One 2 Three
Patrick Sherring
Graham Headley from the Brentwood Christians Against Poverty (CAP) chatted about the pressures that people are feeling at this time through the financial crisis and how this is heightened by expectations around Christmas. He gave a useful list of tips for avoiding debt through over spending on presents and provisions for Christmas celebrations. One was to decide on the amount you are prepared to spend and then go and get the cash. This will make it very obvious if you are spending more than you anticipated. He also recommended the podcasts and posts by Martin Lewis, who recommends Christians Against Poverty (CAP) as a useful organisation to provide help for those who are in debt. Graham told us how from small beginnings, CAP now had over 300 centres and 800 affiliated churches. He emphasised that CAP is non-judgemental and open to everyone, regardless of their faith. The assistance offered is completely free. Phoning the free confidential helpline goes to the national head office which will put you in touch with the local CAP centre. The next step in the process is a meeting in the home of the person who has been in touch between an advisor, Graham’s role locally, and an accompanying befriender. This introductory meeting leads to a second meeting where the facts and figures are examined. These are then sent to the head office where financial experts will devise possible routes out of the debt. At a third meeting these routes will be explained, and the client chooses how they want to proceed.
Playlist
Jason Mraz – Best friend – a track from his 2014 album – Yes – USA no 2, UK no 17.
Vamps – Seat at the table – seasonal track released last week.
Fleetwood Mac – The chase – a track from Rumours, no 7 in Rolling Stone 500 greatest albums oof all time. Graham chose this track as it is one of his dad’s favourite songs. It came to represent for the band resilience and strength through working together, standing against forces trying to pull them apart.
Oasis – Half the world away – 1994 track, released as the B side of Whatever. Graham’s daughter loves this song. It is about being stuck in a rut, escaping and getting to somewhere else to find refuge.
Snowpatrol – Chasing cars – originally released in 2006, a USA no 3, UK no 6. This track regularly reappears in the charts, now totally over 111 weeks in the UK and selling over one million copies here. It has sold over three million in the USA. It was the first dance at Graham’s wedding.
Birthdays quiz
Charlie Burchill is the guitarist and a founder member of the band Simple Minds. He recently celebrated his 63rd birthday. We heard – Glittering prizes – UK no 16, Top 10 in three more counties. From their 1982 album – Now gold dream – UK no 3.
Rita Ora is 32 years of age. We heard her 2017 track – Anywhere – UK no 2 and Top 10 in 15 countries.
Above, Tina Turner in 2000.
Below Tina Turner 2022.
Tina Turner recently celebrated her 82nd birthday. We heard her 2000 live recording – I heard it through the grapevine.
Thanks to Chris, Bob, Sian, Mark, Rhia, Sarah and Lee in Harlow, Chris in Guildford, Patrick in Ingatestone and Graham in the studio for taking part. We had correct answers for all three all artists. Patrick returned to winning ways with two correct answers.
Patrick in Ingatestone requested any Christmas track. We played John Legend – What Christmas means to me. This is from his 2018 album – A legendary Christmas. It is also the theme song for my live show that I will again be presenting on Boxing Day between 1-4pm.
Meatloaf – Bat out of Hell. Requested by Sian.
Shea Rafferty – Out of the blue – track from his 2022 album – Making history. This is my Presenter’s Pick for the album of the year.
Chart this week in
No 7. Robbie Williams – She’s the one – UK no 1. Brit Award single of the year and British video of the year.
No 15. Five – Keep on movin’. UK no 1. No 1 in Hungary. Top 10 in six more countries.
No 18. Westlife – Flying without wings. UK no 1. Ireland no 1. Sales of over 800,000.
Jon Batiste, Pentatonix & Diane Warren – Sweet – my Presenter’s Pick single of the year.
Dusty Springfield – Windmills of your mind. A USA single release that reached no 39. A track from the 1969 album – Dusty in Memphis. In 2020 this album was added to the Library of Congress.
Fleetwood Mac – Albatross. Graham said this was his late father’s favourite track.
Next week Helen Saddleton from St. Edmund & St. Mary Parish church Ingatestone will be talking about why she loves bellringing and how you can try it for yourself.
