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One of the UK’s Most Exciting Bands Join Impressive Women in Music Lineup

One of the UK’s most exciting bands and former Glastonbury performers, The Tuts will join an impressive lineup of female music industry professionals at the next Women in Music event.

Women in Music will take place on Wednesday 13 March at Nottingham’s brand new venue, Metronome. With gender imbalance in the music industry still very much an issue, the organisers, DHP Family, have invited the all-female-all-feminist, punk-pop trio; an award-winning UK festival founder and Music Venue Trust’s strategic director to join an open-panel conversation of hot topics.

Opening the evening will be Beverley Whitrick, Strategic Director at Music Venues Trust. The panel, ‘Fightback: Grassroots Promoter Initiative’, will explore opportunities for the next generation of young, female, independent promoters through a new partnership between Music Venue Trust and Music Planet Live. As well as information on why it started and how women can get involved, Beverley will chat with two local promoters who have taken part in the initiative – Kayla Bell and Louise McGovern.

The Tuts are a three-tone trio, of proud Caribbean, English and Indian/Pakistani origin, from London. Described by Louder Than War as ‘one of the UK’s most exciting bands’, they are avatars in the ongoing debate over inclusivity in the music scene and will be in conversation with Jackie P from Kemet FM. Meeting Kate Nash led to a tour support slot and EP collaboration in 2013, bringing them to the attention of Billy Bragg, who invited the band to play at Glastonbury in 2014.

The Tuts said: “Our existence is a political statement in itself. As a female band with members of colour we feel at times it’s a double battle in an industry dominated by the white cis man. For us, it’s about speaking up about what we believe and showing that you can still achieve success even when all odds are against you. We are change.”

With the gender gap in music festival lineups a highly discussed issue, the second panel will focus on and celebrate the leading women working behind the scenes at events. Cassie Fox, founder of Loud Women, Goc O’Callaghan, founder of Arctangent, and Joanna Leljevahl, Event Manager at Snowbox Festival, will discuss challenges they’ve faced, what the festival industry is like for women and how equality can be improved in this sector.
    
Women in Music is open to people of all genders and at all levels of their careers. There will be networking drinks post-event for attendees to meet each other, chat with organisers and panellists, and continue discussions.

Tickets are available from alttickets.com for the event starting at 6pm. Tickets are £5 or £3 for students or those on benefits or low income. All proceeds will once again be donated to Equation, a Nottinghamshire charity dedicated to ending domestic abuse and sexual violence.

For the most up to date information, like ‘WIM Notts’ on Facebook and follow @WIMNotts on Twitter.

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If your neighbourhood is in need of a bit of a spring clean and you have a willing band of volunteers or you are happy to go out on your own, Bassetlaw District Council can help your litter-picking event. As always the Council is supporting Keep Britain Tidy’s ‘Great British Spring Clean’, however this year, we will be running ours from 1 March until 31 May, giving people more opportunity to spruce up their street, village or public space. You can donate as much of your time as you wish, from an hour to a full day or more!

Simply tell us where your litter pick will take place and the Council will provide you with bags, gloves, litter pickers and high-viz vests. Once you have finished we will collect the bags of litter from a pre-arranged collection point.

Cllr Julie Leigh, Cabinet Member for Neighbourhoods at Bassetlaw District Council, said: “We have had a fantastic response from residents, groups and schools in the past who have helped to tidy up their communities for the benefit of everyone. We want to encourage anyone looking to organise a Spring Clean, to let us know where in the district you plan to get involved and register via our website”

To be part of this year’s event, please register your Spring Clean with the Council at www.bassetlaw.gov.uk/springclean and we will arrange for the equipment to be sent out to you in time for your litter pick. Alternatively you can organise an event at any time of the year, but please give us six week’s notice.

As well as the community spring cleans, we also encourage local schools to get involved by registering on our website www.bassetlaw.gov.uk/springclean and click the ‘Register a school for the Bassetlaw spring clean’.

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Following last year’s success, The BIG Ashfield Spring Clean is once again coming to Ashfield. Ashfield District Council are again inviting residents to have a clear out of their homes and gardens and dispose of their waste as part of The BIG Spring Clean 2019. Rolling out in Sutton on the 11th February The BIG Spring Clean will run over three weeks, with Kirkby, Underwood, Selston and Jacksdale running from 18 February and Hucknall from 25 February.

Extra waste can be bagged and put out with your regular bin collection during the relevant week, extra bin lorries known as ‘Flying Skips’ will be making scheduled stops on Saturday’s allowing residents to dispose of extra waste and items including small furniture, and residents can take advantage of a free bulky waste collection if booked during the Spring Clean. Cllr Jason Zadrozny, Leader of Ashfield District Council says “Following the success of last year’s BIG Ashfield Spring Clean, when the Council collected the largest amount of rubbish ever in a single project, we are proud to announce an even bigger and better Spring Clean this year. We’ve made is easier for all residents to get involved – offering a simple, personalised service. You simply need to bag your extra waste in bin bags and leave it out with your regular bin collection during the week the BIG Spring Clean is in your area.

“We’ll also be using the campaign as an opportunity to target fly tipping and illegal waste carriers in the district, with the recent introduction of the pin hole cameras at fly tipping hotspots we’re sending out a clear message to fly tippers that we are coming for you. Residents have told us how much they value this extra service. For us as a Council it’s just common sense. We will do everything we can to assist residents with their waste but come down like a ton of bricks on those who fly-tip and dump rubbish. We are committed to tackling issues and informing residents on how they can help Ashfield stay a clean and pleasant place to live.

We want the residents of Ashfield to take pride in their communities and local community groups, businesses and schools are being encouraged to organise litter picks in parks, open spaces and litter hot spots.”
https://www.ashfield.gov.uk/springclean

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Baby it’s cold outside, so wrap up warm because there are a number of outdoor activities this month. Take a walk through the majestic snowdrops and enjoy the views at Holme Pierrepont before taking a look around Holme Pierrepont Hall itself (3 – 28 Feb), or enjoy the snowdrop walk and winter garden at Hodstock Priory (9 – 17 Feb) Every February the Priory’s 12 acre Horse Acre Wood is carpeted with beautiful snowdrops. Visitors travel along the signposted walk through the spectacular scene of approximately four million of these short lived seasonal flowers. For those after a truly relaxing experience, beautiful country hotel, Ye Olde Bell, a short drive from Hodsock Priory, is offering a special rate of £99 B&B for a double room based on 2 sharing for any guests visiting the snowdrops at Hodsock.
The hotel in the village of Barnby Moor dates back to the 17th century and there’s also the option to book into their luxurious spa for a wide range of pampering treats to beat those winter blues.

Do something different on a Friday night this month and learn about the night sky in general, particularly naked eye celestial delights such as the planets, aurora, meteors and stars at the Sherwood Forest Visitor Centre & National Nature Reserve (2 Feb). Sticking with the space theme, but much closer to earth, you can enjoy free cultural events in the city after dark (8 Feb) as part of this years Light Night Take a journey across the City from the canal side to the Creative Quarter and beyond as you discover stunning light installations, exciting performances and plenty of opportunities to get involved – all inspired by the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11 spaceflight and landing of the first man on the moon.

For something totally different in the dark, join Derbyshire Pony Trekking for a unique pony trek in the dark at Upper Langwith, Mansfield (16 Feb) For a more relaxing experience, head over to Stonebridge City Farm and experience a truly magical and mindful time around rabbits (17 Feb).
It’s all about pigs however as we celebrate the Chinese New Year, the year of the pig. Nottingham City Council and Nottingham Chinese Students and Scholars Association will be holding celebrations in the Old Market Square (2 Feb) and Lakeside Arts hold their annual New Year Gala.

Enjoy fascinating performances by professional artists including Chinese Erhu, Guzheng and Bamboo Flute music, together with spectacular group-coordinated Kung Fu routines (9-10 Feb). Also celebrating is The Harley Gallery in Worksop. 2019 marks their 25th anniversary and see the return of the popular Open Exhibition which runs until 24th March. If creating your own arts, crafts and clothing is your thing then head to the Materials Recovery Facility in Mansfield (11 Feb) for ‘Scraps to Scarves’ and the recycled craft workshop (21 Feb)

If you want to be part of this months entertainment, join the De Vere Orchard Hotel in Nottingham for a night of Murder Mystery and suspense as you play detective to work out ‘whodunnit’, or get ready for a night of killer passion at the National Justice Museum’s 1940s Murder Mystery event (15 Feb)

If you’d rather watch the entertainment this month, there’s plenty to choose from. The most famous love story of them all, Romeo and Juliet visits the Theatre Royal (19- 23 Feb) and while we’re on the subject of desire, Tennessee Williams’ explosive 1947 domestic drama; A Streetcar Named Desire is on at The Lace Market Theatre 28 Jan – 2 Feb).

Willie Russell’s legendary Blood Brothers visits The Theatre Royal (12-16 Feb) and, written by the daughter of a Nottingham miner, the regional premiere of Wonderland begins at Nottingham Playhouse (8 – 23 Feb)
If you need a laugh to lift your spirits and forget about the miserable weather outside, Sandi Toksvig brings her brand new, one-woman comedy show to the Royal Concert Hall (7 Feb) and Tony Jameson visits The Canalhouse (20 Feb) The gang from The Full Monty should hot things up at The Theatre Royal (4-9). Based on his smash hit film and adapted for the stage by Oscar-winning writer Simon Beaufoy, the hilarious and heartfelt production has received standing ovations every night and won the prestigious UK Theatre Award.

Keeeeep Dancing as the Strictly Come Dancing live extravaganza comes to the Motorpoint Arena (5/6 Feb) and Brendon Cole brings a night of beautiful ballroom magic and high-energy latin passion to the Royal Concert Hall (20 Feb).

Of course there’s plenty of music to look forward to this month too. Ozzy Osbourne kicks off his farewell world tour ‘No More Tours’ tour at Nottingham Motorpoint Arena (1 Feb) which will celebrate more than five decades as a performer (both as a solo artist and as lead singer of Black Sabbath).

Slightly less controversial is the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra performing on the same evening at The Royal Concert Hall. This month also sees Don Brocco play The Motorpoint Arena (7 Feb), Tears for Fears play their rescheduled date at The Motorpoint Arena (13 Feb). The Kaiser Chiefs visit Rock City on the same night. Paul Carrack returns to The Royal Concert (14 Feb) followed by The London Sinfonietta (15 Feb).

The stars of this years X-Factor come to The Motorpoint Arena (15 Feb) and we have an evening of 50’s nostalgia with the Billy Fury Story: Halfway to Paradise at the Royal Concert Hall (19 Feb)

Finally, foodies should get book themselves a table at the Japanese supper club with The Little Ramen Shop at Debbie Bryan (21 Feb) and romantics rejoice as The Holiday Inn at Castle Marina offer valentines packages from 11 Feb. Enjoy food by head chef Liam Woodward and take advantage of a special room package in the deal. Always check with the venue ahead and book if necessary. There is cost or entrance fee unless stated otherwise

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It is a delight for all the family, from the youngsters all the way up to the grandparents in the audience.

This year the Theatre Royal is pulling out all the stops to give families a cracking Christmas evening out with their production of Peter Pan with amazing sets, fabulous song and dance routines, bright and colouful costumes and even a huge crocodile.

And it certainly doesn’t disappoint.

John Challis (Boycie) as Captain Hook and Joe Pasquale as Smee head the cast, gelling perfectly with  Jack McNeill as Peter pan, Tinker Bell (Lucy Evans) and pirate Starkey (Paul Gabriel) backed up by Rosie O’Hare as Wendy whose subtle humour and fabulous voice compliment the show.

The action begins in the children’s nursery, where the crowd are introduced to Peter Pan and Tinker Bell, who fly off with Wendy, John, and Michael to Neverland to meet up with the Lost Children and Tiger Lily (Rory Furey-King).

The Story is cleverly told with traditional panto comedy, tongue-twisters, wordplay and a hilarious version of the 12 days of Christmas. Act one climaxes with the amazing fearsome crocodile.

Act two opens with the ensemble dancers and the Theatre Royal babes not to mention the 3D underwater adventure which gets everyone in the mood for the fun and laughter that follows.

Peter Pan is high energy and infectiously good fun from the moment the curtain goes up in act one.

There is a constant stream of local references, great dance routines, plenty of laughs and a beautiful rendition of Rewrite The Stars by Rosie and Jack (Wendy and Peter)

Will Peter save Tink and defeat Captain Hook? Do you believe in fairies?

Peter Pan runs at the Nottingham Theatre Royal until Sunday January 13th.

Images credit – Tracey Whitefoot