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Jay Rayner on Last Suppers, Nottingham's Food Scene, and Being the Christmas Chef
Fri 27 Sept 2019On Sunday 29 September Jay Rayner brings his new book to life on stage at Glee Club. It explores our fascination with last suppers and tells the stories of the killer dishes that would end up on his table. We spoke to him ahead of the show…
"America just doesn’t want to acknowledge it’s dirty little history." Interview with Neither Wolf Nor Dog director Steven Lewis Simpson
Thu 22 Aug 2019We talked to Scottish-born filmmaker Steven Lewis Simpson about his latest film, Neither Wolf Nor Dog, ahead of its upcoming screening at Broadway Cinema…
Preview: Magic of Thailand Festival at the Forest Recreation Ground
Fri 09 Aug 2019After taking their festival to nine other cities, this weekend sees the Magic of Thailand festival comes to Nottingham…
A Magician in Notts
Thu 04 Apr 2019"If you’ve got a wannabe alpha-male in the group who thinks he’s going to be a clever dick, he won’t like someone else coming in and performing magic."
Chaos Magic: Beginning to Understand Emptiness
Sun 10 Feb 2019‘Chaos Magic’ art gallery recently ran a workshop called ‘Beginning to Understand Emptiness’ which focused on the practice of Zen Buddhism. Our Caitlin got down to experience it for herself...
Create Your Own Happy: Children’s Author Becky Goddard on Her Mission to Make the Little’uns Smile
Sat 19 Jan 2019According to studies by The Children’s Society and Pisa, young people in England are among the unhappiest in the world. With internet bullying, endless school tests and cuts to services, it can be bleddy hard being a kid. However, help is at hand. Together with Penny Alexander, West Bridgford’s Becky Goddard-Hill has devised Create Your Own Happy, a workbook that aims to empower children.
5 Community Christmas Dinners in Nottingham
Fri 21 Dec 2018Christmas is a funny ol’ season. Although its celebrations can often provide lots of laughs, the C word can also be stressful for many who feel lonely at this time of year. Whether you’re looking to get into the giving spirit and help out, or just want to enjoy Christmas with others, here are some community dinners happening in Notts...
5 Albums to Listen to This Christmas Holiday
Thu 20 Dec 2018All the good stuff for your tabs from some cracking Notts musicians...
12 Christmas Parties in Nottingham That Aren't Naff
Mon 17 Dec 2018Leave the mince pies at home and get yoursen out for a proper good time...
4 Books From Notts Authors to Read This Christmas Holiday
Sun 09 Dec 2018There’s no time like Crimbo to get stuck into the printed pages of a new novel or poetry collection. The turkey’s roasting, the fire’s crackling and the wine’s mulling, giving you plenty of time to curl up in your stretchy trousers and prepare yourself for a feast of literary goodness…
Christmas Without Abuse and Violence: A Campaign for Midland Women’s Aid
Fri 07 Dec 2018Midland Women’s Aid are running a campaign to raise funds for Christmas presents that'll go to 26 children escaping domestic abuse…
The Thompson Brothers Are Full of Christmas Spirit
Sun 02 Dec 2018Nottingham's most opinionated grocers on...
Emmanuel House: Spread The Love This Winter
Wed 21 Nov 2018As we dig out our big coats and SAD lamps in preparation for these cold winter days, Emmanuel House is preparing for its busiest, and most integral time of year. The charity provides some of our most vulnerable people in Nottingham with the basic necessities, which at this time of year is as basic as a warm room and a cup of tea. They have just launched their 'Think Christmas - Give Hope' campaign, in which they are trying to raise enough money to keep the centre going for another year. So, have a gander at these snaps from the launch event at Peggy's Skylight, get in touch if you feel inclined to help...
Nottingham's John Lewis Advert: Christmas Covers 2018 at The Bodega
Mon 12 Nov 2018What would the season be without a bit of Grey Hairs and Rod Stewart? This year we celebrate seventeen Christmasses filled with the covery wailings of our musical community, all in the cosy comfort of The Bodega. Last year, £1,800 was raised for Notts Hospice and Zephyr's, and so to stir some charitable happenings in Nottingham's belly once more, David Lilley has put together this wonderful advertisement to demonstrate what a Festive Miracle the evening is set to be...
Live Music Review: The Magic Gang + The Orielles + Sports Team at Rock City
Wed 03 Oct 2018The Magic Gang assert themselves as one of the most exciting indie bands around...
Film Review: The Little Stranger
Sat 29 Sept 2018We went to check out the spooky new film from director Lenny Abrahamson and, well, were left feeling disappointingly spookless.
LittleWolfParade's SLAP at Rough Trade in Photos
Fri 15 Jun 2018We got down to take some snaps at the new night of performance, art, and music from local provocateaurs LittleWolfParade...
J. Littles on the Making of New Music Video for His Latest Single Truth
Mon 14 May 2018Jordan Campbell, a.k.a. J Littles has dropped the music video for his latest single, Truth. Full of dystopian imagery and white-eyed walkers, the track takes a swipe at the modern world...
Magic Moments: An Afternoon with Global Wordsmiths at Defining Moments Launch
Mon 26 Feb 2018One of the fresher faces on Nottingham's publishing scene, Global Wordsmiths have made a name for themselves of late by working with writers from all walks of life. Their latest publication, Defining Moments: Stories from a Place of Recovery, is a collaboration with local addiction support charity Double Impact. We sent our Chloe Campbell down to the launch event for the book to get the low-down on the book, and the remarkable people who have contributed to it.
Little John the Bare-knuckle Boxer
Sat 03 Feb 2018When Pete Radford arrived backstage for the closing night of Romeo and Juliet, the first thing the director noticed was the state her actor was in. His lip was split in two from front to back; he had a shiner under his right eye, a graze under his left eye, his cheeks were still swollen and he bore the unmistakable pallor of a man who’s been in a scrap...
9 Places to Do a Last Minute Christmas Shopping Dash in Nottingham
Sat 23 Dec 2017It’s Christmas eve, eve. You’ve got nowt. You’re stressing. Just follow our advice, and remember to breathe…
Make Your Own LeftLion Christmas Tree
Fri 22 Dec 2017Christmas don’t half put a strain on the owd poss strings. If you’re worried about being able to afford a full spread of nosh, all the decorations and enough presents for every second cousin in the family, fret no more. We’ve got you covered. Turn the fruits of our labour into your festive centrepiece and tick one more thing off the shopping list by turning this here rag into a miniature Christmas tree. You’re very welcome, duck.
5 Community Christmas Dinners in Nottingham
Fri 22 Dec 2017Nobody deserves to feel lonely at Christmas. If you're looking for someone to spend the big day with, or you want to help spread the festive cheer by volunteering, here's five community dinners being held in Hoodtown...
What to Expect at The 16th Annual Christmas Covers Party
Thu 21 Dec 2017It’s the night often described as “the office Christmas party for Nottingham’s bands” – an opportunity for otherwise serious musicians to let down their hair and live out their wildest and most outlandish musical fantasies. Nottingham’s annual festive charity bash - the Christmas Covers Party – returns to the Bodega on Saturday 23 December...