GLYNN THOMAS - Around and About (Mon-Fri  12-2pm)

As Head of Community Programming, Glynn is responsible for the Community Team and its interface with community groups and organisations in Wirral.

As one of the founder members of Radio Catherine (which became Arrowe Sound Hospital Radio in 1981), Glynn was Programme Controller 1973 – 1986. He presented a Sunday evening magazine programme featuring interviews and news from around the locality. His passion for radio was evident at school where he managed to convince an English teacher that he be allowed to produce the class magazine on tape in the form of a radio programme. Media training didn't exist in the 1960's!

Glynn jumped at the opportunity of becoming involved in 7 Waves Community Radio, initially as a student on RSL2. Technology had moved on from turntables, reel-to-reel tape, splicing blocks and razor blades so Glynn had to become acquainted with the digital studio and editing.

His level of commitment to the Station could not be sustained whilst working full-time. Fortunately, a well timed voluntary redundancy exercise enabled him to take early retirement and join 7 Waves Community Radio's management team.

 

MARY MARTIN - Community Hour (Mondays 7-8pm)

Mary has the honour of being the oldest member of the Community Team, “past retirement age” as she puts it.

With many years experience of Community work in Moreton, Mary enjoys talking to people and possesses good inter-personal skills which were developed during her time working with the Citizens' Advice Bureau and The Samaritans. She is also Secretary of a local Tenants Association.

Interests – Enjoys cryptic and general knowledge crosswords, quiz nights and reading. Mary is a member of a local art class and paints in oils.

Her musical interests include Jazz, Opera and Classical music. 

 
CAZZ LEWIS -  Community Hour (Thursdays 7-8pm)

The Teen Team  (Fridays 7-8pm)

Having an interest in the Arts and Theatre, 31 year old Cazz co-presents the "Arts Alive" features on "Around and About" 

Her interests revolve around (or should that be pirouette!) drama and dance. As a former member of the Riverside Theatre Group, she discovered another hidden talent - as a singer! Cazz spent 10 years as a ballerina and her claim to fame was dancing on stage at the London Palladium for ITV's “Sunday Night Live”.

She is also a busy Mum to Rebekah (10) and Jordan (12)

Cazz's musical tastes are extremely varied - everything from Opera to Hard Core Dance. Her favourite artist is Madonna. Favourite dance DJ is Alex K.

Ambitions – would like to be a Formula 1 race circuit marshal. She would also like to record her own dance track – no doubt putting those vocal talents to good use!

CATH BORE - Mid Morning Show  (Mon-Fri 10am - 12pm)

Cath comes from a journalistic background and has written for lots of magazines around the UK, covering mainly music and lifestyle. She has also done some work for radio stations around the North of England, including BBC Radio Merseyside, Radio City and others.

Her hobbies are mainly music related. She enjoys collecting music, especially on vinyl and enjoys going to gigs.

 

CHRIS YOUNGMAN - Cafe Sunday (12-2pm) and

Community Hour (Wednesdays 7-8pm)

Chris became involved with 7Waves Community Radio following the launch of CARERS FM (organised by WIRED) in June 2006.  A former physiotherapist and fitness teacher, Chris was introduced to radio when United Christian Broadcasters started in the 1980s. She was also one of the first presenters to be heard on FLAME FM (Wirral's Christian Radio service) in the 1990s.

Chris enjoys getting people together for creative projects such as Multimedia Exhibitions with fellow artists and Spiritual Dance in Church. She also worked as a cafe pianist in Chester for 7 years. Through her work in hospitals and in the cafe, Chris understands that people enjoy chatting and that music lifts the soul. Her aim in radio is to being people together on a large scale to inform, uplift and entertain.

"THE TEEN TEAM"

 

RORY ANDERSON - The Teen Team (Fridays 7-8pm)

" Hey, my name is Rory and I am 15 years old. I am currently hard at work at Birkenhead School, trying desperately to achieve some decent grades for GCSEs!

I love little funny one liners, I try and use them as much as I can. One of my favourites has to be “Change is inevitable, except from a vending machine.” I get most of mine from programmes like Scrubs, Friends and Skins. For anybody who watches Friends; I like to think of myself as a Chandler - sort of guy.

I love everything about radio and it’s my biggest hobby. You can catch me on "Teen Team", Friday Nights from 7-8 with Cazz Lewis. "

   

CHRIS JONES - The Teen Team       (Fridays 7-8pm)

15 year old Chris has been with 7 Waves since March 2008, initially with the "Saturday Scene" (11 to 1 every Saturday morning) which he still does with Danny McGarry, Cazz Lewis and the Kids.  Now, Chris has joined the "Teen Team" and co-presents the show.

In his spare time, Chris is actively involved with the “Phoenix Players” theatre group, based in West Kirby.   He sings and acts in their Variety Shows and Pantomimes. Chris has played parts such as “Wisheee Washeee” in Aladdin and “Dick Whittington” himself in the Panto of the same name.

Chris has a great taste in music and is very knowledgeable about both old and new music.

Chris says " I love 7Waves Community Radio. All the shows are brilliant and everyone working here is fantastic. They are a Great Team! "