Episodes
Nick Hancock is joined by local celeb chef Steph Moon for the return of the Harrogate Spring Flower Show! Steph is previewing her TEN daily cooking demonstrations, what seasonal vegetables she’ll be using, what to do with beetroots and courgettes, and tells us how she’s turning Yorkshire rhubarb into both a meringue dish and an alcoholic cocktail…
We’ve had a peek behind the scenes at Leathley Farm Shop and Cafe in Otley ahead of their big opening day next week! We chat to Owners Rebecca and Chris and their young daughters Emma and Lucy about running a business as a family, how Leathley Farm Shop was born, what customers can expect to see in store, and about their big competition to win a £100 luxury hamper!
Nick Hancock is joined by Lisa Bowerman, Owner of Stump Cross Caverns, on an emotional opening day for the famous caves! Lisa talks us through the joys of reopening having come so close to closing, as well as a special guest from the BBC, the overwhelming ‘Save the Caves’ campaign, the deserving winner of their campervan raffle - plus she tells all about all the new features at the caves and what restrictions will be in place after reopening.
Nick Hancock is joined by Vicky Flintoft, the Harrogate mum who has launched 'Archie's Army' - a fundraising campaign to help her son Archie who suffers with a life-threatening condition. 5-year-old Archie suffers with Diamond Blackfan Anaemia (DBA), a genetic condition in which the bone marrow fails to produce red blood cells, and relies on regular blood transfusions just to stay alive. We hear how Archie and his family are doing, what sort of treatment he has to go through and all about the progress of the heartwarming campaign which the Harrogate district is already getting behind.
Nick Hancock is joined by Kate Rogata, Director of Supporting Older People (SOP) in Harrogate! Kate tells us about the organisation and how they support elderly people through ‘befriending’ - particularly during lockdown when friendship has been needed most. Kate also tells us about the group’s amazing volunteers and their food scheme in which they’ve teamed up with Asda, Tech Buyer and Paul Welsh to provide more than 10,000 meals for people struggling to put food on the table during the pandemic.
Nick Hancock is joined by Helen Forster, Director of new specialist law firm in Harrogate HTF Legal Ltd! Helen is talking setting up her new business during lockdown but also concerns over wills and power of attorney due to Covid and when she recommends is the best age/time to think about a will. We're also discussing the 40% increase in requests for will information during the pandemic and hear some whacky stories around witnessing the signing of documents - including a ladder at a window!
Nick Hancock is joined by Marie and Nancy - the team behind Doodle HR in Harrogate! We're talking their recent move to Princes Square, the buzz in town since reopening day, getting back to work, businesses planning for the next stage, working from home and the benefits of returning to the office for your work/home life balance.
Nick Hancock is joined by Rachael Meyer - a humanist wedding celebrant offering her services in Harrogate, Leeds, North Yorkshire and The Yorkshire Dales! We find out all there is to know about Rachael's humanist ceremonies which include weddings in gardens, changes to funerals, her take on vow renewals and things you may never even realised you could have at your ceremonies...
Nick Hancock is recording this week's podcast at the tipi at Harrogate's Cedar Court Hotel, and he's joined by Managing Director Wayne Topley! Wayne is talking the thinking behind the tipi, the views, the atmosphere, how it's been received and how they're geared up to adapt it depending on the Covid guidance. We're also talking the return of weddings and funerals at Cedar Court Harrogate, Harrogate Town's cup final, live music and a partnership with Harrogate Tipple...
Nick Hancock is joined by Mike Roberts, the man behind LinkedIn101! Mike joins us for a fascinating chat about the power of video messaging, building your personal brand online and also gives some great tips, hints and coaching for sales professionals. We’re talking Zoom backgrounds, what clothes to wear and video call no-no’s, as well as the overwhelming benefits of the advancement in technology when it comes to video calling and messaging.
Nick Hancock is joined by Personal Trainer and owner of Schofield Fitness Sam Schofield following the reopening of gyms! Sam is talking how reopening has gone, seeing clients in person, weigh-in shocks, refocusing post-lockdown and setting new goals.
Nick Hancock is joined by local celeb chef Steph Moon to talk bank holiday BBQ’s! Steph has some great tips for marinating barbeque chicken, sexy slaw and side dishes. There's also chat of alfresco dining, doubling down on socks and everything you need to know about asparagus!
Nick Hancock welcomes back Sharon Canavar from Harrogate International Festivals to talk FAQ's around the Theakston's Crime Writing Festival, Covid passports, the impact on events, Boomtown, outdoor hospitality on the Stray - and everything in between!
Nick Hancock is joined by Sarah Stead from the Washburn Heritage Centre to talk about reopening under restricted circumstances, outside seated service near Fewston Church, dog walkers, 10-year anniversary, membership and some themed exhibitions and events…
Nick Hancock is chatting to Steph Moon following the reopening of restaurants and bars across Harrogate! Nick and Steph are talking a few of their favourite Harrogate venues, Ales in the Dales, home improvements during lockdown, staycationing, boat trips plus Steph gives some great ideas for vegan afternoon tea (including vegan scones, jam and cream!).
The Your Harrogate Podcast is back for reopening day, and today Nick Hancock is joined by Harry from Harrogate's free walking tours! Harry gives an insight into what goes into the tours, the history behind Harrogate, some new tours for people who live and work in the area and tells his story on how he started out.
Nick Hancock is joined by special guest Joshua Holmes, a young singer-songwriter and student in Harrogate who has spent lockdown working on his music! Josh has released his second single today "Juice it Up" and tells us about how he writes his songs, who his influences are and how daunting it was recording in a studio for the first time.
Nick Hancock is chatting to Dawn Pearson, the Project Manager for the Harrogate District Food Bank on Westmorland Street in Harrogate. Dawn gives a fascinating insight into the inner workings of a food bank including where all the food comes from, how it's all sorted, the support food banks are able to give, who their usual clientele are, the effects of covid on families and the food bank's special team of volunteers.
Nick Hancock chats to local celebrity chef Steph Moon for an Easter special all about food! Steph gives some top tips on her Easter lamb dish, and there's also talk of a mini-heatwave, having a stress-free Easter, smokey potatoes and the heated pool at Rudding Park...
Nick Hancock is joined by Sharon Canavar from Harrogate International Festivals for some more fri-yay bants on the Your Harrogate Pod. We're talking the Harrogate Residents Association, social media trolls, Varsity Blues on Netflix, Berwins Salon North and Line of Duty.
Nick Hancock is joined by James Cundall, one of the organisers of the live music event ‘Sounds in the Grounds’ at Ripley Castle! James is previewing this year’s event including the music lineup, the socially distanced picnic patches and what visitors can expect when live music returns in August.
Nick Hancock welcomes superstar celebrity chef Steph Moon to the podcast for a very welcome food chat! We're talking post-lockdown socialising, nightclubs and Easter egg hunts for adults before Steph gives us a delicious recipe for wild garlic chicken kievs...
It's one year on from the first lockdown and Nick Hancock is chatting to Mike Hanson from What-a-Movie, who are all set to host their Spring Drive in Cinema! The event is returning to Ripley Castle with a selection of singalongs, family films and blockbusters - and Nick's finding out just how the event will work and why it proved a massive hit over Christmas.
Nick Hancock welcomes back Sharon Canavar from Harrogate International Festivals for some Fri-yay bants! We're talking jabs, reacclimatising post-lockdown, back garden hot tubs, some heart-wrenching TV documentaries and a mention for the fantastic concept of Harrogate's Early Bird Run Crew.
Nick Hancock is chatting to Paul and Chris from A-Plan Insurance to find out more about one of the new additions to Harrogate, connections to Ripon, plans for helping the district and why trust is so key when it comes to insurance.
Nick Hancock is joined by local celebrity chef Steph Moon to talk Nick’s pet pheasant, the return of the cyclists, lawnmower trendsetters and Steph’s cooking a jacket potato - but not in a way you’ll have ever heard before!
Nick Hancock welcomes Joe Mackenzie, the Programme Co-ordinator at Your Consortium Ltd, to talk about ATI (Action Towards Inclusion) - a project that aims to improve the lives of people and communities through key worker support for those who are unemployed or economically inactive.
Nick Hancock is joined by David, the Chief Executive of Harrogate Theatre, to talk about the theatre’s great news from last week, plans for the safe return of the pantomime and other plans for the future of the industry.
Nick Hancock is joined by Sharon Canavar from Harrogate International Festivals for a Fri-yay podcast with talk of lockdown haircuts, mask-wearing, Matt Haig's ‘Reasons to stay alive’, mental health, Joe Wicks' dieting cookbooks, intermittent fasting and Gusto boxes!
Nick Hancock is chatting to Lucy Gratton, Manager of Ripon YMCA, all about the Ripon YMCA 5k fundraiser, why their work to provide supported housing for young people is so important and how these young people have been affected by lockdown.