Simon has been at the helm of the Harrogate Town squad for over 15 years, making him the longest serving manager of the 92 football league clubs!

He has seen the club transform from a lowly supported non-league outfit, to now their fifth season in League Two.

Simon recalls the two bittersweet trips to Wembley within the space of year and on both occasions, fans were not permitted due to Covid restrictions.

The club is heavily involved within the Harrogate community and in the true spirit of this podcast series, Jamie and Simon chat about the many amazing projects Town have, and still do, supported...

Harrogate and North Yorkshire estate agent and independent professional property partnership FSS is based in Harrogate town centre. They are Estate Agents, Letting Agents, Property Auctioneers, Surveyors, Valuers and Commercial Property Agents.

They have one of the biggest property teams in the district and FSS staff are all very approachable and will discuss matters clearly and without ambiguity.

Richard has years of experience when it comes to playing the role of auctioneer and to date, has helped raise in excess of £50 million for good causes - mind blowing!

Clint grew up in outback Australia and following a period in the States and post Covid, he found himself settling in Yorkshire with York Knights and Valkyrie.

Clint talks about Valkyrie leading the way regarding a particular aspect of women's rugby league, plus, how he and the York Knights family continue to forge a great friendship with the wider York community.

Clint discusses the foundation at the club, which is at the heart of the relationship between the teams and community. Plus, the hugely successful and popular wheelchair rugby too!

Clint also speaks to Jamie about why he believes Rugby League to be the best sport in the World and the club's desire to achieve Super League status for the men's squad...

Now the proud sponsors of Harrogate Town's ground, the Exercise Stadium, David talks about why he decided to follow Harrogate several years ago and loved the club from the very start.

David's support for Town has ultimately led to many local schools benefitting, he explains to Jamie exactly how, plus, the business also supports the Cystic Fibrosis Trust with the help of former Olympian Roger Black.

Exercise.co.uk is not just a website where you can buy sporting equipment and clothing, there is a huge educational aspect to it all, as David explains...

The group owns a number of award-winning inns and hotels across North Yorkshire, including the Coach and Horses and West Park Hotel in Harrogate.

The coach and Horses has undergone a recent refurbishment and is a great example of how the team at Provenance, listen to their customers.

Anthony talks about his role in growing the business and using local produce as much as possible. 

Plus, each venue has a nominated charity and at one annual event Provenance is involved in, they managed to raise (this year alone) over £500,000!!!

Matty talks about his journey which began in the police force but then through the loss of a good friend due to suicide and after a number of career moves, Matty played an integral role in setting up the charitable organisation Menfulness.

Menfulness brings men together to socialise, exercise, enjoy themselves, talk and let off steam in a non-judging, friendly and supportive environment. These are all essential for wellbeing and health, both physical and mental.

Matty is also head of foundation at the Fortus Foundation who distribute funding grants to small local charities across Yorkshire...

Rudding Park has belonged to the Mackaness family since 1972 and back then, Matthew tells Jamie how different the estate was from hosting rally cars to horse trials.

Back in the present day, Matthew discusses one of the main figureheads responsible for the ever-increasing success of Rudding Park, turning over more than £25 million!

The newest addition to the dining options available, restaurant 52, Matthew explains what guests can expect, plus his favourite moment of 2024 thus far.

Like all the businesses that feature in the Best of Yorkshire podcast, Rudding Park do huge amounts for charitable causes and Matthew goes into detail regarding some of the latest donations...

Jonathan started in the wine trade 21 years ago and discusses the history of Pol Roger, including one of the brand's biggest fans many years ago, Sir Winston Churchill!

We also hear how global warming could, and is already in some areas, affecting the production of champagne and in particular, the number of vintage champagnes certain companies can produce.

Most importantly, Pol Roger, like all the businesses and individuals who feature in the Best of Yorkshire podcast, give back to the local community and beyond...

Jamie Jones-Buchanan featured in over 400 matches for Leeds Rhinos, between 1999 and 2019.

He chats about being part of an incredibly successful team, with such iconic names as Kevin Sinfield and the late Rob Burrow.

JJB is a trustee of the Leeds Rhinos Foundation, who do amazing work for communities in and around Leeds.

A dad of four and a born-again Christian, JJB has a zest for life and encouraging those around him to discover the best version of themselves...

Louisa is passionate about making her clients feel confident by transforming brows, lips and eyes so that her clients feel their very best, many of whom have been through or are going through cancer treatment or living with alopecia.

Louisa began her journey several years ago and has grown her business gradually and is now opening her clinic at The Haggs Farm Estate in Follifoot, which is set to open on July 15th.

Louisa has trained under the guidance of award-winning artist Antony Turner where she now specialises in, Ombre, Powder, and Combination Brows, as well as lip liner, full lip colour, 3D lip blush and scalp micropigmentation.

We wish Louisa all the best with her new Clinic and further info can be found here.

Meet Big Ian, a County Durham lad who lives in York and has many colourful stories to share.

Ian has great experience in the World of teaching, particularly with children deemed by some as "un-teachable" and from that career, he was head-hunted and has put his special educational talents to good use, helping people who are living with dementia.

Along with public speaking, Ian has written several books including "A pocket full of kindness," "Dear Dementia" and "Never Stop Drawing."

The latter is proving popular in schools across North Yorkshire and sends a message out that even though you may be different, it shouldn't and doesn't hold you back.

Ian has also helped raised thousands for local charity, and thrilled audiences far and wide, as the front man of party band "Huge"...