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In this episode of the Your Harrogate Podcast, presenter Pete Egerton speaks to Harrogate Town manager Simon Weaver. Plus, Rich Burns from Harrogate Railway Ladies also features.

In League Two, Harrogate Town are riding high on confidence after their Yorkshire derby victory over Doncaster Rovers.

Simon speaks about how they need to use that confidence to make sure they get at least a point from Crewe this weekend.

The gaffer also speaks about the next Your Harrogate Town business club; former cricketer Ryan Sidebottom will be the special guest and Simon has some memories of playing alongside Ryan at the age of 11...including bruises!

Meanwhile, a new season has kicked off for Harrogate Railway Ladies in the West riding league.

First team manager Rich Burns speaks about the tweaks needed to get the team to where he thinks they can be.

Plus, the incredible growth of the club and a successful recruitment campaign in the summer, along with a fantastic celebration in the form of "ladies day"...

In this episode of the Your Harrogate Podcast, as time is running out to nominate your local hero, presenter Pete Egerton takes a look back at the 2023 awards.

The Your Harrogate Local Hero Awards shine a light on the selfless, dedicated and inspirational people living and working in the Harrogate district.

Set to be held for a third year, the ceremony will be a glamorous event at Rudding Park Hotel on Friday 25th October 2024.

It’s all thanks to headline sponsors O’Connor Chiropractic and Vida Healthcare.

To nominate, go to the Your Harrogate Radio app, or log on to the ⁠website⁠ before 11PM, Monday 16th September.

In this episode of the Your Harrogate Podcast, presenter Pete Egerton speaks to a Harrogate man who is doing the Great North Run...dressed as a dinosaur! Plus, we feature Harrogate Town and an epic cycling challenge.

51-year-old Andy Laverick will be taking on his 16th Great North Run (Sunday 8th September) to fundraise for JDRF - a charity seeking a cure and research treatment for Type 1 diabetes.

Andy, who is a member of running group Harrogate Harriers, will be suiting up as a T-Rex for the 13.1-mile race.

Andy’s daughter, Elizabeth, was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes in 2019.

Meanwhile, Harrogate Town are set for their next league two clash; a trip to Cheltenham Town.

New loan signing Jasper Moon is settling in well and tells Pete how he thinks his experience in league one, can help the Town team progress in league two.

Presenter Nick Hancock also features on the podcast and speaks to 10-year-old Henry Connolly from Harrogate.

Henry had a vital heart operation several years ago and is now set to cycle 30 miles to support the Children's Heart Surgery Fund.

The charity provides vital support to children like Henry who go through heart surgery and their parents...

In this episode of the Your Harrogate Podcast, presenter Pete Egerton speaks to Harrogate Town boss Simon Weaver, plus, the Harrogate and Craven Girls League also features.

Simon was pleased with how his side acquitted themselves in the first 45 against Accrington last Saturday (17th August) and believes that the first goal, demonstrates how Town need "a few more scruffy goals" - he thinks at times, they can be too polite!

The Exercise Stadium has this week, been named the second safest ground in the football league and Simon thinks that such an accolade, can only help attract more families into coming along and supporting Town.

This weekend (24th August), Harrogate play at Colchester and then on Tuesday (27th) they face championship Preston North End in the league cup.

The latter is a match that Simon is particularly looking forward to, as the Lancashire outfit are managed by former Town player Paul Heckingbottom.

The second half of the podcast focuses on grassroots football; Chris Makin is chair of the Harrogate and Craven Girls League and Head Coach of the Pannal Ash under 15 Panthers Girls team.

Chris details how he initially got involved and the impressive growth, especially in girls football, he has witnessed over the past several years.

However, when it comes to coaching, there's a change he'd like to see...

In this episode of the Your Harrogate Podcast, presenter Pete Egerton speaks to Harrogate Town's James Daly. Plus, Boroughbridge Junior Football Club feature too.

Harrogate Town caused an upset at league one Lincoln City this week (Tuesday 13th August) by beating the Imps 1-2 and progressing to the second round of the EFL Cup.

After a loan period last season, striker Daly finds himself back in the squad and was on the scoresheet midweek.

James tells Pete the importance of "togetherness" and how vital the loan period was.

We also look ahead to Town's league two match at Accrington Stanley this Saturday (17th August).

Meanwhile, Boroughbridge Junior Football Club, like many in grassroots, are gearing up for a new season.

Club Secretary Nigel Charlesworth has been telling Pete how successful a July open day was and the challenges they face going forward...

In this episode of the Your Harrogate Podcast, presenter Pete Egerton speaks to Sarah Barry and Simon Weaver from Harrogate Town.

Football is back! The 24/25 EFL season gets underway this weekend (Saturday 10th August) and Harrogate Town's chief executive, Sarah Barry, cannot wait!!

Sarah tells Pete how the new TV deal with Sky Sports will benefit Town and how local businesses have been keen to get a piece of the action.

Plus, for anyone attending the opening match against league-new-boys Bromley, what to expect at the Exercise Stadium and why pizza lovers will be smiling...

Meanwhile, manager Simon Weaver isn't concerned that his side didn't win any of their pre-season fixtures.

Simon tells Pete how well three new recruits have settled in and how they plan to knock the wind out of Bromley's sails come 3PM on Saturday (10th August)...

In this episode of the Your Harrogate Podcast, presenter Pete Egerton speaks to the MD of Harrogate Spring Water, Richard Hall.

Richard talks about the proposed expansion plans to Harrogate Spring Water's bottling plant on Harlow Moor Road and how the business plans to address concerns that trees within Rotary Wood will be lost.

Richard highlights why these plans are so important to Harrogate Spring Water and what will happen if they are not approved.

Part of the plan, should an extension be permitted, is to plant new trees in order to replace the number lost and to continue to listen to action groups who are opposing the idea of Harrogate Spring Water becoming larger on the Harrogate site...

Your Harrogate's Alex Cann is at Harrogate's Race for Life chatting to our sponsors, Turkish Baths, and people taking part in aid of Cancer Research.

In this episode of the Your Harrogate Podcast, presenter Pete Egerton is celebrating the 8th anniversary of Lauren Doherty BEM Road Safety Talks.

After a life changing accident in 2008, Lauren decided to share her story to help protect people from road dangers.
Her story is one of resilience, bravery, and unwavering determination.

Lauren's road safety talks began in 2016 at Dacre Braithwaite School and each anniversary, on 27th June, Lauren and her team return to repeat her message to children who are yet to hear it.

Plus, no anniversary would be complete without a few treats being dished out...

In this episode of the Your Harrogate Podcast, presenter Nick Hancock speaks to Sergeant Paul Cording BEM, who has recently retired from North Yorkshire Police.

Traffic cop and all round good guy, Sergeant Paul Cording BEM has retired from North Yorkshire Police after more than 23 years' of service.

In that time, Paul has made a huge difference, particular in and around the Harrogate district.

He chats to Nick about appearing on TV's "Traffic Cops" and being part of the amazing Road Safety Talks.

Plus, reminisces about the Tour De France back in 2014 and of course, receiving his BEM...