COMMUNITY radio station The Cat FM has upgraded its studios after receiving a payout from the Co-op.

The cash, from the Co-op's Local Community Fund, has allowed the station to rebuild and refresh its studios, A and B, at its base at Cheshire College South & West in Crewe.

Studio B was completed earlier last year, while the update of studio A has now been finished after being delayed due to the pandemic.

Cat FM Technical Director Paul Simpson said "We'd like to thank the Co-op and their Members for their fantastic support. The funds received far exceeded any expectation we had and has allowed us to update both of our studios.

"We would also like to thank Tony and Debbie at Window Wizard (Crewe) for the donation of material used in the building of the desk structure".

Co-op Member Pioneer Coordinator Stuart Mackay, who is also a volunteer at the Cat, officially opened studio A.

Stuart said "One of the things that connect the Co-op and the Cat is the focus on the community and it's great to see the Co-op Community Fund being used in such a positive way to support the community at large.

"Members are currently supporting Cheshire Buddies, Inner Trust and Chance Changing Lives in the Crewe area and if you want to know more go here. "

First to use the studio for recording was presenter Stephen Morris. With the update complete, Studio A is now up and running and in regular use.

The Cat broadcasts 24 hours a day on 107.9 FM to Crewe, Nantwich, Sandbach and the surrounding villages and rural areas.