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We take a look at the history of zines, including many homegrown mini-mags made right here in Notts
Sat 04 May 2024From its roots in 30s sci-fi fan fiction and 70s New York punk, the illustrious medium of the zine has sprouted many fascinating publications, with many homegrown mini-mags made right here in Notts. Let us take you on a whistlestop tour of this curious corner of culture…
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LeftLion Issue #171 May 2024
Fri 03 May 2024This month's edition of LeftLion takes a deep dive into the world of fanzines and indie publishing in Nottingham. Read about football fanzines The Pie and Brian, St Ann's anarchist archive Sparrows' Nest, a new exhibition about the Women's Liberation Movement in Nottingham, and hear from the creators of Moan Zine and Queer Zine. We also interview Notts party people Soul Buggin', businessman Brian Butterfield, and Skate Nottingham.
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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...
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Theatre Review: Janet
Sun 14 Apr 2024Becki Crossley checks out Janet at the Djanogly Theatre, Lakeside Arts...
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Notts Author Rory Waterman Discusses His New Book Come Here To This Gate
Sun 14 Apr 2024Rory Waterman is a writer whose bow has many strings. As a critic and poet, his work has appeared in the Times Literary Supplement, The Guardian and the Poetry Review. His fêted first collection was shortlisted for the Seamus Heaney Prize. We sat down to discuss the creative spark and where it’s taken him…
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Friends of the Earth Host Green Hustings for Regional Mayor Candidates
Sat 13 Apr 2024Fancy having the chance to ask questions about climate responsibility to the candidates for East Midlands Mayor ahead of the upcoming elections? This Wednesday 17 April is your chance to get involved at the online Mayoral Green Hustings. Here’s why it’s important and what to expect…
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Nottsvana: The Story of Nirvana and Kurt Cobain in Nottingham
Fri 05 Apr 2024Many would say Nirvana were the biggest band of the nineties, despite them only being active for the first half of it. However, not many people know about the links between the city of Nottingham and one of the biggest bands in rock history…
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Pint of Science Festival Returns To Nottingham This May
Wed 03 Apr 2024Enjoy expanding your knowledge over a pint in the pub? The Pint of Science Festival returns to Nottingham this May, bringing talks and quizzes on topics from chemistry and physics to psychology and wellbeing to a pub near you.
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Overheard in Notts: March 2024
Fri 22 Mar 2024I'm not sitting on anyone's face. I'd rather have a bag of chips.
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Gig Review: Indira May and Saffron at Jamcafé
Thu 21 Mar 2024Performing their multi instrumental collaborative EP ‘Disconnected’ Artists Indira May and Saffron sell out Jamcafe and host a groovy, lively Wednesday Night.
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Keep All the Parts & Relief Map, Five Leaves New Poetry Launch With Roy Young and Jan Norton
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Nottingham Her-story: Our Top Women From Notts
Fri 08 Mar 2024Our fair city has been home to some spectacular women in its time, from comedians and performers to activists and artists. To celebrate International Women's Day we thought we’d round up some of the fabulous ladies who have made us proud and continue to inspire…
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The Thompsons on David Bowie, Elton John and Their Favourite Notts Band
Sun 25 Feb 2024Nottingham's most opinionated grocers on...
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