Your Harrogate

In this episode of the Your Harrogate Podcast, we mark International Women's Day (8th March 2025) by hearing from Sarah Barry; Harrogate Town's CEO. Plus, a Knaresborough lady who has set herself a baking challenge across 12 months, to raise funds for St Michael's Hospice in Harrogate.

Sarah has recently been invited to a special screening of "Copa '71" - the extraordinary story of the 1971 Women's Football World Cup; a tournament witnessed by record crowds that has been written out of sporting history, until now!

Sarah also discusses how Harrogate Town have led the way in English football for many years, with a lead female physio, plus, whether she feels opportunities for women are getting greater in the industry or not?

Meanwhile, a baker from Knaresborough has raised £1,000 for St Michael's Hospice in Harrogate after 5 weeks of bake sales.

Karen Ibbotson, affectionately known by residents as ‘the cake lady’, has been baking every week since 21st January to raise money and awareness for the hospice.

As a carer, Karen was inspired to start her campaign after a lady she cared for sadly passed away following a battle with cancer.

She vowed to raise £1,500 for the hospice throughout the year and has already raised more than £1,000...

In this episode of the Your Harrogate Podcast, presenters Pete Egerton and Nick Hancock, catch up with Harrogate Town manager Simon Weaver and look ahead to the Harrogate Charity Beer Festival.

After a terrible display at Bromley last weekend (22nd February), manager Simon Weaver admits that his Harrogate Town squad got the "hairdryer treatment" and he's keen to see far more fight and desire this Saturday (1st March), as Town take on Accrington.

Harrogate sit 21st in League 2 and just above them, equal on points, their Lancashire opponents - it's a classic six-pointer!

Simon also discusses the potential of a youth team, building from the club's academy roots.

Meanwhile, the annual Harrogate Charity Beer Festival returns to the Crown Hotel on 14th and 15th March, organised by Harrogate Round Table.

The festival has been an annual event since 1990 and aims to raise money for local charities whilst showcasing the best beer the region has to offer.

This year, it will be supporting the Jordan Legacy, Martin House Childrens Hospice, Samaritans and HELP.

Nick Hancock catches up with a member of the Round Table...

In this episode of the Your Harrogate Podcast, we discover more about an exciting development for Harrogate Town's academy, plus, St Michael's Hospice in Harrogate take part in an important national campaign.

Harrogate Town has announced a new partnership with Rossett School which will become the home of the club’s new Football Academy.

The Harrogate Town Football Academy will offer quality coaching and a games programme.

It will be run by Harrogate Town staff on the same campus as their education provision; playing their home games on the 3G at Rossett School and competing in a competitive league from the 2025/26 season.

Players will study as a Rossett School student working towards a BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport. 

This will give them the equivalent UCAS points (as 3 A-Levels) required for university, if they consider this as an option in the future.

Academy manager Richard Jones has been speaking to presenter Pete Egerton...

Meanwhile, St Michael’s Hospice is proud to be part of "This Is Hospice Care" - a nationwide initiative led by Hospice UK to highlight the power of legacy giving in sustaining hospice services across the UK.

By joining forces with over 140 hospices, they aim to raise awareness about the vital role of hospice care and inspire people to consider leaving a gift in their Will.

Presenter Nick Hancock has been chatting to relationships fundraiser Abbie Taylor...

In this episode of the Your Harrogate podcast, presenter Nick Hancock catches up with Simon Cotton, the main organiser of the Harrogate Hospitality and Tourism Awards. Plus, we hear from two Harrogate men who have scaled mount Kilimanjaro for a very good cause. Presenter Pete Egerton also speaks to Harrogate Town manager, Simon Weaver.

The Harrogate Hospitality and Tourism Awards take place in the summer; they celebrate and reward those individuals who truly represent Harrogate as one of the country’s best destinations for both business and leisure tourism.

Simon Cotton stresses the importance of including detail when nominating.

Meanwhile, Harrogate friends 57-year-old Steve McCready and 51-year-old Pete Gawtry, have scaled mount Kilimanjaro to fundraise for Harrogate Neighbours - a care organisation that had cared for their parents.

They tell Nick Hancock, it's the hardest challenge they've ever taken on!

Finally in this episode, ahead of Harrogate Town facing Swindon Town in league two this weekend (15th February), manager Simon Weaver reflects on the derby-day loss at Bradford City.

The gaffer also tells us that one new recruit is not too far away getting his first start for the club and with Swindon one of the league's form teams currently, Simon highlights the areas they particularly need to be aware of, as they go into this Saturday's clash...

In this episode of the Your Harrogate podcast, presenter Pete Egerton recaps on a huge holiday giveaway, Hollywood in Knaresborough and new Harrogate Town signing Ben Fox features too.

Thanks to Kuoni on James Street in Harrogate, Vanessa Ford from Gargrave was the lucky winner of a 6-night holiday in Mauritius!

We recently discovered Kiefer Sutherland had been in Knaresborough filming for a new Christmas production and today (7th February), the crew is back for more!

Plus, several Harrogate Town players tell us how bad they are at romance when it comes to Valentine's day, and new signing Ben Fox has been speaking to Pete.

Ben has signed a two and a half year deal with the club, having left Northampton Town.

He can't wait to get started with Town and especially when his first match, could potentially be the Yorkshire derby at Bradford City (8th February)...that's if he can be dragged away from Rightmove...

Presenter Pete Egerton looks back at two big stories making headlines within the Harrogate district this week (27th-31st January). Plus, Harrogate Town manager Simon Weaver features too.

US President Donald Trump is among the celebrities rumoured to be interested in the purchase of the Ripley Castle Estate.

The 14-century country house is currently on the market for £21million - the first time it has been listed in 700 years.

Current owners Sir Thomas and Lady Emma Ingilby have been speaking to ITV Calendar.

Plus, Kiefer Sutherland has been filming for a new Christmas production in Knaresborough!

We hear from two business owners who think the buzz surrounding the film, is fantastic for the town.

Harrogate Town have a tough weekend ahead; they face Crewe in League Two, at the Exercise stadium on Saturday 1st February.

Manager Simon Weaver has been impressed with recent performances, despite results not going their way.

The gaffer also suggests there could yet be another new face coming into the squad...

In this episode of the Your Harrogate Podcast, presenter Pete Egerton features the launch of the Harrogate Hospitality and Tourism Awards. Plus, presenter Nick Hancock chats to a new Harrogate Town player and Freedom Performing Arts in Knaresborough need your support.

The Harrogate Hospitality and Tourism awards; now in it's 17th year, aims to celebrate the best of the best amongst the people and businesses who represent Harrogate's leading industry, in the form of Business and Leisure Tourism.

Organiser Simon Cotton has featured on Nick Hancock in the morning this week on Your Harrogate Radio. He explains how you can nominate someone for an award and be a part of the evening in early June.

Tom Hill, a Liverpool midfielder, has this week joined Harrogate Town.

The 22-year-old signs on a free transfer from the Premier League leaders and has put pen to paper on an 18-month contract with the club.

He explains to Nick Hancock how much he's looking forward to learning more about the area and helping Town to climb the league two table.

Finally in this episode, we hear from a small number of dancers and Freedom Performing Arts principal, Amy Meikle.

This independent school offers a variety of different classes in all areas of performing arts and consists of over 230 students, aged 3years – 18years of age.

For a second year running, they're off to the Dance World Cup, but with even more students taking part, need your support in finding sponsors...

In this episode of the Your Harrogate Podcast, presenter Pete Egerton features Fodder, great news from Harrogate Ladies College, plus the first experience of Harrogate snow!

Fodder in Harrogate work with over 400 local farmers and producers to provide their customers with the best locally sourced produce.

The farm shop is now closed for refurbishment, but the cafe and Fodder on the hoof are very much open for business.

Over the coming weeks, Pete will be featuring lots of the suppliers on "Fodder Fridays" - general manager of Fodder, Vanessa Pitt, is here to explain more...

You can listen to the Armstrong family from Bega in Australia. Dad Simon originates from Yorkshire and whilst in Harrogate the past few weeks, children Lillian and Lucas experienced snow for the very first time!

There's also great news from Harrogate Ladies College; the Chapel Choir is a finalist in the 2025 National Choir Competition - the largest schools and community choir competition in the UK.

We hear from Year 13 student and head of choir, Gracie...

In this episode of the Your Harrogate Podcast, the first of 2025! Presenter Pete Egerton speaks to Harrogate Town's Sarah Barry and Simon Weaver.

Harrogate Town have a huge weekend ahead (Saturday 11th January) as they make the short trip to Leeds United to play the Whites in the FA Cup 3rd Round.

Chief Executive Sarah Barry, has been at the club for just over three years and says that this is the biggest match in her time so far.

It's the first competitive match between the two Yorkshire teams and Leeds United will prove a stern test for Town, who sit 21st in League 2.

Manager Simon Weaver stresses that it'll be an amazing experience for all involved with Town and that the atmosphere at Elland Road should really energise his squad and put on a display to make all the supporters, Proud to be Town!

In this episode of the Your Harrogate Podcast, the weekday team tell of their 2024 highlights, plus, presenter David Whittle is in conversation with Peter Wright, the Yorkshire Vet.

Now in it's 19th series, the Yorkshire Vet is one of Channel 5's most popular shows.

Peter chats to David about where it all began and how the TV series nearly didn't happen!

Plus, what it was like working with the real-life James Herriot, Alf Wight, along with why the latest incarnation of "All Creatures Great and Small" has worked well and bred a whole new army of fans.

Peter also discusses life as a vet at Christmas time and how it's not just about the work...but some dressing up too!