Paul Golder writes for the Brentwood Gazette
We had a very interesting guest in the studio last week in the form of Phil Roberts from the local branch of the Christian Motorcyclists Association.
Phil naturally came in on the show presented by my fellow Gazette columnist, Patrick Sherring, who is Rector of Ingatestone & Fryerning and has been a regular Friday night presenter on Phoenix FM since September 2011.
Members all share a passion for motorbikes and for Jesus. Phil spoke about his organisation whose aim is to take the gospel to the motorcycling community.
The CMA was originally founded in the USA where they have thousands of members, but it has since spread worldwide – Phil is branch chair of the local group covering Essex.
Members go to bikers events, wearing their leathers that are emblazoned with both the logo of the association and a cross. They also have a Biker Bible available to give out to anyone who is interested. Famous members include Nicko McBrain, drummer with the band Iron Maiden.
Phil spoke passionately about his own love of Jesus and how he tries to live as a Christian, inevitably making mistakes but knowing the forgiveness given through having a relationship with Jesus.
You can hear the interview again at phoenixfm.com and more info about the CMA can be found at https://www.bike.org.uk/cma/
** Phoenix FM is co-hosting a Business Community Breakfast with SNAP charity at the SNAP Centre, CM14 5WF on Wednesday 22nd May at 8am. It’s part of their 25th anniversary celebrations which SNAP will be celebrating with an Open Day that day. More details can be found at www.snapcharity.org.
** The station is organising a special fundraising Fun Casino evening on Friday 9th August at the Society of Old Brentwoods. The event, which is sponsored by Rainer Hughes solicitors, isn’t a serious gambling event where you could lose your shirt – it’s organised by Funky Casinos who are experienced in making their events energetic, fun-loving and professional.
We’d like to say thanks to all of the people who have signed up so far and if you haven’t, we hope to see you there! For more details you can visit our website or call Steve Roach on 07952 498009.
** More great guests coming up in the next seven days.
** Britta Hochkeppel will be chatting with Mike Porter about all things healthy for the mind and body on The Breakfast Show, and Indian cuisine expert Ami Mehta will be chatting to Michelle Ward on Eat My Brunch.
** We’ve also got live interviews and sessions with Jimmy B and the Death Rattles and Andreea Viliman.
