FULHAM CHRONICLES

FULHAM CHRONICLES

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FULHAM CHRONICLES episodes

  • It's only a means to an end

    In this episode money isn't a taboo subject as wealth managers and Fulham residents Max & Dasha join Zara & Melinda at Blueprint Studios. The discussion covers not just investment and financial planning, but changes in the industry and how they both found a community in Fulham.

     

    Raymond James, Fulham helps clients achieve their financial objectives and life goals. As a branch of Raymond James, clients benefit from the security of a large firm while enjoying a personalised boutique service.
     
    Disclaimer:  Please be aware that capital is at risk when investing!

    Hosts: Zara Thomas & Melinda Shelbourne

    Guests:  Dasha Plotnikova & Max Scholey 

    Web: https://fulham.raymondjames.uk.com


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    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fulhamsocialhub

    Web: www.fulhamsocialhub.co.uk

    36 min
  • This is a nice place

    In this episode Zara & Melinda sit down with Siân Harrington, Chief Executive at Fulham Palace Trust.  Find out more about the Palace, future plans, Sian's love of history and her journey from a volunteer collections assistant to joining the Fulham Palace Trust in 2011.  

     

    The Trust's vision is to engage people, through the stories of Fulham Palace and the Bishops of London, in 6,000 years of English history, and to become one of the UK’s most inclusive and inspiring historic houses and gardens.

     

    Hosts: Zara Thomas & Melinda Shelbourne

    Guest: Siân Harrington 

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fulhampalace

    Web: https://www.fulhampalace.org


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    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fulhamsocialhub

    Web: www.fulhamsocialhub.co.uk

     

    30 min
  • A Lasting Legacy
    In this episode Zara & Melinda talk to Sarah Bender about the story and the man behind Ray's Playhouse.  A charity set up in January 2011 to save the Sands End Playhouse which had been operating in Fulham for over thirty years.

     

    The playhouse is a lasting legacy to Ray Bender who was born and raised in Fulham. Situated in the heart of Sands End, Ray’s Playhouse is a charity-funded early-years children’s centre, providing daily inclusive stay and play sessions for parents and carers with children under 5 years old. The Bender Family Trust fund core costs to keep the Playhouse running but rely on the generosity of Trusts, Foundations, Corporate givers and individuals to provide added services to benefit families and the wider community. 

     

    Hosts: Zara Thomas & Melinda Shelbourne

    Guest: Sarah Bender 

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/raysplayhousesw6

    Web: https://raysplayhouse.org

    Donate: Fulham Social Hub are proud to be supporting and fundraising for Ray's Playhouse and the refurbishment of their outdoor sandpit. 

    DONATE HERE: 

    https://raysplayhouse.org/product/donate/?source=podcast

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    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fulhamsocialhub

    Web: www.fulhamsocialhub.co.uk

     

    32 min
  • Don't give up, keep going

    In this episode Zara & Melinda are back in the Blueprint Studios talking to Paola di Lanzo, Fulham resident and founder of Paola's Body Barre Studio in SW6.  Paola's passion for health and fitness began three decades ago in Australia, led her to study at the Pilates Institute and develop her unique PBB Method.

     

    Hear the story of how Paola left Perth Australia for London. The hard work, setbacks and struggles of running a business, whilst raising a young family, and never giving up in the face of adversity to make the PBB Studio a success.

     

    Hosts: Zara Thomas & Melinda Shelbourne

    Guest: Paola di Lanzo 

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paolasbodybarre

    Web: https://www.paolasbodybarre.com/

     

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    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fulhamsocialhub

    Web: www.fulhamsocialhub.co.uk

     

    35 min
  • We never had Sunday Roasts
    In this episode Melinda talks to Pat and Robert Barnett from the family owned and run Koji restaurant in Parsons Green.  A fun fine dining Japanese experience born in SW6 but made for the West End.  

     

    Listen in as the mother and son duo talk about how the family business has evolved over 30  years from the Fulham institution that was Mao Tai to a decade of Koji. They discuss favourite dining memories, changes in Fulham, how Robert got involved in the business and what the future holds for Koji. 

     

    Host: Melinda Shelbourne

    Guests: Pat Barnett 

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kojirestaurant

    Web: https://koji.restaurant


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    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#!/
    32 min
  • We never had Sunday Roasts

    In this episode Melinda talks to Pat and Robert Barnett from the family owned and run Koji restaurant in Parsons Green.  A fun fine dining Japanese experience born in SW6 but made for the West End.  

     

    Listen in as the mother and son duo talk about how the family business has evolved over 30  years from the Fulham institution that was Mao Tai to a decade of Koji. They discuss favourite dining memories, changes in Fulham, how Robert got involved in the business and what the future holds for Koji. 

     

    Host: Melinda Shelbourne

    Guests: Pat Barnett 

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kojirestaurant

    Web: https://koji.restaurant


    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#!/
    32 min
  • Who does What?

    Craig McLean Chiropractor and Co-founder of Chiro. London joins Fulham Social Hub founders Zara & Melinda for episode 2 of a new series of "Fulham Chronicles". In the podcast's new home, Blueprint Studios London, they find out how Craig became a chiropractor and hear about his journey from Australia to West London. 

     

    Since 2016 Chiro. London's team of experienced and friendly practitioners have been helping the local Fulham community with spinal and health related concerns including (but not limited to) back and neck pain, headaches, joint issues, sporting injuries, pregnancy care and post natal support.  They're happy to see clients of all ages - from new-born babies through to more mature patients and everyone in between! Don't forget to mention Fulham Social Hub for a half price first visit at their Fulham practices on Wandsworth Bridge Road and Bishop's Road. 

     

    Hosts: Zara Thomas & Melinda Shelbourne

    Guest: Craig McLean

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chiro.london

    Web: https://www.chiro.london/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#!/
     
    Recorded in 2025 at Blueprint Studios in Fulham
    33 min
  • Building Foundations

     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#!/
    41 min
  • All round talented woman

    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#!/
    34 min
  • The Ripple Effect

    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
    36 min

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