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LeftLion Magazine #129

Featuring Nottingham's OnlyFans creators, I'm Not From London at 15, Nottingham BID, Young Hustlers, POW, Moan Zine, Brazil's...

LeftLion Magazine #128

03 August 20

Featuring The Nottingham Project's Greg Nugent, a catch up with some of Nottingham's independent businesses, an XR Rebel in Notts, Nottingham Arts Mela preview, BACKLIT, Nottingham Refugee Forum at 20, Sally Longford on Notts being carbon neutral by 2028, Feixue Huangdu, Natalie Duncan and a treasure hunt of puzzles that could lead you to a free escape room...

To Be Continued: Sensing Systems So Far

26 May 20

Technologist and digital artist Matt Woodham had spent months gearing up for his debut solo exhibition, Sensing Systems, at Bonington Gallery at the beginning of the year, which was unfortunately cut short by the pandemic. This page space had initially been blocked out for a retrospective look on a key cultural moment in Nottingham. Now, our Music Editor Eileen Pegg, speaks to the artist about how he has managed to assemble and reassemble the show in a new form…

Interview: Corrina Rothwell on Life as an Artist and the End of Blather

18 May 20

After almost two years of unleashing the manic brilliance of writer Adrian Reynolds in an illustrative fashion, our regular feature, Blather, sadly came to an end last month. Instead of getting all melancholy about things, we chose to celebrate its time between the pages by catching up (over email, of course) with the local lady behind the brushes: Corrina Rothwell. Under the spotlight we get chatting about Blather’s beginnings, the pleasures and perils of being an artist and the inspirations behind her brand of explosive abstract workings.

Notts Rebels: Henry Garnet and the Gunpowder Plot

06 May 20

In celebration of the Nottingham Castle Trust’s #VoicesofToday campaign, our Notts Rebels series continues with David Yancy's exploration of local-lad Henry Garnet and his involvement in the Gunpowder Plot...

Notts Rebels: Lucy Hutchinson

29 April 20

To celebrate the Nottingham Castle Trust's Voices of Today campaign, our weekly look at the rebellious people, acts and events from Nottingham's past continues with the story of 17th century trailblazer Lucy Hutchinson...

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...

Isolation Fest 2020: We Shall Overcome Festival review

22 April 20

Our Community Editor, Caroline Barry, swapped tents and portable toilets for oven chips and home comfort as she checked out Isolation Fest 2020: We Shall Overcome Festival. Here's what she thought...

Notts Rebels: Alan Sillitoe

22 April 20

Notts Rebels, the new weekly series made in conjunction with the Nottingham Castle Trust's #VoicesofToday campaign, celebrates stories of fighting injustice and acts of rebellion from Nottingham’s history. This week, James Walker explores the rebellious and anti-establishment themes in the work of Alan Sillitoe, who died ten years ago this week...

Out of Time: Nottingham Doctor John Arderne, England’s First Surgeon

19 April 20

As the most devastating pandemic recorded in human history, the Black Death decimated Europe in the 14th century, killing somewhere between 30-60% of the continent’s entire population. But amidst the death, misery and chaos, one Nottingham doctor named John Arderne blazed a medical trail that still sees him referred to as England’s first surgeon…

The Siren - A Short Story by Esther Kearney

17 April 20

A short story about nature, nostalgia and new beginnings...

She Found It At The Movies: Author Christina Newland on Her Book on Female Desire in Film

16 April 20

Nottingham-based freelancer Christina Newland has penned articles for film mags from Empire to Sight & Sound, but now it’s her turn in the editor’s chair. We spoke to her about her new collection of essays, She Found it at the Movies...

Notts Rebels: Jeremiah Brandreth

15 April 20

To celebrate the Nottingham Castle Trust’s #VoicesofToday campaign, we’re launching a brand new weekly series that explores stories of fighting injustice and acts of rebellion from Nottingham’s history. Starting with Jeremiah Brandreth, the ‘Nottingham Captain’, Luddite and leader of the Pentrich Uprising…

8 Ways to Keep Kids Entertained During Self-Isolation

14 April 20

Struggling to keep the little'uns entertained during lockdown? Don't worry, we've got you covered...

Create Your Own Spa Day at Home

14 April 20

Just because you haven’t worn makeup in weeks or your beard is verging on the bushy side, it doesn’t mean you can’t give yourself a little TLC. Self-care is more important than ever, so we’re guiding you through how to throw the ultimate spa day experience at home....

4 Virtual Reality Exhibitions to Check Out in Nottingham

13 April 20

Just because Nottingham's cultural institutions have closed their doors, it doesn't mean you can't check out what they've got to offer...

Get Busy: The Ultimate Self-Isolation To Do List

13 April 20

We don’t know how long this self-isolation lark is going to last, so we may as well make the best of a bad situation. After all, there’s only so much Netflix you can watch. While we appreciate that this is a time of stress for many, we’ve come up with some suggestions for how those who are feeling the strain of being stuck indoors can fight the boredom...

Bless Our Hustle - The New Website for Self-Employed Creatives

10 April 20

Quite a few of us have had our lives turned upside-down or, more specifically, outside-in, over the last few weeks. But for some their work, as well as their lifestyle, has suffered...

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...

COMPETITION: Create Your Own LeftLion Cover

06 April 20

Ever fancied having a crack at a LeftLion cover? Well now's your chance...

From Beijing to Boris

03 April 20

Having lived in China for ten years, Chris Ainsworth returned to Nottingham in January with the impending threat of COVID-19 looming. Here he shares his thoughts on how the two countries are dealing the global health crisis differently...

Nottingham Castle Trust Launches Voices of Today

01 April 20

Nottingham Castle Trust are celebrating the city's proud history of rebellion, and want you to get involved...

15 Netflix Hidden Gems To Keep You Entertained

20 March 20

Already blitzed through your favourite films, series and documentaries? Fear not self-isolators and social-distancers, we've got you covered with sixteen Netflix hidden gems that you may have missed...

Theatre Review: Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em

11 March 20

Ooh Betty, he’s back! Ian Douglas went to see Some Mothers Do ‘Ave ‘Em at the Theatre Royal

Writer Eimear McBride previews her appearance at Peggy's Skylight

05 March 20

Ahead of her appearance at Peggy's Skylight on Tuesday 17 March, we talk to writer Eimear McBride about the highly-anticipated event - which is part of a series of literary events organised by Jon McGregor of the University of Nottingham -  during which she will be appearing in conversation alongside Ruby Cowling...
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