Mental Health support is available at Christchurch in Ilkley
The support for people experiencing difficulties with their Mental Health in Ilkley and Wharfedale has increased as Mental Health Connect are now delivering additional sessions for those with more specific mental health issues.
‘Fresh’ peer support group sessions, which run on Wednesdays 11.00 – 1.00pm at Christchurch in Ilkley, are specifically for those using alcohol or unprescribed drugs regularly in everyday life. In Fresh sessions (which are facilitated by Missing Peace), participants are encouraged to share, listen and support other members in similar situations in a relaxed and informal environment.
Mental Health Connect also delivers a weekly support group at Christchurch on Thursdays 10.00-12.00pm, which forms part of the Wharfedale Wellness Together initiative. This mental health support group provides assistance for anyone living with anxiety, stress or depression.
Looking ahead to September, Missing Peace will also be leading on a Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) programme for Mental Health Connect. This 12-week course helps participants to discover simple, safe and effective tools to create and maintain wellness with a daily plan and wellness goals, as well as developing a plan to keep moving forward should plans get disrupted.
With a week to go until opening night, Ilkley Musical Theatre Society is bursting with excitement as their latest production, Little Shop of Horrors, prepares to take over the King’s Hall in Ilkley.
Keighley and Ilkley MP Robbie Moore has launched his 2025 Small Business Awards, inviting the public to vote for their favourite small business across Keighley, Ilkley, Craven and the Worth Valley.
Airedale Foundation Trust has taken its first step in the work needed for building a new Airedale General Hospital by submitting plans for a five storey multi storey car park.
Ilkley Town Council has been keeping an eye on the weather forecast and is pleased to see that it looks like it should remain dry for its annual Remembrance parade and service, which will be held this Sunday 9th November.
Inspired by the amazing results of the England Women's team this summer, Ilkley Rugby Club [IRFC] have decided now is the time to see if there are enough girls in the local area interested in female only rugby to create its own teams.
The Clarke Foley Community Hub opened its doors to a fabulous morning of singing last Saturday, led by local resident and Natural Voice Leader Keely Hodgson.
As the evenings draw in and the first frost of winter whispers through the Wharfe valley, the village of Burley-in-Wharfedale is gearing up to illuminate the festive season once more.
Wharfedale’s only Brewpub, the Flying Duck in Ilkley hosts its annual Beer and Blues Festival this weekend (7-9 November), in support of Ilkley Live, the town’s Community Music Festival.
Ilkley’s much-loved Christmas Tree Festival is back at St Margaret’s Church, lighting up your pre-Christmas celebrations on Friday 5 and Saturday 6 December, from 10am.
The Ilkley Food & Drink Festival will return for its seventh annual celebration on Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th June 2026, set against the riverside backdrop of Ilkley and the iconic Cow & Calf Rocks.
With just over a week to go, excitement is building across Ilkley as the town prepares for one of its most anticipated autumn traditions - the Ashlands Bonfire & Fireworks Night.
Food waste bins and regular collections will be rolled out across Ilkley households next year – but Bradford Council acknowledges it will cause “significant budget pressures” in the coming years.
Starbucks sign refused by Bradford planners
Little Shop of Horrors set to wow audiences
MP launches 2025 Small Business Awards
ELO to Abba, choir and Brass Band come together for Ilkley concert
Airedale rebuild takes first step with multi-storey car park plans
Pub sees increase in business after introducing 'Tax-free Monday'
Ilkley Manor House Christmas Makers’ Fair returns in November
Ilkley's annual Remembrance parade and service this Sunday
New journey for Ilkley's Ticket Office bar
Addingham invites traders for festive Christmas market
Ilkley Rugby Club to host girls open afternoon
Smiles all round after singing workshop
Airedale Hospital launch annual Christmas card competition
Festive sparkle returns to Burley‑in‑Wharfedale
Annual Beer and Blues Festival supports Ilkley Live
Community spirit sparkles at Ilkley’s Christmas Tree Festival
2026 dates announced for the 7th Ilkley Food & Drink Festival
Organisers cancel Ilkley Pumpkin Trail
Limited tickets remain for Ashlands Bonfire and Fireworks night
Ilkley households to get weekly food waste collections
