The free Ilkley Pumpkin Trail returns in November

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• Storm Amy boosts reservoir levels - but hosepipe ban remains

  Rainfall from Storm Amy, which hit parts of Yorkshire over the weekend, resulted in a further boost to the region’s reservoir levels – meaning they have now increased for four weeks in a row.  

• 2026 Ilkley Pool & Lido fundraising calendar now available

  The Ilkley Pool and Lido Community Group has launched its 2026 fundraising calendar helping to ensure the future of this great community asset.

• Ilkley Town Council condemns Bradford Council’s decision on parking changes

  Ilkley Town Council has expressed strong objection to the decision of Bradford Council’s Executive Committee regarding proposed parking changes in Ilkley — including the limited compromise to retain approximately 160 one-hour free parking spaces near the town centre.

• IGS musical showcase returns to King’s Hall in November

  Ilkley Grammar School [IGS] brings its popular musical showcase back to the King’s Hall on Friday 7th November 2025, presenting an evening of diverse performances by talented students.

• Outside the Box goes Beyond Words at BBC Festival

  Outside the Box (OTB) joined the UK’s biggest poetry and performance festival recently hosted by the BBC in Bradford as part of the 2025 City of Culture celebrations.

• ‘Iconic Ilkley’ highlights natural beauty and youthful appeal

  ‘Iconic Ilkley’ has launched this week, a new campaign showcasing the town’s breathtaking landscapes and creative community through high fashion, art, and sustainability, aimed at redefining Ilkley’s image and attracting a new, younger audience.

• More bestselling and interesting authors as literature festival continues

  Ilkley Literature Festival continues as this week and highlights include Alan Davies, Mary Portas, and Simon Armitage.

• Author Dame Jilly Cooper, who grew up in Ilkley, has died

  Dame Jilly Cooper DBE, who grew up in Ilkley, has died at the age of 88. The much-loved author passed away Sunday morning after a fall, her publisher has confirmed.

• Ilkley Musical Theatre Society presents Little Shop of Horrors

  Ilkley Musical Theatre Society [IMTS] has announced exciting things are happening within the group, a brand-new President, Gary Holmes – El Presidente, a new full committee and an influx of new members - the society is buzzing with creativity and energy.

• Local beauty clinic to attempt Guinness World Record

  Ben Rhydding based, Bramhope Beauty Clinic, has announced it will attempt to break the Guinness World Record for the most spray tans applied in 3 minutes on 26th October to raise awareness of skin health.

• Community grants available from Ilkley & District Round Table

  Ilkley & District Round Table is inviting community groups, charities, and local organisations across the area to apply for one-off grants to support their work.

• Tickets now on sale for Ashlands family bonfire & fireworks night

  The Friends of Ashlands Primary School have announced that Ilkley’s much-loved Bonfire & Fireworks Spectacular will return on Saturday 8 November 2025, taking place in the grounds of the school on Leeds Road.

• Totally Typewriters is back in Ilkley!

  Returning to the Clarke Foley Community Hub in Ilkley on Saturday October 11th is an unusual exhibition designed to appeal to all those with an interest in the pre-digital age.

• Dacres director's epic canal cycle to boost children’s charity challenge

  Ilkley resident and property professional, Paul Wilson, will cycle the entire 127-mile length of the Leeds Liverpool Canal next Thursday [9 October] for The Principle Trust Children’s Charity.

• Yellow warnings issued as Storm Amy approaches

  Met Office Yellow warnings have been issued as Storm Amy will bring very strong winds and heavy rain to the Ilkley area over the next few days.

• Local nutritionist celebrates 5 years in practice

  A Burley-in-Wharfedale nutritionist is celebrating five years in practice this October, after turning her own health struggles into a new career.

• Lantern parade returns for Ilkley Christmas Lights

  Ilkley Town Council has announced the return of the popular lantern parade as part of its annual Christmas Lights Switch On event, taking place on Saturday 22nd November 2025.

• Local pub makes Times '20 cosiest pubs' list

  The Penny Bun in Askwith near Ilkley is one of the 20 cosiest pubs for autumn according to The Times newspaper.

• Bradford approve 'amended' parking plans

  Free one-hour parking will be scrapped on all but three streets in Ilkley as Bradford Council's Executive committee approve 'amended' parking plans.

•  Bike Night is back in Burley for 2025

  Steel City Media and Humble Bikes are bringing back 'Bike Night' to Burley-in-Wharfedale on 25 October, in partnership with the Burley In Wharfedale Community Trust.