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Processing the past: illustrator Amy Bunting on her children's book about dementia
Wed 06 May 2026A recent exhibition at Hucknall Library showcased the nine year artistic process behind My Granny Is Changing – a children’s picture book dealing with dementia, created by artist and graphic designer Amy Bunting. Based on Amy’s own experience of navigating her gran Olive’s dementia, we talk to Amy about her creative process and how her story could help families talk more openly about dementia with young children.
Put your records on: eleven Notts vinyl stores worth visiting on Record Store Day
Sat 18 Apr 2026On 18 April it’s Record Store Day – a celebration of that unique grassroots culture which, even in the face of constant adversity wracking the UK music scene, endures and provides a community for innumerable lovers of physical media. Since the fifties, Nottingham’s been a hub for well-visited record stores, some becoming legendary like Selectadisc – which once hosted The Clash in store – and Way Ahead – who as well as selling vinyl also sold tickets for one of Oasis’ biggest tours. Music has changed a lot over the last few years, but here’s eleven record shops still worth checking out
In conversation with Bob Mould about Sugar, politics and the power of finding your voice
Wed 15 Apr 2026Thirty years on from their untimely split, American indie punk pioneers Sugar reunite to play an extensive UK tour with a date at Rock City on 31st May. 2026 is shaping up to be a landmark year for the power punk trio with the super deluxe reissue of their 1992 debut album Copper Blue and the release of two new songs: House of Dead Memories and Long Live Love. We chatted with Iconic frontman Bob Mould about all things Sugar, Hüsker Dü, and the current state of political affairs in the US...
Ten Nottingham activities that could improve your mental and physical wellness
Sat 03 Jan 2026It’s a new year and inevitably many of our thoughts turn to lifestyle changes, getting fit, trying new things and increasing our physical and mental wellness. Aside from hitting the gym there are various other things you can try in Nottingham to get the endorphins going and make this January feel a little lighter. Here are a few of our recommendations, but make sure that you check out individual websites for special events and more info…
School children plant tiny forest they hope community will "cherish to the heart"
Wed 10 Dec 2025School children and members of the local community have planted 3,000 trees at Bluecoat Beechdale Academy, laying the foundations for a ‘microforest’ that will enrich the area for generations.
UK Women’s March Nottingham 2025
Thu 31 Jul 2025Coming up on the 9 August, The UK Women’s March aims to show in solidarity with women and girls around the world – to demand safety, equity and justice for women, girls and gender-diverse people everywhere. We caught up with Amy, the appointed City Lead for UK Nottingham Women’s March, to find out what's in store...
Exhibition Review: Your Ears Later Will Know to Listen at Nottingham Contemporary
Mon 28 Jul 2025Combining many different artistic mediums, from sculpture to sonic installation, the Nottingham Contemporary’s latest group exhibition: Your Ears Later Will Know to Listen, explores sound and music and their relationship to themes like colonisation and dispossession.
Nottingham Arena Want Your Photos As Part of Their 25th Birthday Celebrations
Wed 23 Jul 2025As Nottingham’s biggest indoor music and entertainment venue continues to celebrate 25 years of unforgettable shows and memories, they are inviting you to be part of a special celebration…
Get Your Skates On at Nottingham's National Ice Centre
Tue 20 May 2025When was the last time you went ice skating? With arguably the nation's best facilities right on your doorstep we look at what's coming up at the National Ice Centre over the next few months and how you can get involved...
Have you ever felt unsafe as a woman in Nottinghamshire? Your voice is needed
Fri 11 Apr 2025In a new campaign, Nottinghamshire Police are surveying women’s experience of feeling unsafe in public to drive positive change.
Chicago takes over Notts, unleash your Primal Scream, get creative with Collage N’ Cocktails, and lots more: here’s what’s on in Nottingham this week 7 April - 13 April 2025
Sun 06 Apr 2025With BBC Introducing’s Tom Hewitt and Riley Marsh making appearances in Acoustic Rooms, to 130 years of War of the Worlds and a Broadway classic making its way to Nottingham's Theatre Royal, there is a lot going on this week in Nottingham so make sure to clear your calendars…
Spring in Your Step: Nottingham’s Best Walks for the Season
Wed 02 Apr 2025Spring's here, though in Nottingham that often means a stand-off between sunshine and drizzle. The sky still carries the pale reluctance of winter. The trees, bare-boned and brittle through the winter months, begin their slow green eruption. But when the daffodils are up and the air smells of wet earth and optimism, there’s no better excuse to lace up your trainers and embrace the outdoors. Nottingham, rich in both greenery and stories, has plenty of spots worth wandering. Here’s where to go when you fancy stretching your legs without running into the masses.
Theatre Review: Look After Your Knees at Lakeside Arts
Sat 22 Mar 2025Natalie Bellingham delivers a solo performance celebrating the messy business of life...
Nadia on... the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill
Wed 12 Feb 2025Nottingham East Labour MP Nadia Whittome talks about the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill.
Put your records on: we find out about Revinyl Sessions, a night where anyone can be a DJ
Mon 03 Feb 2025Fancy sharing your music taste with other music lovers? Revinyl Sessions at The Golden Fleece has you covered. With an ethos that celebrates the DJ for their ability to create community in a crowd, Revinyl invites anybody, experienced or first-timer, the chance to get behind the decks and unite the room with their sound. We spoke to organiser Robin Powell to find out more…
Promote your business with LeftLion
Fri 03 Jan 2025LeftLion Magazine has been shouting loud about the best of Nottingham culture since 2003. We're passionate about showcasing our partners to over 50,000 readers each month. Find out more about the reach we can offer you...
Finding your palette: we tried a colour analysis with Lisa Loves Style
Thu 07 Nov 2024Colour consultant and personal stylist Lisa Wood from Lisa Loves Style, has a career built on inspiring others to embrace the rainbow, and find empowerment and inner strength from the clothes they wear. Fashion Editor Addie Kenogbon caught up with Lisa at her West Bridgford studio to find out more about how a decades-old styling method is helping others feel more confident in the skin they’re in.
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Get Your Gladrags On: We Chat to Baby Tap, DJ Boz, Marilyn Sane, and Nana Arthole
Thu 08 Feb 2024Nottingham has a colourful palette of local, committed and diverse LGBTQ+ artists and creatives. Baby Tap, DJ Boz, Marilyn Sane, and Nana Arthole are all part of the Nottingham club night Gladrags, a welcoming space that hosts DJs, live music, drag and burlesque performers, where all people can get their Gladrags on and be authentic without judgement. They told us more about who they are, the events that are happening across the city, and the new wave of LGBTQ+ identifying musicians who are emerging from Nottingham…