Events
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Thurs 5 to Sat 14 December
The Wind in the Willows at Ilkley Playhouse
Alan Bennett's adaptation of The Wind in the Willows - the tale of four friends: Mole, Rat, Badger and Toad, whose adventures on the riverbank and roads of the Thames Valley have delighted children of all ages since it was first published in 1908.
Venue: Ilkley Playhouse
Time: 7.30pm (14th 2.30pm relaxed performance)
Tickets: £5-12 from the box office 01943 609539 or ilkleyplayhouse.co.uk
Thurs 12 December
A Christmas Carol: In Concert
This unique retelling of Dickens’ heart-warming tale uses an array of traditional and modern instruments and authentic musical arrangements. It brims with warmth, wit and wonder.
Venue: Ilkley Manor House
Times: 7.30-9.30pm
Tickets £15, available online, through the Box Office or on the door (subject to availability)
Fri 13 December
FLOWERS, FRIENDSHIP AND FUN
FLOWERS, FRIENDSHIP AND FUN with Annette at the Clarke Foley Centre.
Come and make your own Christmas Ring to decorate a door or a table.
Just bring yourself armed with sharp scissors / secateurs.
Everything provided. Refreshments included.
Times: 1pm – 4pm.
Tickets: £20, via the Café or call 01943 607016 to pay by card.
Sat 14 December
Baccappella sing seasonal songs
Baccappella is a singing group (not a choir) which has evolved out of the Baccapipes Folk Club, Keighley. We sing carols, many from Derbyshire and Cornwall rather than the church carols most of us are familiar with.
Mulled Wine served – 11:45am – 12noon
Perfomance – 12noon – 12:45
Venue: Ilkley Manor House
Tickets £6 for adults and £2 for under 12’s - available online
Sat 14 December
Ilkley and Otley Choral Society present Handels Messiah
It's not Christmas without going to see the Messiah!
Ilkley and Otley Choral Societies joined by: Guest Conductor Laura Bailie; Yorkshire Chamber Orchestra; Robert Sudall : organ and harpsichord; Rachel Speirs (sop); Rhiain Taylor (alto); Matt mears (tenor); Matt Nuttall (bass); Members of Leeds College of Music SU Choir
Venue: St Margaret's Church
Time: 7pm
Tickets: Available at Grove Bookshop Ilkley, from choir members, on the door or via Eventbrite:
Sat 14 December
The Holly Ball
The Holly Ball is a local charity event that has been going for over 25 years.
The aim is to raise monies for local charities. this year our Charity is Martin House.
Reception Drink Three Course Meal & a Band & Dancing.
Venue: Kings Hall and Winter Garden, Ilkley
Tickets: £55 per person – tables of 8/10
For trickets please contact Chris Woodhead vai email Chris@adcomtec.co.uk or 07787 158 683
Sun 5 January
Ilkley Antiques Fair at the Clarke Foley Centre
9.00am – 3.00pm at The Clarke Foley Centre, Cunliffe Rd, Ilkley LS29 9DZ
A friendly fair, antiques and collectables with fine furniture, porcelain, jewellery, vintage items, linen, books, Militaria and silver.
Entry 50p
Contact John Moorhouse for further information on 01943 603299
Sun 2 February
The monthly food market celebrates the best food producers from within the LS29 region.
10am-3pm on The Grove. Runs February to December.
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