Tino and Annie are members of the Hutton East Asian Community. They talked enthusiastically how this group had grown from five people in 2021 meeting around a kitchen table, to now being over 70 and increasing. It had begun with just Chinese people living in Hutton and now including people from a wider group of east Asian backgrounds. Some of these are married to partners from different backgrounds and so the group is now very diverse. The group now meets four times a year in St. Peter’s church in Hutton for food, followed by worship. Looking at cultural heritage has also emerged as a focus. There are a wide range of tradition skills within the group, for example Chinese calligraphy. They are exploring how these skills might be shared.
Tino is a Licenced Lay Minister at the Hutton C of E churches. He feels that God has taken his original vision and has now expanded it in a way that could not have been planned or predicted.
Paul Beasley Murray told us that the next day he was having his hair dyed shocking pink to raise money for Farleigh Hospice. Last year 207 people were cared for in the specialist unit. 1,570 had home visits, with staff making 14,424 visits. It costs £7.7 million to provide all their services for a year. Paul is 80 years of age. He is hoping to raise at least £2,000. You can find more information and give via his just giving page.
https://www.justgiving.com/page/paul-beasley-murray-17561169515
Playlist
Taylor Swift – Bigger than the whole sky – from the 2022 album – Midnights 3 am edition – Grammy album of the year.
Billy Joel – River of dreams – Title track of 1993 album, USA no1, UK no 3. As a single no 3 USA and UK.
Sister Sledge – We are family – 1979 UK no 2, USA no 8. 1993 UK no 5. Annie said this track was chosen because the Hutton East Asian Community is a big family.
Bruno Mars – Count on me – from the 2010 album – Do-Wops and Hooligans – back in the album charts this week. Five Grammy Award nominations. UK no 1 and 4 more countries, USA no 3 and Top 10 in 11 more countries. Global sales of over 10 million. Tino said that being a big family, they can all count on each other.
Israel Kamakawiwo’ole – Somewhere over the rainbow / what a wonderful world -recorded in 1990, 2010 No 1 in France, Germany and Luxembourg. Annie and Tino felt that this track described well how the group had grown from an idea into a wonderful reality.
Birthdays competition
Hugh Jackman & Zac Efron – The other side – from the soundtrack of the 2018 film – The greatest showman. Grammy award for best compilation soundtrack. Hugh Jackman celebrated his 56th birthday on Saturday.
Paul Simon – Under African skies – from 1986 album – Graceland – Grammy album of the year. No 46 in Rolling Stone 2020 500 Greatest albums of All time. Global sales of 16 million. On Sunday Paul celebrated his 83rd birthday.
Boney M – Rivers of Babylon – 1978 Best selling single in six countries. One of the best selling singles ever in the UK, with over 2 million sales. Singer Marcia Barrett celebrated her 76th birthday on Monday.
Thanks to Chris and Bob in Harlow, Chris in Guildford, Tino and Annie in the studio, Annie’s husband Andrew and Patrick in Ingatestone for taking part. The winner with 4 points was a very happy and surprised Tino.
One Direction – The story of my life – 2013 No 1 in 7 countries, UK no 2, USA no 6, Top 10 in 16 more countries. Over billion views of the video on YouTube. Patrick requested this track following the passing of Liam Payne.
Coldplay – We pray – from the album – Moon Music – no 1 this week in UK, out selling the rest of the Top 40 combined. Also no 1 in Italy, Netherland and New Zealand.
Chart this week in
1990
No 2 Status Quo – Anniversary waltz – part one. UK no 2, Top 10 in 6 more countries.
No 5 Londonbeat – I’ve been thinking about you. UK no 2, No 1 in 10 countries including USA.
No 9 Pet Shop Boys – So hard – UK no 4, No 1 in Finland, Top 3 in six more countries.
Quincy Jones – Soul Bossa Nova.
Dusty Springfield – Windmills of your mind – from the 1968 album – Dusty in Memphis. No 83 in the 2020 Rolling Stone 500 Greatest albums of all time.
Join me next week when my studio guest will be Rob Saggs. from CHESS homeless talking about The Big Sleepout at Chelmsford Cathedral, and sharing some exciting news.
