Your Harrogate

In this episode of the Your Harrogate podcast, presenter Pete Egerton chats to Harrogate Town defender Matty Foulds and also grabs a word with the headteacher and pupils of Hampsthwaite Primary school, as they get set for a big fundraising challenge.

Defender Foulds is on loan from fellow league two side, Bradford City.

Was it a shock to learn he was heading out on loan?

Matty also talks about the confidence in the Town squad, following a battling performance against Barrow.

Hampsthwaite Primary school aim to cycle 1000 miles, the equivalent of John O'Groats to Land's end from the warmth of their school hall.

The challenge is to raise funds for a new playground and staff, pupils, parents and local volunteers all aim to do their bit...

In this episode of the Your Harrogate podcast, presenter Pete Egerton speaks to TV star and antiques dealer, Paul Martin.

Paul is a familiar figure on TV and made the popular show “Flog it!” his own, regularly watched and loved by a huge band of followers.

The Friends of Harrogate Hospital have Paul as their guest, on Thursday March 23rd at the Old Swan Hotel.

“An Afternoon with Paul Martin” has sold out and will comprise of tales from Paul’s years in front of the TV cameras, anecdotes and special surprises for the audience plus cream teas too!

You can take items for valuation between 11am and 1pm, for a minimum donation of £5 on the door.

In this episode of the Your Harrogate podcast, Pete Egerton speaks to Mike Bligh from Knaresborough Town women and Harrogate Town manager, Simon Weaver.

Knaresborough Town women celebrated promotion last Sunday (12th March), but now want to finish the job and go up as champions.

Mike tells Pete what has impressed him most so far and whether or not the mother of all parties will go ahead...

Meanwhile, Simon Weaver has been reflecting on an awful performance at Crawley last Saturday (11th March) and wants his players not only to step up in training, but to take that improvement into matches, starting with Barrow this weekend (18th March)

The gaffer also gives his thoughts on statistics suggesting more and more footballers develop dementia later in life, potentially as a result of heading the ball too much...

In this episode of the Your Harrogate podcast, Pete Egerton has been speaking to a Harrogate mum of four, who has launched a fundraiser to allow her to travel to Fiji on a charity mission to help the local community.

35-year-old Anna Swift, who is studying Education Studies at Leeds Trinity University, plans to make the 9,000-mile trip at the end of May to support the Fijian community.

Anna will be working alongside Think Pacific – a charity that has been working exclusively in the Fiji Islands for over a decade to deliver sustainable development projects in rural communities.

Anna had worked for the NHS for 14 years before deciding to return to university and retrain in education…

In this episode of the Your Harrogate podcast, presenter Pete Egerton spoke to Town fans before they enjoyed seeing the team win at Doncaster, plus defender Tom Eastman has a word with us too.

Kat is vice-president of the supporters' club committee and has not enjoyed this season... hopefully her mood has brightened somewhat after the three points in South Yorkshire on Tuesday (7th March)

Matt, from Harrogate, now lives down South and so the Crawley game this weekend (11th March) is like a home-fixture.

Jordan Ford is busy organising more independent travel, including another long trip to Newport.

Defender Tom Eastman is on loan from Colchester United and is loving his time in Yorkshire.

Tom talks about forming a good partnership with new team-mates and the togetherness of the squad.

In this episode of the Your Harrogate podcast, we're getting ever closer to the 2023 Knaresborough Tractor Run and presenter Pete Egerton has been finding out more about the charity that benefits from the event - Yorkshire Air Ambulance.

Linda Stead, or Lin as she's known, is the regional fundraising manager for North and East regions.

Lin explains the challenges that have faced the charity since Covid and now with the cost of living crisis.

The charity is also getting two new helicopters and more onboard staff to aid the vital service they provide.

Plus, find out why they want to turn Yorkshire buildings, yellow...

In this episode of the Your Harrogate podcast, Pete Egerton has been along to the Artizan café and creative space on Cambridge Road in Harrogate, to learn more about their crowd funding campaign.

Liz Cluderay is the UK director of Artizan International and explains how the charity is fairly small locally, but does big work!

Many differently able young adults benefit from the workshops, activities, crafts, training and social enterprises that Artizan International offers.

They aim to raise £5,000 by crowd funding, but offer rewards to those who support the campaign...

In this episode of the Your Harrogate podcast, Pete Egerton discusses new opportunities for young ladies interested in football across the Harrogate area and also catches up with the Town gaffer.

"Future Lioness" will begin in April at Harrogate Grammar school and Jon Maloney is co-owner.

Jon has been passionate about women's football for many years and thinks it's progressing well, but there's plenty more to come.

The initial focus will be in Harrogate, with a possible view to extend "Future Lioness" to other areas.

Meanwhile, Simon Weaver has his squad set for a 6-pointer in league two this weekend...

The Knaresborough tractor run is just over a week away and presenter Pete Egerton has been catching up with Simon Graeme Auto Service Centre.

Simon and Louise are sponsoring Your Harrogate's tractor run coverage and partake in the event themselves.

Based just off the A59 near to Hampsthwaite, they're a reputable, independent garage, who provide a vital service to large parts of the rural area surrounding Harrogate.

Simon discusses what hopes they have for the future and why they're so passionate about raising funds for Yorkshire Air Ambulance, by taking part in the tractor run.

Owning a farm too, Louise talks about the importance of providing a point of contact for anyone working in agriculture around the Harrogate area.

In this episode of the Your Harrogate Podcast, presenter Pete Egerton heads to Harrogate College to learn more about T-Levels.

Graham Burrill is a program manager responsible for T-Levels and explains what is currently on offer at the college, with more expected too.

Plus, what are the requirements to be able to study for a T-Level and how are they graded?

Beth Cockroft is a T-Level teacher who has been teaching for eight years, but has over 30-years in childcare and so is a perfect fit for the T-Level that focuses on that subject.

We also hear from Abbey, one of the students on the childcare and education T-Level course, currently in her first year and loving the practical elements to it all...