News & Events
Music and Arts Project
Would you like to learn more about music, arts and technology and at the same time develop your creative talents?
A new and exciting project introduced by Big Hoo-Ha Co-founder Richard Sabey, funded by The Arts Council and organised by Otley Action for Older People is to be held at the recently transformed Woolpack.
The Woolpack on Bondgate – which has served beer since the 1800s is now fitted out with a recording studio, music technology equipment and soundproofed rooms. This exciting new project which has funding for five different community groups has funding specifically for people over the age of sixty.
The workshops which are aimed at absolute beginners provide the following opportunities. Music song writing workshops using music technology, recording etc. (Ten workshops) Introduction to creative film workshops. (Two workshops) Introduction to visual art/ digital media workshops. (Two workshops) The main focus is on writing songs to record and perform with an element of digital film and art involved.
The project starts in October and the aim is to work towards a performance of all five groups in April 2012.
For more information please contact Sue at the office.
Otley Methodist Church
Meet us in the foyer
Otley Methodist Church have recently undergone an extensive refurbishment and have added a new foyer to the front of the building on Boroughgate.
On Friday 14th October between 12.00 noon and 2.00 pm OAOP will be holding a consultancy event where you are invited to come along and meet the staff and volunteers. This will provide an opportunity to acquire advice and information in a friendly and informal manner. We are also very interested in the type of services that you need and welcome all types of feedback. A light lunch and refreshments will also be available.
If you would like to join us please come along on the day. If you would like to book a lunch or transport please telephone the office.
Brass Band Concerts Autumn 2011
If you enjoy a Brass Band Concert then you are going to be spoilt for choice this autumn.
Mike Booth Big Band Concert
at The Courthouse on Saturday 24th September
Glen Miller, Count Basie, Dizzy Gillespie and much more
between 2pm-4pm Tickets £5.00
British Legion Poppy Appeal
at Yeadon Town Hall on Saturday the 15th October
The R.A.F. Military Brass Band
starts at 7.30 pm Tickets £12.50
British Legion Poppy Appeal
Prince Henry’s School on Saturday 5th November
Drighlington Championship Brass Band
starts at 7.30 pm Tickets £9.00
The Chelsea Pensioners will be guests at both British Legion concerts
Are you cautious about computers, worried about the web or nervous about the net?
If so we might be able to help you overcome your anxieties. Volunteers from Otley Courthouse are planning computer training for absolute beginners, ideally suited to people who have never switched a computer on in their lives Turn on the television or radio and see how long it is before someone suggests you access their website or email them; this short and friendly course will enable you to access the internet, send emails and more in just a few hours. Based on the BBC First Click programme, aimed at those born 1955 and before, we will make sure that we go at your pace and point you in the right direction if you want to further develop your skills.
Visit: Otley Courthouse or call 01943 46 7466
Will Aid
This November you can make your will with Will Aid.
Since being founded in 1988, Will Aid has enabled legal firms to raise over £9 million for nine of the UK’s favourite charities. At the same time, the campaign has encouraged and helped thousands of people to write their Will. The more publicity Will Aid receives, the more funds will be raised and the more families will be spared the distress of coping with legal complications as well as losing a loved one. Instead of paying your solicitor’s fee, you will be invited to make a donation to charity. Suggested minimum donation is £85 for a basic Will, £125 for a pair of basic mirror Wills and £40 for a codicil. Savage Crangle in Manor Square, Otley and Morrish Solicitors LLP on the High Street Yeadon are the two nearest solicitors involved in Will Aid this year
Action on Hearing Loss
NHS Hearing Aid Support free drop—in clinic. The first Tuesday of the month at Otley Library, Nelson Street, Leeds, LS21 1EZ1 10.00 -12.00
