28 February to 5 April

At 11 am on 28 February – 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.

At 2pm on 28 February -  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.

Thursday 18 June –  60 year celebration

On Thursday 18 June at 2 pm, we will be holding a special outdoor meeting at the Canker Well to celebrate our 60th anniversary as a Civic Society.  Look out for more information.