People aged 40 to 74 are being encouraged to take up the offer of free NHS Health Checks. #NorthYorkshire public health consultant Rachel Richards has been telling Stray FM why they're particularly important ahead of winter.

County Councillor Clare Wood has been telling Stray FM why a #dementia congress in #Harrogate is such an important part of the strategy to improve support for people affected by the condition.

One of the biggest hurdles to overcome with #dementia is the stigma attached to it. As well as providing support, #Ripon charity Dementia Forward is working hard to improve everyone's understanding. Stray FM has been speaking to Chief Executive Jill Quinn.

Stray FM has been hearing how #dementia affects both the person with the condition and their family.

#Harrogate has hosted a #dementia congress to highlight what is being done to help people affected by the condition. Stray FM has been finding out more from Mike Rudd, who is Head of Commissioning for Older People's Services at #NorthYorkshire County Council.

#NorthYorkshire Trading Standards officers are warning that they're on the lookout for people selling fake goods in the run-up to #Christmas. It follows the sentencing of a man who was caught advertising #counterfeit clothing, bags and shoes on Facebook. Stray FM has been speaking to Jo Boutflower from Trading Standards.

#NorthYorkshire's libraries are giving everyone the chance to explore new activities as part of this year's Family Learning Festival. It's the biggest annual celebration of its kind in the UK and is running until 30 October. Hazel Smith, from the library service, has been telling Stray FM more about the event.

A conference is being organised to help ensure that young people across #NorthYorkshire have their voice heard. It's part of a project called Youthvember and Stray FM has been finding out more from some of those involved.

#NorthYorkshire County Council is reviewing options for a relief road to help tackle congestion in #Harrogate. County Councillor Don Mackenzie has been telling Stray FM more about the plans.

#NorthYorkshire's Director of Public Health has released his annual report which makes key recommendations about healthy workplaces and building a healthy workforce. Doctor Lincoln Sargeant has been telling Stray FM how businesses could benefit long-term.

If you've been affected by domestic abuse, who do you turn to? You might not want to call the police, but there is other help available. Stray FM has been speaking to Sarah Hill from IDAS which supports victims across #NorthYorkshire.

One of the many organisations supporting this year's #SafeguardingWeek is the #NorthYorkshire Safeguarding Children Board. Manager Dallas Frank has been telling Stray FM what they're doing to highlight the message that domestic abuse can affect anyone.

A new sexual health clinic has just opened in #CrossHills near #Skipton and more clinics are due to open in other parts of #NorthYorkshire soon. Stray FM has been speaking to Dr Catherine Shire from YorSexualHealth which provides the service.

County Councillor John Fort has been telling Stray FM that the #Nidderdale Show is an ideal event to promote services which people wouldn't otherwise know about.

A charity called Nidderdale Plus is now running the library and tourist information service in #PateleyBridge. Stray FM has spoken to partnership manager Katy Penn during a visit to the #Nidderdale Show.

#NorthYorkshire's fostering service has been at the #Nidderdale Show as part of its campaign to recruit more carers. Stray FM spoke to project manager Wendy Merry.

Thousands of people will soon be descending on #PateleyBridge for the #Nidderdale Show. County Councillor John Fort is among those who will be visiting and he's given Stray FM a preview of the event.

People aged over 40 in #NorthYorkshire are being encouraged to have a free NHS Health Check. Graeme Morgan, from service provider Ice Creates, has been telling Stray FM more about the scheme.

Illicit tobacco is one of the many issues which keep #NorthYorkshire's Trading Standards service busy. David Miller has been telling Stray FM what officers are doing to stub out the problem.

Youngsters at the #Nidderdale Children's Resource Centre in #Killinghall near #Harrogate are benefiting from a new sensory garden. Staff were approached by landscape gardener Lorna Batchelor. who is the mum of a child who has short breaks there. Stray FM has been speaking to Steve Olden and Jane Clark from the centre.