In glorious weather on one of the last days of the Easter school holiday, a group of Ilkley Soroptimists joined staff and other volunteers to give low income families from Bradford a fun day out. The event was Government funded through the Holiday Activities & Food Programme providing holiday activities for eligible children to benefit their health, wellbeing and learning. Transport to the event and lunch were provided from the funeral.  The Soroptimists funded chocolate eggs for children completing the Egg Hunt. Here Chris Buxton (Soroptimist) and Kenny Olajide (Skipton Building Society) are explaining to an earnest young egg searcher how to record her sightings. Jenny, a Soroptimist who had left her home in Airton at 6 30 am to help enjoyed being part of  “ a joyful and memorable experience despite the early start”. After the 400 plus visitors had departed for home Dan

All are welcome to our talks  Please let us know on soroptimistsilkley@gmail.com if if you plan to join us for a talk or if you would like to find out more about us and our volunteering. Forthcoming talks: May 28th Hilary Davies will talk about her most recent visit to observe the implementation of peace-keeping agreements on the West Bank June 25th Pat Kilbane will talk about the work of SIYAMS: Soroptimist International of Yorkshire Against Modern Slavery.  Any Yorkshire Soroptimist can join this group. July 23rd Edguid will talk about the work of Ilkley Good Neighbours the the Friends of the Riverside Park. 

Lovely to meet volunteers from groups of every imaginable kind in our local community and be able to use a share of the funds raised on behalf of the groups and organisations that we, in our turn support. These are hard times for so many, including voluntary organisations. A good day together at a creative, lively event in a good cause.

Click on image for more information International Women’s Day Ilkley Soroptimists  are holding an event for women of all ages *BE ALERT AND STAY SAFE* Saturday 7th March 2026 10am to 3pm at St John’s Church Hall, Ben Rhydding, LS29 8PN Drop in or stay all day *10 am Checking out the latest on CPR. * 11.30 am Practising or watching self-defence skills. *1.30 pm Getting more aware about online safety:-   Cost £10pp Please pay Soroptimist International of Ilkley sort code 53 61 23 Account number 67748504   Ref IWD Tea & coffee available  but please bring sandwich lunch. Enquiries to: communicationssiyorkshire@gmail.com   FAQ Q If I only want to come for one of the sessions can I have a reduction ? A  No, we are sorry. We are not trying to make a profit just cover our costs. It’s £10 for any or all

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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.