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• Audition for IMTS Spring musical, The Great British Bake Off

  Ilkley Musical Theatre Society [IMTS] has announced it will hold auditions in September for its Spring 2027 musical, The Great British Bake Off.

• Comedy, music & drama this July at Ilkley Playhouse

  Throughout July Ilkley Playhouse has a variety of events to keep you entertained as Caroline Mutton previews for Your Ilkley.

• Flotilla Ilkley Summer 7s returns for a day of top class rugby

  One of Yorkshire's leading rugby festivals returns to Ilkley Rugby Club on Saturday 4th July as the Flotilla Ilkley Summer 7s welcomes teams, supporters and visitors from across the North of England.

• Moorfield school invites all to Turner Prize inspired Art Exhibition

  Moorfield School will open its doors on Thursday to give Ilkley residents a chance to view its Turner Prize Inspired Art Exhibition!

• Silsden gardeners get ready for Open Gardens Weekend

  This year's Silsden Open Gardens weekend is on Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 June, giving garden enthusiasts a chance to explore around gardens, including those of Ecology Building Society’s Head Office.

• Solstice runners raise £25,000 for Sue Ryder

  From the rolling hills of Yorkshire to coastal trails in Turkey, runners across the globe marked the longest day of the year by taking part in the Sue Ryder Solstice Saunter - raising over £25,000 for Sue Ryder Manorlands Hospice. 

• Community goes quackers for Burley-in-Wharfedale Duck Race

  A flock of racing yellow ducks took to the River Wharfe last Sunday [21 June] as the annual Burley-in-Wharfedale Duck Race returned to the village.

• Amber heat warning issued for West Yorkshire

  The Met Office has issued an amber warning for extreme heat covering West Yorkshire, with the alert running from Wednesday night through Thursday.

• Ilkley town centre offices could be converted into accommodation

  Bradford Council has made a planning application seeking permission to convert existing office accommodation on the first floor of Dalesway House into residential apartments.

• Bin crews to start earlier this week due to the heat

  Bradford Council bin crews will be starting an hour earlier this week to avoid possible heat related health issues.

• Local food and drink delights at Ilkley Cycle Races

  The highly anticipated Ilkley Cycle Races will return on 3rd July, bringing elite cycling, high-energy racing, and a town-wide hospitality experience designed to showcase the very best of Ilkley’s independent food and drink scene.

• Extra funding expected to deal with potholes

  The Bradford District is likely to get an extra £3 million to help fill the District’s potholes in the coming year.

• Ilkley Pride celebrates 5 years of inclusion, creativity, and community spirit

  Ilkley Pride is gearing up for its biggest celebration yet as it returns to the iconic King’s Hall & Winter Garden on Saturday 27 June 2026, marking the 5-year anniversary of Ilkley Pride.

• Still time to sign up for Solstice Saunter on Sunday

  There is still time to sign up for this year’s Solstice Saunter through the beautiful landscape of the Bolton Abbey Estate on Sunday 21 June 2026.

• Ilkley gym member crowned British National Powerlifting Champion

  A member of Heavy Metal Gym in Ilkley is celebrating after being crowned British National Champion in his age and weight category at the British Masters Powerlifting Championships in Edinburgh.

• Leeds Bradford Airport to launch weekly flights to Santorini

  Leeds Bradford Airport is set to launch weekly flights to the popular Greek island of Santorini - starting next Summer.

• Addingham Gala Festival set to be 'Out of this World'

  Addingham Gala Festival returns on Friday 10th and Saturday 11th July and this year's theme is 'Out of this World'.

• Review: The 4th Waterman Piano Recital

  Concert pianist, Yuanfan Feng, hosted the Waterman Piano Recital in the Winter Garden, Ilkley on Wednesday 10th June 2026.

• Ilkley Firefighters unite with Mountain Rescue for Wharfedale Three Peaks

  Six firefighters, including James and Adrian based at Ilkley, will join members of the Upper Wharfedale Fell Rescue Association (UWFRA) for one of the region's most demanding fundraising challenges next Saturday, 27 June, and they're not making it easy for themselves.

• Fusion Chocolate in Ilkley celebrates another award win

  Fusion Chocolate in Ilkley has been crowned a winner in the Muddy Stilettos Awards 2026.