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MasterChef Stars announced for sixth Ilkley Food and Drink Festival
Owen Diaram will perform in the Live Cookery Theatre (Photo: Stephen Midgely Breakpoint Media) The Ilkley Food and Drink Festival has...
May 2, 2025


Meet cricket legend Sir Alastair Cook at the King’s Hall
Sir Alastair Cook CBE is coming to Ilkley on Saturday 24th May Sir Alastair Nathan Cook CBE is England's leading Test Run scorer of all...
May 2, 2025


Final chance to see “A super play and great cast”
Mary Shelley runs until Saturday at Ilkley Playhouse Caroline Mutton takes as a look at what's on at Ilkley Playhouse for Ilkley Chat....
May 1, 2025


Entries are now open for the 32nd Ilkley Triathlon
The 2025 Ilkley Triathlon takes place on Sunday 28th September The 32nd edition of Ilkley Triathlon takes place on Sunday, 28th September...
May 1, 2025


International entertainment stars shine in Ilkley for one night only
International stars of Magic, Entertainment and Comedy will appear for one night in Ilkley to help raise much needed funds for Yorkshire...
May 1, 2025


Earth Weekend at St. John's Ben Rhydding
Earth Weekend, Friday to Saturday, at St. John's Ben Rhydding For the last 55 years Earth Day has been celebrated annually on April 22nd....
Apr 30, 2025


Countdown to extra special Ilkley Carnival begins!
First Bus's Richard Harrison (left) and the carnival's Colin Watson, alongside children from Ben Rhydding Pre School and pupils from...
Apr 29, 2025


Judith Cain’s exhibition of paintings comes to Ilkley Manor House
The ‘Judith Cain - 30 Years On’ exhibition opens on Saturday 3rd May Ilkley Manor House will be hosting an exhibition of paintings by...
Apr 28, 2025


Be part of Hollywood Meets Bollywood at Ilkley Lido this summer
Be part of ‘Hollywood Meets Bollywood’ this summer at Ilkley Lido Ever dreamed of gliding through the water like a mermaid? Or dancing to...
Apr 23, 2025


Supercars and stunt shows set to wow carnival crowds!
The Vander Wheel of Death Show will headline Ilkley Carnival 2025 This year’s Ilkley Carnival showground will host a mix of entertainment...
Apr 17, 2025


Ilkley rugby players battle for glory in charity tournament
Players celebrate at last year’s charity rugby tournament [Photo: Nik Hartley] Coaches, parents and local businesses from the Ilkley area...
Apr 17, 2025


New community cinema launches in Ilkley this month
Foley Films will launch with Small Things Like These A brand-new community cinema experience, Foley Films, is launching at the Clarke...
Apr 16, 2025


Your invite to Ilkley Civic Society events in April
The Church Institute which stood on Leeds Road Ilkley Civic Society (ICS) will be hosting two events this month, one being another...
Apr 16, 2025


Ilkley Lido to celebrate 90 Years with community picnic and fun day
Ilkley Lido’s 90th Birthday Picnic is on 11 May Ilkley’s beloved Lido turns 90 in 2025, and this incredible milestone will be marked with...
Apr 14, 2025


Kim Edgar performs solo at Ilkley Manor House
Edinburgh-based pianist and songwriter Kim Edgar will perform at Ilkley Manor House [Photo: Alan Graham] On Friday 9th May at Ilkley...
Apr 12, 2025


Next at Ilkley Playhouse, one of the greatest stories ever written
Polly Teale’s Bronte is the next play to open in the Wildman Studio (Photo: Charlie Swinbourne) The Ilkley Players will bring to life the...
Apr 10, 2025


May bank holiday will see Ilkley’s first Busking Festival
Ilkley Live has announced the launch of the town’s first Busking Festival on Saturday 3 May when the streets of Ilkley will be filled...
Apr 8, 2025


Ilkley Manor House Spring Fair returns this month
The Ilkley Manor House Spring Fair returns on 26th April On the hunt for plants to spruce up your home? Do you love nature and learning...
Apr 8, 2025


Scouting for Girls to headline new ‘Beyond the Baseline’ at Lexus Ilkley Open
Scouting for Girls will play ‘Beyond the Baseline’ at the Lexus Ilkley Open The Lexus Ilkley Open is set to return to Ilkley for its 9th...
Apr 7, 2025


High profile authors coming to Ilkley bookshop
Lucy Rose, author of The Lamb will be at the Grove Bookshop on 24th April The Grove Bookshop events programme is going from strength to...
Apr 7, 2025
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