KEIGHLEY Women's Aid has received a £1,500 boost.

The charity has been presented with a cheque by Dawn Emsley, president of Ilkley Rotary Club.

Keighley Women's Aid is one of her two chosen charities for the year, the other being the Stroke Unit at Airedale Hospital.

The overwhelming success of the Rotary Holly Ball, last December, made the presentation possible.

Keighley Women's Aid is an emergency refuge for women and children fleeing domestic abuse. It provides safe, temporary accommodation.

Residents receive practical, emotional and social support from trained staff and are given time to rebuild confidence, regain control and look to the future.

Ilkley Rotarians and their families have also been providing clothing and domestic items to the refuge.