The winners of local MP Robbie Moore’s 2024 Small Business Awards have been revealed after more than 2,000 votes were cast for over 200 small businesses across Keighley, Ilkley, Craven and the Worth Valley.
Isherwood’s Butchers in Silsden has taken the overall crown following the public vote, with Mr Moore visiting the local butchers to present David and Josh Isherwood and team with their award of Overall Best Small Business in Keighley and Ilkley.
The local butchers received hundreds of nominations, with customers commenting:
- "We are so lucky to have a farm to shop butchers in Silsden. Brilliant family run business involving the hardest working people I know."
- “Excellent products, excellent staff, an absolute treasure for Silsden"
- "Apart from good quality meats and great value deals they are at heart of community, love their little town and want to see it thrive."
- “Best meat in Yorkshire, run by the most beautiful family"
Also announced were the local area winners, with outdoor activity centre Within The Wood in Stanbury taking the top spot in the Worth Valley, womenswear boutique Clara’s Closet winning in Keighley and Raymond Town menswear boutique coming out top in Ilkley.
Based in the heart of Brontë country, Within the Wood is an outdoor activity centre providing a fantastic range of hands-on, educational experiences within nature to people of all ages. Their experiences include a forest school, holiday camps and school visits, featuring activities such as hiking, camping, foraging, treasure hunts, archery, and much more.
Clara’s Closet is a family-run clothing shop in the heart of Keighley, offering an extensive collection of clothing, shoes, furniture and homeware. Clara's closet have built a large audience through their weekly Facebook Live sessions, where they showcase new products up close and run a number of competitions and giveaways.
A third generation family business, Raymond Town owner Richard and team sell prestige clothing not found on the high street, including designer brands from across Europe that are renowned for their premium quality and outstanding attention to detail.
Isherwood’s is a family-run butcher that has been at the heart of Silsden since 1987. They offer a fantastic range of high-quality produce sourced from local providers – with beef and lamb sourced from their own farm only one mile from the shop!
Mr Moore congratulated overall winner Isherwood’s and the local area winners on their achievements, urging residents to “shop local” in the new year and beyond.
Robbie Moore MP said:
“After over three decades in business, Isherwood’s award couldn't be more well-deserved. It’s been a tough year, but David and Josh Isherwood and indeed the entire team at Isherwood’s are absolutely brilliant and received so many positive messages of support from voters right across our community — this award really is a testament to Isherwood’s place at the heart of Silsden.
A huge congratulations also to our area winners Clara’s Closet, Within The Wood and Raymond Town Menswear for taking the top spots at the local level. It was an honour to visit these fantastic local businesses and present them with their awards, and it just goes to show how much their customers and clients value their services.
As we enter 2025, it is so important that we recognise our small independent businesses for who they really are – the backbone of our community, and I urge everyone to continue to shop local!”
Speaking to customers on Social Media,
Isherwood’s Butchers said: “Thanks to all who voted for us, we are overwhelmed by your support once again. Also a big well done to all the other winners. But more importantly, a big appreciation to all the other small businesses, no matter which town you support. It's not easy even on the best of days, but we all welcome the custom from new and regular customers throughout the year. Keep supporting local businesses. Thanks to all.”
