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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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, […]
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 […]
At 1pm on Sunday 30 June 2024, 'Tiny Lymm' a young duckling who was rescued from the Bridgewater canal at the end of April this year, was released back onto the canal in Lymm. Many of the local community came along to watch the release, and Helen from Cheshire's Mix 56 was there to catch up with Col and the team. Col Sproule from Bella's Legacy Wildlife and Fish Rescue, along with […]
One of the highlights of Lymm Festival 2024 was "Whispering" Bob Harris in conversation with Colin HallVeteran BBC music legend ‘Whispering’ Bob Harris and music journalist Colin Hall presented a fascinating evening based around their mutual love and appreciation of The Beatles to a packed-out crowd at Lymm High School.By 1963, John Lennon & Paul McCartney had written so many songs they simply couldn’t all be accommodated on just their own Beatles releases, […]
