Episodes
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.
In this episode of the Your Harrogate podcast, presenter Pete Egerton chats to Harrogate Town manager Simon Weaver and alongside fellow presenter Nick Hancock, looks back at the charity golf day, thanks to the Fat Badger.
Town face Doncaster Rovers this weekend in a league two Yorkshire derby.
If Harrogate scoop all three points, they’ll have done the league double this season over their South Yorkshire rivals.
Simon Weaver believes they have what it takes to avoid relegation, following a battling second half display against league two leaders, Leyton Orient.
Your Harrogate, along with ...
In this episode of the Your Harrogate podcast, presenter Pete Egerton speaks to Kettlesing father-of-three, James Badger, about a huge cycling challenge he’s set to do, in memory of his wife and to raise funds for Blood Cancer UK.
Philippa Badger was just 42 when she died of Acute Myeloid Leukaemia (AML) on 22nd April, 2022, leaving three young children aged 12, 10 and 6.
To mark the first anniversary of her death, husband James and three friends are set to cycle from Land’s End to John O’Groats in just 8 days, to raise funds for Blood Cancer UK.
James only took up the sport a few years ...
In this Easter episode of the Your Harrogate podcast, presenter Pete Egerton catches up with Harrogate Town's leading goal scorer, Luke Armstrong, and Harrogate Railway's Mick O'Connell.
Town want to avoid defeat Good Friday afternoon against Wimbledon in League Two.
Luke set out to get double figures when it comes to goals and ideally wants to reach 20 for the season.
The club lie 20th in league two, just 4 points from the relegation places.
Harrogate Railway have missed out on automatic promotion and will once again settle for the play-offs.
Manager Mick O'Connell has never known an ...
In this episode of the Your Harrogate podcast, presenter Pete Egerton speaks to Aidan Bell from Harrogate Cricket Club about a new crowdfunder, plus Simon Weaver from Harrogate Town features too.
Harrogate Cricket club want to raise an initial £30,000 for two new nets and have just weeks to reach their target.
The club aims to build some of the best facilities available for players both young and old.
Harrogate Town have had nearly two weeks without a match and tonight (31st March), head to Tranmere Rovers.
Manager Simon Weaver has been really impressed with recent training sessions, bu...
In this episode of the Your Harrogate podcast, Nick Hancock speaks to Bishop Monkton resident and author, Colin Philpott.
Colin's new book, his first fictional work, is available for pre-order and will be released at the end of April.
"Death Day" is set in England in 2045, a country where euthanasia is not just legal but compulsory.
Despite the dark title and main subject, Colin is eager to highlight that there is a message of hope within the story and some familiar Harrogate places too...
In this episode of the Your Harrogate podcast, presenter Pete Egerton speaks to David Moss, the founder of Sporting Influence and Neil Atkinson, foundation lead and PE teacher.
Sporting Influence started back in 2012 and aims to improve the standard of teaching and opportunities in primary school sport, plus, improve social skills through sport.
This Wednesday (29th March) they’re hosting a “cycle to school day” and 7 members of the team will cycle from Bramhope in Leeds, through to Ashville College in Harrogate, taking in as many schools as possible with whom they do work.
They’re also ...
In this episode of the Your Harrogate podcast, presenter Pete Egerton chats to Harrogate Town defender Matty Foulds and also grabs a word with the headteacher and pupils of Hampsthwaite Primary school, as they get set for a big fundraising challenge.
Defender Foulds is on loan from fellow league two side, Bradford City.
Was it a shock to learn he was heading out on loan?
Matty also talks about the confidence in the Town squad, following a battling performance against Barrow.
Hampsthwaite Primary school aim to cycle 1000 miles, the equivalent of John O'Groats to Land's end from the warmt...
In this episode of the Your Harrogate podcast, presenter Pete Egerton speaks to TV star and antiques dealer, Paul Martin.
Paul is a familiar figure on TV and made the popular show “Flog it!” his own, regularly watched and loved by a huge band of followers.
The Friends of Harrogate Hospital have Paul as their guest, on Thursday March 23rd at the Old Swan Hotel.
“An Afternoon with Paul Martin” has sold out and will comprise of tales from Paul’s years in front of the TV cameras, anecdotes and special surprises for the audience plus cream teas too!
You can take items for valuation between ...
In this episode of the Your Harrogate podcast, Pete Egerton speaks to Mike Bligh from Knaresborough Town women and Harrogate Town manager, Simon Weaver.
Knaresborough Town women celebrated promotion last Sunday (12th March), but now want to finish the job and go up as champions.
Mike tells Pete what has impressed him most so far and whether or not the mother of all parties will go ahead...
Meanwhile, Simon Weaver has been reflecting on an awful performance at Crawley last Saturday (11th March) and wants his players not only to step up in training, but to take that improvement into matche...
In this episode of the Your Harrogate podcast, Pete Egerton has been speaking to a Harrogate mum of four, who has launched a fundraiser to allow her to travel to Fiji on a charity mission to help the local community.
35-year-old Anna Swift, who is studying Education Studies at Leeds Trinity University, plans to make the 9,000-mile trip at the end of May to support the Fijian community.
Anna will be working alongside Think Pacific – a charity that has been working exclusively in the Fiji Islands for over a decade to deliver sustainable development projects in rural communities.
Anna had w...
In this episode of the Your Harrogate podcast, presenter Pete Egerton spoke to Town fans before they enjoyed seeing the team win at Doncaster, plus defender Tom Eastman has a word with us too.
Kat is vice-president of the supporters' club committee and has not enjoyed this season... hopefully her mood has brightened somewhat after the three points in South Yorkshire on Tuesday (7th March)
Matt, from Harrogate, now lives down South and so the Crawley game this weekend (11th March) is like a home-fixture.
Jordan Ford is busy organising more independent travel, including another long trip to N...
In this episode of the Your Harrogate podcast, we're getting ever closer to the 2023 Knaresborough Tractor Run and presenter Pete Egerton has been finding out more about the charity that benefits from the event - Yorkshire Air Ambulance.
Linda Stead, or Lin as she's known, is the regional fundraising manager for North and East regions.
Lin explains the challenges that have faced the charity since Covid and now with the cost of living crisis.
The charity is also getting two new helicopters and more onboard staff to aid the vital service they provide.
Plus, find out why they want to turn York...
In this episode of the Your Harrogate podcast, Pete Egerton has been along to the Artizan café and creative space on Cambridge Road in Harrogate, to learn more about their crowd funding campaign.
Liz Cluderay is the UK director of Artizan International and explains how the charity is fairly small locally, but does big work!
Many differently able young adults benefit from the workshops, activities, crafts, training and social enterprises that Artizan International offers.
They aim to raise £5,000 by crowd funding, but offer rewards to those who support the campaign...