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City of Bradford Brass Band to perform at the Ilkley Bandstand Silver Jubilee bash Ilkley Bandstand 2000 Trust has announced a Silver Jubilee Concert featuring the City of Bradford Brass Band on Thursday 16th July. The concert at Christchurch on The Grove will celebrate 25 years of amazing community moments at Ilkley Bandstand, which has offered an eclectic mix of music from folk to jazz, rock to pop over the last quarter century - from big bands to solo performers. Not jus

The organisers of this Friday's Ilkley Cycle Races are appealing for local volunteers to help ensure one of the town's biggest sporting events is a success. Organised entirely by volunteers from Ilkley Cycling Club, the races have become one of the highlights of the British Cycling calendar, attracting elite riders from across the UK and around the world. This year's event will welcome competitors from as far afield as the United States, Brazil, Ireland and the Netherlands, p

Ann Christian, head of personal law at LCF Law in Ilkley An Ilkley law firm has raised £425 for children’s charity Zarach, continuing its long-standing commitment to supporting families in need across Yorkshire. LCF Law made the donation through team fundraising activities its town centre office, which has served the Ilkley community for more than 70 years. Zarach was founded in 2018 by Bex Wilson, an assistant headteacher in Leeds, after discovering one of her pupils had no

Ilkley Pride 2026 delivered a vibrant and uplifting celebration of LGBTQ+ pride, bringing together the local community and visitors for a day filled with unity, creativity and unforgettable experiences across the town. The day began with the annual Pride Flag Raising, led by a moving “Cry” from Ilkley’s Town Crier, Isabel Ashman, setting an emotional and respectful tone for the celebrations ahead. The flag was then raised by Deputy Mayor Jane Gibson, marking a powerful moment

Outside the Box recently joined a nation-wide celebration of the lives of people who have a learning disability, Learning Disability Week. Running from 15th June, the week is all about celebrating the lives of the 1.5 million people in the UK with a learning disability and challenging stigma and stereotypes. With the campaign’s theme of “Do you see me”, the week at Outside the Box was packed full of performances, exhibitions, personal projects and art displays. Members of Ou

Upstagers opens the crypt doors at the King’s Hall this July for a frighteningly funny summer musical. Something deliciously dark is stirring in Ilkley this July as Upstagers Theatre Group brings The Addams Family, A New Musical Comedy to the King’s Hall. The gloriously ghoulish musical will run from Wednesday 8th to Saturday 11th July 2026, with five performances including a Saturday matinee. At the heart of the show is a family dilemma that almost every parent will recognis

ROH has opened in Crescent Court [Photo: Rich Colvill] Emily Slater, the entrepreneur behind Ilkley’s renowned Luxe Beauty salon, has announced the launch of ROH, a new luxury day spa and wellness destination at Crescent Court in Ilkley. Designed to offer an innovative approach to relaxation and self-care, ROH brings together luxury beauty and wellness, alongside a carefully selected drinks menu featuring premium wines and champagne. Inside ROH {Photo: Laura Slater of Lumière

Ilkley Civic Society undertook a project to improve part of Canker Well garden as part of it's 60th anniversary Ilkley Civic Society held its first meeting in June 1966, and to commemorate its 60th anniversary the Society undertook a project to improve part of the Canker Well garden on The Grove, Ilkley. The present well was installed in 1923, replacing a much earlier one. It was Ilkley’s only mineral water well, and its iron-rich water was once believed to cure canker, an in

Keighley Couger owners Kaue Garcia and Ryan O'Neill Kaue Garcia and Ryan O'Neill, the owners of the rugby league club Keighley Cougars, have announced their plans to step away from the club citing homophobic abuse as the main reason. The pair took ownership of Keighley Cougars in 2019 and have confirmed in the lengthy statement on the club's website their 'difficult decision' to step away as 'custodians of Keighley Cougars at the end of this 2026 season.' In 2024, the same-se

One of Yorkshire's most celebrated restaurants, The Box Tree in Ilkley, has announced a £500,000 investment in the future of the business, with a significant refurbishment set to begin this August. Following its final service on Saturday 1st August, the restaurant will temporarily close before reopening on Wednesday 9th September, unveiling a thoughtfully reimagined dining experience that honours more than 60 years of heritage while looking confidently towards the future. The re

Throughout July Ilkley Playhouse has a variety of events to keep you entertained as Caroline Mutton previews for Ilkley Chat. On Friday 3rd July Essence Of Django will raise the roof in the Wildman Studio. A vibrant celebration of gypsy jazz and swing, featuring some of the region’s most exciting and expressive musicians. Audiences can expect fiery, virtuosic solos, foot-stomping rhythms, burning ballads, and moments of delicate lyricism, alongside the occasional Latin-inspi

Flotilla Ilkley Summer 7s takes place on Saturday 4th July at Ilkley Rugby Club [Photos: Peter & Cecile Clark at Ruggerpix} One of Yorkshire's leading rugby festivals returns to Ilkley Rugby Club on Saturday 4th July as the Flotilla Ilkley Summer 7s welcomes teams, supporters and visitors from across the North of England. Now in its ninth year since the tournament's revival at Stacks Field, the event has become an increasingly important fixture in the rugby 7s calendar, attra