New ten year vision for culture in Nottingham
A new vision for the role of culture and creativity in the life of Nottingham as a city is outlined in a document produced by the city’s Strategic Cultural Partnership.…
Lace workers invited to share memories as part of nationally important project
Curators at Nottingham City Council’s museums are looking for former, or even current, lace workers to help them learn more about their nationally important lace collection. Anyone who is willing…
Can you help a child in care in Nottingham?
The importance of the wider family, together with strong professional support, is being highlighted this year as part of National Adoption Week 2017. The support and stability that can be…
Two publicly owned companies in Nottingham are named the best in the country
Robin Hood Energy and Nottingham City Transport have both been named as two of the country’s top publically owned companies. The Local Public Ownership Awards showcase some of the best…
Just the ticket! Council in the running for four UK Bus Awards
The Robin Hood smartcard and a project that introduces children to public transport through characters such as Ellie the Electric Bus are among the initiatives that have put Nottingham City…
A feast for the senses as Nottingham celebrates Diwali in Old Market Square
A nine-foot mechanical elephant, music, dance and poetry will all feature in Nottingham City Council’s celebrations for Diwali, the Hindu Festival of Lights, in the Old Market Square on Friday…
Hoodwinked: revealing the twist on the tale
The first three sculptures for the spectacular Hoodwinked art trail have been unveiled. The trail planned for Nottingham next summer celebrates the legend of Robin Hood – but with a…
Newstead Abbey Celebrates Ada Lovelace Day this weekend
Celebrated on the second Tuesday of October, Ada Lovelace Day promotes the achievements of women in science, technology, engineering and maths. Newstead Abbey will be running its own Ada Lovelace…
Nottingham celebrates local heroes during Black History Month
Nottingham will be marking Black History Month from 1 to 31 October with a range of events and activities at venues across the city. Black History Month has been celebrated…
Piece of Nottingham’s policing history goes on display in Byron House
A historic Victorian wand (baton), used by a local police officer in the 1800’s is heading back to its official home. The Sheriff of Nottingham, Councillor Glyn Jenkins, will return…