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Audio podcasts from The Cat. A local community broadcaster based in Crewe and Nantwich in the UK. Featuring local interviews, business brunch, news, sport and opinion.

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    Songs from the Shows #105 - Laura Elizabeth - Little Women (Harlequin Theatre)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2025 8:52


    Kev Watson talks to Laura Elizabeth about the Harlequin Theatre's upcoming play - Little Women. Laura is the director of "Little Women" and she tells us about relocating the classic play to Liverpool during WWII and why the Harlequin decided to stage the play in Northwich.

    The Birthday Game - Dave Foulkes - 27-05-2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025 22:07


    Des Machin, Stevie M, Lesley Sumner and Kev Watson join Dave Foulkes to play the Birthday Game during his Afternoons on the Cat show.

    Katie Stabler, owner of Cultivate Customer Experience

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025 28:24


    Today Des talks to Katie Stabler, the owner of Cultivate Customer Experience and Katie discusses why your customer experience isn't just a strategy that you implement—but a movement you lead.

    Jonathan Lawton, the Managing Director of The Hixon Group Ltd

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2025 29:41


    Today Des talks to the Managing Director of The Hixon Group Ltd, Jonathan Lawton and Jonathan discusses his Cyber Security Impact Report and how working for The Ministry of Defence helped him to apply a structured approach to setting up and running his business.

    Songs from the Shows #102 - Ed Costello - Rent

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2025 8:17


    The Cat's Kev Watson spoke to Ed Costello who is the director and choreographer of Jonathan Larsson's "Rent" which will play out at Stoke on Trent Rep 21-24th May. They talked about the show, the cast, the songs and the reason why 5 Towns Production decided to do the show.

    The Birthday Game - 06-05-2024 - Dave Foulkes

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2025 18:09


    Every Tuesday afternoon, on the Cat107.9fm, Dave Foulkes invites a number of people into his studio to play "The Birthday Game". Play along by guessing whether the 'celebs' Dave chooses, are older or younger, than the age he says "they are NOT".It's total carnage especially if we have a funny story from the week's news included. In this episode Dave is joined by Des Machin, Stevie M, Lesley Sumner and Kev Watson

    The Birthday Game - 29-04-2024 - Dave Foulkes

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2025 20:55


    Every Tuesday afternoon, on the Cat107.9fm, Dave Foulkes invites a number of people into his studio to play "The Birthday Game". Play along by guessing whether the 'celebs' Dave chooses, are older or younger, than the age he says "they are NOT".It's total carnage especially if we have a funny story from the week's news included. In this episode Dave is joined by Des Machin, Stevie M, Lesley Sumner and Kev Watson.

    Afternoons on The Cat - Dave Foulkes - 23-04-2025 (Dave Dee, Dozy, Beaky, Mick & Tich Interview)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2025 19:25


    The "Sensational 60's Show" is coming to the Crewe Lyceum on Sunday May 25th at 3PM. The music of Dave Dee, Dozy, Beaky, Mick & Tich, The Tremoloes and The Fortunes will feature. The Cat's Dave Foulkes and Kev Watson spoke to Beaky about the show and the hits in the 60's that Dave Dee, Dozy, Beaky, Mick & Tich had. Beaky shared some great stories about the origins of his famous songs such as The Legend of Xanadu.

    Afternoons on The Cat - Dave Foulkes - 23-04-2025 (Gary Fear Interview)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 26:43


    South Cheshire estate agent Gary Fear joined Dave Foulkes at The Cat to talk about his upcoming trip to the war-torn Ukraine.Listen to their conversation and the music selected by Gary when he met Dave earlier this week.

    Songs from the Shows #100 - Must See Musicals - Beauty & the Beast

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 15:03


    Must See Musicals, and specifically the cast and creatives of Beauty & the Beast, joined Kev Watson in the studios at Cheshire College South & West to talk about the show and their preparations for the 21st & 22nd of June at the Shavington Academy.

    Liss Parkes - Lunchtime with Liss - 28-04-2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2025 14:31


    Liss Parts interviewed Diane Woolrich and Jess Bratt on her programme on the 28th of April. Liss played songs selections that Diane and Jess chose.

    Afternoons on The Cat - Dave Foulkes - 23-04-2025 (British Legion Interview)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2025 34:06


    Dave Foulkes spoke to Joe O' Leary and John Dyer on his Afternoon Show about VE Day.They talked about life in the army, the Nantwich Royal British Legion and listened to some music from the time of WWII.

    Songs from the Shows #99 - Callum Faddes - The Merchant of Venice

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2025 5:06


    Callum Faddes, who is currently studying BTEC Performing Arts (Level 3) at Cheshire College South & West, came into The Cat studios to tell us about the 2025 End of Year Shakespeare Play - The Merchant of Venice - that is a tradition with students at . He spoke about the play, the course and his tutors with Kev Watson.

    Songs from the Shows #96 - Eight - Nantwich Players

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2025 10:35


    The Cat107.9fm's Kev Watson spoke to Maximillian Clay, the director of "Eight" the production being performed by the Nantwich Players from the 10th April-14th April. Max discusses the play, the casting and the process of directingt and workshopping the new Nantwich Studios production.

    Rachel Edwards, owner and director with Thrive Together FP Ltd, 05/02/2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2025 25:37


    Today, Des talks to Rachel Edwards, owner and director with Thrive Together FP Ltd and Rachel discusses how she gave up a secure job and started her own business and how she generated that elusive first customer.

    Zak Farmer, owner of ZF Health Collective

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2025 27:49


    Today Des talks to Zak Farmer, owner of ZF Health Collective and Zak explains how structured exercise, a balanced diet and quality sleep contribute to a healthy body and healthy mind.

    Georgia Smith, owner of The Social Commuter 11/02/2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2025 11:58


    Today, Des talks to Georgia Smith, an expert in Social Media who explores how to maximise the benefits of using some of the more important social media platforms how to use AI in the process.

    Songs from the Shows #90 - Egerton Strings - Broadway in Concert

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2025 7:05


    Kev Watson speaks to James from Egerton Strings about the String Quartet's performance at Nantwich, St Marys, ahead of their candle-lit performance on March 22nd.James talks about how he set up the Quartet and the concerts and performances that they give.

    Songs from the Shows #89 - Made in Dagenham (Women & Men)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2025 10:59


    Crewe Amateur Musical Society (CAMS) will perform "Made In Dagenham" at the Crewe Lyceum Theatre 5th - 8th March. The Cat's Kev Watson went to meet the during rehearsals to hear about the show and to listen to the cast discuss their roles and what "Made in Dagenham" means to them.

    Songs from the Shows #88 - Made in Dagenham (The Men)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2025 15:54


    Crewe Amateur Musical Society (CAMS) invited Kev Watson to their rehearsals for "Made in Dagenham". This is the second of two podcasts - here we have the men from CAMS discussing their new show.

    Songs from the Shows #87 - Shavington Village Pantomime - Rapuzel

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2025 14:03


    Shavington Village Festival's Pantomime is "Rapunzel" this year. They invited Kev Watson to join them in rehearsals to meet the director and cast. It was a hairy experience head and shoulders above the rest...

    Songs from the Shows #87 - Made in Dagenham (The Ladies)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2025 15:15


    Crewe Amateur Musical Society (CAMS) invited Kev Watson to their rehearsals for "Made in Dagenham". This is the first of two podcasts - here we have the ladies from CAMS discussing their new show.

    Dawn Read, MD of D & G Office Supplies Ltd, 15/01/2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2025 29:23


    Today, Des talks to Dawn Read, the managing director of D & G Office Supplies Ltd and Dawn explains how they survived the Covid Lockdown and the importance of being customer focussed in a very competitive market.

    Kate Blakemore, CEO of Motherwell Cheshire 04/12/2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2024 26:39


    Business Brunch, every Wednesday at 11am. Today Des talks to Kate Blakemore the founder and CEO of Motherwell Cheshire and Kate discusses why she launched her charity and how it has become an award winning enterprise.

    Robert Parton, owner of Aqueduct Marina 11-12-2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2024 30:33


    Business Brunch, every Wednesday at 11am. Today Des talks to Robert Parton, the owner of Aqueduct Marina and Robert discusses how 1995 was was a pivotal year in his career and how a chance conversation with a member of staff completely changed his life.

    Songs from the Shows - Kev Watson - Amplify Theatre Solutions

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2024 19:57


    Paul O'Brian & James Hope, from Amplify Theatre Solutions, joined Kev Watson to discuss their new business venture - bringing Sound & Lighting Design and Implementations to local organisations and musical societies.

    Lisa Bond, owner of Impact Training & Consultancy

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2024 27:53


    Today Des talks to Lisa Bond, the owner of Impact Training & Consultancy and Lisa discusses the importance of staff training and how networking has helped to grow her business.

    Songs from the Shows #72 - Kev Watson - Curtain Call's "Elf The Musical"

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2024 9:21


    Deep into rehearsals for "Elf The Musical", which plays at the Crewe Lyceum Theatre Nov 20-23rd, Gail Montague and the Curtain Call team invited Kev Watson to meet the cast. The story of Buddy The Elf, and his family, sounds like the perfect preparation for Xmas!

    Graham McKnight, Theatre Director at The Lyceum Theatre, Crewe 09/10/2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2024 26:57


    Today Des talks to Graham McKnight, Theatre Director at The Lyceum Theatre in Crewe and Graham discusses the importance of maintaining the Lyceum Theatre and how the performing arts help to promote understanding and respect for different cultures.

    Parveen Smith, owner of Soul 2 Soul Wellbeing 25/09/2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2024 28:00


    Today Des talks to Parveen Smith, the owner of Soul 2 Soul Wellbeing and Parveen discusses how she helps her clients negotiate difficult circumstances and how she developed her skills as an author.

    Business Brunch with Parveen Smith 25/9/24

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2024 32:45


    Debby Hackney, Listener Advice-Behaviours & Attitudes Part 3 , 17/09/2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2024 6:36


    Debby considers 'behaviours & attitudes' in business meetings.

    Beth Beggs, owner of Balloon Marketing 17/09/2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2024 25:53


    Beth Beggs is a marketing strategist and member of The Chartered Institute of Marketing and Beth explains why she chose marketing as a career path and how marketing has evolved in recent years.

    Melanie Cotton, Argentum Proof Reading, 10/09/2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2024 16:15


    Today Des talks to Melanie Cotton, the owner of Argentum Proofreading and Editing and Melanie explains the pitfalls of editing your own work and how to edit content on your website.

    Songs from the Shows #67 - Congleton Amateur Youth Theatre - Bugsy Malone

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2024 11:06


    CAYT present Bugsy Malone at the Daneside Theatre, Congleton 13th - 16th November. April and Charlie, from the cast, came into the studios, at Cheshire College, to talk to The Cat's Kev Watson about "Bugsy Malone", their characters and songs, and being part of Congleton Amateur Youth Theatre.

    Songs from the Shows #66 - Kev Watson - A Slice of the British Isles

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2024 4:35


    Kev Watson, from the Cat107.9fm, speaks to Gareth Butler (Executive Producer) about "A Slice of the British Isles" which is a show coming to Crewe's Lyceum on October 20th. It will raise money for the veterans charity "The Not Forgotten" and show case talent from Cheshire and specifically Crewe. Gareth talks about the show, the charity and the various groups from Cheshire that will take part. It sounds an amazing show.

    Songs from the Shows #65 - 50 Years Service - Kevin Whitfield

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2024 4:22


    Kevin Whitfield, who is currently rehearsing "Legally Blonde" with Acton AOS was presented with a '50 Years Service Award' on Sunday. Kevin has been a member of several musical theatre groups and continues to perform to this day. Kev Watson, from the Cat107.9fm, caught up with him just before he received the award from Acton AOS chair Debbie Cornack.

    Songs from the Shows #65 - Legally Blonde - Acton Operatics

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2024 18:03


    Kev Watson, from the Cat107.9fm's "Songs from the Shows" popped down to meet the cast and creative team behind Acton Amateur Operatics' "Legally Blonde". The run through and rehearsal was fantastic as was the spirit and welcome from the group. In this podcast you can hear interviews with all the team just 4 weeks before curtain up at Crewe's Lyceum theatre - 2nd October to 5th October.

    Jacqui Miller, marketing manager at Crewe Hall Hotel, 20/08/2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2024 14:30


    Jacqui discusses how the recent refurbishments at Crewe Hall Hotel have helped the management and staff to offer more flexibility for their private and corporate customers.

    Interview with Rafe Kline from The Namedroppers

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2024 18:06


    Rafe and his bandmates have performed around the world with some of the biggest names in blues. Here, he discusses his influences, how the band came about, and their plans going forward.

    Kurt Bradbury, managing director of TAFCO Ltd

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2024 24:11


    Today on Business Brunch, Des talks to Kurt Bradbury, the managing director of TAFCO Ltd and Kurt details some of the difficulties involved in starting an FSA regulated asset finance company.

    Elles Bailey talks about her new album

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2024 15:22


    Elles Bailey recently released her fourth album, "Beneath The Neon Glow" You can hear her talk about the making of it, the big events of the year, and her upcoming tour

    Legs chats to Errol Linton

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2024 18:03


    Errol was the U.K. representative at both the International Blues Challenge in Memphis, and the European Blues Challenge in Poland earlier this year.

    Legs chats to Neil Murdoch from Blue Nation

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2024 18:26


    The vocalist, and guitarist of the Birmingham based band chats to Legs about the bands sudden surge of popularity, and the music that drives him on.

    Dr. Mark Youngman, owner of Threatologist 03-07-2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2024 25:34


    Business Brunch, every Wednesday at 11am. This week Des talks to Dr. Mark Youngman who owns Threatologist, a niche business that is centred around Russian military and security issues. Their weekly newsletter reviews developments around the topics of terrorism & insurgency, private military companies (PMCs), the Chechen security services and other Russia-related security issues.

    Abigail Morrison, residential conveyancing specialist at Hibberts Solicitors

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2024 3:59


    This week on The Hot Desk, Abigail Morrison explains how to take the stress out of buying or selling a property.

    Interview With Brave Rival

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2024 16:20


    Legs chats to Lindsey and Chloe from the band Brave Rival. They talk about the formation of the band, and their plans for the future.

    Andrew Martin, director with The Nantwich Food Festival

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2024 10:28


    This week on The Hot Desk, Des & Dave interview Andrew Martin, a director with The Nantwich Food Festival and Andrew explains how The Festival attracts over 40,000 visitors to Nantwich and is run entirely by volunteers.

    Alison Roylance-White, director of Hardware Retail Group Ltd 26/06/2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2024 27:04


    This week on Business Brunch, Des interviews, Alison Roylance-White, a director of Hardware Retail Group Ltd. Alison talks about her drive and enthusiasm for business and how, after meeting mergers & acquisitions guru, Jonathan Jay, Alison & her husband started a business that buys other businesses.

    Interview with Jeff Pitchell

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2024 15:48


    Legs chats to the multi talented musician about his career so far, and his latest album "Brown Eyed Blues"

    Katie Vost, MD of Weston Centre Business Hub

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2024 11:01


    The Hot Desk, broadcast every Tuesday at 11am. This week Des & Dave talk to Katie Vost, the managing director of the Weston Centre Business Hub and Katie discusses their innovative style of marketing and flexible approach to contracts and client needs.

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