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  • Golden Apron eludes Oliver

    A Prince Henry’s Grammar School student has narrowly missed out on being crowned Yorkshire’s best young chef. Oliver Robinson, 15, of Otley, proved to be fierce competition when he took part in the final of the Golden Apron 2014 on Tuesday evening

  • Ensemble displays highs and lows in ‘mixed’ programme

    The Galliard Wind Ensemble King’s Hall, Ilkley, as part of Ilkley Concert Club We’ve become so used to concerts of a very high standard this season that this one, not quite on that level, disappointed. Two of the regular members of the ensemble

  • Afternoon off to celebrate success of recipe book

    The Yorkshire Farm Stay ladies were given the afternoon off lambing to celebrate the start of English Tourism Week and the success of their recipe book, compiled with individual recipes from members. Members, including Lisa Preston, of Pickergill

  • Stunt riders star at carnival

    Ilkley Carnival committee has announced the line-up for this year’s May Day Bank holiday Monday event with daredevil cycling act Zero Gravity headlining on the East Holmes carnival field. The Yorkshire Tour-themed carnival has booked one of the

  • Craft workshop

    A spring-themed children’s craft workshop will be held at Otley Courthouse next weekend. The event, making cards and flower baskets from origami shapes, is part of the venue's Designer Craft Fair on Sunday, April 27. The free admission, monthly

  • Music and poetry

    The ‘Bard of Barnsley’ will co-present an evening of poetry, music and improvisation in Otley next month. Ian McMillan will be joined by Olympic composer and acclaimed musician Luke Carver Goss for the 7.30pm show at Otley Courthouse on Friday, May