Your Ilkley Podcast

Graeme Clark - Wet Wet Wet

radio@yourilkley.com (Your Ilkley) — Fri, 01 May 2026 09:00:00 +0000

Wet Wet Wet bass player Graeme Clark talks to Alex Cann about the band's upcoming gig in Ilkley as part of their Acoustic Tour and the new album 'Strings Attached'. Graeme also talks about how the charts have changed since Wet Wet Wet's epic stint at number one in the 1990s and how much he still loves playing live after more than 40 years. An Acoustic Evening with Wet Wet Wet comes to the Kings Hall, Ilkley on 26th May 2026. Interview first aired on Your Ilkley Breakfast, Friday 1st May 2026.

Andy Couzens - Leeds Legends

radio@yourilkley.com (Your Ilkley) — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 21:06:41 +0000

A must for any Leeds United fan; "Leeds Legends" is set to be a fantastic night at Leeds Grand Theatre. Hear stories from former players Dom Matteo, Ian Harte, Nigel Martyn, Michael Bridges and special guest, Eddie Gray. The evening will be hosted by their friend and former player, Andy Couzens, who has been catching up with Pete Egerton.

International soprano Alexandra Lowe

radio@yourilkley.com (Your Ilkley) — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 08:18:35 +0000

International soprano Alexandra Lowe has been speaking to Your Ilkley's Alex Cann about a charity lunchtime opera gala that's coming to the King's Hall in Ilkley on Sunday 26th April.

You could be enjoying a two-course lunch and a chat with the stars of the show, if you snap up VIP tickets before the deadline.

Have a listen to hear all about what's lined up, and it's all for a great charity called TeleEEG.

Tickets are available from https://www.bradford-theatres.co.uk/whats-on

IMTS 'Annie' preview with 7 year old cast member Olive

radio@yourilkley.com (Your Ilkley) — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 08:30:00 +0000

Alex from the Your Ilkley Breakfast Show spoke to Olive, aged 7, about her role in Ilkley Musical Theatre Society's Annie at the King's Hall.

Get your tickets now for 15th - 18th April: https://www.ticketsource.com/ilkley-musical-theatre-society

Chesney Hawkes in conversation with Alex Cann

radio@yourilkley.com (Your Ilkley) — Fri, 20 Feb 2026 09:40:00 +0000

Alex Cann talks to pop legend Chesney Hawkes about his new album and upcoming tour, which comes to Leeds on 12th March and Manchester on 13th March. This interview was broadcast on our breakfast show on 20th February 2026.

Ilkley Business Forum: Bathe of Wharfedale

radio@yourilkley.com (Your Ilkley) — Fri, 06 Feb 2026 09:35:00 +0000

Deborah and Simon from Bathe of Wharfedale chat to big bath enthusiast Alex about the bespoke design service this husband and wife team offer!

Ilkley Business Forum: James Hall Coaching

radio@yourilkley.com (Your Ilkley) — Fri, 06 Feb 2026 09:35:00 +0000

James Hall from James Hall Coaching works with clients around the world via the wonders of technology, and chats to Alex in-person about the services they provide.

Ilkley Business Forum: A Tidy Mind Team

radio@yourilkley.com (Your Ilkley) — Thu, 05 Feb 2026 09:35:00 +0000

Rachel from A Tidy Mind Team chats to Alex about decluttering your home and the service they provide to help you organise your home in a way that could well transform your life!

Ilkley Business Forum: Home Instead

radio@yourilkley.com (Your Ilkley) — Thu, 05 Feb 2026 09:35:00 +0000

Simon White from Home Instead chats to Alex about the services they provide across Wharfedale, as well as much further afield.

Ilkley Business Forum: The Little Teahouse

radio@yourilkley.com (Your Ilkley) — Wed, 04 Feb 2026 09:35:00 +0000

Susana from The Little Teahouse in Ilkley tells Alex about their friendly tearoom in the heart of Ilkley, which specialises in afternoon teas, great coffee & cake, and a warm welcome for everyone.

Ilkley Business Forum: Clarke Foley Community Hub

radio@yourilkley.com (Your Ilkley) — Wed, 04 Feb 2026 09:35:00 +0000

Rosie Reay, the new boss at the Clarke Foley Community Hub, chats to Alex about some of the events they have coming up.

Ilkley Business Forum: Valley Clinic

radio@yourilkley.com (Your Ilkley) — Tue, 03 Feb 2026 09:35:00 +0000

Liz Blizzard from the Valley Clinic tells Alex a little about what they do, and we discuss the fab community spirit and sporting activities that happen in Ilkley.

Ilkley Business Forum: Andy's Man Club

radio@yourilkley.com (Your Ilkley) — Mon, 02 Feb 2026 09:30:00 +0000

We find out more about the peer-to-peer support group available for men aged 18 and over in Ilkley every Monday 7pm-9pm [exc bank holidays.]

Nick Hockney from the group chats to Alex in this podcast.

The group meets at Abbeyfield Grove House on Riddings Road, LS29 9BF. No need to register or book, just turn up.

Ilkley Business Awards 2026 Entry Deadline

radio@yourilkley.com (Your Ilkley) — Thu, 08 Jan 2026 08:10:00 +0000

David Waterhouse from the Ilkley Business Awards chats to Your Ilkley's Alex Cann about the deadline for entering the 2026 Ilkley Business Awards - midnight Friday 9th January 2026.

The 2026 categories are:

Best Boss
Best Rising Star
Best New Business
Best Hair & Beauty
Best Professional Services Business
Best Side Hustle Business
Best Health & Wellbeing Business
Best Food, Drink and Entertainment Business (New/Revised)
Best Long Serving Staff Member
Best Excellence in Care Business (New)
Best B2C Business
Best B2B Business

The deadline is Friday 9th January 2026, enter at https://ilkleybusinessawards.co.uk/

Ilkley Food Bank appeal

radio@yourilkley.com (Your Ilkley) — Sat, 06 Dec 2025 11:50:00 +0000

Stuart Clarkson chats to Jane from Ilkley Food Bank and Chris from the Ticket Office Bar as part of our outside broadcast on Saturday 6th December 2025.

Totally Typewriters preview

radio@yourilkley.com (Your Ilkley) — Fri, 10 Oct 2025 07:05:00 +0000

Lesley Ayres joins Alex on Your Ilkley Breakfast to talk about Totally Typewriters on Saturday 11 October at the Clarke Foley Community Hub.

Ilkley Business Awards 2026 launch - Samuel Harrop

radio@yourilkley.com (Your Ilkley) — Thu, 09 Oct 2025 09:15:48 +0000

Samuel Harrop from Right at Home spoke to Alex Cann about what it meant to him and the business winning an award this year at the launch of the Ilkley Business Awards 2026.

Ilkley Business Awards 2026 launch

radio@yourilkley.com (Your Ilkley) — Thu, 09 Oct 2025 07:05:00 +0000

Alex Cann spoke to the Ilkley Business Awards committee at the launch of the 2026 awards at The Craiglands Hotel. Your Ilkley Radio is proud to be joint headline sponsor with Ilkley BID. Entries are now open to all businesses within LS29.

Addingham Beer Festival 2025 preview

radio@yourilkley.com (Your Ilkley) — Fri, 03 Oct 2025 07:05:00 +0000

Addingham Beer Festival 2025 is Friday and Saturday [3rd & 4th Oct] and Alex Cann caught up with Richard Hunter Rowe to chat about final preparations, what visitors can expect and how people can still get tickets.

Foley Films preview - The Zone of Interest

radio@yourilkley.com (Your Ilkley) — Mon, 22 Sep 2025 17:15:00 +0000

Nick Ryle chats to Alex Cann about the next film showing at the Clarke Foley Community Hub monthly film club - The Zone of Interest - Wednesday 24th September 7pm.

'A haunting and powerful portrayal of how ordinary life can exist in the shadow of unspeakable horror. The Zone of Interest forces us to confront the ease with which evil becomes... routine.'

Tickets available from https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/foley-films-community-cinema-the-zone-of-interest-tickets-1708596330619?

Bini Brew Co

radio@yourilkley.com (Your Ilkley) — Thu, 18 Sep 2025 21:56:17 +0000

Alex Cann caught up with Nick Rudge from Bini Brew Co as they reunite their brewery and taphouse to new premises on Little Lane in Ilkley.

LFW Podiatry

radio@yourilkley.com (Your Ilkley) — Wed, 27 Aug 2025 08:30:31 +0000

Nick Hancock chatted to the team at LFW Podiatry to talk about some exciting updates, including the expansion of their team and the full range of services they now offer to the local community.

Ilkley Half Marathon & 5K preview

radio@yourilkley.com (Your Ilkley) — Sat, 21 Jun 2025 08:53:00 +0000

In this edition of the Your Ilkley Podcast, race director Michael Odell chats about the 2025 Ilkley Half Marathon and the new 5K race on 13th July.

Ilkley Pride 2025 preview

radio@yourilkley.com (Your Ilkley) — Mon, 16 Jun 2025 14:51:00 +0000

In this episode of the Your Ilkley Podcast Nick speaks to Paula at Mayfield View; Ann from LCF Law; Helen from Ideal Extraction; Becky from Dan's Den at Christchurch; Anne Hawkesworth from Wicked Lady; Sarah from Ilkley BID and Ian Walker Foster.

Ilkley Pride is taking place at King's Hall & Winter Garden on Saturday 28th June from 12.30pm.

Tickets and more information are available from ilkleypride.co.uk

Ilkley Carnival 2025 preview

radio@yourilkley.com (Your Ilkley) — Thu, 01 May 2025 08:30:00 +0000

Alex Cann talks to Colin Watson about the 2025 Ilkley Carnival and what we can expect this year.

2025 Ilkley Business Awards finalists Part 2

radio@yourilkley.com (Your Ilkley) — Mon, 03 Mar 2025 12:40:00 +0000

Nick Hancock from the Your Ilkley breakfast show finds out what it's like to be a finalist in the lead-up to the big event on Friday 7th March at The Craiglands Hotel.

In this podcast Nick caught up with:

Sally and Dave from Clip 'N Climb - Leisure & Tourism Finalist and Rising Star Finalist (Dave)
Rachel from A Tidy Mind - West & North Yorkshire – Leisure & Tourism, Health & Wellbeing Finalist
Ben and Jerry from Ashlands Veterinary Centre – Professional Services Finalist
Jo Jarvis from Pi Healthcare – Rising Star Finalist (Laura Wayman), B2B Finalist and Long Serving Staff Member Finalist (Eddie Kerr)
Josh Matthew from Dexter's Ilkley - Hair & Beauty Finalist
Lucy Hawkshaw from Lulu’s groom room - New Business Finalist
Ed from Tranmer White - New Business Finalist
Victoria Varney from Richard Grafton Interiors – B2C Finalist
Lynda Forbes-Wake from LFW Podiatry - Best Boss Finalist
Steve Tennant from Tennant and Darragh Jewellery Workshop – Best Boss finalist

2025 Ilkley Business Awards finalists Part 1

radio@yourilkley.com (Your Ilkley) — Mon, 17 Feb 2025 15:56:00 +0000

Nick Hancock from the Your Ilkley breakfast show finds out what it's like to be a finalist in the lead-up to the big event on Friday 7th March at The Craiglands Hotel.

Nick caught up with:

Sam from Right at Home Ilkley, Keighley & Skipton - Rising Star Finalist
Bevan from Cactus I.T. - B2B Finalist
Emma & Katy from Pretty Gritty Ltd - Leisure & Tourism / Health & Wellbeing Finalist
Sean from The Ilkley Shoe Company - Long Service Staff Member Finalist
James from James Hall Coaching - Side Hustle Finalist
Debra & Simon from Bathe of Wharfedale Ltd - B2C Finalist

We'll be hearing from more finalists soon on Your Ilkley!

The Budget dissected: Your questions answered with Harvest Associates

radio@yourilkley.com (Your Ilkley) — Wed, 20 Nov 2024 13:57:47 +0000

Presenter Alex Cann speaks to Robert Kennedy at Harvest Associates in Ilkley.

Robert discusses more fallout from the budget, from capital gains tax to inheritance tax - a contentious issue for some, given the recent farming rally in London.

Robert also explains changes to pensions expected in the next few years and expresses that planning is key!

The Budget: Reaction and what it means to you with Harvest Associates

radio@yourilkley.com (Your Ilkley) — Thu, 31 Oct 2024 08:21:00 +0000

In this special episode of the Your Ilkley Podcast, we're getting an expert reaction to The Budget and delving deeper into what it means to you.

Alex Cann is chatting with Robert Kennedy at Harvest Associates in Ilkley to touch on all the key talking points and to find out what effect it will have on both individuals and businesses.

Ilkley Half Marathon outside broadcast

radio@yourilkley.com (Your Ilkley) — Sun, 14 Jul 2024 13:39:00 +0000

Alex Cann and Nick Hancock report from the 2024 Ilkley Half Marathon - these are the highlights from our outside broadcast on the morning of Sunday 14th July 2024.

Ilkley Half Marathon preview - Friday

radio@yourilkley.com (Your Ilkley) — Fri, 12 Jul 2024 07:45:00 +0000

We build up to this Sunday's Ilkley Half Marathon and hear from race director Michael Odell.

Ilkley Live - preview 3

radio@yourilkley.com (Your Ilkley) — Fri, 12 Jul 2024 06:30:00 +0000

Dan Hammond tells Your Ilkley's Nick Hancock about the plans for the Ilkley Live music festival, taking place on Friday 12th and Saturday 13th July at venues around town.

Ilkley Half Marathon preview - Thursday

radio@yourilkley.com (Your Ilkley) — Thu, 11 Jul 2024 07:45:00 +0000

We build up to this Sunday's Ilkley Half Marathon and hear from race director Michael Odell.

Ilkley Live - preview 2

radio@yourilkley.com (Your Ilkley) — Thu, 11 Jul 2024 06:30:00 +0000

Dan Hammond tells Your Ilkley's Nick Hancock about the plans for the Ilkley Live music festival, taking place on Friday 12th and Saturday 13th July at venues around town.

Rainbow Care Group

radio@yourilkley.com (Your Ilkley) — Wed, 10 Jul 2024 13:10:52 +0000

Alex Cann attends the Rainbow Care Group taster day at Ilkley Cricket Club to find out about their dementia support services.

Ilkley Half Marathon preview - Wednesday

radio@yourilkley.com (Your Ilkley) — Wed, 10 Jul 2024 07:45:00 +0000

We build up to this Sunday's Ilkley Half Marathon and hear from race director Michael Odell.

Ilkley Live - preview 1

radio@yourilkley.com (Your Ilkley) — Wed, 10 Jul 2024 06:35:00 +0000

Dan Hammond tells Your Ilkley's Nick Hancock about the plans for the Ilkley Live music festival, taking place on Friday 12th and Saturday 13th July at venues around town.

Ilkley Half Marathon preview - Tuesday

radio@yourilkley.com (Your Ilkley) — Tue, 09 Jul 2024 07:45:00 +0000

We build up to this Sunday's Ilkley Half Marathon and hear from race director Michael Odell.

Ilkley Half Marathon preview - Monday

radio@yourilkley.com (Your Ilkley) — Mon, 08 Jul 2024 07:45:00 +0000

We build up to this Sunday's Ilkley Half Marathon and hear from race director Michael Odell.

Ilkley's MP Robbie Moore on his re-election

radio@yourilkley.com (Your Ilkley) — Mon, 08 Jul 2024 07:35:00 +0000

Your Ilkley's Stuart Clarkson speaks to Robbie Moore about defying the odds to be re-elected as Ilkley's MP for a second term - and how being part of the opposition in parliament will be different to his previous experience at Westminster. Plus he sets out his priorities to achieve for the constituency over the next five years.

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory preview

radio@yourilkley.com (Your Ilkley) — Mon, 08 Jul 2024 07:25:00 +0000

Nick Hancock from Ilkley Upstagers talks to John Clark about this week's production of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory The Musical which runs Weds 10th to Saturday 13th July 2024 at the King's Hall.

Ilkley Pride 2024 preview

radio@yourilkley.com (Your Ilkley) — Mon, 10 Jun 2024 11:18:00 +0000

June is Pride month and as we countdown to Ilkley Pride on Saturday 29th June, we hear from many of the businesses and organisations supporting this year's Ilkley Pride and find out why they are supporting Pride and its importance. On this podcast, Alex Cann chats to Nigel Eaton from Moss & Moor, Jo Sproston from Joze School Of Dance, John Dugdale from the charity Mesmac, Anne Hawksworth from Wicked Lady Promotions and Peter Mitchell from One Tivoli Place Guest House. Ilkley Pride is taking place at King's Hall & Winter Garden on Saturday 29th June from noon. Tickets and more information are available from ilkleypride.co.uk

Volunteering opportunities at Bradford 2025

radio@yourilkley.com (Your Ilkley) — Mon, 15 Apr 2024 07:30:00 +0000

John Strawson-Rooney from Bradford 2025 tells Rombalds Radio's Stuart Clarkson about the opportunities for becoming a volunteer for the City of Culture year, which will hold event across the district including Keighley and Ilkley.

Bradford 2025 build-up begins

radio@yourilkley.com (Your Ilkley) — Wed, 20 Mar 2024 13:40:00 +0000

Rombalds Radio's Alex Cann speaks to Shanaz Gulzar, Cllr Susan Hinchcliffe and Dan Bates about the plans for Bradford 2025 City of Culture Year and the impact it will have on the district as a whole including Keighley and Ilkley.

Ilkley Town AFC prepares to mark its 75th anniversary

radio@yourilkley.com (Your Ilkley) — Mon, 18 Mar 2024 08:30:00 +0000

Richard Giles from Ilkley Town AFC talks to Rombalds Radio's Stuart Clarkson about the big celebration coming up at the Craiglands on 10th May to mark 75 years of the club, plus other events taking place this year.

A day in the life of Mayfield View, Ilkley

radio@yourilkley.com (Your Ilkley) — Tue, 05 Mar 2024 12:00:00 +0000

Rombalds Radio's Nick Hancock spends the morning with staff and residents at Mayfield View Luxury Care Home in Ilkley. Find out more at https://www.springfieldhealthcare.com/care-homes/care-villages/mayfield-view/ This is a podcast version of Nick Hancock in the Morning from Tuesday 5th March 2024 10am-12noon.

Nominees from the Ilkley Business Awards 2024

radio@yourilkley.com (Your Ilkley) — Mon, 19 Feb 2024 07:30:00 +0000

Ahead of the 2024 Ilkley Business Awards on 1st March, Rombalds Radio's Stuart Clarkson speaks to a selection of nominees for this year's awards as well as organisers and sponsors. You'll hear from Ilkley Business Forum chair David Shaw, Pi Healthcare, Burley Interiors, LFW Podiatry, awards host David Waterhouse, Fusion Chocolate, James Hall Coaching, Esscroft Private Nursery, Enfields Wharfedale, Clip n Climb Ilkley, Elite Accountancy Services, Beauty in Bloom and Ilkley BID Manager Helen Rhodes.

Ilkley Life and Grief Festival preview

radio@yourilkley.com (Your Ilkley) — Wed, 03 Jan 2024 15:42:19 +0000

Mark Gregory tells Rombalds Radio's Stuart Clarkson about the first Ilkley Life and Grief Festival taking place on Saturday 13th January at the Clarke Foley Centre.

Ilkley Late Night Christmas Shopping preview

radio@yourilkley.com (Your Ilkley) — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 08:30:00 +0000

Helen Rhodes from Ilkley BID tells Rombalds Radio's Stuart Clarkson about the plans for the Late Night Christmas Shopping evening on Weds 6th December. Find out more at discoverilkley.co.uk

Mark Kelly on his charity fire engine pull in Ilkley

radio@yourilkley.com (Your Ilkley) — Wed, 15 Nov 2023 08:25:00 +0000

Mark Kelly talks to Rombalds Radio's Stuart Clarkson about this Sunday's charity event at Ilkley Rugby Club where he'll be pulling a fire engine and a double decker bus in aid of Tackle Prostate and The Fire Fighters Charity. Make a donation at https://www.justgiving.com/page/mark-kelly-tackleprostate