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Miniature Designer and Youtuber Louise Sugden Talks Warhammer and the Industry’s Roots in Nottingham
Tue 30 Apr 2024From working at Games Workshop to amassing over 100k followers on YouTube, Louise Sugden is a hardcore Warhammer hobbyist whose miniature goblins have sold into the thousands. We sat down to discuss the art of miniature making, being a YouTube creator, and how the industry is so embedded in Nottingham.
Louis Cypher Tells Us How He Created LeftLion’s DIY-Themed January Cover
Wed 03 Jan 2024Hip-Hop artist and collage-maker Louis Cypher designed the cover of this DIY-themed issue of LeftLion. Here’s the story behind it…
Gig Review: Calva Louise at The Bodega
Fri 02 Jun 2023After catching Calva Louise on their last visit to Nottingham, supporting Cassyette at Rescue Rooms, there was no way on earth that Izzy Morris was going to be missing their Bodega headliner...
Notts Wellness Coach Victoria Louise Explains How She Uses the Moon for Yoga and Mindfulness
Wed 06 Apr 2022For as long as humans have stared at the sky, they’ve been fascinated by the moon. Mystified by its beauty, and curious about its unknowability, the satellite has inspired art, technology, and even language, with the word ‘lunatic’ stemming from the Roman Goddess of the moon - Luna. Yet, today we have surprisingly little connection with the moon, despite its importance. In light of this, we catch up with yoga teacher and wellness coach Victoria Louise, learning more about our connection with the moon, its feminine energy, and her Under The Moon rituals…
Yoga at Home Routine with Victoria Louise
Fri 10 Apr 2020Being stuck indoors all day can have a hugely negative impact on both your physical and mental wellbeing, particularly during a time of so much anxiety and uncertainty. So we’ve teamed up with local yoga expert Victoria Louise to offer some simple moves that can help keep your body and mind on track…
Louise Evans on Nottingham Community Wardrobe and Her Marvellous Collection of Costumes
Tue 10 Dec 2019Imagine a world where you can be anything or anyone. Cruella De Ville? Alice the Camel? Crazy scientist? Whatever your desire, Louise Evans has got your back. In a warehouse nestled away in a corner of the city, her huge collection of theatrical costumes sits waiting patiently to stimulate and complement future imaginations – yes, it’s the marvellous Nottingham Community Wardrobe...
Under Cover Artist: Louise Clutterbuck
Sun 29 Sept 2019LeftLion photographer Louise Clutterbuck has taken some time out from greeting pooches to create a cover and poster for this issue...
Louis Cypher on Notts Hip Hop, Mental Health, and His Second Solo EP
Thu 06 Jun 2019Nottingham hip hop staple Louis Cypher is set to launch his second solo EP, Cypher Sore Eyes, at The Maze this Friday. We sat down with the rapper in the Fox & Grapes to get a potted history of his music career, and to find out more on the new release…
Art Review: Louise Lahive's Process of Ending at Surface Gallery
Thu 09 May 2019The Artist and her work are life-affirming and eclectic in sources and approach…
Less Bitter, More Glitter at the 2019 Louisey Rider Cup
Mon 01 Apr 2019This weekend saw the return of Nottingham Roller Derby's Louisey Rider Cup, an event that celebrates the life of fallen skater Louise Wright and raises money for the road safety charity Brake. The culmination of months of planning and hours of hard work; skaters, officials, fans and volunteers come together from all over the UK and beyond to participate in the biggest and brightest tournament in the roller derby calendar. We sent our Fabrice Gagos along to pap the action.
Nusic Future Session: Louis Croft
Wed 27 Mar 2019New Nottingham music from this talented boggers...
Louisey Rider Cup: Local Charity Sports Event Comes Back Brighter Than Ever
Fri 15 Mar 2019Nottingham’s brightest sports event, the Louisey Rider Cup, is back for its fourth year on March 30th and is going to be bigger, better and more fun than ever before.
Future Sound of Nottingham Finalists: Louis Croft
Sat 30 Jun 2018We grabbed a few words with Louis Croft ahead of the Future Sound of Nottingham final at Rock City on Monday 1 July...
Nottingham Roller Derby: What Went Down at 2018's Louisey Rider Cup?
Thu 03 May 2018Following the skater’s tragic death in the summer of 2014, Louise Wright’s family felt that contributions to her team Nottingham Roller Derby would be a more fitting tribute than flowers. Many months passed before members would find the strength to move forward and contemplate her legacy; still, one night in the room above The Organ Grinder pub, they gathered in full force and the vision that would eventually become the Louisey Rider Cup was born...