Your Harrogate Podcast - Episode 344

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Eli Beer is a pioneer, social entrepreneur, President and Founder of United Hatzalah of Israel. In thirty years, the organization has grown to more than 6,500 volunteers who unite together to provide immediate, life-saving care to anyone in need - regardless of race or religion. This community EMS force network treats over 730,000 incidents per year, in Israel, as they wait for ambulances and medical attention. Eli’s vision is to bring this life-saving model across the world. In 2015, Beer expanded internationally with the establishment of branches in South America and other countries, including “United Rescue” in Jersey City, USA, where the response time was reduced to just two minutes and thirty-five seconds. Episode Chapters (0:00) intro (1:04) Hatzalah’s reputation for speed (4:48) Hatzalah’s volunteer EMTs and ambucycles (5:50) Entrepreneurism at Hatzalah (8:09) Chutzpah (14:15) Hatzalah’s recruitment (18:31) Volunteers from all walks of life (22:51) Having COVID changed Eli’s perspective (26:00) operating around the world amid antisemitism (28:06) goodbye For video episodes, watch on www.youtube.com/@therudermanfamilyfoundation Stay in touch: X: @JayRuderman | @RudermanFdn LinkedIn: Jay Ruderman | Ruderman Family Foundation Instagram: All About Change Podcast | Ruderman Family Foundation To learn more about the podcast, visit https://allaboutchangepodcast.com/ Looking for more insights into the world of activism? Be sure to check out Jay’s brand new book, Find Your Fight , in which Jay teaches the next generation of activists and advocates how to step up and bring about lasting change. You can find Find Your Fight wherever you buy your books, and you can learn more about it at www.jayruderman.com .…

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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 344

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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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#Society #www.yourharrogate.co.uk

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Your Harrogate Podcast - Episode 387 21:05

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In this episode of the Your Harrogate Podcast, presenter Pete Egerton speaks to Squadron Leader Paul Wise, Knaresborough-born and responsible for leading the VE Day flypast in London. Also, Knaresborough Town Women have been promoted! We hear from head of development, Ged Maloney. A former pupil of the long since closed Castle Church of England Junior School, Squadron Leader Wise, or "Ernie" as his colleagues call him, had the privilege of leading more than 20 military aircraft over Buckingham Palace on Monday (5th May). Sqn Ldr Wise remembers speaks to Pete about when his passion for aviation began, plus, the pressure of such an event, like the flypast on Monday. The flypast, which featured a mix of 23 current-day and historic planes, culminated with the spectacular Red Arrows. Paul says it is not until they have flown over the Palace, that they have time to take it all in... Meanwhile, Knaresborough Town Women have this week, secured a third promotion in as many years. They will now be assured of playing in the West Riding County Women's Football Premier League, but they may be able to go higher as Ged Maloney explains...…

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Your Harrogate Podcast - Episode 386 14:56

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In this episode of the Your Harrogate Podcast, presenter Pete Egerton speaks to Harrogate Town manager Simon Weaver. Plus, the countdown begins to the 2025 Great Yorkshire Show! Harrogate Town hosted their final fans' forum on Wednesday (30th April) at the Exercise Stadium, allowing fans to put their questions to a panel that included first team manager, Simon Weaver. Now safe for another campaign in league two, the gaffer admits that the 24/25 season has been extra tough with too many long-term injuries. The team head to Morecambe this Saturday (3rd May) and hope to finish with another three points, to send the ever-growing fanbase home with some smiles! State-of-the-art tractors, an Aberdeen Angus bull and some famous faces joined forces to launch the countdown to this year’s Great Yorkshire Show on Thursday (1st May). The show will return to Harrogate’s Great Yorkshire Showground on Tuesday 8th July and run till Friday 11th July. The Show is elevating its digital platforms this year with a new GYS App and a new YouTube series focussing on some of the exhibitors and contributors who make the Show the success it is today. The YouTube series " Great Yorkshire Show: Behind the Scenes "will see TV presenters Christine Talbot, Jon Mitchell and Duncan Wood joined by farming YouTuber and TikTok star Joe Seels as they meet some of the farmers and exhibitors as they prepare for, and compete in, the Show. We hear from the four presenters, plus Yorkshire Agricultural Society's chief executive Allister Nixon, alongside show director, Rachel Coates...…

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Your Harrogate Podcast - Episode 385 45:24

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In this episode of the Your Harrogate Podcast, presenter Pete Egerton speaks to Harrogate Town's chief executive, Sarah Barry. Plus, we look ahead to an open day at Harrogate Ladies' College. Harrogate Town secured a 6th season in the football league, following victory over Fleetwood Town on Easter Monday (21st April). Sarah says the sense of relief is immense for all involved and now, looking ahead to the 2025/26 campaign, she hopes the new ticket pricing structure can attract even more fans! Town play Notts County at the Exercise Stadium on Saturday (26th April), with an earlier kick off at 1PM. Sarah hopes that once again, the fans can prove to be the 12th man. In the second half of the podcast, Pete speaks to a number of staff, pupils and parents, all connected with Harrogate Ladies' College and Highfield Prep. The two schools benefit from being next to each other and if interested, you're urged to attend their open day on Friday 2nd May. Listen for further information and to discover why those who are speaking to Pete, believe the schools have something unique to offer...…

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Your Harrogate Podcast - Episode 384 18:34

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In this episode of the Your Harrogate Podcast, presenter Pete Egerton speaks to Harrogate Town defender Warren Burrell. Plus, the Birstwith man who is cycling to London from Harrogate, on a tandem, and then competing in the marathon! Recently acting captain, Harrogate Town's Warren Burrell has been praised by manager Simon Weaver for his attitude, in driving the squad forward. Warren speaks to Pete about his love for the club, of which he has now featured over 400 times for! Town have two league two matches over the Easter period; the first takes them to Walsall on Good Friday (18th April) and if results go their way, they could be safe in the football league for another season. Meanwhile, a charitable Harrogate father-of-three is set for another mammoth challenge in memory of his late wife. Birstwith resident James Badger is tackling his most extreme challenge to date – a 500km tandem cycle ride followed by the London Marathon. His three-day 500km 'Tandem to the Thames' ride will see him cycle from dawn to dusk on a 42-year-old vintage tandem bike from St James’ in Birstwith to St James’ in London. He’ll again be fundraising for Blood Cancer UK in memory of his wife Philippa, 42, who died suddenly of Acute Myeloid Leukaemia (AML) in 2022. Since then, the Morrisons supermarkets director has dedicated himself to raising £300,000 to fund a Blood Cancer UK research project in his wife’s memory...…

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Your Harrogate Podcast - Episode 383 16:18

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In this episode of the Your Harrogate podcast, presenter Nick Hancock speaks to the Yorkshire Shepherdess, Amanda Owen. Plus, we hear from Harrogate Town manager, Simon Weaver. Harrogate’s popular dog show returns this weekend - 12th April and is hosted by Your Harrogate Radio and Harrogate BID. The event will be back on the Piazza outside the Victoria Shopping Centre from 10AM and Amanda Owen is the star judge; she's been telling Nick what she loves about the day. Meanwhile, in league two, Harrogate Town could take a huge step towards EFL safety if they can win against high-flying Grimsby Town. Manager Simon Weaver knows it won't be easy...…

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Your Harrogate Podcast - Episode 382 17:52

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In this episode of the Your Harrogate Podcast, we have an eclectic mix of the best of life in Harrogate! Harrogate Town hosted their first ever season ticket holder evening on Tuesday (25th March) to simply say thank you to loyal fans for their support. Presenter Pete Egerton was there to chat to a panel of guests, including manager Simon Weaver... Last Saturday (22nd March) St Michael's Hospice in Harrogate hosted their annual sponsored walk around Knaresborough, "The Twilight Walk." Despite the weather taking a turn for the worse, plenty of folk strolled the 4-mile route with smiles on their faces, in order to raise vital funds for the local charity. Presenter Alex Cann, spoke to deputy chief executive of St Michael's Hospice, Tina Hedges. In the final part of the podcast, a rather unique Harrogate business features: "Homepet Waste Solutions," launched by Harrogate resident Adam Dickinson, is billed as an "affordable, hassle-free way" for pet owners to stay on top of waste removal. It is aimed at busy households, elderly pet owners, and anyone who wants to "reclaim their garden." Presenter Pete Egerton speaks to Adam to find out if it's true what people have always said; where there's muck, there's brass...…

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Your Harrogate Podcast - Episode 381 21:03

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In this episode of the Your Harrogate Podcast, Ripon celebrates, Resurrected Bites get set to mark a major milestone and presenter Pete Egerton speaks to Harrogate Town striker Josh March. Ripon has been named among the best places to live in the North and North East by The Sunday Times. The news outlet's annual guide of the UK’s best places to live is based on factors including schools, transport, broadband speeds, culture, green spaces and the health of the high street. It includes 72 locations across the country, with Ilkley taking top spot for the North and North East, whilst Saffron Walden in Essex was named the overall winner. Ripon was one of seven locations in the region that received an honourable mention; we hear from several key figures within the city and Tim Palmer, chief judge for the Best Places To Live guide. Meanwhile, a community organisation in Harrogate that works to reduce food poverty and waste is gearing up to celebrate a major milestone. Resurrected Bites, which aims to ‘fill bellies not bins’, has served almost 20,000 weekly food shops to low-income families since it started in 2021. Its community grocery stores in Harrogate and Knaresborough offer an affordable way for people to access good quality, nutritious food. And the sites, which are based in New Park Primary Academy in Harrogate and Gracious Street Methodist Church in Knaresborough, are opening their doors to welcome new members on 27th March. Pete speaks to grocery manager, David James. Finally in this episode, as Harrogate Town get set to travel to Chesterfield this weekend (22nd March), Town striker Josh March tells Pete that the squad are all together and ready to fight for their football league status...…

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Your Harrogate Podcast - Episode 380 27:37

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In this episode of the Your Harrogate Podcast, presenter Pete Egerton features manager Simon Weaver from Harrogate Town. Plus, Stoneacre Harrogate - Mazda and Ford, along with a new programme at Harrogate Ladies' College. Harrogate Town make the long trip to South Wales this weekend (15th March) to play Newport County. Manager Simon Weaver is still on a high from a last minute win at home to struggling Carlisle last Saturday, but is all too aware that Newport, following a 5-0 defeat at the hands of Accrington, will be chomping at the bit to bounce back! Although the illness situation within the Town squad is an improving one, the gaffer is without three key players... At Your Harrogate radio, we like to feature the "best of life in Harrogate" and that includes chatting to local businesses. Rob Taylor is one of the sales managers at Stoneacre Harrogate and alongside Mazda, they are also the new home of Ford in the town. Rob expresses the excitement surrounding some forthcoming electric vehicles and how everyone should embrace the change... Finally this week, we hear from head of 6th form at Harrogate Ladies' College, Bonnie Christie. They have launched "The Empower Programme" - a pioneering leadership and development initiative. It’s designed to equip Sixth Form pupils with the skills, confidence, and resilience to excel beyond school...…

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Your Harrogate Podcast - Episode 379 19:59

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In this episode of the Your Harrogate Podcast, we mark International Women's Day (8th March 2025) by hearing from Sarah Barry; Harrogate Town's CEO. Plus, a Knaresborough lady who has set herself a baking challenge across 12 months, to raise funds for St Michael's Hospice in Harrogate. Sarah has recently been invited to a special screening of "Copa '71" - the extraordinary story of the 1971 Women's Football World Cup; a tournament witnessed by record crowds that has been written out of sporting history, until now! Sarah also discusses how Harrogate Town have led the way in English football for many years, with a lead female physio, plus, whether she feels opportunities for women are getting greater in the industry or not? Meanwhile, a baker from Knaresborough has raised £1,000 for St Michael's Hospice in Harrogate after 5 weeks of bake sales. Karen Ibbotson, affectionately known by residents as ‘the cake lady’, has been baking every week since 21st January to raise money and awareness for the hospice. As a carer, Karen was inspired to start her campaign after a lady she cared for sadly passed away following a battle with cancer. She vowed to raise £1,500 for the hospice throughout the year and has already raised more than £1,000...…

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Your Harrogate Podcast - Episode 378 15:24

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In this episode of the Your Harrogate Podcast, presenters Pete Egerton and Nick Hancock, catch up with Harrogate Town manager Simon Weaver and look ahead to the Harrogate Charity Beer Festival. After a terrible display at Bromley last weekend (22nd February), manager Simon Weaver admits that his Harrogate Town squad got the "hairdryer treatment" and he's keen to see far more fight and desire this Saturday (1st March), as Town take on Accrington. Harrogate sit 21st in League 2 and just above them, equal on points, their Lancashire opponents - it's a classic six-pointer! Simon also discusses the potential of a youth team, building from the club's academy roots. Meanwhile, the annual Harrogate Charity Beer Festival returns to the Crown Hotel on 14th and 15th March, organised by Harrogate Round Table. The festival has been an annual event since 1990 and aims to raise money for local charities whilst showcasing the best beer the region has to offer. This year, it will be supporting the Jordan Legacy, Martin House Childrens Hospice, Samaritans and HELP. Nick Hancock catches up with a member of the Round Table...…

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Your Harrogate Podcast - Episode 377 14:18

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In this episode of the Your Harrogate Podcast, we discover more about an exciting development for Harrogate Town's academy, plus, St Michael's Hospice in Harrogate take part in an important national campaign. Harrogate Town has announced a new partnership with Rossett School which will become the home of the club’s new Football Academy. The Harrogate Town Football Academy will offer quality coaching and a games programme. It will be run by Harrogate Town staff on the same campus as their education provision; playing their home games on the 3G at Rossett School and competing in a competitive league from the 2025/26 season. Players will study as a Rossett School student working towards a BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport. This will give them the equivalent UCAS points (as 3 A-Levels) required for university, if they consider this as an option in the future. Academy manager Richard Jones has been speaking to presenter Pete Egerton... Meanwhile, St Michael’s Hospice is proud to be part of "This Is Hospice Care" - a nationwide initiative led by Hospice UK to highlight the power of legacy giving in sustaining hospice services across the UK. By joining forces with over 140 hospices, they aim to raise awareness about the vital role of hospice care and inspire people to consider leaving a gift in their Will. Presenter Nick Hancock has been chatting to relationships fundraiser Abbie Taylor...…

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Your Harrogate Podcast - Episode 376 20:53

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In this episode of the Your Harrogate podcast, presenter Nick Hancock catches up with Simon Cotton, the main organiser of the Harrogate Hospitality and Tourism Awards. Plus, we hear from two Harrogate men who have scaled mount Kilimanjaro for a very good cause. Presenter Pete Egerton also speaks to Harrogate Town manager, Simon Weaver. The Harrogate Hospitality and Tourism Awards take place in the summer; they celebrate and reward those individuals who truly represent Harrogate as one of the country’s best destinations for both business and leisure tourism. Simon Cotton stresses the importance of including detail when nominating. Meanwhile, Harrogate friends 57-year-old Steve McCready and 51-year-old Pete Gawtry, have scaled mount Kilimanjaro to fundraise for Harrogate Neighbours - a care organisation that had cared for their parents. They tell Nick Hancock, it's the hardest challenge they've ever taken on! Finally in this episode, ahead of Harrogate Town facing Swindon Town in league two this weekend (15th February), manager Simon Weaver reflects on the derby-day loss at Bradford City. The gaffer also tells us that one new recruit is not too far away getting his first start for the club and with Swindon one of the league's form teams currently, Simon highlights the areas they particularly need to be aware of, as they go into this Saturday's clash...…

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Your Harrogate Podcast - Episode 375 18:37

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In this episode of the Your Harrogate podcast, presenter Pete Egerton recaps on a huge holiday giveaway, Hollywood in Knaresborough and new Harrogate Town signing Ben Fox features too. Thanks to Kuoni on James Street in Harrogate, Vanessa Ford from Gargrave was the lucky winner of a 6-night holiday in Mauritius! We recently discovered Kiefer Sutherland had been in Knaresborough filming for a new Christmas production and today (7th February), the crew is back for more! Plus, several Harrogate Town players tell us how bad they are at romance when it comes to Valentine's day, and new signing Ben Fox has been speaking to Pete. Ben has signed a two and a half year deal with the club, having left Northampton Town. He can't wait to get started with Town and especially when his first match, could potentially be the Yorkshire derby at Bradford City (8th February)...that's if he can be dragged away from Rightmove...…

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Your Harrogate Podcast - Episode 374 12:40

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Presenter Pete Egerton looks back at two big stories making headlines within the Harrogate district this week (27th-31st January). Plus, Harrogate Town manager Simon Weaver features too. US President Donald Trump is among the celebrities rumoured to be interested in the purchase of the Ripley Castle Estate. The 14-century country house is currently on the market for £21million - the first time it has been listed in 700 years. Current owners Sir Thomas and Lady Emma Ingilby have been speaking to ITV Calendar. Plus, Kiefer Sutherland has been filming for a new Christmas production in Knaresborough! We hear from two business owners who think the buzz surrounding the film, is fantastic for the town. Harrogate Town have a tough weekend ahead; they face Crewe in League Two, at the Exercise stadium on Saturday 1st February. Manager Simon Weaver has been impressed with recent performances, despite results not going their way. The gaffer also suggests there could yet be another new face coming into the squad...…

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Your Harrogate Podcast - Episode 373 24:15

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In this episode of the Your Harrogate Podcast, presenter Pete Egerton features the launch of the Harrogate Hospitality and Tourism Awards. Plus, presenter Nick Hancock chats to a new Harrogate Town player and Freedom Performing Arts in Knaresborough need your support. The Harrogate Hospitality and Tourism awards; now in it's 17th year, aims to celebrate the best of the best amongst the people and businesses who represent Harrogate's leading industry, in the form of Business and Leisure Tourism. Organiser Simon Cotton has featured on Nick Hancock in the morning this week on Your Harrogate Radio. He explains how you can nominate someone for an award and be a part of the evening in early June. Tom Hill, a Liverpool midfielder, has this week joined Harrogate Town. The 22-year-old signs on a free transfer from the Premier League leaders and has put pen to paper on an 18-month contract with the club. He explains to Nick Hancock how much he's looking forward to learning more about the area and helping Town to climb the league two table. Finally in this episode, we hear from a small number of dancers and Freedom Performing Arts principal, Amy Meikle. This independent school offers a variety of different classes in all areas of performing arts and consists of over 230 students, aged 3years – 18years of age. For a second year running, they're off to the Dance World Cup, but with even more students taking part, need your support in finding sponsors...…

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