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 […]
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, […]
A special evening of Classical Music is taking place at Byley Village Hall this Saturday The Middlewich Concert Orchestra has been delighting audiences for more than 24 years and will be performing a special concert this Saturday featuring: Albinoni – Concerto No. 2 in D Minor for Oboe (transcribed for Soprano Saxophone) Ronald Binge – Elizabethan Serenade Mozart – Eine Kleine Nachtmusik, K.525 Louise Farrenc – Symphony No.3 in G […]
The Royal Cheshire County Show has been celebrating the best the countryside has to offer for 186 yearsOnce again, Cheshire's MIX56 was pleased to broadcast live from the two-day event, bringing listeners a flavour of this sights and sounds of this much-loved family friendly event.Over the two day event, our team were out and about meeting visitors, stall holders and some celebrities.. You can hear the highlights here.In part 1, […]
Albert Lee "Mr Telecaster" is one of the most respected and renowned guitarists in music history He's worked with The Everly Brothers, Eric Clapton, Emmylou Harris and many more big-name artists over his long and illustrious career. His 80th Birthday tour is currently underway and is thrilling audiences across the country. He's appearing tonight (11 June) at The Floral Pavilion in New Brighton and at The Lowry in Manchester tomorrow. […]
Ahead of an incredible evening of entertainment at The Bowdon Rooms, Mike Joyce of The Smiths was Jim O'connor's special guestYou can listen again right here!This full-lengh interview includes music tracks and will be available for 28 days. After that, we'll replace it with an edited version without the music.There's always something going on at The Bowdon Rooms!Check out forthcoming events right here.
With this year's Eurovision final approaching Penny Dee caught up with the UK Queen of the Song Festival - Katrina LeskanichIn this special programme, Penny Dee chats to Katrina Leskanich, formally of Katrina and The Waves about her long career, her experience of representing the UK - and winning - the 1997 Eurovision Song Contest and her thoughts about women and happiness.Walking On SunshineThough Katrina and The Waves were formed […]
Lymm Lawn Tennis Club have their open day this SundayWe were delighted to welcome Head Coach Alan Morton to our morning studio to find out more. You can listen again right here.This Sunday (12th May) Children and adults alike can try a game of tennis for free!There's LTA Youth and Tennis Xpress Workshops and even high-tempo Cardio Tennis if you fancy giving it a go!This family-friendly event is also an […]
Singing to make you smileIt's been five years since Helen Elliot formed The Alley Cats Escape Choir.Helen's always had a passion for singing and over the years has sang with Casella Choir in Lancaster and Lymm Big Sing.In December 2021, Helen also became a Singing for the Brain leader after completing the Alzheimer's Society dedicated training. She's now Musical Director of the 50 plus strong Alley Cats Escape Choir who were […]
