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The CatSep 02, 2021

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Lou Davis, owner of Loud Social Media & Cheshire Vibe

Lou Davis, owner of Loud Social Media & Cheshire Vibe

This week Des talks to Lou Davis owner of Loud Social Media and Lou gives some helpful tips on how to develop your target audience on social media.

Mar 22, 202410:25
David Bilsborough, Cheshire Cars 20-03-2024

David Bilsborough, Cheshire Cars 20-03-2024

Today Des interviews David Bilsborough, the owner of Cheshire Cars in Crewe and David discusses how he launched The Independent Motor Dealers Association that now boasts over 1200 members and his opinion of how the electric car market will develop over the next few years.

Mar 21, 202429:36
Maisy Owen, MD of MO Management Consultancy Ltd

Maisy Owen, MD of MO Management Consultancy Ltd

On The Hot Desk today, Maisy Owen's Listener Advice detailed how to build resilience into your business.

Mar 21, 202403:19
Interview with Si from Deep Six Blues

Interview with Si from Deep Six Blues

Legs chats to the songwriter from the North Lincolnshire based band.

They talk about the formation of the band, their plans for the future, and even touch upon the state of the music industry.

Mar 17, 202416:14
SFTS #40 - Kev Watson - Musical Showcase - Must See Musicals

SFTS #40 - Kev Watson - Musical Showcase - Must See Musicals

Must See Musicals will present their "Musical Showcase" at Worleston Village Hall on 23rd March. Kev Watson joined them during rehearsals and met existing and new cast members of the group and they discussed the songs from the show and what it's like to join Must See Musicals as a new member.

Mar 05, 202416:43
Interview with Morgen from The Mighty Howlers

Interview with Morgen from The Mighty Howlers

Legs chats to the vocalist, harmonica player and songwriter for the Cornish blues band The Mighty Howlers

Mar 03, 202412:50
SFTS 37 - Kev Watson - A Slice of the British Isles with Gareth Butler

SFTS 37 - Kev Watson - A Slice of the British Isles with Gareth Butler

Kev Watson - A Slice of the British Isles - Gareth Butler

On Songs from the Shows 37 Kev Watson spoke to Gareth Butler, the creative producer of A "Slice of the British Isles", which is coming to the Crewe Lyceum on 20th October, 2024. The concert is in aid of a veterans charity called "The Unforgotten".


It will feature music and dance from the British Isles - including A Male Voice Choir from Crewe, Crewe brass, Scottish Pipe Band, Irish Dancers and Morris Dancers.

Tickets are available now (£28) from the Crewe Lyceum website and the GB Pageants website.

Feb 28, 202410:29
Chris Woolnough, UK Managing Director of Assurant 20/02/2024

Chris Woolnough, UK Managing Director of Assurant 20/02/2024

Today Des interviews Chris Woolnough, the UK Managing Director of Assurant and Chris discusses how their business systems have changed as a result of the pandemic and why it's so important for Assurant to connect with the local community and support charities and clubs etc.

Feb 27, 202435:10
24-hour Treadmill Challenge in Nantwich for Children with Cancer UK

24-hour Treadmill Challenge in Nantwich for Children with Cancer UK

PJ Interview with Izzy Cundy, and Diane Mason. all about three local Mum's Izzy, Emma and Diane are running this year’s London Marathon on a treadmill fundraising and in support of Children with Cancer UK

All Starts at Running Bear 12, Oat Market, Nantwich, CW5 5AL. at 10am Friday February 23rd and finishes. 10am Saturday 24th February. Please Feel Free to Go Along and Support the Girl's with Their massive Challenge. Plus, if You Would Like to Donate, Please Follow the Link Below.

If you want to support them and make a donation, you can do so via JustGiving - justgiving.com/page/izzy-emma-diane

Feb 22, 202409:40
Songs from the Shows #37 - Gareth Roberts - A Slice of the British Isles

Songs from the Shows #37 - Gareth Roberts - A Slice of the British Isles

"The Not Forgotten" is a less well known charity that supports British veterans. Gareth Roberts is the Creative Producer of a show coming to the Crewe Lyceum, for one night only (12th October, 2024), that will support "The Not Forgotten". The show is called "A Slice of the British Isles" Graham joined Kev Watson - presenter of theCat's "Songs from the Shows" to discuss "A Slice of the British Isles" and how the show came to be staged, this year, at the Crewe Lyceum.

Feb 22, 202410:29
The Cat in the Community talks to Carole Salmon of Right at Home

The Cat in the Community talks to Carole Salmon of Right at Home

On this week's show, Gary talks to special guest Carole Salmon of local company Right at Home about their new off-shoot RISE

Feb 22, 202417:30
Linda De Sa & Kati-Leigh Newson of Visyon

Linda De Sa & Kati-Leigh Newson of Visyon

This is Part 2 of Gary talking to Linda De Sa and Kati-Leigh Newson of the brilliant children's support group Visyon

Feb 22, 202408:08
The Cat In the Community Meets Linda & Katie-Leigh From Visyon Part 1

The Cat In the Community Meets Linda & Katie-Leigh From Visyon Part 1

On this Week's Cat in the Community, Gary talks to Linda De Sa and Katie-Leigh Hewson of the brilliant local support Group Visyon Par1

Feb 22, 202408:03
Kevin Rodgers, MD of KR Fleet Solutions Ltd

Kevin Rodgers, MD of KR Fleet Solutions Ltd

Today Des & Dave talk to Kevin Rodgers, the managing director of KR Fleet Solutions Ltd and Kevin discusses how they won 'Start-up Business of the Year' at the South Cheshire Chamber of Commerce & Industry Business Awards in November 2023.

Feb 22, 202411:13
Joe Louis chats to Legs

Joe Louis chats to Legs

Legs met up with Joe Louis at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis, but they didn't get to record an interview as planned.

They did, however, hook up once Legs got back to the U.K. and here is that recording

Feb 18, 202422:02
Nick Rowbottom, MD of Viz Reflectives Ltd 14/02/2024

Nick Rowbottom, MD of Viz Reflectives Ltd 14/02/2024

Today Des interviews Nick Rowbottom, managing director of Viz Reflectives Ltd and Nick discusses how his entrepreneurial skills helped him to build several successful businesses supplying customers across the world.

Feb 14, 202425:40
Amaka Lawton, WPS Foundation 07/02/2024

Amaka Lawton, WPS Foundation 07/02/2024

Today Des talks to Amaka Lawton, a founding partner of The Alpha Omega WPS Foundation and Amaka talks about growing up in Nigeria, travelling to the UK to study for her Masters Degree and what inspired her to launch the Foundation that helps women and girls in the locality.

Feb 08, 202427:23
Nigel Mellor, managing director of Crewe Plumbing Ltd 23-01-2024

Nigel Mellor, managing director of Crewe Plumbing Ltd 23-01-2024

Today Des talks to Nigel Mellor, the managing director of Crewe Plumbing Ltd and Nigel discusses how hard work and an eye for detail helped him to develop a successful plumbing business.

Jan 30, 202430:37
Songs from the Shows 33 - Kev Watson - Shavington Village Festival Pantomime

Songs from the Shows 33 - Kev Watson - Shavington Village Festival Pantomime

Kev Watson spoke to the directors and cast of Shavington Village's Festival Pantomime 2024 which is "Little Red Riding Hood". The history of the village's pantomime, the roles being played and how to get tickets are all discussed.

(Little Red Riding Hood - 20th - 24th February - Shavington Academy www.svfc.info )


Jan 25, 202413:11
The Crewe Creative Champions

The Crewe Creative Champions

In this episode of InBrief with Gary Johnson, Ben Wye introduces the Crewe Creative Champions and makes a call to action for potential volunteers, young and old, to get involved and bring their ideas' to the fore to help shape the creative and cultural future of the town.

Jan 20, 202410:53
Songs from the Shows 32 - Interview with Michael Shneck (Fagin) from MCMTC's "Oliver!"

Songs from the Shows 32 - Interview with Michael Shneck (Fagin) from MCMTC's "Oliver!"

Michael Shneck from MCMTC (Mid-Cheshire Musical Theatre Company) talks about playing the part of Fagin in "Oliver!".

Oliver! is playing at the Northwich Memorial Court Theatre 21-24th Feb. Tickets Still Available from TicketSource.

Jan 16, 202410:41
CVS and C&M Raising Awareness of Cancer

CVS and C&M Raising Awareness of Cancer

In this Episode of In Brief, Gary Johnson talks to Lucy Coates, Development Officer of CVS (Crewe Voluntary Services) and also Social Action Lead for the Cheshire and Merseyside Cancer Alliance. I in 2 people in the UK will be affected by Cancer in their lifetime and the new alliance looks to raise awareness across the region.

Jan 16, 202411:56
Hannah's Teaching Tech

Hannah's Teaching Tech

In this episode 29 year old Hannah Fairclough, who has had minimal sight since birth and virtually blind since the age of 18, talks to Gary Johnson on how she has turned adversity into a positive and created her own business "Hannah's Teaching Tech"

Jan 09, 202411:55
Food Banks at Christmas with Damian Gear

Food Banks at Christmas with Damian Gear

As we all Know we are all Feeling the Big Pinch as this Year is Set to Be the Busiest for all Charity's but it is The Food Banks That Really Shine This Time of Year with Over 500 Food Parcels To Make up and Deliver Over the Festive Thats Just one Small Food Bank. PJ Talks to Damian Gear from Nantwich Food Bank. For the First Time for Ages the Food Banks are having To Buy Food as Food Donations Get Smaller as we all just Cannot Give what we Used To. Please if you are struggling please CALL AND GET a Referral Now Before it is too late. Citerzens Advice 0800 1448848

Dec 15, 202321:33
Songs from the Shows 27 - Must See Musicals - Open Evening

Songs from the Shows 27 - Must See Musicals - Open Evening

Dan & Tracey from "Must See Musicals" popped into theCat to tell us about their Open Evening on January 10th. We talked about their successful Christmas Cabaret, plans for 2024, but mainly about their invitation to new members to join them - and to meet the existing members at the Opening Evening.

Dec 13, 202312:05
Mark Batch, Head of Human Resources, Boughey Distribution Ltd

Mark Batch, Head of Human Resources, Boughey Distribution Ltd

Today Des talks to Mark Batch, Head of Human Resources at Boughey Distribution and Mark discusses how he looks after the interests of over 700 employees and what it takes to win Employer of the Year Award at the recent South Cheshire Chamber Business Awards.

Dec 12, 202318:37
Interview with Rosie from Rosie Hilditch Counselling chatting to Carole in the Community

Interview with Rosie from Rosie Hilditch Counselling chatting to Carole in the Community

Rosie is qualified counsellor offering face-to-face, online or telephone sessions. She works with individuals in Crewe, Middlewich and surrounding areas. She uses a variety of therapeutic approaches when working with clients.

Dec 07, 202311:39
Songs from the Shows #25 - The 2023 Crewe Lyceum Panto - Cinderella

Songs from the Shows #25 - The 2023 Crewe Lyceum Panto - Cinderella

The 2023 Pantomime at Crewe's Lyceum Theatre is Cinderella starring Matt Terry (2016 X Factor Winner) as Prince Charming, Eva Parsons as Cinderella with Malcolm Lord as the Fairy Godmother and Ste Johnson returning as Buttons.

Dec 04, 202308:26
Mark Haase, Chief Executive Officer of SG World Ltd

Mark Haase, Chief Executive Officer of SG World Ltd

Today Des talks to Mark Haase, the Chief Executive Officer of SG World Ltd and Mark discusses the strategic objectives for SG World and what it takes to be a successful CEO in the printing sector.

Dec 04, 202330:05
Archive interview with R.B. Stone

Archive interview with R.B. Stone

Delving into the archives for the last interview that will be played out in 2023, Legs uncovers a chat he and Jen had with American singer, songwriter and guitarist R.B. Stone

Dec 03, 202305:44
Interview with Community Fundraiser at Mid Cheshire Hospitals Charity, Mark Porter

Interview with Community Fundraiser at Mid Cheshire Hospitals Charity, Mark Porter

Interview with Mark Porter from Mid Cheshire Hospitals Charity who spills the beans on their Festive Five for 2023 and his first Christmas in his newrole.

Nov 20, 202312:54
Archive interview with Paul Rose

Archive interview with Paul Rose

Back in the days of "Monday Morning Blues" Jen and Legs had a chat with guitarist, singer, songwriter Paul Rose about his career up to that point.

If you weren't listening on the internet then, you won't have heard this one.

Nov 19, 202312:58
Richard Thrower, the managing director of Motion Focus Media Ltd, 08/11/2023

Richard Thrower, the managing director of Motion Focus Media Ltd, 08/11/2023

Des talks to Richard Thrower, the managing director of Motion Focus Media Ltd, who discusses how he left school with precious few qualifications and now runs his own business winning business throughout the UK and Europe.

Nov 10, 202324:58
Interview with Ij from Nene Tlc about a shared space dedicated to empowering ethnic minority women

Interview with Ij from Nene Tlc about a shared space dedicated to empowering ethnic minority women

Interview with Ij from Nene Tlc about a shared space dedicated to empowering ethnic minority women chatting to Carole in the Community

Nov 06, 202306:33
Archive interview with The No Refund Band

Archive interview with The No Refund Band

Chatting to Jen and Kev from their tour bus, the band gave us an insight into their origins.

Another gem from the archives.

Nov 05, 202309:48
Archive interview with Michael Harrison

Archive interview with Michael Harrison

Legs has been rooting around in the vaults again, and come up with this little gem from the internet days, featuring singer, songwriter and guitarist Michael Harrison.

Nov 05, 202304:37
Songs from the Shows 24 - Christmas Cabaret - Must See Musicals

Songs from the Shows 24 - Christmas Cabaret - Must See Musicals

Dan Rushton & Daniel Perry, from Must See Musicals, came into the studio to tell Kev Watson all about their Xmas Cabaret which plays at the Wynbury Village Hall on the 3rd December at 1pm / 5pm. Afternoon Tea and a visit by the man in Red & White is to be expected as part of your ticket price (£12).

Nov 02, 202305:34
Dan Marshall, Joint CEO of Absolute Solutions Group 01/11/2023

Dan Marshall, Joint CEO of Absolute Solutions Group 01/11/2023

Today Des talks to Dan Marshall the Joint CEO of Absolute Solutions Group Ltd and Dan discusses what it takes to be awarded the Ecovardis Gold accreditation, ranking his company in the top 1% worldwide.

Nov 01, 202329:59
Interview with Supervet Noel Fitzpatrick about his upcoming Beyond Supervet Show.

Interview with Supervet Noel Fitzpatrick about his upcoming Beyond Supervet Show.

Interview with Supervet Noel Fitzpatrick talking to Carole in the Community about his upcoming show at Crewe Lyceum

Nov 01, 202314:47
Songs from the Shows #22 - Christmas Cracker - Shavington Drama Group - Adam Goode

Songs from the Shows #22 - Christmas Cracker - Shavington Drama Group - Adam Goode

Adam Goode, from the Shavington Drama Group, came into theCat107.9FM to tell Kev Watson all about the "Christmas Cracker" that the group will present on December 9th & 10th. It will raise much needed funds for local charities at Xmas and will take place at the Shavington Village Hall. Have a listen and, better yet, buy tickets -->

Oct 31, 202304:48
Kate from Sandbach Art Room chats to Carole in the Community about their Mole Hunt

Kate from Sandbach Art Room chats to Carole in the Community about their Mole Hunt

Kate from Sandbach Art Room chats to Carole about their Mole Hunt and the classes that they offer.

Oct 30, 202309:30
SFTS #20 - Crewe Lyceum - Young Ambassadors (8min)

SFTS #20 - Crewe Lyceum - Young Ambassadors (8min)

Kev Watson, from theCat107.9FM, visited the Crewe Lyceum Theatre to meet with, and chat to, seven of the theatre's "Young Ambassadors".


The "Young Ambassadors" is a scheme for 14-18 year olds, starting in September, that runs throughout the school year and provides the opportunity for the Young Ambassadors to learn all about the workings of the theatre.


They spoke to Kev about their hopes and aspirations for the scheme and a special role they will have in this years Pantomime at the Crewe Lyceum.

Oct 24, 202308:21
SFTS #20 Anything Is Possible If You If You Think About It Hard Enough - Nantwich Players 2-5th November

SFTS #20 Anything Is Possible If You If You Think About It Hard Enough - Nantwich Players 2-5th November

Anything Is Possible If You If You Think About It Hard Enough is a play about a young couple who meet, fall in love and then are beset by a terrible tragedy. We are witness to their story. Maja and Kit play Alex and Rupert in the Nantwich Players Studio production 2nd-5th November. They spoke to Kev Watson at theCat107.9FM about the play, the roles and how rehearsals were going. Have a listen...

Oct 23, 202308:23
Archive interview with Isaiah B. Brunt

Archive interview with Isaiah B. Brunt

Going back to the early days of the blues show, Jen and Legs chat to Antipodean singer, songwriter and guitarist Isaiah B. Brunt

Oct 22, 202314:49
Toni Mortimer, Vetta Properties Ltd 18-10-2023

Toni Mortimer, Vetta Properties Ltd 18-10-2023

Business Brunch, every Wednesday at 11am - this week Des talks to Toni Mortimer, managing director of Vetta Properties Ltd and Toni discusses the importance of developing customer service to a very high standard in order to maximise referrals.

Oct 19, 202329:26
SFTS #19 Anything Is Possible If You Think About It Hard Enough

SFTS #19 Anything Is Possible If You Think About It Hard Enough

Kit & Maja play Rupert & Alex, a young and in love couple who suffer a tragedy that causes them an enormous amount of grief in their young relationship. They spoke to Kev Watson, on theCat107.9FM, about the play and spoke about the acting challenges that the play presents.

The play - Anything Is Possible If You Think About It Hard Enough - is an emotional roller-coaster and plays at the Nantwich Players Theatre 2nd - 5th November.



Oct 16, 202304:53
SFTS 17 - Some Guys Have All The Luck - Paul Metcalfe - Oct 14th

SFTS 17 - Some Guys Have All The Luck - Paul Metcalfe - Oct 14th

Kev Watson, from theCat107.9FM's "Songs from the Shows", speaks to Paul Metcalfe who plays Rod Stewart in "Some Guys Have All The Luck" at the Crewe Lyceum on Saturday October 14th. 4 min.

Oct 12, 202304:06
Tony Burn & Richard Hill from Mackenzies Swap Shop 10-10-2023

Tony Burn & Richard Hill from Mackenzies Swap Shop 10-10-2023

Tony Burn & Richard Hill, directors of Mackenzies Swap Shop Ltd, discuss some the difficulties starting a new business and why 10% of their revenue is going to charity.

Oct 10, 202312:01
Archive interview with Geno Washington

Archive interview with Geno Washington

Legs has a chat with legendary soul singer Geno Washington, prior to his appearance at The Full Moon in Newcastle Under Lyme (which, sadly, no longer exists)

Oct 08, 202311:52
Legs catches up with the phenomenon that is Shaun Murphy

Legs catches up with the phenomenon that is Shaun Murphy

Legs chats to one of the greatest voices in the business, spanning countless genres.

Oct 08, 202315:55