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Established in 2003, LeftLion is an integral part of Nottingham. We inspire people to explore the cultural arts and entertainment scenes across the city. We also cover Nottingham’s untold stories unearthing eccentric characters and hidden corners.

#80 July 2016

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About | Readership | Print | Digital | Events | Food and Drink | Inserts | Student Guide | Prices, Tech Spec, Deadlines About | Readership | Print | Digital | Events | Food and Drink | Inserts | Student Guide | Prices, Tech Spec, Deadlines image: Tom Morley LEFTLION.CO.UK PRINT DIGITAL 48,000 Monthly page visits Loxley 30,500 Monthly unique users Libraries House 700 4,500+ Email Subscribers The largest print magazine in 250 We use our social channels to share content Nottingham (approx A3). Savoy online, chat to our followers, have fun and 11,500 free copies distributed every Tourist big up lots of events and happenings across Cinema month to 450+ Stockists. Info Centre Suburbs Nottingham. 250 The print edition of LeftLion is 400 5,500 Via our online and social channels, we the largest, free publication in regularly work with our clients and partners Nottingham. Every month we to promote their content to our followers. curate new content, commission unique illustrations and produce a City Centre Rough There are several ways we do this: comprehensive listings guide. Trade NTU 6,000 350 • Online advertising campaigns It’s a highly popular read - we have Bonnington • Sharing events, videos and content distribution stands in key cultural 300 • Running polls and competitions hubs: Nottingham Contemporary, • Section targeted advertising campaigns Rough Trade, Broadway Cinema, • Inclusion in our monthly emails Nottingham Playhouse, New Art • Inclusion in our Pick of The Week features Exchange and Savoy Cinema. Lakeside Leisure These elements are priced on a bespoke The magazine is also stocked in every 250 basis, and tend to be part of wider, Social Following centres library and council operated Broadway cross-platform packages. leisure centre. 1,400 Cinema Please speak to a LeftLion account manager 300 for further information and a quotation.

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It’s fair to say that traipsing through town trying to find somewhere decent to eat with a vegan can be frustrating. Although Notts has more than its fair share of places that cater exclusively for non-meat eaters, here’s a list of the restaurants you might not expect to have decent vegan options... words: Ash Carter Bunk Bun Mii Spread Yer ings ho Sheey

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hanging wnt o Tin Rs Carrington’s ish Bar Kar-O-Bar Frambuzi (4.3% and £5.90 a pint). A bit on the pricey side, I know, but if it’s what the otts hi ust a inut o th Sushimania hat wants thn its what th hat gts sit th otsts o tutting unt Li au sautations This is Too ou thu osonnt u Location: Hockley an n ain uina ust gins in a Location: Chapel Bar Type of food: Indian station isitos a gt with a wa wo an th han Type of food: Sushi This one’s just about to open and we’re Foodwise, the menu comprises of all your usual pub grub, cooked to an unusually s o ing his o in on with ust a itt sat an Sushi restaurants generally have great proper excited for it. Think Indian street excellent standard. Wetherspoons? Do one. Think tasty and fresh fi sh, chips and vinegar: the artist’s blank canvas. vegan options; but Sushimania’s all-you- food and a bit of craft beer, all in the peas; Lincolnshire sausage, mash, peas and onion gravy; two-fi lling omelette, chips can-eat for £16.80 is borderline theft. depths of Hockley. From okra fries to and salad… you know the drill. They’ve also got a load of diff erent pizza choices; aing th anonous in sau ott suit a gnous Vegans can eat themselves into a sushi bhel puri and pani puri, you’re bound o ushoo oi an ot to at ast with ta toings aaia os o th hous na otts an ona so aii coma with their amazing tofu pouches, to find summat to enjoy on the menu if ting wnt on a una so got ino in th oast an th sia o th atoitis ut this on aint a at a oun u uit tast avocado, asparagus or cucumber maki, you’re meatlessly inclined. a was tosi o with a th tiings t ou now u its u off sets the sharpness nicely. For the adventurous, pairing this up agedashi tofu, sweet potato or vegetable th with th st o in otts with so u sau o n a h ina itt ha oth tempura, teriyaki tofu steak and vegetable ats a wo uisin in o ss than a int spring rolls. Th was ting with sowoo a o a in th nt o a soi Doughnotts oun ish with t g hoa oshis an a sing o outh n o ou sau snos th a inz os to ta awa ut Location: Long Row watering caulifl ower cheese. There’s some serious TLC being put into ingredient- is th ta ns an asti aaging woth it h a ou a a sau satuation in tansit a ou a th unnown o Type of food: Doughnuts souing an ution h th ti to La a is w woth it sia on a sunn wn unan sau o a ou ust a a son hat ou Already had your fill of savoury goods asons To an assu ou that at aingtons ths no n and want to finish off with a little some- for Heinz. The food, the staff and the ketchup are all bleddy lovely. thing-sweet? There really aren’t many Th u is oggo in hosts i usi an nts us ths a aint u o sh as that a ou athss notunat o us th is w better vegan options than Doughnotts. ous with onints Their classic vegan glazed and vegan usting an so w ha to a th o anoth a nti nt ti ou asout ttss o a ooz ii uis To jam doughnuts are firm favourites, but their vegan Chocolate Oreo is on another Carrington’s Fish Bar, Carrington Street, Nottingham. tommykeents0115 958 1881 planet entirely. Po an Pint Piont Roa st igo D

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Our Student Guide is produced in partnership with both The University of Nottingham and Nottingham Trent University, with the support of Nottingham City Council and Nottingham BID. These key relationships mean that this official guide is distributed right into the heart of student life; across all campuses, in halls of residence and at Freshers’ Fair events.

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Content The week long Freshers’ hangover has worn BEST OF NOTTS: off and you’re ready for a night out. Good news is that Notts is full of cool places to sip a GIVE GREEN A CHANCE STUDENT TOP TIPS COCKTAILS cocktail or two (or five)... words: Emily Thursfield illustration: Natalie Owen Thanks to its love of solar panels and electric transport, Nottingham has become BOILERMAKER HOCKLEY ARTS CLUB PEPPER ROCKS REVOLUCION DE CUBA the UK’s most energy-self-sufficient city. In fact, carbon emissions in Hoodtown fell My fave place in Notts has definitely got to be Rescue Rooms. You can go there for any occasion; a few daytime pints, a night out or to see some live music. There are loads You’ll hear about this one Spread across three floors, This one’s a favourite with This is a restaurant, but also 33% between 2005 and 2016. That equates to around three tonnes less per person of other interesting bars and pubs to go to around the city, that are probably less student dead quickly, because it’s Hockley Arts Club is a anyone looking for a quiet an awesome place to come of CO₂ per year. That’s the same weight as the tongue of a blue whale. So how has orientated but are sick nonetheless. home to the most secretive favourite with students and drink, which means it can get for cocktails. With a huge

bar entrance in Notts. the locals. This is definitely a bit packed on a weekend, Nottingham painted itself this lovely shade of green? selection of Cuban and Latin Don’t splash the cash in the excitement of the beginning of term because once exams finish Although it looks like there’s thanks to its aesthetic, even on the terrace. If you inspired drinks including and everyone’s hitting the beer gardens, you don’t wanna be that melt that can’t even afford an epidemic of faulty boilers which is basically a mix get there before 10pm, you’ll mojitos, rum punches and Trams Parks Eco Cars and Buses Would you believe that 20% of As part of the council’s scheme to a warm, flat Doom Bar at Spoons. Decide who you’re living with and sort out a house for next in your new city, the queue of fluorescently-lit hipster get yer mitts on cocktails daiquiris, they’ve got about By now, you’ve probably noticed • Festival Guide Nottingham is parkland, and 36 of those promote sustainable travel, Nottingham year as soon as possible, so you don’t live somewhere awful. outside is a pointer to the sayings like “tomorrow is for £4.50. On Fridays and a dozen options for each of the big green machines zipping parks are Green Flag award winners? is the first city in the country to build a downstairs delights within. here,” and old-fashioned Saturdays they also hand out around town, aka the trams. This Adam Gamer, BA Architecture, 3rd Year, NTU them. Double-height ceilings As well as being the perfect place for brand-new green lane just for buses, leather armchairs. The perfect electric-powered tram network free bags of fresh popcorn. and a relaxed, yet buoyant you to take a walk or a stress-relieving taxis and bikes on an existing road. 36 Carlton Street, NG1 1NN haunt for an Instagram pic. Tasty. overall vibe. spans 18km throughout Notts, and is a great way of getting jog after a particularly difficult seminar, We’ve also recently become home to boilermakerbar.co.uk there are lots of free events held in the 53 brand-spanking-new double deckers, 20a Carlton Street, NG1 1NN 12 Pepper Street, NG1 2GH 26-28 Market St, NG1 6HW around the city without emitting Nottingham is a city that reveals itself slowly. Originating from Liverpool, a city any harmful gases. There are stops parks throughout the year. Watch out powered using renewable bio gas. thehockleyartsclub.com pepperrocks.co.uk revoluciondecuba.com for Goose Fair on the Forest Recreation These buses are expected to emit 3,500 of loud mouths and busy streets, I found this quiet modesty strange, and mistook it for right outside both universities, nothingness. But once I started to look and immerse myself within the city, I started to meaning you can easily hop on Ground in early October, in particular. tonnes less CO₂ into the air, and will But it’s not just the outdoor spaces that help Notts have the lowest spread of appreciate everything Nottingham has to offer. The thriving poetry scene holds events across — with your validated ticket, of the city in various venues, which allowed me to discover the enchantments of Nottingham’s course — and get yourself to the have received this award. In fact, both emissions in the country. To become a • How To Talk Notts universities received Green Flag awards Go Ultra Low City, the city will soon see many hidden gems. city centre or the train station when it’s time for a visit home. Last year, in 2017 for their efforts in keeping their the introduction of 230 new charging campuses environmentally friendly. By points along its streets for electric Don’t expect everything to happen at once. There is so much going on at university that I felt the trams were used for around overwhelmed, convinced that I needed to be involved in everything. Pursue and follow things 18 million journeys, and when it maintaining a healthy habitat for any vehicles and the fleet of buses. By 2020, wildlife that has settled on campus and we’re aiming for every bus in the city you enjoy. Settling in takes time. Like Nottingham itself, the complete and full university life makes travelling so simple and it’s reveals itself gradually. Let it happen. good for the environment, it’s easy producing as little waste as possible, to be gas powered or have a Euro-5 both unis have cemented their green environmentally friendly engine. to see why. Elenor Gray, BA Politics and International Relations, 3rd Year, UoN status. 8 SMALL CHANGES FOR A GREENER LIFESTYLE • Alumni profiles My favourite places in Nottingham are the Canalhouse and the Arboretum Park, 1. Turn off the lights when you leave a room although the wonders of both are dependant on the weather. The Canalhouse has the best SAINT BAR TIER TILT THE WALRUS There’s a reason your mam’s always harping on about those bleddy Blackpool Illuminations beer garden I’ve ever been to; it’s situated right on the canals near the station, offering lovely 2. Don’t overfill the kettle with more than you need views to accompany a drink. The Arboretum on a hot day is hard to beat, as during term time It’s surprising how much energy — and money — this saves When your folks come to This cocktail place is located Squirreled away on Pelham Hidden beneath the cobbles, it gets flooded by students, which creates a great atmosphere. visit you should get them to 3. Put the lid on your saucepan to trap the heat in right opposite The Bodega, Street, Tilt’s easy to miss. you’ll find The Walrus, with Otherwise you’ll literally be watching your money go up in smoke stay at the lovely, high-end making it a super place to grab It has the most raucous cushy leather sofas and funky Learn to love the library. As much as the social life is a massive part of the student experience, 4. Whack on a jumper instead of turning up the thermostat you need to keep a balance. It is relative to your course, but as a general rule learn how to use Lace Market Hotel and then a tipple before/post gig. Not atmosphere of all Notts’ signs aplenty. The cocktails The coin you save on heating now can be spent at the pub later the library and fall in love with it. convince them to get the only do they serve a snazzy cocktail bars thanks to those are cheap and cheerful, but 5. Stay away from single use plastics when possible cocktails in at their in-house range of classic cocktails, they live blues tunes it plays. It can the main attraction here are Pop your homemade sandwich in a lunchbox rather than clingfilm, and bring a fork from home James Evans, BA Politics and International Relations, 3rd Year, NTU • Notts bucket list bar: Saint. Expertly put also do drop-dead gorgeous get a bit cramped when the the big jugs of rum punch 6. Buy reusable cups for pre-drinks together by their mixologists, cheese melts. Let's face it, guitar comes out, but it’s got you use to play cocktail Invest in something sturdy that you can wash, and say NO to straws. Tell your mates to use their mouths they use only the finest alcohol and a bit of gooey a fun vibe you’d be hard- pong. Yeah, you heard us. It’s 7. Carry a reusable water bottle and coffee cup spirits and ingredients. goodness go together good pressed to find anywhere else a must do. Look out for water fountains around campus, and get some money off your morning latte and proper. in the city. 8. Get on yer bike Though relatively small compared to the city centre, Beeston just outside UoN is a Both universities offer a rent-a-bike service for less than the cost of a textbook, and you get to tone your thighs as 29-31 High Pavement, 19A King Street, NG1 2AY great place to go if you’re looking to escape the uni bubble. It has all the essentials, including you save the world NG1 1HE 38 Pelham Street, NG1 2EG 9 Pelham Street, NG1 2EH thewalrusnottingham.com an Argos, Boots and a massive Tesco, as well as some hidden gems. The patio area tucked lacemarkethotel.co.uk away at the back of the high street’s Café Nero is an ideal spot for coffee and cake and the tiermelts.co.uk tiltbar.co.uk If you spot a problem where you live, like rubbish, graffiti or dog poo, let Nottingham City Council know so they can sort it. Bendigo Lounge is another great place to go with friends for brunch. nottinghamcity.gov.uk/reportit If you’re feeling a bit homesick or tired, it can be so easy to shut yourself away in your room • Independent areas with Netflix and a cup of tea. Although many good evenings can be spent doing this, don’t NOTTINGHAM forget how important it is to focus on your hobbies too. Francesca Hadland, BA English, 2nd Year, UoN NOTTINGHAM

I wish I knew from the first day that there are some amazing hidden places in town, like Hockley Arts Club, the Boilermaker and Cobden Chambers. I also wish I knew how active and inspiring this little city can be; there’s no time in Notts to get bored! Page 45 is a must, • “Best of” sections for clubs, gyms, sports bars, especially for art students; just visit that place and you’ll get what I mean. Ideas on Paper is also great for smelling books and magazines.

As a fresher, you’ll be tempted to go to each party, join ten societies, and still want to be in top of your class. Don’t forget to save some energy and set your priorities. While you should have a good time, don’t neglect the reason you chose this degree. Chase that everyday. Maria Pais, BA Graphic Design, 3rd Year, NTU galleries, pubs, restaurants and more 28 14 82

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