Otley Museum is a local history museum with objects and archives relating to the town from prehistoric times to the 20th century.

Artefacts relating to Otley's social, domestic and agricultural life as well as its industries all feature in the displays and a wide range of documents and photographs can be examined by appointment in the study room.

Please telephone for research appointments, school and group visits (01943-461052)

We perform a range of classical music, often in partnership with Ilkley Choral Society, under our joint chorus master Alan Horsey. We normally have 2 concerts in Otley each year, before Christmas and at Easter time.

We rehearse weekly on Tuesdays at 7.45 pm in Newall Church Hall.

This is an amateur dramatic and musical Society, We meet at the Civic Centre in Otley 2 or 3 evening a week.

We produce 2 plays, a pantomime and a musical event each year and have various social functionsI If you are interested in joining us ring the Membership Secretary

Now in our seventh year Otley Film Society offers a season of 18 diverse films between September and May at Otley Courthouse. Films are screened on Thursdays at 7.45pm with doors/bar opening at 7pm. Guest tickets £3. Further details of the films can be found on the Otley Courthouse website at www.courthouseproject.org.uk , or pick up a programme at the Courthouse.

Otley Community Players is an amateur drama group with an ethos of being inclusive and cooperative. We don't hold auditions, and new members are always welcome, whether you're interested in acting, costumes, set or any other aspects of the process.

We usually put on two performances a year. Some are traditional scripts but many are written by group members or local writers. http://otleycommunityplayers.googlepages.com or tel: 01943 862651 . Amy Verity