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Anyone live in Nottingham?

Cornishman said:
Robin Hood comes from Nottingham.
And maid marion and fryar tuck.
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Common mistake. Robin Hood is actually from Edwinstowe.

http://www.edwinstowe.co.uk/

The Legend of Robin Hood and Sherwood Forest

Robin Hood is one of the greatest English folk heroes whose fame has spread throughout the world through countless books, films and television series. The romantic image of Robin Hood is of a medieval hooded figure in Lincoln Green, a master bowman with a quick mind and mischievous sense of humour. Dispossessed by greedy Norman overlords, he is forced to live beyond the law in the leafy depths of Sherwood, a royal hunting forest. From his forest lair he ambushes rich travellers, fights corrupt officials, and shares the spoils of his outlawry with poor, oppressed peasants.The legend of Robin Hood and Sherwood Forest can be traced back to as early as the 14th century. To this day Sherwood Forest plays host to numerous festivals to celebrate our favourite hero.

Many tourists visit the Church of St Mary, Edwinstowe, where according to legend, Robin Hood and Maid Marian were wed. The Church, built around 1175 is still used as a place of worship.

The Major Oak is the most famous of the ancient oaks of Sherwood and weighs an estimated 23 tonnes, its trunk circumference is 33 feet (10m) and its branches spread to over 92 feet (28m). In a 2002 survey the Major Oak was voted “Britain’s favourite tree”. It was previously known as The Cockpen Tree as its hollow trunk was once used to pen cockerels. Sherwood's ancient oaks are reputed to have been the favoured hiding places of Robin Hood and his Merry Men and according to local lore, the Major Oak itself was one of them. Though if, as legend has it, Robin roamed Sherwood in the 12th or 13th century, the Major Oak would have been a mere sapling then.
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Not gunna lie, Nottingham's party scene has gone downhill since bluprint closed and Marcus Garvey stopped hosting decent nights. On the other side of the coin Nottingham certainly feels a lot safer than it used to. The vast majority of the gun bollocks has subsided since the families all got shut down but that doesn't mean you shouldn't be aware. There are dangerous areas relatively close to the uni campus and its imperative you get a feel for the area before you start stumbling around off your face at 3am.

As far as drugs go you will deffo find them, just be very careful who, and where, you ask but that is a given anywhere you go.

There are still great nights that are run, one of my personal fav's that is run by a great bunch of guys is Rubberdub, a jungle, dub, dubstep, etc night that is full of good heads and good music. Tumble audio is connected to that group as well and throws nights with grime, bassline etc. regardless of the sterotypes behind that kind of music the atmosphere is friendly.

Someone suggested stealth which used to be good and hold some good events, I mean shit the Detonate indoor festivals have massive line ups, but the only problem is the last 6 times I went one of my friends got punched in the face .... for no reason ....

If your into your rock then, well, tough luck. Rock city is now "pop and preppy cunts" city but it does seem to get the vast majority of tours that people do, recently saw Clutch there. There's also a pub nearby called the Tap N Tumbler which has recently been done up and has nothing but Metal on the jukebox.

Aside from that, well, I love Nottingham it is where I was born and bred but it certainly doesn't have as much going on for it as certain other cities, case in point - Leeds where I went for 4 years.

If you're down as early as this weekend then the Nottingham Caribbean Carnival is on at the Forest Recreation Ground (one of the few times you'll want to be hanging around there off your face) and that should be feckin' sweet. Among others they have Congo Natty, Congo Dubz, Nanci & Phoebe playing, along with the Channel One soundsystem and it will be free entry.

All I can think of off the top of my head but if you have any questions feel free to PM me :)
 
I was born in Nottingham, but had the good fortune to move to Cheshire when I was nine. The only good things I remember of Nottingham are the castle, and the pub called 'The trip to Jeruselem' which is carved out of the rock underneath the castle walls - both well worth a visit. I hope you enjoy it there mate, but if I were to be leaving Devon for Nottingham, I would be a trifle pissed off!
 
After a quick google stealth doesn't look too bad, some good acts around.

I hope you enjoy it there mate, but if I were to be leaving Devon for Nottingham, I would be a trifle pissed off!
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Yeah it's just something that will eventually have to happen if i actually want to get employed at some point in my life.

Congo Natty, Congo Dubz, Nanci & Phoebe playing, along with the Channel One soundsystem and it will be free entry.
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Ahhhhh gutted, won't be around until end of September.


Nottingham's a great uni to go to by the way. Congratulations.
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Yeah top 5 for what I want to do there so I'm pretty stoked about it.


Cheers for all the info, what about places that like regularly hold gigs and stuff? Any talented resident/local DJs?
 
In 1997, ancient history I know but bear with me, Nottingham had a bloke called Dave Francis who was manager of the city's crack awareness team. He was so good at his job he was also the head of the city's crack dealing team. True story. Look.
 
PS I've done acid in Edwinstowe and Sherwood Forest. Took it at some mad folly and walked down railway tracks playing with the signals, convinced it was disused. Had to wait for a train to pass on the way home. I love acid and railway lines.
 
For what it's worth, I keep getting Facebook invites to psytrance nights and free parties in Nottingham. Never been there, but there seems to be a decent underground-ish scene. You might get shot, though, I dunno. ;)
 
StoneHappyMonday said:
In 1997, ancient history I know but bear with me, Nottingham had a bloke called Dave Francis who was manager of the city's crack awareness team. He was so good at his job he was also the head of the city's crack dealing team. True story. Look.
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His teeth were encrusted with diamonds, talk about keeping a low profile.
 
Oh yeh, you gotta go see the 'major oak' in Sherwood forest, where Robin Hood was supposed to have hidden from the sheriff.. Dunno what state it's in now, but even when I were a lad it was held together with concrete and metal rods - still a fantastic old tree though.
 
Cornishman said:
England be the land of shires.

Nottinghamshire = Nottingham.
Cornwallshire = Cornwall.
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Worst analogy ever - Cornwallshire doesn't exist.

However, yes I know what you're saying... everyone knows the football team "Nottingham forest", so it seems all those who live outside of "Nottinghamshire" think the place is called "Nottingham"
 
Forgot to mention, the porkchoppa sound system crew throw some mean free parties around Notts too.

As for DJ's etc, what's your music of choice?
 
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