What we got up to in 2020

What we got up to in 2020

For the PRSC AGM last week, the crew prepared some short reports about where our efforts went in 2020 and what results we got. It seemed a shame to keep this data to ourselves so we have summarised the updates here. (This is quite a text heavy post. If you prefer a...
Gentrification Watch

Gentrification Watch

Our neighbourhood is resounding with the cacophony of diggers, hammers, shouting and building site radios these days. But what is being built? And who is this new neighbourhood for?

2019 in pictures

2019 in pictures

Once every couple of weeks down at the People’s Republic of Stokes Croft we get asked “So what exactly is it that you do here anyway?” to which the answer is usually “erm… well… I guess…. lots of things?… good stuff…”. So in case you’ve been wondering the same thing, here is a little (non-comprehensive) look back at what we did in 2019.

Post for Turbo Island

Post for Turbo Island

If Stokes Croft doesn’t engage with the World Cup, the World Cup comes to Stokes Croft. And this in proper Stokes Croft style. Turbo Island got a delivery, and an unconventional one at that. Who said you need a residence to have mail sent to you? The content of...
The Apothecaire on Stokes Croft

The Apothecaire on Stokes Croft

In March 2018, the Apothecaire on Stokes Croft was installed. Discussing Drugs The area of Stokes Croft is particularly challenged by issues over drugs. Starting from the concept of the ‘Apothecary’, the place where you would get medicinal supplies, the...