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Otley Town Council is pleased to announce that it will be hostingits first Town Crier’s Competition in Otley Market Place on Sunday23rd September. The competition will be run under the LoyalCompany of Town Criers rules. Taking part will be Town Criersand their consorts from across the country.
The Town Criers will meet at the Town Council offices prior toparading to Market Place where they will compete for a numberof prizes including: Overall Winner, Best Dressed Town Crier, BestDressed Consort and Best Ambassador.
The morning will see the Town Criers perform their Home Cry,whilst the afternoon will involve a Subject Cry with both marked bya panel of judges. This will be followed by an awards presentationin Otley Market Place.
There are currently 9 Town Criers registered to compete in thecompetition.
If you would like to sponsor the event, donate a small gift to beincluded in “Otley goody bags” or sponsor a “cry” about yourbusiness then please contact Tom at:[email protected]
At the end of the competition there will also be an opportunityfor adults and children alike to have a go at being a Town Crier –to ring the bell and read out the proclamations.
Otley Town Council would like to thank Otley BID for theircontribution towards the event.
SCHEDULE OF THE DAY
10.00 Town Criers sign in
10.45 Town Mayor speech and Town Crier Group Photo in the Market Place
11.00 Town Mayor to draw for order of competition forHome and Subject Cry
11.30 Home Cry
13.00 Lunch
14.30 Subject Cry – Subject Cry will be on ‘Chippendale’
16.00 Presentation of awards
www.otleytowncouncil.gov.uk
September 2018 No 85
Otley Town Council, Otley Core Resource Centre, Unit 11, Orchard Gate, Otley, LS21 3NX. Tel: 01943 466335 • Email: [email protected]
For over 10 years, Groundwork North, East and West Yorkshirehas run a project called the Green Doctors in Leeds and thesurrounding region. The Green Doctor team spend timevisiting people in their own homes to help them with allsorts of energy related problems. Some people just want totalk to someone independent about energy switching,others might want help keeping warm, some people wanthelp because they feel their energy company isn’t treatingthem fairly and others still have energy debt.
In partnership with Otley Town Council we are now ableto offer a wider service in Otley through the new OtleyEnergy Savers scheme. That means that we may be ableto help you save money on your energy bills and feelwarmer in your home.
The Green Doctor recently visited the Town Mayor of Otley,Cllr Mary Vickers, to see if she was paying too much for herenergy… she was. Using billing information we found theTown Mayor a large number of alternative suppliers. Aftertalking through the options, the Town Mayor was able toswitch to a company that seemed to offer a good standardof customer service as well as a saving of around £300 peryear on her duel fuel energy bill.
As well as helping people find better deals we also carryout some basic energy saving measures. These includesupplying modern LED light bulbs, replacing non-energyefficient bulbs with these free of charge. Unlike the old“energy saving bulbs” LEDs light up instantly and last up to30 years. We can also fit reflective panels behind radiatorsto reduce heat loss through the walls of the house. Oldwooden front doors that let in a draught we can draughtproof. And among other measures we can fit bottom doorbrushes. We’ll even make sure you’re not paying too muchon your water bill.
As well as energy advice and basic technical measures weare connected to other organisations that can offer otherservices. Such as, boiler replacements with governmentECO funding and heating servicing and repairs.
Over time our team of dedicated energy advisors haveencountered almost every problem it’s possible to have withan energy company. One lady we went to see recently wasfighting her energy company, who had accused her of tryingto defraud them. She was being accused of submitting falsemeter readings to lower her bill. The Green Doctor lookedinto the case and found out that her energy company’s ownmeter reader had started reading someone else’s meterinstead of hers. The Green Doctor quickly made sure thiswas corrected.
If you feel that the Green Doctor could help you or if youjust want to talk to someone with no connection to anenergy company to see if you can save some money thengive the Green Doctor a call!
To arrange a FREE home visit or to find out more contactthe Green Doctors on:
FREEPHONE 0808 1683547 / 0113 238 0601
Email: [email protected]
OTLEY ENERGY SAVERS
TOWN CRIER’S COMPETITION
After four years the finishing line is in sight!Otley Neighbourhood Plan has been submitted to Leeds CityCouncil last month for its final round of consultation beforebeing put up for examination.
The current timetable is as follows;• Submit plan to Leeds City Council – August 2018• Leeds City Council publication & consultation – Oct/Nov 2018• Examination – Nov 2018• Examiners Report – Dec 2018• Publication of any modifications – Feb/March 2019
The final stage involves you, the people of Otley, voting onwhether to bring the plan into force, this should happenaround June 2019. We will be raising awareness in the monthsleading up to the vote so look out for details.
The Navvies Memorial on Church Lane will soon be receivinga makeover thanks to winning support from the NationalLottery and the Railway Heritage Trust, alongside financialcontributions from Otley Town Council, Otley ConservationTaskforce, the residents of Otley through contributions tothe former Town Mayor’s 14+1 Appeal and a private donationby a local Otley businessman.
This important Grade II listed memorial commemorates all thenavvies who built the railways of the UK and is a replica of thenorth portal of the Bramhope Tunnel.
This tunnel was constructed as part of the Leeds to Thirskrailway line in 1845 to 1849, with the memorial constructed tocommemorate the men who died during the construction.
This £47,000 project will see the repair and conservation of thestructure enabling residents and visitors alike to continue toenjoy this unique important piece of heritage. In addition, thisproject will involve opportunities to undertake new researchenabling a new audience to become aware and engage withthe history of the memorial, the navvies and this importantperiod of social and economic history.
If you are interested in learning more or becoming involved withour work please contact Angie Leathley of the Otley ConservationTaskforce at [email protected]
NAVVIES MEMORIAL
UPCOMING EVENTSSeptember8-9 Otley Heritage Days9 Otley Vintage Transport Extravaganza15-16 Otley Heritage Days21-23 Otley Black Sheep Folk Festival23 Otley Town Crier Competition 30 Otley Farmers Market30 Otley Designer Craft Fair
October28 Otley Farmers Market28 Otley Designer Craft Fair
November5-10 Otley Science Festival11 Otley Remembrance Parade23-24 Otley Beer Festival25 Otley Farmers Market25 Otley Designer Craft Fair26 Otley Christmas Lights Switch-on (with fireworks display)
December2 Otley Victorian Fayre5-8 Otley Christmas Tree Festival16 Otley Designer Craft Fair23 Otley Christmas Farmers Market26 Chevin Chase
This year’s Christmas lights switch-on combinescharity stalls, fireworks, funfair, Santa on his sleigh,stage and street performers.
The traditional countdown to Christmas will be heldin Otley Market Place on Monday 26th Novembercommencing at 5.30pm.
The town centre Christmas lights will be switched onat 7pm, followed by a firework finale.
* Otley Market Days held every Tuesday, Friday and Saturday
10th Anniversary ‘Walkers Fair’ OTLEY BEER FESTIVAL
Otley Science Festival returns in November for a week of fantastic, fun events for all ages.
This year’s programme includes: Silly Science Toddler Time; Invisible Worlds: a microscopic safari fromour own Marty Jopson; a Science Lunch and Café; Matthew Tosh exploring the pyrotechnic scienceof fireworks; Alice Roberts delving into three species that changed our world; and, Bakineering inSpace with Andrew Smyth.
Don’t forget our FREE, Fun, Otley Science Fair.
Something for everyoneSpecial Schools Events are also taking place.
Events take place at Otley Courthouse, please see websitewww.otleycourthouse.org.uk
For further information please ring the Box Office on 01943467466 or visit the Courthouse Monday to Saturday 10am to 4pm.
Many events sell out.
BOOK IN ADVANCE TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT.
Look out for the Science Festival brochure, available soon.
www.otleysciencefestival.co.uk | www.facebook.com/otleyscience | www.twitter.com/otleyscience
The 18th Otley Beer Festival will once again beheld at Otley Rugby Club at Cross Green onFriday 23rd and Saturday 24th November fromnoon to 11pm.
Organised for Otley Parish Church, the Festivalis staffed entirely by volunteers and to-date hasraised over £90,000 which has beendonated to the church and numerouslocal charities. This year’s main ben-eficiaries (in addition to the church)are Wheatfields Hospice and theChildren’s Heart Surgery FundLeeds.
No advance tickets needed, just payon the door. The £10 starter packincludes entry, a programme, a non-refundable commemorative glassand £6 of beer tokens.
With 60 cask beers, 6 craft keg beers and 12 realciders and perry to sample, as well as a varietyof musical entertainment to enjoy, the Otley BeerFestival is a perfect opportunity to support thelocal community, sample some great beers andgenerally have a fantastic time. Don’t miss it!www.otleybeerfestival.co.uk/
On Sunday 9th September 2018 the 23rdOtley Vintage Transport Extravaganza takesplace at Knotford Nook from 10.00am till4.00pm. This year the main beneficiaries areHang on to a Dream, which makes dreamscome true for children and young peoplewith life threatening illness in Yorkshire and theAvro Memorial Appeal to install a memorialnear Yeadon Airport to commemorate thepart played by the workers, airplanes andpilots in the Second World War.
This event has grown from a small showwith a few vehicles to now being one ofthe largest one day shows in England withover 600 cars, cycles, motor bikes, heavycommercials, light commercials plus car standson display along with organs, children’srides, face painting, Punch & Judy, birds ofprey, stands and stalls.
Admission: £4.00 for adults, £3.50 Concessions,Free for children under 14 accompanied by anadult.
Anyone who would like to volunteer andhelp at this event should contact me viaemail at [email protected] our website for more details:www.ovte.co.uk
Join the Walkers Fair to celebrate thetenth anniversary of Walkers are WelcomeOtley. Talk to other walkers about theirexperiences, photographs and maps ofwalks in Yorkshire and other parts of theUK and Europe.
There will be a range of stalls for walkersincluding: Walkers are Welcome Otleyand our 110 miles of self-guided routes,The Ramblers and the Green Lanes Al-liance and the The Dales Way, PennineWay, Southern Uplands Way, etc, plustrails in the Italian Dolomites, Lapland,Belgium, Holland and Spain. And: a talks program about walking in Yorkshire, the Dales High Wayand Disabled Access to the Countryside.
Get in touch if you would like a stall to share your own experiences: [email protected]
Join us to listen, look and discuss the many walking opportunities on offer. Not to be missed! Sunday November 18th from 11am-4pm at Otley Courthouse.
More information can be found at: www.waw-otley.org.uk
CHRISTMASLIGHTS AND
FIREWORKS
OTLEY VINTAGE TRANSPORT EXTRAVAGANZA
Monday 5th November - Saturday 10th November
OTLEY TOWN COUNCILCOMMUNITY FUND
OTLEY TOWN COUNCILCOMMUNITY FUND
The main aim of all Business ImprovementDistricts (BIDs) is to rejuvenate the town as awhole and by default individual businesses.
We are delighted to be able to demonstratehow in the last five years Otley BID has made adifference to our town and its businesses - visitwww.otleybid.co.uk to see our 2019-24 BusinessPlan. Our hope is that you will agree with us andvote for a second five years in October.
The businesses of the town will decide how£375,000 over the 5-year period of the renewal
BID, will be spent. Otley BID Ltd will, once again,be run by a voluntary board of directors drawnfrom people with the same business aspirations.
Plenty to lose – Don’t forget if the BID does notcontinue the town will lose £375,000 of potentialinvestment into the town!
Join us and together we will make a difference -VOTE YES!
If you have a business within the Otley BID areaand still have questions please contact TimWilkinson on 07481 891686.
Many residents will be aware of the OtleyPoppy project to craft poppies for a majoroutside poppy display in November tocommemorate the ending of World War One.
At least 14,000 poppies - one for every Otleyresident - are needed. Can you help us?
Many poppies have already been donatedand we would like every Otley resident tobe involved in this community project.
Poppies can be crafted from any weather-proof material. They can be knitted or
crocheted using any pattern, or from patternsavailable at The Core.
We hope you will donate your completedpoppy for inclusion in the exhibit and thesecan be left at The Core, Orchard Gate.
If you wish to volunteer to help with this projector want further information please contactus at: [email protected]
Otley in Bloom is a group of volunteers wholove gardens and gardening.
We continue to work at growing civic pridein our community.
It’s been a hard year for our plants, withcold temperatures, rain and then a very hotsummer. We have worked hard to givethem and the wildlife that rely on them, thebest possible chance.
Thank you for your generous donations toOtley Carnival, which has enabled us to plantup a bed, dedicated to Thomas Chippendaleand install a Walnut Tree in WharfemeadowsPark to celebrate his 300th anniversary.
We worked with PHGS pupils and staff onTimanyane Day, planting up the town’s
planters and beds and the Woodcraft Folk onan entry for the Parish Church Flower Festival.Our walk as part of Otley Walking Festival waswell attended, so all in all a successful summer!
We have once again entered Yorkshire inBloom.
Our Autumn plans include, renewing andrepairing the bird boxes and working withthe Rotary of Otley Chevin to plant up theby-pass with Spring Bulbs.
We are holding a free give away of daffodilbulbs at a Buttercross stall, so look out for us.
For more information contact us: www.otleyinbloom.co.uk or via our Face-book page Otley in Bloom…or look at theBicycle noticeboard outside Otley Library.
Looking to do something to truly improve people’s lives? The Behind Closed Doors Preventionand Recovery Service works with those who are experiencing or have previously experienceddomestic violence and abuse. We are looking for compassionate, caring people and goodlisteners to provide emotional and psychological support to individuals whose lives havebeen affected by these issues. If this sounds like you, call us on 0113 222 4562 or [email protected].
With more volunteers, Behind Closed Doors can expand their scope to ensure they aresupporting as many people who have been affected by abuse as possible.
Over 1,500 children from across Otley, Pool and Bramhope schools enjoyed some seriousactivity, as part of the Otley, Pool and Bramhope Cluster Health and Wellbeing week this June.
All the cluster primary schools came to Prince Henry’s Grammar School to take part in activitiesrun by the Bradford Council Play Development Service.
The Otley, Pool and Bramhope cluster of schools are committed to promote the enjoymentand benefits, to all their children, of becoming more active. Alongside a physical focus,supporting children‘s mental health is also a key priority. The aim of the initiative wasto promote active lifestyles and reinforce good mental health through collaboration,teamwork and adventurous physical activity.
The event was part grant supported byOtley Town Council. The children had anamazing experience and all the schoolswould like to thank the Town Council fortheir generous grant, to support such apositive event.
SCHOOL ACTIVITY WEEK
After a busy Spring, culminating in a wonderfulFlower Festival, there is much to look forwardto at Otley Parish Church this autumn, with awide variety of events to suit every age and taste.
We hold Sunday Services, Messy Church,Baptisms, Weddings and Funerals, as well asRascals, Open House and numerous otheractivities.
On September 9th, we host Otley Baroquein aid of St George’s Crypt and the HeritageWeekend (15th-16th) celebrates the historyof Otley’s oldest building, which then becomes
a venue for Otley Folk Festival (22nd) provingthe church is as alive today as it was 1000years ago.
In October, the church will be swathed inpoppies and on the 13th October Otley Brassand Chippendale Singers come together fora commemorative concert. The YorkshireShepherdess is speaking in aid of WheatfieldsHospice on October 27th and on November10th Brighouse and Rastrick Brass Band return.
Full details can be found at: www.otleyparishchurch.org
VOLUNTEERS NEEDEDFROM SEPTEMBER FOR EXPANSION OF SERVICES!
OTLEY PARISH CHURCH
OTLEY TOWN COUNCILCOMMUNITY FUND
Otley Poppy Appeal
OTLEY TOWN COUNCILCOMMUNITY FUND
OTLEY COURTHOUSE COMMUNITY CHOIRNo auditions, no need to read music, noexperience needed, just come along andenjoy yourself singing with our friendly group.
We sing for pleasure with occasionalperformances for charity.
Tuesdays 1.30-3.30 (term time) at OtleyCourthouse, £5 per session. Refreshmentsavailable at the Courthouse Cafe.
For more information contact Dave or Lizon 01943 461971
[email protected] www.szingout.me.uk
As part of their commitment to providing care to the community, OnePrimaryCare has announced the introduction ofa ‘Balance and Stability’ class at their Westgate Surgery in Otley.
The launch of the Balance and Stability sessions are a direct response to patients’ requests for access to classes thatwill help improve mobility. The class will run every Thursday at 2pm, and is open to unregistered patients as well. Eachsession will last 45 minutes.
Simon Long, Fitness Manager at OnePrimaryCare, commented: “We’ve receiveda lot of feedback from our patients who would like some more support and carefor their mobility. We care about their needs and have put together the resourcesto be able to meet these. This is a unique class and we’ve already received lots ofinterest. We’re really excited to see how our patients’ mobility improves.”
The class is aimed at anyone aged 50 and above who would like to maintain orimprove their balance and stability and is open to all abilities. The exercises are mainlychair-based, with a focus on low impact and low to medium intensity.
Edie Bates, a patient at Westgate Surgery said: “I’ve only attended two Balance andStability classes with Simon at Westgate Surgery and have already experienced ahuge difference in my mobility. Simon has helped immensely in giving me exercisesto strengthen the muscles around my hip, which is essential as I am scheduled tohave a hip operation soon. I can’t recommend the classes enough!”
Dave Kirby, Lead GP at Westgate Surgery, said: “Mobility is something that is naturallyreally valuable to our patients. We have committed ourselves to offering a rangeof services for the community, and the Balance and Stability classes cater for the requests we’ve had in recent months. Simon is a very experienced Personal Trainer who delivers the Balance and Stability class as a bespoke session for our older patients.”
For more information about the Balance and Stability classes and to book your place, please call 01943 660533.
Chippendale Singerssupport Dementia UK
Otley Choral Society were sad to leave Newall ChurchHall in the summer, their home for many years and whereso much music making has taken place. Rehearsals forthe new season start on Tuesday 4th September and thechoir are delighted that Prince Henry’s Grammar Schoolhave agreed to accommodate them on Tuesday eveningsbetween 7pm and 9pm. The piano has already madethe journey to the new venue and the choir are lookingforward to beginning work on the music for their firstconcerts this season: Elgar’s Spirit of England andHaydn’s Paukenmesse which will provide a fittingcommemoration of the end of World War One on10th November and then Handel’s Messiahon 8th December.
New members are warmly welcome.
For more information, please see our website: www.otleychoral.org.ukor our facebook page: @otleychoral
Following a short talk about the role of Admiral Nursesfrom Sheila Wainwright from Dementia UK the ChippendaleSingers gave a fund raising concert at St. Chad’s Church,Far Headingley on 12th May.
In the first half the choir performed the Duruflé Requiemconducted by Lee Wiltamuth, accompanied by RichardWilson with soloists, Clive Spendlove and Helen Singhateh.The second half of the concert the choir swung to therhythms of Cole Porter, Harry Warren and George Gershwin.
The sum of £600 was donated to Dementia UK.
The choir’s next performance will be a World War OneCentenary Concert with members of Otley Brass Bandat Otley Parish Church on Saturday 13th October sup-porting the Otley Branch of the Royal British Legion.
www.chippendalesingers.co.uk
OTLEYWORKCLUB
Now in its 33rd year of offering heartfelt renditions of musicfrom shows, well known ballads and popular music, members ofthe choir are seen here enjoying their end of year Annual Dinnerat Otley Golf Club.
In 2017 Otley Town Council extended a helping hand to thechoir and its Musical Director Mr. Paul Hurst by assisting themwith funding for a new Digital Piano.
As part of their recent rounds of concerts throughout the WharfeValley, they have held a very successful “Free” Open Day Concertwhere men from the local communities were invited to comealong and join in for the day, or sign up if they had enjoyed theexperience.
Whilst the choir are currently taking a break for the summermonths, they can still be found on the first Monday of everymonth at The Red Lion Hotel in Burley, for their “Staying inTune” sessions from 2.00 p.m. onwards.
Two opening concerts in Otley are already planned for the newseason, followed by a return to Ilkley, before the Festive Seasonbegins.
The Wharfedale Male Voice Choir is a group of friendly andenthusiastic singers who can be contacted via their Membershipsecretary Mr. Colin Banyard on 01943 968919 or [email protected]
Otley Work Club provides a free service to Otley residents whoare either unemployed, facing redundancy or are looking for achange of job. The club is run by a small but committed teamof volunteers who have experience in both the public andprivate sectors including recruitment and training, and otherpersonnel areas. Based at Otley Core Resource Centre inOrchard Gate sessions are between 10am and noon on thefirst and third Thursdays of every month. The new timetableof sessions is out now:
Thursday 6th September 10.00am to noonThursday 20th September 10.00am to noonThursday 4th October 10.00am to noon Thursday 18th October 10.00am to noon Thursday 1st November 10.00am to noonThursday 15th November 10.00am to noonThursday 6th December 10.00am to noon
Appointments can be booked by telephone on 01943 466335or by calling in to reception at the Core.
We see a wide range of people seeking work in various typesof occupations including professional, management andadmin, sales and retail as well as skilled, manual and unskilledoccupations. Many of the individuals who use the service goon to find employment quite quickly. We try hard to create afriendly and supportive environment and we see people asoften as is needed.
We can offer help with:• writing or improving a CV• writing a covering letter to accompany the CV• information about online jobs websites• effective online job searching• support with Universal Job match• preparing for job interviews• some basic help with IT or referral to other sources of
IT training• using social media to access opportunities
We are always looking for additional resources includingstrengthening the team so, if you have a little time and feelyou could help us please ring the Core reception on 01943466335 for a chat.
Or find us on Facebook otleyworkclub andTwitter @otleyworkclub.
Chevin Forest School aim for children to get outdoors more in the localcommunity woods where they can explore nature.
The Chevin Woods are our classroom and is constantly changing, whichis what I love about it. We use this site and Gallows Hill Nature Area.
Every session, the children risk-assess, problem solve and use theirimagination with Amanda Panda the qualified Forest School Leader andTeacher.
The adventure includes printing with flowers, whittling wood, going onquests using maps and cooking on fires.
Chevin Forest School works with families and children aged from 4 to11. We are also running a session for toddlers and their parents.
Find us on Facebook and Twitter. www.chevinforestschool.co.uk
CHEVIN FORESTSCHOOL
OTLEY SURGERY INTRODUCES BALANCE AND STABILITY CLASS
“WHARFEDALE’S OWN” MALE VOICE CHOIR
New Start, New Venue
OTLEY TOWN COUNCILCOMMUNITY FUND
IF YOU WANT TO SING YOU CAN!
‘Let’s get physical…with Otley Action’
Venturing into dark ginnels or unlit back yards on dark nights?Proceeding at a stately pace through the streets of Otley, alertfor sights or sounds of wrongdoing? What was life like for the‘Bobby on the Beat’ in Otley in the late 1950’s and early 1960’s?
Find out by joining one of two Police Beat walks, researchedand led by volunteers from Otley Courthouse on HeritageOpen Day Saturday 8th September. The walks start at OtleyCourthouse at 11am and 2pm and will last about one hour andcover about 1½ miles. Booking is essential and is available fromthe Courthouse Reception desk.
Otley Courthouse offers free guided tours of this historic building,comprising police house, cell block and courtrooms and used inthe filming of ‘Heartbeat’. Tours are for individuals and smallgroups throughout the day on Saturday 8th September. Nobooking necessary. Café open from 10am to 3pm offering tastysnacks and Fair Trade drinks.
For further details please contact Courthouse Reception 467466or see the website www.otleycourthouse.org.uk
Gentle exercise is a great way to maintain flexibility, meet like-minded people andsimply feel good about yourself. Otley Action for Older People holds various weeklyclasses aimed at anyone over 60. Regardless of your fitness level and mobility, wewould love you to get involved.
Mondays - Tai Chi, Wharfedale Court, Pool in Wharfedale 10am-11amThursdays - Tai Chi, Otley Methodist Church, 2pm-3pmFridays - Zumba Gold, Otley Methodist Church, 1:15pm-2:15pmFrom Wednesday 12th September (fortnightly) - Indoor bowls,
Otley Methodist Church, 10am-11am
All classes are £4 per session.
We also offer regular trips outwhich let you stretch your legs invarious surroundings. ThroughoutSeptember and October, we will bevisiting Boundary Mill, Tong GardenCentre and taking a scenic trip intothe countryside.
Please phone the office for furtherinformation on 01943 463965
Police Beat Walks for Heritage Open Day
The 2nd Otley (Methodist) Guides did ourbit to keep Otley tidy recently, when weundertook a litter pick in WharfemeadowsPark.
The girls were completing the 'LitterLotto' activity from a taster pack fromthe new Girlguiding programme thatlaunched this summer. The girls took avote on which part of Otley they wouldlike to tidy up and Wharfemeadows waschosen due to it being a place that all the Guides like to visit.
Otley Town Council kindly supplied bags, hoops, hi-vis jackets and litter grabbers forus to use and these were put to very good use, with one Patrol collecting well over200 pieces of litter! A 'good turn' well done.
We are always on the lookout for new leaders to help run our group and deliver greatGuiding. If you would like to know more, please send an enquiry towww.girlguiding.org.uk/get-involved/become-a-volunteer/
Lishi classes are a mixture of Tai Chi,Qigong, Chinese Yoga, soft Kung Fuand meditation. They have Yin and Yangelements throughout. It isn't reallyfocused on the Martial arts side ofthings but does include self-defence.It is a Daoist family system calledLishi. We study Daoist philosophythrough the embodied exercises thatwe do.
The classes start on Tuesday 18thSeptember at 7.30pm until 9pm and
are in the Nigel Melville suite at Otley RUFC. Some people only stay for an hour which isfine. The class has an inter-generational feel and has a good mixture of male andfemales. It is non-competitive and for everyone over 16.
Please wear loose comfortable clothing and either trainers or plimsoles and arrive fiveminutes early to register. £6 per session.
More information about Lishi at: www.Lishi.org
SOMETHING DIFFERENT?
Here’s what’s on at Otley CourthouseFriday 7th September 7.30pmAn evening with Archers Actress Sunny Ormonde (Lilian Bellamy)Sunny will fill you in on all the behind the scenes stories about the world’s longestrunning soap opera. An evening of anecdotes, banter, and favourite pieces fromSunny’s long and distinguished acting career.
Tickets: £13
Saturday 22nd September 8pmZoe Lyons: Entry Level HumanA regular on Mock the Week and Radio 4, come for an evening of quick fire observationalgags, delivered with utter conviction!
Tickets: £15 Age 14+
Saturday 13th October 2.30pmFideri Fidera present: Oskar’s Amazing AdventureA family show telling the tale of a puppy’s search for friendship in the wilderness ofthe Alps.
Tickets: £9 adults, £7 children
Saturday 20th October 8pmKevin Henderson & Mathias PerezAn evening of great Scottish and Swedish folk music from Mathias a Swedish guitaristand Kevin one of Shetland’s finest fiddle players.
Tickets: £12.50
Friday 2nd November 7.30pmShe productions present: It’s Different for GirlsA brand-new musical inspired by Hull’s own 1960s girl band “Mandy & The Girlfriends”,that documents the journey of 5 young women as they challenge the music industryand prove that they are not just “good for girls”.
Tickets: £12 Age 14+
Saturday 24th November 8pmKing Pleasure and the Biscuit BoysBy popular demand the boys are back to deliver another sell out performance jump,jive and swing music that will have you dancing in the aisles.
Tickets: £14 standing, £16 for limited guaranteed seating
Film at Otley CourthouseA huge range of films continue to be a big part of Otley Courthouse's programme:
Otley Film Society - now in its 19th year, screenings continue to be held on Thursdaysat 7.45pm - with the Courthouse bar open from 7pm. Upcoming screenings:
13th September The Post - US President versus the press in the 1970s27th September The Florida Project - award-winning drama set in the
underbelly of Florida11th October Kills on Wheels -
Hungarian comedy drama (now how oftendo you see one of those?)
25th October Fantastic Woman - award winning Chileandrama
8th November The Shape of Water- shown as part of the Otley Science Festival
22nd November Journey's End - based on R.C. Sherriff'sWWI drama
Movie Matinees - also on Thursdays - but at 2pmwith tea and biscuits from 1.30pm - all for a fiver.
6th September Darkest Hour - Churchill versus, well, pretty much everyone
27th September The Sense of an Ending - starring Jim Broadbent andCharlotte Rampling
4th October A Quiet Passion - Biography of poet Emily Dickinson18th October The Post – US President versus the Press 1st November The Wonder - The true story of an extraordinary boy15th November Journey's End – WWI drama
Screenings and Streamings - one-offs and Live Streamed events - bar open before films
6th September 7pm Julie - Live from the National Theatre14th September 7.30pm Cezanne: Portraits of a Life - exhibition of the great
Impressionist's portraiture18th October 7.45pm The Rape of Recy Taylor - documentary of a 1944
crime and its legacy28th October 3pm (Sunday) The Greatest Showman with Fizz and Fish 'n' Chips
and ... it's sing-a-long!!1st November 7pm King Lear - with Ian McKellen - encore screening15th November 7.45pm Firefighters under Occupation - part of the Leeds
Palestinian Film Festival
Many more films from December onwards.
2nd Otley Guides
TIMANYANE DAY
This month sees the start of our new programmefor the year. There are many new and excitingactivities, demonstrations and workshops tolook forward to enabling members to enhancetheir skills and develop new ones.
Our syllabus once again includes a “CommunityContribution”. As the ‘Four Seasons’ window painting event undertaken by the clubat the Otley Welfare Centre, continues to brighten its aspect and is much appreciated.
Our annual exhibition at the Courthouse has once again been a success, showcasinglocal amateur talent and included the first and second prize winners from Otley Showthis year. We also for the first time, prepare for Otley Victorian Fayre, and will be holdinga selling exhibition as part of the attractions on offer.
Otley Arts Club remains at the heart of the Community. The Club meets on a Wednesdayevening at the Otley Welfare Centre.
OTLEY ARTS CLUB
Once again, Otley Walking Festival has beenabsolutely fantastic!
With 57 walks and events, there’s been somethingfor everyone. Favourites like the Six Dales Trail,Cakes and Ale, Otley in Bloom. New themedwalks - Poetry in Motion, An Oarsome Walk,Chippendale Trail, Reservoir Dogs, Trees of Otley- too many to mention!
All walks had interesting features - especiallycakes eaten and ale drunk!
Thanks to the great team of volunteer walkleaders who give their time and expertise forthe Festival; our financial sponsors - Bondgate
Bakery, Leeds City Council, Otley Town Council,Yorkshire Water; and local businesses for theirgenerous donations to the raffle.
Planning for Otley Walking Festival 2019 startsOctober - if you want to get involved contact usat [email protected]
Date for your diary. Otley Walking Festival 2019:22 - 30 June
www.otleywalkingfestival.co.uk
Westbourne House is hosting a WeddingFayre in our classic, airy dining room set ina beautiful Edwardian mansion house, whichcan easily accommodate 100 guests forformal dining. We have a separate bar loungeand ample parking in our private grounds.
Local suppliers from the wedding tradehave been invited to exhibit. Refreshmentswill be provided throughout.
We recently hosted the Otley Town MayorCivic Reception and look forward towelcoming many other community andcharity events. Come along and see us, youare assured of a warm Yorkshire welcome.
[email protected] For bookings and enquiries contact: t:01943 467062 f: @westbourne catering ltd
Year 10 students from Prince Henry’s GrammarSchool spent Timanyane (Global Citizenship)Day in June working with organisations in Otley.The day saw students doing dry stone walling,working with Chevin Park Rangers, Otley inBloom, Otley BID, Otley Courthouse, AshfieldPrimary School, The Whartons Primary School,St Joseph’s Primary School, the Bridge Churchand Otley Rotary Club.
The students dug ditches, repaired steps, builtwalls and pruned trees on the Chevin, helped at the Courthouse, planted for Otley in Bloom,conducted environmental surveys, helped Otley BID with a disability audit of Otley towncentre, worked in primary schools and helped at the Bridge Church.
“Our links with the community are very important to us - global citizenship begins athome. We are very pleased that this initiative is growing each year” said Georgina Anson,International Co-ordinator at Prince Henry’s.
Otley Pub Club has broken new groundagain with a discount scheme for membersin conjunction with some of the town’s pubs.
The Otley Pub Club Premier Club cardentitles subscribing members to discountsoff food, drink and accommodation whereapplicable, of between 10 and 20 percentat a selection of Otley pubs to begin with.The Premier Card is available to membersfor £10 a year.
Membership of Otley Pub Club has alwaysbeen and will continue to be free. The PremierCard is a voluntary extra subscriptionbenefit for members. The first pubs to offerdiscounts in the scheme are the Black HorseHotel, the Fleece, the Horse & Farrier, theRoyalty, Stew & Oyster and the Yew Tree.More are expected to join in due course.Discounts vary and details are on the Clubwebsite at www.otleypubclub.co.uk
The Club has had an action packed summerpromoting Otley and its pubs and activelysupporting the town’s main festivitiesincluding: Otley Carnival; Otley WalkingFestival; Chippendale 300 celebrations; theFood & Drink Festival and on Yorkshire Day,August 1st all Otley pubs were renamedafter famous Yorkshire people, all of whomhad been invited to attend and visit theirnamed pub.
Thousands of food-loving people enjoyedanother great day out at the Otley Food &Drink Festival. In glorious sunshine theywere able to spend time relaxing, samplingall the delicious fare on offer and soaking upthe atmosphere.
The regular Farmers’ Market stallholders werejoined by an array of Street Food vendorsselling a wide variety of gorgeous foodand delicious drinks.
The cookery theatre was hosted by local chef Stephanie Moon. It featured demonstrations fromPatisserie Viennoise, Gusto Italiano, Bondgate Bakery, Tancred Farm and Stephanie herself.All were able to showcase their talents and love of good food to a very appreciative audience.
Entertainment was provided by local artistes and children were treated to free face paintingand bun decorating.
The Festival is run by Otley Town Partnership and was kindlysponsored by Otley BID, Otley Town Council, Business Focusand Newstead and Walker.
Mindfulness has been defined as a formof attention and awareness training thathelps people relate more effectively to theirexperiences. It involves paying attention tothoughts, feelings and body sensations in a waythat increases awareness, acceptance and self-compassion to help manage difficult experiences,and create space to make better choices.
Dr Sally Johnson and Cathy Theaker will beoffering an 8 week course based on thewell-established programme: Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) adaptedfor stress, in Otley in the autumn. Thecourse will run on Thursday evenings from20th September to 15th November, with anorientation session on 13th September anda day of practice on Saturday 10th November.
Sally and Cathy are both experienced mind-fulness teachers and took part in a TeacherTraining Retreat Level 1 through the Centrefor Mindfulness Research and Practice,University of Bangor in 2016. Sally is a CharteredPsychologist and a Health Psychologist andlectures in Psychology at the University of
Bradford. Cathy is a BACP accredited counsellor,coach and trainer, with a speciality in healthand well-being. Sally and Cathy have taughtmindfulness interventions to NHS staff andpatients, and Cathy has also taught staff andstudents at Leeds Beckett University, whereshe worked as a Wellbeing Practitioner for 8years. They also set up a local group in 2016which meets monthly to provide support forthe continuation of mindfulness practice.
Everyone can benefit from mindfulness. Weall face pressures and stresses and can getstuck in our personal reactions. The thingsthat stress and challenge us may not change,but the way in which we deal with them canshift, making it all feel easier. Reportedbenefits include a greater capacity forrelaxation and calmness; less worry, anxietyand depression; enhanced resilience; improvedself-confidence; and better sleep quality.
For further information please contact: [email protected]@gmail.comOn Facebook: Wharfedale Mindfulness
OTLEY FOOD AND DRINK FESTIVAL
This year’s Carnival again proved a big success andthe forecast rain even held off for the parade whichwas led by Otley Bellman Terry Ford, followed by arange of classic vehicles, carnival floats, walkinggroups and entertainment from the City of LeedsPipe Band, Otley Town Brass Band, Otley UkuleleOrchestra, Foxwood Steel Bandits, Belebele,Westgate Cheerleaders and Tewit Youth Band.
After the parade the Carnival field welcomed thecrowds to see Lily Cullen being crowned CarnivalQueen along with her retinue and displays in themain arena including: Hawkeye Falconry, FootlooseDance Display and Weston Lane Junior FootballClub’s Display and Penalty Shootout.
The Carnival judges had yet another difficultdecision due to the high standard of floats andthe judges found it difficult to choose the winners.The best overall float or walking group in theparade was won by The Whartons Primary Schoolfor ‘Our Beautiful Planet’.
The Carnival Committee would like to thank all entriesfor making this year’s event another success. Wewould also like to thank Cooper Transport, EdwardJohnston (Great Wall), Houldsworth Builders andRobert Midgley for providing lorries/vehicles andGary Stead and Dr Nick Allen for providing theircars for the parade. We would also like to thankStephen H. Smith’s for providing decorations forthe Queens Float. Finally, not forgetting our parade
judges Ann Whiers from Harrogate GrammarSchool, Colin Whiers from Selby Sixth Form Collegeand Betty Syril formerly from Syril Academy DanceSchool at Baildon.
All proceeds from the Carnival will be going toour beneficiaries: Friends of Otley Lido, Otley inBloom and The Yorkshire Children’s Hospitals2018 Christmas Gift Appeal.
We do hope that all those who watched theparade enjoyed themselves and work will commenceshortly for the 2019 Carnival!
OTLEY CARNIVAL
OTLEY TOWN COUNCILCOMMUNITY FUND
Otley Wedding Fayre
OTLEY WALKING FESTIVAL 2018
OTLEY TOWN COUNCILCOMMUNITY FUND
OTLEY TOWN COUNCILCOMMUNITY FUND
SUNDAY 30th SEPTEMBER from noon-3pm at Westbourne House, Otley
OTLEY PUB CLUB
MINDFULNESS IN OTLEY
Wharfedale Gardeners begin their 2018/19 season on 11th September.Meetings are held at Otley Methodist Church on the second Tuesday ineach of the programme months at 7.30pm. Group outings are arrangedover the summer. Annual subscriptions are £14.
We are a friendly group and all level of gardeners are catered for. Contactour membership secretary, Thelma, on 0113 2256405 to join, or cometo the first meeting.
11th September 2018 - Teresa Clements - English Tulips9th October 2018 - David Matthewman - Growing Sweet Peas13th November 2018 - Don Witton - Euphorbias11th December 2018 - Christmas Party at Otley Rugby Club8th January 2019 - Eddie Harland - Garden Photography12th February 2019 - Andy McIndoe - Designing & planting for
small gardens
12th March 2019 - AGM followed by Richard Fishbourne A worm’s eye view of the garden
9th April 2019 - Doug Stewart - 10 ways to make a better garden14th May 2019 - Plant auction
www.wharfedalegardeners.co.uk
OTLEY CAMERA CLUBWell, we have had a break from meeting on Thursday evenings over thesummer, but members have joined in the Out and About group whichhas continued with visits to varied events and places such as the FarneIslands, Blackpool Air Show and Leeds Pride.
Plans have been made for the weekly meetings in the Otley Town Partnershiprooms on Mercury Row, and include monthly competitions with someteaching in the weeks beforehand so that we all know what is expected,and to learn new techniques.
We welcome everyone to the meetings, so whether you are an experiencedphotographer or have just taken it up, come along to a meeting whereyou will join people who can help you to develop your skills, and probablyfind out that you are more skilled than you think!
Details of when and where we meet are on the Club’s website: www.otleycameraclub.net
Public concern regarding single-usedisposable items, especially plastics,is on the increase and the Govern-ment is currently considering severalproposals, including a ‘latte levy’ todiscourage the use of disposablecups and reduce plastic waste.
Disposable coffee cups are made from paper with a plastic liner and aredifficult to recycle. Indeed, according to the parliamentary EnvironmentalAudit Committee, the UK is throwing away 2.5 billion disposable coffeecups per year, with only a small number being recycled.
In response, some large retailers have announced plans to remove all dis-posable coffee cups from their shops, as part of efforts to reduce plasticsand packaging. And Otley Town Council has launched its own schemeto help tackle disposable coffee cup waste. The My Otley Cup is madefrom reusable bamboo and sports the My Otley Cup logo.
These re-useable cups are available in a range of colours, size and designsto purchase from the Town Council’s offices in Orchard Gate, costing £6,£6.50 and £7.
My name is Mary Vickers and I am your new Otley TownMayor for 2018 - 2019. I am delighted and privileged torepresent Otley and the community for the coming year. Iwould like to thank Cllr Nigel Francis the previous TownMayor for all his hard work in raising over £30,000 for his14 +1 charities.
Mayors have their own ideas of what they would like todo during their mayoral year, I would like to concentrateon visiting as many organisations as possible and any cel-ebrations that the people of our community may have.
I have chosen two charities this year. Behind Closed Doorsis an organisation that help support domestic abuse vic-tims; and, Otley Parish Scouts at Burras Lane who needhelp improving their meeting hall.
If you have any events or ideas that I could help you withthen please email the Mayor’s Secretary Tom at the Coreon [email protected]
OTLEY TOWN COUNCIL MESSAGE BOARD
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Otley Core is a donation point for the Otley Food Bank.Please help local people in crisis by donating items offood which have a long shelf life. A shopping list is available at the collection point. We thank you for your support.
If you are a voluntary, youth, community or charitable
organisation in Otley and would like to advertise an
upcoming event, please send an A4 poster to
we will display in the windows of the Otley Core.
There is also a large window space available to advertise
your activities and events – please contact a member of the
Core Liaison team on 01943 466335 for more details
and to make a booking.
Advertise your eventat Otley Core
Buttercross Charity Stall Hire
The Buttercross in Market Place is available for hire, free of charge, to all charitable organisations on Friday, Saturday. Anyone interested please contact
a member of the Core liaison staff on 01943 466335 or email
Police contact point at the OtleyCore every Wednesday (11am -12am) and Friday (2pm - 3pm)
Police Drop-in
ROOMS FOR HIREOtley Core Resource Centre has rooms and exhibitionspace available for hire. The exhibition space is also available for use by charitable organisations as an indoor venue free of charge. Should you wish to enquire about any of our facilities ormake a booking, please contact a member of the Core liaison staff on 01943 466335 or e-mail: [email protected]
JOB ADVERTISEMENTSDo you have a job vacancy that you would like to advertisefree of charge? A job vacancy display area has now beenset up at the Otley Core in Orchard Gate.If you would like to advertise your job please [email protected] with your poster advertising the position.
OTLEY FOOD BANK
It's fair to say that Thomas Chippendale has been mymain focus this season... and rightly so! My poem,'Thomas Carved Our Town', commissioned by OtleyTown Council celebrating Otley's most famous son's300th birthday, has appeared on many platforms.The most high profile has to be BBC Radio 4's FrontRow programme on April 24th, featuring myself,competition-winning bellman Terry Ford and VisitOtley’s Lawrence Ross. Reading the poem anddiscussing poetry and carpentry for the show was ahighlight and great promotion for the town.
In addition to this, I have appeared on BBC RadioLeeds twice throughout spring, again reading thepoem and explaining the duties of being the UK's onlyofficial Town Poet. Also, both the Yorkshire Reporterand Wharfedale Observer newspapers published'Thomas Carved Our Town', which I was extremelypleased about because one of my aims as a poet is toengage readers that might not normally seek out poetry.
Lastly, the National Trust's Nostell Priory has kindlyasked me to take part in two of their Nostell Nightsevents. The first was May 4th and was undoubtedlyone of the grandest venues I've ever read at. I readtwo sets of poems on two themes (Otley and Poetryversus Carpentry) over four readings. The feedbackwas amazing and most of the people in attendancewere inspired to visit Otley to check the validity ofmy verse! My next visit to Nostell was 13th Julywhere I performed an interactive poetry-play based onthe Chippendale pieces at the Priory, specificallycommissioned by the National Trust.
A few other engagements, closer to home, haveincluded the Otley Town AGM on May 14th - this timeI didn't subject the attendees to a game of 'poetrybingo', Otley's Great Get Together on June 17th,where I created a haiku at the Festival Sticker Art tent,and the Town Mayor's Civic Lunch on June 24th.
I am very much looking forward to judging the TownCrier Competition on September 23rd alongsidebellman Terry Ford, and I'm sure there will be moreprojects in the pipeline.
OTLEY POET
All Good Things local com-munity food project is seek-ing funding support andvolunteers. Following initialgrant funding from Unltd -the foundation for social en-trepreneurs and the Esmée
Fairbairn Foundation, All Good Things Community Food Projecthas been running a series of sessions aimed at the over 65scalled "Something Good for a Sunday".
Since March, this monthly event takes place at Clitherow House,Our Lady and All Saints Church in Otley and features a 2-coursehot meal, an exercise therapy session and a group art hand castingactivity has proved a great success with over 20 people nowregularly attending and with a growing guest list.
All Good Things project founder Nikki Sloper says "Sincebeginning these sessions it has become clear that there is adefinite demand and therefore need for a weekend activity forolder people in our area. The feedback has been fantastic and wecan really see the benefits that getting out and about on a Sundayafternoon is having on the guests that have been a part of thesessions so far. We would love to be able to continue running thesesessions in the Otley community so we can build on the activitieswe can offer and hopefully see relationships and support flourishingfor our guests."
The project is keen to hear from any local businesses or organisationsthat may like to sponsor these sessions and also from anyoneinterested in volunteering to work in collaboration with us toprovide additional fun activities including music, arts and crafts.
Nikki can be reached on 07921 564 450 or by email [email protected]
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CONTACTING YOUR COUNCILLORS
Back row left to right: Terry Ford (Bellman); Cllr Linda Hoare; Cllr Mick Bradley; Cllr Douglas Robinson; Cllr Colin Campbell; Cllr Jackie Brown; Cllr Nigel Francis; Cllr Philip Bye; Cllr Paul Carter; Cllr Stephen Brown
Front row left to right: Cllr Jo Allen; Cllr Kim Holmes; Cllr Penny Robinson; Cllr Mary Vickers (Town Mayor); Suzanne Kidger (Executive Officer); Cllr Peter Jackson (Deputy Town Mayor); Cllr Ray Georgeson (Chair of Council); Cllr Kate Whelan; Cllr Ian Jackson
Apologies given: Cllr Wayne Green; Cllr Ray Smith; Cllr Sylvia Thomson
All councillors work in a voluntary capacity
Kim Holmes (Lib Dem)[email protected]
Penny Robinson (Lib Dem) t: [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)
Linda Hoare (Lib Dem) t: 07931281862 [email protected]
Kate Whelan (Lib Dem)
Jo Allen (Lib Dem) t: 01943 461899 [email protected]
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]: @RayGeorgesonL
Ray Smith (Lib Dem) t: 07946800946 [email protected]
DANEFIELD WARD
MANOR WARD
Jackie Brown (Ind) t: [email protected]
Stephen Brown (Ind) t: 07908044596 [email protected]
Wayne Green (Lib Dem)[email protected]
Douglas Robinson (Lib Dem) t: [email protected]
TOWN COUNCIL MEETINGS SEPT 2018 - DEC 2018
OTLEY TOWN COUNCIL LITTER PICKS
A programme of regular litter picks are run byOtley Town Council. These take place on Saturdaymornings from 10am until noon. Equipment will be provided but you may wish to bring your own gloves.
The upcoming dates and meet-up points are:
Saturday 22nd September Danefield WardMeet outside the Summercross
Saturday 20th October Prince Henry’s WardMeet outside Café at Wharfemeadows ParkSaturday 24th November West Chevin WardMeet at Grove Hill Car Park, Ilkley Road
Audit 10th September 2018Human Resources
Policy & Resources 17th September 2018Full Council
Planning 1st October 2018Environment & Sustainability
Community Development 15th October 2018
Policy & Resources 5th November 2018Full Council
Planning 3rd December 2018Trade & Tourism
Town Council meetings are usually held at the Otley CoreResource Centre, 11 Orchard Gate, Otley. All meetingsusually commence at 7pm but times and venues aresubject to change.
Please check www.otleytowncouncil.gov.uk or the windowsat the Otley Core Resource Centre for meeting times.
Members of the public are encouraged to attend. Byprior arrangement with the Executive Officer membersof the public may arrange to address a Committee orcouncil meeting before it starts its agenda. Pleasecontact 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
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 meeting on07973521547 or email [email protected]
MP SURGERIES
Private surgeries and drop-in sessions are heldthroughout the constituency should you wish tospeak with Alex Sobel MP.
Otley Drop-in surgeries are held on the thirdSaturday of month: 11am–12pm at Sainsbury’s
Otley private surgeries are on the first Friday ofmonth: 3.30pm-5pm at Otley Labour Rooms (Byappointment only).
You can also make contact via email: [email protected]
Website: alexsobel.co.uk
Tel (Mon-Fri 9am-5pm) 0113 898 0969
OTLEY TOWN COUNCILWARD SURGERIES
Otley Town Council hold Councillor Surgeries atOtley Core Resource Centre for residents whowould like to meet a councillor and discuss anylocal issues or raise any problems or concernsrelating to the work and responsibilities of theCouncil . Upcoming Surgery dates are:
Saturday 29th SeptemberSaturday 27th OctoberSaturday 24th November
All surgeries are from 10am until noon, no appointment needed.
