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| COMMUNITY RADIO FOR THE BOROUGH OF MACCLESFIELD Listen to Canalside now... just click on the ‘Listen Live’ button!
You can listen to Canalside online 24 hours a day. We don't have an FM frequency at the moment, but are looking to be back 'on the airwaves' later this year!
If you are having trouble listening to us via the internet, give us a call on 01625 576689 and we’ll do our best to help! |
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CCR-FM gets the green light |

It's 'all go' for Canalside, as our second application for a full-time FM licence has been approved. |
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Hear Ye ! Hear Ye ! Hear Ye ! |
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If only they could promise the Spanish weather! |
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The Windmill (Whiteley Green) are now taking bookings for their Tapas and Rioja Evening, Friday 16th May 7:30pm.
Get set to enjoy an evening filled with fine Spanish food and wine - call 01625 574 222 for all the details!
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Bollington Festival 09 is just around the corner. Check out the website -
www.bollingtonfestival.org.uk - and get involved!
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Congratulations to Samantha from Biddulph who won a £20 voucher for Creature Comforts Too of Macclesfield!
Samantha was drawn as the lucky winner by Joe and Aimee on
Saturday's Loose Lunch (12:30pm - 1:30pm).
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I have been living in Macclesfield for over a year and have never been to Jar Bar on Park Green. I was pleasantly surprised to find a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. The Jar Bar Pub Idol Final 2008 took place last Wednesday evening, 2 April. The Judges were Matt Isaacs, Helen Walford and Gavin Murphy. Matt and Helen are both presenters on Canalside Community Radio. The competition was hosted by Nick Wright and the photographer was Simon Leah.
As the lights dimmed, I found a comfortable seat on the couch and waited as the first contestant took to the stage just before 10pm. The line-up was as follows:
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1. Nick Ash – Can you feel the love tonight 2. Heather Hockenhall – Mustang Sally 3. Fiona Johnston - I just wanna make love to you 4. William Rowe – Don’t let the sun go down on me 5. Nicola Spencer – How do I live 6. John Wynberg – Shine 7. Sarah Newton – When you believe 8. Raymond Lloyd – One Man Band |
Each of the contestants really gave it their all and the judges comments reflected this, namely: “enjoyed the entertainment value”, “lots of power and feeling”, “powerhouse”, and “perfection…indisputably”. Before the winners were announced, the Bar Manager Rick Banks ended the night of song with his rendition of Gary Numan’s song, Cars. He was a real entertainer, complete with the sunglasses and robotic moves.
Third place was awarded to Raymond Lloyd who received £10 and second placed Sarah Newton received £20. The winner John Wynberg walked away with £100. John certainly wowed the crowd with his enthusiasm and magnetic moves. He had everyone singing along and waving their arms to the melody. Judge Gavin’s comment summed it up aptly: “loves it, loves it, loves it!” When asked how he felt having won the Karaoke competition, he replied, “I can’t believe it!” Well we certainly can. Congratulations on a job well done!
-- Cenydd Abrahams |
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Roy's Walk from Land's End to Cape Wrath is now in full swing!
Click the link below for the full story about his trek in aid of East Cheshire Hospice and Friends For Leisure, and find out how to read the latest updates from Roy. |
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Canalside's M&M Grand Prize Draw |
Congratulations to Rob Stokes from Macclesfield who has won the Grand Prize!
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Canalside M&M Competition winners Rob Stokes and Carol Wood pictured with Canalside volunteers. (From left to right) Matt Isaacs, Nick Wright, Carol Wood, Rob Stokes. (Front) Chris de Wet and Andy Gaskell. |
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Not afraid of tackling unconventional subjects - the "merits of women wearing moustaches" was one of the topics under discussion on Lavinia Murray's Comedy and Chat Show... here's the evidence!
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Bollington Christmas lights 2007 |
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CCR supported the switch on of Bollington's Christmas lights on a very wet Thursday evening.
Despite the rain lashing down, quite a number of people attended this first ever switch on in Bollington.
Palmerston Street somewhat resembled a river, there were reports of a man in a canoe causing traffic to be held up when he stalled it at the traffic lights.......... The brass band played on and narrowly avoided being drowned by water building up in their instruments.
A huge THANK YOU to all who turned out despite the downpour to support this important local event. |
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Canalside Get-together November 2007 |
Ahead of Canalside Community Radio's Christmas broadcast, presenters and volunteers gathered at The Church House Inn, Bollington, for a briefing and social evening. | .jpg)
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East Cheshire Hospice Christmas Fayre and 'Light Up A Life' 2007 |
Canalside Community Radio yet again supported the annual East Cheshire Hospice Christmas Fayre and 'Light Up A Life' events in Macclesfield on Saturday 24th November. | 
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Alderley Edge Christmas lights 2007 |
Canalside Community Radio helping switch on the Christmas lights in Alderley Edge on 22nd November 2007 | 
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On the 18th October 2007 we supported the Grand Final of Pub Idol at Jar Bar. | 
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Wilmslow Christmas Lights 2007 |
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Canalside Community Radio are proud to have supported the Wilmslow Christmas Lights switch on which was held on Saturday 17th November. |  |
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Music Arena at Macclesfield's Family Fun Day |
Canalside Community Radio host the live music arena at Macclesfield's West Park Family Fun Day on Sunday 19th August 2007. |  |
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Canalside Community Radio is based in Bollington’s historic Clarence Mill, and is a local community radio station run by volunteers. We operate on a not-for-profit basis, and rely solely on support and donations from sponsors and grants. Our broadcast area is the Borough of Macclesfield - ie, Macclesfield, Bollington, Tytherington, Prestbury, Rainow, Sutton, Wilmslow, Alderley Edge, Poynton and surrounding towns, villages and hamlets. You can also listen online. |
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