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We learned about the Big City Reads project, which is giving away thousands of books to Nottingham’s youngsters
Thu 04 Jul 2024Books broaden young people’s horizons, give them an educational leg up, and can even provide big health benefits - but sometimes reading gets costly. We learned about the Big City Reads project, which is giving away thousands of books to Nottingham’s youngsters…
We speak to The Pastel Project about safety, healthcare, education, and making Nottingham a Trans Sanctuary City
Mon 01 Jul 2024Trans identities have become a huge news topic in recent years. Despite only 0.5% of the population reporting their gender identity and sex to be different than when registered at birth*, the media often leads us to believe that trans people pose a risk to the wider society, while trans people are rarely given a voice.
To learn more from the community themselves, we put some questions to Nottingham organisation The Pastel Project, to hear how they are looking to make Nottingham a Trans Sanctuary City, and understand their perspective on topics such as safety, law-making, healthcare, and education.
*respondents in the 2021 UK census
Follow the rainbow: we learn about Notts LGBT+ Network
Sat 29 Jun 2024With official Pride month coming to an end and Notts Pride coming up soon, we thought it important to honour a charity that has given nearly fifty years of its time to Nottingham’s Queer community: Notts LGBT+ Network. Beth Green is a current volunteer for the Network; they caught up with two others David and Rachel, to share their commendable work and dedication.
Dig it! We speak to York Archaeology about community digs at Wollaton Hall
Tue 25 Jun 2024Every year since 2019, a motley crew of students and local history enthusiasts has descended upon Wollaton Hall for a series of archaeological training excavations. They can be easily spotted about the grounds: a happy-looking crowd clad in mud stained high-vis, gleefully digging away or enthusiastically explaining themselves to curious park-patrons. These digs are run by Laura Parker and Tristan Cousins, community archaeologists from York Archaeology, who I met to talk about the project…
Bestselling author Constanza Casati tells us about lions, dust and PTSD
Fri 21 Jun 2024The twenty-nine year old author's mythological retelling 'Clytemnestra' was a Saturday Times bestseller - now she's back with the heroic follow-up, 'Babylonia'...
We caught up with her at Nottingham Waterstones ahead of her epic book tour earlier in the summer.
Our June cover artist Zarina Teli talks about her work and inspirations
Mon 17 Jun 2024Our June cover artist Zarina Teli talks about her work and inspirations
Alchemilla and Mollis founder Alex Bond talks about bringing Michelin star food to Nottingham
Wed 12 Jun 2024What do fried chicken and fine dining have in common? More than you might think if you know where to look. From the Michelin-star menus of Alchemilla to a Mollis takeover of the kitchens at Saltbox bar, Alex Bond is on a mission to elevate the Nottingham dining scene. We took a trip down to Derby Road for a chat with the star chef.
We speak to University of Law Nottingham students about their experience of offering free legal advice to the community
Wed 12 Jun 2024Nottingham’s blessed with world-renowned universities, but there’s one you might not know about - The University of Law (ULaw). Opening their Nottingham city campus in 2019, they offer law-specific courses for those looking to get into the profession. ULaw does plenty for the wider Notts community too, by offering pro bono (without charge) services, where students can get hands-on experience whilst being supported by practising lawyers. We paid a visit to find out more from some of the law students hoping to make a difference in the world…
We chat to They Might Be Giants about life, music and everything in between
Wed 05 Jun 2024In November, offbeat alternative rockers They Might Be Giants will grace Rock City with their presence. LeftLion’s Izzy Morris sat down with John Flansburgh to discuss life lessons, the band's huge back catalogue, and a certain stick...
Nadia Whittome talks about the upcoming general election
Tue 04 Jun 2024Regular columnist and Labour candidate for Nottingham East Nadia Whittome discusses the upcoming general election
Carolina’s TexMex tell us about their vegan, gluten free dishes and their new home at the King Billy
Tue 21 May 2024Bringing a burst of colour and fiery flavour to the King Billy’s rooftop beer garden, Mark Walsh and Angela Shepherd cook up a delicious blend of vegan, gluten free Tex-Mex dishes at Carolina’s Chilli. We caught up to talk hot sauce, having a bricks and mortar kitchen, and what the summer holds…
Nadia Whittome talks about sick note culture, disability and mental health
Fri 17 May 2024Labour MP Nadia Whittome talks to us about sick benefits and the real problems Britain is facing, with a significant rise in people out of work and those that are left with lasting COVID-19 symptoms
Skate Nottingham tell us about their new exhibition and redefining the urban landscape through skateboarding
Fri 17 May 2024With its knack for redefining how the urban landscape is used, skateboarding has always had its place in counterculture, making it a natural topic for zines over the years. We spoke to Tom Quigley and Chris Lawton of Skate Nottingham, who are putting the city on the map as a skateboarding hub, about creativity, community and making international connections through skateboarding.
This month's cover artist Dizzy Ink's Craig Proud tells us about his work and inspirations
Thu 16 May 2024This month’s cover art was designed by Nottingham zine and print maestro Craig Proud. We asked him a few questions about his inspirations and what he gets up to at Dizzy Ink Studio
DJ collective Soul Buggin’ talk to us about celebrating twenty years of excellent parties in Nottingham
Sat 11 May 2024One of the most respected DJ ensembles in Nottingham, Soul Buggin’ is renowned for throwing atmospheric, unpretentious and downright excellent parties. With around a hundred events under their collective belt, Elmo, Beane, Mark and Wrighty are gearing up to celebrate Soul Buggin’s 20th birthday with a balls-to-the-wall shindig featuring an impressive array of headliners. We caught up with the four DJs on how they’ve gone from strength to strength to develop what many describe as the finest little dark room disco in Nottingham.
Eclectic Nottingham jazz rock band Otala tell us about their new single Commedia
Sun 05 May 2024Teetering on the intersection between post-rock, spoken word poetry, and new-age jazz, Otala have garnered local interest for their unique tapestry of creative inspiration. Their latest single Commedia marks the beginning of an exciting year for the band. We sat down with frontman Oscar Thorpe, saxophonist Charlotte Foulkes, and drummer Fin Hills to talk about their upcoming record…
Ballet, Talks About Women in Music, a Movie About the UK Rave Scene and Literature Lectures: Here's What's On In Nottingham This Week: 29 April - 5 May 2024
Sun 28 Apr 2024This week in Nottingham we have ballet, talks about women in music, a movie about the UK rave scene and literature lectures from acclaimed international authors...
We Discover More About Fascinating Finds from Nottingham’s Caves, the new exhibition at Nottingham University Museum
Thu 25 Apr 2024Nottingham is a unique city, the home to many famous historical figures, it’s a place brimming with culture and history. One feature however, sets it apart more than any other; its caves. Archaeologist Cameron Black went to Fascinating Finds from Nottingham’s Caves, the new exhibition at Nottingham University Museum to see what has been unearthed of Nottingham’s ancient history.
Nottingham Resident Diala Isid Talks Us About the Current Situation in Palestine and How She Started a Palestinian Running Campaign
Tue 23 Apr 2024Marhaba! I’m Diala Isid and I’ve been living here in Nottingham for around four years. I moved from Palestine to do my masters at the University of Nottingham and then found a job at a Renewable Energy Company in Beeston called EvoEnergy. I decided to make Nottingham my second home because it felt like one!
Watch: Growing Pains
Mon 22 Apr 2024Watch a new short film made in Nottingham by a local cast and crew about a young woman whose ill father who self-medicates with cannabis. When school bullies discover her dad's medicine is homegrown, Rhea quickly learns that sharing is not always caring...
A Rant About Renting
Sun 21 Apr 2024While access to housing should be an undeniable human right for all, in 2024 buying a home is sadly beyond the realm of reason for many. For those left looking to rent, behind the scenes the process of finding a place comes with an increasing amount of red tape and bureaucracy…
We Find out More About New Currents, Nottingham’s New Day Festival
Sat 20 Apr 2024Nottingham has many successful day festivals but this year, there's a new kid on the block. Here's some more information about New Currents festival...