Phoebe Cox
On Sunday the 15th of May, history was made here in Mansfield as the year-old quirky cafe on Regent Street celebrated local creativity by hosting one of Nottingham Poetry Festival’s closing acts. ‘An evening with Richard C. Bower & Guests’ saw the intimate venue sell out as residents came along to enjoy an evening of…
Read MoreRhiannon’s has a whimsical and energetic feel, ringing ‘like a bell’ through Warsop – it certainly captures the eye as you venture down Clumber Street. The store sells vintage and preloved items, with an accompanying studio where mindful and uplifting sessions are facilitated. The adjoining space can also be hired by members of the community.…
Read MoreThe Publics have a new single on the horizon, and it certainly delivers in true Lics style with an evolving sound. ‘Marathon In Heels’ will be released on Friday, February 25th and this will be the local indie rock band’s first single of 2022. The sound is very Brit-Pop/Rock in its nature and essence, one…
Read MoreThe venue is central to Mansfield town, across from Regent News and where Vinyl Lounge used to be. Mansfield Market and Four Seasons Shopping Centre are nearby. It is spacious inside, with seating available outside, and a devilish menu ‘to die for.’ This afternoon, I stopped off for a bite to eat and a much-needed…
Read MoreEbony Broughton, who goes by ‘EBONY’ is a 15-year-old singer/songwriter from Mansfield. As well as pursuing music academically at her secondary school, due to receiving a music scholarship, Ebony is a member of the local band The Publics. The young singer also works on her solo material when she isn’t performing in her school’s choir.…
Read MoreMansfield district-born Jamie Johnson is a Judo instructor who works for the British Judo Association. Johnson competed internationally before becoming a coach. Johnson celebrated a huge achievement in the Olympics towards the end of July, as one of the young women whom the Warsop resident coaches, Coventry’s Chelsie Giles, won Britain’s first medal of Tokyo…
Read MoreRichard C. Bower is a writer from Mansfield who has recently published a poetry book dedicated to his Mum, called Sanctuary. The book is bitter-sweet, as it covers an anthology of poems written by the local writer, with the most amplified emotions being that of love and grief. Richard relates these very human feelings, emotions,…
Read MoreWhat a night! On Saturday, July 24th, The Publics performed for the first time in two years, down at the Black Market Venue. The atmosphere was electric and so was the crowd. It was clear to see that the local 5-piece indie rock band has a lot of solid support as people danced the evening…
Read MoreVardy’s new EP PANDEMONIUM 555 is due out August 11th, so we arranged to meet up at The Bold Forester for a pint and a chat about Vardy’s music and what people can expect from the new EP. As somebody who has listened to the 7 track EP before its official release, it is…
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