Sarah’s Stars

18/06/2026

✨ Sarah’s Stars Have Been Busy! ✨

Over the last few weeks, Sarah’s Stars have been out and about in the community, getting involved and giving back.

🌟 We’ve been litter picking around town to help keep our local area looking its best.

🚴 We’ve volunteered with Otley Cycle Club, delivering leaflets ahead of the Otley Cycle Races.

🎭 And most recently, we had the pleasure of judging the Carnival Window Competition, seeing all the fantastic efforts made by local businesses.

We’re incredibly proud of everything our Stars have achieved and the positive contribution they’ve made to our community.

With the Carnival just around the corner this Saturday, keep an eye out for Sarah’s Stars in the parade! We’d love it if you gave us a wave as we pass by. 👋✨

We can’t wait to join in the celebrations and see everyone there! 🎉🥳

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20/04/2026

✨ We’re excited to announce that Sarah’s Stars for 2026–2027 have now been selected! ✨

We can’t wait to get started and see this amazing group out in the community, volunteering, supporting others, and making a real difference. We’ll be sharing their journey along the way, so keep an eye out for all the incredible things they’ll be getting involved in 💫

We’re also incredibly proud to share that Arundel Travel are our main sponsors for this year’s Sarah’s Stars. Their support means so much and helps make everything we do possible — thank you for backing our young people and the community in such a meaningful way 🙌

Here’s to a fantastic year ahead!

Otley Carnival

14/04/2026

🌟 Sarah’s Stars Update 🌟

We’ve decided to extend the application deadline for Sarah’s Stars until this Friday.

We’ve spoken to a number of families who mentioned they hadn’t seen the information shared via schools, so we want to make sure everyone gets the chance to apply.

If your child is interested, there’s still time — we’d love to hear from you!

For those who have already submitted applications, thank you! We’ll be in touch with parents soon to confirm places.

Let’s make this year’s Sarah’s Stars something really special 💫

The Otley Carnival Committee is excited to launch our Fourth year of the Sarah’s STARS. An appointed team of KS2 pupils who will have the opportunity to contribute to their local community in association with these four themes: Equality & Diversity / Health & Wellbeing / Environment /Community As ...

25/03/2026

After all the lovely request to put on another night! Here we are!!! 🙏

Hello 👋🏼

Thank you for all your responses to our recent appeal for help to stage this years Otley Carnival.

As requested we have arranged another event where you can find out what's involved and ask questions about the various tasks and roles that make the Carnival come to life.

This is an informal drop in event and gives opportunity to identify how much or how little you're able to contribute, either leading up to the day or on the actual day itself. Any and all help would be extremely welcome.

If you’re interested in making a difference we would love to see there!

📅 Tuesday 7th April
⏰ 7pm-8:30pm
📍 The Fleece , Otley

Lynne Leathley
Volunteer Co-ordinator,
Otley Carnival

14/03/2026

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24/02/2026

⭐ Sarah’s Stars – Deadline Approaching! ⭐

We’ve already received some absolutely lovely applications from children who would love to become one of Sarah’s Stars this year 💛

The deadline is fast approaching, and we don’t want anyone to miss out on this special opportunity to represent our community.

If your child is thinking about applying — now is the time!

Being chosen as a Sarah’s Star is such a privilege, taking part in events, volunteering and being involved in our community all year round ✨

📩 Get those applications in before it’s too late!

Otley Carnival

07/02/2026

✨ Sarah’s Stars – Otley Carnival 2026 ✨

We’re excited to be getting ready to recruit our next wonderful group of Sarah’s Stars for Otley Carnival 💫

Sarah’s Stars are chosen from our local Otley schools.

We’d also love to make sure that children who are homeschooled in the Otley area are included too, as being part of our community is what matters most ❤️

Being selected as a Sarah’s Star is a real privilege. It means representing Sarah’s Stars and Otley Carnival, getting involved, giving back, and volunteering within our community throughout the year. It’s a lovely opportunity for children to build confidence, kindness, and community spirit 🌈

To apply, please drop us a message for the online application form link ⭐️

Thank you, as always, for supporting Sarah’s Stars and Otley Carnival ✨

Otley Carnival

02/01/2026

Happy New Year from Sarah’s Stars 🌟

What a 2025 the Stars have had; their volunteering through the community should be shouted about!

⭐️ Litter picking Otley Town Council
⭐️ River Watch The Rivers Trust
⭐️ Volunteering with Prickly Pigs Hedgehog Rescue
⭐️ Leaflet Dropping Otley Cycle Club
⭐️ Lunch Times Otley Action for Older People
⭐️ Sweet Stall at funday Otley Town Football Club
⭐️ Games with residents at Spring Gardens
⭐️ Volunteerint at Chevin Forest parkrun
⭐️ Balsam Bashing of otley chevin
⭐️ Baking for Homeless Hampers
⭐️ Baking for Otley Carnival
⭐️ Collecting with Otley Lions Club
⭐️ Crafting for Christmas Tree Festival

Excellent Job Stars! You should be all so proud of yourselves 🫶🏼

If you have any suggestions of volunteering events we can add into our calendar for 2026, please let us know!!

If your child is interested in becoming one of Sarah’s Stars our application process for 2026 opens soon…..👀

24/12/2025

We’ve been busy Stars helping the Otley Lions Club Christmas Collecting at Waitrose & Partners these last few days!!!

Excellent job 🎄💫🎄💫

Happy Christmas from Sarah’s Stars 🌟

Otley Carnival

09/12/2025

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There's something magical about decorating the trees ahead of Otley Parish Church CHRISTMAS TREE Festival and this year was no exception.

Thank you to Sarah's Stars for your superb crafting skills!

The event starts tomorrow, if you haven't been before we highly recommend a visit.

We are one of many local organisations and charities taking part whilst raising money for worthy causes.

If you have a tree, comment below 👇