MOMENTUM is gathering for Ilkley Independent Traders Party Night on Tuesday, December 15.

In last week's Ilkley Gazette, IIT member David Giddings spoke of his delight that residents had responded positively to an appeal for forms of entertainment for the event.

Mr Giddings, of Grove-based Opulent Designs, said this week: "I just thought people would like to know about the offers we have received for the evening."

"Yorkshire Opera Shop and Churches Together will be providing the carol singing. Wharfedale Lions will providing a 'bat the rat' game and the Round Table has organised Santa and his sleigh," said Mr Giddings.

Ilkley's Scottish community is also being catered for as a bagpiper will be adding a unique musical touch to proceedings.

Mr Giddings said the Party Night, which will see numerous shops opening late and putting on a number of special offers for the event, would hopefully become an annual event.

He repeated his plea for Olicanians to 'really make a night of it.'

l The next meeting of the Ilkley Independent Traders takes place on Tuesday, January 19, in Broadbents (above Opulent Designs) between 6pm and 7.30pm.

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