Rousing finish in store for Guiseley's first festival

Thousands of people have attended the two-week festival so far, which has been organised by Guiseley residents in a bid to restore community spirit in the town. The concert, starting at 7.30pm, will also feature a presentation of Hopes and Dreams by members of Aireborough churches. Final events are;

TODAY: Open day at Hawksworth C of E Primary School on Main Street (1.30-3pm). Attractions include exhibitions of music and drama, a caf with home cooked food, guided tours and a chance to surf the Internet; Joyce Bloomfield's award-winning open garden is open between 2-5pm at 28, Shaw Lane Garden. Donations for the RNLI; The final of the Guiseley Schools Poetry Competition will be held at Guiseley Library at 7pm. The entries will be judged by Noel Whittall and Geraint Hughes from "Four Leeds Poets", and the winning entries will be read.

FRIDAY: An award-winning garden owned by Mrs Joyce Bloomfield at 28, Shaw Lane Garden will be open 2-5pm; Concert and play at Guiseley Theatre (7.30pm) with a first half play by the Follow Spot Theatre Group and the second half a concert by the Guiseley Operatic Society; Between 8-11pm there will be a concert by "Clear" at New Inn, Towngate.

SATURDAY: Activities at Aireborough Leisure Centre include - 12:30-1pm a demonstration of martial arts, 2:30pm a swimming gala, cheerleader demonstration between 12-1pm with a chance for the public to join in between 1-2pm. At 7:30pm there will be a concert and play at Guiseley Theatre - same details as last night.

SUNDAY: Activities at Aireborough Leisure Centre include a squash roadshow for children aged 6-11 between 10-11am, while children between 12-16 can take part in the roadshow between 11am-12 noon. A garden walk starting at Guiseley Theatre will take place at 2pm. This will be organised by the Soroptimists and costs £4, which includes afternoon tea. Proceeds for Champion House. The gala wraps up with a gala concert in Nunroyd Park (7.30pm) and is free.