A campaign group has been formed to try bring super-fast broadband to Burley.

The group, known as iBurley, are hoping to take part in a race being held by BT’s ‘Broadband Infinity’ and need over 1,000 votes to take part.

The campaign is being supported by Burley Parish Council and several hundred people have already signed up.

If you’d like to vote or help out with the campaign then please click the link to visit the forums iBurley was formed in at www.wharfedaleforums.com. You can also download a poster to display in your window showing your support.

James Newton is proud to be representing Labour in the local election and is keen to serve the people of Wharfedale ward well.

James has lived in Yorkshire for 14 years. He is seeking election in Wharfedale to represent you effectively and ensure that the needs of this lovely area are recognised and met. He feels it is vital to protect those elements and services which make these villages such good places to live.

There’s a new blog started up by local people in Menston called MenstonLive.  People chat about local issues and compare notes.  Have a look at http://www.menstonlive.co.uk.  They’re keen to get local people talking about:

§         your opinion on a hot topic (aircraft noise?)

§         a moan about something that’s annoying you

§         something important that others should be aware of

§         whatever you’re doing / thinking now

§         local events you’re going to / have been to

§         a review of a local restaurant / pub

§         details of your favourite local walk

So get blogging!

Susan was invited to return to Menston Men’s Forum last week to give them another talk.  She had originally visited last year when she talked about the newspaper industry.  This time she talked about her current employment as Regeneration Manager for one of the Prince of Wales’s charities.  Here she encourages businesses to act responsibly in the communities where they are located.  This includes buying locally, giving work opportunities to local people and getting involved in volunteering projects.  There followed a really interesting question and answer session with the audience.