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Nottingham Residents Invited to Take Part in World-First Citizen Assembly Initiative at New Art Exchange
Sat 06 Apr 2024New Art Exchange (NAE) is setting a global precedent for community-led arts delivery with the launch of the VOICE Assembly, a permanent citizen assembly to be included within the diverse arts organisation's leadership structure. The initiative invites forty local residents to represent the wider community and directly shape NAE’s neighbourhood strategy and investments. NAE is developing a blueprint for cultural institutions worldwide, championing citizen-led decision-making in arts and culture.
We Take a Fresh Look at National Ice Centre - The Big Local Venue With Room for Everyone
Fri 17 Nov 2023Having opened in April 2000, you might think by this point that you know all about the National Ice Centre. But that’s far from all that’s going on at their extensive base on Bolero Square...
We Take a Look Back at Len Garrison’s Prolific Career
Mon 23 Oct 2023Writer, photojournalist, poet and activist, Len Garrison was one of Britain’s leading historians on black history, with much of his work based here in Notts. We take a look back at his prolific career...
Jordan Gray: The Scene-Setter, The Story Teller, The Bird, Has Already Taken Off To Several Flights
Sat 07 Oct 2023Jordan Gray steps out of the spotlight to give a little backstory to her upcoming self-penned, touring production, Is It A Bird...
We Take a Trip Around Sneinton Market Avenues, One of Nottingham’s Best Hidden Gems
Tue 22 Aug 2023Sneinton 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.
Take Part in a Pioneering Study Exploring Boosting Homegrown Food in Notts
Fri 14 Jul 2023Nottinghamshire is looking at developing a county-wide Farmstart programme, to nurture a new generation of nature-based and community-driven food producers in Nottinghamshire and provide healthy, local food for all. Whether you want to grow it, sell it, or just eat it, you can get involved.
Meet the man behind the unique take on Macbeth at the Playhouse
Thu 08 Jun 2023Ian C Douglas interviews Henry Maynard, Artistic Director at Flabbergast, the radical theatre company appearing at the Playhouse...
Meet Jayahadadream, Nottingham’s Hip Hop Sensation Set to Take the Music Industry by Storm
Sat 03 Jun 2023Raised in Cambridge with Jamaican and Irish heritage, Jayahadadream moved to Nottingham in 2018 to study at university. Since then, her time has been split between the two locations, and we were lucky enough to catch her for a chat in our LeftLion offices while she was visiting our city for the weekend…
We Take a Trip to Dispatch - the Charming Coffee Shop With a Cinematic Twist
Fri 17 Mar 2023If you’re a regular Hockley-ite then chances are that you’ve probably spotted Dispatch Coffee on Goose Gate. The perfect spot to read a book, catch up with friends or enjoy a cup of coffee in peace, this cafe has already made a reputation for itself as one of the friendliest spots in Nottingham. And, regulars ourselves, we get it. That’s why we decided to catch up with Manager Euan Lees to chat about the colourful cafe’s film influences and how they’re finding their first year in business…
Mammoth is Nottingham's Climate Cinema Rearing to Take Action
Wed 22 Feb 2023From documentaries to experimental films, cinema has a long history of being political, of acting as a force for empowerment. And here in Nottingham we have our very own activist film house - Mammoth - A Climate Action Cinema. For this special screen edition of LeftLion, we speak to founder Patrick Hort about why he’s dedicated the famously small Broad Street film spot…
Exhibition Review: Carolyn Lazard: Long Take at Nottingham Contemporary
Fri 17 Feb 2023In a sensorial medley of sound, touch, and imagination, artist Carolyn Lazard invites viewers to consider accessibility as a creative tool. We visit Nottingham Contemporary to take a seat at their first UK solo exhibition and learn how collaboration can make art spaces more equitable...
Swing Dash Take Over Everyday People for First Ever Party
Thu 02 Feb 2023For Issue #157, we will be visiting Swing Dash studios, based in Sneinton, to discuss their upcoming 24-hour livestream in aid of International Women’s Day. In the meantime, check out this exciting event they’ve got coming up before then…
We Take a Look at What the Future Has in Store for Nine Different Areas of Nottingham
Sun 06 Nov 2022Our resident crystal gazer has studied the stars to figure out your fortunes, Nottingham. You’re welcome…
We Take a Look at Just How Green Nottingham’s Travel Options Really Are
Sun 18 Sept 2022This issue we’re mainly banging on about cycling and the thriving local community that rolls with it. But while they’re probably the greenest way to get about town - and often the quickest - bikes aren’t the only option to go places while keeping your emissions down. Environment Editor Adam Pickering takes a look at Nottingham’s other travel options, and weighs up their green credentials…
Our Flag Means Death Star Nathan Foad on Working With Taika Waititi, Growing Up in Newark and Learning to Take Risks
Wed 03 Aug 2022From posting comedic videos on Twitter to starring in one of the most popular comedies on TV, Our Flag Means Death, Newark-born Nathan Foad has had one hell of a story so far. We chat to the writer, actor and producer about working with Taika Waititi, his new show, Newark, Newark, and how he plans to build an entertainment empire…
Take a Look Inside the Haunted Museum, Nottingham's Spookiest Spot
Mon 27 Jun 2022The fear of ghosts and other supernatural creatures, known as phasmophobia, can conjure up a mixture of feelings. For some, hearing ghost stories brings with it the giddy thrill of anxiety, or that feeling of enjoyment mixed with excitement that comes with the fear-fuelled rush of adrenaline. Having moved from its original home in Mapperley to Hopkinson on Station Street, The Haunted Museum has become Nottingham’s one-stop-destination for those of us brave enough to face the fear head on. We spoke with Marie Wesson, a supernatural investigator and owner of the museum, to find out more…
We Take a Trip to Cluny Lace, the Last Traditional Lace Maker in the UK
Sat 19 Mar 2022It probably isn’t too much of a stretch to say that lace put Nottingham on the map, the industry reaching its height in the 1890s. But today just one traditional lace manufacturer survives. Utilising the same Leavers machines used in the 1840s, Cluny Lace in Ilkeston has been run by a member of the Mason family for over three centuries. Lizzy O’Riordan visited the factory to talk to Kate Knight and learn more about their history, the intricate process of creating Leavers lace, and how it feels to be the last traditional lace maker in the UK…
Scalarama X: The Month-Long Celebration of Cinema Ready to Take Over Notts this Month
Wed 01 Sept 2021After a hiatus owing to that-which-shall-not-be-named, Scalarama Nottingham is back with a bang. The nationwide, volunteer-led month-long celebration of cinema encourages communities to come together to share their love of films in usual and unusual settings. With 2021 marking the tenth anniversary of the festival, we run down what Notts cinephiles can expect from Scalarama Nottingham 2021…
Man vs. (Vegan) Food: George White Takes the Sneinton Vegan Market Challenge
Mon 23 Aug 2021Our George White tests his mettle at Sneinton Vegan Market, attempting an ill-advised challenge of smashing down six meals in an hour...