THE Round Table of Ilkley gave a presentation to the monthly meeting of Ilkley community groups and businesses about their Half Marathon which takes place on Sunday, July 14 at 10.30am.

They talked about sponsorship opportunities and how businesses could be involved. The meeting was attended by Ilkley Town Mayor, Cllr Stephen Butler and Cllr Martin Smikh, deputy Lord Mayor of Bradford.

For more information about the event visit ilkleyhalfmarathon.co.uk or email: sponsors@ilkleyhalfmarathon.co.uk

David Shaw, community group chairman said: "This month's meeting took place at Ilkley Youth Centre on Little Lane and it

was good to be shown round this impressive centre used by many youth and children's groups in Ilkley."

The group meets monthly mostly at The Dalesway Hotel on the first Wednesday of the Month at noon. The group is about partnerships between Rotary, business, charities and organisations, together with Bradford Council and Ilkley Town Council with the intention of creating effective community service and volunteering opportunities.