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Herbs With Barbara

Heather

Welcome to LammasThe 1st August marks the start of Lammas - loaf mass - the harvest season and the halfway point between the summer solstice and autumn equinox.Lammas is associated with the harvesting of - amongst other things, wheat - so on today's Herbs with Barbara, we sampled some rather delicious rustic bread with lashings of lovely butter.  More on that in a bit, but first let's talk about Heather.This beautifully […]

todayThu 1 August

Listen Again

Talking Politics: Tatton MP Esther McVey

In the 2024 General Election Esther McVey was once again voted in as MP for the Tatton ConstituencyOver the coming months, Esther will be working hard on behalf of all the residents in Tatton - which now of course, includes Lymm.For clarity, although MIX56 broadcasts all over Warrington and Cheshire, our studios are based in Lymm.There will be regular surgeries throughout Tatton and Esther will be joining us regularly on […]

todayThu 1 August

News

Spain Without the Plane – a New Book by Ian James

Ian James will be one of Penny Dee's special guests this Friday at middayIan James has been part of the UK's radio landscape for many years.  Although he now presents the morning show on MIX56, his long broadcasting career has seen him present at a number of radio stations across the country - including Marcher Sound / MFM, Touch Radio, Magic Radio and BBC Radio Leeds.But in the 1980's Ian […]

todayThu 25 July

News

End of the road for Lymm’s Pepper Street Setts

A sad farewell to Lymm's historic settsAs overnight works continue to reconstruct Pepper Street in Lymm, the final section of setts is due to be removed this evening.Though the road will be re-laid with reclaimed stone setts, it will never be quite the same again.Dating back to the early 19th century, the Pepper Street setts were laid during a time when the industrial revolution was transforming rural England.Unlike modern asphalt […]

todayThu 25 July

News

Warrington Cycle Hub Now Open!

The brand-new Warrington Cycle Hub has officially opened its doors The new business is based on Crown Street, in one of the units underneath the railway in the arches. Cheshire Cycles – who currently have another successful business in Appleton Thorn – have been granted the contract by the council to deliver the hub. Their knowledgeable team of staff will be able to offer professional support on all things cycling.Our reporter, Magen […]

todayThu 11 July

CalendarEvents

The Three Degrees

DetailsTONY DENTON PROMOTIONS Presents THE THREE DEGREES When you hear the name, The Three Degrees, you immediately think of their most famous song, “When Will I See You Again. True, “When Will I See You Again” was a major hit record throughout the world, topping the chart in the U.S.A., The U.K., Japan and most European countries, earning the trio every conceivable accolade at the time — not to mention […]

todayThu 11 July

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Lymm Beer & Gin Festival is Back!

The Lymm Round Table Beer & Gin Festival takes place this weekend!A firm favourite in the local social calendar the Lymm & District Round Table Beer & Gin festival takes place this weekend at Lymm Parish Hall (Pepper Street, Lymm).It was a pleasure to welcome Mark from Lymm and District Round Table and Headline Sponsor Debbie from Airspace Aviation to our morning show - along with (Smiley Tunes) Helen Elliott, […]

todayWed 10 July

Warrington Wolves Foundation

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#BeTheChange

The Warrington Wolves Foundation are releasing a new four-part documentary on 17th July with the theme #BeTheChangeIt was a pleasure to welcome Adam Hills, Warrington Wolves General Manager and Ben Stiff, Media Manager to Tuesday's breakfast show.  You can listen again right here.Using the power of the Warrington Wolves badge, the foundation hope to enthuse, and inspire participants to create a healthier and more resilient community.In the last year alone, […]

todayTue 9 July

Herbs With Barbara

Under The Weather

Summer is promised soon but right now we are all literally under the weatherAnd the unpredictable weather is challenging for our plants, trees and herbs too.Though there is a lot in season right now and a bounty of food and medicine growing in the wild.As always, just a reminder that because something is natural - it doesn't mean to say it is safe, so always take the advice of someone […]

todayThu 4 July