After a two year break due to Covid, Ilkley Carnival is back with a bang.
The family fun day will return this year on Monday 2 May - May Day Bank Holiday 2022.
The volunteer-run May Day event has raised over £60,000 for causes within the local community since 2012- including schools, sports clubs, drama groups and local charities.
The day kicks off with a fantastical parade which starts on The Grove with over 1,000 participants from local schools, organisations, scouts and guides; the parade then finishes off at the show ground where a day of fun and festivities unfolds for all the family.
Image: Ilkley Carnival
This year's carnival has something for everyone and you'll be spoilt for choice with activities to get involved with and performances to watch. There's a 'Fun Dog Show' where you can enter your furry friend to win a prize in a number of categories including happiest dog, scruffiest dog and golden oldie.
The headline act taking the stage are The 3Sixty Bicycle Stunt Team who hold no less than 8 Guinness World Records, they will be delighting the audience with an array of high-flying leaps, tricks and skills.
Image: Ilkley Carnival
There will also be a funfair with all your classics, think hook-a-duck and basketball shoot where you can try your luck to win a prize.
If you're feeling brave you can take a ride on the waltzers or make your way through the fun house. You can find the full timetable for the day on the Ilkley Carnival website.
All profits from ticket sales go back into the local community and you can buy your tickets on the gates to the fairground, tickets will cost £6 per adult and £2 per child.
As women around the world swoon over Jacob Elordi, he's too busy loving rocks and sheep.
In case you haven't been on social media over the past week and managed to avoid the influx of paparazzi images, the hotly anticipated 'Wuthering Heights' adaptation is out soon and with that comes heaps of red carpets, screenings and glamorous premieres.
Famously set against the brooding hills of Yorkshire, Wuthering Heights by our very own Emily Brontë follows the tumultuous love story of Heathcliff and Cathy.
Played in the upcoming film by Australian heartthrobs Jacob Elordi and Margot Robbie.
During the recent London premiere where Elordi was seen wearing a rather dashing green three piece, the stars were asked what they thought the 'sexiest' thing about Yorkshire is by HitsRadioUK.
A valid question to which Jacob replies "rocks and sheep". I mean, he's got a fair point.
Margot Robbie went into a little more detail, she said "Sunrise and sunset in Yorkshire is a pretty dramatic experience. The sky is literally like red and orange. I honestly couldn't believe it when I was out there. The landscape is stunning."
Why thank you Margot, we absolutely agree. She continues to shower us with compliments stating that the "People are lovely. Pubs are great. I love it"
It seems like Margot has got Yorkshire pretty bang on there, and if she ever needs any pub recommendations then we'll absolutely help her out.
Jacob on the other hand, we know rocks and sheep are sexy but...have you ever met us?
Hopefully he fell in love with our county enough to come back, as we wouldn't mind bumping into him on a hike up the Yorkshire moors.
Popular Leeds gaming bar announces immediate shock closure after going into liquidation
Clementine Hall
Point Blank in Leeds city centre have suddenly closed after going into liquidation.
The popular gaming bar hasn't been open all that long, and was marketed as the country's first simulated shooting range bar.
Despite being a popular attraction since opening last year, the bar has closed immediately, unable to honour any future bookings.
Point Blank confirmed late this Tuesday 3 February that it had sadly entered liquidation, describing the move as “completely unforeseen and beyond our control.”
Images: The Hoot Leeds
Up until just a few days ago, the Point Blank branch in Leeds had been promoting events including happy hours, shooting experiences, and even a Superbowl event scheduled for next Sunday 8 February.
A statement on their website reads: "It is with a heavy heart that we announce that Point Blank Shooting has entered liquidation.
"This situation was completely unforeseen and beyond our control. Due to our Manchester landlord entering administration, our lease was lost as part of that process. This had a serious knock-on effect across the wider business, leaving us with no other option.
"After seven incredible years of trading, this is a devastating moment for everyone involved at Point Blank.
"If you currently have a booking with us, we are working closely with the relevant parties to gain clarity and provide answers. We kindly ask for your patience while this process is ongoing.
"Thank you to everyone who has supported us over the years — hopefully this is a see you later, not a goodbye."
Clementine Hall -
29th April 2022 
