STAFF at a Yeadon company raised more than £2,000 to help fund research into motor neurone disease. Eight people from Schofield Insurance Brokers completed the Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge on April 27, raising £2,076. A further £310 from coffee
AN OUTDOOR performer with a penchant for taking risks will be the star attraction at this year’s Askwith Show. The Dangerous Steve Show is described as featuring ‘crazy balancing and a thrilling fire and chainsaw juggling finale’. That should
CHILDREN in Pool-in-Wharfedale have been scooting for a good cause. Children from Pool Pre-School Group took part in a sponsored scooter event to raise money for the Children’s Heart Surgery Fund (CHSF). Pre-School manager Vikky Campbell organised
A SPORTS Science Summit bringing together world leaders in high performance sport and athlete management is set to take place at Leeds Trinity University. The event, on Monday, May 20 and Tuesday, May 21, is being hosted in partnership with the
A CLUB which was set up for older people in Yeadon is looking to recruit new members. The Yeadon Senior Citizens dominoes club was formed as a way of allowing older people to get together. The club meets at Yeadon Town Hall every Thursday from
MYWellbeing College, run by Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust, is backing Mental Health Awareness Week (May 13-19) and is supporting people to tackle difficulties with body image with free courses available through the college. The awareness
CERTAIN groups of people create special atmosphere when they come together. Be it sport or hobby, a shared interest can be a great leveller, and over time, experiences are shared and bonds are forged. At Ilkley Playhouse in June, we are exploring
A DRIVER stopped by police on the A65 at Draughton had more than twice the specified limit of cannabis in his system, heard Skipton Magistrates. Vratislav Pistauer, 28, provided a positive roadside drugs test after police noticed a smell of cannabis
SCOUTS from across Wharfedale have enjoyed this year’s Torch Race. The annual event, which involves a relay run from Otley town centre to the top of the Chevin, took place on Friday, May 10. Scouts from Ilkley, Burley-in-Wharfedale, Menston and
Review: Alban Gerhardt and Steven Osborne at the King’s Hall, May 8, 2019 TO be present at the last concert of the Ilkley Concert Club’s 2018-19 season was to experience a great musical partnership. Alban Gerhardt (cello) and Steven Osborne (
MENTAL health in children and young people will the subject of a new MA to be launched at Leeds Trinity University in September. The practitioner-focused course for postgraduate students has been created in response to the recent government strategy
GIANT tortoises and a team of renowned stunt horses will feature in the 210th Otley Show. This year’s show takes place on Saturday, May 18 and should provide yet another action-packed start to the agricultural show season. Wharfedale Agricultural
A WOMAN who has battled ill health for ten years is taking on a personal challenge to help vulnerable children. Mary Pearson, 47, from Yeadon has signed up to do the Barnardo’s iTRI triathlon, aiming to swim 2.4 miles, cycle 112 miles and run 26.2
SPONSORED CONTENT A FAMILIAR face is returning to the high street with a new business designed to put the customer first. The number of letting agencies in Ilkley have steadily reduced over the past year, resulting in a decline in choice for
FIVE district swimming stars have struck gold at a regional meet. The Borough of Kirklees Short Course Meet took place at Huddersfield Leisure Centre this year and competitors from Bradford and the district shone bright. Keighley-based Finlay
YEADON mum Vicki Gilbert lives up to her nickname. This real-life ‘Wonder Woman’ has demonstrated boundless bravery and courage over the years which was recently acknowledged when she was presented with the Kate Granger Award for Outstanding Achievement
