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Nottingham Lockdown Gallery Opens at intu Victoria Centre

The gallery shines a light on the experiences of Nottingham residents during lockdown, and is free to view...

Circle of Light is Back This August: 2020 Applications Now Open

Following the staggering success of last year’s debut Circle of Light project, new Youth Music funding has been secured to give more young people the chance to get hands-on experience in the music industry - even during the current climate. Read on to learn how it will work, the mentors leading the way, and how you can apply for a place at the workshops this August…

Exploring the LGBTQ+ Community and Nottingham’s Night-time Culture

24 July 20

As part of his studies in Notts, promoter and DJ Rory Evans spent time exploring the link between the gay community and disco music. For Leftlion he turns this interest local, speaking with Nottingham’s key LGBTQ+ figures to understand this side of our city’s clubland further, and in light of recent club closures, show why these empty dancefloors are just so significant…

Nottingham Community Engagement Worker Josh Osoro Pickering on the Deep-Rooted Problems of Systemic Racism

12 July 20

English-Kenyan community engagement worker and writer Josh Osoro Pickering explores the deep-rooted problems of systemic racism, the impact of capitalism on black communities and why now is the time for change...

Next Gen Movement: The Group Behind Nottingham's Anti-Racism Protest

08 July 20

The murder of George Floyd at the hands of police officers in Minneapolis sent reverberations around the world, including Nottingham, where thousands of people descended on the Forest Recreation Ground in a show of communal strength against systemic racism on Sunday 7 June. The protests were peaceful, but the anger, frustration and passion for forcing change – in real terms – was overwhelming. Behind the protests were three young women, friends Shan Vincent, Tyla Henrique-White and Janelle Brown who have since formed Next Gen Movement, a project aimed at empowering young people to make sure the fight against racism continues to be impactful. We caught up with Janelle to find out more, and discover where they plan to go from here…

The Show Must Go On: Nottingham Pride 2020 Moves Online

05 July 20

With Nottingham’s annual celebration of LGBTQ+ culture put on hold due to COVID-19 restrictions, organisers have decided to move Pride 2020 online to provide a unique, innovative way for the community to stay proud...

Auction to Help Secure Creswell Crags' Post-Lockdown Future

03 July 20

After securing a £250,000 emergency-funding grant, the efforts to ensure the post-lockdown future of Creswell Crags continues with an auction hosted by Bargain Hunt's Charles Hanson

Nottingham Grassroot Venues Turn to Fans for Support During Lockdown

26 June 20

Amy Allen explores the lockdown’s impact on our favourite local haunts, as well as a national campaign that’s looking to support them…

UPLOAD Virtual Festival: Interactive ‘Digital Park’ Festival In Nottinghamshire This Weekend

25 June 20

This new festival aims to support vulnerable arts organisations and connect through culture, with lots of Nottinghamshire talent involved including Rob Green, Ajay Henry, Major Labia and more...

Nottingham's Anti-Racism Protest in Photos

08 June 20

"This is the people against racism’’ - Writer and Musician Jack Benjamin on Nottingham's Black Lives Matter Protest

08 June 20

As hundreds of people gathered on Forest Rec to support the fight against racism, local musician and writer Jack Benjamin shares his thoughts on what the protest means, and how the day's events unfolded...

Supporting the Anti-Racism Fight in Nottingham

07 June 20

It’s never been more important to come together and fight racial injustice, building stronger foundations of unity. Here are just a few ways you can get educated, step up and support the cause.

“All my life I’ve been taught that the police won’t help me” – Artist and activist Kay on George Floyd, police brutality and the ongoing protests in Britain…

06 June 20

For many, the death of George Floyd was quickly contextualised as an American problem. Stories of racial profiling and police brutality have grown to become expected from a country that seems more divided than it has been in a generation, leaving many in Britain feeling disgusted at how things are done on that side of the Atlantic. But, as the events of the last week have shown, the illusion that issues raised from Floyd’s killing are consigned to the US has been roundly smashed, with thousands taking to the streets in eighteen countries around the world (as well as all fifty US States) to support the Black Lives Matter campaign, which is now considered the largest Civil Rights campaign in history. Growing up in the projects of Alameda, California to Eritrea-born parents, artist and activist Kay – who works under the name The Rainbow Prince – has seen the way police brutality and racism takes form on both sides of the pond, having moved to Nottingham six months ago. And as Notts gets ready to play its part in the movement with a protest on Sunday 6 June, we talk to Kay about why activism is important in the UK…

Notts Music and Merch You Can Buy Today to Support Anti-Racism Causes

05 June 20

Bandcamp waives its fees one day every month to help support artists in lockdown. We’ve put together a list of artists who are choosing to donate money raised today to local and global funds and charities that help to fight racial injustice.

How are Stonebridge City Farm and White Post Farm Coping with COVID-19?

04 June 20

The sun has been shining, the flowers have been blooming, and the lambs and chicks have been born. You’ve been able to feel the warmth on your skin and sweet scents as you’ve walked around your neighbourhood. Yes, spring has definitely come and gone, but the annual ritual of heading down to the farm to check out the newborns remains incomplete. Nottingham’s community farms haven’t been able to enjoy spring as much as usual, as lockdown has seen their income disappear entirely at a time when visitor numbers would have been at their peak. We speak to Anthony Moore from White Post Farm and Stonebridge City Farm’s Peter Armitage to find out how they’ve been coping during COVID, and how you can help support them…

Nottingham DJs Invited to Join Global Charity Stream in Aid of Covid-19

08 May 20

Local selectors can play their part in dance music history this weekend by playing a set for what aims to be the world’s largest-ever simultaneous live stream DJ event in aid of the Last Night A DJ Saved My Life (LNADJ) Covid-19 Emergency Appeal.

Christmas at the Foodbank

26 April 20

The ongoing health crisis has put unprecedented strain on the staff and resources at St Ann's and Sneinton Food Store. Filmed over Christmas 2019, this short documentary from Nottingham filmmakers Luke Radford and Toby Curson explores the importance of the food bank to its community...

Nottingham Bike Aid Delivers Free Bikes to City's Key Workers

22 April 20

A number of organisations in Nottingham are coming together to help local key workers and volunteers in their hour of need...

Your Disco Needs You! How to support Nottingham's LGBT+ Community

07 April 20

It’s a bad time for many things at the moment as Nottingham remains in lockdown. There are so many jobs, performers, charities, communities and sex workers that are at risk...

Framework Urgently Seeking Volunteers and Donations

30 March 20

Nottingham homeless-helping heroes are looking for a bit of help. If you have time to volunteer or some items you don't need you can put their way, please read on for details...

National Bystander Awareness Day: What to do if you witness a hate crime

13 March 20

It’s Friday 13 March. National Bystander Awareness Day (#NBAD) - a day when we raise awareness of safe and simple ways you can intervene in hate incidents. This important initiative has its roots in Nottingham and was established in 2018 by a local social enterprise Communities Inc.

Tell Your St. Ann’s Story with Panya Banjoko and Bo Olawoye

06 February 20

Local writer Panya Banjoko and Engagement Curator Bo Olawoye are working together with The Renewal Trust to build a newspaper rammed with stories, photos and art work – all about St. Ann’s…

Basket Brigade: The Charity that Delivers Parcels of Joy to Nottingham's Most Deserving Residents

09 December 19

It’s estimated that Brits spend over £19 billion on presents during the festive season each year, and feast on 308 million slices of turkey. But not everyone thinks of December as a season of indulgence and happiness. That’s where Basket Brigade come in. Each year, with the help of a team of volunteers and the support from local businesses, they reward individuals and families in need with an extra dose of love, in the form of a present from their community…

Louise Evans on Nottingham Community Wardrobe and Her Marvellous Collection of Costumes

10 December 19

Imagine a world where you can be anything or anyone. Cruella De Ville? Alice the Camel? Crazy scientist? Whatever your desire, Louise Evans has got your back. In a warehouse nestled away in a corner of the city, her huge collection of theatrical costumes sits waiting patiently to stimulate and complement future imaginations – yes, it’s the marvellous Nottingham Community Wardrobe...

LGBTQ+ Notts: What's Kicking Off in December?

04 December 19

Caroline Barry has been gallivanting around Nottingham for all the incredible gay and gay-adjacent events this month...

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