60 Ilkley Business Awards 2026 Finalists Your Media Group Your Media Group Radio@yourilkley.com Over the coming weeks, building up to the 2026 Ilkley Business Awards on Friday 6th March, Alex Cann from Your Ilkley will be chatting with some of those business owners who are shortlisted for an award on the evening. https://www.yourilkley.com/radio/podcasts/ilkley-business-awards-2026-finalists/ en-gb Copyright Your Media Group Aiir Mon, 16 Mar 2026 08:43:58 +0000 Mon, 16 Mar 2026 08:43:58 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss webmaster@aiir.com (Aiir) Business ilkley, LS29, business awards, addingham, menston, burley in wharfedale no Your Media Group Over the coming weeks, building up to the 2026 Ilkley Business Awards on Friday 6th March, Alex Cann from Your Ilkley will be chatting with some of those business owners who are shortlisted for an award on the evening. https://mmo.aiircdn.com/409/6998e5e590480.jpg Ilkley Business Awards 2026 Finalists Ilkley Business Awards 2026 Finalists https://www.yourilkley.com/radio/podcasts/ilkley-business-awards-2026-finalists/ Over the coming weeks, building up to the 2026 Ilkley Business Awards on Friday 6th March, Alex Cann from Your Ilkley will be chatting with some of those business owners who are shortlisted for an award on the evening. Your Media Group no Ilkley Business Awards 2026 Finalist: Bathe of Wharfedale Alex chats to the team at Bathe of Wharfedale o409-6356-69a92eb771fca Radio@yourilkley.com (Nick Babb) Fri, 06 Mar 2026 09:35:00 +0000 0:06:48 https://www.yourilkley.com/radio/podcasts/ilkley-business-awards-2026-finalists/ Deborah and Simon from Bathe of Wharfedale are up for Best B2C [Business to Customer] of the Year, and we chat bathroom technology that can enhance your bath and shower time, and how their unique approach has brought great results for the business since its inception. Deborah and Simon from Bathe of Wharfedale are up for Best B2C [Business to Customer] of the Year, and we chat bathroom technology that can enhance your bath and shower time, and how their unique approach has brought great results for the business since its inception.

]]> Podcasts Your Media Group no ilkley, LS29, business awards, addingham, menston, burley in wharfedale no Ilkley Business Awards 2026 Finalist: Lexa Hair Alex chats to Alexandra from Lexa Hair o409-6356-69a92e2c11b3c Radio@yourilkley.com (Nick Babb) Thu, 05 Mar 2026 09:35:00 +0000 0:04:37 https://www.yourilkley.com/radio/podcasts/ilkley-business-awards-2026-finalists/ Alexandra Girling from Lexa Hair chats to Alex about being shortlisted for Hair & Beauty Business of the Year. We talk about her busy life, and the story so far for Lexa Hair, which is the coolest underground venue in Burley-in-Wharfedale! Alexandra Girling from Lexa Hair chats to Alex about being shortlisted for Hair & Beauty Business of the Year. We talk about her busy life, and the story so far for Lexa Hair, which is the coolest underground venue in Burley-in-Wharfedale!

]]> Podcasts Your Media Group no ilkley, LS29, business awards, addingham, menston, burley in wharfedale no Ilkley Business Awards 2026 Finalist: Nicky from The Driving Academy Alex chats to Nicky The Driving Acedemy o409-6356-69a7e3477e10b Radio@yourilkley.com (Nick Babb) Wed, 04 Mar 2026 09:35:00 +0000 0:05:39 https://www.yourilkley.com/radio/podcasts/ilkley-business-awards-2026-finalists/ Nicky Harris from The Driving Academy is up for Best Boss at the Ilkley Business Awards, and tells Alex what it means to be nominated by several members of her team! We also talk about whether driving standards have deteriorated since Alex passed, back in the mists of time in 1995! Nicky Harris from The Driving Academy is up for Best Boss at the Ilkley Business Awards, and tells Alex what it means to be nominated by several members of her team! We also talk about whether driving standards have deteriorated since Alex passed, back in the mists of time in 1995!
 

]]> Podcasts Your Media Group no ilkley, LS29, business awards, addingham, menston, burley in wharfedale no Ilkley Business Awards 2026 Finalist: LCF Law Anne from LCF Law chats to Alex Cann o409-6356-69a6a34a4c4ba Radio@yourilkley.com (Nick Babb) Tue, 03 Mar 2026 09:35:00 +0000 0:05:38 https://www.yourilkley.com/radio/podcasts/ilkley-business-awards-2026-finalists/ Anne from LCF Law in Ilkley chats to Alex about being shortlisted for the Professional Services Awards at the Ilkley Business Awards, the pair also talk about tax and making your will! Anne from LCF Law in Ilkley chats to Alex about being shortlisted for the Professional Services Awards at the Ilkley Business Awards, the pair also talk about tax and making your will!

]]> Podcasts Your Media Group no ilkley, LS29, business awards, addingham, menston, burley in wharfedale no Ilkley Business Awards 2026 Finalist: Jenny from Ashlands Vets Alex chats to Jenny who has worked at Ashlands for 22 years. o409-6356-69a550431e671 Radio@yourilkley.com (Nick Babb) Mon, 02 Mar 2026 09:35:00 +0000 0:05:41 https://www.yourilkley.com/radio/podcasts/ilkley-business-awards-2026-finalists/ Jenny from Ashlands Vets is nominated for the Long Service Award, and chats to Alex about human names for pets, the importance of microchipping and keeping your pets' vaccinations up-to-date, and their recent expansion. Jenny from Ashlands Vets is nominated for the Long Service Award, and chats to Alex about human names for pets, the importance of microchipping and keeping your pets' vaccinations up-to-date, and their recent expansion.

]]> Podcasts Your Media Group no ilkley, LS29, business awards, addingham, menston, burley in wharfedale no Ilkley Business Awards 2026 Finalist: Right at Home Ilkley, Keighley & Skipton Alex chats to Paresh and Sam from Right at Home o409-6356-699ebef0a32ac Radio@yourilkley.com (Nick Babb) Fri, 27 Feb 2026 09:35:00 +0000 0:05:43 https://www.yourilkley.com/radio/podcasts/ilkley-business-awards-2026-finalists/ Paresh and Sam from Right at Home Ilkley, Keighley & Skipton are up for Excellence In Care at this year's Ilkley Business Awards, and Alex chats to them about their nomination, their ethos, and how they are always on the lookout for new team members who have the right qualities. Paresh and Sam from Right at Home Ilkley, Keighley & Skipton are up for Excellence In Care at this year's Ilkley Business Awards, and Alex chats to them about their nomination, their ethos, and how they are always on the lookout for new team members who have the right qualities.

]]> Podcasts Your Media Group no ilkley, LS29, business awards, addingham, menston, burley in wharfedale no Ilkley Business Awards 2026 Finalist: Stuart from Lishman's of Ilkley Stuart from Lishman's chats to Alex Cann o409-6356-699ebd550a29c Radio@yourilkley.com (Nick Babb) Thu, 26 Feb 2026 09:35:00 +0000 0:04:07 https://www.yourilkley.com/radio/podcasts/ilkley-business-awards-2026-finalists/ Stuart Baker is up for the Long Service Award at this year's Business Awards, and is a legend of Lishman's of Ilkley! We chat to him about what makes Lishman's a special part of Ilkley for so many, and whether he minds 'talking shop' when out and about in town, since so many folk recognise him! Stuart Baker is up for the Long Service Award at this year's Business Awards, and is a legend of Lishman's of Ilkley!

We chat to him about what makes Lishman's a special part of Ilkley for so many, and whether he minds 'talking shop' when out and about in town, since so many folk recognise him!

]]> Podcasts Your Media Group no ilkley, LS29, business awards, addingham, menston, burley in wharfedale no Ilkley Business Awards 2026 Finalist: Home Instead Ilkley Grace and Simon from Home Instead Ilkley join Alex for a chat o409-6356-699eba142d9f6 Radio@yourilkley.com (Nick Babb) Wed, 25 Feb 2026 09:30:00 +0000 0:06:01 https://www.yourilkley.com/radio/podcasts/ilkley-business-awards-2026-finalists/ Grace and Simon from Home Instead Ilkley join Alex for a chat about Grace's nomination in the Rising Star category at the Ilkley Business Awards. We find out about how Grace was inspired by real life events to get into the care sector, and more about the brilliant work done by the team at Home Instead. Grace and Simon from Home Instead Ilkley join Alex for a chat about Grace's nomination in the Rising Star category at the Ilkley Business Awards.

We find out about how Grace was inspired by real life events to get into the care sector, and more about the brilliant work done by the team at Home Instead.

]]> Podcasts Your Media Group no ilkley, LS29, business awards, addingham, menston, burley in wharfedale no Ilkley Business Awards 2026 Finalist: A Tidy Mind Team Alex chats to Rachel from A Tidy Mind Team o409-6356-699c26bef0d9f Radio@yourilkley.com (Nick Babb) Tue, 24 Feb 2026 09:30:00 +0000 0:04:14 https://www.yourilkley.com/radio/podcasts/ilkley-business-awards-2026-finalists/ Rachel from A Tidy Mind Team chats to Alex about their shortlisting in the Health & Wellbeing category. They've been in the running four times now, and she's hopeful this could be their lucky year! We discuss the service they offer, and also their shiny new website. Rachel from A Tidy Mind Team chats to Alex about their shortlisting in the Health & Wellbeing category. They've been in the running four times now, and she's hopeful this could be their lucky year!

Alex and Rachel discuss the service they offer, and also their shiny new website.

]]> Podcasts Your Media Group no ilkley, LS29, business awards, addingham, menston, burley in wharfedale no Ilkley Business Awards 2026 Finalist: The Carriage Vicky from The Carriage chats with Alex Cann o409-6356-699c210bd8f5f Radio@yourilkley.com (Nick Babb) Mon, 23 Feb 2026 09:42:35 +0000 0:07:00 https://www.yourilkley.com/radio/podcasts/ilkley-business-awards-2026-finalists/ Vicky from the Carriage in Burley-in-Wharfedale chats to Alex about being shortlisted in the B2C category. Will they repeat their previous win?! We discuss the importance of a good quality mattress for a decent night's sleep, and their relaxed approach to selling, which might mean you spending a whole morning or afternoon in the showroom. Vicky from the Carriage in Burley-in-Wharfedale chats to Alex about being shortlisted in the B2C category.

Will they repeat their previous win?!

We discuss the importance of a good quality mattress for a decent night's sleep, and their relaxed approach to selling, which might mean you spending a whole morning or afternoon in the showroom.

]]> Podcasts Your Media Group no ilkley, LS29, business awards, addingham, menston, burley in wharfedale no Ilkley Business Awards 2026 Finalist: George from LFW Podiatry George from LFW Podiatry chats to Alex about his nomination o409-6356-6998222a0bcdc Radio@yourilkley.com (Nick Babb) Fri, 20 Feb 2026 09:35:00 +0000 0:06:09 https://www.yourilkley.com/radio/podcasts/ilkley-business-awards-2026-finalists/ George from LFW Podiatry chats to Alex about his nomination in the Rising Star category, and explains some of the science behind what he does and the importance of listening to the warning signs your body gives you. George from LFW Podiatry chats to Alex about his nomination in the Rising Star category, and explains some of the science behind what he does and the importance of listening to the warning signs your body gives you.

]]> Podcasts Your Media Group no ilkley, LS29, business awards, addingham, menston, burley in wharfedale no Ilkley Business Awards 2026 Finalist: The Little Calf Rachel from The Little Calf joins Alex for a chat. o409-6356-69958d9fa498b Radio@yourilkley.com (Nick Babb) Thu, 19 Feb 2026 09:30:00 +0000 0:04:43 https://www.yourilkley.com/radio/podcasts/ilkley-business-awards-2026-finalists/ Rachel from The Little Calf play cafĂ© joins Alex for a chat about their nomination for the New Business category in the Ilkley Business Awards. Children are at the heart of everything they do, and we find out more about the story so far, and how all of the family pitch in towards its success. Find them on Church Street in Ilkley, just next door to the Box Tree. Rachel from The Little Calf play café joins Alex for a chat about their nomination for the New Business category in the Ilkley Business Awards.

Children are at the heart of everything they do, and we find out more about the story so far, and how all of the family pitch in towards its success.

Find them on Church Street in Ilkley, just next door to the Box Tree.

]]> Podcasts Your Media Group no ilkley, LS29, business awards, addingham, menston, burley in wharfedale no Ilkley Business Awards 2026 Finalist: Martinez Wines Jonathan from Martinez Wines joins Alex for a chat. o409-6356-6994bc37af4c0 Radio@yourilkley.com (Nick Babb) Wed, 18 Feb 2026 09:40:00 +0000 0:08:54 https://www.yourilkley.com/radio/podcasts/ilkley-business-awards-2026-finalists/ Jonathan from Martinez Wines joins Alex for a chat. We discuss the minimum price we should be paying for a half decent bottle of wine, their squeezed overheads, what the Government could do to help them, and their pride in offering an excellent service to Ilkley. Martinez are shortlisted in the Best Food, Drink & Entertainment category. Jonathan from Martinez Wines joins Alex for a chat. We discuss the minimum price we should be paying for a half decent bottle of wine, their squeezed overheads, what the Government could do to help them, and their pride in offering an excellent service to Ilkley.

Martinez are shortlisted in the Best Food, Drink & Entertainment category.

]]> Podcasts Your Media Group no ilkley, LS29, business awards, addingham, menston, burley in wharfedale no Ilkley Business Awards 2026 Finalist: Full Circle Funerals David from Full Circle Funerals joins Alex Cann for a chat o409-6356-699187e233ebc Radio@yourilkley.com (Nick Babb) Tue, 17 Feb 2026 09:35:00 +0000 0:06:39 https://www.yourilkley.com/radio/podcasts/ilkley-business-awards-2026-finalists/ David from Full Circle Funerals joins Alex to talk about being shortlisted for the Ilkley Business Awards (B2C category). We discuss what sets them apart in their approach, music choices, and the importance of taking a caring approach in every aspect of what they do. David from Full Circle Funerals joins Alex to talk about being shortlisted for the Ilkley Business Awards (B2C category). We discuss what sets them apart in their approach, music choices, and the importance of taking a caring approach in every aspect of what they do.

]]> Podcasts Your Media Group no ilkley, LS29, business awards, addingham, menston, burley in wharfedale no Ilkley Business Awards 2026 Finalist: Ideal Extraction Alex Cann chats IBA finalist Helen Rhodes o409-6356-69918487bb238 Radio@yourilkley.com (Nick Babb) Mon, 16 Feb 2026 09:35:00 +0000 0:06:02 https://www.yourilkley.com/radio/podcasts/ilkley-business-awards-2026-finalists/ Shortlisted in the B2B category at the Ilkley Business Awards 2026, Helen Rhodes from Ideal Extraction chats to Alex about the day-to-day stresses of running a business, the work they do to keep factories running safely, and we discover more about 'dust extraction' - which we almost guarantee is not something you think about on a regular basis, but is so important as part of health & safety at work. Shortlisted in the B2B category at the Ilkley Business Awards 2026, Helen Rhodes from Ideal Extraction chats to Alex about the day-to-day stresses of running a business, the work they do to keep factories running safely, and we discover more about 'dust extraction' - which we almost guarantee is not something you think about on a regular basis, but is so important as part of health & safety at work.

]]> Podcasts Your Media Group no ilkley, LS29, business awards, addingham, menston, burley in wharfedale no Ilkley Business Awards 2026 Finalist: Carers and Companions Beth and Emily from Carers and Companions chat to Alex about being finalists o409-6356-698e55c6ee739 Radio@yourilkley.com (Nick Babb) Fri, 13 Feb 2026 09:35:00 +0000 0:06:13 https://www.yourilkley.com/radio/podcasts/ilkley-business-awards-2026-finalists/ Beth and Emily from Carers and Companions tell us about the challenges & rewards in their jobs, and how they feel about being nominated for the Best Excellence In Care Award at this year's Ilkley Business Awards. Beth and Emily from Carers and Companions tell us about the challenges & rewards in their jobs, and how they feel about being nominated for the Best Excellence In Care Award at this year's Ilkley Business Awards.

]]> Podcasts Your Media Group no ilkley, LS29, business awards, addingham, menston, burley in wharfedale no Ilkley Business Awards 2026 Finalist: Moor Fruit & Veg Alex chats to Tucker about his business which opened in December 2025! o409-6356-698b49b6d9b13 Radio@yourilkley.com (Nick Babb) Thu, 12 Feb 2026 09:30:00 +0000 0:06:10 https://www.yourilkley.com/radio/podcasts/ilkley-business-awards-2026-finalists/ Tucker Zendah runs Moor Fruit & Veg, and they've been nominated for Best New Business after less than two months of opening! We discuss what inspired him to open a greengrocers in Ilkley, healthy eating, and how they deal with the current price pressure facing most businesses. Tucker Zendah runs Moor Fruit & Veg, and they've been nominated for Best New Business after less than two months of opening! We discuss what inspired him to open a greengrocers in Ilkley, healthy eating, and how they deal with the current price pressure facing most businesses.

]]> Podcasts Your Media Group no ilkley, LS29, business awards, addingham, menston, burley in wharfedale no Ilkley Business Awards 2026 Finalist: Designer Travel Alex Cann chats to John about his side hustle, Designer Travel. o409-6356-698b48cb5a2c0 Radio@yourilkley.com (Nick Babb) Wed, 11 Feb 2026 09:30:00 +0000 0:07:50 https://www.yourilkley.com/radio/podcasts/ilkley-business-awards-2026-finalists/ John Redding from Designer Travel Ilkley is up for Best Side Hustle Business of the Year, and we discuss how you can build your dream getaway, using their network of knowledge and expertise. John Redding from Designer Travel Ilkley is up for Best Side Hustle Business of the Year, and we discuss how you can build your dream getaway, using their network of knowledge and expertise.

]]> Podcasts Your Media Group no ilkley, LS29, business awards, addingham, menston, burley in wharfedale no Ilkley Business Awards 2026 Finalist: Kip McGrath Alex Cann chats to Paul from Kip McGrath o409-6356-6989dddfec052 Radio@yourilkley.com (Nick Babb) Tue, 10 Feb 2026 09:30:00 +0000 0:07:08 https://www.yourilkley.com/radio/podcasts/ilkley-business-awards-2026-finalists/ Paul Miller from Kip McGrath chats to Alex about being shortlisted for Best Professional Services Business of the Year at this year's Ilkley Business Awards, and tells us more about what they offer. We also discuss the benefits of reading a little more and doom scrolling a little less. Paul Miller from Kip McGrath chats to Alex about being shortlisted for Best Professional Services Business of the Year at this year's Ilkley Business Awards, and tells us more about what they offer. We also discuss the benefits of reading a little more and doom scrolling a little less.

]]> Podcasts Your Media Group no ilkley, LS29, business awards, addingham, menston, burley in wharfedale no Ilkley Business Awards 2026 Finalist: The Paint Box Alex Cann chats to Cath from The Paint Box o409-6356-69899e7557986 Radio@yourilkley.com (Nick Babb) Mon, 09 Feb 2026 09:30:00 +0000 0:05:37 https://www.yourilkley.com/radio/podcasts/ilkley-business-awards-2026-finalists/ Catherine O'Hare from The Paint Box in Menston chats to Alex about the cathartic delights of painting, and how everyone can give it a go! We find out about the origins of Catherine's side hustle, and how she feels about being shortlisted for this year's Side Hustle category at the 2026 Ilkley Business Awards on 6th March. Catherine O'Hare from The Paint Box in Menston chats to Alex about the cathartic delights of painting, and how everyone can give it a go! We find out about the origins of Catherine's side hustle, and how she feels about being shortlisted for this year's Side Hustle category at the 2026 Ilkley Business Awards on 6th March.

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