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Selina Mosinski AKA Charity Shop Sue talks her new character Randy Cain

Most people will know Selina Mosinski as Sue Tuke AKA the indomitable Charity Shop Sue. This summer she’s bringing a new character to Edinburgh Fringe – and Notts – in her one-woman show Puss In Boots: A Working Class Fairy Tale, directed by Notts own Matt Chesney of Dead Sweet TV. Ahead of the show, we spoke to Selina about writing for the stage, 90s culture and how the Notts accent is reaching audiences…

Tattoo studio Good Mornink talk community, artistry and their upcoming charity flash day

Situated on the top floor of Hopkinson, one of Nottingham's most creative and quirky hangouts, tattoo studio Good Mornink is a welcoming community of international artists. Founder and Co-owner Melisa Büyük talks about turning dreams into the reality of owning a studio, and their upcoming charity flash day to raise money for Stonebridge City Farm...

Bodysnatcher & Ingested

Interview with Andre Harris: 'Memory Making' fundraiser and his Power of Drums

Leftlion had the pleasure of catching up with community figure Andre Harris - well-known for supporting young people through his love of drums, and commitment as a youth worker and teacher. For years, Andre has worked with members of the Nottingham community for many years, but has sadly been diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer. Now, Andre’s son, Tom, has organised a special fundraiser event for his dad, called Memory Making, hosted at Bestwood Lodge on Saturday 14 March...

Autumn Charity Concert With Nottingham Confucius Institute and Lakeside Arts

Meeting local actor Charles Evans, who's running a backwards marathon for charity

In an effort to raise money for Autism East Midlands, a local charity supporting autistic people and their families, Notts local - Charles Evans - a creative, an actor, and autistic person himself takes on part challenge, part statement: a backwards marathon that’s as much about community and visibility as it is about proving that difference is strength. We spoke to Charles about his mission to celebrate neurodiversity and Out Of Order, a documentary being made about his training and self-discovery…

Charity Art Auction 2025 - Imara

Stage review: a beautiful night of drag, burlesque and art with Niche Artefact

Thursday night saw a flamboyant jamboree of creativity and performance as Niche Artefact returned to Revolución de Cuba for a beautiful night of drag, burlesque and art...

Indie rock, surrealism, and charity football: Here's what's on in Nottingham, 23 -29 June

Whether you're a gig-goer, someone interested in experimental art, or just searching for something for your whole family to do, there'll be something for you in Nottingham this week.

Breaking Bread: charity FoodCycle talk promoting communal eating in Nottinghamshire

A keystone of human culture since the dawn of time, communal eating is underpinned by ideals of compassion, connection, and care for those in our community. FoodCycle, a nationwide charity with three branches in Nottinghamshire, provides just that and more. Frances Danylec went to one of their weekly dinners to see what was on the menu, and how the charity tackles food waste, poverty and loneliness.

We meet Re-Engage, the charity helping combat loneliness in older people through tea parties

No one is immune to loneliness, and in fact, around 10-20,000 older people in Nottinghamshire are affected by loneliness according to the Loneliness and Social Isolation in Older People report (2016). Writer Frances Danylec travelled to Hucknall to meet Re-Engage, a national charity supporting isolated people aged 75 and over to make new connections; solving the social problem in a most delightful way.

Charity Wine Tasting With Weavers Wines & Base 51

The Burlesque Christmas Cabaret Show

From Boy George to Burlesque Christmas Cabaret: Here's what's on in Nottingham this week, 9-15 December

Festivities are in full-swing this week in Notts with candlelit carolling at the Contemporary and Christmas Cabaret at Theatre Royal, 'tis the season to celebrate indeed...

Framework homelessness charity tells us about their winter appeal and Christmas gift range

As the days get colder and darker, it’s all the more important for people who lack life’s typical comforts and commodities to find help and support. Back in October, Notts homelessness charity Framework launched an urgent winter appeal for funds, alongside an autumn gift range, designed by their very own Iryna Fryner. This Christmas, they’re following that up with another seasonal gift range, released to help support their vital work of aiding Nottingham’s rough sleepers. To mark this occasion, Framework’s Communications Manager Chris Senior told us about where the charity is at and the help that they need.

Review: cabaret, burlesque and art at Niche Artefact

Niche Artefact is a unique Nottingham event that celebrates local painters and sculptors alongside a cabaret of drag artists, singers and even an aerial burlesque performer. It’s very much a bespoke event that champions our LGBTQIA+ community and allies. Ian C Douglas went along to November’s showcase, the Halloween-themed Occult Odyssey…

The Rose Thompson Charity Dinner & Ball

SEND Project Charity Gig

Charity Quiz (general Knowledge, Taylor Swift Specialist Round)

Star Of the Midlands Burlesque Competition 2024

The Thompsons on Pride, protests and charity shops

Nottingham's most opinionated greengrocers on Pride, protests and charity shops

We speak to Notts based men’s mental health charity Tough to Talk

Since forming in 2022, Notts based charity Tough to Talk has already been making positive waves in workplaces and male-centric communities. With his own personal mental health struggles giving him first hand knowledge of the struggles some men have with talking, founder Steve Whittle tells us about their successes so far and strategy for the future.

Evening Viewing - Charity Art Auction (imara)

Charity Art Auction (imara)

Charity Wine Tasting With Weavers Wines & Base 51