Jonathan Cowap's Morning Edition

Episode 29 - The Keepers of York

cai.sherlock@yo1radio.co.uk (Cai Sherlock) — Mon, 11 May 2026 14:33:00 +0000

York has 2000 historic listed buildings and 70 of them are in the care of York Conservation Trust. Operations Manager Lizzie Taylor and Chief Executive Guy Bowyer explain what the Trust does and the ambition to give more access to the public.

Episode 28 - Festival Spirit in York

cai.sherlock@yo1radio.co.uk (Cai Sherlock) — Mon, 11 May 2026 14:32:34 +0000

t's fun and it's free! The 3rd York Health & Arts Mela takes place in Museum Gardens on Sun 17th May. As organiser Shamin Eimaan explains there's music, dance, food, workshops and health advice.

Episode 27 - Rant, Ramble & Rural Life

cai.sherlock@yo1radio.co.uk (Cai Sherlock) — Wed, 06 May 2026 14:11:03 +0000

What's the secret to a successful village? And have you heard about the women in Haxby who get together for a Rant and Ramble? Editor Kathryn Armstrong chats about some of the stories in the May edition of Yorkshire Life Magazine.

Episode 26 - Stitches of Culture

cai.sherlock@yo1radio.co.uk (Cai Sherlock) — Wed, 06 May 2026 14:09:35 +0000

The Ukranian community in York are gathering soon at The Merchant Taylors' Hall to celebrate their national culture and identity. Many will be wearing something special .... Their vyshyvanka! But what is it? Rebecca Russell from York City of Sanctuary and John Vincent from the Merchant Taylors explain....

Episode 25 - Potholes, Parking & Policy

cai.sherlock@yo1radio.co.uk (Cai Sherlock) — Wed, 06 May 2026 13:55:24 +0000

Potholes - Parking charges - Traffic restrictions.... How would the Liberal Democrats do things differently if they controlled City of York Council? LibDem leader Cllr Nigel Ayre shares his thoughts....

Episode 24 - Resilience and Recognition

cai.sherlock@yo1radio.co.uk (Cai Sherlock) — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 14:56:49 +0000

He's spent years working with charities and other organisations around York. He's overcome major health problems and he's still busy and smiiling! And now he's been awarded an OBE. Meet David Dickson....

Episode 23 - Beyond the Gallery

cai.sherlock@yo1radio.co.uk (Cai Sherlock) — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 14:53:00 +0000

Fancy a chance to look around an artist's own studio and see how they create their work? 150 studios are open over two weekends for York Open Studios 2026. Chair, Christine Storrs, explains how it all happens....

Episode 22 - Politics in Focus

cai.sherlock@yo1radio.co.uk (Cai Sherlock) — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:55:20 +0000

Why are Labour doing so badly in the opinion polls? Was Brexit a mistake? When will Haxby station get built? York Outer MP Luke Charters shares his thoughts with Jonathan Cowap

Episode 21 - You’re Not Alone

cai.sherlock@yo1radio.co.uk (Cai Sherlock) — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:52:56 +0000

Where can women in York get free or low cost help and support for problems like anxiety, depression and stress?

Anjelica Finnegan Chair of York Women's Counselling Service explains what YWCS can offer...

(Contains references to suicide and domestic violence)

Episode 20 - The Streets Become a Stage

cai.sherlock@yo1radio.co.uk (Cai Sherlock) — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 13:01:02 +0000

Could you help out with the historic York Mystery Plays? Roger Lee explains what's involved in staging this world famous medieval drama on the streets of York this summer...

Episode 19 - Yorkshire in Bloom

cai.sherlock@yo1radio.co.uk (Cai Sherlock) — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 12:59:28 +0000

Spring is truly here at last! Yorkshire Life Editor Kathryn Armstrong talks about the people and places featured in the April edition of the magazine.

Episode 18 - Healing Through Experience

cai.sherlock@yo1radio.co.uk (Cai Sherlock) — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 16:05:34 +0000

From her own experience of life-threatening illness Iwona Michalska created TRTRehab. Her York studio promises transformation from pain and trauma - and a way to a happier life...

Episode 17 - Rethinking Alcohol Treatment

cai.sherlock@yo1radio.co.uk (Cai Sherlock) — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 14:55:08 +0000

Ground-breaking help for people with alcohol issues - Dr Aaron Brown MD of Clean Slate Clinic in York explains their very effective approach...

Episode 16 - The York Mumbler Story

cai.sherlock@yo1radio.co.uk (Cai Sherlock) — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 14:53:17 +0000

Improving family life in York! York Mumbler has a huge online following. Founder Emily Pickard explains how it started and reveals something special that's happening this Easter...

Episode 15 - A Season of Celebration

cai.sherlock@yo1radio.co.uk (Cai Sherlock) — Wed, 04 Mar 2026 09:18:00 +0000

Celebrating spring, International Women's Day and the 80th anniversary of Yorkshire Life magazine, Editor Kathryn Armstrong chats to Jonathan Cowap about the March issue.

Episode 14 - Bop to the Top

cai.sherlock@yo1radio.co.uk (Cai Sherlock) — Wed, 04 Mar 2026 09:15:00 +0000

Off to the 'Dance Olympics' in Dublin in July! Dance teacher Laura Souter chats about her own amazing career and taking over 30 young dancers from Lisa Marie Performing Arts in York to Ireland to compete in the Dance World Cup.

Episode 13 - Age isn't a limit

cai.sherlock@yo1radio.co.uk (Cai Sherlock) — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 14:19:53 +0000

You're never too old to learn - But how old was Roger Davies when he learned to row? You might be surprised...

Episode 12 - Leading the Fight

cai.sherlock@yo1radio.co.uk (Cai Sherlock) — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 14:18:11 +0000

Successful York businessman Andy Knowles is excited by his new role as CEO of York Against Cancer - He's got big plans!

Episode 11 - 'The Place' to be

cai.sherlock@yo1radio.co.uk (Cai Sherlock) — Tue, 17 Feb 2026 16:58:12 +0000

Rebecca Clark, Lead of The Place and Holly Hennell, York Community Impact Manager for AVIVA, tell Jonathan Cowap how The Place in the Westfield area of York is making a real difference to local people...

Episode 10 - Inspiring KAOS

cai.sherlock@yo1radio.co.uk (Cai Sherlock) — Tue, 10 Feb 2026 16:54:59 +0000

Meet the 10 year old who started the YorKAOS Kid's Art group in York. Ada Jobling and her dad John talk to Jonathan Cowap about the inspiration of York Open Studios and raising money for local charities....

Episode 9 - Council concerns

cai.sherlock@yo1radio.co.uk (Cai Sherlock) — Tue, 10 Feb 2026 16:53:18 +0000

What's the biggest concern for City of York Council Leader Claire Douglas? Find out as she discusses parking charges, potholes, flags and the Hungry Minds project with Jonathan Cowap

Episode 8 - Tales from York's Past

cai.sherlock@yo1radio.co.uk (Cai Sherlock) — Mon, 02 Feb 2026 14:48:56 +0000

Who is the Patron Saint of York? A new exhibition at York Minster tells the story of St William. Jonathan Cowap visited the exhibition and discovered the strange links with Lego and Hollywood legend Steven Spielberg

Episode 7 - Lighting up York

cai.sherlock@yo1radio.co.uk (Cai Sherlock) — Mon, 02 Feb 2026 14:46:35 +0000

York's brilliant Colour and Light Show is about to begin - Carl Alsop from York BID tells Jonathan Cowap what the Business Improvement District team have achieved in recent months

Episode 6 - York, Just for You

cai.sherlock@yo1radio.co.uk (Cai Sherlock) — Mon, 26 Jan 2026 15:31:54 +0000

What's happening for the York Residents' Festival 2026? Hear Make It York's Sarah Loftus tell Jonathan Cowap what's lined up for this year....

Episode 5 - The Yorkshire Life Edit

cai.sherlock@yo1radio.co.uk (Cai Sherlock) — Mon, 26 Jan 2026 14:57:00 +0000

Celebrating Yorkshire's people, places and great food! Kathryn Armstrong Editor of Yorkshire Life magazine chats to Jonathan Cowap about what's in the February issue....

Episode 4 - A Year in The Life

cai.sherlock@yo1radio.co.uk (Cai Sherlock) — Tue, 20 Jan 2026 14:23:45 +0000

Listen as The Right Honourable Lord Mayor of York chats to YO1's Dave Parker about his year in office and his new award scheme 'The Lord Mayor's Commendation'

Episode 3 - Celebrant and Celebrities

cai.sherlock@yo1radio.co.uk (Cai Sherlock) — Tue, 20 Jan 2026 14:12:00 +0000

Hear Anna Wallace explain her job as a celebrant and as the host for on-stage celebrity events including TV presenter and author Davina McCall

Episode 2 - The Fortus Effect

cai.sherlock@yo1radio.co.uk (Cai Sherlock) — Tue, 13 Jan 2026 15:42:00 +0000

Hear Matty Lewis - Founder and Head of York's Fortus Foundation - explaining why he started the organisation, what it does and how Fortus might be able to help you.

Episode 1 - Personal Passion

cai.sherlock@yo1radio.co.uk (Cai Sherlock) — Mon, 12 Jan 2026 15:45:00 +0000

Jonathan Cowap listens to David Smith - Chair of Trustees at York's St Leonard's Hospice. David is passionate about the work done by St Leonard's and has a very personal reason for his involvement with the hospice movement.

Ben Smith talks about organising Thirsk on the Flatts festival

cai.sherlock@yo1radio.co.uk (Cai Sherlock) — Tue, 29 Jul 2025 13:55:00 +0000

Ben Smith, counselor and events organsier, talks all about this year's Thirsk on the Flatts Festival. From live music to magic shows, there's tons of family friendly activities for people to get involved in.

Bite marks on skeleton hints at gladiators in York

cai.sherlock@yo1radio.co.uk (Cai Sherlock) — Thu, 08 May 2025 11:45:00 +0000

Jonathan Cowap talk to David Jennings, the CEO of York Archeology, to discuss the findings of a skeleton whose bite marks may provide evidence of gladiators in York.

Julie talks to Adam, from the Yorkshire Museum about the Melsonby Hoard exhibit!

cai.sherlock@yo1radio.co.uk (Cai Sherlock) — Wed, 26 Mar 2025 12:39:00 +0000

Julie talks to Adam, the Curator of Archaeology at the Yorkshire Museum about the NEW Melsonby Hoard exhibit! They discuss how the Yorkshire Museum recieved the hoard and what the museum are doing to keep them and most importantly how YOU can help!

David Smith with Jonathan Cowap

cai.sherlock@yo1radio.co.uk (Cai Sherlock) — Fri, 21 Feb 2025 09:38:00 +0000

St Leonard’s Hospice have appointed David Smith as the new chair of its board of trustees and YO1 Radio's Jonathan Cowap sat down with him to discuss this exciting new role.

Jonathan Cowap Interviews Matty Lewis

cai.sherlock@yo1radio.co.uk (Cai Sherlock) — Wed, 18 Sep 2024 13:45:00 +0000

Jonathan Cowap discusses with Matty Lewis his new project the Fortus Foundation, and work as trustee on the multi award-winning charity Menfulness

Jonathan Cowap Talks To Former York Postmistress Wendy Martin

cai.sherlock@yo1radio.co.uk (Cai Sherlock) — Tue, 09 Jan 2024 10:13:00 +0000

Jonathan Cowap talks in detail with Wendy Martin, the former Postmistress at Crichton Avenue Post Office in York about how she was badly impacted by the ongoing Post Office Horizon IT scandal. Although Wendy wasn't prosecuted, she was forced to go bankrupt, quit the job and was left many thousands of pounds out of pocket. Wendy's health also suffered badly.

First Bus York Launches New 100% Electric Fleet

cai.sherlock@yo1radio.co.uk (Cai Sherlock) — Fri, 25 Aug 2023 15:14:00 +0000

YO1 Radio's Jonathan Cowap attended the launch of a fleet of brand new all-electric buses, coming to the streets of York in the coming weeks. First Bus York is introducing 53 of the emission-free buses to routes across the City. Once fully operational it will be the first fully electric fleet outside of London.

Jonathan spoke with First Bus MD, Andrew Cullen and City of York Council Leader Claire Douglas about the initiative - and even got the chance to sit in the driver's seat!