Last update 1.02.10. This site is increasingly out of date. A new site is under construction... With Apologies. PRSC BLOG. See it here : http://stokescroft.wordpress.com/ If you would like to be a contributor please e-mail : blogger@prsc.org.uk ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ PRSC YOUTUBE CHANNEL Latest Film: Alan "Bear" Smith Funeral 12.01.10 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- LATEST: Trial adjourned until 12th March, 2010 Unfortunately, Denise James, chief prosecution witnesss was unable to attend. It is understood that she recently suffered a bereavement in the family. Mr. Chalkley would like to thank all those who took time out of their day to attend. The legal process takes time... ------------------------------------------------- Chris Chalkley Stands Trial on Wednesday, February 3rd at Bristol Magistrates Court on a charge of Criminal Damage. All are welcome to attend. Chris Chalkley, chairman of PRSC,  is remanded to appear at Bristol Magistrates' Court on Wednesday 3rd February 2010 at 9.45am. Mr. Chalkley is accused of Criminal Damage, having painted a sign on the 5102 Building at the bottom of Stokes Croft between 28/8/09 and 1/9/09, allegedly causing damage of between £150 and £200. The sign that he painted is shown below.   Detail below. Mr. Chalkley has pleaded not guilty and will be mounting a robust defence of his action. Scheduled to appear for the prosecution are the  Project Manager for Clean and Green (Anti- graffiti) and the property manager. Mr. Chalkley's defence team will be calling several witnesses. The trial is expected to last all day. See the links below for relevant reading… Click here to see the Criminal Damage Act 1971 Click here for a legal discussion on graffiti and Criminal Damage, with particular reference to the works of Banksy. The two documents are essential reading for those who are going to spend the day in court. All are welcome. Please pass this information to all thase who may be interested. Chris Chalkley pictured below in the St. Werburgh's Tunnel, a site currently used for painting; No official permission was sought by the local community. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- EXHIBITION EXTENDED The outstanding success of the Stokes Croft China Exhibition has prompted us to continue the exhibition into February. Don't miss it! For further information about Stokes Croft China: ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Peoples Republic of Stokes Croft Stokes Croft is the most interesting and culturally diverse area in Bristol, boasting more honesty, beauty and truth than any other part of the City. It is precisely because Stokes Croft has been neglected, that people of all backgrounds and circumstance have learned to co-exist in an enclave of tolerance that few from outside this magical area can begin to understand. The mission is to help Stokes Croft to recognise its special qualities by improving the streetscape through direct action, by creating a sense of identity, a sense of belonging and of self-worth. PRSC is determined to safeguard the unique character of the area. Because of the economically challenged nature of Stokes Croft, there are many areas where there are gaps in the normal commercial landscape. This can be seen as a disadvantage, a gap- toothed smile. PRSC sees only opportunity, the opportunity to flavour forever the visual nature of our quarter. More stimulating. Tidier. Safer. Better. Opportunity. Stokes Croft : Flats or Culture? PRSC interviewed TO SEE MORE FILMS, VISIT THE NEW PRSC YOUTUBE SITE.
We believe that Stokes Croft has been criminally and deliberately neglected by Government... There is a Council plan. Unfortunately, it is not currently being implemented. We urge you to check it out. (Click here to Download The Council's Action Plan - Be Warned. Its size is 50Mb). Stokes Croft is also a designated Conservation Area. It is vital that this recently updated document is taken seriously. (Click here to Download The Stokes Croft Conservation Area document). PRSC rejects top-down government. The future of Stokes Croft must rest in the hands of the people who live, work and play in the area. To this end, we have produced an alternative vision, one that actually aims to make the area more people- friendly, one that plays to the strengths of the area. (Click here to Download The PRSC Action Plan - Size is 7 Mb). PUBLISHED 22nd Sept. 2007. Updated 2nd Sept. 2008. Our modus operandi is to work with the nature of the environment... To improve through painting... Never to damage any of the fabric of the area. The works have to be FAST BUT GOOD!   PRSC believes that we must act now to take possession of our own future. JOIN US
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