Author: Black Cat
It was 25 years ago that some Australians came up with the idea to raise money for the RSPCA. It was called ‘Growing whiskers for whiskers’ Five years later another group in Melbourne decided to grow moustaches in 30 days to raise awaereness of prostate cancer and depression in men Since then ‘Movember’ as it […]
In the run-up to Christmas 2023, we put out an appeal to try and raise money for 3 Pillars – Feeding the homeless. We had set a target of £1,000 over a very short period. We were delighted that through the generosity of many businesses, we raised over £2,000. The organisation gives out hot food, hot […]
What does the future hold for the medium that was once called ‘The Village Loudspeaker’? With rare archive and well-known voices from the airwaves, this special programme traces the evolution of local radio. Produced & directed by Richard Latto. First broadcast on the BBC News Channel on Friday 6 March 2020. It features our very […]
Black Cat Radio, based in St Neots, and Huntingdon Community Radio, in Huntingdon, have submitted a joint application to Ofcom, the regulating authority for broadcasting, seeking a DAB licence for the whole area. If the application is granted, a greater number of listeners will be able to tune in to both of the stations. Both […]
This week in music history spans significant events, album releases, and performances across the last seven decades, offering a fascinating glimpse into the evolution of popular music. **1950s:** In September 1956, Elvis Presley made history when his debut album, *Elvis Presley*, topped the Billboard pop album chart. This was the first rock ‘n’ roll album […]