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Ilkley Chat @ilkleychat.bsky.social · 2d

#Ilkley will be the latest town to get a Banking Hub.
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Ilkley’s new Banking Hub to open in 2026

A planning application has been submitted to Bradford Council to create a new Banking Hub in the site of the former HSBC on Wells Road.Cash Access UK announced plans for a new banking hub in Ilkley ea...

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Ilkley Chat @ilkleychat.bsky.social · 2d

Congratulations to Léonie and The Sewing Shed #Ilkley team!

The Sewing Shed Ilkley celebrates 15 years

The Sewing Shed is celebrating its 15th Anniversary this October and owner Léonie Pratt and her sewing tutors Susan Oliver and Becky Davies-Downes welcomed a host of sewing friends to mark the event w...

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Ilkley Chat @ilkleychat.bsky.social · 13d

Local community groups, charities and schools are being invited to take part in the 2025 Ilkley Christmas Tree Festival🎄

Groups & schools invited to take part in Ilkley Christmas Tree Festival

St Margaret’s Church in Ilkley is inviting local community groups, charities, and schools to take part in the much-anticipated Ilkley Christmas Tree Festival 2025. On Friday, 5 December, and Saturday,...

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Ilkley Chat @ilkleychat.bsky.social · 16d

Friends of Ilkley Riverside Parks have planted a memorial tree to honour the memory of their much-loved volunteer, Paul Timson.

Memorial tree planted to honour dedicated volunteer

Friends of Ilkley Riverside Parks have planted a memorial tree to honour the memory of their much-loved volunteer, Paul Timson.The ceremony, attended by family, friends, and fellow volunteers, took pl...

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Ilkley Chat @ilkleychat.bsky.social · 16d

Tickets are selling fast

13th Addingham Beer Festival this weekend

The Addingham Beer Festival returns for its 13th year at Addingham Memorial Hall this weekend, Friday 3rd and 4th October 2025.The sponsor session will run between 4.00-6.00pm on Friday where sponsors...

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Ilkley Chat @ilkleychat.bsky.social · 16d

The Inspiring Ilkley textile exhibition is on display at Ilkley Manor House, celebrating Bradford UK City of Culture 2025.

Be inspired by Ilkley’s Sewing Sisters’ exhibition

The Inspiring Ilkley textile exhibition is on display at Ilkley Manor House, celebrating Bradford UK City of Culture 2025.The Sewing Sisters is a group of local makers who came together to create this...

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Ilkley Chat @ilkleychat.bsky.social · 22d

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Ilkley Chat @ilkleychat.bsky.social · 25d

Lishman's #Ilkley wins Best Butcher!

Lishman’s Butchers best in Britain

Lishman’s Butchers & Charcutiers in Ilkley has been named Britain's Best Butchers Shop 2025 in annual awards run by Meat Management, the industry sector’s leading publication. Father and daughter, Dav...

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Ilkley Chat @ilkleychat.bsky.social · 25d

The Ilkley Library of Things (Ilkley Thingery), the not-for-profit ‘lending of things’ library, repair and well-being project, is seeking new premises in Ilkley for 2026.

Ilkley charity seeks new premises to avoid annual rent

The Ilkley Library of Things (Ilkley Thingery), the not-for-profit ‘lending of things’ library, repair and well-being project, is seeking new premises in Ilkley for 2026. This is to avoid an unsustain...

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Ilkley Chat @ilkleychat.bsky.social · 25d

A grassed area by the Riverside Hotel will be used temporarily to support the works. Protective matting and secure fencing will be put in place to safeguard the site.

Yorkshire Water project near Riverside on Bridge Lane starts next week

Yorkshire Water will start essential improvement works on Bridge Lane, Ilkley, from Monday, 22 September, until late February 2026. The project will be delivered by Yorkshire Water's partner, M Group,...

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Ilkley Chat @ilkleychat.bsky.social · 25d

🚨 It’s Back! 🚨
On Saturday 30th May 2026, The legendary Brutus Gold's Love Train returns to King's Hall #Ilkley for an unforgettable night of Disco, Freedom and Fun!
✨ Dress up, get down and boogie with Brutus Gold
🎟️ Tickets here: shorturl.at/peE8l

Ilkley Chat @ilkleychat.bsky.social · Sep 9

Our 📋Jobs Board📋 with Right at Home Ilkley, Keighley & Skipton is posted each Tuesday on Facebook and our website ⬇️

Ilkley Chat Jobs Board: 09 Sept 2025

📋| ILKLEY CHAT JOBS BOARD |📋 09.09.25 every Tuesday with Right at Home Ilkley, Keighley & Skipton - recruiting CareGivers to provide quality care in a client’s home: rightathome.co.uk/ilkley-jobs🖱 To ...

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Ilkley Chat @ilkleychat.bsky.social · Sep 9

The event will support Save the Children and Macmillan Cancer Support.

Martinez Wines announces the 2025 Wine Extravaganza

Martinez Wines has announced the return of its highly anticipated Wine Extravaganza, scheduled for Tuesday 4 November 2025 at The King’s Hall & Winter Garden, Ilkley. The all-day tasting event runs fr...

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Ilkley Chat @ilkleychat.bsky.social · Sep 8

Dan's Den in Ilkley has announced a charity walk and would love families, children and everyone to join in!

Join Dan's Den Ilkley '3 bridges trail' charity walk

Dan's Den in Ilkley has announced a charity walk and would love families, children and everyone to join in!Dan’s Den has been Ilkley’s soft play centre with a warm heart since 2015, one of only a few ...

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Ilkley Chat @ilkleychat.bsky.social · Sep 8

Ilkley's parking in the headlines again!

Ilkley car park sees highest disabled bay fines in the district

New data has revealed that users of Ilkley's South Hawksworth Street Car Park received the most fines in the Bradford district for parking in disabled bays without a valid Blue Badge.The figures, obta...

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Ilkley Chat @ilkleychat.bsky.social · Sep 8

The search for the 2025 UK’s Favourite Charity Shop is on and the Yorkshire Cancer Research shop on The Grove is one of six nominated in Yorkshire and the Humber area.

Ilkley charity shop nominated for UK's Favourite award

An Ilkley charity shop has been nominated in the UK's Favourite Charity Shop Awards.The search for the 2025 UK’s Favourite Charity Shop is on and the Yorkshire Cancer Research shop on The Grove is one...

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Ilkley Chat @ilkleychat.bsky.social · Sep 8

The Ilkley Christmas Teepees return for 2025 at a new location, Ilkley R.F.C 🎄

Christmas teepees are making a festive comeback to Ilkley

After a three-year break, the Christmas Teepees are making a festive comeback to Ilkley this December.This year, the popular seasonal attraction will have a new home at Ilkley Rugby Club on Denton Roa...

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Ilkley Chat @ilkleychat.bsky.social · Sep 2

Discover the Difference at Ghyll Royd School, Pre-School and Nursery for girls and boys #burley - Est. 1889!!
The school is opening its doors for a special Open Morning and you’re invited!
Refreshments will be provided so booking is required, please email [email protected]

Ilkley Chat @ilkleychat.bsky.social · Aug 28

Police have issued appeals following the theft of two vans and criminal damage at Mill Ghyll in #Ilkley.

Police appeal after Ilkley van thefts and criminal damage

Police have issued a number of appeals following the theft of two vans and criminal damage at Mill Ghyll in Ilkley overnight Wednesday (27 Sept) into Thursday (28 Sept).Two Ford transit vans were stol...

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Ilkley Chat @ilkleychat.bsky.social · Aug 28

Due a good night out???
It's just two months until the @discosforgrownups '70s, 80s & 90s' party roadshow visits Ilkley again!
Grab your tickets via eventbrite.co.uk before they sell out - search 'disco for grown ups'
It’s your BEST night out dancing….EVER!