Ilkley 7 Billingham 41 IT was top versus bottom and an archetypal game of two halves for Ilkley at Stacks Field for the visit of Billingham on Saturday. It was difficult to see quite why Billingham were unbeaten at the top of the league after
Caldy 50 Otley 12 THERE was little joy for Otley on the Wirral as Caldy notched up 50 points against the Cross Green men on Saturday. The first 20 minutes gave no indication that Otley would leave Paton Field with nothing, and during that
A MEMORIAL bench has been unveiled in honour of two stalwarts of the Royal British Legion who died last year. The commemorative bench in Yeadon is in memory of Ernest Carr, who died in May at the age of 104 and George Robertson, who died in November
THE Ilkley’s Got Heart Campaign continued this week with a live first aid demonstration in Ilkley Tesco, lead by Paula Colman from PACO First Aid. The one hour, live demonstration in the supermarket aisles showed how to undertake a primary survey
A FUNDRAISING shopping evening will be held at an Otley school next month. The event, featuring a range of products from local suppliers, takes place at Otley All Saints C of E Primary on Thursday, November 28. Organised by the school’s Parent-Teacher
ILKLEY councillor Kyle Green has expressed disappointment after Bradford Council refused to pass a motion he proposed at a full council meeting calling for a consultation into the need for more dedicated places for children with special educational
ILKLEY Library was the venue for the launch of a new book by local author and historian Mark Hunnebell on Friday, October 11. Mark, of White Wells, gave a talk about his new book Secret Ilkley and also signed copies. Secret Ilkley goes behind
NEEDY families are being given a helping hand by children, parents and staff at Yeadon Westfield Infant School. The school’s harvest collection this year was in aid of Safe Haven, a registered charity based in Yeadon which helps local families in
A BUS stop in Bramhope is to be out of action for four months due to roadworks. Leeds City Council is closing the stop for Leeds-bound buses on the A660 Leeds Road, opposite The Poplars, for ‘approximately 15 weeks’ starting from Monday, October
MEMBERS of Addingham WI visited Airedale Hospital to hand over a cheque for £300 after being moved to help the stroke unit when one of their speakers shared her story with them about the care she had received. Julie Bridgman from Addingham WI said
SIXTH former Joe Braithwaite has become one of only 70 people to win a place to study for a Diploma in Sporting Excellence with England Hockey. Joe, of Ilkley, who flexi-boards at Giggleswick School, will study the BTEC level 3 qualification alongside
BETTYS Cafe in Ilkley is this year marking its centenary with a year of celebrations. However, it is not the only Betty in town with a landmark birthday to celebrate in 2019. Betty Normanton, a resident of Riverview Nursing Home also celebrated
ADDINGHAM Drama Group are hoping to steal the show with their autumn production – Theft by Eric Chappell, author of Rising Damp, Only When I Laugh and numerous stage plays. Hugh Lambert and Gill Stead play a couple helping to celebrate the anniversary
LANTERN adventures, a scarecrow trail and a cooking demonstration with Great British Bake-Off contestant Sandy Docherty, are among the half term highlights at Harewood. A week of activities will be held at the estate from Saturday, October 26 to
Ilkley Playhouse HINDSIGHT is a great thing. It allows us to see serious events of the past with a layer of humour that was missing when we were too close to events. Ilkley Playhouse is looking back into recent history with their latest production
A NEW twist on a classic tale of terror is coming to Otley. Little Frankenstein will be performed at Otley Courthouse on Saturday, November 2 - just a couple of days after Halloween. The play follows semi- famous puppeteer Frank Stein who is
THE DEADLINE for local secondary school place applications to be submitted is approaching. Leeds City Council is advising parents and carers to get their forms in - for children starting secondary school next September - by Thursday, October 31
AN ELECTRIC car charging point has been installed in Yeadon as part of a Leeds-wide initiative. The new equipment, which is positioned outside the town’s library, has been welcomed by the three ward councillors Colin Campbell, Ryk Downes and Sandy
