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The creators of Queer Notts and Moan Zine tell us why the medium lends itself perfectly to queer creativity and community
Sat 18 May 2024The creators of Queer Notts and Moan Zine tell us why the medium lends itself perfectly to queer creativity and community.
Nottingham's Greek-born Councillor Explains Why Lord Byron Is A Folk Hero In Greece
Sat 27 Apr 2024As Nottingham celebrates the 200th anniversary of the death of Lord Byron, we put some questions to Councillor Pavlos Kotsonis, Nottingham City Council’s Greek-born Portfolio Holder for Leisure and Culture, about Nottingham's Byron 200 celebrations and why Byron is a hero in Greece…
Why Are Podcasts So Popular? We Dive Into the Global Sensation
Mon 19 Jun 2023People love podcasts. Okay, maybe not all people - but with over 464 million worldwide podcast listeners, it’s pretty fair to say that they’re popular. Plus, Nottingham has a wealth of podcast creators, ranging from gossip in The Girls Bathroom to historical tours through We Share These Streets. That’s why we decided to dive into the world of this ever-growing form and create a podcast edition of our magazine - starting with the most important question, why are they so beloved?
Why Antenna is Nottingham's Leading Creative Co-working Hub
Wed 17 May 2023There are a fair few co-working spaces in Nottingham these days, but not many have the buzz or resources Antenna can shout about. We have a nosey round and meet some of the businessfolk who call it home...
3 Reasons Why You Should Check Out Some International Ice Hockey in Nottingham
Sun 23 Apr 2023With Team GB games coming thick and fast, here's why you should get down to the Motorpoint Arena ASAP...
Exploring Why Astrology Has Become So Popular: TikTok, Mindfulness and More
Sat 12 Nov 2022Whether in the form of tarot card readings or online horoscope predictions, astrology is experiencing a major cultural comeback - hence us dedicating an entire magazine to it this month. But why is interest in the celestial so high? We catch up with two Nottingham Trent University lecturers to find out about the psychology behind this trend, alongside making a few speculations of our own…
CPRE’s Lewis Townsend Explains Why Hedgerows Might Be More Important Than You Think
Tue 08 Nov 2022The humble hedgerow is often overlooked, not only for their cultural and historic significance, but increasingly as a natural guard against the effects of climate change and biodiversity loss. Lewis Townsend from CPRE explores these rich seams, and explains why the charity is teaming up with Green Hustle and Nottingham City Council’s Parks and Open spaces team to bring hedgerows back…
When Pigs Escape Director Jusep Moreno Explains Why He Took on This One-Of-A-Kind Documentary
Sun 28 Aug 2022We chat to filmmaker Jusep Moreno about his documentary When Pigs Escape, which tells the true story of Matilda the pig and her babies, who were rescued from the woods after escaping from a Nottinghamshire farm…
It's One of the UK's Biggest Fears, But We Find Out Why Spiders Aren't All That Bad...
Wed 01 Jun 2022Spiders - they’re pretty creepy, right? Without a doubt. But they’re also remarkably smart, they play a vital role in our ecosystems, and they are mostly harmless here in the UK. So is it time to start looking at spiders in a different light? Dr Christopher Terrell-Nield, a Biosciences expert at Nottingham Trent University, certainly thinks so…
Why Nottingham-Based Jewellery Designer Hannah Bourn Has Turned to Nature for Inspiration
Wed 20 Apr 2022Nottingham-based jewellery designer Hannah Bourn has made a name for herself conjuring up stunning gold and silver pieces inspired by the natural world, using casts or sculptures of shells. Her work often mirrors the shapes found on the beach and in the sea, and aims to be a source of escapism, capturing the beauty of nature in a wearable format. We catch up with her to chat about the magic of recreating nature through jewellery, making heirlooms for the future and her current collection, Touch of the Sea…
A Mental Health Expert at the University of Nottingham Explains Why Resolutions Might Not Be the Best Idea This New Year
Sun 02 Jan 2022We hear from mental health expert Paul Crawford, a professor of health humanities at the University of Nottingham, about why this is such a difficult time of the year, and how we can protect our wellbeing this winter…
Lust: “Lust Is Not a Wholly Undesirable Feeling or Experience” Why the Principle of 'Lust' Has Been Misunderstood for Too Long
Sun 07 Nov 2021Historically, the word lust has been plagued with negative connotations, weaponised as it has been to condemn an emotion that, within a safe and consensual setting, is ultimately healthy. But it’s time, writes Amelia Flanagan, for the word to be recontextualised...
Words for Wellbeing Coach Samantha Gray on Her Work With Nottingham Writers’ Studio and Why You Should Get a Journal
Wed 03 Nov 2021Writing can be a transformative experience. For this month’s Wellness Section, we chat with Words for Wellbeing coach Samantha Gray about therapeutic writing, her work with Nottingham Writers’ Studio, and why you should get a journal…
Why COP26 Campaigners Will Be Demonstrating in Nottingham
Tue 19 Oct 2021During COP26 in Glasgow, Nottingham will host a mass environmental demonstration on Saturday 6 November. Those taking part tells us why they're getting involved...
Why Nottingham Crocus Volunteers Are Aiming to Plant More of These Iconic Flowers Around the City
Mon 27 Sept 2021Michael Krawec, founder of the Nottingham Crocus Volunteers group, delves into why planting more of these iconic flowers will add a bit of colour around the city and help locals reconnect with their natural heritage…
Nottingham Rapper Diana Drill Chats EPs, Favourite Artists and Why She Wears the Mask
Sun 29 Aug 2021Notts rapper Diana Drill has been building up a reputation as one of the most exciting up-and-coming musical talents in the city. As she gets ready to drop her EP, we catch up with the masked artist to find out what she’s all about...
Young Creative Awards 2021: Writer Andrew Tucker on Creativity and Why You Should Enter This Years' Competition
Fri 09 Apr 2021Writer and 2019 winner Andrew Tucker talks to previous winners of Nottingham’s Young Creative Awards about their creative process and how your life can change by entering this year’s competition…
“It Takes Everything That Could be Romantic and Sucks it into a Black Hole Vortex” - Romance Novelist Mhairi McFarlane on Why Valentine’s Day is Overrated
Thu 11 Feb 2021Author Mhairi McFarlane is based in Nottingham, but writes about romance for a worldwide audience. Her debut novel, You Had Me At Hello, has been translated into sixteen languages and is being developed as a major feature film. In the run up to the release of her seventh novel, Last Night, she explains to us why she thinks Valentine’s Day is a tad overrated...
Soldiers on the Street: Why Ex-Military Personnel Find Themselves Experiencing Homelessness
Wed 06 Jan 2021It’s long been the case that ex-military personnelfind themselves experiencing homelessness at highly disproportionate rates. The lack of support for transitioning back into civilian life, substance abuse issues and PTSD all play contributing factors and, while steps are being taken to address the issue, it remains problematic. Ex-serviceman Tony was in the Royal Navy for three years and the Royal Marines for another nine, before a serious injury ended his military life. Here, he talks about the experience of going from being a decorated veteran to living on the streets...