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Recycling is a big hit on catwalk
FASHION made from recycled materials took to the catwalk at St Mary’s School in Menston as sixth formers took a close look at environmental and ethical issues. Following its great success in previous years, St Mary’s recently held its creative
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Church’s controversial letter to be debated
THE recent letter from Church of England bishops urging congregations to vote in the General Election will be discussed by a bishop, a former MP and a professor at a public forum in Ilkley next week – to which all are welcome to come and contribute
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Councils praised by MP over budgets
ILKLEY and Keighley MP Kris Hopkins has praised local authorities across the country for balancing their budgets and keeping council tax levels low – despite Bradford Council once again rejecting Government assistance to freeze council tax in the next
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Stem cell match helps saves lives
A TEENAGER’S quest to find a bone marrow match and beat his leukaemia has inspired school friends to go on to save the lives of two perfect strangers. Jack Coen, of Ilkley and Joe Rowbottom, of Yeadon, both 18, were at Bradford Grammar School when
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Ilkley Grammar School raises money with variety of activities
STUDENTS at Ilkley Grammar School really got into the swing of things and joined the challenge of ‘Operation Double the Money’ to raise lots of money for Comic Relief. All students paid for the privilege of not wearing their uniform for the day
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Going red for a cause
ILKLEY firm Spooner Industries had a busy Red Nose Day on Friday when staff were encouraged to come with ample cash and to wear red. A whole host of activities took place at the manufacturing and engineering company. One office team (pictured)
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Funny things happening at the dance academy...
THE students and teachers of Ilkley’s Wright Theatre Dance Academy (WTA) spent all last week raising money for Comic Relief by making their faces funny for dancing. On Friday the day of Comic Relief, senior students and teachers danced at the bandstand
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Major revamp announced for library
YEADON Library is to get a major revamp that will see it incorporate Rawdon’s One Stop Centre. Leeds City Council has announced that the Town Hall Square building will close at the end of business on Thursday. From April 2 to June 15 a library
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Vets ranked as a top employer
A VETERINARY practice in Guiseley has been named as one of the best places to work in the UK. The White Cross Vets group has secured its best-yet, “top 20” place in the Sunday Times Top 100 Best Small Companies To Work For. The family-run practice
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Otley in Bloom install more bird boxes
OTLEY in Bloom have installed four more bird boxes in the town. The latest additions, two in the Memorial Garden and two at Grove Hill Park, take the total fitted by the voluntary group to 20.
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Car seized and driver arrested in retail park clampdown
A DRIVER has been arrested this week for causing a public order offence at a Guiseley retail park. The motorist’s car was also seized by West Yorkshire Police after it was seen being driven erratically at Westside Retail Park. The operation
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Solo show
ONE of the rising stars of the UK’s blues-rock scene will perform in Otley next month. Chantel McGregor will play a solo acoustic set at Korks Wine Bar from 8pm on Friday, April 24. Tickets cost £12 in advance or £14 on the door. They can
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Animals need your donations
WHARFEDALE animal lovers are being asked to support a fundraising Easter Monday auction. The event, for To Help Rescued Animals, takes place at Adel Methodist Church Hall on April 6 and will include spot prize Easter eggs and refreshments. Admission
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Rental specialists hail new smoke-alarm rule
NEW laws making it compulsory for smoke and carbon monoxide alarms to be fitted in all rental properties have been welcomed by two Wharfe Valley businesses. Linley & Simpson, the residential sales and letting agency with branches in Ilkley
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Take stroll around moorland reservoir
YORKSHIRE Water looks after 72,000 acres of land. And among its assets is Embsay Reservoir - the location of this week’s walk. It starts in the reservoir car park, which is about a mile from the village centre and can be accessed via Pasture
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Charity jumble sale
WHAFEDALE NSPCC jumble sale takes place on Saturday, March 28 at 2pm in Kirklands Hall, Main Street, Menston. Donations and items for sale can be dropped off at the Hall after 11am on the day.
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Two-day art display
A SPRING exhibition of paintings and crafts will be held by Menston Arts Club in May. The club will hold its two-day exhibition at Kirklands Community Centre, Main Street, Menston, on May 9 and 10. It will be open from 10.30am to 5pm on the Saturday
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Free Wi-Fi in library
A VILLAGE library run by community volunteers is now offering free Wi-Fi internet access to visitors. Addingham Community Library, on Main Street, has announced it now has a free Wi-Fi service that also extends to the Old School Room on the first
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Finalist’s praise for speaking contest
A READER at St John’s Church, Ben Rhydding, is to be a finalist in the National Association of Speakers Clubs Evaluation Contest. Sylvia Walker, of Steeton, took part in the Eastern District (Yorkshire and NE) Speakers Club Finals at The Bridge
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Photographers get creative as club competition clicks ahead
YOUNG photographers are rising to the challenge set by Ilkley Camera Club. Here are just some of the wonderful images submitted so far in the Young Photographers Competition which is running as part of the Club’s Creative Light Exhibition 2015
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Membership push off to a ‘flying start’
A MEMBERSHIP drive by Otley Pub Club has got off to a “flying start”. Twenty new recruits signed up with the group at its March meeting at the Horse & Farrier, on Bridge Street. They were welcomed to the club by chairman Andy FitzGerald
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Funding provision for station car places
LEEDS City Council is being urged to seek new funding to sort out parking problems at Horsforth railway station. The Government said last week that £60 million was to be made available nationwide to fund improvements to rail station facilities.
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Air rail link case is backed by minister
A GOVERNMENT minister has accepted there is a “strong case” for investing in a rail link to Leeds Bradford Airport. Danny Alexander MP, Chief Secretary to the Treasury, made the comment in the House of Commons last week in response to a question
