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Keighley & Airedale Business Awards Finalists 2023

Keighley & Airedale Business Awards Finalists 2023

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.

Keighley & Airedale Business Awards Finalists 2023

Keighley & Airedale Business Awards Finalists 2023

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.

Burley Brownies Bookmark Project update

Burley Brownies Bookmark Project update

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

Stephen Fry - Don't Settle For Gold

Stephen Fry - Don't Settle For Gold

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

Ilkley Literature Festival 2023 preview

Ilkley Literature Festival 2023 preview

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

Worth Valley Rotarian on aid missions to Ukraine

Worth Valley Rotarian on aid missions to Ukraine

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

Marcos from Essex on his commute to Skipton

Marcos from Essex on his commute to Skipton

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

Keighley firm Teconnex on sponsoring the Keighley & Airedale Business Awards

Keighley firm Teconnex on sponsoring the Keighley & Airedale Business Awards

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

Entries are open for the Keighley & Airedale Business Awards 2023

Entries are open for 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

Skipton Eco Day preview

Skipton Eco Day preview

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.

The Principle Trust announces its Grand Prix Charity Ball

The Principle Trust announces its Grand Prix Charity Ball

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.

NHS at 75 - Airedale Emergency Department appeal

NHS at 75 - Airedale Emergency Department appeal

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

Airedale Charity's NHS Big TLC

Airedale Charity's NHS Big TLC

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.

Ilkley Pride 2023 preview

Ilkley Pride 2023 preview

David Shaw talks to Rombalds Radio's Stuart Clarkson about the events taking place this weekend (1st July) for Ilkley Pride.

Ilkley Live 2023

Ilkley Live 2023

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

Ilkley Cycle Races

Ilkley Cycle Races

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.

Ilkley Trophy end of tournament roundup

Ilkley Trophy end of tournament roundup

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.

Skipton Sheep Day 2023

Skipton Sheep Day 2023

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

A look ahead to Skipton Sheep Day 2023

A look ahead to Skipton Sheep Day 2023

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

Ilkley Trophy update

Ilkley Trophy update

Mark Gregory updates Rombalds Radio's Stuart Clarkson on progress at the Ilkley Trophy 2023 as it reaches the quarter-final stage on Thursday.

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

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

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.