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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
08
Apr
There's a Goddess in the Cotswolds

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

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
03
Feb
“Hope is a Dragon” — Led By Donkeys at Stroud Book Festival

“Hope is a Dragon” — Led By Donkeys at Stroud Book Festival

Ben Stuart and James Sadri from Led by Donkeys held a sold-out talk at the Subs as part of the 2024 Stroud Book Festival. From their post-Brexit origins to contemporary activism, here's how it all went down.
27 min read
26
Jan
Crowds gather in front of the Stroud Red Band at Lansdown Hall at the beginning of the memorial.

“For a Better Future” — Holocaust Memorial Day

Each year, the people of Stroud come together to commemorate the Holocaust, reflecting on the horrors of fascism and persecution and renewing their commitment to ensure such atrocities are never repeated.
7 min read
12
Dec
Syria

Syria

The fall of the Assad regime is a turning point, but rebuilding — both personally and nationally — will take time. For Syrian refugees, this means navigating the complexities of the past while looking toward a brighter future. For everyone else, it means standing by their side as allies and friends.
12 min read
04
Dec
The time is right for SLOTH

The time is right for SLOTH

Stroud Library Of THings allows members to check out infrequently used equipment and materials from hedge trimmers, to party packs, to camping kits at low cost bringing the combined benefits of freeing storage, reducing waste and reducing our impact on the environment.
9 min read
14
Nov
Why we fought to Save Our Sauna

Why we fought to Save Our Sauna

“There is something very humbling about being (almost entirely) stripped down to our most basic form and sitting amongst people from all walks of life without the usual indicators of difference.”
8 min read
04
Nov
Look up! Don't Look Up! Look Up!

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.
8 min read
09
Oct
Reclaiming narratives: Telling our stories, reimagining our futures

Reclaiming narratives: Telling our stories, reimagining our futures

As a part of October National Black History Month in the UK, local groups Stroud Against Racism and Black Ark Media are leading local celebrations with a two-day Black History Month Festival event in Stroud on Saturday, October 19 and Sunday, October 20 at the Trinity Rooms, Field Road, GL5 2HZ.
7 min read