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Overheard in Notts: September 2023

Sat 30 Sep 2023

I am God. All of God.

Ahead Of Henry Normal’s Appearance At Metronome, We Chat To Him About Bees, Ghosts And The Oncoming AI Apocalypse

Wed 27 Sep 2023

Ahead of Henry Normal’s appearance at Metronome in October, we chat to him about bees, ghosts and the oncoming AI apocalypse...

LeftLion Issue #164 October 2023

Wed 27 Sep 2023

Our October Black History Month issue is out now! Guest edited by Addie Kenogbon, with a gorgeous cover by Laura Decorum, this issue features Nottingham's Windrush Generation, Veronica Pickering, Jorja Smith, Melonyx, Jah Digga, Honey Williams, and more...

Everybodys Talking About Jamie, Micky Flanagan and a Hip Hop Block Party. Heres Whats on in Nottingham This Week, 25th September - 1st October

Sat 23 Sep 2023

A week with something for everyone, if you're a gig lover, aspiring yogi or perhaps even fancy yourself as a detective, we've got you. Read on for all that and more that you could dabble in this week...

Meet Ignite, the Organisation Who Have Been Unleashing Creative Sparks for 20 Years

Fri 22 Sep 2023

Everyone has a creative spark that simply needs unleashing, and that’s where Ignite! come in. Along with organising the Nottingham Festival of Science and Curiosity, this Nottingham-based charity has been supporting young people to achieve their potential for twenty years. We spoke to the founder of it all, Rick Hall, for a ‘potted history’ of Ignite!, the lowdown on their unique Nottingham festival, and his outlook on creativity in our city…

University Dos and Don’ts: Here’s How to Get the Best Out of Your Student Experience When Meeting New People

Thu 21 Sep 2023

One of the best parts about transitioning to university and moving to a brand new city is the opportunity to widen your friendship circle and meet people from all across the country - and even the globe. For lots of people, it can be daunting coming into a brand new environment with expectations created by the likes of social media, trashy teen movies, and older siblings.

But the uncertainty of who you will meet and spend at least the next three years with should be an exciting prospect. During Freshers’ Week, you will end up repeatedly telling people what you’re studying and the name of your childhood pet - and as frustrating as this may get, it will all be worth it, because eventually you will meet the people who you will share this entire experience with.

When settling into a new environment, university included, you have a very simple responsibility to respect everyone that you encounter, even if there is a difference of opinion - whether this is political or religious beliefs, interests and hobbies, attitudes towards drinking alcohol, or different cultural backgrounds. So, we have curated some dos and don’ts that you should keep in mind when you arrive in your new home and meet your new flatmates and friends…

Beeston Film Club Launches in October at The Arc Cinema

Wed 20 Sep 2023

A six-week run is coming from the brains behind the Beeston Film Festival...

Left Stag: September 2023

Wed 20 Sep 2023

Our man Josh Pickering is back with a run-down of the last month of action at for Mansfield Town and some news of his own offspring donning the amber shirt...

We Chat to the Owners of the Tokenhouse as the Shop Turns 50 Years Old

Mon 18 Sep 2023

Situated on St Peter’s Gate, The Tokenhouse is one of Nottingham’s hidden gems, selling everything from toys, jelly cats, pottery, mugs, jewellery, books, and greeting cards. Since becoming an established retail outlet in 1973, Geoff, Dizz, and their daughter Holly are celebrating The Tokenhouse’s fifty year anniversary.

Ahead of One Bc’s 25th Birthday, We Speak to Co-owners Tony and Reeta Brack

Sat 16 Sep 2023

Making a name for itself with its creative designs, rock ‘n’ roll attitude and memorable fashion shows, Sneinton’s bespoke clothing company, One BC, has clothed some of the world’s legendary stars, from The Rolling Stones to Pamela Anderson. Ahead of the brand’s 25th anniversary, which takes place next month, we caught up with head designer and co-owner Tony Brack, his wife, co-owner and creative director Reeta Brack, and their two dogs Skull and Bindi, to hear more about the wild, and beautifully chaotic rollercoaster ride that has been the One BC journey so far…

Framework's Big Sleep Out - A Sleeping Bag War On Homelessness

Wed 13 Sep 2023

Nottingham-based charity Framework is inviting the public to spend the night in a sleeping bag to help tackle the homelessness crisis...

A Tent In With Intent - St Ann’s Resident Camps Out for Migrants

Tue 12 Sep 2023

St Ann’s is one of Nottingham’s most multicultural places, and home to many migrant communities. To highlight the varied reasons for which people leave their homes, travel, and settle in new communities, local resident Rosey Thomas Palmer is camping out in a tent all this week to raise money for Tearfund. Here she explains why…

We Catch Up With Artistic Director Saad Eddine Said as New Art Exchange Turns 15 Years Old

Mon 11 Sep 2023

With a sleek, black facade that sets it apart from the predominantly red brick cityscape of the locality, New Art Exchange, (NAE) which stands as a local (and national) landmark at the heart of Hyson Green, is celebrating their 15th birthday. Saad Eddine Said, artistic director and CEO at the NAE speaks about how the institution has emerged as a centre that celebrates the diversity of artistic expression and creativity rooted in South-Asian, African and Caribbean traditions.

We Discover the Roots of Nottingham Green Festival as They Celebrate Their 30th Birthday

Fri 08 Sep 2023

Nottingham Green Festival are celebrating their thirtieth outing this year (they started in 1991, but it’s a big birthday of sorts). Patrick Smith AKA VeggiesPat and Moby Farrands have been involved respectively since before, and near to its 1991 beginnings. We find out the roots of this pioneering fiesta, and why it’s so perennially popular.

Organisations You Can Get Involved With to Make Nottingham Greener and Cleaner

Fri 08 Sep 2023

Thanks to its love of solar panels and electric transport, Nottingham has become the UK’s most energy-self-sufficient city. That’s a title we are dead proud of, and we are always trying to improve and expand on what we’re doing – so much so that Nottingham City Council has launched a campaign to make the city carbon neutral by 2028, the most ambitious reduction target of any UK core city. But how can you help green up the place during your stay?

Gig Review: Be Your Own Pet at The Bodega

Mon 04 Sep 2023

After fifteen years out of the game, Nashville’s indie-punk sensations Be Your Own Pet are back and boy, are they back. The band stopped by Nottingham’s Bodega to gift their fans with an album that I’m sure many of us thought was never going to come. After all, it’s rare to see a band bounce back after such a long hiatus. But were these long-awaited offerings able to enchant audiences in the same way that their signature ferociously quirky style had done in the late noughties? The city’s punk fans were eager to find out.

Overheard in Notts August 2023

Thu 31 Aug 2023

What you been chatting this month?

What’s Inn a Name? Find Out More About Some of Nottingham’s Most Iconic Pubs

Tue 29 Aug 2023

We all know the pub as a staple part of British culture, but they are less often thought of as excellent places to pick up a bit of historical trivia. Throughout Nottingham there are dozens of pubs commemorating people of the past who have led interesting lives. We thought we’d round up a few of our favourites so you can familiarise yourself with these local legends and famous faces.

We Catch Up With Martin Sommerville, Owner of By Our Hands We Make Our Way

Sat 26 Aug 2023

Behind the many pleasing window displays in Sneinton Market Avenues, one in particular has always stood out. Decked with greenery, art and beautiful wooden textures, By Our Hands We Make Our Way is a space for woodworking, community, creativity and more. I decided to finally drop in and have a chat with owner Martin Sommerville to see what they are all about.

We Find Out More About Wellbeing in Nature, an Earth-Centred Therapy Form

Fri 25 Aug 2023

Wellbeing in Nature is an Earth-centred therapy form that connects individuals to nature. Started by Elouise Oldfield in collaboration with Kirsty Dexter of Urban Bushcraft, it utilises the freedom of the outdoors, to provide an alternative, calming environment that is worlds apart from the desolate, clinical room many of us are used to.

We Take a Trip Around Sneinton Market Avenues, One of Nottingham’s Best Hidden Gems

Tue 22 Aug 2023

Sneinton Market has been home to businesses for nearly 150 years. What started as a market primarily known for selling crockery has blossomed into colourful avenues with a variety of independent businesses to explore. Krishita Kandoi takes a wander around the Market to catch the vibe of this Nottingham gem.

Outdoor Cinema, Beer and Music Festivals, and Singles Night - Here’s What’s On In Nottingham This Week: 21 - 28 August

Sun 20 Aug 2023

This week, you can drink some beer, listen to some live music, watch a film, or find your perfect love match...

We Speak to the Owners of Happy Sunday Vintage Shop About Their New Venture

Mon 14 Aug 2023

A stunning new glass-fronted beauty has opened its door on Nottingham’s Derby Road. The arrival of the eye-catching vintage emporium Happy Sunday Vintage is another addition to the exciting independents in the area including Little Brickhouse, Little Plant Guys, the Danish Homestore and The Lime Gallery, to name a few. After staying vacant for many years, the iconic building (which many around the city will recognise as the old Ben Bowers restaurant) has been transformed into a technicolour, rummagers’ dream of vintage clothing, rare antique finds, one-of-a-kind mid-century furniture and homeware. Addie Kenogbon caught up with Happy Sunday co-owners, Bryony Selway and Mihnea Georgescu, and their ‘pawsernal’ assistant, Stevie the dog, to find out more about their new venture.