Revd. Gill Frith, about to retire as Vicar in Doddinghurst, joined me in the studio tonight. We had a fascinating conversation. Gill told us about her seven years as the Vicar. Clearly a highlight has been being in a Churches Together group presenting a dramatised Bible story every Monday in assembly in the local primary school. We also talked about the meditation group she has been running. This moved us to consider how everyone needs times of quiet in their lives. She also told us about her young life in Liverpool which included going to the Cavern to hear the Beatles before they were famous. In the chatroom they asked if she had got the autographs of the Beatles but sadly the answer was no. Gill also told us about her hobbies and how she plans to use these in her retirement. Casually she said that she like making things out of wood and then said she had made a working harpsicord! She also said how she hopes to continue to be involved in schools and to take time to read. It sounds like a very productive retirement. We had many positive comments about the interview.
The track listings for tonight were
Booker T & the MGs – Crazy – the show theme.
Katie Melua – I will be there
Jamie Cullum – The edge of something
Lady Antebellum – Golden
Beatles – Penny Lane – chosen by Gill
Black Eyed Peas featuring Justin Timberlake – Where is the love? – chosen by Gill
Susan Boyle – I dreamed a dream – chosen by Gill
Booker T & MGs – Soul limbo
10cc – Dreadlock Holiday – suggested in the chatroom as a link for cricket with Soul limbo
Coldplay – Paradise
Cliff Richard – The Young Ones – requested by Phyl
Paul Hardcastle and the Jazz Masters – Shine
Katy Melua – I could not feel less like dancing
Dave Koz – The dance
Mumford and Son – Thistle and weeds
Elvis Presley – In the ghetto
Desmond Dekkar and the Aces – The Israelite
Curtis Mayfield – Move on up – the album version.
Join me next week when my studio guest is GarySeithel and we will be talking about a free BBQ happening in Ingatestone on the lawn in front of St. Edmund and St. Mary Parish Church on Saturday 28th of September between 11.30 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Phoenix 98 FM – Friday Night Extra with Patrick Sherring – 20th September 2013 by Renh on Mixcloud
