Report from the Public Meeting 19th September

Thank you so much Jamie Gutch from IGS for hosting us and staying on to look after us, to Smylers for stepping in to be moderator and handling us all so well. Thank you Robbie, Ros, David, Andrew for being open and honest and being willing to step up to help us get into a […]

Summer Social

Ilkley Pool and Lido Community Group held a summer social for members, swimming to music by Ilkley legends Man Cave. Thanks to the Pool and Lido staff, and everyone in Ilkley and beyond who are supporting our efforts to save Ilkley Pool and Lido.

BBC : Radio Leeds Interview (updated)

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 First Ilkley Lido Full Moon Swim

Despite rain and cloud, 400 people swam, paddled, and dived into the water for the Sturgeon Full Moon Swim at Ilkley Lido. The pool and grounds were full of the sounds of laughter and joy (and the occasional scream as they got into the 17.8 degree water!). Full Moon swimmers came on their own or […]

Key Facts to inform the BMDC Sports Facilities Service

Ilkley Pool and Lido Community Group have provided a Briefing to Bradford Council for the Review of our pool and lido. The full briefing can be found here :  Key Issues for the BMDC Sports Facilities Service Review July 24 Everything should be done to make Ilkley Pool and Lido viable. Other pools and lidos […]

Community Action Delays Ilkley Pool and Lido Closure Decision!

We are pleased to see that the review of the Bradford Council Sports and Leisure Services, including Ilkley Pool and Lido, has been delayed until later in the year. Although we don’t yet know the timetable for the findings, we know that the review will be gathering more information and looking at options for the […]