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YHRadio Meets

YHRadio Meets

By: York Hospital Radio
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York Hospital Radio Meets explores the fascinating stories of people from all walks of life — from sports stars to artists, community champions to business leaders — all with a local connection. All interviews are conducted representing York Hospital Radio, a charity that provides a service to patients in York Hospital and has been doing this for 60 years. We rely heavily on donations, fundraising and sponsorship so if you enjoy the podcasts then please do consider donating to the charity.Copyright 2025 York Hospital Radio Social Sciences
Episodes
  • YHR Meets...North Yorkshire Moors Railway (Part 2)

    YHR Meets...North Yorkshire Moors Railway (Part 2)
    Jul 16 2025

    This is part two of the York Hospital Radio meet with North Yorkshire Moors Railway.

    Keith Lea and Steve Eccles visited the North Yorkshire Moors Railway in June, 2025, and met members of the management team, including chief executive Laura Strangeway and Paul 'Piglet' Middleton, Director of Mechanical Engineering. Join Keith and Steve for this two-part podcast in Grosmont, including a fact finding trip to the Motive Power Depot, and on a steam-hauled journey to Levisham, where they learn about the lineside, as well as the trains and the tracks. Hear about the Pullman trains from an on-board chef; how the railway raises funds; exciting events planned for 2025; and what's involved in running this stunning heritage railway.

    This podcast was edited and produced by Keith Lea.

    If you enjoy these podcasts then please consider donating via justgiving.com/yorkhospitalradio
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    56 mins
  • YHR Meets…North Yorkshire Moors Railway (Part 1)

    YHR Meets…North Yorkshire Moors Railway (Part 1)
    Jul 12 2025

    Keith Lea and Steve Eccles visited the North Yorkshire Moors Railway in June, 2025, and met members of the management team, including chief executive Laura Strangeway and Paul 'Piglet' Middleton, Director of Mechanical Engineering. Join Keith and Steve for this two-part podcast in Grosmont, including a fact finding trip to the Motive Power Depot, and on a steam-hauled journey to Levisham, where they learn about the lineside, as well as the trains and the tracks. Hear about the Pullman trains from an on-board chef; how the railway raises funds; exciting events planned for 2025; and what's involved in running this stunning heritage railway.

    This podcast was edited and produced by Keith Lea.

    If you enjoy these podcasts then please consider donating via justgiving.com/yorkhospitalradio
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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • YHR Meets...David Kenworthy – Former Chief Constable & Deputy Lord Lieutenant of North Yorkshire

    YHR Meets...David Kenworthy – Former Chief Constable & Deputy Lord Lieutenant of North Yorkshire
    May 6 2025

    n this episode of York Hospital Radio Meets, Steve Eccles chats with David Kenworthy, the former Chief Constable of North Yorkshire Police, now serving as Deputy Lord Lieutenant of North Yorkshire. David also chairs the Friends of St Monica’s Hospital in Easingwold.

    They discuss his long career in policing, his transition to civic and community leadership, and the vital role of community hospitals in rural North Yorkshire.

    A must-listen for anyone interested in public service, volunteering, and local healthcare.
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    30 mins
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