Your Harrogate

Nick Hancock is joined by Sharon Canavar from Harrogate International Festivals to talk Brodsky Quartet and the big one… the return of Spiegeltent after four years! The most flamboyant event returns to Crescent Gardens with bohemian mirrored walls, wooden floors, stained glass, red velvet booths, and lamped lighting. This year’s programme consists of some firm favourites along with some exciting n...

Nick Hancock is joined by Bryan Western, Conductor at Harrogate Symphony Orchestra, to hear all about their big two concerts coming to the Royal Hall in June and July! Bryan previews the summer concert - titled ‘Music around the World’ - which will include a special guest appearance from soloist Anna Noakes and a variety of fantastic bands from around the globe. He also tells us about the ‘Family...

The Northern Aldborough Festival is back with a bang later this month after a reduced show last year due to covid. Nick Hancock chats to organiser Robert Ogden about what he promises to be a “fully fledged festival” and the most packed they’ve ever had. We hear all about the festival for people that have never been and chat highlights including Blur’s Alex James, leading jazz singer Claire Martin...

Nick Hancock revisits Renew HG1 - a cafe-style community group in Harrogate set up to provide an open space for adults who need it. The group provides a safe space for adults suffering with loneliness or social isolation, giving them a place to take part in activities or simply meet other people. Nick chats to Zoe Bishop and Matthew Wyatt to find out what people love about the group and how it can...

Nick Hancock is joined by Sgt Paul Cording from North Yorkshire Police ahead of his week-long challenge to raise awareness for road safety. Roads Policing Sgt Paul Cording will be running or cycling to various locations in the force area to speak to colleagues, school children and bereaved families and raise awareness around road death and all doing our part. It comes as part of the Andy Cox Chall...

Nick Hancock is joined by Kate Rogata from Supporting Older People (SOP) to chat about their big appeal for local volunteers! The charity work with volunteers to give vital support to elderly people in the area who are lonely and suffering with social isolation. SOP are appealing for 'befrienders' to join their team and visit elderly people in their home, giving up a few hours of their team to mak...

Nick Hancock is catching up with Sarah Barry, Chief Executive at Harrogate Town, ahead of ‘Thank You Day’ at the club in their penultimate home game against Carlisle. Sarah talks about the planned festivities, why they wanted to say a big thank you to supporters, and why this has been the most challenging season for the club in recent years. The day will include photo opportunities, freebies, supp...

Nick Hancock is chatting to Phil Airey from Horticap on Day 2 of the Harrogate Spring Flower Show 2022! Phil tells us all about what has caught his eye so far, the Horticap stand and the people that have come from far and wide for the show. And the big story - Phil tells us all about the cheapest home in the UK which is on sale from the show and has been officially listed on RightMove!

The shortlist for the Harrogate Hospitality & Tourism Awards have been revealed! The gala dinner awards ceremony will take place at the Royal Hall on Monday 6th June. Over 1,000 nominations in total were received ahead of the fourteenth edition of the awards. Nick Hancock chats to organiser David Ritson about who has made the shortlists for the twelve categories...

Nick Hancock is visiting Sykes House Farm, one of the key sponsors of the Harrogate Hospitality and Tourism Awards returning in June! Nick is chatting to Rachael Hirst from the venue to discuss the award they're sponsoring and a hotly contested one... Chef of the Year. We talk how you can nominate your favourite chef, whether you know their name or just simply love a certain venue somewhere in Har...

We’re previewing an exciting family event coming to Harrogate this week… The Fire and Light Experience from Harrogate International Festivals is coming to Valley Gardens, running on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. It’s set to be an exciting show of lights, reimagining Valley Gardens in new ways with fire sculptures and tons for families to enjoy. Nick Hancock is chatting to Sharon Canavar from Harr...

It's International Women's Day and what better place to record a podcast than Harrogate Ladies' College! Nick Hancock chats to sixth form students and members of staff about the college and how it supports young women to go on and follow their dreams. They also talk about inspirational women in their own lives, whether they be celebrities or family members, and how important International Women's...

Nick Hancock is joined by Andrea and Alison - the mums behind Mosaic Partnership - to talk about their big support event for parents in Harrogate this month. The pair are hosting an event at The Pickled Sprout on 9th March and an online virtual session in the evening. The event, titled 'Family Wellbeing in the Digital Age', looks at the physiological state of parents and how tech can interfere wit...

Nick Hancock is joined by Danny Wild, Principal of Harrogate College, for National Apprenticeship Week!  We talk apprenticeships at the college and bust a few myths around them - particularly when it comes to age profile and wages. Danny also talks about exciting plans for government funding, hybrid courses, the effect the pandemic has had on teaching and the emergence of other skills in pupi...

Nick Hancock chats to Chris Matthews, Chief Executive of Alevere Weight Loss Treatment, to find out all about the weight loss programme that is carried out under the supervision of professional dedicated doctors. Alevere is helping people lose weight, reducing type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure and lowering risk of stroke without the need for surgery or drugs. Chris talks about his own weight...

We're back with another special podcast as Nick Hancock visits The Associated Sixth Form at St Aidan's and St John Fisher in Harrogate! Nick chats to Year 13 students Callum, Maya and Brooke to find out why they chose the Associated Sixth Form, how they've settled, what they'd say to others who are applying, how young adults from other schools are integrated and their plans for the future.

It’s back! Harrogate’s Hospitality and Tourism Awards will be going ahead this year after being postponed and then cancelled in 2020 and 2021. The HHTA, launched in 2008 by hoteliers Simon Cotton and David Ritson, aims to highlight and recognise people working in the hospitality and tourism sector. We chat to Simon and David about this year’s event, how the event has struggled to go ahead during c...

Nick Hancock chats to Emma Shea, Acting Head at Belmont Grosvenor School in Harrogate ahead of their big open morning next week! Emma talks all about what’s so special about the school, what people can expect from the open morning, what facilities are on offer and how the small family school are putting an emphasis on ‘risk-taking.’

We're at luxury Harrogate hotel Rudding Park as they're launching a development programme for people looking to start their career as a Chef! The programme is open to graduates, school leavers, entry-level commis chefs or anyone looking for a career change - and we're chatting to Matthew, the Executive Head Chef, and Kate, the Learning and Development Manager, to find out all about it. We talk who...

Nick Hancock is joined by Alison Stubbs and Andrea Edmondson - the Harrogate teachers and mums behind the 'Mosaic Partnership.' Their aim is to break down stigmas surrounding parenting, as well as building a “safe and open community” where parents can access support and training without judgement. We chat to them about the support and training they can offer parents whilst presenting ideas from a...

Nick Hancock welcomes Kevin and Mark from SignHub in Harrogate to our Your Harrogate Podcast. The guys reveal all about their unique business, which has been rebranded from the well-known 'Signarama'. Kevin and Mark reveal a few local signs that you didn't know they produced, how they translate ideas into a creation, what 'signage solutions' they produce and the ideas for branded cars. We also get...

Nick Hancock is joined by two special guests from Harrogate Ladies College (HLC) for another Your Harrogate Podcast. Sporting history-maker and former pupil Henrietta Butler and HLC Principal Sylvia Brett join Nick to talk about Henrietta's history at the school, how it helped shape the athlete she became and her fantastic sporting achievements. Sylvia is also on hand to discuss the unique connect...

Nick Hancock is joined by Sue for a very special Your Harrogate Podcast. Sue shares her story as a foster carer in North Yorkshire and the struggles of being a foster parent during lockdown. We find out all about Sue's background and gain a fascinating insight into the life of a foster carer. She tells us about the challenges of Christmas, what new traditions she is trying to create with her foste...

Nick Hancock and Sharon Canavar are back to dish some more Harrogate goss - but this time with a festive spin (it's nearly Christmas after all!) We're talking the Christmas Fayre, the 'huts' (or chalets?), getting hammered on mulled wine, helter-skelter drama, Tinder and Christmas parties...

We're back with Episode 2 of 'Overheard in Harrogate' where no rumour or piece of gossip is off limits - the only rule is it needs to have been heard in Harrogate! This week we talk 'ending up in Montey's', nightclubs in Harrogate, plastic surgery (!) and seeing Santa in the town...