Chesham: ‘a small town in the south east of england consisting mainly of old people that smell of piss and biscuits and chavs.’
The above was a definition of Chesham, stumbled across among other negative musings, prompting the retaliative creation of Chesham Tales. This blog offers an insider’s view of Chesham folk in their natural habitats, from an aesthetic angle. You will find a more balanced insight into the dynamic and interesting lives belonging to many creative and innovative people within this pretty market town, challenging the slightly less than perfect reputation that it has held historically. Chesham has a unique edge to it that comes from its cultural and economic diversity, and that just makes it more human.
Since it’s humble beginnings, Chesham Tales has been privileged to showcase some of Chesham’s most entrepreneurial people, connecting their businesses to the wider community, providing insight into their challenges and inspirations.
An increasing number of people are leaving the corporate world and taking the brave leap into freelance life and independent business. This blog seeks to provide an inclusive online community, supporting and promoting local business and the people shaping the culture of Chesham. Those featured so far barely touch the tip of the iceberg of the developing businesses and inspiring people living and working in this town.
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