Your Harrogate

In this episode of the Your Harrogate Podcast, presenter Pete Egerton speaks to Simon Weaver from Harrogate Town, plus, a professional Muay Thai fighter from Harrogate.

Town were due to play Newport County in League 2, but due to their Welsh opponents playing in the FA Cup (28th January), Harrogate's next match is on Tuesday 30th January at Sutton United.

The gaffer discusses their potential transfer plans and whether former loanee, Jack Diamond, was considered before his move to Carlisle.

Also, the benefits of a match behind closed doors this week.

Meanwhile, based at Kao Loi Gym in Harrogate, Nathaniel Kalogiannidis is a professional Muay Thai fighter, ranked 8th in the UK.

Nathaniel discusses the sport with Pete; both the physical and particular the mental health benefits.

Plus, when and where his next professional fight will be...

In this episode of the Your Harrogate podcast, presenter Pete Egerton speaks to Harrogate Town keeper James Belshaw, plus, at the inaugural "Your Harrogate Town business club," Pete catches up with sponsor, the Inn Collection Group amongst others.

James Belshaw left Harrogate Town in 2021 and made a move to Bristol Rovers.

Fast forward to December 2023, Town made a second emergency loan for a goalkeeper and Belly was back!

Fans made their feelings known instantly and called for manager Simon Weaver to "sign him up!"

The gaffer clearly listened and James is back on a permanent basis, which he is thrilled about...

Meanwhile, on Friday 19th January at Pannal Golf Club, Your Harrogate joined forces with Harrogate Town for a business club.

The idea was to bring together partners of the football club, alongside advertisers and supporters of Your Harrogate, for an informal afternoon of entertainment and chat.

We hear from Town CEO Sarah Barry and our main sponsor, the Inn Collection Group.

Plus, guest speaker, Roger Black MBE features too...

In this episode of the Your Harrogate podcast, presenter Pete Egerton speaks to the secretary of Harrogate Harmony Barbershop Chorus, Ian McNeill.

The birth of Harrogate Harmony Barbershop Chorus can be traced back to a Killinghall Village Show of 1986. This was a popular annual show going back many years, and Barbershop singing was introduced into the show in that year to add an extra dimension to the entertainment.

Fast forward to 2024 and the group is all set to host a workshop this February, for potential new recruits...

In this episode of the Your Harrogate podcast, presenter Pete Egerton catches up with Harrogate Town manager Simon Weaver, plus, we hear from Roger Black MBE.

Town have had a run of good results and sit just three points of the playoffs in League Two.

This weekend (13th January) they travel to Gloucestershire to play Forest Green Rovers.

Simon and the club are celebrating the re-signing of goalkeeper James Belshaw.

Meanwhile, next Friday (19th January) Your Harrogate and Harrogate Town host a business club at Pannal Golf Club.

Thanks to Exercise.co.uk, the guest speaker will be former athlete Roger Black MBE.

Last year, Roger was part of an event at the Harrogate Town club shop and spoke to Pete...

In this episode, the final Your Harrogate podcast of 2023, presenter Pete Egerton has a festive chat with Harrogate Town manager, Simon Weaver.

The gents speak about the transfer of Luke Armstrong to Carlisle United.

Plus, what are the chances of former keeper James Belshaw, making his loan move a permanent one once more?

Town have an away fixture at Grimsby this weekend (23rd) and then two home matches, followed by a tricky New Year's Day trip to Morecambe; what are going to be the key elements to get points from all four matches?

And what about wishes for 2024? Will we see a training facility come to fruition in Harrogate?

In this episode of the Your Harrogate podcast, presenter Pete Egerton speaks to Harrogate Town chief executive, Sarah Barry.

The team is nearly half way through the season and face high-flying Notts County this weekend (16th December).

Sarah is pleased with the direction the entire club is heading and thanks the fans for their ongoing support.

Sarah discussed being in front of the Disney Plus cameras as Wrexham rolled into town, plus the disappointment of the game at Sutton being postponed.

Sarah also tells Pete her wishes for 2024 and how a local training ground might not be too far away...

In this episode of the Your Harrogate Podcast, presenter Pete Egerton speaks to the owner of the Hungry Caterpillar Cafe in Knaresborough, who has an amazing story to share.

The Hungry Caterpillar is a child-friendly cafe based on the High St in Knaresborough.

Owner, Danielle Bartley, is a Mum of 3 and a previous foster carer who has had 28 children in total over the years.

Following a horrific collision, Danielle lost one of her arms and as a result of the trauma, couldn't conceive and so went through IVF which resulted in twins.

She also raised money for other people wishing to go on the IVF journey and ran a competition, resulting in one couple having a daughter and becoming life-long friends.

Four years on, life has thrown Danielle another unforeseen challenge...

In this episode of the Your Harrogate podcast, presenter Pete Egerton focuses on Harrogate Town and Knaresborough Town Women.

This weekend (9th December), Harrogate Town head to Sutton United in league two, following their FA Cup exit at Bolton last weekend.

Manager Simon Weaver gives his verdict on the cup performance and an incident in which a fan threw a flare into the crowd.

The gaffer also looks ahead to Saturday's league clash.

Meanwhile, head of women's and girl's football at Knaresborough Town, Ged Maloney joins Pete to discuss their season so far in the second division of the West Riding league.

Plus, what is Ged's Christmas wish?

In this episode of the Your Harrogate podcast, presenter Nick Hancock speaks to Andrea and Becky from the Harlow at Cardale park in Harrogate.

The Harlow is a dedicated, experienced and ethical team of Therapists, Counsellors, Coaches and Complementary Therapists whose mission it is to support clients through periods of challenge and change.

This ranges from all issues including past trauma, present mental and physical wellbeing or looking ahead to the future. 

The theme of the podcast is Christmas presence and not presents...

In this episode of the Your Harrogate podcast, presenter Pete Egerton focuses on Harrogate Town's FA Cup second round tie at Bolton Wanderers.

Town travel to their Greater Manchester rivals on 2nd December, fresh off the back of an impressive draw against Wrexham.

Striker Jack Muldoon tells Pete what he loves about the competition and how they're not fearing the challenge ahead.

Jordan Ford from the Harrogate Town Independent Supporters' Club is looking forward to a great day out, but also believes that with the team in confident mood, there's no reason an upset couldn't be on the cards...