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• Earth Weekend at St. John's Ben Rhydding

  For the last 55 years Earth Day has been celebrated annually on April 22nd. This year its theme was “Our Power Our Planet”.

• Ilkley Town Council to host VE Day 80 celebrations

  Ilkley Town Council has announce a programme of events on the evening of Thursday, 8th May to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day (Victory in Europe Day), joining in nationwide celebrations to commemorate this historic occasion.

• Tag tournament raises £7k for Yorkshire families

  A tag-rugby tournament hosted by Ilkley Rugby Club has raised over £7,000 for a charity which supports poorly and disadvantaged children.

• Double-award success for Wharfedale woman

  Judith Ullock, from Burley-In-Wharfedale is celebrating double-success for her personal contribution to the finance industry at the prestigious City of London Wealth Management Awards 2025.

• Countdown to extra special Ilkley Carnival begins!

  The clock is ticking as the countdown begins to Ilkley’s Past, Present and Future-themed carnival on Monday 5 May.

• Wharfedale Scout District annual St George's Day Parade

  The annual St George's Day Parade by Wharfedale Scout District took place on Sunday at Otley Rugby Club.

• Bolton Abbey to launch Family Cycle Zone this May

  Adjacent to the car park, Bolton Abbey will re-launch their Family Cycle Zone, offering a safe place for children to cycle.

• Police carry out speed checks after reports of 'vehicles going 80mph'

  Police have been carrying out speed checks on Bolton Road in Addingham following concerns raised by local residents.

• Judith Cain’s exhibition of paintings comes to Ilkley Manor House

  Ilkley Manor House will be hosting an exhibition of paintings by Yorkshire-born artist Judith Cain from Saturday 3 May 2025.

• Steve Coogan, Jo Brand and Prue Leith all contribute to Bookmark Project

  Many household names have doodled, drawn or painted bookmarks for the 1st Burley Brownies Bookmark Project which is in its ninth year.

• Shaunna's taking on two Himalayas feats for Macmillan

  Shaunna Burke from Addingham is raising money for Macmillan Cancer Support by heading to the Himalayas to climb Lobuche Peak and run the Everest Marathon.

• Bradford 2025 volunteer induction session in Ilkley

  Bradford 2025 is hosting a Volunteer Induction Session at the Clarke Foley Community Hub in Ilkley, and would love for you to get involved!

• Silsden parents to cycle Leeds-Liverpool Canal in honour of late son

  Cheryl Szulhan and Darren Midgley will cycle the Leeds-Liverpool Canal this May for the late son, baby 'Jack Jack'.

• In 25th year Ilkley Bandstand enjoys memorable Easter Sunday

  Musical memories on Easter Sunday marked the countdown to the Ilkley Bandstand 2025 season of entertainment in the heart of Ilkley.

• Clarke Foley launches a new Corporate Giving Scheme

  The Clarke Foley Community Hub in Ilkley is launching its brand-new Corporate Giving Scheme this month, designed to strengthen ties between local businesses and the community they serve.

• Find out how a heat pump and solar panels can change your home

  Climate Action Ilkley (CAI) will have a stall at the Real Markets Yorkshire on The Grove on Sunday 4 May, with information on the work carried out by the charity. 

• Designs for the future Ilkley Transport Hub revealed

  3D visuals of a proposed new layout and future design for Ilkley’s rail and bus station have been presented to the Ilkley Rail & Bus Board.

• Council consultation to extend PSPO covering Ilkley Moor

  A public consultation has been launched on the extension of a Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) covering moorland across the Bradford district including Ilkley Moor.

• Be part of Hollywood Meets Bollywood at Ilkley Lido this summer

  Ever dreamed of gliding through the water like a mermaid? Or dancing to the infectious rhythms of Bollywood? Now’s your chance!

• Moorland resilience programme for Ilkley moor nears completion

  Friends of Ilkley Moor (FoIM) say the moorland resilience programme for Ilkley moor is nearing completion.