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Gig review: Pete Doherty at The Grove
Thu 24 Oct 2024Did you hear? The Libertines came to Nottingham this week to perform at Rock City. However, Pete Doherty also played a small intimate solo set at Nottingham's newest music venue The Grove a few hours before...
Comfort, colour and joy: we spoke to Megan Crook about her clothing empire
Sat 12 Oct 2024Among the array of shop fronts in Sneinton Market, one you are not likely to miss is the vividly colourful Megan Crook. In addition to The Textile Guru, her separate fabric and haberdashery store, Megan Crook designs, sews and sells her own range of vibrant and quirky clothing, with a focus on inclusivity, sustainability and fun. We went along to chat to Megan to hear more…
History, style and roses: we visited The Bath Inn in Sneinton Market
Thu 15 Aug 2024Among Nottingham’s huge array of historical pubs, The Bath Inn, near the LeftLion offices in Sneinton Market, is one of our favourites, distinctive for its quasi-Egyptian decor, beautiful flower arrangements and the rich sense of history that hits you from the first step you take through the door. We visited for a chat with the Nottingham-born landlord Piers Baker, previously a rose grower by trade, to find out how the 19th century bar became the unique spot that it is today.
Punk-meets-pop-art: the colourful world of Sneinton’s Herbie Hare Gallery
Wed 07 Aug 2024Anyone who has taken a wander around the Sneinton Market Avenues recently is likely to have come across a giant rabbit or a mohawked mannequin lurking in one of the lanes. These are the punk-meets-pop-art creations of local artist and gallery owner Herbie Hare, whose vibrant artworks bring a splash of humour and fun to the area.
Gig review: Ben McElroy at By Our Hands, with R.Dyer and Leah Sinead
Sun 14 Jul 2024A special evening of experimental folk at the unique, intimate venue By Our Hands, in Sneinton Avenues...
Sneinton Community Festival is 20!
Sat 22 Jun 2024Sneinton Community Festival is a free family festival, this year taking place from the 6 to 14 July, for the people of Sneinton and beyond. This year’s theme ‘There’s no place like home’ celebrates the diversity, different cultures and ways of being in the area. Organiser Kathryn Cooper takes a look at the history of the festival and what is coming up this year.
Pick Six: Tom Ainsley from Neon Raptor Brewing Company
Thu 20 Jun 2024For this month’s Pick Six we turn to Tom Ainsley of Neon Raptor Brewing Company in Sneinton Market…
Bearing Fruit: We hear from Fruit Market, who are providing low-energy homes and community-first architecture in Sneinton Market
Wed 05 Jun 2024A once crumbling Sneinton Market has become a thriving new neighbourhood of independent businesses. Providing low-energy homes with considerate, community-first architecture, Fruit Market is the next chapter in a story of local organic regeneration
Sneinton’s Backlit Gallery to receive almost £500k in funding from Arts Council England
Wed 08 May 2024Fantastic news for Nottingham’s creative community as Sneinton’s Backlit Gallery is set to receive Arts Council funding to secure and develop their building.
We Take a Trip Around Sneinton Market Avenues, One of Nottingham’s Best Hidden Gems
Tue 22 Aug 2023Sneinton Market has been home to businesses for nearly 150 years. What started as a market primarily known for selling crockery has blossomed into colourful avenues with a variety of independent businesses to explore. Krishita Kandoi takes a wander around the Market to catch the vibe of this Nottingham gem.
We Chat With the Sister Duo Behind Sneinton’s Boulangerie de Saigon
Fri 18 Aug 2023Last month, we underwent a gruelling ten-second trek from the office to visit our neighbours in the newly opened Boulangerie de Saigon, a small Vietnamese eatery in the hustle and bustle of Sneinton Avenues. After being hooked on the egg coffee (more on that later), we returned to try one of the most delicious Vietnamese sandwiches to grace Nottingham - oh, and to have a chat with sisters Aivi and Milly Nguyen - both from St Ann’s, who opened the boulangerie (bakery) in April…