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Ilkley BID announces Late Night Shopping event in Ilkley
Ilkley Business Improvement District (BID) has announced that a second Christmas late night shopping event will take place on Thursday...
Nov 18, 2024


Review: West Side Story at the King's Hall
Geoffrey Mogridge has been in the audience of Ilkley Musical Theatre Society's West Side Story and reviews the performance for Ilkley...
Nov 15, 2024


Celebrate Yuletide past at Medieval Manor's Christmas concert
On 7 December, GreenMatthews return to Ilkley Manor House to perform their Midwinter Revels - a concert celebrating Yuletide Past. The...
Nov 14, 2024


St Margaret’s getting ready to sparkle
Plans for Ilkley’s stunning Christmas Tree Festival 2024 are well underway. St Margaret’s will welcome 30 local charities and community...
Nov 12, 2024


5K Elf Shuffle, spread festive cheer while supporting Clarke Foley
On the 1st of December at 9am the holiday season is about to get a lot more festive—and active! The team at the Clarke Foley Community...
Nov 11, 2024


Don’t miss this funny, thought-provoking and deeply moving play at Ilkley Playhouse
Until Saturday 16th November in the Wharfeside Theatre is Rory Kinnear’s debut play The Herd. Andy, who has profound mental and physical...
Nov 9, 2024


Upstagers launch 2025 pantomime, Dick Whittington
The streets of Ilkley were filled with theatrical magic last Sunday as the cast of Upstagers' 2025 production of "Dick Whittington" made...
Nov 8, 2024


Lanterns being made ahead of Christmas lights parade
Ilkley Town Council have thanked everyone who came along to the lantern making workshop on Saturday 2nd November at Clarke Foley, and...
Nov 8, 2024


Local pianist to return from Switzerland to complete Rachmaninoff piano concerto
Piano soloist William Green hails from the area, and now works in Switzerland as a pianist. William will return to complete his...
Nov 4, 2024


Fabulous festive events at Ilkley Manor House
Ilkley Manor House has unveiled a series of winter events, perfect for celebrating the festive season with friends and loved ones in an...
Nov 1, 2024


Ilkley Food and Drink festival announces 2025 dates
Ilkley Food and Drink Festival will return to with its “biggest food & drink line-up yet" on 14th and 15th June 2025. The festival will...
Nov 1, 2024


10th Jigsaw Festival at Christchurch in November
Hundreds of people are expected to visit Christchurch in Ilkley on 7, 8 and 9 November for the 10th annual Jigsaw Festival. They will be...
Oct 31, 2024


Autumn events at Ilkley Playhouse
There is plenty going on at Ilkley Playhouse in the run up to Christmas, as Caroline Mutton previews for Ilkley Chat. Celtic folk trio...
Oct 30, 2024


Talk to explore life and work of renowned photographer and war hero
On Friday 15th November, join Olivia Johnson, Photo Archive Assistant at Bradford Museums and Galleries, for an insightful talk about the...
Oct 29, 2024


Musicians getting ready for 2nd IGS Music Showcase
Following the success of the inaugural 'Ilkley Grammar School (IGS) Music Showcase' in 2023, the event returns next week, Wednesday 6th...
Oct 28, 2024


Teams required for annual Rotary Club of Ilkley charity quiz night
Teams are being sought for the annual Rotary Club of Ilkley Charity Business Quiz Night night which takes place on Thursday 28th November...
Oct 27, 2024


Ultimate tribute to Jeff Lynne and ELO coming to Ilkley
ELO AGAIN are back with their stunning 'Re-Discovery Tour' celebrating the truly universal music of Jeff Lynne and the Electric Light...
Oct 25, 2024


Clarke Foley Danceathon: Full scheduled released
The countdown to this weekend's Clarke Foley Danceathon has begun, and organisers are thrilled to share the full schedule of sessions for...
Oct 22, 2024


Ilkley Flower Club's festive events
Ilkley Flower Club have announced details of two Christmas events, a festive flower demonstration and a Christmas wreath workshop. Taking...
Oct 21, 2024


Tickets on sale for the 2025 Ilkley Beer Festival
The famous Ilkley Beer Festival is returning in 2025 for its 17th anniversary and tickets are now on sale. The 2025 festival will be held...
Oct 18, 2024
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