28 February

At 11 am – The opening of this year’s Exhibition on the Ilkley Hydros at the Manor House. This will run each Saturday and Sunday during the Manor House opening hours (11 am – 4 pm) until Sunday 5 April.

Thank you to those members who have already volunteered to act as Stewards. There are still some vacant slots so if you are able to offer some time to help please contact Alex on This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

At 2pm there will be an introductory talk on the Exhibition in the Western Gallery in the Manor House.

Thursday 26 March

7.30 pm in Church House. Yorkshire Water will be giving us an update on their work in Ilkley entitled ‘What is happening behind the Hoardings’.

Yorkshire Water have been working in Ilkley for over 3 years and their blue hoardings or fencing remain at 4 sites within and around the town and at Addingham. ICS have invited YW to update us on what is actually happening behind these hoardings. We know the works are central to upgrading the water quality in the River Wharfe, but how are all the new pipes, deep pits, tunnels and big underground boxes, along with the new Wetlands being constructed, achieve the long- term aims of improved water quality and reduce flooding.

YW have just produced a video to illustrate the works and there will be an opportunity for questions.

Thursday 23 April

7.30 pm in Church House Annual General Meeting which will be followed by an illustrated celebration exploring the history of 60 years of Ilkley Civic Society.

REMINDER – Craiglands Hotel 60 year celebration

On Thursday 18 June at 2 pm, subject to sufficient interest, we will be meeting at the Craiglands Hotel for a celebration of our 60 years. We will get the opportunity to see parts of the original Hydro that remain, including the Ladies’ Treatment Room, and to learn about and see some of the adaptions over the years into a hotel.

Alex will bring along some artefacts and photographs that have been collected relating to the Craiglands.

Booking is essential for both the visit and the Cream Tea which follows - £5 per head for members and £10 for visitors.

IMPORTANT: Please let Kate know by 14 March if you wish to attend on This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .