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Bradford-based Yorkshire Walking Club celebrates centenary - Bradford Telegraph and Argus

  Posted by Matt, 09 April 2012 - - - - - - · 0 views


Bradford-based Yorkshire Walking Club celebrates centenary
Bradford Telegraph and Argus
The course was changed to a 41-mile circular and in 1915 shortened to a 32-miler – taking in Shipley, Menston, Burley-in-Wharfedale, Ilkley, Otley and Yeadon Moor, finishing at Peel Park – a route which remained virtually unaltered until recent...


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Scheme to ban cold callers launched - Bradford Telegraph and Argus

  Posted by Matt, 09 April 2012 - - - - - - · 0 views


Scheme to ban cold callers launched
Bradford Telegraph and Argus
Residential areas of Addingham and Ben Rhydding are to go off limits to cold callers following successful schemes in Ilkley and Burley-in-Wharfedale. More 'no cold calling' zones are in the process of being set up, including the first such zone in ...

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Burley dance marathon raises charity cash - Ilkley Gazette

  Posted by Matt, 08 April 2012 - - - - - - · 0 views


Burley dance marathon raises charity cash
Ilkley Gazette
Pulses, as well as funds, were raised at a two-hour charity Zumbathon held at the Queen's Hall in Burley-in-Wharfedale. Zumba instructors Elyse Shankland, Wendy Houlders, Emma Hart, Rachel Harding and Donna Fox-Taylor recently took to the stage and...


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Summer Showcase set to encourage Ilkley business - Yorkshire Evening Post

  Posted by Matt, 03 April 2012 - - - - - - · 0 views


Yorkshire Evening Post
Summer Showcase set to encourage Ilkley business
Yorkshire Evening Post
The Showcase aims to boost trade for businesses within the LS29 postcode area which covers Ilkley, Burley-in-Wharfedale, Menston and Addingham. Ilkley Business Forum was formed in 2009 to support businesses in the LS29...


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Alfie's picture takes pride of place at Ilkley Carnival - Ilkley Gazette

  Posted by Matt, 31 March 2012 - - - - - - · 0 views


Alfie's picture takes pride of place at Ilkley Carnival
Ilkley Gazette
... which combined iconic British, royal and sporting imagery in a striking blaze of colour, was described by the judges as “incredibly vibrant” and the pupil of Ghyll Royd School, in Burley-in-Wharfedale, said he was amazed to have...


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Former teacher loses cancer battle - Wharfedale Observer

  Posted by Matt, 29 March 2012 - - - - - - · 0 views


Former teacher loses cancer battle
Wharfedale Observer
He gave more than 45 years' service to Ilkley Rugby Club and longer within the Aire-Wharfe Cricket League, playing for Green Lane and Burley. His funeral will be held at St Mary's Parish Church, Burley-in-Wharfedale on Wednesday, April 4, at 1.15pm, ...
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Tributtes to sportsman Tony Brook - Ilkley Gazette

  Posted by Matt, 29 March 2012 - - - - - - · 0 views


Tributtes to sportsman Tony Brook
Ilkley Gazette
He gave more than 45 years' service to Ilkley Rugby Club and longer within the Aire-Wharfe Cricket League, playing for Green Lane and Burley. His funeral will be held at St Mary's Parish Church, Burley-in-Wharfedale on Wednesday, April 4, at 1.15pm, ...

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Airienteers struggle at Arncliffe - Bradford Telegraph and Argus

  Posted by Matt, 26 March 2012 - - - - - - · 0 views


Airienteers struggle at Arncliffe
Bradford Telegraph and Argus
Nevertheless, on the 6.5km short brown course, Burley-in-Wharfedale's Peter Jones enjoyed a strong middle section of the race, lying in second place for much of the race before fading over the last few legs to finish fourth behind a trio of local...


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Planting a royal legacy to mark the Diamond Jubilee - Ilkley Gazette

  Posted by Matt, 25 March 2012 - - - - - - · 0 views


Planting a royal legacy to mark the Diamond Jubilee
Ilkley Gazette
A sapling grown from an acorn gathered on a royal estate is taking root in Burley-in-Wharfedale, along with a new hedge, to mark the Queen's Diamond Jubilee. More than 70 Rainbows, Beavers, Brownies, Cubs, Guides, Scouts and Rangers dug in at Burley...


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Burley and Guiseley plantings mark jubilee - Ilkley Gazette

  Posted by Matt, 25 March 2012 - - - - - - · 0 views


Burley and Guiseley plantings mark jubilee
Ilkley Gazette
A sapling grown from an acorn gathered on a royal estate is taking root in Burley-in-Wharfedale, along with a new hedge, to mark the Queen's Diamond Jubilee. More than 70 Rainbows, Beavers, Brownies, Cubs, Guides, Scouts and Rangers dug in at Burley ...

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