It’s been a busy old week with lots of guests, and when I get back on the 20th there will be a new text facility for you to take advantage of - YAY!!!! - so you can stay in touch with the studio on your mobile!
MONDAY
This morning I was joined by Lucy Gill from Brentwood Council and Tony Morrison who have joined forces to put together the Brentwood Community Music and Arts Festival which starts on the 13th September and rums through to Saturday 18th with street performers entertaining the people of Brentwood all afternoon.
SPORT
SCREAMING first half strikes from Anthony Grant and Josh Simpson saw Southend United knock Torquay United off the top of the League Two table Saturday afternoon.
Southend FC 2 - 1 Torquay United - By Chris Phillips, Evening echo
04 Sep 10 RYMAN Premier Division
Aveley 1 - 3 Hastings United
Canvey Island 0 - 2 Tooting & Mitcham United
Maidstone United 0 - 0 AFC Hornchurch
Sutton United 1 - 0 Billericay Town
Tonbridge Angels 2 - 0 Horsham
Wealdstone 0 - 0 Bury Town
04 Sep 10 Division One North
AFC Sudbury 0 - 4 Romford
Cheshunt 1 - 3 Brentwood Town
East Thurrock United 4 - 1 Redbridge
Harlow Town 3 - 1 Waltham Forest
Ilford 0 - 1 Enfield Town
Leyton 0 - 1 Grays Athletic
Maldon & Tiptree 3 - 1 Great Wakering Rovers
Tilbury 1 - 2 Potters Bar Town
Waltham Abbey 0 - 2 Needham Market
Wingate & Finchley 1 - 3 Heybridge Swifts
TUESDAY
FIREFIGHTERS might be more used to getting hot under the collar while at work but thanks to the launch of a new rescue boat they can now cool their heels too. Crews at Leigh fire station, in Mountdale Gardens, have been trained in both a range of water rescue techniques as well as how to handle powerboats. The four-metre-long craft, which is the first of its kind in the county, will be used for freshwater and coastal flooding and also inland water rescues. Station Officer Simon Dedman, Leigh Station Commander, said: “Everyone at the station has really thrown themselves into this project and it is thanks to their enthusiasm that this has come to fruition so quickly. “We are now all looking forward to putting our skills and equipment to good use throughout the county.” - By Katy Islip, FOR FULL STORY AND PICTURES SEE TUESDAY'S ECHO.
SPORT
07 Sep RYMAN Premier Division
AFC Hornchurch VS Canvey Island
Billericay Town VS Wealdstone
Margate VS Aveley
07 Sep RYMAN Division One North
Brentwood Town VS East Thurrock United
Great Wakering Rovers VS AFC Sudbury
Heybridge Swifts VS Harlow Town
Potters Bar Town VS Leyton
Redbridge VS Cheshunt
Romford VS Maldon & Tiptree
Ware VS Tilbury
TOP 10 Singles
1 (NEW ENTRY) PLEASE DON'T LET ME GO - OLLY MURS
2 (NEW ENTRY) TEENAGE DREAM - KATY PERRY
3 (1) DYNAMITE - TAIO CRUZ
4 (2) LOVE THE WAY YOU LIE - EMINEM FT RIHANNA
5 (3) CLUB CAN'T HANDLE ME - FLO RIDA FT DAVID GUETTA
6 (4) GREEN LIGHT - ROLL DEEP
7 (NEW ENTRY) YOU TOOK MY HEART - PEPPER & PIANO
8 (5) KATY ON A MISSION - KATY B
9 (6) WE NO SPEAK AMERICANO - YOLANDA BE COOL VS D CUP
10 (7) BILLIONAIRE - TRAVIE MCCOY FT BRUNO MARS
TOP 10 ALBUMS
1 (NEW ENTRY) TEENAGE DREAM - KATY PERRY
2 (1) RECOVERY - EMINEM
3 (27) ONLY REVOLUTIONS - BIFFY CLYRO
4 (7) SIGH NO MORE - MUMFORD & SONS
5 (4) THE SUBURBS - ARCADE FIRE
6 (NEW ENTRY) LIGHT ME UP - PRETTY RECKLESS
7 (NEW ENTRY) ASYLUM - DISTURBED
8 (6) THE FAME - LADY GAGA
9 (5) ELIZA DOOLITTLE - ELIZA DOOLITTLE
10 (2) THE DEFAMATION OF STRICKLAND BANKS - PLAN B
MERCURY AWARDS
Biffy Clyro, Mumford and Sons, Paul Weller and Corrine Bailey Rae are just some of the artists who will battle it out at the Barclaycard Mercury Prize tonight. The 2010 Album of the Year recognises the best album from the UK or Ireland. The event, hosted by Jools Holland, sees Dizzee Rascal nominated for a third time.
NO MORE X FACTOR FOR SIMON
Simon Cowell has revealed plans to quit the X Factor - so that he can concentrate by the US version of the show. The music mogul dropped the bombshell after confessing the launch of the
American version leaves him with no time to do the UK programme. It's thought ITV will consider moving the show so that he can do both.
WEDNESDAY
Last night winners of the Mercury Award were the XX congrats and this morning their album sales have rocketed!!
This morning I was joined by Chair of the Billericay Christmas Market organising committee David Randall. This year the Christmas fair has been moved to Sunday 5th December between 11 and 6, to ensure that families and commuters can enjoy the festivities. The high street will be closed to traffic for a full celebration with farmers markets, live music and a Santa’s grotto plus lots, lots more still to be confirmed. If you are interested in hosting a stall or being a sponsor contact David by e-mail: djr66@aol.com
THE chairman of Essex Police Authority has called for a unique patrol on one of the country’s worst roads to be saved. Fears have been raised that the £1.25million A12 patrol could fall victim to Government cuts in October. But Robert Chambers, chairman of the authority, said he would like to see Essex County Council continue to fund the scheme, which was set up a year ago with the police – its partner in the A12 alliance. The A12 patrol, set up a year ago, was the first locally-funded patrol dedicated to reducing congestion on a major road. It uses specially-trained police, capable of using stingers and carrying out high-speed pursuits, as well as simply keeping traffic flowing, and was set up on the recommendation of the council’s A12 inquiry. The notoriously congested route was labelled one of the worst trunk roads in the country. Essex county councillor for highways and transportation, Norman Hume, who is also chairman of the A12 alliance, said the council was looking at the impact of the patrols.
THURSDAY
Today’s guest was Kat Price who is launching a new talent contest that doesn’t cost you a penny to enter - So you wanna be famous? is now accepting applications and the deadline is the end of January. They will be travelling the length and the breadth of the country to find talented people who eat, live and breath music. With the finals being held in a Big London venue it is a great opportunity for all who are successful in the qualifying round and the prize is to record mix and master an album and promotional tour.
e-mail: soyouwannabefamous@hotmail.com for entry forms or find them on facebook - http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=113722431982070
My mate Pete’s weekend warm up:
Tennis - US Open finale this weekend. Today is the last of the men‘s Quarter-Finals, with the men‘s and women‘s finals this weekend. Andy Murray is already out, but Laura Robson is going well in the juniors.
F1 - Italian Grand Prix at Monza, with qualifying at 1pm on Saturday and the race at the same time on Sunday.
Hockey - Women’s World Cup in Rosario, Argentina - England have made it through to the semi-finals where they will take on a very strong Dutch side tonight, with the final on Saturday.
Football - pick of the fixtures this weekend; on Saturday at 12.45 Everton vs. Man U (Rooney returning to Everton where he’ll probably get quite a hostile reception, especially after all of his, ahem, misdemeanours!) Also Saturday at 15.00 West Ham vs. Chelsea, and Monday night, Stoke vs. Aston Villa for Gerard Houllier’s managerial debut for Villa.
Cricket - unfortunately Essex were relegated yesterday, they’re 2 days into their game against last year’s champions Durham and going well, but results elsewhere mean they are relegated after Hampshire got enough bonus points to secure 7th spot.
Rugby union - England women just lost their World Cup final last weekend, but the Aviva Premiership continues this weekend, and in Rugby League the play-offs continue, including the Hull derby on Sunday.
Basketball - the World Championships are ongoing in Turkey, we’re down to the last 8 nations now, unfortunately England aren’t one of them!
Finally, report to come next week on my Handball efforts, but training takes place at 7.30pm on Monday nights at the Brentwood Centre, your first training session is free, and check out www.brentwoodhandball.co.uk for all the details.
The Rat Pack Is Back at Kenneth More Theatre
A tribute to the legends of Frank, Dean and Sammy, starring David Alacey, Des Coleman and Andrea Morrelli. With support from the Don Hunt Swing Band.
thurs, fri, sat @ 7.30pm and a matinee on sat ayt 3pm
Tickets £13/9 for concessions
Stockholm at Mercury Theatre
Bryony Lavery's play about a seemingly perfect couple planning a city break. Directed by Janice Dunn.
From the 8th September to the 2 October at 7.45 and 2.45 Saturday matinee
Tickets: £9.75 /£6 concessions
Charles Ross: One Man Lord Of The Rings at Mercury Theatre
The actor and comedian recreates JRR Tolkien's fantasy world using solely his imagination.
Wednesday 15th September at 7.30
Tickets between £13 - £18.50
Rocky Horror Show at The Cliffs Pavillion
THE cast of the most notorious rock’n’roll musical ever are getting ready to shock audiences once more. The timeless Rocky Horror Show is being staged at the Cliffs Pavilion, Westcliff, until Saturday. With Christopher Biggins as narrator, the show tells the story of squeaky-clean sweethearts Brad and Janet, played by Richard Meek and Janet Haley. They go on an adventure they’ll never forget, with the scandalous Frank ‘n’ Furter, rippling Rocky and vivacious Magenta.
Featuring David Bedella as Frank, the musical features timeless classics, including Sweet Transvestite, Damn it Janet, and the pelvic-thrusting Time Warp. - Evening Echo
FRIDAY
My Guests this morning include Abby Knight Beauty Editor and Michael Large Chaiman of the Basildon & Thurrock University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Michael Large, the Chairman of Basildon & Thurrock University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust popped in to talk about the Annual General Meeting on the 22nd September and to ask the general public to become members so that they can create a hospital that meets their needs
Each year at the AMM there is a key speaker - this year Mr Robert Wakeman, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon - and he is giving a talk on Dealing with the challenges of fracture management in an ageing population, and usually the talk is a key selling point where there is interest.
The Rat Pack Is Back at Kenneth More Theatre
A tribute to the legends of Frank, Dean and Sammy, starring David Alacey, Des Coleman and Andrea Morrelli. With support from the Don Hunt Swing Band.
thurs, fri, sat @ 7.30pm and a matinee on sat ayt 3pm
Tickets £13/9 for concessions
Stockholm at Mercury Theatre
Bryony Lavery's play about a seemingly perfect couple planning a city break. Directed by Janice Dunn.
From the 8th September to the 2 October at 7.45 and 2.45 Saturday matinee
Tickets: £9.75 /£6 concessions
Charles Ross: One Man Lord Of The Rings at Mercury Theatre
The actor and comedian recreates JRR Tolkien's fantasy world using solely his imagination.
Wednesday 15th September at 7.30
Tickets between £13 - £18.50
Rocky Horror Show at The Cliffs Pavillion
THE cast of the most notorious rock’n’roll musical ever are getting ready to shock audiences once more. The timeless Rocky Horror Show is being staged at the Cliffs Pavilion, Westcliff, until Saturday. With Christopher Biggins as narrator, the show tells the story of squeaky-clean sweethearts Brad and Janet, played by Richard Meek and Janet Haley. They go on an adventure they’ll never forget, with the scandalous Frank ‘n’ Furter, rippling Rocky and vivacious Magenta.
Featuring David Bedella as Frank, the musical features timeless classics, including Sweet Transvestite, Damn it Janet, and the pelvic-thrusting Time Warp. - Evening Echo
FRIDAY
My Guests this morning include Abby Knight Beauty Editor and Michael Large Chaiman of the Basildon & Thurrock University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Michael Large, the Chairman of Basildon & Thurrock University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust popped in to talk about the Annual General Meeting on the 22nd September and to ask the general public to become members so that they can create a hospital that meets their needs
Each year at the AMM there is a key speaker - this year Mr Robert Wakeman, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon - and he is giving a talk on Dealing with the challenges of fracture management in an ageing population, and usually the talk is a key selling point where there is interest.
As a Foundation Trust, Members can help support and shape the future of there local hospitals and the membership covers all areas within the Essex County Council boundaries. Currently we have just under 500 FT Members in Brentwood, in a total of 11,000 public members. The public have to be signed up as a Member of the Trust in order to attend the AMM, this is an easy process and free . If you are interested in becoming a member then call the Hospital on 01268 598 975 or e-mail foundation@btuh.nhs.uk
And if you want to meet members of the trust in person they will be at Barleylands - Basildon & promoting their Maternity Direct service and the new bowel cancer screening facility.
WEDDING DAY BEAUTY
For those of you who are planning for a BIG day in the near future Abby came in with her top tips for wedding beauty:
Regular treatments: facials, distressing massages Elemis have a fabulous range, regular manicure and pedicure treatments – back treatments also a must if you are planning to wear a revealing dress. Spa Cottage in Billericay 01277 650055 offer LA Stone Therapy, brilliant treatment for stressed out brides, hair consultations will help you decide what you want from your style on the day: The Hair Company, make-up consultation takes stress out of choosing colours, very important for photography.
Regular facials, whether you are saving the pennies and want a home treatment or being pampered are well worth investing in to prepare for the big day. Here are a few products you can buy of the shelf:
Espa Skin Brightener Facial Treament, £55.
Rodial Glamtox Peel 10 Minute Face Lift,
Victoria Beckham’s favourite, £70 for 50ml.
Montagne Jeunesse Masque, 99p
Face: Dead Sea Spa Majik Delicate Boost Mask, £6.95
If on the big day you need a little boost to look radiant, in the morning of your big day try some under make-up: Clinique Eye Serum De Puffing Eye Massage, £20. Dove Flash Dash Beauty Drops, £17.50, give long lasting radiance to skin.
Serums big news right now, can make real difference to how skin looks and feels:
Velvet Skin Coat Skin Primer, £12.50 0800 0242423
Eyes: Clinique Instant Lift for Brows, £12.50
Nick Lowe Dark Circles Correcting Cream, £14.50
Clinique Eye Serum De Puffing Eye Massage, £20
Shape your face with your brow by either waxing or threading and make sure you perfect the shape before the big day! There are also some other products you can try out:
Shavata Brow Tamer, £14.50 for great brows or try Clinique Instant Lift for Brows, £15.50.
Eye brows very bushy? Think about threading treatment, very accessible from around £15
Make-up
With the make up it is very important to get make-up base right, it is the key to your skin looking fresh and dewy all day long.
Foundation: Bourjois Healthy Mix Foundation, £8.99
Une cosmetics, fabulous collection of really lovely neutral shades, just enough sparkle for brides, prices from £4.99.
Add flash of brilliant colour for after the lights go down with Miners Flash Line, £3.49 loads of gorgeous sparkling colours. And to avoid any tear drops destroying your look try Estee Lauder Zero Smudging Curling Mascara, £18, a real must or try BWC Waterproof Mascara, £8.99. Lots of lovely organic ingredients to make lashes lush. And if your lashes need a boost, Lash extensions is the obvious answer, 6-8 weeks luscious lashes or try Girls with Attitude Lashes Wild & Flirty Lashes, £5
And the pout and smile to add some galmour and shimmer:
Miss Sporty Ultra Shine Gloss, £2.99
Pixi Luxe Bronder, Palette, £16.00, use it to contour cheeks and warm skin.
Smudge and feather proof lipstick a must: try Avon Mega Impact Lipstick, £6.99, available from www.avonshop.co.uk
Nivea Hydra Care for lips, £1,75
Bobbi Brown Treatment Lip Shine, £17.60
If your body feels gorgeous under the dress you will look radiant so trat your body well in the months leading up to the big day. Ionithermie, range of treatments for legs, bums and tums from around £50 and the Sanctuary have a range of body wraps including Microdermbrasion Body Renewal, £8.99 and Trim & Tone Body Wrap, £24.99, not forgetting the cheaper alternative the Champneys range which can be bought from a number of superstores when you are doing your weekly shop! Here are some other DIY options:
Velvet Touch Natural Mitt, £2.99
St Ives Oatmeal Body Polish and Shea Butter body butter, £4.29
Miners Body Lights, £3.49, give skin a fabulous shine and colour.
Pretty Polly have a fabulous range of leg treatments including Nourishing Leg Shaving Butter, stops nicks, etc.
Rich Leg Mask, £9
Sheer Silk Leg Make-up, £8
Ms. Pedicure for feet, £14.99 from Boots.
If you are are plannin to go bare legged then a Self Tan is the way forward. Fake Bake brilliant range of tans, including Fair for light skins as well as prep products so tan always works out from £10 or there is Tan & Glo Mobile Tanning 07917 003695 for details, bridal parties catered for with generous discounts.
And if a fake tan isn’t for you then there are great sheer tights on the market place some of which are toe less!!
Hair, Hands and nails are the finishing touches that will be noticed in the photos and when showing off your rings. Hair hands and feet need to be cared for all year round so that they look great on the day so here are some suggestions which suit all budgets:
Toni & Guy Wonderful Tonight overnight conditioner with crushed pearls and diamante, £19.50 www.toniandguy.com
Matrix Glow To Pieces Shine Wax, £10 0800 387 608
Lulu Operation Glam Strike a Post Hair Spray, £16. Available at Selfridges
Coloris Mini Styler, perfect for touching up hair during evening, £24.99.
Nivea Smooth Nourishing Hand Cream, £3.35.
Nail Doctor Rescue Me 10 Day Nail Strengthening System, £8.99
The Nail Doctor Build Me Up Nail Hardener, £8.99
Beauty Without Cruelty range of toluene free nail colours, £7.99, amazing shades including Sweet Pea, perfect for brides.
Elegant Touch Classic French nails, easy to apply and look natural, from £5.
I hope some of these suggestions help and if you have any tips feel free to send them through and we can read them out.
Have a wonderful week and I will see you on the 20th as I have next week off....TTFN!
