The Cat

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

Today Des & Dave talk to Pam Allen, the MD of PA Today Ltd and Pam discusses how she is helping employees and business owners to take full advantage of the government scheme, 'Access to Work'.

Today Des talks to Chris McEnaney, associate director with Afford Bond Chartered Accountants and Chris discusses the 100 year history of Afford Bond and how they help their client's businesses to grow and prosper.

Today Des talks to Alan Stones who served his time as a letter-press printer, then onto much larger full-colour printing machines and now runs his own business selling customised promotional products and clothing.

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"

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.

This week, on The Hot Desk, Joel explains how your health & fitness directly affects your energy, focus and motivation.

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.

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.

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 CA...

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.

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.

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...

Legs chats to the Stockport based singer about her influences, and the release of her debut album.

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 t...

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.

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’.

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 o...