Val Long from Crossroads Care joined me this evening in the studio. We had an interesting conversation about the work of the organisation that provides help for those who need care and those who are carers. She told us about the dementure clubs that exist for those under and over 65 years of age. These are clearly invaluable. She also told us about the fortnightly young carers clubs for those aged 8-12 years and 13-19 years. It was sad to hear that due to a withdrawal of funding a club in Brentwood had closed but one was still open in Basildon. Sponsporship could help address this situation. She also talked about the sitting service that enables carers to have some much needed me time. There is also the free counselling service available to everyone who is a carer. Contact can be made by phoning 01277 201789,

e-mail info@brentwoodcrossroads.org.uk More information is on the website www.brentwoodcrossroads.org.uk

Phyl commented from London that every town needs a Crossroads Care.

Playlist for tonight

Booker T & M.G.s – Crazy – show theme

Beach Boys -That’s why God made the radio

Caro Emerald – Tangled up

Joan Armatrading  – Drop the pilot

Adele – Skyfall – chosen by Val. We also had a story later that Adele passed her driving test this week and her instructor did not know she was famous.

Elvis – It is now or never – chosen by Val

Beatles – Penny Lane – chosen by Val

Madonna – Holiday – requested by Mark off on holiday with the family to the New Forrest

Euge Groove – Vinyl – loved by Susan and Ian in an e-mail response

Cher – Believe – requested by Michael

Boomtown Rats – I don’t like Mondays – for Bob who sent an e-mail with the video link attached

Searchers – Four winds – requested by Patrick

Police – Every breathe you take – requested by Lee

BBC Radiophonic Workshop – Original Dr. Who theme with a story of 100 old episodes discovered in Ethiopia

Joystrings – Its an open secret – Sylvia Dalziel from the group will be my guest on 1st of November

Eliza Doolittle – Let it rain

Mango Groove – Another country

Kenny G and Louis Armstrong – What a wonderful world Requested by Susan

Earth Wind and Fire – Promise

Kurt Whalum – Now till forever – loved by Sue in Brentwood

Spyro Gyra – Morning Dance

We also had a selection of news stories.

Included in our contacts tonight was Lauren, listening on her phone in Rhode Island, USA and loving the wonders of modern technology.

Join me next week when my studio guest is Angela Kenny from Operation Christmas Child, the shoebox appeal.

Phoenix 98 FM – Friday Night Extra with Patrick Sherring – 18th October 2013 by Renh on Mixcloud