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 started as a backyard nursery in Knaresborough and then moved to the village of Scampston in 2015 to enable the business to grow.

The couple have taken part in several RHS Flower Shows, including Harrogate Flower Show and the Great Yorkshire Show. Plus, they have achieved gold awards all season and are particularly proud of the RHS Chelsea Flower Show Gold medal at their first attempt!

Listen to what they have planned for the autumn flower show at Newby...

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 that the club can focus on winning some points in league two.

Pete also discusses what the Luke situation now means for Jeremy Sivi and Josh March joining Harrogate Town.

Plus, numerous exciting changes at the EnviroVent stadium too...

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 numerous demonstrations and offering a number of tips with regards to keeping your floral displays in tip-top condition.

Jonathan tells Pete that he loves the mix of garden pros and novices at events such as the autumn flower show.

He also explains a little more about the amazing "murder-mystery-inspired" display he'll be putting together at Newby Hall...

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 music, child-friendly performances and demonstrations.

For the first time in its 40-year history, the Great Holiday Home Show (formerly known as The Lawns) will be held at the Great Yorkshire Showground from Friday 8th to Sunday 10th September.

Pete speaks to show chairman Richard Jones. Plus Christine Talbot who has an integral role to play and one of her guests for the show, Matt Baker MBE...

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 event co-ordinator Bernadette Gledhill, TV personality Annie Stirk and journalist and TV presenter Christine Talbot.

From physical and mental health issues, to body image, changing skin and hair, the demands of caring responsibilities or new life patterns - they all found they were looking for new ways to get the most out of life...

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 going, Lawrence urges you to take a look at their autumn garden as the conditions have suited the area very well, albeit with all the rain, the lawns have needed cutting lots!

The "grow live stage" will form part of the autumn flower show and feature various demonstrations and tips, some of which Lawrence is involved with.

Questions are very much encouraged, no matter what your horticultural experience, everyone is welcome this September at Newby Hall and gardens...

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 into eight legs, including 13-16 individual races and six ocean crossings.

He tells us all about the challenge, his reasons for taking part, what he'll see on the way and why he's got the backing of one local primary school and their mascot...

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's roast dinner, plus lots of focus on pumpkins ahead of Halloween.

There's also a young chef from St Aidan's school in Harrogate who is set to feature and Steph tells us why she thinks the event is a must, not just for horticulturists, but all the family...

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-away striker Luke Armstrong is back in the squad and Paul tells us how he's fighting for the badge well.

Plus, is there any chance defender Will Smith could return to the squad?

Also this weekend, it could be a historic day on Sunday for the Lionesses as they face Spain in the women's World cup.

Pete chats to the assistant coach of Ripon City ladies, Rachel Harding, and the club captain too, Georgie Taylor.

Both ladies are very much looking forward to Sunday, albeit rather nervous...

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 spring flower show in Harrogate, Martin will once again be hosting the "great Northern larder" alongside chef Steph Moon.

The stage will inspire you to reduce your reliance on the supermarket by growing your own garden menu.

You'll be able to find out how to produce great home-grown fruit and veg and then see what delicious meals you can make with the help of chefs such as Steph.

Martin is particularly looking forward to getting one talented young chef involved...