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We've launched a brand new series of podcasts - and they're a perfect listen for fans of local Harrogate goss! Titled 'Overheard in Harrogate', each podcast will see Nick Hancock joined by Sharon Canavar from Harrogate International Festivals to talk Harrogate gossip and with one rule only - it must've been overheard in Harrogate! Whether it was at Asda on Bower Road, in Betty's or in the sauna at...

Nick Hancock is joined by Vicky Eustace from 'Back in the Spotlight' - an exciting event to be held at Harrogate Ladies College and put on by Harrogate St Andrews Players! The amateur group will be putting on an evening of song and dance straight from some of the best West End musicals. Vicky talks about what people can expect from the 'musical theatre extravaganza' and talks about their long wait...

Nick Hancock welcomes some very special guests from Grewelthorpe CE Primary School to talk about everything and anything around climate change! 10-year-old school councillors Elijah and Saskia tell us all about what carbon footprints are and how we can reduce them, plus we talk about the upcoming 'Walk to School Day' and what the pair would say to MPs about climate change given the chance...

Nick Hancock is joined by Anna and Georgie, the best friends and mums behind Tigerfifty7 in Harrogate! The pair own the shop on Cold Bath Road and have designed a colourful range of t-shirts to support Harrogate-based mental health charity Wellspring Therapy and Training. We talk all about the ‘HGKids’ idea, where it came from, why the duo wanted to support this charity and how they’ve already rai...

Do you want to get more involved with Harrogate Theatre? Nick Hancock is joined by someone who can help you do just that! We’re chatting to Deborah Larwood, Chair of Harrogate Theatre, to tell us all about their hunt for ‘trustees’ to join the Theatre’s board. Deborah tells us what sort of person they’re looking for, why it’s so important to get local people involved with the theatre and what sort...

Nick Hancock is joined by Natalie, Josh and George from theatre company Forget About the Dog ahead of their big production at Harrogate Grammar School! The team have created ‘Happy Place’ – a thought-provoking yet funny play that follows four strangers in a world where happiness is commodified. Bombastic characters, puppetry and original live music – your ‘Happy Place’ awaits… The team talk writin...

Nick Hancock has been along to the newly redeveloped 'Crimple' in Harrogate to chat to Food & Beverage Director Zak Jones! Zak tells us all about the new restaurant and food hall, the ideas behind the project, why he wanted to get involved, what his vision is going forward and what type of people they're looking to take on...

Nick Hancock is joined by special guest TV presenter Martin Hughes Games ahead of his appearance at Harrogate's Royal Hall next month! Martin talks about the story behind his move into television and previews his talk in Harrogate next month - including a revealing story about a leech in an unwanted place...

Nick Hancock is joined by local legend Paul Cording from North Yorkshire Police ahead of the Great North Run this weekend! Paul is running for Team Arrow, who are fundraising for Martin House Children's Hospice based in Boston Spa. We talk about whether he's ready, his past experiences of the event and why Martin House is a charity close to his heart.

Nick Hancock is joined by Jamie Hullah, Chairman of the Wetherby Business Association, for a chat about all things Wetherby! As the new Chairman, Jamie is aiming to 'reinvigorate' the organisation and how it supports the town, including introducing a new app to allow businesses to offer deals and offers to customers. Jamie also talks about wanting to be heavily involved in Wetherby's various...

Nick Hancock is joined by Nick Smith, Director of the Harrogate Flower Show, for an exclusive preview of this year's event! The show is moving to its new location at Newby Hall this year, so Nick tells us all about the thinking behind the decision, what visitors can expect, whether the usual fan-favourites will be back and why they're able to attract visitors from further afield...

Nick Hancock welcomes Kim Johnston, Director at CityFibre, to talk about some exciting developments to broadband in Harrogate, Knaresborough and eventually Ripon! We talk about what changes will be made, how this will affect residents, a change in internet habits due to the pandemic and the goal of CityFibre - to make broadband so reliable it becomes 'boring!'

Nick Hancock chats to the team behind the most ambitious project in the 121-year history of Harrogate Theatre - 'Our Gate'! Writer Rachel Halliwell and Director Amie Burns Walker tell us all about the new six-day production including why they believe the timing is perfect, the importance of putting on an immersive experience, the logistics of various locations and the pair also give a few hints at...

Nick Hancock welcomes Ben Crick from the Yorkshire Symphonic Orchestra ahead of their highly anticipated performance at The Great Yorkshire Proms! The orchestra are joining Aled Jones MBE and various other performers at Harewood House and Ben tells us how it feels to be back performing in front of a live audience and previews the event next month.

Nick Hancock is joined by Harriet Stainton, the Marketing Manager at Eden Camp Modern History Museum! This one is for the parents who are struggling for ideas when it comes to summer holiday days out, as Harriet tells us all about the fun and educational things that the WWII museum has to offer. The large Second World War-related museum near Malton occupies a former WWII prisoner-of-war camp of 33...

Nick Hancock is joined by Harrogate storyteller Olivia Parker on today's podcast after the release of her debut novel 'Hamish's Heydey'! Olivia gives us a preview of what her fictional children's book is all about, as well as how the characters came to her and what her inspiration behind the book is. We talk the ins and outs of getting a book published, researching and why it's important to get ch...

Nick Hancock is chatting to local artist Anita Bowerman at the Dove Tree Art Gallery and Studio in Harrogate! Anita offers a fascinating insight into the life of an artist and how she produces such beautiful pieces from this very studio. We also talk local inspiration including Harlow Carr, the Yorkshire Shepherdess, Fountains Abbey and Castle Howard among other beautiful hotspots across the distr...

Nick Hancock is joined by Jacqui Hargrave, a swimmer from Knaresborough who is part of a 41-mile swimming challenge in aid of St Michaels Hospice! Jacqui lost her friend Jane to cancer in 2017 and the time she spent at the hospice enabled her to spend quality time with her friends and family. We talk all about the challenge that will take Jacqui’s team from Dover to France, training in the River N...

Nick Hancock is joined by singer and actor Alfie Boe all the way from America ahead of his performance at Harewood House! We chat to Alfie about England football, why he misses his home country, how perseverance saw him become a performer and look ahead to his visit to this part of the world in just a few weeks! Alfie will be opening the Picnic Proms Summer Concert event on Friday 3rd September, j...

Nick Hancock is joined by special guest Phil Airey from Horticap to talk about the Hopkins Cafe and Shop - a beautiful new cafe named in honour of former student Peter Hopkins. Peter was a student at Horticap for around 20 years and it’s his legacy that has made the new facilities possible. Phil also chats future plans for Horticap, the menu’s focus on local produce and there’s some top gardening...

Nick Hancock is joined by ITV and talkSPORT commentator Sam Matterface ahead of England's Euro 2020 semi final clash with Denmark tonight! Sam previews the match and offers a detailed insight into both teams including the threat Denmark offer and how England can win. We also hear how he feels personally about commentating on the semi-final and having so many people across the nation watching the g...

Nick Hancock is joined by Harrogate royalty in the form of ex-England and Leeds footballer Danny Mills! We're previewing the England v Denmark semi-final tomorrow night including how far England can go, the difference fans inside Wembley Stadium will make and why the England players are playing without fear. We also talk about Gareth Southgate's Harrogate connections and how not too long ago he wa...

Nick Hancock chats to Danny Wild, the Principal at Harrogate College, to find out how they're bridging the gap and helping the hospitality industry with staff and skills shortages. We also find out how Harrogate College is supporting local businesses and helping the economy with apprenticeships and shorter courses in customer service and food safety. Plus we're previewing their Open Day on Wednesd...

Nick Hancock chats to Kate Rogata, Director of Supporting Older People (SOP) in Harrogate! Kate tells us all about the charity including how it has grown to support over 280 older people in the area, what their volunteers get up to, plus we hear some wonderful success stories of people they've been able to help, both throughout the pandemic and before.

Nick Hancock is joined by Steven Green - owner of Harrogate Tipple and the star of the Tipple in the Tipi event at the Cedar Court Hotel! Steven talks us through the gin-tasting event which continues to be a sell out, plus we find out the backstory behind Harrogate Tipple, where the idea came from and about the 'blood, sweat and tears' that goes into distilling at their HQ in Ripley.