• Educating Rita @ Theatre Royal

    Directed by Max Roberts and written by Willy Russell, Educating Rita tracks the story of a working-class hairdresser, Rita into higher education. Passionate, determined and fun-loving Rita (Jessica Johnson) meets her alcoholic University tutor, Frank (Stephen Tompkinson) at the beginning of the play. Rita, despite her lack of education,...
  • Penny Lane Launch Party

    Nostalgic childhood memories, excellent drinks, and all the fun of the seaside- everything is to be found in Nottingham’s newest bar, Penny Lane. Located on Fletcher Gate in Nottingham’s famous Lace Market, Penny Lane is the newest addition to Nottingham’s independent bar scene. Behind the launch of Penny Lane...
  • The Turn of the Screw @ Theatre Royal

    Based on Henry James’ gothic novella and directed by Daniel Buckroyd, The Turn of the Screw is a tale of lost innocence. The tale retells the story of a governess who accepts an offer of employment which consists of caring for two children at a rural estate called Bly....
  • Food Review: Head of Steam

    Nestled behind Nottingham Contemporary is Head of Steam, which is a relatively new bar on Nottingham’s restaurant and bar scene. To mark the bar’s first birthday, Head of Steam has opened a new gaming space on its first floor. “Head of Steam has also launched a new food and...
  • The Breakfast of Champions – Banana Oat Pancakes

    With pancake day rapidly approaching, there’s no better time to try a new and improved pancake recipe. This recipe substitutes the conventional flour, milk and egg batter for a plant-based batter. Ingredients: This recipe makes approximately six pancakes. For the batter: 1 cup oats 1 teaspoon coconut oil 190ml...
  • Meet the Team and Their Pancake Toppings

    Pancake Day is undoubtedly the most sacred day of the year – pancakes are so flippin’ good. Some of the team at Impact  have shared their favourite pancake toppings.  Name: Inga Becker-Hansen Position: Science Editor  Pancake Topping: Mushrooms, spinach and pancetta A speciality of my household are savoury pancakes as they are...
  • Behind the Scenes: Gatsby Photoshoot

    For our next print issue of Impact, we played with the theme of ‘time’ to produce a Gatsby/1920s-inspired photoshoot. This is what happened behind the scenes. The initial idea was developed by our resident Food Editor, Rosa Morgan, Head of Lifestyle, Charlotte Hegley, our Online Editor, Sophie Hunt and...