One 2 Three
Patrick Sherring
Julie Bennett from Independent Age told us that the organisation originated through the concerns of a group of Victorian philanthropists. Now nationwide a range of services are available for those over 65 years, as well as volunteering opportunities for people of any age. Via the website https://www.independentage.org there is access to a wide range of advice and help. A helpline 08003196789 is available Monday – Friday 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Locally there is also an email address, essex@independentage.org . Julie stated that 850,000 people are not claiming Pension Credit who would have an entitlement. She gave an example of someone who they had helped obtain Pension Credit. This had provided access to other benefits, resulting in the client receiving considerable extra money each month. There is a community services team that can help facilitate activities to meet a particular need in an area. Her example was of organising a group to provide dancing. The Campaigning team seeks to promote the needs of older people. At this time one of the campaigns concerns seeking extra emotional support for bereavement. Responding to the financial crisis, Money-wise workshops are being organised. Volunteering opportunities are outlined on the website. These include one-to-one activities, such as accompanying someone to a coffee shop. Volunteers can also assist with providing advice and campaigning. A new initiative is conference calling, where six people can be joined to a phone call to chat together. Fundraising is a necessary component with a wide range of volunteering possibilities. This includes at the moment looking for someone prepared to undertake a skydive. Could it be you?
Playlist
Marvin Gaye – What’s going on? This 1971 track is rated by in the Rolling Stone 500 greatest songs of all time at No 4. The album, with the same title, is No 1 in their list of the 500 greatest albums of all time.
Sophie Griffiths – It must be love. Local artists Sophie could not believe it when she heard her recording of the Labi Siffre song used during the 2022 Love Island final.
Birthdays quiz.
Above, Gerri Halliwell as Ginger Spice in 1994.
Below, Gerri Halliwell in 2022.
Gerry Halliwell recently celebrated her 50th birthday. We heard her UK no 1 from 1999 – Mi Chico Latino
David Grant MBE is 66 years old. We heard his 1984 UK no 5 and USA no 6 duet with Jaki Graham –Could it be I’m falling in love?
Sandi Thom is 41 years old. We heard her 2006 UK no 1 – I wish I was a punk rocker with flowers in my hair.
We had nine contestants today. Julie and Phoebe in the studio. Chris Bob, Maureen and Tony in Harlow. Chris in Guildford. Drive presenter Stewart. Patrick in Ingatestone. Congratulations to Julie, the winner this week with four points. Thanks as always to all who took part.
The Seekers – Someday one day. RIP lead singer Judith Durham. The band sold over 50 million records worldwide, with hits in Australia, New Zealand, Canada, South Africa, UK and USA. This UK no 4 from 1966 was written for them by Paul Simon.
Olivia Newton-John RIP – Banks of the Ohio. Patrick in Ingatestone requested this track from 1971, a UK no 6 and Australian no 1. It was her 3rd single release in a career having 67 singles released. In total she sold over 100 million record world-wide.
Martha & the Vandellas – Heatwave. A USA no 4 from 1963. One of over 100 hits written by Holland, Dozier & Holland. Remembering Lamont Dozier RIP.
Dubaxanna ft Clare Parsons – Running up that hill.
The chart this week in
No 3 Freddie Mercury & Montserrat Cabelle – Barcelona Released 5 years after original release to mark the summer Olympics.
Above, Enya performing on TOTP in 1992.
No 11 Enya – Book of Days. The album of the same title was a UK no 1 and USA no 17.
No 14 Roxette – How do you do.
Michael Buble – I believe in you. From 2016 album – Nobody but me – UK no 2, USA no 2 Top 10 in 18 more countries including no 1 in Hungary,
John Williams – Theme from Star Wars.
Great to hear from Lesley listening live to the show in Ponta do Ouro in Mozambique. She is member of the public group on Facebook, @PatrickSherringonPhoenix98FM.
Join me next week when my studio guests are Julia Lacey and Dan Skeates from https://www.c2bk.co.uk
I will also be sitting in for Stewart on Drive on Tuesday between 3-6 p.m.
