Post Tagged with: "The Cat"

Nantwich friends launch new “Neurodiverse” show on The Cat Radio

Nantwich friends launch new “Neurodiverse” show on The Cat Radio

Two Nantwich women have launched a new community show “Wired Differently – The Neurodiverse Hour” on The Cat Radio.

Both Sheila Manzano and Diane Davis, both diagnosed with ADHD, aim to bring open conversations, lived experience and community voices to the Crewe and Nantwich airwaves.

April 4, 2026
The Cat FM to host quiz in memory of TV Egghead Chris Hughes

The Cat FM to host quiz in memory of TV Egghead Chris Hughes

Crewe and Nantwich community radio station The Cat (107.9FM) are hosting a quiz in memory of Chris Hughes, one of TV’s Eggheads.

Chris, from Crewe, died suddenly earlier this year.

September 18, 2025
Dave Prince makes radio debut at 79 with new show on The Cat

Dave Prince makes radio debut at 79 with new show on The Cat

Veteran Nantwich musician Dave Prince has made his radio debut at the age of 79, writes Jonathan White.

After more than 60 years as a musician, Dave has found a fresh way to share his lifelong passion for music.

September 14, 2025
The Cat Radio celebrates 10 years on 107.9FM

The Cat Radio celebrates 10 years on 107.9FM

South Cheshire’s The Cat community radio station has its 10th anniversary of broadcasting on 107.9FM.

It was the first radio station in Crewe and Nantwich to be awarded a full-time FM licence.

February 16, 2025
Thousands enjoy spectacular Nantwich Christmas lights switch on

Thousands enjoy spectacular Nantwich Christmas lights switch on

By Jonathan White
Thousands of people packed into Nantwich town square last night to enjoy the annual ‘Nantwich Christmas Light Switch-On’.

Presenters from local community radio station The Cat compered the event, which was organised by Nantwich Town Council.

November 23, 2024
Nantwich independent record shop promotes local musicians

Nantwich independent record shop promotes local musicians

By Jonathan White
Nantwich independent music store Applestump Records has launched a new Youtube channel to help promote local artists.

The store, which sells new and second-hand vinyl records on Barker Street, is run by Steve Cook.

October 25, 2023
The Cat community radio presenter reaches 1,000 milestone

The Cat community radio presenter reaches 1,000 milestone

By Jonathan White
The Cat community radio presenter Gary Johnson has marked a milestone by presenting his 1,000th Breakfast Show.

Gary reached the milestone on Thursday October 5 during his regular 7am-9am show which broadcasts to thousands across Nantwich and Crewe.

October 18, 2023
Nantwich singer hits stage in support of Brit star Rumer

Nantwich singer hits stage in support of Brit star Rumer

By Jonathan White
Thousands of people enjoyed a range of live shows during another successful Nantwich “Words and Music Festival”.

The 16th annual festival took place across different venues, ending on Sunday night with headliners Ocean Colour Scene at Nantwich Civic Hall.

October 17, 2023
Cat Radio to host Country Music event at Crewe club

Cat Radio to host Country Music event at Crewe club

The Cat Radio is to host a country music festival at The Crozzy club in Crewe on Saturday September 16.

It will feature seven local country acts, plus a line-dancing class.

September 7, 2023
Cat Xtra launches on DAB across Crewe and Nantwich

Cat Xtra launches on DAB across Crewe and Nantwich

Cat Xtra, the sister station of local community radio station The Cat, is now broadcasting on small scale digital radio on the Crewe and Nantwich multiplex in South Cheshire.

Cat Xtra started out as a project aimed at getting younger people into radio.

June 14, 2023
Adrian completes 500-mile canal run for Critical Care Unit

Adrian completes 500-mile canal run for Critical Care Unit

Adrian Wootton has completed an amazing 500-mile canal run for Mid Cheshire Hospitals critical care unit.

For the last three years, he has run 500 miles along UK’s canals without running over the same ground twice.

April 15, 2023
Nantwich Town players donate Easter eggs to Springfield School

Nantwich Town players donate Easter eggs to Springfield School

By Jonathan White
First team players at Nantwich Town helped spread Easter cheer by delivering chocolate eggs to children at Springfield School in Crewe.

Dabbers players Troy Bourne, Byron Harrison, and Dan Cockerline made the visit, along with Kit Manager Jason Clarke, representatives from the Co-op, and presenters Neil Davis and Gary Johnson from local community radio station The Cat.

April 1, 2023
Nantwich Christmas Lights Switch On set for November 18

Nantwich Christmas Lights Switch On set for November 18

The Nantwich Christmas Lights Switch-On is set to take place on Friday November 18, council bosses have confirmed.

Town Council staff have been busy preparing for the traditional start to the festive season.

November 5, 2022