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Ilkley And District Good Neighbours was awarded a Special Recognition Award at the 2022 Ilkley Business Awards.  "Ilkley and District Good Neighbours was first set up in the 1970s. It comprises a team of local volunteers who help the community by offering assistance...

THE finalists of this year’s Ilkley Business Awards has now been revealed. Judging took place on January 11 and was completed by Susanne Marchant from Leeds University Business School, Vicky Wainwright from Naylor Wintersgill Accountants and President of the Bradford...

CHRISTMAS came early for 100 local residents when volunteers from Ilkley and District Good Neighbours delivered either a hamper, flowering potted plant or a box of chocolates to their homes. The Christmas Parcel Project - which began 25 years ago - has always brought...

Hi everyone, We hope you're all well and enjoying the beautiful weather we're having at the moment. We have launched our design a card competition for all the budding artists out there.  We would love to have our very own Birthday and Thank You cards to send out to...

Hello I hope we are all well. Christmas is starting a bit early this year with a lot of homes wanting to get their decorations up as soon as possible to add a bit of light and sparkle to the darker evenings.  I know a friend has decorated the outside of her house a...

Hello everyone, I hope we are all keeping well.  A new week and new rules!  I have attached a summary sheet of what the new rules mean for us – to look at it, please click on the attachment called Lockdown #2 Rules.  They take effect until 2nd December.  I’d like to...

Our “Moving On” Social Group are delighted to have been chosen as a beneficiary of the Co-op Community Fund. Please support us and nominate us as your chosen local community charity. Each time you make a purchase in our local Co-op stores a percentage of the total...

Hello all I hope you are all doing well.  We were at Harewood House at the weekend and saw this jolly pair of scarecrows with their very impressive pumpkin! There is quite a lot in the newsletter this week, I hope it is of interest.     New Covid-19 Rules -...

Hello everyone I hope we are all keeping well.  I made the most of the good weather when we had it and walked up to the Cow and Calf - we do live in a beautiful area! And talking of our lovely countryside, there is a new TV show out soon starring Derek Jacobi called...

Hello everyone I hope you are all keeping well in these somewhat uncertain times.  My two children are back at school and enjoying it (as am I).  I have seen a few of our Moving On members out and about round town and had a little chat, which has been lovely. I...

Hello everyone I hope you are all doing well.  I have been enjoying the summer holidays with the kids (which isn't too dissimilar to the months of lockdown preceding it except there is no schoolwork to force on them!).  That said, we have been having a lovely time. ...

We here at Ikley and District Good Neighbours are in the process of delivering approximately 200 information booklets to all our clients.  Our clients are local older residents who use the services of our Shop & Drop Scheme, Befriending Scheme,  Over 90's party...

Ilkley & District Good Neighbours have recently sent a special thank you card during National Volunteers Week to all its volunteers to recognise their efforts and contribution in helping the community’s older residents.  Currently we have over 100 volunteers and...

Ilkley and District Good Neighbours has had one of its busiest months in the run up to the festive period. In addition to its popular Christmas Parcels Project which provided over one hundred personal gifts to older residents, and a Christmas Coffee Morning, the...

OVER a hundred local residents enjoyed a surprise Christmas treat when volunteers and accompanied by schoolchildren delivered presents to them in their homes. Organised by Ilkley and District Good Neighbours, the Christmas Parcel Project – which began 25 years ago –...

Volunteers at Ilkley and District Good Neighbours are being offered training in mental health awareness, safeguarding, trips and falls awareness, and First Aid. Trustee Judy Hutton said: “The courses are held locally, are always short and very relevant to the roles of...

Our ShopAssist scheme has introduced a newly created recruitment role. Funded by the Garfield Weston Foundation, the role will see new appointee Jessica Jeffrey focus on finding volunteers to meet the growing demand for ShopAssist services. With ten years experience...

Congratulations to our Chairman Judy Hutton who has been awarded the British Empire Medal for services to the community in Ilkley. For the last 15 years Judy has made a significant contribution to alleviating loneliness in the Ilkley and Wharfedale district by...

What does it mean to be "old" in the 21st Century.  Come along to our Positive Minds Workshop on Thursday May 23rd and join in the discussion.  Refreshments and light complimentary lunch will be provided.  Prior notification required - please email Amy on 01943 603348...

We are celebrating after being awarded Approved Provider Standard by the National Council of Voluntary Organisations. The award specifically recognised the work being carried out our Befriending Project, one of our services which helps older and less able people...

Invitations will shortly be sent out to guests who might like to join us this year at our annual Over 90s Party. Due to be held on Saturday, September 29th, Ilkley and  District Good Neighbours charity will once again host the free event for residents who...