We're back! Dr Simi Wang joins Fulham Social Hub founders Zara & Melinda for the start of a new series of "Fulham Chronicles". In the podcast's new home, Blueprint Studios London, the conversation covers the impact of AI, education and how First Class Learning can help unlock a child's full potential.    Dr Simi Wang has a PhD in Artificial Intelligence, experience as a school governor and a Father.  This knowledge gives him a unique skill set as manager of the First Class Learning centre in Fulham. Weekly sessions, held at Cass Halls Parsons Green, provide tailored learning plans for every child, targeting specific areas for improvement.  The aim is to build a solid foundation in English and Maths and a genuine love of learning, so every child can progress confidently and at their own pace.    Hosts: Zara Thomas & Melinda Shelbourne Guest: Dr Simi Wang  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fcl_fulham Web:  www.firstclasslearning.co.uk/fulham Follow us and subscribe to our Youtube Channel: Fulham Social Hub / “Fulham Chronicles”  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fulhamsocialhub Web: www.fulhamsocialhub.co.uk Sponsored by Fulham FC Foundation  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fulhamfcfound Web:https://www.fulhamfc.com/found Donate here: https://fulhamfc.enthuse.com/cf/649e#!/

Hazel Evinson Leach moved to Fulham in 1961 and is still an SW6 resident.  Hazel joins Fulham Social Hub founders Zara & Melinda, in the VOXPOD Studios at Parsons Green, to talk about Fulham life in the 60s, the changes she's seen, what she misses and how following a career as a ballet dancer she became a potter.    Hazel is the longest standing member of the Society of Fulham Artists & Potters (SOFAP) which was founded in 1953 to showcase work by artists living in the area during Coronation year.  The society has since grown with the next generation of artists and potters joining and exhibiting their work.  You can discover art by local artists and depictions of Fulham at their pop up, currently situated on the first floor of the shopping centre at Fulham Broadway.    Hosts: Zara Thomas & Melinda Shelbourne Guest: Hazel Evinson Leach  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sofap_art Web:  https://www.sofap.co.uk/ Follow us and subscribe to our Youtube Channel: Fulham Social Hub / “Fulham Chronicles”  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fulhamsocialhub Web: www.fulhamsocialhub.co.uk Sponsored by Fulham FC Foundation  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fulhamfcfound Web:https://www.fulhamfc.com/found Donate: https://fulhamfc.enthuse.com/cf/649e#!/

Mike McSweeney, CEO of Fulham FC Foundation, joins Fulham Social Hub founders Zara & Melinda in the VOXPOD Studios at Parsons Green.  Mike's career in sports began at Fulham FC, ten years later he moved to the Lawn Tennis Association and, after volunteering for the Foundation from day one, he returned to join the Fulham FC Foundation in his current role as CEO.   Mike talks about the meaningful impact that the Foundation makes, the ways in which their coaches and programmes change lives, the ripple effect, future ambitions and what his one big ask from the Fulham community is.  Head to the link below to find out more about Fulham FC Foundation or to make a donation.    Hosts: Zara Thomas & Melinda Shelbourne Guest: Mike McSweeney Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fulhamfcfound Web:  https://www.fulhamfc.com/found Donate: https://fulhamfc.enthuse.com/cf/649e#!/ Follow us and subscribe to our Youtube Channel: Fulham Social Hub / “Fulham Chronicles”  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fulhamsocialhub Web: www.fulhamsocialhub.co.uk Sponsored by Fulham FC Foundation  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fulhamfcfound Web:https://www.fulhamfc.com/found

Contemporary fine jewellery designer, and Fulham resident, Jessica Pass takes a break from her Parsons Green studio to join Zara & Melinda in the VOXPOD studio.  The conversation begins with tales of Jessica's childhood growing up in the peak district where she was inspired by nature.      Jessica talks about how she found her way into jewellery design, starting with bench space in an Oxfordshire barn, to creating bold pieces inspired by the natural world and collaborating with clients on bespoke commissions. Jessica also holds classes in her Parsons Green studio where beginners can learn how to make their own jewellery.     Hosts: Zara Thomas & Melinda Shelbourne Guest: Jessica Pass   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessicapass.london Web:  https://www.jessicapasslondon.com Follow us and subscribe to our Youtube Channel: Fulham Social Hub / “Fulham Chronicles”  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fulhamsocialhub Web: www.fulhamsocialhub.co.uk Sponsored by Fulham FC Foundation  Instagram: @fulhamfcfound  / fulhamfcfound   Web:https://www.fulhamfc.com/found

Zara & Melinda welcome Charlie Ince-Green, SW6 resident, founder and Managing Director of independent estate agency Beaufort Green, to VOXPOD Studio. Find out more about this new agency, after they recently opened their doors in Parsons Green.   Join them as they talk to Charlie about how he started in the industry and progressed to opening his own agency with childhood friend Sam. Listen in as they discuss the current property market, sure bets, "that feeling" and favorite streets and houses in the area. Find out Charlie's hot spots in SW6, his best advice on buying, and what it takes for first time buyers to get on the property ladder in Fulham.     Hosts: Zara Thomas & Melinda Shelbourne   Guest: Charlie Ince-Green       Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beaufortgreen   Web: https://www.beaufortgreen.co.uk   Follow us and subscribe to our Youtube Channel: Fulham Social Hub / “Fulham Chronicles”    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fulhamsocialhub   Web: www.fulhamsocialhub.co.uk   Sponsored by Fulham FC Foundation    Instagram: @fulhamfcfound / fulhamfcfound     Web: https://www.fulhamfc.com/found

After celebrating their first anniversary, founders Zara & Melinda talk about what's been achieved since the launch of Fulham Social Hub and "Fulham Chronicles" in April 2024; thanks to the support of sponsors and FSH members.    The conversation includes their most recent event in an iconic Fulham venue, stepping out of their comfort zone to become podcast hosts, reflecting on year one and discussing their ambitions to grow this SW6 community project in year two.  Find out more about the Fulhamite membership for residents which gives back and supports local whilst entitling members to discounts and offers from Fulham Social Hub's business members.   Hosts: Zara Thomas & Melinda Shelbourne Guests: Hosts of Fulham Chronicles    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fulhamsocialhub Web:  https://bit.ly/4iO7dhZ Follow us and subscribe to our Youtube Channel: Fulham Social Hub / “Fulham Chronicles”  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fulhamsocialhub Web: www.fulhamsocialhub.co.uk Sponsored by Fulham FC Foundation  Instagram: @fulhamfcfound  / fulhamfcfound   Web:https://www.fulhamfc.com/found

In this episode of Fulham Chronicles, Fulham Social Hub founders Zara & Melinda talk to journalist, communications and PR expert Priscilla Pollara.      The conversation includes Priscilla's teen memories of living in the heart of SW6 and moves onto how she found her way into journalism writing for several British newspapers.  Whilst writing about kitchen table entrepreneurs for a national newspaper her journalist's eye led her to found communications consultancy Top Trick. This consultancy continues to support small businesses and has grown to help larger firms with reputation management, corporate training, PR workshops, speech writing and more.   Hosts: Zara Thomas & Melinda Shelbourne Guest: Priscilla Pollara   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/priscillacomms Web: https://toptrick.co.uk Follow us and subscribe to our Youtube Channel: Fulham Social Hub / “Fulham Chronicles”  Instagram: @fulhamsocialhub Web: www.fulhamsocialhub.co.uk Sponsored by Fulham FC Foundation  Instagram: @fulhamfcfound  / fulhamfcfound   Web:https://www.fulhamfc.com/found

In this episode of Fulham Chronicles Zara & Melinda talk to Gauri Nafrey, Fulham resident and Director of Bridge Baker a neighbourhood bakery, food store and cafe that opened in Fulham in 2019.    Listen in to the conversation to find out why Gauri turned her back on finance and opened a bakery which now has two branches in SW6.  Find out the behind the scenes story of how the business works to bring locals fresh bread daily and over 200 other products which are all made from scratch in Fulham. Hear what's next as the business grows, how a prestigious Central London venue became one of their first wholesale clients and continues to order their croissants from Bridge Baker today.    Hosts: Zara & Melinda  Guest: Gauri Nafrey  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bridge_baker Web: https://bridgebaker.co.uk/   Follow us and subscribe to our Youtube Channel: Fulham Social Hub / “Fulham Chronicles”  Instagram: @fulhamsocialhub    / fulhamsocialhub   Web: www.fulhamsocialhub.co.uk   Sponsored by Fulham FC Foundation  Instagram: @fulhamfcfound  / fulhamfcfound   Web:https://www.fulhamfc.com/foundation 

In this episode of Fulham Chronicles Zara & Melinda meet Jackie Lee, Chairman of The Daisy Trust. This volunteer-run charity based in SW6 has supported the Hammersmith and Fulham community for over 40 years.    Despite Fulham being located in a relatively wealthy borough, in one of the richest cities in the world, inequalities persist. Hear about the ways The Daisy Trust supports their beneficiaries, works to relieve the shockingly high statistic of 27.7% of children in H&F living in poverty and how granting funds for a small need can make a big difference.   Hosts: Zara & Melinda  Guest: Jackie Lee  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedaisytrust Web: https://www.daisytrust.org   Follow us and subscribe to our Youtube Channel: Fulham Social Hub / “Fulham Chronicles”  Instagram: @fulhamsocialhub    / fulhamsocialhub   Web: www.fulhamsocialhub.co.uk   Sponsored by Fulham FC Foundation  Instagram: @fulhamfcfound    / fulhamfcfound   Web:https://www.fulhamfc.com/foundation 

In this episode of Fulham Chronicles Zara & Melinda meet Julia Fitzelle, Director of DanceWest.  The mission of this award winning charity, based in SW6, is to enable everyone to have access to dance.    Listen in as they find out what DanceWest has to offer in their purpose built professional dance studio at the Sands End Arts & Community Centre and beyond.  The impact their low to no cost dance, well being and health programmes have had and how they support the West London community with events and activities from tea dances to musical theatre classes.    Hosts: Zara & Melinda  Guest: Julia Fitzelle  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dancewest_london Web: https://www.dancewest.co.uk   Follow us and subscribe to our Youtube Channel: Fulham Social Hub / “Fulham Chronicles”  Instagram: @fulhamsocialhub    / fulhamsocialhub   Web: www.fulhamsocialhub.co.uk   Sponsored by Fulham FC Foundation  Instagram: @fulhamfcfound    / fulhamfcfound   Web:https://www.fulhamfc.com/foundation

In this episode Fulham Social Hub's founders Zara & Melinda talk to James F Reynolds, one of the UK's foremost and accomplished producer/mixers. With 5 UK number 1 hits and numerous Billboard # 1's, James has collaborated with artists including Selena Gomez, BTS, Calvin Harris and Paloma Faith in his Fulham studio. James is also the owner of VOXPOD Studios where podcasts including Love Island - The Morning After, Brydon & and Fulham Chronicles are recorded. James is also the producer of the Revival House Project, a collective and label which started as a passion project inspired by a love of house music. Listen in to the conversation which touches on everything from James's big break to the pros and cons of changes within the music industry. Hosts: Zara Thomas & Melinda Shelbourne Guest: James F Reynolds  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/voxpodstudio/ Web:https://www.voxpod.studio/   Follow us and subscribe to our Youtube Channel: Fulham Social Hub / “Fulham Chronicles”  Instagram: @fulhamsocialhub https://www.instagram.com/fulhamsocialhub/ Web: www.fulhamsocialhub.co.uk   Sponsored by Fulham FC Foundation  Instagram: @fulhamfcfound https://www.instagram.com/fulhamfcfound Web: https://www.fulhamfc.com/foundation/

In the first "Fulham Chronicles" episode of 2025 Fulham Social Hub founders Zara & Melinda talk to Allison Rodger, SW6 resident and womenswear couture designer. Allison Rodger's shop and studio, where she creates bespoke pieces, is located in the heart of Fulham. Listen to their conversation about how Allison's career began, her first job as fashion assistant to David and Elisabeth Emmanuel, the year after they designed Princess Diana's wedding dress and find out which fashionista Allison's got her eye on this year.    Hosts: Zara & Melinda  Guest: Allison Rodger  Instagram: @allisonrodgerdesigns https://www.instagram.com/allisonrodgerdesigns Web: https://www.allisonrodger.co.uk/   Follow us and subscribe to our Youtube Channel: Fulham Social Hub / “Fulham Chronicles”  Instagram: @fulhamsocialhub https://www.instagram.com/fulhamsocialhub/ Web: www.fulhamsocialhub.co.uk   Sponsored by Fulham FC Foundation  Instagram: @fulhamfcfound https://www.instagram.com/fulhamfcfound Web: https://www.fulhamfc.com/foundation/

"Not just football"    Description:    Zara & Melinda talk to Laura Everton the Health & Development Manager at the Fulham Football Club Foundation. Listen in to find out more about the foundation and the work they do to support the Hammersmith & Fulham community. The programmes they offer that help the next generation find their pathways and what took Laura from trampoline gymnast to her dream job.    Hosts: Zara & Melinda  Guest: Laura Everton  Instagram: @fulhamfcfound Web: https://www.fulhamfc.com/foundation/   Follow us and subscribe to our Youtube Channel: Fulham Social Hub / “Fulham Chronicles”  Instagram: @fulhamsocialhub  Web: www.fulhamsocialhub.co.uk

Dr Daniel Sorli is a GP and the founder of Dr.DropIn a leading Norwegian healthcare provider. Zara & Melinda talk to Daniel about the concept, launched in 2017, its growth to 32 clinics across Norway, Sweden and the first UK flagship clinic which opened in Fulham; in response to the growing NHS waiting times. Listen to Daniel's journey from alpine skier to GP and find out what he'd say to Wes Streeting over a cup of coffee.   Hosts: Zara & Melinda  Guest: Daniel Sorli  Instagram: @dr.dropin_fulham Web: https://www.drdropin.uk   Follow us and subscribe to our Youtube Channel: Fulham Social Hub / “Fulham Chronicles”  Instagram: @fulhamsocialhub  Web: www.fulhamsocialhub.co.uk

Rain Lyons is a fashion stylist and the founder of Rain Nicole. Rain is also an SW6 resident and in this episode she talks to Zara & Melinda about curating pre loved collections, all things fashion and how she made Fulham her home. Has the tide turned, are more people shopping for pre owned pieces, how can Rain help and what are her hot tips for finding treasures in the charity shops of Fulham?    Hosts: Zara & Melinda  Guest: Rain Lyons   Instagram: @rainnicolestylist Web: https://www.rainnicole.com   Follow us and subscribe on our Youtube Channel: Fulham Social Hub / “Fulham Chronicles”  Instagram: @fulhamsocialhub  Web: www.fulhamsocialhub.co.uk

George Howard and Sabina Skala from Lyceum Fit talk to Zara and Melinda about their community focused Fulham gym.    Working in partnership with the Sands End Arts and Community Centre they make health, fitness and wellness accessible and affordable for all.   Listen to their personal stories from head injury to ultra marathons & kayaking in Poland to climbing the Eiger in Switzerland. Tune in find out what they offer families, first responders, over 60's, singles and how they create bespoke classes to support you and your fitness goals.   Get in touch and mention "Fulham Social Hub" for 20% off your first purchase.    Hosts:  Zara & Melinda  Guests: George Howard & Sabina Skala Instagram: @lyceumfit Web: https://www.lyceum.fit   Follow us and subscribe to our Youtube Channel: Fulham Social Hub / "Fulham Chronicles"  Instagram: @fulhamsocialhub  Web: www.fulhamsocialhub.co.uk

Torty Hutton is an advanced crystal practitioner and Reki master who was born in Fulham and practices vibrational medicine in SW6. Zara and Melinda talk to Torty about how, after navigating issues that affected her family, she went from teacher to crystal practitioner.  Tune in to hear her deeply personal story and how the power of crystal therapy can help  you recharge and reset.    Hosts: Zara & Melinda co-founders of Fulham Social Hub  Guest: Torty Hutton  Instagram: @crystalgardenuk Web: https://www.crystalgarden.uk   Follow and subscribe to our Youtube Channel: Fulham Social Hub / “Fulham Chronicles”  Instagram: @fulhamsocialhub  Web: www.fulhamsocialhub.co.uk

In conversation with Thomas Lester Fulham resident, founder and Managing Director of Reverend Hubert a gin liqueur brand born in SW6. Listen to the story of how this brand started with a cherry tree in a Fulham garden, led to the unearthing of some fascinating family history, a recipe from 1904 and stockists including Fortnum & Mason.    Hosts: Zara & Melinda co-founders of Fulham Social Hub  Guest: Thomas Lester  Instagram: @thereverendhubert Web: https://reverendhubert.com enter FULHAM at checkout for 10% off!   Follow us and subscribe on our Youtube Channel: Fulham Social Hub / “Fulham Chronicles”  Instagram: @fulhamsocialhub  Web: www.fulhamsocialhub.co.uk

Lucy Johnson is a Fulham resident, Hello! Magazine's first green columnist and the Founder of Green Salon, a sustainable lifestyle consultancy. Zara and Melinda talk to Lucy about the path she walked as a political, environmental journalist and psychotherapist to become one of the UK's first green coaches. Find out about the work Lucy does at Green Salon to help individuals and brands transition to a greener future. Are we on the cusp of a green revolution? Hosts: Zara & Melinda co-founders of Fulham Social Hub Guest: Lucy Johnson Instagram: @greensalonconsultancy Web: https://greensalon.co.uk Follow us and subscribe to our Youtube Channel: "Fulham Chronicles” Instagram: @fulhamsocialhub Web: www.fulhamsocialhub.co.uk

Zara & Melinda talk to Wole Adesemoye who has been a Fulham resident for most of his life. Wole is a London firefighter, a transformation coach, a five times Muscle Model Pro World Champion, host of the "Winning Mindset" podcast and the winner of BBC's Last Man Standing. Join them as they talk about Fulham life and the power of achieving long term goals versus instant gratification.    Hosts: Zara & Melinda  Guest: Wole Adesemoye  Instagram: @woleadesemoye   Follow & subscribe to our Youtube Channel: "Fulham Chronicles” Instagram: @fulhamsocialhub  Web: www.fulhamsocialhub.co.uk