Our Team
RadioAlty is supported by a team of local volunteers who share a love for music, broadcasting and supporting the local community...
Meet our Team
Our team is continually expanding but is always made up of local enthusiastic people who share a love of music, radio broadcasting and the community.....
AnnieHot Buttered Soul
Every Thursday night Soul and Motown have been the soundtrack to Annie’s life. She is a huge fan of R&B, Memphis Soul and Motown and still regularly attends Soul nights in the area. Annie lived and worked abroad for many years before returning to the UK. She moved to the Altrincham area in 1993 and has been active within the community. Her professional background is in education. Annie has appeared as an extra in a number of TV dramas and on adverts but prefers her time on the radio. |
Mark BulmerChief of all things technical
The man, the myth and the legend who keeps everything running technically from behind the scenes. Our resident Mr Kirk, only much smoother. |
Groove Is In the Heart
Wednesdays 7-9pm Ross plays two hours every Wednesday evening, bringing you an eclectic mix of tunes you won't find anywhere else on the radio. Covering funk, disco, soul, house and everything else in between - if it's got a groove to it, he will play it! |
Stephen Carlton-Woods
Alty Afternoons
Tues & Thurs from 2pm Stephen has worked in media for over 35 years starting off playing small roles in TV dramas such as Cops, Queer as Folk, The Endz and Paranoid. In recent years you may have seen him on That’s Manchester TV on Now we’re Talking discussing the weeks political news and things trending on social media. He is currently balancing his life around radio presenting and making films/documentaries for Television. |
Sam HodkinThe Other Side of the Tracks Tuesdays 7-8pm With an encyclopaedic knowledge of music, Sam will play the tracks you may never have known existed from artists that you definitely know. Two hours of a musical mystery tour not to be missed. |
Rod MaxwellLockdown Late Lunch Mon, Weds & Fri from 2pm Originating from Northern Ireland but a resident of Altrincham since 1993, Rod has been presenting on local radio since 2017 after he had a brain tumour removed in 2016 which forced him to retire from his job. It turns out radio is great therapy and something you can do despite memory loss!! Rod combines a bit of chat, a love of Manchester bands and a passion for live music to his afternoon show 2-4pm. |
Peter and Tom ScotsonPastries in the Morning
Tues, Weds & Thurs 10am-12noon Nuts. Crazy. Bonkers. Your two favourite doughnuts are here to cheer you up. They promise world-renown tunes, live music renditions, botched French lessons and bizarre neighbourhood stories. But in the mist of the absurdity they want to hear from you - the people of Altrincham. They cannot wait to hold conversations with great local people. So, whoever you are: a chairman, businessowner, bandmember or keyworker- get in touch! Let the insanity begin. |
Nigel CarrLouder Than War
Weds Evening 9-11pm Nigel presents alternative new releases focusing on the Manchester Area mixed with stone cold classics - 'reaching into the past to make sense of the present'. Louder Than War editor and full on muso, Nigel runs his own Digital Marketing company as well as online magazine, Hale & Altrincham Life. With an extensive knowledge of modern music including music facts and trivia, you can expect anything from George Formby Snr to Aphex Twin via The Stooges! More... |
Saoirse MarieBrand New Beats
Saturday's from 1pm Saoirse is the latest member of the team and is bringing a new show on Saturday's called 'Brand New Beats'. "I’m really excited about Brand New Beats because I want to allow people to explore the music they wouldn’t usually dive into. I’ll be gathering an eclectic mix from various genres weekly. So tune in and join me in experiencing a new musical journey". |
Ian Finch
Ultimate Chart Show
Monday Nights 7-9pm
Ian is a freelance TV sport director working on shows like Match of the Day & NFL for the BBC, Champions League & Premier League for BT Sport, Formula 1 for Channel 4 and major cycling events for Eurosport. He has lived in Altrincham for 9 years and has two children at the local schools.
Ian Finch presents a show on Monday nights featuring a mix of the finest tracks from across the decades plus a weekly interactive chart - the Ultimate Top Ten.
Monday Nights 7-9pm
Ian is a freelance TV sport director working on shows like Match of the Day & NFL for the BBC, Champions League & Premier League for BT Sport, Formula 1 for Channel 4 and major cycling events for Eurosport. He has lived in Altrincham for 9 years and has two children at the local schools.
Ian Finch presents a show on Monday nights featuring a mix of the finest tracks from across the decades plus a weekly interactive chart - the Ultimate Top Ten.
Leah Megson-Gray
LMG's HouseParty
Friday Evening 7-9pm
Leah was born and bred in Timperley, and has worked in sales for 10 years but has been clubbing for the past 14 years with some favourite venues/events being Sankeys, Amnesia, Timewarp, Sonus, Fabric, Studio 338, Warehouse Project & Parklife. If you can’t find her in a club or a festival you’ll find her skiing, travelling or baking
Friday Evening 7-9pm
Leah was born and bred in Timperley, and has worked in sales for 10 years but has been clubbing for the past 14 years with some favourite venues/events being Sankeys, Amnesia, Timewarp, Sonus, Fabric, Studio 338, Warehouse Project & Parklife. If you can’t find her in a club or a festival you’ll find her skiing, travelling or baking
April Kennedy
Grooves and Goss - Saturday's from 11am - Midday
April has been living in Alty since she was born! She graduated from Durham University in 2019 with a degree in Theology and Religious Studies. While at uni April wrote for the local student paper "The Tab" and was involved with the university radio station. April now works as a recruitment programme administrator and still has a keen interest in public speaking, drama and journalism. April is part of a new team that is helping to make specialised programmes for RadioAlty.
Grooves and Goss - Saturday's from 11am - Midday
April has been living in Alty since she was born! She graduated from Durham University in 2019 with a degree in Theology and Religious Studies. While at uni April wrote for the local student paper "The Tab" and was involved with the university radio station. April now works as a recruitment programme administrator and still has a keen interest in public speaking, drama and journalism. April is part of a new team that is helping to make specialised programmes for RadioAlty.
Megan Carson
Grooves and Goss - Saturday's from 11am - Midday
Megan has recently returned to Altrincham after finishing her degree in Theatre and Performance at the University of Leeds. Throughout this time, she largely experimented with the media in her work, incorporating radio into her final performance exam. Currently, she is adjusting to post-uni life and thoroughly enjoying her time working with Radio Alty. Outside of her passion for broadcast media and the theatre, her love for her dog, coffee, and music knows no bounds! Megan is part of a new team that is helping to make specialised programmes for RadioAlty.
Grooves and Goss - Saturday's from 11am - Midday
Megan has recently returned to Altrincham after finishing her degree in Theatre and Performance at the University of Leeds. Throughout this time, she largely experimented with the media in her work, incorporating radio into her final performance exam. Currently, she is adjusting to post-uni life and thoroughly enjoying her time working with Radio Alty. Outside of her passion for broadcast media and the theatre, her love for her dog, coffee, and music knows no bounds! Megan is part of a new team that is helping to make specialised programmes for RadioAlty.
Brian McCabe
"My Town" - weekdays from 5pm
Brian brings a mixture of music and chat to the airwaves through My Town where curates a playlist of tracks from his past and his present. There is also the occasional good old natter with a local person of interest, whilst touring the town in his (not so) trusty vintage VW Campervan. He even lets his guests take control of the decks and choose the tunes for their section of the show.
Brian has lived in the area for over 25 years, having originally grown up in nearby Northwich where he was a keen Witton Albion supporter (sorry Robins fans). Weaned on a diet of punk, indie and the various incarnations of the Manchester scene, Brian shares some of his favourite north west related tunes with us. Any local bands wanting a bit of airplay ... get in touch.
"My Town" - weekdays from 5pm
Brian brings a mixture of music and chat to the airwaves through My Town where curates a playlist of tracks from his past and his present. There is also the occasional good old natter with a local person of interest, whilst touring the town in his (not so) trusty vintage VW Campervan. He even lets his guests take control of the decks and choose the tunes for their section of the show.
Brian has lived in the area for over 25 years, having originally grown up in nearby Northwich where he was a keen Witton Albion supporter (sorry Robins fans). Weaned on a diet of punk, indie and the various incarnations of the Manchester scene, Brian shares some of his favourite north west related tunes with us. Any local bands wanting a bit of airplay ... get in touch.
ModelCitizen
"Underground Sound of Altrincham" - Friday's from 9pm
ModelCitizen has been DJ'ing since around 1995, and has been in love with house music in its many different forms ever since he first queued up outside the Angels in Burnley, and could hear the bass, thumping through the walls of the multi-story car park it was built under. He has been curating the Underground Sound of Altrincham podcast for three years now, and has DJ'ed in and around Manchester for club nights Qwerk in the Village, Jacked in Bolton and Chorley, and Supernature, as well as guest mixes on Chorley FM & House Jet Radio
Facebook: ModelCitizen UK
Instagram: Modelcitizen_UK
Twitter: ModelCitizen_UK
"Underground Sound of Altrincham" - Friday's from 9pm
ModelCitizen has been DJ'ing since around 1995, and has been in love with house music in its many different forms ever since he first queued up outside the Angels in Burnley, and could hear the bass, thumping through the walls of the multi-story car park it was built under. He has been curating the Underground Sound of Altrincham podcast for three years now, and has DJ'ed in and around Manchester for club nights Qwerk in the Village, Jacked in Bolton and Chorley, and Supernature, as well as guest mixes on Chorley FM & House Jet Radio
Facebook: ModelCitizen UK
Instagram: Modelcitizen_UK
Twitter: ModelCitizen_UK
Steve Hazlehurst - "the third Pastry"
"Pastries in the Moaning" - Thursday mornings from 10am
Thursday's are now rebranded 'Pastries in the Moaning' with our resident curmudgeon, Steve Hazlehurst joining Peter and Tom and putting the world to rights. Amplifying life's minor irritations and telling it like it is, you will find yourself in stitches and in complete agreement with many of his views and observations. Lots of jokes, gags and one liners; this man keeps you glued to the wireless.......
"Pastries in the Moaning" - Thursday mornings from 10am
Thursday's are now rebranded 'Pastries in the Moaning' with our resident curmudgeon, Steve Hazlehurst joining Peter and Tom and putting the world to rights. Amplifying life's minor irritations and telling it like it is, you will find yourself in stitches and in complete agreement with many of his views and observations. Lots of jokes, gags and one liners; this man keeps you glued to the wireless.......
Barry Purves
"Bedtime with Barry" - Thursday evening - 9pm (repeated Sunday evening 9pm)
Barry has lived in Altrincham for forty years and is heavily involved in the arts, mainly animation and theatre, and has won many awards for his work. He teaches and speaks around the world, and has a few books to his name....
crabtreepurves@googlemail.com
facebook - barry jonathan crabtree purves
"Bedtime with Barry" - Thursday evening - 9pm (repeated Sunday evening 9pm)
Barry has lived in Altrincham for forty years and is heavily involved in the arts, mainly animation and theatre, and has won many awards for his work. He teaches and speaks around the world, and has a few books to his name....
crabtreepurves@googlemail.com
facebook - barry jonathan crabtree purves
Lucy J Norris
"The Good Chat" - Friday mornings - 10am - 12noon
Recent Alty local, Lucy J Norris is the host of "The Good Chat". After spending 15 years in New York working as a TV Presenter and Lifestyle Journalist, she moved back to the UK to be closer to her family. She fell in love with Alty and all of the diverse collection of independent businesses. She is passionate about helping the good ones stand out through storytelling and positive communications. Her show covers everything from business, fashion, fitness, and food.
"The Good Chat" - Friday mornings - 10am - 12noon
Recent Alty local, Lucy J Norris is the host of "The Good Chat". After spending 15 years in New York working as a TV Presenter and Lifestyle Journalist, she moved back to the UK to be closer to her family. She fell in love with Alty and all of the diverse collection of independent businesses. She is passionate about helping the good ones stand out through storytelling and positive communications. Her show covers everything from business, fashion, fitness, and food.
Rob Gill
"8 Till Late" - Tuesday evenings - 8pm - 10pm
Having had a passion for music and not being talented enough to be a musician, Rob decided to try his hand at radio DJ’ing whilst studying at university. Having done a show for two years with his housemate, Rob has decided to go it alone on RadioAlty having finished university with a degree in Sport Science (Polar opposite to Radio DJ’ing).
Rob grew up in Alty and loves being immersed in the Manchester culture of music. So, catch his show Tuesdays nights 8 till Late.
"8 Till Late" - Tuesday evenings - 8pm - 10pm
Having had a passion for music and not being talented enough to be a musician, Rob decided to try his hand at radio DJ’ing whilst studying at university. Having done a show for two years with his housemate, Rob has decided to go it alone on RadioAlty having finished university with a degree in Sport Science (Polar opposite to Radio DJ’ing).
Rob grew up in Alty and loves being immersed in the Manchester culture of music. So, catch his show Tuesdays nights 8 till Late.
We are adding to our team every week and have more local presenters lined up to go on air very soon. If you are interested in joining the team please send us an email.