One 2 Three
Patrick Sherring
The Big Sleepout is happening on 22nd of November in the grounds of Chelmsford Cathedral. Rob said that by being sponsored to take part in this event, you will experience what it is like to be homeless for one night by sleeping rough in the grounds of the Cathedral. You will be open to the elements at the height of winter and raising much needed funds at the same time. Registration is £10 per person with a minimum fundraising amount of £100. He emphasised that this will be a very safe activity with toilets available.
Rob was also thrilled to share that panning permission has been granted for the building of 24 modular homes for single homeless people. This is on a site of a 9 bed motel previously purchased by CHESS. Once completed, this will increased the accommodation available to 80. Rob spoke of how the system works in an ideal scenario for a person to progress though working with CHESS to independent living. One of their clients from many years ago is now a teacher.
Rob emphasised that if you are concerned about a homeless person on the street, contact The Streetlink. This will lead to a referral and a visit.
Playlist
Chicago – Make me smile – 1970 USA no 9. This track has always been included in their live concerts.
Israel Kamakawiwo’ole – Somewhere over the rainbow. This hit across Europe in 2010 was one of the tracks chosen by last week’s guest Tino and Annie from the Hutton East Asians community.
Chicane featuring Bryan Adams – Don’t give up – 2000 UK no 1 from the album – Behind the sun – Rob chose this dance track because of the title.
Switchfoot – This is your life – 2003 USA no 16, no 1 in Christian chart from the album – The beautiful let down. Chess seeks to help people make significant positive changes in their lives.
Phil Collins – Take me home – track from 1985 album – No jacket required – no 1 in UK, USA and 9 other countries. Album sales of over 25 million. CHESS provides a home for the clients on a journey to their own home.
Birthdays competition
Lewis Capaldi – Someone you loved – 2018 No 1 UK, USA and 4 more countries. Top 10 in 17 more countries. Best selling single of the year in UK and Belgium. No 90 in the charts this week. Over 3 billion streams on Spotify. Lewis celebrated his 28th birthday three weeks ago.
Nana Mouskouri – A place in my heart – 1971 Title track of album that reached UK Top 20. Nina has sold over 300 million albums, recording in 13 languages. Two weeks ago she celebrated her 90th birthday.
Dannii Minogue – This is it – 1993 UK no 10.Last week Dannii celebrated her 53rd birthday.
Thanks to Chris and Bob in Harlow, Chris in Guildford, Rob in the studio and Patrick for taking part. The winner with 2 points was Chris, normally in Harlow, but on a flight to Morocco.
Maxine Nightingale – Right back where we started from – 1975 million seller. USA no 2, UK no 8. Requested by Patrick in Ingatestone who this week will be listening to the recording of the show.
Chart this week in 1968
No 9 Love Affair – A day without love – UK no 8. Top 10 in 3 more countries.
No 11 Mason Williams – Classical Gas – USA no 2, UK no 9, Top 10 in 2 more countries. Winner of 3 Grammy awards.
No 14 Status Quo – Ice in the sun – UK no 7, Top 20 in 3 more countries. USA no 70, the last time a track by the band charted in USA.
Olivia Rafferty – Cascade – new release.
Kygo featuring Whitney Houston – Higher love – UK no 2, global sales of over 4 million.
Rae Khalil – Is it worth it? – from 2024 album – Cry baby
Quincey Jones – Soul Bossa nova.
Kate Bush – Babushka – 1980 UK no 5, No 2 in Australia and France. Kate is thinking about recording a new album.
Next week my studio guests are Lisa Matthews, Steve Bearpark and Nigel Bowdidge. They are all part of the Christmas Carol sequel – Scrooge’s Christmas party at Ingatestone Hall on the 5th and 6th of December.
