Your Skipton Podcast

Mark Hunnebell from White Wells on Ilkley Moor talks to Rombalds Radio's Stuart Clarkson about Sunday's New Year's Day plunge in the icy waters at the bath house.

Adam Renton from Bradford Theatres tells Rombalds Radio's Stuart Clarkson about the Open Day at the Kings Hall & Winter Garden in Ilkley this Sunday (18th December).

Father Alex Crawford from St Margaret's Church talks to Rombalds Radio's Stuart Clarkson about the Ilkley Christmas Tree Festival, taking place on Fri 2nd and Sat 3rd December.

Charlotte McKeown, founder of Skipton Step Into Action, talks to Rombalds Radio's Stuart Clarkson ahead of switching on the town's Christmas lights this weekend. Charlotte was chosen as a 'local hero' for her work with a team of volunteers to help people during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Geoff Bird tells Rombalds Radio's Stuart Clarkson about plans for the next Hinterlands Film Festival, taking place in Skipton in March 2023.

Peter Ripley from Skipton Craven Rotary talks to Rombalds Radio's Stuart Clarkson about the upcoming Skipton Santa Fun Run, taking place on Sunday 27th November 2022. Sign up at skiptonsantafunrun.com

Executive Partner & GP Dr Brendan Kennedy from AWC Modality Partnership answers Rombalds Radio listeners' questions about access to local primary cary health services and the pressures on GP surgeries locally. In conversation with Stuart Clarkson, recorded on Thursday 7th October 2022.

Carole Rennison tells Rombalds Radio's Stuart Clarkson about plans for the 10th anniversary of Yarndale this year at Skipton Auction Mart.

Antony Butcher speaks to Rombalds Radio's Stuart Clarkson about his New York to San Francisco charity bike ride to raise money for The MS Society.

Stuart Clarkson was live in Ilkley on Friday morning - here you can catch up on our chats with Ilkley BID Chair Ian White, Ilkley Chat's Nick Babb, Helen Rhodes the Ilkley BID Manager, and Ilkley MP Robbie Moore.

Councillor Mark Stidworthy, Mayor of Ilkley, responds to the news that the town has been named the Best Place to Live 2022 by The Sunday Times.

Tim Palmer from The Sunday Times' Best Places to Live guide tells Rombalds Radio's Stuart Clarkson why Ilkley has come out on top for the whole of the UK this year!

Simon Thomas and Darren Hirst talk to Rombalds Radio's Stuart Clarkson after the first day of their charity cycle from Sheffield to the Lakes for Skipton-based The Principle Trust Children's Charity.

Steve Millington from The Houghton Weavers talks to Rombalds Radio's Stuart Clarkson about their upcoming gig in Glusburn on Saturday 2nd April 2022.

Richard Simpson from Ilkley Cricket Club tells Rombalds Radio's Stuart Clarkson about plans to improve flood defences and redevelop the clubhouse following the impact of recent flooding caused by Storm Eunice. Read more at https://www.rombaldsradio.com/news/featured-stories/ilkley-cricket-club-launches-flood-recovery-appeal/

Eddie Elliott-Smith tells Rombalds Radio's Stuart Clarkson about the line-up for Gateways Festival and The Great Yorkshire Dales Proms in Skipton's Aireville Park this summer.

Stella Jackson tells Rombalds Radio's Stuart Clarkson about the election of new governors for the local NHS Foundation Trust.

The Keighley & Ilkley MP Robbie Moore is in conversation with Rombalds Radio's Stuart Clarkson - and answers your questions on topics including Covid, the rising cost of living, the £10.3m proposals for a bridge to safely link Silsden and Steeton, the safeguarding of local children and the knighthood awarded to former Prime Minister Tony Blair. This interview was recorded on Friday 7th January 202...

Rev Roberta Topham from Churches Together in Ilkley shares some thoughts on kindness in a special Christmas Day message for Rombalds Radio listeners.

Robbie Moore MP reacts to the conviction of two women over the murder of Keighley toddler Star Hobson.

Sgt Andy Morton from North Yorkshire Police tells Rombalds Radio's Stuart Clarkson about this year's "We Want You To Live" campaign to highlight the dangers of driving while under the influence of drink or drugs.

As Keelham Farm Shop in Skipton gets ready for Christmas, Stuart Clarkson went along to their festive tasting evening and chatted to new Managing Director Paul Tidswell, Butchery Manager Tony Williams and marketing co-ordinator Lauren Sunderland.

Lindsey Hulme from Troutbeck Care Home in Ilkley talks to Rombalds Radio's Stuart Clarkson about rewarding careers in the care sector with Maria Mallaband Care Group - plus gives details of the recruitment day taking place at Troutbeck on Wednesday 24th November.

Jake Carty has been part of the Craven Music Match scheme this year and will be showcasing some of his original songs at Skipton Town Hall on 27th November. Jake talks to Rombalds Radio's Stuart Clarkson about his music and we play a bit of his upcoming release, Only Thing That Matters.

Peter Ripley from Rotary Club of Skipton Craven talks to Rombalds Radio's Stuart Clarkson about plans for the 2021 Skipton Santa Fun Run, happening on Sunday 28th November.