THE Lions couldn’t find the net away at Blyth Spartans for the third game on the spin after missing a penalty in successive matches. The Lions started the game the brighter of the two sides winning a couple of corners but they ultimately came to
PEOPLE are being urged to Boo the Bill tonight as part of a campaign to protect the NHS from privatisation. Campaigners say the Health and Care Bill, which is going before Parliament today and tomorrow, is a "privatisation bill" and is an assault
THE children at Moorfield School and Nursery came to school recently to discover that their playground had been turned into a zip wire ride. Fortunately, it was for teddies and not the children! Squeals of joy could be heard from all around as the
At its AGM last week, Angie Grain, the chair of Ilkley and District u3a, reported that despite a challenging year because of Covid and the lockdowns, the organisation had emerged stronger than ever with an increased membership, more activity groups
AIREBOROUGH Rotarians planted trees in Nunroyd Park in Guiseley on Saturday. A team of ten Rotarians, led by Community Chair Sally Mohan, carried out the environmental project. They planted 30 saplings, including flowering cherry and silver birch
AIREDALE NHS Foundation Trust has launched their latest mobile cancer unit – adding to its fleet, taking cancer care and treatments to the patient in Airedale, Wharfedale and Craven five days a week. The Next Generation unit, provided by the charity
SNOWPEOPLE are taking over Otley as the town gets into the Christmas spirit. This weekend sees the start of the largest ever Otley Snowman Town Centre Trail with more than seventy shops and businesses entering, plus several late entries. Not
A FUNDRAISING ball in memory of Dominic ‘Disco Dom’ Hanbidge, a well know local DJ and electrician, has raised a fantastic £4,121.75 for Sue Ryder Wheatfields Hospice. Dom passed away in October 2020 after a short illness with cancer. Dom’s widow
OTLEY Beer Festival is back up and running this year! Running from Friday, November 26th to Sunday, November 28th, the Beer Festival is ‘on tour’ this year to keep in line with Covid regulations. Based out of a Festival Hub at Otley Tap House,
WATCH out for Ilkley’s Orange day of action in support of the UN Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women on Thursday, November 25. There will be pom poms on the tree guards along the Grove, orange bunting on the bandstand organised by Ilkley
ILKLEY Soul Club is returning to The Hollygarth Social Club on Leeds Road for two events in 2021. This Sunday, November 28 from 3pm until 9pm there will be top quality northern soul, Motown and 70’s soul played on original vinyl by resident DJ’
THE REGULAR Designer Craft Fair at Otley Courthouse will take place on Sunday, November 28 from 10am to 1pm, to coincide with the Farmers’ Market. Stallholders will be offering a wide range of hand made goods, suitable for gifts and home decoration
THE YORKSHIRE Smokehouse at Mackenzies has won two Deliciouslyorkshire Taste Awards. The two winning products, announced at the ceremony earlier this month were Best Prepared Meat – Oak Smoked & Airdried Venison, and Best Fish & Seafood – Smoked
IT is 40 years since Clarke Foley officially opened it’s doors and much has changed over that period. In 2020 during lockdown Ann Whitehouse, a director of the centre at the time, had the idea of celebrating the event by compiling a book of memories
A cheque for £1,500 has been presented to the local branch of Shelter by the Jigsaw team from Christchurch, The Grove, Ilkley. The donation is part of the proceeds from the recent 7th Jigsaw Festival. The presentation was made to Simon Boothman
ADDINGHAM Parish Council is delighted to welcome visitors back to the High Street this year for it’s Christmas lights switch on event on Saturday, November 27. There will be a short carol service with music by Skipton Brass Band and a warm welcome
A RESIDENT of a care home in Leeds celebrated her 100th birthday on Monday, November 8 amongst family, friends, and the care team. Dorothy Marshall, resident of Anchor’s Primrose Court care home on Orchard Way in Guiseley, was visited by relatives
