Between These Walls

Cherie Federico is the founder and Director of Aesthetica, a powerhouse brand of the arts world that gives a platform to artists, writers, and film makers around the world. It encompasses Aesthetica Magazine, the Aesthetica Art Prize and exhibition, and the BAFTA qualifying Aesthetica Short Film Festival, all of which are rooted and held in York. Cherie joins us on the podcast to talk about the ev...

In 2013,  seven-year-old Jamie Inglis lost his brave battle against a rare form of childhood cancer. His story captured the hearts of people across York and beyond who came together to raise thousands of pounds to send him to the US for treatment. In Part 2 of this Between These Walls special, Jamie's mum Vicky Inglis recalls his fight against neuroblastoma eleven years on. Follow Vicky'...

In 2013,  seven-year-old Jamie Inglis lost his brave battle against a rare form of childhood cancer. His story captured the hearts of people across York and beyond who came together to raise thousands of pounds to send him to the US for treatment. In Part 1 of this Between These Walls special, Jamie's mum Vicky Inglis recalls his fight against neuroblastoma eleven years on and how the kindnes...

York Mumbler has become a lifeline for thousands of parents.  The website gets over 40K hits a month with parents looking for things to do in York, plus a thriving social media community of parents supporting each other. It has now become the first stop for businesses to promote themselves and events happening across the City. Emily Pickard founded York Mumbler after her children were born. Armed...

In 2014, York was designated a UNESCO City of Media Arts. This means York is part of a global network of 'Creative Cities' that pledge to put creative industries at the heart of their ongoing development. Mat Lazenby is a Past Master of the Guild of Media Arts, which was formed as a result of the designation. As Creative Director of LazenbyBrown, a brand communications agency in York, Ma...

The Snappy Trust is a York charity that runs activities and play provision for children and young people with wide ranging disabilities. On this episode, Sophie is joined by Anne Stamp, the Service Manager, along with parent and volunteer Karen Nash. The charity celebrates its 40th anniversary next year, but needs more support than ever from volunteers, fundraisers, and local businesses to secure...

Kyra Women’s Project is a York charity that helps women faced with challenges make positive change in their lives. It’s just celebrated it’s 10th anniversary and now helps over 200 local women through activities, courses, therapies, and events. These services are all provided by volunteers, and receives no statutory funding, so Kyra has to rely on grants and fundraising to continue to deliver thes...

York Business Improvement District (BID) is a not-for-profit organisation with over 900 businesses paying a mandatory levy which is invested back in to the city centre for improvements.  Since it launched in 2016, the BID has invested £5.8 million into various projects. Sophie Hudson went along to the York BID offices to meet Andrew Lowson - the Executive Director.   Andrew speaks passionately abo...

York has been named as the "best place to visit in the UK in 2024" and it's pretty obvious to locals and visitors as to why. One organisation that’s working hard to try and keep it that way is Make It York, which is behind many of the events held in the city, including York Residents Festival, the Ice Trail, and the award-winning Christmas Market. Sarah Loftus, the Managing Director...

If you walk down Swinegate in York, you may not know you're passing a little slice of "Hollywood." Viridian FX is a special effects company working on some big-name movies and TV shows for the likes of Netflix, Universal, Paramount, and HBO. If you've watched the Game of Thrones prequel, House of the Dragon, Viridian FX were responsible for some of the visual effects. That proj...

It's no secret that York has become a magnet for lovers of magical fantasy, with The Shambles attracting wizarding fans from around the world. In the midst of this craze sits a humble potions apothecary selling weird and wonderful drinks, delighting kids of all ages. Phil Pinder is one of the founders and directors of The Potions Cauldron Group, a retail and attractions empire which now spans...

Following on from our exclusive behind-the-gates at Nestlé episode, Sophie Hudson heads to York's Chocolate Story to find out the origins of the City's sweet history. Sophie chats to Ellie Laws, the Guest Experience Manager from the city centre attraction. Ellie is responsible for uncovering and writing the stories told in this interactive tour of York's past. York's Chocolate...

Matt Evans, Nestlé's Head of Media Relations UK & Ireland, joins Sophie Hudson to reveal what goes on behind the gates at the chocolate factory. Nestlé has been a huge part of York’s rich chocolate history since the late 80’s. It's factory site on Haxby Road is now a global epicentre of Nestle’s product development and innovation. Employing over 2,000 people from the area, the factor...