A grand reunion saw more than 600 former pupils going back to school.

Students of Aireborough Grammar School, Guiseley, gathered in Nunroyd Park, for their second Grand School Reunion on Saturday night.

A video wall of footage of the former school was running all night, whilst two live bands performed and school disco music was played.

The school, which opened in 1940, was closed in 1992 and developed into a housing estate, but its pupils and teachers have remained in close contact.

The first reunion was held ten years ago in 1992 and proved so popular that it prompted them to revive it again this year.

One of the reunion organisers John Sessions said: "The reunion went very well. More than 600 people turned up on the night and it was very much a success.

"It was a very successful evening, the whole show was brilliant and everyone enjoyed the videos.

"We have received lots of emails since, congratulating us on its success.

"We are still recovering from this year at the moment but we may considering holding another in ten years time. A lot of the emails have asked us to do it again.

"It was nice to see everyone again, the weather was great and it was so nice to see many friends."

The event was held at Green Lane Cricket Club, Nunroyd Park, to cope with the demand.

The pupils held a grand reunion so that everybody from every school year could attend the event, pupils from up to 50 years ago attended.

Some of the school's most famous students include Soft Cell singer Marc Almond, international rugby star Nigel Melville and television broadcaster Nik Wood.

Marc Almond, famed for his number one hit Tainted Love, was unable to attend, but he sent an email to his former classmates from Sweden, where he is currently working, to say that he was sorry he couldn't be there.

l Do you have memories of the former Aireborough Grammar School? Send them to: Reuinion, Wharfedale Obser-ver, 9 Orchard Gate, Otley, LS21 3NX or alternatively you can use the following e-mail: nicky.h@otley.newsquest.co.uk