Fostering: the social worker
Social worker Elaine Mortimer tells Stray FM how rewarding it is to see someone leave care and cope on their own.
4m Jun 02, 2017
4m
Fostering: the success story
Kayleigh Hunt tells Stray FM how fostering has changed her life.
3m Jun 02, 2017
3m
Carers strategy
Richard Webb, Corporate Director for Health and Adult Services, tells Stray FM about a new plan to support North Yorkshire's carers.
5m Jun 02, 2017
5m
Council director announces retirement
Pete Dwyer speaks to Stray FM before retiring as Corporate Director for the Children and Young People's Service.
7m May 26, 2017
7m
Protecting vulnerable children and young people
Pete Dwyer, Corporate Director for the Children and Young People's Service, tells Stray FM about a new partnership which is helping those who are exploited, at risk through domestic abuse or go missing
7m May 26, 2017
7m
Tackling isolation among older people
Richard Webb, Corporate Director for Health and Adult Services, tells Stray FM about projects to tackle isolation among older people.
2m May 26, 2017
2m
Public health priorities
Richard Webb, Corporate Director for Health and Adult Services, tells Stray FM about the public health team's priorities for the next few years.
4m May 26, 2017
4m
North Yorkshire dementia strategy
Mike Rudd, Head of Commissioning for Older People's Services at #NorthYorkshire County Council, tells Stray FM about a new plan to help people affected by dementia.
8m May 12, 2017
8m
Harrogate Music Centre
Stephen Price, Manager of #Harrogate Music Centre, is encouraging more people to get involved.
5m Apr 28, 2017
5m
Library volunteers: Tricia Whitfield
Tricia Whitfield tells Stray FM about her work at the library in #Thirsk.
4m Apr 21, 2017
4m
Extra care housing: The builders
Paula Broadbent, from Keepmoat, tells Stray FM more about the company's partnership with #Harrogate Neighbours and #NorthYorkshire County Council.
5m Apr 21, 2017
5m
Extra care housing: Harrogate Neighbours
Sue Cawthray, Chief Executive of #Harrogate Neighbours, tells Stray FM about a new housing development for older people.
3m Apr 21, 2017
3m
Planning ahead for Tour de Yorkshire
David Bowe tells Stray FM how #NorthYorkshire County Council has prepared for the cycle race.
5m Apr 21, 2017
5m
Councillor steps down
County Councillor John Fort tells Stray FM what has been happening in #Nidderdale as he prepares to step down from the role in May.
6m Apr 13, 2017
6m
Library volunteers: Wendi New
Wendi New tells Stray FM about the art group she runs for teenagers in #Northallerton.
6m Apr 13, 2017
6m
Library volunteers: Mike Parrott
Mike Parrott tells Stray FM about joining the team in #Northallerton.
3m Apr 13, 2017
3m
Tour de Yorkshire road closures
Transport and Planning Officer James Gilroy tells Stray FM how roads in #Harrogate are going to be affected by the cycle race.
8m Apr 13, 2017
8m
Council elections
Voters will go to the polls on Thursday 4 May to elect #NorthYorkshire County Councillors. Stray FM has advice on how to make sure you're registered.
1m Apr 07, 2017
1m
Why volunteer at your local library?
Val Coulson tells Stray FM what inspired her to volunteer at #Harrogate Library.
4m Apr 07, 2017
4m
Dementia Friends: The charity
Local charity Dementia Forward has been working with young people in #Harrogate to raise awareness of the condition. Operations Manager Netty Newell tells Stray FM how important the partnership is.
4m Apr 07, 2017
4m
Dementia Friends: The students
Students from St Aidan's High School and Harrogate High School tell Stray FM why they are supporting local charity Dementia Forward.
9m Apr 07, 2017
9m
Skipton reading champions
Stray FM has been finding out how teenagers at #Skipton Library are encouraging more people to get into reading.
8m Mar 31, 2017
8m
Road safety strategy
Public Health Consultant Rachel Richards tells Stray FM about #NorthYorkshire County Council's new plan to cut the number of people killed and seriously injured on the roads.
6m Mar 31, 2017
6m
A library volunteer's story
Greta Knight, who volunteers at Bilton and Woodfield Community Library in #Harrogate, tells Stray FM about the challenges faced by her team.
3m Mar 31, 2017
3m
Volunteers take libraries into the future
More libraries across #NorthYorkshire have been taken over by volunteers, as a result of Government funding cuts. Julie Blaisdale, Assistant Director for Library and Community Services, tells Stray FM more about the project.
6m Mar 31, 2017
6m
Dementia Forward: Making a real difference
For the last few years, Dementia Forward has been working with #NorthYorkshire County Council to provide support for people affected by the condition. Mike Rudd, Head of Commissioning for Older People's Services, tells Stray FM how the partnership has made a real difference.
4m Mar 24, 2017
4m
Dementia Forward: An actor's story
Fans of TV soap 'Emmerdale' will be familiar with a hard-hitting storyline which showed former vicar Ashley Thomas suffering from dementia. Stray FM has been speaking to actor John Middleton about his challenging role.
6m Mar 24, 2017
6m
Dementia Forward: Fiona's story
One of the many people supported by Dementia Forward has been asked to speak about her experiences at a conference in #Harrogate. Stray FM caught up with Fiona Raitt afterwards.
7m Mar 24, 2017
7m
Dementia Forward: Five years of support
#Ripon-based charity Dementia Forward is celebrating its fifth birthday. It provides much-needed support to people affected by dementia across the #Harrogate District and beyond. Chief Executive Jill Quinn tells Stray FM how much the charity has achieved in those first few years.
4m Mar 24, 2017
4m
Meals on wheels
A village near #Harrogate has launched a new service for its elderly and vulnerable residents. Darley's shop is making and delivering meals on wheels. Project Manager Helen Flynn has been telling Stray FM more.
5m Mar 17, 2017
5m
Big Adoption Day
#NorthYorkshire County Council is supporting a national campaign to encourage more people to adopt a child. Stray FM has been finding out more from Adoption Manager Mel Hutchinson.
5m Mar 17, 2017
5m
Adult social care and community grants
County Councillor Don Mackenzie has been telling Stray FM about extra funding for adult social care and grants for community projects in villages near the Allerton Waste Recovery Park.
5m Mar 17, 2017
5m
Tackling congestion and rerouting Kex Gill
County Councillor Don Mackenzie has been telling Stray FM about work to tackle congestion on some of #Harrogate and #Knaresborough's busiest roads and a project to reroute the A59 at Kex Gill.
9m Mar 17, 2017
9m
Stubbing out smoking
#NorthYorkshire's Trading Standards officers are trying to stop young people smoking by targeting retailers who sell tobacco to underage customers. They're also making sure that shops are following rules which came into force last year. Stray FM has been speaking to Trading Standards officer David Miller.
3m Mar 10, 2017
3m
Library volunteers
Communities need volunteers to run their local libraries, but who can get involved? Julie Blaisdale, from #NorthYorkshire County Council, has been telling Stray FM more.
6m Mar 10, 2017
6m
New home for Bentham Library
Julie Blaisdale, from #NorthYorkshire County Council, has been telling Stray FM about #Bentham Library's relocation.
4m Mar 10, 2017
4m
Tobacco control
David Miller, from #NorthYorkshire's Trading Standards team, has been telling Stray FM about checks to make sure that retailers are now selling tobacco in plain packaging.
5m Feb 27, 2017
5m
Booking holidays
Jo Boutflower, from #NorthYorkshire's Trading Standards team, has top tips on how to avoid being scammed when booking a holiday.
5m Feb 27, 2017
5m
Tadcaster Bridge and public rights of way
County Councillor Don Mackenzie has been telling Stray FM about work on #Tadcaster Bridge and a consultation on public rights of way.
7m Feb 27, 2017
7m
Council tax increase
#NorthYorkshire County Council has agreed to increase council tax by just under 4%. It comes as services provided by the authority face increasing pressure, whilst funding is reduced. Stray FM has been finding out more from County Councillor Don Mackenzie.
7m Feb 27, 2017
7m
Dedicated volunteers retire
A charity is thanking a #Harrogate couple for helping to keep young people off the streets. SASH, which works with #NorthYorkshire County Council, supports vulnerable 16 to 25-year-olds who are facing homelessness. Volunteers David and Joyce Smith have retired after housing more than 40 teenagers over five years. Lisa Darvill went to meet them.
8m Feb 24, 2017
8m
No Wrong Door
Terri Owens, deputy manager of No Wrong Door in #Harrogate, has been telling Stray FM about the need for more people to support the project.
3m Feb 24, 2017
3m
Short break fostering
Stray FM has been speaking to Alex Gray who has just signed up as a short break foster carer.
5m Feb 24, 2017
5m
Search for foster carers
Stray FM has been speaking to fostering project manager Wendy Merry at a special event in #Harrogate.
5m Feb 24, 2017
5m
Skipton Triathlon
Sharon Hudson, from #Craven District Council, has been telling Stray FM about planning for this year's #Skipton Triathlon.
4m Feb 17, 2017
4m
Settle Timebank
People are using their skills and trading their time to help others. They're part of the #Settle Timebank, which received funding from the council for a two-year pilot project. Jo Rhodes has been telling Stray FM how much of a difference it's making in the town.
5m Feb 17, 2017
5m
Healthier choices
Takeaways are being encouraged to offer healthier choices to their customers. David Miller, from the council's Trading Standards team, has been telling Stray FM about a masterclass for businesses in #Harrogate.
5m Feb 17, 2017
5m
WRAP workshops
There's a new project to help improve health and well-being in #Craven. The Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) will involve weekly workshops. Stray FM has been finding out more from Andy Sumner, Director of the Evoke Recovery Network which is providing the service.
7m Feb 17, 2017
7m
Living with dementia: Making Space
Sara Robinson, from Making Space, has been telling Stray FM how the service supports people with dementia in #Skipton.
7m Feb 10, 2017
7m
Living with dementia: Skipton and South Craven Dementia Action Alliance
Antony Radley, from Dyneley House Surgery in #Skipton, and Marion Tweed-Rycroft, from #NorthYorkshire County Council, have been telling Stray FM about the Skipton and South Craven Dementia Action Alliance
6m Feb 10, 2017
6m