Ryan Swain (presenter)

Ryan Swain
Swain 2024
Born (1990-02-24) 24 February 1990 (age 34)
Malton, North Yorkshire, England
EducationScarborough TEC
Occupation(s)Entertainer, Skateboarder, Motivational Speaker
Years active2009 – Present
Known forPresenter, DJ, Skateboarder
Height6.3 ft 0 in (192 cm)
Partner(s)Crystal Barquinha (2019–2021)[1]
Samantha Cook[2]
Children2
ParentDeborah Swain Paul Swain
AwardsBBC Make a Difference Award York Press Community Pride Person of the Year
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Ryan Swain (born 24 February 1990) is an English radio presenter,[3][4] DJ, actor, comedian and skateboarder.[5][6][7][8][9][10][11]

Swain is known for broadcasting on radio, hosting live events and festivals and for his charity work and fundraising. He owns the Ryedale Skate School and is also a coach for Skateboard GB as well as a mental health campaigner and advocate for neurodiversity.[12][13] He won the first BBC 'Make a Difference' Award in the together category with BBC Radio York in October 2022.[14][15][16] He also won the "York Community Pride – Person Of Year Award" for his contribution to his local community.[17] In 2022 he was the runner-up of the Inspirational Individual Of The Year[18] and Yorkshire Media Personality of the Year Award in the Yorkshire Choice Awards[19] which was won by ITV's Gaynor Barnes.[20][21] He was honoured on 2 February 2023 with The Everyone Active Outstanding Achievement Award in the Ryedale District Sports Awards for being a key figure in the rebuilding of Malton & Norton Skate Park.[22] The award was presented to him by Paralympic swimmer Maisie Summers-Newton.[22][23] He has formerly presented on local radio station YorkMix Radio.[24] York's Minster FM[25]

  1. ^ "Couple who met on virtual dating show decide to move in before meeting in person". Metro. 22 July 2020. Retrieved 2 January 2021.
  2. ^ "Skateboarder aims for world records again after failed attempt due to injury". The Independent. 7 July 2023. Retrieved 7 July 2023.
  3. ^ "Malton TV and radio presenter set to skateboard 100 miles for Cancer Research this May". InYourArea.co.uk. 9 May 2022. Retrieved 29 May 2023.
  4. ^ "Guinness World Record for Yorkshire: Malton TV and radio presenter and skateboarder Ryan Swain to attempt Guinness World Record in 300-mile skate for Mind mental health charity". Yorkshire Post. Retrieved 26 June 2023.
  5. ^ "Ryan Swain: U.K. DJ, Presenter & More". DJ Life Magazine. 3 May 2022. Retrieved 29 May 2023.
  6. ^ "Entertainer Ryan hopes to be roaring success in art contest". The Scarborough News. Retrieved 9 February 2021.
  7. ^ Wallwork, Ellen. "17 Things You Learn As A New Parent, Comedian Ryan Swain Shares His Insight As A Father Of Twins". HuffPo. Retrieved 6 September 2018.
  8. ^ Boult, Adam. "People are trying to shrink the new plastic £5 notes". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 6 September 2018.
  9. ^ "Campaign to fix Ryedale skatepark gets international recognition". Greatest Hits Radio (York and North Yorkshire). Retrieved 12 April 2021.
  10. ^ "'I never stop thinking about paying things off'". BBC News. Retrieved 15 December 2021.
  11. ^ Howkins, Jane (17 October 2018). "Local TV and Radio Presenter Ryan Swain wins award. Exclusive interview!". York Calling. Retrieved 29 May 2023.
  12. ^ "Skateboard school launches successfully across Ryedale". The Scarborough News. Retrieved 26 June 2023.
  13. ^ "Brand new skate school 'off to a flying start'". York Press. 19 June 2023. Retrieved 26 June 2023.
  14. ^ "Presenter scoops prize at new BBC awards". Gazette & Herald. 24 October 2022. Retrieved 27 October 2022.
  15. ^ "Presenter scoops prize at new BBC awards". York Press. 24 October 2022. Retrieved 27 October 2022.
  16. ^ "Former Scarborough Tec student wins the first ever BBC Make a Difference Award". www.thescarboroughnews.co.uk. 24 October 2022. Retrieved 27 October 2022.
  17. ^ "'They're the pride of our community' – York Community Pride Awards winners announced". York Press. 29 September 2022. Retrieved 9 October 2022.
  18. ^ Cite error: The named reference The Scarborough News was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  19. ^ "Ryan Swain Media Personality Of The Year Finalist". Lancashire Times. Retrieved 22 February 2022.
  20. ^ "Recognising yorkshire ACHIEVEMENT and raising funds for st. gemma's hospice". www.yorkshirechoiceawards.co.uk. Retrieved 6 September 2018.
  21. ^ "Ryan Swain Media Personality Of The Year Finalist". Yorkshire Times. 18 April 2018. Retrieved 19 August 2021.
  22. ^ a b Bloomfield, Andy. "Paralympian honours local sports stars at Ryedale District Sports Awards".
  23. ^ "Ryedale sport stars recognised for top achievements". Gazette & Herald. Retrieved 8 February 2023.
  24. ^ "Shows". YorkMix. Retrieved 1 March 2021.
  25. ^ "Minster FM On Air". Minster FM. Retrieved 6 September 2018.