Your Harrogate Podcast
The best of life in Harrogate! We chat to various special guests and delve deeper into our beautiful part of the world.
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Episodes
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Your Harrogate Podcast - Episode 377
Friday, 21 February 2025
In this episode of the Your Harrogate Podcast, we discover more about an exciting development for Harrogate Town's academy, plus, St Michael's Hospice in Harrogate take part in an important national campaign.Harrogate Town has announced a new partnership with Rossett School which will become the home of the club’s new Football Academy.The Harrogate Town Football Academy will offer quality coaching and a games programme.It will be run by Harrogate Town staff on the same campus as their education provision; playing their home games on the 3G at Rossett School and competing in a competitive le...
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Your Harrogate Podcast - Episode 376
Friday, 14 February 2025
In this episode of the Your Harrogate podcast, presenter Nick Hancock catches up with Simon Cotton, the main organiser of the Harrogate Hospitality and Tourism Awards. Plus, we hear from two Harrogate men who have scaled mount Kilimanjaro for a very good cause. Presenter Pete Egerton also speaks to Harrogate Town manager, Simon Weaver.The Harrogate Hospitality and Tourism Awards take place in the summer; they celebrate and reward those individuals who truly represent Harrogate as one of the country’s best destinations for both business and leisure tourism.Simon Cotton stresses the importanc...
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Your Harrogate Podcast - Episode 375
Friday, 7 February 2025
In this episode of the Your Harrogate podcast, presenter Pete Egerton recaps on a huge holiday giveaway, Hollywood in Knaresborough and new Harrogate Town signing Ben Fox features too.Thanks to Kuoni on James Street in Harrogate, Vanessa Ford from Gargrave was the lucky winner of a 6-night holiday in Mauritius!We recently discovered Kiefer Sutherland had been in Knaresborough filming for a new Christmas production and today (7th February), the crew is back for more!Plus, several Harrogate Town players tell us how bad they are at romance when it comes to Valentine's day, and new signing Ben ...
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Your Harrogate Podcast - Episode 374
Friday, 31 January 2025
Presenter Pete Egerton looks back at two big stories making headlines within the Harrogate district this week (27th-31st January). Plus, Harrogate Town manager Simon Weaver features too. US President Donald Trump is among the celebrities rumoured to be interested in the purchase of the Ripley Castle Estate. The 14-century country house is currently on the market for £21million - the first time it has been listed in 700 years. Current owners Sir Thomas and Lady Emma Ingilby have been speaking to ITV Calendar. Plus, Kiefer Sutherland has been filming for a new Christmas production in Knaresbo...
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Your Harrogate Podcast - Episode 373
Saturday, 25 January 2025
In this episode of the Your Harrogate Podcast, presenter Pete Egerton features the launch of the Harrogate Hospitality and Tourism Awards. Plus, presenter Nick Hancock chats to a new Harrogate Town player and Freedom Performing Arts in Knaresborough need your support. The Harrogate Hospitality and Tourism awards; now in it's 17th year, aims to celebrate the best of the best amongst the people and businesses who represent Harrogate's leading industry, in the form of Business and Leisure Tourism. Organiser Simon Cotton has featured on Nick Hancock in the morning this week on Your Harrogate Ra...
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Your Harrogate Podcast - Episode 372
Friday, 17 January 2025
In this episode of the Your Harrogate Podcast, presenter Pete Egerton features Fodder, great news from Harrogate Ladies College, plus the first experience of Harrogate snow! Fodder in Harrogate work with over 400 local farmers and producers to provide their customers with the best locally sourced produce. The farm shop is now closed for refurbishment, but the cafe and Fodder on the hoof are very much open for business. Over the coming weeks, Pete will be featuring lots of the suppliers on "Fodder Fridays" - general manager of Fodder, Vanessa Pitt, is here to explain more... You can listen t...
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Your Harrogate Podcast - Episode 371
Friday, 10 January 2025
In this episode of the Your Harrogate Podcast, the first of 2025! Presenter Pete Egerton speaks to Harrogate Town's Sarah Barry and Simon Weaver. Harrogate Town have a huge weekend ahead (Saturday 11th January) as they make the short trip to Leeds United to play the Whites in the FA Cup 3rd Round. Chief Executive Sarah Barry, has been at the club for just over three years and says that this is the biggest match in her time so far. It's the first competitive match between the two Yorkshire teams and Leeds United will prove a stern test for Town, who sit 21st in League 2. Manager Simon Weaver...
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Your Harrogate Podcast - Episode 370
Tuesday, 24 December 2024
In this episode of the Your Harrogate Podcast, the weekday team tell of their 2024 highlights, plus, presenter David Whittle is in conversation with Peter Wright, the Yorkshire Vet. Now in it's 19th series, the Yorkshire Vet is one of Channel 5's most popular shows. Peter chats to David about where it all began and how the TV series nearly didn't happen! Plus, what it was like working with the real-life James Herriot, Alf Wight, along with why the latest incarnation of "All Creatures Great and Small" has worked well and bred a whole new army of fans. Peter also discusses life as a vet at Ch...
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Your Harrogate Podcast - Episode 369
Friday, 20 December 2024
In this episode of the Your Harrogate Podcast, presenter Pete Egerton catches up with Harrogate Town manager Simon Weaver. Town have suffered three defeats on the bounce, but the gaffer remains upbeat and focused on the job in hand. Simon talks about the potential dip into the January transfer window he may be required to make, considering several key players are missing due to injury. The festive period is always busy for anyone involved in football and the gaffer is quite surprised that when the fixtures came out, a traditional Boxing Day derby was not on the cards; instead, Town head to ...
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Your Harrogate Podcast - Episode 368
Friday, 13 December 2024
In this episode of the Your Harrogate podcast, we appreciate you're busy prepping for Christmas and so presenter Pete Egerton keeps it short... Pete has had a catch up with Harrogate Town midfielder Dean Cornelius ahead of the team playing Tranmere Rovers on Saturday (14th December). Dean is keen to stress that despite two poor performances on the bounce, the players remain upbeat and confident in their ability. The squad has taken a recent blow with news that club captain Josh Falkingham, will be sidelined for several weeks; Dean details Josh's operation. The midfielder is also in upbeat m...
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Your Harrogate Podcast - Episode 367
Friday, 6 December 2024
In this episode of the Your Harrogate Podcast, presenter Pete Egerton speaks to Harrogate Town manager Simon Weaver. Plus, Knaresborough based martial arts expert, Chris Jones. On Tuesday (3rd December) Harrogate Town put in one of, if not their worst performance of the season so far against Salford City. Simon tells Pete how deflated he felt after the two nil defeat and expects a reaction from the squad, when they play AFC Wimbledon this Saturday (7th December). The gaffer also explains what it was like to be part of the BBC live coverage during the FA Cup third round draw and the exciteme...
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Your Harrogate Podcast - Episode 366
Thursday, 28 November 2024
In this episode of the Your Harrogate podcast, presenter Pete Egerton speaks to Harrogate Town player, James Daly. Plus, from the Independent Supporters Club, charity co-ordinators, David Timbs and Jack Wilkinson. Harrogate Town will face up to non-league Gainsborough Trinity in the FA Cup 2nd round this Friday (29th November 2024) in front of the BBC TV cameras. A potential big-money draw awaits the winner in round three, because teams from the Premiership and Championship enter the competition. Hailing from Brighton and having played for Crystal Palace too, James would be happy with eith...
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Your Harrogate Podcast - Episode 365
Friday, 22 November 2024
In this episode of the Your Harrogate Podcast, presenter Pete Egerton chats to Harrogate Town manager Simon Weaver. Plus, Alan Titchmarsh MBE and Debbie Wiseman OBE feature too. Harrogate Town are in buoyant mood after a last minute winner last week against Chesterfield. Plus, the under 18's reached the third round of the FA Cup this week. Simon also talks about targeting at least two new faces in the January transfer window and if Town ever had American investment, would that be a good thing? Away from local football, RHS Garden Harlow Carr has launched "Glow" - their annual festival of li...
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Your Harrogate Podcast - Episode 364
Wednesday, 20 November 2024
In this episode of the Your Harrogate Podcast, presenter Alex Cann speaks to Robert Kennedy at Harvest Associates in Ilkley. Robert discusses more fallout from the budget, from capital gains tax to inheritance tax - a contentious issue for some, given the recent farming rally in London. Robert also explains changes to pensions expected in the next few years and expresses that planning is key!
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Your Harrogate Podcast - Episode 363
Friday, 15 November 2024
In this episode of the Your Harrogate podcast, presenter Pete Egerton speaks to Harrogate Town's new signing, Eno Nto. Plus, the Harrogate International Academy features too. Harrogate Town’s newest forward Eno Nto has joined Town on a month-to-month contract, and hours after signing, scored the opener in the team's 2-2 draw at the Exercise stadium on Tuesday night against Blackpool. Born in Derby, Enomfon Uzoma Azuma Nto came through the ranks at The Rams' Academy and featured for the club at U18 level in their 2018/19 title winning season, as well as in the UEFA Youth League. Nto then dec...
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Your Harrogate Podcast - Episode 362
Friday, 8 November 2024
In this episode of the Your Harrogate Podcast, presenter Pete Egerton catches up with Harrogate Town's manager Simon Weaver, plus, we hear a heartbreaking story about the football coach who has been left partially paralysed following surgery. On Sunday 3rd November, Harrogate Town caused one of the upsets of the first round of the FA Cup, by beating Hollywood-owned Wrexham. Simon says everyone is still riding high following the victory, but now it's time to focus once more on the league and a clash with Morecambe this weekend (9th November). The club are running a promotion in which under...
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Your Harrogate Podcast - Episode 361
Thursday, 31 October 2024
In this special episode of the Your Harrogate Podcast, we're getting an expert reaction to The Budget and delving deeper into what it means to you. Alex Cann is chatting with Robert Kennedy at Harvest Associates in Ilkley to touch on all the key talking points and to find out what effect it will have on both individuals and businesses.
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Your Harrogate Podcast - Episode 360
Saturday, 26 October 2024
In this episode of the Your Harrogate Podcast, presenter Alex Cann speaks to our local hero award winners. On Friday 25th October, Your Harrogate hosted the 2024 local hero awards at Rudding Park in Harrogate. The annual event celebrates extraordinary individuals who go above and beyond in their local communities and never expect any recognition for what they do, they're simply good people... they are, local heroes!
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Your Harrogate Podcast - Episode 359
Friday, 18 October 2024
In this episode of the Your Harrogate, Pete Egerton speaks to former Yorkshire and England cricket star, Ryan Sidebottom. Plus, Harrogate Town's Simon Weaver features too. On Friday 18th October, the Your Harrogate Town business club took place at the Exercise Stadium and the special guest, was former cricket star Ryan Sidebottom. Over a 20-year-long career, Ryan featured for both Yorkshire and Nottinghamshire and also, whilst playing for England, lifted the T20 World Cup! Ryan spoke to Pete before his Q&A at the business gathering at Harrogate Town, where we also caught up with Town manage...
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Your Harrogate Podcast - Episode 358
Friday, 11 October 2024
In this episode of the Your Harrogate Podcast, Pete Egerton speaks to Harrogate Town striker Josh March. Plus, we hear from the Knaresborough mum who is running the Munich Marathon this weekend (13th October) and we learn more about a charity walk in Ripon... Town striker Josh March has struggled for goals so far this season; scoring just the once in a derby against Doncaster Rovers. Josh tells Pete that he's hoping for a return to form and is remaining positive that he can prove to manager Simon Weaver, he is worthy of a starting place in the team. Meanwhile, 13 members from Knaresborough ...
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Your Harrogate Podcast - Episode 357
Friday, 4 October 2024
In this episode of the Your Harrogate Podcast, presenter Pete Egerton speaks to Jordan Ford from the Harrogate Town Independent Supporters Club. Plus, Town manager Simon Weaver features too. Jordan gives his view on the first nine matches Town have played so far; the latest being a 1-5 home defeat against MK Dons (Tuesday 1st October). It was a shock to all connected to Harrogate Town, after such a positive display against local rivals Bradford City only 3 days before. Jordan also details all the away travel, should you wish to support Town on the road, during a busy month of fixtures. Mean...
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Your Harrogate Podcast - Episode 356
Friday, 27 September 2024
In this episode of the Your Harrogate podcast, presenter Pete Egerton speaks to the head of development at Knaresborough Town Women, Ged Maloney. Plus, Harrogate Town's Stephen Duke McKenna features too. Having gained promotion to the West Riding County Womens Football League Division One earlier this year, Knaresborough Town Women remain unbeaten so far. Ged discusses a successful recruitment period and a strong partnership between the club and development programme, Future Lioness, which is run by his son Jonathan. Ged also speaks about plans to eventually get 3G pitches for the club. Mea...
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Your Harrogate Podcast - Episode 355
Wednesday, 18 September 2024
In this episode of the Your Harrogate Podcast, presenter Pete Egerton speaks to Harrogate Town manager Simon Weaver. Plus, Rich Burns from Harrogate Railway Ladies also features. In League Two, Harrogate Town are riding high on confidence after their Yorkshire derby victory over Doncaster Rovers. Simon speaks about how they need to use that confidence to make sure they get at least a point from Crewe this weekend. The gaffer also speaks about the next Your Harrogate Town business club; former cricketer Ryan Sidebottom will be the special guest and Simon has some memories of playing alongsid...
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Your Harrogate Podcast - Episode 354
Friday, 13 September 2024
In this episode of the Your Harrogate Podcast, as time is running out to nominate your local hero, presenter Pete Egerton takes a look back at the 2023 awards. The Your Harrogate Local Hero Awards shine a light on the selfless, dedicated and inspirational people living and working in the Harrogate district. Set to be held for a third year, the ceremony will be a glamorous event at Rudding Park Hotel on Friday 25th October 2024. It’s all thanks to headline sponsors O’Connor Chiropractic and Vida Healthcare. To nominate, go to the Your Harrogate Radio app, or log on to the website before 11...
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Your Harrogate Podcast - Episode 353
Friday, 6 September 2024
In this episode of the Your Harrogate Podcast, presenter Pete Egerton speaks to a Harrogate man who is doing the Great North Run...dressed as a dinosaur! Plus, we feature Harrogate Town and an epic cycling challenge. 51-year-old Andy Laverick will be taking on his 16th Great North Run (Sunday 8th September) to fundraise for JDRF - a charity seeking a cure and research treatment for Type 1 diabetes. Andy, who is a member of running group Harrogate Harriers, will be suiting up as a T-Rex for the 13.1-mile race. Andy’s daughter, Elizabeth, was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes in 2019. Meanwhile,...
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Your Harrogate Podcast - Episode 352
Saturday, 24 August 2024
In this episode of the Your Harrogate Podcast, presenter Pete Egerton speaks to Harrogate Town boss Simon Weaver, plus, the Harrogate and Craven Girls League also features. Simon was pleased with how his side acquitted themselves in the first 45 against Accrington last Saturday (17th August) and believes that the first goal, demonstrates how Town need "a few more scruffy goals" - he thinks at times, they can be too polite! The Exercise Stadium has this week, been named the second safest ground in the football league and Simon thinks that such an accolade, can only help attract more familie...
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Your Harrogate Podcast - Episode 351
Friday, 16 August 2024
In this episode of the Your Harrogate Podcast, presenter Pete Egerton speaks to Harrogate Town's James Daly. Plus, Boroughbridge Junior Football Club feature too. Harrogate Town caused an upset at league one Lincoln City this week (Tuesday 13th August) by beating the Imps 1-2 and progressing to the second round of the EFL Cup. After a loan period last season, striker Daly finds himself back in the squad and was on the scoresheet midweek. James tells Pete the importance of "togetherness" and how vital the loan period was. We also look ahead to Town's league two match at Accrington Stanley th...
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Your Harrogate Podcast - Episode 350
Friday, 9 August 2024
In this episode of the Your Harrogate Podcast, presenter Pete Egerton speaks to Sarah Barry and Simon Weaver from Harrogate Town. Football is back! The 24/25 EFL season gets underway this weekend (Saturday 10th August) and Harrogate Town's chief executive, Sarah Barry, cannot wait!! Sarah tells Pete how the new TV deal with Sky Sports will benefit Town and how local businesses have been keen to get a piece of the action. Plus, for anyone attending the opening match against league-new-boys Bromley, what to expect at the Exercise Stadium and why pizza lovers will be smiling... Meanwhile, mana...
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Your Harrogate Podcast - Episode 349
Tuesday, 6 August 2024
In this episode of the Your Harrogate Podcast, presenter Pete Egerton speaks to the MD of Harrogate Spring Water, Richard Hall. Richard talks about the proposed expansion plans to Harrogate Spring Water's bottling plant on Harlow Moor Road and how the business plans to address concerns that trees within Rotary Wood will be lost. Richard highlights why these plans are so important to Harrogate Spring Water and what will happen if they are not approved. Part of the plan, should an extension be permitted, is to plant new trees in order to replace the number lost and to continue to listen to ac...
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Your Harrogate Podcast - Episode 348
Wednesday, 24 July 2024
Your Harrogate's Alex Cann is at Harrogate's Race for Life chatting to our sponsors, Turkish Baths, and people taking part in aid of Cancer Research.
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