This is the first Annual Report from the Ilkley Pool and Lido Community Group, and covers the
period from when the group was constituted in April 2024 to our first AGM in September 2025.
Ilkley Pool and Lido Community Group Annual Report 2025 – Download HERE
This year’s summer solstice at Ilkley Lido was nothing short of extraordinary. With a 4.30 am opening and over 230 participants taking the plunge, it was our biggest turnout yet, showcasing the growing popularity and community spirit of this beloved tradition. This impressive number of participants highlighted the event’s increasing appeal and the strong sense…
20th August 2024 : Radio Leeds this morning with Rima Ahmed https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0jfdkxb (fast forward to 1.55) 5th August 2024 : Davy was featured on Radio Leeds this morning with Gayle Lofthouse, talking about all things Pool and Lido https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0jby5sn (fast forward to 1h45 or 11:45am)
The Lidos 90th Birthday Picnic is shaping up to be a great day. There will be 2 sessions 09.30am to 2.00pm and 3pm to 7.30pm, 11th May 2025 The Lidos 90th Birthday Picnic is shaping up to be a great day. Swimming Costume Competition Bring your picnic and inflatables Live music on the stage from…
The Ilkley Pool and Lido Community Group (IPLCG) has announced that it is pausing its fundraising and its proactive attempts to contribute to the improvement of the Pool and Lido, because of the persistent difficulty with engaging with Bradford Council. The group formed in 2024 when the Lido was yet again under threat of closure,…
745 people who use the Ilkley Pool and Lido responded to our survey to review usage and to gather ideas for bridging the 280K funding gap. Lots of the respondents came from outside Ilkley showing how popular the Pool and Lido are for people from the surrounding area. In addition lots of Ilkley people also…
21st September 2:30-4:30pm at the Lido Do join us for a members only (free) swim at the Lido. Please bring food for the sharing table and we will hopefully have some music too! Just a lovely time to celebrate our beautiful lido and enjoy a swim together. You do need to be a member to…