Episodes

Have 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. G...

In 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 promo...

Susan 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, ha...

In 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 c...

Organising 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...

In 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 ...

Susan 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 Ma...

In 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 J...

In 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 i...

In 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 th...

In 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 w...

Here 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 Me...

In 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 ...

Welcome 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 D eclutter and O rganise T he T hings they/ Y ou're M ost O verwhelmed W ith....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...

In 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. ...

In 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 ther...

In 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...

In 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 givi...

In 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 b...

In 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 transport...

In 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 neve...

Welcome 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. ...

Welcome 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 Cle...

Welcome 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 sp...