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Rotary clubs join for special acapella concert for Ilkley children’s charities
The Ars Musica Male Voice Choir will perform in Ilkley on 28th June The Rotary Club of Ilkley Wharfedale has joined with The Rotary Club...
May 19


Dawn musical ritual at Cow & Calf starts musical journey
The musical journey across the district begins with a dawn musical ritual at the ancient Cow & Calf Rocks high on Ilkley Moor On...
May 15


A celebration weekend in Ilkley for Yorkshire Day
170 mayors, town criers and dignitaries will parade along The Grove on 1st August! [Photo: Stephen Garnett[ Ilkley will be celebrating...
May 14


Local businesses support Rise and Shine Ilkley
Rise and Shine Ilkley - The Brilliant Breakfast is on Saturday 24th May Local businesses are getting on board to support Rise and Shine...
May 13


Ilkley Half Marathon returns with new 5K fun route
The event village stage on West Holmes Field One of Yorkshire’s most vibrant and impactful sporting events is back this summer and bigger...
May 13


Story of three sisters at Ilkley Playhouse
Brontë runs 12-17 May at Ilkley Playhouse (Photo: Charlie Swinbourne) Opening Monday at Ilkley Playhouse is the one-of-a-kind tale of...
May 11


All eyes on Ilkley for prestigious cycle event
The 2025 Ilkley Cycle Races will take place on Friday 4th July The streets of Ilkley are set to come alive with an electric atmosphere on...
May 11


From Chris Whitty to Wicked Wit: Jimmy Livingstone Live at Ilkley Manor House
Jimmy Livingstone's performance takes place on Thursday, 22 May. Spoken word poet Jimmy Livingstone is making waves. After building a...
May 7


Clarke Foley to celebrate Health & Wellbeing at free festival
Jo from event sponsor Jo Kirk Therapies After the overwhelming success of their International Women’s Day event in March, the Clarke...
May 6


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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
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