It was great to joined this week in the studio by Rob Saggs. He works for CHESS, opening doors for the homeless in Chelmsford.Rob spoke of how CHESS began as a winter project for single homeless people to now being a twelve month project with a number of properties in Chelmsford, where people can be helped to rebuild their lives, moving them from rough sleeping to secure accommodation. He gave one example of a man whose wife had died and in his grief had lost his children and his home. Chess slowly helped him to examine his situation and find solutions. He returned to the building trade and was managing a £6 million building project in London. Their website www.chelmsfordchess.org gives lots of information about the work.There are lots of ways to be involved as a volunteer. You can become a member, giving regular financial support. There is also the sleepover in the grounds of Chelmsford Cathedral on 27th of November. Last year there were forty sponsored volunteers. This year Rob hopes for many more. He also talked about a recent trip to Columbia to see some amazing work that is happening there where schools have been build and transformation and new potential bought to lives in the community.
Tonight’s playlist.
Booker T & MGs – Crazy
Caro Emerald – Riviera life
Lady Antebellum – Sounded good at the time
Tear for Fears – Badman’s song – chosen by Rob
Living colour – Fight the fight – chosen by Rob
Jamie Cullum – Pure imagination – chosen by Rob
Mark Knopler & Van Morrison – Irish hearteat
Cliff Richard, Brian Bennett & Brian May – Move it – requested by Phyl
Michael Jackson & Siedah Garrett – I just can’t stop loving you – requested by Michael for Vanessa.
Jim Reeves – Moonlight & Roses – requested by Patrick
Pete Townsend – Let my love open the door – remembered by Chris & Bob
Ramsey Lewis – Wade in the water
Carrie Underwood – Blown away
Beatles – Yesterday
Carole King – You’ve got a friend
Marc Antionne – Valerio
Join me next week for two more hours of slightly seasoned Friday Night Extra, left to slowly simmer on Phoenix98FM live from Brentwood.
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