One 2 Three
Patrick Sherring
Tony Leggett from the Rodings and Ongar branch of the U3a, University of the third age, talked about the movement which is a collection of groups that run local and online member-led for recreation and learning for those no longer in full time work. His local branch have 21 groups including art, boules, Tau Chi, Ukulele and walking. Tony is group’s co-ordinator and also a member of the Pool group and the Badminton group.
At the open day activists will be inside and outside the building to explain about the local groups and encourage new members to join.
For more information, go to https://rodings-ongar.u3asite.uk/welcome/
Playlist
Van Morrison – Down to joy – from his latest and 48th studio album – Remember now – no 7 in the album charts.
Lawrence – The guy I used to be – a song about personal transformation. One of the three tracks chosen by last week’s studio guest Bishop of Bradwell Adam Atkinson. He talked about pilgrimage being where the journey is as important as the destination. He recommended the Bradwell pilgrimage on 5th of July. He also talked about “the quiet revival”. This is where increasingly people are coming to churches who have little or no Christian background.
Rolling Stones – Paint it black – 1966 No 1 UK, USA & 4 more countries. No 213 in Rolling Stone 500 Greatest songs of all time. Top 10 in 9 More countries. Tony has been a great Stones fan for many years. He said of this track, “As soon as it starts it hits you”. He also likes the scene in the Tour of Duty film where the helicopters fly in and this track begins – “great cinematic timing”.
Deacon Blue – People come first – from the 2025 album – Great Western Road. Played in memory of keyboards player James Prime.
BBC Music – God only knows – 2014 Children in need charity single. UK no 20. Written by Brian Wilson.
Diana Ross – Turn up the sunshine – From the soundtrack of the film – Minions: The rise of Gru – $940.2 million at the box office.
Leon Bridges – Hold on – new release.
Birthdays competition.
Zombies – She’s not there – 1964 No 1 in New Zealand & Japan. No 2 USA & Canada. No 12 UK. No 297 in Rolling Stone 500 Greatest songs of all time. 126 million hits on Spotify. Keyboardist, singer and songwriter in the band, Rod Argent, is 80 years old.
Snow Patrol – Chasing cars – No 5 USA, No 6 UK Top 10 in 11 more countries. Sales of 4 million in USA and 1 million in UK. 1 billion, 500 million hits on Spotify. Frontman of the band Gary Lightbody is 49 years old.
Alison Moyet – That old devil called love. 1985 No 1 New Zealand No 2 UK & Ireland. Top 10 in Belgium and Netherlands. Billericay born Alison is 64 years old. 12 million hits on Spotify.
Thanks to Chris, Sarah and Bob in Harlow and Patrick in Ingatestone, Tony and Jon in the studio for taking part today. The winner with 3 points was an astonished Jon.
Rod Stewart – Sailing – 1975 No in UK & 5 more countries. Top 5 in another 5 countries. Patrick from Ingatestone thinks this is a great track for thinking about holidays.
Jon Cloke said that the Proms at the Hall would be a wonderful evening of family entertainment that was raising money for a number of local charitable causes. Music will include excerpts from: Les Miserables, The Greatest Showman, Queen, Phantom of the Opera, Hamilton and various Rogers and Hammerstein songs. BGT semi-finalist and Welsh Singer of the Year John Pierce will be singing. He will be joined by Elizabeth Lyon, currently young Elsa in the West End. Rosie Buggle, Essex Young musician of the year and UK Musician of the year finalist. Various other local acts. There will be a fireworks finale.
Jon Pierce – Nessun Dorma.
Postmodern Jukebox ft Sweet Meggs – Running up that hill. – from the album – The fourth turning.
Chart this week in 1993.
No 3 Haddaway – What is love? – No 1 in 13 countries. UK no 2, USA no 11.
No 19 Sting – Fields of gold – No 16 UK, Top 10 in Ireland &Canada. 3rd release from the album – 10 Summers Tales –sold over 3 million in USA & 600,00 in UK.
Teddy Swims – God went crazy – No 6 in the PhoenixFM chart.
Leon Bridges – Hold on – new release.
Quincey Jones – Soul Bossanova.
Beverley Knight – Everything’s gonna be alright – from the 2023 album – Fifth chapter.
Join me on July 4th when my studio guests Head Teacher Neil Taggart and parent Geoff Woolgar will be talking about the decision of Ingatestone and Fryerning C. of E. Junior and Ingatestone Infant school to go smartphone free from September 2025.
