Your Skipton Podcast

Best Places to Live judge Jayne Dowle

radio@yourskipton.com (Your Skipton) — Fri, 20 Mar 2026 10:40:00 +0000

Jayne Dowle, judge and writer for the Sunday Times Best Places To Live Guide talks to Your Skipton's Stuart Clarkson about Skipton being named the best place to live in the north and northeast of England for 2026. Originally broadcast on Friday 20th March 2026 on Your Skipton Radio.

Chesney Hawkes in conversation with Alex Cann

radio@yourskipton.com (Your Skipton) — Fri, 20 Feb 2026 09:40:00 +0000

Alex Cann talks to pop legend Chesney Hawkes about his new album and upcoming tour, which comes to Leeds on 12th March and Manchester on 13th March. This interview was broadcast on our breakfast show on 20th February 2026.

BGT finalist Stacey Leadbeatter

radio@yourskipton.com (Your Skipton) — Thu, 13 Nov 2025 08:30:00 +0000

Stacey Leadbeatter talks to Your Skipton's Alex Cann about headlining the Skipton Christmas Lights Switch-On event this year on Sunday 30th November 2025.

Skipton Business Award 2025 - The Winners

radio@yourskipton.com (Your Skipton) — Mon, 06 Oct 2025 23:36:02 +0000

Your Skipton's Stuart Clarkson is backstage to chat to the winners of the Skipton Business Awards 2025 as they celebrate picking up their trophies. Interviews recorded on Monday 6th October 2025 at Skipton Town Hall.

Skipton Business Awards 2025 - Skipton BID

radio@yourskipton.com (Your Skipton) — Fri, 03 Oct 2025 07:05:00 +0000

Alex Cann caught up with Sarah from Skipton BID ahead of the 2025 Skipton Business Awards on 6th October.

Skipton Business Awards 2025 sponsor - North Blinds

radio@yourskipton.com (Your Skipton) — Thu, 02 Oct 2025 07:05:00 +0000

Veronica and Michelle both chat to Alex Cann about being a sponsor at the 2025 Skipton Business Awards.

Skipton Business Awards 2025 sponsor - Melvin & Co

radio@yourskipton.com (Your Skipton) — Wed, 01 Oct 2025 07:05:00 +0000

Karen from the hair salon Melvin & Co chats to Alex Cann about being a sponsor at the 2025 Skipton Business Awards.

Skipton Business Awards 2025 nominee - Nightshade

radio@yourskipton.com (Your Skipton) — Thu, 25 Sep 2025 07:05:00 +0000

Fred from Nightshade chats to Alex about being nominated for 2 awards and what is unique about their established that opened late 2024.

Skipton Business Awards 2025 sponsor - Bizzie Lizzie's

radio@yourskipton.com (Your Skipton) — Wed, 24 Sep 2025 07:05:00 +0000

Katie from Bizzie Lizzie's chats to Alex Cann about sponsoring the 'Pub or Bar of the Year' award at the Skipton Business Awards.

Skipton Business Awards 2025 headline sponsor - Craven College

radio@yourskipton.com (Your Skipton) — Tue, 23 Sep 2025 07:05:00 +0000

Anita from Craven College chats to Alex Cann about its support for Skipton Business Awards and Craven College's 200th anniversary.

Skipton Business Awards 2025 nominee - Skipton Boat Trips

radio@yourskipton.com (Your Skipton) — Mon, 22 Sep 2025 08:45:00 +0000

Joanne from Skipton Boat Trips chats to Alex Cann about being a finalist in the Skipton Business Awards 2025.

Skipton Business Awards 2025 nominee - The Skipton Hotel

radio@yourskipton.com (Your Skipton) — Fri, 19 Sep 2025 07:05:00 +0000

James from The Skipton Hotel chats to Alex Cann about being a finalist in the Skipton Business Awards 2025.

Skipton Business Awards 2025 nominee - Great Skipton Santa Fun Run

radio@yourskipton.com (Your Skipton) — Thu, 18 Sep 2025 07:05:00 +0000

Peter Ripley from Skipton Craven Rotary Club chats with Alex Cann about the Santa Fun Run being nominated for Best Event at the 2025 Skipton Business Awards.

Skipton Business Awards 2025 nominee - Victoria Coleman Fine Jewellery

radio@yourskipton.com (Your Skipton) — Wed, 17 Sep 2025 00:11:54 +0000

Victoria from Victoria Coleman Fine Jewellery chats to Alex Cann about being nominated Retailer of the Year at the Skipton Business Awards 2025.

Skipton Business Awards 2025 nominee - The ML

radio@yourskipton.com (Your Skipton) — Tue, 16 Sep 2025 06:56:22 +0000

In the running for Best New Business, Gary from The ML Bar chats to Alex Cann.

Skipton Business Awards 2025 nominee - Craven Community Boxing Club

radio@yourskipton.com (Your Skipton) — Mon, 15 Sep 2025 13:51:41 +0000

Mark from Craven Community Boxing Club chats to Alex Cann about being nominated in the Health & Wellbeing Business of the Year category at the Skipton Business Awards 2025.

Skipton Business Awards 2025 nominee - Coopers Cafe

radio@yourskipton.com (Your Skipton) — Wed, 10 Sep 2025 15:50:58 +0000

Alex Cann chats to Amy Wilkinson from Coopers Cafe hoping to win Cafe Of The Year at the Skipton Business Awards 2025 taking place at Skipton Town Hall on 6th October.

Skipton Business Awards 2025 nominee - Skipton Building Society

radio@yourskipton.com (Your Skipton) — Wed, 10 Sep 2025 15:39:00 +0000

Alex Cann chats to Imran and Shannon from Skipton Building Society on being nominated for the Business Service Award at the Skipton Business Awards 2025 at Skipton Town Hall on 6th October.

Skipton Business Awards 2025 nominee - Share Skipton

radio@yourskipton.com (Your Skipton) — Wed, 10 Sep 2025 07:05:00 +0000

Alex Cann chats to Morgan and Joanna from Share Skipton on being nominated for two awards at the Skipton Business Awards 2025 which takes place at Skipton Town Hall on 6th October.

Skipton Business Awards 2025 nominee - Le Caveau

radio@yourskipton.com (Your Skipton) — Tue, 09 Sep 2025 12:13:42 +0000

Alex Cann chats to Mark from the restaurant Le Caveau on being a nominee at the Skipton Business Awards 2025 which takes place at Skipton Town Hall on 6th October.

Skipton Business Awards 2025 nominee - Holistic House

radio@yourskipton.com (Your Skipton) — Tue, 09 Sep 2025 12:07:45 +0000

Alex Cann chats to Bethan Grey from Holistic House on being a nominee at the Skipton Business Awards 2025 which takes place at Skipton Town Hall on 6th October.

Skipton Sport & Community Day 2025

radio@yourskipton.com (Your Skipton) — Fri, 05 Sep 2025 07:05:00 +0000

Alex Cann caught up with a number of the groups and organisations at the event at Sandylands which took place on Sunday 31 August 2025.

Joining us in this edition of the Your Skipton podcast: Karen from Craven Gymnastics; Dale, manager at Sandylands; Samaritans from Pendle, Burnley and Rossendale - Bev, Margarita, Judith; Kirsty from North Yorkshire Youth and Joanna Mitchell from Skipton Step Into Action.

Skipton Pride 2025 preview

radio@yourskipton.com (Your Skipton) — Wed, 30 Jul 2025 07:45:00 +0000

In this episode of the Your Skipton Podcast Nick Hancock chats to James from Skipton Pride about the big celebration of equality and diversity!

Skipton Pride is on the High Street on Sunday 3rd August 2025 from 11am - a whole day of FREE entertainment! Plus 2 after parties!

The Budget dissected: Your questions answered with Harvest Associates

radio@yourskipton.com (Your Skipton) — Wed, 20 Nov 2024 13:54:00 +0000

Presenter Alex Cann speaks to Robert Kennedy at Harvest Associates.

Robert discusses more fallout from the budget, from capital gains tax to inheritance tax - a contentious issue for some, given the recent farming rally in London.

Robert also explains changes to pensions expected in the next few years and expresses that planning is key!

The Budget: Reaction and what it means to you with Harvest Associates

radio@yourskipton.com (Your Skipton) — Thu, 31 Oct 2024 08:22:00 +0000

In this special episode of the Your Ilkley Podcast, we're getting an expert reaction to The Budget and delving deeper into what it means to you. Alex Cann is chatting with Robert Kennedy at Harvest Associates in Ilkley to touch on all the key talking points and to find out what effect it will have on both individuals and businesses.

Rainbow Care Group

radio@yourskipton.com (Your Skipton) — Wed, 10 Jul 2024 13:10:50 +0000

Alex Cann attends the Rainbow Care Group taster day at Ilkley Cricket Club to find out about their dementia support services.

Airedale Hospital & Community Charity

radio@yourskipton.com (Your Skipton) — Sat, 06 Jul 2024 10:25:48 +0000

Nick Hancock speaks to Laura and Laura from Airedale Hospital & Community Charity about plans for The Grand Ball on 8th November at East Riddlesden Hall in aid of the neo-natal unit at Airedale - plus other fundraising initiatives coming up over the summer.

Sheep Day 2024 and charity focus

radio@yourskipton.com (Your Skipton) — Mon, 01 Jul 2024 13:10:00 +0000

Alex Cann and Stuart Clarkson chat to local charities and organisations at Skipton Sheep Day 2024 - including Yorkshire Air Ambulance, Skipton Men's Shed, Skipton Rotary, the Aire Rivers Trust, Skipton Musical Theatre Company, Skipton Step Into Action, Skipton Incredible Edible, North Yorkshire Rotters and the Leeds Liverpool Canal Society. Plus Skipton Town Crier Kevin Griffiths officially declares Your Skipton Radio open and we look back at Sheep Day with Skipton Town Council chief officer Louise Close.

Ilkley Pride 2024 preview part 1

radio@yourskipton.com (Your Skipton) — Mon, 10 Jun 2024 11:18:02 +0000

June is Pride month and as we countdown to Ilkley Pride on Saturday 29th June, we hear from many of the businesses and organisations supporting this year's Ilkley Pride and find out why they are supporting Pride and its importance. On this podcast, Alex Cann chats to Nigel Eaton from Moss & Moor, Jo Sproston from Joze School Of Dance, John Dugdale from the charity Mesmac, Anne Hawksworth from Wicked Lady Promotions and Peter Mitchell from 1 Tivoli Place Guest House. Ilkley Pride is taking place at King's Hall & Winter Garden on Saturday 29th June from noon. Tickets and more information are available from ilkleypride.co.uk

Skipton Sport and Community Day

radio@yourskipton.com (Your Skipton) — Sun, 05 May 2024 14:00:00 +0000

Listen to the highlights of our outside broadcast the Skipton Sport and Community Day at Sandylands Sports Centre on Sunday 5th May 2024. Alex Cann speaks to Sandylands manager Dale, Quest Karate, Craven Community Boxing Club, Craven Badminton Club, Craven Gymnastics Club, Sgt Paul Evans from North Yorkshire Police, Exclusively Inclusive and local councillor Andy Solloway.

Skipton Eco Day 2024 preview

radio@yourskipton.com (Your Skipton) — Wed, 24 Apr 2024 07:35:00 +0000

David Newall from Skipton Rotary tells Rombalds Radio's Stuart Clarkson about the second annual Eco Day taking place on Saturday 27th April 2024 between 1pm and 4pm at Skipton Town Hall.

Skipton Easter Event highlights

radio@yourskipton.com (Your Skipton) — Mon, 01 Apr 2024 15:12:13 +0000

Nick Hancock spoke to organisers and participants in the Skipton Easter Event 2024 from Skipton Town Council held on the canal basin on Saturday 30th March.

Reaction as Skipton is named on the Best Places to Live guide for 2024

radio@yourskipton.com (Your Skipton) — Fri, 15 Mar 2024 09:40:00 +0000

Stuart Clarkson talks to Tim Palmer, lead judge and writer for the Sunday Times Best Places to Live guide about why Skipton has made the grade this year, and gets reaction to the news from Toby Garbutt at Skipton Town Council and Sarah Howsen from Skipton BID.

Airedale Charity CPR-a-thon highlights

radio@yourskipton.com (Your Skipton) — Sat, 17 Feb 2024 22:18:11 +0000

Highlights from our outside broadcast at the Airedale Hospital Charity's CPR-a-thon, held at Morrisons in Skipton on Saturday 17th February 2024.

Keighley College Open Event - Sat 27th Jan

radio@yourskipton.com (Your Skipton) — Fri, 26 Jan 2024 08:20:00 +0000

Hannah Lyall from Keighley College tells Rombalds Radio's Stuart Clarkson about their Open Event this Saturday (27th January 2024).

Treecycling and other Manorlands Hospice Fundraisers

radio@yourskipton.com (Your Skipton) — Wed, 20 Dec 2023 09:35:00 +0000

Andrew Wood from Sue Ryder Manorlands Hospice tells Rombalds Radio's Stuart Clarkson about the fundraising Treecycling project in the New Year, plus looks back on another big year of charity events and discusses what's to come in 2024.

Airedale Hospital Charity Xmas Sock Day and CPR-a-thon

radio@yourskipton.com (Your Skipton) — Wed, 13 Dec 2023 08:30:00 +0000

Laura Hepworth and Jodie Hearnshaw from Airedale Hospital & Community Charity talk to Rombalds Radio's Stuart Clarkson about Christmas Sock Day on 15th December and the Tree of Light at the hospital this Christmas.. plus they reveal plans for a 12-hour CPR-a-thon at Morrisons in Skipton on Saturday 17th February 2024.

Conservative Party chair visits Steeton & Silsden

radio@yourskipton.com (Your Skipton) — Fri, 17 Nov 2023 12:42:18 +0000

Richard Holden speaks to Rombalds Radio's Stuart Clarkson during his first campaign visit as Conservative Party chairman following his appointment this week. We also hear from Robbie Moore who has been promoted to be a minister in the Department for Environment Food & Rural Affairs. The recording took place near to Steeton & Silsden railway station so discussion also includes the long-awaited bridge over the A629.

Businesses vote YES to another 5 years of Skipton BID

radio@yourskipton.com (Your Skipton) — Fri, 17 Nov 2023 08:30:00 +0000

Sarah Howsen from Skipton BID talks to Rombalds Radio's Stuart Clarkson about the plans for the next 5 years after businesses in the town voted 'Yes' to another term for the organisation.

Keighley & Airedale Business Awards winner Missing Peace Wellbeing + Support

radio@yourskipton.com (Your Skipton) — Fri, 27 Oct 2023 07:30:00 +0000

Emma Gibson from Missing Peace Wellbeing + Support in Keighley talks to Rombalds Radio's Stuart Clarkson about their recent success at the Keighley & Airedale Business Awards, where the business was named Social Enterprise of the Year and Emma picked up the Future Star award! Find out more at https://www.missingpeace.org.uk/

Skipton Santa Fun Run 2023 preview

radio@yourskipton.com (Your Skipton) — Tue, 24 Oct 2023 07:30:00 +0000

Peter Ripley from Skipton Craven Rotary talks to Rombalds Radio's Stuart Clarkson ahead of the 2023 Skipton Santa Fun Run, taking place on Sunday 25th November. Sign up and get more details at skiptonsantafunrun.com

Keighley & Airedale Business of the Year - Cobbydog

radio@yourskipton.com (Your Skipton) — Wed, 18 Oct 2023 07:30:00 +0000

Katy, Beth and Chris from Cobbydog in Keighley give Rombalds Radio's Stuart Clarkson their reaction to being named Overall Business of the Year and Manufacturing Business of the Year at the recent Keighley & Airedale Business Awards.

Keighley & Airedale Business Awards Finalists 2023

radio@yourskipton.com (Your Skipton) — Fri, 15 Sep 2023 09:00:00 +0000

Some of the shortlisted businesses in this year's Keighley & Airedale Business Awards talk to Rombalds Radio's Stuart Clarkson. These interviews aired on Friday 15th September 2023. You'll hear from Cobbydog, Jacqui Mac Aesthetics, Missing Peace Wellbeing & Support, Gallaghers Family Funeral Directors, Omega Solutions, Three Little Birds Bakery, Powerrun Pipe Mech and Keighley & Airedale Business Awards steering group member Wendy Spencer from Airedale Enterprise Services.

Worth Valley Rotarian on aid missions to Ukraine

radio@yourskipton.com (Your Skipton) — Thu, 24 Aug 2023 06:35:00 +0000

On Independence Day of Ukraine Rombalds Radio's Stuart Clarkson spoke to local rotarian Emilia Merenmies from Haworth about her ongoing work to deliver aid and vehicles to the country.

Marcos from Essex on his commute to Skipton

radio@yourskipton.com (Your Skipton) — Tue, 08 Aug 2023 08:30:40 +0000

Marcos Kallou tells Rombalds Radio's Stuart Clarkson why he's living in Essex but working in Skipton after falling in love with the Yorkshire Dales.

Keighley firm Teconnex on sponsoring the Keighley & Airedale Business Awards

radio@yourskipton.com (Your Skipton) — Wed, 26 Jul 2023 08:35:00 +0000

Richard McLoughlin from Teconnex tells Rombalds Radio's Stuart Clarkson about the company and its involvement with the Keighley & Airedale Business Awards 2023.

Entries are open for the Keighley & Airedale Business Awards 2023

radio@yourskipton.com (Your Skipton) — Fri, 21 Jul 2023 07:30:00 +0000

Keighley & Airedale Business Awards chair Steve Burles tells Rombalds Radio's Stuart Clarkson about this year's awards. Entries are open now to any local business in the Airedale and Worth Valley areas. Find out more at keighleyairedalebusinessawards.co.uk

Skipton Eco Day preview

radio@yourskipton.com (Your Skipton) — Thu, 20 Jul 2023 07:25:00 +0000

David Newall from Skipton Rotary tells Rombalds Radio's Stuart Clarkson about plans for the town's first Skipton Eco Day, which will take place on Sunday 10th September.

NHS at 75 - Airedale Emergency Department appeal

radio@yourskipton.com (Your Skipton) — Wed, 05 Jul 2023 07:25:00 +0000

Nicky Denbow and Cheryl Szulhan from Airedale Hospital's ED speak to Rombalds Radio's Stuart Clarkson about the fundraising campaign to raise £150k to improve the children's waiting area, paediatric resuscitation area and bereavement facilities.

Airedale Charity's NHS Big TLC

radio@yourskipton.com (Your Skipton) — Mon, 03 Jul 2023 07:35:00 +0000

Laura Hepworth from Airedale Hospital & Community Charity tells Rombalds Radio's Stuart Clarkson about their NHS Big TLC fashion show on Wednesday 5th July at Skipton Town Hall, which has been organised for the 75th birthday of the NHS.

Skipton Sheep Day 2023

radio@yourskipton.com (Your Skipton) — Sun, 25 Jun 2023 15:12:32 +0000

Rombalds Radio's Stuart Clarkson and Skipton Girls High School pupil Anisa Alavi are at Skipton Sheep Day 2023 - they speak to Louise Close from Skipton Town Council about the event, plus hear from charities attending on the day - Dementia Forward, Skipton Youth Council, Yorkshire Air Ambulance, Skipton Musical Theatre Company, Skipton Step Into Action and Skipton Civic Society.

A look ahead to Skipton Sheep Day 2023

radio@yourskipton.com (Your Skipton) — Fri, 23 Jun 2023 07:25:00 +0000

Teegan from Skipton Town Council previews this year's Sheep Day, taking place on Sunday 25th June 2023 on Skipton High Street.

Fast Aid Support and Transport's latest convoy heading to Ukraine

radio@yourskipton.com (Your Skipton) — Thu, 22 Jun 2023 06:20:00 +0000

John Midgley and Emilia Merenmies from the charity Fast Aid Support and Transport (FAST) talk to Rombalds Radio's Stuart Clarkson about their upcoming trip to Ukraine from Skipton with a convoy of vehicles including a fire engine and ambulance.

Learning Disability Week in Ilkley

radio@yourskipton.com (Your Skipton) — Wed, 21 Jun 2023 07:30:00 +0000

Louise Hale from Outside The Box tells Rombalds Radio's Stuart Clarkson what the charity is doing to mark Learning Disability Week and about its work with local businesses to help more people with learning disabilities into employment in our area.

King's Birthday Honours recipient Sgt Paul Cording BEM

radio@yourskipton.com (Your Skipton) — Sat, 17 Jun 2023 08:30:00 +0000

Local traffic cop Sergeant Paul Cording talks to Rombalds Radio's Stuart Clarkson about receiving a British Empire Medal (BEM) for services to policing and charity in the King's Birthday Honours 2023.

Keighley MP Robbie Moore reaction to Airedale Hospital rebuild

radio@yourskipton.com (Your Skipton) — Fri, 26 May 2023 08:25:00 +0000

Keighley & Ilkley MP Robbie Moore gives his reaction to Rombalds Radio's Stuart Clarkson following this week's news that Airedale Hospital has been included in the government's New Hospitals Programme and will be fully rebuilt by 2030.

Airedale Hospital boss reacts to news the hospital is going to be fully re-built

radio@yourskipton.com (Your Skipton) — Thu, 25 May 2023 14:11:00 +0000

Airedale Hospital NHS Foundation Trust CEO Foluke Ajayi speaks to Rombalds Radio's Stuart Clarkson following the news from the government that the hospital is to be fully re-built by the year 2030 under the New Hospital Programme.

Tap here to read more about the announcement.

A tour of the Timothy Taylor's brewery in Keighley

radio@yourskipton.com (Your Skipton) — Wed, 26 Apr 2023 16:15:00 +0000

Rombalds Radio's Stuart Clarkson and Alex Cann go on a tour of Keighley's famous Timothy Taylor's brewery with Chief Executive Tim Dewey.

AWC Modality GPs launch new patient access system

radio@yourskipton.com (Your Skipton) — Mon, 24 Apr 2023 07:30:00 +0000

Lois Brown from AWC Modality tells Rombalds Radio's Stuart Clarkson about a new 'digital front door' to access local GP services across its surgeries in Keighley, Haworth, Oakworth, Silsden, Cross Hills and Skipton.

Skipton Young Trader Market

radio@yourskipton.com (Your Skipton) — Mon, 17 Apr 2023 07:25:00 +0000

Market Officer Toby Garbutt from Skipton Town Council tells Rombalds Radio's Stuart Clarkson about the plans for the first Skipton Young Trader Market and how local people can get involved.

Bruce Woodhouse tells us about being a local Magistrate

radio@yourskipton.com (Your Skipton) — Thu, 30 Mar 2023 08:30:00 +0000

As part of a recruitment campaign to encourage more people to volunteer as Magistrates, Rombalds Radio's Stuart Clarkson spoke to Bruce Woodhouse from Skipton who is a Magistrate across North and West Yorkshire.

Paul Shevlin on his 15 years running Craven District Council

radio@yourskipton.com (Your Skipton) — Tue, 28 Mar 2023 07:35:00 +0000

Outgoing Craven District Council chief executive Paul Shevlin talks to Rombalds Radio's Stuart Clarkson about his time in charge over the authority since 2008, as the council prepares to merge with others to form the new North Yorkshire Council from 1st April 2023.

Unbelievable Science show comes to Glusburn

radio@yourskipton.com (Your Skipton) — Thu, 16 Mar 2023 08:25:00 +0000

Magicians and scientists Morgan & West talk to Rombalds Radio's Stuart Clarkson about their upcoming Unbelievable Science show at the Glusburn Institute Community & Arts Centre on Sunday 16th April. For more details see https://www.gicac.org.uk/event-details/morgan-west-unbelievable-science

Tackling type-2 diabetes with a very low carb diet

radio@yourskipton.com (Your Skipton) — Thu, 02 Mar 2023 08:35:00 +0000

Sue Myerscough from East Morton and local GP Dr Jackie Craven from AWC Modality Partnership talk to Rombalds Radio's Stuart Clarkson about a new programme helping people with Type 2 Diabetes to lose weight.

Q&A with Robbie Moore - February 2023

radio@yourskipton.com (Your Skipton) — Mon, 27 Feb 2023 18:00:00 +0000

The Keighley & Ilkley MP Robbie Moore is in conversation with Rombalds Radio's Stuart Clarkson - and answers your questions on topics including Airedale Hospital, Keighley Tip, the Silsden-Steeton bridge, 20mph speed limits in Ilkley, strikes and breaking free from Bradford Council.

Haworth rotary club member on her missions to deliver aid to Ukraine

radio@yourskipton.com (Your Skipton) — Fri, 24 Feb 2023 08:35:00 +0000

On the one-year anniversary of the start of the war, Emilia Merenmies from Rotary Club of Haworth & Worth Valley tells Rombalds Radio's Stuart Clarkson about her trips to Ukraine over the last year to support people displaced by the war.

Conversation Cafe at Keighley Healthy Living

radio@yourskipton.com (Your Skipton) — Wed, 22 Feb 2023 08:30:00 +0000

Gordon and Gillian talk to Rombalds Radio's Stuart Clarkson about their experiences of the weekly Conversation Cafe at Keighley Healthy Living.

The Conversation Cafe is held on Tuesdays 10am-11.45am at KHL on Scott Street in Keighley. Find out more and about the other groups at khl.org.uk

Simon Thomas on his upcoming Castle to Coast fundraising walk

radio@yourskipton.com (Your Skipton) — Thu, 09 Feb 2023 08:25:00 +0000

Simon Thomas tells Rombalds Radio's Stuart Clarkson about his fundraising walk from Skipton to Blackpool in March to raise money for The Principle Trust Children's Charity.

Keighley Playhouse production of The Lady In The Van

radio@yourskipton.com (Your Skipton) — Mon, 23 Jan 2023 08:30:00 +0000

Robin Martin from Keighley Playhouse speaks to Rombalds Radio's Stuart Clarkson about this week's production of The Lady In The Van.

Craven Arts House

radio@yourskipton.com (Your Skipton) — Mon, 16 Jan 2023 08:25:00 +0000

Ann Rutherford from Craven Arts House talks to Rombalds Radio's Stuart Clarkson about Skipton's new creative building on Otley Street and the plans for the future.

New Year's Plunge at White Wells

radio@yourskipton.com (Your Skipton) — Fri, 30 Dec 2022 11:30:00 +0000

Mark Hunnebell from White Wells on Ilkley Moor talks to Rombalds Radio's Stuart Clarkson about Sunday's New Year's Day plunge in the icy waters at the bath house.

Kings Hall and Winter Garden Christmas Open Day

radio@yourskipton.com (Your Skipton) — Fri, 16 Dec 2022 08:25:00 +0000

Adam Renton from Bradford Theatres tells Rombalds Radio's Stuart Clarkson about the Open Day at the Kings Hall & Winter Garden in Ilkley this Sunday (18th December).

Ilkley Christmas Tree Festival

radio@yourskipton.com (Your Skipton) — Fri, 02 Dec 2022 08:25:00 +0000

Father Alex Crawford from St Margaret's Church talks to Rombalds Radio's Stuart Clarkson about the Ilkley Christmas Tree Festival, taking place on Fri 2nd and Sat 3rd December.

Skipton Step Into Action's Charlotte McKeown

radio@yourskipton.com (Your Skipton) — Fri, 25 Nov 2022 08:30:00 +0000

Charlotte McKeown, founder of Skipton Step Into Action, talks to Rombalds Radio's Stuart Clarkson ahead of switching on the town's Christmas lights this weekend. Charlotte was chosen as a 'local hero' for her work with a team of volunteers to help people during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Hinterlands Film Festival 2023 Preview

radio@yourskipton.com (Your Skipton) — Fri, 04 Nov 2022 10:19:23 +0000

Geoff Bird tells Rombalds Radio's Stuart Clarkson about plans for the next Hinterlands Film Festival, taking place in Skipton in March 2023.

Skipton Santa Fun Run 2022 Preview

radio@yourskipton.com (Your Skipton) — Mon, 31 Oct 2022 08:30:00 +0000

Peter Ripley from Skipton Craven Rotary talks to Rombalds Radio's Stuart Clarkson about the upcoming Skipton Santa Fun Run, taking place on Sunday 27th November 2022. Sign up at skiptonsantafunrun.com

Q&A with AWC Modality Partnership

radio@yourskipton.com (Your Skipton) — Sun, 09 Oct 2022 20:01:00 +0000

Executive Partner & GP Dr Brendan Kennedy from AWC Modality Partnership answers Rombalds Radio listeners' questions about access to local primary cary health services and the pressures on GP surgeries locally. In conversation with Stuart Clarkson, recorded on Thursday 7th October 2022.

Yarndale 2022 preview

radio@yourskipton.com (Your Skipton) — Tue, 24 May 2022 07:25:00 +0000

Carole Rennison tells Rombalds Radio's Stuart Clarkson about plans for the 10th anniversary of Yarndale this year at Skipton Auction Mart.

Ilkley's Antony Butcher on his 4,000 mile ride across America

radio@yourskipton.com (Your Skipton) — Tue, 19 Apr 2022 07:25:00 +0000

Antony Butcher speaks to Rombalds Radio's Stuart Clarkson about his New York to San Francisco charity bike ride to raise money for The MS Society.

Live from Ilkley as it's named Best Place to Live in the UK

radio@yourskipton.com (Your Skipton) — Fri, 08 Apr 2022 09:44:41 +0000

Stuart Clarkson was live in Ilkley on Friday morning - here you can catch up on our chats with Ilkley BID Chair Ian White, Ilkley Chat's Nick Babb, Helen Rhodes the Ilkley BID Manager, and Ilkley MP Robbie Moore.

Ilkley Town Mayor on being the Best Place to Live

radio@yourskipton.com (Your Skipton) — Fri, 08 Apr 2022 07:45:00 +0000

Councillor Mark Stidworthy, Mayor of Ilkley, responds to the news that the town has been named the Best Place to Live 2022 by The Sunday Times.

Tim Palmer from The Sunday Times Best Places to Live

radio@yourskipton.com (Your Skipton) — Fri, 08 Apr 2022 07:30:00 +0000

Tim Palmer from The Sunday Times' Best Places to Live guide tells Rombalds Radio's Stuart Clarkson why Ilkley has come out on top for the whole of the UK this year!

Simon and Darren's Charity Bike Ride

radio@yourskipton.com (Your Skipton) — Fri, 01 Apr 2022 07:55:00 +0000

Simon Thomas and Darren Hirst talk to Rombalds Radio's Stuart Clarkson after the first day of their charity cycle from Sheffield to the Lakes for Skipton-based The Principle Trust Children's Charity.

The Houghton Weavers are coming to Glusburn

radio@yourskipton.com (Your Skipton) — Thu, 31 Mar 2022 07:25:00 +0000

Steve Millington from The Houghton Weavers talks to Rombalds Radio's Stuart Clarkson about their upcoming gig in Glusburn on Saturday 2nd April 2022.

Ilkley Cricket Club flood recovery appeal

radio@yourskipton.com (Your Skipton) — Tue, 01 Mar 2022 08:25:00 +0000

Richard Simpson from Ilkley Cricket Club tells Rombalds Radio's Stuart Clarkson about plans to improve flood defences and redevelop the clubhouse following the impact of recent flooding caused by Storm Eunice. Read more at https://www.rombaldsradio.com/news/featured-stories/ilkley-cricket-club-launches-flood-recovery-appeal/

Gateways Festival 2022 launch announcement

radio@yourskipton.com (Your Skipton) — Thu, 24 Feb 2022 18:35:00 +0000

Eddie Elliott-Smith tells Rombalds Radio's Stuart Clarkson about the line-up for Gateways Festival and The Great Yorkshire Dales Proms in Skipton's Aireville Park this summer.

Become an Airedale NHS Foundation Trust governor

radio@yourskipton.com (Your Skipton) — Wed, 09 Feb 2022 08:25:00 +0000

Stella Jackson tells Rombalds Radio's Stuart Clarkson about the election of new governors for the local NHS Foundation Trust.

Q&A with Robbie Moore - January 2022

radio@yourskipton.com (Your Skipton) — Sun, 09 Jan 2022 18:35:00 +0000

The Keighley & Ilkley MP Robbie Moore is in conversation with Rombalds Radio's Stuart Clarkson - and answers your questions on topics including Covid, the rising cost of living, the £10.3m proposals for a bridge to safely link Silsden and Steeton, the safeguarding of local children and the knighthood awarded to former Prime Minister Tony Blair. This interview was recorded on Friday 7th January 2022 and first broadcast on Rombalds Radio on 9th January.

Christmas Day message from Churches Together in Ilkley

radio@yourskipton.com (Your Skipton) — Sat, 25 Dec 2021 08:30:00 +0000

Rev Roberta Topham from Churches Together in Ilkley shares some thoughts on kindness in a special Christmas Day message for Rombalds Radio listeners.

Reaction to Star Hobson murder trial verdicts

radio@yourskipton.com (Your Skipton) — Tue, 14 Dec 2021 13:18:04 +0000

Robbie Moore MP reacts to the conviction of two women over the murder of Keighley toddler Star Hobson.

North Yorkshire's Christmas anti drink and drug driving campaign

radio@yourskipton.com (Your Skipton) — Fri, 03 Dec 2021 12:30:47 +0000

Sgt Andy Morton from North Yorkshire Police tells Rombalds Radio's Stuart Clarkson about this year's "We Want You To Live" campaign to highlight the dangers of driving while under the influence of drink or drugs.

Christmas at Keelham Farm Shop

radio@yourskipton.com (Your Skipton) — Thu, 02 Dec 2021 22:57:08 +0000

As Keelham Farm Shop in Skipton gets ready for Christmas, Stuart Clarkson went along to their festive tasting evening and chatted to new Managing Director Paul Tidswell, Butchery Manager Tony Williams and marketing co-ordinator Lauren Sunderland.

Troutbeck Care Home recruitment day

radio@yourskipton.com (Your Skipton) — Mon, 22 Nov 2021 11:25:40 +0000

Lindsey Hulme from Troutbeck Care Home in Ilkley talks to Rombalds Radio's Stuart Clarkson about rewarding careers in the care sector with Maria Mallaband Care Group - plus gives details of the recruitment day taking place at Troutbeck on Wednesday 24th November.

Skipton singer-songwriter Jake Carty

radio@yourskipton.com (Your Skipton) — Mon, 15 Nov 2021 08:30:00 +0000

Jake Carty has been part of the Craven Music Match scheme this year and will be showcasing some of his original songs at Skipton Town Hall on 27th November. Jake talks to Rombalds Radio's Stuart Clarkson about his music and we play a bit of his upcoming release, Only Thing That Matters.

Peter Ripley on the Skipton Santa Fun Run 2021

radio@yourskipton.com (Your Skipton) — Tue, 26 Oct 2021 07:25:00 +0000

Peter Ripley from Rotary Club of Skipton Craven talks to Rombalds Radio's Stuart Clarkson about plans for the 2021 Skipton Santa Fun Run, happening on Sunday 28th November.

Q&A with Robbie Moore - October 2021

radio@yourskipton.com (Your Skipton) — Fri, 15 Oct 2021 18:30:00 +0000

The Keighley & Ilkley MP Robbie Moore is in conversation with Rombalds Radio's Stuart Clarkson - and answers your questions on topics including Covid, Brexit, crime, the future of Haworth Post Office, and housing developments proposed for green belt land. This interview was recorded on the morning of Friday 15th October 2021, before the stabbing of Robbie's Conservative colleague Sir David Amess MP - that explains why no mention is made of the tragedy.

Shanaz Gulzar on the Bradford 2025 City of Culture bid

radio@yourskipton.com (Your Skipton) — Wed, 13 Oct 2021 07:25:00 +0000

Bradford 2025 chair Shanaz Gulzar talks to Rombalds Radio's Stuart Clarkson about making it on to the 'longlist' of 8 places still in the running to be the next UK City of Culture - and what it would mean for the wider district including Keighley, Haworth and Ilkley if the bid were to be successful.

Jodie Hearnshaw from Airedale Hospital & Community Charity

radio@yourskipton.com (Your Skipton) — Fri, 17 Sep 2021 07:25:00 +0000

Stuart Clarkson chats to Jodie Hearnshaw to find out about the Airedale Hospital charity which provides the extra things the NHS budget doesn't cover. Thanks to those who supported Stuart's recent fundraiser which raised £550 for the charity.

Helen McGinty from Skipton Building Society on financial advice from influencers

radio@yourskipton.com (Your Skipton) — Thu, 16 Sep 2021 05:00:00 +0000

Skipton Building Society's Head of Financial Advice Delivery Helen McGinty talks to Rombalds Radio's Stuart Clarkson about new research that shows millions of UK adults are putting their faith in financial advice shared by online influencers.

Simon Thomas on his London to Ilkley charity bike ride

radio@yourskipton.com (Your Skipton) — Wed, 18 Aug 2021 07:35:00 +0000

Simon Thomas talks to Rombalds Radio's Stuart Clarkson about his fundraising efforts for the Principle Trust Children's Charity, ahead of his 200+ mile bike ride from the Olympic Park in London to Ilkley with former racing cyclist Dudley Hayton.

Employee and employer HR tips from Emma Harvey

radio@yourskipton.com (Your Skipton) — Fri, 13 Aug 2021 14:31:08 +0000

Emma Harvey from Candid HR in Ilkley talks to Rombalds Radio's Stuart Clarkson and provides tips and advice on managing people in your business as we move to the recovery phase of the pandemic. This podcast has been produced for IlkleyBID to support local businesses as things get back to 'normal'. Find out more at ilkleybid.co.uk

Jim Coulson wants to make Ilkley's history viral

radio@yourskipton.com (Your Skipton) — Mon, 02 Aug 2021 07:25:00 +0000

Jim Coulson talks to Rombalds Radio about a project with All Saints Church to make viral videos celebrating Ilkley's historical characters.

Yorkshire Day at Keelham Farm Shop

radio@yourskipton.com (Your Skipton) — Fri, 30 Jul 2021 07:20:00 +0000

Lauren from Keelham Farm Shop talks to Rombalds Radio's Stuart Clarkson about their events to mark Yorkshire Day this weekend.

Community tells council Silsden field is not for sale

radio@yourskipton.com (Your Skipton) — Thu, 22 Jul 2021 07:25:00 +0000

Piers Lane, trustee of The Hive CIC, talks to Rombalds Radio's Stuart Clarkson about their campaign to save the playing field behind the community centre from being sold for development.

Chris Mason is coming home to Craven!

radio@yourskipton.com (Your Skipton) — Fri, 09 Jul 2021 07:25:00 +0000

Chris Mason talks to Rombalds Radio's Stuart Clarkson about bringing BBC Radio 4's Any Questions programme to his home district of Craven as the show comes to Glusburn.

Ilkley Manor House reopens for indoor visitors

radio@yourskipton.com (Your Skipton) — Fri, 02 Jul 2021 07:25:00 +0000

Sarah Thomas talks to Rombalds Radio's Stuart Clarkson about the reopening of the Ilkley Manor House on Saturday 3rd July 2021 and plans for a variety of summer events in the Courtyard.

Q&A with Robbie Moore MP - June 2021

radio@yourskipton.com (Your Skipton) — Sun, 06 Jun 2021 18:25:00 +0000

The Keighley & Ilkley MP Robbie Moore is in conversation with Rombalds Radio's Stuart Clarkson - and answers your questions on everything from the pandemic and planning applications to his parliamentary voting record.

Chris Cummins on the Coniston Trail for charity

radio@yourskipton.com (Your Skipton) — Fri, 04 Jun 2021 09:24:43 +0000

Chris Cummins from Embsay's CrossFit Gym is supporting the Principle Trust Children's Charity this weekend, along with fiancee Beth Gorman, as they do the Coniston Trail Marathon. He's been talking to Rombalds Radio's Stuart Clarkson.

Skipton Wellness Week preview

radio@yourskipton.com (Your Skipton) — Tue, 01 Jun 2021 07:29:50 +0000

Ciara White and Sarah Collett talk to Rombalds Radio's Stuart Clarkson about plans for the first Skipton Wellness Week, happening 7-12th June 2021.

Ilkley Town AFC chairman Richard Giles on the club's promotion

radio@yourskipton.com (Your Skipton) — Sun, 23 May 2021 11:40:00 +0000

Ikley Town AFC chairman Richard Giles talks to Rombalds Radio's Tim Steere about the club's move to semi-professional football from next season and what it means for the town.

Jo Moseley talks about short film Brave Enough

radio@yourskipton.com (Your Skipton) — Tue, 06 Apr 2021 07:25:00 +0000

Embsay's Jo Moseley talks to Rombalds Radio about the release of a short film 'Brave Enough - A Journey Home To Joy' which documents her 162-mile paddleboard journey on the Leeds-Liverpool canal in 2019. The film will be shown at the Drive-in cinema in Skipton on 15th April.

Have You Got A Minute? - Ilkley HR specialist's new book

radio@yourskipton.com (Your Skipton) — Wed, 03 Feb 2021 15:21:00 +0000

Emma Harvey from Candid HR in Ilkley tells us about her novel set in the world of people management.

Airedale Choir's Christmas medley

radio@yourskipton.com (Your Skipton) — Mon, 21 Dec 2020 14:48:00 +0000

Steph Burgess from the Airedale NHS Foundation Trust's choir tells us about their festive performance shared online this year for patients and colleagues.

Find out more and watch the video here

Spotting the signs of care needs this Christmas

radio@yourskipton.com (Your Skipton) — Fri, 18 Dec 2020 15:37:31 +0000

Jenny Mizen from Home Instead Senior Care talks to Rombalds Radio about the things you can do to spot the signs of elderly or vulnerable relatives needing some help if you see them this Christmas.

MP reacts to permit approval for Marley incinerator

radio@yourskipton.com (Your Skipton) — Wed, 09 Dec 2020 08:25:00 +0000

Robbie Moore MP reacts to news that an incinerator planned for the outskirts of Keighley has been given a licence to operate by the Environment Agency.

Haworth Rotary line of pennies appeal for Manorlands Hospice

radio@yourskipton.com (Your Skipton) — Fri, 04 Dec 2020 08:30:00 +0000

Gary Gardner from Haworth & Worth Valley Rotary talks about their latest fundraising appeal to raise money for Sue Ryder Manorlands Hospice by creating a line of old pennies from Haworth to Oxenhope. Find out more at https://www.rombaldsradio.com/news/local-news/worth-valley-rotary-group-lines-up-manorlands-penny-appeal/

Fomer Ilkley and Keighley police officer Ben Pearson

radio@yourskipton.com (Your Skipton) — Thu, 26 Nov 2020 17:05:00 +0000

Ben Pearson talks to Rombalds Radio's Stuart Clarkson about being forced to give up policing due to work-related Post Traumatic Stress Disorder after 19 years with West Yorkshire Police.

Find out more here.

Skipton Artisan Market goes online

radio@yourskipton.com (Your Skipton) — Thu, 26 Nov 2020 08:25:00 +0000

Richard Feather from Skipton Artisan Market tells Rombalds Radio's Stuart Clarkson about the new online market, which will operate alongside the physical market - to help support the traders.

Free Xmas lunch for veterans at The Royal Shepherd

radio@yourskipton.com (Your Skipton) — Fri, 20 Nov 2020 08:20:00 +0000

Allan Shutt, the landlord at The Royal Shepherd in Skipton, tell us about his offer of a free Christmas Dinner on Friday 11th December for any local ex-services personnel.

Keighley singer-songwriter Sam Clegg

radio@yourskipton.com (Your Skipton) — Mon, 16 Nov 2020 08:30:00 +0000

Sam Clegg talks to Rombalds Radio's Stuart Clarkson about his viral hit with the video for Don't Let Me Go. His 'alternative John Lewis advert', raising money for charities that work with the elderly, has now had more than 2.5m views on YouTube and the song entered the UK's download charts this week.

Remembrance Sunday service 2020

radio@yourskipton.com (Your Skipton) — Mon, 09 Nov 2020 12:52:23 +0000

Listen to our audio-described version of the Virtual Act of Remembrance 2020 from Ilkley's Memorial Gardens.

#Mission26 from The Principle Trust

radio@yourskipton.com (Your Skipton) — Wed, 07 Oct 2020 06:10:00 +0000

Chloe from Skipton charity The Principle Trust tells us about their new fundraising campaign to work with 26 local businesses to try to raise at least £26,000 to support its work helping local disadvantaged and disabled children.

Castle Yard Arts Festival

radio@yourskipton.com (Your Skipton) — Fri, 02 Oct 2020 07:25:00 +0000

Sarah Thomas, Chair of Ilkley Arts, tells Rombalds Radio's Stuart Clarkson about the upcoming Castle Yard Arts Festival on 10th and 11th October in Ilkley.

https://www.rombaldsradio.com/local/calendar/event/castle-yard-arts-festival/

Behind the Mask campaign launches in Keighley and Ilkley

radio@yourskipton.com (Your Skipton) — Wed, 30 Sep 2020 07:25:00 +0000

Soo Nevison from Community Action Bradford and District talks to Rombalds Radio's Stuart Clarkson about a new myth-busting coronavirus information campaign.

An alpaca pitch invasion for Ilkley Town AFC

radio@yourskipton.com (Your Skipton) — Mon, 21 Sep 2020 08:00:00 +0000

Ilkley Town AFC chairman Richard Giles tells Rombalds Radio's Stuart Clarkson about the alpaca that stopped play in their match at Carlton Athletic.

£1.2m funding given to Skipton High Street

radio@yourskipton.com (Your Skipton) — Fri, 18 Sep 2020 23:05:00 +0000

Craven District Council's Lead Member for Enterprising Craven talks to Rombalds Radio's Stuart Clarkson about an award of £1.2m from Historic England to spend on improvements to Skipton High Street, including measures to attract more younger people to the town.

Read more here.

Robbie Moore MP - 18th September 2020

radio@yourskipton.com (Your Skipton) — Fri, 18 Sep 2020 16:08:16 +0000

The MP for Keighley and Ilkley Robbie Moore talks to Rombalds Radio's Stuart Clarkson following news that areas including Ilkley and Silsden will be again subject to local restrictions because of increasing numbers of positive coronavirus tests.

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Creative Ilkley - Erica Morris

radio@yourskipton.com (Your Skipton) — Mon, 14 Sep 2020 06:05:00 +0000

Erica Morris from the Ilkley Literature Festival talks to Rombalds Radio's Stuart Clarkson about the Creative Ilkley consultation and how you can get involved.

Click here to read more.

Diana Crawshaw - Made In Ilkley

radio@yourskipton.com (Your Skipton) — Wed, 09 Sep 2020 05:10:00 +0000

Diana Crawshaw shares memories from her new book 'Made in Ilkley' about life growing up in Ilkley in the 1940s and 50s, including attending the town's Rock 'n Roll club, and meeting Cliff Richard at the town's swimming pool.

Click here to read more.

Haworth & Worth Valley Rotary virtual balloon race

radio@yourskipton.com (Your Skipton) — Wed, 02 Sep 2020 08:10:00 +0000

Ian Park from Haworth and Worth Valley Rotarians tells Rombalds Radio about their online balloon race which is hoping to raise £1,000 for local foodbanks in Keighley and Haworth,

Click here to read more.

The Cafes Are Open with Alistair and Jonny Brownlee

radio@yourskipton.com (Your Skipton) — Tue, 01 Sep 2020 07:35:00 +0000

Wharfedale Olympians Alistair and Jonny Brownlee chat to Rombalds Radio's Stuart Clarkson about their new project - The Cafes Are Open - which is encouraging us to support local cafes and raise money to help get young people to try out triathlon sports.

Read more here.

Embsay & Bolton Abbey Steam Railway Beer Festival

radio@yourskipton.com (Your Skipton) — Fri, 28 Aug 2020 05:40:00 +0000

Ryan Whitaker from the Embsay & Bolton Abbey Steam Railway tells Rombalds Radio's Stuart Clarkson about plans for the socially-distanced beer festival taking place over the 2020 August Bank Holiday weekend.

Read more here.

Ilkley Manor House prepares to reopen

radio@yourskipton.com (Your Skipton) — Thu, 27 Aug 2020 06:10:00 +0000

Chair of the Ilkley Manor House Trust, Sarah Thomas, talks to Rombalds Radio's Stuart Clarkson about the Bank Holiday weekend event 'Bard in the Yard' featuring Shakespeare monologues, and also looks ahead to the reopening of the Ilkley Manor House on 5th September following its closure during the coronavirus pandemic.

Read more here.

Equilibrium Silsden

radio@yourskipton.com (Your Skipton) — Tue, 25 Aug 2020 07:10:00 +0000

Sarah Wilkinson, owner of Equilibrium in Silsden talks to Rombalds Radio's Stuart Clarkson about the impact on her business of the local coronavirus restrictions and how other salons are struggling during the pandemic.

Read more here.

Robbie Moore - 21st August 2020

radio@yourskipton.com (Your Skipton) — Fri, 21 Aug 2020 15:45:00 +0000

Keighley & Ilkley MP Robbie Moore talks to Rombalds Radio's Stuart Clarkson about the ongoing coronavirus restrictions, with the Bradford district entering a fourth week of 'local lockdown'.

Read more here.

Keighley Musical Theatre Company

radio@yourskipton.com (Your Skipton) — Thu, 20 Aug 2020 07:00:00 +0000

Louise Hindle-Barton from Keighley Musical Theatre Company chats to Rombalds Radio's Stuart Clarkson about the cancellation of upcoming musical Joseph & The Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat and also the annual pantomime.

Read more here.