Town Mayor salutes sports teams

OTLEY Town Mayor Coun Jim Spencer saluted the achievements of two of the town’s teams at a Civic Reception in Otley Civic Centre on Monday evening. Coun Spencer paid tribute to the efforts of Otley RUFC who won became champions of National League Two and gained promotion back to National One after just one season. He also paid tribute to Otley Town AFC who not only won Division One of the West Yorkshire League to gain promotion to the Premier Division but also carried off the Wharfedale FA Challenge Cup. Pictured Coun Spencer is seen presenting framed certificates to mark their club’s achievements to Paul Jacques (left), Chairman of Otley RUFC, and Richard Askham (right), Chairman of Otley Town AFC. Members of the two clubs enjoyed cheese and wine as they mingled together to share their successes.

McCarthy lifts Hawksworth Trophy

11:50am Thursday 1st May 2008

MOORTOWN'S Nick McCarthy won the prestigious Hawksworth Trophy, a 36 hole strokeplay competition for the leading amateur golfers, at Bradford Golf Club, Hawksworth, on Saturday.

Flood in GB team for World Cup clash

11:48am Thursday 1st May 2008

GUISELEY'S Debbie Flood was named yesterday in the womens Quadruple scull team for the opening World Cup in Munich next week.

Guiseley miss out by just one point 11:43am Thu 1 May 08 Guiseley 2 Kendal Town 1 IRONICALLY on a day when Guiseley notched a home win it was their home form they were left to rue as they missed out on a promotion play-off spot by one point.

Otley bag title in battle of Waterloo 10:58am Mon 28 Apr 08 Waterloo 15 Otley 37 With such a big following, it was more like a home game for Otley and they responded well by producing a bonus-point victory that secured the National Two title.

Guiseley left to rue poor home form 10:49am Mon 28 Apr 08 Guiseley 2 Kendal Town 1 Guiseley were left to rue their poor home form when they lost out on a promotion play-off place by just one point.

Worlds top squash players at Ilkley Open

12:29pm Thursday 24th April 2008

The Nidd Vale Group Ilkley Squash Open, being held at the Ilkley Tennis and Squash Club this weekend, has attracted a number of world's top players.

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