Your Harrogate Podcast
The best of life in Harrogate! We chat to various special guests and delve deeper into our beautiful part of the world.
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Episodes
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Your Harrogate Podcast - Episode 358
Friday, 11 October 2024
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 ...
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Your Harrogate Podcast - Episode 357
Friday, 4 October 2024
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. Mean...
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Your Harrogate Podcast - Episode 356
Friday, 27 September 2024
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. Mea...
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Your Harrogate Podcast - Episode 355
Wednesday, 18 September 2024
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 alongsid...
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Your Harrogate Podcast - Episode 354
Friday, 13 September 2024
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 11...
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Your Harrogate Podcast - Episode 353
Friday, 6 September 2024
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,...
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Your Harrogate Podcast - Episode 352
Saturday, 24 August 2024
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 familie...
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Your Harrogate Podcast - Episode 351
Friday, 16 August 2024
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 th...
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Your Harrogate Podcast - Episode 350
Friday, 9 August 2024
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, mana...
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Your Harrogate Podcast - Episode 349
Tuesday, 6 August 2024
In this episode of the Your Harrogate Podcast, presenter Pete Egerton speaks to the MD of Harrogate Spring Water, Richard Hall. Richard talks about the proposed expansion plans to Harrogate Spring Water's bottling plant on Harlow Moor Road and how the business plans to address concerns that trees within Rotary Wood will be lost. Richard highlights why these plans are so important to Harrogate Spring Water and what will happen if they are not approved. Part of the plan, should an extension be permitted, is to plant new trees in order to replace the number lost and to continue to listen to ac...
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Your Harrogate Podcast - Episode 348
Wednesday, 24 July 2024
Your Harrogate's Alex Cann is at Harrogate's Race for Life chatting to our sponsors, Turkish Baths, and people taking part in aid of Cancer Research.
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Your Harrogate Podcast - Episode 347
Friday, 28 June 2024
In this episode of the Your Harrogate Podcast, presenter Pete Egerton is celebrating the 8th anniversary of Lauren Doherty BEM Road Safety Talks. After a life changing accident in 2008, Lauren decided to share her story to help protect people from road dangers.Her story is one of resilience, bravery, and unwavering determination. Lauren's road safety talks began in 2016 at Dacre Braithwaite School and each anniversary, on 27th June, Lauren and her team return to repeat her message to children who are yet to hear it. Plus, no anniversary would be complete without a few treats being dished ou...
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Your Harrogate Podcast - Episode 346
Monday, 24 June 2024
In this episode of the Your Harrogate Podcast, presenter Nick Hancock speaks to Sergeant Paul Cording BEM, who has recently retired from North Yorkshire Police. Traffic cop and all round good guy, Sergeant Paul Cording BEM has retired from North Yorkshire Police after more than 23 years' of service. In that time, Paul has made a huge difference, particular in and around the Harrogate district. He chats to Nick about appearing on TV's "Traffic Cops" and being part of the amazing Road Safety Talks. Plus, reminisces about the Tour De France back in 2014 and of course, receiving his BEM...
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Your Harrogate Podcast - Episode 345
Friday, 21 June 2024
In this episode of the Your Harrogate Podcast, presenter Pete Egerton learns more about a first for Harrogate Rugby Club, whilst Nick Hancock chats the "Tour de Aky." Mike Cowling is the voluntary commercial chairman for Harrogate Rugby Club and in order to raise funds for the club and charity too, they're hosting their first ever beer festival on 5th and 6th July. Mike tells Pete what visitors can expect and why it's a great time to be involved with Harrogate Rugby Club. On Saturday 13th, the "Tour de Aky" will ride once again. This is a charity cycle ride that has been born out of tragedy...
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Your Harrogate Podcast - Episode 344
Thursday, 23 May 2024
In this episode of the Your Harrogate Podcast, presenter Pete Egerton continues the build up to the Great Knaresborough Bed Race. Held on the second Saturday in June, this annual event has been taking place since 1966. It sees a fantastic pageant of decorated beds parade along the high street, before runners and a their passenger tackle a tough 2.4 mile route, that concludes with a dip in the river Nidd. We hear from a member of the Knaresborough Lions, they organise the event, plus several teams taking part...
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Your Harrogate Podcast - Episode 343
Wednesday, 22 May 2024
In this episode of the Your Harrogate Podcast, presenter Pete Egerton builds up to the Great Knaresborough Bed Race. Held on the second Saturday in June, this annual event has been taking place since 1966. It regularly attracts between 20,000 and 30,000 visitors to the town of knaresborough and sees a fantastic pageant of decorated beds parade along the high street. Then it's down to business! The runners and a "bed" passenger tackle a tough 2.4 mile route, that concludes with a dip in the river Nidd...
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Your Harrogate Podcast - Episode 342
Saturday, 18 May 2024
In this episode of the Your Harrogate Podcast, presenter Nick Hancock is at Rudding Park for the 10K race, plus presenter Pete Egerton focuses on National Croquet Week. Your Harrogate radio breakfast presenter Nick Hancock hosted the Rudding Park Race on 14th May 2024. Hundreds took part and helped raise monies for three charities. Meanwhile, national Croquet week begins on 18th May and local clubs such as Ripon Spa Croquet Club, are set to open their doors to bust myths that croquet is simply for posh, old people! They want to show it's for all ages and all abilities...
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Your Harrogate Podcast - Episode 341
Friday, 10 May 2024
In this episode of the Your Harrogate Podcast, Pete Egerton features Pannal Cricket Club and Knaresborough Town Women. Co-chair of Pannal Cricket Club, Andy Herridge, speaks to Pete about the official opening of the club's brand new nets. A lot of effort has gone in to raising the funds needed for the new facilities, after the old ones finally gave up the ghost due to poor weather. Although the amount of rain has posed many problems for cricket across the country, Pannal have begun the new season and are growing both in the men's and women's teams. Knaresborough Town Women are on the verge ...
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Your Harrogate Podcast - Episode 340
Friday, 3 May 2024
In this episode of the Your Harrogate Podcast, presenter Pete Egerton catches up with Harrogate Town Chief Executive, Sarah Barry. Town finished their league two campaign for 2023/24 with the highest points tally since joining the EFL. Sarah enthuses how off the field, the club is on the rise too. The pitch at the EnviroVent stadium has been recognised as being excellent and the club is ranked as one of the friendliest in the league. Sarah and the team now want to focus on increasing season ticket sales and await the return of Simon Weaver, who is currently on a short break, for the retaine...
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Your Harrogate Podcast - Episode 339
Friday, 26 April 2024
In this episode of the Your Harrogate Podcast, presenter Pete Egerton speaks to Harrogate Town loanee, Derrick Abu, plus we hear from a Harrogate mum who is setting up a new dance academy. Town defender Abu is currently on loan from Championship side Southampton. The team are all set for their final match of the current league two season; away at Salford City. Derrick also has a passion for music and is known as "Cho$en." He tells Pete which other Town player may just have the talent to star in one of his music videos. Meanwhile, Harrogate mum of two, Zara Dodds, details the story of her yo...
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Your Harrogate Podcast - Episode 338
Friday, 19 April 2024
In this episode of the Your Harrogate Podcast, presenter Pete Egerton speaks to Harrogate Town manager Simon Weaver. Plus, we look back at the Your Harrogate and Fat Badger Charity Golf Day. Harrogate Town hosted a fans' forum on Thursday 18th April and manager Simon Weaver felt it brought everyone together incredible well. The team is all set for their final home match of their league 2 campaign; MK Dons visit the EnviroVent stadium on Saturday 20th April and the day will be one big "thank you" to the fans. On Friday 19th April at Oakdale Golf Club in Harrogate, Your Harrogate Radio and on...
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Your Harrogate Podcast - Episode 337
Wednesday, 17 April 2024
In this episode of the Your Harrogate Podcast, presenter Pete Egerton speaks to the director of the Harrogate Flower Show, Nick Smith. Harrogate Spring Flower Show, is the first major event in the national gardening calendar. It takes place at the showground from 25th-28th April and Nick tells Pete what visitors can expect; from stunning displays, fantastic guest speakers and theatre demonstrations, to the prestigious prizes. Most of all, it's about reminding you and EVERYONE that no matter what size your garden is, or even if you don't have one, there's something at the Harrogate Spring Fl...
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Your Harrogate Podcast - Episode 336
Friday, 12 April 2024
In this episode of the Your Harrogate Podcast, presenter Pete Egerton speaks to Kettlesing man James Badger, who is raising money for Blood Cancer UK, plus Harrogate Town's George Thomson. James Badger lost his wife Philippa in 2022, just 36 hours after being diagnosed with leukaemia. Last year James cycled from Lands End to John O'Groats and that ride raised an incredible £200,000 towards his £300,000 target to fund a BloodCancerUK research project into Acute Myeloid Leukaemia (AML). Now, along with two friends, he is hoping to reach his £300,000 target, and mark the second anniversary of...
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Your Harrogate Podcast - Episode 335
Wednesday, 10 April 2024
In this episode of the Your Harrogate Podcast, presenter Pete Egerton continues to look ahead to the Harrogate Spring Flower Show. The show is the first major event in the national gardening calendar, welcoming the new growing season with a spectacular celebration of the very best in horticulture. Rae Beckwith is the Chairman of the Northern Group of the Daffodil Society, and the Spring Flower Show hosts part of the competition classes of the World Daffodil convention this year. Rae will be in the thick of judging, something that he has been used to since the age of just 13!
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Your Harrogate Podcast - Episode 334
Friday, 5 April 2024
In this episode of the Your Harrogate Podcast, presenter Pete Egerton speaks to Harrogate Town manager Simon Weaver, plus, there's news of a charity cheque handover. Town blew away promotion rivals Gillingham on Easter Monday, with a blistering second half display that saw them win 5-1. Simon tells Pete how they hope to keep growing the family support and community involvement at the club. He also speaks about how the team will attempt another three points at Notts County this weekend (6th April). Town return home on Tuesday night (9th April) when they face Grimsby Town and the independent ...
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Your Harrogate Podcast - Episode 333
Friday, 22 March 2024
In this episode of the Your Harrogate Podcast, presenter Pete Egerton speaks to Harrogate Town's Anthony O'Connor, plus, a focus on the Knaresborough Bed Race draw too. Central defender Anthony O'Connor says the squad still believe they have a chance of the league two playoffs, but goals need to start coming. O'Connor featured over 100 times for this weekend's (23rd March) opponents Bradford City and recalls being phoned to be told they need to save on the wage bill and so he was let go. Since January 2023, Anthony has really enjoyed his time at Town and thinks the squad has a great opportu...
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Your Harrogate Podcast - Episode 332
Wednesday, 20 March 2024
In this episode of the Your Harrogate podcast, presenter Pete Egerton looks ahead to the Spring Flower Show in Harrogate, with the founder of Leafy Couture, Sarah Richardson. Sarah Richardson, has trained with some of the best floral designers and creatives in the UK and US and now, as a college-level tutor, teaches and mentors budding and professional florists alike. Sarah also chats about her workshops and big plans for the Spring Flower Show in April, at the showground in Harrogate. This annual event takes place from 25th - 28th April and will feature the grand floral hall, garden inspi...
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Your Harrogate Podcast - Episode 331
Friday, 15 March 2024
In this episode of the Your Harrogate podcast, presenter Pete Egerton speaks to Harrogate Town manager Simon Weaver, plus, focuses on a new initiative within the independent supporters' club. Harrogate Town play at Barrow in league two this weekend (16th March). They head in to the match off the back of a battling point at promotion hopefuls Wrexham. Simon is hoping they can continue to work on their home form which in comparison to away games, has been poor. Jack Wilkinson is charity co-ordinator for the independent supporters' club and is heading up a new initiative for local businesses. ...
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Your Harrogate Podcast - Episode 330
Wednesday, 13 March 2024
In this episode of the Your Harrogate Podcast, presenter Pete Egerton speaks to the chairman of the Knaresborough Tractor Run committee, Steven Brown. The Knaresborough Tractor Run has been taking place since 2012. In the past several years, the day has grown to be the largest of it's kind. In total, £113,000 has been raised for Yorkshire Air Ambulance since 2012. The committee are now registered as a community interest company and Steven has been explaining to Pete all the work involved in that, plus what to expect from the event on 17th March 2024...
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Your Harrogate Podcast - Episode 329
Friday, 8 March 2024
In this Your Harrogate Podcast, presenter Elisa Hilton introduces a host of local ladies football teams, as we celebrate International Women's Day! What does International women's day mean to you? We hear from Ella Williams, the first team captain of Harrogate Town Ladies. Just down the road, Harrogate Railway's first team captain Paige Swales features too. From Knaresborough Town Women, Emily Crispin is in good spirits and ready for another promotion charge. Plus, Claire Wills who plays for Boroughbridge Ladies also speaks about 8th March...
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