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German < Back Abigail Eden Avid bird-watcher and lover of languages! Lingo is so accessible, I couldn't miss the opportunity to contribute. Latest Articles by this Author

French and Russian < Back Jess Henrys During her year abroad, Jess spent a semester in St Petersburg, Russia. According to Jess, when she first arrived, she barely knew a word in Russian and felt completely overwhelmed, but the city soon revealed its delights to her, and it became a home. She hopes that by sharing some of my Russian experiences, other travellers to the city can be comforted, and learn to love it as much as she did. Jess also jetted off to the French capital so she certainly had an incredible year abroad! Jess also has experience of being a Peer Mentor and is very knowledgeable about the university’s Support Services. She’s got a lot of enthusiasm to bring to this role! Jess was one third of our 2022/23 Welfare Team. Latest Articles by this Author “Mother of God, banish Putin”: A Reflection on Pussy Riot’s performance in Nottingham 10/02/23 French Connection: An Interview with a True Parisian Part 2/2 : The Long Five Years 26/08/22

Finding the Light: Reviewing a Beeston Film Festival Variety Pack Holly Cromwell Saturday 27 April 2024 Hamster, Tethered, Luminarians, Light of My Life, Shaking Hands with the Devil, Free Spirits. A quickfire review of the Finding the Light variety pack at the Beeston Film Festival. In the midst of coursework season, in final year no less, a trip to the Beeston Film Festival was the perfect thing to break up the days of typing and get out the house for a bit. As delightfully random as a variety pack should be: two drama shorts, two documentaries, an animation, and a comedy; it was also beautifully curated with each one making some measure of sense next to the one before. I initially thought the title itself was predominantly literal, these films nearly all involved scenes with light, fires, fairies, ghosts, or candles, but looking deeper, each involved reaching through dark times to make an improvement. Beyond that, the sense of community was unparalleled. Let’s do a quick run through: Hamster An Iranian drama, this short was truly a filmmaker’s film. I thought it was beautifully shot and edited, the acting was perfection with cinematography and storytelling used to full potential. My plus one was disgruntled to see a spelling mistake in the subtitles, was equally displeased by the sudden shift in tone at the halfway-point, and even less so with what I found to be a suitably ambiguous ending. That tone shift was jarring but that is so completely the point. On contrast, I thought this was an incredibly well-made film, a definite portfolio piece, and a beautiful rendition of friendship and emotion that was universal as much as it was rooted in Iran. . You can tell it comes from a deep sense of community both in the opening scenes and in that, as the film started the first thing I heard was not the soundtrack but “did you like my intro?” from behind me. After the (bilingual!) credits I heard again something that sounded a lot like “how’d you like my hamster?” and muffled giggles. Tethered An ode to Irish storytelling, with an added love letter to 1980s fantasy film and women’s experience of family. I loved the detail of the Old Woman, preaching an awareness of your history and your stories, speaking Gaeilge. The aesthetics of this film were on-point, from the soft, hazy intro to the animation and home videos so authentic I forgot I was watching a short film. The animation looks like something I’ve seen before, I know it’s not Wolfwalker or Secret of the Kells …I cannot name it, but whatever it was brought up happy memories . The special effects were also on-point. The one criticism I can make is what the filmmakers refer to as the ‘Dream Ballet’, beautiful as it was, felt more like an unexpected music video that didn’t gel well with the polished film we’d just watched. Hopefully the feature film they’re hoping to seed will manage to integrate it a little better with a longer run time. Honestly one of my favourites of the bunch: sweet and nostalgic. The Luminarians: Making of the Luminary Loppet The first of the documentaries. It felt like the best possible end of a YouTube rabbit hole; something I’d never have chosen to watch – this is the reason we go to local film festivals. It was well-made; every shot was beautiful without being too contrived and undermining the factual aspect of documentary. Each interview was earnest and charismatic and there was such a deep-rooted sense of family and community it made me want to go to Minnesota to see the 'Luminary Loppet’ myself. Comment from my plus one: its so very Minnesotan. Light of My Life The love story of two candles set on a windowsill overnight. Just a two-minute animation but sweet, gently funny and sad by turns. There’s something of Ghibli about the whole thing and it’s not the animation style, although that is very story book. A bittersweet palate cleanser to lead into the second half of the variety pack. I loved it. Shaking Hands with the Devil A documentary showing the stigmatisation of people with Parkinson’s Disease in Kenya. The presenter, wildlife filmmaker David Plummer, has all the subtlety of a fist in the face – but there’s no indication that he’s trying to be anything else. This is a documentary, but at 14 minutes long its more of a campaign video. Plummer is earnest: he chose to go off-meds to speak on a level playing field with other sufferers who didn’t have access to medicine. It’s very empathetic; the interviews were inter-woven with skill to tell the story with little intervention from Plummer except to scaffold together different arguments. I will always support documentaries that allow interviewees to speak in their own language, to express themselves in the most natural way they can, and the subtitles were very well done. It could so easily be condescending, describing the way communities in Kenya watch out for witchcraft and the assumptions they make around illnesses like Parkinson's. But, whilst the documentary takes a definite stance, it isn’t sneering, more hopeful that they can make some change. Free Spirits Moving from suspected witchcraft to a paranormal comedy was whiplash in the funniest way possible. This is the story of a young priest being pressured into an eviction vote at the parish council by local busybodies who gets called out to the local nudist camp to deal with a prudish poltergeist, with all the cheeky, gleefully immature humour that implies. It was five minutes into this one when my plus one started sniggering and by the time we got home she was still randomly giggling and humming ‘ Son of a Preacher Man’ . This film was exactly what it wanted to be, an ode to the very cheapest of the paranormal films of the '80s and ‘90s. I’m sure I missed half the references, but I definitely got the joke. It never took itself seriously, except to seriously dedicate itself to being silly. You’ll never guess quite how it ends, and do stick around for the end credit scene, it got a proper reaction from the audience! I immediately recommended this to my dad. 5 stars, ending on a high! I highly recommend making your way to Beeston Film Festival if you have time, for as much fun as I had the audience was way too small. I also got a very good hat out the deal. About the Author Related Articles Athena: A French Film Review Holly Cromwell Finding the Light: Reviewing a Beeston Film Festival Variety Pack Holly Cromwell Promises (African Voices): A Variety Pack Review from Beeston Film Festival Harriet Rothwell-Inch Image provided by Beeston Film Festival. For more content, follow us on Instagram , and like our Facebook page for more articles and information on how to join the Lingo Team. Have an article ready to send in? Submit it here . Tags: film Beeston Film Festival review culture Holly Cromwell Categories: Review Share: Let us know what you think 3.0 150 Article ratings average rating is 3 out of 5, based on 150 votes, Article ratings WRITE A COMMENT Thanks for submitting a comment! LOAD MORE

My Journey with Language Learning Holly Cromwell Tuesday 13 February 2024 An exploration of my journey through language learning and my changing relationship with language through the school system. Languages have always been something I find interesting; my dad is an interpreter, so I learned fingerspelling and basic signs from him while in primary school. But when it came to actually learning a language, I didn’t know anything. I couldn’t communicate, and no one would ask me to, but I could show off a few words and signs to impress if needed. To me, that seemed to be all that language was. It was then that I started to be asked to make choices about my studies and what I might like to do with my future. (Because we definitely all have future plans at that age.) I started simple by taking GCSE Latin entirely on the back of the Percy Jackson series, followed by GCSE and A-Level French, since I’d been learning it for years and should therefore be vaguely good at it. It was then that I started to feel some resistance. Language skills suddenly went from being a cute trick to a concern. I was intelligent, sure, but I had many doubts about my degree options. Could I get a good enough French grade to study it at university? Was English Language academic enough? Could studying English Literature ruin leisurely reading for me? I eventually settled on a university degree here at Nottingham that effectively let me continue all three of my A-levels. Starting university was a struggle, especially telling people you study languages. I wasn’t the polyglot people expected, and I was uncomfortable being asked to ‘perform’ French on a whim. I also found it difficult to maintain regular French work. This had an inevitable effect on my self-confidence. Was I even good enough to be here? During second year, I spent more time on language but I failed to be the model language student. I learnt vocab variably and didn’t revise it. I crammed grammar into my head and motionlessly watched as last week’s attempt fell out the other ear. My grades also varied a lot regardless of how much work was put in. What did this mean? Language was both a strength and insecurity to me. I crashed into my exam with barely any revision, engine running on empty and papering over the cracks of the most maliciously organised exam season of my life. And I passed. The biggest thing I learnt that year is the bar is so much lower than you think. The problem with studying languages is that you already speak one. With any other subject you learn, you think you’re doing great, then you learn what you don’t know and repeat. With a second language you always know what you could have said if only… It’s brutal, especially when it’s the same things your teacher pulled you up on at GCSE. Sorry Miss, I’m swear I am trying, but agreements and genders are just the worst. It's on this note that I went into my year abroad. I have never been so exhausted in my life. The sheer fatigue of having to think about every word you say, every sign you see, anything anyone says, cannot be understated. But you learn. I didn’t feel like I got any better at French, but I got less tired. Before I went to France, the year abroad looked like this miracle that would magically make me fluent, but it became very clear to me that that wasn’t what was happening. People kept telling me how good my French was. It seemed like a very hollow compliment. Then my parents came to visit, and I was forced to see what the average English person’s level of French was. It turns out I’m actually pretty good! And that’s no longer subjective! I am at least B2 standard. Speaking a second language almost always feels awkward, and unwieldy, unless you are constantly required to use it with native speakers for years on end. I saw the extent of this at the end of my year abroad, when my supervising teacher asked me to proofread my glowing evaluation and shyly asked whether her English accent was any good. I was stunned. She’s a professional, and her English was perfect.. And yet, she felt the need to ask. So I know I can speak French, but it’s now my final year, and I’m faced with the idea that I will soon be asked to walk into a room and say “I speak French” with the full knowledge of every error I’ve ever made playing in front of my eyes. My journey with language learning will never really end. About the Author Related Articles International Film at the Oscars Holly Cromwell Words of the Year 2023 Charlie Bodsworth The Language Taking Over the World: English as a Lingua Franca Emma Burnett Copyright free images via Unsplash . For more content, follow us on Instagram , and like our Facebook page for more articles and information on how to join the Lingo Team. Have an article ready to send in? 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“Mother of God, banish Putin”: A Reflection on Pussy Riot’s performance in Nottingham Jess Henrys Friday 10 February 2023 Welfare Sec Jess reflects on last month's powerful performance by Russian pop-punk protest group Pussy Riot. Rescue Rooms, Nottingham, 10/11/22. The screen shows a young boy with a sign in his hands: “Let Moms Go”. For many, 2012 seems a lifetime ago, but the last ten years are as vivid as ever for Maria “Masha” Alyokhina, a founding member of Russian pop-punk protest group, Pussy Riot . At Nottingham Rescue Rooms on Thursday 10 November, the group forwent the traditional “concert” in favour of a performance-poetry experience, titled Riot Days . Over the course of an hour, Masha, along with her compatriots Taso Pletner, Olga Borisova and Diana Burkot, deliver bruising political commentary set to a cacophony of techno-punk in a harrowing memoir of the events surrounding her arrest for her part in the band’s “Punk Prayer” in Moscow’s Christ the Saviour Cathedral in 2012. A short but spitting criticism of then-Prime Minister (now President) Vladimir Putin and troubling support for him from the Russian Orthodox Church was instead condemned as "hooliganism motivated by religious hatred". Alyokhina and two of her fellow bandmates were disproportionately sentenced to two-years imprisonment in a penal colony; a move described by the now-imprisoned opposition leader, Aleksei Navalny, as “Putin's personal revenge”. The girls were released shortly before the end of their sentence in what is believed to have been an act of propaganda to paint Putin in a generous light prior to the Sochi Winter Olympics. However, in the nine years since, Masha has been less than free. Fiercely engaged in a cat-and-mouse game with the Russian authorities and refusing to dim her rebellious spark in favour of liberty, Alyokhina has been detained, assaulted, detained again, placed under house arrest, sentenced multiple times to 15 days in jail, placed on parole, arrested, re-arrested, and finally sentenced yet again to time in a penal colony for protesting “Putin’s Russia”. Finally, in April 2022, with the help of friends at home and abroad, she crossed the border out of the country and fled. This November, she was in Nottingham. (Maria “Masha” Alyokhina recalls the “Punk Prayer” in Moscow Cathedral. Subtitles on the screen read: Virgin Mary, Mother of God, banish Putin! Banish Putin, banish Putin!). The famous words of the “Punk Prayer” – “ Virgin Mary, Mother of God, banish Putin!” – appear on the screen. The girls scream their Russian equivalent into the microphone, their faces stony and haunted. Other refrains, some serious, some sarcastic – “Putin will teach you to love the Motherland” , “We’re Not Doing Things Right” and “Anyone can be Pussy Riot” – are repeated viciously with mesmerising effect. Far from giving up on her motherland, Alyokhina’s flight from Russia has given her an outside opportunity to save it. She criticises not her country, her home, but Putin’s poisonous politics, and dreams of the day that Russia will be freed from his clutches. Kate Hutchinson for The Observer called it “engaging” and “experimental”. More than that, the performance is unexpected, unafraid, and utterly unignorable. Even when the performers begin to throw bottle after bottle of water on the front rows, the crowd is transfixed. Alyokhina’s vulnerability is not only confession and criticism, but a call to arms. Her impassioned condemnation of the invasion (or so-called “special military operation”) in Ukraine is followed by a call for the end of indifference, and an opportunity to financially support a Ukrainian children’s hospital. No matter what happens next – whether Masha remains abroad or risks a return to Russia – this performance leaves no doubt that, whether in chains or on stage, this is a woman who, by her own fierce independence and her refusal to resign her moral code, is free. Her last words, “ Are you?” , pose a challenge to us all. For Alyokhina and her band mates, these are the Riot Days . In the face of instability, injustice and invasion, ignorance is inexcusable. About the Author Related Articles Hungry in St Petersburg? My Top 5 Restaurants for Visitors Jess Henrys European Music Festivals to Attend This Summer Niamh Woodhouse French Connection: An Interview with a True Parisian Part 1/2 : The City of Lights Jess Henrys Images provided by Jess Henrys. For more content, follow us on Instagram , and like our Facebook page for more articles and information on how to join the Lingo Team. Have an article ready to send in? Submit it here . Tags: Jess Henrys Russia Music Politics Ukraine Protest Categories: Culture Review Share: Let us know what you think 3.0 150 Article ratings average rating is 3 out of 5, based on 150 votes, Article ratings WRITE A COMMENT Thanks for submitting a comment! LOAD MORE

What’s On in Nottingham: March Vicki Mileson Wednesday 1 March 2023 Lingo Magazine’s go-to guide for the top cultural events going on in Nottingham this month. Kicking off with reading week for you arts students, check out what the city of Nottingham has lined up for you in March. Nottingham’s Craft & Flea – 4th March This craft and flea market houses a collection of independent collectors, designers and creatives under one roof for you to explore and come away with some bargains. The event takes place at St Mary’s in Lace Market and tickets are available here . Chinese Storytelling and Music – 10th March Join Ling Peng at the New Art Exchange’s storytelling workshop and explore Chinese instruments and music. This event is free and takes place between 12:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. Bonington Vitrines #20 : Spaces of Translation - European Magazines, 1945-65 – until 11th March Following World War II, many new journals emerged across Europe. Print productions boomed following years of privation and a lack of cultural contact between nations. It also responded to what a “European” identity may look like in the post-war era. This free exhibition explores this development in European history. St Patrick’s Day Festival – 17th March Looking for a way to celebrate St Patrick’s Day that isn’t in the pub? Nottingham Irish Centre are taking over Old Market Square with a day full of traditional Irish entertainment. There’ll singers, dancers and bands and its completely free! Japan Foundation Touring Film Programme – 19th-23rd March Broadway cinema in Hockley are hosting the JFT 2023 and promise 5 days of fantastic Japanese cinema. Over 5 days Broadway cinema is showing recent releases as well as classics. Check out listings and get your tickets here . Rosalind Nashashibi: Hooks at Nottingham Contemporary – until 7th May Over the next few months, the Nottingham Contemporary will host London-based artist Rosalind Nashashibi’s latest exhibition. Nashashibi was the National Gallery’s first artist-in-residence, developing a series of paintings in response to Velázquez, Ribera and Zurburán during her residency. Let us know if you attend any of these events – maybe even write a review for us! About the Author Related Articles Southern Spain’s Architectural Gems Vicki Mileson Valentine’s Day Traditions Around the World Vicki Mileson Holi on the Downs 2022 Beth Walker Copyright free images via Instagram. Header image sourced from Pinterest . For more content, follow us on Instagram , and like our Facebook page for more articles and information on how to join the Lingo Team. Have an article ready to send in? Submit it here . Tags: Vicki Mileson Nottingham Events Flea Market Cinema Categories: Culture What's On Share: Let us know what you think 3.0 150 Article ratings average rating is 3 out of 5, based on 150 votes, Article ratings WRITE A COMMENT Thanks for submitting a comment! LOAD MORE

International Media and Communication < Back Caitlin Morrell Caitlin is a second year International Media and Communications student and was born and raised in Nottingham! While she has yet to actually spend a year anywhere, she has an appreciation of travel/culture and would like to explore outside of her home town. Outside of Lingo and studies, she enjoys laughing at films, writing fiction and pacing her room at two in the morning. Latest Articles by this Author How did the Convicted Felon Donald Trump Manage to Win the US Elections? 09/12/24 Just Stop Oil: Who are they, and why are they throwing soup on paintings? 14/11/24

You Are Not Alone Jess Henrys Wednesday 15 June 2022 This Welfare Wednesday we take a look into loneliness, something many students feel at university. One of our Welfare Secs, Jess Henrys, takes a look into the subject and provides some advice for our readers in aid of Loneliness Awareness Week. It’s may seem strange to suggest that language learners get lonely, but even these notoriously sociable creatures can be struck by the loneliness bug. For the Marmalade Trust’s Loneliness Awareness Week 2022, we’re taking a little look at loneliness and a few ways to fight it. Sometimes we all need a little reminder that we are not alone. What is loneliness? In May 2021, the ‘ What’s Up With Everyone? ’ (WUWE) campaign was launched to offer mental health support through a series of short films. The campaign found that “loneliness and perfectionism” were the two most prominent issues affecting young people’s mental health. A year later, the fact remains. As reported by the BBC last week , almost one in four students report that they are lonely most or all of the time. WUWE defines loneliness as: “The combination of feelings and thoughts that you are alone in the world. It is not the same as being on your own, as that can feel good and welcome at times. It is a more uncomfortable way of feeling and thinking”. Loneliness can often be linked with isolation, where you are cut off from familiar people, places or resources that are a support to you. You may feel like you don’t belong. If these feelings are familiar to you, know firstly that you are not alone, and secondly, that these feelings are temporary. They may even pass on their own. And there are things you can do to help. Images by the Marmalade Trust for Loneliness Awareness Week 2022 1. Look Inside WUWE recommends looking inside yourself and pinpointing the obstacles in your daily life that prevent you from connecting with others, and then becoming a conscious observer of those around you. Being curious teaches us about other people’s likes, dislikes, and personality traits, and how we can best interact with them. Remember also to be gentle with yourself. The following ideas may inspire you to conquer your loneliness, but you don’t have to do everything all at once. Taking care of your mental health often means taking baby steps and managing tasks and changes in bite-sized pieces. Set manageable goals and build up to them: you don’t have to jump straight into joining a new society or making twenty new friends… maybe start with calling someone you know, or meeting up for coffee, or sending someone a quick text to ask how they’re getting on. What’s more, if you’re feeling lonely or emotionally overwhelmed, make sure to keep yourself physically healthy, such as by getting enough sleep and fresh air. These small changes can make a huge difference to your perspective on life. Finally, have a think about those friends who you haven’t heard from in a while. Could they be feeling lonely? Could they benefit from a personal message, a catch up, or some quality time together? Be the first to make contact. It could mean the world to someone. 2. Look Outside Get social! The best way to conquer your loneliness is to get out there and interact with others. There are many ways to get connected at Nottingham with other people just like you. Join a Language Society No one understands the highs and lows of studying languages better than your fellow coursemates. If you’re struggling to make friends in your classes, or just want to reach out more, why not drop into one of UoN’s course societies? For example: The French and German Society ; The Hispanic Society ; The Russian Speaking Society and many other language and non-language course-based societies at UoN. Take a deep breath and say hi! Join a Lingo Social At Lingo, we understand what life is like for language students, and we’re happy to share the highs and lows with you. Keep an eye out on our social media pages for our next social event, and feel welcome to come along, whatever your subject or background. Or, for more one-on-one support, drop an email to your Welfare Team at lingomagwelfareteam@gmail.com and one of the team will get back to you and signpost you to available support. Find your other interests Life doesn’t have to revolve around your course. Sometimes it’s worth taking a step back from learning your language to enjoy other things in life! Whether it’s sports or song writing , cocktails or cups of tea , there’s a society for everyone at UoN. Don’t be afraid to explore the societies that pique your interest, even the ones you’ve never heard of before. Whether it’s something you’re already good at, or something completely new, societies can be a great way to meet new and interesting people (and a great way to forget about deadlines for an hour or so). Volunteer If you are struggling with feelings of loneliness, be assured that you are not alone. Sometimes, reaching out to others in need can be a great way to tackle and challenge your own loneliness. The UoN Global Buddies scheme pairs up UoN students with new international or Erasmus students in need of a friendly face. Apply to be a buddy here . Applications for September 2022 close on 13/07. 3. Look Professionally With practice, feelings of loneliness and isolation can loosen the hold they have on you. But, if the feelings seem to be sticking around, it may be time to seek professional help. At university, this support can be found: With your Faculty and Wellbeing Team – Email your dedicated Faculty Support and Wellbeing Team Faculty of Arts : support-arts@nottingham.ac.uk Faculty of Engineering : support-engineering@nottingham.ac.uk Faculty of Social Sciences : support-socialsciences@nottingham.ac.uk Faculty of Science: support-science@nottingham.ac.uk Faculty of Medicine and Health Science : support-medhealthsci@nottingham.ac.uk With the University Counselling Service – https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/counselling/student-counselling/student-counselling.aspx With Cripps Health Centre – Make an appointment with a dedicated mental health practitioner here: 0115 846 8888. In the outside world, help can be found - With the Samaritans : Call free, day or night, on 116 123 Or email jo@samaritans.org.uk With the SHOUT 85258 text line: Shout 85258 is a free, confidential, 24/7 text message support service: Text SHOUT to 85258. With the Togetherall Online Community: https://togetherall.com/en-gb/ About the Author Related Articles Protecting your mental health abroad Aidan Cross Surviving Language Student Life: Scheduling Jess Henrys You Are Not Alone Jess Henrys Copyright free images via Unsplash. For more content, follow us on Instagram , and like our Facebook page for more articles and information on how to join the Lingo Team. Have an article ready to send in? Submit it here . Tags: Jess Henrys Welfare Wednesdays Loneliness University Mental Health Categories: Welfare Advice Share: Let us know what you think 3.0 150 Article ratings average rating is 3 out of 5, based on 150 votes, Article ratings WRITE A COMMENT Thanks for submitting a comment! LOAD MORE

What’s On in Nottingham: February Vicki Mileson Wednesday 1 February 2023 Lingo Magazine’s go-to guide for the top cultural events going on in Nottingham this month. Exam season is officially over and Lingo Magazine’s guide to what’s on in Nottingham is back. Exam season is officially over and Lingo Magazine’s guide to what’s on in Nottingham is back. This month, we’ve got ice hockey, Chinese New Year celebrations and Refresher Week lined up for you. Ice Hockey at the Motorpoint Arena Throughout the month you’ll be able to watch the Nottingham Panthers play other ice hockey champions at the Motorpoint Arena. The Notts Varsity Series 2023 is also about to kick off so make sure to get your tickets soon. Refresher Week – from 30 January The Student Union’s Refresher Week this year will provide poster sales, society socials and tasters, and day trips – perfect to see your society friends again or discover a new hobby. Check out the full list of events here . Chinese New Year: Brush Painting Workshop – 1 February While Chinese New Year may have been back in January, Lakeside Arts is putting on another one of their brush painting workshops for you to learn the art of brush painting with Feng-Ru Lee. You’ll focus on painting animals and all abilities are welcome. Tickets are £7.50 and available here . Chinese New Year: Tea Ceremony and Guzheng – 5 February Lakeside Arts is also putting on a tea ceremony to celebrate Chinese New Year so you can discover this beautiful tradition. Canalhouse Comedy Night – 8 February and 22 February Head down to the Canalhouse at 7pm on either of these Wednesdays for a night of comedy. These nights tend to sell out so book your tickets in advance here. Nottingham Vintage Kilo Sale – 18 February Following the success of their last kilo sale, Worth The Weight is returning to St Mary’s Church with tonnes for stock for you to wade through. Register for tickets here . Bisexual Men Exist, Veneet Mehta on being a bisexual man – 19 February Five Leaves Bookshop is hosting a talk on what it means to be a bisexual man. Vaneet Mehta will talk through his personal experience of coming out and how this inspired him to create the viral #BisexualMenExist campaign. Tickets are £3 for students and expected to sell out. Gig at Percy Picklebackers - 21 February Catch Lingo's very own Abigail Hannah performing in the city centre! With headliner Paris Paloma , it's sure to be a night filled with acoustic indie and pop tunes. So if you're a fan of this and supporting upcoming artists, get your tickets here . Let us know if you attend any of these events – maybe even write a review for us! About the Author Related Articles Southern Spain’s Architectural Gems Vicki Mileson Valentine’s Day Traditions Around the World Vicki Mileson Holi on the Downs 2022 Beth Walker Copyright free images via Instagram. For more content, follow us on Instagram , and like our Facebook page for more articles and information on how to join the Lingo Team. Have an article ready to send in? Submit it here . Tags: Vicki Mileson Nottingham Events Categories: Culture What's On Share: Let us know what you think 3.0 150 Article ratings average rating is 3 out of 5, based on 150 votes, Article ratings WRITE A COMMENT Thanks for submitting a comment! LOAD MORE

Creative Corners: Top Culture, Music and Artsy Venues You Can't Miss! Harriet Rothwell-Inch Wednesday 25 September 2024 On top of being a lively student city, Nottingham is a hub of cultural activity and heritage. Obviously we’re all here to get that degree, but that doesn’t mean we can’t explore what this amazing city has to offer! So, whether you’re interested in history or music, art or film, here are (in no particular order) my top 10 Nottingham cultural venues and activity recommendations. Bodega Celebrating 25 years this November, The Bodega on Pelham Street is Nottingham city centre’s top Indie music venue and is very popular with students. Their Indie Wednesday’s club night is not to be missed, and they regularly host live gigs by rising musicians. Over the years, some of the biggest names in the music industry have performed at The Bodega, including Coldplay, Kaiser Chiefs, Florence and the Machine and Arctic Monkeys! Jam Cafe If clubbing isn’t really your scene, then this funky, European-style cafe-bar is the perfect alternative night out. Nestled in the heart of Hockley, Nottingham’s creative corner, Jam Cafe is an integral part of the city’s live music scene, hosting regular live gigs, open mic nights, DJ sets, comedy nights and more! They have a brilliant selection of craft beers and natural wines, outdoor seating which spills out across the street, and all round good vibes. Malt Cross One of the few surviving Victorian saloon-style musical halls in the UK that still retains some of its original architectural features, Malt Cross is a beautiful live music and entertainment venue. They host regular events from live performances, DJ sets, poetry nights, life drawing, quiz nights and, most importantly, a Sunday Roast. The food and drink (served Friday-Monday) is excellent; beautifully presented and locally sourced from Nottinghamshire independents. It’s the perfect venue to have a drink with friends and experience a real piece of Nottingham history. Bromley House Library If you love books, you’ll love Bromley House Library. Situated on Angel Row in Nottingham city centre, this gem is hidden in plain sight - I lived in the centre for two years and never even knew this place existed until now! It’s over 200 years old, houses over 50,000 books, and is a beautiful place to read, work and socialise. It is a members-only library, however, as a charity all the funds are funnelled back into keeping this literary heritage site alive. So, if books are your jam, it may very well be worth it! Find out more on how to become a member of this wonderful charity on their website: bromleyhouse.org . Peggy Skylight Ya like jazz? Then Peggy’s is the place for you! Located on George Street, this cosy live jazz club has a string of live music events lined up over the next few months and a stellar middle eastern and mediterranean inspired menu. Why not head to their next Saturday afternoon ‘unplugged’ event? Not only is it a great way to check out the venue’s vibe, it’s also free entry! Find out more on their website: peggysskylight.co.uk Mammoth Cinema Hidden away on Broad Street in Hockley lies the UK’s smallest cinema - Mammoth. It is an independent climate action cinema with just 22 seats! They show films focussed on environmental issues and aim to encourage debate and inspire action through community engagement. Next month, Mammoth is hosting the Nottingham Film Festival and screening more than 65 short films from 11th-13th October. A perfect event for anyone interested in film and filmmaking! Nottingham Contemporary Another freebie, this time in the bustling city centre, Nottingham Contemporary is one of the largest contemporary art galleries in the UK. In addition to the regular changing exhibitions of international art, the gallery also runs a full programme of events throughout the year including talks, film screenings, arts festivals and live performances. There is also a resident cafe, Blend at Contemporary, where you can relax with a coffee and bite to eat. New Art Exchange Based in Hyson Green, around the corner from the Forest Fields tram stop, NEA is the UK’s largest visual arts centre showcasing works by Global Ethnic Minority artists. This gallery aims to champion diversity and inclusivity, and is dedicated to providing a platform for underrepresented voices in contemporary art. There’s also a cafe-bar which serves a 100% plant-based menu, and every first and third thursday of the month they host a ‘ community cafe’ where you only pay what you can afford. NEA is a great way to immerse yourself in different cultural experiences and artwork and is definitely worth the trip! National Justice Museum Ever wanted to learn more about the justice system throughout history? Then look no further than the National Justice Museum on High Pavement. With five floors of interactive exhibitions performed by a wonderful cast of actors, you can fully immerse yourself in the trials and tribulations of bygone eras, and learn more about the impact the law and justice system has on you, your community and society. There are also some free exhibits that don’t require museum admission, but with student tickets only costing £10.95 it’s worth exploring the whole thing. Wollaton Hall and Deer Park Just a short walk from University Park Campus is Wollaton Hall and Deer Park. Stretch your legs and explore the 500 acres of parkland where herds of red and fallow deer roam free, or enjoy a leisurely stroll around the lake and admire the wide array of wildlife, including swans, herons, even ring-necked parakeets! The Hall itself is an architectural wonder, housing a natural history museum and is completely free to enter. The grounds are also home to multiple cafes and the Nottingham Industrial Museum, which costs just £4.00 to enter and is full of Nottinghamshire technological history. And that's a wrap! As you can see; Nottingham has so much to offer its student population, and I hope you can find the time between lectures and settling into university life to visit them. Who knows, maybe you’ll be inspired to write a review for us (wink wink)! About the Author Related Articles Copyright free images via Pexels. For more content, follow us on Instagram , and like our Facebook page for more articles and information on how to join the Lingo Team. Have an article ready to send in? Submit it here . Tags: Music Culture Categories: I'm a paragraph. Click here to add your own text and edit me. It's easy. 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Athena: A French Film Review Holly Cromwell Tuesday 17 October 2023 A review of one of the best made French films I've seen. Athena (2022) is a masterpiece. Oddly topical, beautifully shot, and as gripping as it was upsetting, ‘Athena’ is an impeccably designed film with a live wire tapped into modern French politics. To go from hearing about riots in France after a black teenager is shot by police, to then watching an acclaimed French film about riots in France after a black teenager is shot by police; it’s quite a surreal experience. The story follows the lives of three brothers whose lives are suddenly plunged into chaos following the tragic death of their youngest brother. Following the release of video footage of the killing, each brother expresses their grief differently: the eldest brother begs for calm in memory of his brother, while the now youngest rallies the grief-stricken community, both in their housing project and across France, and violence erupts. I don’t want to spoil it for you, but I will say that this plot is full of twists and turns, and while realistically chaotic in its depiction, the story has the distinct aura of a Greek tragedy. As a voracious reader, I could see the broad strokes of the story from the offset, and I spent the rest of the film in grim resignation of the resultant death and destruction. This film makes no qualms in its intention of confronting the audience with uncomfortable truths, including the realities of violence and police brutality, and the consequences of prejudice. It provides a quintessentially French perspective on film as an artform by theatrically presenting an innately political situation in such a way that it doesn’t come across as preachy or activist, and, as I have come to expect from French cinema, each shot is stylised to perfection. That perfection comes in chaos. This film is all fast-paced action and explosions, sandwiched between heartbreaking emotion and the confusion of the plot. Every tool in the filmmaker’s arsenal is used masterfully to make the watcher experience the stress of this civil war. I did not watch the whole thing; I took a break in the middle whilst my friends kept watching. This film is so well done that the instant I returned to the sofa I was completely reabsorbed into the story, even as I felt every muscle in my shoulder’s tense. If, like me, you’re not quite in the right mindset for two hours of your heart in your throat, watch the “making of” video on YouTube. It’s just as much a masterpiece as the film. Alternately, watch the opening sequence. I will force anyone I meet in the next year to watch this. It has pyrotechnics, stunts, and all multiple protagonists all in one take, unbroken for 11 minutes. As an amateur filmmaker I was no less than inspired. About the Author Related Articles Encanto: The Deeper Meaning Behind Disney's Award-winning Latino Film Mhairi MacLeod Violeta by Isabel Allende: One Hundred Years on the South American Continent Mhairi MacLeod French Connection: An Interview with a True Parisian Part 1/2 : The City of Lights Jess Henrys Copyright free images via Pexels. For more content, follow us on Instagram , and like our Facebook page for more articles and information on how to join the Lingo Team. Have an article ready to send in? Submit it here . Tags: France Film Drama Culture Romain Gavras Holly Cromwell Categories: Culture Review Share: Let us know what you think 3.0 150 Article ratings average rating is 3 out of 5, based on 150 votes, Article ratings WRITE A COMMENT Thanks for submitting a comment! LOAD MORE

Economics BSc < Back Byron Taylor Writing has always been a way to express my creative interests to other people and share knowledge of lesser known culture, whether it be film or music. Lingo is a community that nurtures this aspect of life, helping students to enrich their understanding of the world and different perspectives on life, promoting creativity and celebrating culture. Throughout my articles I try to explore the cultural impact of media and richness of life, whether it be new cinema releases, 70s music or climbing. Latest Articles by this Author 4AM Kru: The crew taking the underground jungle scene to a new level 15/09/24