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• Big Ilkley Quiz raised over £2k for local children and families

  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.

• Addingham Scouts raise a frightening £11,500 

  Addingham Scout Group held its annual Halloween fundraising event at Golden Acre Park, and raised a frightening £11,500! 

• Colin Montgomerie OBE to host 2026 Yorkshire Invitational in Ilkley

  Organisers of The Yorkshire Invitational golfing event held in Ilkley have announced the legendary European golf figure, Colin Montgomerie OBE, will host next year.

• Give the gift of 'beer festival' tickets this year!

  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.

• Ilkley Christmas Tree Festival ‘A sparkling community celebration’

  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.

• Ilkley ‘safe haven’ nominated in national festive campaign

  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.

• Swap your jumpers for socks to raise funds for charity

  Airedale Hospital and Community Charity invite you to swap out your Festive jumpers for socks this year to spread festive cheer throughout the community on Friday 12 December.

• Emergency throw lines installed along 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.

• 20th Beef & Beer Dinner in Ilkley raises £55k for Manorlands

  The 20th annual Beef & Beer Dinner took place earlier this month at The Craiglands Hotel in Ilkley, raising an incredible £55,250 in support of Sue Ryder Manorlands Hospice. 

• Yorkshire artist exhibits vibrant, inclusive artwork at Outside the Box Café

  Outside the Box Café in Ilkley has unveiled a new, bespoke piece of artwork created by 29-year-old autistic artist Emy Spinks, whose vibrant creative style has captured the hearts of people both locally and around the world.

• Ilkley Town appoints new first team manager

  Ilkley Town AFC has today announced the appointment of Jacob Mistry as the club’s new First Team Manager.

• Julian Smith MP presses Government on A59 Kex Gill Bypass

  Ripon and Skipton MP Julian Smith has raised concerns in the House of Commons about delays and costly overruns on the A59 Kex Gill bypass.

• Ilkley broadband provider wins 2025 ISPA Award for Network & Data Security 

  Talk Straight has won the 2025 ISPA Award for Best Customer Network and Data Security, marking a record sixth security-category win and the organisation’s ninth ISPA accolade since 2014. 

• Ilkley INSIGHT Group supports the visually impaired

  Ilkley INSIGHT group meets the first Thursday of each month at the Clarke Foley Community Hub in Ilkley.

• Celtic Folk Rock & Christmas Fair up next at Ilkley Playhouse

  A seasonal favourite, It’s a Wonderful Life, follows folk band Gaelforce and the annual Christmas Fair at Ilkley Playhouse.

• Review: Ilkley and Otley Choral Societies 'Carmina Burana'

  Laura Norris was in the audience as Ilkley and Otley Choral Societies joined together for 'Carmina Burana' on Saturday 15 November 2025.

• Ashlands Bonfire & Fireworks a roaring success

  Ashlands Primary School’s annual Bonfire Night once again lit up the Ilkley skies this year, drawing a record turnout and raising a record breaking £6,000.

• Ricky Durkin announced as new Programme Director at Your Media Group

  Ricky Durkin has been named the new Programme Director at Your Media Group.

• Deadline approaches for Ilkley Town Council grants

  Ilkley Town Council currently operates a grant scheme for community organisations to apply for up to £3,000 and the application deadlines are fast approaching.

• Outside the Box Christmas Dine-In showcase event

  Following the success of the first Dine-In event in June, Outside the Box has unveiled its next OTB Christmas Dine-In Member Showcase, taking place on Saturday 29th November at Outside the Box, as part of its Christmas celebrations.