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NottsMan at The Angel Microbrewery: Local Poets and The Cockleman in Photos

12 April 17 photos: Tom Morley

On Sunday, NottsMan whacked on a community-filled day of music, poetry and activities in a bid to raise funds for Dave Bartram aka The Cockleman – the man who has been selling fish from his basket to Nottingham pub punters, for over 56 years. Recently, Dave was attacked which led to the discovery of early-stage cancer, which means he will be out of work for a while. So NottsMan organisers raised funds and showed support, all in a grand day of creativity...

NottsMan took place at The Angel Microbrewery on Sunday 9 April 2017

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