Trish and Ian Gardiner run The Lofthouse, a creative space with a strict open door policy for yoots and grown-ups alike. Their mission is to make the arts accessible to all, regardless of social or economic background. The venue has played host to gigs, workshops, art exhibitions and poetry slams, all for the benefit of the artists and not the business.
For The Lofthouse to keep their doors open to young artists for free, they need to make a fair bit on the bar. Their newly regained alcohol licence comes with criteria that needs to be met – installing CCTV and new sinks, as well as soundproofing the room.
This is where you come in. The couple are launching a Kickstarter campaign over the next few weeks to raise the money needed to refurbish the venue. Without your help, the support and service they provide for our creative community will cease to continue. Keep your eye on their Facebook page for more information. And pop in for a bevvy in the meantime.
Unit 6, 35 Warser Gate, NG1 1NU
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