Ilkley Chat
@ilkleychat.bsky.social
Ilkley Chat is home of Ilkley news and information - online, Facebook, X, Instagram, Threads and on here! Please contact via ilkleychat.co.uk
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 🎄
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 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!
𝗪𝗜𝗡 𝗮 𝗽𝗮𝗶𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁𝘀!
Email your answer to this question:
𝗜𝗻 𝘄𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗵 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗱𝗶𝗱 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗲𝗲 𝗚𝗲𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺? 𝗔.𝟭𝟵𝟱𝟴 𝗕.𝟭𝟵𝟲𝟴 𝗖.𝟭𝟵𝟳𝟴
Email: A, B or C and your location to lkleychat@virginmedia.com
[T&Cs at ilkleychat.co.uk/win]
Email your answer to this question:
𝗜𝗻 𝘄𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗵 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗱𝗶𝗱 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗲𝗲 𝗚𝗲𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺? 𝗔.𝟭𝟵𝟱𝟴 𝗕.𝟭𝟵𝟲𝟴 𝗖.𝟭𝟵𝟳𝟴
Email: A, B or C and your location to lkleychat@virginmedia.com
[T&Cs at ilkleychat.co.uk/win]
September 23, 2025 at 5:31 PM
𝗪𝗜𝗡 𝗮 𝗽𝗮𝗶𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁𝘀!
Email your answer to this question:
𝗜𝗻 𝘄𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗵 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗱𝗶𝗱 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗲𝗲 𝗚𝗲𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺? 𝗔.𝟭𝟵𝟱𝟴 𝗕.𝟭𝟵𝟲𝟴 𝗖.𝟭𝟵𝟳𝟴
Email: A, B or C and your location to lkleychat@virginmedia.com
[T&Cs at ilkleychat.co.uk/win]
Email your answer to this question:
𝗜𝗻 𝘄𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗵 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗱𝗶𝗱 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗲𝗲 𝗚𝗲𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺? 𝗔.𝟭𝟵𝟱𝟴 𝗕.𝟭𝟵𝟲𝟴 𝗖.𝟭𝟵𝟳𝟴
Email: A, B or C and your location to lkleychat@virginmedia.com
[T&Cs at ilkleychat.co.uk/win]
🚨 It’s Back! 🚨
On Saturday 30th May 2026, The legendary Brutus Gold's Love Train returns to King's Hall #Ilkley for an unforgettable night of Disco, Freedom and Fun!
✨ Dress up, get down and boogie with Brutus Gold
🎟️ Tickets here: shorturl.at/peE8l
On Saturday 30th May 2026, The legendary Brutus Gold's Love Train returns to King's Hall #Ilkley for an unforgettable night of Disco, Freedom and Fun!
✨ Dress up, get down and boogie with Brutus Gold
🎟️ Tickets here: shorturl.at/peE8l
September 20, 2025 at 4:28 PM
🚨 It’s Back! 🚨
On Saturday 30th May 2026, The legendary Brutus Gold's Love Train returns to King's Hall #Ilkley for an unforgettable night of Disco, Freedom and Fun!
✨ Dress up, get down and boogie with Brutus Gold
🎟️ Tickets here: shorturl.at/peE8l
On Saturday 30th May 2026, The legendary Brutus Gold's Love Train returns to King's Hall #Ilkley for an unforgettable night of Disco, Freedom and Fun!
✨ Dress up, get down and boogie with Brutus Gold
🎟️ Tickets here: shorturl.at/peE8l
Discover the Difference at Ghyll Royd School, Pre-School and Nursery for girls and boys #burley - Est. 1889!!
The school is opening its doors for a special Open Morning and you’re invited!
Refreshments will be provided so booking is required, please email information@ghyllroydschool.co.uk
The school is opening its doors for a special Open Morning and you’re invited!
Refreshments will be provided so booking is required, please email information@ghyllroydschool.co.uk
September 2, 2025 at 9:36 AM
Discover the Difference at Ghyll Royd School, Pre-School and Nursery for girls and boys #burley - Est. 1889!!
The school is opening its doors for a special Open Morning and you’re invited!
Refreshments will be provided so booking is required, please email information@ghyllroydschool.co.uk
The school is opening its doors for a special Open Morning and you’re invited!
Refreshments will be provided so booking is required, please email information@ghyllroydschool.co.uk
Due a good night out???
It's just two months until the @discosforgrownups '70s, 80s & 90s' party roadshow visits Ilkley again!
Grab your tickets via eventbrite.co.uk before they sell out - search 'disco for grown ups'
It’s your BEST night out dancing….EVER!
It's just two months until the @discosforgrownups '70s, 80s & 90s' party roadshow visits Ilkley again!
Grab your tickets via eventbrite.co.uk before they sell out - search 'disco for grown ups'
It’s your BEST night out dancing….EVER!
August 28, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Due a good night out???
It's just two months until the @discosforgrownups '70s, 80s & 90s' party roadshow visits Ilkley again!
Grab your tickets via eventbrite.co.uk before they sell out - search 'disco for grown ups'
It’s your BEST night out dancing….EVER!
It's just two months until the @discosforgrownups '70s, 80s & 90s' party roadshow visits Ilkley again!
Grab your tickets via eventbrite.co.uk before they sell out - search 'disco for grown ups'
It’s your BEST night out dancing….EVER!
The sell out Sturgeon Full Moon Swim on Saturday attracted 450 visitors, including some holidaymakers.
Read more at ilkleychat.co.uk
Read more at ilkleychat.co.uk
August 11, 2025 at 10:04 AM
The sell out Sturgeon Full Moon Swim on Saturday attracted 450 visitors, including some holidaymakers.
Read more at ilkleychat.co.uk
Read more at ilkleychat.co.uk
The Sewing Shed has new sewing classes for all abilities starting in September.
Release your inner sewing bee!! Get in touch with Leonie via thesewingshed.co.uk
Release your inner sewing bee!! Get in touch with Leonie via thesewingshed.co.uk
August 5, 2025 at 5:43 PM
The Sewing Shed has new sewing classes for all abilities starting in September.
Release your inner sewing bee!! Get in touch with Leonie via thesewingshed.co.uk
Release your inner sewing bee!! Get in touch with Leonie via thesewingshed.co.uk
The Play In The Park session today at the Riverside Gardens has been postponed due to Storm Floris. It will now take place on Thursday 14 August.
The dates for the rest of summer are:
Monday 11 August
Thursday 14 August
Monday 18 August
Wednesday 27 August
*all 11am-3pm
The dates for the rest of summer are:
Monday 11 August
Thursday 14 August
Monday 18 August
Wednesday 27 August
*all 11am-3pm
August 4, 2025 at 7:33 AM
The Play In The Park session today at the Riverside Gardens has been postponed due to Storm Floris. It will now take place on Thursday 14 August.
The dates for the rest of summer are:
Monday 11 August
Thursday 14 August
Monday 18 August
Wednesday 27 August
*all 11am-3pm
The dates for the rest of summer are:
Monday 11 August
Thursday 14 August
Monday 18 August
Wednesday 27 August
*all 11am-3pm
Live entertainment today [02/08] in #Ilkley across 2 stages on The Grove [Bandstand & Main Stage]!
Plus FREE 'Play in the Park' in the Riverside Park [10-3], loads of activities and exhibitions at Ilkley Manor House and ThriddingsFest at St John's #BenRhydding.
Plus FREE 'Play in the Park' in the Riverside Park [10-3], loads of activities and exhibitions at Ilkley Manor House and ThriddingsFest at St John's #BenRhydding.
August 2, 2025 at 8:16 AM
Live entertainment today [02/08] in #Ilkley across 2 stages on The Grove [Bandstand & Main Stage]!
Plus FREE 'Play in the Park' in the Riverside Park [10-3], loads of activities and exhibitions at Ilkley Manor House and ThriddingsFest at St John's #BenRhydding.
Plus FREE 'Play in the Park' in the Riverside Park [10-3], loads of activities and exhibitions at Ilkley Manor House and ThriddingsFest at St John's #BenRhydding.
𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗬𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘆! 𝗕𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆!
The Civic Parade leaves the Winter Garden 10:30am going along The Grove.
12:00 noon the Yorkshire Day Proclamation by Ilkley's Town Crier at Station Plaza.
👉 www.ilkleychat.co.uk/post/ilkley-all-set-to-host-yorkshire-day-in-grand-style
The Civic Parade leaves the Winter Garden 10:30am going along The Grove.
12:00 noon the Yorkshire Day Proclamation by Ilkley's Town Crier at Station Plaza.
👉 www.ilkleychat.co.uk/post/ilkley-all-set-to-host-yorkshire-day-in-grand-style
August 1, 2025 at 7:16 AM
𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗬𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘆! 𝗕𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆!
The Civic Parade leaves the Winter Garden 10:30am going along The Grove.
12:00 noon the Yorkshire Day Proclamation by Ilkley's Town Crier at Station Plaza.
👉 www.ilkleychat.co.uk/post/ilkley-all-set-to-host-yorkshire-day-in-grand-style
The Civic Parade leaves the Winter Garden 10:30am going along The Grove.
12:00 noon the Yorkshire Day Proclamation by Ilkley's Town Crier at Station Plaza.
👉 www.ilkleychat.co.uk/post/ilkley-all-set-to-host-yorkshire-day-in-grand-style
Looking for ways to get your kids off their devices this summer?
Get Out More CIC are back with forest school fun in Middleton Woods 13-14 August. 2 days of outdoor games, rope swings, slacklines, nature crafts, den building and so much more!
Book via tickettailor.com/events/getoutmorecic/1740698
Get Out More CIC are back with forest school fun in Middleton Woods 13-14 August. 2 days of outdoor games, rope swings, slacklines, nature crafts, den building and so much more!
Book via tickettailor.com/events/getoutmorecic/1740698
July 31, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Looking for ways to get your kids off their devices this summer?
Get Out More CIC are back with forest school fun in Middleton Woods 13-14 August. 2 days of outdoor games, rope swings, slacklines, nature crafts, den building and so much more!
Book via tickettailor.com/events/getoutmorecic/1740698
Get Out More CIC are back with forest school fun in Middleton Woods 13-14 August. 2 days of outdoor games, rope swings, slacklines, nature crafts, den building and so much more!
Book via tickettailor.com/events/getoutmorecic/1740698
The summer holiday opening times start today at Ilkley Lido 💦
👉 linktr.ee/ilkleypoolan...
👉 linktr.ee/ilkleypoolan...
July 21, 2025 at 7:21 AM
The summer holiday opening times start today at Ilkley Lido 💦
👉 linktr.ee/ilkleypoolan...
👉 linktr.ee/ilkleypoolan...
The Summer Makers' Fair won't be taking place at Ilkley Manor House this weekend.
July 19, 2025 at 8:34 AM
The Summer Makers' Fair won't be taking place at Ilkley Manor House this weekend.
Offering fantastic value at just £20 per day, Inspiration Tree have announced its Summer 2025 Multi-Activity Courses for all 5-11 yr olds at venues in Burley-in-Wharfedale and Otley.
Download the flyer and book online: inspiration-tree.com
Download the flyer and book online: inspiration-tree.com
July 15, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Offering fantastic value at just £20 per day, Inspiration Tree have announced its Summer 2025 Multi-Activity Courses for all 5-11 yr olds at venues in Burley-in-Wharfedale and Otley.
Download the flyer and book online: inspiration-tree.com
Download the flyer and book online: inspiration-tree.com
The Yorkshire Beer Festival is part of the celebrations in #Ilkley for #YorkshireDay with all proceeds going to the Clarke Foley Community Hub, the festival venue.
Advance tickets £10 [which inc. a glass]:
yorkshirebeerfestival.eventbrite.co.uk
[any remaining tickets will be £15 on the door]
Advance tickets £10 [which inc. a glass]:
yorkshirebeerfestival.eventbrite.co.uk
[any remaining tickets will be £15 on the door]
July 9, 2025 at 1:02 PM
The Yorkshire Beer Festival is part of the celebrations in #Ilkley for #YorkshireDay with all proceeds going to the Clarke Foley Community Hub, the festival venue.
Advance tickets £10 [which inc. a glass]:
yorkshirebeerfestival.eventbrite.co.uk
[any remaining tickets will be £15 on the door]
Advance tickets £10 [which inc. a glass]:
yorkshirebeerfestival.eventbrite.co.uk
[any remaining tickets will be £15 on the door]
The Sewing Shed #Ilkley is offering a new Three Week Sewing Taster Course [w/c Monday 30 June, 7 & 14 July], daytime and evening classes available.
Details at thesewingshed.co.uk/shop/
Details at thesewingshed.co.uk/shop/
June 24, 2025 at 5:15 PM
The Sewing Shed #Ilkley is offering a new Three Week Sewing Taster Course [w/c Monday 30 June, 7 & 14 July], daytime and evening classes available.
Details at thesewingshed.co.uk/shop/
Details at thesewingshed.co.uk/shop/
Fashion chain Joules has announced it will be closing the Ilkley store on Brook Street tomorrow, 22nd June, thanking everyone for their support over the years. Best wishes to all the staff affected.
June 21, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Fashion chain Joules has announced it will be closing the Ilkley store on Brook Street tomorrow, 22nd June, thanking everyone for their support over the years. Best wishes to all the staff affected.