Your Harrogate

On this special episode of the Your Harrogate Podcast, we’re finding out all about Fostering North Yorkshire from two foster carers who have been through it all.

Julia and Tony are talking to presenter Nick Hancock about their fostering history over the last four years and in the past, plus we hear all about the fostering process and how the pair were able to navigate their application to become foster parents.

We also find out when someone should consider fostering, what characteristics make a good foster carer, what advice Julia and Tony would give and what the major challenges are.

Harrogate Town are set to pay tribute to a lifelong supporter this weekend before their match against Mansfield Town.

Johnny Walker supported the club since the 1940's but sadly passed away recently, and so the club will have a minute's applause before the match.

We caught up with Jordan Ford, President of the Supporter's Club to find out about Johnny and why he is considered a 'legend' among the Town faithful.

We also chat to midfielder Alex Pattison ahead of Town's match as they look to end a run of five League Two games without a win.

Have you planned your work Christmas party? This podcast could be for you...

Nick Hancock is finding out about the Christmas Cracker Ball on 2nd December at the West Park Hotel, raising funds for the Harrogate Homeless Project.

CEO Francis McAllister explains how the monies raised will help and also how homeless is a big problem everywhere, including Harrogate...

Colin Philpott, a former BBC reporter and camera man, has made two special films about the history of Bishop Monkton!

The two films look at the village's royal connections and the jubilee celebrations from Queen Elizabeth II's reign.

Nick Hancock catches up with Colin on the latest episode of the Your Harrogate podcast!

In this spooky episode of the Your Harrogate Podcast, host Pete Egerton is speaking to Paul Forster from Harrogate Ghost Walk to hear about some very spooky goings-on in Harrogate!

Have a listen, if you dare...

On this episode of the Your Harrogate Podcast, presenter Pete Egerton is finding out more about Knaresborough Town Ladies FC who have scored 62 goals in just 6 games in their inaugural season!

Pete chats to Coach Mike Bligh and Ged Maloney, who is in charge of the ladies setup at the club.

So how did the club start - and what’s behind their unbelievable early success?

The Northern Homebuilding and Renovating Show is set to return to Harrogate – and Your Harrogate listeners are being given the chance to go for free.

Nick Hancock has been chatting to Paul Testa, Director at HEM Architects in Sheffield, to find out about this year’s show and why visitors are guaranteed to come away inspired, confident and motivated for their next project.

The show will include expert guest speakers, tailored advice and the best tools for your homebuilding job.

We hear more with Paul and find out how to get free tickets for the event from 4-6th November.

We’re delighted to be joined by Tara and Paul from one of Harrogate’s most loved businesses… It’s Ake and Humphris Wine and Beer Merchants on Leeds Road!

The duo join us to talk all things wine, including using their own expertise to help with gifts, tastings and even choosing wines for a whole wedding!

We also hear about the history of the business and how it fared during lockdown, with home deliveries becoming a permanent fixture after its popularity during the pandemic.

Nick Hancock is joined by Carol Malt, Account Director at Aon to hear more about their growing involvement in the local Harrogate community.

We hear all about Aon as a company and their heavy involvement with Harrogate Town - including their sponsoring of their women's team!

Carol tells us why they want to be more involved in the community and how it ties into their values as a business. Plus we hear about their exciting plans to move premises to Hornbeam Park!

Nick Hancock visits Jennyruth Workshops in Ripon - a registered charity where adults who have learning disabilities are trained in a wide variety of skills. The workers produce and sell a range of quality gifts and products, developing craft skills in woodwork, painting, needlework, metalwork and card-making.

Nick is chatting to a few of the workers to find out more about what they enjoy about the workshops and why they love coming for a few days every week.