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Patrick Sherring
Rob said that if you see a homeless person you should contact https://thestreetlink.org.uk They will be visited within 24 for assessment to see what help can be provided. He emphasised that no-one wants to be homeless, a point he makes on visits to schools. At this time of year, those on the street need items like bottles of water and sun cream. Practical items like this can be left at the CHESS offices at New London Road, Chelmsford, CM2 9AB. Contact phone number 01245 281104. https://chesshomeless.org
At the moment they provide accommodation for 64 individuals across eleven properties. In 2022/23 149 people were prevented from being street homeless. Rob is very hopeful that later this year they will be able to expand one of their sites from a capacity of 9 to 24. These would be in self-contained modular units. He said that once these were in place, there would be the need to provide beds, washing machines, fridges etc. In an ideal scenario, someone could be given firstly accommodation where they are supported, though being self-supported to then either returning to their previous home or to new accommodation.
Fundraising is always a priority. Rob is taking part in the 55 mile London to Brighton cycle ride on 15th of September. He is raising funds to support homeless adults in Essex through the work of CHESS Homeless. The fundraising page is
https://www.justgiving.com/page/rob-saggs-1722256429242
Playlist
Diana Ross – Bring on the sunshine – from the soundtrack of 2022 film – Minions – The rise of Gru. Global box office $940 million.
Antelope – Beliefs. Chosen by Dan Pierce last week when he came to talk about his new book – Early bird and nightfulness.
The Script – Moon boots. From the De-lux edition 2012 album – 3 –UK no 2, USA no 13.
Jamie Cullum – Get a hold of yourself – De-lux edition 2013 album – Momentum – UK no 20, Portugal no 5, Spain no 9.
Prefab Sprout – The king of rock and roll – 1988 UK no 7, Ireland no 6, Denmark no 7.
Birthdays competition
Foundations – Baby now that I found you – 1967 No 1 UK, Canada. Top 10 in 6 more countries. USA no 11. Saxophonist in the band Mike Elliott recently celebrated his 95th birthday.
Geri Halliwell – Mi Chico Latino – 1999 UK no 1, Top 10 in 5 more countries. Ginger Spice from the Spice girls is 52 years old.
Bananarama – I want you back – 1988 UK no 5, Top 10 in 5 more countries. Jacquie O’Sullivan was a member of the group from 1988 – 1991. Now a yoga teacher, she is 64 years old.
Thanks to Chris and Bob Today in Caister with Sarah and Lee. Chris on a staycation and going to see the Elvis exhibition at the London Bridge arches., Rob in the studio and Patrick in Ingatestone for taking part. The winners each with 3 points were Bob, Chris in staycation and Lee.
Patrick requested Paul McCartney & Wings – Band on the run. 1974 UK no 3. USA no 1 and selling over a million.
Jimmy Cliff – Many rivers to cross – 1969 release. No 325 in Rolling Stone 500 Greatest songs of all time.
Chart this week in 1991
No 2 Extreme – More than words – No 1 in USA & 4 more countries. UK no 2, Top 10 in 9 more countries.
No 12 Jason Donovan – Any dream will do. No 1 UK & Ireland. Jason was staring in the West End production of Joseph and his amazing technicolour dream coat.
No 15 Cher – Love and understanding – UK no 10, Top 10 in 4 more countries. USA no 17.
Ellie Button – After all – Ellie is an independent artist based in Essex
Beatles – Got to get you into my life – from the 1966 album – Revolver.
Miles Davis – Summertime
Shakatak ft Al Jareau – Day by Day – 1985 album title track.
Join me on Friday 23rd when my guest Sally Croft from All Saints Springfield will be chatting about working with https://www.marmaladetrust.org to change the way we think about loneliness.
