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Ilkley Film Society is delighted to announce its exciting new programme of 22 films, marking the start of its 57th season. The season opens on Sunday 6th September 2026 at 8pm at Ilkley Playhouse, with the Jodie Foster film A Private Life. There is something for everyone in this year’s programme, with a great selection of films to enjoy throughout the season. Future titles include Radical, Rose of Nevada and The President’s Cake. You can read all about the Society, discover

Donal Ryan [Image:Getty/Grove Bookshop] An author event at The Grove Bookshop has been so popular it has moved to a larger venue, with more tickets now available. An Evening with Donal Ryan and Molly Aitken will take place at The Wildman Studio at Ilkley Playhouse from 7–8.30pm on Wednesday, 9 September. The authors will discuss their novels Where Are the Kings and Bright I Burn with Grove bookseller and writer Emily Devane. Donal Ryan’s Where Are the Kings is a poignant comi

The annual Ben Rhydding Golf Scramble provided a thrilling evening on Tuesday, with this year’s competition going right down to the final putt as teams from across the local community battled it out. The popular event brings together members and friends of Ilkley Round Table and 41 Club for a nine-hole scramble, combining teamwork, golfing ability and a healthy dose of friendly competition. After nine holes, two teams were tied, meaning the winner had to be decided by a drama

More than 140 people stopped to discuss climate change last Saturday when three local Climate Action groups, Ilkley, Menston and Silsden, took their 'Let’s Talk Climate' project onto the streets of Ilkley. In less than three hours, people of all ages answered nine questions using coloured stickers and shared their views. The results showed strong concern about the local impacts of climate change, including increasing wildfire risk, drought and extreme rainfall affecting farme

ajé is coming soon to Ilkley [Photo: ajé] A new neighbourhood café, evening restaurant and wellness studio is set to open this autumn on Cunliffe Road in Ilkley. Opening in the former Herd premises, ajé will serve coffee, seasonal food and cakes throughout the day, while ajé cellar will offer a curated selection of wines and fine sherries. The owners are experienced restaurateurs who previously ran successful hospitality businesses in South Africa and have said: "Something be

Learn water safety skills on 27 August [Photo: Bradford Council] A free community event focused on water safety will take place at East Holmes Field in Ilkley on Thursday 27 August from 3pm. Hosted by Bradford Council and supported by West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service and West Yorkshire Police, the event is open to residents of all ages and aims to equip residents with essential skills to stay safe near water. West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service will be showcasing spe

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Club chair, Marion Cofield, presenting the Richard Lorimer Shield (singles) to Eileen Magee Ben Rhydding Croquet Club wrapped up a week of scorching sunshine and spirited competition, crowning champions across four splendid club trophies. The week saw club members, including several newcomers affectionately known as “the Rabbits,” push through extreme heat to deliver high-caliber croquet. The new players competed for the Rabbits Trophy, which was won by Mike Green. Mike Green

An Ilkley Pride & Diversity Group 'Vitello' social Ilkley Pride & Diversity Group is inviting the local LGBTQ+ community and allies to come together at a series of regular social events over the coming months, culminating in a spectacular Christmas celebration featuring drag royalty. Following another successful Pride season, the group is continuing its programme of inclusive, informal events designed to bring people together, make new friends and provide opportunities to con

Ilkley BID has partnered with Virtual College to provide free online training to all its levy-paying businesses. More than 300 Ilkley businesses now have access to over 50 online training courses free of charge, including: Food and Drink, including Level 1 Food Safety and Hygiene Business Compliance, including GDPR and Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Health and Safety, with RoSPA-assured courses Leadership and Management Personal and Professional Development The initiative

Valerie with her two certificates Valerie Appleton completed an aerobatic wing-walk at the weekend to raise money for the Operatic House, home of Ilkley Musical Theatre Company But the 82-year-old Ilkley grandmother took her latest charity challenge to extraordinary new heights — due to videoing issues the first time, ended up completing two aerobatic wing-walks in a single day. Valerie, affectionately known as the “Daredevil Grandma,” took to the skies at Leeds East Airport

Joe Lovery inside the Ilkley Golf Studios Ilkley Golf Studios announces the opening of its brand-new indoor golf and performance facility, welcoming the community to explore the space at a Free Open Evening on Friday 28 August from 6 to 9pm. The new facility at Unit 7, East Parade, Ilkley LS29 8JP brings a modern, technology-driven approach to the game. The event offers locals a first look at two premium indoor golf studios, state-of-the-art technology, and a chance to learn