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A familiar face to audiences across the BBC, and a long time Stray FM listener, we talk to Chris about his journey from Skipton to the centre of politics.

The essential listen for anyone from Harrogate, Craven and Wharfedale who's interested in, disrupted by or excited about the UCI Road World Championships as the World's best cyclists come to the area for nine days in September 2019 (Photo credit: SWPix.com)

The Home Building and Renovating Show is back for another year at Harrogate Convention Centre, whilst the immersive production of the Great Gatsby is drawing closer at Harrogate Theatre...

An immersive production of the Great Gatsby is set to hit Harrogate Theatre, whilst Harrogate Convention Centre are welcoming the 'Pre-loved Vintage Kilo.'

A struggling musician wakes up after an accident to find he's the only person on earth who remembers the Beetles. Directed by Danny Boyle, Yesterday stars Himesh Patel as Jack Malik, who quickly becomes the most successful singer-songwriter in the world.

Could the government be set to change letting laws and ban 'no-fault' evictions? We get advice from Daniel Johnson from lettings agent Belvoir on potentially controversial changes to laws.

Test your resolve, determination and climbing skills at Clip 'n Climb - the indoor climbing experience for children and adults alike. Think climbing meets theme park!

Sensory Integrated and Electronics Depot UK in Harrogate have got solutions to all your technical issues, whether they be WiFi or lighting. They also have a gadget that can enable you to control all the electronics in your living room at the press of a button!

The toys are back! Join Woody, Buzz and the gang as they try to rescue Bonnie's newest toy 'Forky' in the fourth installment of the popular franchise.

Mayfield View Care Home opened its doors to the community with their Mad Hatter's Tea Party, featuring a residents' baking session and a "design-a-cake" competition judged by our own Nick Hancock!

This week's Box Office includes an immersive theatre show of The Great Gatsby coming to Harrogate from London, whilst the 'Here Come the Boys' dance group will be at the Royal Hall. 

It's Men's Health Week and O'Connor Chiropractic is urging men to seek medical advice before injuries get worse, after revealing women often ring up the clinic to book appointments for their husbands!

Rossett Adult Learning are holding an 'Eco-friendly remedies for everyday life' course that allows students to make their own cleaning products from natural materials.

Harrogate Town Football Club was awarded the 'Best Away Fan Experience' at the National Game Awards in London as the club's efforts to improve their matchday experience was recognised.

Harrogate Theatre are looking ahead to singer songwriter Roger Davies in concert, whilst the Royal Hall welcome two legends of entertainment - Des O'Connor and Jimmy Tarbuck!

Men in Black returns for another instalment, this time starring Chris Hemsworth and Tessa Thompson as two secret agents who become involved in a series of alien attacks that send them traveling around the globe.

Saltergate Primary School are holding a Family Fun Day to raise funds following a fire last week that damaged the reception area.

This week's Box Office includes the famous Phantom of the Opera play with a live score tomorrow evening at Harrogate Theatre, whilst the Rock up and sing concert choir is at the Royal Hall this Saturday.

Queen Ethelburga’s Collegiate are looking ahead to ‘Camp QE’ during the school holidays – an action-packed activity week for kids including rock climbing, laser shooting and trampolining.

The twelfth installment in the X-Men series sees the all-star cast of the X-men battle one of their own, as Jean Grey absorbs a mysterious cosmic force that amplifies her powers to unimaginable levels...

Godzilla - Film of the Week with Everyman Cinema Harrogate (http://www.strayfm.com/film-of-the-week.php)

Hear from the Harrogate Dad who is collecting old football boots to send to an orphanage in Uganda.  (https://www.strayfm.com/news/local-news/2878216/harrogate-dad-appeals-for-football-boots-to-send-to-ugandan-orphanage/)

The Phantom of the opera will be at Harrogate Theatre with a live score, whilst the Harrogate Convention Centre is holding the Rock up & Sing Finale!

A new study has revealed more and more parents are turning to technology to read bedtime stories to their children. We spoke to Francesca Simon, the author of best-selling book series Horrid Henry, about the importance of reading and how we can make more time to read with our children.

This week's Film of the Week features the much-anticipated remake of Disney's 1992 animated Aladdin, starring Will Smith as the genie and Mena Massoud as the thieving street urchin.

[What's hot for 2019 May Half Term… Mumbler in Harrogate, Craven and Wharfedale has a list for you.](https://www.strayfm.com/news/family/2876593/6-mumbler-day-out-ideas-for-may-half-term/) Beth Parsons from Stray FM talked to Sarah Green from Mumbler.

This week's Box Office includes the Woman to Woman tour in the Royal Hall, bringing together three of the UK’s most celebrated female singer-songwriters, Judie Tzuke, Beverley Craven and Julia Fordham, whilst the Puss in Boots play is bringing the much-loved children's story to life at Harrogate Theatre.

Could you be kinder to others in your everyday life? We spoke to Psychologist Dr Sarah Davidson about how we can be more kind to others and how acts of kindness can impact both the giver and receiver.

The new Drama in the Outdoors course at Rossett Adult Learning takes drama and performing away from the classroom, as participants are taken to different venues to perform monologues, excerpts from plays and short pieces of drama through improvisation.

[Every Tuesday and Thursday join local people for the new running club organised by Harrogate Town football club. Beth Parsons from Stray FM went to find out more.](https://www.strayfm.com/news/family/2872429/join-the-free-harrogate-town-fc-running-club/)

This week's Film of the Week features the early days and rise of iconic musician Elton John.

William Shakespeare play Much Ado About Nothing is at Harrogate Theatre, whilst the Vamps are gearing up for their concert at the Royal Hall.

[Have you ever wanted to see what lurks beneath the waves? Beth Parsons went to find out more about learning to scuba dive in Harrogate with Dive Shack.](https://www.strayfm.com/news/family/2867494/man-who-lived-underwater-for-10-days-hosts-diving-courses/)

Ryan Reynolds is the voice of Pikachu, the Pokemon turned detective who can talk to humans in this live adaptation of the Japanese game with the same name.

Harrogate Convention Centre are celebrating their 50th Anniversary with performances from Harrogate Male Voices Choir whilst the Puss in Boots play is arriving at Harrogate Theatre.

Knaresborough Sparks (Saving the Planet by Awareness and Recycling) are aiming to help shoppers cut down on the number of plastic bags they use through their 'Borrow-a-Bag' scheme in local shops.

Pregnant women often assume they should exercise as little as possible when carrying a child, but could it actually be beneficial? We spoke to O'Connor Chiropractic about their pre-natal and post-natal fitness sessions aimed at keeping mums and their newborn babies as healthy as possible.

This week's Film of the Week features the life and inspiration of J. R. R. Tolkien, the brain behind The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit.

[Beth Parsons from Stray FM's Family Show heard from staff, students and ex-students at Queen Ethelburga's Collegiate to find out more about the Old Ethelburgians Weekend.](https://www.strayfm.com/news/family/2861975/ex-students-welcomed-back-for-school-reunion-weekend/)

James Bond: Casino Royale will be on the big screen accompanied by the full force of The Hallé symphony orchestra at Harrogate Convention Centre, whilst Harrogate Theatre welcome Shakespeare's classic play Much Ado About Nothing.

The award-winning production 'Queen of the Night' is at Harrogate Convention Centre, a tribute to Whitney Houston, whilst kids' favourite Ben & Holly's Little Kingdom is on the stage at Harrogate Theatre.

[Beth Parsons from the Stray FM Family Show has been finding out more about the huge range of language courses available at Rossett Adult Learning in Harrogate.](https://www.strayfm.com/news/family/2545288/can-you-ask-for-a-beer-in-all-these-languages/)

This week's Film of the Week brings the long-awaited finale to Marvel's Avengers and their battle with supervillain Thanos. The all-star cast are back with this three hour epic in the superhero movie to end all superhero movies!

Back by popular demand, the Northern Shooting Show 2019 is returning to the Yorkshire Show Ground for its fourth year showcasing all things shooting!

Judi Dench stars as elderly Widow Joan, who is arrested and accused of selling secrets to the Soviet Union during her youth.

[Beth Parsons from Stray FM's Family Show talked to Andrew Brook-Dobson from bdb Financial about their new board game and educating children and young people on money handling.](https://audioboom.com/posts/7235840-how-could-the-new-bdb-financial-board-game-help-your-family)

This week's Box Office includes Keane frontman Tom Chaplin celebrating the hits of Queen at Harrogate Convention Centre, whilst the comedic play '100 ways to tie a shoelace' is on at Harrogate Theatre.

The Year 6 Enrichment club at Queen Ethelburga's Collegiate are appealing for equipment as the older children gear up for their trip to a rural school in Zambia.

[Three ladies tell their stories of Harrogate and Ilkley based O'Connor Chiropractic on the Stray FM Family Show.](https://www.strayfm.com/news/family/2848480/fertility-pregnancy-and-babies-how-chiropractic-can-help/)

[Beth Parsons from Stray FM's Family Show spoke to Lou, Steph and Alicja from Rossett Adult Learning in Harrogate about their new courses.](https://www.strayfm.com/news/family/2848302/new-term-of-adult-courses-including-yoga-and-strictly-come-dancing/)

[Beth Parsons from the Stray FM Family Show went to experience Live for Today at Ripley Castle with Marc Wise.](https://audioboom.com/posts/7228390-easter-camps-with-live-for-today-at-ripley-castle)