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Otley Science Festival returns for its tenth anniversary with a weekof fantastic, fun events for all ages at the Otley Courthouse. Thereis the opportunity to meet well-known scientists and take part inexciting activities.
As well as all our usual events, this year’s programme includesLord Robert Winston, Stefan Gates and Professor Monica Grady.Don’t forget the FREE, Fun, Science Fair.
Also, take part in the Molecule Trail around Otley fromOctober 23rd until November 9th with the chance to win aMolecular Model Kit.
Special Schools Events are also taking place.
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 AVOIDDISAPPOINTMENT.Look out for the Science Festival brochure, available soon.
www.otleytowncouncil.gov.uk
September 2017 No 81
Otley Town Council, Otley Core Resource Centre, Unit 11, Orchard Gate, Otley, LS21 3NX. Tel: 01943 466335 • Email: [email protected]
We all know that Otley is a special town. It’s a very ‘green’town. The River Wharfe and the Chevin are the jewels inits crown but there are many other open spaces and natureareas too. A historic market town, rich in heritage and finearchitecture, it is also a vibrant town, with a vast range ofsocial, recreational and sporting opportunities to suit allages and tastes.
But Otley is also a town subject to change – some wanted,some not. Otley’s population is set to grow significantly.New houses are set to be built – and not always where thecommunity would like. So what does the future hold forOtley and what can we do about it?
Otley Town Council and community volunteers have beenworking hard to prepare a Neighbourhood Plan, to guide andshape the future development of Otley over the next 10years. The Plan has been through three rounds of communityinvolvement in an effort to reflect local concerns andviews. Now, finally, the Plan is finished and ready for formalpublic consultation.
So, why is the Plan important for you? Why should you giveit any of your valuable time and attention? What can it dofor Otley – and what can’t it do?
The Otley Neighbourhood Plan recognises what is special aboutOtley and looks to protect and improve on it wherever possible.
The Plan can also work to build a more sustainable town byprotecting existing employment and welcoming more, byencouraging new and improved facilities, promoting walking,cycling and public transport, while also addressing the hugechallenges of traffic congestion and HGVs in the town centre.
Neighbourhood Plans, like Otley’s, are a first. The governmenthas given communities the power to produce plans which,once adopted, carry real legal weight in the planning system.But that doesn’t mean they are all-powerful. The OtleyNeighbourhood Plan cannot dictate housing numbers, ordispute the sites on which houses are built – numbers andsites are dictated by Leeds City Council. Neither does thePlan have legal standing outside of planning matters.
In other words, the Plan cannot stop change, but it can helpcontrol it so that we get the best possible deal for Otley and foryou, its residents.
The Otley Neighbourhood Plan is about you, your life, yourtown and your future. Otley is your neighbourhood and thisis your Plan, so make sure you have your say!
You have six weeks, from 8th September to 20thOctober, to let us know what you think. Go to ourspecial centre page pull-out now to find out how!
YOUR NEIGHBOURHOOD!
YOUR PLAN!
Monday 6th – Saturday 11th November 2017
Bus passengers in Otley now know exactly when theirbus is going to turn up, thanks to the introduction of real timeinformation displays that show live bus arrival times on ascreen located in the windows of Otley Town Council’s officesin Orchard Gate. GPS is used to track where the bus is on itsroute which then predicts exactly what time it will arrive.
First West Yorkshire have been working in partnership withLeeds ward councillors, the West Yorkshire Combined Authorityand Otley Town Council to bring the real time service to Otleyin a bid to improve the information available to its customers.
REAL-TIME BUS DISPLAY
The WI has a long history of campaigning on arange of issues that matter to women and thecommunities in which they live, whether it be litter,the plight of bees, domestic violence or supportingdairy farmers. As a result of our campaigning, theWI has brought about change in our communities,but also influenced legislation and Governmentpolicy. This year we debated two issues of concern:alleviating loneliness and plastic soup.
Loneliness not only affects the elderly, but also newmothers, carers and those who have experiencedbereavement. Interestingly, data has shown thatloneliness is more damaging to health than physicalactivity and obesity, with health implications similarto smoking 15 cigarettes a day. This resolutioncalled on every WI to raise awareness of thecauses and impacts of loneliness.
Plastic soup is the term given to the microplasticfibres that are shed from our clothes and accumu-lates in the oceans. These plastic fibres are thenconsumed by the fish and at present there is alack of research into how these articles and toxinswill affect our diets and impact upon our health.The resolution calls on Government and industryto research and develop innovative solutions tothis problem.
Our President, Dianne Biggin, presented our votesat the National AGM. The outcome was that both
resolutions were carried, so watch this space tosee what the Otley WI will be campaigning for inOtley and our surrounding communities.
We have had many informative talks so far this yearranging from the history of the home by, StefanieStead, to anecdotes on being a musical conductorby Stuart Atkins, the ‘Jet age: the Glamour of AirTravel’ by Jane Abramson and the history of buttonsby Michelle Horton.
In other news, one of our members, Dawn Simpson,received very warm comments regarding herexemplary flower display which formed part ofthe recent flower show at Otley Parish Church.She was tasked to take any line from ‘All ThingsBright and Beautiful’, with the line ‘The tall treesin the greenwood’ providing inspiration for herarrangement.
We always welcome new members and visitors.Our members range from 30 to 90, from all sortsof backgrounds. Fancy joining us?
Email: [email protected]
OTLEY WOMEN’S INSTITUTE
OTLEY CYCLINGAn information leaflet and map showing ‘safercycling routes’ around Otley is shortly to be madeavailable to residents by Otley Town Council. Theleaflet shows safer and quieter ways of gettingaround by bike avoiding the busy main roads.Whether for a family leisure ride, to visit friendsor for a short shopping trip, travelling by bike can
be more fun, good exercise and at times quickerthan using the car! Look out for copies of the leafletat: Otley Core, Otley Library and Chevin Cycles.
It is also planned to hold social guided rides aroundthe ‘safer cycling routes’ in late September/October look out for more details.
UPCOMING EVENTSSeptember8-10 Otley Heritage Days10 Otley Vintage Transport Extravaganza15-17 Otley Black Sheep Folk Festival24 Otley Farmers Market24 Otley Designer Craft Fair
October29 Otley Farmers Market29 Otley Designer Craft Fair
November6-11 Otley Science Festival12 Remembrance Sunday Parade24-25 Otley Beer Festival26 Otley Farmers Market26 Otley Designer Craft Fair27 Otley Christmas Lights switch-on (with fireworks display)
December3 Otley Victorian Fayre6-9 Otley Christmas Tree Festival24 Otley Christmas Farmers Market26 Chevin Chase
Heritage Open Day 2017
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 27th 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
New push for Coach Visitors
SCHOOLS CHARTER
Heritage Open Day 2017 will be celebrated at Otley Courthouseon Saturday 9th September. There will be guided tours of thisinteresting building throughout the day between 10am and 4pm.Visitors will be taken round the building in small groups by Courthousevolunteers.
The former Courthouse, police station, fire station and cells were usedfor filming Heartbeat. Many original features can still be seen.Visitors can also see the Courthouse Timeline in the cell corridor aswell as the many colourful display boards around the building, onwhich they can read fascinating details of life at the Courthousein times past.
For children, there will be the opportunity to try out a variety ofhousehold Victorian games.
The Courthouse Cafe will be open from 10am to 3pm offering a selection of hot and cold drinks and snacks.
The Otley Family of Schools launched a ground-breaking Equality and Diversity Charter at anevent at Otley Courthouse. Staff from schoolsacross the family, have been working on thecharter for several months building on the workdone since their 2010 Anti-Racism Charter.
The event featured performances from all theschools and, as well as school children and their
parents, invited guests included Alex Sobel MP;Otley Town Mayor, Nigel Francis and otherrepresentatives of local community groups.
The Charter revolves around seven key principles:respect; challenging stereotypes; equality; activelycreating a better society; good relationshipsbetween all people; valuing the world’s diversityand making the world a fairer place.
“The charter embeds the global citizenship valueson which we, as a group of schools, work with ourstudents of every age, working to create inclusiveand outward looking communities. Otley, Pooland Bramhope are very welcoming communitiesand we are very much looking forward to developingthis with everyone,” said Christopher Lillington,Assistant Headteacher: Learning Community atPrince Henry’s Grammar School.
Otley’s premier transport event takes placeon Sunday 10th September 2017, when over500 vehicles head for Knotford Nook for theannual Otley Vintage Transport Extravaganza.
This is the 21st event to be staged on its presentsite and each year it has grown, to be nowrecognised as one of the finest one day showsin the country. It is both a Community andCharity event with the profit this year goingto the Otley Town Mayor’s 14+1 Charity Appeal(www.14plus1.weebly.com).
Along with the vehicles there will be every-thing from Birds of Prey to Punch & Judy,Face painting to displays, car boot and foodstands, City of Leeds Pipe Band and terrierracing, Trade stands and brass bands andeven a small fair to keep everyone happy.
The event will run from 10.00am until4.00pm and admission is £4.00 per adult,with Concessions £3.50 and children under14 free. For more details please visit ourweb site: www.ovte.co.uk
The town tourist team (Town Council, BID, Partnershipand Chamber of Trade) are in the process of applyingfor the status of a Coach Friendly Town. It is hoped thisstatus will hopefully increase the number of visitors toOtley to explore its history, TV connections, see the riverand enjoy a drink in the many cafes and pubs in town.A visit was made recently by the northern Manager ofThe Confederation of Passenger Transport to give Otleythe once over and he was very impressed: “The senseof partnership and support from different partners washighly evident on my visit and that is crucial in support-ing a coach friendly destination.”
Included in the offer for coach visitors are three recently installed visitor maps at the coach drop-off andparking points, the new “Visit Otley” brochure and the option for coaches to be met by a visitor guide.
Gateways Into OtleyWe are currently looking at options to recommendimprovements to the gateways into our beautifulhistoric market town.
Ideas include improved and sympathetic signage,artwork, floral displays (particularly as we werejudged by Britain in Bloom in August), as well aslooking at the overall look of buildings as you enterthe town by car from the various main routes.
If you have any suggestions on what you wouldlike to see as a resident or visitor into Otley, wewould like to hear from you. Please [email protected].
Otley Folk Festival is on the weekend of 15-17September. This is a weekend when the townfills with the sight and sounds of folk musicians,dancers and singers.
Apart from the usual concerts at The ParishChurch, The Methodist Hall and The Courthouse,there should be plenty of street entertainmentwith dancing at various pubs and The WoolpackStage on the forecourt of The Woolpack Arts Studio.
With the help of Sponsors Black Sheep and OtleyTown Council, we have been able to put together
a weekend packed with great music. Headlineacts include: Belshazzars Feast, James Fagan &Nancy Kerr, Bob Fox, Jez Lowe, Edwina Hayesand Grace Petrie.
Tickets are selling well at the moment and if weget the weather, we are in for another superbweekend.
CHRISTMASLIGHTS AND
FIREWORKS
OTLEY FOLK FESTIVAL
ALL ROADS LEAD TOKNOTFORD NOOK!
SPONSORED BY OTLEY TOWN COUNCIL
Bridge Church
On a perfect day for the Carnival our Teason the Lawn was a tremendous successwith £910 raised for Feed the Minds.We are challenged to top the thousandmark next year! The Church was open tovisitors on Wednesday mornings throughoutAugust where they enjoyed our beautifulbuilding and homemade cakes.The congregation will be considerablysmaller than usual on September 24th asover 40 members and friends will be enjoyingour Family Church weekend away atGrange over Sands.Our Dementia cafe opened on September7th and will be open alternate Tuesdaysthereafter from 2pm until 4pm.
Sainsbury’sSainsbury’s Otley are pleased to announcethat Otley and District Talking Newspaperis their chosen charity for 2017/2018.
The charity was chosen by Sainsbury’scustomers in store and online and is thecharities second year of being nominated.
Mike Roberts Sainsbury’s duty managersaid “We are pleased to work with thelocal charity for a second year and hopeour fundraising will make a difference tosuch a worthwhile cause”.
Chippendale Singers SupportYorkshire Cancer Centre
OTLEY TOWN COUNCIL RESIDENTS WEBSITE
Otley Work Club provides a free service toOtley residents who are either unemployed,facing redundancy or looking for a changeof job. We see a wide range of people seekingwork in various types of occupations includingprofessional, management and admin, salesand retail as well as skilled, manual and un-skilled occupations. According to the latestdata available from the Department ofWork and Pensions there are 170 individualsin the Otley and Yeadon ward who are currentlyout of work and claiming benefits. Many ofthe individuals who use the service go on tofind employment quite quickly. We try hardto create a friendly and supportive environmentand we see people as often as is needed.
The club is run by a small but committedteam of volunteers who have experience inboth the public and private sectors includingrecruitment and training, and other personnelareas. We are based at Otley Core ResourceCentre in Orchard Gate and hold sessions
between 10am and noon on the first and thirdThursday of every month. Appointments canbe booked by telephone on 01943 466335or by calling in to reception at the Core.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
opportunitiesWe are always looking for additional resourcesincluding strengthening the team. If youhave a little time and feel you could helpplease ring the Core reception on 01943466335 for more details.
Looking for something which truly makes adifference? Passionate about wanting tohelp people who are, or have, experienceddomestic violence or abuse? Willing tospare some time and care? Committed tounderstanding what living with relationshipabuse is really about? Yes? Then call us on 0113 222 4562 or [email protected]
Behind Closed Doors is delighted to announcethat the Big Lottery has recognised our successand value in the community and awardedour Prevention and Recovery Service with a
3-year Reaching Communities grant. Thiswill ensure more victims receive specialistsupport and provide improved access to theservices. Based locally, we are extending ourservice delivery hours to offer eveningsupport, online and by phone, to peoplewho could not otherwise access our help –can you be that lifeline? Call us if you wantto find out more.
The Courthouse Community Choir, led by DaveStewart, meets at the Otley Courthouse onTuesdays 1.30-3.30 (term time) £5 a session. Theautumn term starts on Tuesday 3rd October.
We have over 40 members and new members,especially men, are always welcome. Apartfrom being great fun singing is also good foryour health and wellbeing.
We sing songs from folk traditions around the world as well as new ones. Songs range from simplerounds to four part harmonies, taught by ear so no musical knowledge is needed. We do occasionalperformances for charity and community events.
You can also have refreshments and a chat in the lovely Courthouse Cafe before the session or duringthe break.
Contact Dave or Liz on: 01943 461971 • [email protected] • www.singout.me.uk
Accompanied by string players from AiredaleSymphony Orchestra and Richard Wilson on theorgan, Otley’s Chippendale Singers gave a fineperformance of Schubert’s Mass No 2 in G to alarge audience at St. Mary’s Church, Burley-in-Wharfedale on Saturday 6th May.
The singers were ably conducted by their MusicalDirector, Lee Wiltamuth. Lighter works wereperformed in the second half including anatmospheric arrangement by Gerald Custer ofW.B. Yeats’s ‘Innisfree’ and the rousing chorus
of ‘Dance a cachuca, fandango, bolero’, thelast act finale from The Gondoliers.
The event raised £500 donated to the YorkshireCancer Centre.
The choir’s next performance is a ‘Come andSing’ Handel’s Messiah at Otley MethodistChurch on the afternoon of Saturday 14th October.
More details about this event can be found onthe choir’s website: www.chippendalesingers.co.uk
COME AND JOIN US...“If you can talk then you can sing!”
The choir is very excited at the start of the newterm as they welcome their new music director,Yonni Levy. The choir successfully performed somechallenging works last year and are now lookingforward to building on their achievements, sothat they can continue to grow under their newconductor with a performance of Mendelssohn’sElijah in November at Otley Parish Church.
Yonni has studied choral conducting at LeedsCollege of Music and for the last year has beenthe musical director at Skipton Choral Society.The choir welcome Yonni and are looking forwardto him directing them over the coming year. Newmembers interested in joining the choir arewarmly welcome; the choir rehearses on
Tuesday evenings at Newell Church Hall from7:30 until 9:30pm
For further information visit our website;www.otleychoral.org.uk or facebook, @otleychoral.
Year 10 students from Prince Henry’s GrammarSchool spent their Timanyane (Global Citizenship)Day in June working with organisations in Otley.The day, organised in partnership with Otley TownCouncil, saw students working on communityprojects such as dry stone walling, working withChevin Park Rangers, Otley in Bloom, the TalkingNewspaper, Otley Library, Otley Courthouse,Ashfield Primary School, Bridge Church ToddlerGroup and the Children’s Centre.
The day saw students building walls and pruningtrees and bushes on the Chevin, making healthysnacks with young children and their families,helping with a movie matinee, creating plantersat Courtyard Planters, recording an audio magazinefor the Talking Newspaper, running Otley Library,reading with pupils at Ashfield Primary and playingwith toddlers at the Bridge Church.
“Our links with the community are very importantto us and we always try to impress on our studentsthat global citizenship begins at home. Many ofour students already volunteer locally and this dayreally helps us develop their sense of citizenship.We are very pleased that this initiative is growingeach year,” said Georgina Anson, InternationalCo-Ordinator, Prince Henry’s Grammar School.
It has been a busy summer for Otley Lionscelebrating the centennial year of Lions ClubsInternational. The club unveiled a spectacularCentenial Flower Bed in Wharfemeadows Parkin Otley planted to celebrate 100 years since Lionswas first formed and proving a popular attractionfor park visitors.
Otley Lions took their famous Potshy to OtleyShow and participated in the Otley Carnival. OtleyLions mascot Chip attended an event on theHumber Bridge to mark 100 years of Lions.
Judy Pears has become the new President takingover from Lion Gareth Dibble in a ceremonyattended by Otley Town Mayor Nigel Francis.
Otley Lion David McDowell was presented withthe Melvyn Jones Fellowship for his many years ofservice to Lions and his role as District Governor.
Otley Lions meet every first and third Mondayat the Horse and Farrier in Otley at 7.30 pm. Weare looking for new Lions, new volunteers andnew projects to support.
For more details phone Jonathan on 07712447366.
OTLEY LIONS
If so, come and sing with Otley Singers communitychoir for an open evening taster session on Tuesday19th September at 7.30pm.
We are a friendly group led by an inspirationalleader, Lorraine Cowburn, and we sing a rangeof songs from classic pop to folk songs fromaround the world. Founded in the year 2000,the group is currently all women but men areequally welcome. We get together to sing forpleasure on Tuesday evenings from 7.30-9pmat the Old People’s Welfare Centre in Otley.There are no auditions, if you enjoy singing inthe car or in the shower you may well enjoysinging with us.
We give one or two concerts a year - you mayhave seen us at the Courthouse singing to supportthe Dementia charity Singing for the Brain. Wealso have the opportunity to take part in funevents such as the annual street choirs festivalheld this year in Kendal. However there’s nopressure to perform if you prefer not to!
Why not come along on September 19th todecide if it’s for you?
If you decide to join, it’s £50 a term, whichworks out at less than £4 a session over theyear – great value for a stress-busting activityand enjoyable evening. We look forward toseeing you. For further information pleaseemail: [email protected]
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
Otley Choral Society welcometheir new Musical Director
DO YOULOVE TOSING?
TIMANYANE DAY
Visit: www.otleytowncouncil.gov.uk
Otley Town Council has revamped it’s websiteto provide quick and easy access to essentialinformation for users and is part of the Council’songoing efforts to enhance the quality andavailability of information to residents.
Created with the user experience firmly in mind,the website has been built so the site is compatiblewith today’s browsers, mobile phones and devices.
The website offers a host of new and improvedfeatures including enhanced content focused onhelping residents and visitors to quickly locateinformation and services. The new homepage iseasy to navigate with quick links to popular pagesand a rolling calendar showing upcoming eventsin the town.
The website is divided into three sections whichprovide information on all aspects of the TownCouncil’s role:
• Your Council – contains information on theformal functions of the council including committeepapers and meeting timetable.
• Your Community – offers a ‘Living in Otley’directory of community and hobby groups andlinks to essential community services and facilitiesavailable in the town.
• Do it Online – enables residents to reportissues directly, including to key Leeds City Councilservices. This section also contains details on howto apply for community grants and allotments,how to book the Buttercross and Core facilities,and how to request the services of the TownMayor or Bellman to attend local events.
The website will be updated on a regular basiswith the latest news on Council activities, eventsand what is happening in Otley. For a guided touraround the website or help with using the onlinefacilities, call the administration team at OtleyCore on 01943 466335.
Otley Work Club
IntroductionWelcome to this summary of our Pre-Submission Otley NeighbourhoodPlan. Here we set out our Vision of Otley’s future, our aim andobjectives for this Plan and a summary of the Plan’s policies. Thepolicies are specifically designed to answer the community’s keyconcerns and to achieve the Plan’s aim and objectives.
To view the full Neighbourhood Plan, supporting documents, andan online response form for your comments, please go to: www.otleytowncouncil.gov.uk/planning/what-is-the-neighbourhood-plan
During September and October you can also view the Plan, discussit and ask questions at a series of community drop-ins, and it willbe available to view at public locations around the town. Detailsof venues will be available in early September.
The consultation will run from Friday 8th September to Friday 20thOctober.
Overall AimTo develop, maintain and improve a vibrant and sustainable Otley by stimulating athriving economy with a range of employment opportunities and ‘affordable’housing that supports an active and inclusive community and to build on Otley’snatural assets whilst protecting and enhancing its unique environment and heritage.
Objectives• To ensure that homes, of the right types, are built to meet the needs of local people;
• To ensure that new employment opportunities are provided in the town;
• To support and regenerate the local economy;
• To ensure the provision of better community and leisure facilities for all;
• To improve transport infrastructure and develop safer routes;
• To protect Otley’s rich built heritage;
• To encourage quality design in buildings and places;
• To protect landscape, wildlife and nature conservation interests.
GREEN ENVIRONMENTYOU TOLD US:-• You value the Chevin, countryside, scenery, therural setting, the Wharfe, green links and walking opportunities
• To address derelict riverside sites• To protect local wildlife sites, local green spaces and trees
• Flooding is a growing concern
THE NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN’S POLICIES:-• Protect the Chevin’s ‘Special Landscape’ against unsympatheticdevelopment (GE1)
• Protect the town’s local green links and corridors, such as the disusedrailway and Green Lane/Kell Beck, so they are not severed or harmed,while encouraging improvement and extension (GE2/TNRH1)
• Control harmful development within the riverside corridor but promoteits recreational use and easy access (GE3/TNRH2)
• Suggest leisure/community use of the former Bridge End Cattle Marketsite, together with necessary car parking, but with flooding, landscapeand environmental safeguards (GE4)
• Define a wildlife habitat network within Otley, control development within it, and seek improvements wherever possible (GE5)
• Identify a list of Local Green Space sites which in effect gives them Green Belt status and protection (GE6/TNRH3)
• Identify a shortlist of Local Green Space sites that would benefit fromimprovement (GE7)
• Support appropriate development which would provide new green space, and encourage these spaces to meet Woodland Trust and othernationally recommended standards (GE8)
• Safeguard land at Midgeley Farm for water-based nature conservation,flood alleviation and informal recreation uses, after sand and gravel have been extracted and the site restored (GE9)
• Provide for replacement trees within the Otley Neighbourhood Area wherever trees will be lost on development sites (GE10)
• Promote surface-level sustainable urban drainage systems as part of new development to help reduce surface water flooding (GE11)
OTLEY NEIGHBOURHOOD PLANPre-Submission Plan for Consultation
Plan Summary August 2017
Vision statementBy 2028, Otley will be a more attractive, self-sufficient andsustainable community, building on its status as an independentand traditional market town in an attractive rural setting.
The town will be home to more people and so the emphasis willbe on providing the right sort of homes for local people. Therewill be significant transport and infrastructure improvements(relief road, cycle ways, etc.) and, crucially, greater employmentopportunities. Jobs in the creative, cultural and tourismindustries will build on Otley’s strengths and reflect the town'scharacter. This will help reverse the trend towards becoming asuburb of Leeds.
Otley’s bigger population will command greater resources,supporting much improved local facilities and services in thetown centre and outlying areas. A better deal for teenagers andyoung people will be a key feature of this enhanced provision.
The town’s retail facilities will be very much improved andbuild on Otley’s history as a distinctive, independent shoppingcentre rooted in local traders and businesses and a strongmarket culture.
Unique tourist selling points for Otley will be its character as anattractive town set in outstanding countryside; the music andpubs underpinning the town’s cultural economy; its nationalstatus as an ever-growing cycling hub (supported by thedevelopment of a first-class cycling route network) and theprovision of improved footpath routes.
The Chevin and River Wharfe will enjoy enhanced protectionas high-quality recreational, wildlife and landscape corridorswith the aim of more fully realising their potential ascommunity, tourist and day visitor attractions and amenities.
The town’s essential character will remain firmly intact despiteall of this growth, development, change and progress. A keyelement of the town’s development will be to preserve andenhance Otley’s heritage. Sustainable development over 11years will create a town which, if anything, will look evenmore attractive than it does today and be an even betterplace to live.
BUILT ENVIRONMENTYOU TOLD US:-• You value the market place, historical architecture and buildings
• To extend Otley Conservation Area
THE NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN’S POLICIES:-• Identify 6 potential Conservation Area extensions – at Albion Street, Weston Lane, Westbourne, Birdcage Walk, Otley Riverside and Station Top – as ‘Local Heritage Areas’, and set out area-specific considerations which any new development should take account of (BE1-BE7)
• Identify a list of 14 ‘Potential Non-Statutory Heritage Assets’ (locally important buildings or structures), the significance of which will be considered in any development proposal, in order to avoid or minimiseconflict with their conservation and to improve them where possible (BE8)
• Guide design and development in and next to Otley Conservation Areaso they reflect and take account of the area’s special historic andarchitectural features (BE9/TNRH5)
• Guide design and development at Throstle Nest, next to WestonConservation Area, so they reflect and take account of the area’sspecial historic and landscape features (BE9/TNRH6)
• Identify three residential estates – The Oval, Duncan and Pegholme –which have notable architectural or design characteristics and set outarea-specific features which any new development should take account of (BE10-BE12)
MIXED USE DEVELOPMENTS
YOU TOLD US:-• You are unhappy with housing or any other development East of Otley
• Ashfield Works should be developed for housing• You are unhappy with edge of town centre retail development at Ashfield/Westgate
• You are concerned at the number of derelict/empty sites and buildingsaround the town
THE NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN’S POLICIES:-• Can’t stop development East of Otley, but do set out key guiding principles to govern aspects of the development such as: overall approach and design; the bypass, footpath and cycle links; employment, education, and improvement of former tip sites (MU1)
• Set out development requirements for Ashfield Works, covering traffic, ecology, riverside walkway and cycleway, and heritage (MU2)
• Set out development requirements and aspirations for the Westgate site, covering traffic, pedestrian routes and heritage, and suggest indoor market and museum uses (MU3)
• Set out development requirements and aspirations for the former Board Buildings on North Parade, covering heritage and suggesting future housing and/or office use with associated car parking (MU4)
HOUSINGYOU TOLD US:-• Otley needs limited new housing and that it should come with improved facilities
• Housing development should be on smaller sites,compact and walkable
• Starter homes and homes for the elderly are needed• There is an ‘affordable’ and/or ‘social’ housing need in Otley
THE NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN’S POLICIES:-• Set out criteria to be met by further housing development, on sites notalready identified or allocated (H1)
• Support mainly one- and two-bedroom housing rather than larger properties, and also rented accommodation, all to be provided througha range of housing types (H2)
• Seek to ensure that all new housing aimed at elderly or disabled peoplehas good access to community facilities (H3)
• Seek to ensure that the affordable housing required as part of a development is delivered on-site wherever possible, and that any developer payments in lieu of affordable housing on site are used to provide this housing elsewhere within the Otley Neighbourhood Area (H4)
TRANSPORT ANDTRAVEL
YOU TOLD US:-• Improved cycling provision is a key ‘want’• You are dissatisfied with bus service links to key destinations
• You want better coordination and integration of bus and rail services
• Otley bus station is unsafe and has inadequate capacity• You want Otley’s rail links reinstated• Town centre car parking is a problem
THE NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN’S POLICIES:-• Expect new development to improve cycling and walking provision inthe town, and protect the route of the proposed Wharfedale Greenway(TT1/TNRH9)
• Support improvements to Otley Bridge and the White Bridge (TT2-TT3)• Expect new development to contribute to public transport improvements (TT4)• Support improvements to the existing Otley bus station or the provisionof a new expanded station (TT5)
• Resist development which would make it difficult to reinstate an Otleyrail link along the line of the former railway (TT6)
• Safeguard existing levels of town centre public car parking and supportadditional parking, including a suggested new car park at the formerGas Works Site (TT7-TT8)
EMPLOYMENTYOU TOLD US:-• You are concerned that Otley should not become solely a dormitory or commuter town
• You want existing employment land to be retained
• Successful Otley-based businesses are moving out due to a lack of land for expansion
• You support the provision of new employment land• Job opportunities in Otley are at best average• You support tourism-related development and live/work accommodation
THE NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN’S POLICIES:-• Safeguard a list of 11 employment sites across the town (E1)• Support and set out development requirements for 2 new employmentsites off Ilkley Road (E2-E3)
• Support employment uses on other suitable sites, as long as they meetguidelines to ensure acceptable development (E4-E5)
• Support proposals for live/work accommodation, as long as they meetguidelines to ensure acceptable development, including at Otley Cemetery Chapels (E6-E7/TNRH7)
• Support hotel proposals on town centre or edge of centre sites, as longas they meet guidelines to ensure acceptable development (E8)
COMMUNITY FACILITIES AND SERVICES
YOU TOLD US:-• You have concerns about the town’s schools, civic centre and other facilities
• You support the safeguarding of community buildings and facilities
• Improved sporting and leisure facilities, including swimming pool andleisure/sports centre, are priority concerns
• You want a large multi-purpose venue with cinema facilities• You support improved health facilities • There is a need for youth facilities, teenage clubs and activities
THE NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN’S POLICIES:-• Protect the amount of community facilities in the town and support additions and improvements (CF1/TNRH8)
• Support the provision of new and/or improved sports and recreation facilities (CF2)
• Support the development of new and improvements to existing entertainment venues (CF3)
• Support improvements to health facilities, particularly north of the riverand in the town’s Bradford Road neighbourhood (CF4)
• Support the development of a new Otley youth centre (CF5)• Support the development of a new school, or extensions to existing ones, to increase capacity and/or improve facilities (CF6)
Otley Parish Church bells will fall silent during September andOctober as they are taken down for their first refurbishmentsince they were last rehung in 1922.
Two years of fundraising has seen generous contributions fromindividuals and organisations in Otley, including Otley TownCouncil, and from as far afield as the USA. Otley people havesupported fundraising events such as the Buttercross stall, thefilm night at The Courthouse, the Christmas tree festival andthe Burns night supper. This year we were also delighted tobe chosen as one of the beneficiaries of the Otley carnival.Much and hearty thanks to you all!
Whilst the work is on-going there will be a display board in thechurch explaining what is happening in the tower particularlyover Heritage weekend in September. The bell ringers plan
to have a rededication of therefurbished and rehung bellsin time for Christmas and toanother 100 years of ringingover Otley.
The Rotary Club of Otley Chevin nominated highly inspirationalcerebral palsy student Chloe Tear of Prince Henrys GrammarSchool for this year’s Rotary Young Citizen Awards, RotaryInternational of Great Britain and Ireland.
The picture sees Chloe being presented with her certificatealongside Rotarians Rod Cam, Richard Pulleyn, President AndrewTaylor and George Duncan.
Learn how to make beautiful original works of artfor your home and garden, under the guidance ofa professional working artist.
The mosaic making courses are run at my riversidestudio in Otley. Courses run one Sunday everymonth, and are suitable for beginners as well asthose with some experience. All tools and materialsare provided.
I also make mosaics for your home, business or garden, as wellas running mosaic projects for schools and community groups.
Gift vouchers are also available.
Please contact me or check the website for course dates andmore [email protected] • www.mosaicmania.co.uk
ROTARY CLUB OFOTLEYCHEVIN
MOVIE MATINEES
GUESS WHO!
Here are some clues to help you guess who’s in the photo. Thisyear volunteers from the group have worked with Prince Henry’sstudents planting up containers around town, created a sensorygarden design for Spring Gardens Residential Home, made displaysfor the Parish Church flower festival with the Brownies, helpedLeeds City Council Parks Department to upgrade planters,collaborated with Otley BID to create new floral displays, helpedthe Fire Station grounds look great, tackled overgrown shrubsand weeds with the Community Payback team, created a nectarbar on Weston Lane with the Woodcraft Folk, hosted an inauguralOpen Gardens event with support from the Friends of Otley Lido,held a window dressing competition for local businesses andorganised working parties to get Otley looking ship shape. Haveyou guessed? To answer please visit Otley in Bloom’s website.Ooops! Did that give it away?
Movie Matinees start at 2pm with tea/coffee and biscuitsavailable from 1.30pm, which is included in the ticket priceof £4. As part of the inclusive ethos of Otley Courthouse,subtitles will be shown.
Bookable at Otley Courthouse box office (01943 467466) oronline at www.otleycourthouse.org.uk
14 Sept Jackie – US, 15
28 Sept The Time of Their Lives – UK, 12A
12 Oct Sully – US, 12A
26 Oct A Street Cat Named Bob – UK, 12A
16 Nov Hunt for the Wilderpeople – NZ, 12A
30 Nov La La Land – US, 12A
Friday 22nd September, 7.30pmPlaying MaggieEdinburgh Fringe Legend Pip Utton is The Iron Lady in his one“woman” show as he portrays her philosophies, her inspirationand her logic, and then you get the chance to question her! Tickets: £8 adults, £6 children
Thursday 12th October, 8pmFront CountryAn acoustic band from San Francisco’s mission district, Front Coun-try blend everything from mountain music, to bluegrass and new-wave power pop! Tickets: £13
Friday 20th October, 8pmHeidi TalbotThe wife of John McCusker comes to Otley on her solo tour withsongs from her fifth album “Here we go 1,2,3”Tickets: £15
Sunday 5th November, 8pmThe Furrow CollectiveWinners of Best Group andMusician of the Year at thisyear’s BBC Folk Awards. Comeand see British Folk music’shottest new talent. Tickets: £14
Saturday 18th November, 8pmJan Ravens: Difficult WomanDead Ringers star Jan Ravens takes to the road with her well-lovedimpressions of Theresa May, Nicola Sturgeon, Hillary Clinton andmany others.Tickets: £15
A programme of 18 films are set to roll in Otley Film Society’s newseason. Films are screened at Otley Courthouse on Thursdays at7.45pm. The Bar opens at 7pm. If you are looking for excellent films,HD projection and surround sound then look no further - £35 for thefull season ([email protected]) or £4 for a guest ticket.
7 Sept Moonlight - US, 15 - Drama 21 Sept The Olive Tree - Spain/Germany,
15 - Comedy, Drama
5 Oct The Eagle Huntress - Mongolia/UK/US, U - Documentary, Adventure,
19 Oct The Levelling - UK, 15 - Drama 2 Nov Julieta - Spain, 15 -
Drama, Romance
23 Nov Lion - Australia/US/UK, PG - Biography, Drama 7 Dec The Salesman - Iran/France, 12 - Drama, Thriller
We are a voluntary group seekingto maintain Otley’s tradition ofwelcoming people. From Irishmigrants fleeing the potatofamine, to Belgian refugees in theFirst World War – commemoratedon the Jubilee Clock – and today’sasylum seekers and refugees from Africa and the Middle East,our town has a history of helping people facing difficulties.
In its first year, Otley Welcomes has hosted a Christmas party,organised walks and cooked meals at home for refugee visitors.In June, we organised Otley’s ‘Great Get Together’ picnic withover 400 people in the Market Square. In July, shoppers triedcompleting the British Citizenship Test, to see just how difficultthe questions are!
You can help by joining the committee and helping to run activities.We need bakers, hosts, entertainers, ‘buddies’ to chat to guests– whatever skills you may have to help bring people together. Email [email protected] Follow us on Facebook @handsupotley
Otley Welcomes
Otley ParishChurch
Otley Film Society
Over the last six months Otley Methodist Church have had a numberof events held in either the Wesley Hall or the Church Sanctuary.
These have included events organised by the Church but also onesorganised and run by outside organisations who have used thesuite of premises to host events and have raised funds for eitherthemselves or various charities.
Amongst these events have been a Table Top Sale, the Eveningwith Amanda Owen, Caring for Life’s 30th Anniversary celebrations,the local school’s Road Safety Quiz, Christmas Fair, Afternoon Teasand Musical Entertainment.
The Town Mayor is organising a number of events at the Churchfor his year of charity fundraising and we welcome any othergroups or individuals who wish to use the premises.
The Wesley Hall can accommodate approximately 350 people,whilst the Church Sanctuary can hold up to 500 people.
To book rooms call 01943 463878 or email [email protected]
OtleyMethodistChurch
WORKING TOGETHER
Photo: Seth Tinsley
Guide DogsWe were delighted to meet so many local people at our GuideDogs information drop-in held in June. Thank you to everyonewho popped in to say hello, met our beautiful dogs and showedinterest in getting involved in volunteering.
If you couldn’t make it, but would like to know more about vol-unteering for Guide Dogs as a fundraiser, puppy walker, boarder,sighted guide or admin support, please email [email protected] or call us on 0345 1430210.
Alternatively come and have a chat when we are next in Otley,at the Buttercross on Saturday 9th Septemberbetween 10am and2pm. We will be selling merchandise, running a tombola and givingyou the opportunity to meet our life-changing dogs. See you there!
For the past 12 months thedirectors of Otley Action for OlderPeople and the trustees of OtleyOld People's Welfare Centre Management Committee have beendiscussing the feasibility of working in partnership. Otley Actionprovide services for older people in the LS21 postcode area andThe Old People’s Welfare Committee are responsible for managingand utilising the building located on Crossgate in the centre ofOtley. By working in partnership the two organisations will be inan ideal position to provide a central hub where older peoplefrom the town and surrounding communities can come togetherto access advice and information. In the first instance Otley Actionwill be relocating to the first floor of the premises in autumn. Thetwo organisations are looking forward to the collaborationand anticipate that this joint venture will be of real benefit toolder people in the area.
MOSAIC COURSES IN OTLEY
There is much to look forward to atOtley Parish Church this autumn.September 8th - 10th is Heritage Weekend, with the addition thisyear of a broadcast by Otley Amateur Radio Society.
Otley Folk Festival have a concert on 19th September and the BellRingers a quiz on the 29th in aid of the Bell Restoration Appeal.
In October, The Two Rivers Concert Band returns, followed by aFriends of Otley Lido Fashion Show by Harriet’s and Little Munchkins.
In November we welcome back the Brighouse and Rastrick BrassBand and Otley Choral Society, not forgetting the annual BeerFestival at Otley Rugby Club.
The popularity of Messy Church has influenced a new style ofall-age worship on the third Sunday every month, starting on17th September at 10am. Why not come along and try it?!
The bells fall silent
Members of 2nd Otley Scout Group have been busy withScouting activities this year. The group has opened both asecond Beaver 'Colony' and another Cub pack. All these,including the Scouts, took part in a Group Camp at Sconcecampsite. Around 80 people were present for a Saturday nightmeal. The youngsters enjoyed camping activities and of coursethe traditional camp fire. Sailing took place at the WharfedaleScouts' Sailing Centre on Reva Reservoir.
2nd Otley have participated in every Otley Carnival. This yeara float involving a Viking longship and a Pirates' galley wasvoted Best in Class. The crews however were rather suspect!
Launching new sections meansthat more help is needed withthe Scouts (aged 10½ to 14).Meetings are held on Wednesdayevenings and anyone with someexperience please contact 07886352000.
BUSY YEAR FORSCOUT GROUP
OTLEY TOWN COUNCILCOMMUNITY FUND
GROVE HILL BOWLING CLUB
In May I became Town Mayor of Otley for arecord breaking fourth time. Some people ask,’why do you do it?’ The simple answer is thatit is something that many people will never doand I always try to do my best and put Otley first.
As Mayor, I wanted to bring the Charities I amraising funds for under one slogan. We havechosen ‘For Overseas, Otley, the Community &You’. See: www.14plus1.weebly.com
Overseas
1. A children’s home in Belovo, Bulgaria,most of the children have learning difficultiesor health issues and there is a need to providerecreational toys, books, etc.
2. Bore holes in Zambia,part of the Oasis Reliefprogramme, working in one of the poorest partsof the world to bring clean, pure water.
3. Gambia schools library project, supportinga small group of people who work in Gambiaproviding libraries for local children.
4. Menenkyovo, Bulgaria, in poor towns inBulgaria the library is a very important place inthe community, but this library was burnt tothe ground. Money raised will be donated to-wards new books.
Otley
5. Hug on a tray/Chevin Socialites, localgroup who at the moment are raising moneyfor ‘comfort trays’ for the Bexley wing.
6. Navvies Memorial, part of the history ofOtley and in need of a full restoration.
7. Otley Parish Church Bells,money neededto keep the bells ringing.
8. Hang on to a Dream, Otley based Charityrun by ourselves, making Dreams come true forseriously ill children and young people with lifethreatening illnesses.
The Community
9-13 St. Gemma’s, Sue Ryder/Wheatfields,Martin House, Bluebell Wood and ForgetMe Not, three children’s hospices providingrespite and special care for our poorly youngpeople. Two Adult Hospices offering care as wereach that last journey.
and You
14. Natureland Seal Sanctuary, Skegness,we always try and support at least one animalcharity. The sanctuary provides treatment for illand injured seals off the North Sea coast.
Plus 1
We are raising funds to erect a memorial to thepeople, airplanes and pilots connected to theAvro Works at Yeadon. Almost 700 Lancasterbombers and 4,500 Ansons were built in whatwas said to be the largest single factory unit inEurope, yet the Germans never found it!
If you would like to donate or help with the largestappeal we have ever launched please feel freeto contact me at [email protected] for either appeal can be sent toNigel Francis, c/o Otley Core, Orchardgate,Otley LS21 3NX. Please make cheques payableto either the Otley Town Mayors Appeal or theAvro Memorial Appeal.
TOWNMAYOR’SNEWS
WHARFEDALENATURALISTSSOCIETY
Otley CarnivalAnother successful OtleyCarnival has been andgone, with this yearblessed with warm andsunny weather.
The Carnival judges haddifficult decisions dueto the high standard
of floats. The overall winners were WestgatePrimary School whose theme was Safari.
The parade was led by Otley Bellman Terry Fordwith the crowds entertained by City of Leeds PipeBand, Foxwood Steel Bandits, Otley Town BrassBand, Drums Agogo, Westgate Cheerleaders,Tewit Youth Band, Otley Ukulele Orchestra andnot forgetting Slick Stick Sambastic with the HonleySamba Band.
After the parade, crowds descended to the Carni-val field to see Hannah Pears crowned CarnivalQueen along with her retinue and to watch displaysin the main arena including Little Nippers Terrier
Display group, Otley Tag Rugby and Otley RhythmicGymnastics.
The Carnival Committee would like to thank allentries, our parade judges and Cooper Transport,Colin Pitt, Edward Johnston (Great Wall),Houldsworth Builders and Robert Midgley forproviding lorries/vehicles for the parade and GaryStead and Dr Nick Allen for providing their carsfor the parade. We would also like to thankStephen H. Smith for providing decorations forthe Queens Float.
The beneficiaries for 2017 were: Otley All SaintsChurch Restoration Fund, Otley Skate Park UsersGroup and Otley Science Festival
Hope all those who watched the parade enjoyedthemselves and are looking forward to the 2018Carnival!
WHARFEDALE GARDENERS’ GROUP
www.wharfedalegardeners.co.ukOur new season begins in September when wemeet on the second Tuesday of the month at7.30pm in the Methodist Church. We welcomenew members, from beginners to experts.Annual subscription is £14 or come as a guestfor £3 and give us a try. For further informationsee the website or contact Thelma on01132256405. The first talks of the season areas follows:
12th Sept 2017 Stella Exley Camassia, Chris, Chelsea and Chaos
10th Oct 2017 Ursula Buchan Scent and Sensibility
14th Nov 2017 Eddie HarlandLittlethorpe Manor Pond Restoration
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Wharfedale NaturalistsSociety’s winter programmeof 7.30pm meetings beginson September 12th atChristchurch, the Grove, Ilkley, with a talk onBeavers in Britain.
Other topics included before Christmas includethe Secrets of Leighton Moss, Birds and RedSquirrel Conservation in the Yorkshire Dales,Farming and Land Management in the Dales,Walking with Penguins, and Rewilding.
The same period includes birding trips, a FungusForay and a coach trip to Saltholme RSPB Reserve.
The Society continues to organise workingparties at four Wharfedale reserves includingOtley Wetlands (September 16th, then the firstThursday and third Saturday of each month at9.30am). New volunteers are welcome.
For more information visit: www.wharfedale-nats.org.uk
It has been another busy summer at GallowsHill as we welcomed the Otley Walking Festival,two Scottish adventurers taking part in the theGreat Big Walk to commemorate Jo Cox MPand the Britain in Bloom judges. There has beena lot of progress on the community orchard andforest garden.
We now look forward to an action-packed autumn:
30th Sept - 10:30am Hedgehog Workshop
22nd Oct - 11am - 1pm & 2pm - 4pm Halloween Woodcraft Workshop
28th Oct - 7pm Ghost Hunt
12th Nov - 10:30am Fungus Foray
10th Dec - 10:30am Bird Feeder Workshop
We will also be coppicing on the first Sunday ofthe month from November.
As ever, events are open to all; free to membersand £1 for non-members. Meet at the gate nextto the car park.
Two shelters at Grove Hill crown green bowlingclub have been welcomed by members andvisitors alike. Built with funding from OtleyTown Council and Waitrose @CommunityMatters’ just in time to host a Yorkshire CountyLadies match on 25th June. With over 40 playersand supporters to accommodate the newshelters proved their worth.
Our members rose to the challenge and providedsandwiches and cakes in addition to assistingwith the measuring of close ends. Good weatherensured an enjoyable day with excellent bowling.A good day to christen our new shelters!
If you are interested in playing bowls please call01943 46124
OTLEYCAMERACLUB
OTLEY TOWN COUNCILCOMMUNITY FUND
OTLEY TOWN COUNCILCOMMUNITY FUND
Weston Lane JuniorsAll the members and Committee at Weston Lane Juniorswould like to give wholehearted thanks to Otley TownCouncil for the recent donation to replace the mats inthe Main Room. The mats allow us to let out the space tolocal groups, for exercise, social events and children’s parties.
This income is vital in supporting the club financially, whichhelps keep over 80 children from 6-16 playing football.
Many of the players come from poorer backgrounds, sothis helps us keep their costs down to a minimum.
WLJ has always had a good relationship with Otley TownCouncil who have provided help when we’ve needed it.This donation has safeguarded the usability of a spacethat is crucial to the club.
OTLEY TOWN COUNCILCOMMUNITY FUND
OTLEY SKATE PARK
Otley Skate Park annual jam was bigger than everattracting huge crowds of competitors and fami-lies. It is the fourth year that Otley Skate Park UserGroup have fundraised to hold the event. Thanksto Otley Town Council, Waitrose, Welcome Skatestore and Pro Extreme Sports for their donations.
The young people of Otley were able to enjoy afantastic day of music, demonstrations, riding and
prize giving with hosts Sk8 Safe. This years eventwas supported by Made In Leeds TV who got intothe spirit of things with a skateboard challenge,presenter James took the whole thing in his strideand impressed the crowds.
Denham Hill, Chairperson for Otley Skate Park UserGroup said “Each year the event gains momentumfrom the local riders, families and businesses. Thisyear’s crowd blew me away, the sun shone andeveryone had such a great day. I can’t thank all thesponsors, Sk8 Safe and our user group enough forhelping to make this happen”.
If you want to get involved in our fundraising getin touch with [email protected]
OTLEY TOWN COUNCILCOMMUNITY FUND
Swimming Pool
Camera Club members have continued to meetthroughout the summer, taking trips to manylocations, both local and further away, and enjoyedsharing knowledge, experience, and social inter-action while doing so. These trips are usually onThursday evenings and provide practical experienceof cameras and accessories, as well as sharingcreative techniques in a relaxed environment.
After the successful exhibition held at OtleyParish Church, cheques were given to the Askwithplaygroup so that they could buy a new storageshed and the Otley & District Talking Newspaper.
For more information about the Club, visitwww.otleycameraclub.net. We meet on Thursdayevenings at 7.15 pm in the Otley Town Partnershiprooms on Mercury Row. Photographers of allabilities are welcome.
On the run withCouch to 5k
The latest round of Otley Athletic Club’s Couchto 5K training plan begins later this month whichsees qualified coaches train novice runners over anine-week period to be able to take part in aParkrun.
Organised by the club’s Absolute Beginnersgroup, the sessions are part of an NHS initiative.
Week one involves running for just a minute at atime, creating realistic expectations and makingthe challenge feel achievable right from thestart. Regular running can reduce the risk ofchronic illnesses such as heart disease, type 2diabetes and stroke, boost your mood and keepyour weight under control.
Parkruns are free running events held at variousvenues across the country every Saturday morningand are attended by thousands of people.
Full details can be found at http://otleyac.org.ukor search on Facebook for Otley AC AbsoluteBeginners.
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CONTACTING YOUR COUNCILLORS
Back row left to right: Terry Ford (Bellman); Cllr Douglas Robinson; Cllr Linda Hoare; Cllr Peter Jackson; Cllr Stephen Brown; Cllr Mick Bradley; Cllr Paul Carter; Cllr Ian Jackson; Cllr Colin Campbell
Front row left to right: Cllr Penny Robinson; Cllr Sylvia Thomson; Cllr Kim Holmes; Cllr Ray Georgeson (Chair of Council); Cllr Nigel Francis (Town Mayor);Suzanne Kidger (Executive Officer); Cllr Mary Vickers (Deputy Town Mayor); Cllr Jackie Brown; Cllr Ray Smith
Apologies given: Cllr Philip Bye; Cllr Savanna Dabill; Cllr Wayne Green; Cllr Kate Whelan
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]
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Paul Carter (Lib Dem)[email protected]
Savanna Dabill (Lib Dem) t: 07704261249 [email protected]
Linda Hoare (Lib Dem) t: 07931281862 [email protected]
Kate Whelan (Lib Dem)[email protected]
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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]
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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 2017 – NOV 2017
OTLEY TOWN COUNCILLITTER PICKS
A programme of regular litter picks are run by Otley Town Council. These take place onSaturday morning from 10am until noon. The dates for upcoming litter picks are:
Sat 9th Sept - meet outside the shops on Weston Drive
Sat 14th Oct - meet at the Maypole in Manchester Square
Sat 11th Nov - meet outside the SummercrossSat 9th Dec - meet at the café in
Wharfemeadows Park Equipment will be provided but you may wish to bring your own gloves. We look forward
to seeing you there!
Policy & Resources 11th Sept 2017Full Council
Planning 18th Sept 2017Human ResourcesAudit
Environment & Sustainability 2nd Oct 2017
Planning 16th Oct 2017Community Development
Policy & Resources 13th Nov 2017Full Council
Planning 20th Nov 2017Trade & 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. Please contact the Executive Officer on 01943 466335 orby 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
Private surgeries and drop-in sessions are heldthroughout the constituency should you wish tospeak with Alex Sobel MP.
Otley Drop-in surgeries are on the third Saturdayof month: 11am–12pm at Sainsbury’s
Otley private surgeries are on the first Friday ofmonth: 4pm-5pm at Otley Labour Rooms.
You can also make contact via email:
OTLEY TOWN COUNCILSURGERIES
Otley Town Council hold Councillor Surgeries atOtley Core Resource Centre for residents who wouldlike to meet a councillor and discuss any local issuesor raise any problems or concerns relating to thework and responsibilities of the Council. Surgeriesare usually held on the last Saturday of the monthfrom 10am to noon.
Appointments not needed - just drop in. Please checkthe windows in the Otley Core and the Councilwebsite for upcoming dates and times.
