Wharfedale & Aireborough Observer

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Otley bowling club to have unusual river 'backdrop' this season

1 week ago | wharfedaleobserver.co.uk | Daryl Ames

Wharfemeadows Bowling Club will have an unusual 'backdrop' this season (Image: UGC) AN Otley bowling club will have an unusual ‘backdrop’ this season. The summer season at Wharfemeadows Bowling Club, in Wharfemeadows Park, is under way and players can see the work on the temporary bridge. According to Leeds City Council's schedule of works the temporary bridge is due to open in June.
Varied programme planned as Otley church to host band concert later this month

1 week ago | wharfedaleobserver.co.uk | Daryl Ames

Hebden Bridge Band will perform at the Bridge Church in Otley later this month (Image: UGC) AN Otley church is set to host a concert later this month. On Saturday, April 26, Hebden Bridge Band will hold a spring concert at the Bridge Church in Otley. The concert starts at 7:30pm (doors open at 7pm) – admission is £10 per person payable on the door, with accompanied under 16s free of charge.
Leeds Bradford Airport fully electrifies its first operational department

1 week ago | wharfedaleobserver.co.uk | Daryl Ames

Leeds Bradford Airport recently introduced seven new vehicles in its engineering department, fully electrifying its fleet (Image: UGC) LEEDS Bradford Airport (LBA) has reached another milestone to reach Net Zero by fully electrifying its first operational department, its engineering team.
Yeadon Thirds in multi-ground scenario for debut campaign

2 weeks ago | wharfedaleobserver.co.uk | Bill Marshall

YEADON Thirds will use two home grounds for matches in their debut season in the Dales Council League. It was revealed at the league’s pre-season meeting at Pudsey Congs that Yeadon Thirds’ early-season venue this year will be Tong Park Esholt’s second ground at Low Springs, while from July onwards their home base will be Woodhouse Grove School. Meanwhile, Leeds Super Kings’ first XI will share Kirk Hammerton, while their second team will alternate at Gildersome & Farnley Hill.
Yarnbury "over achieved" after derby-day victory concludes historic season

2 weeks ago | wharfedaleobserver.co.uk | Bill Marshall

Yarnbury (blue) and Baildon (red) always tend to lay-up exciting fixtures. Pic: Mick Massey. YARNBURY have had their best league finish in the seven seasons that they have competed in Counties Two Yorkshire (previously called Yorkshire Division Two).
Cash boost for Otley Rugby Club from homebuilder's community fund

3 weeks ago | wharfedaleobserver.co.uk | Claire Lomax

Representatives from Otley Rugby Club receive a cheque for £5,000 from Persimmon’s West Yorkshire Managing Director (Image: submitted) Otley Rugby Club has received a £5,000 donation from Persimmon Homes. The club secured the funding after applying to the housebuilder’s Community Champions initiative. Representatives from the club received a cheque for £5,000 from Persimmon’s West Yorkshire Managing Director at Otley’s recent match against Harrogate.
Late Ible leveller earns Guiseley valuable home point

3 weeks ago | wharfedaleobserver.co.uk | Harry Williams

Jameel Ible (front) rescued Guiseley a point on Saturday. Photo: Alex Daniel A 99th minute equaliser by Jameel Ible secured the Lions an important point in their play-off push on Saturday writes Ivor Timmis. The Lions made two changes to the side which won at Hebburn: Will Longbottom and Gabriel Johnson came in for the injured Jake Lawlor and Jack Emmett. Lebrun Mbeka dropped back into his centre back role.
Guiseley attack the market on transfer deadline day

3 weeks ago | wharfedaleobserver.co.uk | Harry Williams

WITH the closing of the registration window on Friday, Guiseley announced a number of additions as the club look to bolster their squad for the remainder of the season. The Lions comfirmed that academy quartet Spencer Booth, Joe Taylor, Marley Spence and Zac Rushworth have all signed first team forms. Goalkeeper Booth has been working alongside Joe Cracknell and Danny King all season both at training and on a matchday.
King Charles admitted to hospital today, Buckingham Palace has announced

4 weeks ago | wharfedaleobserver.co.uk | Katie Collier

King Charles spent a "short period" in hospital today (Image: Victoria Jones/PA Wire) The King spent “a short period of observation in hospital” today (March 27) after experiencing side effects from his cancer treatment, Buckingham Palace has said. Charles will no longer attend a trip to Birmingham on Friday to allow him to prioritise his recovery. A source described the hospital trip as a “most minor bump in a road that is very much heading in the right direction”.
Otley RUFC handed handy cheque after gaining national recognition

4 weeks ago | wharfedaleobserver.co.uk | Bill Marshall

Chris Hull, right, managing director for Persimmon Homes West Yorkshire, presents a cheque for £5,000 to Otley RUFC chairman Paul Mackie and the club's social media co-ordinator Jessica Hargreaves. Picture: Stephen Lloyd OTLEY Ruby Union Football Club have won a national award and a cheque for £5,000 for community engagement.