Nottingham Creative Community News

How Are Nottingham's Independents Bouncing Back from Lockdown?

It’s impossible to underestimate the devastating impact COVID-19 and the ensuing lockdown has had on independent businesses. The...

City Stylin' #28

10 August 20

We took to the streets to find the most stylish folk in town...

Ruddy Fine Gin is Crafted By a Married Couple in Ruddington

09 August 20

They say it takes a village to raise a child. But really, they should be saying it takes a village to make a bloody good bottle of gin. Ruddy Fine Gin has been two years in the making, but now they’ve perfected their recipe, and they’re ready to launch in Ruddington and beyond. We chat to the co-owners, husband and wife duo Cheryl and Rory Stretton, to find out all about it…

Notts-Born Singer-Songwriter Natalie Duncan on Her New Album, Free

08 August 20

There aren’t many things in life that are a given these days. One exception, however, is the guaranteed beauty of a new album release by Notts-born singer songwriter Natalie Duncan. Free, which was released on 31 July this year, is Nat’s first full-length album since 2012, and is full of her customary soul-infused melodies and candid lyrics. Featuring tracks written over a number of years since 2012, it’s one heck of an expansive record, brimming with vivacity and ambition. We caught up with Nat to chat about her Notts roots, the new record and her musical life in the age of COVID-19….

An XR Rebel in Notts

07 August 20

What it's really like to be a part of one of the most controversial groups in the UK...

The Hunt is On...

07 August 20

We've turned this month's magazine into one big treasure hunt of clues and puzzles. If you think you're smart enough to solve all of them, you could bag yourself a free escape room at Escapologic...

Under Cover Artist: Stuart Jones

05 August 20

We’re back in print with a bang, and Stuart Jones’ cover – a love-letter to all things print – is the cherry on top of this 48-page cake. We chat with this month’s cover artist to find out more about his work...

The Thompson Brothers on Amazon, Princess Beatrice and August Christmas Parties

04 August 20

Nottingham's most opinionated grocers on...

Nottingham Arts Mela Returns to the New Art Exchange for Its 32nd Year

04 August 20

As Nottingham Mela Network, in partnership with New Art Exchange, gets ready to celebrate the 32nd year of Nottingham Arts Mela in the UK, Alex Stubbs previews the exciting, eclectic online programme of cooking, films featuring South Asian diaspora worldwide, music, dance, debates, poetry and spoken word, family art workshops, murals, archives activated, morning raags and yoga…

Overheard in Notts

03 August 20

Big Baby's back on the prowl...

Nottingham City Council Wants the City to Be Carbon-Neutral by 2028

29 July 20

Since 2005, Nottingham has reduced its carbon emissions by more than double the target goal first laid out by Nottingham City Council. But now there is a new target – to become the first carbon-neutral city in the UK by 2028. Ahead of the launch of their 28 day challenge, taking place on social media throughout August, we speak to Sally Longford, Deputy Leader of the Council and Portfolio Holder Energy, Environment and Democratic Services about how they intend to make it happen…

For King, Not Country: Why We Need a More Inclusive War Narrative in the UK

13 July 20

As the world gets ready to remember the 75th anniversary of VJ Day, photographer Jagdish Patel explores the role of Commonwealth soldiers – many of whom were conscripted under the threat of violence – in Britain’s victory.

The Black Veil

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