Ilkley Lido events to mark 90 years since opening
IPLCG was formed in April 2024 and has been working with the council to secure the pool's future with planned events.The 90th birthday party is the first in the line-up and will see live performances from Ilkley Live and Two Rivers swing band.There will be a selfie photobooth, creative activities, a raffle, and rookie lifeguard sessions where people can learn CPR, spinal work and bandaging. An exhibition will also show the history of the lido.
Upcoming events at the outdoor pool include full moon swims, outdoor cinema and Bollywood meets Hollywood as part of the 2025 City of Culture celebrations.Bradford councillor Sarah Ferriby said: "This community picnic and fun day is a wonderful way to celebrate Ilkley Lido's 90th anniversary. "Preparations are well under way with the Lido having been repainted this week, so it looks its best for its special year."
Listen to highlights from West Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
BBC News
17 hours ago
- BBC News
Large crowds enjoy 149th Driffield Show in East Yorkshire
Thousands of people attended this year's Driffield enjoyed livestock competitions, exhibitions and food and drink stalls at the annual highlights included dog and pony shows, a junior showjumping competition, craft sessions and gardening classes, as well as displays of the latest farming technology and a motorbike stunt on and off since 1854, the agricultural event takes place on the Driffield Showground just outside the East Yorkshire town. Listen to highlights from Hull and East Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here. Download the BBC News app from the App Store for iPhone and iPad or Google Play for Android devices.
BBC News
5 days ago
- BBC News
Crowds expected at 149th Driffield Show
Thousands of people are expected to attend the 149th Driffield Show on Wednesday. The annual agricultural event features livestock competitions, exhibitions and food and drink highlights include dog and pony shows, a junior showjumping competition, craft sessions and gardening classes as well as displays of the latest farming on and off since 1854, the event takes place on the Driffield Showground just outside the East Yorkshire town. The one-day event is run by the Driffield Agricultural year it takes place on 16 July and runs from 09:00 to 17:00 are available from the Agricultural Society to highlights from Hull and East Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here. Click here, to download the BBC News app from the App Store for iPhone and here, to download the BBC News app from Google Play for Android devices.
BBC News
05-07-2025
- BBC News
Bradford theatre audiences surge in City of Culture year
Bradford's two main theatres have seen a surge in visitors during the UK City of Culture 2025 celebrations, according to the Alhambra Theatre and St George's Hall, both managed by the authority, had each seen a rise in the number of people attending performances, a Bradford Council spokesperson 340,000 visitors headed to the Alhambra in 2024-25, up from 248,000 in 2023-24, while numbers at St George's Hall were up from 84,000 to 86,000 in the same Ferriby, portfolio holder for healthy people and places, said: "We are delighted to see so many people enjoying Bradford's incredible cultural offer." "The spotlight is on the city and district during this special year, and we are exceeding expectations," she added. The latest figures also revealed that the four museums and galleries managed by Bradford Council saw a 12% increase in visits during the first six months of this total, there were 97,368 visits to Bradford Industrial Museum, Bolling Hall Museum, Cartwright Hall Art Gallery and Cliffe Castle Museum and Park between January and June this year, compared to 86,992 in the same period last to the Cartwright Hall Art Gallery were up by more than a third, from 23,603 to 31,447 during the same period, according to the said: "The impressive growth is testament to the diverse and vibrant cultural offering during Bradford's year as the designated UK City of Culture."Bradford being chosen for the prestigious title had played a "pivotal role" in attracting both local and international visitors to the city who were "eager to explore the rich heritage and diverse exhibitions", she said."Bradford's theatres, museums and galleries will all be building on this momentum with more impressive listings designed to engage and inspire audiences, and we are committed to continuing our efforts to make culture accessible to all." Listen to highlights from West Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North.
