Paula Carr joined me in the studio tonight for a fascinating chat about this charity working in Uganda. She told us how the work had begun by her father visiting the area twenty years ago. Numerous visits later they have built schools and other facilities. They have also undertaken training activities in public health and developed a strong working relationship with the Diocese of West Buganda. There are many practical ways of supporting the project. At the moment there is a shortage of school reading books across the age ranges. There is also a need for baby clothes. She told us that many of the children walk to and from school in the dark and need fluorescent armbands. More information can be found on the twitter page or by contacting Emmanuel Church, Billericay. Paula can be contacted at The Rectory, 40 Laindon Road, Bilericay CM12 9LD
We also heard tonight about an auction in New York during the week. A guitar given to Elvis Presley by his father sold for £230,000. John Lennon’s hand written lyric for ‘Being for the benefit of Mr. Kite’ reached £244,000. A red neoprene vinyl jacket worn by Michael Jackson on his 1996/7 HIStory world tour sold for £178,000. Lady Gaga’s first piano failed to sell. And the moral is…
We has requests tonight from Ingatestone, Harlow, Enfield, the island of Rhodes and Kentucky. We also heard from listeners in Billericay.
Tonight’s playlist
Booker T & MGs – Crazy – opening show theme.
Bob Marley – Is this love?
Spandau Ballet – True – chosen by Paula. Tony Handley had been in the studio at lunch time for an interview and had sat in the same chair as Paula to promote the Brentwood Festival. Paula said she and her family had bought their tickets months ago.
Van Morrison – Have I told you lately that I love you? – chosen by Paula
Douwe Bob – Pass it on
Everything but the girl – Missing – requested by Michael
Simon and Garfunkle – Sound of silence – requested by Phyl
Taylor Swift – Shake it off – requested by Zanol, Jonas, Eveleigh Simmonds and Sue & Leonard Edwards listening in the car driving back from the Kentucky Down Under Zoo. This was also enjoyed by Chris and family watching the football, England v Australia, and listening to the show.
Seal – Fly like and Eagle. Loved by Lee working on USA tax returns
Don Williams – Heart of Hearts – requested by Patrick
Moya Brennan – Show me the way – requested by Helen in Rhodes
Elvis Presley – Soldier boy
Beatles – For the benefit of Mr. Kite
Michael Jackson – Stranger in Moscow – check out the video
100 Voices of Gospel – into the Britain’s Got talent Final
Deodato – Also Sprak Zarothustra – loved by Chris who has always been a fan.
Carrie Underwood – Blown Away
Jack Savoretti – Dreaming
Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young – Our house
George Martin – Theme 1 – closing theme
Join me next week for another edition of Friday Night Extra, live from Brentwood. My studio guests will be Helen, Richard and Harry Saddleton talking about bell ringing.
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