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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.

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 )

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.

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.

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.

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"

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...

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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 chatting to Carole in the Community

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.

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

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).

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.

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

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 -->

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

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 ab...