Your Harrogate

Nick Hancock is joined by the winner of Netflix's 'Blown Away' series Elliott Walker ahead of his first solo gallery in Harrogate! Elliott talks us through the pressures of appearing on the Netflix show, why it's not the 'Bake Off of sculpting' and gives us his plans for the future following his competition triumph. Elliott also previews his exhibition 'Plenty' which will be held at Messums Yorkshire throughout July!

Nick Hancock is joined by superstar celeb chef Steph Moon to talk about some exciting upcoming shows for foodies… The Harrogate Food & Drink Festival is this weekend, so Steph is previewing that event including the variety of street food on offer, the chef lineups and how she’ll be cooking on the Stray. We also preview the Great Yorkshire Show and get a hint at what Steph will be doing there in a few weeks time, as well as chatting about some changes the show will be making to make it covid safe.

Nick Hancock is joined by Yvonne Campbell, who is the Head of Charity and Business Development Project Manager at Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT)! Yvonne tells us all about the charity's upcoming Summer BBQ at Harrogate Railway Athletic FC, as well as other fundraising events throughout the summer, the 'stepping up challenge' and the difficulties of fundraising during lockdown.

Nick Hancock is chatting to Amy Stubbs from the brand new Harrogate Garden Centre on the A61 at Bishop Monkton! Amy talks us through the amazing story behind British Garden Centres, how it started 40 years ago, lockdown gardening and the company’s plans for the future of the centre.

Nick is joined by Hadyn Moorby-Davies, the CEO of Harrogate Skills for Living, to talk about the launch of the Harrogate Chocolate Factory cafe! The initiative aims to support adults with learning difficulties and autism by offering them both employment and the chance to build social skills. Having already launch the Harrogate Chocolate Factory in 2019, the new venture will give the charity a new place to share its chocolate products whilst welcoming visitors for a coffee and some social interaction.

Nick Hancock is joined by Sue Cawthray, the CEO of Harrogate Neighbours, after they were presented with the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service earlier this week - the equivalent of an MBE for a voluntary organisation! Sue tells us what it was like to receive the award, why the Harrogate group were recognised and how the celebrations went on Wednesday.

Nick Hancock is joined by Sally Bendston, founder of Limelight HR in Harrogate, to talk recruitment, staff flexibility, mental health advice to businesses and lessons learnt from the pandemic. Sally also offers an insight into how a local business has dealt with the challenges and how she has been able to support others. Having worked with the BBC, Nickelodeon and Comedy Central in London, Sally compares the differences between Harrogate and London - specifically the people, businesses and forward thinking ideas.

Nick Hancock is joined by Simon Cotton, Managing Director of the HRH Group, for the start of Find a Job week on Your Harrogate! We’re talking the influx of job vacancies across the district and how we’re helping local businesses find the right people for the jobs they have available. We also hear about the specific vacancies at Yorkshire Hotel and the White Hart Hotel including chefs, housekeeping and food and drink staff.

Nick Hancock chats to Sharon Canavar, Chief Exec at Harrogate International Festivals, all about the launch of the In Memoriam Covid tribute on the West Park Stray, the return of events and some normality, Brits’ need for a holiday, anxiety returning to work, and the typical British chat about changes to the weather!

Nick Hancock chats to Associate Producer at Harrogate Theatre Porl Cooper to talk about an exciting few months ahead! Porl previews a few of the best events and performances coming to Harrogate Theatre, plus there's talk of a partnership with Odeon in Harrogate and how technology has helped them reach a bigger and more diverse audience.