The Cat
By The Cat
The CatOct 31, 2023
Interview with John Angus
Legs chats to the leader of The John Angus Band about his influences, career to date, and the release of their CD "it's High Time"
David Rowley, General Manager of Crewe Hall Hotel & Spa 01/05/2024
This week Des talks to David Rowley, the general manager of Crewe Hall Hotel & Spa, who discusses his passion for the hospitality sector and how they consistently deliver outstanding customer service.
Joel Dovey, MD of JDF Consultancy Ltd
This week, on The Hot Desk, Joel explains how your health & fitness directly affects your energy, focus and motivation.
Shaun Cafferty, MD of Martin & Co 07/05/2024
Today, Shaun's Listener Advice is centred on micro-businesses taking on their first employee and it helps to ensure whoever you take on is a good fit and understands the business ethos.
Danielle Harrington, Director of Canalside Garden Centre Ltd
This week Des talks to, Danielle Harrington, a director from Canalside Garden Centre and Danielle discusses how they intend to develop the business and how they give back to the local community through their community links.
Songs from the Show 47 - Kev Watson - Frozen Jr - Congleton Amateur Youth Theatre
Fresh from their success in "Nativity" CAYT (Congleton Amateur Youth Theatre joined Kev Watson in the studio, at Cheshire College South & West, to talk about their new production "Frozen Jr." which plays out at the Daneside Theatre, Congleton in May. Will Vickers (Director) and three members of the cast talk about their show, their parts and what it is like to be part of CAYT.
Catch up chat with Blind Lemon Pledge
After over 10 years, it was about time Legs had a catch up with Blind Lemon Pledge.
They talk about his career, his latest release, "Oh So Good", and his plans for the future.
Songs from the Shows #46 - Kev Watson - Nantwich Players - Dr Jeckll & Mr Hyde - Chris Finney
The Nantwich Players held an open evening recently, where a number of directors outlined what to expect from their plays which collectively form the new season of plays for the Players. In this podcast Chris Finney, the director of 'Dr Jeckll & Mr Hyde' talks about why he chose this version of the story and what he expects from cast and crew.
Songs from the Shows #45 - Kev Watson - CCSW's "The Tempest"
Jay Bridges and Andrew Joyce joined Kev Watson in the studio to discuss Cheshire College South & West's (CCSW) production of Shakespeare's "The Tempest".
It will play at the Axis Art Centre/Well Being Centre on May 1st (1pm / 7pm).
They talked about the play, the 'Performing Arts Level 3' course the production is part of, their roles and their love of acting.
Tickets can be obtained (£4.50) from the CCSW website.
Interview with Jools Waldron
Legs chats to the Stockport based singer about her influences, and the release of her debut album.
Songs from the Shows 45 - Kev Watson - La Voix - The Red Ambition Tour
La Voix is a fantastic entertainer - star of TV shows like Britain's Got Talent and Queen for One Night - and she will perform at Crewe's Lyceum Theatre on Thursday 27th June for one night only. Her shows are ridiculously funny, filled with great songs, and more costume changes than a Dior fashion parade.
Kev Watson spoke to La Voix about her 'Red Ambition Tour', which brings her to Crewe and how she entertained everyone during Covid, her love of Cruising (her show is sponsored by P&O Cruises - and I got a right earful when I mentioned 'ferries'!) and what we might expect on the night of the 27th June.
Songs from the Shows #44 - Kev Watson - The Real Kinky Boots & CAMS
Steve Pateman, who was the real shoe-maker behind "Kinky Boots", visited Crewe Amateur Musical Society (CAMS) on the last night of their rehearsals before they head to the Crewe Lyceum (17th - 20th April) to perform the show. Steve spoke to theCat's Kev Watson about the real story behind the heels and the boots and how the film and musical was born.
Andrea Clegg, the managing director of Auriga Advocates Ltd 03/04/2024
This week on Business Brunch, Des interviews Andrea Clegg, the managing director of Auriga Advocates Ltd and Andrea discusses her work with the Crown Prosecution Service and the book she published in 2016 entitled ‘Defend Your Licence’.
Songs from the Shows #43 - Nantwich Players - One Man, Two Guvnors
Sheila Dutton, from the Nantwich Players, invited me along to their New Season Open Evening.
The event provided an interesting insight into the workings of a theatre company - the directors discussed their upcoming shows, the cast requirements, the technical challenges and how they intend to present the work.
It was quite intriguing. In this podcast Sheila Dutton outlines the development process of a play at the Nantwich Players and Max Clay shared his hopes and aspirations for 'One Man, Two Guv'nors' which will play at the Nantwich Players in September.
Interview with Albert Cummings
Legs chats to Albert Cummings about his most recent release "Strong", and his career so far
Songs from the Shows #42 - Kinky Boots - CAMS
Crewe Amateur Musical Society (CAMS) will present "Kinky Boots" at the Crewe Lyceum Theatre between the 17th - 20th April. Three weeks away from their performance the cast and creative team spoke to theCat107.9fm Kev Watson about the show, their roles and the songs they will be singing.
Tickets can be obtained from the Crewe Lyceum website.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Interview with Morgen from The Mighty Howlers
Legs chats to the vocalist, harmonica player and songwriter for the Cornish blues band The Mighty Howlers
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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 )
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.
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.
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.
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"
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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