In Otley, our Town Council are committed to producinga Neighbourhood Plan, enabling our residents to playa greater role in determining the future of their area.

Neighbourhood Planning is not a tool to stop devel-opment but does give communities the opportunityto shape how future planned growth will look andwhere additional growth might go.

How will it Work?The Neighbourhood Plan will be developed by you – theresidents of Otley – whether you live here, work here,go to school here, shop here. It is you who knows yourcommunity best. It is you who can help identify any keyissues we face and any opportunities in or around the townwhere it would be suitable for housing, business or otherforms of community-related development.

Our hope is that the Neighbourhood Plan will bring ourcommunity together to share ideas and build consensusabout needs and priorities for our area.

This Plan is important for everyone! You as residents mustvote at a referendum to adopt it. If you vote in favourit then becomes a legal document and any decisions onfuture planning applications will be required to be madein accordance with your Neighbourhood Plan!

How can I get Involved?We want to ensure that the Plan is led by the community.As such, a number of ‘Neighbourhood Representatives’ areneeded to work with sections of the local community andwork with groups such as businesses, services, clubs and so-cieties, young or elderly people. These NeighbourhoodRepresentatives will be supported throughout this processand will work alongside others as part of a team.

If you are interested in becoming involved in developingthe Neighbourhood Plan then please find details on ourwebsite www.otleytowncouncil.gov.uk or contact amember of the Town Council.

Please get involved. This is an important opportunity foreveryone in Otley to help shape the future of our community.

The introduction of the Localism Act in April 2012 provides exciting new powers forresidents to shape and influence their communities. This is your opportunity to haveyour say on the future of your town!

Neighbourhood PlanningWhat’s It All About?

www.otleytowncouncil.gov.uk

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YOUR COMMUNITY

NEEDS

YOU!Tour de Francecomes to OtleyGiven the importance of cycling in Otley,

there is likely to be great excitement as the

world’s greatest cycle race comes through

our town! The opening stage of the 2014

Tour De France will pass through Otley on

Saturday 5th July. Commencing in Leeds,

the peloton, consisting of approximately

200 riders, will pass through Otley on the

first of two days racing in Yorkshire and at

the beginning of a 118 mile stage.

COMPETITION

Congratulations to ourcompetition winner,

13 year old Anna Lowri Middleton,who designed this great cover for

Otley Matters and wins an Olympic flagsigned by Otley’s Cycling Road Race Silver Medallist Lizzie Armitstead.

Otley Town Council, 7 Bay Horse Court, Otley LS21 1SB. Tel: 01943 466335 Email: community@otleytowncouncil.gov.uk

Support After Rape & Sexual ViolenceLeeds (SARSVL) now provides support towomen and girls by text and email as wellas telephone. We have also increased andvaried our helpline opening hours.

Confidential helpline:Call us on 0808 802 3344Text us on 07797 803 211

Email support@sarsvl.org.uk

Opening times:Mondays 6pm to 8pmTuesdays 8pm to 11pmWednesdays 6pm to 8pmFridays 6pm to 8pmSundays 2pm to 5pm

It is free to call SARSVL’s telephone helplinefrom any number, whether from a landline ora mobile. This means that our number willnever show on any phone bill.

Text messages sent to the SARSVL helplinewill be charged at the callers usual networkrate. This means that if it is usually free tosend text messages, your message to us willbe free.

We are here to support all women and girlswho have been affected by rape or sexualviolence, whatever their experiences.

UPCOMING EVENTSMarch31 Otley Farmers Market31 Designer Craft FairApril8-10 Easter Activity Week (Prince Henry’s)13 Otley Green Fair20 St George’s Day parade26-28 Otley Fun Families Festival28 Otley Farmers Market28 Designer Craft FairMay18 Otley Show26 Otley Farmers Market26 Designer Craft Fair26 Otley Rock Festival

The Little Green Frog Nursery has recentlyscored very high marks in an "IndependentQuality Assessment" run by Leeds CityCouncil.

We were assessed on the following criteria: Parentsas Partners (10/10); Supporting Children'sCommunication (9/10); Physical Environments(10/10); Children's Learning and Development(10/10); and, Safeguarding Children (3/3).

The assessment process is very rigorous andwe are very proud of our achievement as itrepresents months of hard work.

The nursery has been open for seven years andour experience has enabled us to grow and de-velop to a high standard. We have places avail-able in all areas of the nursery and are open allyear round.

Children who are 3 and 4 are able to take ad-vantage of free places, where they can attendfor up to 15 hours a week during term time andas part of a new government initiative the stan-dard of care offered at the nursery is of a highenough standard to provide free places for sometwo years olds (criteria applicable to this andOtley Children's centre are organising theplaces).

To find out more about us visit our website atwww.thelittlegreenfrog.co.uk or to contact ustelephone 01943 466230.

Do you want to feel better, enjoy life more, be more relaxed. Try Dru Yoga.Why? People are finding that Dru yoga helps them feel better. Encourages flexibility, helps to calmemotions, improves breathing capacity and relaxes the mind. The perfect recipe for enhanced wellbeing.

Mona Fairholme has been teaching Dru Yoga in Otley and Leeds since1999. I have taught over 300 people many are still with me. Yoga isgrowing in popularity. More people realise the health benefits ofregular yoga. The NHS recommend yoga for back care and manyconditions including stress/anxiety. Dru Yoga is for everyone. Everything can be modified. There is a demandfor more classes. We need more teachers. We are offering a mid-weekteacher training course starting in Otley at the end of March.

The training will be fortnightly on Wednesdays 9.30 - 2.30 and willlast for 40 days over 2 years. There will be taster sessions before the course starts.

Contact Mona on T: 01943 467189 M: 07534 006 092E: leeds@druworldwide.com or visit www.druworldwide.com

Watch this space for regular yoga/health tips. Tip No. 1. Stand tall, pull in your tummy and smile.

FROM FAT TO FIT – RUN LEADER

OTLEY BALLROOMAND LATINDANCING

In 2011 Ian was a 20+ stone computer gamejunkie and TV fanatic and said “I couldn’t bebothered”. Embarrassed by his size and theconstant lectures that if he "didn't go to thegym and lose some weight, he would be deadsoon.”

In March 2011 Ian saw a flyer that his wifebrought home advertising the Horsforth Harriersabsolute beginner running group.

The run leaders helped Ian build his fitnessslowly by running a little, walking a little, thenrunning a bit more and walking a lot less as theweeks progressed. After the 13 week course,Ian’s confidence had blossomed and he went onto complete his first 10K race which was to bethe first of many. Ian has secured a place in theLondon Marathon in 2013 and wants to inspireothers to join in and catch the running bug too.

Ian qualified as Running Leader and set up theBridging Group, 'The 10-12 minute milers'.

To find your local group please visit www.runleeds.orgWhat are you waiting for? Get Running!

Always wanted to dance?Maybe you would like to learn for your firstdance at a wedding or some other special oc-casion?

Or you would just like to learn for fun, to keepfit or to meet new people?

A new Ballroom, Latin American, Sequence,Rock n’ Roll and Salsa class is planned in Otleyfor beginners.

Run by a professionally qualified dance instruc-tor, the classes are held at Weston Lane SocialClub (with a fully licensed bar available).

Learn to dance in a fun and friendly atmos-phere. Walk in…….Dance out!

Requests for private tuition can also be accom-modated.

If you are interested please contact Jason orJanet on 01943 462344.

Otley AthleticClub

The fact that Otley does not have its own sportscentre has been a bone of contention for manyyears, but that could soon change if plan's beingput together by the town's running club come tofruition.

Otley Athletic Club is looking at building a sportscomplex that will be accessible to the whole town,and be able to host regional sporting events.

The club's Legacy Committee is looking to build amulti-roomed clubhouse along with a runningtrack plus hockey, five-a-side and tennis courtswithin the inner field area.

Chairman of the Legacy Committee SimonAnderson, said: "We already have a site identified,and one of the most attractive features of ourproposal is that it is driven by the people of Otley,yet requires very little financial commitment fromlocal government”.

"We also have our Member of Parliament onthe committee, and we are thrilled that ourparliamentary representative understands andsupports our vision."

Last May, OTLEY SHOW had a very cold day but given the atrociousweather of 2012, with hindsight were grateful to have actually held ashow and one of such excellence.

Otley Show still remains one of the highlights in the town’s calendar, and willfeature traditional livestock and animal classes - cattle, sheep, horses, goats,poultry, rabbits, hamsters and dogs, supported by classes showcasing the bestof local produce, handicrafts and floral art. Schedules are now available forthese classes and can be obtained by downloading them from the website,www.otleyshow.org.uk.

Attractions this year will include: The Sheep Show, The Yorkshire MilitaryBand, a Gun Dog and Birds of Prey display, plus much more. We pride our-selves that Otley Show is still an agricultural event for all the family - not tobe missed!

The Otley Show membership package which includes three tickets to theshow, car parking and access to the exclusive members marquee is availablefor just £23.

OTLEYSHOWSATURDAY ~ 18th MAY

DRU YOGA IN OTLEY

* Otley Market Days held every Tuesday, Friday and Saturday

Otley Scout PostOTLEY

GREEN FAIRSAT APRIL 13th 2013

Otley Parish Scouts and Guides would like to thank allthose who used and supported the Scouts ChristmasCard Delivery Service. We delivered 9,574 cards andraised £1,981.50 which is a fantastic effort by all. Themoney raised will be used to get the roof repaired at ourheadquarters on Burras Lane.

Scope House-To-House Collection dates

All residents please note that Otley Town Council has beeninformed by the charity Scope that they will conducting house-to-house collections over the period 8th April to 28th April,2013. Scope shall be operating under the Exemption Ordergranted to them by the Home office.

Mobile Sight Loss ServiceWednesday 3rd July

Otley Town Council, working in conjunction with LeedsAction for Blind People has arranged for the mobilesight loss service bus to be in the Market Square in Otley,on Wednesday 3rd July – 10am-3pm.

This year’s Green Fair takes place at Otley Courthouse,Courthouse Street, Otley on Saturday 13th April from10am to 4pm.Entrance is free.

There will be a varietyof stalls - charities,crafts, local and nationalcampaigns and envi-ronmental groups,and taster sessions inalternative therapies.In the afternoon there will be a children’s art workshop,from 1 - 3pm.

The cafe will serve Fairtrade snacks and drinks as well as a deliciousselection of locally produced food from Bondgate Bakery.

Otley Lions thank all their supporters over 2012. The Lionshave raised funds through local events such as the OtleyShow, the annual Easter Egg Tombola, their Mercury Rowbookshop and Santa sleigh rides and grotto appearances.Special thanks go to Waitrose for hosting the Christmascollection, Stephen Smith’s for providing the grotto, theOriginal Factory Shop for designating the Lions their“Charity of the Year.” However, the main thanks goes tothe support of the citizens of Otley. The Otley Lions have supported worthwhile activities such as theDoncaster Disabled Games and the holiday for disabled peoplefrom Germany. Financial support has been widely dispersed – lo-cally, nationally and internationally. The largest single donationwas for the Children’s Heart Foundation at LGI. Next year will be just as busy and, hopefully just as productive.Anyone interested in the Otley Lions should visit the website –www.otleylions.org.uk/

Have you looked at our Aireborough & Wharfedale NeighbourhoodPolicing Team Facebook page yet ? If not then you might be missingout. You do not have to be young, hip and trendy to use Facebookand if you have never tried it you might be surprised! We alreadyhave lots of followers as the page is regularly updated with picturesand stories about what we have been doing, lots of people are talk-ing about this and communicate with us on the site.

You can also find out what we are doing on our internet pagewww.westyorkshire.police.uk/north-west-leeds/aireborough-wharfedale where you will see details of local meetings and con-tact points where we will be available. Our Otley contact point is atSainsburys superstore, Bondgate, every Friday morning between 10and 11 am, come along and speak to one of your officers aboutany local issues or just for a chat. Remember, if you don't tell usabout something then we will not know about it. You can alsocontact us on 01274 471458, you may have to leave a messagebut we will get back to you or by emailing us at aa.nptnorthwest-outer@westyorkshire.pnn.police.uk. If you need to report a crime or ongoing problem then please ring101 or, if it is an emergency 999.

Can you help an elderly or vulnerable member of your com-munity? If so I would like to introduce the Nominated NeighbourSchemeMany criminals are turning to distraction crime and targetingthe vulnerable and the elderly. This type of offence can be veryupsetting for all concerned. This new scheme seeks the help of

GOOD SERVICE PREVAILS IN OTLEY“We only give away one prize but in my mind, all the good naturedrivals nominated by the public are winners. The four independent‘mystery shoppers’, volunteered by Otley Rotary Club, touredaround the diverse range of businesses and marked them out of apossible 75 points. The feedback we received was that those onduty, often the person behind the counter rather than the owner,really knew their onions. Most came up with flying colours as helpful,courteous and knowledgeable but only the winner received the full75 points available.

“Following on from 2010 winners, BEKs Electrical and 2011’striumphant Rumblin’ Tum Café, this year’s nominations had a toughact to follow and the findings were that in third place was Weeg-manns Butchers, second place went to James Barber’s Artamis buttop of the tree is the Gay Lane opticians, Lentoid.”

Lentoid employs 12 local people in the manufacture and retail ofspectacles and boasts customers from Scotland, Australia and theBritish Virgin Islands together with Moorfields Eye Hospital in London.

Angela Palmer of Lentoid said. “We are delighted to accept thisaward, we have lots of lovely customers and we try to treat eachof them as we would like to be treated ourselves”.

Mr Bramley of Otley wins the £25 prize for the best nomination letter.

Well done to all 40 businesses nominated.

A record 40 local businesses were nominated for the OtleyChamber of Trade Good Service Award in 2012. Chamber PresidentTim Wilkinson said, “This is the best turnout we have ever hadand it can only be a reflection of how the town feels aboutthe great service that most Otley businesses offer.”

neighbours, relatives and friends to checkwhether unknown callers are genuine.We would encourage as many people aspossible to become involved in the scheme.If you think you would benefit from thesupport of a trusted neighbour or you could help an elderly orvulnerable neighbour then please contact us to obtain an informationpack or to speak to an officer.

Now that Spring is in sight it might be timely to have a look insideyour shed, garage or outbuilding. Exactly what have you got inthere, power tools, motor mowers, golf or fishing tackle, pedalcycles? I bet when you add up the value of replacing everything inyour shed or garage then it will represent a tidy sum. Once you havedone that then have another look around. What sort of lock haveyou got, is there any security lighting, are your valuable possessionssecured to a ground anchor Or would it be dead easy to break intoyour shed and steal all your gear! The probable reality is, it wouldbe dead easy to break in and we are seeing more and more of thistype of offence. You would be amazed how many people ownpedal cycles worth over £1,000, kept in a shed worth £150, securedwith a £1.50 padlock and then they wonder why they get stolen.Lets take time now to improve the security of our sheds andgarages, have a look on our web site or call us and a local officerwill come out and advise you.

Remember, together, we can crack crime.

ON THE BEAT

OTLEY LIONS

8. Chez Vin24 NewmarketOtleyLS21 3AE01943 466143www.chezvin.co.uk

Another Aladdin’s cave, this time of liquiddelights, proprietor David Lawson putshis 23 years of experience to good usepatiently and carefully guiding both theconnoisseur and absolute beginneraround his extensive selection of wine,whisky, spirits and coffee from all cornersof the globe.

David’s philosophy is to only keep the goodstuff, but that needn’t be frightening. Chez Vin’s groaning shelvescarry the full spectrum from a timid wine novice’s delicious ‘2 fora tenner’ bottle of Californian merlot to a £300 McAllan 30 yearold malt whisky, every one a safe bet.

Amongst his range of beers and ciders from the more obscureBritish and continental micro breweries is Otley’s own Rodham’s,the only stockist in town (or anyone else’s town) of bottled Otleybrewed ale.

Keen to spread his lifetimes experience to the thirsty local towns-folk, David uses his long held diploma from the Wines and SpiritsEducation Trust to run his 3 terms a year wine tasting classes andspring and summer wine fairs, both events as popular as his finestvintages.

OTLEYSHOP HEROES

8th in a series of 12

Otley Action for Older People provides a reliable andaffordable gardening service to the older people ofOtley, Pool and Arthington.Whilst Craig, the Otley Action gardener, is busy with his gardenmaintenance programme throughout the summer, he is availablefor one-off jobs in the winter and into the early spring. Whilst themajority of the work he undertakes is for the older people of thearea all jobs are considered availability permitting.

If you would like a quote for gardening work that you need doing,such as hard landscaping and clearance work, please contact the office on 01943 463965 and we can arrange for Craig to visit you and provide a personal quote.

OTLEYCRICKETCLUB

Hopefully the worst of the long winter is over and the beginningof the cricket season is beckoning at Cross Green. With only sevenyears to go until the 200th anniversary of its formation, OtleyCricket Club players and supporters are eagerly awaiting the mid-dle of April when the Aire Wharfe fixtures commence. As well ashaving a thriving Junior section which has no less than five teamscompeting from aged 8 up to 16 the club has three senior teamsplaying weekly until mid-September. New players of any age aremost welcome and should contact Club chairman Chris Smith on07801 203977.

Local letting agents Parkes & Co have agreed a sponsorship dealwith the Club for the next three seasons which is greatly appreciated.Other sponsors include: Greenholme Mill Carpets, a local firmwhich has supported the club for many years. Several new signingsfor the coming season have been made including James Davieswho is returning after a successful spell in the Bradford League.

Otley & Ilkley Choral SocietiesMendelssohn’s St. Paul at Leeds Parish Church

POLICE PURSECHAINS INITIATIVE

A pedestrian bridge which crosses the River Wharfe at Burley-in-Wharfedale has been the object of a long campaign bythe Burley Bridge Association (BBA), which has many supportersin Otley. A bridge would benefit anyone in Otley who likes theoutdoors. The attractive countryside of the Wharfe Valley has anetwork of good footpaths, but the lack of a safe crossing ofthe river between Otley and Ilkley reduces the options for localwalkers.

With a bridge at Burley more choices become available. A studyof the local Ordnance Survey map shows the possibilities ofshorter routes or figure-of-eight circuits. Using public transportfrom Otley increases these choices.

The present campaign by the BBA for a footbridge atGreenholme Farm, Leather Bank in Burley started back in 1996.The design of the latest proposed bridge has been well received.This crosses the so-called stepping stones which carry the rightof way, and which are damaged and usually under water.

An appeal for funds to take the design to a planning applicationwas recently launched in Burley and other villages. There hasbeen a positive response to this with over half of the amountneeded being raised.

Supporters in Otley are invited to contribute to this appeal.Cheques should be made payable to the Burley Bridge Associationand can be sent to the Burley Bridge Appeal, c/o 23 Hall Drive,Burley-in-Wharfedale LS29 7LR. You can also contribute via PayPalon the website at www.burleybridge.com. There is moreinformation on the website about the bridge.

The campaign for a bridge has the support of Otley Town Counciland the walking groups in Otley, including Walkers are Welcome,Otley Walking Festival and Otley Walkers.

PCSO's Pete Andrews and Pete Dakin met with Otley town andcity councilors in the Market Place in December to hand out pursechains. The initiative was a huge success with over 150 chainsbeing handed out. These simple yet effective devices help preventthe theft of purses from inside shopping bags. The chains attachto the purse and then to the inside of the bag, so when someonetries to pickpocket your pocket or bag the chain pulls alerting youand preventing the purse from being taken.

The chains were kindly funded by local councillors and are handedout free of charge. Further dates will be published locally by yourNeighbourhood Policing Team.

Got any local concerns regarding anti-social behaviour or crime?Why not come along and speak personally to a member of yourlocal policing team at our contact point, held every Friday atSainsburys between 10 and 11am.

WAITROSE COMMUNITYMATTERS AND PARTNER

VOLUNTEERING

On Saturday 20th April, at Otley ParishChurch, starting at 7.30pm, Otley andIlkley Choral Societies will presentMendelssohn’s oratorio, ‘St. Paul’.The work was begun in 1832 by the librettist, Pastor JuliusSchubring, a childhood friend of the composer, pulling togetherpassages from the New Testament, especially the Acts of the Apos-tles and also from the Old Testament.

The oratorio, which features chorales in the style of J.S. Bach, is intwo parts. After the overture and introduction Part One continueswith the martyrdom of St. Stephen, and St. Paul’s conversion onthe road to Damascus and his baptism. Part Two celebrates the mis-sion of Paul and Barnabas, Paul’s persecution at the hands of hisformer co-religionists, the healing of the lame man of Lystra andthe resistance of the Jews and heathen. The work finishes with

Paul’s departure from Ephesus, his martyrdom and a final chorusbased on Psalm 103.

Composition of the music began in 1834, and the work was pre-mièred on May 22nd, 1836 at a music festival in Dűsseldorf. TheEnglish premiere was in Liverpool on October 3rd. 1836, in Englishtranslation by Mendelssohn’s friend, Karl Klingerman.

For this performance the choirs will be under the baton of their Mu-sical Director, Alan Horsey and will be accompanied by the Wake-field Cathedral Organist, Simon Earl. Soloists will be from the RoyalNorthern College of Music.

Tickets will cost £12.00 and will be available from members ofSocieties, Brown’s Gallery, Otley, the Ticket secretary, Sue Whittle,Tel. 01274 598441 or peter.sue.whittle @btinternet.com or at thedoor.

April is the month when, with temperatures rising, toads awakefrom their winter sleep beneath logs, rocks, compost heaps or evenburied in soft earth, to head for their breeding grounds. Requiringbigger, deeper ponds than frogs their spawning sites are fewer.Around Otley they can be found at Otley Wetland, York Gate pondand Low Dam but their biggest breeding site is Gallows Hill, oneof the four most important in West Yorkshire. There, numbersusually peak at the end of March or the first week of April whencounts, conducted by torchlight, have reached 900. This is the bestplace to see them and, in the days leading up to spawning, walkersmay find themselves sharing the paths with dozens of ploddingtoads, in some cases a large female carrying an opportunistic malehoping for first mating rights once she enters the water.

Mating toads at Gallows Hill by David O’Connor

Spring ToadsCOMMUNITY MATTERSInstead of spending funds on Christmas Television Advertising, Waitrosedecided that the money which would have been spent on anadvertising campaign should be donated to each CommunityMatters Fund nationally. During November and December of 2012,each branch was allotted £3,000 instead of £1,000 to be put in theCommunity Matters Fund and was then shared between the threeCharities and Organisations who had been nominated for eachmonth. In the Otley Branch alone, because of the extra money,£16,000 has been shared between 36 Charities and Organisationsin 2012

PARTNER VOLUNTEERINGPartner Volunteering: Partners were involved with the switching onof the Otley Christmas Lights by helping to Marshall at the event,and are also planning to continue to help at Gallows Hill NatureReserve this spring.

Both Community Matters and Partner Volunteering are committedto helping and supporting Charities and Organisations in Otley andthe surrounding areas, and are already making plans for 2013.

WAITROSE 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF JOINING THE JOHN LEWISPARTNERSHIP 2012It was in 1937 that the 10 shopsand 160 staff of Waitrose joinedthe John Lewis Partnership andon the 1st October 2012 the75th Anniversary took place. Tocommemorate the anniversarytrees were planted by everybranch nationwide. Mr PeterGibbs the Otley Branch Managerperformed the tree planting inthe Waitrose customer car park,followed by a celebration forPartners which was held in theWaitrose café.

HAVE YOU HEARD ABOUTTHE OTLEY CLUSTER?

Otley Cluster is a partnership between all the primary schools inOtley, Pool and Bramhope and Prince Henrys Grammar School. TheCluster works with other bodies such as Health, Social Services andWest Yorkshire Police.

Our objective is to support children, young people and familieswithin our area to achieve better outcomes around school atten-dance, finding work, being active and staying healthy.

We have recently welcomed Katherine Robertshaw to the team asour Activity Manager. As part of Katherine's role she has organisedan exciting activity week at Prince Henrys Grammar School fromthe 8th - 10th April. The activity week will be open to all youngpeople aged 5 - 16 years and activities will include: Multi-Sports,Dance Camp, Rock School and loads more. We hope this will bethe start of a very exciting activity programme for the Cluster.

You can keep up to date with what is happening by following uson Twitter @OtleyCluster or on Facebook - Otley Cluster. THE BURLEY BRIDGE ASSOCIATION

A SAFE CROSSING ON THE HORIZON

Otley ChevinInner Wheel & Rotary

Otley Chevin Inner wheel and Rotary Club sang Christmas Carolsin a number of restaurants and pubs around the Otley area, inorder to raise money for local and other charities. A great timewas had by all. Many thanks to all who donated and to the venueswho let us sing in their establishments.

For any information on joining Inner Wheel, please telephone MrsM. Lund 01943 603979

A generous grant of £1,000 from MasonicCharities was presented by Chevin Lodgeto Bradford Olympic Trampoline Club, to provide essential safety harnessequipment. This will enable the boys andgirls to be more adventurous in their training and hopefully encourage otherchildren to take part in this sport.

Last year the Masonic Grand Charityprovided grants to hospices throughoutEngland and Wales amounting to£600,000. In addition smaller grants fromthe Province to mark the Queen's Diamond Jubilee amounted to £206,225,with grants ranging from £100 for newcrockery for a resident's association inHolmfirth, to a grant of £30,000 forimprovements of a school Hydrotherapypool in Raistrick.

Should you have need of funding supportthen the Freemasons could potentiallyhelp. Please contact: The Secretary, Westbourne House, Bradford Road, Otley.

9. Chevin Cycles LtdThe ShowroomsLeeds RoadOtleyLS21 1BR01943 462773www.chevincycles.com

Although owner Rick Peacock comes from the wrong sideof the Pennines, in 1981 he saw the light and arrived inOtley to open Chevin Cycles in the shop now called ChevinTrek. In 1991 he moved to the current site, the formerStollcross Garages Opel car showroom. Subsequently he haskept expanding the store, including building offices andworkshops at the rear (that’s right, it’s not a house!) Formany years he had a lot of fun running the famous OtleyFolk Club at a succession of pubs around the town and he

still occasionally plays in his band Last Orders – but don’t worry he’s banned fromstriking up in the shop!

Being sponsors of the massive, nationally regarded Otley Road Race, Chevin staff areproud to enter in Team Chevin colours most years – it’s a tough challenge and only forthe very brave! Ian is the scooter and BMX guru that local youths turn to for trainingtips and advice. Jon, as well as being a former National Single-speed Champion, is verymuch in demand as one of the best Bike-fit technicians in the country.

There are 13 staff at Chevin and all the front of house team are keen cyclists who lovesharing their enthusiasm with customers. They are delighted to help anybody andeverybody solve their cycling dilemmas, whether it’s the local stars of Emmerdale, roadracers or total beginners. Cycling is fun and they want everybody to enjoy it whatevertheir level of ability. (No surprise they are also all great fans of children’s inventor WilfLunn!)

OTLEYSHOP HEROES

Otley has a wonderful sense of community, making it a perfect place for families to grow and bloom,so let's celebrate this!

O.F.F Festival is an event made up of many mini events, a chance for all of Otley's families to comeand take part in what Otley does best. Centrally based in Bay Horse Court, but with fun happeningin various Otley locations. A small selection of the events over the weekend include, a Knight leddragon hunt, a family friendly cycle ride, children's disco, story-telling sessions, craft sessions, an or-ganised family (pushchair/wheelchair friendly) walk, live music and bands, and much much more.There will also be special offers from many of Otley's superb businesses including discount vouchersfor use over the weekend.

For more details contact bayhorsecourtfete@hotmail.co.uk or see our facebook page bayhorsecourtfete

Quaker MeetingsA Quaker Meeting for Worship can be held

anywhere, and anyone can come. In Otley,

Quakers do not have one place for worship so

we are hard to find. But Otley Quakers are

planning an Open Weekend. On Saturday

May 18 we shall be with Churches Together

in Otley at the Otley Show, with free fun ac-

tivities. The following day, Sunday May 19th,

we will be holding an Open Morning at

10.30am at Otley Courthouse to provide in-

formation and answer any questions.

More news about it will be posted on

www.facebook.com/OtleyQuakers.

But if you cannot access that send to

otley.quakers@virgin.net saying you would

like to know more about the Open Weekend

or ring 0113 318 8084.

After sell out after sell out in our Autumn pro-gramme, the Spring programme at Otley Court-house is well underway with a great range oftheatre, music, comedy, dance and film.

On the music front variety is the spice of life thisspring! On the 16 March Old Dance School willunleash their duelling fiddles, wind and vocal har-monies and earth shattering grooves, on 30 MarchKeep It Cash will deliver an energetic Johnny Cashtribute show and then on 13 April talented duo Anna Massie and Mairearad Green bring anenergetic and yet relaxed evening of Scottish Folk music.

Watch out for news of the blockbuster film to be screened on Friday 15 March. Bar, ice cream,popcorn and the friendly relaxed atmosphere which is a Courthouse speciality. On Thursday 18April come and hear about the RSPB conservation priorities and what is new in our local bird re-serves from Mike Harris, Corporate Partnership Manager in the North of England. Tickets are £5in advance and £6 on the door and the event is a joint fundraiser for RSPB and Otley Courthouse.

Local primary schools are invited to two performances by the marvellous Lempen Puppet Theatre:The Fisherman and the Pearl (21 March at 10:30 and 13:30). The show has been made inpartnership with the Marine Conservation Society. New Centre Manager Chloe Perry says “pup-petry of this calibre is a beautiful artform that captures the imagination of the young and oldalike”. Tickets are just £4 adult and £3 children.

Later in April you can catch the very best theatre with Hot Ice Theatre’s Edinburgh Fringe MediaAward winning The Historians on Friday 26th April. This is a funny, moving and unlikely tale offriendship between two teenagers and their town, Halifax. If comedy is just the ticket thenBoothby Graffoe on 20 April fits the bill - this is a brand new tour from a multi-talented, darklyhilarious performer.

There is of course more to the Courthouse than just performances, Saturday mornings duringterm time Art Stars take up residence in the Art Room with workshops for children aged 6-12.On the second and fourth Mondays 13:30-15:30 Singing for the Brain brings together peoplewith Alzheimer’s and their carers for an afternoon of song. Then there are the regular coursesfor adults and children including: Tai Chi; French; mini movers, Community Choir and Cre-ative Writing to name just a few. Pop into the Courthouse and pick up your copy of the weeklyclasses and workshops.

More details of all these productions and workshops and information on how to book is availableon the Courthouse website: www.otleycourthouse.org.uk or by phoning 01943 467 466 10:00-16:00 Mon-Sat.

It’s back again! Get your boots ready for the thirteenth (spooky!) Otley Walking Festival. OtleyWalking Festival 2013 opens with a choice of events on Saturday 22 June and runs right throughuntil Sunday 30 June with events and walks each day and evening.

With a choice of over 50 walks and events, there really is something for everyone! You can besure of a warm welcome from all our Walk Leaders and the chance to meet other friendly folk.

As always, there are walks for all ages and abilities - short town-based walks, themed walks, wa-terside walks, strenuous moorland hikes plus a full evening programme of themed events.

Otley Walking Festival 2013 programmes will be available from Easter time at Otley Courthouse,libraries, Tourist Information Centres, local businesses, and the Festival Office which is based atChevin Trek. The programme will also be available at www.chevintrek.co.uk and www.otleywalk-ingfestival@btck.co.uk

Otley Walking Festival 2013

Otley's Fun Families FestivalFriday 26th - Sunday 28th April 2013

9th in a series of 12

Otley Freemasons providesupport for Gymnasts

Is your community group, voluntary organisation,charity or social enterprise alone, isolated, un-aware of what is going on? There’s no need tobe! Here follows contact details for partnershipsand forums covering the Metropolitan District ofLeeds including Otley.

YOUNG LIVES LEEDS: improving the lives ofchildren, young people and familiesPHONE 0113 213 2596EMAIL jeannette.morris-boam@val.org.uk

LEEDS OLDER PEOPLE’S FORUM: Citywidemembership of 100 voluntary sector organisationsPHONE 0113 244 1697EMAIL: info@opforum.org.uk

SPORTED: For groups working with young people-join to access funding, on line resources and expertisePHONE 020 7389 1905EMAIL info@sported.org.uk

HEALTHY LIVES LEEDS: for all health relatedorganisationsPHONE 0113 297 7928EMAIL razwanah.alam@val.org.uk

VOLITION: the voice of Leeds mental healthvoluntary sectorPHONE 0113 242 1321EMAIL info@volition.org.uk

PSI NETWORK: a forum for disability issuesPHONE 0113 297 7942EMAIL ann.crossland@val.org.uk

TENFOLD: learning disability forum PHONE 07576 952527EMAIL info@tenfold.org.uk

ENVIRONMENT FORUMPHONE 0113 297 7920EMAIL Rachel.charlton@val.org.uk

If none of these fit your organisation give me aring! Kathy Faulks, Small Groups DevelopmentWorker, Voluntary Action Leeds.Tel: 0113 297 7943 E: kathy.faulks@val.org.uk

Many local groups, schools, businesses and otherlocal organisations are starting to plan their par-ticipation in this year’s 30th anniversary carnivalwhich will be held on Saturday 15th June.

The ParadeWe are aiming for bumper parade for this specialanniversary and several groups have alreadybooked their place and are working on the designof their float or walking group and their costumes.To book an entry in the parade contact DianaAllen on 01943 462498.

StallsMore than 90 stalls will be set out on carnival dayin the Bridge End field. The last two years therehad been very little space left by the time the pa-rade arrives so if you wish to show your wares orpublicise your activity/cause, please book a site bycontacting Gerard Francis on 01943 461686 orAnn Steval on 01943 466995 or via e-mail at ste-val@btinternet.com.

Carnival ProgrammeA professional carnival programme is being pro-duced supported by local businesses who take outadverts to help with the cost of printing. If youinterested in advertising your business or causeand wish to show your support for this popularchildren’s carnival contact Ann Steval at the num-ber above.

For further information contact Geoff Wright on01943 465179

On Boxing Day Airecentre Pacers organisedthe Chevin Chase as they have done since1987. Jonathan Brownlee the Olympictriathlon bronze medalist and world titleholder, who has been a great supporter of therace in recent years, again took part and wasthe winner over a very muddy course. BesidesJonathan there were another 850 runners ofvarying running abilities, who turned out to runoff the effects of their Christmas, includingmany in fancy dress. The race required many hours of preparation by the race director and his team.Over fifty helpers drawn from club members and their friends were involved on the day to make therace run smoothly. All participants in the race took away with them another iconic tee shirt designedby Will Morris one of the club members. Many of the tee shirts were signed personally by JonathanBrownlee, who stayed for an hour after the race to sign shirts and talk to the runners.

Support My Life is a new service from Care &Repair Leeds that offers a range of hundreds ofdaily living aids to help people live independ-ently. It is operated as a Social Enterprise and hasrecently been successful in receiving fundingfrom Leeds City Council Adult Social Care’sKeeping House Investment Fund through IdeasThat Change Lives.

Products can be ordered from our catalogue, orbought safely online at www.supportmylife.org.Anyone buying from Support My Life will behelping to support their community as any surplusmade from the sale of products is reinvestedback into the organisation to help support in-dependent living for older people and peoplewith disabilities.

We offer a wide range of products to supportindependent living thereby improving health &wellbeing - there are hundreds of products thatcan help people to live the life they want to live.We work closely with the William Merritt Centrewho offers free, impartial professional advice tohelp people decide which items to buy. Ifneeded, we can even arrange for products tobe fitted by a quality assured tradesperson.

To request a free catalogue call 0113 200 9161or visit our online shop at www.supportmylife.org.

By supporting this new enterprise you will besupporting your community

Support My Life is a Care & Repair Leeds ServiceCare & Repair Leeds is an IPS with charitable status reg. no.25858R | 323 Roundhay Road, Leeds LS8 4HT | 0113 2406009

PLANNING FORTHE OTLEY 30TH ANNIVERSARYCARNIVAL 2013

Making life easierwith day to day living aids from

Care & Repair Leeds

THE CHEVIN FOREST WOOL PROJECT

Members of the Otley Courthouse Community Choirtook part in a Winter Concert at Christchurch on 8thDecember 2012, led by Music Director Dave Stewart,a Natural Voice Practitioner. The CourthouseCommunity Choir meets on Tuesdays 1.30-3.30pmat the Courthouse during term time. New membersare always welcome, especially men! No auditions,just a love of singing.Dave also organizes singing workshops and singingholidays. Contact 01943 461971 or dave@singout.me.uk, orvisit www.singout.me.uk

Local people who enjoy the beauty of the Chevin and the refreshments on offerat the White House Cafe will soon have the opportunity of learning new art andcraft skills with the launch of 'The Chevin Wool Project' this coming March. Thenew venture set up by three teachers who live in Otley; Flora Harvey, AmandaNewham and Sharron Smith have combined their skills in art, textile craft, ForestSchool activities and animal husbandry to offer a range of workshops open tothe local community, particularly to disadvantaged groups, families, children, andthe elderly and young people with disabilities.

The aim of the group is to offer opportunities for all to explore their creative sideusing natural resources. Wool is at the heart of the project which will be providedby the flock of Poll Dorset sheep who have maintained the slopes of the Chevinas part of a 'Conservation Grazing Programme’.

There will be a taster day of all activities on offer on March 23rd details of whichwill be advertised nearer the time.

The workshops will be open on the last Saturday of the month 10am-12noon at The Whitehouse Education Building, Johnny Lane, Otley. For further details contact via email theotleylot@talktalk.net

The BiggerPicture

Otley Courthouse Community Choir

Marie Curie Cancer Care is appealing for collectorsin Otley to help with the charity’s annual GreatDaffodil Appeal, which takes place throughoutMarch. Money raised through collections helpsfund your local Marie Curie nurses, who providefree care to terminally ill people in their ownhomes. The appeal is Marie Curie’s biggestfundraiser which encourages everyone to give adonation and wear a daffodil pin in March.

Claire Priestwood, Community Fundraiser forWest Yorkshire, says: “We are in need of collectorsin the Otley area to help with our collections thisMarch. Donating just one or two hours of yourtime to the appeal will allow Marie Curie nurses toprovide more free care to people with terminalcancer and other illnesses in their own homes.” Ifyou’re able to help we’d love to hear from you!Please call Claire Priestwood on 01274 386 191 oremail Claire.priestwood@mariecurie.org.uk

OTLEY TOWN COUNCILGRANT SUPPORT 2012/13

CHEVIN CHASE

THE ROTARY CLUB OF OTLEY CHEVINOTLEY’S EVENING ROTARY CLUB

The Rotary Club of Otley Chevin is the younger ofOtley’s two Rotary Clubs and was founded in 1989.

The Club is active in the community and alwayswelcomes suggestions of where it may be able tohelp. We have been assisting Lineham Farm overa number of years giving them hands-on help withtheir maintenance and with their own fund raisingopen days. We conduct an annual ‘Stroke Aware-ness’ day outside Sainsbury’s. We have plantedspring bulbs on Otley Bypass and West ChevinRoad where we also carry out a litter clean-up. Wehave recently carried out a car crime aware cam-paign in conjunction with the Wharfedale Observerand supported by the local Police. And we take partin the Victorian Fayre each year.

For young people we give ‘Dictionaries for Life’to year 6 pupils in the Otley primary schools andMenston. A number of members are helping withchildrens’ reading at local primary schools. Wehave been supporting the 2nd Scouts Group withtheir extended hall / community centre both finan-cially and with practical help. And we regularlysponsor youngsters on the Rotary Youth Leadershipand other programmes.

In the international field, we support the Shelterbox

programme and members take part in local promo-tional events and fundraising. Recently membersof the Club led a major Shelterbox educationalevent at Prince Henry’s High School. And we sup-port Rotary’s long-standing Polio Plus campaign toeradicate polio worldwide and take part in provid-ing practical assistance to Rotary Peace Scholarsfrom overseas while they are studying at BradfordUniversity.

We collect money for various causes either takingthe lead or in cooperation with the charities andthose supported have included Martin House Hos-pice, Macmillan Cancer Care, Marie Curie, York-shire Air Ambulance, and Meningitis UK. One verysuccessful fundraising event is our annual carolsinging in various establishments in the area and wehave a fundraising golf day and a sports dinnereach year.

The Club meets on a Monday evening at theChevin Lodge Country Park Hotel at 7.15 pm andis always very glad to welcome visitors. For moredetails get in touch with Club Secretary DavidWilkinson on 01943 461318.

Google ‘Rotary Club of Otley Chevin’ to see ourweb page.

Did you know about Asda Otley, CommunityLife Board? Why not call in to your local AsdaOtley and pick up a nomination form today.Nominate a local charity, cause or club to goon our boards green token scheme, it’s meas-ured over a 2 month period, the winner willreceive £100 and the 2 runners up will re-ceive £25 each.

December’s winners were

First place, Otley All Saints Primary SchoolSecond place, Otley Mayors CharityThird place, Otley Athletic Junior Club

For more information contact Nicola Peters, CommunityLife Champion on 01943 4048000 ext 222

ASDA Otley CommunityLife Board 2012 ended with a bumper total of 2589

clients having been advised at Otley Citizens Advice Bureau on 5753 different issues.

Our team of 26 volunteers have worked hard to ensurethe service has remained open and accessible to thecommunity and this autumn have even found timeto run a Buttercross stall. Benefits and debt advicecontinue to be our most common enquiry areas andare unlikely to change however we do cover a verywide range of subjects so it’s always worth giving thebureau a try whatever your query. The CAB service’spublic website www.adviceguide.co.uk has a vastamount on information that is easy to understandand gives you links to other reliable sites too.

We are delighted to report Otley Town Council hasvoted to fund a further season of advice sessions atOtley CAB. Starting in September 2013 the Tuesdaymorning session will be focussing on Fuel, Insulationand Welfare Rights issues for Otley residents. With

rising fuel costs and changes in the benefits systemon the horizon we are teaming up to ensure ourcommunity is given the best possible support inthese challenging circumstances.

Otley Town Council established the new Tuesday sessionslast year and take up of the service has grownsteadily over the year. We have helped many clientsto review their arrangements for fuel costs and havebeen especially pleased to assist with understandingall the different choices of fuel supply and service offered.Insulation remains the key to fuel economy for mostpeople and we can help you find out about the bestschemes for you. We look forward to seeing you sometime.

Otley CAB (office line only): 01943 465351 Otley CAB drop in sessions - current opening hours:Mon, Wed, Fri 9.30am - 12.30pm and then:Tues 9.30am - 12.30pm from Sept 2013 until theend of March 2014Leeds CAB Adviceline: 0844 477 4788 CAB Consumer Line: 08454 04 05 06

Otley Citizens Advice Bureau

OTLEY TOWN COUNCILCOMMUNITY SERVICE

SUPPORT 2012/13

COUNCIL PRECEPT

I have again been very busy over the pastfew months. Some of the highlights hasseen me visit the Sixth Form at St Mary’sRoman Catholic Secondary School at Menston,where I was invited to a Pink Day for one

of my charities and was presented with acheque for over £300. I was also asked topresent the prizes to the students fromYear 7 up to Sixth form. This was a wonder-ful evening and a real honour to return toa School where I had been a Governor forover 12 years. Thanks to all at St Mary’s.

I was also invited by Prince Henry’s GrammarSchool to be the guest speaker at their prizegiving evening held at the Leeds Museum. Iwas extremely impressed with the outstandingachievements of so many pupils be it academic,sport, music or work in the community and itwas a real pleasure to present the students with their awards. Many Thanks to all at PrinceHenry’s.

I have also visited Ashfield, All Saints and theWharton’s Primary Schools where I have spokenwith pupils about my role both as the Mayor

and as a Councillor. I was very impressed withthe enthusiasm of the pupils and the interestthey showed.

On behalf of my charities I would like to thankthe following people for their support and do-nations: Kate & Peter Wheeton; Pauline & JimSpencer; Linda Bradley and Karen Smith. In ad-dition, I would like to thank the organisers ofthe Otley Christmas Tree Festival; ChristmasLights switch-on and Market Street Festival;and, Peasehill House; Sainsbury’s; Asda; StMary’s Roman Catholic School; Our Lady andAll Saints Parish Rooms; and, the Bridge Churchfor allowing events to take place on behalf ofmy charities.

And can I thank all those groups and organisa-tions who have invited me to various functionsover the past few months. It is an enormouspleasure to represent Otley, I feel extremelyproud and honoured to be your Mayor!

The Town Mayor’s Charities for this yearare:

Breast Cancer Supporting the specialist Breast Cancer Unit atthe LGI to assist the funding of the salaries of2 Research Registrars working on the causesand treatments for cancer.

Sylvia WrightSupport to a lady from Leeds who went toIndia over 30 years ago to look after and carefor vulnerable children and adults. In this timeshe has built hospitals, schools and communityfacilities. The support will assist in helping topay for a surgeon in the hospital.

Cleft Palate To support the Cleft Palate Unit at St JamesHospital for children born with cleft palates andfacial disfigurements - the monies raised willhelp towards research into developing im-proved treatments.

TOWN MAYOR’S NEWS

Otley Town Council set its budget for 2013/14 on Monday 21st January.The precept for the coming year will be £316,500 and equates to£69.90 on a Band D property or £1.34 per week. The chart alongsideshows in broad-brush terms how the Council proposes to use its fundsacross the Council Committees.

Anybody who wishes to know more about the detail of the Council’sfinances and budget please contact the Executive Officer on 01943466335 or by email at eo@otleytowncouncil.gov.uk

OTLEY TOWN COUNCIL MESSAGE BOARD

Buttercross Charity Stall HireThe newly refurbished Buttercross is available for hire, freeof charge, to all charitable organisations on Fridays and

Saturdays (8am to noon).Anyone interested contact: Geraldine Crosby on

01943 466335 or email admin@otleytowncouncil.gov.uk

KEEP OTLEY TIDYDog fouling is the most offensive type of litter on our streetsand it is consistently raised as a public concern. Unfortunately,some dog owners are failing to clean up after their dogs andthis is a significant cause of offence amongst the public. Pleasekeep our town tidy and clean-up after your dog!It is the responsibility of the dog owner or the person in chargeof the dog to clear up any dog foul left by their dog. If youfail to clean up after your dog you can be issued with a FixedPenalty Notice, or if the case goes to court a fine of up to£1,000.If you have information about a dog fouling you could reportit to the police, Leeds City Council or a dog warden, but it isup to them to decide whether they wish to proceed any further.

OTLEY COMMUNITY DIRECTORYOtley Town Council are currently working on developing adirectory of all community groups and organisations, eventsand venues in Otley.

If you would like to let us know about your group, event orfacility for hire then please contact Jason Knowles on 01943466335 or email community@otleytowncouncil.gov.uk

Ground breaking news…we now have our ownplot in Otley Matters

This section will provide a regular communication for

important allotment messages and the opportunity for

you to share funny stories or general information and

tips that would be of interest to the allotment community.

To start things off we would be interested in hearing

your views on the following:• potential areas and issues that you feel should be

incorporated into the Council’s five year mainte-

nance and development plan for Otley allotments

which is currently being considered

• whether you would be interested in attending a

series of talks relating to allotments issues and if so

what topics you would like to be included. Current

ideas include security of sites, water conservation

and composting.

Any ideas and suggestions should be emailed to Karen

your Allotment Manager at:admin@otleytowncouncil.gov.uk or fed back through

your Site Representative by 31st March 2013.

Otley residents who are interested in applying for an

allotment can find the application form and further

details in the Allotment section of the Council’s website

www.otleytowncouncil.gov.uk

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New Complete Beginners Running Group

‘Tarn Trotters’ Every Sunday

Time: Sundays 10am -11am

Venue: Yeadon Tarn Cemetery Road, LS19 7UR

To register your interest or for more information contact; Louise Walker Email: louise.walker@leeds.gov.uk Tel: 07891 279 298

For all the groups in Leeds - find your local one: www.runleeds.org

New webpage coming soonwww.leeds.gov.uk/activelifestyles

• Lots of information, advice and top tips

• Where and how to have a more active lifestyle

• How the Active Lifestyles team can support you or your group

Keep checking for latest updates

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Information on upcoming events in Otley can befound on our supported website

www.visitotley.co.uk and on the Otley Town Council

Information Board located in the Market Square.

Keep up date on the activities of your Town Council

via our website www.otleytowncouncil.gov.ukor via twitter @otleytowncouncil

Upcoming Events

Otley Town Council Funding supportDuring 2013-14, Otley Town Council are administering fourtypes of Community Development funding support. Community groups and organisations can apply for fundingsupport through:• Sponsorship • Grants General• Community Service Support• Voice Your Choice (Participatory Budgeting)If you require funding support from the Town Council, pleasecontact Jason Knowles for a copy of our funding criteria andan application form on 01943 466335 or email community@otleytowncouncil.gov.uk

Voice Your Choice – 2012/13Otley residents voted in late January on the inaugural Voice

Your Choice initiative. The successful project was an idea that

came from two pupils at All Saints Primary School for an

Outdoor Gym. The Town Council will now work with

Leeds City Council to deliver this project.

Given the success of Voice Your Choice this year, the Town

Council intends to run Voice Your Choice again in 2013/14

and to increase the amount of money that can be spent on

local projects. Look out for further information soon!

Mary Vickers (Lib) Tel 465813mary.vickers@otleytowncouncil.gov.uk

Colin Campbell (Lib) Tel 07973521547colin.campbell@leeds.gov.uk

Philip Bye (Lib) Tel 467199philip.bye@otleytowncouncil.gov.uk

PRINCE HENRY WARD

CONTACTING YOUR COUNCILLORS

James Spencer (Lib) Tel 465906james.spencer@otleytowncouncil.gov.uk

Lisa Atkin (Lab) Tel 07508041958 lisa.atkin@otleytowncouncil.gov.uk

Kevin Cooney (Lab) Tel 465917kevin.cooney@otleytowncouncil.gov.uk

Linda Bradley (Lib) Tel 850459linda.bradley@otleytowncouncil.gov.uk

WEST CHEVIN WARD

ASHFIELD WARD

John Eveleigh (Lab) Tel 07988802700leaderofcouncil@otleytowncouncil.gov.ukRaymond Gill (Lab) Tel 467614 raymond.gill@otleytowncouncil.gov.uk

Austin Kelly (Lab) Tel 07910522758 austin.kelly@otleytowncouncil.gov.uk

John Flinn (Lib) flinn@hotmail.comJohn.Flinn@otleytowncouncil.gov.uk

Dr. Pauline Spencer (Lib) Tel 465906pauline.spencer@otleytowncouncil.gov.uk

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Back row left to right: Jason Knowles (Community Development Officer); Cllr. Mike Evans; Cllr. Austin Kelly; Cllr. Kevin Cooney; Cllr. Carl Morris; Cllr. John Flinn; Cllr. Dr. Pauline Spencer; Cllr. James Spencer; Cllr. Nigel Francis; Cllr. Philip Bye; Cllr. Colin Campbell; Cllr. Sandy Lay

Front row left to right: Cllr. Raymond Gill; Cllr. Nigel Gill; Cllr. John Eveleigh (Council Leader); Cllr. Pamela Gill (deputy Town Mayor); Cllr. Mary Vickers (Town Mayor); Mrs Sylvia Thomson (Mayor’s Consort); Suzanne Kidger (Executive Officer); Cllr. Lisa Atkin; Cllr. Neville Birch; Cllr. Beryl Patton; Cllr. Linda Bradley (apologies given)

Photograph by Winpenny Photography Otley • All councillors work in a voluntary capacity

Otley Matters is distributed to over 8,000 properties

TOWN COUNCIL MEETINGS MARCH 2013 TO

MAY 2013

OTLEY MATTERS ARTICLESTo have your organisation or group included in Otley Matters June Edition

please contact Jason Knowles for editorial dates on 01943 466335 or email community@otleytowncouncil.gov.uk

Otley Town Councilare committed to celebrating Yorkshire Day (August 1st) by

promoting a month long series ofevents throughout August.

These celebrations will kick-off on Sunday 28th July with the first Otley Food and Drink Festival.

The Town Council are looking for local groups to run events and activities in and around the townthroughout August (preferably with

a Yorkshire theme).

If any groups would like to contribute then please contact JasonKnowles on 01943 466335 or e-mail community@otleytowncouncil.gov.uk

HELP US CELEBRATEYORKSHIREMONTH

Nigel Francis (Ind) Tel Home 463467 Tel Work 463502nigel.francis@otleytowncouncil.gov.uk

Sandy Lay (Lib) Tel 465341 sandy.lay@otleytowncouncil.gov.uk

Neville Birch (Lab) Tel 462703neville.birch@otleytowncouncil.gov.uk

Beryl Patton (Lib) Tel 461510 Mobile 07572970441beryl.patton@otleytowncouncil.gov.uk

DANEFIELD WARD

Michael Evans (Lab) Tel 07931 411371michael.evans@otleytowncouncil.gov.uk

Nigel Gill (Lab) 467614 nigel.gill@otleytowncouncil.gov.uk

Pamela Gill (Lab) 467614 pamela.gill@otleytowncouncil.gov.uk

Carl Morris (Lab) Tel 07944056162carl.morris@otleytowncouncil.gov.uk

MANOR WARD

Audit 4th March 2013

Environment and Sustainability 11th March 2013

Planning 18th March 2013

Assets Management

Policy and Resources 25th March 2013

Full Council

Events Management 15th April 2013

Human Resources 22nd April 2013

Community Development

Planning 29th April 2013

Annual Parish Meeting 13th May 2013(To be held at the United Reformed Church, Bridge Street)

PLEASE NOTE: All Town Council meetings are to beheld at the Old People’s Community Centre, Crossgate,Otley.

Members of the public are encouraged to attend .

By prior 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 or byemail eo@otleytowncouncil.gov.uk for further details

LEEDS CITY COUNCILLORS SURGERIES

FIRST SATURDAY IN THE MONTH 9.30 to 10.30AM - OTLEY LIBRARYTHIRD SATURDAY IN THE MONTH 9.30 to 10.30AM - YEADON TOWN HALLIf inconvenient please ring to organise a meetingon 0797352154 or email colin.campbell@leeds.gov.uk

GREG MULHOLLAND MP’s SURGERIES 0113 2266519

FIRST FRIDAY - APPOINTMENTSMEANWOOD COMMUNITY CENTRE 1 - 2PMOTLEY LIBRARY, OTLEY 4 - 5PM

FIRST SATURDAY - DROP-INASDA STORES, HOLT PARK 11AM - 12 NOONSAINSBURY’S, ARNDALE CENTRE HEADINGLEY 12.30 - 1.30PM

THIRD FRIDAY - APPOINTMENTSHEADINGLEY CARDIGAN CENTRE 1 - 2PMROBERT CRAVEN HALL, BRAMHOPE 4 - 5PM

THIRD SATURDAY - DROP-INSAINSBURYS, OTLEY 11AM - 12 NOONMORRISONS, YEADON 12.30 - 1.30PM

Constituents who would like to book an appointment should call the

office on 0113 22 66 519 or email info@gregmulholland.org