Your Voice

Liz Owen and disabled access in St Neots

phil@blackcatradio.org (Phil Lack) — Thu, 06 Nov 2025 19:51:51 +0000

Liz Owen gives an update on disabled parking in St Neots, Market Square.

Bethany and Jude from Snowdeer

phil@blackcatradio.org (Phil Lack) — Fri, 31 Oct 2025 23:23:26 +0000

Bethany Grace and Jude Scowen, the duo from the band 'Snowdeer', talk about their origins and their future in the local music scene.

The Earls of Sandwich with Stuart Orme

phil@blackcatradio.org (Phil Lack) — Thu, 23 Oct 2025 16:00:41 +0000

Stuart Orme from the Cromwell Museum talks today about the Earls of Sandwich.

Writer AJ Campbell

phil@blackcatradio.org (Phil Lack) — Thu, 16 Oct 2025 22:19:28 +0000

Writer AJ Campbell discusses her upcoming psychological Christmas thriller, "Christmas Revenge," set for release on November 3rd.

Ghost Stories of St Neots

phil@blackcatradio.org (Phil Lack) — Thu, 09 Oct 2025 18:51:08 +0000

Grace Chapman offers a glimpse into the kind of spooky ghost tales that will be shared during the St Neots museum's ghost talks.

95th Anniversary of the R101 Airship disaster

phil@blackcatradio.org (Phil Lack) — Sat, 04 Oct 2025 22:20:00 +0000

The R101 crash occurred on October 5, 1930, when the British airship R101, one of the largest airships ever built, crashed near Beauvais, France, during its maiden overseas flight to India. Designed as part of Britain’s ambitious airship programme to connect the Empire by air, the R101 was seen as a symbol of national pride and technological progress. However, structural flaws, poor weather, and political pressure to launch before it was ready led to disaster. The airship struck the ground and burst into flames, killing 48 of the 54 people on board, including senior government officials and engineers. The tragedy ended Britain’s airship programme and marked a turning point in public confidence in lighter-than-air travel. To mark the event Trevor Monk arranged for a series of talks on the airship itself, and the history of Cardington airship works. Keith Ritchie was there to find out more.....

Catherine Goodman and the St Neots Directory

phil@blackcatradio.org (Phil Lack) — Fri, 03 Oct 2025 20:06:23 +0000

Deputy Mayor and Council Member Catherine Goodman discusses the St Neots directory, its origin, purpose, and future.

Nick Stuart, The Colonel

phil@blackcatradio.org (Phil Lack) — Thu, 25 Sep 2025 18:41:31 +0000

Nick Stuart talks about the annual Mercury Music Prize, taking place on the 16th of October.

Rivers of Film Festival

phil@blackcatradio.org (Phil Lack) — Sat, 20 Sep 2025 17:43:10 +0000

Across twelve days, starting on September 23rd, celebrate rivers and other water bodies with talks, walks, workshops, and films, including nine short films specially commissioned to be shown throughout the festival.

Tremaine Dawkins

phil@blackcatradio.org (Phil Lack) — Fri, 12 Sep 2025 20:04:37 +0000

See Tremaine Dawkins this Saturday, 10 am till 2 pm, in St Neots, New Market Square.

Liz Owen and disabled access in St Neots

phil@blackcatradio.org (Phil Lack) — Sun, 07 Sep 2025 17:25:00 +0000

Liz Owen discusses the progress, updates, and what's next for disabled access in St Neots, including her own experience of her wheelchair breaking down and her campaign to bring awareness in collaboration with the Wheelchair Alliance.

Dickinsons Real Deal Star Alison Chapman

phil@blackcatradio.org (Phil Lack) — Tue, 26 Aug 2025 11:00:00 +0000

Dickinsons Real Deal Star Alison Chapman talks to Nigel Pauley about some exciting news regarding the recording of the 20th Series which is due to start recording in September.

200 Year old POW Camp in Huntingdonshire

phil@blackcatradio.org (Phil Lack) — Sat, 23 Aug 2025 11:19:00 +0000

Norman Cross Prison, just south of Peterborough, was built in 1796–97 as Britain struggled to contain the sheer number of captives taken during the French Revolutionary Wars. Designed to hold up to 7,000 men, it was laid out like a small town, with wooden barrack blocks, a hospital, chapel, and a market where prisoners traded handicrafts with local people. Most of those confined were French sailors and soldiers, guarded by a detachment of the Royal Northumberland Fusiliers. Conditions were harsh, with outbreaks of disease and a high death rate in the early years, though the camp became known for the remarkable craftsmanship of prisoners, who carved bone models and intricate objects later sold in London. Norman Cross remained in use until 1814, when peace returned with France. Today, little remains of the site, but a monument erected in 1914 commemorates those who died there.

AKPA - Addenbrooke's Kidney Patients Association

phil@blackcatradio.org (Phil Lack) — Sat, 16 Aug 2025 12:37:00 +0000

Julie Walker talking to Ste about AKPA who are committed to supporting people with kidney conditions who are under the care of Addenbrooke’s hospital, including kidney patients at Hinchingbrooke, King’s Lynn and West Suffolk hospitals.

Hope Active

phil@blackcatradio.org (Phil Lack) — Sat, 16 Aug 2025 11:41:48 +0000

Hope Active is a three year project aiming to stop over-60s from becoming islated. This is acheived by hosting events and outings. Part of the plan is a monthly meeting at St Neots Library.

Celebrating Hiroshima’s Survivor Sapling: History and Hope in Godmanchester

phil@blackcatradio.org (Phil Lack) — Mon, 04 Aug 2025 14:08:00 +0000

Roger Leivers, shares details about a special event this Saturday at St Mary’s Church, Godmanchester. The occasion celebrates a sapling from Hiroshima—one of only 147 survivor tree offshoots worldwide, descendants of a tree that survived the atomic bomb. Part of the UN’s Green Legacy Hiroshima, the event features talks on the German atom scientists once held prisoner at Farm Hall Place, in Godmanchester where secret SIS bugging equipment was found. Local vicar Rev David Busk will share his experiences from Nagasaki, and the community nursery manager will explain the tree’s history. The sapling will also be blessed in a free event starting at 7 pm.

Nigel takes a drumming lesson

phil@blackcatradio.org (Phil Lack) — Fri, 01 Aug 2025 23:00:00 +0000

A few weeks ago drum teachers Simon and Will from Eaton Socon’s Peppercorns Academy successfully completed a 24 hour charity drumathon which raised over £2,000 … now they faced another even bigger challenge … trying to teach rhythmically challenged Nigel how to play the drums in just a few minutes… See how they got on

Cromwell Museum - Stuart Orme 21JUN25

phil@blackcatradio.org (Phil Lack) — Mon, 23 Jun 2025 10:00:00 +0000

What's on the way from teh Cromwell museum

Richard Shaw MBE on St Neots, Community and Charity

phil@blackcatradio.org (Phil Lack) — Tue, 03 Jun 2025 11:00:00 +0000

we’re joined by Richard Shaw MBE, the newly appointed Chair of the St Neots Initiative — a community-led group working to support positive development and wellbeing across the town. Richard shares insights into the work of the Initiative, his vision for the future, and how the organisation brings together businesses, residents, and local leaders to make a real difference. He also opens up about his personal journey into charity work, and what inspired him to get involved with the Teenage Cancer Trust — a cause close to his heart.

Supporting Financial Wellbeing with MAST

phil@blackcatradio.org (Phil Lack) — Mon, 02 Jun 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Your Voice shines a spotlight on the vital work of MAST (Money Advice St Neots)—a local charity offering support to those facing financial difficulties. MAST was one of the beneficiaries of our second Boogie Nights and Vinyl Vibes fundraising discos, held in collaboration with Purple Horizons. Kathryn Pickering joins us to share how MAST helps individuals and families in crisis, offering confidential advice, practical support, and a pathway to financial stability.

Nigel Pauley talks to singer Callaghan.

phil@blackcatradio.org (Phil Lack) — Wed, 21 May 2025 02:00:00 +0000

To coincide with the release of her new album ‘The Music You Gave To Me’, Nigel Pauley talks to singer Callaghan ahead of her gig at The Stables MK on June 19…

Nigel Pauley talks to local historian Grace Chapman

phil@blackcatradio.org (Phil Lack) — Mon, 19 May 2025 23:00:00 +0000

Local historian Grace Chapman joins Nigel Pauley for her regular slot on ‘Your Voice’ talking about the three churches all dedicated to St Mary.

Nigel Pauley talks with author Emma Cowell

phil@blackcatradio.org (Phil Lack) — Wed, 14 May 2025 23:00:00 +0000

Best selling writer Emma Cowell joins Nigel Pauley on ‘Your Voice’ to discuss her new book ‘Under A Lemon Tree’.