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Ilkley Armed Forces and Veterans Breakfast Club visit Greenholme House Care Home in Burley-in-Wharfedale Greenholme House Care Home in Burley-in-Wharfedale recently welcomed members of the Ilkley Armed Forces and Veterans Breakfast Club for a special lunch event. The event was designed to showcase the home's outstanding facilities and demonstrate its appreciation for the local veteran community. Opened in January 2025, Greenholme House is Avery Healthcare's newest care home l

Choral Societies at St Margaret's [Photo: Dave Sumpner] On Saturday, 13 June, two local choral societies will come together to present a charming and exuberant concert featuring the music of 20th century composers. Ilkley Choral Society, along with Otley Choral Society, will deliver their summer concert, Magnificat, at St Margaret's Church on Queens Road in Ilkley from 7pm. Top of the bill is John Rutter’s ‘Magnificat’: a highly accessible work that thrills with bold fanfares

Emergency services were called to Cowpasture Road on Saturday to attend to a cyclist who had suffered a major heart attack. Shortly before midday on 6 June, a man came off his bike at the bottom of Cowpasture Road and if it wasn't for the community response and CPR the outcome may have been different. Mike, a friend of the gentleman contacted Ilkley Chat to pass this message on to Ilkley: "THANK YOU people of Ilkley. Yesterday one of our cycling group had a massive heart atta

Residents and visitors are invited to turn off their mobile phones and enjoy an endorphin boost with a selections of mindful crafts and mini projects in aid for the charity Mind at Mrs Duttons Wondrous Workshops. The dedicated workshop on Church Street in Ilkley will be open on Sunday 14 June between 11am and 4pm for people of all ages to benefit from the calming joy of crafting. Entry is free, but a minimum £5 donation is requested for each person participating in aid of Bra

This year’s Lexus Ilkley Open will begin on Sunday 7 June at Ilkley Lawn Tennis and Squash Club with the qualifying stages. The main draw action will start on Monday 8 June and run through to Sunday 14 June with the conclusion of the women’s and men’s singles finals. The men's draw will welcome plenty of British interest for the home crowd to get behind, with Jacob Fearnley, Jack Pinnington Jones, Billy Harris and Toby Samuel all confirmed. Leading the charge is former Lexus

Around 50 people and their four-legged friends gathered in Ilkley recently for the inaugural Paws for Manorlands charity dog walk, raising an incredible £1,605 for Sue Ryder Manorlands Hospice. Organised by the Ilkley Manorlands Fundraising Group, the event followed the popular Three Bridges Walk and was held in memory of Anne, a much-loved local mum who received compassionate care from Manorlands Hospice in Oxenhope. Family, friends and supporters came together to celebrate

The Clarke Foley Community Hub will once again be among the venues for the Ilkley Live Community Music Festival. The festival will see live music come to venues and locations all around town on between Friday 10th and Sunday 12th July. The Hub will offer four hours of free live music on the Saturday in the community café, and organisers say ‘there’s something for everyone’. The line-up is: 12.00-12.45 - Alex Ashman Alex is a second year Philosophy student at Durham University

Norton & Townsend, the bespoke tailoring house known for its expertly crafted suits and personalised service, has relocated from Ben Rhydding to new premises on Little Lane in the heart of Ilkley. Victoria Thompson, Managing Director, bought Norton & Townsend from Austen Pickles while working as a merchandiser at Buxton Pickles in Ben Rhydding. She has since grown the business and overseen its move to the new boutique. Speaking about the relocation, she says: “Norton & Townse

From this weekend, Ilkley Manor House will present RE-Play, a joyful and imaginative exhibition celebrating the creative process, the pleasure of making and the playful possibilities of contemporary art. First shown at Tinker Gallery, RE-Play, in a new iteration, will offer visitors the chance to experience the exhibition in a different setting and with a few new added artists. Curated by artist Kathryn Fox and curator Andreea Chițan, the exhibition brings together a lively m

Leeds United filming on Ilkley Moor [Photo: Leeds United] Leeds United and adidas have today unveiled the club’s new away kit for the 26/27 Premier League season with a film shot on Ilkley Moor. The launch marks an historic first for the partnership with the strip featuring the iconic adidas Originals Trefoil logo. Leeds United and adidas have released the campaign film set against the backdrop of Ilkley Moor and the Cow and Calf. Narrated by club legend Lucas Radebe, the vid

Soaking up the Yorkshire Day 2025 atmosphere on The Grove Two days of free music and family entertainment alongside Ilkley’s biggest Yorkshire market will celebrate Yorkshire Day 2026 in Ilkley. The weekend of festivities on the 1st and 2nd August is being organised by three volunteers following the huge success of Yorkshire Day 2025 which saw Ilkley co-host the region’s official civic celebration with Bradford, attracting thousands of visitors and earning a national award. I

Gordon Buchanan is back in Ilkley next March Acclaimed wildlife filmmaker and photographer Gordon Buchanan is heading back to Ilkley in 2027 with his hugely successful Lions and Tigers and Bears tour. From February, Gordon will visit almost 40 venues across England, Scotland and Wales – including a stop at the King’s Hall on Wednesday 10 March, and tickets are now on sale. Lions and Tigers and Bears with Gordon Buchanan has played to packed theatres since February 2025 an