Episodes
In this episode of the Your Harrogate podcast, presenter Pete Egerton speaks to the chairman of St Wilfrid's procession, Antony Prince.
The day is an ancient tradition that takes place at the end of July or the beginning of August in Ripon.
St Wilfrid is buried within Ripon Cathedral and will be remembered once again this Saturday, 29th July 2023, with a procession leaving Studley Road at 1:45PM.
The route takes the floats around the border of where Ripon used to be, when it was a much smaller city.
The day is a huge celebration with not only the procession, but also a short service at Ripo...
In this episode of the Your Harrogate podcast, with the women's World Cup underway, presenter Pete Egerton heads to Harrogate-born Lioness Rachel Daly's first club, Killinghall Nomads and Knaresborough Women feature too.
Killinghall Nomads Junior FC was the first club that Rachel Daly played for, before venturing across the pond to feature in the States.
David Terzza is girls' and women's football lead at Killinghall and speaks passionately about far the club has come, especially with ladies teams of all different ages and ability too.
The club is incredibly grateful for the ongoing support...
The Crime Writing Festival organised by Harrogate International Festivals is back from today until Sunday!
We’re chatting to Sharon Canavar from Harrogate International Festivals to preview the event and some of the huge guests scheduled to appear, including Judge Ringer, Richard Osman and Rosemary Shrager.
We also talk about the diversity of the crowds, the amazing marquee setting and the uniqueness of the festival that allows visitors to get up close and personal with the crime authors they love.
In this episode of the Your Harrogate Podcast, Nick Hancock is joined by Sharon Canavar from Harrogate International Festivals to talk about some very exciting events coming to town…
This weekend is their children’s festival with Family Yoga and Family Silent Disco being held at the Crown Hotel. DJ Trev will be providing the tunes with three different channels and three sets of tunes.
And then an adult silent disco tomorrow evening…
A charity cycle tour in memory of a North Yorkshire police officer who took his own life starts this Saturday (15th July).
The annual 'Tour de Aky' is now in its fifth year, organised in memory of former police officer Mick 'Aky' Atkinson who sadly took his own life in October 2018.
The charity cycle ride aims to fundraise in memory of Mick, whilst also raising awareness for mental health.
Nick Hancock is chatting to organiser PC Pierre Olesqui and Sgt Paul Cording of North Yorkshire Police who is taking part.
In this episode of the Your Harrogate podcast, Pete Egerton has been to Grantley Hall to speak to executive chef Simon Crannage about the chefs academy.
Simon has been at Grantley since the start and is understandably proud of the hotel's five red stars, one Michelin star and now "hotel of the year" status.
The academy is flexible, fun and 50% getting the apprentices ready for the workplace and 50% knowledge, which includes recipes, theory and practical skills.
The chefs academy also covers all the different cuisines served in Grantley's restaurants something that the team are again, ver...
In this episode of the Your Harrogate podcast, with 4 weeks to go until the start of the football season once more, presenter Pete Egerton catches up with Simon Weaver from Harrogate Town.
Town have begun training again and this Saturday (8th July) head to Huddersfield for a pre-season friendly.
Simon discusses some of his new signings, 8 in total so far.
He's happy with how the squad is seemingly a good balance of youth and experience and discusses the benefits of having that experience in defence.
Pete and Simon also talk about the departure of keeper Pete Jameson, who has gone on a s...
In this episode of the Your Harrogate podcast, Pete Egerton takes a brief look back at last year’s Great Yorkshire Show.
The Great Yorkshire Show is taking place from 11th until 14th July and has completely sold out.
140,000 people will visit the showground in Harrogate across four fabulous days, to witness everything that British agriculture has to offer and much more besides.
Celebrities including Matt Baker MBE will feature once more and the GYS stage will be hosted by Christine Talbot, who will chat to Matt, alongside Adam Henson and Yorkshire vet Peter Wright…
In this episode of the Your Harrogate podcast, Pete Egerton chats to club secretary of Boroughbridge Junior FC, Nigel Charlesworth, about a taster event they're hosting. Plus, we focus on women's football with Future Lioness.
Boroughbridge Junior FC invite old and new players to sign up for the new football season, with a "try before you join" session at Boroughbridge High School on Saturday 1st July from 10AM.
With a influx of new houses in the town, Nigel anticipates plenty of interest from both boys and girls, plus they have their "ability for all" team too which is open to any young per...
In this episode of the Your Harrogate podcast, presenter Pete Egerton speaks to a farming couple from Warwickshire who tragically lost their son to suicide and are now on a 2000 mile journey to raise awareness of mental health; they pass through Harrogate on Thursday (29th)
“Len’s Light” is in memory of Leonard Eadon who passed in 2022 and is raising thousands for three charities.
Len’s dad, Andy Eadon, and mum Lynda, want to relay the message by tractor that no-one in the rural community feels isolated or alone.
Rather than doing a straight route from John O’Groats to Land’s End, they’re z...
In this episode of the Your Harrogate podcast, Nick Hancock is chatting to Gemma Young from Henshaws to find out about the Henshaws Hundreds fundraising campaign.
The charity supports people with sight loss and other disabilities, and throughout June they’re looking for people and businesses to help raise much-needed funds.
Henshaws Hundreds is looking for one hundred businesses to agree to raise at least £100 each through different challenges, whether they be walking, running, dancing or even singing!
Gemma tells us more about how you can get involved and help the charity raise money this ...
In this episode of the Your Harrogate podcast, presenter Nick Hancock speaks to Sergeant Paul Cording of North Yorkshire police, who has been recognised in the King's birthday honours.
Roads Policing Sgt Paul Cording is set to be awarded a British Empire Medal (BEM) for his campaigning to increase awareness of road safety and to raise funds for relevant charities.
Sgt Cording works closely with Lauren Doherty at Road Safety Talks to help spread awareness and share the message with young children about being safe on the district’s roads.
He also took part in the Andy Cox Road Peace challe...
In this episode of the Your Harrogate Podcast, presenter Pete Egerton speaks to a small selection of teams participating in the great Knaresborough bed race.
Recorded on Saturday 10th June at the castle top in Knaresborough, teams had spent hours decorating their beds to match this year's theme of "that's entertainment."
Many local schools were taking part, with the children having their say on the designs.
From computer games, to well-known family films, the beds had it all!
Plus, the rocket men, who won the "best dressed" award in 2022, were on a mission to retain their title...
In this episode of the Your Harrogate podcast, presenter Pete Egerton is at Harrogate High school chatting to Harrogate Railway Juniors' chairman, Lee Holmes and one of the coaches, Luke Duncan.
The Rail's juniors have grown in size quite rapidly in recent times, but like so many grass-roots clubs, are finding the ever increasing cost of everything a real struggle.
They're looking for Harrogate businesses to invest in possible sponsorship, but the focus this weekend (Sunday 11th June) is a football gala.
Around 1000 children are expected to feature and monies raised will go to local char...
In this episode of the Your Harrogate podcast, presenter Pete Egerton catches up with a few teams all set to appear in the great Knaresborough Bed Race this Saturday (10th June).
The Great Knaresborough Bed Race is a mighty pageant of decorated beds, passengers and runners, combined with a gruelling athletic contest around a course of 2.4 miles. This year's theme is "That’s Entertainment."
90 teams will compete and Pete has been speaking to the likes of Nidd valley juniors, the Knaresborough striders, mums of Goldsborough school and last year's "best dressed" winners - the rocket men.
Pl...
In this episode of the Your Harrogate podcast, presenter Pete Egerton speaks to three members of the Knaresborough Lions who are all set for the Great Knaresborough Bed Race.
90 teams are preparing to hit the streets of Knaresborough on Saturday (10th June), and this year’s theme is ‘That’s Entertainment.’
The days starts in the morning at Knaresborough Castle where the teams gather, decorate their beds and don their fancy dress.
Judging of the ‘Best Dressed Bed’ starts at 10:30am and will be announced at around 12:30pm.
From 1pm, they parade through the town led by the winner of the Be...
In this episode of the Your Harrogate podcast, presenter Pete Egerton catches up with two Harrogate men as they cross the finish line of an epic challenge, plus, can you help Bilton Cricket Club fundraise?
Bilton Cricket club is a volunteer led cricket club, with all coaches and ground staff who help with setting up game days for both junior and senior fixtures.
With close to 600 club members across the full club, with 300+ members associated to the cricket section, Bilton need to upgrade some of their facilities to help with the further development of the junior and senior members.
You ...
In this episode of the Your Harrogate podcast, presenter Pete Egerton speaks to Harrogate singer Elle Coles who is all set for the final of "Yorkshire's Greatest Talent."
Elle has been writing and performing since the age of 10 and admits that writing in particular gives her great satisfaction.
A celebrity panel will be judging the competition at Tsavo Safari Lodge at the Yorkshire Wildlife Park in Doncaster, this Saturday (3rd June)
12 finalists will be battling it out to scoop a recording session at Steelwork studios in Sheffield
Elle has recently released her new song "shirts and whi...
In this episode of the Your Harrogate podcast, presenter Pete Egerton speaks to the CEO of Resurrected Bites, Michelle Hayes.
Resurrected Bites is a Harrogate and Knaresborough based community organisation aiming to reduce food waste and food poverty.
They work with local businesses and suppliers to divert good quality food from landfill.
The team convert it into meals in cafes and provide it to families through their community groceries scheme.
Since Autumn 2021, they have run “Give As You Can” cafes and shops at Gracious Street Methodist Church in Knaresborough on a Friday and at Wes...
In this episode of the Your Harrogate podcast, presenter Pete Egerton speaks to the Harrogate man who has set himself an immense challenge of 6,000 miles, all in aid of St Michael's Hospice.
Ian Adair is 32 and has begun, what he calls, "chasing the 6's" challenge.
It consists of six large events and six smaller events.
Ian started it in December 2022 and plans to complete this mammoth task of 6,000 miles by the end of the year.
Up until recently, he had never completed a triathlon and now he's about to set out on his third in as many weeks!
All monies raised will go to St Michael's Ho...
In this episode of the Your Harrogate podcast, presenter Nick Hancock discovers more about the forthcoming 120th anniversary celebrations at Harrogate's Royal Hall.
Angela Pick is a trustee of the Royal Hall Restoration trust and also co-ordinates tours of this historic building.
A big day is planned for May 27th between 10AM and 4PM.
The day is free, with donations welcome and there's music planned, plus afternoon teas too.
The entire building will be open to the public, including some areas that are normally out of bounds...
In this episode of the Your Harrogate podcast, presenter Pete Egerton speaks to Aston Villa striker and Lioness, Rachel Daly.
Born in Harrogate, Rachel started her football at Killinghall Nomads and now the club have named their new cafe after her - "the Daly brew!"
Rachel tells Pete how proud she is to be part of a legacy that is inspiring young ladies everywhere to put their boots on and kick a ball.
We also hear from club chairman, Darren Casey, who explains how after the Lionesses won the European championships, they saw an influx of girls wanting to play.
Plus mums and players wait...
In this episode of the Your Harrogate podcast, presenter Pete Egerton speaks to former Harrogate Railway manager Mick O'Connell, about his recent move to pastures new. Plus, the Nidderdale walk features.
After guiding Harrogate Railway to the playoffs twice on the bounce, manager Mick O'Connell and his team have been offered a new position at Tadcaster Albion.
Mick tells us why it's a move they couldn't turn down, but how the Rail will always hold a special place in his heart.
Organised by the Rotary Club of Harrogate, in partnership with local charities, the Nidderdale Walk returns this...
In this episode of the Your Harrogate podcast, Nick Hancock is at Gracie Barra, a Harrogate-based Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Self Defence school, to discuss a charity event this Sunday (14th May).
The event this weekend is for the Alastair Mackenzie Memorial Fund, established by Christina Mackenzie in memory of her husband Alastair, who tragically lost his life to suicide in 2022.
Since his passing Christina has worked closely with The Jordan Legacy and, incredibly, through various fundraising events, over £10,000 has been raised to-date, donated to support the foundation's work in suicide pr...
In this episode of the Your Harrogate podcast, presenter Pete Egerton speaks to Harrogate Town keeper Mark Oxley and a man who is aiming to become the oldest in the World, to swim the channel!
Mark Oxley was one of Town's stand-out performers in the win against Mansfield (29th April)
Mark has expressed his desire to remain at the club, but it's ultimately down to the gaffer
He also speaks about his team mate and friend Rory McArdle, who has decided to retire from the game
Meanwhile, Bill Hitchcock, who has spent a good number of years in Harrogate, is aiming to becoming the oldest perso...
In this episode of the Your Harrogate podcast, presenter Nick Hancock speaks to three of the performers, set to appear at the Coronation celebrations at the Majestic hotel this weekend.
Organised by Harrogate BID, a stage and screen will be the focal point, where residents and visitors alike can watch the run up to the big day and the coronation ceremony itself.
Entertainment will also be on offer, including the chance to win prizes, plus music from well-known local DJ Mark Green on Sunday.
It’s free to attend and food and drinks will be available to purchase from the hotel.
Nick speaks...
In this episode of the Your Harrogate podcast, presenter Pete Egerton speaks to Harrogate Town manager Simon Weaver, plus, hear from the pro-skateboarder who lives in Harrogate and is travelling 300 miles on his board for a great cause!
Harrogate Town hosted a fans' forum on Thursday (27th April) at the Cedar Court hotel and the gaffer was part of the panel.
Following a fantastic victory at Newport, Town are now safe in league two and Simon is understandably relieved and proud of his players.
He also thanks the fans for their brilliant support along the way and through a season that hasn...
In this episode of the Your Harrogate podcast, presenter Pete Egerton has been speaking to Harrogate fundraisers, Jeremy Butterfield and Ollie Ward.
The two friends are no strangers to fitness or charity challenges.
In the past, they have done three marathons in three days and now, they're aiming to up the mileage.
It's all in memory of their friend James Hindmarsh, who passed away in 2021, aged just 24 due to a rare form of bone cancer called Alveolar Rhabdomyosarcoma.
They're also running in memory of Ollie's uncle, David Brown, who tragically lost his life to Covid.
The guys will co...
In this episode of the Your Harrogate podcast, presenter Pete Egerton speaks to Harrogate Town midfielder Alex Pattison and Harrogate Railway boss, Mick O'Connell.
Alex has scored 9 goals for Town so far this season and is eager to reach double figures.
The players are in great spirits after a 3-0 win over Walsall.
Town hope to remain in the football league and could potentially do so by picking up points at Northampton this Saturday (22nd April 2023)
Mick O'Connell of Harrogate Railway is feeling the pain once again, after losing in the play-offs.
The Rail fell to a single goal at hom...
In this episode of the Your Harrogate Podcast, Nick Hancock is joined by Senior Solicitor and Consultant Neil Dring from Jones Myers to talk all things divorce.
Neil shares his expertise and explains why his firm are focused on settlements out of court.
When it comes to divorce proceedings, Neil speaks about resolving financial differences, pensions and mediation.
He also shares details of how the first meeting with your Jones Myers solicitor would go should you choose them as your representatives.