WHARFEDALE anglers and quarry operators Hanson have joined forces one last time to help an appeal for a disabled Otley boy.

For the last decade Hanson has sold fishing permits for its restored lakes at the old quarry site off Bridge End, Otley.

Each year the company doubles the money raised and donates it to good causes in the town.

Last year £315 was collected from permit sales, which Hanson has now doubled to £630 and given to former town mayor Nigel Francis's Hang Onto A Dream Appeal.

During his term in office last year Councillor Francis supported a campaign to raise funds for nine-year-old Jacob Burn-ham.

Coun Francis said: "I am delighted that Hanson has chosen to help the Jacob Burnham Appeal.

"Jacob, a local boy, is both blind and in a wheelchair. This appeal has run for less than a year and many people have worked hard in raising the £20,000 plus needed to buy Jacob's parents a car.

"This will make their lives a bit easier, and offer them more independence. Hang Onto A Dream continues to help young people throughout Yorkshire, who are seriously ill, to make their dreams come true."

Many thousands of pounds have been given to the community from Hanson in cash and materials since the angling permit scheme began.

This is the last time, however, that money from the permits will be available as Leeds City Council has insisted fishing stops at the former quarry.

The local authority is worried continued angling could damage nature conservation efforts to protect the restored lakes.

Despite that setback, Hanson's Operations manager for Yorkshire, Graham Lamond, insisted the fund-raising would continue.

He said: "As a business operating in and around the town, Hanson has always been pleased to support local community initiatives and we will continue to do so."