Hazel and Martin Foster have been telling Stray FM how they cope with #dementia.

Sandra Dodson, Chairman of #Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust, has been telling Stray FM about a new youth forum and work to improve care services in the community.

Communities across #NorthYorkshire are preparing to take over their local libraries. Volunteers have come forward to help the council keep services going, after cuts in Government funding. Stray FM has been finding out more from library team leader Jill Fellerman and two volunteers.

Some of the biggest challenges this year are going to be in health and social care. Richard Webb, Corporate Director of Health and Adult Services, has been telling Stray FM what the council is doing to meet those challenges.

A big success story for the council over the last few years has been its Fostering North Yorkshire service, but there's always a need for more people to come forward as carers. Stray FM has been finding out more from Pete Dwyer, Director of Children and Young People's Services.

The council's pioneering No Wrong Door scheme is making a big difference to the lives of young people in #NorthYorkshire. It provides support through a combination of residential care and fostering. Stray FM has been finding out more from Pete Dwyer, Director of Children and Young People's Services.

Older people with a passion for sport are being encouraged to join a new group in #Harrogate. Tony Jameson-Allen, from the Sporting Memories Network, has been telling Stray FM about the group and new training sessions for carers, relatives and health and social care staff.

County Councillor Don Mackenzie has been giving Stray FM an update on work to repair #Tadcaster Bridge, prevent more landslides on the #A59 at #KexGill and tackle congestion at Bond End in #Knaresborough.

Young mothers are benefiting from a special project in #Harrogate. It's called 'Musical Mums' and is run by youth music development charity NYMAZ. Stray FM has been finding out more from director Heidi Johnson.

#NorthYorkshire County Council's many projects in 2016 have included introducing extra parking charges in #Harrogate and working with bus operators to keep some services on the road. Stray FM has been finding out more from County Councillor Don Mackenzie.

#NorthYorkshire County Council's ongoing highways projects include improving air quality, winter road gritting and repairing the flood-damaged #Tadcaster Bridge. County Councillor Don Mackenzie has been telling Stray FM more about the schemes.

Shoppers are being advised to know their rights when buying Christmas presents. Stray FM has been getting some top tips from #NorthYorkshire Trading Standards officer Jo Boutflower.

A charity in #Craven is making a huge difference to the lives of vulnerable, disadvantaged and disabled children. #Skipton Extended Learning for All (SELFA) was set up in 2007 to offer activities out of school. Last year alone, it helped more than 300 youngsters aged 4 to 19. Stray FM has been finding out more from charity founder Emma Pears.

A new action plan has been launched to tackle the obesity crisis. It's aimed at encouraging everyone in #NorthYorkshire to eat more healthily and become more active. Stray FM has been finding out more from public health consultant Katie Needham.

#Harrogate Easier Living Project is appealing for more volunteers to support its community transport services. Stray FM has been finding out more from Anna Woollven and Lizzie Hughes.

#NorthYorkshire driver training officer David Clark has advice on how to stay safe behind the wheel this winter.

It's five years since the West #Harrogate household #waste #recycling centre opened. Joanne Kearney, Waste Contracts Manager at #NorthYorkshire County Council, and Ben Ralph, Area Supervisor for contractor Keir, have been telling Stray FM how much of a difference the centre has made since 2011.

Dyneley House Surgery in #Skipton has been rated as 'outstanding' by the Care Quality Commission. Inspectors say the GPs and staff have demonstrated a real commitment to their patients. Practice Manager Antony Radley has been telling Stray FM what they're doing to improve services.

A #dementia congress has been organised in #Harrogate to highlight what is being done to help people affected by the condition. It's bringing together those with the condition, their carers, and health and social care professionals. Stray FM has been finding out more from Mike Rudd, who is Head of Commissioning for Older People's Services at #NorthYorkshire County Council.

As part of #SafeguardingWeek, Assistant Chief Constable Lisa Winward has been telling Stray FM what police in #NorthYorkshire are doing to tackle domestic abuse and why it's so important that victims come forward.