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Arts & Culture
Inspire is thrilled to be launching a brand new 'I Am A Writer' publication and its 'I Am A Writer’ podcast, both part of its innovative 'I Am A Creator' community cultural programme, funded by Arts Council England through Inspire’s status as a National Portfolio Organisation.
Published on 28th March 2025
Arts & Culture
In 2024, Ollerton Library received a grant for the "Ollerton: Then and Now" project, encouraging the community to engage with heritage, and boost the Inspire Picture Archive collection. The exhibition will be at Ollerton Library this April, with a special celebration on Saturday 5 April.
Published on 26th March 2025
Heritage
The bible, which received treatment at Nottinghamshire Archives, was returned to Southwell Minster on Tuesday 4 February. Repairs included a new spine to replace the damaged binding, reattachment of the book's boards, and reverse calf leather replacement.
Published on 25th March 2025
Arts & Culture
Tappin’ In is back! The hugely impactful mass participation tap dance project, that aims to get people tap dancing in their local area will take place across the East Midlands in 2025.
Published on 17th March 2025
Arts & Culture
Librarians Sarah Baker and Libraries Support Officer, Charlotte Strong have been recognised in this years’ Libraries Connected Awards for their inspiring work on the 2024 Care Squares Knitting Challenge.
Published on 12th March 2025
Services for Schools
The BBC Concert Orchestra will be performing in Nottingham on 10th November 2025, broadcast on national radio. They would like young people from the Nottingham region to help shape a unique concert for Nottingham. Send us your ideas!
Published on 7th March 2025
Reading & Libraries
Inspire Libraries will be receiving a share of 104,000 copies of the World Book Day® £1 books to distribute to children helping more children discover reading for fun.
Published on 5th March 2025
Arts & Culture
Inspire Youth Arts presented their 2025 Light Night projection experience: Orbit at Nottingham Castle on 28 February and 1 March.
Published on 3rd March 2025
What's On
Your new What's On brochure covering April - July 2025 has arrived!
Published on 3rd March 2025
Services for Schools
On Wednesday, 26 February, we had the pleasure of hosting a fantastic event at Squire Performing Arts Centre in Nottingham to celebrate the Brilliant Book Award.
Published on 28th February 2025
Inspire
From Inspire College and training and certification opportunities, to our Job Clubs and free facilities in Inspire Libraries: we support our communities all the way from leaving school at 16 until retirement!
Published on 27th February 2025
Heritage
This March Nottinghamshire Archives will offer a chance to get closer to Nottinghamshire’s history than ever before, thanks to augmented reality (AR) technology made possible by funding from Nottingham City Council on behalf of the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.
Published on 25th February 2025
Inspire
Nominations for 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2025 now open!
Published on 12th February 2025
Reading & Libraries
Hucknall Library will reopen on Thursday 30th January after undergoing refurbishment as part of continued improvement works across Nottinghamshire libraries.
Published on 16th January 2025
What's On
Newark Market Place will be transformed into a spectacle of light and flame this spring for the next fantastic town centre event from Newark Cultural Consortium’s programme Newark Creates.
Published on 15th January 2025
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