Best Susan Baty Symes Podcasts (2024)

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#3/11 Changes afoot in the Swaledale Museum 26:40

1+ y ago26:40

26:40

This episode is actually recorded in the museum and as you will hear it is a thriving visitor attraction.Today Susan talks with Dr Helen Clifford, who, with her husband Alan, runs the Swaledale Museum in Reeth. The Museum is based in the old Methodist School which was purchased in 1973 by the Law family who converted it into a Folk Museum. When it …

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#3/10 Podcasting and Travels 5:01

1+ y ago5:01

5:01

In this short episode Susan gives a shout out to her first Patron after launching her Patreon site with extended content. The podcast is now listened to in 87 countries with the largest number of listeners in UK and second most popular being the USA. Susan reminisces about her first flight in an aircraft taking her out to America to join an oil tan…

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#3/09 The Definition of Poverty has Shifted 50:38

1+ y ago50:38

50:38

About the Guest: Peter Heslop joins Susan in this episode talking about the changes that we are all becoming aware of, financial pressures experienced by a broad spectrum of individuals, and the need for support to help with living expenses. He is the Community Manager at Richmond's Influence Church whose staff and willing volunteers are doing ster…

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#3/8 Access the Dales with Debbie North 39:23

2y ago39:23

39:23

This episode features Debbie North, founder of Access the Dales, who, since becoming a wheelchair user, has campaigned tirelessly to break down barriers in all aspects of promoting accessibility for all. After discovering in 2008 that she needed spinal surgery and fearing that she would never be able to walk on the fells again Debbie initially beca…

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#3/7 Tom Addison| Fell Runner and Throne Maker 25:10

2y ago25:10

25:10

In this episode Susan interviews Tom Addison over in Wensleydale. Tom is the creator of unique and bespoke items of fine furniture. Tom did his apprenticeship with the renowned Peter Hall and Sons, over in Kendal, before relocating and setting up his own business, TA Fine Furniture, near Askrigg in the Yorskshire dales. As a youngster Tom was a kee…

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#3/6 Beat the Cost of Living Crisis 21:21

2y ago21:21

21:21

In this episode Susan talks to Mike Sparrow, deputy Chairman of Richmondshire Climate Action Partnership about the forthcoming event being held at Tennants in Leyburn to help beat the cost of living crisis. If you are worried about increases in the cost of living - fuel, energy and food, and need to know what help is available, if you're struggling…

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#3/5 Young Entrepeneur has success in Yorkshire Dales 30:33

2y ago30:33

30:33

In this episode Susan talks with Ed Taylor, an inspirational young entrepeneur, who, in spite of all the challenges going on recently, has actually set up his own successful business. At the age of 26, and with just two years running the company under his belt, Ed has 8 employees and is currently recruiting for more. Having been brought up in Leeds…

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#3/4 Home Start wins Queen's Award 28:48

2y ago28:48

28:48

Today's episode is with Yvonne Macdonald, one of the coordinators running Richmondshire's branch of Home Start. This is a charitable organisation supporting families with young children and their aim is for every parent to have the support they need to give their children the best possible start in life. Home Start is a global organisation and star…

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#3/3 Hannah, Little Alf and Friends 42:35

2y ago42:35

42:35

In this episode Susan talks to award winning author and entrepeneur Hannah Russell. Hannah started writing a blog about Little Alf, her minature shetland pony, when she was aged 16 and had her first book published at the age of 17. Since then she has written a series of books, 14 at the time of this interview. This includes an autobiographical acco…

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#3/2 Wild Water Swimmer - Stuart Gledhill 31:08

2y ago31:08

31:08

In this episode Susan chats with extreme wild swimmer Stuart Gledhill. Stuart is one of the founder members of the Dales Dippers swim group based in the Yorkshire dales and has been swimming oudoors since he was very young. Stuart is also a Brigantes Courier driver and in the summer months this gives him ample opportunity to check out new swimming …

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#3/1 Life in the Dales ( Inside Yorkshire Series 3 Trailer) 5:22

2y ago5:22

5:22

Welcome back to Inside Yorkshire This is a short trailer with Susan talking about changes in her local area and a brief chat about what she has been doing whilst off air. A large proportion of her time has been taken up with a 100 wild swim challenge, mainly in the Yorkshire dales, raising funds for Wateraid. Moving forwards she is now training to …

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#2/24 Topic UK| Supporting Yorkshire Businesses 28:56

4y ago28:56

28:56

This episode features Topic UK founder and editor Gill Laidler. Susan and Gill talk about the aims of the non profit magazine and how it came into being over 7 years ago. Gill and her business partner were handling PR, marketing accounts and graphic design when they became aware that there was a lack of affordable platforms upon which local SMEs co…

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#2/23 Sam Hollis| Yorkshireman in Mozambique; Remote working & Web Design 26:42

4y ago26:42

26:42

This episode comes to you from Mozambique. Susan was surprised to discover that the conversations she had been having with Sam Hollis during networking meetings were actually taking place remotely from Mozambique. The story behind Sam's move to relocate, with his wife and two children, as organised a decision and process as that could be, took an u…

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#2/22 Reeth Gazette| Editorial Challenges for Mike Barden 40:01

4y ago40:01

40:01

An interesting episode going behind the scenes discussing the challenges of editing a local monthly magazine. In this episode we talk with Mike Barden who has taken on the role of editor for the Reeth and District Gazette. This is a challenging role and Susan and Mike discuss his individual take on it. The conversation ranges from mental health iss…

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#2/21 Mantra Media| Social Media with Johnny Pawlick 48:26

4y ago48:26

48:26

In this episode Susan interviews Johnny Pawlick from Mantra Media in Sheffield, an ethically driven digital marketing firm. The company is headquartered in both the UK and Japan and they have had the privilege to work with over 400 organisations across the globe.In today's episode Johnny discusses the relevant benefits of different social media pla…

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#2/20 Fairhurst's deliveries during lockdown 27:35

4y ago27:35

27:35

Fairhursts catering has, like many other businesses,been hit by the current lockdown. They have been in the business of providing delicious food since the 80's and specialise in catering for events and weddings. Working out from their kitchen in Swinithwaite, in Wensleydale, they would usually be busy serving teas and catering for weddings at Bolto…

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#2/19 Hospices and Volunteering - Anxiety Support 25:36

4y ago25:36

25:36

This episode is all about the wonderful support network being run by Herriot Hospice Homecare, Saint Michael's Hospice and the Just 'B' Here to Help lines. Tony Collins is the CEO overseeing all this activity with a team of 200 staff members and 6-700 willing volunteers. They provide 40-60 hours per day of support in the homes. Tony talks today abo…

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#2/18 Yorkshire Powerhouse with Stewart Leahy 45:35

4y ago45:35

45:35

In this episode Susan is in conversation with Stewart Leahy, the founder of Yorkshire Powerhouse and Powerhouse Networking. If you are curious about what drove Stewart to set up the not for profit company, then listen in. He talks about his business journey and what drove him to set up Powerhouse after selling his design and marketing company. He i…

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#2/17 Gunnerside Swaledale Community Pub 27:27

4y ago27:27

27:27

Have you ever wanted to own an English pub but couldn't afford the investment? Well 167 investors have bought shares in a pub in the Yorkshire dales and can now say that they part own the King's Head pub in Swaledale. Gunnerside's popular pub has had a chequered history and in this episode Susan talks with Tracey Westgarth about the process the loc…

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#2/16 Talking to A Yorkshire Vet 34:30

4y ago34:30

34:30

In this episode Susan talks to Julian Norton who is one of the vets featured in The Yorkshire Vet television programme on Channel five. This popular series is currently into its tenth series airing weekly on Tuesday evenings. The filming of series eleven has unfortunately been halted temporarily due to the coronovirus pandemic. In this episode Juli…

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#2/15 Access North Supplying PPE 33:36

4y ago33:36

33:36

In today's episode Susan interviews Daniel Northcott. He runs Access North in Huddersfield and is actively working to supply much needed PPE equipment and disintectant, helping our vital services combat Covid 19. Realising how vitally our country now needs viral disinfectants and PPE, Daniel has pivoted his skilled workforce and in conjunction with…

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#2/14 Nuclear Energy with Adam Fisher 41:20

4y ago41:20

41:20

The guest in this episode is Adam Fisher and he talks to Susan about his impression of the ghost town of Pripyat during his scientific tour of Chernobyl. Animals have taken over the area, moving in after humans moved out. Wildlife such as lynx, elk and wolves now roam the wasteland. At night wolves could be heard howling outside the hotel where he …

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#2/13 7 Reasons to be Grateful 22:54

4y ago22:54

22:54

In this difficult time that we are all facing, doom and gloom all around, Susan talks about reasons she is grateful. Not everyone can be lucky enough to live in the Yorkshire dales, where our host resides, but hopefully you can take something from this episode to help you through. We reflect on something positive and hope it helps you take the oppo…

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#2/12 Social Distancing in the Dales 13:22

4y ago13:22

13:22

In this episode Susan talks about the impact of Coronavirus in the Dales and how future episodes will have to be recorded remotely. She also talks about the fear of it spreading due to the influx of visitors to the National Parks. About the Host: Susan is actively involved in promoting Yorkshire businesses with audio production and on social media.…

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#2/11 The Cones Series by Chris Madeley 14:25

4y ago14:25

14:25

Have you ever wondered what cones do when you are not looking at them? Susan talks in this episode to Chris Madeley, author of The Cones series of children's books. These books are full of stories about the cones, their adventures, and stories to help children to see the world in a better way. About the Guest: Chris Madeley was born and brought up …

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#2/10 Keith Madeley is Mr Yorkshire 27:46

4y ago27:46

27:46

In this episode we are introduced to Keith Madeley, who is 'Mr Yorkshire'. The title was given to him when he was working for a digital media company and has stuck due to the untiring work that he does connecting and promoting Yorkshire businesses and educational establishments. About the Guest: Keith is Yorkshire born and bred having been born, br…

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#2/09 GP to Author with Carol Tetlow 36:44

4y ago36:44

36:44

Susan chats with Carol Tetlow in this week's episode about her life as a GP and her journey to becoming a published author. Carol persevered sending off her manuscripts to publishers and resisted the temptation to self publish. She was eventually rewarded with a contract from a Canadian publisher for her medical series set in fictitious Lambdale an…

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#2/08 The Better Business Bee| Paula Richardson 22:03

4y ago22:03

22:03

In this episode Susan talks to Paula Richardson about her consultancy; she is the Better Business Bee.They talk about the one certainty everyone in business can agree on, the need to continually change to both survive and to grow. No matter what business you are in, you will need to make some changes along the way. As Paula says "when you have your…

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#2/07 Behind the scenes at the Swaledale Festival 24:43

4y ago24:43

24:43

Organising the programme for the annual Swaledale Festival is a huge task and Malcolm Creese, Artistic Festival Director, talks to Susan about the history and running of this event. He works with a small team throughout the year and then, during the festival, they are assisted by a willing band of volunteers. About the Festival: The annual Swaledal…

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#2/06 Time to celebrate with Jackie Warburton 47:11

4+ y ago47:11

47:11

In this episode Susan and Jackie discuss her skill in crafting a bespoke ceremony written for the individuals taking part, which can be tailored to be completely personal and unique. We learn about the differences between being a registrar and a celebrant and the variety of celebrations that she covers. She is professional and caring, and as an exc…

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#2/05 Lucy Pittaway - Award Winning Artist 40:29

4+ y ago40:29

40:29

Susan goes behind the scenes today with award winning artist Lucy Pittaway. Lucy talks about the ups and downs of growing a successful business and shares some of the challenges she faced along the way. She has a global business, shipping products worldwide, and after the surprise of winning her first award in 2015 for 'Best in Show' now has quite …

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#2/04 Fourum Folk Group 37:33

4+ y ago37:33

37:33

In this episode we feature two tracks from Fourum's popular music and Susan talks to Jim Jack about how the band started in 1972 and quickly grew in popularity. The name of the band came initially from the latin word Forum meaning a meeting place, with the addition of the extra letter U to distinguish from other groups. It also reinforces the setup…

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#2/03 Dawn Clarkson| Business Coach Growth Accelerator 25:00

4+ y ago25:00

25:00

In this episode Susan talks with Dawn Clarkson who runs a successful accountancy firm and also operates as a business coach. She has a unique and extremely supportive coaching business running effective workshops and retreats. About the Guest: Dawn set up and ran her accountancy firm, Dawn Clarkson Associates, based in Thornborough Hall in Leyburn.…

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#2/02 Gingertree Offers More 1:15:00

4+ y ago1:15:00

1:15:00

In this episode Susan is talking to three members of the Gingertree Holistic Skin and Lifestyle Clinic, Kathy Scott, Kate Airey and Katie Vaioleti. Ginger Tree is located in the tranquil setting of Aske Stables just outside Richmond with plenty of free parking and a beautiful garden seating area to enjoy. Ginger Tree is a special place, a cocoon aw…

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#2/01 New thriller series by Leona Deakin 36:32

4+ y ago36:32

36:32

In this episode Susan is talking to Leona Deakin about her newly released book, Gone, the first of a series, featuring psychologist investigator and private detective Dr Augusta Bloom. The mystery to solve is where have four apparent strangers disappeared to and what is the game that has enticed them away? This is an addictive debut thriller with a…

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We are back with a Second Series 3:57

4+ y ago3:57

3:57

Here we are back with a second series of Inside Yorkshire. Susan talks about plans for the new series and what you can expect to follow. About the Host: Susan is actively involved in promoting Yorkshire businesses with audio production and on social media. She has been living in Yorkshire for over 30 years. She is passionate about the county she ha…

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#049 Roger Cheetham's Message of Resilience 31:34

5y ago31:34

31:34

In this week's episode of Inside Yorkshire Susan talks to Roger Cheetham who survived a vicious attack whilst out walking his dog. Although he was left for dead and needed many months in hospital Roger has been able to take this life changing experience and turn it into a message of resilience. About the Guest: Roger was attacked whilst walking his…

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#048 DOTTYMOW with Jo Cavalot 43:55

5y ago43:55

43:55

Welcome back to this week's episode of Inside Yorkshire. Susan talks to Jo Cavalot about setting up her business as a professional organiser. Jo speaks candidly about the struggles she has had along the way and now she spends her time helping people to Declutter and Organise The Things they/You're Most Overwhelmed With....hence the name DOTTYMOW. A…

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#047 Dark Skies over the Dales - Reeth Astronomy Group 23:02

5y ago23:02

23:02

In this episode Susan is talking with Mike Evershed, founder of the Reeth Informal Astronomy Group. The group was set up in 2013 and has an active membership with regular monthly meetings. It is predominantly for anyone interested in learning more about the skies above us and the group has been involved in the Yorkshire Dales National Park bid for …

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#046 Skin Health at Gingertree with Kathy Scott 46:43

5y ago46:43

46:43

In this episode Kathy Scott talks to Susan about Gingertree Holistic Health and Beauty. Her business is based at Aske Stables just outside of Richmond, in a beautiful, peaceful location, where Kathy treats anyone interested in improving their skin health. Kathy talks about helping clients to understand how to improve their skin, not from a vanity p…

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#045 Safeguarding Our Planet -Abel to Speak 1:00:51

5y ago1:00:51

1:00:51

In this episode Susan talks to Mike Sparrow whose recent project has involved him in researching climate change. This episode begins with the depressing facts about where we are rapidly heading if we don't radically change our impact upon planet earth. It is not all doom and gloom however because there is light at the end of the tunnel. About the G…

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#044 Woodcraft Warriors Dealing with PTSD 39:38

5y ago39:38

39:38

In this episode Susan follows on from last week by talking to Ted Grainger, the third founding member of the Veteran's Woodcraft group supporting people affected by their military service. Also interviewed today are two further members of the group, Andy and Matt. .. all three talk openly about their mental health struggles with PTSD since leaving …

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#043 Veteran's Woodcraft People's Project 32:19

5y ago32:19

32:19

In this episode Susan talks to two of the founding members of the Veteran's Woodcraft group supporting people effected by their military service. They also help mental health groups providing outreach work, teaching woodcraft skills and giving theraputic support to those in need. They are taking part in a bid for lottery funding through the People'…

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#042 Volunteering on the Little White Bus 19:10

5y ago19:10

19:10

In this episode we hear how Little White Buses keep the dales alive, allowing access to local amenities for many locals who are dependent upon the volunteer drivers who help to keep these services running. About the Guest: David Gathercole is currently a volunteer bus driver on the Swaledale Shuttle. He sets off weekly from Muker at 7.45 and picks …

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#041 A Life Well Travelled - Janet Phillips 43:43

5y ago43:43

43:43

In this episode Susan talks to Janet Phillips whose entrepreneurial spirit led her to set up a hugely successful business in Hong Kong. A change of circumstances led her to sell up and move back to the UK where she proceeded to establish herself in farming and to develop her arts and crafts business. About the Guest: Janet Phillips began life in ru…

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#040 Storyteller in the Dales - Rhoda Fraser 34:38

5y ago34:38

34:38

Welcome back to the next episode of Inside Yorkshire. Susan talks to professional storyteller Rhoda Fraser about her life in the dales. Rhoda shares her poetry and storytelling giving details of how she got started with her unusual career choice. About the Guest: Rhoda began her life on her family farm in Arkengarthdale, rural North Yorkshire. As a…

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#039 Painting murals in the underworld 32:58

5y ago32:58

32:58

Welcome back to the next episode of Inside Yorkshire. In this episode Susan talks to Leyburn artist Lynn Ward, whose first job out of art college was painting the underworld murals in The Forbidden Corner in Coverdale. Lynn has had a prolific career and embraced many different styles over the years painting for commissioned projects. About the Gues…

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#038 Fundraising with Yorkshiredaleslife 21:20

5y ago21:20

21:20

Welcome back to the next episode of Inside Yorkshire. In this episode Susan is chatting to Jonathan from Yorkshiredales life about his drive to raise funds for Cancer Research. Jonathan is a recent incomer to the dales and is now on a mission to raise awareness and collect donations for the charity. About the Guest: Jonathan moved away from the hus…

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#037 Mobile Dales Business for Sale - Ramsay's Fish and Chip Van 16:16

5y ago16:16

16:16

Welcome back to the next episode of Inside Yorkshire. In this episode Susan chats with Pauline Ramsay about the business she and her husband Richard set up over 38 years ago. Ramsay's fish and chip van has become an institution in the dales with regular clientele looking forward to their weekly visits. Unfortunately for dales folk the business is n…

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#036 Saving Richmond Old Grammar School Buildings 27:18

5y ago27:18

27:18

Welcome back to the next episode of Inside Yorkshire. In this episode we find out about the history of Richmond Grammar school, the success of past pupils and plans for the forthcoming development. Aided by a first-round grant from the Heritage Enterprise Lottery Fund and from the Architectural Heritage Fund, Richmondshire Building Preservation Tru…

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