Your Harrogate

In this episode of the Your Harrogate podcast, presenter Nick Hancock speaks to Sergeant Paul Cording of North Yorkshire police, who has been recognised in the King's birthday honours. Roads Policing Sgt Paul Cording is set to be awarded a British Empire Medal (BEM) for his campaigning to increase awareness of road safety and to raise funds for relevant charities. Sgt Cording works closely wit...

In this episode of the Your Harrogate Podcast, presenter Pete Egerton speaks to a small selection of teams participating in the great Knaresborough bed race. Recorded on Saturday 10th June at the castle top in Knaresborough, teams had spent hours decorating their beds to match this year's theme of "that's entertainment." Many local schools were taking part, with the children havi...

In this episode of the Your Harrogate podcast, presenter Pete Egerton is at Harrogate High school chatting to Harrogate Railway Juniors' chairman, Lee Holmes and one of the coaches, Luke Duncan. The Rail's juniors have grown in size quite rapidly in recent times, but like so many grass-roots clubs, are finding the ever increasing cost of everything a real struggle. They're looking for...

In this episode of the Your Harrogate podcast, presenter Pete Egerton catches up with a few teams all set to appear in the great Knaresborough Bed Race this Saturday (10th June). The Great Knaresborough Bed Race is a mighty pageant of decorated beds, passengers and runners, combined with a gruelling athletic contest around a course of 2.4 miles. This year's theme is "That’s Entertainment....

In this episode of the Your Harrogate podcast, presenter Pete Egerton speaks to three members of the Knaresborough Lions who are all set for the Great Knaresborough Bed Race. 90 teams are preparing to hit the streets of Knaresborough on Saturday (10th June), and this year’s theme is ‘That’s Entertainment.’ The days starts in the morning at Knaresborough Castle where the teams gather, decorate thei...

In this episode of the Your Harrogate podcast, presenter Pete Egerton catches up with two Harrogate men as they cross the finish line of an epic challenge, plus, can you help Bilton Cricket Club fundraise? Bilton Cricket club is a volunteer led cricket club, with all coaches and ground staff who help with setting up game days for both junior and senior fixtures. With close to 600 club members acro...

In this episode of the Your Harrogate podcast, presenter Pete Egerton speaks to Harrogate singer Elle Coles who is all set for the final of "Yorkshire's Greatest Talent." Elle has been writing and performing since the age of 10 and admits that writing in particular gives her great satisfaction. A celebrity panel will be judging the competition at Tsavo Safari Lodge at the Yorkshire W...

In this episode of the Your Harrogate podcast, presenter Pete Egerton speaks to the CEO of Resurrected Bites, Michelle Hayes. Resurrected Bites is a Harrogate and Knaresborough based community organisation aiming to reduce food waste and food poverty. They work with local businesses and suppliers to divert good quality food from landfill.  The team convert it into meals in cafes and provide it to...

In this episode of the Your Harrogate podcast, presenter Pete Egerton speaks to the Harrogate man who has set himself an immense challenge of 6,000 miles, all in aid of St Michael's Hospice. Ian Adair is 32 and has begun, what he calls, "chasing the 6's" challenge. It consists of six large events and six smaller events. Ian started it in December 2022 and plans to complete this m...

In this episode of the Your Harrogate podcast, presenter Nick Hancock discovers more about the forthcoming 120th anniversary celebrations at Harrogate's Royal Hall. Angela Pick is a trustee of the Royal Hall Restoration trust and also co-ordinates tours of this historic building. A big day is planned for May 27th between 10AM and 4PM. The day is free, with donations welcome and there's mus...

In this episode of the Your Harrogate podcast, presenter Pete Egerton speaks to Aston Villa striker and Lioness, Rachel Daly. Born in Harrogate, Rachel started her football at Killinghall Nomads and now the club have named their new cafe after her - "the Daly brew!" Rachel tells Pete how proud she is to be part of a legacy that is inspiring young ladies everywhere to put their boots on a...

In this episode of the Your Harrogate podcast, presenter Pete Egerton speaks to former Harrogate Railway manager Mick O'Connell, about his recent move to pastures new. Plus, the Nidderdale walk features. After guiding Harrogate Railway to the playoffs twice on the bounce, manager Mick O'Connell and his team have been offered a new position at Tadcaster Albion. Mick tells us why it's a...

In this episode of the Your Harrogate podcast, Nick Hancock is at Gracie Barra, a Harrogate-based Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Self Defence school, to discuss a charity event this Sunday (14th May). The event this weekend is for the Alastair Mackenzie Memorial Fund, established by Christina Mackenzie in memory of her husband Alastair, who tragically lost his life to suicide in 2022.  Since his passin...

In this episode of the Your Harrogate podcast, presenter Pete Egerton speaks to Harrogate Town keeper Mark Oxley and a man who is aiming to become the oldest in the World, to swim the channel! Mark Oxley was one of Town's stand-out performers in the win against Mansfield (29th April) Mark has expressed his desire to remain at the club, but it's ultimately down to the gaffer He also speaks...

In this episode of the Your Harrogate podcast, presenter Nick Hancock speaks to three of the performers, set to appear at the Coronation celebrations at the Majestic hotel this weekend. Organised by Harrogate BID, a stage and screen will be the focal point, where residents and visitors alike can watch the run up to the big day and the coronation ceremony itself. Entertainment will also be on offer...

In this episode of the Your Harrogate podcast, presenter Pete Egerton speaks to Harrogate Town manager Simon Weaver, plus, hear from the pro-skateboarder who lives in Harrogate and is travelling 300 miles on his board for a great cause! Harrogate Town hosted a fans' forum on Thursday (27th April) at the Cedar Court hotel and the gaffer was part of the panel. Following a fantastic victory at Ne...

In this episode of the Your Harrogate podcast, presenter Pete Egerton has been speaking to Harrogate fundraisers, Jeremy Butterfield and Ollie Ward. The two friends are no strangers to fitness or charity challenges. In the past, they have done three marathons in three days and now, they're aiming to up the mileage. It's all in memory of their friend James Hindmarsh, who passed away in 2021...

In this episode of the Your Harrogate podcast, presenter Pete Egerton speaks to Harrogate Town midfielder Alex Pattison and Harrogate Railway boss, Mick O'Connell. Alex has scored 9 goals for Town so far this season and is eager to reach double figures. The players are in great spirits after a 3-0 win over Walsall. Town hope to remain in the football league and could potentially do so by picki...

In this episode of the Your Harrogate Podcast, Nick Hancock is joined by Senior Solicitor and Consultant Neil Dring from Jones Myers to talk all things divorce. Neil shares his expertise and explains why his firm are focused on settlements out of court. When it comes to divorce proceedings, Neil speaks about resolving financial differences, pensions and mediation. He also shares details of how the...

In this episode of the Your Harrogate podcast, presenter Pete Egerton chats to Harrogate Town manager Simon Weaver and alongside fellow presenter Nick Hancock, looks back at the charity golf day, thanks to the Fat Badger. Town face Doncaster Rovers this weekend in a league two Yorkshire derby. If Harrogate scoop all three points, they’ll have done the league double this season over their South Yor...

In this episode of the Your Harrogate podcast, presenter Pete Egerton speaks to Kettlesing father-of-three, James Badger, about a huge cycling challenge he’s set to do, in memory of his wife and to raise funds for Blood Cancer UK. Philippa Badger was just 42 when she died of Acute Myeloid Leukaemia (AML) on 22nd April, 2022, leaving three young children aged 12, 10 and 6. To mark the first anniver...

In this Easter episode of the Your Harrogate podcast, presenter Pete Egerton catches up with Harrogate Town's leading goal scorer, Luke Armstrong, and Harrogate Railway's Mick O'Connell. Town want to avoid defeat Good Friday afternoon against Wimbledon in League Two. Luke set out to get double figures when it comes to goals and ideally wants to reach 20 for the season. The club lie 20t...

In this episode of the Your Harrogate podcast, presenter Pete Egerton speaks to Aidan Bell from Harrogate Cricket Club about a new crowdfunder, plus Simon Weaver from Harrogate Town features too. Harrogate Cricket club want to raise an initial £30,000 for two new nets and have just weeks to reach their target. The club aims to build some of the best facilities available for players both young and...

In this episode of the Your Harrogate podcast, Nick Hancock speaks to Bishop Monkton resident and author, Colin Philpott. Colin's new book, his first fictional work, is available for pre-order and will be released at the end of April. "Death Day" is set in England in 2045, a country where euthanasia is not just legal but compulsory.  Despite the dark title and main subject, Colin is...

In this episode of the Your Harrogate podcast, presenter Pete Egerton speaks to David Moss, the founder of Sporting Influence and Neil Atkinson, foundation lead and PE teacher. Sporting Influence started back in 2012 and aims to improve the standard of teaching and opportunities in primary school sport, plus, improve social skills through sport. This Wednesday (29th March) they’re hosting a “cycle...