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Schools and community groups across Ilkley are being encouraged to apply for funding through Tesco Stronger Starts scheme.   Grants of up to £1,500 are available, funding supports projects focused on improving access to healthy, nutritious food for children and young people, and the elderly.   Applications for food-based initiatives such as breakfast clubs, holiday meal programmes, and cookery and nutrition sessions are welcomed. Community food-growing projects and groups wit

Ilkley Musical Theatre Society [IMTS] have announced that they are one of the first amateur societies in the region to be granted the rights to perform The Prince of Egypt this November — and excitement is already building. But as rehearsals gather momentum, the women of IMTS have just one dramatic question… where are all our Pharaohs? Adapted from the beloved DreamWorks film and featuring music by Stephen Schwartz (Wicked, Pippin), The Prince of Egypt tells the powerful stor

Artists impression of Phase 2 Improving Ilkley have announced the launch of Phase 2 of the Ilkley Fountain project, a community-led enhancement to the popular fountain at Mill Ghyll. Building on the success of Phase 1, the charity will lead delivery and project management to remove the surrounding wall, install high-quality stone paving, add new planting and create additional seating — improving access, comfort and the overall aesthetics of this well-loved town centre focal p

Ilkley Town Council [ITC] is keen to gather residents’ views about the recent changes to car parking, made by Bradford Council, which came into effect in the town at the start of the year. Changes included, removing the one hour free street parking from most streets around the centre and an extension of the charging period to 8pm, it was 6pm previously. Ilkley Town Council says it was not happy with Bradford’s decision to plough ahead with the changes, despite its recommendat

Mark, Mason and James ready for service Outside the Box is getting set to expand some of its activities to Otley through a new partnership with society Otley Common. The Community Benefit Society is transforming Otley Methodist Church into a vibrant social, cultural and entrepreneurial hub. The partnership will see Outside the Box providing services from the substantially refurbished Otley Common premises. Louise Hale, CEO of the Ilkley charity that runs Outside the Box said:

L-R: Steve Hall [Pendle] and Andy Sharpe [LCC] Leeds Children’s Charity has announced a two-year charity partnership with Pendle Sportswear in Ilkley. The charity is based at Lineham Farm in Eccup, a beautifully restored 17th-century farmhouse close to Golden Acre Park, the perfect setting for children to experience a break filled with fun, adventure and learning. The partnership will see the Ilkley based business supply the charity with complimentary printing and many items

Violinist Andy Long Ilkley Philharmonic Orchestra’s [IPO] Spring concert in March will feature popular works by Rossini and Mozart. The concert takes place in All Saints and will feature the violinist Andy Long, as IPO’s conductor, John Anderson, explains: “We are delighted to welcome back virtuoso violinist, Andy Long, to perform Mozart’s much-loved violin concerto no. 5 in A, nicknamed the ‘Turkish’. Turkish music was very much in vogue in Austria when Mozart was inspired t

L-R: Sarah Brookfield-Almond, Sue Staton, Jos Mountcastle.  Ilkley Business Improvement District (BID) has been awarded the prestigious Silver Award in the Community Project category at the National BID Awards 2026. The awards ceremony, held on Monday 9 February at the Leonardo Royal London City Hotel, celebrated exceptional achievements in Business Improvement Districts (BIDs) from across the UK. The National BID Awards shine a spotlight on the vital role BIDs play in revita

Cameron [left] and Vivienne, with Cameron's brother[right] “Have a good sense of humour” is just one of the pieces of advice given by a couple at a care home in Ilkley as they enjoyed their 50th Valentine’s Day together.   Love was in the air when the team at Care UK’s Mayfield View, on Lower Railway Road, arranged a special dinner for Cameron and Vivienne Stewert.   Cameron, 76, and Vivienne, 82, dressed to the nines to enjoy some champagne and a romantic meal prepared by th

A popular craft beer and bottle shop in Ilkley has announced in a statement that it will closed from the end of February 2026. Fuggle & Golding Tap House on Leeds Road opened in 2015, and build a reputation for offering the best local, national & international brews. The statement on the shop's Facebook page said: "Unfortunately, Fuggle & Golding will be closing its doors on the 28th of February 2026. "We understand that this disappointing news will come as a shock to many, t

Ilkley Pool & Lido Community Group has announced a new programme of full moon swims for 2026. The group's most popular events of the year offer a chance to swim into the evening, bathing in a magical combination of water and moonlight in one of the most beautiful pools in the UK. Last year the sell out swims attracted visitors from all over the country, with 70 percent of visitors travelling from out of the area to attend. Visitors came from as far afield as Birmingham and Ke

Nutrition plays a powerful role in cancer prevention and survivorship and an online talk on 24th February sets out to explore the current evidence surrounding this topic. Given by Ilkley GP, Dr Janet Kyriakides, the online talk will attempt to explain how certain dietary patterns can reduce cancer risk and recurrence and may also improve quality of life. It will offer some practical guidance to help people to achieve this. Dr Janet Kyriakides, is an Ilkley GP with a special i