Your invite to Ilkley Civic Society events in April

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• Royal Mail delays cause missed hospital appointments and unpaid pensions

  Royal Mail delays have caused missed hospital appointments and unpaid pensions parliament has heard from Keighley and Ilkley’s MP Robbie Moore.

• Ilkley's community spirit celebrated at town meeting

  Ilkley’s Annual Town Meeting on Wednesday was an evening of community celebration and copious amounts of cake!

• Enfields Luxe celebrates one year of success in Ilkley 

  Enfields Luxe, the premium estate agency renowned for its exceptional services in the luxury property market, is proudly celebrating its first anniversary in Ilkley this month.

• Classic comedy Teechers coming to Ilkley Playhouse

  Brand-new local theatre company, That’s The Badger Productions, is heading back to school this June as they present Teechers, the hilarious and fast-paced comedy by John Godber.

• Bradford Council invests more in enforcement

  Bradford Council is investing more in its frontline enforcement to tackle issues that matter to residents such as tackling fly-tipping, cleaning up public spaces and addressing housing and planning concerns.

• Popular Ilkley pub to close this weekend

  The Black Hat in Ilkley is to close from this weekend, reopening under new ownership in April.

• Ilkley Soroptimists present poet Nabeela Ahmed

  Ilkley Soroptimists will host writer, poet and spoken-word artist Nabeela Ahmed at St. John’s Church, Ben Rhydding, on Thursday 26 March at 7:30pm.

• Ilkley 'World Water Wedding' ceremony to celebrate River Wharfe

  Climate activists and residents from Ilkley Extinction Rebellion (XR) are inviting people to gather with them on Sunday for a 'World Water Wedding'.

• What's on at Ilkley Playhouse

  We take a look at what's on now and coming soon to Ilkley Playhouse.

• Wharfedale People Consulting formally launch consultancy service

  Wharfedale People Consulting has announced the formal launch of its expanded HR consultancy services, supporting businesses across the local area with practical, people‑focused solutions.

• Air Ambulance calls on schools to 'turn yellow' for Yorkshire

  Yorkshire Air Ambulance are encouraging people to turn yellow for Yorkshire this July.

• Two Rivers Spring Concert to reflect the past, present and future

  On Sunday 29 March, Two Rivers Concert Band will hold their Spring Concert, under the expert baton of their musical director, Gregory Moor.

• Alfie Robot Retro's final Ilkley Playhouse Vintage Fair

  The Ilkley Playhouse Vintage Fair on Saturday 4th April will be the final fair organised by Jill Coulson of Burley-in-Wharfedale business Alfie Robot Retro.

• Review: Ilkley Philharmonic Orchestra, All Saints Church

  Geoffrey Mogridge was in the audience to review Ilkley Philharmonic Orchestra 'Turkish Delight' concert at All Saints Church, Ilkley on Sunday 8th March 2026.

• Charity founder's MBE medal replaced after Ilkley theft

  Ilkley resident and founder of a Skipton based children's charity, Mike Davies MBE, has received a replacement medal after the original was stolen during a break-in at his Ilkley home.

• Improvements planned for Ilkley’s 'pocket park' this summer

  Improvements to the cycle hub in Ilkley’s ‘pocket park’ are planned for summer and will be delivered by Bradford Council’s Landscape Design and Conservation team.

• Join Liz Flanagan for an evening of historical fiction at The Grove Bookshop

  The Grove Bookshop is excited to be hosting an evening of historical fiction with award-winning author, Liz Flanagan this week.

• Violinist David Greed fulfils a long-held goal with Airedale Symphony Orchestra

  The audience will hear wonderful violinist David Greed playing the exquisite Korngold violin concerto - full of passion and yearning for love – at the Airedale Symphony Orchestra’s next concert ‘Yearning’ on Sunday 29 March.

• Annie set to grace the King's Hall stage in April

  Ilkley Musical Theatre Society's [IMTS] upcoming production of Annie is coming to the Kings Hall, Ilkley from 15th–18th April.

• Elton John tribute night raises £1k for mental health and cardiac care charities

  Music fans in Ilkley came together on Friday evening for a special Elton John tribute night at The Hollygarth Social Club, raising £1,000 for two charities supporting mental health and cardiac care across the region.