Your Harrogate

In this episode of the Your Harrogate podcast, presenter Pete Egerton heads out on patrol with North Yorkshire police, as they launch their 2023 drink and drug driving campaign.

"Don't shatter lives" is the plea from the York and North Yorkshire road safety partnership this December,

Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs is a choice that the police no longer want anyone to consider.

Proactive "drink and drug driving" patrols will be carried out across the county, alongside static road checks to catch those who continue to decide to drive under the influence.

Regular updates on the number of arrests made will be published throughout the period and it all starts today, 29th November 2023...

In this episode of the Your Harrogate podcast, presenter Pete Egerton speaks to one of the coaches from Pannal Ash under 10s girls, plus we hear from Simon Weaver of Harrogate Town too.

Mat Wills is a milkman by trade, but his true passion lies with coaching football.

Currently one of the coaches of a very successful under 10s girls team at Pannal Ash, the club are aiming to take the squad to France, but need your help...

Plus, in league two this Saturday (25th November), Harrogate Town play at Crawley Town.

Currently boasting a great away record, Town will be in confident mood and manager Simon Weaver, has a selection problem of the great kind!

In this episode of the Your Harrogate podcast, presenter Pete Egerton speaks to director of Harrogate-based "Enchantica's."

Suzie is an educational theatre and well-being specialist with a huge passion for immersive theatre and making magic to help people shine bright! 

Enchantica's create out of this World events and magical learning experiences.

Suzie is also a qualified Mindfulness for Children Coach and a Rainbow Yoga trained children’s & families yoga teacher.

Now with Christmas fast approaching, Enchantica's present "the Harrogate Father Christmas experience" at the Cedar Court hotel.

The elf village returns, complete with elf-training for those who have been good (that's everyone by the way!) and something new for 2023...

In this episode of the Your Harrogate podcast, presenter Pete Egerton speaks to Harrogate Town captain Josh Falkingham and from Your Harrogate's sister station, Rombalds Radio, Stuart Clarkson discusses a charity fire engine pull.

Harrogate Town are back in league two action (Saturday 18th November) against Swindon Town.

Simon Weaver's side are looking to take their excellent away form into performances at the EnviroVent stadium.

Captain Josh Falkingham believes it can be done and thanks fans for their continued support and encouragement.

Meanwhile, in Ilkley on Sunday (19th November), Mark Kelly, national peer support coordinator from Tackle Prostate Cancer, is aiming to pull a fire engine to raise funds for the charity.

The vehicle weighs a whopping 10 tonnes and the event is set to take place at Ilkley rugby club.

Mark, who has struggled in the past with his mental health, is passionate about raising awareness and the importance of keeping physically fit to aid mental wellbeing.

Plus, the day is to highlight the shocking fact that 1 in 8 men will be affected by prostate cancer and so Mark aims to raise monies for the cause...

In this episode of the Your Harrogate podcast, presenter Pete Egerton finds out more about Harrogate company Lights4fun.

The company has been operating since 2003 and now with a team of 40 passionate staff, they create lights for every season and trade across Europe and America.

PR manager Becky Tasker, details some exciting projects Lights4fun have been involved in with the likes of Harewood House and Rudding Park.

Plus, director of product, Amy Mason, tells Pete how cost effect festive lighting can be and the correct number of lights for your Christmas tree too...

In this episode of the Your Harrogate podcast, fresh from hosting the Harrogate Town fans' forum, presenter Pete Egerton gets a fan's view point and speaks to Simon Weaver too.

Town currently sit 19th in league two and head to Walsall this weekend (11th November).

The poor home form was discussed with the panel at the Cedar court hotel and inevitably, striker Luke Armstrong too, who had a failed transfer bid earlier in the season.

The strict EFL rules were also talked about, along with the possibility of further club development...

In this episode of the Your Harrogate podcast, presenter Pete Egerton takes a look back at the local hero awards.

This annual event, is held in the stunning surroundings of Rudding park and can only happen with the support from many amazing local businesses.

The two main sponsors this year have been Vida Healthcare and O'Connor Chiropractic.

The awards consisted of 30 finalists and 10 overall winners.

Sit back with a brew and enjoy the stories of our 10 local heroes...

On this special episode of the Your Harrogate Podcast, Nick Hancock is catching up with new St Aidan’s Headteacher Sian Dover!

Sian has been in her role for just a few weeks but is already feeling at home. 

She tells us all about her initial time at the school, her background, open days, half term plans and her personal highlight of her time at the school so far.

A very popular event is coming back to Harrogate next week! 

Nick Hancock is joined by Tim Phillips, who is going to be holding a seminar at the Northern Homebuilding and Renovating Show!

It’s coming to Harrogate Convention Centre from 3rd-5th November and Tim tells us more about his own talk and what the show is all about. 

The event is perfect for anyone planning home improvements, a major renovation project, or commissioning a new home.

In this episode of the Your Harrogate podcast, presenter Pete Egerton speaks to the owners of Stump Cross Caverns following their appearance on TV (Tuesday 24th October).

Stump Cross Caverns is the area's oldest attraction and has now been treated to the expertise of the hotel inspector, Alex Polizzi on Channel 5.

Alex gives advice and suggestions to hotel and business owners to make their establishments a better place.

Lisa Bowerman and Nick Markham, owners of Stump Cross Caverns for the last 20 years, approached Alex in February...