Episodes
Nick Hancock chats to Chris Matthews, Chief Executive of Alevere Weight Loss Treatment, to find out all about the weight loss programme that is carried out under the supervision of professional dedicated doctors.
Alevere is helping people lose weight, reducing type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure and lowering risk of stroke without the need for surgery or drugs.
Chris talks about his own weight loss journey in which he dropped down from 21 stone at just 5"8, how he tried every diet 'on the planet' and why Alevere is a programme that people can stick to.
We're back with another special podcast as Nick Hancock visits The Associated Sixth Form at St Aidan's and St John Fisher in Harrogate!
Nick chats to Year 13 students Callum, Maya and Brooke to find out why they chose the Associated Sixth Form, how they've settled, what they'd say to others who are applying, how young adults from other schools are integrated and their plans for the future.
It’s back! Harrogate’s Hospitality and Tourism Awards will be going ahead this year after being postponed and then cancelled in 2020 and 2021.
The HHTA, launched in 2008 by hoteliers Simon Cotton and David Ritson, aims to highlight and recognise people working in the hospitality and tourism sector.
We chat to Simon and David about this year’s event, how the event has struggled to go ahead during covid times and why it’s more important than ever to celebrate the individuals and achievements within Harrogate's hospitality and tourism sectors.
Nick Hancock chats to Emma Shea, Acting Head at Belmont Grosvenor School in Harrogate ahead of their big open morning next week!
Emma talks all about what’s so special about the school, what people can expect from the open morning, what facilities are on offer and how the small family school are putting an emphasis on ‘risk-taking.’
We're at luxury Harrogate hotel Rudding Park as they're launching a development programme for people looking to start their career as a Chef!
The programme is open to graduates, school leavers, entry-level commis chefs or anyone looking for a career change - and we're chatting to Matthew, the Executive Head Chef, and Kate, the Learning and Development Manager, to find out all about it.
We talk who it's aimed at, what the course will involve, what skills people will learn and why there's potentially an exciting opportunity within Rudding Park at the end of it all...
Nick Hancock is joined by Alison Stubbs and Andrea Edmondson - the Harrogate teachers and mums behind the 'Mosaic Partnership.'
Their aim is to break down stigmas surrounding parenting, as well as building a “safe and open community” where parents can access support and training without judgement.
We chat to them about the support and training they can offer parents whilst presenting ideas from a different perspective.
The pair also talk about their Mosaic event they'll be hosting at the Pickled Sprout next week.
Read more about Mosaic here.
Nick Hancock welcomes Kevin and Mark from SignHub in Harrogate to our Your Harrogate Podcast.
The guys reveal all about their unique business, which has been rebranded from the well-known 'Signarama'.
Kevin and Mark reveal a few local signs that you didn't know they produced, how they translate ideas into a creation, what 'signage solutions' they produce and the ideas for branded cars.
We also get their unbiased professional opinion on who 'does it well' when it comes to signage...
Nick Hancock is joined by two special guests from Harrogate Ladies College (HLC) for another Your Harrogate Podcast.
Sporting history-maker and former pupil Henrietta Butler and HLC Principal Sylvia Brett join Nick to talk about Henrietta's history at the school, how it helped shape the athlete she became and her fantastic sporting achievements.
Sylvia is also on hand to discuss the unique connection that former pupils have with the school, HLC's focus on sport and the pride she has for the current students who have shown pragmatism in such difficult times.
Nick Hancock is joined by Sue for a very special Your Harrogate Podcast.
Sue shares her story as a foster carer in North Yorkshire and the struggles of being a foster parent during lockdown.
We find out all about Sue's background and gain a fascinating insight into the life of a foster carer. She tells us about the challenges of Christmas, what new traditions she is trying to create with her foster children and what advice she would give to someone who is considering becoming a foster parent.
Nick Hancock and Sharon Canavar are back to dish some more Harrogate goss - but this time with a festive spin (it's nearly Christmas after all!)
We're talking the Christmas Fayre, the 'huts' (or chalets?), getting hammered on mulled wine, helter-skelter drama, Tinder and Christmas parties...
We're back with Episode 2 of 'Overheard in Harrogate' where no rumour or piece of gossip is off limits - the only rule is it needs to have been heard in Harrogate!
This week we talk 'ending up in Montey's', nightclubs in Harrogate, plastic surgery (!) and seeing Santa in the town...
We've launched a brand new series of podcasts - and they're a perfect listen for fans of local Harrogate goss!
Titled 'Overheard in Harrogate', each podcast will see Nick Hancock joined by Sharon Canavar from Harrogate International Festivals to talk Harrogate gossip and with one rule only - it must've been overheard in Harrogate!
Whether it was at Asda on Bower Road, in Betty's or in the sauna at Nuffield gym, Nick and Sharon will be sharing some of the hilarious things they've heard in Harrogate.
Submit your own goss that you've overheard in Harrogate (anonymously of course!) by emailing ...
Nick Hancock is joined by Vicky Eustace from 'Back in the Spotlight' - an exciting event to be held at Harrogate Ladies College and put on by Harrogate St Andrews Players! The amateur group will be putting on an evening of song and dance straight from some of the best West End musicals. Vicky talks about what people can expect from the 'musical theatre extravaganza' and talks about their long wait to get performing again - as well as the difficulties of rehearsing over Zoom and socially distanced in a car park!
Nick Hancock welcomes some very special guests from Grewelthorpe CE Primary School to talk about everything and anything around climate change!
10-year-old school councillors Elijah and Saskia tell us all about what carbon footprints are and how we can reduce them, plus we talk about the upcoming 'Walk to School Day' and what the pair would say to MPs about climate change given the chance...
Nick Hancock is joined by Anna and Georgie, the best friends and mums behind Tigerfifty7 in Harrogate! The pair own the shop on Cold Bath Road and have designed a colourful range of t-shirts to support Harrogate-based mental health charity Wellspring Therapy and Training.
We talk all about the ‘HGKids’ idea, where it came from, why the duo wanted to support this charity and how they’ve already raised more than £300 for the Starbeck counselling and training centre!
Do you want to get more involved with Harrogate Theatre? Nick Hancock is joined by someone who can help you do just that! We’re chatting to Deborah Larwood, Chair of Harrogate Theatre, to tell us all about their hunt for ‘trustees’ to join the Theatre’s board.
Deborah tells us what sort of person they’re looking for, why it’s so important to get local people involved with the theatre and what sort of things their trustees will be able to do.
Nick Hancock is joined by Natalie, Josh and George from theatre company Forget About the Dog ahead of their big production at Harrogate Grammar School! The team have created ‘Happy Place’ – a thought-provoking yet funny play that follows four strangers in a world where happiness is commodified.
Bombastic characters, puppetry and original live music – your ‘Happy Place’ awaits…
The team talk writing the story during lockdown, why having more time during the pandemic has changed the story and why performing at Harrogate Grammar is extra special for one of the team!
Nick Hancock has been along to the newly redeveloped 'Crimple' in Harrogate to chat to Food & Beverage Director Zak Jones!
Zak tells us all about the new restaurant and food hall, the ideas behind the project, why he wanted to get involved, what his vision is going forward and what type of people they're looking to take on...
Nick Hancock is joined by special guest TV presenter Martin Hughes Games ahead of his appearance at Harrogate's Royal Hall next month!
Martin talks about the story behind his move into television and previews his talk in Harrogate next month - including a revealing story about a leech in an unwanted place...
Nick Hancock is joined by local legend Paul Cording from North Yorkshire Police ahead of the Great North Run this weekend!
Paul is running for Team Arrow, who are fundraising for Martin House Children's Hospice based in Boston Spa.
We talk about whether he's ready, his past experiences of the event and why Martin House is a charity close to his heart.
Nick Hancock is joined by Jamie Hullah, Chairman of the Wetherby Business Association, for a chat about all things Wetherby!
As the new Chairman, Jamie is aiming to 'reinvigorate' the organisation and how it supports the town, including introducing a new app to allow businesses to offer deals and offers to customers.
Jamie also talks about wanting to be heavily involved in Wetherby's various community activities, including Christmas lights and local bonfires.
Nick Hancock is joined by Nick Smith, Director of the Harrogate Flower Show, for an exclusive preview of this year's event!
The show is moving to its new location at Newby Hall this year, so Nick tells us all about the thinking behind the decision, what visitors can expect, whether the usual fan-favourites will be back and why they're able to attract visitors from further afield...
Nick Hancock welcomes Kim Johnston, Director at CityFibre, to talk about some exciting developments to broadband in Harrogate, Knaresborough and eventually Ripon!
We talk about what changes will be made, how this will affect residents, a change in internet habits due to the pandemic and the goal of CityFibre - to make broadband so reliable it becomes 'boring!'
Nick Hancock chats to the team behind the most ambitious project in the 121-year history of Harrogate Theatre - 'Our Gate'! Writer Rachel Halliwell and Director Amie Burns Walker tell us all about the new six-day production including why they believe the timing is perfect, the importance of putting on an immersive experience, the logistics of various locations and the pair also give a few hints at what audiences can expect to see.
Nick Hancock welcomes Ben Crick from the Yorkshire Symphonic Orchestra ahead of their highly anticipated performance at The Great Yorkshire Proms!
The orchestra are joining Aled Jones MBE and various other performers at Harewood House and Ben tells us how it feels to be back performing in front of a live audience and previews the event next month.
Nick Hancock is joined by Harriet Stainton, the Marketing Manager at Eden Camp Modern History Museum! This one is for the parents who are struggling for ideas when it comes to summer holiday days out, as Harriet tells us all about the fun and educational things that the WWII museum has to offer. The large Second World War-related museum near Malton occupies a former WWII prisoner-of-war camp of 33 huts, and Harriet tells us all about how visitors can experience the sights, sounds and smells of wartime Britain.
Nick Hancock is joined by Harrogate storyteller Olivia Parker on today's podcast after the release of her debut novel 'Hamish's Heydey'! Olivia gives us a preview of what her fictional children's book is all about, as well as how the characters came to her and what her inspiration behind the book is. We talk the ins and outs of getting a book published, researching and why it's important to get children reading and away from screens.
Nick Hancock is chatting to local artist Anita Bowerman at the Dove Tree Art Gallery and Studio in Harrogate! Anita offers a fascinating insight into the life of an artist and how she produces such beautiful pieces from this very studio. We also talk local inspiration including Harlow Carr, the Yorkshire Shepherdess, Fountains Abbey and Castle Howard among other beautiful hotspots across the district.
Nick Hancock is joined by Jacqui Hargrave, a swimmer from Knaresborough who is part of a 41-mile swimming challenge in aid of St Michaels Hospice! Jacqui lost her friend Jane to cancer in 2017 and the time she spent at the hospice enabled her to spend quality time with her friends and family. We talk all about the challenge that will take Jacqui’s team from Dover to France, training in the River Nidd and why she wanted to take on such a big challenge.
Nick Hancock is joined by singer and actor Alfie Boe all the way from America ahead of his performance at Harewood House! We chat to Alfie about England football, why he misses his home country, how perseverance saw him become a performer and look ahead to his visit to this part of the world in just a few weeks!
Alfie will be opening the Picnic Proms Summer Concert event on Friday 3rd September, joined by special guests Louise Dearman and Rachel Tucker.