Your Harrogate

In this episode of the Your Harrogate podcast, presenter Pete Egerton speaks to another exhibitor set to appear at this weekend's autumn flower show at Newby Hall and Gardens (15th - 17th September). Peter & Helleentje Walker are from North-Yorkshire based "Wack's Wicked plants." It's a nursery and they grow, display and sell Carnivorous Plants at Shows and Fairs. It all...

In this episode of the Your Harrogate podcast, Pete Egerton speaks to Harrogate Town CEO Sarah Barry. It's been quite a week for Harrogate Town; following Wrexham’s decision not to appeal the transfer of Luke Armstrong, the club confirmed he has been registered for their SkyBet League Two squad. Sarah explains how hectic transfer deadline day is for anyone involved in the sport and now hopes t...

In this episode of the Your Harrogate podcast, with just over a week to go until the autumn flower show (15th-17th September), presenter Pete Egerton speaks to celebrity floral designer Jonathan Moseley.  Jonathan has been non-stop since April as he's very much involved in various shows around the country. Once the autumn flower show arrives at Newby Hall and gardens, Jonathan will be hosting...

In this episode of the Your Harrogate podcast, presenter Pete Egerton learns more about this weekend's "Great Holiday Home Show" that is in Harrogate for the very first time. With 227 holiday homes and 140 motorhomes and caravans on display across 33 acres of land, it is the largest outdoor holiday home show in the country. There will be lots to entertain visitors, including live mus...

In this episode of the Your Harrogate podcast, presenter Nick Hancock focuses on a special event coming to Goldsborough Hall on October 3rd. "Find Your Midlife Magic" will be headed by four inspirational Yorkshire women who are all in the public eye and have all faced the challenge of the “middle years.” Nick Hancock is joined by three special guests who are fronting the event: model and...

In this episode of the Your Harrogate podcast, we continue the build up to the autumn flower show at Newby Hall and gardens. Presenter Pete Egerton has been speaking to head gardener, Lawrence Wright. The flower show takes place from 15th-17th September at Newby Hall and Lawrence is very keen to stress that your ticket includes entry to Newby's 25 acres of fabulous garden space. If you're...

On this episode of the Your Harrogate Podcast, Harrogate man Sean McPartland joins us to tell us all about a once in a lifetime challenge he's taking on next week... The 'Clipper Round the World Race' is one of the biggest challenges of the natural world and an endurance test like no other. Sean will be joining a crew on a racing yacht to race 40,000 nautical miles on a route divided i...

In this episode of the Your Harrogate podcast, presenter Pete Egerton continues the build up to the autumn flower show at Newby Hall and Gardens by speaking to local chef, Steph Moon. Steph will be working alongside Martin Walker in the great Northern larder; it mixes gardening with cookery. As fruit and veg are plentiful this time of year, Steph will be cooking up a Yorkshire farmer daughter'...

In this episode of the Your Harrogate podcast, presenter Pete Egerton speaks to Harrogate Town assistant manager Paul Thirlwell as they prepare for a match at Accrington Stanley. Plus, Ripon City Ladies feature too. After two defeats on the bounce, although Harrogate Town's management team were disappointed with errors made at Tranmere (Tuesday 15th August), there's no need to panic. Want-...

In this episode of the Your Harrogate podcast, presenter Pete Egerton continues the build up to the Autumn flower show at Newby Hall and gardens, by speaking to horticultural and gardens advisor, Martin Walker. Martin admits that there's not many millionaires in gardening, but he thoroughly enjoys his job and describes it as a "great healthy occupation." Following the success of the...

In this episode of the Your Harrogate podcast, Pete Egerton speaks to Harrogate Town defender Toby Sims and also pays a visit to Black Sheep Brewery in Masham, where they've launched a new beer in name of Rob Burrow MBE. Town defender Toby signed a two-year-deal at the end of last season and is loving life at the club. Which is better: Scoring a goal or making a goal-line clearance? Toby also...

In this episode of the Your Harrogate podcast, presenter Pete Egerton speaks to Harrogate Flower Show director Nick Smith about the forthcoming autumn show at Newby Hall and gardens. Thousands attended the spring flower show earlier in the year at the Yorkshire Events centre and good crowds are predicted once more as the event takes place in the wonderful surroundings of Newby Hall and gardens. Ni...

In this episode of the Your Harrogate Podcast, Pete Egerton catches up with Harrogate Town gaffer Simon Weaver ahead of their season starting. Plus, Harrogate Railway Ladies have a very special day planned this weekend (6th August). Town will feature in League Two for a fourth season and begin with a Yorkshire derby at Doncaster Rovers. The club has recently launched their junior supporters club a...

In this episode of the Your Harrogate podcast, presenter Nick Hancock speaks to the chief executive of Harrogate International Festivals, Sharon Canavar, about this weekend's carnival. (30th July) First staged in 2019, the carnival will kick off with a street parade through the centre of Harrogate, before heading to the Valley Gardens. It’s free for everyone to attend and celebrate the diversi...

In this episode of the Your Harrogate podcast, presenter Pete Egerton speaks to the chairman of St Wilfrid's procession, Antony Prince. The day is an ancient tradition that takes place at the end of July or the beginning of August in Ripon. St Wilfrid is buried within Ripon Cathedral and will be remembered once again this Saturday, 29th July 2023, with a procession leaving Studley Road at 1:45...

In this episode of the Your Harrogate podcast, with the women's World Cup underway, presenter Pete Egerton heads to Harrogate-born Lioness Rachel Daly's first club, Killinghall Nomads and Knaresborough Women feature too. Killinghall Nomads Junior FC was the first club that Rachel Daly played for, before venturing across the pond to feature in the States. David Terzza is girls' and wome...

The Crime Writing Festival organised by Harrogate International Festivals is back from today until Sunday! We’re chatting to Sharon Canavar from Harrogate International Festivals to preview the event and some of the huge guests scheduled to appear, including Judge Ringer, Richard Osman and Rosemary Shrager. We also talk about the diversity of the crowds, the amazing marquee setting and the uniquen...

In this episode of the Your Harrogate Podcast, Nick Hancock is joined by Sharon Canavar from Harrogate International Festivals to talk about some very exciting events coming to town… This weekend is their children’s festival with Family Yoga and Family Silent Disco being held at the Crown Hotel. DJ Trev will be providing the tunes with three different channels and three sets of tunes. And then an...

A charity cycle tour in memory of a North Yorkshire police officer who took his own life starts this Saturday (15th July). The annual 'Tour de Aky' is now in its fifth year, organised in memory of former police officer Mick 'Aky' Atkinson who sadly took his own life in October 2018. The charity cycle ride aims to fundraise in memory of Mick, whilst also raising awareness for mental...

In this episode of the Your Harrogate podcast, Pete Egerton has been to Grantley Hall to speak to executive chef Simon Crannage about the chefs academy. Simon has been at Grantley since the start and is understandably proud of the hotel's five red stars, one Michelin star and now "hotel of the year" status. The academy is flexible, fun and 50% getting the apprentices ready for the wo...

In this episode of the Your Harrogate podcast, with 4 weeks to go until the start of the football season once more, presenter Pete Egerton catches up with Simon Weaver from Harrogate Town. Town have begun training again and this Saturday (8th July) head to Huddersfield for a pre-season friendly. Simon discusses some of his new signings, 8 in total so far. He's happy with how the squad is seemi...

In this episode of the Your Harrogate podcast, Pete Egerton takes a brief look back at last year’s Great Yorkshire Show. The Great Yorkshire Show is taking place from 11th until 14th July and has completely sold out. 140,000 people will visit the showground in Harrogate across four fabulous days, to witness everything that British agriculture has to offer and much more besides. Celebrities includi...

In this episode of the Your Harrogate podcast, Pete Egerton chats to club secretary of Boroughbridge Junior FC, Nigel Charlesworth, about a taster event they're hosting. Plus, we focus on women's football with Future Lioness. Boroughbridge Junior FC invite old and new players to sign up for the new football season, with a "try before you join" session at Boroughbridge High School...

In this episode of the Your Harrogate podcast, presenter Pete Egerton speaks to a farming couple from Warwickshire who tragically lost their son to suicide and are now on a 2000 mile journey to raise awareness of mental health; they pass through Harrogate on Thursday (29th) “Len’s Light” is in memory of Leonard Eadon who passed in 2022 and is raising thousands for three charities. Len’s dad, Andy...

In this episode of the Your Harrogate podcast, Nick Hancock is chatting to Gemma Young from Henshaws to find out about the Henshaws Hundreds fundraising campaign. The charity supports people with sight loss and other disabilities, and throughout June they’re looking for people and businesses to help raise much-needed funds. Henshaws Hundreds is looking for one hundred businesses to agree to raise...