Ilkley Round Table

01/04/2026

🚨 MAJOR STRATEGIC REBRAND ANNOUNCEMENT 🚨

Following an extensive 18-month consultation, three sub-committees, and a PowerPoint presentation entitled "Angles: The Future"...
..we are proud to unveil our bold new direction.

Introducing:

Square Table Great Britain and Ireland

After careful analysis of metric data presented by experts in white coats with laser pens, we've concluded that circles are:
❌ Too unpredictable
❌ Too "free flowing"
❌ Too visually pleasing

Squares however, represent:
✅ Structure
✅ Stability
✅ 90-degree decision making

Effective immediately:
- Meetings will start precisely on time
- Agendas will be strictly followed
- No one will deviate from the plans laid out in advance
- Banter must be pre-approved by the Geometry subcommittee

We believe this evolution reflects our commitment to straight edges, firm boundaries and absolutely zero spontaneity, creativity or personality..........

Actually on second thoughts, let's stay gloriously round, beautifully chaotic and nigh on allergic to minute taking in meetings..

Happy April Fools' Day you original, creative, supportive bunch of legends ♥️

25/03/2026

It's always wonderful seeing the funds we raise being put to great use in the local community!

21/03/2026

📜 It's World Poetry Day 📜
So naturally… we had a crack at one.

An Ode to Round Table

A place full of mates, from all walks of life,
With stories of work, and kids and of strife.
Where laughs come easy and the chat never ends,
And strangers turn quietly into good friends.

No robes, no rituals, no secrets to keep,
Just showing up consistently, week-to-week.
Some turn up early, some fashionably late,
But everyone's welcome and it's worth the wait.

So here's to the Table, the people, the laughs,
The moments that stick and the people that last.
On poetry day, this much is true....

We're better at bringing mates together than writing poetry...

14/03/2026

02/03/2026

Ilkley Beer Festival 2026 has raised a record-breaking £55k, marking its most successful year to date and delivering a significant boost to charities, voluntary groups and community projects across Ilkley and the wider Wharfedale area.Organised by Ilkley & District Round Table, the much-anticipated...

02/03/2026

28/02/2026

We’re incredibly proud to share that Ilkley Beer Festival 2026 has raised a record-breaking £55,554.45 for the community.

A huge thank you to everyone who attended, volunteered, sponsored, performed and supported the event - every pint poured has helped fund projects and organisations making a real difference locally.

This is what community spirit looks like.

17/02/2026

https://www.ilkleychat.co.uk/post/ilkley-beer-festival-celebrates-a-successful-year-of-beer-community-and-charity

Another hugely successful Ilkley Beer Festival has come to a close, with over 2,000 visitors gathering at the iconic King's Hall & Winter Garden for a weekend of outstanding beer, live entertainment and community spirit.Organised by Ilkley & District Round Table, the charity festival once again brou...

14/02/2026

Happy Valentine's Day - Bromance Edition ♥️

Shout out to the guys in friendships so strong they come with unspoken rules, shared looks and a mutual understanding that mates are forever.

At Round Table, friendships don't get forced - they happen the old-fashioned way. You turn up, get stuck in, and suddenly you've got mates who know your habits, your humour and exactly when you need a drink or a chat.

Join your local table today and forge a friendship stronger than Joey & Chandler's.

13/02/2026

Back for the 18th year, the Ilkley Beer Festival tickets are coming soon! Run by Ilkley Round Table & volunteers, last years event raised over £50,000 for local charitable causes

13/02/2026

Today is day one of this year's Ilkley Beer Festival, King's Hall, Ilkley, organised by Ilkley Round Table.

A huge well done to all the volunteers that work tirelessly throughout the weekend!