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04/09/2026

I am sure we have all been moved by the devastation and loss of life caused by the recent Floods in Nepal.Over the recent Bank Holiday weekend two of our members in conjunction with the support of the Ilkley Bandstand Trust set up a "pop up" donation point to raise funds for the Rotary Nepal Shelterbox Appeal.Peter and Rika Mitchell manned this receiving donations both from the general public and also the takings from the performers at the bandstand over the weekend.The total raised was £1000 which the Rotary Club of Ilkley will match fund making £2000

28/08/2026

The Rotary Club of Ilkley accepted an invitation to join a display of volunteer organisations in the Park at Burley in Wharfedale on Sunday August 23rd as part of the Annual Burley Summer Festival.Last Autumn the Club donated 4000 crocus corms which were planted on the Village Green.In addition to handing out leaflets about Rotary a Tombola raised £240 for the Burley in Wharfedale dementia support group

28/08/2026

The Rotary Club of Ilkley has a new President Elect who will take up the duties of President at the beginning of July 2027.Chris Woodhead pictured on the left with current President Martin Smith receiving his chain of office lives in Ilkley with his wife of 30 years Vera and has recently retired as CEO of Advanced Actuators a large world class engineering company based in Silsden.Chris says" I am greatly looking forward to the challenge and hope to take the club to new heights.I have several plans already formulated.I have been greatly moved by the support of the members and Officers of the Club and thank them for placing their trust in me"

22/07/2026

Last Thursday July 16th was the Silver Jubilee (25 years) for the Rotary Ilkley Bandstand officially opened in 2001 by the late Richard Whiteley.Both Rotary Clubs in Ilkley decided to mark the new millenium with a lasting community project and after raising the necessary funding by donations and sponsorship,getting the land and necessary permissions construction commenced using a traditional design in sympathy with the surrounding buildings.
It has proved a very valuable asset to both residents and visitors alike.Over the years the Bandstand has hosted an eclectic range of performers appealing to a wide range of people.
To celebrate this anniversary a sell out Concert was held at Christchurch on the Grove adjacent to the Bandstand featuring the City Of Bradford Brassband.

20/06/2026

Back in 2000 the 2 Rotary Clubs in Ilkley (The Rotary Club of Ilkley and its sister Club The Rotary Club of Ilkley Wharfedale) joined together in a project to mark the new millennium.
The result was the amazing Ilkley Bandstand which has proven over the years to be a valuable asset both to residents and visitors alike.
This year (2026) marks the 25th year of it being completed and to celebrate this milestone a celebration concert will be held at Christchurch on the Grove next to the Bandstand site featuring the City of Bradford Brass Band.
Martin Smith the current Chairman of the Bandstand Management Committee and current President of the Rotary Club of Ilkley said “we wanted to celebrate this important anniversary with the people of Ilkley who have enjoyed the Bandstand over the years”
Please scan the QR Code on the attached flyer for tickets which are being handled by Eventbrite
We look forward to seeing you all on the night

10/04/2026

Annually in December the Rotary Club of Ilkley run their major fundraising event "The Rotary Holly Ball" held in recent years at the King's Hall/Winter Gardens in the centre of ilkley.
In addition to the main charity beneficiary (in 2025 this was Manorlands Hospice) all the profit from w**e at the event provided by Messrs Martinez of Ilkley is donated to the charity "The Friends of Kings Hall"
Recently Mr Richard Bradley Chair of the Friends of the Kings Hall was a guest at a lunch meeting of the Rotary Club of Ilkley where Martin Smith President of the Rotary Club of Ilkley handed over a cheque to him for £1500.00

10/04/2026

Dr Shaunna Burke an Associate Professor at Leeds University in excercise technology spoke recently to The Rotary Club of Ilkley.Dr Burke is a truly inspirational woman.She was diagnosed with breast cancer and having undergone surgery it was found the cancer had spread and she was told her condition was terminal.Not with standing this she last year ran a marathon in the foothills of the Himalayas and in early May this year will attempt a full ascent of the worlds highest mountain Mt Everest raising money for Macmillan Cancer Care.The Rotary Club of Ilkley were delighted to support her endeavours with a grant of £2500.Pictured with Dr Burke is Rtn Chris Woodhead handing over the cheque

08/03/2026

The annual Ilkley Rotary Business Quiz took place at the Vitello Bar on Feb 26th organised by Rtn David Shaw MBE for the Andrew Hartley Cup.The event was sponsored by Messrs Ison Harrison.The event was won by Paul Holmes.
There were Teams from Dacre Son and Hartley,Bramhope Beauty Clinic,U3A.Ilkley Pride,Bradford Blaize Rotary Club,The Rotary Club of Ilkley and Mr Richard Archer (founded of the quiz 30 years ago). and Mr Paul Holmes the Quiz master for 25 years (Ilkley Round Table 41 Club).
The Teams were faced with 60 questions
The Ilkley Rotary Club Team was headed by President Martin Smith and his wife Katy,Flick Reid (Ilkley Inner Wheel) and Mr Mick Rayner.
The Quiz raised £1K for the Sue Ryder Manorlands Hospice which will be added to the total of £20K raised by the Holly Ball last December.
The Quiz is just one of the projects that the Ilkley Rotary Club are involved with-if you would like to lern more about how you could get involved contact Martin Smith on 07748931942

22/12/2025

Holly Ball 2025-please read on for all the news about this fantastic event

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