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From farm to fork: the evolution of Spring Lane Farm

Established in 1939, Spring Lane Farm has been run by four generations of the Spencer family, growing from humble origins into a successful family-run enterprise. We sat down with Jessica Spencer and her grandfather Cyril to discuss the farm’s journey and learn more about its onsite cafe-restaurant, The Old Parlour.

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Tue 25 Aug 26

Safe hands: the vital work of Nottinghamshire Hospice and how to keep it going

#198 notts hospice

The Route to Cappyness: Notts filmmaker Sharon Walia on her brand new documentary

#198 Broadway Cinema

Nottingham Book Festival 2026 is coming to Broadway Cinema

Literature Nottingham Book Festival

Out of time: Nottingham's history of opium

Out of Time History

Gig review: Mystery Jets at Rough Trade

music Live music

Preview: Our Story at Nottingham's Libraries.

LGBT+ Network Library

Theatre Review: The Nightmare Room

Classic Thriller Season Theatre Royal

Exhibition review: Pieces of Me at the National Justice Museum

Art National Justice Museum

Gig review: Bob Log III and The Gadgets at Billy Bootleggers

gigi review Music

Undercover artist: Lucy Holt on music industry design and her August 2026 cover for LeftLion

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