It's in Nottingham Spring magazine 2020

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Springtime in the City WHAT TO WEAR HOW TO WEAR IT

What’s On

PLACES TO GO AND THINGS TO SEE

WIN!

A £500 INTU GIFT VOUCHER

Viva Vegan

PLANT�BASED MAKEUP

Easter Fun

CHOCOLATE EGGS & MORE

Inside

Welcome Hello there!

Welcome to the Spring/Summer 2020 issue of the It’s In Nottingham lifestyle magazine.

We hope you’ll enjoy reading it as much as we enjoyed putting it together, in partnership with retailers, city stakeholders and most importantly the shoppers of Nottingham.

This issue, we feel, is a great reflection of what’s going on across Spring and early Summer. There’s also a few pointers that we think might help you enjoy your time with us in the city centre even more. If that’s even possible. Enjoy!

Beverley Bailey IT’S IN NOTTINGHAM

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What's On in Nottingham

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Spring Summer Most Wanted

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Spring Summer Style 2020

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Street Style

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Personal Shopper Experiences

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Vegan Beauty & Accessories

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Makeover Magic

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Get Your Colour On

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Easter Egg Taste Test

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Sustainable Nottingham

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The Magnificent Spiegeltent

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Look Up! A Walk Around Nottingham

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Home Style: Spring Living

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Home Decorations

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Things to Enjoy

What’s On in Nottingham There is so much happening in Nottingham city centre this Easter time, so we’ve put together some of the highlights that are taking place as we don’t want you missing out on some of the best gigs, concerts, family events and fun this Spring!

MAKE-UP TUTORIALS

Fun with Prosthetic Make-up Nottingham Playhouse Wellington Circus NG1 5AF Saturday 4 April 2020, 10am-12.30pm, 1.30-4pm and 5-6.30pm

From bruises to zombie bites and werewolf scratches, highly experienced SFX Makeup Artist Jayne Hyman will share her skills before giving you a chance to have a go at creating your own gory injury! Suitable for age 14+ £20 per person

COMEDY

Real Deal Comedy Jam Easter Special Pryzm, Lower Parliament Street NG1 3BB Friday 10 April 2020

The UK’s longest running urban stand-up comedy tour hits the road again this Easter 2020 with another world-class line-up of comedians from the USA and UK. Over 18’s only. Tickets £12-£20

Nick Offerman: All Rise Royal Concert Hall, Theatre Square NG1 5ND Monday 27 April 2020, 8:00pm

An evening of deliberative talking and light dance that will compel you to chuckle whilst enjoining you to brandish a better side of humanity than the one to which we have grown accustomed. Genuflection optional: in my church, you kneel as you please!

Tickets £30.00 to £35.00

Matt Forde : Brexit, Pursued by a Bear Spiegeltent at The Old Market Square Wednesday 13 May Catch Nottingham's own Matt Forde at the Magnificent Spiegeltent in the Old Market Square this May, with his 'Brexit, Pursued by a Bear' performance.

FAMILY FUN

Spring Rave Café Sobar, Friar Lane NG1 6DQ Friday 27 March 2020, 8pm – 12 midnight Join Café Sobar for their sober fancy dress Spring Rave. Suitable for 14 + Tickets: £6, payable on the door.

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intu Victoria Centre

intu bring together colour psychologists, light artists and designers to help boost the mood and wellbeing of the people of Nottingham, by creating three glowing ‘light houses’. These feature colour combinations proven to make visitors feel happier, calmer or more energised.

Visit the Happy, Calm and Energise houses for FREE. Experience three different emotions. Feel happy when walking into a rainbow. Calm when sitting in a silent soft blue-lit room. Or gain an energy boost when walking through a glowing, neon-orange charged room.

The light houses are at intu Victoria Centre until 11th April

Peppa Pig's Best Day Ever Theatre Royal, Theatre Square NG1 5ND Saturday 4 - Sunday 5 April 2020

Early Bird Cinema Cineworld, The Cornerhouse, Forman Street NG1 4AA Easter Holidays

Catch a movie every morning before 10.30am in the junior screenings. Prices from £2.50pp for a select number of films.

Unicorn Sparkle Package Beauty Temple, 4 Queen Street NG1 2BL Monday 6 April – Friday 17 April 2020

Have a magical Easter holiday with Beauty Temple’s popular children's Unicorn Sparkle package. The 30 minute session includes hair braid, glitter face make-up, paint pot to the fingers or toes, mocktail and cupcake. £25 per child.

To book call the city centre salon on 0333 313 4003.

Get ready for a road-trip full of fun adventures.

From castles to caves, dragons to dinosaurs and ice-creams to muddy puddles – there is something for all of the family and their friends to enjoy, including Miss Rabbit, Mr Bull, Suzy Sheep, Gerald Giraffe and more! Tickets £16.00 to £21.00. Family ticket: £64 for four people (maximum 2 adults).

Available on all performances

Easter Bunny Piercing Party Claire’s, intu Victoria Centre Monday 6 April – Friday 17 April 2020

Curious Constructions Nottingham Contemporary, Weekday Cross NG1 2GB Saturday 4 - Sunday 19 April 2020, 11am - 3pm (closed Monday 6 April)

Free Junior Nail Polish Rawr Beauty within Primark, Long Row Monday 6 April – Sunday 12 April 2020

This Easter holiday, get creative as a family with Nottingham Contemporary’s making activities and explore the world from different angles to change our view of the everyday.

Suitable for all ages. Free. No need to book.

Just drop in and stay as long as you like.

Easter Family Fest Nottingham Playhouse, Wellington Circus NG1 5AF Monday 6 April - Thursday 9 April 2020

Join Nottingham Playhouse for a week of fun events to enjoy with your little ones this Easter!

There are games and activities, messy play, theatre experiences and much more, they've something for all ages.

Tickets for each event are £6 per child unless specified otherwise. For every paying child, one adult accompanies for free and a second adult pays just £2. To book a second adult at £2 call Box Office on 0115 941 9419.

This Easter holiday hop along to Claire’s in the Victoria Centre to receive a free Easter Bunny makeover with every piercing. Enjoy hair glitter, face painting, face gems and glitter as well as 20% off any purchase in store with your piercing.

Terms and conditions apply.

Free junior nail polish for the first 25 customers when booking an adult nail treatment. Customers must quote “EASTERBIRD” when booking to claim the free junior polish. Available for children under the age of 12 years. Terms and conditions apply.

Easter Competition Sharps, Lister Gate Friday 10 April – Monday 13 April 2020

Live Music

Curious Tavern, George Street NG1 3BE

Every Saturday between 3pm and 5pm During April enjoy family-friendly live music

FOOD AND DRINK

Bottomless Brunch Pieminster, 57 Long Row West NG1 6JB Every Saturday from 28 March until September 2020

Book Pieminster’s 90 minute Bottomless Brunch to enjoy brunch pies washed down with unlimited prosecco, mimosas, Aperol Spritz or Pie.P.A. £20 per person.

Places fill up fast so booking is recommended.

Heritage Gin Tasting Malt Cross, St James's Street NG1 6FG Saturday 4 April 2020 | Saturday 11 April 2020 | Saturday 2 May 2020 7pm - 8.30pm

Explore the depths of the historic Malt Cross sandstone caves for an atmospheric gin tasting experience. £25 per person To book please call 0115 941 1048

Live Music & Drink Offers Faradays, Victoria Street /Pelham Street NG1 2EW Friday 10 April 2020, 8.30pm – 1.30am

Celebrate the long Easter weekend in style with prosecco for just £15 a bottle and enjoy live music.

Sunday 12 April 2020, 4pm til late

On Easter Sunday enjoy 2-4-1 on Easter Martini’s (£10.50 each) with live acoustic music.

18+ with valid ID

Tea Blending & Tea Tasting Classes Bird & Blend Tea Co, Victoria Street NG1 2EW Thursday 14 May,

Enter the free prize draw to win a Thornton’s Easter Egg and get an extra £100 off a Sharp’s fitted bedroom or Home office, when booking a design appointment.

And for the kids… find the two bunnies that are hiding in Sharp’s showroom over the Easter weekend to be in with a chance of winning an Easter Egg.

Join Bird & Blend Tea Co. for an evening of tea tasting and learn all about the art of tea blending. £10.00 per person Call in-store for more info.

Easter Themed Colouring Competition Ed’s Diner, intu Victoria Centre Friday 10 April – Monday 13 April 2020

Take your little noodlers along to Wagamama’s to enjoy some new flavours with their tofu challenge.Free – just ask your server to try a piece of protein-packed tofu and get a sticker too!

Fun, games and competitions for the whole family to enjoy this Easter at Ed’s Diner.

Tofu Challenge Wagamama, The Cornerhouse, Burton Street NG1 4DB Easter Holidays

Things to Enjoy

SPORT

Ice Hockey - Premier Sports Playoff Finals Weekend Motorpoint Arena, Bolero Square NG1 1LA Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 April 2020

This season’s showpiece event takes place over the weekend and will see the playoff champions crowned after Sunday’s grand final.

Children under the age of 14 must be accompanied by an adult over the age of 18.

Tickets from £55

NCW Wrestling Riley’s Sports Bar, St James’s Street NG1 6FH Thursday 16 April and Thursday 21 May 2020

Watch the NCW Wrestling live shows during the evenings at Riley’s.

Tickets available on the door from £10 (packages available for multiple tickets visit)

MUSIC, DRAMA & EVENTS The Merchant of Venice by William Shakespeare Directed by Martin Berry Nottingham Playhouse, Wellington Circus NG1 5AF Tuesday 7 April - Thursday 9 April 2020

In this first ever co-production between Nottingham Playhouse and Nottingham Lakeside Arts, Shakespeare’s most controversial play is relocated to the modern-day Goose Fair.

Greed, poverty and personal vendettas collide in a production full of music, energy and nononsense Nottingham spirit. Age guidance 8+.

Neville Studio - Tickets: £12 / £8 concession

Live from The World Premiere: David Attenborough: A Life On Our Planet...

Broadway Cinema, 14-18 Broad Street NG1 3AL Thursday 16 April 2020, 7.15pm

Honest, revealing and urgent, this unique feature documentary is David Attenborough’s witness statement and is a powerful first-hand account of humanity's impact on nature and a message of hope for future generations.

The film will be followed by a Q&A with David Attenborough live from the World Premiere at the iconic Royal Albert Hall.

Tickets: £16 full / £14 members and concessions

OUT & ABOUT

Robin Hood Town Tour Starts at The Cross Keys Pub, Byard Lane/Fletcher Gate NG1 2GJ Every Saturday until 30 May 2020, 2pm

The multi award winning Robin Hood Town Tour is the definitive way to learn all about the world famous legend and to find out the best that Nottingham has to offer.

Peel Street Cave Tours Peel Street NG1 4GR Tuesday 7 April and Friday 17 April 2020, 2pm

Nottingham City Museums and Galleries present an exciting opportunity to explore Nottingham's largest cave system, which has not been open to the public in many years.

Nottingham's City Archaeologist, Scott Lomax, will lead tours of this cave system and will provide a fascinating history of the caves, revealing many little-known facts and anecdotes. This tour is not suitable for anyone aged under 12.

Tickets cost £10 including booking fee.

Lloyd Cole Albert Hall, North Circus Street NG1 5AA Thursday 9 April 2020, 7pm Cult legend and dearly loved indie icon, Lloyd Cole makes a return to the city. The British born talent is known for his work with his band The Commotions plus his stunning solo performances. Tickets from £27.50

Pussycat Dolls Motorpoint Arena Nottingham, Bolero Square NG1 1LA Thursday 9 April 2020

The era defying, chart-topping, button-pushing, mega-group are back! Tickets from £34.80.

Sing-a-long-a The Greatest Showman Royal Concert Hall NG1 5ND Sunday 19 April 2020, 2:30pm

Cheer on Hugh Jackman and Zac Efron as you experience The Greatest Showman in the greatest way possible – with lyrics on the screen so you can join in as loud as you want.

Fancy dress is strongly encouraged and full audience participation essential. Please note this is a screening of the movie not a live stage show.

Tickets £17.50

Explore the world from different angles Nottingham Contemporary Saturday 4 - Sunday 19 April

Bruises to zombie bites & werewolf scratches create your own gory injury!

Experience The Greatest Showman in the greatest way possible Royal Concert Hall Sunday 19 April

Nottingham Playhouse Saturday 4 April

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Fashion

Spring Summer Most Wanted Lavish, practical, simply just want…

Here’s our pick of Nottingham’s most wanted this Spring SKECHERS ALBERT STREET

LOXLEY OPTICIANS & EYEWEAR EXPERTS FRIAR LANE

Skechers GO Walk5 Exquiste £67.00 Lightweight trainers with responsive ULTRA GO cushioning and high re-bound comfort pillar technology, providing the ultimate walking comfort.

RetroSuperFuture (RSF) Numero 41 frames £198.00 Part of SUPER’s collection of effortless optical frames, Numero 41 is a unique interpretation of simple everyday frames that comes in a crystal and Havana acetate.

CARSI COLLECTION BRIDLESMITH GATE

V-Neck Mini Dress £126.00 With flattering draped detail and puff sleeve, this dress can be styled again and again, making it perfect for any special occasion.

WARREN JAMES EXCHANGE WALK

Silver Cubic Zirconia Earrings Set of 2 Pairs £9.99 Get your spring bling on with this set of princess cut and round brilliant cut DiamonFlash® Cubic Zirconia earrings.

YANKEE CANDLE INTU VICTORIA CENTRE

Chocolate Eggs Large Jar Candle £23.99 Keep your home filled with the decadent scent of rich and creamy chocolate with a hint of vanilla candy shells, thanks to this Easter treat.

LACOSTE VICTORIA STREET

Paris Polo Shirt £90.00 Available in a selection of colours, this exclusive Lacoste Paris Polo Shirt, crafted in a new stretch piqué fabric, re-invents this classic silhouette.

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NEW LOOK LISTER GATE

Leather-look pouch clutch bag £15.99 The new bag trend is the pouch! Spot the soft clutch being carried under the arm of the city's coolest.

Fashion

GRAY & BULL OPTICIANS PELHAM STREET

KURT GEIGER BRIDLESMITH GATE

Geiger 20 Leather Bag Snake Print £199.00 With all its versatility, this bag will take you straight from desk to drinks in style.

The Chairman Vinylize Eyewear £490.00 Statement shades from Vinylize, feature a recycled frame front, made from Sammy Davis Jr’s 1984 Motown pressing of 'Hello Detroit' and are a nod to Motown visionary, Mr Berry Gordy.

MOLTON BROWN ST PETER’S GATE

Delicious Rhubarb & Rose Aroma Reed Diffuser £45 This home fragrance captivates an ambrosial recipe of rhubarb and gentle rose with a zesty, citrus twist.

WHITTARD OF CHELSEA BRIDLESMITH GATE

Pao Mug £18.00 Chic sleek efficiency, this 'Pao' mug translates as ‘infuse’ in Mandarin.

BOUX AVENUE INTU VICTORIA CENTRE

STEPHEN DONALDSON EYEWEAR KING’S WALK

Sumba Cheetah Lace Up Swimsuit £38.00 Seek sun in style this Summer, ticking off trends as you go.

Cartier Eyewear Panthere Cat-Eye Metal Sunglasses £740.00 Oversized sunglasses are going nowhere soon.

Especially not these beauties.

GIGI BOTTEGA FLYING HORSE WALK

MSGM Rose T-Shirt £140.00 A rose by any other name.

Featuring a printed logo to front, plus slogan detail that translates as 'pick the rose, be careful'.

TEMPRELL PELHAM STREET Deimos: Platinum Diamond Ring from £1,500.00 Bright enough to light up the night sky, this stunning piece has been named after one of Mars’s moons.

BRADERIE VINTAGE PELHAM STREET

Vintage knit £28.00 Fire up the Delorean and head back to the '80s (mullet and double denim optional).

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Fashion

Garden Party Style

Spring Summer Style 2020

We love this take on summer dressing and high street stores are bang on trend with a huge selection of pretty floral dresses and breezy stripes for everyone to choose from.

Look out too for this season’s musthave white dress which is currently dominating the shops.

Summer is just around the corner and it won’t be long before we are taking to the streets of Nottingham in this season’s top trends This year there is something for everyone’s taste and budget. From pretty summer dresses, pastel shades, puff sleeves and the return of denim, Nottingham city centre is the go-to-place to shop the styles.

Pleated Midi Dress available in black, fuchsia and blue, £60.00, Roman, intu Victoria Centre

Shirt Dress In Blue, £150, Jigsaw, Victoria Street

Puff Sleeve Dress, £50.00, Next, intu Victoria Centre.

Packed full of great stores with this Spring/ Summer must-haves, mixed with the city’s infamous independent boutiques and treasure troves of vintage fashion, there’s nowhere else you need to go as Nottingham is THE city to shop.

We’ve even done the hard work for you and rounded up some of the best looks that are on offer this Spring. So take your front row seat, relax and enjoy our fashion show from the high street….

Green Spot Printed Frill Mini Smock Dress, £42.00, River Island, intu Victoria Centre

Floral Tie-Waisted Mini Dress, £29.50, Marks & Spencer, Albert Street

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Once again we see fashionistas teaming their SS/20 dress with trainers for the ultimate trendy look. So whether you’re heading into the city for drinks with friends or are running around town on errands, sneakers are the outfit formula! Keep your footwear simple though – your dress is the star of the show.

And for the gents - simply style your suit or jacket/trouser combo with any trainer to complete the look of SS/20.

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1. Shoe the Bear Sneaker, prices vary, Tutu Urban Boutique, The Exchange 2. Adidas Busenitz Core Shoe, £74.95, Two Seasons, Fletcher Gate 3. Fresh Lace-Up Trainer, £45.00, Office, intu Victoria Centre 4. Soft 7 Sneaker in Navy, £110.00, ECCO, Bridlesmith Gate

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Fashion Ruched Sleeve Blazer in Navy Blue (other colours available), £29.50, Dorothy Perkins, Beastmarket Hill

Denim Our favourite wardrobe staple, denim, has been given a smarter status for SS/20. Give it a new look by wearing with heels or ballet pumps and a blouse/blazer for the perfect combination of easy style and elegant flair.

Floral puff sleeve top, £29.99, H&M, Lister Gate

Helping you stay on trend through your pregnancy is JoJo Maman Bébé with their fashionable range of maternity clothes including these light wash denim maternity dungarees.

Blue Denim Square Neck Puff Sleeve Dress, £22.99, New Look, Thurland Street

Calvin Klein High Rise Skinny Jeans, £80.00, House of Fraser, intu Victoria Centre

Utility Utility was huge last season and you’ll be pleased to know it’s still on trend for this year. To keep your favourite jumpsuit or trousers on style, try adding warm earthy hues and gold detailing (think safari).

Wimbourne Suede Cross Body Bag, £129.00, Joules, Bridlesmith Gate

Denim Maternity Dungarees, £45.00, JoJo Maman Bébé, The Poultry

Ladies Denim Jacket, £200.00, Diesel, Bridlesmith Gate

Gold colour lion head layered trio necklace, £12.00, River Island, Lister Gate

Fenchurch Jacket, £199.00, TM Lewin, St Peter’s Gate

Harlow Cord Midi Dress In Hazelnut, £59.50, Fatface, Bridlesmith Gate

Katana leather convertible backpack, £79.00, Bag Company, Wheeler Gate

ROAR Leopard Print Mules, £42.00, Topshop, intu Victoria Centre

Update last year’s utility trend with: ■ Gold chains ■ Animal-print shoes ■ Bucket hat ■ Rope belt

Puff sleeve skater dress (available in various colour), £29.99, Quiz, intu Victoria Centre

Slim-fit Herringbone Tweed 3-piece suit (available in various colours), £159.00, Moss Bros, Pelham Street

Pastels

Pastels are still popular but for this Summer the colour scheme has turned a cooler shade with icy mints and lilacs gracing the shop windows of the city centre.

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Fashion

Street Style

Out and about in Nottingham, we asked young fashionistas about their outfits

SUE RYDER

DR. MARTENS

YE OLDE SALUTATION INN

Inspired by vintage fashion not keeping strict to the era though. I play around with colours, clash patterns and most importantly wear what i want to wear.

I'd describe my style as some what minimalistic, mainly made up of earthy tones that are staples in my wardrobe. Of course all paired with some quality footwear.

My style is anything that breaks the rules.

I like to cause controversary and make people think outside the box. More is more!

Sophie Stephens

Jacob Davies

I feel my style is pretty androgynous and I don't like to put myself in a box FRED PERRY

Sarah Bishop

You'll very rarely find me wearing bright colours, most of the time I wear black but generally worn with some sort of pattern. I feel my style is pretty androgynous and I don't like to put myself in a box or follow gender stereotypes.

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Rae Talbot

Fashion

BRADERIE

Jesse Richardson

I would describe my style as vintage streetwear.

I'm all about baggy, contrasting with tight items.

I like to be comfortable, secure, and able to move. Fashion has always been my vibe. From borrowing my dad's jackets to charity shopping and Depop.

een b s y a s alw orrowing y a h n o rit a h Fashiibe. From b c o t my v ad's jacketDsepop my d ping and shop THE HIP STORE

STUDENT

I dress contemporary and street wear I'd say. I work in the city and I enjoy music with a band I'm in too.

My style is extremely eclectic, it varies from day-to-day and is usually dependant on my mood.

It is massively inspired by the '20s '50s and '70s.

Cam'ron Murden

Samuel-James Graham

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Fashion

Hello, Can We Help You? We looked at some of the personal shopper experiences available in the city, as a must-try for anyone looking for extra style inspiration

1-3 LISTERGATE

BYARD LANE

Hotter believe that comfortable shoes should be available for feet of all shapes and sizes, which is why they offer a wide selection of full and half sizes, as well as a choice of fitting options. They are currently rolling out an exciting new digital fitting service in several of their stores and there is one right here in the Nottingham store!

Reiss’ sales associates are trained to offer you style advice in-store. Whether you’re looking for of the-moment pieces to add to your seasonal wardrobe, or after a standout look for a special event, their knowledgeable experts are happy to help.

This service is free of charge and available in both our Womenswear and Menswear departments.

Hotter

The ‘Hotter Footprint’ uses innovative digital measuring technology to create a 3D image of your feet. This determines your size, fit and arch type with pinpoint accuracy. Using the details, their ‘Fit Experts’ can help find shoes that offer a precision fit for your individual measurements. All you need to do is step on the platform for a few seconds while your measurements are recorded and appear on screen – simple!

A precision fit for your individual measurements Hotter

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Reiss

OLD MARKET SQUARE

Debenhams

The role of the personal shopper is a key component in what’s special about how they treat their customers. Debenhams offer one-to-one appointments, groups bookings, along with a service for men.

They can help you with everything from seasonal wardrobe updates, to finding that outfit for a special occasion. Booked from home, or directly in store; the service is available for free with no obligation to purchase.

Appointment duration varies from an ‘in and out’ express appointment of 45 minutes, through to a whole wardrobe update which can last up to two hours. All this takes place in a private suite where clients can enjoy a coffee and a chat with their personal shopper.

It’s here where they discover in detail what it is the customer is looking for, helping them pick out the items that match their requirements, all chosen from the great brands they have in store. Their suggestions may take clients out of their comfort zone – but this is where the fun is - and all part of potentially moving people forward with what they wear, what they like, and importantly what they might consider in the future.

We’d sum up the experience of spending time with the personal shopper as all about having fun, experimenting and gaining confidence. Helping improve how customers look and how they feel. It’s so popular that lots of their customers come back again and again.

Fashion

Something often missed is that we offer menswear personal styling advice John Lewis

INTU VICTORIA CENTRE

John Lewis

John Lewis offer what we would describe as a full service. One that includes everything from buying for your holiday, to advice on how to dress yourself for a special occasion. All their personal shopper experiences are free for one to two-hour sittings.

Something that is often missed is that they also offer menswear personal styling advice. They make it easy to enjoy – even for the most reluctant gentlemen.

INTU VICTORIA CENTRE

Morphe

The team of super-talented make-up artists at Morphe offer a personal shopping service in-store. Customers can enjoy a one-toone lesson or can receive help in selecting the perfect products.

This service is complimentary so why not visit them in-store for more details or book online at Morphe.com

LISTERGATE

New Look

Offering a complimentary personal shopping experience with features that include wardrobe ways to wear, footwear and accessory matching, personal styling to suit your needs and glamorous night out tutorials, there is something for everyone at New Look. Plus, there’s lots of the latest fashion tips from their inhouse store experience team.

If you don’t have time to book an appointment, you can still get onthe-spot styling tips and advice whilst shopping in store. Whether you’re looking for a new look, styling advice for an event, or would like to speak with them regarding your wardrobe nightmares, they are available to help.

New Look also offer personal styling shopping parties for girls aged 9-15. This is a bookable-only service exclusively available at the New Look Listergate store. Events include drinks, treats, party bags and styling games. This is available all year round.

Lots of the latest fashion tips from their in-house store experience team New Look

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Beauty

SUPERDRUG CLUMBER STREET

Orly Breathable Nail Polish (18ml), various colours available £11.99

Not that long ago you would have been lucky to find any vegan beauty products on the high street, but now there are plenty to choose from. So if you are ready to make the switch, we’ve rounded up some of the latest vegan beauty products available right here in the city centre

BEAUTY TEMPLE QUEEN STREET

Delilah Intense Day-to-Night Buildable Volumising Mascara £24.00

MORPHE INTU VICTORIA CENTRE

Morphe Blue Blood Eye Palette £46.00

THE BODY SHOP BRIDLESMITH GATE

Matte Clay Skin Clarifying Foundation £10.00

L’OCCITANE, BRIDLESMITH GATE

Purifying face mask with freshly-cut Provençal thyme £29.00

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SPACE NK, PELHAM STREET

Hourglass Caution Extreme Lash Mascara £25.00

Beauty

SUPERCUTS INTU VICTORIA CENTRE Evo Happer Campers Leave in Hair Moisturiser £21.00

What makes a product vegan-friendly?

The definition of vegan makeup is that it’s a product that doesn’t contain any animal by-products. A byproduct can be an animal ingredient or animal-derived ingredient. This includes honey, beeswax, lanolin, collagen, carmine (known by many names but is basically crushed insect body and legs to give the colour red!) keratine and guanine (aka CI 75170).

SUPERDRUG INTU VICTORIA CENTRE

The word ‘vegan’ makes most of us think that the product isn’t tested on animals, but be careful as this isn’t regulated so don’t presume it hasn’t been! Unfortunately your favorite vegan product could easily have been tested on animals and still be classed as vegan-friendly.

Revolution Infinite 16-hour Wear Concealer £6.00

BOOTS INTU BROADMARSH

Florence by Mills Get That Grime Face Scrub £14.00

DEBENHAMS LONG ROW

Bare Minerals Original Foundation with SPF15 £28.00

THE BODY SHOP ALBERT STREET All-In-One Instablur™ Primer £15.00

If you are unsure about anything look out for certified logos on the packaging. Most established brands and organisations will show if their product has passed criteria to give you added peace of mind. https://vegan.org/certification/ The Vegan Action non-profit organisation has the ‘Certified Vegan’ logo and the Leaping Bunny program with their recognisable ‘leaping bunny’ logo, are both clear indicators on packaging that will let you know if a product is vegan or cruelty free or in an ideal world, both.

EVERYMAN BARBERS VICTORIA STREET Evo Normal Pearsons Daily Shampoo & Conditioner £8.00

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Beauty

Makeover Magic Do you have a big event or a special occasion in need of just the right look? Then treat yourself with a visit to John Lewis’ Lancôme concession Tips & Tricks for the perfect look

PRIME FIRST

Always prepare your skin to allow your foundation to blend smoothly and avoid the product sliding around. Distribute your primer evenly between your nose, both cheeks, chin and towards your hairline.

FULLER LIPS

Try applying your lipstick to the outer edge of your top lip, getting it to look fuller and balance more with your lower lip.

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PERFECT EYES

When doing your makeup it is always best to start with the eyes. Begin by covering your lids with a light concealer and then use your eyeshadow to set. Use a blending brush to smooth any eyeshadow out and a smudger brush underneath the eye.

For a softer look, first wet your brush and use a darker colour, then wing it out using a eyebrow brush.

Beauty

25 YEARS SERVICE

Julia

12 YEARS SERVICE

RAISE YOUR EYEBROWS

Use a brow definer pencil to outline your brows. Then use a brush to blend inwards, shaping as you go.

GLOWING CHEEKS

When applying your bronzer think about creating the figure ‘3’ on each side of your face. Start on your forehead, close to your hairline, and work it down below your cheekbone.

Then sweep backwards towards the eye.

TIP: When using darker tones, work brushstrokes down. Using lighter/brighter tones, push outwards.

Apply blusher last to your cheeks, as it’s easy to overdo this if applied too early.

Natalie

Your Expert Makeup Artists at Lancôme, John Lewis, Nottingham Must-Have Product: Advanced Genifique Serum IT'S THE BEE'S KNEES! A REAL GAME CHANGER. SO GOOD THAT IT LOOKS LIKE A LIGHTBULB HAS BEEN SWITCHED ON IN YOUR SKIN

How to refresh your face after a long day...

OVERVIEW

A relaxing night time routine is the perfect way to replenish your skin after a long day in makeup. All of the LancÔme products mentioned contain rose extracts, as rose has excellent anti-inflammatory properties, helping minimise redness and soothe irritation.

The extract also helps cleanse the skin and prevent blemishes.

SKIN

Night Cream

Use a night cream after your cleansing routine to give your skin that added moisture it needs after a long day.

Remember you only need a small amount, just a grain of rice size for each eye.

Oil

LancÔme's Absolue Precious Oil can be used on top of your night cream to help replenish your skin over night. This oil is great for all ages.

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LIPS

Lip Balm When doing your makeup it is always best to start with the eyes Cotton buds are a great way of covering up unwanted mascara on your eyelids by applying eyeshadow over the top. To remove unwanted eyeshadow use some primer on a cotton bud and dab off.

Precious Cells Lip Balm is perfect to hydrate and plump your lips.

EYES

Eye Cream

Use three blobs of eye cream under your eye and massage into the skin. This will help smooth your skin tones and can help reduce wrinkles with repeated use.

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Hair

Get Your Colour On

Tuckwell & Co. talk you through the inspiration behind their colourful styles Tuckwell & Co is a fantastic place to visit in the city of Nottingham if you’re thinking of taking the plunge and going bright with your hair. With over 30 members of staff ranging in all ages and offering you expert friendly style advice, this a great place to go. With so much talent on offer, the staff here can be skill matched depending on what colour creation you wish to achieve.

The staff themselves have a great palette of hair colours on display, so you know you’ll be in safe hands from the get go with their passion for colour on full show.

We all know going to the hairdressers can be a stressful experience at times, especially if you are having your hair coloured, but here they have tried to break down that front of house salon image by having a great coffee shop greet you as you walk through the door.

Despite the modest entrance this place is a warren of beautiful and inspiring rooms.’

You’ll definitely feel like you’re getting that touch of luxury at an affordable price.

The friendly approachable staff will guide you through any questions you have about your colour and will make you feel at ease throughout the whole process. Whether it’s a full head of colour, Balayage or a colour correction service you require, the staff at Tuckwell will have the answers. To add to your experience, whilst your colour is working its magic, you’ll be invited to relax in the Colour Development Room. This is a calm relaxing space away from the hustle and bustle of the salon floor where you can relax on large leather sofas until your colour is ready to be washed off.

Products the salon use to give your hair that pop of colour are Balmain Paris, Wella, Kevin Murphy, Joico and Arctic Fox - for those really vibrant rainbow colours.

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The staff themselves have a great palette of hair colours on display, so you know you’ll be in safe hands from the get go

Hair

Tuckwell & Co. isn’t just a hair salon though, it’s also a coffee shop offering fabulous food and Vegan friendly alternatives.

Here your friends and family can wait whilst your stylist creates your new look. Why not drop on by next time you're in the city and have a chat with the team

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Enjoy Easter

The Great Easter Egg Blind Taste Test We asked food expert, @thegaztronome, to roll some High Street staples around his sophisticated palate without as much as catching a glimpse of the packaging beforehand.

Here’s what he made of it

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Enjoy Easter

OUR EXPERT

Nottingham born and bred; The Gaztronome runs a successful food and drink photography business and is a well respected foodie in Nottingham and beyond. @thegaztronome

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The expert said…

“Sticky when rolled around in the mouth, but nicely chocolatey. A surprise when revealed who the maker is. Packaged for younger consumers.”

Victoria Centre £4.00 Gaztronome Score Value for Money

The expert said…

Wow. Tastes different to the others.

Upon reveal, the flavours as they present themselves, are wholly in line with the ingredients. It's clever and if you’re vegan and want an egg, this is the one.

Marks & Spencer £6.00 Gaztronome Score Value for Money

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“Exceptionally thick chocolate. Chunky with a lovely crunch. Undeniably, a goodquality chocolate with a flavour that really develops in the mouth. It was also one of the best smelling entries. It’s smooth.

Creamy. Tasted great.”

RRP £29.00 Gaztronome Score Value for Money

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“As you might expect with a white chocolate it develops differently in the mouth. As such it’s a bit harder to compare, like for like. But definitely one that would be well received by a younger consumer.”

Poundland £1.00 Gaztronome Score Value for Money

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The expert said…

“Instantly, I like it. I’d guess that it’s a top quality chocolate. A lovely crunch and melts really well. It’s definitely not standard Easter egg fare.”

RRP £10.00 Gaztronome Score Value for Money

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“It’s reminiscent of a Cadburys Flake. A really good young person’s chocolate. Not too serious, but hugely enjoyable. Even a little bit nostalgic tasting.”

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Doing Their Bit

Sustainable Nottingham How city centre businesses are making a difference DIESEL

LACE MARKET HOTEL

Diesel is formally committed to implementing a responsible business strategy that is respectful of people and the environment.

Building upon this philosophy and its positively disruptive outlook, the brand's sustainability strategy is centred around four key pillars and commitments. These are to ‘Be the alternative’ – creating alternative, responsible products and packaging. To ‘Stand up for the planet’ – committing to climate action. They ‘Celebrate individuality’ – committing to developing a sustainability culture within the company and to ‘Promote integrity’ - working towards the highest social and environmental standards throughout its supply chain.

In December, Lace Market Hotel took a small step to make a big change at the hotel.

Every year in hotels, hundreds of thousands of miniature plastic toiletry bottles get thrown away and end up in landfill. They took the decision to remove all single use toiletries from their rooms and replace them with reusable dispensers made of recycled materials.

They have partnered with Natural Remedies who produce vegan friendly toiletries using 95% organic ingredients such as sage, blackcurrant, nettle and bergamot. They contain no colorants and are parabon and silicone free. They estimated that they were using 90,000 miniature bottles per year - which equates to almost 1 tonne of plastic waste. This simple change will make a massive difference.

New sustainable range of clothing to be released soon

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Losing the plastic bottles in favour of eco-friendly alternatives

Doing Their Bit

KIEHL'S

Recycle and be Rewarded Recycle your empty used Kiehl’s packaging in any UK Free Standing Store. They will stamp your reward card for each full-size product returned. Each time you make a purchase in store they will also stamp your card if you use your own bag.

10 stamps will fill your reward card and you will be gifted with your choice of one of their 75ml travel size formulas at the value of £9.50 (selection subject to availability)

CLEAN CUT KITCHEN

Sustainability within the Restaurant At Clean Cut they have a strategy to be fully sustainable within their restaurants.

With this in mind, people may wonder why they only have one generic bin in the restaurant.

As part of the intu Victoria Centre, they have a ‘zero landfill’ waste policy at their location. All waste is bagged in clear bags and sent to a waste processing facility within the centre, there, all the waste is sorted and sent for processing.

All recyclables are to be recycled, compostable waste is sent to be composted and all other waste goes to the Nottingham District heating facility to provide efficient heating for the city.

Pioneering Sustainability TRANSPORT

Nottingham City Transport has the largest fleet of double decker Bio-gas buses in the world. Launched in 2017, the super environmentally friendly bio-gas buses reduce CO2 emissions by up to 84%* compared to an equivalent brand-new diesel double deck bus.

Lower emissions mean a cleaner city for all!

Another way to help reduce your carbon footprint when travelling to the city is by using the tram. The tram goes as far south as Clifton, all the way through the city to as north as Hucknall.

PRINTERS

This magazine itself is printed on FSC accredited paper and is printed using Vegan-ink.

HOLLAND AND BARRET

Holland & Barrett have some great items in store to make to you think differently about your beauty products. Swap your usual sanitary products for the Orangicup, which you can pick up from the Listergate store for £20.99, or change your standard Makeup removal products for their Reuseable and Washable make up pads which come in packs of 6 for £8 available from the Clumber Street store.

SUSTAINABLE SHOPPING

We asked Sarah from Shop Zero on St James Street for her take on how everyone can contribute to the greater good

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Pack your own reusable bag and avoid plastic ones.

There are lots of fold-up bags around now so, as the phrase goes, ‘no excuse, avoid single-use’.

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Carry a reusable water bottle or cup. Loads of places offer the opportunity to ‘fill-up for free’. Look for the ‘Refill here’ signs.

Also, an increasing number of cafes offer money off your coffee if you use your own cup. What’s not to love?

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‘Buy once, buy well’. Choose well-made, long-lasting goods.

And only buy new when you need to. Otherwise, check out Nottingham’s brilliant charity shops for a bargain. And get to know your local independent traders. They bring money, employment, creativity and originality to our City. After all, sustainability isn’t only about environment, it’s about sustaining people and the economy too!

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Get to know your local independent traders.

They bring money, employment, creativity and originality to our City.

After all, sustainability isn’t only about environment, it’s about sustaining people and the economy too!

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Spiegeltent

When the Big Top Comes To Town

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The Old Market Square once again plays host to the magnificent Spiegeltent, offering visitors all the fun of a bygone era, reimagined The city brings music, circus, cabaret, theatre, comedy and burlesque to residents in April. With the unique ambiance of the famous Spiegeltent as the exquisite venue.

Starting in Belgium at the back end of the 19th century, and translated as ‘mirror tent’, these travelling dance halls now regularly tour the world’s cities and festivals.

Within this ornate world of wood and mirrors, the programme kicks off on Wednesday April 29, with a Just the Tonic comedy event, headlined by national treasure, Johnny Vegas. He is joined by comedians Kelly Convey and Scott Bennett, with the event compered by Darrell Martin, Just the Tonic Founder and organiser.

Music comes in the form of Hope and Social, a band described by The Independent as ‘one of the UK’s top five live acts’. Eleven years into a six-album career, these veterans of thousands of shows are renowned for bridging the gap between the stage and audience. They are in town on Thursday April 30.

Shlomo's Beatbox Adventure arrives on Saturday May 16. SK Shlomo is a world record-breaking beatboxer, creating music using just his mouth and a mic.

On Friday May 1, The Gilded Merkin Burlesque and Cabaret returns. Described as a variety show packed with glamour, comedy and music - and produced by Nottingham born performer Scarlett Daggers - it stars only the very best exponents of the art.

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Translated as ‘mirror tent’, these travelling dance halls now regularly tour the world’s cities and festivals

Nottingham-born comedian, Matt Forde is in the Spiegeltent on Wednesday May 13.

See opposite page for an interview with this former advisor to the Labour Party.

Elsewhere, mass band-assisted karaoke returns in the form of Bamalamasingsong, alongside many new performers for 2020.

Keep up to date with all additions to the line-up via itsinnottingham.com.

The Spiegeltent is bought to you by NCC and Nottingham BID.

Spiegeltent

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Jonny Vegas Headlines: A Comedy Special APRIL 30

Hope and Social MAY 01

The Gilded Merkin Burlesque and Cabaret MAY 02

Bamalamasingsong MAY 13

Matt Forde: Brexit, Pursued by a bear MAY 16

Shlomo’s Beatbox Adventure for Kids

On the Bill IT’S IN NOTTINGHAM CAUGHT UP WITH POLITICAL COMEDIAN AND NOTTINGHAM LAD, MATT FORDE, TO TALK ABOUT HIS UPCOMING SHOW AT THE SPIEGELTENT IN OLD MARKET SQUARE ON MAY 13 The current tour is called ‘Brexit, Pursued By A Bear’. Shall we begin by explaining the title?

The last show was called ‘Brexit, Through the Gift Shop’. I wanted to do Brexit pun titles, so people know it’s going to be about politics, but still know it's going to be silly. This time I've come up with a Brexit pun that no one else can understand. It's a piece of infamous stage direction from Shakespeare’s A Winter’s Tale, which is 'Exit, Pursued by a Bear'. Thinking about it, it's been a bit of a nightmare, really. Next time I'm going to just call it ‘Matt Forde Live!’

Does this form part of the show you will be performing when you visit the Spiegeltent in Nottingham?

Yeah, it does. I've performed in the Spiegeltent in York and in Edinburgh, it's amazing, it's so good with a carnival feel, it's got a kind of old fairground vibe .

Where is the weirdest place you've played?

I remember doing an afternoon pub gig in Chesterfield. To make the mic lead reach I had to lean across the cigarette machine to speak.

How does a homecoming gig differ to the rest of the tour, can we expect more local references, Derby County gags maybe?

Oh, way more, way more. I'm already excited and nervous for it... it is by far the most important gig on the tour for me, definitely. There's going to be so many people I know there. Yes, there'll be lots of anti-Derby and anti-Leicester and some hyper-local stuff about local MPs I imagine.

What originally got you into comedy?

I used to do impressions of teachers at the school’s talent show, I guess I was a bit of a nuisance really. And then I just started going to watch comedy at Just The Tonic, which was run by Daryl Martin at the Old Vic. It was incredible watching the likes of Peter Kay, Sean Lock, you know, all these people who went on to be mega stars, for just five quid on a Sunday night. I think I did my first gig when I was 16 here in Nottingham at the Malt Cross, they used to run a gig there called Mad Dog Comedy Club and that was it, I was just hooked, just completely obsessed.

As a former political advisor, is politics something you would like to go back into full-time one day?

Never, never, ever, ever, not under any circumstances! Things have become horrendous. I have so much respect for people going into politics now as I think it's the worst it's ever been. The personal cost of going in is so severe; I'm amazed anyone wants to do it anymore.

Finally then, Matt. Obviously we want people to come along and see your show in the Spiegeltent in Nottingham. Why should folk come along?

For the funniest night of their lives! What more could you want than a show full of impressions of Boris and Trump and Farage and everyone else?

It's a complete mickey take of every political persuasion, so it's not a left-wing thing or a rightwing thing, I take the mick out of everyone and I'm from Nottingham, so you know, help a local boy out.

Walk This Way

Don’t Forget To Look Up… In bustling urban spaces it can be easy to be consumed by our phones, rather than our surroundings. But if we make the effort to lift our gaze above the window line there are untold joys to behold

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Head uphill in the general direction of Chapel Bar to enjoy this easily missed bronze sculpture by artist Richard Perry. Costing £25,000 and dating back to 1988, the cluster of characters was moved from its original location in order to accommodate the tram line.

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A local institution with a national reputation, this veritable wedding cake of a building is regarded as one of the finest examples of Victorian architecture in the country. Built in 1865, its high-rise columns do more than just prop up the roof.

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The shortest of walks finds us outside the Theatre Royal’s younger brother. Built in the ‘80s, the exterior is described as offering a mirror on the world by day, and a glimpse to what’s happening within by night.

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Cock & Hoop

Facing the Royal Concert Hall, look behind you to take in the city’s biggest cinema. Built on the site of the old Nottingham Evening Post building, the complex’s cylinder-shaped corner makes it a landmark in its own right.

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Victoria Centre Clock Tower

Head down Forman Street to experience the easy-to-miss Grade II listed building that is the shopping centre clock tower. A remnant of the former train station, the free-standing tower dates back to 1898.

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Drag yourself past southside, before heading up the hill past Nottingham Contemporary to this age-old pub. Now part of the Lace Market Hotel operation, the site’s ownership dates back to 1833.

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Broadway

Motoring past St Mary’s Church and the fabulous Angel Brewery, and we are in Hockley. Here to enjoy the exterior of one of the coolest places to watch films in the world. Fact.

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The Exchange

A three-minute walk and you’re within the magnificent Council House, gasping at the central dome of this wondrous listed building. Wowing visitors since the 1920s, it’s a place of reverential quiet in what are otherwise all-go surroundings.

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Fothergill Buildings

Back in the direction of the Theatre Royal renowned architect Watson Fothergill made his mark on over a hundred buildings between 1841 and 1928, his medieval take on design personalises every façade he created. His fingerprints on the city are simply everywhere.

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Heading over Maid Marian Way, and we are met by the imposing Sky Mirror, outside another of the city’s beloved art institutions.

The sculpture, by Anish Kapoor, was installed in 2001. The stainless steel ‘dish’ is angled in such a way to reflect the heavens and their ever-changing moods.

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House & Home

Home Style: Spring Living “Silver white winters that melt into springs”… It’s time to take a look at some of Nottingham’s favourite things There's no better time when it comes to updating your home than with a good old spring clean and spruce up. With the summer months ahead of us, now is the time to begin that big project at the heart of your home or overhaul your colour scheme and seek out new trends. When it comes to complimenting your home with what's current, where do you begin? Nottingham is bursting with fabulous independent and big name retail, so that’s where we’ll be heading.

Satin Blush Sliding Door Collection, prices vary, Sharps, Lister Gate

Holly Two Seater Sofa, smart velvet in paprika (other colours available), £1,350.00 (price varies depending on material), Sofa.Com, The Exchange

Multi-colour Tassel Cushion, £8.00, Wilko, Lower Parliament Street

AV Rack, £1,849.00, Sevenoaks Sound & Vision, Flying Horse Walk

Lucy Tiffany Cake Stand, £28.00, Debenhams, Long Row

Reversible Marble Print Double Duvet Set, £14.00, Wilko, intu Broadmarsh

Wooden 4-Draw Storage Unit, £8.00, The Works, intu Victoria Centre

Vintage Executive Desk by Danish architect Erik Riisager Hansen 1962 for Haslev Furniture, £5,249.00 (including free UK delivery), Danish Homestore, Derby Road

EXPRESSIONIST

Think statement pieces that shout personality. The bolder the better with this playful, free-spirited trend that draws on inspiration from abstract expressionist artwork. Throw caution to the wind with playful blocks of punchy colours that express the personality of your household.

This trend allows you to be brave with colour combinations and you'll find it turning up, not only on our walls, but also statement sofas, duvet covers and cushions.

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Personalised canvases available in a variety of sizes, prices from £25.00, Jessops, Clumber Street

Turkish Lamps, prices from £36.00 to £225.00, Ice Nine, Goosegate, Hockley

Album 14.99, HMV, intu Victoria Centre

Highland Whisky Scented Candles, £20.00 each, The Whisky Shop, Cheapside

Kimball Pink Pot Stand, £7, Primark,Long Row

Blowing Away The Cobwebs

HYGGE

It would appear that the simplicity of Hygge is here to stay. The understated Danish style which has now been around for years rather than a season, continues to delight, lending itself to calm, comfy and chilled living rooms and bedrooms, and will still be very much in demand. Expect to see a continuation in the trend for effortlessly stylish warm grey tones, less muted grey on grey but teamed with soft warm neutrals with splashes of blush and natural pigments bringing it bang on trend.

House & Home

Seychelles Scent Diffuser, £27.00, The White Company, St Peter’s Gate

TROPICAL

More of us will be bringing the outdoors in with soft tropical design.

Large-scale palm prints are a key feature on fabrics and wallpaper. We'll see the addition of tropical succulent terrariums, vertical gardens and growing our own kitchen herbs.

We'll be seeing lots of tall black metal planters indoors and out, as well as gold metal cut-out planters and candle holders. There's a whole host of real and faux plants around this season.

White Leaf Print Shower Curtain, £5.00, Primark, Long Row

WE ALL KNOW THAT AN ANNUAL SPRING CLEAN NEEDS DOING, BUT IT CAN BE A BIT OF A SLOG. HERE’S SOME USEFUL IDEAS TO GET THROUGH THE JOB IN NO TIME Create A Schedule Know what needs doing. Start with the places that are desperate for a clean and finish with the places you clean routinely. Planning, room by room, and sticking to the plan maintains focus.

Throw Stuff Out Decluttering as you go helps next time, every bit as much as it does in the here and now. And stuff left just ‘creating dust’ is bad for us emotionally and scientifically. And be tough. If it isn’t useful, it goes.

Work Top Down Start up high with ceilings. Then dust – furniture and objects. Finish with the vacuum. It saves having to re-clean when dust settles.

Get A Good Vac If your machine is old and past its sell-by date, it will take you a disproportionate amount of time to do the work. When things don’t seem to be progressing, that’s when we lose heart and interest. A ‘fit vac’ is a ‘quick vac’. Also, good cleaners come with all the right attachments, making it easier and more satisfying as we go.

Think Green Try not to use expose yourself to nasty chemicals if you can avoid it. Not for everyone, but steam cleaners give you that deep clean we are all after, whilst remaining good for us all. No steam cleaner? The best natural combinations come in the form of white distilled vinegar, baking soda and water. All are affordable, non-toxic, and have stood the test of time.

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House & Home

Home Decorations Interior Designer Jerome Gardner has some cracking Easter styling tips! Hop to it!

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“Here I’ve really mixed all the joys of Spring together... daffodils, chicks, bunnies... chocolate. A classic springtime pallet of yellow, turquoise, pink and green.

At Easter, where possible, always add in some chocolates! Chocolate eggs have been the perfect addition to this table, collected in their chick and bunny baskets.

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“I’ve stuck to a simple set of shades which help create an elegant table setting and complements my own home. I’ve used greys, whites and splashes of green to give it a coherent and sophisticated appearance.

“The idea behind this look is to get the most impact out of the least number of items.

Bright colours, matched by tone, creates a look that ties together what on first impressions appears to be random elements. Fresh and vibrant yellows, pinks and greens chase any winter blues away.”

To make it feel even more special, get all the family involved by asking them to help.”

Paperchase GREEN FLOCKED BUNNY LARGE - £10 GREEN FLOCKED BUNNY SMALL - £8 John Lewis CONNOISSEUR CHAMPAGNE FLUTES 4PK - £45 BUNNY PLATE - £15 House of Fraser RYE DINNER PLATE 4PK � £20 RYE SIDE PLATES 4PK - £15 GREY & WILLOW NAPKINS 4PK - £12

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John Lewis RABBIT EARS NAPKIN RINGS 4PK - £12 CHOCOLATE EASTER EGG BAG - £12 CHICK OR BUNNY BASKET - £3 EACH Sostrene Grene GREY TOWEL AS NAPKIN - £5.22 Tiger FLOWER CANDLE HOLDERS - £2 YELLOW AND GREEN CANDLES � 2 FOR £1 FLUFFY CHICKS - £4 EACH

John Lewis WHITE EASTER TREE - £15 EGG HANGING DECORATIONS 12PK - £8 Paperchase HAPPY EASTER BUNTING - £5 Tokenhouse TEAL VASE - £3.99 POM POMS 3PK - £5.99 H&M Home RABBIT CUSHIONS � £6.99

Young Creatives Week

18-22 May 2020 Discover Nottingham's newest creative stars!

The Young Creative Awards is an annual celebration of the creative talent of young people aged 11 to 24 who live, work or study in Nottingham.

This year, look out for a range of exhibitions and events during Nottingham’s very first Young Creatives Week (18 – 22 May), including three very special awards ceremonies at Metronome.

YCA Ceremony 1 -Tuesday 19 May, 5:30pm Animation & Digital Media, Music & Film YCA Ceremony 2 - Wednesday 20 May, 5:30pm Design & Architecture, Fashion & Textiles, Graphic Design, Photography, Visual Arts YCA Ceremony 3 - Thursday 21 May, 5:30pm Creative Writing, Dance & Theatre

For further details and booking information go to

www.youngcreativeawards.org

For the things that make you happy.

Enjoy a long lunch with an old friend, grab a sneaky treat on the go, update your wardrobe or take the plunge and finally buy those shoes.

We’ve lots of ways to put a smile on your face.

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