ASHFIELD Primary School has been named the 'people's choice' winner of the 2017 Otley Carnival.

The school will receive the Keith Wilkinson Trophy for its Under The Sea themed walking group entry in this year's parade.

The Carnival Committee, meanwhile, has announced that £1521.51 was collected during the parade for the carnival's three beneficiaries - .Otley All Saints Church Restoration Fund, Otley Skate Park Users Group and Otley Science Festival.

Treasurer Ann Steval, referring to the people's choice award, said: "This trophy was provided by the Wharfedale Observer in memory of Keith - a much loved resident of the town who always enjoyed collecting in the parade.

"He was always at the front and always one step ahead of the Bellman. so he could boast that he led the parade every year!"

Thousands of people turned out to enjoy this year's carnival which took place, in hot summer conditions, on Saturday, June 17.