FRIDGES and shopping trolleys were among the items found when Otley Rotary Club members organised a litter- picking session. Within a period of two hours three members had collected 20 bags of litter and rubbish along the side of the Ilkley old road at the recent event. They also asked Leeds City Council to arrange for the removal of a large number of bigger items, such as fridges and shopping trolleys. Details of the litter pick were outlined along with other news in a report from the Rotary club. A spokeswoman said: President Stephen was pleased to tell members that the final total raised from his recent Santa Run around Otley was an excellent £500, and he thanked everyone who had supported him.
A SLIM looking Santa will be out running through the streets of Otley this weekend. Otley Rotary Club President Stephen Hallam is taking on a sponsored 5k Santa Fun Run to raise money for The Principle Trust Children’s Charity. Proceeds from the run, on Sunday, December 20, will support the Skipton-based organisation’s work to provide free respite breaks and holidays for disadvantaged, underprivileged and disabled children. Mr Hallam, who will start off on his challenge at 10am from the Market Place, said: “Please look out for Santa running through the town and make a donation to support this very worthwhile cause.