Rombalds Radio Local: Recent Episodes
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Local interviews and features about Ilkley, Skipton and Keighley from Rombalds Radio - the digital local radio station for the Aire and Wharfe Valleys
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!
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.
Alex Cann attends the Rainbow Care Group taster day at Ilkley Cricket Club to find out about their dementia support services.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
John Strawson-Rooney from Bradford 2025 tells Rombalds Radio's Stuart Clarkson about the opportunities for becoming a volunteer for the City of Culture year, which will hold event across the district including Keighley and Ilkley.
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.
Rombalds Radio's Alex Cann speaks to Shanaz Gulzar, Cllr Susan Hinchcliffe and Dan Bates about the plans for Bradford 2025 City of Culture Year and the impact it will have on the district as a whole including Keighley and Ilkley.
Richard Giles from Ilkley Town AFC talks to Rombalds Radio's Stuart Clarkson about the big celebration coming up at the Craiglands on 10th May to mark 75 years of the club, plus other events taking place this year.
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.
Rombalds Radio's Nick Hancock spends the morning with staff and residents at Mayfield View Luxury Care Home in Ilkley. Find out more at https://www.springfieldhealthcare.com/care-homes/care-villages/mayfield-view/
This is a podcast version of Nick Hancock in the Morning from Tuesday 5th March 2024 10am-12noon.
Ahead of the 2024 Ilkley Business Awards on 1st March, Rombalds Radio's Stuart Clarkson speaks to a selection of nominees for this year's awards as well as organisers and sponsors.
You'll hear from Ilkley Business Forum chair David Shaw, Pi Healthcare, Burley Interiors, LFW Podiatry, awards host David Waterhouse, Fusion Chocolate, James Hall Coaching, Esscroft Private Nursery, Enfields Wharfedale, Clip n Climb Ilkley, Elite Accountancy Services, Beauty in Bloom and Ilkley BID Manager Helen Rhodes.
Highlights from our outside broadcast at the Airedale Hospital Charity's CPR-a-thon, held at Morrisons in Skipton on Saturday 17th February 2024.
Hannah Lyall from Keighley College tells Rombalds Radio's Stuart Clarkson about their Open Event this Saturday (27th January 2024).
Mark Gregory tells Rombalds Radio's Stuart Clarkson about the first Ilkley Life and Grief Festival taking place on Saturday 13th January at the Clarke Foley Centre.
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.
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.
Helen Rhodes from Ilkley BID tells Rombalds Radio's Stuart Clarkson about the plans for the Late Night Christmas Shopping evening on Weds 6th December. Find out more at discoverilkley.co.uk
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.
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.
Mark Kelly talks to Rombalds Radio's Stuart Clarkson about this Sunday's charity event at Ilkley Rugby Club where he'll be pulling a fire engine and a double decker bus in aid of Tackle Prostate and The Fire Fighters Charity. Make a donation at https://www.justgiving.com/page/mark-kelly-tackleprostate
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/
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
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.
Professor Turi King, co-presenter of the BBC Two series 'DNA Family Secrets', talks to Rombalds Radio about her upcoming show at the King's Hall in Ilkley on Thursday 28th September where she will look at how DNA has revolutionised genealogy and forensics.
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.
The 2023 Bookmark Project raising money for Katiyo Primary School in Zimbabwe and created and run by 1st Burley-in-Wharfedale Brownies raised a fantastic £14,200 towards building the new nursery classrooms. Rombalds Radio's Stuart Clarkson spoke to Brownie leader Sharon Hattersley to find out about the bookmark project and the work that the fundraising is supporting.
Find out more at www.bookmarkproject.co.uk
Inspirational runner Stephen Fry talks to Rombalds Radio's Stuart Clarkson about his new book 'Don't Settle For Gold' and his upcoming talk at the Ilkley Playhouse about the Lands End to John O'Groats run that he completed last year. Find out more about Stephen at https://www.stephenfryframbles.com
As the Ilkley Literature Festival prepares to hold its 50th anniversary event, Rombalds Radio's Stuart Clarkson speaks to ILF Director Erica Morris to find out what the 2023 festival has in store. Find out more and book tickets at ilkleyliteraturefestival.org.uk
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 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.
Richard McLoughlin from Teconnex tells Rombalds Radio's Stuart Clarkson about the company and its involvement with the Keighley & Airedale Business Awards 2023.
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
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.
Kerry Magson from The Principle Trust Children's Charity tells Rombalds Radio's Stuart Clarkson about the charity's upcoming fundraising ball at The Craiglands Hotel in Ilkley on 16th September which has a Grand Prix theme this year.
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.
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.
David Shaw talks to Rombalds Radio's Stuart Clarkson about the events taking place this weekend (1st July) for Ilkley Pride.
Dan Hammond talks to Rombalds Radio's Stuart Clarkson about the Ilkley Live music festival coming up on Saturday 8th July which will see a variety of music performers in all styles across an eclectic mix of venues in the town. Find out more at ilkleylive.com
Mike Firth from Ilkley Cycling Club talks to Rombalds Radio's Stuart Clarkson about this year's Ilkley Cycle Races, taking place on Friday 30th June from 5.30pm.
Mark Gregory updates Rombalds Radio's Stuart Clarkson on the outcomes from this year's Ilkley Trophy tennis tournament at Ilkley Lawn Tennis & Squash Club.
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.
Teegan from Skipton Town Council previews this year's Sheep Day, taking place on Sunday 25th June 2023 on Skipton High Street.
Mark Gregory updates Rombalds Radio's Stuart Clarkson on progress at the Ilkley Trophy 2023 as it reaches the quarter-final stage on Thursday.
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.
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.
Danny McLellan from Ilkley Lido talks to Rombalds Radio's Stuart Clarkson just after this year's Summer Solstice Swim on Wednesday 21st June 2023.
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.
Mark Gregory talks to Rombalds Radio's Stuart Clarkson to preview the 2023 Ilkley Trophy tennis tournament which runs from Saturday 17th to Saturday 24th June at Ilkley Lawn Tennis and Squash Club.
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.
Read more about the announcement by tapping here.
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.
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.
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.
Caroline Grice-Ellis from the Ilkley Grammar School PTA tells Rombalds Radio's Stuart Clarkson about plans for this year's Ilkley Colour Rush, which is back this year on Sunday 2nd July 2023.
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.
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.
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.
Extracts from our live reports at the Clarke Foley Centre as the Premier League and Women's Super League trophies visit Ilkley to celebrate the first year of the Barclays community banking hub at the centre. Stuart Clarkson speaks to Clarke Foley Centre manager Joe Short and director Stuart Hyde.
After being named overall winner of the Sunday Times' Best Places to Live guide last year, Ilkley again shines in the 2023 guide, being named among a handful of towns and cities in Yorkshire.
Key Best Places to Live judge and writer Tim Palmer talks to Rombalds Radio's Stuart Clarkson about what makes Ilkley such a great town and why it's his favourite ever winner of the accolade.
ILF director Erica Morris tells Rombalds Radio's Stuart Clarkson about her 50-mile walk on the Stanza Stones trail to raise money to preserve the future of the festival, which celebrates its 50th anniversary this year.
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
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
Andrew Stacey, chair of the committee for Ilkley Carnival tells Rombalds Radio's Stuart Clarkson about plans for the 2023 event and how you can get involved.
Anthony J Brown tells Rombalds Radio's Stuart Clarkson about this weekend's Stagefright Comedy night at the Ilkley Playhouse.
Robin Martin from Keighley Playhouse speaks to Rombalds Radio's Stuart Clarkson about this week's production of The Lady In The Van.
John Clark from Ilkley Upstagers talks to Rombalds Radio's Stuart Clarkson about the theatre group's upcoming production of Cinderella at the King's Hall in Ilkley from 27th January.
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.
On Friday 13th January, Rombalds Radio Breakfast with Stuart Clarkson was live at Ilkley Town Hall to talk to nominees and sponsors for the 2023 Ilkley Business Awards.
David Shaw from Ilkley Pride & Diversity tells Rombalds Radio's Stuart Clarkson about the Ilkley Pride 2023 launch event taking place on Friday 27th January at the Clarke Foley Centre.
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.
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).
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.
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.
Geoff Bird tells Rombalds Radio's Stuart Clarkson about plans for the next Hinterlands Film Festival, taking place in Skipton in March 2023.
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
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.
Carole Rennison tells Rombalds Radio's Stuart Clarkson about plans for the 10th anniversary of Yarndale this year at Skipton Auction Mart.
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.
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.
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 guide tells Rombalds Radio's Stuart Clarkson why Ilkley has come out on top for the whole of the UK this year!
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.
Steve Millington from The Houghton Weavers talks to Rombalds Radio's Stuart Clarkson about their upcoming gig in Glusburn on Saturday 2nd April 2022.
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/
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.
Stella Jackson tells Rombalds Radio's Stuart Clarkson about the election of new governors for the local NHS Foundation Trust.
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.
Rev Roberta Topham from Churches Together in Ilkley shares some thoughts on kindness in a special Christmas Day message for Rombalds Radio listeners.
Robbie Moore MP reacts to the conviction of two women over the murder of Keighley toddler Star Hobson.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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 talks to Rombalds Radio about a project with All Saints Church to make viral videos celebrating Ilkley's historical characters.
Lauren from Keelham Farm Shop talks to Rombalds Radio's Stuart Clarkson about their events to mark Yorkshire Day this weekend.
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 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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
Emma Harvey from Candid HR in Ilkley tells us about her novel set in the world of people management.
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
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.
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.
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/
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.
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.
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.
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.
Listen to our audio-described version of the Virtual Act of Remembrance 2020 from Ilkley's Memorial Gardens.
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.
Read more at rombaldsradio.com/news/local-news/the-principle-trust-launches-mission26/
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/
Soo Nevison from Community Action Bradford and District talks to Rombalds Radio's Stuart Clarkson about a new myth-busting coronavirus information campaign.
Read more about the campaign at https://www.rombaldsradio.com/news/local-news/myth-busting-coronavirus-campaign-launched/
Ilkley Town AFC chairman Richard Giles tells Rombalds Radio's Stuart Clarkson about the alpaca that stopped play in their match at Carlton Athletic.
Read more at https://www.rombaldsradio.com/news/local-news/alpaca-stops-play-in-ilkley-towns-away-fixture/
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.
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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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.
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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.
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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,
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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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'.
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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.
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