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Friends and colleagues raised over £3,300 for The Principle Trust Children’s Charity Dacre, Son & Hartley, headquartered in Ilkley, has joined forces with three Yorkshire businesses to raise more than £3,300 for The Principle Trust Children’s Charity after completing the Yorkshire Three Peaks challenge. On Thursday 17th September, a team of colleagues from across the business, including Ilkley, Skipton, Otley, Baildon, Settle and Knaresborough, were joined by staff from iampr

Diana and Sheila spent a day at the Ilkley and District Riding Association 6th Point Show Two Ilkley care home residents saddled up again after spending decades away from the stables. Diana and Sheila, who live at Care UK’s Mayfield View were treated to an unforgettable day at The Ilkley and District Riding Association 6th Point Show, and thanks to the team, 88-year-old Diana and 86-year-old Sheila were able to get up close to meet and groom the horses. Both residents were

[Photo: Bradford Theatres] An Intimate Evening With Peter Cox comes to King’s Hall, Ilkley, on Wednesday 30 September, giving fans the opportunity to hear the songs they know and discover the stories behind them. Go West arrived on the charts like a comet, delivering a string of enduring pop hits that would go on to define the sound of an era. Now, lead singer Peter Cox is inviting audiences behind the music in an intimate live show celebrating an extraordinary four-decade ca

[Photo: FoIM] The Friends of Ilkley Moor (FoIM) have launched an ambitious programme to restore Ilkley Tarn as a thriving, nature-rich wildlife pond. Once an important breeding site for amphibians, the Tarn is now heavily affected by pollution and a large duck population, with much of its former aquatic wildlife apparently lost. As the first step towards restoration, FoIM has commissioned a detailed scientific evaluation under the supervision of Professor Rick Battarbee FRS,

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The birthday brunch was held at The Wheatley Arms [Photo: Natasha Cadman photography] A birthday brunch brought together 60 women in business as Inspire & Connect Business Networking celebrated its second anniversary. Founded in 2024 by local entrepreneur Anna Clewlow and now co-led with Dani Bolser of My Vibe VA, the network has grown to include active groups across Ilkley, Bingley, Farsley and Thackley. The brunch was held at The Wheatley Arms in Ben Rhydding on Monday 14 S

Ilkley residents are being encouraged to clear out unwanted items and give them a new lease of life when the town’s annual Recycle Day returns on Saturday, 26 September. Organised by the Rotary Club of Ilkley Wharfedale, the event will take place at Ilkley's main car park from 10am to 3pm, offering residents the opportunity to donate a range of items that can be reused, refurbished or put to good use through charitable projects both in the UK and overseas. Items being accepte

Families are invited to attend the St John’s Children’s Nearly New Sale on 17 October, offering an opportunity to pick up great-value children’s clothing and items while supporting children in Uganda. As the summer season comes to an end and colder, wetter weather approaches, the sale will provide families with the chance to stock up on winter essentials, school uniform basics, Halloween costumes and other children’s items. Shoppers can also get an early start on their Christ

The Climate Café is being held at the Quaker House in Ilkley Local residents are invited to a free Climate Café listening circle, offering a safe, supportive space to share feelings and emotions about the climate and ecological crisis. The first Climate Climate Café is Monday 21 September between 7pm and 8.30pm. Organised by Climate Action Ilkley, Climate Cafés provide a simple, welcoming and empathetic environment where people can talk openly about emotions such as fear, ang

The Ukrainian bench in the Riverside Gardens Members of the Ukrainian community in Ilkley are appealing to local residents for help following a series of incidents in which a small Ukrainian community area in the park has been repeatedly vandalised. Four years ago, following the arrival of Ukrainians seeking safety in the area, members of the local Ukrainian community bought and installed a bench in the Riverside Gardens at their own expense. The bench was painted in the colo

The Ilkley Singers performed at the 2025 Ilkley Christmas Tree Festival St Margaret’s Church in Ilkley is inviting local community groups, charities and schools to take part in this year’s much-loved Ilkley Christmas Tree Festival. The annual display of sparkling Christmas trees will take place on Friday 4 December and Saturday 5 December, with the Queen's Road church showcasing the organisations that touch the lives of people across the community. Nordmann Fir Christmas tree

Overall Winner, Julie Lawler from Mayfield View with their certificate In the build-up to the Ilkley Flower Show this year, show organisers teamed up with Ilkley BID to run the first Blooming Ilkley competition. Shops and businesses across town created their own wheelbarrow creations. Alan Titchmarsh CBE DL VMH, Patron of the Ilkley Flower Show, judged the displays and said: “What a difficult job I had deciding on the winners. It’s really rewarding to see so many entries and