Claire Lomax

News editor

News editor of the Ilkley Gazette and Wharfedale & Aireborough Observer

News editor of the Ilkley Gazette and Wharfedale & Aireborough Observer

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Local Pride groups announce Alan Bennett as new patron

ILKLEY Pride & Diversity Group and their sister organisation Keighley Pride are proud to announce that the award-winning LGBT playwright and author Alan Bennett will become their first patron. Alan, who recently celebrated his 90th birthday has received numerous awards and honours throughout his career including two BAFTA Awards, four Laurence Olivier Awards, and two Tony Awards. He also earned an Academy Award nomination for his film The Madness of King George and in 2005 Alan received the Society of London Theatre Special Award.