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Inside Yorkshire#3/11 Changes afoot in the Swaledale MuseumThis episode is actually recorded in the museum and as you will hear it is a thriving visitor attraction.Today Susan talks with Dr Helen Clifford, who, with her husband Alan, runs the Swaledale Museum in Reeth.The Museum is based in the old Methodist School which was purchased in 1973 by the Law family who converted it into a Folk Museum. When it was to be closed in 2004 Helen and Alan came to the rescue and extensively restored it to become the museum that we now know and love.There are some changes planned over...
2022-09-2826 min
Inside Yorkshire#3/10 Podcasting and TravelsIn this short episode Susan gives a shout out to her first Patron after launching her Patreon site with extended content. The podcast is now listened to in 87 countries with the largest number of listeners in UK and second most popular being the USA. Susan reminisces about her first flight in an aircraft taking her out to America to join an oil tanker and begin her career as a merchant navy deck cadet. It was not without its problems.About the Host:Susan is actively involved in promoting Yorkshire businesses with audio production and on s...
2022-09-2105 min
Inside Yorkshire#3/09 The Definition of Poverty has ShiftedAbout the Guest:Peter Heslop joins Susan in this episode talking about the changes that we are all becoming aware of, financial pressures experienced by a broad spectrum of individuals, and the need for support to help with living expenses. He is the Community Manager at Richmond's Influence Church whose staff and willing volunteers are doing sterling work supporting those in need, supplying food parcels, baby bundles, and school uniforms.As Peter stated " The definition of poverty has shifted!" and the demographic of those turning up recently has changed. With recent price rises even those i...
2022-09-0850 min
Inside Yorkshire#3/8 Access the Dales with Debbie NorthThis episode features Debbie North, founder of Access the Dales, who, since becoming a wheelchair user, has campaigned tirelessly to break down barriers in all aspects of promoting accessibility for all.After discovering in 2008 that she needed spinal surgery and fearing that she would never be able to walk on the fells again Debbie initially became despondent. Coping with such a changed life now confined to her wheelchair she began writing a blog about the challenges she was facing and called it Access the Dales. This prompted an offer from a friend to get her up to...
2022-08-0539 min
Inside Yorkshire#3/7 Tom Addison| Fell Runner and Throne MakerIn this episode Susan interviews Tom Addison over in Wensleydale. Tom is the creator of unique and bespoke items of fine furniture. Tom did his apprenticeship with the renowned Peter Hall and Sons, over in Kendal, before relocating and setting up his own business, TA Fine Furniture, near Askrigg in the Yorskshire dales.As a youngster Tom was a keen fell runner, following in his parents footsteps, and starting at the age of 4. Realising that the more effort he put into his training the better results he could expect, Tom forwent partying and socialising with his friends...
2022-07-2425 min
Inside Yorkshire#3/6 Beat the Cost of Living CrisisIn this episode Susan talks to Mike Sparrow, deputy Chairman of Richmondshire Climate Action Partnership about the forthcoming event being held at Tennants in Leyburn to help beat the cost of living crisis.If you are worried about increases in the cost of living - fuel, energy and food, and need to know what help is available, if you're struggling, then this event is for you. Helping Richmondshire Heat, Eat and Meet event is being held at Tennant's in Leyburn on Friday 1st July providing information, advice and practical help in these areas and more....
2022-06-2821 min
Inside Yorkshire#3/5 Young Entrepeneur has success in Yorkshire DalesIn this episode Susan talks with Ed Taylor, an inspirational young entrepeneur, who, in spite of all the challenges going on recently, has actually set up his own successful business. At the age of 26, and with just two years running the company under his belt, Ed has 8 employees and is currently recruiting for more.Having been brought up in Leeds and encouraged from an early age to work hard, Ed's work ethic is strong and he was earning money for himself from the age of 8. He relocated to the dales to be with his partner Aishlinn, and...
2022-06-0730 min
Inside Yorkshire#3/4 Home Start wins Queen's AwardToday's episode is with Yvonne Macdonald, one of the coordinators running Richmondshire's branch of Home Start. This is a charitable organisation supporting families with young children and their aim is for every parent to have the support they need to give their children the best possible start in life. Home Start is a global organisation and started in the Uk in 1973. It grew in strength and now there are approximately 200 branches throughout the UK. It is also a worldwide organisation operating in 22 countries.The local Richmondshire branch was set up in 2009, has Baroness Brenda Hale as a p...
2022-05-3128 min
Inside Yorkshire#3/3 Hannah, Little Alf and FriendsIn this episode Susan talks to award winning author and entrepeneur Hannah Russell. Hannah started writing a blog about Little Alf, her minature shetland pony, when she was aged 16 and had her first book published at the age of 17. Since then she has written a series of books, 14 at the time of this interview. This includes an autobiographical account of life with Little Alf who has helped her over many of the challenges and ups and downs of recent years.Hannah has a small menagerie of rescue pets in the Yorkshire dales and they provide inspiration for her stories...
2022-05-1842 min
Inside Yorkshire#3/2 Wild Water Swimmer - Stuart GledhillIn this episode Susan chats with extreme wild swimmer Stuart Gledhill. Stuart is one of the founder members of the Dales Dippers swim group based in the Yorkshire dales and has been swimming oudoors since he was very young. Stuart is also a Brigantes Courier driver and in the summer months this gives him ample opportunity to check out new swimming places and if he has enough time he fits in swims between drops.In light of the more recent surge in popularity of this sport Stuart talks about safety whilst swimming and the need to be...
2022-05-0731 min
Inside Yorkshire#3/1 Life in the Dales ( Inside Yorkshire Series 3 Trailer)Welcome back to Inside YorkshireThis is a short trailer with Susan talking about changes in her local area and a brief chat about what she has been doing whilst off air. A large proportion of her time has been taken up with a 100 wild swim challenge, mainly in the Yorkshire dales, raising funds for Wateraid. Moving forwards she is now training to be a mental health swim coach introducing others to this exhilarating sport.Susan shares with you news about forthcoming events. This coming weekend Richmond Mayfest is being celebrated. It is the town's...
2022-04-2805 min
Inside Yorkshire#2/24 Topic UK| Supporting Yorkshire BusinessesThis episode features Topic UK founder and editor Gill Laidler. Susan and Gill talk about the aims of the non profit magazine and how it came into being over 7 years ago. Gill and her business partner were handling PR, marketing accounts and graphic design when they became aware that there was a lack of affordable platforms upon which local SMEs could share their information. Initially the magazine was just for Wakefield and district, however the demand for further coverage prompted the development of a Yorkshire wide publication. So Topic UK was born as a bimonthly magazine, published on alternate m...
2020-07-1428 min
Inside Yorkshire#2/23 Sam Hollis| Yorkshireman in Mozambique; Remote working & Web DesignThis episode comes to you from Mozambique. Susan was surprised to discover that the conversations she had been having with Sam Hollis during networking meetings were actually taking place remotely from Mozambique. The story behind Sam's move to relocate, with his wife and two children, as organised a decision and process as that could be, took an unexpected turn when they were warned that South Africa was about to close down its airports due to lockdown. No spoiler alert here...they did make it but not quite in the timescale they anticipated. About the Guest:S...
2020-06-2326 min
Inside Yorkshire#2/22 Reeth Gazette| Editorial Challenges for Mike BardenAn interesting episode going behind the scenes discussing the challenges of editing a local monthly magazine. In this episode we talk with Mike Barden who has taken on the role of editor for the Reeth and District Gazette. This is a challenging role and Susan and Mike discuss his individual take on it. The conversation ranges from mental health issues, homeworking and Fujitsu, to Monty Python and UFOs. Never a dull moment behind the scenes in the production of the Gazette.About the Guest:Mike moved to Reeth with his family in March 2019, after holidaying...
2020-06-1040 min
Inside Yorkshire#2/21 Mantra Media| Social Media with Johnny PawlickIn this episode Susan interviews Johnny Pawlick from Mantra Media in Sheffield, an ethically driven digital marketing firm. The company is headquartered in both the UK and Japan and they have had the privilege to work with over 400 organisations across the globe.In today's episode Johnny discusses the relevant benefits of different social media platforms and the changes he has witnessed whilst working in the industry. He is very concerned about the current global situation we are experiencing and talks about the routines he and his team are endeavouring to follow in order to keep morale high....
2020-06-0148 min
Inside Yorkshire#2/20 Fairhurst's deliveries during lockdownFairhursts catering has, like many other businesses,been hit by the current lockdown. They have been in the business of providing delicious food since the 80's and specialise in catering for events and weddings. Working out from their kitchen in Swinithwaite, in Wensleydale, they would usually be busy serving teas and catering for weddings at Bolton Castle as well as running their popular farmshop and cafe at Berrys. This year was projected to be one of their best so far with over 30 weddings and most weekends booked, however no one could have predicted the situation we all currently find...
2020-05-2527 min
Inside Yorkshire#2/19 Hospices and Volunteering - Anxiety SupportThis episode is all about the wonderful support network being run by Herriot Hospice Homecare, Saint Michael's Hospice and the Just 'B' Here to Help lines. Tony Collins is the CEO overseeing all this activity with a team of 200 staff members and 6-700 willing volunteers. They provide 40-60 hours per day of support in the homes. Tony talks today about the range of services available, in Harrogate district as well as Hambleton and Richmondshire. These are expanding to meet the current and foreseeable future requirements due to extra pressure we are all under at this current time....
2020-05-1825 min
Inside Yorkshire#2/18 Yorkshire Powerhouse with Stewart LeahyIn this episode Susan is in conversation with Stewart Leahy, the founder of Yorkshire Powerhouse and Powerhouse Networking. If you are curious about what drove Stewart to set up the not for profit company, then listen in. He talks about his business journey and what drove him to set up Powerhouse after selling his design and marketing company. He is in semi retirement now but you wouldn't guess that when you hear what he gets up to.You'll be amazed at the quantity of information and support available through Yorkshire Powerhouse to assist SMEs both during start...
2020-05-0845 min
Inside Yorkshire#2/17 Gunnerside Swaledale Community PubHave you ever wanted to own an English pub but couldn't afford the investment? Well 167 investors have bought shares in a pub in the Yorkshire dales and can now say that they part own the King's Head pub in Swaledale. Gunnerside's popular pub has had a chequered history and in this episode Susan talks with Tracey Westgarth about the process the local community went through to turn their village pub into a community owned one.The King's head is now tenant run and community owned but faces the challenges all public houses face at this present time...
2020-04-2927 min
Inside Yorkshire#2/16 Talking to A Yorkshire VetIn this episode Susan talks to Julian Norton who is one of the vets featured in The Yorkshire Vet television programme on Channel five. This popular series is currently into its tenth series airing weekly on Tuesday evenings. The filming of series eleven has unfortunately been halted temporarily due to the coronovirus pandemic.In this episode Julian talks about his new book A Yorkshire Vet - The Next Chapter, which documents his move from his old practice in Thirsk to his present employment in Boroughbridge. The move made him feel like a graduate again, having to familiarise...
2020-04-2034 min
Inside Yorkshire#2/15 Access North Supplying PPEIn today's episode Susan interviews Daniel Northcott. He runs Access North in Huddersfield and is actively working to supply much needed PPE equipment and disintectant, helping our vital services combat Covid 19.Realising how vitally our country now needs viral disinfectants and PPE, Daniel has pivoted his skilled workforce and in conjunction with Pestfix are importing and supplying Viroshield disinfectant and bulk supplies of FFP2 and FFP3 masks, visors, gowns and gloves.There is a plane with these supplies due into the country on April 15th with up to 5,000,000 further available once orders are completed and another plane...
2020-04-0833 min
Inside Yorkshire#2/14 Nuclear Energy with Adam FisherThe guest in this episode is Adam Fisher and he talks to Susan about his impression of the ghost town of Pripyat during his scientific tour of Chernobyl. Animals have taken over the area, moving in after humans moved out. Wildlife such as lynx, elk and wolves now roam the wasteland. At night wolves could be heard howling outside the hotel where he was staying and during his visit Adam was intrigued by the number of stray dogs who followed them travelling through the area. About the Guest:Adam studies at the University of Sheffield w...
2020-04-0641 min
Inside Yorkshire#2/13 7 Reasons to be GratefulIn this difficult time that we are all facing, doom and gloom all around, Susan talks about reasons she is grateful. Not everyone can be lucky enough to live in the Yorkshire dales, where our host resides, but hopefully you can take something from this episode to help you through. We reflect on something positive and hope it helps you take the opportunity to stand and stare.Leisure Poem by W.H.DaviesWhat is this life if, full of care, we have no time to stand and stare. No time to stand b...
2020-04-0122 min
Inside Yorkshire#2/12 Social Distancing in the DalesIn this episode Susan talks about the impact of Coronavirus in the Dales and how future episodes will have to be recorded remotely. She also talks about the fear of it spreading due to the influx of visitors to the National Parks.About the Host:Susan is actively involved in promoting Yorkshire businesses with audio production and on social media. She has been living in Yorkshire for over 30 years. She is passionate about the county she has adopted as her home and she never ceases to be amazed at the wealth of talent ‘Inside Yorkshire'.
2020-03-2313 min
Inside Yorkshire#2/11 The Cones Series by Chris MadeleyHave you ever wondered what cones do when you are not looking at them? Susan talks in this episode to Chris Madeley, author of The Cones series of children's books. These books are full of stories about the cones, their adventures, and stories to help children to see the world in a better way.About the Guest:Chris Madeley was born and brought up in the Old Vicarage in Darton, near Barnsley. Until Chris was 18 the family had no television, so she was well used to making her own entertainment. Gifted with a fertile imagination...
2020-03-1614 min
Inside Yorkshire#2/10 Keith Madeley is Mr YorkshireIn this episode we are introduced to Keith Madeley, who is 'Mr Yorkshire'. The title was given to him when he was working for a digital media company and has stuck due to the untiring work that he does connecting and promoting Yorkshire businesses and educational establishments.About the Guest:Keith is Yorkshire born and bred having been born, brought up and educated in Bradford. At the age of 16 he joined British Rail and rose to the dizzy heights of Station Master in record time, being promoted at the age of 21 and becoming Britain's youngest...
2020-03-0927 min
Inside Yorkshire#2/09 GP to Author with Carol TetlowSusan chats with Carol Tetlow in this week's episode about her life as a GP and her journey to becoming a published author. Carol persevered sending off her manuscripts to publishers and resisted the temptation to self publish. She was eventually rewarded with a contract from a Canadian publisher for her medical series set in fictitious Lambdale and the Teviotdale medical centre.Since this episode was recorded, Carol's new series about tennis club intrigue, written originally for her sister, has been taken on by a UK publisher and we expect that to be released soon....
2020-03-0236 min
Inside Yorkshire#2/08 The Better Business Bee| Paula RichardsonIn this episode Susan talks to Paula Richardson about her consultancy; she is the Better Business Bee.They talk about the one certainty everyone in business can agree on, the need to continually change to both survive and to grow. No matter what business you are in, you will need to make some changes along the way. As Paula says "when you have your head down working in your business every day it's very difficult to take the time to look up and see the bigger picture". She talks about how she can help small businesses grow & expand, be mor...
2020-02-2422 min
Inside Yorkshire#2/07 Behind the scenes at the Swaledale FestivalOrganising the programme for the annual Swaledale Festival is a huge task and Malcolm Creese, Artistic Festival Director, talks to Susan about the history and running of this event. He works with a small team throughout the year and then, during the festival, they are assisted by a willing band of volunteers. About the Festival:The annual Swaledale Festival encompasses 60+ high-quality music, arts and walking events throughout Swaledale, Wensleydale and Arkengarthdale, including classical, folk and world music, art exhibitions, films, dance, poetry, talks, workshops and an extensive community and education programme. The Festival has won nu...
2020-02-1724 min
Inside Yorkshire#2/06 Time to celebrate with Jackie WarburtonIn this episode Susan and Jackie discuss her skill in crafting a bespoke ceremony written for the individuals taking part, which can be tailored to be completely personal and unique. We learn about the differences between being a registrar and a celebrant and the variety of celebrations that she covers. She is professional and caring, and as an excellent listener, can help you focus on the important aspects of your celebration whilst taking the stress out of managing it. About the Guest:Jackie is an experienced (ex-Registrar) Independent Celebrant based in Yorkshire but she is al...
2020-02-1047 min
Inside Yorkshire#2/05 Lucy Pittaway - Award Winning ArtistSusan goes behind the scenes today with award winning artist Lucy Pittaway. Lucy talks about the ups and downs of growing a successful business and shares some of the challenges she faced along the way. She has a global business, shipping products worldwide, and after the surprise of winning her first award in 2015 for 'Best in Show' now has quite an array to her name, most recently.winning 'UK's Most Popular Published Artist' in 2018 and 2019.The Lucy Pittaway Limited Business was formed in May 2015 by Lucy, husband Neil, brother Steve and sister-in-law Felicity, combining their successful business...
2020-02-0340 min
Inside Yorkshire#2/04 Fourum Folk GroupIn this episode we feature two tracks from Fourum's popular music and Susan talks to Jim Jack about how the band started in 1972 and quickly grew in popularity. The name of the band came initially from the latin word Forum meaning a meeting place, with the addition of the extra letter U to distinguish from other groups. It also reinforces the setup of the band which over the years has predominantly had four main performers. About the Guests:The group began with four members: Allen Miller, Jim Jack, Bob Hattersley and Dave Smith, who all wo...
2020-01-2737 min
Inside Yorkshire#2/03 Dawn Clarkson| Business Coach Growth AcceleratorIn this episode Susan talks with Dawn Clarkson who runs a successful accountancy firm and also operates as a business coach. She has a unique and extremely supportive coaching business running effective workshops and retreats.About the Guest:Dawn set up and ran her accountancy firm, Dawn Clarkson Associates, based in Thornborough Hall in Leyburn. She now operates as a consultant within that business while she concentrates on her coaching work.Dawn was trained and worked as a business coach in the government programme Growth Accelerator. When that finished she took the best p...
2020-01-2025 min
Inside Yorkshire#2/02 Gingertree Offers MoreIn this episode Susan is talking to three members of the Gingertree Holistic Skin and Lifestyle Clinic, Kathy Scott, Kate Airey and Katie Vaioleti. Ginger Tree is located in the tranquil setting of Aske Stables just outside Richmond with plenty of free parking and a beautiful garden seating area to enjoy. Ginger Tree is a special place, a cocoon away from the stress and strain of everyday life. It's a place where time and attention is dedicated to you and your needs. Together the team discuss the changes at Gingertree and how their individual therapies complement one an...
2020-01-131h 15
Inside Yorkshire#2/01 New thriller series by Leona DeakinIn this episode Susan is talking to Leona Deakin about her newly released book, Gone, the first of a series, featuring psychologist investigator and private detective Dr Augusta Bloom. The mystery to solve is where have four apparent strangers disappeared to and what is the game that has enticed them away? This is an addictive debut thriller with an ingenious hook that turns the missing person plot on its head. What if the missing people are the dangerous ones? No answers in this episode...you will need to buy the book to find out! About the Guest:
2020-01-0636 min
Inside YorkshireWe are back with a Second SeriesHere we are back with a second series of Inside Yorkshire.Susan talks about plans for the new series and what you can expect to follow.About the Host:Susan is actively involved in promoting Yorkshire businesses with audio production and on social media. She has been living in Yorkshire for over 30 years. She is passionate about the county she has adopted as her home and she never ceases to be amazed at the wealth of talent ‘Inside Yorkshire' and the tales that people have to tell.Contact Method for Inside Yor...
2020-01-0603 min
Inside Yorkshire#049 Roger Cheetham's Message of ResilienceIn this week's episode of Inside Yorkshire Susan talks to Roger Cheetham who survived a vicious attack whilst out walking his dog. Although he was left for dead and needed many months in hospital Roger has been able to take this life changing experience and turn it into a message of resilience.About the Guest:Roger was attacked whilst walking his dog, an unprovoked attack in June 2013 and despite carrying cash, his telephone and the keys to his pub -The Bassett in Fox Hill, Sheffield - he was not robbed. No motive for the attack...
2019-05-2731 min
Inside Yorkshire#048 DOTTYMOW with Jo CavalotWelcome back to this week's episode of Inside Yorkshire. Susan talks to Jo Cavalot about setting up her business as a professional organiser. Jo speaks candidly about the struggles she has had along the way and now she spends her time helping people to Declutter and Organise The Things they/You're Most Overwhelmed With....hence the name DOTTYMOW.About the Guest:Jo hit rock bottom in 2012 and realised that she needed to change. Since then she has been rebuilding her world, facing fears that were holding her back and gaining true joy and happiness helping...
2019-05-2043 min
Inside Yorkshire#047 Dark Skies over the Dales - Reeth Astronomy GroupIn this episode Susan is talking with Mike Evershed, founder of the Reeth Informal Astronomy Group. The group was set up in 2013 and has an active membership with regular monthly meetings. It is predominantly for anyone interested in learning more about the skies above us and the group has been involved in the Yorkshire Dales National Park bid for Dark Skies Reserve Status.About the Guest:Mike lives with his wife Meg above their unit and business The Nutmeg Company in the Dales Centre, Reeth. Valuable Resources:www.reethastro.org.uk
2019-05-1323 min
Inside Yorkshire#046 Skin Health at Gingertree with Kathy ScottIn this episode Kathy Scott talks to Susan about Gingertree Holistic Health and Beauty. Her business is based at Aske Stables just outside of Richmond, in a beautiful, peaceful location, where Kathy treats anyone interested in improving their skin health. Kathy talks about helping clients to understand how to improve their skin, not from a vanity perspective but rather from a health perspective.Most of us are aware of the detrimental effect that UVA and UVB rays can have upon us, however there is also a growing concern about the impact of blue light from computer screens cau...
2019-04-2946 min
Inside Yorkshire#045 Safeguarding Our Planet -Abel to SpeakIn this episode Susan talks to Mike Sparrow whose recent project has involved him in researching climate change. This episode begins with the depressing facts about where we are rapidly heading if we don't radically change our impact upon planet earth. It is not all doom and gloom however because there is light at the end of the tunnel.About the Guest:Mike's passion is to draw attention to conservation and his recent project highlights the speed at which human behavior is impacting our climate and the future of earth as we know it.
2019-04-221h 00
Inside Yorkshire#044 Woodcraft Warriors Dealing with PTSDIn this episode Susan follows on from last week by talking to Ted Grainger, the third founding member of the Veteran's Woodcraft group supporting people affected by their military service. Also interviewed today are two further members of the group, Andy and Matt. .. all three talk openly about their mental health struggles with PTSD since leaving service. The veterans also help in the community by providing outreach support to mental health groups in the area, teaching woodcraft skills and giving theraputic support to those in need. They are taking part in a bid for lottery funding through t...
2019-04-1439 min
Inside Yorkshire#043 Veteran's Woodcraft People's ProjectIn this episode Susan talks to two of the founding members of the Veteran's Woodcraft group supporting people effected by their military service. They also help mental health groups providing outreach work, teaching woodcraft skills and giving theraputic support to those in need. They are taking part in a bid for lottery funding through the People's Project - Woodwork Warriors and need your votes to secure funding to further grow their reach and increase the support that they can offer.Set-up by a group of veterans, Veterans Woodcraft delivers woodcraft courses to help veterans who have been...
2019-04-0832 min
Inside Yorkshire#042 Volunteering on the Little White BusIn this episode we hear how Little White Buses keep the dales alive, allowing access to local amenities for many locals who are dependent upon the volunteer drivers who help to keep these services running.About the Guest:David Gathercole is currently a volunteer bus driver on the Swaledale Shuttle. He sets off weekly from Muker at 7.45 and picks up his bus in Reeth. Once he has checked it out and ensured that all is in order he sets off through the villages picking up passengers and transporting them throughout the dales.David t...
2019-04-0119 min
Inside Yorkshire#041 A Life Well Travelled - Janet PhillipsIn this episode Susan talks to Janet Phillips whose entrepreneurial spirit led her to set up a hugely successful business in Hong Kong. A change of circumstances led her to sell up and move back to the UK where she proceeded to establish herself in farming and to develop her arts and crafts business. About the Guest:Janet Phillips began life in rural Derbyshire spending holidays working on the family farm and from an early life enjoying art and crafts. Dyslexia meant that passing exams was never going to be easy, however she persevered in o...
2019-03-2543 min
Inside Yorkshire#040 Storyteller in the Dales - Rhoda FraserWelcome back to the next episode of Inside Yorkshire. Susan talks to professional storyteller Rhoda Fraser about her life in the dales. Rhoda shares her poetry and storytelling giving details of how she got started with her unusual career choice.About the Guest:Rhoda began her life on her family farm in Arkengarthdale, rural North Yorkshire. As an only child, with a vivid imagination, she won a Brook Bond creative writing competition at the age of 10 and so began her interest in storytelling.Rhoda writes poetry and has published several books. She enjoys...
2019-03-1834 min
Inside Yorkshire#039 Painting murals in the underworldWelcome back to the next episode of Inside Yorkshire. In this episode Susan talks to Leyburn artist Lynn Ward, whose first job out of art college was painting the underworld murals in The Forbidden Corner in Coverdale. Lynn has had a prolific career and embraced many different styles over the years painting for commissioned projects.About the Guest:Lynn is Yorkshire born and bred and has spent most of her life living in Wensleydale. She attended art college, first in York and afterwards at Cleveland before embarking upon a career which led her underground, painting...
2019-03-1132 min
Inside Yorkshire#038 Fundraising with YorkshiredaleslifeWelcome back to the next episode of Inside Yorkshire. In this episode Susan is chatting to Jonathan from Yorkshiredales life about his drive to raise funds for Cancer Research. Jonathan is a recent incomer to the dales and is now on a mission to raise awareness and collect donations for the charity. About the Guest:Jonathan moved away from the hustle and bustle of city life to enjoy a relaxed pace of life in Wensleydale. Having recently lost a family member to cancer he is now dedicating his spare time to raising funds for Yorkshire C...
2019-03-0421 min
Inside Yorkshire#037 Mobile Dales Business for Sale - Ramsay's Fish and Chip VanWelcome back to the next episode of Inside Yorkshire. In this episode Susan chats with Pauline Ramsay about the business she and her husband Richard set up over 38 years ago. Ramsay's fish and chip van has become an institution in the dales with regular clientele looking forward to their weekly visits. Unfortunately for dales folk the business is now up for sale and we all hope that the new owners will continue this much loved service.About the Guest:Pauline had worked in a fish and chip shop as a young lass prior to taking...
2019-02-2516 min
Inside Yorkshire#036 Saving Richmond Old Grammar School BuildingsWelcome back to the next episode of Inside Yorkshire. In this episode we find out about the history of Richmond Grammar school, the success of past pupils and plans for the forthcoming development. Aided by a first-round grant from the Heritage Enterprise Lottery Fund and from the Architectural Heritage Fund, Richmondshire Building Preservation Trust is currently working on plans to restore and re-purpose this wonderful, iconic building, which sits across the river from The Station.The Trust is working towards saving the School to be used as a sustainable ‘Community Hub', providing community facilities with complementary commercial us...
2019-02-1827 min
Inside Yorkshire#035 Richmond Station's transformation into a thriving community hubWelcome back to the next episode of Inside Yorkshire. In this episode Susan finds out about the transformation of Richmond Station into a community hub attracting upwards of 350,000 visitors each year. We hear about the work that has been carried out over the years sympathetically changing the internal layout of the building without losing it's original character and charm. About the Guest:The guest in this episode is Eileen Halliday, the general manager at the station. She talks enthusiastically about the history of the building and the work that has been carried out transforming it int...
2019-02-1122 min
Inside Yorkshire#034 You Don't Have To Act Your AgeWelcome back to the next episode of Inside Yorkshire. Listeners have requested Susan to talk about what got her started on her podcasting journey, how she began and also to give an insight into her working life. She finds it so much easier interviewing other people about their lives and therefore this week's episode is rather a short one.Valuable Resources:Progressive Educationhello@progressiveproperty.co.ukTelephone:01733 898557Kul Mahay - Create and Speak About the Host:Susan has been living in Yorkshire for over 30 yea...
2019-02-0410 min
Inside Yorkshire#033 Swaledale Mountain Rescue - A Leader's PerspectiveWelcome back to the next episode of Inside Yorkshire. In this episode Susan talks to Pete Roe, a rescue leader with several decades of experience rescuing people and animals in distress. Pete explains that there is so much involved in coordinating the teams of people involved, more than would be expected and each event unique in itself. He gives a clear and detailed account of what is involved when there is a callout and also some amusing tales of unusual rescues he has been involved in.About the Guest:Pete Roe is an avid cave...
2019-01-2846 min
Inside Yorkshire#032 Painting is a compulsion - Yorkshire artist Dudley Edwards - Part 2Welcome back to the next episode of Inside Yorkshire. This is the second of a two part interview with artist Dudley Edwards. This episode covers the remainder of his time in London and his return to Yorkshire. He was commissioned to produce large murals for one of the Sheikhs in Saudi Arabia. These were produced in UK and then shipped to be reassembled in their final destination.Dudley shot to fame during the sixties painting wild coloured furniture, shop fronts and even a piano owned by one of the Beatles. He was born and brought up in Y...
2019-01-2132 min
Inside Yorkshire#031 Swinging Sixties with Dudley Edwards - Part 1Welcome back to the next episode of Inside Yorkshire. This is the first of a two part interview with artist Dudley Edwards. He shot to fame during the sixties painting wild coloured furniture, shop fronts and even a piano owned by one of the Beatles. He was born and brought up in Yorkshire, studying art in Halifax and then Bradford, before moving down to London to seek fame and fortune. He wasn't disappointed.About the Guest:Dudley began life in West Yorkshire and was inspired by his school teacher to attend the Halifax school of A...
2019-01-1431 min
Inside Yorkshire#030 Janet Seymour's Dance AcademyWelcome to the first episode of the year. In it Susan talks to Janet Seymour about her love of dance and her career encouraging pupils of all ages to participate in this activity. Dance is known to be beneficial for all ages and Janet's pupils range from the age of 3 to over 100. About the Guest:Janet Seymour trained at the Royal Academy of Dance and then went on pioneer the British way of teaching dance in Germany. She had always wanted to teach ballet from an early age and expressed a desire to teach in t...
2019-01-0715 min
Inside Yorkshire#029 - Are you superstitious about New Year?Welcome to the final episode of 2018. In it Susan discusses superstitions and traditions with her good friend Liz Lukacs. Why is it that both have memories of their mothers banishing father out into the cold 5 minutes before the clock struck midnight on New Years Eve? Also how many of us make resolutions at this time of year and actually manage to keep them longer than the first month?Susan and Liz discuss their own family traditions and their thoughts on New Year resolutions.Happy New Year to all our Listeners.About the Guest:
2018-12-3118 min
Inside Yorkshire#028 - Wensleydale Heritage Railway Volunteer WorkforceWelcome back to the Inside Yorkshire podcast. In this episode Susan is finding out about how this railway depends on a volunteer workforce to run it. This heritage railway is run by a huge team of wonderful volunteers, and it would not be viable without their hard work and efforts.About the Guest:Today's guest is Helen Ashworth who is the Volunteer Coordinator & Lead Fundraiser at Wensleydale Railway. She has a mammoth task coordinating the huge team of volunteers without whom the railway would not function. She talks at length about the work that they...
2018-12-2121 min
Inside Yorkshire#027 Guide Dog Puppy Walkers - socialisation, training & assistance animalsWelcome back to the Inside Yorkshire podcast. In today's episode Susan talks again to Eileen Brereton, this time about how she became involved with Guide Dogs and about being a puppy walker for the Guide Dog association.About the Guest:Eileen Brereton is Coordinator for the Dales and District Fundraising group for Guide dogs but she began by starting as a puppy walker and guide dog foster carer. The first dog she took on was Kelly, who arrived at the age of six weeks and stayed with her to be socialised before moving on to...
2018-12-1736 min
Inside Yorkshire#026 Red Cross Auxiliary Hospitals in Yorkshire during the First World WarWelcome back to the Inside Yorkshire podcast. In today's episode we listen to authors Eileen Brereton and Anne Wall talk about the role of the Red Cross Auxiliary hospitals, in Yorkshire, during the First World War. They have written a book entitled Home Comforts describing the importance of these medical outposts. Recuperating wounded soldiers, far away from their own families, had home comforts provided for them by VADs in the 32 auxiliary hospitals set up across the county. Eileen and Anne give us a wonderful insight into life in the voluntary aid detachments.These were voluntary units of civilians providing...
2018-12-1035 min
Inside Yorkshire#025 Traditional Chinese Acupuncturist - Helen McQueThe Inside Yorkshire Podcast is a podcast full of stories and tales from the people of Yorkshire. In today's episode Susan talks to Helen McQue about her experiences studying and now practising as a traditional chinese acupuncturist.Helen has set up and now runs a busy practice in Richmond, North Yorkshire. She also devotes her time to supporting local charities, most recently the SSAFA Armed Forces charity where she demonstrated and gave taster sessions in aid of the charity.In this episode, recorded on World Acupuncture day, she and Susan discuss the misconceptions surrounding acupuncture...
2018-11-2623 min
Inside Yorkshire#024 Richmondshire Today| Joe Willis & the local newsWelcome to the Inside Yorkshire Podcast, a podcast full of stories and tales from the people of Yorkshire. In today's episode Susan talks to Joe Willis, founder of Richmondshire Today, a news service provided online and in the monthly magazine.Joe realised that there was an increasing demand by consumers for online news and so began his internet news business with Richmondshiretoday.co.uk. His aim is to provide comprehensive coverage of community news, incidents and events, as well as producing interesting features and thought-provoking comment.Recent developments have seen him start up another news...
2018-11-1913 min
Inside Yorkshire#023 What inspires someone to write their first novel? - Mike Sparrow tells usWelcome to the Inside Yorkshire Podcast, a podcast full of stories and tales from the people of Yorkshire. In todays episode Susan talks to Mike Sparrow about his debut book "Native".This is a fictional story about the American Indian's fight to sustain their traditional way of life and is the first of the Manifest Destiny trilogy. "Native" is an epic tale that tells about the plight and destruction of the American Indian, the trials and tribulations of the pioneers that travelled the vast landscape and cruel and corruptible men in power.About the Guest:
2018-11-1244 min
Inside Yorkshire#022 Dales Business Women's network founded by Sharon DavisWelcome to the Inside Yorkshire Podcast, a podcast full of stories and tales from the people of Yorkshire. In todays episode Susan talks to Sharon Davis who is the founder of the Dales Business Womens networking group.Dales Business Women is a network for professional and entrepreneurial women within the Yorkshire Dales and surrounding areas. “Yorkshire Dales” is used fairly loosely, as women as far as Northallerton to the east, and Kendal and Kirkby Lonsdale on the west, are engaged in the network. DBW are passionate about helping businesses to connect and achieve their goals, and offer netwo...
2018-11-0527 min
Inside Yorkshire#021 Hooking in Swaledale with T.I.G.H.RWelcome to the Inside Yorkshire Podcast, a podcast full of stories and tales from the people of Yorkshire. In todays episode Susan talks to Heather Ritchie about the success of the TIGHR conference and we have testimonials from some of the lovely ladies who took part in this triennial event.The International Guild of Handhooking Rugmakers (TIGHR) was founded on December 4th 1994 in London, England by a group of international friends who decided to establish a world wide group involved in rugmaking.About the Guests:Heather Ritchie has been president of TIGHR over the...
2018-10-291h 01
Inside Yorkshire#020 Dry Stone Walling with David EdwardsWelcome to the Inside Yorkshire Podcast, a podcast full of stories and tales from the people of Yorkshire. In todays episode Susan talks to David Edwards who is a master dry stone waller and landscape gardener. David is the owner of Northern Walls & Landscapes. A Master Waller, David belongs to the Guild of Master Craftsmen as well as the Yorkshire Dry Stone Walling Guild.About the Guest:David learned to build dry stone walls at the age of 16 when he was working down the pits. Walls were used to support the coal seams whilst the...
2018-10-2214 min
Inside Yorkshire#019 Life as a rural vicar with CarolineWelcome to the Inside Yorkshire Podcast, a podcast full of stories and tales from the people of Yorkshire. In todays episode Susan talks to Caroline Hewlett who is vicar to Swaledale with Arkengarthdale,the largest geographical parish in England. She discusses some of the challenges involved in managing a rural parish.Key Takeaways:Caroline started her Yorkshire life in Ripon and eventually ended up in her current parish in SwaledaleShe made a personal promise to be involved in ministry from the age of 30 and studied at theological college in DurhamHer first ministry was in Leeds, at...
2018-10-1525 min
Inside Yorkshire#018 A Conversation with Ed Kluz - Painter, Designer and IllustratorWelcome to the Inside Yorkshire Podcast, a podcast full of stories and tales from the people of Yorkshire.Key Takeaways:So many of our great buildings have been lost, yet still many survive. Ed seeks the standing and the fallen and in turn aims to create images which look at the very fabric of our identity."I am fascinated by the past. Our architectural heritage is a huge source of inspiration for me. The great edifices of the realm, past and present, have always conveyed a sense of power, which fails to dwindle with the passing...
2018-10-0827 min
Inside Yorkshire#017 Pantomime Season with AJ ProductionsWelcome to the Inside Yorkshire Podcast, a podcast full of stories and tales from the people of Yorkshire. In todays episode Susan talks to Gary Martin Davis from AJ Productions about their forthcoming pantomime season.Key Takeaways:AJ Productions hold school workshops around the countyStage schools are run in Yarm, Guisborough, Northallerton, Leyburn and Darlington where youngsters can get the opportunity to appear in the pantomime performancesHalloween Wicked workshops are being held in Leyburn and StocktonCinderella will be showing at Tennants Garden Rooms in LeyburnGary is performing as Cassandra, one of Cinderella's ugly sistersDanny Posthill. impressionist...
2018-10-0120 min
Inside Yorkshire#016 Emergency First RespondersWelcome to the Inside Yorkshire Podcast, a podcast full of stories and tales from the people of Yorkshire. In todays episode Susan talks to Josie Kyme about how the two dales first responder team is important to life in the community.Key Takeaways:It can take an ambulance 20 mins to reach villages up in the dales so a first responder living locally can therefore be a vital resourceVolunteers have local knowledge and are trained to respond quickly in times of emergencyOne responder had her life saved by her husband whilst she was on dutyThe training that...
2018-09-2419 min
Inside Yorkshire#015 Fleece - an Arts and Crafts CooperativeWelcome to the Inside Yorkshire Podcast, a podcast full of stories and tales from the people of Yorkshire. In todays episode Susan talks to Janet Phillips about how Fleece started and explores what makes it such a special place showcasing artists work.Key Takeaways:A cooperative, operating as a not for profit business, showcasing work from a variety of talented dales designers,makers and artists.The selection process involves all 5 founder members deciding which works to display Several of them had previous experience of working in cooperatives and bring their best ideas into running Fleece.I...
2018-09-1724 min
Inside Yorkshire#013 - Amazing Cheese Success at The Courtyard Dairy, SettleWelcome to the Inside Yorkshire Podcast, a podcast full of stories and tales from the people of Yorkshire. On today's episode, Susan talks to Andy Swinscoe about his passion for making cheese and doing it in a way that supports local, sustainable farming. He talks about the awards that The Courtyard Dairy has won and says that they've won the awards because he loves cheese so much and gets it from farmers who love it just as much as he does.Key Takeaways:Andy and his wife Kathy run The Courtyard Dairy. Andy has a long...
2018-09-0325 min
Inside Yorkshire#012 Ben Dave running around Yorkshire in aid of CALMWelcome to the Inside Yorkshire Podcast, a podcast full of stories and tales from the people of Yorkshire. On today's episode, Susan talks with Ben Dave about his incredible Yorkshire run, the challenges he faced, and the desire to raise money and awareness for mental health that kept him going even as he faced Yorkshire's formidable terrain.Key Takeaways:Ben Dave circumnavigated Yorkshire on foot, running more than 495 miles in 18 days.Prior to this, Ben says he's only been running seriously for three or four years and didn't run his first real marathon until 2016.During this...
2018-08-2716 min
Inside Yorkshire#011 The George and Dragon community pub in Hudswell - an interview with the landlord Stuart MillerWelcome to the Inside Yorkshire Podcast, a podcast full of stories and tales from the people of Yorkshire. On today's episode, Susan sits down with Stuart Miller, the landlord of the George and Dragon pub. The pub is community-owned and has won a good deal of awards, as well as national publicity and attention. Stuart and the employees and volunteers who keep the pub and connected shop running are full of passion and community spirit.Key Takeaways:The George and Dragon is the first community-owned pub in YorkshireAfter the original pub closed down in 2008 and no...
2018-08-2040 min
Inside Yorkshire#010 Graculus Sculptures with Michael Kusz (and Joe the Crow)Welcome to the Inside Yorkshire Podcast, a podcast full of stories and tales from the people of Yorkshire. On today's episode, Susan explores the whimsical world of Graculus Sculptures inside artist Michael Kuszs studio. Together they discuss some of his most well-known creations, what inspires him as an artist, and how he ended up with a very chatty “apprentice” named Joe the Crow.Key Takeaways:Michael is the artist behind Graculus Sculptures and works on massive sculptures made of recycled scrap copper and other materials.As a child, Michael was fascinated with two things: taking things apar...
2018-08-1330 min
Inside Yorkshire#009 Saving lives and property- Life as a Retained FiremanWelcome to the Inside Yorkshire Podcast, a podcast full of stories and tales from the people of Yorkshire. On today's episode, we talk to Phil Alderson, the Watch Manager at Reeth Fire Station. Phil explains the ins and outs of a retained fire service and how it differs from those in bigger cities.Phil talks about the many different challenges involved in being on-call 24/7 to not only fight fires but also respond to accidents, and perform rescues with a limited crew of men. At the end of the day though, the only part of the job Phil...
2018-08-0624 min
Inside Yorkshire#008 The Dales Bike Centre - Bikes, Bikes & More Bikes!Welcome to the Inside Yorkshire Podcast. A podcast full of stories and tales from the people of Yorkshire. On today's episode, we talk to Stu Price, the owner of Dales Bike Centre in Swaledale, to talk about bikes, bikes, and more bikes!The Tour de France really opened up a lot of opportunities when it came to Yorkshire in 2014. The cycling legacy has been the annual Tour de Yorkshire which commenced the following year in 2015. The Ard Rock Enduro Festival is also a regular event taking place now the 6th year in Swaledale.The Yorkshire...
2018-07-3025 min
Inside Yorkshire#007 Local Councillor, Entrepreneur and Rural Champion - John BlackieWelcome to the Inside Yorkshire Podcast. A podcast full of stories and tales from the people in Yorkshire. In this episode, your host Susan Baty-Symes interviews John Blackie, a local councillor, entrepreneur and rural champion. John tells us what drew him to working as an independent councillor in the North Yorkshire Dales and championing causes dear to his heart.The local creamery management buyout was his first mission and since then he has been involved in numerous projects, most recently helping to set up a community petrol station. His office is abuzz with calls from those needing...
2018-07-2327 min
Inside Yorkshire#002 Rugmaker Extraordinaire - Heather RitchieWelcome to the Inside Yorkshire Podcast. A podcast full of stories and tales from the people of Yorkshire. In this episode your host Susan Baty-Symes interviews Heather Ritchie the President of TIGHR (The International Guild of Handhooking Rugmakers) and founder of the not for profit Rug Aid Organisation, teaching visually impaired Gambians to make rugs. What a tale she has to tell!Susan introduces Heather's amazing story that has taken her to America, Canada, Australia and even to teach in Africa. Heather wasn't originally from Yorkshire but since falling in love the with Yorkshire Dales in 1971 she h...
2018-07-1636 min
Inside Yorkshire#003 Rewriting The History Books - Andy KluzWelcome to another episode of the Inside Yorkshire Podcast. A podcast full of stories and tales from the people of Yorkshire. In this episode your host Susan Baty-Symes interviews Andy Kluz a former journalist, interviewer, documentary maker and writer. Andy talks to us about his life in Yorkshire as a broadcaster and documentary maker and how he has now turned his hand to writing. His recent book, Fire of God, asks us to ponder on what might have happened if King Harold had survived the Battle of Hastings.Susan and Andy dive into the humble beginnings of A...
2018-07-1617 min
Inside Yorkshire#004 Yorkshire Air Ambulance with Helen CallearWelcome to the Inside Yorkshire Podcast. A podcast full of stories and tales from the people of Yorkshire. In this episode, your host Susan Baty-Symes interviews Helen Callear from the Yorkshire air Ambulance service. Helen tells us all about the challenges this fantastic charity face, by providing emergency rescue services throughout Yorkshire.Susan and Helen discuss the humble beginnings of the 18-year-old Yorkshire air ambulance service and the amazing role the service provides to the people of Yorkshire, knowing help is only 20 minutes away!Discover how in the 5 years Helen has been with the service...
2018-07-1621 min
Inside Yorkshire#005 A Rescue Story - Michael WoodWelcome to the Inside Yorkshire Podcast. A podcast full of stories and tales from the people of Yorkshire. In this episode, your host Susan Baty-Symes interviews Michael Wood. Michael was airlifted by YAA after a life-threatening accident when his horse spooked and fell on top of him. This is an inspirational story of his determination to get back on his horse again, and his work to raise funds for those who assisted his survival and recovery.Susan asks Michael to share his incredible story almost 5 years ago to the day of his near-fatal horse riding accident and t...
2018-07-1619 min
Inside Yorkshire#006 Rural GP - Dr Mike BrookesWelcome to the Inside Yorkshire Podcast. A podcast full of stories and tales from the people of Yorkshire. In this episode, your host Susan Baty-Symes interviews Dr Mike Brookes. Those fortunate enough to have him as their GP know why he was nominated as a Fellow of the Royal College of GPs. Mike talks about his nomination and those who work with him in his outstanding practice. He tells us what he does to wind down and about juggling his time to manage a good work/life balance. He also has a pet hate that most of us share!
2018-07-1619 min