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Sneinton Street Food Club on the 10th July

25 Years Later: Trainspotting

This British classic and its brilliant soundtrack remain just as vital today, writes Manvir Basi...

Hockley Hustle and LeftLion Present: Ella Knight Live at Metronome

The first instalment in a series of live sets featuring some of our favourite Nottingham artists with interviews conducted by our very own Bridie Squires...

Under Cover Artist: Raphael Achache

Our cover artist for the month, Raphael Achache, chats to us about his work...

Nottingham Castle Trust CEO Sara Blair-Manning Discusses the Venue’s Redevelopment and Reopening

Since joining the Nottingham Castle Trust back in September 2019, Sara Blair-Manning has managed to successfully lead a mammoth £30 million project through the pretty sizeable challenge of a global pandemic. We chat to the Chief Executive about the Castle’s extensive redevelopment, her role within the Trust and the activities she’s most excited for people to check out.

Sneinton Street Food Club on the 9th July

Immersive Dino Kingdom Experience Comes to Thoresby Park

Fancy a trip back in time to walk among the dinosaurs? Well the opportunity to do so is closer than you might imagine. Dino Kingdom, an immersive outdoor experience, comes to Thoresby Park this autumn...

The 1998 Club is a Brand New VIP Venue Beneath Southbank City

This underground setting is purpose built to offer a comfortable and enjoyable hospitality experience. We chat to Director Tom Holodynksy of Great Northern Group, the minds behind The 1998 Club, about the exciting new venue...

Brad Dear

Macbeth

Arboretum Sunsets Offers an Exciting Line-Up of Musicians, Comedians and More

The series of outdoor events is taking place throughout the summer, and there's a bit of something for everyone... 

Castle Rocks: Dr Oliver Wakefield Digs Into the Geology of Nottingham Castle

One of the most iconic sites in the city, Nottingham Castle, is situated high on rock which records a period of history that looks very different from the city we know today. Regional Geologist Oliver Wakefield, of the British Geological Survey, takes us on a dive into Castle Rock, and tells us why the history of Nottingham is so intimately bound to its geological setting.  

Euro 2021: England vs Semi Final

Historical Films: Our Favourite Movies About the Past

With our latest issue of the mag focusing on Nottingham Castle, an iconic landmark throughout the city's history, we thought we'd discuss our favourite films depicting the past... 

Award-Winning TV Producer Henry Normal Brings Live Poetry Show to Metronome

Nottingham-native Henry Normal comes home with a new poetry tour, stopping off at Metronome on Tuesday 16 November. His brand new live show The Escape Plan draws on over forty years of work, featuring stories, jokes and poems from the BBC Radio 4 series and his ten poetry books, including the two latest collections. This is no normal poetry show...

TITUS: T.Rex is King Exhibition

The Thompson Brothers on Nottingham Castle, Old Money and Their Favourite On-Screen Robin Hood

Nottingham's most opinionated grocers on...

THE BARNUM MESERVE + THREE THIRDS BELOW

Robin Hood Town Tour

TITUS: T.Rex is King Exhibition

Euro 2021: England vs Quarter Final

40 Years Later: Clash of the Titans

Special effects wizard Ray Harryhausen’s swansong still delivers excitement and awe four decades later…

LeftLion Magazine #137

Our July issue is a Nottingham Castle takeover, guest edited by Gareth Morgan of the Nottingham Castle Trust and celebrating everything to do with their reopening following a £30 million renovation. Including an interview with Nottingham Castle Trust CEO Sara Manning, the history of Rebellion at the Castle, a nose around their new museum exhibitions, a celebration of Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves turning 30, the hunt for Kevin Costner, the history of Robin Hood on film and loads more...

Overheard in Notts

What you been chattin'? 

Sneinton Street Food Club on the 2nd July