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• Ilkley Round Table visit Hag Dyke to see recent improvements from funding

  Members of Ilkley & District Round Table took to the hills over the weekend with a visit to Hag Dyke Hostel, perched high above Kettlewell in Upper Wharfedale.

• Author to talk about his newly-published memoir, Ingrained

  Author to visit The Grove Bookshop in Ilkley this month to talk about his memoir Ingrained: The Making of a Craftsman.

• Yellow wind warning in place for Ilkley

  The Met Office has issued a weather warning with Storm Amy set to hit the area this evening.

• Rotary shows support for Andy's Man Club Ilkley

  The Rotary Club of Ilkley Wharfedale has given enthusiastic and unanimous support to the recent launch of Andy’s Man Club in Ilkley.

• Gen Z artists sought for new exhibition  

  Bradford Council’s museums and galleries service is launching an opportunity for young Ilkley creatives to take part in an open exhibition. 

• Reservoirs continue to drop despite early autumn rain

  Reservoir levels are continuing to drop despite recent rainfall, according to Yorkshire Water.

• Two weekends of free family events at Ilkley Manor House

  Ilkley Manor House is opening its doors for two special weekends of free family-friendly fun and historical tours on 13–14 and 20–21 September.

• Boxing star invites local residents to get fighting fit this autumn

  England Boxing's Yorkshire Title Belt holder launches new weekly boxercise class in Ilkley with Warrior Martial Arts Academy

• New £3.2m accommodation opens at Bewerley Park

  New £3.2m accommodation has been officially opened at Bewerley Park as part of a major investment to modernise the outdoor centre which was feared to be at risk of closure.

• Rise of the North’s poetry scene showcased at Ilkley Literature Festival

  Ilkley Literature Festival is building on its long legacy as a platform for poets this year, with a distinctly northern programme of poetry events. A major theme for the October festival is In Verse: The Rising of the North.

• Later Life Festival to celebrate community, wellbeing, and support in Ilkley

  A free community event in Ilkley on Saturday is designed to celebrate later life, promote wellbeing, and connect older people and their families with local organisations, businesses, and support services.

• Clarke Foley to host HONK! Bradford

  As part of the vibrant celebrations for Bradford City of Culture 2025, the Clarke Foley Community Hub in Ilkley is proud to host a free live performance by Oxford-based street band ‘Horns of Plenty’ on Friday 26th September.

• 'Milestone moment' for £82.5m Kex Gill realignment scheme

  A milestone has been reached on the most ambitious highways project ever undertaken by North Yorkshire Council, ensuring the opening date remains on track.

• Hospital and community charity launch fundraising campaign for end of life chairs

  Airedale Hospital and Community Charity has launched a fundraising campaign to provide specialist palliative care recliner chairs for hospital wards.

• Events in Ilkley mark Heritage Open Days 2025

  Heritage Open Days is England’s largest festival of history and culture with over 5,000 events taking place across the country, on this year’s theme of architecture.

• Martinez Wines announces the 2025 Wine Extravaganza

  Martinez Wines has announced the return of its highly anticipated Wine Extravaganza, scheduled for Tuesday 4 November 2025 at The King’s Hall & Winter Garden, Ilkley.

• Inspiring exhibition to showcase talented OTB members

  The OTB Portrait Exhibition opens tomorrow, Wednesday 10th September, with a special Open Day featuring live music, drama and nibbles!

• River Wharfe update at Ilkley Clean River Group AGM

  The Ilkley Clean River Group will hold its Annual General Meeting [AGM] in October, and will also include presentations on the state of the River Wharfe, and the future of the water sector.

• Steeleye Span 'The Conflict Tour' stops in Ilkley

  The folk band Steeleye Span are touring and are stopping off in Ilkley on 24th November.

• Charity extends its services as it celebrates 50th anniversary

  Ilkley and District Good Neighbours has marked its half century by holding a series of special events over the last twelve months, whilst at the same time extending its services for the community.