Your Harrogate

In this episode of the Your Harrogate Podcast, presenter Pete Egerton speaks to Harrogate Town loanee, Derrick Abu, plus we hear from a Harrogate mum who is setting up a new dance academy. Town defender Abu is currently on loan from Championship side Southampton. The team are all set for their final match of the current league two season; away at Salford City. Derrick also has a passion for music...

In this episode of the Your Harrogate Podcast, presenter Pete Egerton speaks to Harrogate Town manager Simon Weaver. Plus, we look back at the Your Harrogate and Fat Badger Charity Golf Day. Harrogate Town hosted a fans' forum on Thursday 18th April and manager Simon Weaver felt it brought everyone together incredible well. The team is all set for their final home match of their league 2 campa...

In this episode of the Your Harrogate Podcast, presenter Pete Egerton speaks to the director of the Harrogate Flower Show, Nick Smith. Harrogate Spring Flower Show, is the first major event in the national gardening calendar. It takes place at the showground from 25th-28th April and Nick tells Pete what visitors can expect; from stunning displays, fantastic guest speakers and theatre demonstration...

In this episode of the Your Harrogate Podcast, presenter Pete Egerton speaks to Kettlesing man James Badger, who is raising money for Blood Cancer UK, plus Harrogate Town's George Thomson. James Badger lost his wife Philippa in 2022, just 36 hours after being diagnosed with leukaemia. Last year James cycled from Lands End to John O'Groats and that ride raised an incredible £200,000 towards...

In this episode of the Your Harrogate Podcast, presenter Pete Egerton continues to look ahead to the Harrogate Spring Flower Show. The show is the first major event in the national gardening calendar, welcoming the new growing season with a spectacular celebration of the very best in horticulture. Rae Beckwith is the Chairman of the Northern Group of the Daffodil Society, and the Spring Flower Sho...

In this episode of the Your Harrogate Podcast, presenter Pete Egerton speaks to Harrogate Town manager Simon Weaver, plus, there's news of a charity cheque handover. Town blew away promotion rivals Gillingham on Easter Monday, with a blistering second half display that saw them win 5-1. Simon tells Pete how they hope to keep growing the family support and community involvement at the club. He...

In this episode of the Your Harrogate Podcast, presenter Pete Egerton speaks to Harrogate Town's Anthony O'Connor, plus, a focus on the Knaresborough Bed Race draw too. Central defender Anthony O'Connor says the squad still believe they have a chance of the league two playoffs, but goals need to start coming. O'Connor featured over 100 times for this weekend's (23rd March) oppo...

In this episode of the Your Harrogate podcast, presenter Pete Egerton looks ahead to the Spring Flower Show in Harrogate, with the founder of Leafy Couture, Sarah Richardson. Sarah Richardson, has trained with some of the best floral designers and creatives in the UK and US and now, as a college-level tutor, teaches and mentors budding and professional florists alike. Sarah also chats about her wo...

In this episode of the Your Harrogate podcast, presenter Pete Egerton speaks to Harrogate Town manager Simon Weaver, plus, focuses on a new initiative within the independent supporters' club. Harrogate Town play at Barrow in league two this weekend (16th March). They head in to the match off the back of a battling point at promotion hopefuls Wrexham. Simon is hoping they can continue to work o...

In this episode of the Your Harrogate Podcast, presenter Pete Egerton speaks to the chairman of the Knaresborough Tractor Run committee, Steven Brown. The Knaresborough Tractor Run has been taking place since 2012. In the past several years, the day has grown to be the largest of it's kind. In total, £113,000 has been raised for Yorkshire Air Ambulance since 2012. The committee are now registe...

In this Your Harrogate Podcast, presenter Elisa Hilton introduces a host of local ladies football teams, as we celebrate International Women's Day! What does International women's day mean to you? We hear from Ella Williams, the first team captain of Harrogate Town Ladies. Just down the road, Harrogate Railway's first team captain Paige Swales features too. From Knaresborough Town Wome...

In this episode of the Your Harrogate podcast, presenter Pete Egerton continues the build up to the Knaresborough Tractor Run (17th March) by speaking to sponsors, Simon Graeme Auto Service Centre. Based near Hampsthwaite, this family-run business offers vehicle repairs, MOTs and servicing. After a long wait, they now have plans in place to expand and future-proof the business, enabling the team t...

In this episode of the Your Harrogate Podcast, presenter Pete Egerton discusses March being B Corp month. The UK B Corp movement is growing faster than ever, but what is a B Corp? Pete speaks to two local companies; Textile Mania and jewellery brand, Loft and Daughter, to discover more about their journey in becoming B Corps. Leading the discussion and explaining more about what a B Corp is, plus...

In this episode of the Your Harrogate Podcast, presenter Pete Egerton speaks to Harrogate Town's Josh Falkingham. Plus, Will Cotton from Harrogate, running the London Marathon for Henshaws. Club captain "Falks" made his first start since New Year's day, as Town lost 1-4 at home to Newport on Tuesday night (27th February). He admits that his performance was nowhere near what he an...

In this episode of the Your Harrogate podcast, presenter Pete Egerton speaks to Tessa Klemz from Yorkshire Air Ambulance. Tessa is the regional fundraising manager for the North and East Yorkshire. The charity is the main focus for the Knaresborough Tractor Run; a procession of tractors driving from the showground in Harrogate, to Pateley Bridge and back to knaresborough, on 17th March. The event...

In this episode of the Your Harrogate Podcast, presenter Pete Egerton focuses on Harrogate Town; a chat with manager Simon Weaver and commercial director, Joanne Towler. The gaffer was immensely proud of his squad bouncing back after the heavy defeat at Mansfield, to draw 0-0 with high-flying Crewe. The club currently sit in the playoffs of league two; a position that has fans dreaming, but does S...

In this episode of the Your Harrogate podcast, Pete Egerton speaks to team members from a new Harrogate business: Cocoon - pregnancy and wellness. Based just off Victoria Avenue in the heart of Harrogate, Cocoon launched early 2024 and was founded by Sam Naughton. The idea for the venture was created during Sam's pregnancy with her son Alby. Also on board; Kate is the lead midwife who has a pa...

In this episode of the Your Harrogate Podcast, presenter Pete Egerton speaks to Harrogate Town striker Jack Muldoon. Plus, presenter Nick Hancock discusses a big charity cycle event. Harrogate Town's Jack Muldoon admits that the 9-2 scoreline by which the team lost by at Mansfield, has been playing on his mind. He says it's time to draw a line under it though and focus on bouncing back at...

In this episode of the Your Harrogate podcast, presenter Pete Egerton speaks to Harrogate Town manager Simon Weaver. Plus, meet the Harrogate-based man, running 7 ultramarathons in 7 days for charity. Town boss Simon Weaver, has just scooped the SkyBet League Two manager of the month for January. Weaver's team amassed 10 points from a possible 12 and now sit just one place outside the playoffs...

In this episode of the Your Harrogate podcast, presenter Pete Egerton speaks to Harrogate Town defender Toby Sims. Plus, Freedom Performing Arts from Knaresborough tell of an amazing achievement. Defender Sims has been out of action for 3 months due to injury, but returned to the squad for Town's 2-1 victory at Sutton United. Toby discusses team mate George Thomson making it 300 appearances fo...

In this episode of the Your Harrogate Podcast, presenter Pete Egerton speaks to Simon Weaver from Harrogate Town, plus, a professional Muay Thai fighter from Harrogate. Town were due to play Newport County in League 2, but due to their Welsh opponents playing in the FA Cup (28th January), Harrogate's next match is on Tuesday 30th January at Sutton United. The gaffer discusses their potential t...

In this episode of the Your Harrogate podcast, presenter Pete Egerton speaks to Harrogate Town keeper James Belshaw, plus, at the inaugural "Your Harrogate Town business club," Pete catches up with sponsor, the Inn Collection Group amongst others. James Belshaw left Harrogate Town in 2021 and made a move to Bristol Rovers. Fast forward to December 2023, Town made a second emergency loan...

In this episode of the Your Harrogate podcast, presenter Pete Egerton speaks to the secretary of Harrogate Harmony Barbershop Chorus, Ian McNeill. The birth of Harrogate Harmony Barbershop Chorus can be traced back to a Killinghall Village Show of 1986. This was a popular annual show going back many years, and Barbershop singing was introduced into the show in that year to add an extra dimension t...

In this episode of the Your Harrogate podcast, presenter Pete Egerton catches up with Harrogate Town manager Simon Weaver, plus, we hear from Roger Black MBE. Town have had a run of good results and sit just three points of the playoffs in League Two. This weekend (13th January) they travel to Gloucestershire to play Forest Green Rovers. Simon and the club are celebrating the re-signing of goalkee...

In this episode, the final Your Harrogate podcast of 2023, presenter Pete Egerton has a festive chat with Harrogate Town manager, Simon Weaver. The gents speak about the transfer of Luke Armstrong to Carlisle United. Plus, what are the chances of former keeper James Belshaw, making his loan move a permanent one once more? Town have an away fixture at Grimsby this weekend (23rd) and then two home m...