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• 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.

• Starbucks sign refused by Bradford planners

  Bradford Council has refused advertisement express consent for the internally illuminated 'Starbucks' totem sign on Wheatley Lane in Ben Rhydding.

• Little Shop of Horrors set to wow audiences

  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.

• MP launches 2025 Small Business Awards

  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.

• ELO to Abba, choir and Brass Band come together for Ilkley concert

  Steeton Male Voice Choir performed alongside Otley Brass Band at their latest concert at the King's Hall in Ilkley.

• Airedale rebuild takes first step with multi-storey car park plans

  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.

• Pub sees increase in business after introducing 'Tax-free Monday'

  Owners of a pub in the village of Addingham have reported a noticeable increase in business after reintroducing a weekly “Tax-Free Monday” offering.

• Ilkley Manor House Christmas Makers’ Fair returns in November

  The much-loved Ilkley Manor House Christmas Makers’ Fair is back on Saturday 22 and Sunday 23 November, open from 10am to 5pm each day.

• Ilkley's annual Remembrance parade and service this Sunday

  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.

• New journey for Ilkley's Ticket Office bar

  As the Ticket Office approaches its 8th birthday, the popular Ilkley bar is getting ready to change tracks and welcome new leadership on board. 

• Addingham invites traders for festive Christmas market

  Traders invited for Totally Addingham Christmas Market on Saturday 29 November 2025.

• Ilkley Rugby Club to host girls open afternoon

  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. 

• Smiles all round after singing workshop

  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.

• Airedale Hospital launch annual Christmas card competition

  Airedale Hospital and Community Charity is inviting young people to get creative as it launches its annual Christmas card competition.

• Festive sparkle returns to Burley‑in‑Wharfedale

  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.