Nottingham Archives

Support the 2021 Poppy Appeal as Nottingham’s annual Poppy Run goes live

01/10/2021 by Digital Media

The Royal British Legion is encouraging people to lace up their trainers and take part in its annual Poppy Run on 31st October 2021 to help support service and ex-service personnel and their families. The RBL’s Poppy Run events are taking place in ten cities across the … [Read more...]

Halloween trail returns to the city for a fortnight of free spook-tacular fun

01/10/2021 by Digital Media

Following the success of the last It’s in Nottingham’s Halloween event in 2019, which saw over 1,000 families travel into the city centre to take part in the family friendly activity, Nottingham Business Improvement District (BID) is excited to announce the return of the Halloween Trail. The … [Read more...]

Wildlife Trust saddened after fourth fire at much loved nature reserve

24/09/2021 by Digital Media

Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust has recently spoken of its frustration after a fourth major fire at the Skylarks Nature Reserve, off Adbolton Lane at Holme Pierrepont, Nottingham over last weekend. The fire, which reportedly happened on Sunday 19th September, decimated an experimental … [Read more...]

County Hall goes green for Recycle Week

21/09/2021 by Digital Media

For the first time in history, the County Hall offices of Nottinghamshire County Council will be illuminated green this week (20 – 26 September) to mark the annual national Recycle Week, now in its 18th year. Councillor Neil Clarke MBE, Chairman of Transport and Environment Committee said: “I’m … [Read more...]

Thousands lined the streets with colour for Notts Pride

15/09/2021 by Digital Media

A colourful march through the streets of Nottingham last Saturday (11 September) saw thousands of people celebrate Pride and the region’s vibrant LGBTQIA+ community. Going back to its roots, organisers worked closely with Nottingham City Council to put on the signature march through the city … [Read more...]

Climate Report must trigger action for nature

10/09/2021 by Digital Media

When absorbing news as negative as that following the latest report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) it can be difficult to remain hopeful. The headlines came as evidence of the effects the report spells out - wildfires, floods and dangerous heatwaves - are clear to us all, so … [Read more...]

Severn Trent Community Fund awards £10,000 to LGBTQ+ project

09/09/2021 by Digital Media

Severn Trent’s Community Fund has awarded Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire based Circus Strong, an LGBTQ+ friendly circus and aerial skills community organisation, with £10,000. The funding will provide support for a circus skills programme, that’s specifically designed to support the transgender … [Read more...]

Notts Pride takes to the streets this September!

06/09/2021 by Digital Media

Promised to be the biggest event in the city this year and the first post-pandemic, organisers have announced Nottinghamshire's annual celebration of the LGBTQIA+ community will take place in-person on 11 September 2021. Paving the way for a bigger presence and positive queer representation … [Read more...]

Inspire Poetry Festival 2021: Saturday 18 – Saturday 25 September

03/09/2021 by Digital Media

Inspire Poetry Festival is back! With poetry superstars, exciting new voices and fan favourites, the week-long festival will bring inspiring poetry to venues across Nottinghamshire and beyond. Suitable for poetry devotees, newbies, and everyone in between, the week will be jam-packed with … [Read more...]

Gandeys Circus returns with a sensational new production for 2021!

27/08/2021 by Digital Media

The Circus will be at the Forest Recreation Ground, Nottingham, NG7 6NX from 10th – 13th September. With the Gandey Premiere of “The Double Acrobatic Swing” from the sensational Didyk troupe from the Ukraine, fearless acrobats being thrown up from one giant swing to another, somersaulting across … [Read more...]