ST MARY’S School, Menston have had their Fairtrade Schools Award renewed after a great deal of hard work from both staff and pupils.The school was awarded Fairtrade School status in December 2013 and to qualify for the renewal of the award, the school
Thought for the Weekby Rev Dick Watson, Associate Minister All Saints IlkleyHAVE you decided for whom, or for which party you are going to vote, on D Day June 8?With so many issues to consider, coming to a decision can be a weighty and difficult matter.Which
THIS week's Picture of the Week was taken by David Stocks on Monday above Ilkley. He said: "Following a warm close sort of day the clouds gather over Ilkley."If you have a photo you would like to see published in the paper please email:
Nature Notes by Brin BestWharfedale Naturalists’ SocietyA SHORT drive from the Wharfedale settlements of Otley and Ilkley lies Yorkshire’s finest wildflower woodland. In terms of its floral splendour, and the number of rare species which grow here, it
A YEADON man is getting in the saddle and cycling almost 70 miles, visiting 16 primary schools across North Yorkshire to help to raise some vital funds for Martin House Children's Hospice.Gavin Phillis, who has taken part in numerous sporting activities
AIREDALE Hospital staff created a 'butterfly pledge tree' and staged a marketplace event to raise awareness of dementia.Work being done to support patients with the condition was showcased.Initiatives include butterfly activity trolleys for use
A WELL-known Ilkley garden will open to the public for two days - Wednesday, May 31 and Sunday, June 4 - as part of The National Garden Scheme.Visitors will be able to enjoy the garden of Lyn and Phil Short, at 5 Hill Top, off Westwood Drive, LS29 9RS
ILKLEY was home to the fourth Animal Energy World Conference this month. Over 80 people gathered at The Craiglands Hotel, with 20 dogs as companions, to welcome speakers and delegates from around the world, who were all experts in one or more aspect of
INCREASED security measures are being taken at all Bradford Council buildings to ensure the safety of the public and the staff. This means there will only be one point of entry at City Hall, other buildings in Bradford city centre such as Britannia
INCREASED security measures are being taken at all Bradford Council buildings to ensure the safety of the public and the staff.This means there will only be one point of entry at City Hall, other buildings in Bradford city centre such as Britannia House
KRIS Stafford has been revealed as Old Otliensians new coach.He takes over from John Walker who signed off after seven years by guiding the Yorkshire Three club to victories in the Aire Wharfe and Yorkshire Silver Trophy finals.And Stafford is hoping
A MUSICIAN who has incurable cancer is planning to perform in a gig this week to raise money for charity.Twenty-one year old John Derrig from Yeadon, was diagnosed with terminal cancer in February. Now he and his family are focussing their energy on a
AN OTLEY art framing business will officially open its new premises in town next weekend.The Art Works, formerly based at Wharfebank Business Centre, has moved into the former One Stop Centre's annexe, off Courthouse Street.The Grade II Listed building
AN ILKLEY band's performance at Otley Parish Church has raised more than £400 for charity.The Two Rivers Concert Band played a wide-ranging selection of tunes, ranging from Faure to Andrew Lloyd Webber, at Otley All Saints on Saturday, April 29.The
MENSTON Arts Club had their spring exhibition on Saturday, May 13 at The Kirklands Community Centre. This was very successful with over 70 paintings being sold, and almost 400 people voting for their favourite painting, although many said it was very
STAFF from a Wharfe Valley estate agency will scale new fund-raising heights for its charity of the year.Linley & Simpson - based at Ilkley and Horsforth - is marking its 20th anniversary by setting itself the challenge of hiking 20 miles across 20 Lake
A CARE trust is seeking volunteers from across the district to work alongside staff at its state-of-the-art dementia unit.Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust, which runs the Centre for Mental Health at Airedale Hospital, issued the plea to coincide
THE CONSERVATIVES need to be 'clear and upfront' about controversial social care funding plans.That is the challenge being made by Liberal Democrat Parliamentary candidate for Leeds North West, Greg Mulholland, over proposals critics have called
THE CONSERVATIVE candidate for Leeds North West is claiming that votes for him would strengthen the UK's hand in Brexit negotiations.Alan Lamb, a Leeds City Councillor for the past decade, owns and runs a restaurant and catering business in Wetherby
A GENERAL Election hopeful has visited Otley Sailing Club to find out more about its work for people with disabilities.Greg Mulholland, the Liberal Democrat Parliamentary candidate for Leeds North West, joined senior instructor and trustee Norman Stephens
THE YORKSHIRE Party candidate for Pudsey is calling for more council houses, cheaper homes for first time buyers and retirement homes.Bob Buxton said: "Current housing proposals are weighted too heavily towards large, expensive houses, often on our
AN OTLEY resident has accused the Liberal Democrats of 'misleading' the public via a letter from an eminent doctor.The national party recently sent a letter to homes around the country, signed by Dr Clare Gerada, outlining her concerns about the
A MOTHER-OF-TWO from Otley has spoken of her concerns over plans to scrap fee school meals for infants.The Conservative Party has announced proposals to remove universal free school lunches for children in their first three years of education.Currently
LABOUR Shadow Housing Minister John Healey visited the Keighley and Ilkley constituency last week to discuss Labour's housing policy and to support Labour parliamentary candidate John Grogan.Mr Healey said: "Over the next Parliament a Labour
THREE new schemes have been launched to boost tourism in Otley.A new tourism brand, a new visitor guide for 2017 and new websites for Visit Otley and Otley Town Council have all been unveiled.The initiatives are part of a wider, three year Tourism Strategy
TV PRESENTER Gabby Logan celebrated the 50th Anniversary of Leeds Trinity University at a civic reception.Gabby, who was named Chancellor of the university in 2013, addressed more than 150 people at Leeds Civic Hall to congratulate the institution on
ANOTHER fun and practical week of events, organised by the Friends of Ilkley Moor (FoIM), took place on Ilkley Moor during the second week of May.It started with a guided walk for the Wharfedale Naturalist Society, where people learnt about the FoIM ‘
A PROGRAMME of summer activities is being organised by the Ilkley Youth and Community Association (IYCA) in a bid to head off the clarion cry of "there's nothing to do in Ilkley!"Treasurer of IYCA Ian Laven and chairman Martin Smith are
A PACKED timetable of events is planned at Burley Library over the next few weeks.There is a free Scavenger Hunt held from the library in Grange Road, Burley in Wharfedale on Saturday, May 27 from 10.30 am onwards. It will be repeated on Saturday, June
MEMBERS of Let’s Sing Together, the Ilkley Dementia Group Choir, entertained Ilkley Parish Council chairman, Councillor Steve Bultler, and all those attending a dementia open afternoon at Clarke Foley Centre in Ilkley.The event was organised by Dementia
Guiseley have confirmed that they will be playing newly-promoted League One side Doncaster Rovers in a pre-season friendly. Darren Ferguson's side will face the Lions at Nethermoor on Saturday, July 22. Guiseley's assistant manager David Penney
TWENTY-four trades and businesses showed their support for those living with dementia in Ilkley by attending an event at the Clarke Foley Centre to find out how they could become dementia friendly.They took part in a dementia friends information session
IT IS early days in terms of entries but the signs so far are promising for the Aegon Ilkley Trophy, which is being held from June 17-25.The prize-money for the ATP Men's Challenger has tripled to 127,000 euros, while the prize-money at the ITF Women
