Community Noticeboard
There's always lots going on in and around Ilkley, and we will put up notices and posters of local events on this page. We regularly update this page so please come back to check for new events. All events are listed in date order.
We also send out a weekly news bulletin with useful information about what's going on at All Saints as well as church family news. If you'd like to sign up for this, then you can do so here.
Friday September 11th - Steeton Male Voice Choir concert
Saturday September 12th - The Bluebird Singers: A Varied Choral Evening
Tuesday September 15th - September is the new January - Refresh your life this Autumn?
Thursday September 17th - Clive Brook presents Mid Wharfedale 2040 and Beyond: One Man's Vision
Saturday September 19th - Ilkley Flower Show
From spectacular floral displays and home-grown produce to baking, handicrafts and creative exhibits, the Ilkley Flower Show showcases the remarkable talent, creativity and community spirit that make Ilkley so special.
Whether you're an experienced exhibitor or entering for the very first time, everyone is welcome to take part. With Alan Titchmarsh CBE DL VMH proudly serving as our Patron and our guest judge, we invite you to join us in making this year's show our biggest and best yet. Visitors can expect a full day of judging, displays and family entertainment from at All Saints Church, from 2pm on Saturday September 19th.
The show schedule and entry forms are available from https://discoverilkley.co.uk/ilkley-flower-show/. Please note that entry forms need to be submitted by 7pm on Wednesday September 16th.
Monday September 21st - Climate Cafe
Sarah Bradley, a psychologist, and Kate Graham, a psychotherapist, are hosting a Climate Cafe at the Quaker Meeting House on Queen's Road, Ilkley from 7pm to 8.30pm. It's a small, structured event designed to allow people to access difficult and complex feelings about the climate emergency and the impact it is having and will continue to have on our lives. Numbers are limited, so if you're interested, please book your free space on Eventbrite.
Friday September 25th - The Sustainable Church Flowers Northern Conference
This event will be held at Bolton Abbey Priory from 9.30am to 4pm for church flower and eco teams, Sustainable Church Flowers supporters, clergy and all interested to learn and share experiences of using flowers sustainably. More information is available on Eventbrite, where you can also book your free ticket.
Friday October 2nd - Organ Recital
Introducing WellWalkCIC
WellWalkCIC is a new community interest company which aims to support people across Otley, Ilkley and the Wharfedale region to improve their wellbeing through gentle walking, connection, and supportive companionship.
If you are interested in this service for yourself or someone you know, or think you might like to volunteer as a walking buddy, more information is available at www.wellwalkcic.com or get in touch with Mark Kelly at mark@wellwalkcic.com or 07883 971 548 or 01943 461 618.
Volunteer for the Leeds Hospitals Charity
Could you spare a few hours to support your hospitals? Leeds Hospitals Charity are looking for volunteers to help at their charity shop on The Grove. They have roles on the shop floor or in the stock room, or can you try both! To apply, please email volunteers@leedshospitalscharity.org.uk, text 07360689167, or pop into the shop and ask for an application form.