Look up! Don't Look Up! Look Up!
Land acquisition in England has been achieved over centuries by means of violent theft, enclosure, clearance and most importantly, the management of perception, the state of mind of the huge group. This has been maintained with tools such as persecution, transportation, mortgage and tenancy.
Marking a Year of Genocide in Gaza
Full text of a speech given at the Stroud Ceasefire Now vigil on Friday 4 October
“Feet” — Dance as an act of Resistance
Stroud, with its rolling hills and rich artistic heritage, provides a fertile ground for Boss Morris. They draw upon local traditions, folklore, and the natural environment, infusing their dances with a sense of the land's history and spirit.
Stroud Sacred Music Festival
The Sacred Music festival returns to Stroud. We cover the highlights and the history of this event.
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.
Letter to the Editor — Hitler apologist is standing to be Stroud's MP
Cheltenham-based Saskia Whitfield - who is being promoted by The Light - is standing in Stroud as an independent candidate for Parliament. A look into her social media reveals a deeply ingrained pattern of homophobic and antisemitic values.
“Hands” — Writing as an act of Resistance
Across the world, in this moment, people are stepping up and standing in defence of the land they live on, the waters they live with and each other’s rights to freely be.
