• Impact’s Music Essentials: Tamino

    Perhaps obscure, but definitely special. Tamino is setting precedents, fusing Arabic musical traditions with Western pop, rock, and indie vibes. Impact’s Ella Pilson compiles 10 songs perfect for new listeners....
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    April Book of the Month – Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus

    Alicia Lacey The debut novel Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus has taken the literary fiction world by storm- a witty, charismatic and emotional story of protagonist Elizabeth Zott navigating her way through the misogynistic 1960s.  An incredible introduction to the writing of copywriter Bonnie Garmus, this book is...
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    Impact’s Music Essentials: ‘Goodbye Yellow Brick Road’ 50th Anniversary

    Ellie-Mae Davies Elton John’s masterpiece album ‘Goodbye Yellow Brick Road’ is turning 50 this year in October. Originally recorded in May 1973, the album saw major success and has since sold 20 million copies worldwide and stayed at number one in the Billboard album charts for eight consecutive weeks. Co-written by...
  • Impact’s Music Essentials: Spring and Summer Gems

    Abigael Woosey Impact’s Abigael presents her top springy-summery songs which may have gone under the radar, and why she loves them. Every year new artists are creating amazing new music, and it’s hard to keep track of it all sometimes, which means great artists manage to slip through the...
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    A History of Bromley House Library

    Ella Pilson Bromley House Library is a grade 2 listed, 250-year-old subscription library dating back to 1752, as well as home to the first photographic studio in the Midlands! This was set up in Bromley’s attic by tenant Alfred Barber in 1841- make sure to add this to your...
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    Expectations and wishes for The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

    With The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom coming out in May, Alice Bennett lists some of the things she wants to see and is most excited about in this highly anticipated game....
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    Romeo and Juliet: Live Theatre at Lakeside Arts this May

    Tabitha Smith The Nottingham New Theatre and Lakeside Arts present ‘fantasy land’ Romeo and Juliet, a fantastic and vibrant production opening on 2nd May. Tabitha Smith talked to some of the cast and production team to get some insight into how they’re bringing this timeless story to life. I...