Your Ilkley Podcast

Wet Wet Wet bass player Graeme Clark talks to Alex Cann about the band's upcoming gig in Ilkley as part of their Acoustic Tour and the new album 'Strings Attached'. Graeme also talks about how the charts have changed since Wet Wet Wet's epic stint at number one in the 1990s and how much he still loves playing live after more than 40 years. An Acoustic Evening with Wet Wet Wet comes to the Kings Hall, Ilkley on 26th May 2026. Interview first aired on Your Ilkley Breakfast, Friday 1st May 2026.

A must for any Leeds United fan; "Leeds Legends" is set to be a fantastic night at Leeds Grand Theatre. Hear stories from former players Dom Matteo, Ian Harte, Nigel Martyn, Michael Bridges and special guest, Eddie Gray. The evening will be hosted by their friend and former player, Andy Couzens, who has been catching up with Pete Egerton.

International soprano Alexandra Lowe has been speaking to Your Ilkley's Alex Cann about a charity lunchtime opera gala that's coming to the King's Hall in Ilkley on Sunday 26th April. You could be enjoying a two-course lunch and a chat with the stars of the show, if you snap up VIP tickets before the deadline. Have a listen to hear all about what's lined up, and it's all for a great charity called TeleEEG.

Alex from the Your Ilkley Breakfast Show spoke to Olive, aged 7, about her role in Ilkley Musical Theatre Society's Annie at the King's Hall. Get your tickets now for 15th - 18th April!

Alex Cann talks to pop legend Chesney Hawkes about his new album and upcoming tour, which comes to Leeds on 12th March and Manchester on 13th March. This interview was broadcast on our breakfast show on 20th February 2026.

Deborah and Simon from Bathe of Wharfedale chat to big bath enthusiast Alex about the bespoke design service this husband and wife team offer!

James Hall from James Hall Coaching works with clients around the world via the wonders of technology, and chats to Alex in-person about the services they provide.

Rachel from A Tidy Mind Team chats to Alex about decluttering your home and the service they provide to help you organise your home in a way that could well transform your life!

Simon White from Home Instead chats to Alex about the services they provide across Wharfedale, as well as much further afield.

Susana from The Little Teahouse in Ilkley tells Alex about their friendly tearoom in the heart of Ilkley, which specialises in afternoon teas, great coffee & cake, and a warm welcome for everyone.

Rosie Reay, the new boss at the Clarke Foley Community Hub, chats to Alex about some of the events they have coming up.

Liz Blizzard from the Valley Clinic tells Alex a little about what they do, and we discuss the fab community spirit and sporting activities that happen in Ilkley.

We find out more about the peer-to-peer support group available for men aged 18 and over in Ilkley every Monday 7pm-9pm [exc bank holidays.] Nick Hockney from the group chats to Alex in this podcast. The group meets at Abbeyfield Grove House on Riddings Road, LS29 9BF.

David Waterhouse chats to Alex Cann about the deadline for entering the 2026 Ilkley Business Awards - midnight Friday 9th January 2026.

Stuart Clarkson chats to Jane from Ilkley Food Bank and Chris from the Ticket Office Bar as part of our outside broadcast on Saturday 6th December 2025.

Lesley Ayres joins Alex on Your Ilkley Breakfast to talk about Totally Typewriters on Saturday 11 October at the Clarke Foley Community Hub.

Samuel Harrop from Right at Home spoke to Alex Cann about what it meant to him and the business winning an award this year at the launch of the Ilkley Business Awards 2026.

Alex Cann spoke to the Ilkley Business Awards committee at the launch of the 2026 awards at The Craiglands Hotel. Your Ilkley Radio is proud to be joint headline sponsor with Ilkley BID. Entries are now open to all businesses within LS29.

Addingham Beer Festival 2025 is Friday and Saturday [3rd & 4th Oct] and Alex Cann caught up with Richard Hunter Rowe to chat about final preparations, what visitors can expect and how people can still get tickets.

Nick Ryle chats to Alex Cann about the next film showing at the Clarke Foley Community Hub monthly film club - The Zone of Interest - Wednesday 24th September 7pm. 'A haunting and powerful portrayal of how ordinary life can exist in the shadow of unspeakable horror. The Zone of Interest forces us to confront the ease with which evil becomes... routine.'

Alex Cann caught up with Nick Rudge from Bini Brew Co as they reunite their brewery and taphouse to new premises on Little Lane in Ilkley.

Nick Hancock chatted to the team at LFW Podiatry to talk about some exciting updates, including the expansion of their team and the full range of services they now offer to the local community.

In this edition of the Your Ilkley Podcast, race director Michael Odell chats about the 2025 Ilkley Half Marathon and the new 5K race on 13th July.

Nick Hancock had been chatting to sponsors for the 2025 Ilkley Pride on 28 June.

Alex Cann talks to Colin Watson about the 2025 Ilkley Carnival and what we can expect this year.

Nick Hancock from the Your Ilkley breakfast show finds out what it's like to be a finalist in the lead-up to the big event on Friday 7th March at The Craiglands Hotel.

Nick Hancock from the Your Ilkley breakfast show finds out what it's like to be a finalist in the lead-up to the big event on Friday 7th March at The Craiglands Hotel.

Presenter Alex Cann speaks to Robert Kennedy at Harvest Associates in Ilkley. Robert discusses more fallout from the budget, from capital gains tax to inheritance tax - a contentious issue for some, given the recent farming rally in London. Robert also explains changes to pensions expected in the next few years and expresses that planning is key!

In this special episode of the Your Ilkley Podcast, we're getting an expert reaction to The Budget and delving deeper into what it means to you. Alex Cann is chatting with Robert Kennedy at Harvest Associates in Ilkley to touch on all the key talking points and to find out what effect it will have on both individuals and businesses.

Alex Cann and Nick Hancock report from the 2024 Ilkley Half Marathon - these are the highlights from our outside broadcast on the morning of Sunday 14th July 2024.

We build up to this Sunday's Ilkley Half Marathon and hear from race director Michael Odell.

Dan Hammond tells Your Ilkley's Nick Hancock about the plans for the Ilkley Live music festival, taking place on Friday 12th and Saturday 13th July at venues around town.

We build up to this Sunday's Ilkley Half Marathon and hear from race director Michael Odell.

Dan Hammond tells Your Ilkley's Nick Hancock about the plans for the Ilkley Live music festival, taking place on Friday 12th and Saturday 13th July at venues around town.

Alex Cann attends the Rainbow Care Group taster day at Ilkley Cricket Club to find out about their dementia support services.

We build up to this Sunday's Ilkley Half Marathon and hear from race director Michael Odell.

Dan Hammond tells Your Ilkley's Nick Hancock about the plans for the Ilkley Live music festival, taking place on Friday 12th and Saturday 13th July at venues around town.

We build up to this Sunday's Ilkley Half Marathon and hear from race director Michael Odell.

We build up to this Sunday's Ilkley Half Marathon and hear from race director Michael Odell.

Your Ilkley's Stuart Clarkson speaks to Robbie Moore about defying the odds to be re-elected as Ilkley's MP for a second term - and how being part of the opposition in parliament will be different to his previous experience at Westminster. Plus he sets out his priorities to achieve for the constituency over the next five years.

Nick Hancock from Ilkley Upstagers talks to John Clark about this week's production of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory The Musical which runs Weds 10th to Saturday 13th July 2024 at the King's Hall.

June is Pride month and as we countdown to Ilkley Pride on Saturday 29th June, we hear from many of the businesses and organisations supporting this year's Ilkley Pride and find out why they are supporting Pride and its importance. On this podcast, Alex Cann chats to Nigel Eaton from Moss & Moor, Jo Sproston from Joze School Of Dance, John Dugdale from the charity Mesmac, Anne Hawksworth from Wicked Lady Promotions and Peter Mitchell from One Tivoli Place Guest House. Ilkley Pride is taking place at King's Hall & Winter Garden on Saturday 29th June from noon. Tickets and more information are available from ilkleypride.co.uk

John Strawson-Rooney from Bradford 2025 tells Rombalds Radio's Stuart Clarkson about the opportunities for becoming a volunteer for the City of Culture year, which will hold event across the district including Keighley and Ilkley.

Rombalds Radio's Alex Cann speaks to Shanaz Gulzar, Cllr Susan Hinchcliffe and Dan Bates about the plans for Bradford 2025 City of Culture Year and the impact it will have on the district as a whole including Keighley and Ilkley.

Richard Giles from Ilkley Town AFC talks to Rombalds Radio's Stuart Clarkson about the big celebration coming up at the Craiglands on 10th May to mark 75 years of the club, plus other events taking place this year.

Rombalds Radio's Nick Hancock spends the morning with staff and residents at Mayfield View Luxury Care Home in Ilkley. Find out more at https://www.springfieldhealthcare.com/care-homes/care-villages/mayfield-view/ This is a podcast version of Nick Hancock in the Morning from Tuesday 5th March 2024 10am-12noon.

Ahead of the 2024 Ilkley Business Awards on 1st March, Rombalds Radio's Stuart Clarkson speaks to a selection of nominees for this year's awards as well as organisers and sponsors. You'll hear from Ilkley Business Forum chair David Shaw, Pi Healthcare, Burley Interiors, LFW Podiatry, awards host David Waterhouse, Fusion Chocolate, James Hall Coaching, Esscroft Private Nursery, Enfields Wharfedale, Clip n Climb Ilkley, Elite Accountancy Services, Beauty in Bloom and Ilkley BID Manager Helen Rhodes.

Mark Gregory tells Rombalds Radio's Stuart Clarkson about the first Ilkley Life and Grief Festival taking place on Saturday 13th January at the Clarke Foley Centre.

Helen Rhodes from Ilkley BID tells Rombalds Radio's Stuart Clarkson about the plans for the Late Night Christmas Shopping evening on Weds 6th December. Find out more at discoverilkley.co.uk

Mark Kelly talks to Rombalds Radio's Stuart Clarkson about this Sunday's charity event at Ilkley Rugby Club where he'll be pulling a fire engine and a double decker bus in aid of Tackle Prostate and The Fire Fighters Charity. Make a donation at https://www.justgiving.com/page/mark-kelly-tackleprostate