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This Grief Thing: A Project by Fevered Sleep

It’s six o’clock on a Friday night, the sun is setting behind a ceiling of grey clouds as the city centre shrugs off the working...

City Stylin' #11

11 March 19

We searched high and low for the most stylish of Notts heads with summat to say...

Nottingham Music Hub Want All Local Kids to Make Music

11 March 19

Nottingham Music Hub believes that music can make a difference. The registered charity supports young people from across the city, and helps them to develop their musical skills through participation in its ensembles and performances. The scheme was started in 2002 by the City Council and, in 2014, became an independent registered charity. It now runs and supports instrumental tuition in nearly 80% of the city’s primary schools. This week the charity will hold four short concerts across the city to showcase to the public some of its ensembles. We spoke to one of their team leaders, Helen Murray, about the service and the upcoming performances, called the MAB Week...

A Breakdown of Bras Not Bombs IWD Festival 2019

07 March 19

Here’s what to expect from the festival in Hockley that some leading local ladies launched this International Women’s Day.

LGBTQ+ Notts: Queer Noise Club and International Women's Day

05 March 19

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

The History of Robin Hood and His Links to The Green Man

25 February 19

He’s plastered on movie posters, book covers, bank logos and the sides of buses, but there is a side to Robin Hood that you may not be aware of. Today, Literature Editor LP Mills takes a deep dive into the strange and ancient history of Nottingham’s best-loved outlaw, Robin Hood...

Education for the Children Are Hosting a Twelve Hour Ping-Pong-A-Thon to Raise Funds for Kids in Guatemala

25 February 19

Education for the Children (EFTC) is an international NGO with a local base here in West Bridgford. The foundation run the School of Hope, a primary and secondary school in Guatemala which provides education for 462 impoverished children and supports another 215 young adults in further education. On Thursday 7 March, EFTC is hosting a twelve-hour Ping-Pong-A-Thon at Das Kino to raise money for the School of Hope. We spoke with EFTC’s fundraising officer Billie Turner about the charity’s work…

NeighbourFood's Click and Collect Service for Local, Fresh Produce

23 February 19

Shopping locally and sustainably has been made a whole lot easier by the folk at NeighbourFood, Nottingham’s click and collect online shopping platform…

City Stylin #10

22 February 19

We searched high and low for the most stylish of Notts heads with summat to say...

Workshops Extend Wigflex City Festival to Entire Bank Holiday Weekend

21 February 19

With headliners such as Honey Dijon, Midland, DJ Stingray and Call Super, there’s no doubt that there’s going to be a lot of sweating taking place at stalwart Nottingham promoter Wigflex’s debut festival. However, the recent announcements outlining panel discussions, workshops and art installations hint that there’s much, much more than just sore feet to be gained from the most exciting community gathering to hit Notts this year.    

Nottingham Zero Waste Collective Provide Cupboard Essentials Without Plastic Packaging

20 February 19

The rise of the zero-waste lifestyle has seen local folk crying out for a place where they can buy all their cupboard essentials, like pasta, lentils, oats and tea, without that pesky plastic ending up in their waste bins. Enter Sarah Maloy, and the Nottingham Zero Waste Collective…  

Nottingham Fixers' Guide to Saving Your Household Wares

14 February 19

According to a study by the North London Waste Authority, fewer than one in ten people attempt to repair their broken items, despite 42% saying they’d prefer to mend the thing than throw it away. That’s where Nottingham Fixers come in; their volunteers share skills, helping to build the confidence of anyone who wants to start repairing for themselves. In a year, they’ve held multiple Repair Cafes that have helped over 200 people save 865kg of carbon from our atmosphere, and 73kg of waste from the bin. And that’s just for electrical items alone. Here, the team have given us a few tips on fixing household bits that you might ordinarily ditch.

Clean Yoga: The Women Combining Yoga with Eco-Friendliness

14 February 19

Clean Yoga sessions are run by two local fitness instructors, Victoria Douglas and Hannah Appleton, who combine their skills with a love for the environment. At each event, yogis take part in a stretching session, followed by an activity designed to inspire eco-friendliness…

Explore Vertical Gardening at the Festival of Science and Curiosity's Urban Greening Conference

11 February 19

This month sees the Festival of Science and Curiosity come to town. As part of the events, the Urban Greening Conference offers attendees the chance to find out about vertical gardening, resource efficiency and sustainable eating. We sat down with event organiser Penney Poyzer to find out about the conference...

Foodprint Nottingham are Saving Produce from Going to Waste

11 February 19

Tackling food poverty on the front line is Foodprint, a social supermarket run by students from the University of Nottingham. Not only does their Sneinton-based store provide vital produce to local residents in need, but each week they stop a significant amount of waste from clogging up landfills...

Save Stonebridge City Farm from Closure

11 February 19

Gedling Climate Change Group are Cleaning Up Nottingham

09 February 19

Gedling Climate Change Group are a collective of those bleddy do-good types. The environmentalists, of all ages and from all walks of life, are taking action in the hopes of making Nottingham a more eco-friendly city. We got out there with the litter-picking troop to see what they’re all abaht…

What's Happening at Nottingham Light Night 2019?

08 February 19

What'll you be gerrin' up to tonight?

LeftLion Magazine Appoints Ashley Carter as New Editor

31 January 19

That’s right readers. As from next month we are having a bit of a shuffle around…

LGBTQ+ Notts: Drag Bingo, LGBTQ+ History Month at Broadway Cinema, and more

04 February 19

Caroline Barry has been gallivanting around Nottingham for all the incredible gay and gay-adjacent events. After finding out a bit of LGBTQ+ history at National Justice Museum and playing with some balls at Rough Trade, she’s got her big gay diary out to make plans for February…

5 Things to Know About Nottingham's LGBT+ Community

21 January 19

Nottingham is a great place to go out. Although the city has a thriving LGBT+ community, it can feel impossible to find. So here are a few pointers about coming out in Notts…

Tentacles is a Creative Collective for Disabled and D/deaf Writers in Nottingham

20 January 19

Tentacles takes place at Nottingham Playhouse on Wednesday 30 January, 5pm.

5 Community Christmas Dinners in Nottingham

21 December 18

Christmas is a funny ol’ season. Although its celebrations can often provide lots of laughs, the C word can also be stressful for many who feel lonely at this time of year. Whether you’re looking to get into the giving spirit and help out, or just want to enjoy Christmas with others, here are some community dinners happening in Notts...

Get on Yer Bike with Nottingham Bikeworks

07 December 18

This month saw the launch of the Nottingham Bikeworks Month of Giving, a drive that promises every cycle purchased through the organisation in December is matched with a donation to the Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Refugee Forum.

Christmas Without Abuse and Violence: A Campaign for Midland Women’s Aid

07 December 18

Midland Women’s Aid are running a campaign to raise funds for Christmas presents that'll go to 26 children escaping domestic abuse…
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