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In this episode of the Your Harrogate, Pete Egerton speaks to former Yorkshire and England cricket star, Ryan Sidebottom. Plus, Harrogate Town's Simon Weaver features too.

On Friday 18th October, the Your Harrogate Town business club took place at the Exercise Stadium and the special guest, was former cricket star Ryan Sidebottom.

Over a 20-year-long career, Ryan featured for both Yorkshire and Nottinghamshire and also, whilst playing for England, lifted the T20 World Cup!

Ryan spoke to Pete before his Q&A at the business gathering at Harrogate Town, where we also caught up with Town manager Simon Weaver.

The gaffer speaks of everyone's excitement at being drawn against Wrexham in the FA Cup first round.

But before that match in two weeks, they face up to Carlisle United in league two, who will be battling for points given they're bottom of the table...

In this episode of the Your Harrogate Podcast, Pete Egerton speaks to Harrogate Town striker Josh March. Plus, we hear from the Knaresborough mum who is running the Munich Marathon this weekend (13th October) and we learn more about a charity walk in Ripon...

Town striker Josh March has struggled for goals so far this season; scoring just the once in a derby against Doncaster Rovers.

Josh tells Pete that he's hoping for a return to form and is remaining positive that he can prove to manager Simon Weaver, he is worthy of a starting place in the team.

Meanwhile, 13 members from Knaresborough Striders will compete in the Munich Marathon this Sunday (13th October) and one of the 13, mum Louise Lodh, is running for a great cause close to her heart...

In the final piece of the podcast, we hear from David Wells, deputy secretary of Ripon Rotary Club.

The group host their annual charity walk this Saturday (12th October) in aid of Prostate Cancer Research and Ripon Walled Garden...

In this episode of the Your Harrogate Podcast, presenter Pete Egerton speaks to Jordan Ford from the Harrogate Town Independent Supporters Club. Plus, Town manager Simon Weaver features too.

Jordan gives his view on the first nine matches Town have played so far; the latest being a 1-5 home defeat against MK Dons (Tuesday 1st October).

It was a shock to all connected to Harrogate Town, after such a positive display against local rivals Bradford City only 3 days before.

Jordan also details all the away travel, should you wish to support Town on the road, during a busy month of fixtures.

Meanwhile, manager Simon Weaver spoke to Pete before their training session on Thursday (3rd October).

Following the match with MK Dons, Liam Gibson is sadly out for a lengthy period and Simon gives further information.

Also his surprise at how this weekend's opponents, Swindon Town, have started the season...

In this episode of the Your Harrogate podcast, presenter Pete Egerton speaks to the head of development at Knaresborough Town Women, Ged Maloney. Plus, Harrogate Town's Stephen Duke McKenna features too.

Having gained promotion to the West Riding County Womens Football League Division One earlier this year, Knaresborough Town Women remain unbeaten so far.

Ged discusses a successful recruitment period and a strong partnership between the club and development programme, Future Lioness, which is run by his son Jonathan.

Ged also speaks about plans to eventually get 3G pitches for the club.

Meanwhile, Harrogate Town earned 2 points on Tuesday 24th September, in an EFL Trophy match against Liverpool's Under 21s.

Stephen Duke McKenna scored the winning penalty for Town and is himself, a big Liverpool fan, although his career began with the blue half of Merseyside...

In this episode of the Your Harrogate Podcast, presenter Pete Egerton speaks to Harrogate Town manager Simon Weaver. Plus, Rich Burns from Harrogate Railway Ladies also features.

In League Two, Harrogate Town are riding high on confidence after their Yorkshire derby victory over Doncaster Rovers.

Simon speaks about how they need to use that confidence to make sure they get at least a point from Crewe this weekend.

The gaffer also speaks about the next Your Harrogate Town business club; former cricketer Ryan Sidebottom will be the special guest and Simon has some memories of playing alongside Ryan at the age of 11...including bruises!

Meanwhile, a new season has kicked off for Harrogate Railway Ladies in the West riding league.

First team manager Rich Burns speaks about the tweaks needed to get the team to where he thinks they can be.

Plus, the incredible growth of the club and a successful recruitment campaign in the summer, along with a fantastic celebration in the form of "ladies day"...

In this episode of the Your Harrogate Podcast, as time is running out to nominate your local hero, presenter Pete Egerton takes a look back at the 2023 awards.

The Your Harrogate Local Hero Awards shine a light on the selfless, dedicated and inspirational people living and working in the Harrogate district.

Set to be held for a third year, the ceremony will be a glamorous event at Rudding Park Hotel on Friday 25th October 2024.

It’s all thanks to headline sponsors O’Connor Chiropractic and Vida Healthcare.

To nominate, go to the Your Harrogate Radio app, or log on to the ⁠website⁠ before 11PM, Monday 16th September.

In this episode of the Your Harrogate Podcast, presenter Pete Egerton speaks to a Harrogate man who is doing the Great North Run...dressed as a dinosaur! Plus, we feature Harrogate Town and an epic cycling challenge.

51-year-old Andy Laverick will be taking on his 16th Great North Run (Sunday 8th September) to fundraise for JDRF - a charity seeking a cure and research treatment for Type 1 diabetes.

Andy, who is a member of running group Harrogate Harriers, will be suiting up as a T-Rex for the 13.1-mile race.

Andy’s daughter, Elizabeth, was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes in 2019.

Meanwhile, Harrogate Town are set for their next league two clash; a trip to Cheltenham Town.

New loan signing Jasper Moon is settling in well and tells Pete how he thinks his experience in league one, can help the Town team progress in league two.

Presenter Nick Hancock also features on the podcast and speaks to 10-year-old Henry Connolly from Harrogate.

Henry had a vital heart operation several years ago and is now set to cycle 30 miles to support the Children's Heart Surgery Fund.

The charity provides vital support to children like Henry who go through heart surgery and their parents...

In this episode of the Your Harrogate Podcast, presenter Pete Egerton speaks to Harrogate Town boss Simon Weaver, plus, the Harrogate and Craven Girls League also features.

Simon was pleased with how his side acquitted themselves in the first 45 against Accrington last Saturday (17th August) and believes that the first goal, demonstrates how Town need "a few more scruffy goals" - he thinks at times, they can be too polite!

The Exercise Stadium has this week, been named the second safest ground in the football league and Simon thinks that such an accolade, can only help attract more families into coming along and supporting Town.

This weekend (24th August), Harrogate play at Colchester and then on Tuesday (27th) they face championship Preston North End in the league cup.

The latter is a match that Simon is particularly looking forward to, as the Lancashire outfit are managed by former Town player Paul Heckingbottom.

The second half of the podcast focuses on grassroots football; Chris Makin is chair of the Harrogate and Craven Girls League and Head Coach of the Pannal Ash under 15 Panthers Girls team.

Chris details how he initially got involved and the impressive growth, especially in girls football, he has witnessed over the past several years.

However, when it comes to coaching, there's a change he'd like to see...

In this episode of the Your Harrogate Podcast, presenter Pete Egerton speaks to Harrogate Town's James Daly. Plus, Boroughbridge Junior Football Club feature too.

Harrogate Town caused an upset at league one Lincoln City this week (Tuesday 13th August) by beating the Imps 1-2 and progressing to the second round of the EFL Cup.

After a loan period last season, striker Daly finds himself back in the squad and was on the scoresheet midweek.

James tells Pete the importance of "togetherness" and how vital the loan period was.

We also look ahead to Town's league two match at Accrington Stanley this Saturday (17th August).

Meanwhile, Boroughbridge Junior Football Club, like many in grassroots, are gearing up for a new season.

Club Secretary Nigel Charlesworth has been telling Pete how successful a July open day was and the challenges they face going forward...

In this episode of the Your Harrogate Podcast, presenter Pete Egerton speaks to Sarah Barry and Simon Weaver from Harrogate Town.

Football is back! The 24/25 EFL season gets underway this weekend (Saturday 10th August) and Harrogate Town's chief executive, Sarah Barry, cannot wait!!

Sarah tells Pete how the new TV deal with Sky Sports will benefit Town and how local businesses have been keen to get a piece of the action.

Plus, for anyone attending the opening match against league-new-boys Bromley, what to expect at the Exercise Stadium and why pizza lovers will be smiling...

Meanwhile, manager Simon Weaver isn't concerned that his side didn't win any of their pre-season fixtures.

Simon tells Pete how well three new recruits have settled in and how they plan to knock the wind out of Bromley's sails come 3PM on Saturday (10th August)...