One 2 Three
Patrick Sherring
Lynn is a Trustee of Brentwood Mutual Aid. Gill is a vaccine volunteer. Lynne told us that the group began in March 2020 in response to community needs brought into sharp focus by the pandemic. Very quickly there were over 1,000 volunteers, organsied to assist people through neighbourhood WhatsApp groups across the borough. People helped with the everyday realities such as shopping, collecting prescriptions, anything that vulnerable people could not undertake through being in lockdown. Social isolation was highlighted by the pandemic and now many volunteers are engaged in befriending. With the development of the vaccine and the opening of centres, volunteers were need to assist those attended. Gill decided to have a go at this role and stated that after one day she was hooked. Many of the first people attending for vaccinations were vulnerable people who needed reassurance. With many volunteers no longer available through returning to work, children back at school etc, there is an urgent need for more vaccine volunteers. There are many people with needs across the community and the more people who are volunteers, the more people can be helped. Both Lynn and Gill said that volunteers give as little or as much time as they can. More information is available by phoning 01277 424953 and also be visiting the website www.brentwood-mutual-aid.org. There is also a Facebook group with over 2.5k members. This includes information on resources that are available.
Gill Bell, Lynn Connelly and Patrick.
Playlist
Paul Bell – Even when you are gone. Paul is a singer and songwriter from Nottingham who was interviewed on Friday Night Extra last year.
Justin Hayward – Forever Autumn. UK no5 in 1978 from Jeff Wayne’s War of the Worlds.
Bill Withers – Lean on me. Chosen by trustee Gary Maxius.
Bruno Mars – Count on me. Chosen by group founder Kat Waterhouse.
Four Tops – Reach out (I’ll be there). Chosen by long serving volunteer Helen Bakal.
The Friday Teaser
Will Smith celebrated his 53rd birthday. We heard the 1999 Uk no 1 and USA no 2 Wild Wild West. This track samples Stevie Wonder’s 1976 track I wish.
Olivia Newton John in 1981.
Olivia Newton John in 2021. She celebrated her 73rd birthday. We heard Xanadu from 1980, a UK no 1 and topping the charts in eight more countries. In her career she has sold over 100 million records worldwide.
Hilary Duff was 34 years old. Both Lynn and Gill recalled seeing her in the television series Lizzie McGuire, which ran from 2001-20004.
Playing the competition, Lynn and Gill were joined by Patrick in Ingatestone, answering via e-mail. Lynn was correct with the age of Olivia Newton John, earning three point. Patrick was closet with Will Smith and Gill with Hilary Duff, both earning one point. Lynn was the winner.
Patrick requested Don McLean – Vincent. This 1971 track from the LP American Pie was the second single released from the album. It reached no 1 in the UK and Italy. Don will be touring the UK in 2022, with dates including The Cliffs Pavilion Southend on 21st of September.
Multi-schools Council – With a little act of kindness. Stewart interviewed representatives from these schools on an edition of Drive in September. The interview is available on the station website.
Ray Davies and the Crouch End Chorus – Waterloo sunset. This is a track from the 2009 album The Kinks choral collection.
Aretha Franklin – Respect. This 1976 USA no1 and UK no 10 was recently votes no 1 in the updated Rolling Stone Greatest Songs of All Time. The film Respect is playing at local cinemas and is worth seeing if you are a fan of Aretha.
Lisa Harman joined us on the phone to chat about her new album Nothing simpler than a smile. This is available to pre-order before release on 18th of October. The lead single with the same title is available now and we played it.
Stevie Wonder – I wish. From the album Songs in the key of life. It is no 4 on the list Rolling Stone’s Greatest albums of All time.
Chart this week in 1980
No 4 Madness – Baggy trousers.
No 15 Sheena Easton – Modern girl.
Join me next week when my guest is Lynn Dejudoot from CHESS.
She will talk about the work of the charity and the continuing need for support. She will also give details of THE BIG SLEEP OUT on 15th of October and how you can take part.
