Held today (Sunday, December 1), the Otley Victorian Fayre was originally the brainchild of Otley Chamber of Trade who wanted to give the town’s shops a boost in the run up to Christmas.
The first Fayre was held in 1985 and in 2023 a new Victorian Fayre Committee was formed, made up of volunteers who all live in Otley.
Residents enjoyed entertainment from local performing groups including children from Beckwithshaw, Ripley and Kettlesing schools.
Father Christmas himself even made an appearance...
13. Otley Victorian Fayre
Otley town mayor Coun Penny Robinson opens the fayre. | Steve Riding
14. Otley Victorian Fayre
Cat Action Trust 1977 Leeds Branch, from left, Jill Anderson, Sheila Brett, Linda McGowan, Vikki Parker, Maria Clapham. | Steve Riding
15. Otley Victorian Fayre
Alishia Easthope of The Orchard Florest winner of the best large window display. | Steve Riding
16. Otley Victorian Fayre
Dennis and Carol McPeake and Graham Bottomley of White Rose Yorkshire Steam Punk who took part in the parade. | Steve Riding
17. Otley Victorian Fayre
Sue Garett of Rainbow Morris of Saltair in the parade. | Steve Riding
