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Roof repairs needed at Ilkley Manor House start in the new year Work to restore the roof of Ilkley’s 12 century manor house will start in the new year Bradford Council has confirmed. Ilkley Manor House which dates from 1390 is an important, historic Grade I-listed building that stands on the remains of a Roman fort. With its busy programme of cultural events and activities, as well as being a museum and permanent art gallery, Ilkley Manor House is open every weekend and is fr

📋| ILKLEY CHAT JOBS BOARD |📋 25.11.25 every Tuesday with Right at Home Ilkley, Keighley & Skipton  - recruiting CareGivers to provide quality care in a client’s home: www.rightathome.co.uk/ilkley-jobs 🖱 To add a vacancy next week or view the Jobs Board on our website visit ilkleychat.co.uk/jobs-board There are three sections - main jobs, apprenticeships and volunteers. ■■■ MAIN JOBS ■■■ BAR PERSON – HOLLYGARTH SOCIAL CLUB, ILKLEY We’re looking for an enthusiastic Bar Perso

The second Art In The Kitchen event is this weekend Ilkley artists Helen Brayshaw and Lucia Smith are coming together for a second Art in the Kitchen event this weekend. Both artists love the Yorkshire moors and portray them often in their work. For both, colour is pivotal. So it is surprising how very different their approach to colour is!   Helen pours her paint onto canvas; an intriguing, unique approach where colour accuracy is crucial. It is our recognition of her carefu

This scheme is all about celebrating what makes Ilkley so special Nominations for Ilkley Town Council’s 2026 Citizen Awards Scheme are now open. The Citizen Awards Scheme, which was launched earlier this year to great success, honours the extraordinary individuals who make a real difference in our community. Anyone can nominate an Ilkley resident who they believe deserves recognition for their positive contributions to the community. Whether they’ve volunteered at local chari

Lantern Parade Ilkley came together for a magical Christmas lights switch on at the weekend. Ilkley Town Council says it is 'delighted' with the 'tremendous success' of the Christmas event on Saturday, which saw large numbers of residents and visitors come together to celebrate the start of the festive season. A spokesperson for Ilkley Town Council [ITC] said: "The event was filled with joy, community spirit, and a spectacular lantern parade that lit up the town centre."This

[L-R] Trustee & High Speed Training Director Jamie Kemp, winning team - The Oracle and Nick Babb from Your Ilkley Radio The Principle Trust Children’s Charity has announced its delight after the success of the Big Ilkley Quiz last week at the Craiglands Hotel, a valued Patron of the Charity. The event brought together supporters, local businesses, and community members for an evening of competitive fun in support of the Charity’s mission to provide respite breaks for children

Addingham Scouts & volunteers volunteers presenting a cheque to Jamie from Andy’s Man Club Addingham Scout Group held its annual Halloween fundraising event at Golden Acre Park, and raised a frightening £11,500! The Leeds Scare Trails, which started in 2015 as the Ilkley Scare Trails, has raised over £90,000 for local charities and good causes over the last ten years, and one of this years beneficiaries, Andy’s Man Club [AMC], a men’s mental health charity with groups in Ilkl

Colin Montgomerie OBE will host the 2026 Yorkshire Invitational played at Ilkley Golf Club Organisers of The Yorkshire Invitational golfing event held in Ilkley have announced the legendary European golf figure, Colin Montgomerie OBE, will host next year. SGH Events say the event will return to Ilkley Golf Club on the 16 and 17 September 2026 and Colin Montgomerie OBE brings a special connection to the area having spent most his childhood Ilkley Golf Club. Through his lustrou

Early bird tickets are still available for the Ilkley Beer Festival 2025 [Photos Soul & Co] As the festive season edges closer, Ilkley residents are being encouraged to think beyond traditional gifts this year and consider something a little more memorable. Organisers of the Ilkley Beer Festival launched their early-bird ticket offer last month, presenting the perfect opportunity to give an experience rather than another item destined for the back of a cupboard. The festival,

Christmas Trees from the 2024 festival Now the Christmas lights are on in Ilkley, the countdown in on this year’s Christmas Tree Festival at St Margaret’s, where trees will be beautifully adorned and festive music promises to fill the church.   The free festive celebration on Friday 5 and Saturday 6 December from 10am, will see 30 local charities and community groups each with their own beautifully decorated tree, plus organisers are pleased to announce that every primary sch

The Dan's Den team Dan's Den at Christchurch in Ilkley has been nominated in a national campaign, The BIG Christmas Giveback, which aims to shine a light on the positive work happening in local communities. The person or organisation who has the most nominations in the competition will win a £1,000 Town & City Gift Card, such as the Ilkley Gift Card, with one person who nominated the winner receiving a £500 gift card. Dan's Den is a not for profit, community driven, indoor pl

New throw lines have been installed along the River Wharfe in Ilkley A new water-safety initiative has been launched with the installation of three throw-line stations along the River Wharfe in Ilkley. The equipment, designed to provide immediate life-saving support in emergency situations, has been placed at strategic points identified as high-risk or heavily used by the public. The new throw-line cabinets have been installed at: The beach – on the south bank of the Wharfe n