Allotment enthusiasts in Otley are being urged to sign up for a free course on how to best manage their plots.

The National Allotments Garden Trust event takes place at Pudsey Civic Centre from 9.30am to 3pm on Saturday, February 11.

Phil Gomersall, of the Leeds & District Gardeners Federation, believes the course has come at a perfect time, since Otley Town Council is currently considering a range of options, including leasing its sites to plotholder associations, in a bid to cut costs.

More details can be found by visiting ldgf.org.uk, or e-mail to shirley.fleetwood@ btinternet.com or karen. kenny@homecall.co.uk.