Sign in Subscribe

Alex Parnham-Cope

01
May
Stroudies flock to Cheltenham to stand up for trans rights

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

‘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
14
Mar
What’s On at Stroud Film Festival This Week

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
02
Mar
Amplify Stroud meets Dr Simon Opher in Westminster

Amplify Stroud meets Dr Simon Opher in Westminster

Alex and Alyssa take on the world of politics, policy, and posh canteens with Stroud MP Dr Simon Opher
14 min read
07
Feb
Sudan: Understanding the Crisis

Sudan: Understanding the Crisis

Former Stroud MP David Drew explains the civil war unfolding in Sudan, and remembers his experiences of the troubled country.
7 min read
01
Feb
Remembering the victims of the Bosnian Genocide

Remembering the victims of the Bosnian Genocide

30 years on, Stroud remembers the horrors of the Bosnian war from the testimony of one of those who experienced it first hand.
10 min read
28
Jan
Being Transgender in Stroud

Being Transgender in Stroud

by Alex Parnham-Cope Content Note: transphobia, detailed discussion of violence and mental illness For those who aren’t aware, a
17 min read