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The Carousel Launches International Womxn's Day Exhibition

The project showcases artists from all over the UK and is created by womxn, about womxn, to celebrate womxn...

International Women's Day: #Choosetochallenge in Music

08 March 21

Whether it’s the gender disparity on festival line ups, or reports of women being assaulted in the sector, conversation is building towards creating a safer music industry, as diverse as the huge amount of talent that exists within it. A large portion of this talent lies here in Nottingham, with numerous women working as artists, presenters, promoters, label owners and more. We wanted to celebrate them and share their voice...

International Women's Day 2021: Women Who #ChooseToChallenge

08 March 21

In celebration of International Women's Day 2021, we've complied a list of articles showcasing times in which Nottingham Women have actively chosen to challenge the norm...

Theatre Review: Emilia

16 March 20

Next up in the Television Workshop's play season is a piece about the patriarchy, featuring Shakepeare himself and focusing on his much fabled 'dark play'... 

Women Say Stuff 5

05 March 20

We chat to Leanne Moden to find out about Women Say Stuff, which is getting ready to celebrate it's fifth year on International Women's Day this Sunday...

Massive International Women's Day Celebration Set For The Royal Concert Hall

26 February 20

‘The World Is For Everyone’: Creative Voices of PAMOJA Women Together Group

05 June 19

If you’re not looking for it, you could miss the network of women all around Nottingham who are working their socks off to bring together refugees and welcome them to our communities. Reading, sharing, laughing, crying and integrating to recognise each other through the key thing that they all have in common, regardless of their backgrounds. They are all women. They have all led very different paths to somehow end up here, in Nottingham. I went along to a beautiful afternoon poetry led by the PAMOJA Women’s Group. It moved me to tears. I’ll do my best to justify what a special afternoon this really was…

Art Review: Familiar Machines at BACKLIT

13 March 19

Familiar Machines brings together works which explore the movement of body and machine through public and online space. The exhibition presents mechanisms of power and feminine governance that question patriarchal systems, and reinforce ideas around social disobedience. Our Caroline got down on International Women's Day to see the exhibition...

DHP’s Women In Music Discussion Panel at Rescue Rooms

12 October 18

Fluff Piece: Bromley House Library Celebrates Right to Vote with Knitted Figures

18 September 18

In 1918, the British government passed the Representation of the People Act, granting women in the UK the right to vote. While this did not include every woman in the UK, it was a gigantic leap for the progression of women’s rights. One hundred years on from this, Bromley House Library are celebrating this landmark with a display of miniature knitted versions of some of history's most famous women. We sent our Rebecca Miller down to the library to have a butcher's — Here's what she had to say. 

Usha Sood Brought Bollywood Back To Notts

21 June 18

Barrister, academic, mother and dedicated Bollywood fan, Usha Sood has many an accolade under her belt. The award-winning human rights lawyer has spent the past twenty years fighting for the legal rights of vulnerable people, taking on cases in everything from forced marriage and dowry abuse, to child abduction and immigration. A previous senior lecturer in law at Nottingham Trent University, she now practises at Trent Chambers. We nipped over to pick her very big brains...

Notes from the Middle Kingdom: Trotters of Love and Respect

23 March 18

Spring is here, and with it comes celebrations of all things feminine. Our man in Beijing, the one and only James Kramer, has sent us correspondence about the importance of womanhood, equality, and International Women's Day in China. 

Fluent Females: Third Annual Women Say Stuff Event at Cafe Sobar

19 March 18

In celebration of International Women's Day, Women Say Stuff brought together women from all backgrounds to share their life experiences. Headliners included Notts wordsmiths Alice Short and Georgina Wilding, alongside a passionate open mic of female poets, musicians and activists. We sent our Natalie Mills down to check out the DIY Poets’ mixed-audience event at Cafe Sobar to hear what women had to say.

Theatre Interview: The Party Somewhere Else

18 March 18

The biggest party coming up is all set to celebrate women in the arts...

Zoo Indigo Are Taking Us To No Woman's Land

01 March 18

Far from the generals and politicians who instigate conflict, the ordinary people who suffer in wars are often forgotten. In their production No Woman’s Land, local theatre duo Zoo Indigo – made up of Rosie Garton and Ildikó Rippel – shine a spotlight on the extraordinary women who struggled under threat of violence and rape to find a safer place for their families after the end of the Second World War. We caught up with Ildiko to find out more...

Nottingham To Hold Women in Music Event to Tackle Inequality in the Industry

24 February 18

Frank Turner’s tour manager; a senior music promoter; a grassroots venue owner and a singer-songwriter are some of the leading players in the music industry lined up by DHP Family for the inaugural Women in Music event in Nottingham...

The Party Somewhere Else Festival Line Up

22 February 18

The women-led theatre festival is doing bits in March...

10 Nottingham Women in Literature

12 January 18

Mention Nottingham’s literary heritage and people often cite Byron, Lawrence or Sillitoe. But our female writers are equally as rebellious and ground-breaking. Margaret Cavendish was one of the earliest science fiction writers; Lucy Hutchinson was the first female writer of an epic English poem; Ada Lovelace is credited as the first computer programmer; suffragist, Alice Zimmerman, worked as a writer and translator; and Alma Reville was an influential screenwriter. In more recent times, Nottingham has been home to one of Britain’s funniest authors, Mhairi McFarlane; Pippa Hennessy played a key role in our successful bid to become UNESCO City of Literature; and Sandeep Mahal took up her position as its first director last year. Up the women. Here’s ten more who’ve contributed to Nottingham’s incredible literary landscape...

SHEAfriq: The New Creative Collective in Nottingham Town

19 October 17

SHEAfriq is a brand new collective of creative women of black heritage. We sat down with members Aïcha – DJ, artist and business owner – and Saziso – freelance creative producer and founder of The Anti Gallery – to talk about the collective’s aims, challenging stereotypes, and bringing the goods to the Nottingham populace...

Thrift Generation Are Reclaiming the Playboy Bunny

20 April 17

Madi Wallner is the woman behind independent clothing company, Thrift Generation. Having recently launched their brand new t-shirt design, and with their upcoming Girl Power Networking event, we had a natter to find out more,

International Women's Day 2017

09 March 17

7 Organisations Combatting Misogyny in Nottingham

08 March 17

Nottinghamshire Police are the first police force in the country to rule misogyny as a hate crime. That includes physical or verbal harassment directed at women, because they are a woman, via any means. So, if you’re walking home and a group of guys decide to shout inappropriate, sexual comments at you, or someone grabs your arse on a night out, you’re well within your rights to report the behaviour to the authorities. All you have to do is ring 101, and if the assault is particularly severe, call 999. This doesn’t necessarily mean that the perpetrator will be punished, but it does mean the police can collect information regarding these types of incidents – where, when and how often they happen – and work on making the streets of Notts safer for all. It also means that they can direct you to any support and guidance you may need following the event. There are some incredible local organisations who’ll go out of their way to help you...

The Monthly Gift Notts: Donate Sanitary Products for Homeless Women

08 March 17

Periods. They absolutely, categorically suck. So imagine not being able to afford the very things that spare you some dignity. In the age of austerity, this has become a problem for many women, so local lass Paige Bromley decided to start an organisation that makes it dead easy to donate products for those in need... 

10 Kickass Musical Women in Nottingham

08 March 17

A quick breakdown of some of the baddest musical women in our city. The future is female, folks...

Help Millie Lingerie Create Bras for Breast Cancer Survivors

22 February 17

Specialising in creating bras for breast cancer survivors, the women behind Millie Lingerie are asking for your support with their upcoming Kickstarter campaign...
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