Tag Archives: protest

Ukraine 4 years ‘collected’ Gallery

Posted on 1 March 2026 by admin
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A photographer in Action …. of limited mobility :(

Posted on 28 February 2026 by admin

A photographer in Action …. of limited mobility at the Ukraine Rally, Market Square, Nottingham. [thank you Liam]

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Ukraine Rally, Market Square, Nottingham. 4 Years on

Posted on 28 February 2026 by admin
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I asked Gemini AI, to produced an ‘Artist Statement’ for me.

Posted on 22 February 2026 by admin

For an artist statement for Alan Lodge (often known as “Tash”), the tone needs to be a blend of documentary grit, social activism, and a deep-seated respect for alternative lifestyles. His work isn’t just about taking pictures; it’s about bearing … Continue reading →

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Ban ‘Palestine Action’ has been ruled unlawful by the High Court

Posted on 13 February 2026 by admin
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Nottingham Green Festival

Posted on 14 September 2025 by admin

A diminished event after problems with the insurance cover

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Interview with Stewart Lee for BBC Radio 4 : Artworks What Happened to Counter-Culture?

Posted on 21 August 2025 by admin

https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m002hkx3 ep. 4. Culture Clash My contribution / interview on Beanfield etc at 25:00 mins More than just a cultural trend – counter-culture became a social movement so powerful it shaped institutions, businesses, politics and the attitudes and aspirations of … Continue reading →

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Photography : The only way to prove that you have been clubbed by a policeman

Posted on 30 November 2024 by admin
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‘If I cannot speak up without being sanctioned, I cannot remain’: Former Sheriff of Nottingham quits Labour Party

Posted on 29 November 2024 by admin

A former Sheriff of Nottingham has resigned from the Labour Party after being sanctioned earlier this year for voting against what she describes as “devastating” cuts to the city’s most vulnerable residents. Cllr Shuguftah Quddoos, who represents Berridge ward, was … Continue reading →

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How the battle of Claremont Road changed the world: ‘The whole of alternative London turned up’

Posted on 26 November 2024 by admin

Thirty years ago, more than 500 activists united to save a street – and their actions marked a major turning-point in the environmental movementSteve RoseTue 26 Nov 2024 10.00 GMT Walking through Leyton, in east London, you could easily miss … Continue reading →

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Left Lion : Smokescreen DiY Sound Systems

Posted on 19 November 2024 by admin
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House and proud: a retrospective of Smokescreen Soundsystem

Posted on 19 November 2024 by admin

Words: Vita FitzSimons, Left Lion Photos: Matt Smith, Alan Tash Lodge, Gary Pfeiffer, Nick Clague @kush1969, Henry Ratcliffe Tuesday 19 November 2024 Being home to two of the UK’s greatest underground house soundsystems, DiY and Smokescreen, Nottingham has been spoilt for quality deep … Continue reading →

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The undercover copper who spied on Keir Starmer and seduced the activist the young Leftie lawyer was representing.

Posted on 25 October 2024 by admin

Daily Mail . 18 Oct 2024 . By Jane Fryer John Barker was well-built, fit, muscular and attractive with thick, dark hair cut long at the back and shaved at the sides into a mullet, as was the fashion in the late … Continue reading →

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Today in policing history: #spycop Bob Lambert sets fire to Debenhams Store, Harrow, 1987.

Posted on 15 October 2024 by admin

A few short years ago, Bob Lambert’s star was rising high. Having retired from the Metropolitan Police in 2008, he had built on his reputation as a Special Branch Detective Inspector, an expert on terrorism and how to combat it. … Continue reading →

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Green Festival Show @Broadway Gallery, Exhibition Walkthrough

Posted on 28 August 2024 by admin

Introducing the Nottingham Green Festival and its history. An exhibition in Broadway’s Gallery Featuring work by local photographer Alan Lodge and memorabilia. Learn about the festival’s history and community. Find out about how you can support this year’s festival by becoming a volunteer. The exhibition … Continue reading →

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Broadway Gallery Exhibition : A show introducing the Nottingham Green Festival and its history

Posted on 22 August 2024 by admin

A show introducing the Nottingham Green Festival and its history. Photography by Alan Lodge http://alanlodge.co.uk and memorabilia. Exhibition will run from Wednesday 28th August to Sunday 1st September 2024 Nottingham Green Festival :: The Arboretum, Sunday, 8th September 2024 Nottingham … Continue reading →

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Green Festival, Broadway Gallery Edit. 60mins

Posted on 22 August 2024 by admin

Green Festival, Broadway Gallery Edit. 60mins Slideshow announcing 30 Years of the Nottingham Green Festival …. continuing from the ‘Peace Festival’. Show to accompany an exhibition at the Broadway Gallery, Nottingham. August 28th to 1st September.

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Me in police negotiation mode at Longstock

Posted on 6 July 2024 by admin

Me in police negotiation mode at Longstock, Hampshire. Starts at 12:00 mins.

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Twenty years of photographing Pride Festival with photojournalist Alan Lodge

Posted on 2 July 2024 by admin

Photos: Alan Lodge Interview: Sophie Gargett Monday 2 July 2024 reading time: 3 min, 572 words NOTTINGHAM PRIDELGBTQ+ Originating from a free festival and traveller background, Alan Lodge has worked as a photographer for over fifty years, with a particular special interest in ‘alternative’ lifestyles and subcultures. Having … Continue reading →

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Stop Rwanda, Solidarity Protest, Nottingham

Posted on 30 June 2024 by admin

Stop Rwanda, Solidarity Protest, Market Square, Nottingham Samsung S24 Ultra – 4K Video 3840 x2160 #rwanda #rally #protest #nottingham #samsung #s24ultra

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