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.
Thursday November 12th to Saturday November 14th - The 12th Annual Jigsaw Festival
Saturday November 14th - Palette Gallery presents 'The Art of Music'
An evening of art, live music and vinyl combined. We will talk music and art, album covers, how to collect vinyl and music art.
Doors will open at 6.15pm.
There will be live music from the Outside the Box band and also a special exhibition of creative record sleeves designed by the talented art group at Outside the Box.
Bring your friends for a fun night. Tickets are £10, including drinks and available from Eventbrite.
Friday November 27th - Celtic Carols by Candlelight with Olivia Graham
Friday November 27th - Rombalds Recorders - celebrating ten years of making music
From Wednesday December 2nd to Friday December 11th - Blubberhouses carol singing
The Blubberhouses community would love additional carol singing support on the evenings of December 2nd, 4th, 9th and 11th. Any help and music would be greatly appreciated. It will be dark and it may be cold but shared cars are used (gather at Fewston Parochial Hall). Hospitality along the way is often given and each evening ends at a home for warmth and refreshments. It's always a joyful occasion but dress warmly. If you would like to join, please speak to Fiona Schneider.
Friday December 4th - Ignite Concerts presents 'Big Christmas Concert'
Friday December 4th and Saturday December 5th - Christmas Tree Festival
Saturday December 5th - Wreath making
10am to 12noon at Fewston Parochial Hall.Get festive and craft your own Christmas wreath, led by Daphne Wilson. Mulled wine and mince pies, tea and coffee. £25 per person. Please call or text Alison to reserve a place: 07752 431 886.
By Monday December 14th - Free School Meals Christmas Food Parcels
Wednesday December 16th - Pop n Rock Choirs and Ilkley Strummers Club presents: Strum into Christmas
Now until the New Year - 'Buy a Book' Appeal
After the successful CTI / Grove Bookshop 'Books for Bradford' appeal last Christmas, the Grove Bookshop is running a similar scheme again this year. From now until the end of the year, they will be collecting children's books which will be donated to either Bradford Baby Bank or Survive and Thrive. No second hand donations please.
Now - Speech and Language drop-in sessions for children under 5
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.