Rob talked about the work of CHESS supporting people in Chelmsford, Maldon and Epping Forest. There appears to be an ever increasing need. He talked recently about people the origination has helped in their 60s and one person aged 83 years. Their new main building in London Road Chelmsford now has a facility for someone who is disabled in a wheelchair. He also talked about increasing issues with drug gangs coming from London. CHESS are always seeking volunteers to add to their existing number of over eighty. An important role is fundraising and organising events.  Their annual sleepout in the grounds of Chelmsford Cathedral is on 30th of November. More information about the organisation, how you can support, and events is on www.chesshomeless.org and on Facebook and 01245 281104.  

Tonight’s playlist

Carrie Underwood – Something in the water

London Grammar – Bittersweet symphony – chosen by Rob

For King & Country – Already here – chosen by Rob

Rihanna – Umbrella – chosen by Rob

Elvis Presley & RPO – Its now or never – requested by Phyl

Roy Orbison & RPO – A love so beautiful – requested by Jacinta for Rosie

Stranglers – Always the sun

Kylie & Jason – Especially for you – requested by Patrick

Eva Cassidy – True colours

Ides of March – Vehicle – a lost classic from 1970. A USA no 1. UK No 31. Just listen to the brass.

Tony Bennet & Diana Krall – The best is yet to come – from their up-coming album. Tony is aged 92 years. In a recent interview he was asked how he keeps going. His reply was, “Easy, I have never worked a day in my life!” He clarified the remark by saying everything he has ever done never felt like work.

Feature year Top 20 singles, this date 1975

No 3 Boney M – Rivers of Babylon

No 1 Commodores – Three times a lady

Will Hoge – Anchors

Billy J Krammer – Can’t live on memories

Amy Winehouse – Back to black – she would have been 35 today.

Free – Wishing well – Paul Kossoff was born this day in 1950 and guitarist in the band.  He died in 1976.

Michelle Lewis – Run, run , run. I saw Michelle recently in a house gig in Billericay. Check out the web for more Billericay Housegigs.

Join me next week when my guest is author Phil Stear. His book suggests we should all be more child-like in our lives. Should be fascinating.

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