One 2 Three
Patrick Sherring
Graham Headley, manager of the Christians Against Poverty (CAP) Debt Centre in Brentwood, joined me to chat about the work of this award winning national charity. He explained about how debt can feel like a terrible burden that weighs people down and can feel like a life sentence. The organisation is non-judgemental and simply aims to provide help to people that is provided free. It does not matter the size of the debt. First step is to phone the national number 0800328006. If you live locally you would then be put in touch with Graham at the local centre. He would visit you at home, along with a colleague who has the role of being a dedicated friend to provide support. Graham brings expertise as having studied economics at university and taught the subject at secondary schools. CAP will look at your individual needs to address the situation, helping to show you valuable life skills to deal with debt and help managing finance in the future. We also learnt that as a young child Graham had appeared as an actor in some commercials, including one where he was photographed by David Bailey.
Playlist
Switchfoot – Hope is the anthem
Stevie Wonder – Master blaster
Bob Marley – Three little birds – chosen by Graham because of the refrain – Don’t worry about a thing, every little thing is gonna be alright.
Rend Collective – My lighthouse – chosen by Graham as he said Jesus is his lighthouse, guiding him.
Joe Cocker – With a little help from my friends – chosen by Graham. He recalls watching a recording with his Dad of Joe singing this song at Woodstock and loving it ever since.
Friday Teaser
Above, Jools Holland as a member of Squeeze in the mid 1970s.
Below, Jools Holland in 2022.
Jools Holland OBE, DL recently celebrated his 64th birthday. We played The influencer from his 2015 album Jools & Ruby (Turner).
Alicia Keys has sold over 90 million records world-wide. She celebrated her 41st birthday. We heard her 2004 track – If I aint got you.
Bill Cunningham was the original bass guitarist and Keyboardist for Memphis band the Box Tops. He recently celebrated his 72nd birthday, meaning he was very young when he played on the two tracks we heard – The Letter (1967) and Cry like a baby (1968). He was touring again with the band in 2017.
Our winner today was Chris in Harlow, closely followed by Bob, also in Harlow. Graham in the studio and Drive presenter Stewart also took part.
Diana Ross – If we hold on together
RAH Band featuring Bella Hutton – One day we will smile again.
Chart this week in
No 3 Kraftwerk – The model
No 7 Jon & Vangelis – Find my way home
No 18 Madness – It must be love
Will Hoge – Even if it breaks your heart
Dolly Parton – I will always love you
Scorpions – Winds of change
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