Your Harrogate

In this episode of the Your Harrogate podcast, presenter Pete Egerton speaks to Harrogate Town chief executive, Sarah Barry. The team is nearly half way through the season and face high-flying Notts County this weekend (16th December). Sarah is pleased with the direction the entire club is heading and thanks the fans for their ongoing support. Sarah discussed being in front of the Disney Plus came...

In this episode of the Your Harrogate Podcast, presenter Pete Egerton speaks to the owner of the Hungry Caterpillar Cafe in Knaresborough, who has an amazing story to share. The Hungry Caterpillar is a child-friendly cafe based on the High St in Knaresborough. Owner, Danielle Bartley, is a Mum of 3 and a previous foster carer who has had 28 children in total over the years. Following a horrific co...

In this episode of the Your Harrogate podcast, presenter Pete Egerton focuses on Harrogate Town and Knaresborough Town Women. This weekend (9th December), Harrogate Town head to Sutton United in league two, following their FA Cup exit at Bolton last weekend. Manager Simon Weaver gives his verdict on the cup performance and an incident in which a fan threw a flare into the crowd. The gaffer also lo...

In this episode of the Your Harrogate podcast, presenter Nick Hancock speaks to Andrea and Becky from the Harlow at Cardale park in Harrogate. The Harlow is a dedicated, experienced and ethical team of Therapists, Counsellors, Coaches and Complementary Therapists whose mission it is to support clients through periods of challenge and change. This ranges from all issues including past trauma, prese...

In this episode of the Your Harrogate podcast, presenter Pete Egerton focuses on Harrogate Town's FA Cup second round tie at Bolton Wanderers. Town travel to their Greater Manchester rivals on 2nd December, fresh off the back of an impressive draw against Wrexham. Striker Jack Muldoon tells Pete what he loves about the competition and how they're not fearing the challenge ahead. Jordan For...

In this episode of the Your Harrogate podcast, presenter Pete Egerton heads out on patrol with North Yorkshire police, as they launch their 2023 drink and drug driving campaign. "Don't shatter lives" is the plea from the York and North Yorkshire road safety partnership this December, Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs is a choice that the police no longer want anyone to...

In this episode of the Your Harrogate podcast, presenter Pete Egerton speaks to one of the coaches from Pannal Ash under 10s girls, plus we hear from Simon Weaver of Harrogate Town too. Mat Wills is a milkman by trade, but his true passion lies with coaching football. Currently one of the coaches of a very successful under 10s girls team at Pannal Ash, the club are aiming to take the squad to Fran...

In this episode of the Your Harrogate podcast, presenter Pete Egerton speaks to director of Harrogate-based "Enchantica's." Suzie is an educational theatre and well-being specialist with a huge passion for immersive theatre and making magic to help people shine bright!  Enchantica's create out of this World events and magical learning experiences. Suzie is also a qualified Mindfu...

In this episode of the Your Harrogate podcast, presenter Pete Egerton speaks to Harrogate Town captain Josh Falkingham and from Your Harrogate's sister station, Rombalds Radio, Stuart Clarkson discusses a charity fire engine pull. Harrogate Town are back in league two action (Saturday 18th November) against Swindon Town. Simon Weaver's side are looking to take their excellent away form int...

In this episode of the Your Harrogate podcast, presenter Pete Egerton finds out more about Harrogate company Lights4fun. The company has been operating since 2003 and now with a team of 40 passionate staff, they create lights for every season and trade across Europe and America. PR manager Becky Tasker, details some exciting projects Lights4fun have been involved in with the likes of Harewood Hous...

In this episode of the Your Harrogate podcast, fresh from hosting the Harrogate Town fans' forum, presenter Pete Egerton gets a fan's view point and speaks to Simon Weaver too. Town currently sit 19th in league two and head to Walsall this weekend (11th November). The poor home form was discussed with the panel at the Cedar court hotel and inevitably, striker Luke Armstrong too, who had a...

In this episode of the Your Harrogate podcast, presenter Pete Egerton takes a look back at the local hero awards. This annual event, is held in the stunning surroundings of Rudding park and can only happen with the support from many amazing local businesses. The two main sponsors this year have been Vida Healthcare and O'Connor Chiropractic. The awards consisted of 30 finalists and 10 overall...

On this special episode of the Your Harrogate Podcast, Nick Hancock is catching up with new St Aidan’s Headteacher Sian Dover! Sian has been in her role for just a few weeks but is already feeling at home.  She tells us all about her initial time at the school, her background, open days, half term plans and her personal highlight of her time at the school so far.

A very popular event is coming back to Harrogate next week!  Nick Hancock is joined by Tim Phillips, who is going to be holding a seminar at the Northern Homebuilding and Renovating Show! It’s coming to Harrogate Convention Centre from 3rd-5th November and Tim tells us more about his own talk and what the show is all about.  The event is perfect for anyone planning home improvements, a major renov...

In this episode of the Your Harrogate podcast, presenter Pete Egerton speaks to the owners of Stump Cross Caverns following their appearance on TV (Tuesday 24th October). Stump Cross Caverns is the area's oldest attraction and has now been treated to the expertise of the hotel inspector, Alex Polizzi on Channel 5. Alex gives advice and suggestions to hotel and business owners to make their est...

In this episode of the Your Harrogate podcast, presenter Nick Hancock chats to Nick Copland from Homage2Fromage. After a random conversation on Twitter in 2011, Nick and Vickie created Homage2Fromage in various venues around Leeds, expanded to Sheffield, then Harrogate, Manchester and beyond... The aim of Homage2Fromage is to celebrate great cheese in a fun, informal, informative way. It's not...

In this episode of the Your Harrogate podcast, presenter Pete Egerton catches up with Harrogate Town's Jack Muldoon, plus discusses community interest company, Sporting Influence Foundation. Jack Muldoon has recently hit a milestone in his Harrogate Town career - 250 appearances! Mullers tells Pete what he considers to be the highlight within the 250, plus what he thinks will be key in achievi...

In this episode of the Your Harrogate podcast, presenter Nick Hancock catches up with Harrogate St Andrew Players as they get set to present "Priscilla Queen of the Desert." Victoria Eustace, who is responsible for putting all the show together and cast member, Clive Kirkham, both admit it's been a hectic week in rehearsals. Expect glitz, expect glamour and fantastic songs that you w...

In this episode of the Your Harrogate podcast, presenter Pete Egerton catches up Harrogate Town manager Simon Weaver and also chats to Jon Maloney from Future Lioness. The Town manager was pleased with the team's performance at Newport in league two, less so with the defeat against Accrington Stanley in the EFL Trophy. Off the back of World mental health day, the gaffer talks about how importa...

In this episode of the Your Harrogate podcast, presenter Pete Egerton speaks to Carrie and David Grant. Their new book "a very modern family," will be the focus when they appear at the Raworths Harrogate Literature Festival on 19th October at the Crown hotel. At the forefront of the literary scene thanks to its stellar line-up of literary names, the festival was picked out as "one o...

In this episode of the Your Harrogate podcast, presenter Pete Egerton focuses on two charity challenges. The first is the Yorkshire marathon, which is set to take place on Sunday 15th October in York. Amongst those running it, Ben Kempley, who tragically lost his 23-year-old sister Ellie last September, to SADS (Sudden Arrhythmic Death Syndrome). Ellie was a nursery teacher who was midway through...

In this episode of the Your Harrogate podcast, presenter Pete Egerton has been speaking to the ever-cheerful, Rosemary Shrager as she gets set for the Raworths Harrogate Literature Festival. At the forefront of the literary scene thanks to its stellar line-up of literary names, Raworths Harrogate Literature Festival was picked out as ‘one of the UK’s best literary festivals’ by Harpers Bazaar and...

In this episode of the Your Harrogate podcast, presenter Pete Egerton speaks to four students from St. Aidan’s and St John Fisher Associated Sixth Form, as their 50th anniversary approaches.  To mark the occasion, a Golden Gala is taking place on Friday 20th October from 7pm at Harrogate’s Royal Hall, offering a “spectacular evening of music, dance and drama.” Both schools are known for their exce...

In this episode of the Your Harrogate Podcast, presenter Pete Egerton speaks to Josh Walsh; youth development phase lead and head of Harrogate Town's player development centre (PDC). Rossett Sports Centre in Harrogate has become an official partner of Harrogate Town’s PDC. The partnership will allow the club to further enhance the development of young football talents in the local community. R...

In this episode of the Your Harrogate podcast, presenter Pete Egerton catches up with Harrogate Town gaffer Simon Weaver and in the second part, focuses on Knaresborough Town Women. Harrogate Town were narrowly defeated 1-0 at Gillingham last Saturday (9th September), but Simon says the squad has responded well in training. They're very much looking forward to a Yorkshire derby in league two a...