Events

Otley Common Christmas Pop Up Extravaganza

Saturday, November 30 from 3pm - 6pm, at Otley Methodist Church

Music
Food
Activities for adults
Children and young people
Crafts
Community groups and classes
Live music and comedy
Theatre with rehearsal space
Studio space for artists and small businesses
Co-working facilities
A dedicated youth area
Private and professional functions
Community café for all

After securing a £300,000 grant from the government’s Community Ownership Fund, the group have been working tirelessly to raise the additional funds to purchase and renovate the building, through a Community Share Offer by Tuesday 31st December.

The Community Share Offer, gives the community the opportunity to invest in an Otley based project, run by the community for the community. In return, investors will become members of Friends of the Wesley Otley Limited (FOTWOL), the Community Benefit Society (CBS) that has been set up to run Otley Common.

All members will get to vote on decisions around how the society is run, regardless of how much they have invested. Investors will also get the option to receive interest on their investment as Otley Common becomes commercially successful.

Otley Common is currently targeting 6.25 percent from four years after opening. At the time of writing this, 181 supporters have so far invested £128,870.

Visit Otley Methodist Church – Saturday, November 30th with entry between 3pm and 6pm. No need to book a ticket – simply pop in.

Alongside opportunities to meet the team and hear more about their plans for Otley Common, the pop up will feature:

Building tours led by project architect Stefanie Stead from Otley based firm Stead & Co
Musical performances by local artists Farm Choir, Toby Rollinson and more
Local makers market featuring Jeanne-Louise Art, Mags Elliot Art & Illustration, Print & Hues, Evelyn Friend and Idle Valley Wood Craft.
Christmas crafts for the kids
Tea, coffee and cake hosted by Otley WI