…including a preview of a busy afternoon of football with a whole host of Essex teams taking part in the first qualifying round of the FA Cup; a song performed live on yesterday’s One 2 Three by Chelmsford based one-man-band Paolo Morena; and a look ahead to next Thursday’s One 2 Three when Bob Simpson will be chatting with legendary comedian Ken Dodd. Although he’s 85 I’m a bit worried for Gerry Smith – Doddy has a bit of a reputation for somewhat lengthy performances, so I think Drive could be in danger of starting a bit late!

We also heard about St Francis Hospice Choir’s appeal for new members, in particular men to bolster the tenor and bass sections, ahead of rehearsals starting on Tuesday 24 September. For more information contact Jan Lessons on 01708 753319.

The lines I gave you for the Word Up! lyric teaser were:

Though you’re miles and miles away, I see you every day. I don’t have to try!
I just close my eyes, I close my eyes.”*

*The Word Up! song was Together in electric dreams by Giorgio Moroder & Phil Oakey:Word Up – Giorgio Moroder & Phil Oakey – Together In Electric Dreams