VAL PENNETT reviews 'Seussical The Musical' by the Grove and Rawdon Theatre Company at Yeadon Town Hall I knew absolutely nothing about 'Seussical'. I hadn't even heard of Dr Seuss, Cat in the Hat, the Gringe, Green Egg and Ham and I'm not a lot wiser
Death of RAF pilot David Stead brings day into focus for Burley villagers THE service of remembrance at Burley-in-Wharfedale held more poignancy this year following the death of Flight Lieutenant David Stead, killed in action in Iraq. His death appeared
THE garish jackets and flamboyant ties were out in force as more than 2,000 people packed York Minster to celebrate the life of former Countdown host Richard Whiteley. His co-host, Carol Vorderman, led the emotional tributes to "Mr Yorkshire", who died
PAPERMAKERS Garnett's has defended a decision to offer workers £500 bonuses - weeks after claiming it couldn't make immediate redundancy payments due to cash flow problems. Twenty-two employees lost their jobs last month, some of who were told they would
A TRAFFIC-free route between Yeadon and Guiseley aimed at creating safer access to schools could soon become a reality. The scheme falls under the Safer Routes to School section of a batch of road safety improvement schemes due to be voted on by Leeds
One of TV's best known pubs which has become an international attraction has been put up for sale. The Woolpack, in Esholt, is known to millions around the globe as the local pub in ITVs long-running soap Emmerdale. And now publicans are being given the
IF A British flag flies above the world's highest mountain next year it will be thanks, in part, to a soldier's love of Otley Chevin. Warrant Officer (WO) Dick Gale is one of a 19-strong expedition hoping to become the only British team ever to have ascended
A £250,000 project to make Yeadon Tarn more attractive to people and wildlife is underway. As part of a major 18 month long improvement programme, a path will be closed for eight weeks for work to take place on safety measures and flood defences. At the
AS part of the celebrations for its 60th birthday the Wharfedale Naturalists Society is mounting a winter programme of talks, all by members of the Society. Last Thursday's opening event was no exception, as President Peter Riley pointed out in his introduction
MORE art, music and history will be on offer as Ilkley Arts Festival presents another week of events ahead. Ilkley Arts Federation's annual festival, formerly known as Ilkley Autumn Arts Festival, continues tonight when Professor Wendy Childs of Leeds
MEDICAL services in Addingham will be brought into the 21st century and should be secured for many years to come after planners backed the scheme to build a new centre in the village. Although the plan has two more hurdles to jump, supporters are confident
RADIO presenter Martin Kelner will officially open the British Watercolour Society's Autumn Exhibition next week. The BBC Radio Leeds presenter, who hosts a football-related show four days a week on the local radio station, is to be the special guest
Innovative answer to the Ilkleyparking problems SIR, - Last week's Gazette reported another proposed meeting to debate the ongoing issue of car parking in the town. Hitherto, the discussions seem to have revolved around how limited is the existing parking
Aireborough 16 Leeds Corinthians 16 With a nailbiting finish and a Druce penalty conversion in the 84th minute, Aireborough felt somewhat lucky to come away with that all important league point. The perfect conditions helped Aireborough in the first-half
Old Otliensians 25 Hullensians 13 A repeat of last week's fixture, this time in the all important league, saw Otliensians gain revenge for last week's defeat. A stronger side took the field and with the return of inspirational Captain Richard Smith the
Guiseley 2 Kendal Town 2 Guiseley faced a tough replay after drawing 2-2 in the FA Trophy second qualifying round with UniBond First Division side Kendal Town on Saturday writes David Bridson. Neil Parsley's men led 2-1 going into the final ten minutes
Kendal Town 4 Guiseley 0 DISMAL Guiseley crashed out of the FA Trophy on Tuesday night humbled by UniBond Division One side Kendal Town who cruised through to the third qualifying round and a date with Worcester City on November 26. Whereas home fans
The Rugby coaching scheme run by Ilkley Rugby Club enjoyed a further boost as five of Ilkley's six primary schools in the area sent squads to a tag rugby festival at the club. The first festival run earlier in the year had been an outstanding success
Ripon Magnets 4 Ilkley AFC 2 Ilkley's unbeaten run came to a disappointing end on Saturday as they slumped to a 4-2 defeat at the hands of Ripon City Magnets. Ripon lined up with a 3-5-2 system, which seemed to cause Ilkley quite a few problems in the
Ilkley 24 Bridlington 20 If the final score had been reversed no-one in the crowd would have felt hard done by. This was a cracking match played in difficult conditions on a Stacks Field sodden by the recent heavy rains. To their credit both sides tried
BINGO halls may not be the popular places they once were, but the possible loss of Yeadon's Royal Bingo to a wine bar will be mourned by many. It is ironic that many bingo halls themselves had replaced cinemas and it is a sign of the changing times that
SOMETIMES it pays to hold up your hands and admit you have made a mistake. It's a bit daunting when people have to operate in organisations which seem to solve problems by finding a scapegoat to take all the blame, but it usually works out better in the
POPULAR Hawksworth head teacher Roger Bumby is switching schools. Mr Bumby is moving from Hawksworth CoE Primary School to become new head teacher of Pool-in-Wharfedale CoE Primary School next year. Mr Bumby, who has been in his current post for ten years
PARENTS and friends of a school for children with special needs are celebrating the return of the school's cherished name. Green Meadows in Guiseley was in danger of losing its identity after becoming part of the multi-site North West Inclusive Learning
ANTI-lorry campaigners in Otley have cleared a major hurdle in their bid to force an HGV ban. Yesterday, Leeds City Council agreed to go ahead with initiating traffic regulation orders that will see quarry traffic banned from entering the town from the
Death of RAF pilot David Stead brings day into focus for Burley villagers THE service of remembrance at Burley-in-Wharfedale held more poignancy this year following the death of Flight Lieutenant David Stead, killed in action in Iraq. His death appeared
THE garish jackets and flamboyant ties were out in force as more than 2,000 people packed York Minster to celebrate the life of former Countdown host Richard Whiteley. His co-host, Carol Vorderman, led the emotional tributes to "Mr Yorkshire", who died
AN Ilkley resident is celebrating after being reunited with his beloved pet which he believes had been 'dognapped'. Following the event Humphrey Boyle has been warning people to keep an eye on their animals which could be held to ransom. His miniature
ILKLEY people are being reminded to set space aside in their diary to attend the official switch-on of the Ilkley Christmas Lights next week. The town's festive illuminations will be lit up on Saturday, November 26, by this year's special celebrity guest
MUM of two Lucy Allinson paid a high price for a late-night drink in Ilkley. For when she left a night club, she was subJected to such a savage beating by a gang of around ten people that she thought she was going to die. The attack happened outside the
New business park is further intrusion into the green belt SIR, - Further to your lead story last week, and whilst readily accepting that the office development under way has long been envisaged, I would like to record that not all business and political
Bingley Harriers held their Annual Junior Presentation evening with team managers, coaches and officials and star athletes turning out in their best bibs and tuckers in a glittering, Oscar-style ceremony. Alan Green was the Master of Ceremonies and life
Ben Rhydding Ladies 2 Preston Leyland 0 Ben Rhydding Ladies eased their way up the league table with a workmanlike victory over visitors Preston on Saturday. Preston have always been a difficult side for Ben Rhydding to overcome, so this disciplined performance
Ardsley Celtic 2 Otley Town 0 Normally when these two teams meet at Ardsley the matches are very tight and competitive affairs with Town usually getting the upperhand. With two good wins in the District and County Cups behind them Town were quietly confident
Cornish Pirates 39 Otley 22 SUNDAY afternoon far from home, a fine day, a big pitch and backs hand picked from far and wide for their speed, is a volatile cocktail as Otley found out on their first visit to Truro, the new home of the Cornish Pirates,
Sunday's Kelbrook Fell Race was a short race over 3.5 miles with 800 feet of climb, on a lovely sunny day in Lancashire! It was very damp underfoot, the mud was deep but the river crossings not too bad. In the senior race, Morgan Williams was first Harrier
Ben Rhydding Ladies 2 Preston Leyland 0 Ben Rhydding Ladies eased their way up the league table with a workmanlike victory over visitors Preston on Saturday. Preston have always been a difficult side for Ben Rhydding to overcome, so this disciplined performance
Ilkley B 52 Old Brods 12 Following last weeks 61-7 rout of Roundhegians, Ilkley Thirds took to the field expecting tougher opposition, and received it for the first 20 minutes as Brods matched Ilkley man for man. The deadlock was broken however when Jonny
Ilkley motorcycling enthusiast Colin Pinder died on Tuesday after a long illness but his endearing reputation will live on in the realms of British motorcycle sport. The Cleckheaton chartered accountant was a past chairman of the Spen Valley Light Car
