular interest.

sic, Dance, Speech and Drama, which is the largest organisation devoted to the support and promotion of amateur performers in the world.

About 30 contestants from all over the region will be competing – all of whom have been nominated by their respective festivals as the most outstanding soloists taking part in this year’s events. The Festival operates under the umbrella of the British and International Federation of Festivals of Mu-

This event is held every two years, and this year marks the 90th Anniversary of the BIFF. “We are particularly proud

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OPEN DAY AT SKELTON GRANGE ENVIRONMENT CENTRE Skelton Grange is hosting its annual open day on Saturday 10th September, 11am – 4pm, offering a rare opportunity to visit the environment centre and wildlife areas and find out about what they do and who they are. You can also get involved in some of the fantastic attractions available.

Learn about bees, their recent plight and how you can help; try your hand at growing your own fruits and vegetables; have a go at pond dipping; weave a willow arrangement; make your own felt design. And, there’s much more, including a circus skill workshop, paper-making, stories, and scrumptious cake.

Admission £1 adults, children free.

Full details including directions can be found on the at www. skeltongrange.org.uk

YARNBURY’S KIDS GO FISHING Yarnbury Angling Club staged their under 16 junior open match at Weeton Lake Fisheries on 30th July. Ryhs Dowling (11) from Horsforth fished maggot up in the water on a nine metre pole to net an outstanding 30lb mixed bag and take the honours, followed closely by Matthew Lakey (5) with 26lb 8oz fishing similar tactics. Third place was won by Samuel Marshall with 26lb 4oz fishing maggot on the whip, and Sam’s brother William (13) caught 20lb on the waggler fishing maggot at full depth for fourth place.

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Parr and match sponsor Clearwater Revival Ltd. And tackle donations were received from Bobco-Leeds, Mutleys in Horsforth, Otley Country Sports, Leeds Angling Centre, JT Rodgers and Mr M. Kenworthy.

For further info call Addy on 07956 964 713

Notices Baby Rascals Are you a new Mum? Would you like to meet others & enjoy a cup of coffee? Come to The Scout Hut on Burras Lane, Otley, on Wednesdays, 1 – 2.45pm (term time).

Details: 01943 463 815.

Chevin Wildlife WATCH Group Fun kids & parents group run by volunteers in partnership with Yorkshire Wildlife Trust & one of the longest running WATCH Group in Yorkshire.

Activities every 1st Sat & 3rd Sun. Details: Jennifer Watts on 0113 237 5320, chevinwildlifewatch@hotmail.co.uk COMMANDO KIDZ Thrills galore at the Royal Armouries.

Inflatable assault course, climbing towers, Magnetic climbing wall, Aerial assault course. Daily until 4 Sept, 10am - 4pm (except during Horses in Action Show) £7.50 (60-minute session) Age: 7+ HENRY Course Find out about healthy food & lifestyles on a ‘Health Eating & Nutrition for the Really Young’ course. This fun course could be the way to do it! Details: Otley Children’s Centre 01943 467379 www.otleychildrenscentre.co.uk Otley Children’s Centre Provides free groups & information for parents & carers of children aged 0 – 5. The centre is open 9am – 5pm all year round. Groups include: stay & play sessions, baby signing, mini-movers, baby cafe, parenting courses & many more. Details: 01943 467379, hargrad02@ leedslearning.net Otley Rhythmic Gymnastics Club Rhythmic gymnastics is a combination of gymnastics & dance using ropes, hoops, balls, clubs & ribbons. Classes for girls aged 3 - 18 are held Thurs at Otley Courthouse & Mon, Wed & Fri at Benton Park School. Details: Karen 07947 123293, karenharper8280@ talktalk.net Otley Junior Orchestra (ages 8 – 12) Thurs 3.30 – 4.30pm.

Details: 0113 462826 Pram to Primary Informal parenting course. Become more confident as the parent/carer of a child under 5. Discuss parenting issues with other parents. Details: Otley Children’s Centre 01943 467379 www.otleychildrenscentre.co.uk Singing Workshop Sat 15 Oct 2 – 5pm at St. John’s Church, Menston. Singer/ songwriter John Froud conducts workshop for 5 - 11 year olds, with concluding concert. Tickets £3 (£1 siblings) from 01943 870924 / 871149 / 872433 Thalias-Kompagnons Theatre Thurs 22 Sept, 1.30pm at Otley Courthouse. Joachim Torbahn, takes children on a journey of discovery as he creates a painting live on a big transparent screen. An artistic adventure for everyone over four. Music by Ravel & Debussy. Supported by Skipton Puppet Festival. Tickets: £4 adults/£3.50 children (one adult free with group of 10).

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THRILLING TRIATHLON WIN FROM BROWNLEE BROTHERS I don’t know if you were watching the London Triathlon on 7th August, but it was a thrilling affair – especially as you had to have been cheering on local Bramhope boys Alistair and Jonathan Brownlee.

What a race! Alistair (23), who was already having a brilliant 2011 season, stepped it up another level and used a gutsy bike breakaway to claim his 10th Dextro Energy Triathlon Series win in the 2012 Olympic Games preview. He did this in 1 hour, 50 minutes and 9 seconds, beating silver medallist Alexander Brukhankov (Russia) by 25 seconds.

Then, brother Jonathan (19) put in the day’s fastest run split to claim bronze.

Having watched Jonathan back in the pack of cyclists as Alistair broke away with Brukhankov, James Elvery (New Zealand), and Ivan Rana (Spain), the thought did cross my mind that he’d never be able to make the podium – how wrong was I! Off his bike Alistair hammered out a 10km run of 29 minutes, 50 seconds that included high-fiving fans lining the home straight and a walk over the finish line.

“It was great, I couldn’t have asked for more”, he said. “I couldn’t quite believe it to be honest. I knew that we were in danger of being attacked on the bike and I think me getting away served its purpose better than anything.”

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Javier Gomez and Jonathan Brownlee pulled away on the third lap of the run.

It didn’t take long for Jonathan to drop Gomez and run onto his third Dextro Energy Triathlon ITU World Championship Series podium this year.

“I took off on the run and it’s me and Javier”, said Jonathan. “We were attacking each other constantly and after the third lap I was knackered!

I could quite happily have finished then, and then the gap went on for five seconds and I thought, come on come on Javier, please, please give up

just let me have this one. I didn’t know I had got it until a couple of minutes to go and I thought, it’s over, but it was a real hard race. I gave it everything.”

Of course this outcome means that both brothers have qualified for the Olympics. Fantastic!

JOIN JULIE FOR LEEDS MIDNIGHT WALK Julie Pallister, a community palliative care nurse at Wheatfields Hospice is calling all ladies to join her for the 10k, ladies only, Leeds Midnight Walk 2011 on 24th September at Temple Newsam.

Julie is one of ten community nurses at the hospice who care for people with cancer and other life-threatening illnesses. Her team works in the community, providing expert palliative care, advice and support to patients in their own homes.

“I love my job”, said Julie. “Our aim is to improve the patient’s quality of life, whilst allowing them to remain as independent as possible.”

The Leeds Midnight Walk is one of the biggest fundraisers for the hospice, which needs to raise over £1.5million each year. This year’s Walk hopes to raise over £30,000 which could fund a nurse in the community for about six months.

Entry for the Leeds Midnight Walk is £15 and all participants must pre-register at www.sueryder.org/midnightwalk or contact 0113 203 3338 to take part. Participants will enjoy a fun warm up before the countdown to midnight. At the finish walkers will receive special Midnight Walk goodies, a t-shirt, medal and well earned breakfast.

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OTLEY WALKING FESTIVAL 2011 ANOTHER SUCCESS Otley Walking Festival 2011 was the biggest, since it first started as a oneoff Millennium event.

With 49 walks and events over the nine days, there was something for everyone. New to the Festival this year were some of the town-based evening walks - Despicable Liars Evening Meander, Saunter with the Strolling Minstrel, (Some Of) The Lost Pubs of Otley. A particular highlight of the popular Waygoose Weave was the Bradshaw Mummers – who wowed the audience with their amazing smoking hat!

Along with old favourites, there were opportunities to try some new themed walks like the Chevin Forest Park Geology Trail, a challenging 23 mile Otley to Skipton walk, Walk in the steps of A Timble Man and the Bees and Teas walk. The new 38 mile Six Dales Trail from Otley to Middleham was completed in three stages during the Festival. All in all, there were walks for all ages and abilities - short town-based walks, waterside walks, and strenuous moorland hikes.

Thanks go to the great team of walk leaders who gave their time and expertise voluntarily. Thanks also to the main financial sponsors, Otley Town Council and Chevin Trek and to all the companies and local businesses who donated prizes for the superb raffle. Planning for next

year’s Walking Festival starts in October – if anyone’s interested in leading a walk, putting on an event, or helping with the organisation, contact Ruth Blackwell (Chair, Otley Walking

NEW SEASON ABOUT TO START AT OTLEY BADMINTON CLUB The new season at Otley Badminton Club is scheduled to start on Monday 5th September, 7.30pm at Prince Henry’s Grammar School. The club aims to build on recent success which saw the Men’s A Team gaining promotion in the Leeds League.

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The club currently runs six league teams, (four mixed and two men’s) and plays throughout the season until Easter on Mondays at 7.30pm and Fridays from 7pm. It welcomes new members of all abilities and offers opportunities to play at all levels.

So, if competitive badminton appeals to you (and you’re over 16), why not go along on 5th September and join them. The club also runs a junior section for ages up to 16, and details for the coming junior season will be available shortly.

For further information call Steve on 07860-242089 or email info@otleybadmintonclub.co.uk

GUISELEY PRISON OFFICER ROWS FOR GB Debbie Flood, a prison officer from Guiseley, has had her place confirmed in the GB Rowing Team for the World Championships and Olympic qualifying regatta in Bled, Slovenia, from 28th August 0 4th September.

Britain has decided to continue with the women’s quadruple scull combination which took silver at the world cup finals last month. This means that Debbie Flood, Beth Rodford, Annie Vernon and Mel Wilson will race at the event, with Germany and the Ukraine amongst the top contenders.

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COMMUNITYNOTICES COMMUNITY ACTIVE Addingham Yoga Circle Meets Mon 7.30 – 9.30pm at Addingham Primary School, Bolton Rd. (term time). All welcome, including beginners. Friendly club for all who want to benefit from practising Hatha yoga. Details: Margaret 01943 431248 Buttercross Belles Join them Thurs 29 Sept, 7.30 – 10pm at St Joseph’s School, Otley, for a fun evening of Morris Dancing! Women’s North West Morris team based in Otley. New dancers & musicians of all ages & abilities welcome - no previous experience needed.

Details: 01943 465298, squire@buttercrossbelles.com, www.buttercrossbelles.com Dance Scottish in Ilkley Scottish Country Dancing, Thurs 2 – 4pm at St Margaret’s Church Hall, Queen’s Rd, LS29 9QL. Beginners welcome.

No partner necessary.

Details: Don Andrews 01535 605065, donald@hbandrews.fsnet. co.uk, or Nadine Wharton 01943 600860 www.rscdsleeds.org.uk Great Yorkshire Morris Men meet at Pool Memorial Hall alternate Wednesdays. Mainly Cotswold dances, with forays into the Yorkshire Longword, Rapper & Border styles. New dancers & musicians welcome - no experience required. Details: Bob Carter 01423 863433 www.gymm.org.uk

Grove Hill Tennis Club, Otley runs a year-round social programme. Club plays 3 mixed doubles teams in Wharfedale league, a men’s team in the Yorkshire league & a Leeds medley team.

Excellent coaching for both adults & juniors.

Details: www.otleytennis.webs.com Grove Hill Crown Green Bowls Club (Otley) welcomes new members.

All ages. All abilities. Get fit & have fun. Details: Judith 01943 462963.

Horsforth Fellandale Running Club trains every Wed, usually on Otley Chevin. Runners of all abilities welcome.

Details: Andy 0113 258 5691, secretary@fellandale.com Ilkley Yoga Club Meets Thurs, 7.30 – 9pm in Riddings Hall, Christchurch, The Grove, Ilkley. A friendly club where both beginners & those with experience can enjoy Hatha yoga. All welcome. Details: Margaret 01943 431248 Leeds Area Disabled Swimming Club Are you recovering from a stroke or other condition where swimming could help?

A friendly, safe environment where you can swim & gain confidence.

New members welcome.

Mon 7 -8pm at Holt Park Leisure Centre. Details: Roger 0113 267 4716, Sara 0113 287 6250.

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Leeds YHA Walking Group organises walks, cycle rides, weekends & social activities. Over 160 members aged 20-74. Try before joining. Membership £8 pa.

Details: Mary 0113 228 6766, Phil 0113 268 9996 www.leedsyha. org.uk

Otley Walkers Twice weekly walks, 5 – 20 miles. Weekends away & special events. New members welcome.

Annual membership £5.

Get the prvogramme & try before joining. Details: 01943 875 995, otleywalkers@talktalk. net

Otliensians Hockey Club Looking to get fit and have fun? Look no further - we do both!

Women’s teams in both Yorkshire 1st & 5th divisions. Training Thurs 7 - 8pm, Ben Rhydding sports ground. Everyone welcome. Details: Sue 07793 841822 or www. otliensianshc.org.uk

Sailing Crew of Six Wanted for competitive sailing on east coast.

Purpose built sports sailing boat, safe & stable in all weathers.

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No experience necessary. All ages welcome.

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Otley Badminton Club Prince Henry’s Mon 7.30-9.30pm & Fri 8-10pm. Junior Club coaching available Sat 9.30 – 11am, New members welcome.

Details: Steve Norfolk 07860 242089, steve. norfolk@freightair.co.uk Otley Cycle Club Leisure Group Sun 9am – 1pm, Wed (‘til end Sept) 7 – 9pm. Start from Buttercross (market stall next to town clock).

Rides to suit all abilities & experience. Details: Sun: Hannah Bottomley 07950 660688 or David Parker 07778 115110.

Wed: Stephen Gallagher 07402 720944. otleycycleclub.co.uk Otley Short Walks For All Walks up to 3 miles start from Otley Courthouse Wed am. Please arrive before 10.15am.

Often use local buses, so bring bus fare or bus pass. Sensible footwear advisable! Details: 01943 465542, 01943 865585.

Sequence Tea Dance Old Pool Bank Village Hall, Fri 2 – 4pm. A great way to exercise & socialise. All welcome.

Details: 0113 284 2126.

Sequence/Ballroom Dances Most most Thurs 1.45 - 3.45pm at the Winter Gardens, Ilkley. Also at Hollygarth Social Club, Ilkley.

Details: Michael 01943 608871 White Rose Squares American Square Dancing. Beginners’ group starts Sun 11 Sept, 7pm at Pannal Memorial Hall, Harrogate. Fun, sociable & good exercise. Music everything from Country & Western to modern pop. Couples & singles welcome. First four weeks free. Details: Geoff 01423 870221, Jackie 01423 500525

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Yarnbury Angling Club Matches held 1st Sun of month. Members only.

Coach transfers to & from venues. Membership details: Adrian Addy on 07956 964713.

ARTS & CRAFTS Bramhope Arts Club outdoor exhibition of paintings at Golden Acre Park Sat 6/ Sun 7 Aug, 10am – 4pm weather permitting.

Chinese Brush Painters’ Society Sat 24 Sept 10am - 4pm: Painting workshop - Free & Easy & How to mount your paintings with Vanessa Cooper. Pool-in-Wharfedale Memorial Village Hall, Arthington Lane, Pool. New members welcome. Details: Anne Allan 01422 368482, mail@cbpsyorks.co.uk Otley Arts Club meets Wed (term time) from 28 Sept, 7:30 - 9:30pm at People’s Welfare Centre, Crossgates.

Friendly group of enthusiasts, new members of all abilities welcome.

Programme incl. visiting artists giving demonstrations or running workshops, life /costume drawing, portraiture, & workshops run by members. Details: Judi 01943 607088, Phil 01943 467029.

Pool Art Group Fri 10am12pm, Pool Methodist Church. Support & encouragement from fellow artists/all levels.

Details: 0113 203 7952 Yorkshire Flower Club meets monthly, Wed 1.45pm at St Wilfrid’s Church Hall, Duchy Rd. Harrogate HG1. 21 Sept: Demonstration by Melanie Garbutt. Details: 01943 863172

COFFEE MORNINGS, FAIRS & MARKETS Autumn Coffee Morning Sat 17 Sept at Menston Methodist Church Coffee Morning Every Sat, Otley Methodist Church Wesley Hall, 10am–12 noon. Homemade cakes, scones etc & a friendly atmosphere.

Access Boroughgate & Walkergate (disabled access).

Coffee Morning 1st Sat every month, 9.30 – 11.30am Burley in Wharfedale United Reformed Church, Main St. Lots of stalls, incl. home baking, handcrafted cards, bric-a-brac, books & nearly new clothes – all at bargain prices!

Kirkstall Abbey Deli Market Last Sat of month ( 24 Sept, 29 Oct & 26 Nov), 12 noon – 3pm, featuring good quality food, plants & goods from local producers & suppliers. Details: 0113 230 5492, Kirkstall.abbey@leeds.gov.uk Table Top Sale Sat 3 Sept, 10am – 2pm at Clarke Foley Centre, Cunliffe Rd. Ilkley. Free admission. Refreshments. To reserve a table (£12) please phone 01943 607016 GROUPS/CLUBS Aireborough Soroptimist International meets 1st & 3rd Wed of month, 7.30pm at Guiseley Methodist Church, Oxford Road, Guiseley Organisation for professional women addressing issues of importance to women worldwide. If you would like to volunteer in an atmosphere of support, friendship & fun, contact them.

Details: Janet Lockwood 07947 695093.

Air Yorkshire Aviation Society Interested in aviation, aircraft old and new, airports? Why not try Air Yorkshire - regular guest speakers, monthly colour magazine, trips and social events.

Details: Dave Senior 0113 282 1818, www. airyorkshire.org.uk/ Alwoodley Motor Club Every other Thurs 8.30 – 9pm at The Wharfedale Inn, Arthington Lane, Pool in Wharfedale. All welcome. Details: 0113 391 0403 www.alwoodleymc.org.uk Ben Rhydding Women’s Institute Meets 2nd Thurs of each month, 2pm at B.R. Methodist Church Hall. All welcome.

British Federation of Women Graduates (Leeds Association) meets monthly, usually at Headingley Parish Hall, St Michael’s Rd. Next meeting Sat 24 Sept at 10.30am.

Details: The Secretary 262 4131 or leedsawg@ ntlworld.com Baby Rascals Are you a new Mum? Would you like to meet others & enjoy a cup of coffee?

Come to The Scout Hut on Burras Lane, Otley, on Wednesdays, 1 – 2.45pm (term time). Details: 01943 463 815.

Burley in Wharfedale & District Probus Club New Members Needed!

Retired or semi-retired professionals & businessmen welcome.

Fortnightly meetings in Salem United Reformed Church hall, Burley in Wharfedale. Varied programme of speakers, social events, quizzes & outings. Details: Brian Clayton 01943 862373

Cat loving volunteers wanted! Join friendly new cat welfare group supporting feral & stray cats. Fundraisers needed to raise funds for food, cat kennels & vet costs. Fosterers also needed - full support given. Details: 07876 212 518, feralcarwelfare@aol.com, www. feralcatwelfare.org.uk Chevin Division Trefoil Guild meets 7.30pm on 1st Mon of the month in Otley or Guiseley. The group offers a varied calendar of events, with opportunities for travel, adventure & broadening your horizons, & supports Girl Guiding UK. Details: 01943 872892.

Friends of University Art & Music (Leeds) helps to foster the musical & artistic outreach of the University of Leeds.

Membership open to all & regular activities arranged. Details: 343 2584 or www.leeds. ac.uk/fuam Friends of Chevin Forest Park Practical conservation work such as vegetation clearance, step building or meadow management on 2nd Sun of every month.

Details: The Countryside Rangers 0113 237 5312 countrysiderangers@leeds.gov.uk Friends of the Earth meet 1st Mon of month, 7.45pm at DC Coffee Shop, Valley Drive , Ben Rhydding, Ilkley. They campaign on global issues such as climate change, & local issues like waste & recycling & developing a sustainable community. If you are interested come along. Details: www. wharfedalefoe.org.uk

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Home Grown Otley Community gardening & food group. Helping each other to grow vegetables, herbs & fruit. Monthly meetings, speakers, visits to local producers & much more! Details: Rob 01943 468664, godfreyrob@yahoo.com. www.vegplantsonline. com/home_grown Ilkley & District Motor Club 1st/4th Wed monthly, Otley Rugby Club, Cross Green. 8pm.

All welcome. Also meet 2nd/3rd/5th Wed at other locations. Details: www.ilkleymotorclub.org Ilkley Rotary Club meets Tues 12.30pm (6.30pm on last Tues of month) for meal & speaker at Craiglands Hotel.

Globaal network of local and international community volunteers.

Details: Kelvin Newberry 01943 863752, kelvin. newberry@btinternet. com Ilkley Soroptimist International Meet 2nd & 4th Thurs, 7.30pm at the Clarke Foley Centre, Cunliffe Rd Ilkley.

Speakers, projects , networking & socialising for professional & community minded women.

Details: Loraine Powell 07966 247152 Ilkley Wharfedale Rotary Club Small friendly club welcomes both male & female members. Meetings held at Craiglands Hotel, Ilkley, Tues 8pm.

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Italian Section, Bradford Circle for Foreign Languages, meets Tues 7.30 - 9pm (from 13 Sept), 10 Eldon Place, Bradford. BD1 3AZ. Events include speakers, debates, quizzes, music, games & conversation in Italian. Details: Chris Thomas 07900 988345, www.bradfordcirclefor-foreignlanguages.org.uk

Leeds Microscopical Society (LMS) meets 2nd & 4th Thurs, 7pm at Alwoodley Methodist Church Hall. Varied programme of talks & practical evenings, open to all with an interest in natural history & who wish to learn about microscopy. Details: Mike Smith: 293 5991, mikesmith_ls176sh@ yahoo.co.uk

Kaleidoscope Social Club for over 50s & unattached with a zest for life. Monthly programme of events. Not a dating agency. Details: 262 1455 or 261 2619, www.kaleidoscopeleeds. weebly.com

Leeds Oxfam Group – Open evenings 1st Wed of month, 7pm The Civic Hall, Leeds. No meeting in Aug. Invited speakers on a range of global justice issues.

Events & activities also arranged across the city.

Next meetings 7 Sept.

Everyone welcome. Details: Pauline Neale 269 3542, www.oxfamleeds. org.uk

Kirklands Bridge Club Menston rubber bridge club meets at Kirklands alt Tues evenings.

Details: Dorrie Waugh 01943 872771/ Carol Cowell 0113 267 0426.

Leeds Caledonians Autumn programme in preparation. First Club Evening Wed 5 Oct at The Stables, Back Church Lane, Adel. Details: 267 0424 Leeds Feline Friends Can you give a cat in need a good home away from a busy road?

Please take a look on www.leedsfelinefriends. org.uk. Details: 216 0593, mail@leedsfelinefriends.org.uk, PO Box 294, Leeds, LS16 0ES Leeds Lions meets 2nd Mon, Holiday Inn Express, Cavendish St. LS3, 7.30pm. Details: 0845 833 7428, www. lionsclubs.org Leeds Hospital Alert Small group of concerned people campaigning for preservation of the NHS. Next meeting Tues 20 Sept at Muir Court, St Michael’s Rd. LS6. Details: Beatrice Rogers 0113 278 5495

Leeds University Old Students’ Association welcomes all former students of the University. Regular activities & events. Details: The Secretary 261 4564 or gmroche@btinternet. com Looking for a 41 Club?

Ilkley Olicana 41 Club meets at Craiglands Hotel, Ilkley, 7.30pm on 3rd Wed of each month.

Open to all those who have been in Round Table. Details: Paul Kitching 01943 604683. paulk152@gmail.com Leeds Naturalists’ Club & Scientific Association meets alternate Mon, 7.15pm in Museum & Seminar Room, Miall Block, Faculty of Biological Sciences, University of Leeds. Enjoy a series of talks on natural history subjects in winter, field meetings & exhibit evenings in summer.

Details: Peter Larner 0113 261 2589, http// sites.google.com/site/ leedsnaturalistsclub

Mercury Movie Makers Wed at Rawdon Conservative Club, 7:30pm.

The club is for camcorder owners. Advice, regular film & practical evenings, & occasional outdoor events. Details: 0113 257 7274, www. communigate.co.uk/ brad/mercmove National Trust Join your 400 strong local association. Autumn programme includes walks at Leathley & Swinsty; visits to Dunham Massey House & Beningbrough Hall. Oct sees 1st of season’s talks at St. Chad’s Centre. Membership Details: Pam 0113 258 8178.

North Leeds Model Flying Club New members very welcome, experienced or beginners. Building or flying, plenty of friendly advice.

Regular meetings at Horsforth or airfield at Almscliff Crag. Details: 0113 217 8348, www. nlmfc.org Otley Amateur Radio Society meets Tues at Clifton Village Hall (before The Spite on Newall Carr Rd). New members welcome! The Club is an RSGB examination centre for Foundation, Intermediate & Advanced licences. Details: Paul 07768 996370, events@otleyradio.org, www.otleyradio.org Otley in Bloom A friendly group of volunteers who work to improve the green environment of the town. New members welcome. Meetings at Otley Courthouse, 7pm first Tues of every month.

Otley Camera Club Meets Thurs at Prince Henry’s Grammar School, 7pm. Packed programme of speakers & competitions.

Improve your skills & get more from your camera.

Details: www.otleycameraclub.co.uk

Otley Chevin Rotary Club Meets at Chevin Country Park Hotel, York Gate, Mon, 7.30pm. Dinner followed by interesting speaker. Rotary provides a wide range of services - local, national & international, plus a good social programme.

Details: David Lewis 01943 877720.

Otley Lions Club Meets 1st & 3rd Mon each month, 8pm at the Old Cock, Crossgate, Otley.

Visit their bookshop at 5 Mercury Row, Otley on Tues, Fri & Sat. New members & helpers welcome. Full social programme. Details: David Homewood 0113 294 8255 david.homewood7@googlemail.com Otley Little Theatre Live theatre & musical events in Otley. New members welcome – acting, singing, dancing & anyone who can help with technical backstage. Details: Lee Wells 01943 464982, info@ olt.org.uk, www.otley. co.uk/littletheatre Otley Poets meet 1st Tues of month, 8pm at Korks Wine Bar, Bondgate, Otley, for poems, drinks & occasional guest poets. Details: Alan Holdsworth 01943 968374 alanrh62@ yahoo.co.uk, Sandra Burnett 01943 465372, Sandra@s-burnett.fsnet. co.uk Otley Pub Club meets 1st Thurs of month for a social drink at pub meeting & visit to two other pubs. Everyone welcome. Keep up to date with what’s on in Otley Pubs. Details: http:// tinyurl.com/4e6s7zr Otley Rotary Club meets weekly at Westbourne House, Bradford Road, Otley, Thurs 12.30 – 1.45pm. Open to active/ retired professional/ business people. Lunch & guest speaker. Details: Keith Thompson

01943 879329 ktswoop@talktalk.net.

Otley Townswomen’s Guild promotes the interests of women & raises money for charities. It meets 1st Thurs of each month, 7.30pm in the Lecture Room, Otley Methodist Church.

Speakers plus wide variety of interest groups.

Visitors welcome.

Details: 01943 468741 m.e.newton@talktalk.net Otley & District Women’s Forum meets for coffee & a chat on Thurs 8 Sept (‘Is it up or is it Down?’ Pam James), 22 Sept (‘From Small Beginnings’ Sheil Bennet), & 6 Oct (‘The Brontes behind Closed Doors’ Pat Osbourne), 10am Methodist Church rooms, Boroughgate. £2.

Details: Jo Smith 01943 463771.

Otley Women’s Institute Meets at 7.15pm on 2nd Wed of the month in Cross Green Community Centre, Otley. Visitors welcome. Details: 01943 463610 Paxton Horticultural Society Early Autumn Show, Sat 24 Sep, Paxton Hall, 186 Kirkstall Lane. Show features 125th Anniversary Master Gardeners’ Class along with annual show of local branch of National Vegetable Society.

Schedules/ entry forms from Graham Wheatley on 0113 256 3055.

Open to the public 2pm 4.30pm, free entry Pool Bridge Club meets on Mon (excl bank holidays),1.15 – 4.30pm at Pool Methodist Church.

Pool WI meets 2nd Tues each month, 2pm at Wharfedale Court, Main St. Pool in Wharfedale.

Everyone welcome. Details: Sue Brown 0113 284 2983

Reaching Out Group for widowed women young at heart & in years who would like to meet others in similar position. Meets Thurs 6.30 – 8.30pm, St John Ambulance Hut, Gaye Lane, Otley. A safe place for friendship & support.

Details: Lesley 07931 892747.

Social & Activities Club New members welcome.

Mainly over 30s. Meals, pub nights, theatre/ films/music, walks, badminton, book group, weekends away & more.

Monthly new members’ night in north Leeds.

Details: 0844 8111025 www.leedsivc.org.uk Trackrod Motor Club Meets 1st Tues of each month, 9.30pm at Old Modernians Club, Cookridge Lane. New Members welcome.

Details: www.trackrodmotorclub.co.uk University of Leeds Ladies’ Club welcomes women connected to the Uni as either serving or former staff members, partners of staff, or grads of the Uni. Regular events. Details: uleedslc@gmail.com The Women’s Fellowship meets Wed, 2pm at Pool Methodist Church.

Variety of interesting speakers.

Wharfedale Speakers Club meets 1st & 3rd Wed of each month at Cross Green Community Centre, Pool Rd, Otley.

New members welcome.

Speakers of all ages & backgrounds. Come along & improve your speaking skills. Details: Tony Morris 0113 258 3507 Wharfedale Gardeners Group Meets 7.30pm 2nd Tues of the month (Sept - May) at Otley Methodist Church.

Guest speakers, plant sales & trips. Annual membership £10. De-

tails: Thelma Harrison 0113 225 6405.

Wharfedale German Circle meets on or near 15th of month at 8pm.

Events include speakers, films, debates, quizzes, music, parties & conversation members & visitors (in English or German). Details: 01943 464087, wgcircle@gmail.com, or visit www.germancircle.ilkley. org White Rose Ladies Speakers Club meets 2nd & 4th Mon of month, starting 12 Sept, 7.45pm at Farsley Library Community Room, Old Rd, Farsley LS28.

Friendly environment in which to find your voice & improve your presentation skills We can also be found on YouTube.

Details: Stephanie Hanson 0113 255 0824, hansonstevie@hotmail. com.

Yorkshire Malaya & Borneo Veterans’ Assoc. meets 1st Sat of month, 1.30pm at New Headingley Club, St. Michael’s Rd, Headingley. Anyone involved in the Malayan Emergency & Indonesian Confrontation in 50s & 60s most welcome. Represents all units of the armed forces. Details: Eddie Seville 0113 263 7583.

MUSIC Bradford Music Club meets 3rd Sun each month, 7 – 9pm at Rawdon Meeting House, Harrogate Rd. Singers & musicians needed. All styles of music. Details: Ann Perry 01274 630162 annperry@ blueyonder.co.uk Burley in Wharfedale Probus Male Voice Choir, Burley Catholic Church Hall, Bradford Rd. New rehearsal times: Mon 2.15 - 4.15pm, not mornings as of old. First rehearsal 12 Sept.

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Community Singing Group devoted to the enjoyment of singing & developing voices together. New members (especially men!) welcome – no auditions, no pressure, no experience necessary – just a love of singing in a friendly environment. Every Tues 1.30 – 3.30pm (term time) at the Otley Courthouse. Details: Dave Stewart 01943 461971, sing.out@mac.com Fairfax Singers (Burleyin-Wharfedale) sing for charities & have helped raise significant funds. If you would like to book a concert please contact Marjorie Hall 01274 597024, marj.hall51@ yahoo.co.uk. Waiting list for singers, contact Dorothy Hawkshaw Musical Director 01943 877464 www.fairfaxsingers.org. uk Leeds & Bradford Barbershop Harmony Club Mon, 7.30pm, Rawdon & Guiseley Conservative Club, Leeds Rd, Rawdon. Male singers who can take on four part harmony most welcome.

Details: 01274 583 989.

Leeds Organ & Keyboard Club meets Wed, 7.30 – 10.30pm at Guiseley Factory Workers Club, 6 Town St. LS29. Come along & listen to or play the Club’s Roland AT900c organ & Yamaha PSR S900 keyboard.

Jon Smith concert Wed 14 Sep 8pm. Guests welcome. £4. Details: 0113 226 5671, www. leedssocialclubs.co.uk Me-Time Community Singing Group New members (especially men!) welcome – no auditions, no pressure, no experience necessary – just a love of singing in a relaxed friendly, environment. Every Tues 8 – 9.30pm at 7 Newall Mount, Otley. Details: 01943 461971, sing. out@mac.com

Otley Chamber Orchestra rehearses fortnightly on Sundays, 7 - 9pm at Otley Courthouse. New members (especially upper strings) welcome.

Details: john_restorick@ hotmail.com Otley Little Theatre Orchestra rehearses 1st & 3rd Wed of each month, 7.30pm at Otley St John Ambulance Station near Sainsbury’s. They play a range of music including musicals, popular & classical & would welcome more musicians.

Details: Neil Briggs 07900 050346, aliandneil@ briggs6566.freeserve. co.uk Players for Pleasure offers playing opportunities to adult amateur musicians. All levels, beginners to advanced.

All instruments & all ages over 18. New performers especially welcome. Friendly, informal & supportive atmosphere. Details: www.playersforpleasure. co.uk Singing Workshop Sat 15 Oct 2 – 5pm at St. John’s Church, Menston.

Singer/ songwriter John Froud conducts workshop for 5 - 11 year olds, with concluding concert. Tickets £3 (£1 siblings) from 01943 870924 / 871149 / 872433 Wharfedale Recorded Music Society Meets Wed, 7.45pm at St. John’s Church Hall, Margerison Rd, Ben Rhydding, Ilkley. 21 Sept: Gramophone Editor’s Choice (to include Elgar & Beethoven) – David Pyett; 28 Sept: ‘Over the Hills & Far Away’ (including Delius & Vaughan Williams) – Christine Byron. Visitors welcome.

Details: 01943 601538, www.wharfedalerecordedmusic.ilkley.org

Yeadon & District Male Voice Choir welcomes male voices of any ability at Yeadon Methodist Church, Chapel Hill. (next to Town Hall). Singing is a proven stress buster! Thurs 7.30pm.

Details: John Atkinson 294 9095 SENIORS Ilkley Senior Citizens Club meets Tues, 2pm in the Clarke Foley Centre, Ilkley, for fellowship, entertainment & outings.

Just turn up to join in the Concert Hall.

Leeds & Bradford Friendship Group Friendship & activities for people of retirement age.

Meets 1st Wed of month at Pudsey Civic Centre 1.30pm. Also days out, dining, walks, holidays, computer & play reading groups. New members welcome. Details: Barbara 01943 875208.

Menston Retired Men’s Forum Meetings 1st & 3rd Wed of month, 10am at Kirklands. New members welcome.

Details: Ken Chadwick 01943 874530, Geoff Winter 01943 877832.

Otley Action Gardener (Craig) will be available throughout the summer to make sure gardens in the Otley area are in tip top condition. If you think you would benefit from this service please contact the Otley Action office on 01943 463965 Otley Over 60s Club at Crossgate (opposite Rose & Crown) open Wed to Sat, 9am–12 noon, serving refreshments. Sequence Dancing on Wed 2 – 4pm; Gentle Exercise to Music on Thurs, 10.15–11.15am; Sat Bingo,1.45pm; brica-brac stall Fri & Sat 9am–12noon.

SPIRITUAL Bethel Evangelical Church Otley & Ilkley meets every Sun,10.30am at Whartons Primary School (off Newall Carr Road), Otley & 6pm at Ilkley Playhouse, Weston Road, Ilkley. Details: Pastor Martin Woodier 01943 464631 www.bethelotleyilkley.com Christian Science Church (Headingley) invites you to their services: Sun10.30am.

Testimony meetings 2nd Wed of the month, 7.30pm, & 4th Wed at 2.30pm. Reading Room open 11am - 2pm Tues, Thurs & Fri . 40 Otley Road. www.christianscience.org.uk Guiseley Baptist Church is a growing welcoming community. A mixture of ages, including children & young people meet at Sunday services at 9.30am & 11.15am. Details: 01943 884 233, www.guiseleybaptistchurch.co.uk Menston Methodist Church Sunday service: 10.30am most weeks (variations on notice board outside Church).

‘Taste & See’, an alternative form of worship, 8pm in Cornerstone Cafe, last Sun of month.

Various groups, incl.

Wesley Guild, Women’s Fellowship, Wednesday Group & Walking Group meet regularly at Church - details on notice board.

John Wesley Evening Sat 17 Sept at Mount Hermon Chapel, Main St. Addingham. Mark Topping (as John Wesley) entertains & challenges the audience as John Wesley would have done, featuring his outspoken opposition to the slave trade.

Ticket only from 01943 609599 Weekend (15 – 17 Sept) marks 150th anniversary of the Chapel. Sun 18 Sept,

Celebratory worship with Colin Braithwaite, General Secretary, Wesleyan Reform Union.

Mount Hermon Chapel, Addingham celebrates 150 yrs of Christian worship in Addingham Thurs15 – Sat 17 Sept, 10am – 12pm . Historic display. Free. Sat 17 Sept, 7pm An Evening with John Wesley, presented by Mark Topping.

Tickets £6 from 01943 609599. or on door – book early, limited seating.

Otley Quakers meet 1st & 3rd Sun of the month, 11am – 12 noon. Details: 01943 463351, otley.quakers@virgin.net.

Webpage link at www. otley.co.uk/churches/ Otley Spiritualist Church Church services: Tues healing 7.30pm; Wed healing 2.30pm; Sat Service 7pm (clairvoyance); Sun Service 6.30pm (divine). 38

Newmarket Street, Otley.

Rise & Shine @ 9 Everyone welcome. 30 minute cafe-style worship, ideal for all ages.

Informal, friendly, light breakfast every Sunday, 9am at United Reformed Church, Main Street, Burley-in-Wharfedale.

Details: Mirella 01943 465 353 St.John’s Parish Church , Menston Sunday Services: Holy Communion 8am; Parish Eucharist 10am on 1st, 3rd & 4th Sun, 10.30am 2nd Sun; Let’s Worship 9.15am 2nd Sun (children & young families); Evensong 6pm 1st & 3rd Sun Apr – Oct, otherwise 4.30pm except Dec. St Peter’s Church Rawdon, Come join us for a Pet Service on Sun Oct 9, 2pm. All welcome (with or without pets).

Teachings of the Fourth Way The spitiual way brought by G.I.Gurdjieff has been recognized as one of the most original, enduring & penetrating teachings of our time.

Meetings in Leeds & Otley. Details: 07814 951231, info@gurdjieffleeds.com Leeds Gurdjieff Society SUPPORT Arthritis Care (Otley & District) meets at St John Ambulance Meeting Room, Gay Lane, 1st Wed of month, 2 – 4pm.

People of all ages with arthritis, or an interest in it, most welcome. Details: 01943 466428.

Arthritis Care Leeds Branch Meet 3rd Tues of each month, 7 - 9pm at St Chad’s Parish Centre, Otley Rd, LS16.

New members welcome.

Details: Pat 0113 275 7694.

Crohn’s & Colitis UK Support for people with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), their friends & families throughout North & West Yorkshire.

Four educational & support meetings a year, plus regular informal meets. Details: 0845 130 6809, Leeds@ crohnsandcolitis.org.uk, www.groups.crohnsandcolitis.org.uk/Leeds Diabetes Leeds Support Group Friendly group of people with Type 1 & Type 2 Diabetes & their partners/ carers, meets 1st Mon of the month (except bank holidays) at West Yorkshire Playhouse, 7 – 9pm. Details: Joan Wells 0113 225 4528.

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Families Need Fathers meets 7.30pm, 2nd Wed of month at Victoria Hotel, Great George St, Leeds. A support & advice group for parents trying to maintain & develop relationships with their children following divorce or family breakdown. Details: Don 07981 710179 or Ray 07921 728747.

La Leche League of Wharfedale meets 1st Fri of month, 10am to noon, lower hall, Christchurch, The Grove, Ilkley. Breastfeeding help & support. Details: Becky on 01535 633788 Leeds Coeliac Group.

Gluten-free Fish ‘n’ Chips, 7pm Sat 10 Sept at Westfield Fisheries, 5 New Rd, Yeadon LS19 7NF. Details: Sandra McLean 07711 768850, sandra.mclean@btinternet.com Leeds Samaritans provide confidential, nonjudgemental support 24 hours a day for people who are experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including those which could lead to suicide. They listen with an open mind & in complete confidence, for as long as you need. Details: 0113 245 6789, 08457 909090.

Lymphoma Association Support Group A friendly group that meets the last Mon of each month, 2pm at Robert Ogden Macmillan Cancer Information Centre, St. James’s Hospital, LS9 7TF. All who have experienced Lymphoma, their family & friends, are welcome. Frequent guest speakers. Details: Roy 01765 692132, Jane 0113 2811226, Norman 0113 267 3388.

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Thurs of month (23 June), 1.30 – 3.30pm, Otley Rugby Club. A supportive & welcoming environment for older people with memory problems or dementia.

Enjoy some musical entertainment & pass a sociable couple of hours. Refreshments.

Support for carers.

Transport available for small fee. Details: Otley Action for Older People 01943 463965 Speakability Regular get-together for people who live with ‘aphasia’.

Visits, outings, speakers etc. Third Thurs every month, 2pm at Otley Community Centre, Cross Green, Otley. Details: Ray Rundle, 0113 258 2892, Graham 01977 796219 Wharfedale General Hospital Cardiac Club (affiliated with British Heart Foundation) is open to former cardiac patients & their partners. Opportunity to take part in exercise classes under supervision of qualified instructors. Meets Mon, Wed & Thurs at Wharfedale General Hospital. £3.

Details: Clive Wilkinson 0113 267 1721.

The Yorkshire Cancer Help Centre is now at the Day Therapy Unit, St Michael’s Hospice, Harrogate two Saturdays each month, offering support for people with cancer & their loved ones. Details: Esme 01423 881392/ Karen 01937 573166, www. ychc.org.uk TALKS & DISCUSSIONS Cookridge & Horsforth U3A Mon 5 Sept ‘Berlioz & French Music’ with guest speaker Martin Binks, Conductor of Leeds Symphony Orchestra. Mon 3 Oct ‘Health & Wellbeing in Later Lif’e with Dr Alex

McMinn. 10.30am in Cookridge Village Hall, Green Lane. Visitors welcome. £1 including refreshments.

Leeds Theosophical Society Sun 4 Sept: Cynthia Trasi gives a PowerPoint presentation looking at ‘Hexagrams & Interlaced Triangles’ & some of their symbolism. Sun 9 Oct: Ted Capstick on Quantum Entanglement – an exploration of modern scientific thought & Theosophical principles.

2.30pm at 12 Queen Sq. Leeds LS2. Free.

Details: www.ts-leeds. org.uk The Thoresby Society, Leeds local history society. Non-members welcome at our monthly lectures at Friends Meeting House, Woodhouse Lane, 7.15, first Tues, Oct to Dec, Feb to April. Fascinating library at Claremont, 23 Clarendon Rd, LS2 9NZ, open 10.00 – 2.00 Tues & Thurs. Details 0113 247 0704, or www.thoresby. org.uk Yorkshire Archaeological Society (Family History Section) Sat 10 Sept, 2pm at 23 Clarendon Rd, Leeds, lecture entitled ‘Modern Yorkshire History Makers’ by John Hargreaves. Free drop in sessions Tues 2 - 4pm for anyone needing help with family history research. Details: Mrs J. Butler 0113-263 9540 MISC/EVENTS Adult learning at Otley Children’s Centre Would you like to develop self confidence & get back into education or work?

Leeds City College is working with OCC to deliver a fun course in basic computer skills.

Details: Otley Children’s Centre 01943 467379 www.otleychildrenscentre.co.uk

Bird Walk at Rodley Nature Reserve Sun 25 Sept, 10.30am from Visitor Centre with experienced ‘birder’ Peter Colley. A stroll around the Reserve to observe the many interesting species in residence at this time of year. Details: 0113 204 0441, info@ rodleynaturereserve.org Blood Donor Sessions, Mon 26 Sept, The Wesley Hall, Boroughgate, Otley. 2:15-4pm & 5-7:30pm. Thurs 29 Sept, Menston Community Centre, Main St, 2-4pm & 5-7:30pm.

Charity Auction for Rescued Animals Bank Holiday Sat 27 Aug. Doors open 10am, auction at 11am, at Adel Methodist Church Hall (Behind Lawnswood Arms). Over 200 lots. 50p entry.

Come Join Us! Enthusiastic, friendly people needed to volunteer in Leeds Children’s Hospital fundraising Department, based at LGI. Details: Stephanie Burland 0113 392 5140, volunteer@leedsth.nhs.uk for volunteer application pack. www. leedshospitalsfundraising.org.uk Cookridge & Horsforth U3A Open Meetings Thurs 22 Sept, 10.30am at Otley Methodist Church & Thurs 29 Sept, 10.30am at Yeadon Methodist Church.

Want to find out more about the University of the Third Age (U3A)?

If you’re retired or no longer in full time employment, come & discover the range of activities on offer.

Heritage Open Days Fri 9 (10am – 2pm) & Sat 10 Sept (10am – 4pm) at Otley Museum Archive, Wellcroft House, Crow Lane. Series of screenings of large scale photographic archive plus display. Details: 01943 468 181

Honey Bee Swarms will be collected, free of charge, (if accessible).

Details: Terri Beddows 268 8231, 0796 451 7608.

Otley Museum Documentary & Photographic Archive Wellcroft House, (The Cycle Club) Otley.

Open Mon, Tues, Fri, & 1st Sat of each month 9.45am – 12.15pm (excl bank holidays).

Research Otley’s heritage – call in or phone for an appointment.

Details: 01943 468181, otleymuseum@btconnect.com, www.otleymuseum.org Parent Forum open to all parent/carers using Otley Children’s Centre.

Your opportunity to comment on the Centre’s services & contribute to the development of the centre. Details: Otley Children’s Centre 01943 467379 www. otleychildrenscentre. co.uk Pool Village Hall Hire this excellent facility with hall, kitchen & meeting room. Ideal venue for children’s parties, receptions, leisure activities, dances & fundraising events. Large car park & access to a private bar if required.

Details: Tim Robson 0113 284 3437 tim. robson@yahoo.co.uk Science Café Thurs 15 Sept, 7.30pm at Otley Courthouse. A relaxed evening of science with four speakers: Iona McCleery on medieval diet; Peter Thompson on psychology; Paul Knox on plant cell walls & Angela Saini on Indian Science.

Tickets: £4/£3 Part of British Science Festival www.britishscienceassociation.org/web/BritishScienceFestival

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Second Hand Furniture at Safe Haven at Willow Green, Parkside, Horsforth, LS18. Registered Charity.

Open: Mon-Fri 9.15am – 4pm; Sat 10am – 2pm. Sofas, wardrobes, tables, chairs, chest of drawers, etc. For Sales/ collection of furniture contact 07910 545 569 Small delivery charge.

Volunteer at Otley Children’s Centre If you enjoy working with children under five, would like to share your skills and receive professional volunteer training from Homestart, call Otley Children’s Centre on 01943 467379 & book an informal chat about volunteering. All candidates will complete an enhanced CRB check. www.otleychildrenscentre.co.uk Volunteer Collectors Wanted! St Gemma’s Hospice is looking for people to help with collections in local supermarkets. Wide range of dates & times to choose from. The hospice earns over £40,000 a year from store collections and boxes in the community.

Details: Jenny 218 5565, www.st-gemma. co.uk Wesley Hall at Otley Methodist Church Available to local organisations & charities for fundraising purposes every Fri, 9.30-11.30am. Cost: £20. Details: Pauline Dobson 01943 466 751.

White House Café & Visitor Centre, Otley Chevin Forest Park, now open Sat & Sun 11am – 3pm, & Wed, Thurs, Fri 10am – 2pm (Closed Mon, Tues). Access on foot from Otley, East Chevin Quarry or Surprise View Car Parks.

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