🔥The 9th Round of Easy Loan, Earn $40 Reward is in progress❗️ ⏰ Promotion Period: January 15th - Feburary 15th, 2025 👉 Register now and check more details at gate.io/campaigns/358

Exciting news for cyclists and walkers! The Labour government has announced an unprecedented investment in cycling and walking infrastructure across the UK. Let’s pedal towards a healthier, greener future together and build the Wharfedale Greenway! Tracy Brabin, Mayor of West Yorkshire West Yorkshire Combined Authority

Help us repay the loan for Weston Woods with your everyday online shopping! It only takes 2 minutes to join Give as you Live 💙❤️💚, so start raising FREE donations today! > giveasyoulive.com/join/menston-a…

Don't be too hasty to tidy up windfall apples this autumn – blackbirds, robins and thrushes love them! #wildlife #gardening #nature

Could a hedgehog get in and out of your garden? 🦔 Adding a 'hedgehog hole' to your fence is an amazing way to help our prickly friends (did you know the average hedgehog roams 2km a night?!) Find out more about hedgehog holes here: somersetwildlife.org/how-help-hedge… #Nature #Hedgehogs

SAVE THE DATE for FOWW's online Auction. Only £7,000 to go on the bridging loan! The auction will run from 14/11 to 24/11. Send details of donations by 31/10. Ideas include skills, jobs, gardening, car washing or cooking. [email protected] for help. Remember to bid when it's live!

Do you have any service your could offer to be auctioned? Or any unwanted gifts? Please think laterally and creatively and help us raise the money to pay off the last of the loan on the Woods. We are so nearly there. And please share!

Don’t forget, the Friends of Wharfedale Greenway AGM is happening TONIGHT! Join us at Burley in Wharfedale Library at 8 PM. Your voice and support make all the difference. See you there!

Get set to start bidding! Over 100 items to pick from, and a fantastic Raffle prize! All proceeds to go towards paying off the bridging loan for Weston Woods Community Woodland.

Nearly 10K signatures on day 1! It's about time we binned off Driven Grouse Shooting, isn't it? Please add your name and share with others: petition.parliament.uk/petitions/7000…

The story of our @ancientmonument Otley Bridge has made it to BBC News (UK). We need a better solution for biodiversity, traffic, active travel, this nationally-important bridge & #Otley community. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/… Wildlife Friendly Otley WildaboutOtley.bsky.social @WoodlandTrust Otley Town Council Wharfedale Observer

Join us TOMORROW, MON 25 NOV at Otley Social Club where we'll be planting bulbs & wildflowers. On TUES 26 NOV, we'll be back at COMMUNITY NATURE GARDEN at Weston Lane FC adding to beautiful flowerbeds. (No need to email, just turn up!) #communitygardening #naturerecovery

Last chance to bid in Friends of Weston Woods Online Auction app.galabid.com/fowwaa - ends 9pm tonight! Lots of lots! Fantastic bargains!

To prevent flooding in our communities, we must start in the uplands. Replanting woodlands and restoring peat bogs helps store more water in the landscape, reducing the risk downstream. We can keep building higher flood walls, but working with nature is far more effective.

Very pleased to say that the FoWW Auction raised £3000! Many thanks to all who supported us, both the donors and the winners of the lots and raffle.

Hold the Date! FoWW are holding a Community Consultation in Otley Parish Rooms on Saturday 25/01/2025 from 10 - 3pm. Come and tell us your thoughts about Weston Woods, share your stories and find out what is planned. This is your chance to have an input into your community wood.

Save the Date! Take part in Weston Woods Discovery Day! Come & find out more about your community woodland, and share your stories and knowledge on Saturday 25th January 2025 between 10 & 3pm in Otley Parish Rooms. Refreshments provided free. #Otley #woodland #wildlife

Interested in your community woodland? Come along! There will be activities for kids, magical atmosphere & a chance to share your thoughts.

Love to see this in #Otley 😍

FoWW are calling all residents of Wharfedale to drop in at Otley Parish Church, Kirkgate, on Sat 25 Jan, anytime from 10am to 3pm. There will be interactive activities and information for all ages & free refreshments all day. Come & share your stories, ideas and experiences.

Rhododendron Removal in Weston Woods Weekend Saturday & Sunday 15th &16th February, 10am-4pm - Help needed! Please let us know you are coming & when at [email protected]. Come for as short or long as you like. More info mant.org.uk