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Ilkley Musical Theatre Society presents Little Shop of Horrors 12-15 November With a week to go until opening night, Ilkley Musical Theatre Society [IMTS] is bursting with excitement as their latest production, Little Shop of Horrors, prepares to take over the King’s Hall in Ilkley. Months of rehearsals, creativity and hard work have led to this moment, and the cast and crew are more than ready to wow audiences from 12 to 15 November 2025. Every number has been polished to pe

MP Robbie Moore has launched his Small Business Awards 2025 Keighley and Ilkley MP Robbie Moore has launched his 2025 Small Business Awards, inviting the public to vote for their favourite small business across Keighley, Ilkley, Craven and the Worth Valley. The competition will award four businesses the accolade of Best Small Business for the areas of Keighley, Ilkley, the Worth Valley and Craven, before an overall winner is of the four is announced. Residents can nominate an

Steeton Male Voice Choir at the King's Hall in Ilkley [Photo: Ian Sweet] Steeton Male Voice Choir performed alongside Otley Brass Band at their latest concert at the King's Hall in Ilkley. The concert on Friday 24th October was well received with Steeton Male Voice Choir, under Musical Director Catherine Sweet, wooing the audience with songs like “Mr Blue Sky” and “Somebody To Love” accompanied by pianist Elaine Dave. The Otley Brass Band gave the audience a chance to tap wit

Lindy Garner Ceramics will be at the Christmas Makers' Fair The much-loved Ilkley Manor House Christmas Makers’ Fair is back on Saturday 22 and Sunday 23 November, open from 10am to 5pm each day. The medieval Manor House will be beautifully dressed for the festive season and filled with stalls offering unique, hand-crafted gifts. Visitors can expect a broad array of items including scarves, homeware, glass statement pieces, home décor, jewellery, prints, knitwear, Christmas d

Ilkley's annual Remembrance parade and service is this Sunday afternoon Ilkley Town Council has been keeping an eye on the weather forecast and is pleased to see that it looks like it should remain dry for its annual Remembrance parade and service, which will be held this Sunday 9 th November. Remembrance events are an opportunity to officially remember the service and sacrifice of all those that have defended our freedoms and protected our way of life. This years’ service w

Chris Ribsey, Matt Broadley and Adam Lewis outside The Ticket Office on the Station Plaza As the Ticket Office approaches its 8th birthday, the popular Ilkley bar is getting ready to change tracks and welcome new leadership on board. After three dedicated years as General Manager, Chris Ribsey, is stepping off the platform, on 1st January 2026, having helped transform The Ticket Office into one of Ilkley’s favourite destinations. Chris has been an integral part of The Ticke

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A girls open afternoon is being held to see if enough girls in the local area interested in female only rugby Inspired by the amazing results of the England Women's team this summer, Ilkley Rugby Club [IRFC] have decided now is the time to see if there are enough girls in the local area interested in female only rugby to create its own teams. The club is hosting a free open afternoon of fun training drills, mini games, and some information about what it’s aiming to create

A singing workshop was held at the Clarke Foley Community Hub The Clarke Foley Community Hub opened its doors to a fabulous morning of singing last Saturday, led by local resident and Natural Voice Leader Keely Hodgson. Over sixty people of all ages and voices attended the workshop which was organised by Ilkley Live, as part of its drive to unite the community through the joy of live music. As Keely says: ‘The natural voice is the voice we are born with - it’s not about havin

Ilkley Christmas Tree Festival returns on 5 and 6 December Ilkley’s much-loved Christmas Tree Festival is back at St Margaret’s Church, lighting up your pre-Christmas celebrations on Friday 5 and Saturday 6 December, from 10am. St Margaret’s on Queens Road will host 30 beautifully decorated Nordmann Christmas trees, supplied by Moss and Moor, each representing a local charity, community group or school. Regular favourites and new participants include Ilkley Community Networ

The Ilkley Food & Drink Festival 2025 [Photo: Stephen Midgely Breakpoint Media] The Ilkley Food & Drink Festival will return for its seventh annual celebration on Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th June 2026, set against the riverside backdrop of Ilkley and the iconic Cow & Calf Rocks. Now a staple of the Yorkshire summer calendar, the festival continues to evolve, growing each year in scale, production, and ambition. Attendees can expect a weekend filled with live music, chef d

Beer and Blues Festival runs Friday to Sunday, 7-9 November Wharfedale’s only Brewpub, the Flying Duck in Ilkley hosts its annual Beer and Blues Festival this weekend (7-9 November), in support of Ilkley Live, the town’s Community Music Festival. The popular venue, which incorporates sister company Wharfedale Brewery within its grounds on Church Street, will be donating 10 pence per pint sold towards next year’s music extravaganza where over 100 acts provide free performances