Dales Radio Community Podcasts

The Settle Carlisle Railway has just unveiled three new cameras along the line as part of their 150th year.

Julian finds out more as he chats with Commercial Manager, Anna Jackson, who is the new Co…

Originally the concept of Chris Kemp, the choir has grown since he first called out for members in his home town of Baildon. He was surprised when 80 people responded!  Since then the choir has grown…

Nestled in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales, the Reeth Arts Festival returns on Saturday, August 30, 2025, transforming the village of Reeth into a vibrant canvas of creativity and community spirit.

It is one of the most famous works by Handel, but I bet when George Frederick was penning it all those years ago, he could never have imagined it would still be being performed today.  

Everyone has…

Carolyn finds out all about the invaluable work that Lauren Smith and her dog Hunter do in saving lives at sea and sadly, searching for bodies too.  Lauren volunteers for the Specialist Search Dog Ch…

This years show promises to be a great show and in this episode Julian chats with Chairman Chris Windle about what's in store this year.

The prize money for entries to the show is at a record high a…

From hedgehogs to baby owls, the work of Craven Wildlife Rescue is eventful and varied.  Even to the extent of reviving a sick polecat!  

In this episode, Carolyne Lobb talks with two of its founder…

Bentham allotments came about during the 2022 COVID pandemic and have proved so popular with locals that there's a waiting list for a plot.

Carolyne Lobb talks with Sarah Hardman the allotment's fou…

It's been a fantastic show this year and hear is a chance to listen again to some of the people we talked with at the show.

Here's a guide to the podcast - and you can jump through to your favourite…

The Settle Flowerpot Festival is on now and right throughout the summer holidays.  There's lots of new sculptures and some old favourites throughout the town.  It’s a free event and guaranteed to mak…

The Reeth Arts Festival is on at the end of August in Reeth, a rural home to many artists, of all forms, some of which are at the start of their creative journey, others well established. 

In this p…

Conservatives retain Skipton & Ripon and Richmond & Northallerton and Lib Dems retain Westmoreland & Lonsdale.

Julian looks at the results for Dales Radio.

You can view the results on our website.

Community correspondent, Carolyn Lobb chats with some of the organisers of this year's Ingleton Gala.  It's the 60th anniversary and they are promising a best-ever Gala Day in Ingleton'

They are reu…

David Green is a musician and singer-songwriter from Skipton.  He has written a song about his home town’s - ‘Sheep Town’, amongst many other great songs.  In this podcast, Julian from Dales Radio ch…

Community Correspondent, Carolyn Lobb met Tash Ward from Settle Pool to find out what has happened since the building of the fabulous new extension and frontage at the pool.

From fitness classes to …

Carolyn Lobb, Community Correspondent for Dales Radio meets Kate Jennings from the RSPB to find out the latest on migrant birds in the Dales.  

She finds out about the Curlew, the breeding programme…

T’ai Chi has been helping to keep people healthy for thousands of years, improving posture, balance, breathing, co-ordination and relaxation.

T'ai Chi Skipton's Julie Jones explains: "It is a very …

This unique game hits the shops today and here we catch up with the UK's only world Monopoly Champion Jason Bunn with a few top tips to help you win the game!

When news of the game was announced las…

Hill farming is a way of life and, although the hill farmer in the north of England has changed with the times, the traditions remain strong and the dramatic upland landscape is eternal. In Hill Farm…