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• Village Pavilion offer DJ workshop for young people in Ilkley

  Village Pavilion will present a hands-on Learn to DJ taster workshop for young people aged 12 to 18, taking place on Thursday, 11th December 2025, from 6pm to 8pm at the Clarke Foley Community Hub.

• New tile and stone showroom opens in Ilkley

  Terzetto Stone & Porcelain has officially opened its brand-new showroom in Ilkley, bringing an extensive range of beautiful porcelain and natural stone tiles to the area. 

• Ilkley Town Council strongly opposes proposed BT street hub

  Ilkley Town Council’s Planning Committee has agreed to recommend that Bradford Council rejects a proposal by BT to place an illuminated advertising ‘street hub’ on The Grove, replacing the existing public telephone box.

• Community Day of Action: Let’s clear the leaves in Ilkley!

  Ilkley Town Council is inviting residents of Ilkley to roll up their sleeves and join a community Day of Action to help collect fallen leaves from our pavements and footpaths.

• What's on at Ilkley Playhouse

  Caroline Mutton takes a look at what's coming soon to Ilkley Playhouse for Your Ilkley Radio.

• Young ballet stars join forces with Ilkley Philharmonic Orchestra

  Ilkley Philharmonic Orchestra will be joining forces with the talented young dancers from the Academy of Northern Ballet in their annual New Year’s Concert.

• Hundreds hit the trails for Sue Ryder at Run Bolton Abbey

  Trail runners of all ages put their best foot forward at the popular Run Bolton Abbey on Sunday 9 November. The event saw more than 670 running enthusiasts take part, with the day expected to raise over £21,000 for Sue Ryder Manorlands Hospice in Oxenhope.

• Ilkley u3a help ease transition to retirement

  When the time for retirement finally arrives, many people wonder what comes next. But for those living around these parts, there’s a vibrant way to keep learning, staying active and meeting new friends, all thanks to Ilkley & District u3a.

• Musical Director Rob Durkin brings White Christmas to life in Ilkley

  Kick off your festive season in sparkling style with Irving Berlin’s White Christmas, the timeless musical extravaganza coming to Ilkley this December.

• 2025 Ilkley Design & Conservation Awards results

  Ilkley Civic Society has announced the results of its Design & Conservation Awards for 2025.

• Countdown is on to Ilkley’s Christmas lights switch on

  Ilkley Town Council is looking forward to hosting this year’s Christmas Lights Switch-On event, which is being held on The Grove on Saturday 22nd November.

• Airedale Symphony Orchestra is Celebrating Shostakovic

  On the 50th Anniversary of his death, Shostakovich’s music still blazes with defiance and beauty, and Airedale Symphony Orchestra will take to the King’s Hall stage on Sunday afternoon to perform three pieces.

• Airedale issues A&E warning ahead of doctors' strike

  Airedale Hospital has said its Emergency Department will be affected by industrial action due to take place from Friday this week.

• Ilkley paid tribute on Remembrance Sunday

  Ilkley held a solemn Remembrance Sunday parade and service yesterday at the Ilkley Memorial Garden, in honour of all those who have served and sacrificed on behalf of the nation in both World Wars and subsequent conflicts.

• Beau Monde celebrates 30 years in Ilkley

  On 5th November 2025, Beau Monde Perfumery & Beauty Salon in Ilkley proudly celebrated its 30th anniversary, marking three decades of beauty, customer support, and exceptional service.

• Ilkley Town Council invites you to its fortnightly drop-in sessions

  Ilkley Town Councillors would like to invite residents to come along to their ongoing fortnightly drop-in sessions, held at the Clarke Foley Community Hub.

• Ilkley Moornotes present Let The Season Sing

  Ilkley Moornotes have announced their winter concert date, Saturday 6th December, taking place in the ancient parish church of All Saints, Ilkley at 7.30pm.    

• Community and veterans honour Canadian aircrew at 80th anniversary service

  A poignant day of remembrance unfolded across Wharfedale on 5 November as local veterans, families, and community representatives marked the 80th anniversary of the Royal Canadian Air Force Lancaster crash on Beamsley Beacon.

• Bettys Ilkley plan Christmas window reveal

  Bettys on The Grove in Ilkley will be unveiling its Christmas window on Friday and there are free drinks and mince pies.

• Enchanting Nutcracker and the Music Box coming to King's Hall stage

  The enchanting story of The Nutcracker and the Music Box will be brought to The Kings Hall this November by Wright Theatre Arts (WTA).  You are cordially invited to a dazzling 1920’s Christmas party, where the story starts.