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In this episode of the Your Harrogate Podcast, presenter Pete Egerton catches up with Harrogate Town manager Simon Weaver.

Town have suffered three defeats on the bounce, but the gaffer remains upbeat and focused on the job in hand.

Simon talks about the potential dip into the January transfer window he may be required to make, considering several key players are missing due to injury.

The festive period is always busy for anyone involved in football and the gaffer is quite surprised that when the fixtures came out, a traditional Boxing Day derby was not on the cards; instead, Town head to Grimsby and Fleetwood on Sunday 29th December.

Despite a busy schedule, Simon stresses how family time is huge for him and everyone at the club...

In this episode of the Your Harrogate podcast, we appreciate you're busy prepping for Christmas and so presenter Pete Egerton keeps it short...

Pete has had a catch up with Harrogate Town midfielder Dean Cornelius ahead of the team playing Tranmere Rovers on Saturday (14th December).

Dean is keen to stress that despite two poor performances on the bounce, the players remain upbeat and confident in their ability.

The squad has taken a recent blow with news that club captain Josh Falkingham, will be sidelined for several weeks; Dean details Josh's operation.

The midfielder is also in upbeat mood due to being nominated for League Two player of the month.

Plus, who has terrible style in the team when it comes to Christmas jumper day?

In this episode of the Your Harrogate Podcast, presenter Pete Egerton speaks to Harrogate Town manager Simon Weaver. Plus, Knaresborough based martial arts expert, Chris Jones.

On Tuesday (3rd December) Harrogate Town put in one of, if not their worst performance of the season so far against Salford City.

Simon tells Pete how deflated he felt after the two nil defeat and expects a reaction from the squad, when they play AFC Wimbledon this Saturday (7th December).

The gaffer also explains what it was like to be part of the BBC live coverage during the FA Cup third round draw and the excitement of being drawn against Leeds United!

Meanwhile, inspired by the Karate Kid in the 1980's, Chris Jones has been teaching martial arts for 25 years, 22 of those in Knaresborough on Park Avenue.

Chris tells Pete about his love for the sport, why he chose it and the many amazing experiences, from performing both on the big and small screen.

Chris also fronts a martial arts podcast...

In this episode of the Your Harrogate podcast, presenter Pete Egerton speaks to Harrogate Town player, James Daly. Plus, from the Independent Supporters Club, charity co-ordinators, David Timbs and Jack Wilkinson.

Harrogate Town will face up to non-league Gainsborough Trinity in the FA Cup 2nd round this Friday (29th November 2024) in front of the BBC TV cameras.

A potential big-money draw awaits the winner in round three, because teams from the Premiership and Championship enter the competition.

Hailing from Brighton and having played for Crystal Palace too, James would be happy with either IF Town were to get past Gainsborough, which the Harrogate players know will be no easy task.

Meanwhile, the independent supporters club are all set for a charity fundraiser just before Christmas.

Bilton Club on Skipton Road in Harrogate will be the venue for both a quiz and karaoke, plus lots of amazing prizes and raffle items await...

In this episode of the Your Harrogate Podcast, presenter Pete Egerton chats to Harrogate Town manager Simon Weaver. Plus, Alan Titchmarsh MBE and Debbie Wiseman OBE feature too.

Harrogate Town are in buoyant mood after a last minute winner last week against Chesterfield. Plus, the under 18's reached the third round of the FA Cup this week.

Simon also talks about targeting at least two new faces in the January transfer window and if Town ever had American investment, would that be a good thing?

Away from local football, RHS Garden Harlow Carr has launched "Glow" - their annual festival of light and music.

A new collaboration between RHS, Alan Titchmarsh MBE and composer Debbie Wiseman OBE, sees a new album released today (22nd November 2024)

"Jack Frost: A Winter Story" includes two new carols, featuring Cerys Matthews and her son singing a duet. Plus, the story is eloquently narrated by Alan Titchmarsh.

Both Alan and Debbie were in Harrogate earlier this week, to help launch "Glow"...

In this episode of the Your Harrogate Podcast, presenter Alex Cann speaks to Robert Kennedy at Harvest Associates in Ilkley.

Robert discusses more fallout from the budget, from capital gains tax to inheritance tax - a contentious issue for some, given the recent farming rally in London.

Robert also explains changes to pensions expected in the next few years and expresses that planning is key!

In this episode of the Your Harrogate podcast, presenter Pete Egerton speaks to Harrogate Town's new signing, Eno Nto. Plus, the Harrogate International Academy features too.

Harrogate Town’s newest forward Eno Nto has joined Town on a month-to-month contract, and hours after signing, scored the opener in the team's 2-2 draw at the Exercise stadium on Tuesday night against Blackpool.

Born in Derby, Enomfon Uzoma Azuma Nto came through the ranks at The Rams' Academy and featured for the club at U18 level in their 2018/19 title winning season, as well as in the UEFA Youth League.

Nto then decided to continue his career in The USA with Notre Dame Fighting Irish, but would rejoin his boyhood club midway through the 2023/24 campaign.

Following a successful trial, Eno has joined Simon Weaver's squad.

Elsewhere, a unique new football team that focusses solely on players' skills and confidence is launching in Harrogate.

The Harrogate International Academy is aimed at 12-13 year olds, offering an alternative to the traditional competitive league format. 

Sessions are held every Wednesday evening at Rossett Sports Centre, led by experienced FA-qualified coach Andrew Clark.

Pete chats to Rob Darlington from the academy and principal, Aimee Wilkinson who explains that it's not just about the football...

In this episode of the Your Harrogate Podcast, presenter Pete Egerton catches up with Harrogate Town's manager Simon Weaver, plus, we hear a heartbreaking story about the football coach who has been left partially paralysed following surgery.

On Sunday 3rd November, Harrogate Town caused one of the upsets of the first round of the FA Cup, by beating Hollywood-owned Wrexham.

Simon says everyone is still riding high following the victory, but now it's time to focus once more on the league and a clash with Morecambe this weekend (9th November).

The club are running a promotion in which under 18s get in for free and they will also be marking the remembrance weekend too.

Pete also speaks to Jules Hodson who is a coach at Harrogate Railway Ladies.

Jules underwent spinal surgery in June for an existing condition - but complications saw her sustain further damage to her spinal cord.

The 47-year-old was hospitalised for almost four months as a result.

She was recently discharged but has been left unable to walk unassisted and requires daily visits from carers and district nurses.

A fundraising campaign has been launched by Jules’ friend Anna Sealby, with the aim of funding private physiotherapy and rehabilitation.

In this special episode of the Your Harrogate Podcast, we're getting an expert reaction to The Budget and delving deeper into what it means to you. Alex Cann is chatting with Robert Kennedy at Harvest Associates in Ilkley to touch on all the key talking points and to find out what effect it will have on both individuals and businesses.

In this episode of the Your Harrogate Podcast, presenter Alex Cann speaks to our local hero award winners.

On Friday 25th October, Your Harrogate hosted the 2024 local hero awards at Rudding Park in Harrogate.

The annual event celebrates extraordinary individuals who go above and beyond in their local communities and never expect any recognition for what they do, they're simply good people... they are, local heroes!