My Town Vision

26/10/2022

Loved hosting and the .co team at today.
A real sense of community and joy throughout the event. Thank you for coming up to our fiercely independent city and you’re all welcome back any time! everyday

05/05/2022

Everyday Independent Nottingham Crowd.
What does it even mean?…
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Here it is ‘Everyday INC’
A printed publication we have been building for over a year and talking about for longer.
As filmmakers and storytellers we need to know how best to communicate and also to realise it’s not always in our specialism. We created this magazine to put these stories in the hands of people who they serve best, not just to sit within our existing community. Something you can pick up and put down at your leisure- something you can touch, keep or gift to someone.
‘Everyday INC’ showcases the inspiring stories and offerings of the people behind 50 independent businesses in Nottingham.
We believe in people, and the last few years has really given us faith that, no matter what, we’ve got each other’s backs in Nottingham and without each other Nottingham wouldn’t be what it is.
Which is why the tagline to Everyday INC is ‘People make the Place’.
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We hope you find somewhere, meet someone and learn something.
Follow the Everyday INC journey .everyday and find out where you can pick up your copy now.

03/05/2022

Over a years worth of work has gone in to be able to introduce you to our first ever publication,
and oh boy are we proud of it.
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A mismatch team of wonderful people have made this journey possible; their
knowledge, talent and patience have resulted in a magazine (more like a book) that captures what it means to be an independent business in Nottingham.
We hope you love it!
Follow .everyday to be part of the Everyday INC journey.
This film was captured and edited by whilst Everyday INC was being printed at
illustration

01/02/2022

WE OUT HERE!🌻

We were lucky enough to go to the in Cambridgeshire last year. The festival brings together all ages to experience art, culture, a variety of music and tasty food.
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This video documents ‘s hosting of workshops and sculptures by and was coordinated by
in collaboration with and .industries.uk 🖌

17/01/2022

So here we go again…one year on, another ‘Blue Monday’. We thought we should reshare this film to show you all just how far we’ve come.

This last year has certainly been a rollercoaster and we’ve still got a fair way to go. But looking back to when we made this, we didn’t even know when we’d be able to meet again!

At least now we can go and do things to make January 2022 that little bit better… Whether it’s a hug, haircut or reunion with an old friend, go and do something today that makes you feel good.

For anyone in Nottingham or in the UK who is struggling with their mental health please text SHOUT to 85258 and a trained crisis volunteer will text you back. It is completely free 24/7.

Thank you to these inspiring independent businesses that got involved in this, go and see them if you can, their doors are open…












And Omar’s barbers!

And thanks again to their Nottingham neighbours who supported this film:

12/01/2022

John Lewis X The Carousel, 2021.

Our video documenting The Carousel’s Pop Up Shop at John Lewis in the Victoria Centre, Nottingham last year. The Pop Up Shop included small businesses, freelancers and artists who are supported by The Carousel with the aim of increasing their exposure to promote their work and products. The collaboration hoped to promote independents through John Lewis’ more prominent platform.

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Nottingham Bid

14/12/2021

COP26 saw hundreds of thousands of people come together in Glasgow to have their voices heard and to get the attention of world leaders and influential industries.

I (Tom) captured this film on ‘The Global Day of Climate Justice’ on Saturday 6th November where over 100,000 people took to the streets of Glasgow for the climate march, along with millions worldwide.

The atmosphere, energy and passion was incredible and felt like a historic moment.
The thing that stood out to me the most was the diversity of people marching in unity, with the common goal of saving our planet.

But how do we make this, not just a milestone, but a catalyst to reversing and tackling the impact of climate change?

We chatted with just before she jumped on her train home and she said “…ultimately despair isn’t going to save us; collective action, and hope and determination, to build something better, that’s what’s going to save us” and we couldn't agree more.

Here in Nottingham, we’ve made the commitment to become the first carbon neutral city in the country, reaching this target by 2028; which is incredible and something to be proud of, and we know with collective action and determination that we can do it, not because we have to or even want to but because we should.

As My Town Vision we are committed to being a helping hand to make this happen, and we will listen and support where we can, and change where we should.

We’ve got this.

02/12/2021

“Insurance isn’t sexy, and we’re well aware of that, but everybody needs it!”

Meet the NFU Mutual team behind the insurance services.

Adam, Allan and their team are a friendly bunch that really do care about their customers.

They are tucked away in a converted barn in the North of Notts, in the quaint village of Eakring.

This video is part of a bigger project that enabled us to travel all over Nottinghamshire to meet some of their wonderful customers including and

22/11/2021

Something a little different for us.

Over the last few months we've been helping SleepHub to launch their latest product through a crowdfunding campaign on indiegogo.

We chose to work with SleepHub as, although they're based down south a lot of their team are from Nottingham, and they're a good bunch doing good stuff with big ambitions! And we wanted to help.

Tom 'one man band' filmed this in a hotel in The Cotswolds and their HQ in Oxford. Our aim was to effectively capture the human problem, whilst showcasing the scientific solution that SleepHub are promoting- all in a couple of days. Challenge accepted.

A bit more about SleepHub-
SleepHub's mission is to help those who suffer with insomnia, poor sleep and those who are trying to optimise their physical and mental health.

We know how the last couple of years has played havoc with sleep routines, anxiety and restlessness and the importance of good sleep has been more realised than ever.
SleepHub has been testing and pioneering ground breaking science to help support those who struggle with sleep.

This video showcases their latest product SleepHub Anywhere and how this portable device can support their users wherever they are.

Find out more through their indiegogo page and you can pre-order SleepHub Anywhere at a discounted price.

09/11/2021

“It got to a stage where the kids were climbing over boxes to get to bed”.

Helen started making handmade truffles at home and then had an idea to combine the two treats that everyone loves… chocolate and pizza.

is now a team of 20+. These handmade smooth round bases of Belgian chocolate coated in a variety of delicious toppings are a great gift. You can even order their personalised pizzas online.

help Helen and her team to make sure they are always covered. Thank you to their team for supporting this project and many businesses across Nottinghamshire.

NottinghamBusiness

02/11/2021

Rebels & Pioneers Exhibition

“It is about these public spaces being taken over by skaters, by artists, by rebels really!”

Nottingham - known for its rebel past, is a city full of culture, stories and independents which have all contributed to the community that is here today.

Rebels & Pioneers is a reflection of this theme, a collaborative exhibition that looks into our past, documents our present and with your help - dreams and hopes of the future.

Broadmarsh tunnel has always been the classic cut through that quickly gets you from one side of the city to the other. You often don’t think about the tunnel itself, just where it’s taking you.

But now with thanks to curator , local artist .f.w.i.h and photographer you can admire some vibrant art en route to the station or the square - depending which way you’re heading!

What are your hopes for the future of this city? For a chance for them to get seen (and hopefully heard) by the 40,000 people that walk through this tunnel each month, submit your words to the link in bio

Thank you for supporting this project

27/10/2021

“Key Mortgages is all about the people, every single person who works here cares about the clients”.

Getting a new mortgage is exciting, but it can also be an overwhelming process.

Let the Key Mortgages team guide you and take the stress out of it.

Ryan and his team feel more like a family, which is no surprise as his first recruit was his mum Cathy!

Now a team of 5, they are based in their cosy office just off Mapperley Top.

Thanks for a fun shoot and for the warm welcoming. We loved hearing more about the team.

Read more about the shoot day on their blog:

https://keymortgages.uk/blog/lights-camera-action

18/10/2021

“Hopefully this video will be able to represent what it looks like to affect a younger generation positively”.

On World Book Day, 4 March 2021 Nottingham Citizens and Matthew 25 launched their campaign . They set a target to raise £10,000 to gift every city primary school in Nottingham a set of racially and culturally diverse reading books.

We are so excited to say that they actually raised over double their target at £25,000. We are super proud to be part of this campaign and to have the opportunity to make this video to celebrate its success, and we couldn't have put it out at a better time than during Black History Month.

To see these books being delivered into schools and being enjoyed by children and teachers is amazing. All children, no matter what background, benefit from appreciating diversity and these books really are helping to inspire and include future generations.

Thank you to everyone who worked on this campaign and to those who donated. You can read more here:
https://www.citizensuk.org/chapters/nottingham/nottingham-news/ncbetterbooks-success/

14/10/2021

‘We’re Nottingham, Stronger Together’ is a campaign that has been launched this week for Nottingham Mental Health Awareness Weeks (11th - 22nd October https://www.mhaw.org.uk) by Improving Lives Notts

They are a mental health charity that provides free help for hundreds of people here in Nottingham.

They have been busier than ever in the last year and now they need your help as they’re main funding is due to stop in March. Visit www.improvinglivesnotts.org.uk to see how you can support this charity that provides vital services for our community.

Thank you to Waseem and ‘Leah’ who shared their stories in this video and Support Worker Claudia and her team for the life changing work that they do. Also Shoosmiths for supporting them over the years and Green's Windmill and Science Centre for the great filming location.

28/09/2021

Zenia, the founder of The Sensory Kitchen has just launched her brand new business this week over on The Flavour Academy () and we’re so excited to see it thrive!

The Flavour Academy is an online comprehensive course on weaning which provides families with expert advice and aims to guide, nourish and inspire. As a Nutritionist, Food Scientist, Sensory Scientist, Chef and Mum, Zenia is here to help you with those weaning worries and give you confidence in the kitchen.

Here, Zenia talks about the inspiration behind her business, from her positive experiences with food as a child, to studying and becoming a mum.

We loved collaborating with Zenia (and Aveer) on this project and filming at . We’ve been so excited to see it launch!

24/09/2021

Better Books

Better Books is a profound campaign that we worked on to help make a huge change. Books are a big part of how children learn about the diverse history and culture of their own ancestry and the world beyond. But the books that are available in Primary schools aren't representatively reflective of that diversity.

This campaign helped to raise £10,000 for schools in Nottingham. To find out more, search on Instagram.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RpiJENDGAVE

19/09/2021

“Great vibe, great community and some seriously wicked workouts!”

We all know the struggles of finding a routine and getting motivated for the gym, but H3 makes that easy. At H3 Gym Nottingham , it’s more than just a great workout, it’s about the community and the support network that’s around you to get you through those burpees!

H3 offer a huge range of educational and bespoke fitness courses such as yoga, circuit training, weight training and boxing…just to name a few! And the great news is that it’s open to everyone, from families, to total beginners and professional athletes. Check it out for yourselves!

06/09/2021

"It feels like they know small business really well.”

All businesses want to ensure they are supported and protected. That's why NFU Mutual () are really passionate about what they do.

One of the businesses they offer support to is Sauce Shop. They make the best ketchup (soz Heinz) and they strive to make eating even more exciting.

Founded by James and Pam back in 2014 when they were cooking big pans of sauce in their kitchen. They are now producing thousands of bottles and jars of sauce right here in Notts every week. Now shipping worldwide, these guys want everyone to enjoy flavoursome food.

NFU Mutual have now supported Sauce Shop for over 3 years, along with many other local businesses who we got to go out and meet! We will be sharing this short series over the next few months.

29/08/2021

“it’s nice to be nice, it don’t cost you nowt”

Can you believe it’s been almost a year since we celebrated Gedling Borough’s independent’s as they opened up for business once more! From the likes of beauty bars, cafes to cob shops, hardware stores and hair salons. It’s important to reflect on last years events and recognise how our local high streets brought the community together, and how they continue to do so.

Thank you again to all of the incredible independents who took part in our filming our series for .

Let us know in the comments below if you see anywhere you recognise!

17/08/2021

Introducing Belgian Beer Club! Belgian Beer offer a subscription service whereby every month you can get hand-picked beers delivered right to your door! Allowing you to discover new beers or rediscover old favourites.

This video is 1/6 of a selection of 'cut downs' we made as part of a video package for Belgian Beer Club, head to our website to find out more about the packages we offer!

02/08/2021

“Isn’t it time we took our foot off the pedal?”

A couple of months ago we had the pleasure of collaborating with capturing one of their incredible new products, the Raleigh Array, a sleek, entry-level e-bike perfect for commuters.

We’ve really enjoyed seeing this project come together, from our home in Nottingham to the city of London!

A huge thank you to Raleigh UK, Tom and Georgia!

Do you commute to work on your bicycle? Let us know in the comments below

23/07/2021

“You can have an adventure on your doorstep but people don’t realise sometimes that there’s all these interesting nooks and crannies in the park”

Today is National Love Parks Day, and we thought we’d show our appreciation for one of the greatest open spaces Nottingham city centre has to offer!

You may know the Forest Recreational Ground as just a big open space, or for your annual visit to munch some mushy peas at Goose Fair, but did you know it is actually home to a huge community? Including Homemade Cafe, not one but two kids parks, an outdoor gym, many sports clubs including football, cycling and so much more.


This year more than ever, our parks and green spaces have played a pivotal role in our lives. At some points they were the only place you could visit, so we want to say a big thank you to our local parks for keeping us and our minds active and healthier during lockdown. Hearing from local people from Carrington, Hyson Green, Mapperley and the City Centre, it’s clear to see just how important this particular space is for many.

18/07/2021

Hello! Incase you don’t know who we are, we are My Town Vision. We’re passionate filmmakers for independent businesses in Nottingham.

My Town Vision consists of: Tom, the filmmaker, he’s been telling stories all over the world for almost a decade now! Sophie, the producer, diversifying across factual TV and radio, she has an eye for detail and is a producing powerhouse! Grace, social media assistant and photographer, she's recently graduated with a honours degree in Photography. And not forgetting resident dog Bo, our best marketing tool!

If we’re not out filming, you can find us in the heart of Nottingham, in Hockley at The Carousel ()

Tom started My Town Vision last year, and strived to support and showcase the incredible independents Nottingham has to offer. One year later, we’ve worked with over 200 businesses to do just that, and we’re only just getting started! We have lots of exciting announcements to make this year, so make sure you stay tuned…

15/07/2021

Forager Dan

“You’ll never look at the ground the same way again”

Foraging reminds us of our connection to nature, to food, and where it originates from. As Dan () explains, it’s an incredible way to identify exactly what you’re surrounded by…free food!

Dan holds Foraging events here in Nottingham, where you can forage and cook, all in one session! You can find out more about it via his Instagram page or visit the website link in his bio.

Have you ever been Foraging? Let us know in the comments below!

09/07/2021

Today we thought we’d reshare a video we made for Gedling Borough Council late last year. We loved filming this video and getting to know the incredible independents of Gedling Borough. Thank you to everyone involved: Deli-icious Mapperley The Fruit Bowl, Mapperley Knitworking Albies Nottingham Hairven Salon Bon Appetit - Nottm Ltd. Boutique flowers Beauty Temple

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QnEUdvHVyEg&t=1s

08/07/2021

Exciting news! We are holding a giveaway! There’s a chance to win x2 tickets for the Film and Food Fest! Head over to our Instagram to enter and find out more!

https://www.instagram.com/mytownvision/guide/win-x2-tickets-film-and-food-fest-2021/17950428880484231/?utm_medium=copy_link

🎟 GIVEAWAY! Cocktails, street food and regional filmmakers all in one space! The Film and Food Festival is making its way to Nottingham next week, and we’re so pleased to announce that one of our films will be screened at the event, alongside lots of other incredible local crea...

06/07/2021

The Flavour Academy

“I’m going to empower you to be the best chef for your baby”.

As a Nutritionist, Food Scientist, Sensory Scientist, Chef and Mum, Zenia from The Sensory Kitchen really is a fountain of food knowledge.

When we heard about this new venture we couldn’t wait to be involved.

Being a new mum can be really overwhelming, and this course gives guidance at a much needed time to help ease any weaning worries.

Arriving on the shoot day as cool as a cucumber, Zenia brought everything with her but the kitchen sink, luckily Scene Studios have one there that we could use.

We loved collaborating on this project, and with little Aveer too, what a dream team!

01/07/2021

“We make them feel welcome & part of a community- a family really”.

There’s nothing more that makes it feel like a Saturday in Nottingham then heading down to Sneinton Market.

Trading since 1860, it’s a place that’s continued to provide a community for Nottingham, particularly during the pandemic.

We made this video to support the launch of The Avenues Independent Market in Sneinton, which has now been showcasing more independents and creatives for almost a year.

Get yourself down there this Saturday 3rd of July to check it out and see what you can find or munch on, with the vegan market on there too, there’s something for everyone.

Thank you to all of these independents that we had a chat with on that sunny day Sneinton Vegan Market Sneinton Marketplace Sneinton Market Avenues Soul and Flare The Carousel Nottingham Street Food Club Bikes Love You Dizzy Ink and the rest!

04/06/2020

Doughnotts

Doughnotts is going baking mad

After opening their incredible state of the art bakery in February they had to close the doors to all of their stores and the new bakery too.
With lockdown measures easing they’ve opened the bakery back up with a small team to enable doughnuts to be delivered safely to their customers doors. They’ve now got click and collect option from the bakery in NG2 too.
For all your orders head over to www.doughnottsofficial.com or doughnuts.bigcartel.com
You can also order through Deliveroo!
Follow on Instagram and on Facebook at Doughnotts to stay up to date, and to stay in the loop for when the stores will be back open.

03/06/2020

Dizzy Ink & The Carousel are keeping you creative
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Dizzy Ink specialise in risograph and screen printing and are passionate about educating others on the processes.
The Carousel is a creative co-working space that hosts Dizzy Ink amongst other businesses and creatives.
The building has been closed to the public since the beginning of lockdown however Dizzy Ink have been busy working alongside Hackspace to produce PPE and also making creative care packages for Nottingham’s creative community.
You can learn more about Dizzy Ink and the education resources available along with the amazing bespoke print services they offer at www.dizzyink.co.uk
And you can find out more about The Carousel at www.thecarousel.co.uk