Helen retired just under a year ago and moved from living in Chelmsford to a new life on the Greek island of Rhodes. She talked of the love of her life in a small village. Here everyone spoke English, as all the school children learn English from age seven years. The village also contained some other Brits and people from Germany, Russia and other countries. Everyone mixed together and there is a very good community spirit. Many people gather at the two local cafes late into the night. She has involved herself with working for a British charity that cares for stray cats, of which there are many on the island. More info can be found on Facebook under Rhodes Gcws. She told us about the importance of the Orthodox church in the everyday lives of people. Before the beginning of Lent there was a giant BBQ day, called Smoking Day, where people ate meat for the last time until Easter. She is back in the UK to see her family. This includes her son Ed Rendell who is in the British Super Bike semis. He can also be found on Facebook. He is seeking crowd funding and info for this can be found on www.crowdfunder.co.uk/edwardrendell-bes-2017 Helen also chose thee tracks which she said summed up her life.

Tonight’s playlist
Booker T & the MGs – Crazy
Caro Emerald – Living the Riviera life
La La Land soundtrack – Another day in the sun
Coldplay – Adventure of a lifetime – chosen by Helen
Michael Buble – It is a beautiful day – chosen by Helen
Andrea Botchelli – The Prayer – chosen by Helen
Gerry Rafferty – Stealing time
Beatles – Free as a bird
Cliff Richard and Hank Marvin – Throw down a line
Lisa Harman – If I cried – great news that Lisa is working to have her music available in ITunes.
Carrie Underwood – Blown away
Beach Boys _ Barbara Anne
Jamie Cullum – O God
Generation Game 1973 opening titles
Spandau Ballet – Highly strung – requested by Chris
Julie London – Cry me a river
Alan parson Project – Old and wise
Canned Heat – Going up country
George Martin – Theme 1.

Join me again next week for another edition of Friday Night Extra, live from Brentwood.

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