Charles and Graham preview summer festivals including Deer Shed Festival and Leeds Festival. Graham revels in his exciting diary: meeting the star of Ken Loach's last film The Old Oak and Lib Dem leader Sir Ed Davey in Harrogate in the same week. Charles reports on how the arts are being treated in the election manifestos. Graham previews the next …

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 saf…

This episode features special guests Olivia Parker and Dan Simpson from Harrogate Organics. Together, they explore the vital role of magnesium and other natural supplements in supporting mental and physical health. Discover how magnesium can aid in neurological stability, muscle relaxation, and heart health, and learn why Harrogate Organics’ magnes…

Rachel continues our series, 'Distinct', going through 1 Corinthians.By Hope Church Harrogate

Like beer, whisky has always fascinated me. Maybe it’s because, like beer, it’s brewed, and before distillation the resulting wash (the distilling term for wort) undergoes a period of open fermentation, not unlike a wild or mixed fermentation beer. Or maybe it's because it’s simply delicious. Enough so to pique my curiosity and to discover more abo…

Graham reports on seeing Pink Floyd, well Nick Mason's Saucerful of Secrets in York and Foo Fighters in Manchester in two days. Who won? Charles considers what makes a good new musical stand out, after seeing Unfortunate: The Untold Story of Ursula the Sea Witch at Grand Opera House, York? Graham reflects on Viggo Mortensen's new film as director -…

Listen live from Raworths Harrogate Literature Festival, as Mike reviews his life on and off the pitch with its attendant emotions, tensions and moves.By Harrogate International Festival

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, pa…

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 …

Graham reports on the return of Vinyl Sessions and the, perhaps, surprising, hidden depths of The Eagles, as the band's Hotel California is played in full in front of a packed and appreciative crowd in Harrogate. Charles has a fun and fascinating evening at a PechaKucha event in York and then asks: how do you evoke a whale inside a theatre in Simpl…

This week on HIF player we embark on a classical music journey with musician and writer Oliver Condy recorded live at Berwins Salon North. Using his years of experience to prescribe remedies for all manner of ailments in the form of classical music and offer musical prescriptions that offer comfort, solace and strength in the face of dark times.…

Adam continues our series, 'Distinct', going through 1 Corinthians.By Hope Church Harrogate

In our debut episode, meet Maria and Melanie, the passionate founders of The Brain Collective in Harrogate. With over 15 years of experience, they share their journey into the world of neurofeedback and neuromodulation. Discover how personal experiences with their own families inspired their mission to help others re-regulate their brains for a hea…

Charles taunts Graham with a review on Charles Hutch Press of Yes, live in York. Will Graham ever see Yes live? Graham discusses the book, Demarco’s Edinburgh (Richard Demarco and Roddy Martine, 2023) about the history of Edinburgh International Festival chronicling the struggles and success of legendary Scots maverick arts impresario, Richard Dema…

Rachel continues our series, 'Distinct', going through 1 Corinthians.By Hope Church Harrogate

In the last podcast of the 2023-24 campaign, YP football writers Leon Wobschall and Stuart Rayner get together with host Mark Singleton to discuss the final talking points of the season. They start at Wembley and yet more play-off heartache for Leeds United who were edged out by Southampton in the Championship play-off final, missing out on an imme…

Charles and Graham welcome special guest, musician, Chantel McGregor. Bradford born, Chantel is a rock musician and female guitar prodigy, who enrolled at the Leeds College of Music and became the first student in the college’s history, to achieve a 100% pass mark at BTEC, with 18 distinctions. Chantel followed this with a First Class Honours degre…

In this week's message, Adam speaks about a passage in Acts 2 as part of our Baby Thanksgiving Sunday.By Hope Church Harrogate

On this week’s show, YP football writers Stuart Rayner and Leon Wobschall join host Mark Singleton to look forward to Sunday’s Championship play-off final clash between Leeds United and Southampton at Wembley. They also reflect on the end of Sheffield United’s miserable return to the Premier League, a campaign which saw them suffer an immediate rel…

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…

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 alon…

Join Gaby as she guides you in living a more joyous life. Whether at home, running errands, at work or on your morning stroll, there are so many opportunities to find and appreciate life’s everyday joyful moments.By Harrogate International Festival

Graham looks back on Return to the River's Edge; the cult 1986 teen film directed by Tim Hunter that foretold Twin Peaks and the Grunge movement. Charles reports on a new documentary about Michael Powell & Emetic Pressburger. Made in England : The Films of Powell and Pressburger - the under appreciated luminaries of British cinema - is directed by …

Dan continues our series, 'Distinct', going through 1 Corinthians.By Hope Church Harrogate

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, natio…

On this week’s show, The YP’s Stuart Rayner and Leon Wobschall join host Mark Singleton to reflect on the latest few days of the Yorkshire football scene. They start in the Championship and Huddersfield Town where, soon after Andrew Breitenreiter’s passing through the exit door following the Terriers’ relegation to League One, former Barnsley boss …

Graham reports on his meeting with David Remfry, Britain's coolest artist, aged 81. Graham met him at his new exhibition, We Think the World of You - People and Dogs Drawn at The Mercer Gallery, Harrogate's only public gallery, once again proving itself indispensable with a high quality exhibition of national interest. Charles is fresh from seeing …

Are you curious about the ever-evolving landscape of AI? How it works? And what can we expect in the future? Then this week’s podcast is for you!Nigel Toon, author of How AI Thinks, gives us an insight into AI, exploring the risks, benefits and possibilities of a future shaped by our own creations. Recorded live at @‌Berwins Salon North! Listen now…

Adam continues our series, 'Distinct', going through 1 Corinthians.By Hope Church Harrogate

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…

On this week’s show, Stuart Rayner and Leon Wobschall join host Mark Singleton to reflect on the closing of the Championship regular season and the onset of the League One and Two play-offs. Not surprisingly, they start with the shock sacking of Liam Rosenior by Hull City after the Tigers missed out on the play-offs by three points and one place. W…

Rachel continues our series, 'Distinct', going through 1 Corinthians.By Hope Church Harrogate

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 recogn…

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On this week’s podcast, YP football writers Stuart Rayner and Leon Wobschall join host Mark Singleton to discuss the relegation of Sheffield United – confirmed with a 5-1 defeat at Newcastle United. Where did it go wrong for the Blades and where do they go from here? On a similar theme, Huddersfield Town are also heading down – save for some goalsc…

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