Robin Layfield

Robin Layfield

Stroud
Aug
20
Stroud Stands Defiant

Stroud Stands Defiant

In the wake of the horrific attacks in Southport and a wave of Islamophobia and rioting across the country, the people of Stroud came together to say that we stand together in support of everyone in our communities
24 min read
Jul
03
Stroud Sacred Music Festival

Stroud Sacred Music Festival

The Sacred Music festival returns to Stroud. We cover the highlights and the history of this event.
6 min read
Jul
02
Film — Not in Our Name

Film — Not in Our Name

An interview with filmmaker Sohrab Kavir about the film he is making that explores relationship between two women - one Palestinian and one Jewish, sharing a household in the aftermath of October 7.
8 min read
May
03
Mums on the Run

Mums on the Run

Many parents in Stroud are ditching cars for the daily school run in favour of electric cargo bikes that can carry smaller passengers. We caught up with Iszi who has done just this to find out why
12 min read
Oct
30
Silent Vigil outside MPs Office

Silent Vigil outside MPs Office

The vigil was organised by Stroud Ceasefire Now Coalition to support the call to “all parties to immediately cease all military offensives and maintain restraint to prevent further escalation of violence that will only harm innocent civilians on all sides.”
1 min read
Dec
14
RYSE with the Youth!

RYSE with the Youth!

By Cassius Smith-Frazer CLICK HERE to donate to The RYSE’s Winter Fundraiser and help them grow. On a chilly
5 min read
Nov
27
Making Amazon Pay: Organised Labour and the Climate Movement Strike Back

Making Amazon Pay: Organised Labour and the Climate Movement Strike Back

By Cassius Smith Frazer As the first quarter of the 21st century draws to a close, major players in the
4 min read
Mar
18
Democracy? Siobhan Baillie votes for anti-protest Bill that could mean jail for causing ‘serious annoyance’

Democracy? Siobhan Baillie votes for anti-protest Bill that could mean jail for causing ‘serious annoyance’

By Cassius Smith-Frazer, Jamie O’Dell and James Beecher Last week we saw the Metropolitan Police violently break up a
5 min read