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08
May
Kirsty Donnelly — dry stone waller
A former freelance TV producer who worked with the BBC and This Morning among many other things, Kirsty made the move to Stroud to be closer to the countryside.
9 min read
07
May
Stroud to hold Chartist Festival
On 17 & 18 May 2025, 200 years on from the gathering of 5,000 people on Selsley common, there will be a festival to commemorate the event.
4 min read
05
May
Trans rights under attack: The Supreme Court, the EHRC guidance, and what we can do about it
In this long-read explainer, Amplify Stroud breaks down the recent Supreme Court ruling and subsequent EHRC guidance, what it means, and how to fight it.
24 min read
03
May
The Healing Power of Singing
It is hard to put into words what it is about singing in a group that feels so good, but my spirit soars each time we rehearse together, and even more so after our performances; I come away feeling alive, energised, and more appreciative of my life.
13 min read
01
May
Stroudies flock to Cheltenham to stand up for trans rights
Crowds came to Cheltenham from across Gloucestershire to speak out against new anti-trans ruling and guidance on Saturday
6 min read
11
Apr
‘PIP gives me quality of life’ — Locals share fears of planned benefits changes
Government plans to reform benefits for disabled people, known as Personal Independence Payments (PIP) have been met with a strong backlash from ill and disabled Stroudies, and have prompted concerns amongst local charities.
9 min read
08
Apr
There's a Goddess in the Cotswolds
Transdisciplinary artist Sarah Dixon explores Gloucestershire's divine feminine and considers the growth of Goddess paganism in Stroud
8 min read
31
Mar
What Ramadan means for Muslims in Stroud and Gloucester
Will Luker shares a community Iftar meal with Muslims in Stroud and Gloucester, during the Holy month of Ramadan
5 min read
24
Mar
Devolution for Gloucestershire?
Gloucestershire councils are going to be abolished and replaced with one or two Unitary Authorities linked to a regional Strategic Authority with an elected mayor. This is going to be a seismic shift for local democracy.
11 min read
14
Mar
What’s On at Stroud Film Festival This Week
Amplify's top picks and star-studded highlights for the festival's closing week
4 min read