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Student Exhibition Showcases Innovative Architectural Visions of Nottingham
Mon 12 Jul 2021A free exhibition showcasing students’ work from the University of Nottingham’s Department of Architecture and Built Environment comes to St Mary’s Church this week. The exhibition, Project: Nottingham, responds to a variety of briefs for sites within the city, with design drivers including ‘carbon neutral’ Nottingham and the city’s COVID recovery.
Nottingham Castle Trust CEO Sara Blair-Manning Discusses the Venue’s Redevelopment and Reopening
Fri 09 Jul 2021Since joining the Nottingham Castle Trust back in September 2019, Sara Blair-Manning has managed to successfully lead a mammoth £30 million project through the pretty sizeable challenge of a global pandemic. We chat to the Chief Executive about the Castle’s extensive redevelopment, her role within the Trust and the activities she’s most excited for people to check out.
Castle Rocks: Dr Oliver Wakefield Digs Into the Geology of Nottingham Castle
Wed 07 Jul 2021One of the most iconic sites in the city, Nottingham Castle, is situated high on rock which records a period of history that looks very different from the city we know today. Regional Geologist Oliver Wakefield, of the British Geological Survey, takes us on a dive into Castle Rock, and tells us why the history of Nottingham is so intimately bound to its geological setting.
The Thompson Brothers on Nottingham Castle, Old Money and Their Favourite On-Screen Robin Hood
Sun 04 Jul 2021Nottingham's most opinionated grocers on...
Review: Artery at Nottingham Contemporary
Tue 29 Jun 2021Nottingham Contemporary showcases twelve paintings from artist Allison Katz in her new exhibition, Artery...
Nottingham Poetry Festival's Creative Director Anne Holloway on Her Career Highlights and What You Can Expect from This Year's Festival
Fri 25 Jun 2021As Creative Director for Nottingham Poetry Festival, founding editor of Big White Shed and a former member of Mouthy Poets, Anne Holloway has just about seen and done it all on the Notts poetry scene. She talked to Bridie Squires about her work, career and what to expect from the upcoming festival...
Short Film Golden Handshake Sheds Light on the Midlands' Dedicated Skateboarding Community
Wed 23 Jun 2021From split balls to Sneinton market, Golden Handshake – a new short film from skate organisation Hooked – shines a light on the Midlands’ dedicated and expanding skateboarding community. George White chats to founder Dave Ford about the project, which is now available to watch on YouTube…
Nottingham Family Business Treat Kitchen Opens New Store in Old Thorntons Site
Sat 19 Jun 2021Having been a fan of their old shop down on Wheeler Gate, we were sweetly surprised to hear about the new Treat Kitchen - from local family business TTK Confectionary - opening up in the old Thorntons site at Victoria Centre. With a long lineage of local confectionery crafting, a big focus on supporting charities and the local community, and a serious eye for sustainability, we thought we’d better check out their new shop. We chatted with two of the co-owners, Jess and Martin Barnett, and Head of Product Development, Katie Gilbert.
Nottingham Young Creative Awards Winners Announced for 2021
Fri 18 Jun 2021After another big year for entries, the winners of this year's Young Creative Awards have been announced today...
8 Art Exhibitons to Check Out in Nottingham in 2021
Thu 17 Jun 2021Our Art team runs through the most exciting, innovative and immersive exhibitions and collections which will be taking over our city’s venues over the next five months...
Out of Time: Nottingham's John Shaw and the Battle of Waterloo
Wed 16 Jun 2021It was the most famous battle in human history, helping to shape Europe as we know it today and finally ending Napoleon’s dreams of a French Empire. While the Battle of Waterloo ensured that names like Bonaparte and Wellington would be forever etched into history, it was the exploits of one man from Nottingham that caught the public’s attention more than any other on that day in 1815. With 18 June marking the battle’s 206th anniversary, we take a look at the extraordinary life and death of Cossall-born John Shaw…
Rocking with the Reaper: One Nottingham Psychotherapist on How Brushes with Death Gave Her an Optimistic Mindset
Sat 12 Jun 2021Over the last three decades, psychotherapist and mindfulness teacher Jayne Pigford has endured a persistent battle with her physical and mental health. After adopting a routine of meditation and mindfulness, she’s been able to reroute her mindset from pessimistic to positive. Here, Jayne discusses the main themes of her new self-help guide, Rocking with the Reaper…
#LetsGoNottingham: New Campaign from It’s In Nottingham Aims to get People Back Spending in the City
Fri 11 Jun 2021#LetsGoNottingham, the new campaign from It’s In Nottingham, sets out a digital campaign to get the people back spending in shops, restaurants, bars, and independent businesses after COVID...
At The Wheel: Raleigh's New Managing Director Lee Kidger on The Company's Local History
Thu 10 Jun 2021Originally founded in Nottingham in 1885, The Raleigh Bicycle Company went on to become one of the oldest and most well-loved bicycle companies in the world. From transforming Notts into the world-leader for bicycle manufacturing and creating countless jobs in the city to being the workplace of Alan Sillitoe’s Arthur Seaton in Saturday Night and Sunday Morning and crafting the iconic bikes that would help shape a generation of cyclists, the name Raleigh is as tightly woven into Nottingham’s DNA as any other. A lot has changed for the company over the years, but it’s still firmly based in Notts (in Eastwood these days). We spoke to their Managing Director Lee Kidger…
Nottingham Castle is Reopening, and This is What You Can Expect...
Sun 06 Jun 2021The wait is finally over, and one of Nottingham’s most loved cultural attractions is gearing up to welcome the public back after an extensive redevelopment. We spoke to Alex Broughton at Nottingham Castle Trust to find out what people can expect from the reopening of Nottingham Castle...
Green Hustle Gears Up For Nottingham's First Post-Lockdown Festival
Mon 31 May 2021After a successful virtual event last year, Green Hustle returns for an in-person festival in June...
Out of Time: James Sadler, The Man Who Launched the First Manned Balloon Flight
Sat 29 May 2021We take a look back at the life of pioneering aeronaut James Sadler, the man who launched the first manned balloon flight from Nottingham in 1813...
The Best Outdoor Spaces in Notts Presented by GorgeUs
Thu 27 May 2021The GorgeUs team present a round-up of the best eateries with outdoor seating as we move into the summer months...
Meditation in Nottingham: “I say whenever the mind gets too full with stuff, that's the time to close your eyes and take a focused breath."
Thu 27 May 2021George White explains how he overcame his initial scepticism to harness the true benefits of meditation...
A Nottingham Mindfulness Teacher Talks About Her Mental Health Journey
Wed 26 May 2021Sometimes it can feel like our brains are working against us - thoughts whirl around and clamour for our attention uninvited, and can throw us off our path or distract us from what it is we want to focus on. Kerry Munro, a Nottingham-based registered Occupational Therapist and mindfulness practitioner from Minds First, writes about her mental health journey, and how mindfulness helped
DHP Annouce New Event Series Arboretum Sunsets for Summer 2021
Tue 25 May 2021Following a successful summer in 2020, DHP are back with a new event series and a line up full of local and national talents, food, drink and more…
Paul Smith Exhibition Set To Open Nottingham Castle
Mon 24 May 2021Nottingham Castle, has revealed it will be welcoming city-legend Paul Smith back to his hometown, in conjunction with the Design Museum, as its first major exhibition since its £30million redevelopment...
Notts-based Vork Pie Have Scooped Up Awards for Their Vegan Pub Snacks
Fri 21 May 2021They say the best ideas come after a couple of pints with your mates. And this is certainly true for Sophie Neill of Vork Pie, a Stanton by Dale-based handmade vegan pie outlet. Established in 2014, Sophie has spent the best part of a decade perfecting the plant-based alternative to Britain’s best loved pub snack, which is now stocked in outlets up and down the country…
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