Podcasts about nidderdale

Clare and the ‘blind adventurer' Amar Latif explore a circular route in Nidderdale, North Yorkshire. As the current President of the Ramblers, Amar is keen to promote the message that walking is for absolutely everyone, from all backgrounds and abilities. He lost most of his vision by the time he was 18 and found it very hard to accept. He began to believe that he wouldn't be able to continue doing all the things he enjoyed but after spending a year of his university course in Canada, decided that travelling was definitely for him and went onto make a career out of it. He set up ‘TravelEyes' a company specialising in tourism for blind and sighted people travelling together, including walking trips.One of his greatest adventures was walking 220 miles from the Atlantic coast of Nicaragua across to the Pacific Ocean, crossing a shark-filled lake and scaling a 5000ft volcano. Also on the walk are Rayyah McCaul, who is guiding Amar, and Ramblers volunteer and walk leader, Stephen Down. The Ramblers is a charity with around 100,000 members. Established in 1935, one of their main aims is improving access to the countryside for everyone to enjoy.Clare met Amar in Toft Gate Lime Kiln car park, at the top of Greenhow Hill, and completed a five mile circular walk.Presenter: Clare Balding Producer: Karen Gregor

In this episode of the Your Harrogate podcast, presenter Pete Egerton speaks to former Harrogate Railway manager Mick O'Connell, about his recent move to pastures new. Plus, the Nidderdale walk features. After guiding Harrogate Railway to the playoffs twice on the bounce, manager Mick O'Connell and his team have been offered a new position at Tadcaster Albion. Mick tells us why it's a move they couldn't turn down, but how the Rail will always hold a special place in his heart. Organised by the Rotary Club of Harrogate, in partnership with local charities, the Nidderdale Walk returns this Sunday (14th May) Over the years, nearly £1 million has been raised through the event and many will be setting out once more, across the Nidderdale countryside. We hear from the rotary club chairperson, a new member of the club, plus two ladies involved and one who has a superstar swimmer-son...

Kerry is shocked to discover that Jagger was killed by a cocktail of illegal pesticides.The toxicologist in Ghent reveals how this same poison is used to protect multi-million-dollar racing pigeons from birds of prey.The head of the RSPB reveals how in the UK this poison is being illegally used by game keepers in the UK too.Jagger is not the first dog to have been killed by poison bait. Chloe Ambler's two dogs both consumed what is known as ‘the Nidderdale cocktail' due to its prevalence.This was no accident. A human had sewn it into meat. For a dog. But was Jagger the dog in the killer's sights?

My wise old grandmother had always said the same applied to our family, but ours was a bit different. It was not until many years later when I needed her help to enable my marriage to take place, that much of the family history came to light. The marriage bit and all the intrigue I will come to later, in the meantime sufficient to say that she produced two volumes of a family history produced by her great Uncle Mr. John Baynes J.P. of Ripon. He was a wealthy businessman living in the County town of Ripon in North Yorkshire and had been Lord Mayor of that esteemed Burgh for several years. Consequently, he had the time and money to research and produce the total family history in three volumes. As I write this, I am looking at the 120th copy of a limited print run of 200.The actual book was written by Joseph Lucas an eminent historian of his time and published in 1896.The full title of the book is “Historical Genealogy of the family of“BAYNE OF NIDDERDALE” Showing how BAYEUX became BAYNES.”

[The Stray FM team of Mumblers have been searching high and low to bring you the 12 Days of Christmas! Thought Mumbler only covered Harrogate? Think again! We've been searching Wharfedale, Craven, Knaresborough, Ripon, Nidderdale, Wetherby and further afield to bring you 12 Days of Family Christmas Days out!](https://www.strayfm.com/news/family/2759818/12-days-of-christmas-recommended-by-mumbler/)

An interview with Andrew Hattan, of Low Riggs Farm in Nidderdale, on his experiences of small scale sustainable upland hill farming, returning to traditional dairying, the environmental impact of farming and how to survive on an upland farm in the Dales.

John Fort, from #Nidderdale Agricultural Society, speaks to Stray FM at the popular event in #PateleyBridge.

Animals and humans alike, the Golden Paste Company are on hand to help in Pateley Bridge at the Nidderdale Show. https://www.strayfm.com/news/health/2388650/getting-spicy-at-the-nidderdale-show/

Show Director Trevor Stoney tells Stray FM what visitors can expect at this year's event.

Clare Balding sadly says goodbye to The Nidderdale Way as she embarks on the last leg of this fifty three mile circular walking route. Her guides for the day, Margaret Lawrenson, Chris Bennett and John Byrom, persuade her to take a small detour to explore Brimham Rocks, an enchanted natural play park for children and a nightmare for grandparents. Once back on track they walk through some of the most picturesque villages and hamlets of North Yorkshire to arrive back in Pateley Bridge once more. Clare receives a badge for her efforts. Producer Lucy Lunt.

Clare Balding nears the end of her walk along The Nidderdale Way, a fifty three mile route, that starts and finishes in Pateley Bridge. Today she walks the most easterly stretch passing through the Ripley Estate, home to the Ingilby family for over seven hundred years. Sir Thomas Ingilby a keen long distance walker, and his wife Lady Emma, explain how they welcome ramblers through the estate and have constructed new paths to ease their way. Producer Lucy Lunt.

Clare Balding is walking The Nidderdale Way in North Yorkshire for this series and here she completes the fourth leg of the route from Bewerley to Dacre Banks. She's accompanied by three members of the Tordoff family. Keith, came to the town of Pateley Bridge, that lies in the centre of the dale, twenty five years ago with his wife, Gloria. He gave up the stress of being a police officer in Leeds and took to running the local sweetshop, the oldest in the country. He is now a spokesman for the town and the area and does all he can to promote it, concerned as he is, that small rural towns like this, can die without the whole community pulling together. His son Alex is a local fireman and his partner Kirsty also works in the family business. Kirsty and Alex explain to Clare that their love of walking has taken them traveling all over the world, while Keith explains his love of Pateley Bridge means he no longer wishes to go anywhere else. Their walk starts at Bewerley Grange Chapel where Keith's parents are buried and ends in the village of Dacre Banks, right on the banks of the river Nidd. Producer Lucy Lunt.

Clare Balding is walking the whole of The Nidderdale Way, a circular fifty three mile walking route in North Yorkshire. In this edition she walks from Heathfield to Bewerley in the company of Robin Hermes and Simon Dunn, two self-styled, grumpy old men. They have been walking together, along with their friend Richard, every month for over thirty-five years and this is the first time they've actually invited anyone to join them. The Ramblings team don't make the most auspicious start by being several minutes late, a sin Robin holds against them right until the end when the joys of the afternoon allow him to forgive and forget! This section of the walk takes in the site of the disused lead mines at Ashfold Side Beck. Robin and Simon discuss their walking history with Clare, their favourite and least favourite routes and how they score the perfect walk. The route can be found on OS Explorer 298 Producer Lucy Lunt.

Clare Balding embarks on the second leg of the Nidderdale Way , a 53 mile circular walk that begins and ends in the North Yorkshire town of Pateley Bridge. Today she's joined by the Rev Darryl Hall and Methodist minister, Mike Poole, who work and walk together regularly , known locally as the Ant and Dec of the church. Mike's wife Julia also comes along with the map to ensure they stay on track. This section of the walk takes them through the small hill village of Middlesmoor. Its church, St Chads, boasts of having one of the best views in Britain and Clare believes the community can also brag about their very excellent public conveniences. For this series Clare is using OS Explorer 298, starting reference for this walk 066 766, and the Harvey map of The Nidderdale Way. Producer: Lucy Lunt.

In this series Clare Balding will walk the Nidderdale Way, a spectacular fifty- three mile route in North Yorkshire, encircling the valley of the River Nidd. On this first section from Pateley Bridge to Scar House Reservoir, she's joined by local walking expert, Stephen Spellman and Michelin star chef, Frances Atkins. Frances is one of only six female chefs in the UK to have a Michelin Star, her restaurant is en route at Ramsgill . She explains how important walking is for her as a source of inspiration and relaxation from the stresses of the kitchen. Stephen advises Clare on the right equipment to have when tackling consecutive days of walking. They're also joined by Frances's black Labrador, Polly. While something of a law unto herself, Polly clearly loves this landscape of moorland, rolling green fields, dry stone walls and remote farm houses as much as her three companions. Producer : Lucy Lunt.

County Councillor John Fort tells Stray FM what has been happening in #Nidderdale as he prepares to step down from the role in May.

County Councillor John Fort has been telling Stray FM about preparations for big events in #PateleyBridge, including the Tour de Yorkshire and Nidderdale Show.

Local businesses and other organisations in #Nidderdale are getting ready for the Christmas period. County Councillor John Fort has been telling Stray FM about some of the events planned.

County Councillor John Fort has been telling Stray FM that the #Nidderdale Show is an ideal event to promote services which people wouldn't otherwise know about.

A charity called Nidderdale Plus is now running the library and tourist information service in #PateleyBridge. Stray FM has spoken to partnership manager Katy Penn during a visit to the #Nidderdale Show.

Thousands of people will soon be descending on #PateleyBridge for the #Nidderdale Show. County Councillor John Fort is among those who will be visiting and he's given Stray FM a preview of the event.