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More than 140 people stopped to discuss climate change last Saturday when three local Climate Action groups, Ilkley, Menston and Silsden, took their 'Let’s Talk Climate' project onto the streets of Ilkley. In less than three hours, people of all ages answered nine questions using coloured stickers and shared their views. The results showed strong concern about the local impacts of climate change, including increasing wildfire risk, drought and extreme rainfall affecting farme

ajé is coming soon to Ilkley [Photo: ajé] A new neighbourhood café, evening restaurant and wellness studio is set to open this autumn on Cunliffe Road in Ilkley. Opening in the former Herd premises, ajé will serve coffee, seasonal food and cakes throughout the day, while ajé cellar will offer a curated selection of wines and fine sherries. The owners are experienced restaurateurs who previously ran successful hospitality businesses in South Africa and have said: "Something be

Learn water safety skills on 27 August [Photo: Bradford Council] A free community event focused on water safety will take place at East Holmes Field in Ilkley on Thursday 27 August from 3pm. Hosted by Bradford Council and supported by West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service and West Yorkshire Police, the event is open to residents of all ages and aims to equip residents with essential skills to stay safe near water. West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service will be showcasing spe

📋| ILKLEY CHAT JOBS BOARD |📋 18.08.26 every Tuesday with Right at Home Ilkley, Keighley & Skipton - recruiting CareGivers to provide quality care in a client’s home: www.rightathome.co.uk/ilkley-jobs 🖱 To add a vacancy next week or view the Jobs Board on our website visit ilkleychat.co.uk/jobs-board There are three sections - main jobs, apprenticeships and volunteers. ■■■ MAIN JOBS ■■■ FLT DRIVER/WAREHOUSE OPERATIVE – GRANDMA WILD’S, STEETON We are seeking a reliable indiv

Club chair, Marion Cofield, presenting the Richard Lorimer Shield (singles) to Eileen Magee Ben Rhydding Croquet Club wrapped up a week of scorching sunshine and spirited competition, crowning champions across four splendid club trophies. The week saw club members, including several newcomers affectionately known as “the Rabbits,” push through extreme heat to deliver high-caliber croquet. The new players competed for the Rabbits Trophy, which was won by Mike Green. Mike Green

An Ilkley Pride & Diversity Group 'Vitello' social Ilkley Pride & Diversity Group is inviting the local LGBTQ+ community and allies to come together at a series of regular social events over the coming months, culminating in a spectacular Christmas celebration featuring drag royalty. Following another successful Pride season, the group is continuing its programme of inclusive, informal events designed to bring people together, make new friends and provide opportunities to con

Ilkley BID has partnered with Virtual College to provide free online training to all its levy-paying businesses. More than 300 Ilkley businesses now have access to over 50 online training courses free of charge, including: Food and Drink, including Level 1 Food Safety and Hygiene Business Compliance, including GDPR and Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Health and Safety, with RoSPA-assured courses Leadership and Management Personal and Professional Development The initiative

Valerie with her two certificates Valerie Appleton completed an aerobatic wing-walk at the weekend to raise money for the Operatic House, home of Ilkley Musical Theatre Company But the 82-year-old Ilkley grandmother took her latest charity challenge to extraordinary new heights — due to videoing issues the first time, ended up completing two aerobatic wing-walks in a single day. Valerie, affectionately known as the “Daredevil Grandma,” took to the skies at Leeds East Airport

Joe Lovery inside the Ilkley Golf Studios Ilkley Golf Studios announces the opening of its brand-new indoor golf and performance facility, welcoming the community to explore the space at a Free Open Evening on Friday 28 August from 6 to 9pm. The new facility at Unit 7, East Parade, Ilkley LS29 8JP brings a modern, technology-driven approach to the game. The event offers locals a first look at two premium indoor golf studios, state-of-the-art technology, and a chance to learn

Anna Clewlow and Dani Bolser Inspire & Connect Business Networking is celebrating its second birthday with a special brunch event bringing together female entrepreneurs, business owners, creatives and professionals from across the region. Founded by Anna Clewlow in 2024, Inspire & Connect has grown from a single networking group into a thriving community for women in business. Now co-led by Dani Bolser of My Vibe VA, the network has successful franchise groups in Bingley, Far

Robbie Moore MP outside the former Golden Butts HWRC Following Bradford Council’s announcement that its Household Waste and Recycling Centres are temporarily unable to accept fridges and freezers, Ilkley's MP Robbie Moore has called on the Government to act over the national shortage of specialist processing facilities. Bradford Council this week asked residents to store unwanted appliances at home while the issue is resolved, but Mr Moore warned this could worsen fly-tipping

Katherine Haworth, Orange Blossom Old Ways The Ilkley Healing Alternatives Festival returns to The King’s Hall and Winter Garden on Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th September 2026, from 10am to 5pm, offering two full days of holistic and alternative therapies. Visitors can explore massage, reiki, homeopathy, reflexology, acupuncture, hypnosis, herbalism and much more, with taster treatments allowing attendees to discover new approaches to wellbeing in a supportive environment, a