Toby is a Zoology graduate from the Univeristy of Nottingham, with a specialism in entomology and ecology. He aims to spread positive ideas about insects through inviting people to interact with them at Connecting Notts workshops.

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Lucy Davies is an Ecological Artist and freelance Worshop Facilitator, based in Nottingham, having graduated from NTU studying Fine Art. Currently a Chaos Magic Collective member based at BACKLIT Gallery. She is current chair of the Connecting Notts

Katy graduated from NTU in 2019 with a degree in Theatre Design and currently works as a designer in Stoke-on-Trent whilst volunteering remotely for Freedom Foundation.

Katie Rayson is an artist and workshop facilitator from the Forest of Bowland. She is currently based in Nottingham, where she works with Ashfield Creates, Connecting Notts, & other organisations to bring clay workshops to all ages in Nottingham,

Jess is a early-career creative currently involved with various creative projects in the East Midlands. After graduating with a degree in Drama and Theatre, she is interested in exploring event management, producing and promoting accessibility and

Ione is a Theatre Producer, Cultural Programmer and Creative Administrator based in Nottingham and working across the Midlands. She champions access to the arts, whether that’s through touring live performance to regional and rural venues, working

Fred is a Nottingham-based writer-actor, director and sound designer, who currently represents Nottingham Playhouse Youth Board.

Romanian multidisciplinary artist based in Nottingham, graduated from NTU in 2025. Currently focused on practising freelance illustration.

I'm Anouk, I have a keen interest in the environment, and Im also interested in producing music as I play the guitar and sing, and so I want to help Nottingham become as creative and green as possible.

I am currently studying A-level Fine art, Photography, and Business in Nottinghamshire.

Aarya Handa is an emerging writer and creative who uses poetry and prose to examine the friction of the human condition. A final-year BA (Hons) Philosophy student at the University of Nottingham, she is the 2026 Under 25 Writer in Residence at