Fulham Social Hub

From banking to baking

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/
 
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We respond to need

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
 
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Everybody Can Dance

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
 
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It all started with the blues

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/
 
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A passion becomes a career

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/
 
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Not just football

"Not just football" 
 
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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/
 
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It's been quite a journey

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
 
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There are black t-shirts and there are back T-shirts!

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
 
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It's never easy

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
 
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Once a Fulham girl, always a Fulham girl

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
 
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