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March 2015 No 71
FS LOCALCOUNCIL
Otley Town Council, Otley Core Resource Centre, Unit 11, Orchard Gate, Otley, LS21 3NX. Tel: 01943 466335 Email: [email protected]
‘The Day Le Tour Came to Otley’ is a commemorative book of the Grand Départ as itpassed through Otley on Saturday 5th July 2014. Featuring over 140 stunning pictures takenby members of Otley Camera Club and Otley residents the book captures the atmosphere
and spectacle of the event.The book is a must have forany Otley resident providinga lasting snapshot of thismemorable day. The book isavailable priced only £10from the Otley Core.
A short DVD film of the dayis also available from OtleyCore priced £5.
Police Drop-in sessions at Otley CoreShould you need to speak to a police officer, a Police contact point is held at theOtley Core Resource Centre every Wednesday (11am – 12am) and Friday (2pm - 3pm).
• Competition •Otley Town Council are calling all children aged 4 to 11 to get festive and design a new ChristmasLight motif for the Town Centre. The best design, as judged by the Mayor, Deputy Mayor and theExecutive Officer will be produced as a new motif for the 2015 Christmas Lights display.
The competition is open to creativity with the only rules being that the motif can not include wordsand text and use a maximum of 4 colours. Entrants should remember their design has to be madeinto a motif so should not be too complicated. Entries should be submitted on A4 paper.
“We are open to any ideas the children have for a new festive motif in the Town Centre” saidExecutive Officer, Suzanne Kidger. “It could be a traditional Christmas image or a more up to datevision of what Christmas means to them”.
Please remember to put your name, address and age on the backof the design.
Entries are open until March 30th and should be submitted toOtley Town Council, The Core, Unit 11, Orchard Gate, Otley,LS21 3NX or via e-mail to [email protected].
The new light will be unveiled at the Lights Switch-on event tobe held on Monday November 30th 2015 and the winner will beinvited on stage to see their design switched on.
One Day in Otley
www.otleytowncouncil.gov.uk
The Localism Act 2011 introduced neighbourhood planningin England. This is a change to the planning system intendedto give communities more of a say in the development oftheir local area.
The first stage of public consultation in Otley was completedin 2014. Four focus groups have been formed to look at theissues that were identified. These focus groups are run byvolunteers from the community with either expertise,knowledge or just an interest in the topic area.
1. TransportKey areas of concern identified: cycling provision, roadmaintenance, parking, congestion and public transport.
The most popular thing people would like to see change inOtley are traffic levels and congestion followed by access toa train station/line.
This group are looking at sustainable transport including:
• Better cycling provision for everyday local trips, commuting & family outingsincluding the developmentof a safer cycling network and the Wharfedale greenway leisure cycle/walkway.
• Ways to tackle congestionparticularly in the context oflikely housing developmentsin Otley including whether a ‘by-pass’ will help, limits onHGV’s, speed limits/safety and pedestrianisation.
2. Community Services and FacilitiesThe key themes identified from the consultation include:
• Leisure facilities – protection/improvement of existingfacilities and the provision of new;
• Health and well-being - looking at access to health careservices and opportunities for leading healthier lifestyles;
• Retail – protecting and improving shopping facilities;
• Children/Young people and Older people – improvingaccess to services and facilities for these groups.
The group are planning to undertake a number of targetedconsultation conversations with specific interest groups.
3. EnvironmentThe Environment Group is focused on the: Protection of localopen space; Protection of local heritage assets; and, seekingquality design of new development.
The group is seeking your help toidentify those aspects of the townshistoric and green environmentthat people feel should beprotected for future generationsand where necessary enhanced.
Otley’s historic core and areas suchas the Chevin are well-known, butother attractive buildings and smaller-scalefeatures and greenspaces outside the town centre oftendon’t get the same recognition or protection, although they
collectively contribute tothe overall character of thetown. Such assets are oftentaken for granted until theyare lost through develop-ment, road and utilityworks, refurbishment andneglect.
We therefore need to geta better understanding of which buildings, features andgreenspaces are considered as being of historic, architectural,aesthetic and amenity value and where environmental
improvements are desirable. We are therefore inviting youto take photos and snaps of any environmental aspects of thetown that appeal to you, along with location details andsend them to: [email protected]
All contributions are welcomed, in particular on those notso better-known aspects of Otley’s environment that havesurvived, evolved and add interest and enjoyment to people’ssurroundings and everyday lives. Examples could be pocketsof greenery, characteristic paving, street signs and furniture,walling and railings and even quirky and idiosyncratic itemsthat maybe only you have noticed. Ideas for environmentalimprovements are likewise invited.
4. Housing, Employment & Town CentreThe key themes identified in the consultation include:
• Housing – review the levels and types of housing and consider the need for more affordable housing;
• Employment – increasing job opportunities and the needfor more employment sites within the town;
• Sustainability – re-use of derelict sites/buildings aroundthe town.
The group is currently working on gathering evidence on theissues raised.
On completion of the work of the focus groups the nextstage will be to consult on the general policy areas whichthe Neighbourhood Plan will cover – look out for postersaround town and leaflets through your door for you to shareyour views.
If you want further information or want to get involvedplease email: [email protected] or telephoneSuzanne Kidger on 01943 466335.
Otley Neighbourhood Plan
UPCOMING EVENTSMarch29 Otley Farmers Market29 Designer Craft Fair29 Chippendale Indoor MarketApril26 St George’s Day Parade26 Otley Farmers Market26 Designer Craft Fair26 Chippendale Indoor MarketMay3 Otley Street Festival3 Tour de Yorkshire16 Otley Show30 Otley Fake Festival31 Otley Farmers Market31 Designer Craft Fair31 Chippendale Indoor Market
Have we Spotters of Otley in Bloom?
The Chippendale Singers CelebrateTwenty-Five Years of Music Making
Road Closures and Traffic ManagementUnlike the Tour de France, road closures on thewhole will be managed by the Police on a rollingroad closure basis. This should mean a maximumclosure period of 45-60 minutes as the racepasses by, except for at a small number of keypoints which could include East Chevin Road.
The closures will mean minimal disruption tosome public transport operations, whilst the racepasses.
SportiveA mass participation sportive is planned forSunday 3rd May. The sportive will involve severalthousand cyclists riding to and from RoundhayPark, on three different routes, with all threeroutes passing through Otley. The cyclists willarrive back at Roundhay Park well before theprofessional riders arrive. There are no roadclosures for the sportive, with riders setting offin small groups in managed intervals.
The cross on the Chevin, which was installed for thefirst time in 1968, has become a well-known andloved Easter symbol of hope for the last 46 years. Thecross, which was replaced after 31 years for the newmillennium, was the brainchild of the Otley Councilof Christian Churches and is a fine example of aco-operative initiative, which has become a source ofcomfort and inspiration to many people.
At least 50 people are needed to pull the cross intoplace at Surprise View above Otley (Grid Ref. SE203442) where it then remains for four weeksthroughout the Easter celebrations. This year it is
being erected on Saturday 21st March at 9.30am. All helpers need to be at Surprise View oppositeThe Royalty at around 9.15am.
On Easter Sunday the usual sunrise service will be held at 7.00am at the Chevin Cross.
Stage 3 - Sunday May 3rd 2015On Sunday May 3rd the Tour de Yorkshire will pass along the boundary of the town. Thethird stage will commence in Wakefield and is estimated to arrive in Roundhay Park late af-ternoon (all timings are yet to be confirmed).
The announced route through Otley will come via Menston down West Chevin Road; along BirdcageWalk; and up East Chevin Road; before heading along Bramhope Old Lane; A658 Pool Bank NewRoad; A659 Arthington Lane; Black Hill Road; and into Leeds via Alwoodley Lane. The route will featuretwo ‘King of the Mountain’ climbs in Leeds - at East Chevin Road and Black Hill Road.*Please note that the route is subject to change.
The race will be covered on terrestrial UK TV, as well as international channels.
THE CHEVIN CROSS
* Otley Market Days held every Tuesday, Friday and Saturday
For more than twenty-five years Otley’s Chamber Choir, The Chippendale Singers, has been entertainingaudiences and raising money for local charities both in West Yorkshire and further afield. Under thebaton of its new musical director, Alex Woodrow, the choir will give a special Silver Jubilee Concert tosupport The Yorkshire Cancer Centre which is the fundraising arm of St. James’s Institute of Oncologyand provides specialist medical equipment, research and development and patient ‘home comforts’ to2,000 patients each day.
The Concert will take place at St. Mary’s Church in Burley-in Wharfedale on Saturday 16th May at7.30pm. Tickets will cost £10.00 (£8.00 for concessions) and children aged 16 and under will be admittedfree if accompanied by an adult. Tickets will be available at the door, from choir members or from JanWilkinson (01943 467204) and [email protected] from the beginning of April.
Choir members first met together on Monday 16th January 1990 and were an offshoot of the Gilbertand Sullivan group which met at Otley Methodist Church. With the permission of The ChippendaleSociety the singers named themselves after Otley’s most famous craftsman. The musical director wasMargaret Smith and the accompanist was Margaret Bentley. Christopher Denton followed as musicaldirector in 2010 and Alex Woodrow joined the choir in September 2015. Margaret Bentley was followedby Bob Walker and the present accompanist is Richard Wilson.
Records show that the very first concert was held at Otley Methodist Church on 9th June 1990 andseveral items from that concert will be performed in May. At present, the number of choristers standsat twenty-seven, four of whom are original members from 1990. The choir is flourishing under its newmusical director and we look forward to another twenty-five years of music making together.
Hedgewig the owl loved listening to Otley inBloom meetings. By eavesdropping on themdown the chimney at Courtyard Planters shecould stay wise about new plans to keep the townlooking great. Winning a Gold Award didn’t meaneveryone could rest on their laurels. Green spaceswere cleared, spring bulbs planted and a newlogo had appeared. There was mysterious talk of‘the Otley flocks’, or was it ‘phlox’? Hedgewigscratched her head. How could she find out whatit meant? Then she remembered: Otley in Bloomwere running an event at the Buttercross onSaturday March 7th from 10.00am until 2.00pm,
with information and a ‘Spot the Logo’ competition.She could listen in or even volunteer to help!
To find out more, please join us at the Buttercrosson Saturday 7th March, visit Otley in Bloom’sFacebook page or www.otleyinbloom.co.uk
VISITOTLEY www.visitotley.co.ukFor everything that is happening in Otley
Otley Street Festival was originally startedto promote the shops in Newmarket andMarket Place but, due to its growingpopularity, soon became an event for thewhole town.
This year’s Festival will take place on Sunday 3rd May, the same day as the Tour de Yorkshire andvisitors who attend this lively event will be treated to an array of great entertainment by variousgroups of musicians and performers.
In addition some of the shops and cafés in the town will be open for business and the Festival will bebigger and better than ever. It’s a great day out for all the family.
If you are interested in performing at the Street Festival please email [email protected]
Sunday 3rd May 2015
SPONSORED BY OTLEYTOWN COUNCIL 2015/16
Tour de Yorkshirecomes to Otley
Otley Show still remains one of thehighlights in the town’s calendar andfeatures traditional livestock classes -cattle, sheep, horses, goats, poultry,hamsters and dogs, supported by classesshowcasing the best of local produce,handicrafts and floral art. Schedules arenow available for these classes and canbe obtained by downloading them fromwww.otleyshow.org.uk. Entries for all the classes will close on 16th April.Like many voluntary groups, Otley Show is always looking for helpers, both beforeand during the show. Anyone able to lend a hand would be most welcome, pleasecontact [email protected]. Membership which includes three tickets to the show, car parking and access tothe exclusive members marquee is available for just £23.Otley Show is the oldest one day Agricultural Show in the country and really is a greatday out for all the family!
Otley SHOWSATURDAY 16th MAY 2015
It’s back again! Get your boots ready for the fifteenth Otley Walking Festival. This year’s WalkingFestival opens with a wide choice of events on Saturday 27th June and runs right through untilSunday 5th July with events and walks each day and evening.
With a choice of 45 walks and events, there really is something for everyone! Short town-based walks, themed walks, waterside walks, strenuous moorland hikes plus a fullevening programme of entertaining themed events. A great opportunity to enjoy all that Otleyand its countryside has to offer. You can be sure of a warm welcome from our Walk Leaders and the chance to meet other friendly folk.
Otley Walking Festival 2015 programmes will be available from Easter at Otley Courthouse, Otley Core, libraries, Tourist Information Centres, local businesses and the Festival Office based at Chevin Trek. The programme will also be available at www.chevintrek.co.uk and www.otleywalkingfestival.co.uk
World Thai Boxing ChampionComes to Prince Henry’s
World Thai Boxing Champion Rachael Mackenzievisited Prince Henry’s Grammar School to inspirestudents. The visit was organised by Year 13Students and Sports Leaders Katie Broome andAlex Burnett, as part of a Sky Sports mentoringprogramme. Rachael met GCSE, BTEC and ALevel PE students at the school.
Sports Leader Alex Burnett commented thatRachael said “If you can look at yourself in themirror every day and say that you have donethe best you can to be the best athlete or beststudent”, and that was very motivational. It wasa brilliant session.
Rachael is a Senior Athlete Mentor on the Sky Sports Living for Sports project: “My role as anAthlete Mentor has enabled me to inspire and motivate young people across the UK to be thebest they can be. This was an amazing group– I love the feeling of purpose and aspiration asyou walk through Prince Henry’s.”
Otley Choral Society is rehearsing hard for its Spring concerts with Ilkley ChoralSociety which will be the last to be conducted by Alan Horsey. Alan will be takinga well-earned retirement from both societies after many years at the helm.
March 28th will see the first concert in St Margaret’s Church, Ilkley. Haydn’s Te Deum and Mozart’sRequiem are both works well loved by choirs and audience alike.
The second concert, on 25th April in Otley Parish Church, will appeal particularly to lovers of Bach’sbeautiful music. The main work is the Magnificat in D. The programme will also include Cantata 80, Einfeste Burg, and a harpsichord concerto. Alan will put down his baton to star as soloist in the concerto.
The Yorkshire Chamber Ensemble and professional soloists will ensure that these two concerts will provide a memorable end to the 2014/15 season.
For further details see www.otleychoral.org.uk and www.ilkleychoral.org.uk
New Fundraising GroupA new volunteer Fundraising Group has beenlaunched in Otley to raise funds for Marie CurieCancer Care.
The Otley Fundraising Group will raise vital funds soMarie Curie Nurses can continue to provide free careto people with terminal illnesses, through supportingMarie Curie’s major fundraising campaigns suchas the Great Daffodil Appeal, as well as promotingfundraising within the local community andencouraging new supporters to help the charity.
Hannah Saxon, Community Fundraiser at MarieCurie Cancer Care, said: “The new Fundraising Group in Otley will make a huge difference locally byhelping to raise the vital funds needed to support Marie Curie Nurses”.
The Fundraising Group are looking for more members if you would like to join, or to find out more aboutthe group and other ways to support the charity, please call Hannah Saxon on 01274 386190 or [email protected]
Why not learn a new skill and learn how to make beautiful originalworks of art for your home and garden?
Courses in Otley for beginners and for experienced mosaic-ers.You can come as an individual, or I take bookings for groups,at a time to suit you. Full or half day courses available.
Regular Friday morning courses during term time, 10-12.30. Comealong for a coffee and a chat, and make something beautifulat the same time!
Mosaic-ing parties are an ideal birthday treat for creative kids!And adults!
Gift vouchers are available.
Please contact me or see the website for up to date details ofcourses available.
I also make community mosaics, in schools and communitygroups and undertake private commissions.
MOSAIC COURSES IN OTLEY Otley Walking Festival 2015
Otley Neighbourhood Watch was set up in1988 and is administered by a committee ofvolunteers with the assistance of 100 localco-ordinators. It is affiliated to a nationalscheme with 3.8 million households involved.Its main objectives are community safety,crime prevention and improved CommunityPolice liaison, enabling members to raise issuesof concern and provide information to thePolice or Trading Standards Officers. The Policealso communicate up to date details ofcriminal activity.
A recent Neighbourhood Watch project,generously supported by Otley Town Council,saw the introduction of ‘No cold calling zones’in Otley. This scheme intends to reduce unfairor even illegal doorstep sales pressure byunscrupulous traders, especially againstvulnerable residents. Feedback indicates thishas resulted in a reduction in nuisancedoorstep callers.
We are currently working on a plan to increase
our geographical scope in Otley with Neigh-bourhood Watch coverage. This is beingachieved through a recruitment campaignwhich can only benefit the town.
Police statistics show that Otley is a relativelysafe area to live with low crime rates andwith freedom from fear of crime. We believethat Neighbourhood Watch has contributedto this.
Neighbourhood Watch invite all Otley residentsto become members of NeighbourhoodWatch and secure our town’s future security.The present committee is John Popplewell,Adele Carr, Wendy Mellon, Jess Nixon, DonnaMarie Hargrave and Ges Solway.
For further information visit our facebook page onwww.facebook.com/OtleyNeighbourhood-Watch or telephone 01943 512285 or 01943465864.
Otley neighbourhood Watch
SPONSORED BY OTLEYTOWN COUNCIL 2015/16
SPONSORED BY OTLEYTOWN COUNCIL 2015/16
Frances Taylor 07984 424897 [email protected] www.bighooha.co.uk
“The Garden - Poems That WillGrow On You”“The Garden – Poems That Will Grow On You” is the title of the latest collection of poems from Otley Word Feast Press, the localpoetry publisher that brought you “Spokes – poetry on two wheels.”
Their new collection features the work of 56 contemporary poets, including Kate Fox, a regular on BBC’s radio 4, and is sure to appeal to all lovers of poetry and gardens.
Gardeners’ Question Time panellist Bob Flowerdew, in his introduction to The Garden, says, “What a wonderful journey these verses contain. Together they have had me review how gardens and gardening touch us all.”
The book is on sale priced £8, from Courtyard Planters, Westgate and Just Books, Manor Square. It is also available at the Salts Mill Bookshop, Saltaire and The Grove Bookshop, Ilkley. To purchase online go to www.owfpress.com
There are lots of things happening at OtleyCourthouse in Spring. Have a look atwhat is coming up.
Monday 6th April at 8.00pm – Rant. 4brilliant violinists including BBC Young FolkAward winner Lauren MacColl. Ticketsare £12.50/11 for concessions in ad-vance or £13.50/12 on the door.
Friday 10th April at 2.00pm - ImageMusical Theatre presents “The Swordin the Stone”. Follow the life of Arthuras he becomes King under the guidanceof Merlin and see if he manages to pullthe sword from the stone. Tickets are£8/6. This is a family show for age 5+.
Thursday 16th April at 7.30pmwe have a Fashion Show in collaboration with Jenni’s Dresser. Cometo the Courthouse catwalk and see the outfits for this coming season all modelled by Courthouse volun-teers. Tickets are £7.50 and include a glass of wine.
Tickets can be booked by popping into the Courthouse, calling the box office on 01943 467466 or byvisiting www.otleycourthouse.org.uk.
PRACTICALLY GREENGet yourself a productive Apple, Damson orPlum tree for just £3 by joining PracticallyGreen's Tree Grafting Workshop at 142Bradford Road on 1st March.
Please contact 07553953208 or www.practically-green.co.uk for more details.
The workshop is the first of a series including:DIY Solar Thermal Energy, Backyard Chickenkeeping, DIY Solar PV, Wine/Beer making, etc.
Make your life a little greener withPractically Green!
OTLEY TOWN COUNCILCOMMUNITY SERVICESUPPORT 2014/15
Otley Choral Society saysfarewell to Musical Director
CINEMA IN OTLEY
Inspector Coldwell’s Message
SPRING TALKS
There still seems to be some confusion around Otley Police Station,and people are still telling me that it has closed down. This is not thecase, although Otley Police Station no longer has a public enquirycounter, the station is staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week(including all Bank Holidays), with officers who patrol the local area.In fact I lead a team of around 70 officers who Police the OuterNorth West Leeds area, probably more officers than there has beenat Otley for a long time.
If you require Police Assistance, then you can call 101 for a non-emergency or 999 in an emergency. If your call is not urgent andyou just wish to speak to a member of your local policing teamyou can email us on [email protected] attend our contact point at the Otley Core on Wednesdays(11am to noon) or Fridays (2-3pm).
Alternatively you can use the website www.westyorkshire.police.ukto report crimes or use the web chat facility to speak to an operator.The website also includes useful information about your local Policeas does our Outer North West NPT Facebook page.
If you need to attend a Police Station personally to produce documents,your nearest is Weetwood Police Station, otherwise there is noneed to attend in person and your query can be dealt with overthe telephone.
Overall Otley remains a low crime area, especially when comparedwith the rest of Leeds district. We continue to see year on yearcrime reductions and crime rates are the lowest I have seen sincethe early eighties. You can now see this for yourself by checkingwww.police.uk which shows all the reported crime and anti-socialbehaviour in a given area, as well as letting you compare yourneighbourhood with other areas. Have a look, I think you will bepleasantly surprised.
OtleyCamera
Club
OtleyCamera
Club
Otley Camera Club has enjoyed an influx of newmembers recently. Workshops and individualtuition have been helping the less experienced todevelop their photographic skills both at thecamera stage and using post production digitalprogrammes.
Highlights of our January and February programme were pre-sentations by well-known photographers and competitionsfor Natural History, Portrait and Monochrome images. We hadour annual interclub battle with Cookridge, which we lost (justwait till next year!).
On 19th March John Potter LRPS, celebrated Yorkshire Land-scape photographer, will be presenting ‘Artistic Landscapes’and on April 30th, Tony and Marjorie Furmston FRPS will alsobe giving an illustrated talk.
If you are interested in photography, at whatever level, feel freeto visit our club and decide if you would like to join us. Fullmembership is £50 per annum. There is a weekly meeting fromSeptember to May at Otley Town Partnership Rooms on Mer-cury Row which starts at 7.15pm. During the Summer monthsthere are photographic outings, also on Thursdays. For moredetails visit www.otleycameraclub.co.uk
Waitrose Community Matters
The community matters charity team from Waitrose Otley raised£630 for Otley and District Riding for the Disabled throughout 2014.The monies were raised through different events in and outside ofbranch. The photo shows Chairperson Judy Olby and TreasurerJean Lupton with the community matters team.
Community matters supports a number of initiatives: music matters,isolation and vulnerable campaign, grow and sell, give and gainand partner volunteering. If you are interested in any of theseinitiatives please contact us on 01943 468467 and ask for Irene.
This year’s charity is Yorkshire Air Ambulance.
The Otley Film Society season continues on thefollowing Thursdays at 7.45pm at Otley Courthouse- all great films that you may have missed on theirinitial cinema release. Guest tickets are availableon the door for £4.
12th March 2015 - THE LUNCHBOX (Dubba)A mistaken delivery in Mumbai's famously efficient lunchboxdelivery system connects a young housewife to an older manin the dusk of his life as they build a fantasy world togetherthrough notes in the lunchbox.
26th March 2015 - CALVARYAfter he is threatened during a confession, a good-naturedpriest must battle the dark forces closing in around him.
9th April 2015 - SHORT TERM 12A 20-something supervising staff member of a residentialtreatment facility navigates the troubled waters of that worldalongside her co-worker and long-time boyfriend.
23rd April 2015 - INSIDE LLEWYN DAVISFollow a week in the life of a young folk singer as he navigatesthe Greenwich Village folk scene of 1961. Guitar in tow, hud-dled against the unforgiving New York winter, he is strugglingto make it as a musician against seemingly insurmountableobstacles -- some of them of his own making.
14th May 2015 - MUDTwo young boys encounter a fugitive and form a pact to helphim evade the vigilantes that are on his trail and to reunitehim with his true love.
28th May 2015 - MYSTERY FILMOnce again Otley Film Society will be choosing a mystery filmfrom amongst those films nominated for the major awardsthis season. Keep checking to find out what it is going to be!
Otley Courthouse Movie MatineesAs well as the Otley Film Society films above, don't forget theMovie Matinees on the second Thursday of each month at2pm. See the Otley Courthouse website for more detailswww.otleycourthouse.org.uk.
SPONSORED BY OTLEYTOWN COUNCIL 2015/16
The Ilkley & District U3A has a cracking programme ofmonthly talks lined up for spring. The Yorkshire AirAmbulance, the Post Office and the Battle of Towton areall topics set to enthral members.
The talks, which are open to all U3A members in Ilkley andthe surrounding area, are on the third Saturday of the monthat 10am in the Clarke Foley Centre, Ilkley. In addition to thetalks, the U3A runs over 110 interest groups covering a widevariety of activities from motorbikes and railways, to cookery,gardening and many more.
New members are always welcome from those in the ‘thirdage of life’, who are retired, unwaged or work part-time.
Find out more from the Ilkley & District U3A's website atwww.ilkleyu3a.org or come along to the monthly Drop-insession at KIVCA, Riddings Hall, Riddings Road on the firstFriday of the month from 10.30am-noon.
BriDge CHurCHThe Bridge Church continues to thrive, albeit still without a newMinister, with members and friends working hard in a varietyof ways. The Church's chosen charity for the year, known asthe "Edge", helps disadvantaged young people living on theBradford Holmewood Estate, has already benefited to the tuneof well over £1,000 from fund raising efforts. Further eventsinclude: a concert on June 13th featuring the ‘Heritage Boys’,a group of singers based in the Washburn Valley. ‘Teas on theLawn’ will be provided on Otley Carnival Day on Saturday 20thJune.
Food and Friends is held on the first Wednesday in the monthin the Church Hall with entertainment followed by a hot lunchprepared by our team of volunteers. Many of our elderlyfriends look forward to what has become a well-attended andenjoyable event.
The Victorian Fayre once again provided Otley Carnival with a brilliant opportunityto begin it’s fund raising for our new beneficiaries: Otley Courthouse ‘Singing forthe Brain’; Martin House (Otley Friends); and, Pool in Wharfedale Youth Club.
We raised a wonderful £335 on the children’s tombola; everyone was a winnerand thank you to all who kindly donated prizes.
Parade entries will soon be flooding in for the carnival which this year is onSaturday 20th June. If you wish to have a stall on the day then please contactAnn Steval [email protected] to obtain an application form.
Exciting news for 2015, as well as selecting a new Carnival Queen we will alsobe looking for a Queen’s Consort! Boys aged between 7-12 years of age will beinvited to participate in this year’s competition and could be selected as theQueen’s Consort or attendant. Watch this space!
OTLEY CARNIVAL UPDATE
Come and join us in Grove HillPark, off Ilkley Road, Otley.
Crown Green Bowls offers gentleexercise in good company.Everyone is welcome. We playboth social and serious bowlingfrom April to September for avery modest cost.
We can arrange tuition forbeginners and use of the clubbowls.
Enquiries on: 01943 461241 or01943 462963
Otley Lions were busy over the winter.The new fund-raising initiative of a charity auction was heldat the Otley Rugby Club. This raised £2,000 for the President’sProject, the Yorkshire Air Ambulance. The Sainsbury’s partnershipis proving successful and included a bag pack where the Lionswere aided by some Beehive members and raised £235.However the great success story was the £7,300 raised fromthe sterling efforts of their old friend Santa Claus with hissleigh rides and grottos.
The Yorkshire Air Ambulance will therefore receive a splendiddonation of £10,000 from the Otley Lions.
Other local causes supported have been Otley’s lively performingarts centre, the Big Hoo-Ha, Inn Churches providing invaluablehelp to Bradford’s homeless and the First Generation Graduates’Prize at St. Mary’s High School.
The Lions have also been active in helping support internationalsuffering, especially in Gaza and Syria.
Two Voice Your Choice projects that werevoted for by the residents of Otley wererecently officially unveiled by Otley Town MayorCouncillor Nigel Gill.
The Otley Heritage Mosaic, located in TittybottlePark, features landmarks and images of Otley.The mosaic was created by Frances Taylor withassistance from pupils of all Otley primaryschools, Prince Henry’s Grammar School andmembers of Otley Action for Older People. Theideas for the mosaic and parts of the mosaicwere constructed at a series of workshops withthe schools and Otley Action for Older People.
Designer Frances Taylor said “This has beena great experience for all those involved andtogether we have created a wonderful piece ofpermanent art, celebrating Otley, for everyoneto enjoy. Thanks to the Town Council for running
Voice Your Choice which enables projects likethis to happen and to the people of Otley whovoted for the project.”
The Otley Gateway Dry Stone Wall is locatedon the approach to the town from Burley-in-Wharfedale along the A660 and features abicycle shape, Otley name stone and plantingbed. Constructed by master dry stone wallerGordon Simpson and supported by Otley inBloom, this permanent marker provides a lastinglegacy of the Tour de France passing throughOtley as well as marking Otley’s standing as amajor cycling town.
Gordon Simpson said “As a professional drystone waller and keen cyclist, it seemed fittingto use a bit of local grit to bring these twopassions together in celebration of the Tourpassing through Otley.”
Voice Your Choice Projects Unveiled
DEMENTIA FRIENDS GROVE HILL BOWLING CLUB
WHARFEDALEGARDENERS’
GROUP
OTLEY TOWN COUNCILCOMMUNITY SERVICESUPPORT 2015/16
OTLEYLIONS
Encore – Fabulous French Music –From Piaf to Brel and beyondA concert with a difference aimed at the oversixties. Maggie Stratford and Daniel Bowater areEncore. If you would like to book a place for thisfabulous event then contact the Otley Actionoffice on 01943 463965. The concert will beheld at The Bridge Church on Friday 6th Marchat 2.30pm. Refreshments will be available.
Zumba Gold
Zumba Gold is a dance workout to music forthe over 60’s who want to increase theirfitness in a fun and enjoyable way. If you areover sixty and would like to give it a goplease contact us on 01943 463965 to booka place. The classes will be held every Fridayat Otley Methodist Church at 1.30pm. Thefirst session will be on the 13th March.
Would you like to get involved in a memory walk to raise awarenessabout dementia and Alzheimers? We are hoping to host an event in
the town during the summer with the aim of supporting people in the community.Businesses are being encouraged to join the Dementia Action Alliance so people can learn howto make environments more welcoming to people living with dementia. You can learn morefrom the website: http://www.dementiaaction.org.uk/
If you are interested in running a Dementia Friends session in your school and would like moreinformation, please email [email protected] There are resources available whichtie in with the key stages.
If you want to host a Dementia Friends Awareness talk please contact Gwen on 0113 231 1727.
If you want to talk to someone about Dementia the National Dementia helpline is available:Monday - Wednesday 9am-8pm; Thursday & Friday 9am-5pm; Saturdays 10am-4pm on 0300 222 1122
The 2014/15 syllabus continues with a talk on April 14th byStuart Dixon, on David Austin Roses.
Then, on May 12th, the not-to-be-missed Plant Auction willtake place. Members bring along their surplus or speciallygrown plants, many unusual or sought after or just plain do-gooders, which will be auctioned off. Non-members lookingfor a bargain are most welcome.
Both the April lecture and the May plant auction will be heldat Otley Methodist Church at 7.30pm.
Over the summer months there will be garden visits and thenthe 2015/16 programme begins in September. Watch out fordetails.
OtleyCricket ClubThe new season is only a few weeks away, the first senior
games being scheduled for Saturday April 18th. Meanwhile,
both seniors and juniors have been getting back into trim at
the Winter indoor nets with everyone hoping that 2015 will
be as successful as 2014.
James Wilcock, an Australian fast bowler, who has enjoyed
two successful seasons at Cross Green, has decided to have
a rest this summer and has been replaced by Sam Blake, a
young left arm opening bowler from Melbourne. We all wish
him well and hope that he lives up to his reputation. Batsman
Stewart Smith, who struggled with injury for the latter part
of last season, has moved on to Guiseley but veteran Matt
O'Grady is fit again after a serious hand injury and looking
forward to the season.
James Davies, Mick Gray and David Bell will be captaining the
three senior teams.
Otley Food & Drink FestivalSunday July 12th
The Woolpack Music Studios on Bondgateoffer a variety of music and other activities forall ages of the local community. We continue tosupplement these activities and welcome anyenquiries on music or arts interests. Pleasecontact:[email protected] or call 07956205151.
We are particularly keen to develop:
Young People’s Music - Our Saturday morningUkulele Rock Band for young people aged 11to 16 needs new members. We have a coregroup of young ukulele players who have agreat time rocking out to a variety of numbers
ranging from Coldplay to Foo Fighters- we’recurrently working on GRL and the James Bondtheme! So if you fancy having some fun withthe ukulele please contact us.
Our Pop Choir (same ages) is also looking fornew members. We cover a selection of greatsongs each term - currently working on Hozierand Florence and the Machine numbers.
Recording Studio - adults or young people -We have a fully equipped recording studio andare actively looking for bands, ensembles orsolo artists to make use of this. Please enquireas above for rates and availability.
Otley Food and Drink Festival will have a wonderful array of over 50 stalls selling goodquality, locally sourced products and a full programme of events including a cookerytheatre with demonstrations by local chefs from Otley and the surrounding area.
Throughout the day there will also be food and wine tastings, local breweries, livemusic and entertainment and much, much more.
A tasty day for all the family. Come along and join in the fun!!
Otley Pub Club, a voluntary community organ-isation which supports and promotes the town’spubs, is mounting a membership drive followinga very successful year in 2014. Membership is freeand open to all, not just residents, who appreciateOtley’s famous pubs. Current membership isaround 300 with some members far and wideincluding one in Australia.
There are monthly social gatherings, an entertainingand useful monthly newsletter and our website(www.otleypubclub.co.uk) with a wealth ofinformation about what’s on, history of thepubs and the famous Otley Ale Trail.
The Club is also a way for the pubs to communicatewhat they are offering and participate in manyof the town’s events. It campaigns againstpub closures and on other issues affecting pubsin the town. The Club contributes to the promotionof the town in general through publicity andlobbying.
To join or for more information email: [email protected]
The Tenants ClubFollowing the frightening success of our Halloweenspider hunt and the sizzling response to our ValentinesQuiz, the 16 tenants of the Kirkgate arcade are pleasedto announce our annual Easter Egg hunt will take placefrom Saturday 21st March until Saturday 11th April.
There will be a total of 50 eggs hidden within thewindows of the shops, all visible from the central aisle,so there is no need to enter the shop. Children up tothe age of 11 years can take part but MUST beaccompanied by a Parent or Guardian.
Cash prizes of £100, £60 and £40 will be presented tothe parent or guardian (on behalf of the child) for thefirst three correct entries drawn out of the draw box on Saturday 18th April. The competition is FREE.Entry forms are available from the sponsors Sweet Treats or Snug as a Bug. Good Hunting!
There are a lot of talented musicians and singersin Otley and many of them have already madetheir way to The White Swan, Boroughgate onThursday nights. This is the night that Bar-Room
Buskers hosts its very popular Open Mic night,and anyone who wants to sing and play anythingthey like, on any instrument, can be sure of awarm welcome.
Just turn up on the night and have a wordwith Andy, the host and compere and youwill be guaranteed a spot. If you are newto performing don’t worry, it’s a veryfriendly and supportive atmosphere. Aswell as some great music there’s alwayseight real ales and cosy log fires.
The music starts at 9pm and Bar-RoomBuskers takes place EVERY Thursday. Thenight is hosted by Otley resident Andy Geeand he is keen to encourage all forms oflive music and performance. New faces arealways very welcome. If you want to singand play he would love to see you.
SPONSORED BY OTLEYTOWN COUNCIL 2015/16
A date for your diary: Sunday 7th June
Sport Chevin is delighted to be promoting itsSpring Fun Sports Day at the far end ofWharfemeadows Park - where we hope themulti-sport community sports site will be located.
It will be a free event for all the family.
A multitude of sports will be represented.
Athletics and cycling events. Hockey/Football/Boxing skills and much more. There might evenbe a tug of war again!
All the information will be available on ourwebsite www.sportchevin.uk and don’t forgetour Facebook page!
It’s going to be a great day in the Otley SpringCalendar!
Sport Chevin Spring Fun Day
MEMBERSHIPDRIVE
Spring is here and we need to be more vigilantabout keeping sheds locked and secure. Offenderswill target sheds which have poor levels of security.
The first things to look out for are the points ofentry to the shed: Doors - Are the hinges visiblefrom the outside? Are the screws accessible andeasy to remove?
If they are, you may wish to consider installing“coach bolts” and Clutch Screws to both thedoor side and the frame side of the hinges. It isrecommended that the wooden door and theframe is reinforced with wood or metal where thebolts are drilled through on the inside of the shed.
Shed bars also offer extra security for sheds.
These are bars that go over the front of the doorthat make it harder to break in.
There are a number of Secured by Design productswhich can be installed inside sheds and garagesto prevent the removal of bikes and other highvalue products such as lawnmowers etc. Theseproducts come in various shapes and sizes andare all securely fastened to either the shed frameor the base.
It is recommended that a good quality lock andchain is used to secure the bike etc. to the anchor.
If you need any crime prevention advice you cancall 101 and ask for your crime reduction officeror email [email protected]
Shed Safety
BAR-ROOM BUSKERS
KIRKGATE ARCADE
Otley Science Festival was another success with events for all ages attractingbig audiences.Silly Science for the under 5s gave many youngsters their first taste of Science. Older audiences enjoyedMarty Jopson, a Science Lunch, Science Café, the film Gravity and shows from Science Comedian RobinInce, the Amazing World of Owls, In Mendel’s Garden and Channel 4’s Hugh Hunt.
Our free Science Fair again proved enormously successful with many visitors travelling from far and wide.Otley is well and truly on the Science World Map.
Our Science Café Programme continues on March 5th at Otley Courthouse with further Science Cafeson June 4th and September 17th.
Look out for Otley Science Festival 2015, November 9th – 14thwww.otleysciencefestival.co.uk I www.facebook.com/otleyscience I www.twitter.com/otleyscience
Otley Core has rooms and facilities available to hire formeetings, exhibitions, interviews and training purposes. Ourdownstairs exhibition area is also available for charities tohold fund raising events i.e. cake stall, gift stall or card stalletc. You can book the space any time you wish (subject toavailability) but we are offering the chance to book this spacefree of charge once a year on the last Friday of the monthbetween 10am – 2.00pm.
You can also advertise your group or any upcoming eventsin the windows of the Core. Indeed we make available anentire window that your group can book for a full week.
For further enquiries or to request a leaflet outlining ourfacilities or to book a room you can contact us on 01943466335 or via email [email protected] and wewill be pleased to help.
Alternatively, full details are available on our website: www.otleytowncouncil.gov.uk
OTLEY CORE
COUNCIL PRECEPTOtley Town Council set its budget for 2015/16 onMonday 12th January. The precept for the comingyear will be £296,039 (a 10.9% increase on 2014/15)and equates to £64.32 on a Band D property or£1.24 per week. The chart shows in broad-brushterms how the Council proposes to use its fundsacross the Council Committees.
Anybody who wishes to know more about the detail of the Council’s finances and budget please contact Suzanne Kidger on 01943 466335 or by email at [email protected]
WHarFeDale SPeaKerS CluB
My name is Annette Morris and Iam the Engagement worker for theSupporting the Sector Team forYoung Lives Leeds at VAL.
My role is to engage with Third Sector organisations working with childrenand young people, keeping them informed about what’s going on in thecity through strategic engagement and supporting them through capacitybuilding which includes policies, funding and safeguarding.
Part of my role is to support equality and diversity and I work with harderto reach communities like Black Minority Ethnic, Faith, Lesbian Gay Bisex-ual, Trans and Disability.
If there are any organisations that would like support or to find out moreplease contact us at Voluntary Action Leeds on 0113 2977920 or email [email protected]
A speakers club will help you speak with addedconfidence, deliver a presentation at work andsay what you mean when it really counts.
Your confidence grows in a friendly and supportiveatmosphere as you acquire these skills locally.
Experience the road to speaking success andpromotion at Otley's Cross Green CommunityCentre.
For further information about meeting datesand times please ring Chris on 07941 785340.
This Otley based group, founded in 1979, is partof the National Association of Speakers Clubs,a non-profit making organisation formed toassist men and women to improve their verbalcommunication skills.
GRANTSIf your group or organisation require
grant support
from the Town Council, please contact Jason
Knowles for a copy of our funding criteria and an
application form on 01943 466335 or email com-
The Otley Core Resource Centre is a donationpoint for the Otley Food Bank. Please help local people in crisis by donating itemsof food which have a long shelf life. A shopping list is available at the collecton point. We thank you for your support.
OTLEY TOWN COUNCIL MESSAGE BOARD
New WebsiteOtley Town Council are currently developi
ng our
new website featuring essential information for all
residents and visitors to Otley.
Please keep checking www.otleytowncouncil.gov.uk
as we will be launching the new website soon.
YORKSHIRE WEEK 2015To celebrate Yorkshire Day (1st August), Otley TownCouncil will once again be promoting a week-long seriesof events. The Town Council are looking for local groups,organisations and businesses to celebrate and promoteall things Yorkshire. If any group, organisation orbusiness would like to contribute and advertise theiractivities please contact: Jason Knowles on 01943466335 or email: [email protected] the Town Council will promote your activities.
OTLEY FOOD BANK
At the beginning of September I hadmy Civic Service at the Parish Churchand Reception at Korks. Guestsincluded Otley’s honorary citizens.
November included RemembranceSunday which was even morepoignant as it was 100 years sincethe start of World War One. It is al-ways humbling to hear the namesof the fallen soldiers and it waseven more humbling this year toread many of them out.
In December it was an honour toswitch on the Christmas Lights withRacheal Bamford, The Carnival Queen and Ronnie the Rhino. I think thelast time I saw Market Place so full was on Tour de France day back in July.
Last year was a momentous year and I sincerely hope 2015 will be just as good.
Photograph by Winpenny Photography Otley
Sponsorships Awards 2015Otley Town Council provides a four year sponsorshipprogramme to support annual events in the town.The aim of sponsorships are to support new and upcoming events but also support long establishedevents. The ambition is that through the sponsorshipprogramme Otley offers a wide range of self-sustaining annual events for our community.Otley Town Council currently sponsor:
Otley Carnival; Otley Walking Festival; Otley Street Festival; Otley Cycling Festival; Yorkshire Week; Otley Mini-Mountain Series;Otley Folk Festival; Otley Science Festival; Otley Choral Society Concert Series and Otley Cycle Race.
The Council are looking to sponsor two furtherevents for 2015 up to 2019. For further information please contact Jason Knowles on 01943 466335 or email [email protected]
Community Service Support Awards Otley Town Council supports the following organisations
providing services that address the Town Council’s priorities:
Otley Citizens Advice Bureau; Otley Food Bank; Otley
Action for Older People; Otley & District Talking
Newspapers; Otley Blind Club; Otley & District Road
Safety Committee; and Behind Closed Doors.
TOWN MAYOR’SNEWS
GOLD AWARD PUBLIC TOILETS
7th May 2015
TOWN COUNCIL ELECTIONSPLEASE VOTE!
Buttercross Charity Stall HireThe refurbished Buttercross is available for hire, free of charge, to all charitable organisations on Fridays and Saturdays. Anyone interested pleasecontact a member of the Core liaison staff on
01943 466335 or [email protected]
Otley Town Council’s newlyrefurbished and fully attendedpublic toilets in Orchard Gatehave won Gold at the 2014Loo of the Year Awards.
Town Council Leader JohnEveleigh and attendant JackieHarold recently collected theprestigious gold certificate atthe national awards ceremony.
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TOWN COUNCIL MEETINGS MARCH TO MAY 2015
OTLEY MATTERS ARTICLESTo have your organisation or group includedin Otley Matters June Edition please contact
Jason Knowles for editorial dates on 01943 466335 or email
ALLOTMENT NEWS
We currently have an allotment plot on theIngs Lane site which has raised beds and isideal for people with mobility issues.
If you are interested and would like tohelp work this plot please contact us [email protected] telephone 01943 466335.
The Allotment Working Group is scheduledto meet on the 18th March to discuss thenext stage of the allotment maintenanceprogramme.
Updates on the discussions are availablefrom your site representative or the OtleyCore Team.
Planning 9th March 2015
Environment & Sustainability
Policy & Resources 23rd March 2015
Full Council
Audit 13th April 2015
Planning 20th April 2015
Assets Management
Annual Parish Meeting 18th May 2015(To be held at the United Reformed Church, Bridge Street)
All Town Council meetings are held at the Otley Core ResourceCentre, 11 Orchard Gate, Otley. All meetings usually commenceat 7pm but times are subject to change. Please check www.otleytowncouncil.gov.uk or the windows atthe Otley Core Resource Centre for meeting times.
Members of the public are encouraged to attend.
By prior arrangement with the Executive Officer members of the
public may arrange to address a Committee or council meeting
before it starts its agenda.
Please contact the Executive Officer on 01943 466335 or byemail [email protected] for further details.
Please note that the Audit and Human Resources meetings arenot open to the public.
LEEDS CITY COUNCILLORS SURGERIES
FIRST SATURDAY IN THE MONTH 9.30 to 10.30AM - OTLEY LIBRARYTHIRD SATURDAY IN THE MONTH 9.30 to 10.30AM - YEADON TOWN HALLIf inconvenient please ring to organise a meetingon 07973521547 or email [email protected]
GREG MULHOLLAND MP’s SURGERIES 0113 2266519
FIRST FRIDAY - APPOINTMENTSOTLEY LIBRARY, OTLEY 4 - 5PM
FIRST SATURDAY - DROP-INASDA STORES, HOLT PARK 11AM - 12 NOONSAINSBURY’S, ARNDALE CENTRE HEADINGLEY 12.30 - 1.30PM
THIRD FRIDAY - APPOINTMENTSHEADINGLEY CARDIGAN CENTRE 1 - 2PMROBERT CRAVEN HALL, BRAMHOPE 4 - 5PM
THIRD SATURDAY - DROP-INSAINSBURYS, OTLEY 11AM - 12 NOONMORRISONS, YEADON 12.30 - 1.30PM
Constituents who would like to book an appointment should call the
office on 0113 22 66 519 or email [email protected]
Mary Vickers (Lib) Tel 465813
Colin Campbell (Lib) Tel [email protected]
Philip Bye (Lib) Tel 467199
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CONTACTING YOUR COUNCILLORS
James Spencer (Lib) Tel [email protected]
Lisa Atkin (Lab) Tel 07508041958
Kevin Cooney (Lab) Tel [email protected]
Linda Bradley (Lib) Tel 850459
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John Eveleigh (Lab) Tel [email protected]
Raymond Gill (Lab) Tel 467614
Austin Kelly (Lab) Tel 07910522758 [email protected]
John Flinn (Ind) [email protected]@otleytowncouncil.gov.uk
Dr. Pauline Spencer (Lib) Tel [email protected]
Back row left to right: Terry Ford (Bellman); Cllr. John Eveleigh (Council Leader); Cllr. Sandy Lay; Cllr. Linda Bradley; Cllr. Colin Campbell; Cllr. Carl Morris;Cllr. Austin Kelly; Cllr. Kevin Cooney; Cllr. Nigel Francis; Jason Knowles (Community Development Officer)
Front row left to right: Cllr. James Spencer; Cllr. Dr Pauline Spencer; Cllr. Mary Vickers; Cllr. Beryl Patton; Cllr. Philip Bye (Deputy Town Mayor); Cllr Nigel Gill (Town Mayor); Suzanne Kidger (Executive Officer); Cllr. Pamela Gill; Cllr Raymond Gill; Cllr. Lisa Atkin; Cllr. Neville Birch (apologies given);
Cllr. Mike Evans (apologies given); Cllr. John Flinn (apologies given)Photograph by Winpenny Photography Otley • All councillors work in a voluntary capacity
Nigel Francis (Ind) Tel Home 463467 Tel Work 463502
Sandy Lay (Lib) Mobile 07533581228 [email protected]
Neville Birch (Lab) Tel 462703
Beryl Patton (Lib) Tel 461510 Mobile 07572970441
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Michael Evans (Lab) Tel 07931 [email protected]
Nigel Gill (Lab) 467614 [email protected]
Pamela Gill (Lab) 467614 [email protected]
Carl Morris (Lab) Tel [email protected]
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