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Ilkley Civic Society announced the results of its 2025 Design & Conservation Awards Ilkley Civic Society has announced the results of its Design & Conservation Awards for 2025. The society have moved to an Autumn presentation to allow judging to take place over the summer, so it is 18 months since their last live event. On Thursday 23 rd October, the evening began with a review of the last 18 months, to demonstrate the type of events and planning issues Ilkley Civic Soci

Ilkley Christmas Lights switch-on is on Saturday 22nd November 2025 Ilkley Town Council is looking forward to hosting this year’s Christmas Lights Switch-On event, which is being held on The Grove on Saturday 22nd November. Before the official switch-on takes place at 5pm, there will be a full day of festive fun, which starts with a Christmas market from 10am. Visitors will be able to make a start on their shopping and enjoy tasty treats whilst being entertained with music o

On the 50th Anniversary of his death, Shostakovich’s music still blazes with defiance and beauty, and Airedale Symphony Orchestra will take to the King’s Hall stage on Sunday afternoon to perform three pieces. Britten: Four Sea Interludes, Wallen: Mighty River and Shostakovich 5th Symphony. A spokesperson for Airedale Symphony Orchestra said: “Experience an afternoon of musical drama, exploring music that inspired Shostakovich - Britten’s Four Sea Interludes and music inspire

Ilkley held a solemn Remembrance Sunday parade and service yesterday at the Ilkley Memorial Garden, in honour of all those who have served and sacrificed on behalf of the nation in both World Wars and subsequent conflicts. The parade, organised by Dougie Lawson from the Royal British Legion, featured a traditional parade of local dignitaries, armed forces, and uniformed organizations marching from Whitton Croft Road to the Memorial Gardens. The ceremony featured a civic w

Alex Baker & Jenny Paxton inside Beau Monde On 5th November 2025, Beau Monde Perfumery & Beauty Salon in Ilkley proudly celebrated its 30th anniversary, marking three decades of beauty, customer support, and exceptional service. Founded in 1995 by Jenny Paxton and Maria Carrera, Beau Monde is a much-loved part of Ilkley’s business community. Located on Church Street, it is home to an elegant upstairs beauty salon, which achieved Clarins Gold Salon status in 2002, and a downst

Ilkley Moornotes have announced their winter concert date, Saturday 6 th December, taking place in the ancient parish church of All Saints, Ilkley at 7.30pm. As well as songs from the choir there will also be poetry readings and carol singing too. Kate Stevens, Musical Director, Ilkley Moornotes says: “The choir always looks forward to our festive concert in December as it allows us to sing such a wide variety of songs, old and new as well as joining with the audi

Ilkley Town Councillors would like to invite residents to come along to their ongoing fortnightly drop-in sessions, held at the Clarke Foley Community Hub. This is a great opportunity to chat to Councillors and Council staff in person: you could inform them about issues you would like resolving within the town, find out who to contact at Bradford Council, have your foreign pension stamped, bring along ideas for change and improvement, or just simply come for a chat to find ou

The event marked the 80th anniversary of the Royal Canadian Air Force Lancaster crash on Beamsley Beacon [Photo: Chris North] A poignant day of remembrance unfolded across Wharfedale as local veterans, families, and community representatives marked the 80th anniversary of the Royal Canadian Air Force Lancaster crash on Beamsley Beacon. The event was organised by FS Sam White of 1224 (Wharfedale)Squadron Air Training Corps, ably assisted by the Ilkley Armed Forces and Veterans

Bettys Ilkley will reveal its Christmas window on Friday 7 November 2025 Bettys on The Grove in Ilkley will be unveiling its Christmas window on Friday and there are free drinks and mince pies. A Christmas window reveal is something of a tradition at its Harrogate shop, but this will be the first time such an event has taken place in Ilkley. A spokesperson for Bettys said: "The most magical moment of the year is nearly here…"Our Christmas window is coming soon – a tradition w

WTA brings The Nutcracker and the Music Box to Ilkley 20th-22nd November The enchanting story of The Nutcracker and the Music Box will be brought to The Kings Hall this November by Wright Theatre Arts (WTA). You are cordially invited to a dazzling 1920’s Christmas party, where the story starts. This reimagining of the traditional ballet, combining the well-loved Nutcracker with the traditional folk tale of the enchanted music box, premieres new choreography by Lynne Wright,

The sign will have to be removed with planning being refused Bradford Council has refused advertisement express consent for the internally illuminated 'Starbucks' totem sign on Wheatley Lane in Ben Rhydding. Plans has been revised from the 9m sign, installed without permission, to 6m, but planners still refused them yesterday [Tuesday 4 November] saying it would 'not be in keeping with the immediate residential setting' and the 6m sign would 'result in an over dominating stru