Do you know a young woman who deserves recognition – who has made a real difference to the community by volunteering her services? Soroptimist International of Ilkley and Ilkley Fairtrade Group are celebrating 80 years of SI Ilkley and 30 years of the Fairtrade Mark by recognising the volunteering of young women living and/or working in the LS29 area. Please nominate her: click here to download a form. Forms also available from: Clarke Foley Centre, Ilkley, The Hub, Addingham, Burley and Menston Community Libraries.  All nominees will be invited to a special evening to celebrate the inspiring young women of LS29 at our Inspiring Woman Award Event on 14th March.  Nominations closing date 22nd February, 2024

“Soft ” plastic from our weekly shopping.

Ilkley Soroptimists were asked `why orange?’ whilst they were decorating The Grove in Ilkley in November 2021. Orange symbolises a brighter future, free from violence. It is used as the colour of the UN International day of the Elimination of violence against Women on 25 November each year. As a show of solidarity, the UNESCO globe is also illuminated in orange. This year emphasis is given to the threat to girls and women on line regardless of age, background or gender. Here a club member adjusts our orange decorations.