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Community Festivals, Sonic Sculptures, Puppets and Skating: Here's What's on in Nottingham This Week 8 - 14 April 2024
Sun 07 Apr 2024Marvel at giant puppets, celebrate community activism, learn about sound sculptures or get your skates on - there's loads to get involved in in Nottingham this week...
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Survivor's Guilt and Hidden Trauma: the Hillsborough Disaster 35 Years On
Sun 07 Apr 2024On April 15 1989, during an FA Cup tie between Nottingham Forest and Liverpool FC 766 people were injured at Hillsborough and a further 97 died as a result of overcrowding in one of the stands. We delve into the depths of the fallout of this tragedy, exploring the hidden trauma and survivor's guilt present within many of the two clubs fanbases.
Trigger warning: Mentions of suicide and violence
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We Spoke to Express Office Portico Ahead of Their Old Cold Store Gig Next Week
Sat 06 Apr 2024Ahead of their EP launch gig at the Old Cold Store on 11 April, we chat to the funky, synth-pop, seventies-infused band Express Office Portico all about Incommunicado, support from BBC Introducing, playing in cities outside of Nottingham, and their plans for the rest of 2024...
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We Talk to the Founder of The Sherwood Exchange Which Reopens This Weekend
Thu 04 Apr 2024The Sherwood Exchange is soon to reopen, taking lessons from Lockdown on sharing time, skills, and resources amongst the local community. Now, in 2024, as we battle the cost of living and concerns about the environmental impact of household waste, we hear from founder Rachel Jackson about the revival of the exchange…
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The Big Shed Premier League Fan Zone - Nottingham Forest vs Crystal Palace 3.00pm KO
Sat 30 Mar 2024![8c61ec4b-cdc3-4898-9a01-1ce6cfc74f04.jpg](/media/lrynn0a5/8c61ec4b-cdc3-4898-9a01-1ce6cfc74f04.jpg?width=500&height=650&format=jpg&autoorient=true&sourceWidth=820&sourceHeight=500&v=1da5f2cc11b1bf0)
We sat down with Charlotte Thomson-Morley to ask about her ideas, inspiration and other work.
Wed 27 Mar 2024Our wonderful cover art this month is by Charlotte Thomson-Morley, a South Notts illustrator and printmaker who makes work based around folklore and Paganism. We sat down with Charlotte to ask about her ideas, inspiration and other work.
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Comedy, Theatre, Ice-skating and Music: Here's What's on in Nottingham 25 - 31 March 2024
Sun 24 Mar 2024The Easter Bank Holiday awaits! Whether you're a theatre enthusiast, comedy lover, or simply looking for family-friendly activities, there's something for everyone to enjoy.
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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: Yard Act at Rock City
Wed 20 Mar 2024They’re ace, top, mint, boss - they’re Yard Act! We had the pleasure of attending their recent Rock City gig - the second night of their current Dream Job tour promoting their new album Where’s My Utopia?
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From Romeo and Juliet to Art Exhibitions: Here's What's on This Week 18 - 24 March
Sun 17 Mar 2024If you are looking for some classics in stage and theatre in the next few days, Romeo et Juliette and The Motive and the Cue both bring the past successes of playwriters to the forefront of the cinemas this coming week. Additionally, the creative works of artists and musicians alike enter the city of Nottingham with exhibitions until 4 May.
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Pick Six: Sarah Manton
Sat 16 Mar 2024For this month’s pick we turned to Vice President of Nottingham City Women’s Institute, studio owner at Sneinton Markets Curious? and all round creative queen Sarah Manton.
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