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The Ilkley INSIGHT group offers an opportunity for visually impaired people from Menston through to Addingham to socialise and to access support agencies.
Ilkley INSIGHT Group supports the visually impaired
Ilkley INSIGHT group meets the first Thursday of each month at the Clarke Foley Community Hub in Ilkley.The Ilkley INSIGHT group offers an opportunity for visually impaired people from Menston through...
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November 21, 2025 at 5:52 PM
The Ilkley INSIGHT group offers an opportunity for visually impaired people from Menston through to Addingham to socialise and to access support agencies.
Celebrations at Talk Straight/Schools Broadband #Ilkley!
Ilkley broadband provider wins 2025 ISPA Award for Network & Data Security
Talk Straight has won the 2025 ISPA Award for Best Customer Network and Data Security, marking a record sixth security-category win and the organisation’s ninth ISPA accolade since 2014. The award was...
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November 21, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Celebrations at Talk Straight/Schools Broadband #Ilkley!
Ilkley Town Council’s Planning Committee has agreed to recommend that Bradford Council rejects a proposal by BT to place an illuminated advertising ‘street hub’ on The Grove, replacing the existing public telephone box.
Ilkley Town Council strongly opposes proposed BT street hub
Ilkley Town Council’s Planning Committee has agreed to recommend that Bradford Council rejects a proposal by BT to place an illuminated advertising ‘street hub’ on The Grove, replacing the existing pu...
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November 15, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Ilkley Town Council’s Planning Committee has agreed to recommend that Bradford Council rejects a proposal by BT to place an illuminated advertising ‘street hub’ on The Grove, replacing the existing public telephone box.
It's for 12-18 year olds.
Village Pavilion offer DJ workshop for young people in Ilkley
Village Pavilion will present a hands-on Learn to DJ taster workshop for young people aged 12 to 18, taking place on Thursday, 11th December 2025, from 6pm to 8pm at the Clarke Foley Community Hub.Thi...
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November 15, 2025 at 5:20 PM
It's for 12-18 year olds.
Plenty of festive fun tomorrow at Clarke Foley Community Hub 🎄
Lots of stalls with Christmas goodies 🎁 plus Santa Grotto 🎅
Live music from Pop 'n' Rock and Ilkley Stage Singers.
Lots of stalls with Christmas goodies 🎁 plus Santa Grotto 🎅
Live music from Pop 'n' Rock and Ilkley Stage Singers.
November 15, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Plenty of festive fun tomorrow at Clarke Foley Community Hub 🎄
Lots of stalls with Christmas goodies 🎁 plus Santa Grotto 🎅
Live music from Pop 'n' Rock and Ilkley Stage Singers.
Lots of stalls with Christmas goodies 🎁 plus Santa Grotto 🎅
Live music from Pop 'n' Rock and Ilkley Stage Singers.
On Thursday [20 Nov] Olicana Historical Society and Ilkley Arts Festival present a talk from Jennie Kiff, a local historian and archivist, about her recent research on Bradford's suffragettes.
Free entry I Clarke Foley Community Hub I 7:45pm
Free entry I Clarke Foley Community Hub I 7:45pm
November 15, 2025 at 5:19 PM
On Thursday [20 Nov] Olicana Historical Society and Ilkley Arts Festival present a talk from Jennie Kiff, a local historian and archivist, about her recent research on Bradford's suffragettes.
Free entry I Clarke Foley Community Hub I 7:45pm
Free entry I Clarke Foley Community Hub I 7:45pm
Christmas markets and fairs in #Ilkley and #BenRhydding this weekend 🎄
November 15, 2025 at 10:36 AM
Christmas markets and fairs in #Ilkley and #BenRhydding this weekend 🎄
The festival is underway at The Flying Duck Pub #Ilkley with live music tonight [from 7pm] and Saturday [from 4pm], and free Wharfedale Brewery tours and Rock ‘n’ Roll bingo on Sunday afternoon.
Annual Beer and Blues Festival supports Ilkley Live
Wharfedale’s only Brewpub, the Flying Duck in Ilkley hosts its annual Beer and Blues Festival this weekend (7-9 November), in support of Ilkley Live, the town’s Community Music Festival.The popular ve...
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November 7, 2025 at 12:05 PM
The festival is underway at The Flying Duck Pub #Ilkley with live music tonight [from 7pm] and Saturday [from 4pm], and free Wharfedale Brewery tours and Rock ‘n’ Roll bingo on Sunday afternoon.
It is always at 3pm in Ilkley on Remembrance Sunday.
Ilkley's annual Remembrance parade and service this Sunday
Ilkley Town Council has been keeping an eye on the weather forecast and is pleased to see that it looks like it should remain dry for its annual Remembrance parade and service, which will be held this...
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November 5, 2025 at 4:48 PM
It is always at 3pm in Ilkley on Remembrance Sunday.
Bradford Council has refused advertisement express consent for the internally illuminated 'Starbucks' totem sign on Wheatley Lane in Ben Rhydding.
Starbucks sign refused by Bradford planners
Bradford Council has refused advertisement express consent for the internally illuminated 'Starbucks' totem sign on Wheatley Lane in Ben Rhydding.Plans has been revised from the 9m sign, installed wit...
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November 5, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Bradford Council has refused advertisement express consent for the internally illuminated 'Starbucks' totem sign on Wheatley Lane in Ben Rhydding.
Tickets are selling fast for this wonderful evening showcasing the vast array of musical talent at IGS - there will be performances ranging from pop & rock to jazz and musical theatre.
📆 Friday 7 Nov
🕖 7pm
🎟 www.bradford-theatres.co.uk
Proceeds to The Friends of King's Hall & Winter Garden charity.
📆 Friday 7 Nov
🕖 7pm
🎟 www.bradford-theatres.co.uk
Proceeds to The Friends of King's Hall & Winter Garden charity.
October 29, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Tickets are selling fast for this wonderful evening showcasing the vast array of musical talent at IGS - there will be performances ranging from pop & rock to jazz and musical theatre.
📆 Friday 7 Nov
🕖 7pm
🎟 www.bradford-theatres.co.uk
Proceeds to The Friends of King's Hall & Winter Garden charity.
📆 Friday 7 Nov
🕖 7pm
🎟 www.bradford-theatres.co.uk
Proceeds to The Friends of King's Hall & Winter Garden charity.
October 29, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Ilkley Baptist Church will again be the local collection centre [10-17 Nov] for the 'Operation Christmas Child' shoebox appeal which delivers boxes to children in need around the world.
Empty shoeboxes available, read more at ilkleychat.co.uk
Empty shoeboxes available, read more at ilkleychat.co.uk
October 29, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Ilkley Baptist Church will again be the local collection centre [10-17 Nov] for the 'Operation Christmas Child' shoebox appeal which delivers boxes to children in need around the world.
Empty shoeboxes available, read more at ilkleychat.co.uk
Empty shoeboxes available, read more at ilkleychat.co.uk
The parade will arrive into the memorial gardens for the 3pm service on 9th November.
Ilkley's annual Remembrance parade and service
Ilkley Town Council is pleased to announce that its annual Remembrance parade and service will be held on Sunday 9th November 2025. Remembrance events are an opportunity to officially remember the ser...
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October 24, 2025 at 10:13 AM
The parade will arrive into the memorial gardens for the 3pm service on 9th November.
The final few tickets are available for Saturday's Discos for Grown Ups '70s, 80s & 90s' party roadshow at the King's Hall #Ilkley!
Grab your tickets via discofgupsilkley.eventbrite.co.uk
It’s your BEST night out dancing….EVER!
Grab your tickets via discofgupsilkley.eventbrite.co.uk
It’s your BEST night out dancing….EVER!
October 24, 2025 at 10:12 AM
The final few tickets are available for Saturday's Discos for Grown Ups '70s, 80s & 90s' party roadshow at the King's Hall #Ilkley!
Grab your tickets via discofgupsilkley.eventbrite.co.uk
It’s your BEST night out dancing….EVER!
Grab your tickets via discofgupsilkley.eventbrite.co.uk
It’s your BEST night out dancing….EVER!
An extra hour in bed [for some] on Sunday!
October 24, 2025 at 10:11 AM
An extra hour in bed [for some] on Sunday!
Congratulations to Léonie and The Sewing Shed #Ilkley team!
The Sewing Shed Ilkley celebrates 15 years
The Sewing Shed is celebrating its 15th Anniversary this October and owner Léonie Pratt and her sewing tutors Susan Oliver and Becky Davies-Downes welcomed a host of sewing friends to mark the event w...
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October 13, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Congratulations to Léonie and The Sewing Shed #Ilkley team!
Local community groups, charities and schools are being invited to take part in the 2025 Ilkley Christmas Tree Festival🎄
Groups & schools invited to take part in Ilkley Christmas Tree Festival
St Margaret’s Church in Ilkley is inviting local community groups, charities, and schools to take part in the much-anticipated Ilkley Christmas Tree Festival 2025. On Friday, 5 December, and Saturday,...
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October 2, 2025 at 8:14 AM
Local community groups, charities and schools are being invited to take part in the 2025 Ilkley Christmas Tree Festival🎄
Friends of Ilkley Riverside Parks have planted a memorial tree to honour the memory of their much-loved volunteer, Paul Timson.
Memorial tree planted to honour dedicated volunteer
Friends of Ilkley Riverside Parks have planted a memorial tree to honour the memory of their much-loved volunteer, Paul Timson.The ceremony, attended by family, friends, and fellow volunteers, took pl...
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September 29, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Friends of Ilkley Riverside Parks have planted a memorial tree to honour the memory of their much-loved volunteer, Paul Timson.
Tickets are selling fast
13th Addingham Beer Festival this weekend
The Addingham Beer Festival returns for its 13th year at Addingham Memorial Hall this weekend, Friday 3rd and 4th October 2025.The sponsor session will run between 4.00-6.00pm on Friday where sponsors...
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September 29, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Tickets are selling fast
The Inspiring Ilkley textile exhibition is on display at Ilkley Manor House, celebrating Bradford UK City of Culture 2025.
Be inspired by Ilkley’s Sewing Sisters’ exhibition
The Inspiring Ilkley textile exhibition is on display at Ilkley Manor House, celebrating Bradford UK City of Culture 2025.The Sewing Sisters is a group of local makers who came together to create this...
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September 29, 2025 at 1:49 PM
The Inspiring Ilkley textile exhibition is on display at Ilkley Manor House, celebrating Bradford UK City of Culture 2025.
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Lishman's #Ilkley wins Best Butcher!
Lishman’s Butchers best in Britain
Lishman’s Butchers & Charcutiers in Ilkley has been named Britain's Best Butchers Shop 2025 in annual awards run by Meat Management, the industry sector’s leading publication. Father and daughter, Dav...
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September 20, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Lishman's #Ilkley wins Best Butcher!