OTLEY'S Irish Fields are being celebrated with a new exhibition in the town.

The display, at The Art Works, features winning artworks and photographs from a competition organised by Otley 2030 and the East of Otley Action Group to raise awareness about a local greenspace under threat of development.

“We held the competition during the spring and challenged the local community to express what they love about the area around the East of Otley,” said Andrew Howarth, Otley 2030 coordinator. “The Irish fields are so important to the people of Otley and a source of inspiration – proven in the fantastic results.”

The team at The Art Works picture framers in Courthouse Street framed the winning and runner up entries and have displayed them in their gallery. The East of Otley Action Group and Otley 2030 thanked to Martin, Barry, Keith and Mel and said they hoped lots of people would make a visit and show their support.

Ian Hobson, whose painting ‘Winter Ramblers’ won the adult category of the art competition has donated the framed painting to the East of Otley Action Group, who will be raffling it off to raise money for their fundraiser. Follow their Facebook page @eastotleyaction to find out more.

East of Otley Action Group is urging residents to comment on the planning application by July 16 at leeds.gov.uk. Search for Planning Applications using Public Access. The planning application reference is: 21/01671/OT

Go to www.eastofotley.co.uk for detailed guidance on how to respond to the East of Otley planning application. Sign the petition: https://www.change.org/p/leeds-city-council-stop-persimmon-concreting-over-the-east-of-otley,

Donate to East of Otley Action Group legal fundraiser: https://gofund.me/7ec59583

Facebook: @eastotleyaction

www.eastofotleyaction.co.uk