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30
Jun
Postcards past and present: Reimagining historic Stroud

Postcards past and present: Reimagining historic Stroud

How much has Stroud really changed? This history-photography project recreates vintage postcards with present-day images
5 min read
20
Jun
Bringing the Climbing Commons to Stroud

Bringing the Climbing Commons to Stroud

Alyssa Pearce interviews Chik Shimasaki from Stroud Commons about this unique venture to kickstart active climbing in Stroud
13 min read
08
Jun
VIDEO: Rodborough Fields Campaign take community bid to the next stage

VIDEO: Rodborough Fields Campaign take community bid to the next stage

The preservation group have had their bid accepted by the sellers and are now looking to convert pledges into cash
2 min read
06
Jun
Transforming Rodborough Community Hall

Transforming Rodborough Community Hall

Amplify Stroud visits the community hub while it is undergoing a hefty redevelopment and sustainable reimagining
4 min read
01
Jun
Introducing Na’amod

Introducing Na’amod

Local activist Jeremy Green interviews Colin Levine from Na'amod to get his perspectives on the recently established Gloucestershire branch of the Jewish campaigning organisation that is standing in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza.
9 min read
30
May
"We need our farmers to be artists and our artists to be farmers" — Nick Hayes and Emma Kernahan at NeoAncients

"We need our farmers to be artists and our artists to be farmers" — Nick Hayes and Emma Kernahan at NeoAncients

IT FEELS LIKE SOMETHING OF a moment for me to cover a conversation between Emma Kernahan and Nick Hayes at day two of the NeoAncients festival 2025 on a sunny weekend in Stroud.
12 min read
28
May
The stars are for everyone: Dartmoor wild campers celebrate legal win

The stars are for everyone: Dartmoor wild campers celebrate legal win

Amplify Stroud headed down to the moors this week to capture dance, joy, and protest after the Supreme Court affirms historic commons rights
5 min read
25
May
Crafting sustainable and inclusive  sculpture in Stroud

Crafting sustainable and inclusive sculpture in Stroud

The Hide Artists Retreat is prioritising environmental materials and community outreach for their annual sculpture show this summer
8 min read
19
May
A Spotlight on Sherborne Cinema

A Spotlight on Sherborne Cinema

Gloucester’s art deco indie cinema celebrates 10 years serving the community
8 min read
17
May
Stroud-based Food Influencer on Hunger Strike for Palestine

Stroud-based Food Influencer on Hunger Strike for Palestine

Media personality and plant-based chef Max La Manna hasn't eaten for 6 days to protest the food and aid blockade of Palestinians in Gaza. His Hunger Strike is ongoing.
6 min read