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ICS NEWSLETTER

MAY 2024

Exhibition at the Manor House – Ben Rhydding Hydro

The exhibition launch is on Saturday 25th May and runs until 7th July.

There are opportunities for ICS members to steward this exhibition. Please contact Alex Cockshott on 01943 601561 for more details.

Civic Day Heritage Walk

Saturday 15th June is Civic Day, when all civic societies in England and Wales are encouraged to run events. We will be holding a heritage walk around Ben Rhydding meeting at the railway station at 11am. This walk will complement our exhibition at the Manor House all about the Ben Rhydding Hydro. Let’s hope for good weather.

Recycling – a backwards step

As a cost savings initiative the town’s award-winning Recycling Centre has been closed. Bradford Council took account of their own savings but did not take into account the environmental cost of Ilkley residents having to travel to Keighley ten miles away to dump household waste. There is already evidence of fly tipping which should be costed. 

Blue Plaque Trails

Work on two blue plaque trails is almost complete. We hope these walks will encourage you to have a look at the blue plaques. They are designed for self-guided walks.

Suggestions for additional blue plaques are always welcome. Please contact Alex Cockshott via the website.

HODS

Heritage Open Days (HODS) 6-15th September

is now run independently of the National Trust and Civic Voice. There will be hundreds of events across the country. Our contribution will be a walk at 14.00 on Thursday 12th September – this avoids the weekends when you might wish to sample the delights of other places….

20mph zones

We have to date not received any feedback on the points we have made about the scheme with Bradford Council. The road works have commenced, but many people are unhappy with both the road humps/cushions and the accompanying signage. We have made town councillors aware of our views.

ACV support

We are still seeking supporters for the Asset of Community Value for Ilkley Moor.

If you would like to support this initiative and are registered to vote in Ilkley, please send your full name (as on the electoral roll) and your address to Helen Kidman at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Signatures aren’t required.

Vacancies

There are vacancies on the committee which we would very much like to fill. We need a new chair and a treasurer and would welcome members with skills in communications and IT. If you are interested, please contact Helen Kidman on This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.