by Emily White 16th April 2026 A much-loved attraction Nestled alongside the historic waterways of Nottinghamshire, the Beeston Canalside Heritage Centre stands as a living tribute to the area’s rich past and enduring community spirit. What was once a row of canal workers’ cottages—alive with the voices and livelihoods of families who depended on the water -the Centre is now an important hub for the local neighbourhood.  The Centre first opened to the public in June 2017 and

Beauvale Priory. St John Houghton. St Robert Lawrence. Martyred 4th May 1585, Priors of Beauvale, Martyrs of England and Wales. By Marianne Coxon 2nd April 2026 Photography by Janine Moore It was one of those warm soft days we often enjoy in early September when I visited Beauvale Priory buried deep in the Nottinghamshire countryside. It was a place that was often talked of with fondness by my long passed mother-in-law May,  My husband was also keen to visit as he too was cur

by Sungsoo Kim Leicestershire 20th March 2026 A meditation on revisiting the past, minus the screaming children and plus a few extra creaking joints “Was it always this quiet?” That was the question I asked my wife last spring as we stood in the pale sunshine at Kenilworth Castle. The silence felt almost theatrical. No teenagers arguing over whose turn it was to hold the map. No urgent diplomatic negotiations about the strategic timing of ice cream. No frantic parental scan

by Daniele Marzeddu Northampton 5th March, 2026 Photography by Daniele Marzeddu In central Italy, in the lower valley of the River Tiber, lies Bomarzo, a small town erected on a rocky spur that originated from lava flows of the surrounding ancient volcanoes. In all likelihood, the town's name originates from Polymartium , which was first mentioned in Paulus Diaconus’ masterpiece Historia Langobardorum  (History of Lombards), written in the late decades of the 8th century. Its

By Christie Sietos Nottingham 20th February 2026 Francesca Hall (award-winning Director of COD'n'Chips), Ali Cook (award-winning Director & Oscar long-listed, The Pearl Comb), Paxina Ngobola (Programmer), John Currie (Festival Director) Every spring in Beeston, the foyer of the ARC Cinema fills with international creativity. Volunteers greet arriving guests like old friends, and conversations begin in the foyer, continuing long after the credits roll. There is excitement, cer