Ann Nelson and her friend Joyce appealed through social media, posters, and word of mouth, to the people of Farnborough, asking them to contribute their experiences of the pandemic years 2020/2021 to a memory book. Over 100 children wrote down their thoughts and experiences. They were moved to laughter and tears by the children's amazing contributions. Other contributors of all ages have offered poems, photographs and written a range of articles for inclusion in the book which they have called Farnborough Folk - The Lost Years? Copies of Farnborough Folk-The Lost Years? are now available at a cost of £10 each. All profits will go to local mental health charities. Buying a copy will give you something to hand down to your children and grandchildren. To order a copy please contact Ann Nelson at farnboroughmemories@hotmail.com or call 07719 570261.

Ann Nelson and her friend Joyce appealed through social media, posters, and word of mouth, to the people of Farnborough, asking them to contribute their experiences of the pandemic years 2020/2021 to a memory book. Over 100 children wrote down their thoughts and experiences. They were moved to laughter and tears by the children's amazing contributions. Other contributors of all ages have offered poems, photographs and written a range of articles for inclusion in the book which they have called Farnborough Folk - The Lost Years? Copies of Farnborough Folk-The Lost Years? are now available at a cost of £10 each. All profits will go to local mental health charities. Buying a copy will give you something to hand down to your children and grandchildren. To order a copy please contact Ann Nelson at farnboroughmemories@hotmail.com or call 07719 570261.

Farnborough Folk-The Lost Years by Ann Nelson

Exciting times lay ahead for Fleet Market and the team that are working on breathing new life into Fleets weekly market. They have recently secured funding and with that brings lots of possibilities, blue sky thinking and a never-ending amount of energy and passion. Not just a market, but a place for the local community to meet, ponder and pause a while, whilst they enjoy the entertainment and that is all part of the plan.

Exciting times lay ahead for Fleet Market and the team that are working on breathing new life into Fleets weekly market. They have recently secured funding and with that brings lots of possibilities, blue sky thinking and a never-ending amount of energy and passion. Not just a market, but a place for the local community to meet, ponder and pause a while, whilst they enjoy the entertainment and that is all part of the plan.

Robbie Richmond – Fleet Market

We caught up with Tracey today and she bought us up to speed with all their plans for Fleet. It's a busy time for Fleet Bid over the next few weeks as they work towards securing another year of working with the local businesses in town.  The benefits that this collaboration brings to the town are obvious for all to see.   As ever, a chat with Tracey is fun, informative and a pleasure to listen to.

We caught up with Tracey today and she bought us up to speed with all their plans for Fleet. It's a busy time for Fleet Bid over the next few weeks as they work towards securing another year of working with the local businesses in town.  The benefits that this collaboration brings to the town are obvious for all to see.   As ever, a chat with Tracey is fun, informative and a pleasure to listen to.

Tracey Shrimpton Fleet Bid Updates

Susan Stewart

Mums really do know best! Hear how Susan Stewart used her own personal circumstances to create a story of hope, in her debut - dyslexia friendly - children’s book; ‘Dog-Lexius: A Tale of Two Friends.’ A desire to write was always within Susan, but it was only after experiencing her own family trials that she was able to access her unique creative flow with a subject that was very close to her heart. Susan shares her own personal journey of discovering dyslexia with her son from the tender age of 5; the time when her initial suspicions arose. We hear how frustrations propelled her to want to help others and shine the light on the diagnosis process and how as a parent, you can best support your child, whilst not condemning yourself too. ‘Dog-Lexius’ is a dyslexia friendly, fantasy text, about a boy who realizes he has dyslexia and discovers that it’s his superpower!

Mums really do know best! Hear how Susan Stewart used her own personal circumstances to create a story of hope, in her debut - dyslexia friendly - children’s book; ‘Dog-Lexius: A Tale of Two Friends.’ A desire to write was always within Susan, but it was only after experiencing her own family trials that she was able to access her unique creative flow with a subject that was very close to her heart. Susan shares her own personal journey of discovering dyslexia with her son from the tender age of 5; the time when her initial suspicions arose. We hear how frustrations propelled her to want to help others and shine the light on the diagnosis process and how as a parent, you can best support your child, whilst not condemning yourself too. ‘Dog-Lexius’ is a dyslexia friendly, fantasy text, about a boy who realizes he has dyslexia and discovers that it’s his superpower!

Mums really do know best! Susan Stewart her debut, dyslexia friendly children’s book

Rushmoor Rotary Club is an active and vibrant Rotary Club of 40 plus members, but always looking for more members. You must be thinking what do there offer to the local community, well Christmas Floats, Farnborough Donkey Derby a very popular event and they just too much to list. Malcolm talk to us about their projects and what coming up for 2022 and how you can get involved.

Rushmoor Rotary Club is an active and vibrant Rotary Club of 40 plus members, but always looking for more members. You must be thinking what do there offer to the local community, well Christmas Floats, Farnborough Donkey Derby a very popular event and they just too much to list. Malcolm talk to us about their projects and what coming up for 2022 and how you can get involved.

Malcolm Bellwood Rushmoor Rotary Club

It’s interesting, educational and an innovative way to encourage speech and language in the early years.  Themed weeks and lots of fun, Sarah takes us through the ins and outs of what goes on in the classes and shares her journey from swimming teacher and finding ‘Twinkle Boost’, learning new skills and sharing them with the parents and children, which in turn builds up their self-esteem, as they take their first steps into ‘big’ school An essential listen for all new parents.

It’s interesting, educational and an innovative way to encourage speech and language in the early years.  Themed weeks and lots of fun, Sarah takes us through the ins and outs of what goes on in the classes and shares her journey from swimming teacher and finding ‘Twinkle Boost’, learning new skills and sharing them with the parents and children, which in turn builds up their self-esteem, as they take their first steps into ‘big’ school An essential listen for all new parents.

Multi-sensory learning for the 0–5-year-olds

Mike Richardson

What’s not to like about fish? Whether they be they tropical or pond fish, if you love fish, have got fish, need help with the set-up, the maintenance, the dreaded cleaning or generally need some advice? then this is the podcast for you. Mikes passion for the subject goes right back to his childhood and he explains that, after a succession of jobs he didn’t feel the love for, he decided to take the ‘plunge’ and turned his love of all things scaly into a business. A fascinating subject that will have you picking up the phone and getting in touch with him to come and help you out.  Enjoy.

What’s not to like about fish? Whether they be they tropical or pond fish, if you love fish, have got fish, need help with the set-up, the maintenance, the dreaded cleaning or generally need some advice? then this is the podcast for you. Mikes passion for the subject goes right back to his childhood and he explains that, after a succession of jobs he didn’t feel the love for, he decided to take the ‘plunge’ and turned his love of all things scaly into a business. A fascinating subject that will have you picking up the phone and getting in touch with him to come and help you out.  Enjoy.

Mike Richardson – Black Shark Aquatics

While you prepare the turkey and Christmas pudding and mince pies, let's hear what Christmas means to some of our guests. In addition to Serena from Spice of Life Soaps, Jess from Karuna Coffee, Tracey from Fleet BID, Ollie a paramedic, Kevin from Gabardine's Bar, and Alicia and Claire from ABC Tutoring. We learn some unusual stories about families and their traditions and recipes as well as the fun and joy of their Christmas celebrations. We wish you all a Merry Christmas from The Weekly Experience

While you prepare the turkey and Christmas pudding and mince pies, let's hear what Christmas means to some of our guests. In addition to Serena from Spice of Life Soaps, Jess from Karuna Coffee, Tracey from Fleet BID, Ollie a paramedic, Kevin from Gabardine's Bar, and Alicia and Claire from ABC Tutoring. We learn some unusual stories about families and their traditions and recipes as well as the fun and joy of their Christmas celebrations. We wish you all a Merry Christmas from <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TheWeeklyExperience" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Weekly Experience</a>

What Christmas Means to You, the Guests special 

Lauren Smith

We talk all things hairdressing and Laurens journey from a shy child playing with dolls and their hair to the love of hair and working with all kind folk in their own homes. Need a mobile hairdresser? fancy a cut, colour or an ‘up do’ for a special event? she’s your girl.

We talk all things hairdressing and Laurens journey from a shy child playing with dolls and their hair to the love of hair and working with all kind folk in their own homes. Need a mobile hairdresser? fancy a cut, colour or an ‘up do’ for a special event? she’s your girl.

Lauren Smith Mobile Hairdresser from Farnborough

Speaking to Erin Edwards - Interim Town Centres Manager at Rushmoor Borough Council, finding a little more about her job role and finding out what is happening for Christmas over Aldershot and Farnborough. Erin also talks about the local business community and the changes coming soon.

Speaking to Erin Edwards - Interim Town Centres Manager at Rushmoor Borough Council, finding a little more about her job role and finding out what is happening for Christmas over Aldershot and Farnborough. Erin also talks about the local business community and the changes coming soon.

Christmas update with Farnborough and Aldershot

All the best interviews from the The Weekly Experience show, when we record our bits for the show some are too good to cut down, so they are here for all to enjoy.

We talk to Debbie about all things heritage that surround Basingstoke with its interesting a varied history, The building now known as The Registry office was originally called Goldings was owned by the Russell family and we hear about their impact in the town. The Town Trail, the blue plaques, the Jane Austen story and the guided walks make for interesting tales too. It's an interesting and involving podcast about who lived where and when and definitely worth a listen.

We talk to Debbie about all things heritage that surround Basingstoke with its interesting a varied history, The building now known as The Registry office was originally called Goldings was owned by the Russell family and we hear about their impact in the town. The Town Trail, the blue plaques, the Jane Austen story and the guided walks make for interesting tales too. It's an interesting and involving podcast about who lived where and when and definitely worth a listen.

Debbie Reavell Basingstoke Heritage society

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What has more satisfaction than talking about the love about food with this real foodie Tim Astle, who makes his homemade - Beef Bolognese Ragu, Curry Minced Lamb, Veggie Soup, Beef Chili.Home 2 Home is all about the dishes he cooks for his family and friends and ones that I want to share with the local community by offering something different to all other foods available to us.We offer Tim Suggestions on his podcast here and some ideas, great fun and if you would like to order these frozen meals head to the Facebook page https://m.facebook.com/Home-2-Home-Food-109035961337839/

What has more satisfaction than talking about the love about food with this real foodie Tim Astle, who makes his homemade - Beef Bolognese Ragu, Curry Minced Lamb, Veggie Soup, Beef Chili. Home 2 Home is all about the dishes he cooks for his family and friends and ones that I want to share with the local community by offering something different to all other foods available to us. We offer Tim Suggestions on his podcast here and some ideas, great fun and if you would like to order these frozen meals head to the Facebook page <a href="https://m.facebook.com/Home-2-Home-Food-109035961337839/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://m.facebook.com/Home-2-Home-Food-109035961337839/</a>

What has more satisfaction than talking about the love about food

Join Izzy and the team and Bev's favorite drink Wine, as she lets us know how the business came about, and what they do there Itasca Wines built its winery over the summer of 2020, opened in September with growers sending their lovingly grown grapes, to be pressed over October, put into barrels, for slow fermenting into fine wines. Itasca Wines Limited was set up in 2020 as a full contract winemaking service. Call it luck or vision, the sustainably driven Grape to Bottle service offering has proven the need and welcomed benefits to a raft of appreciative sustainably conscious growers and the UK Wine industry as a whole. More about the business at https://www.itascawines.com/

Join Izzy and the team and Bev's favorite drink Wine, as she lets us know how the business came about, and what they do there Itasca Wines built its winery over the summer of 2020, opened in September with growers sending their lovingly grown grapes, to be pressed over October, put into barrels, for slow fermenting into fine wines. Itasca Wines Limited was set up in 2020 as a full contract winemaking service. Call it luck or vision, the sustainably driven Grape to Bottle service offering has proven the need and welcomed benefits to a raft of appreciative sustainably conscious growers and the UK Wine industry as a whole. More about the business at <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.itascawines.com%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR3m7eVVqGsZ_mP6dHKxcaBT2JZdaISSJ8qZ-8n6kggcO-NxhDb2HmRG8R0&amp;h=AT1-iNdY5LNWpCNfycWWOGFPNHBBK4s29jGg9yyV7NKXZqGIYxJlTHDEweWAByXg7yoQsXBvHrdS17laf04DnyTG7zpR3ztBCroo5tFBmDDxTBK6Yarwy84YoCohlmfd2vU" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.itascawines.com/</a>

Itasca Wines built its winery over the summer of 2020

Jules joins us with Charlie her dog, to talk to us about, The Groomers Spotlight which has been formed to celebrate fully qualified groomers and the art of professional dog grooming. The aim of the Groomers Spotlight is to champion and promote Pet groomers who have worked to achieved the iPET Network Level 3 Diploma in Dog grooming and Salon Management City and Guilds level 3 Diploma for professional dog stylists. The Open College Network West Midlands L3 Dog Grooming Diploma and the International Certified Master Groomer Certificate ICMG. Owners using their site can rest assured that the groomers featured are fully competent in all aspects of your pet's skin, coat and styling needs. More details about Groomers Spotlight at the website - https://www.thegroomersspotlight.com/

Jules joins us with Charlie her dog, to talk to us about, The Groomers Spotlight which has been formed to celebrate fully qualified groomers and the art of professional dog grooming. The aim of the Groomers Spotlight is to champion and promote Pet groomers who have worked to achieved the iPET Network Level 3 Diploma in Dog grooming and Salon Management City and Guilds level 3 Diploma for professional dog stylists. The Open College Network West Midlands L3 Dog Grooming Diploma and the International Certified Master Groomer Certificate ICMG. Owners using their site can rest assured that the groomers featured are fully competent in all aspects of your pet's skin, coat and styling needs. More details about Groomers Spotlight at the website - <a href="https://www.thegroomersspotlight.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.thegroomersspotlight.com/</a>

Groomers Spotlight L3 Dog Grooming Diploma

This lovely lady Dee, her smile and personality is infectious, join the team and her find out more about Tappy Toes which is a fun and creative dance/movement class for boys and girls aged 6 months to 5 years. Award winning dance, movement &amp; sensory classes for your little ones, from 6 months to 5 years. Classes in Fleet, Church Crookham &amp; Farnborough. Dee tells us of her journey, on the way she stepped into the job and what she does now for Children More details - https://www.tappytoes.com/franchisees/toddler-classes-fleet/

This lovely lady Dee, her smile and personality is infectious, join the team and her find out more about Tappy Toes which is a fun and creative dance/movement class for boys and girls aged 6 months to 5 years. Award winning dance, movement &amp; sensory classes for your little ones, from 6 months to 5 years. Classes in Fleet, Church Crookham &amp; Farnborough. Dee tells us of her journey, on the way she stepped into the job and what she does now for Children More details - <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tappytoes.com%2Ffranchisees%2Ftoddler-classes-fleet%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR3wdhvkRLsMmlv33OuwzRQI9vhLJpwKCkY3RqaSLkIpHRO0Xd4IoVpZaU8&amp;h=AT3uFrIcDSNyZ6h60WuIiiY4CxU6ewFSxn7cJYLa0aVPKVEvkugSv8KDByVi_SfV-nua9l6UwpjjQRWVsblGaMTmw4bZkzfwkzQCVJkSnsvfJSpK4xjztYk9fUGLuToP904" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.tappytoes.com/franchisees/toddler-classes-fleet/</a>

Her smile and personality are infectious, Tappy Toes 

We recently caught up with Stuart Goodwin, to talk about his photographic business, and have he got the love of photography from his dad. It was so easy to use up a 36-exposure film back in the day, and realize you have only one decent picture. Stuart Says.... It is the photographer who transforms a good picture into a great one. With an obvious passion for the art. Stuart reveals the skills of a good photographer, showing how to create beautiful landscape and Seascapes. More details - https://www.facebook.com/StuartGoodwinphotography/

We recently caught up with Stuart Goodwin, to talk about his photographic business, and have he got the love of photography from his dad. It was so easy to use up a 36-exposure film back in the day, and realize you have only one decent picture. Stuart Says.... It is the photographer who transforms a good picture into a great one. With an obvious passion for the art. Stuart reveals the skills of a good photographer, showing how to create beautiful landscape and Seascapes. More details - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/StuartGoodwinphotography/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/StuartGoodwinphotography/</a>

Stuart Goodwin Photography

In a very windy gazebo at the Alexandra Public House in Farnborough, Mike talks about what he's been doing for 40 years with various Lions Clubs he's been involved in. Farnborough Lions Club has been working within the local area for over 40 years helping good causes and those less fortunate within our community, across the south of England and worldwide. This year, if you're struggling to pay your Winter heating bills, they have a great idea to help. Find out more here. Please visit their website - www.farnborough-lions.org.uk for more information

In a very windy gazebo at the Alexandra Public House in Farnborough, Mike talks about what he's been doing for 40 years with various Lions Clubs he's been involved in. Farnborough Lions Club has been working within the local area for over 40 years helping good causes and those less fortunate within our community, across the south of England and worldwide. This year, if you're struggling to pay your Winter heating bills, they have a great idea to help. Find out more here. Please visit their website - <a href="//www.farnborough-lions.org.uk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.farnborough-lions.org.uk</a> for more information

Farnborough Lions - A Great Winter Idea 

Join the team chatting to Andrea on the particularly windy day in Farnborough, all about ChildLife. Taken from the website - Thousands of children and young people in the UK face challenges in their lives as a result of illness, disability or social circumstances. Childlife raises funds to support them through the work of our four-member charities, which are Acorns Children's Hospice, Ataxia UK, The National Children's Bureau, The National Deaf Children's Society. You can hear Andrea's Journey to the charity and how she is now the CEO of the Charity. If you would like more information head to the website at www.childlife.org.uk

Join the team chatting to Andrea on the particularly windy day in Farnborough, all about ChildLife. Taken from the website - Thousands of children and young people in the UK face challenges in their lives as a result of illness, disability or social circumstances. Childlife raises funds to support them through the work of our four-member charities, which are Acorns Children's Hospice, Ataxia UK, The National Children's Bureau, The National Deaf Children's Society. You can hear Andrea's Journey to the charity and how she is now the CEO of the Charity. If you would like more information head to the website at <a href="http://www.childlife.org.uk/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">www.childlife.org.uk</a>

ChildLife with Andrea Rimington

Every month the team, love talking to the community of Basingstoke, and we teamed up with Mary and her team from Willows Coffee House to produce our podcasts. In this extra segment, she explains how to make your favorite drink, coffee, a scientific and artful way. With the events and activities that now take place here, it's a true center of the community. Join Mary chatting to Jack &amp; Roger on this podcast, more details on Willows - https://www.willowscoffeehouse.com/

Every month the team, love talking to the community of Basingstoke, and we teamed up with Mary and her team from Willows Coffee House to produce our podcasts. In this extra segment, she explains how to make your favorite drink, coffee, a scientific and artful way. With the events and activities that now take place here, it's a true center of the community. Join Mary chatting to Jack &amp; Roger on this podcast, more details on Willows - <a href="https://www.willowscoffeehouse.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.willowscoffeehouse.com/</a>

Willows Coffee House a scientific and artful way

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