Ilkley Chat

23/11/2024

Ilkley Weather: Overcast with spells of heavy and blustery rain. Milder, High 11C.

22/11/2024

Ilkley Business Improvement District has installed four new large-scale town centre maps around the town and, in conjunction with Ilkley Town Council, refurbished and reinstalled two of the existing map lecterns.

Ilkley Business Improvement District (BID) has installed four new large-scale town centre maps around the town and, in conjunction with Ilkley Town Council, refurbished and reinstalled two of the existing map lecterns.The lecterns and maps can be found in South Hawksworth Street carpark, adjacent to...

22/11/2024

Probably not something you'd expect to find clearing out a house!

Properties have been evacuated in Addingham Friday afternoon following a report of an old hand gr***de being found.

22/11/2024

A luxurious second floor apartment in a highly regarded recent development is Dacre, Son & Hartley Property of the Week. With parking and a lovely aspect to the west, this two bedroom apartment runs from front to rear within an impressive period building, which was the former Rombalds Hotel.

2 bedroom flat/apartment for sale in West View, Ilkley, West Yorkshire, LS29 - Guide price £399,950

22/11/2024

Northern Gas Networks says normal gas pressure has been restored.

Customers who needs support can contact the NGN team on 0800 040 7766 option 4. There is also a team available to talk to in person right now at The Craiglands Hotel.

📢 Loss of Gas Pressure Update

👷‍♀️ Our engineers have restored normal gas pressure to the gas network in LS29 8 and LS29 9
🤝 We're prioritising visits to vulnerable customers to ensure their gas supply is operating as normal.

Customers who needs additional support can contact the NGN team on 0800 040 7766 option 4, or speak to our team who are on site and available to talk to at:
📍 Craiglands Hotel on Cowpasture Road, LS28 8RQ.

Customers currently unable to use their gas can also collect heaters and hotplates from here.

🔔 Any customers who contacted the National Gas Emergency Service to report low pressure and were advised to turn off their gas supply at the Emergency Control Valve (ECV) should follow the steps in the link below to restore their supply.

ONLY customers who have already turned off their supply should follow these steps.

For more info 👇
https://www.northerngasnetworks.co.uk/incident/low-gas-pressure-ilkley/

22/11/2024

Despite the very wet weather forecast for tomorrow, Ilkley Town Council hope the switch on can go ahead, albeit on a smaller scale than planned.

"The Christmas market will be scaled back due to the strong winds and heavy rained forecast. Some of the performances may not go ahead but we'll provide an update tomorrow [Saturday].

"At present the lantern parade will still take place from 4.30pm and Santa is putting his big coat on to turn the lights on at 5pm. Santa will be in his grotto in Christchurch from 5.10pm.

"We hope to see you there. Wrap up warm!"

Ilkley Town Council has said this afternoon its hopes some form of Christmas Lights Switch On event can still go ahead tomorrow [23rd Nov], despite the winds and heavy rain forecast. A spokesperson for Ilkley Town Council posted on Facebook this afternoon:"The lights are up (at last!) and we're hopi...

22/11/2024

: Temporary light on Leeds Rd [A65] on the corner near Booths due to Northern Gas Networks emergency roadworks.

22/11/2024

There's plenty to make you feel festive locally this weekend 🎅

22/11/2024

Ilkley resident Felicity Tomblin is coordinating a Christmas Gift Appeal for Refugee Action in Bradford.

She is asking for gifts for a child up to the age of 4 or an adult, gift wrapped and labelled with what the present is and the age it's for, and then dropped off between 28th-30th November at either of 3 drop-off points:

Harrison Robinson Estate Agent - 126 Bolling Road, Ilkley
86 Kings Road, Ilkley
8 The Robins, Burley-in-Wharfedale

Please see poster for details.

22/11/2024

Update from Northern Gas Networks (10am):

Engineers from Northern Gas Networks are on site in Ilkley this morning (Friday 22nd November 2024) investigating reports of poor pressure.

As our teams work to understand the cause of the poor pressure, we’ll be sharing updates throughout this morning.

Further information/updates will be posted at northerngasnetworks.co.uk/incident/low-gas-pressure-ilkley/

⚠ Many homes in Ilkley are without Gas, Northern Gas Networks says it is aware of an incident and will update as soon as possible.
No Gas? Please report via 0800111999

22/11/2024

Friday is ​𝐁𝐔𝐒𝐈𝐍𝐄𝐒𝐒 𝐒𝐇𝐀𝐑𝐄 𝐃𝐀𝐘🤓

LS29 based* businesses please comment and promote yourself and any offers or competitions!

Ilkley Chatters, please select all comments and browse throughout the day and support local 🙏

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22/11/2024

Ilkley Weather: Another chilly day with blue skies. High 3C.

21/11/2024

In 1957 the Chipperfield’s Circus came to town and paraded down Brook Street.

(📷 Mike Dixon Collection)

21/11/2024

The 2024 Ilkley Carnival primary beneficiary, Airedale & Wharfedale Autism Resource, received £11k - half of this year's profits. Applications are now open to the next year's primary beneficiary, tap below to find out more.

Ilkley Carnival is inviting local groups and organisations to apply to be beneficiaries of the 2025 May Day bank holiday event. One local group will have the chance to receive 50% of the profits from the spectacular family day on Monday 5 May 2024, with the remaining 50% distributed amongst other lo...

21/11/2024

The Ilkley Manor House Christmas Makers’ Fair is this weekend 10am to 4pm both Saturday and Sunday.

"Before stepping into the warmth of the beautifully decorated medieval manor house, treat yourself to a festive mulled wine from our refreshments stand. Feeling a bit more indulgent? Enjoy a delicious mince pie or a slice of cake from the renowned Ilkley Kitchen!

Inside, the House will be bustling with stalls from local sellers offering a variety of stunning handcrafted goods, from ceramics and jewellery to Christmas cards and quirky decorations! This is the perfect chance to support small businesses and find unique gifts for friends and loved ones this winter."

Admission is £1 (under 16s free)

Ilkley Manor House can help get Christmas all wrapped-up. Find unique, perfect gifts created by talented artists and makers on 23-24 November.