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We Sat Down With Farm to Fork Fine Dining Restaurant Jericho
Sun 21 Apr 2024From the chaotic scenes portrayed in series like The Bear to the high tensions captured in British dramas like Boiling Point, the intense atmosphere of restaurant kitchens is no secret. These environments are often characterised by extreme stress, with high-end establishments notoriously earning reputations for mistreating staff and inhabiting a sub-culture of abuse and exhaustion - so bad that it’s described by some chefs as akin to ‘going to war’.
We sat down with Charlotte Thomson-Morley to ask about her ideas, inspiration and other work.
Wed 27 Mar 2024Our wonderful cover art this month is by Charlotte Thomson-Morley, a South Notts illustrator and printmaker who makes work based around folklore and Paganism. We sat down with Charlotte to ask about her ideas, inspiration and other work.
We Sit Down With the Owners of the Chameleon After It Was Announced That the Building Would Be Sold
Sat 10 Feb 2024When it comes to finding the gems of Nottingham’s creative culture, sometimes you have to do a little intrepid exploring. Tucked down an alley just off the Old Market Square, legendary bar and venue The Chameleon has been hosting gigs, club nights and late night shenanigans since 2007. With the recent news that the building is to be sold, we sat down with owners John and Lauren Rothera to talk about the life and soul of the bar, and the future of independent venues…
We Sat Down With Effy Owner Mitch Farr to Discuss the Aesthetics, Ethos and Essence Behind Good Coffee and Good Business
Tue 07 Nov 2023Nottingham certainly has a comprehensive selection of coffee shops to choose from, but without a doubt it is the independents that each bring their own individual flavour to the industry. After moving to a new premises in Hockley, we sat down with Effy owner Mitch Farr to discuss the aesthetics, ethos and essence behind good coffee and good business…
Down to the Bare Bones: An interview with Mayhem Film Festival
Thu 12 Oct 2023October is in full swing, so that can only mean one thing for Nottingham’s film fanatics: Mayhem! Founded in 2005, Mayhem Film Festival commences on 12 October, and brings you four days of some of the best contemporary horror in the game. LeftLion HQ caught up with the organisers: Steven Shiel, Chris Cooke, and Film Programmer Melissa Gueneau ahead of the festival...
Catherine Ross: Voices from Nottingham's Windrush Generation
Mon 09 Oct 2023To celebrate Black History Month and the 75th anniversary of Windrush we have been working with the New Art Exchange and their NAE YOUnity Commission funded by Freelands Foundation. Our aim is to highlight the voices of Nottingham's Windrush generation and some of the challenges they faced...
Bettina Wallace: Voices from Nottingham's Windrush Generation
Sun 08 Oct 2023To celebrate Black History Month and the 75th anniversary of Windrush we have been working with the New Art Exchange and their NAE YOUnity Commission funded by Freelands Foundation. Our aim is to highlight the voices of Nottingham's Windrush generation and some of the challenges they faced...