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The Friends of Chevin Forest will have a tree at this year’s Otley Christmas Tree Festival at All Saints Parish Church on Kirkgate in Otley from 10th – 13th December 2025. https://www.visitotley.co.uk/event/otley-christmas-tree-festival-2025-day-1/ The festival provides an opportunity for local charities…more

The Chevin Forest looks beautiful throughout the year and to celebrate we’ve curated a collection of photographs from across the seasons for the Chevin Forest Park Calendar 2026! Our calendars are on sale for £10 from Mistal Cafe on East…more

Leeds City Council are currently undertaking a council-wide review of their building stock which includes the buildings up at the White House. These buildings include the Education Room and the café building. It is our understanding that LCC may be…more

The Otley Woodcock Walk, a poetry trail celebrating the iconic woodcock, has been launched with the unveiling of a sculpture in the Chevin Forest Park. The poem, entitled ‘Roding’ is written by official Town Poet Matthew Hedley Stoppard with guidance…more

As part of Otley Nature Network, the Friends of Chevin Forest were joined by many other local organisations for a Chevin Discovery Day on Sunday 22nd August. Wildlife Friendly Otley, Otley 2030, Yorkshire Wildlife Trust, Otley Community Land Trust, Walkers…more