HEALTH & FITNESS
FOLKIN’ RESERVOIR RAMBLE
– A NEW WALKING/RUNNING EVENT The Folkin’ Reservoir Ramble is a new event which starts in Otley and take in parts of the Six Dales Trail and the Washburn Valley. The inaugural event is on Saturday 22nd September, with two distances on offer, 14 and 20 miles, which competitors can either run or walk. Starting from Prince Henry’s Grammar School, the route heads to Clifton village then Dob Park, before the three reservoirs of Fewston, Swinsty and Lindley Wood and then returning to Otley via Farnley for pie and peas. Everyone taking part will receive a goodie bag at the end, and there will be various categories of prizes for the runners and spot prizes for walkers. “The Folkin’ Reservoir Ramble has been many months in the planning and came about because there were no events of this kind taking in the beautiful Washburn Valley”, said Liam Dunne, from organisers RunAlong. “It
has also been designed to coincide with the Otley Folk Festival weekend which attracts music fans from around the UK.” “Thanks to Otley Folk Festival the town will be transformed for the weekend, with spontaneous pub sessions provided by musicians and visitors from
LIONS GET INTO THEIR STRIDE AHEAD OF NEW CAMPAIGN
Guiseley AFC, recently hosted two football league sides – Huddersfield Town and Bradford City – at the newlyrenovated Nethermoor Park.
On 21st July, Guiseley defeated a near full-strength Huddersfield side that featured prolific striker Jordan Rhodes. The deadlock was broken with 17 minutes gone when Danny Forrest coolly slotted the ball past Huddersfield goalkeeper Alex Smithies. Guiseley were unlucky not to extend their lead minutes into the second half, thanks to a dramatic fingertip save by substitute goalkeeper Ian Bennett. In the end it was a good win for Guiseley. Bradford City defeated Guiseley 4-0 with Gary and Ritchie Jones both converting first half chances, followed by a Nahki 28 September 2012 | northleedslife.co.uk
Wells brace during the second half. Although it was a comprehensive scoreline it was a competitive match, which will help both teams’ preparations for the new season.
all corners of the country”, added fellow organiser Richard Hamer. “We hope people will stay on and experience the relaxed and unique atmosphere of the Folk Festival weekend.” Full details can be found at www. runalong.net Guiseley have been busy in the transfer market too, signing Andy McWilliams from Stalybridge Celtic, former Blackburn Rovers academy player Zack Dale, striker Chris Mason from Welsh side Bala Town, and England C international Josh Wilson from Vauxhall Motors. By Thomas Feaheny