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The introduction of the Localism Act provided exciting new powers for residents to shape andinfluence their communities. This is your opportunity to have your say on the future of your town.
The Town Council and local volunteers have been working hard towards producing the OtleyNeighbourhood Plan - after the first phase of consultation (thank you for all your responses) weare now in a position to ask you whether we are looking at the issues and providing policies onthe things that matter to you.
Every household and business in the town should have received a copy of the Policy IntentionsDocument (PID) – if you haven’t received one – pop into the Town Council offices in OrchardGate or the library and pick one up. We need you to share your views.
This plan is important for everyone. You, as residents mustvote at a referendum to adopt it. If you vote in favour, it willthen become a legal document and any decisions on futureplanning applications will be required to be made inaccordance with your Neighbourhood Plan.
Please take time to read the PID and respond as yourcommunity needs you! The closing date for responses isFriday 16th January 2016. You can also respond online at:www.surveymonkey.com/r/otleypid
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Otley Town Council, Otley Core Resource Centre, Unit 11, Orchard Gate, Otley, LS21 3NX. Tel: 01943 466335 Email: [email protected] December 2015 No 74
OTLEY VICTORIAN FAYRE The 30th Annual Otley Victorian Fayre will be held onSunday 6th December from 12 noon to 6.00 pm.
Otley Victorian Fayre was originally the brainchild ofOtley Chamber of Trade who wanted to give the town’sshops a boost in the run up to Christmas. They chose theVictorian theme because it was in the Victorian era thatChristmas, as we now know it, really started.
The Fayre is run by a volunteer committee who work tirelesslyto ensure it stays true to the aims set down by its founders.The organisation of the Fayre is overseen by Otley TownPartnership.
This amazing event started in 1985 and, for 24 years, washeld on a Friday evening attracting crowds of approximately8,000 visitors.
In 2010, to celebrate its Silver Anniversary, it was decidedto hold the Fayre on a Sunday and make it a family dayout. This proved to be a resounding success. Crowdsare now double what they were before – and growingannually.
The Fayre is held in Otley town centre which is fullypedestrianised for the event and everything is within easywalking distance. Attractions include: market stalls,street entertainment, Punch and Judy, local schoolssinging carols, street food, traditional fairground ridesand much, much, more.
Many of the towns shops are open on the day anddecorate their windows in a Victorian theme to participatein a window dressing competition. The shop owners and
stallholders get into the spirit of things by dressing inperiod costume. This all makes for a wonderful, festivefamily atmosphere.
No event before Christmas would be complete withoutSanta who will of course be here. Come along and visithis grotto in the Market Place and bring along yourChristmas Wish List. The grotto will be provided by OtleyLions with all proceeds going to charity.
As night falls, there will be a lantern parade starting atOtley Courthouse and winding its way around town. Thelanterns are all hand made by local children who will becarrying them in the parade, accompanied by a live band.A truly magical experience.
The Fayre is so successful that it attracts visitors fromfar and wide who come to join in the fun andsavour the atmosphere. Numerous coach partiesnow visit bringing welcome visitors to the town tohelp bolster the economy.
Victorian Fayre programmes with full details of all theday’s events are now widely available throughoutthe town, cost just £1. You havethe opportunity to enter a freedraw with a first prize of £200.
Don’t miss this wonderfulevent, it’s a very special day.
For full information visit thewebsite: www.victorianfayre.co.uk
OTLEY NEIGHBOURHOOD
PLANYOUR COMMUNITY
NEEDS YOU
The Otley Parish Church Scouts and Guides Parents’ Association is running its ChristmasCard delivery service for Otley again this year, offering a low cost option for postingChristmas cards to local family and friends. Last year they delivered just over 10,000 cards.They are hoping to exceed this number this year. The income from this service helps paythe running costs of the Scout hut on Burras Lane.
Stamps are priced at a budget beating 25 pence per Stamp. Stamps will go on sale fromthe end of November in local shops around the town, with many shops and local businessessupporting this service.
Please remember the service is for the town of Otley only!
Please look out for further details on outlets and the last day for posting in the localpress and on posters from the end of November.
Otley Chamber of Trade is again ready to lightup All Saints Parish Church in what has quicklybecome the much anticipated Otley ChristmasTree Festival.
The fifth festive display will see forty treesinstalled inside the Kirkgate church buildingand a selection of local charities and communitygroups invited to decorate a tree each. Thedoors to the twinkling array are then opento the public from noon until around 6pmon Wednesday 9th then 10am-6pm dailyuntil closing on the evening of Saturday 12thDecember. Although free to enter visitorsmight like to drop a few coins in the bucketof the ones they like best.
Festival organiser and former ChamberPresident, Tim Wilkinson said, “The first fouryears of the event have really caught theimagination with around 3,000 peopleattending last year. This year will be differentin that the church has been refurbished thissummer so the layout of the festival may be alittle different although the surroundings will,no doubt, be spectacular.”
A welcome addition to the variety of dailylive musical performances will be an eveningconcert at 7pm on Friday 11th December bythe Chippendale Singers, under the baton of itsMusical Director, Alex Woodrow and WestgatePrimary School Choir. Tickets are £5 includinglight refreshments, with under 18’s admittedfree when accompanied with an adult, contactJan Wilkinson 01943 461318.
For more information please contact Helenand Tim Wilkinson, Dowgill House, Otley01943 850836 or go to www.otleychristmastreefestival.co.uk
Once again at the Victorian Fayre, Otley PubClub is encouraging the town’s pubs to enterinto the Victorian spirit by entering the com-petition for the Elsie Brumfitt Victorian AleHouse Award.
This award is for the pub which best adopts aVictorian theme or appearance for the dayand is named after the former historian of OtleyPub Club, Elsie Brumfitt, who meticulously fact
checked all the historical claims of the pubs -and there are many - as some of our pubsdate from Victorian times or earlier.
Otley Pub Club deploys a team of judges inboth overt and covert “secret shopper” mannerin this friendly competition which adds to theoccasion for both customers and staff, manyof whom dress up in Victorian costume. OtleyPub Club cannot promise that drinks will beat Victorian prices!
The picture shows staff from last year’s winningpub, the Horse & Farrier, receiving the award.
For more information go to www.otleypubclub.co.uk
Still looking for a Christmas present for a lovedone? Try a gift certificate for a dry stone wallingtraining course.
The Dry Stone Walling Association run trainingcourses for beginners. Courses are held in theOtley and Leyburn areas. Qualified instructors leadthe courses supported by experienced wallers.
Courses are open to anyone - men, women andyoung people - from teens to 80+, providingthey are reasonably fit. The course teaches thebasic principles of dry stone walling which
involves taking down a derelict or damagedsection of wall and rebuilding it. Participants workat their own pace, in a structured but informalatmosphere.
Training courses allow people to try their handat this ancient craft as well as contributing tothe conservation of our valuable local drystone walls.
For further details see: www.otleyyorksdalesdswa.orgFacebook – Otleyyorksdalesdswa
Soroptimist International of Aireborough hasbeen having a busy time, raising funds topresent a defibrillator to Guiseley MethodistChurch, and training to use the equipment.The Club were awarded a Commendationunder the Health Category of the Mary HillaryAwards from Soroptimist International Yorkshirefor this work.
At the Interclub evening we welcomed membersfrom nearby clubs together with the Yorkshire
President Angela Edwards. The speaker wasMary Holmes, who gave an illustrated talk onher association with the Royal ShakespeareTheatre in Stratford on Avon.
Club members continue to support the ForgetMe Not Café at Yeadon for Dementia sufferersand their carers.
A Christmas event takes place on 16th Decemberat 7pm with songs, poems and festive food atGuiseley Methodist Church.
Dry Stone Walling GiftCertificates
OTLEY PUBS SUPPORT VICTORIAN FAYRE
SOROPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL
Otley Christmas TreeFestival twinkles again
SPONSORED BY OTLEYTOWN COUNCIL 2015/16
Otley has been announced as a host townfor the second running of the Tour deYorkshire cycle race.
This means that on either Friday 29th April, Saturday30th April or Sunday May 1st 2016, Otley will eitherbe a start or finish location for the race.
More details on the route and the exact date areexpected to be announced during December,with plans for road closures likely to emerge in thecoming months.
This is another major opportunity for Otley toshowcase itself and reinforces the towns growingreputation for cycling.
Cycling Merchandise @ Otley CoreThe ideal Christmas stocking fillers – a short DVDfilm of ‘The Day Le Tour came to Otley’, togetherwith a commemorative book featuring 140 stunningpictures are available as a bundle to purchasefrom Otley Core priced £12.
Otley - Tourde Yorkshire2016 Host
Town
UPCOMING EVENTSNovember30 Otley Christmas Lights Switch-on
December6 Otley Victorian Fayre9-12 Otley Christmas Tree Festival20 Otley Christmas Farmers Market20 Otley Courthouse Designer Craft Fair
26 Chevin Chase
January1 New Year’s Day Wharfemeadows Park Swim31 Otley Farmers Market31 Otley Courthouse Designer Craft Fair
February28 Otley Farmers Market28 Otley Courthouse Designer Craft Fair
* Otley Market Days held every Tuesday, Friday and Saturday.
Townswomen’s Guild
Otley’s in bloom!
Otley Townswomen's Guild is a thriving group with over 70members. We hold a monthly meeting at The Methodist Churchon the first Thursday in the month at 7.30pm. We usually have aspeaker followed by a social break and refreshments.
We also have several special interest groups including: anActivities group, a Discussion group, Gardeners, Music, Readersand Recreation, which is predominately a walking group.
Why not come along and see if the Townswomen’s Guild is foryou? For more details contact [email protected] or telephone01943 850121
Voice Your Choice – Winning Project announced
The Parish Church, Ellar Ghyll, Gas Works Corner, Billams Hill,Wharfemeadows Park, the Whartons School, Bremner Street,the road to Pool. What links these places far and near? Snowdropswill grow there at New Year!
This autumn five thousand snowdrop bulbs were planted infifteen different sites around Otley by over one hundred volunteers,including Scouts, Beavers, school children and members of theRotary Club. The planting was co-ordinated by members ofOtley in Bloom. Look out for the delicate white flowers in Januaryand see if you can spot all fifteen locations.
For the second year running Yorkshire in Bloom judges haveawarded Otley Gold and Best in Category. They praised thededication and community spirit which keeps Otley lookinggreat. Thank you to everyone who helps the town blossom!
For more news visit Otley in Bloom’s website and Facebook page.
Following this year’s public ballot, the £10,000 available throughthe Voice Your Choice initiative will support new equipment forOtley Skate Park.
Otley Skate Park is a centre for youth culture with skateboardingand wheeled sports increasingly growing in popularity. Withincreased numbers of users Otley skate park is in need of newequipment to keep existing users engaged and inspire new users- in turn allowing a vital part of local youth culture to grow andflourish. This project is intended to install 3 new pieces of equipment(quarter pipe, fly off ramp, manual pad) to cater for increaseddemand and create a safe place for young people to ride.
Otley Town Council are now working with the Otley Skate ParkUsers group and Leeds City Council to deliver this project in thenear future.
OTLEYCAMERACLUB
Otley Camera Club continues to attract new members and offers awide programme of competitions, speakers, members’ nights andpractical evenings. The last year has seen the Club involved innumerous trips to local places of interest arranged by Committeemember, Diane Murrell and a programme of visits is already organisedfor next year with trips planned to Saltwick Bay, Wastwater andButtermere and the Yorkshire Wildlife Park.
Our Annual Exhibition was very successful with over 100 entries.The winning entry was submitted by Andy Hoyle.
Next year we have club evenings on triptychs, practical lighting,post processing evenings plus a range of competitions and speakers.Our in-house competition evenings continue to prove popular withmembers.
We are always very glad to welcome new members and visitors soif you are interested in improving your photography come alongand see what we have to offer. The first few meetings are free andyou will get a great welcome from our members.
For more information about meeting times and our programme,please visit www.otleycameraclub.co.uk
Over the past ten years the Otley Action gardening van hasbeen out and about on the streets of Otley travelling from onegarden to another. At Otley Action we know that a well-keptgarden means a lot to people; it can help people feel proud,independent and also contribute to their emotional wellbeing. Many local residents know Craig Marshall as Otley Action’sgardener. Sadly, Craig will be retiring at the end of Novemberand his tireless commitment will be missed by the organisation,members and the many gardens that have received the tendertouch of his green fingers!
In future Otley Action will be operating a new service to helppeople find a gardener. This will ensure that the older peopleof Otley will continue to receive a gardening service that theyare happy and satisfied with.
For more information contact us on 01943 463965.
OTLEY ACTION FOR OLDER PEOPLE - GARDENING SERVICES
OTLEY TOWN COUNCILCOMMUNITY SERVICE
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In October 1888 Louis Le Prince produced the world's first films inLeeds. These were shot on cameras patented in both America andthe UK. Once he had perfected his projection machine Le Princearranged to demonstrate his discovery to the American public andthus the world. On 16th September 1890, just weeks before he wasdue to sail to New York, Le Prince stepped onto the Dijon to Paristrain and was never seen again.
The First Film is a documentary by David Wilkinson that sets out toprove Le Prince's claim to be the originator of moving images. Thiswill be shown at Otley Courthouse on Thursday 10th December at7.30pm with an introduction by co-writer Irfan Shah who will alsobe undertaking a Q and A after the film.
Tickets are £2 for Otley Film Society members and £4 for non-members.
New Year film screenings
In the New Year films restart on Thursday 7th January with VeraBrittain's 'Testament of Youth' about a British woman's coming ofage during WW1.
Films then continue with:Leviathan - 21st JanuaryX+Y - 4th FebruaryIda - 18th FebruaryGone Girl - 3rd MarchWild Tales - 17th MarchSamba - 31st MarchTimbuktu - 14th AprilDark Horse - 28th AprilMystery Film - 12th May
Full details can be found at www.otleycourthouse.org.uk andwww.otleyfilmsociety.org.uk
The First Film
Friday 4th December, 8pm A Dread Supreme Christmas ShowDread Supreme draws on Reggae and other Jamaican traditionsfor their music which is African, Latin and even Christmas songs.Tickets are £12/10 in advance or £13/11 on the door
Saturday 12th December, 11am & 1.30pmTopsy Turvy Theatre presents “Sorry Christmas iscancelled….. Katie saves the day!”Thieves have broken into Father Christmas’ grotto and stolen
all of the presents and with onlya few days left, there is no timeto make any more. Will Katiesolve the clues in the mysteriousadvent calendar? And who didsteal the presents?
Tickets are £8/6 in advance£9/7 on the door Suitable for ages 3-7 years
Saturday 16th January, 7.30pmSamuel Moore & Helen MortAfter the success of last year, flamenco guitarist SamuelMoore returns for another stunning performance and guitarworkshop. This time he is joined by multi award winningpoet and author Helen Mort who will showcase a selectionof original poetry set to improvised flamenco music. Tickets £12/10 in advance, £13/11 on the door
Saturday 23rd January, 2pmFreehand Theatre presents, Frogs and Snails andTeddy Bear TalesIts bear’s birthday tomorrow. His head is full of excitement, buthow will he get to sleep? But down in the shed at the bottom ofthe garden, someone is busy writing… Performed by actor/puppeteer Simon Hatfield this is a wonderful production suitablefor age 3-7 years. And bring along your favourite teddy to theperformance and you can help bear wait for his birthday to begin!Tickets are £8/6
Saturday 6th February, 8pm - Jenny RitterA truly intimate gig by guitarist and song-writer for the criti-cally acclaimed Canadian roots country band “The Gruff”. Tickets are £12/10 in advance/ £13/11 on the door
Thursday 11th February, 7.30pmWild (cert 15) 115minsStarring Reese Witherspoon, this film is a chronicle of onewoman’s 1,100 mile solo hike across the Pacific Crest Trail asa way to recover from a recent catastrophe, followed by anopportunity to talk to long distance walkers. Tickets are £4
Tickets for these and all other OtleyCourthouse events can be bookedby popping into the Courthouse,calling the box office on 01943467466, or by visiting www.otleycourthouse.org.uk
The Food Bank, a partnership between‘Churches Together in Otley’ and the widercommunity, has helped people in crisis situationsfrom Otley and local areas including Farnley,Guiseley, Menston, Pool and Yeadon sinceDecember 2013.
We give out a parcel containing 3 days’ supplyof food to people in crisis situations, as identifiedby partner agencies.
Partner agencies are either statutory (LeedsCity Council, Health service outlets and schools)or voluntary agencies (such as Leeds CitizensAdvice Bureau, Churches and Otley Action forOlder People) to whom people in need can turn.
A partner agency contacts us on our helplineand completes a food voucher. All informationreceived is treated confidentially under ourData Protection and Privacy Policy, and is usedonly for administrative purposes.
If a partner agency is unable to collect a foodparcel from our store in Otley, then we agreearrangements for it to be delivered either tothem or direct to the client.
The number of parcels distributed has increasedin our second year of work. We expect numbersto continue rising as expected changes to thebenefits system are introduced in 2016.
More information is available on our websitewww.otleyfoodbank.com
OTLEY FOOD BANK SECOND ANNIVERSARY
There are new improved facilities at local community arts hub The Woolpack Studios, offering morespace for band rehearsals and recording sessions.
The Studios, on Bondgate, offer a variety of music and arts courses, projects and activities for youngpeople and local people of all ages.
Courses on offer include Music Theory and Ukulele Crash Courses for both beginners and improvers.For young people who enjoy making things, the Woolpack Art Pack offers a variety of creative artsactivities for children on Saturday mornings. On Wednesday evening there are printmaking coursesfor adults. Termly Saturday morning music projects also continue for young people aged 11 to 16, in-cluding singing and ukulele groups and the ‘Access All Areas’ sessions which get young peopleplaying together in bands, including studio recording and a live gig and are suitable for anyone wholoves playing an instrument or singing.
For information on any of these or more please contact [email protected] or 07956 205151
Otley ChoralSociety
As Christmas approaches Otley Choral Societyis reflecting on a successful first term under its’new conductor, Barry Jordan.
A very successful concert in November at LeedsTrinity University in Horsforth enabled the choir toshow off their linguistic skills as they sang manyof the most popular opera choruses in Italian orGerman. The choir was ably supported by up andcoming soloists; Catriona Hewiston, AlexanderGrainger and Benjamin Lewis who performedsome of the most memorable opera arias.
On Saturday 12th December the choir will performat St Margaret’s church, Ilkley, as they sing theever popular Handel’s Messiah with their sisterchoir, Ilkley Choral Society, soloists and theYorkshire Chamber Ensemble.
Tickets for concerts are available from BrownsGalley in Otley, email: [email protected] call 01943 462653
Adults £12/ under 18s free
Otley Neighbourhood Watch have started theirannual pre-Christmas scam and fraud campaign.The next couple of months always see an increasein shopping type fraud, online or postal as peoplebegin to buy Christmas gifts. The pressure tobuy 'that special' gift may result in less thannormal vigilance by the purchaser. If buying online use retailer/brands you know and trust andremember to check the delivery, insurance,warranty and returns policies, particularly whenbuying expensive items. All members are beingoffered a range of advice in the currentNewsletter (available to non-members at The Core)or on Facebook at Otley Neighbourhood Watch.
We continue to hold our meetings at the PoliceStation. Recent talks have covered drugs, firesafety, home security and cyber security.
Our funding which had become precarious dueto unexpected expenses has now been resolveddue to the kindness of a donation from OtleyTown Council and also from using the Buttercrossfor a table top/tombola event (thanks to OtleyLions for use of equipment). We also receivedthree individual cash donations and a TownCouncillor provided paper for printing. We aregrateful to all who assisted.
Otley Neighbourhood
Watch
Otley BID was delighted to launch the town’slargest Business Directory at an event in October.
Held at the Black Horse Hotel on Westgate,the evening was well attended by a good mixof Otley businesses. There were also membersof the Otley BID Board available to give up-dates and advice on both the directory as wellas other projects that are currently underway.
This long awaited directory gives both residentsand visitors a tool to find whatever they needwithin the town, whether it’s a plumber to fixa broken boiler, a travel agent to book a holiday,a café to meet up with friends, or a jeweller tobuy a present for that special person.
There is also a list of empty premises availablefor those looking to set-up businesses in Otley,expand or even move from home based work.
The directory is open to all 500+ BID levy payingbusinesses. It enables every business to uploada description of their product or service, contactdetails, logo, website, social media, a selectionof photos and a location map.
To visit the directory go to: directory.otleybid.co.uk
Launch of Otley’sLargest Business
DirectoryOtley Women Together is a newly formedorganisation of local women who are planningto organise a weekend of events aroundInternational Women’s Day, on the 12th and13th March 2016. Our group has membersfrom a wide age range and variety of back-grounds. The group is delighted to have aspatrons two successful Otley women, AnneLongfield, Children’s Commissioner for Englandand Racheal Bamford, artist and athlete.
The weekend of events and activities willhighlight women’s issues and needs bothlocally and worldwide. The events will buildawareness of the diverse range of Otleywomen’s groups in arts, education, supportand health and provide opportunities to shareinformation, listen to inspiring talks and watchfilms about women’s stories, advertisegroup activities and welcome new members.
Everyone, regardless of age or sex, will bewelcome throughout the weekend. Theweekend will educate, inspire and inform all.
Take part in our ‘Showcase’ event onSaturday 12th March from 11am to 3pm atOtley Courthouse. This is an opportunity foryour group to have a ‘stall’ to advertise whatyou do, attract new members, liaise withother groups and learn about all the otherexciting women’s activities in Otley.
If you, your friends or colleagues, or membersof your group, would like to take part or findout more about the event, please contactLorain Behrens on 01943 874931 or e-mail:[email protected]
The Wharfedale Male Voice Choir first performedin 1984 through a group of men in the BurleyProbus Club who simply had a joy of singingtogether and have kept the idea going since then.
Rehearsals are held at the Catholic Church Hall onBradford Road in Burley-in-Wharfedale eachMonday afternoon from 2-4pm.
The aims of the Choir are simple, to sing forpleasure, to sing for the pleasure of other people,and to raise money for charity.
Members are not given auditions, and an abilityto read music, whilst a help, is not essential, and allnew members can be assured of a warm welcome.
Already, various concerts have been arranged for
later this year, particularly nearer Christmas, andthese can be very happy occasions.
The photograph shows a number of the memberswho performed a well-attended concert of WorldWar I songs at the Burley Parish Church in thespring of this year.
For more details please ring Ken Bellwood on01943 863177
WharfedaleMale Voice Choir
OTLEY TOWN COUNCILGRANT SUPPORT 2015/16
OTLEY TOWN COUNCILGRANT SUPPORT 2015/16
OTLEY TOWN COUNCILGRANT SUPPORT 2015/16
Otley International Women’s Day
SPONSORED BY OTLEYTOWN COUNCIL 2015/16
Plans are now well under way forthe 207th Otley Show, which isthought to be the oldest one dayshow in the country and brings inover 15,000 visitors to the town.Show Secretary, Janet Raw is noworganising schedules for the manyCattle, Sheep, Horse, Poultry, Pigeon,Produce and Handicraft classes and is activelyseeking more sponsors. If anyone is interestedin sponsoring or advertising at the Show, pleasecontact [email protected]
If you are wondering what to get someone fora different Christmas Present then why not treatthem to our annual membership for £23.00.
This comes with 3 Adult Tickets and 1 Adultticket can admit 2 children so the membershipcan be used for a family, plus car parking andbadges for the Members Marquee with exclusivefacilities.
For more information, please visit our website:www.otleyshow.org.uk
OTLEY SHOWSATURDAY - 21st May 2016
In 2015, Otley Carnival were able donate atotal of £3,500 to worthy causes. For 2016, weare delighted to announce our beneficiariesare: Yorkshire Cancer Research, BehindClosed Doors and Wheatfields Hospice.
Yorkshire Cancer Research is Yorkshire’s veryown cancer charity, who have supported vitalprojects right across Yorkshire for more than 90years. We receive no government funding andrely on the generosity of our supporters.
Behind Closed Doors is the only organisationin Leeds which specialises in providing non-judgmental, long-term, personal and practicalsupport to improve the lives of people experiencingdomestic abuse and was the first organisationin Leeds to support male victims of domesticabuse.
Wheatfields is a Sue Ryder hospice based inLeeds, supporting people aged 18 and overdying from conditions like cancer, heart failureand lung disease.
Our fundraising starts now so please come andsupport us at the Victorian Fayre.
SPONSORED BY OTLEYTOWN COUNCIL 2015/16
MARIE CURIE
Otley Marie Curie Fundraising Group would like tothank all the local businesses who support MarieCurie - so far this year we have raised in excess of£1,700. This figure includes our Blooming Great TeaParty at Norwood Chapel and Retreat Centre wherewe had generous donations from Bondgate Bakeryand A.Teale and Son Bakeries. We would also liketo thank everyone at Otley Golf Club who nominatedMarie Curie as their chosen charity for a recentfundraiser day.
We welcome new volunteers who can spend a coupleof hours or more for various events/collections orany businesses who would like to have a collection tin.Please call Jennifer Aspinall on 01274 386190 oremail [email protected] for furtherinformation.
At last! We will have a new Minister early inthe New Year as Rev Jason McCullagh, atpresent an URC Minister in Scarborough, hasbeen called to come to the Bridge after anoverwhelming vote by members at a specialChurch meeting held at the end of September.He will take charge of both the Bridge Churchin Otley and the Salem Church in Burley, historyrepeating itself as Rev Leon Cook did exactlythe same until he went, ironically, to the sameChurch that Jason is leaving in Scarborough.That was nearly 50 years ago!
Meanwhile December will see the usual Giftand Candlelight services and the "Singing 4Fun" group will continue rehearsing for theeagerly awaited production on the last week-end in January. Exciting times ahead!
Bridge Church
Otley Carnival Announce New Beneficiaries
Let’s explore
Gallows Hill AwardAlzheimers Society
Doing Good Leeds is the website for the voluntaryand community sector in Leeds.
Go to the home page and you will see on theright hand side that you can register to: advertiseevents; spread news; blog about an issue orsomething that is important to your group.
You will also see a volunteering button. Click onthat and you can make an online application tovolunteer or your group can advertise for volunteervacancies.
Click on the funding button to find current fundingopportunities.
Need training? Click on the training button tosearch training courses that are coming up in thenext few months. If your group has an annualincome of 20k or below you can apply for a bursaryand you won’t have to pay to attend the trainingcourse.
Click on support for organisations to find helpwith: starting a new group; finance; governance;marketing and communications; monitoring andevaluation; people and employment.
There is a lot more to explore – so have a goodlook at the website!
The award-winning local disability charity OpenCountry, recently celebrated its 25th anniversarywith an awards evening. As part of the festivities,Open Country unveiled its new ‘Good AccessAward’ scheme which recognises the mostsignificant improvements in encouraging ‘accessfor all’. The first winners were Otley Town Councilfor their new accessible path project at theGallows Hill Nature Area.
David Shaftoe, Open Country Project Officer, said“We congratulate the winners of our ‘GoodAccess Award’ for their superb efforts atincreasing the amount of accessible countrysidelocally.” The award was collected by Cllr LindaHoare on behalf of the Town Council.
The Alzheimers Society and The Leeds & YorkPartnership Foundation Trust have recently appointed13 memory support workers. Establishing stronglinks with GP surgeries the team will work alongsidestaff in the Health & Social Teams across the city.Some of the appointees are already trained asDementia Champions so this initiative shouldraise awareness of the early stages of dementiain community and health care settings.
Have you heard about the Herbert Protocol? WestYorkshire Police are able to assist people at risk ofgoing missing. Officers are trained in safeguardingand some Police vehicles are marked with theDementia friendly logo. Many of the high-streetbanks have safe places for people with memoryproblems to take time out to think. And the WestYorkshire Playhouse has been running their Hey daysproject for over 20 years where people can comealong and take part in lots of creative activities.
If your staff want to learn more about dementiaand host a 45 minute session please contact theAlzheimers Society on Leeds 0113 231 1727. Orjoin the free nationwide initiative and find outhow you can help support people to live wellwith dementia. For more information see:www.dementiactionalliance
August saw Otley Lions take part in the 35thDisabled Fun & Sports day at Doncaster, takingguests with additional needs. A great day washad by all and several of our guests came awaywith trophies.
We again supported the Chernobyl Children’sProject, organising a trip for the Belarusian chil-dren and their host families to The ForbiddenCorner.
In September we took part at Bramhope Showand the following week the Otley VintageTransport Extravaganza, which was also the lastevent at which Chip made an appearance.
During October we played host to ChelseaPensioners; honoured guests at the RAF CollegeBand Concert for the Royal British Legion.
While Chip’s gone into his winter hibernation,Otley Lions will be turning efforts to theirChristmas projects. Santa will once again begiving many hours to help them raise money,this year to support the provision of defibrillatorsin and around Otley.
On the 12th September, Otley Cricket Club Firstswere due to play their last match of an excitingseason at Beckwithshaw. Otley arrived trailingtheir hosts in the League by just a few points.
The weather forecast was not encouraging andit rained all morning until about 11am. Thehome team clearly did not want to play becausecalling the game off would have given them thechampionship. Otley needed to play and win.
To this end Club chairman, Chris Smith organisedtransport of mopping up equipment and bothhe and the players set about preparing theBeckwithshaw pitch and surrounds for play.The opposition stood and watched!
It was agreed that play should start late at 2pm butat 1-30pm it poured down with rain for nearlyhalf an hour. Mopping up continued and even-tually play started at 4pm with a well-motivatedOtley team against a reluctant host.
Otley batted first and ammassed a mammothtotal of 173 in 20 overs. The opposition could notget anywhere near, resulting in Otley winning thematch and the League title.
The second team victory was less dramatic butthey also won the Championship. A wonderfulyear for the Club (social membership only £10)- bring on 2016!
OTLEYCRICKETCLUB
If you want to start the New Year by being abit more active, then the couch to 5k initiativeby Otley Athletic Club's Absolute Beginnersgroup could be for you.
The scheme is aimed at non or novice runnersbeing able to take part in a 5k Park Run at theend of a six week training programme.
The first session begins with running for oneminute and then walking for one minute,which is repeated 10 times.
This increases gradually over the followingweeks so that by the end of the programmeyou'll have the ability and confidence to takepart in a 5k timed run in Lister Park, Bradford.
Details of Couch to 5k are available via: [email protected] or search for Otley ACAbsolute Beginners on Facebook.
Running Club'sCouch To 5k Plan
The Young Persons Achievement Award waspresented to Sophie English. This was for herwork and commitment in organising events,fundraising and active participation at OtleyCycle Club and for her achievements atregional and national level cycling events andinvolvement in the British Cycling OlympicDevelopment Programme.
The Adult Achievement Award was presentedto Jacquie Harvey for her work with Otleyin Bloom. This includes work on improving thetown’s environment, visiting local schools to talkto children about growing and planting and hertireless work in sourcing, painting and plantingup to 20 plus decorated yellow bikes locatedaround the town for the Tour de France.
• Individual Achievement Award (child/youth)Awarded to a young person who has achievedsomething outstanding - this may be academically,musically, sporting or artistic, or overcome someform of adversity or helped others and contributedto their community. The award is open to anyoneaged 18 or under.
• Individual Achievement Award (Adult)Award for an adult who has achieved somethingoutstanding – this may be academically, musically,sporting or artistic, in terms of enterprise orinnovation, or overcoming some form of adversityor helping others. The award is open to anyoneover the age of 18.
Awarding criteria• Employees of Otley Town Council and Council Members may not be nominated;
• Winners from the previous year may not be nominated;
• Otley residents only can nominate an individual for anaward. Those persons nominated need not live in Otley but must have given significant service to Otley;
• All nominations will be judged by Full Council;
• The decision reached by Full Council when selecting the winners is final and no correspondence will be entered into;
• The winners will be invited to attend the Annual General Parish Meeting in May to receive their award;
• The winners agree to allow Otley Town Council to useany photographs taken for future publicity material.
Please state your reasons for nominating on a separate piece of paper. Please highlight achievements and successes, why the nominatedperson deserves the award and any other relevant information to help us reach our decision.
All nominations are for achievements and successes between 1 January and 31 December 2015.
Closing date for nominations is 5th February 2016Please return completed nomination forms to: Jason Knowles, Otley Town Council, Unit 11 Orchard Gate, Otley, LS21 3NX
Otley Town Council Achievement Awards 2015
Nomination Form
Otley Achievement Awards
Nominee:
Address:
Telephone:
Individual Achievement Award Child/Youth
Individual Achievement Award Adult
Category (please tick ONE box)
Reasons for nomination
Nominated by:
Address:
Telephone:
The Otley Annual Achievement Award showcases the work of hardworkingindividuals within the town by recognising both a young person and adultwho has achieved something outstanding – be it academically, musically,sporting or artistic – overcome some form of adversity or helped to make adifference in the local community. There were a number of very worthynominees for both awards in 2014 with the winners announced at the OtleyTown Council Annual General Meeting in May.
If you know anyone who has achieved somethingoutstanding or made a significant contributionto our town during 2015 then we would like tohear from you. Nominate them now for the2015 Otley Achievement Award.
The winner is recognised with a cash prize anda certificate.
To nominate please complete and return the formon the right or pick up a nomination form in theOtley Core. The deadline for nominations is Friday5th February 2016.
Please address all nominations to Jason Knowlesat the Town Council Offices in the Otley Core ore-mail: [email protected]
Award Descriptions
Photograph by Chris Winpenny
Are you getting the most out of www.doinggoodleeds.org.uk? OTLEY LIONS
WALKERS AREWELCOME
The latest poetry collection from OtleyWord Feast Press celebrates Otley inpoems inspired by its history, countryside,townscape and much more (includingpork pies). Many well-known andlocal poets have contributed to thislively collection which also includessome surprising photographs.
OWF Press publishes contemporary poetry and Surprise View isthe third book in a series that includes Spokes - poetry on twowheels and The Garden - poems that will grow on you.
OWF Press is a not-for-profit Community Interest Company andwe would like to thank the poets and volunteers involved in theproduction of the book.
You can buy all of the OWF Press publications, including SurpriseView at www.owfpress.com
SPORT CHEVIN SPORTS DAY
The Walkers are Welcome groups in Otley, Burley and Baildonhave linked up footpaths, bridleways and byways to create a 28mile walk which incorporates all three communities. Entitled TheWelcome Way it was initially presented to the public at Otley'sWAW annual general meeting in November and will be officiallylaunched in the spring of 2016.
The Sports Chevin team have announced the date of the thirdAnnual Sports day. It will be on June 5th 2016 at the proposedsite for the community sport project, Wharfemeadows Park.
The team promise it will be bigger and better with more sports
and activities and as last year including music. Sponsors arewelcome and if you want to get involved please contact TonyWalker on [email protected]
Don’t forget the website http://sportchevin.uk for more information.
New Season for Otley Badminton Club
With the festive season now upon us I wantedto take this opportunity to wish everyone inOtley a very Merry Christmas and a HappyNew Year.
While burglary, car crime and other crime typescontinue to remain reassuringly low in Otleyand the Wharfe Valley, it’s a timely opportunity
to remind people that sadly criminals don’t take a break at this timeof year.
We will still be working hard to catch and deter them throughoutthe festive season and we would ask people to think about theirhome security, not to leave valuables such as Christmas shoppingor presents in their cars, and to watch their phones and handbagswhile out shopping or enjoying themselves.
Don’t leave presents on show under your tree and don’t leave yourhouse in darkness while you’re out at your Christmas party.
We wish everyone a safe and enjoyable Christmas and New Year.WAITROSE
The Waitrose Community Matters Team have had a busy year,so far raising over £1,750 for this year's chosen charity, TheYorkshire Air Ambulance, through a variety of events.
We are inviting local charities and good causes within theirhome delivery area which covers Otley, Ilkley, Bradford, Keighley,Skipton and surrounding areas to apply for consideration tothe monthly Community Matters Fund.
For an application form, call into the store's Welcome Desk orsend a stamped addressed envelope to The Community MattersTeam, Waitrose, Westgate, Otley LS21 3AS. (Sorry, nationalcharities and those sending funds overseas cannot be considered.)
We are also looking for local bands, choirs and music makers toapply for donations from the Waitrose Music Matters fund -please put your request in writing and send to the above address.
For more information, call into the store or ring 01943 468467and ask to speak to a member of the Community Matters Teamor go to www.waitrose.com
Warm congratulations to Otley residentWilliam Carter who has been awardedthe rank of Chevalier in the OrdreNational de la Legion d'Honneur for
his contributory role in the country's liberation during WW2.
President Francois Hollande announced the awarding of the Legiond’Honneur to Normandy veterans during the 70th anniversarycommemorations of D-Day on June 6 last year.
The medal is France's top decoration for an elite group of peoplewho distinguish themselves through civilian or military valour.
Otley Badminton Club are seeking new players. This year OtleyBadminton Club has entered teams into the Bradford leaguewith the inclusion of a Men’s and Mixed doubles team. This is inaddition to two Men’s doubles and a Mixed in the Leeds leagueand a Mixed in the Harrogate League. The season started inSeptember, club nights are Mondays and Fridays at PrinceHenry’s Grammar School in Otley. For information and enquiriesabout joining the club contact [email protected] orvisit our website www.otleybadminton.co.uk
The club is also continuing its successful junior coaching sessionsevery Saturday morning through the school term. Junior coachingis available for beginners and improving juniors aged 9-16. Junior coaching sessions run from 9:15am to 10:45am.
For more information contact [email protected]
SURPRISEVIEW
POEMS ABOUT OTLEY
Staff from Sainsbury’s stores in Rawdon and Yeadon clocked upmiles to raise £2,000 for local charity Otley and District Riding forthe Disabled.
Glyn Gumbley and Kathryn Wheelock from RDA were inattendance and the charity said "Sainsbury’s only adopted us ascharity of the year in June and to be handed £2,000 will make adifference to the charity."
This is the first year that the three stores in Otley, Rawdon andYeadon have supported one charity. Rawdon store manager BenDonnarchie said “It is such a worthwhile charity that the threestores agreed to support it for a year and we look forward to morejoint fundraising days."
Sainsbury’s cycleto raise cash
INSPECTOR BRADY’S MESSAGE
Wharfedale Gardeners’Group are well into their2015/16 season, havinghad three excellent lecturesand in December, the an-nual Christmas party will beheld at Otley Rugby Club.We have also started a seed-swap as well as other activi-
ties. It is never too late to join us and, for a fee of £3 we welcomevisitors for one evening (this will be refunded if you decide to join).Lectures are held at the Otley Methodist Church in Boroughgate at7.30 pm on the second Tuesday of the month.
The next three lectures are:
January 12th: The Biggest Flower in the World by Pat HutchinsonPat will be talking about her ecological tour of Borneo in search of exotic floraand fauna.
February 9th: My Life in Gardening by Martin FishMartin was formerly Head Gardener at Rufford Abbey and has run the HarrogateFlower Show. He is now writing and broadcasting about gardening andestablishing a Garden Advisory Service.
March 8th: AGM followed by Growing Alpines in Containers byAlison and Michael MitchellAlison and Michael come from the gold medal winning Slack Top AlpineNursery in the Pennines where they grow all their own plants. Michael has30 years’ experience propagating and cultivating alpine and woodland plants.
For more information see: www.wharfedalegardeners.co.uk
Chevalier Medal
Looking to improve your pool fitness or your swimming technique?Come and visit us on Thursdays, 7pm-8pm for our SwimFit Active session.Our qualified swim teachers can give you expert tips and tuition or youcan try one of the many pool fitness programmes on offer. Ring 01943466852 or email [email protected] for more details
Peter Heald was appointed an Honorary Citizen in 2014 inrecognition of his long standing and tireless dedication tothe community of Otley. Peter has been the Chair of OtleyTown Partnership, President of Otley Rotary Club and is adirector of Otley Business Improvement District. For manyyears he has been involved in successfully contributingtowards numerous events in the town including the OtleyShow, Farmers Market, Food & Drink Festival, VictorianFayre and Christmas Lights switch-on to name but a few.
Michael Rhodes has for many years given up much of histime for the town and good causes. Some of the range ofactivities he has been involved with include: being a governorof Prince Henry’s Grammar School; President of OtleyCricket club; a member and chair of Otley Round Table;President of the Rotary Club and elder and organist at theBridge United Reformed Church.
Ailsa Bearpark worked at the Otley Citizen’s Advice Bureausince 1997. For many of those years she has coordinated ateam of volunteers who have provided invaluable advice,help and support to the residents of Otley and beyond,many the most vulnerable members of our community.
To become an Honorary Citizen nominations must be madeby Otley residents, although the persons nominated need notlive in Otley, they must have given significant service to Otley.Nominations to become an Honorary Citizen are consideredby members of the Council who vote in a private ballot, withsuccessful candidates needing to receive the vote of 2/3rdsof Councillors present and voting. The successful candidateis contacted and asked if they accept, whilst unsuccessfulcandidates are not contacted nor are their nominator(s).Should you require any further information regarding HonoraryCitizens or would like to make a nomination then please contactSuzanne Kidger at: [email protected] or telephone 01943 466335.
OTLEY TOWN COUNCIL MESSAGE BOARD
I have had a number of engagementsover the past few months and it hasbeen a great pleasure to meet somany people of all ages. I have beenparticularly humbled representingthe town in attending a number ofremembrance day ceremonies andpoppy appeal events. It was withgreat pride and dignity that I and somany others commemorated thefantastic achievements and longevityof Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II inbecoming the longest reigningmonarch in our history. I was honoured,on behalf of the town, to congratulate Lizzie Armitstead on becomingWorld Champion Road Cyclist and to then accompany her on visitsto two local primary schools and experience the excitement andenthusiasm of so many children (and adults) in seeing Lizzie – trulyinspirational.
The events are still coming in and like everyone in the run-up to ChristmasI will be very busy. I would like to take this opportunity to thankeveryone who has invited me to their event. It is an enormous pleasureto serve the people of Otley.
Happy Christmas and a prosperous New Year to you all.
Pancreatic Cancer Research Fund
The Mayor’s Charity for 2015-2016 is the Pancreatic Cancer ResearchFund. This is a charity very close to the Mayor’s heart as a close friendhas recently not recovered from the disease. Pancreatic Cancer ResearchFund is a national charity that is dedicated to supporting research toimprove diagnosis and treatment of pancreatic cancer. Pancreatic cancerhas the lowest survival rate of all cancers – with just 3% of those diagnosedsurviving for 5 years. Each year around 8,800 people in the UK arediagnosed with the disease. It is the fifth most common cause of cancerdeath. If you would like more information on pancreatic cancer pleasevisit www.pcrf.org.uk
If you would like to invite the Town Mayor to attend your event pleasecontact the Mayor’s Secretary Tom Shortall on 01943 466335 or e-mail [email protected]
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TOWN MAYOR’S NEWS
OTLEY SWIMMING CLUB
CASUAL WASHROOM ATTENDANT£7.85 per hour
The RoleThis is a casual role to fill in for holidays and absence of permanent staffmembers. On a cover basis you will undertake a range of cleaning activitiesto a set specification to ensure that Orchard Gate Public Toilets are main-tained to a high standard.
Orchard Gate Toilets Opening HoursOrchard Gate toilets are open in Summer from 7.30am to 6pm 7 days aweek and in Winter opening hours are Mon, Wed, Thurs 9am to 5pm,Tues, Fri and Sat 7.30am to 6pm and Sun 10am to 3pm (8am to 4pmFarmer’s Market Sundays).
Flexibility will be required to occasionally cover for members of the teamand for extended opening times for special events.
Benefits• Full paid training will be given • Uniform will be provided• Hourly rate of pay £7.85 • Holiday pay pro rata to the number of hours worked• In the event of a permanent vacancy priority will be given to
Casual Washroom Attendants
RequirementsWhilst experience of commercial cleaning would be an advantage this isnot essential as full training will be given.
How to ApplyApplication forms available online at: www.otleytowncouncil.gov.ukor can be requested via email [email protected] or tel: 01943 466335.
Keep up to date on the activities of your Town Council via our website www.otleytowncouncil.gov.ukor via twitter @otleycouncilor via facebook at otleytowncouncil
NEW HONORARY CITIZENS
ROOMS FOR HIREOtley Core Resource Centre has rooms, the exhibitionspace and community window available for hire. Shouldyou wish to enquire about any of our facilities or make abooking, please contact a member of the Core liaisonstaff on 01943 466335 or e-mail: [email protected] *Please note that charges may apply to your room booking.
GRANTSGrants awarded this quarter:
• Weston Lane Juniors Sports and Social Club
(awarded £500)
• Mothers of Otley (awarded £500)
• Prince Henry’s Grammar School ‘Battle of
the Bands’ (awarded £245)
If your group or organisation require grant support
from the Town Council, please contact Jason
Knowles for an application form on 01943 466335
or email [email protected]
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 collection point. We thank you for your support.
OTLEY FOOD BANK
First and third Thursday every month
(10am - 12 noon)
For an appointment telephone 01943 466335
If you would like to volunteer to help at the
work club please contact Kevin Cooney on
01943 465917
OTLEY WORK CLUB
Buttercross Charity Stall Hire
The Buttercross in Market Place is available for hire,
free of charge, to all charitable organisations on
Fridays and Saturdays. Anyone interested please
contact a member of the Core liaison staff on
01943 466335 or email
Honorary citizenship is the highest acknowledgement that the town can award to those who performexceptional, committed service to the community for a period of many years. The list of Otley’sHonorary Citizens, both past and present, is distinguished and only those who have providedexemplary service achieve such status. Recently three people who have made outstanding contributionsto the town have been bestowed with Honorary Citizenship.
Photograph by Chris Winpenny
Swimming Pool
Police contact point at the Otley Coreevery Wednesday (11am - 12am) and Friday (2pm - 3pm)
Police Drop-in
Swimmers, parents, friends and coach Stephen Batty all helped toraise a record amount of £2,117.50 for Marie Curie Cancer Care, inJuly this year. A fantastic effort from all concerned.
Christmas GreetingsOtley Town Council would like to wisheveryone a Happy Christmas and aprosperous New Year in 2016!
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CONTACTING YOUR COUNCILLORS
Back row left to right: Terry Ford (Bellman); Cllr Colin Campbell; Cllr Peter Brown; Cllr Douglas Robinson; Cllr Stephen Brown; Cllr Peter Jackson; Cllr WayneGreen; Cllr Ray Georgeson (Chair); Cllr Mick Bradley; Cllr Paul Carter; Cllr Nigel Francis
Front row left to right: Cllr Linda Hoare; Cllr Jackie Brown; Cllr Wendy Brown; Cllr Mary Vickers; Cllr Philip Bye (Town Mayor); Suzanne Kidger (ExecutiveOfficer); Cllr Ian Jackson (Deputy Town Mayor); Cllr Kate Whelan; Cllr Savanna Dabill; Cllr Ray Smith; Cllr Sylvia Thomson (apologies given)
Photograph by Winpenny Photography Otley • All councillors work in a voluntary capacity
Peter Brown (Lib Dem) t: [email protected]
Wendy Brown (Lib Dem) t: 07983080029 [email protected]
Ian Jackson (Lib Dem)[email protected]
Peter Jackson (Lib Dem) t: [email protected]
Sylvia Thomson (Lib Dem)[email protected]
ASHFIELD WARD
Paul Carter (Lib Dem)
Savanna Dabill (Lib Dem) t: 07704261249 [email protected]
Linda Hoare (Lib Dem) t: 07947637687 [email protected]
Kate Whelan (Lib Dem)
WEST CHEVIN WARD
PRINCE HENRY WARDPhilip Bye (Lib Dem) t: 01943 467199 [email protected]
Colin Campbell (Lib Dem) t: [email protected]
Mary Vickers (Lib Dem) t: [email protected]
Mick Bradley (Green) t: 01943 467871 [email protected]
Nigel Francis (Ind) t: 01943 463467 [email protected]
RayGeorgeson (Lib Dem) t: 07711069433 [email protected]: @RayGeorgeson
Ray Smith (Lib Dem) t: 07946800946 [email protected]
DANEFIELD WARD
MANOR WARD
Jackie Brown (Lib Dem) t: [email protected]
Stephen Brown (Lib Dem) t: 07908044596 [email protected]
Wayne Green (Lib Dem)[email protected]
Douglas Robinson (Lib Dem) t: [email protected]
TOWN COUNCIL MEETINGS DECEMBER 2015 - FEBRUARY 2016
OTLEY MATTERS ARTICLESTo have your organisation or group included in Otley Matters March Edition please contact Jason Knowles
for editorial dates on 01943 466335 or email [email protected]
OTLEY ALLOTMENTS
NOTICESThe rental bills will be posted out in December for nextyear and we would appreciate all bills being paid by theend of January 2016.
If you have decided not to renew your tenancy in 2016please let Karen Smith, Allotment Manager, know assoon as possible on [email protected] toavoid being billed for next year.
Unfortunately, this year we have had quite a few issuesreported concerning allotment holders not working theirplots. It is important that all allotment holders understandthat they must continually work and maintain their plotand failure to do so will result in a warning and possibletermination of their lease. Please be aware that anyplotholder receiving a warning will have it placed onrecord for 12 months and if they fail to continually worktheir plot during this period they with be issued with aformal notice to quit. If you are having issues with workingyour plot or there are any special circumstances it isessential that you let us know.
On a more positive note we hope you have enjoyedanother successful year of digging and wish you a MerryChristmas and Happy New Year.
Human Resources 7th Dec 2015Planning
Trade & Tourism 14th Dec 2015
Planning 11th Jan 2016Community Development
Policy & Resources 18th Jan 2016Full Council
Environment & Sustainability 25th Jan 2016
Planning 8th Feb 2016
Trade & Tourism 29th Feb 2016
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 at the OtleyCore Resource Centre for meeting times.
Members of the public are encouraged to attend. By prior arrangement with the Executive Officer membersof the public may arrange to address a Committee or council meeting before it starts its agenda. Please contactthe Executive Officer on 01943 466335 or by email [email protected] for further details.
Please note that the Audit and Human Resources meetings arenot open to the public.
LEEDS CITY COUNCILLORS SURGERIES
To speak with Cllr Colin Campbell; Cllr Ryk Downes or Cllr Sandy Lay
Drop-in surgeries are held on:
First Saturday in the month at Otley Library (9.30 to 10.30am)Third Saturday in the month at Yeadon TownHall (9.30 to 10.30am)If inconvenient please ring to organise a meetingon 07973521547 or [email protected]
MP SURGERIES To speak with Greg Mulholland MP
Appointment - First Friday in the month Otley Library (4-5pm)
Drop-in - Third Saturday in the month at OtleySainsbury’s (11am to noon) and Morrison’sYeadon (12.30-1.30pm)
For a 10 minute appointment, contact the office on 01132266519 ore-mail [email protected]
