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Welcome to Ilkley Chat - news, events, jobs, weather, travel information, lost & found, wonderful photos old & new and so much more. ilkleychat @virginmedia .com

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@IlkleyChat
Ilkley Chat
9 months
Northern lights this evening! #Ilkleymoor [๐Ÿ“ท Nicola Ren]
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Ilkley Chat
4 years
Nice to see the police are keeping everyone safe today ๐Ÿฆ†๐Ÿ™‚ #Ilkley @WYP_Ilkley
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Ilkley Chat
4 years
Well done to George and George from @Ilkleygrammar
@BBCLookNorth
BBC Yorkshire
4 years
These teenagers have been tidying Yorkshire beauty spots ๐Ÿ‘
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@IlkleyChat
Ilkley Chat
4 years
A few Ilkley Chatters have suggested Bradford Council / Ilkley Town Council copy these signs for #Ilkley - would the wording offend you?
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Ilkley Chat
7 years
#Traffic jam in #Ilkley this morning
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Ilkley Chat
4 years
Watching the sunset last night at the Cow & Calf #Ilkley ! [๐Ÿ“ท Karl Hockless]
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Ilkley Chat
4 years
A nice change of flag at the Cow and Calf Rock Cafe #Ilkley ๐Ÿ‘
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Ilkley Chat
4 years
๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘ #Ilkley Taxis!
@ilkleytaxis247
Ilkley Taxis 24/7 Private Hire
4 years
We have been serving the community of #Ilkley for 30 years and would like to support the elderly and vulnerable during these difficult times by offering a FREE collection and delivery service.
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Ilkley Chat
5 years
Massive thank you to @WYFRS and those supporting up on #IlkleyMoor . Currently they have 12 pumps and around 70 personnel in attendance - using 7 jets and beaters, specialist wildfire units are also in attendance and a helicopter is assisting with overhead water attack
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@IlkleyChat
Ilkley Chat
4 years
โ›”๏ธ West Yorkshire Police have closed Denton Road in #Ilkley from Middleton Avenue to Carterโ€™s Lane to motor vehicles for public safety reasons. It remains opens to cyclists and pedestrians.โ›”๏ธ @StrayFM
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@IlkleyChat
Ilkley Chat
4 years
'Yorkshire's Famous Hardware Store' Mortens of #Ilkley will be starting phase one of its reopening from Monday (4 May) - phone orders with free delivery and collection by arrangement - 01943 609131. Mon,Tue,Thur, Fri & Sat 10.00 til 4.00 and closed Wed & Sun.
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@IlkleyChat
Ilkley Chat
5 years
A record turnout of 325 swimmers saw the sun rise over #Ilkley Lido this morning on the longest day of the year, the Summer solstice. (Photo@ @FriendsofIlkley )
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@IlkleyChat
Ilkley Chat
2 years
Her Majesty the Queen decided to visit the Best Place To Live In The UK on her Platinum Jubilee weekend! Spotted waiting for a bus on Leeds Road at the end of Wharfe View Road! #Ilkley #PlatinumJubilee
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@IlkleyChat
Ilkley Chat
4 years
Thank you to the army from #Catterick who are putting flood defences along Denton Rd #Ilkley from Clifford Ave along to Middleton Ave. #StormDennis Blog, advice & info:
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Ilkley Chat
4 years
Great to see new businesses opening in town ๐Ÿ™‚ ๐Ÿ‘‹ Welcome to #Ilkley , Amy & Sally at New Brook Street Deli and Lisa & the team at @games_crusade on The Grove Promenade.
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@IlkleyChat
Ilkley Chat
5 years
Police are asking people to STAY OFF ILKLEY MOOR as helicopters will be dropping water soon as the dampening down continues. Fire crews remained onsite overnight and there are concerns that if the temperature rises the fire could start up again.
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Ilkley Chat
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Look out for 6 year old Carter Finlayson around #Ilkley this weekend, he has decided to do litter picking as he wants to make his community a nice clean place and help the environment ๐Ÿ‘
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@IlkleyChat
Ilkley Chat
4 years
Dave Bullock has gone one step further than leaving a note ๐Ÿ‘ #Ilkley #ThankKeyWorkers @bradfordmdc
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@IlkleyChat
Ilkley Chat
5 years
Good news, Jennifer missing from Burley in Wharfedale has been found.
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Ilkley Chat
5 years
Clare said she couldnโ€™t not stop whilst driving over the tops this morning! (Photo: Clare Walkinshaw)
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Ilkley Chat
4 years
A BIG๐Ÿ‘ to J.A.Peniket Builders and @YorkshireHotTub for answering the call from @IlkleyMoorMedic & @IlkleyMedical at Springs Ln #Ilkley . Marquees now available to provide GP cover when seeing patients in their car. #community #InThisTogether #HelpTheNHS
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@IlkleyChat
Ilkley Chat
7 years
Sir Gary Verity has just announced that #Ilkley will be a host town for next year's Tour de Yorkshire.
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@IlkleyChat
Ilkley Chat
7 years
Happy Birthday to us! Serving the #Ilkley area for 4 years!
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Ilkley Chat
4 years
Wild flowers at Ashlands Primary School in #Ilkley brighten up passersby day. More at
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@IlkleyChat
Ilkley Chat
5 years
#Ilkley paused and remembered this afternoon. Well done to all those involved in the parade and to Revd Mike Coe from @allsaintsilkley for leading the service. #RemembranceSunday #LestWeForget
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Ilkley Chat
4 years
The bluebells are out in Middleton Woods #Ilkley if you're looking for somewhere to take your daily exercise. ๐Ÿ“ท: ๐ป๐‘’๐“๐‘’๐“ƒ ๐‘€๐’ถ๐“ƒ๐“ƒ
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Ilkley Chat
6 years
Great to see Outside The Box Cafe in The Guardian. 'The cafe was set up as a charity by Ilkley Community...
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Ilkley Chat
4 years
This colourful rainbow sign is one of seven across the district installed by @bradfordmdc , saying THANK YOU to essential workers and reminding anyone who needs help during the Coronavirus pandemic should call 01274 431000. #Ilkley #clapforcarers #clapforourkeyworkers
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Ilkley Chat
4 years
The #Ilkley Sewing team, part of the Ilkley Coronavirus Response Group have now made 685 cloth face coverings to give out free. They will be available from customer services at @BoothsCountry Booths from today (Tuesday) as well as Tesco on Springs Lane.
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Ilkley Chat
7 years
Anyone looking forward to spring?
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Ilkley Chat
1 year
Aren't we lucky to have these bluebells on our doorstep in Middleton Woods ๐Ÿ™‚
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Ilkley Chat
4 months
The blossom has arrived in #Ilkley ๐ŸŒบ
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@IlkleyChat
Ilkley Chat
4 years
There has been lots of praise for staff at @TescoIlkley @Tesco #Ilkley .
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Debbie Surr
4 years
@Tesco went to the NHS hour at Tescoโ€™s Ilkley this morning. Iโ€™m a ward sister and struggling to find time to shop. Thank you so much amazing experience. Full shelves, pleasant staff, smiling shoppers, chilled out experience. The best this this crazy life kicked off! Well done! ๐Ÿ˜Š
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Ilkley Chat
5 years
Let's hope the The Friends of Ilkley Riverside Parks' new โ€˜Take Your Rubbish Homeโ€™ campaign will make a difference in future. Support needed from #Ilkley Town Council and @bradfordmdc .
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Richard Crouch
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Ilkley river this morning. Why wonโ€™t people leave these places as they find it. Itโ€™s disgusting. #ilkley
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Ilkley Chat
4 years
Part of the River Wharfe in #Ilkley has become the first to receive bathing water status in the UK, which will help to make the water cleaner and safer for swimmers and paddlers, and wildlife.
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@IlkleyChat
Ilkley Chat
4 years
At a Town Meeting last night, Yorkshire Water announced that rather than waiting 10 years to sort the problem of sewage discharges into the Wharfe #Ilkley , as set out by the EA, they will bring the investigation & solution finding through to this year.
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Ilkley Chat
6 years
There was a wonderful turnout for #Ilkley 's Remembrance Service this afternoon which saw the unveiling of a new memorial dedicated to the local men who survived the war, but who have passed away during the century since. #RemembranceDay2018
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@IlkleyChat
Ilkley Chat
5 years
How uncomplicated does it looked outside the Station Plaza #Ilkley in 1987!! Anyone for a Snoopy Burger from the Green Frog? (Photo: Mike Dixon)
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@IlkleyChat
Ilkley Chat
5 years
This was the scene at 10:15pm on #Ilkley Moor as fire crews continue to attempt to control the blaze that was first reported around 3pm Saturday. Crews from North Yorkshire are now assisting. (Credits: David @DragonComputing and Marcia @hughes_marcia )
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Ilkley Chat
5 years
Barbeques, sky lanterns and fireworks are now banned from #Ilkley Moor. The Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) came in to force on Monday (July 1), will cover moorland across the Bradford district and will run for three years before it is reviewed. โžก๏ธ
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Ilkley Chat
7 years
๐ŸŽ„Going up in #Ilkley this afternoon, 26 days until the Christmas lights get switched on๐ŸŽ„
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@IlkleyChat
Ilkley Chat
4 years
Pronto #Ilkley is a new way to order food for collection or delivery. Download the Apple app now (Android coming next week) or order online at There are a LOT of amazing dishes, beers, wines, cakes and all sorts. New restaurants are joining every day.
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Ilkley Chat
2 years
God rest ma'am x
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@IlkleyChat
Ilkley Chat
4 years
BDMC have closed the Ilkley / Keighley road over Rombalds Moor from its junction with Wells Rd #Ilkley and #Silsden Rd #Riddlesden to prevent people parking there for countryside recreation purposes, especially with the weekends forecast.
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@IlkleyChat
Ilkley Chat
5 years
The inaugural #Ilkley Half Marathon, organised by Ilkley and District Round Table, was a "resounding success" with almost 2,000 runners from as far afield as the USA, Spain and Japan wanting to attempt a brand new route on the UK running calendar.
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@IlkleyChat
Ilkley Chat
4 years
Two year 9 students from #Ilkley Grammar School, have both been award the Keighley and Ilkley Unsung Hero Award by local @_RobbieMoore MP for recognition to their work in #Ilkley . Read all about the awards and find out how to nominate โคต๏ธ
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@IlkleyChat
Ilkley Chat
5 years
The idea of an Ilkley Parkrun is to be discussed tomorrow at a meeting of Bradford Councilโ€™s Regeneration and Environment Scrutiny Committee at City Hall. An annual report by Active Bradford, which will...
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@IlkleyChat
Ilkley Chat
5 years
'I drove up from Cambridge to take part in your fabulous half marathon today. Amazingly well organised, supported and welcoming. The people of Ikley should be very proud of the event they put on today ! My new...
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Ilkley Chat
5 years
The Ilkley Clean River Group's campaign for the River Wharfe in Ilkley to have Bathing Water Status makes The Guardian today. The group are hoping to have a decision from Defra by May.
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Ilkley Chat
4 years
Bradford Council is reinforcing the message that travel to exercise is not essential travel and has taken the decision to close its car parks at certain destinations including the Cow & Calf with immediate effect until further notice.
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@IlkleyChat
Ilkley Chat
6 years
Student and staff at @Ilkleygrammar School are celebrating a fantastic set of GCSE results today, despite the new tougher exams
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@IlkleyChat
Ilkley Chat
4 years
Situated between the Aire and Wharfe Valleys, Rombalds Moor, which includes the infamous #Ilkley Moor, features more than 400 known rock carvings, as well as burial monuments, stone circles and a range of enclosed settlements.
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Ilkley Chat
4 years
They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old, Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn, At the going down of the sun and in the morning, We will remember them. #RemembranceSunday #Ilkley
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Ilkley Chat
7 years
Labour (47%) gain #Keighley and #Ilkley from Conservative (46%) #GE2017
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@IlkleyChat
Ilkley Chat
5 years
All the best for 2020 - wishing you 12 months of success, 52 weeks of laughter, 366 days of fun (it's a leap year!), 8784 hours of joy, 527040 minutes of good luck and 31622400 seconds of happiness. Happy New Year!
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@IlkleyChat
Ilkley Chat
5 years
West Yorkshire Police has confirmed a 48 year old woman has been arrested in connection with this morningโ€™s fires on #IlkleyMoor . Fire crews remain on site damping down. Thanks @WYFRS for such a swift response ๐Ÿ™
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@IlkleyChat
Ilkley Chat
5 years
Happy Birthday Peggy ๐Ÿฅณ What an amazing lady โญ๏ธ
@oxfamgb
Oxfam
5 years
Happy ๐ŸŒŸ100th ๐ŸŒŸ birthday Peggy โ€“ an incredible volunteer, who has been with us for over 40 years! Fiercely independent, she volunteers every week at Oxfam Ilkley. Congratulations, Peggy, and thank you for all your years of dedication, friendship, and passion for fighting poverty
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@IlkleyChat
Ilkley Chat
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It's a lovely evening for a walk in Middleton Woods ๐ŸŒž
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Ilkley Chat
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๐Ÿ‘ @BoothsCountry 'As a thank you to our NHS, police, fire services, army personnel and social care workers for everything youโ€™re doing for us right now, weโ€™re opening one hour early for you on Sunday 22 March.' For the latest #Ilkley Coronavirus news:
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Ilkley Chat
4 years
RESOLUTION CARRIED at the EMG tonight - Votes cast 506 ,377 for 129 against. Women can apply to be full members of #Ilkley Bowling Club from 1 July 2020.
@IlkleyChat
Ilkley Chat
4 years
A large turnout is expect this evening as members of Ilkley Bowling Club vote on allowing women to become full members for the first time in the clubs 95 year history.
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Ilkley Chat
6 months
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@GylesB1
Gyles Brandreth
10 months
I love an independent bookshop! โฆ @GroveBookshop โฉ is one of my favourites.
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Ilkley Chat
4 years
It would be a perfect day โ˜€๏ธ๐Ÿ’ฆ๐ŸŠโ€โ™€๏ธ #Ilkley #lido #backsoon
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Ilkley Chat
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Congratulations to Alice Midgley, Lucy Usherwood, Rita Box and Oli Yates from Ben Rhydding Hockey Club [ @BenRhyddingHC ] Under 13s team who have been selected for the UK Lions Under 14 squad ๐Ÿ‘
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Ilkley Chat
2 years
Have you heard ๐Ÿ“ฃ #ILKLEY has been named as the Best Place to Live in the UK 2022 by The Sunday Times!! @RombaldsRadio broadcasting this morning from the Town Hall. @RadioTimes are at @toastilkley Updates on our socials and website though the day!
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@IlkleyChat
Ilkley Chat
4 years
Ilkley Cinema is getting over ยฃ200,000 from the government's Culture Recovery Fund. The funding is part of ยฃ16m of grants announced this morning for more than 200 independent cinemas across England.
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Ilkley Chat
7 years
#Lost #dog found on Bridge Lane in #Ilkley , being looked after at @gloversautocare , 01943 603030.
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@IlkleyChat
Ilkley Chat
5 years
And they're off! #IlkleyHalf
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@IlkleyChat
Ilkley Chat
4 years
Tonight at 8pm, let's clap for all of our key workers and everyone who is keeping us going ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘ #ClapForCarers
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@IlkleyChat
Ilkley Chat
5 years
Congratulations to The @IlkleyKitchen winning a prestigious 3 Star Great Taste Award for their fat free and flour free Orange and Almond Cake. Taste it at J Reserve, @friendsofham #Ilkley , La Stazione and Cafe J.
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@IlkleyChat
Ilkley Chat
6 years
A great community atmosphere in the sunshine for the #Ilkley Great Get Together on the Grove.
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@IlkleyChat
Ilkley Chat
5 years
Lovely while it lasts! #Ilkley #Grove #blossom
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Ilkley Chat
4 months
A petition to urge Ilkley Town Council to increase the precept to save Golden Butts household waste recycling centre has gained over 500 signatures in less than 24 hours.
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@IlkleyChat
Ilkley Chat
4 years
Road safely has been improved on Cowpasture Road with a new pedestrian crossing installed outside #Ilkley Grammar School.
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Ilkley Chat
4 years
A big THANK YOU to the #Ilkley Sewing team ๐Ÿ™
@Ilkley_BM
Becky Malby
4 years
@IlkleyChat Complementary material face coverings will be available at Tescoโ€™s customer services tomorrow. Provided by Ilkley Covid Response Sewing Group. Provided individually in envelopes. Men, Women, Unisex, and some designed for glasses wearers. #ilkley #facecovering
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Ilkley Chat
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ARMY & SAND BAGS Denton Rd from Middleton Ave #Ilkley has been closed as sandbags are delivered. The army will be building a barrier to protect properties and should to be ready by 5pm, the peak river level is expected Sunday PM. Blog, advice & info:
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@IlkleyChat
Ilkley Chat
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We wish Steve Senior a happy retirement and good luck to the Saturday boy from 1980, David Jowett and wife Sharron, as they take over one of Ilkley's oldest and most loved stores - Mortens ๐Ÿ™‚
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@IlkleyChat
Ilkley Chat
7 years
๐Ÿšดโ€โ™‚๏ธ Just announced: #ILKLEY will host the end of stage 2 on Friday May 4th at the 2018 Tour de Yorkshire ๐Ÿšดโ€โ™€๏ธ The 2018 Tour de Yorkshire route announcement is underway at the Piece Hall in Halifax.
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Ilkley Chat
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Police are appealing for the publicโ€™s help to find a missing 14 year old from #Addingham nr #Ilkley Molly Littlejohn 14, was last seen at 7.25 this morning leaving her home on Moor Lane. Itโ€™s believed Molly has travelled by train from Ilkley to Leeds.
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Ilkley Chat
7 years
Outspoken wildlife presenter and naturalist Chris Packham has urged Bradford Council to end grouse shooting on...
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@IlkleyChat
Ilkley Chat
6 years
#Ilkley #Lido officially opens next Saturday (26 May) from 10am and entry is just ยฃ2 per person for the day! Last year it did open earlier, we'll let you know if that happens.
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@IlkleyChat
Ilkley Chat
6 years
Ilkley-born, Alan Titchmarsh, cut the ribbon at lunchtime today as Ilkley Manor House transfers to community control. Alan has become a new patron of the Manor House, which will operate as a new heritage, arts and community venue.
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@IlkleyChat
Ilkley Chat
10 years
Kathryn has lost her dog AMBER in Addingham this afternoon, it escaped from her garden, 10 yrs & deaf. Pls RT #ilkley http://t.co/QdKBncZLiB
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@IlkleyChat
Ilkley Chat
6 years
The Upper Wharfedale Fell Rescue Association ( @uwfra ) is being celebrated today, the team have been helping people in distress for 70 years answering 1315 calls - including a few to #Ilkley Moor!
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@IlkleyChat
Ilkley Chat
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Wheelbase have just announced they will be opening in Ilkley in February on former site of Ilkley Cycles on Skipton Road
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