Stroud Community TV

Tristan & James Watson: “In a Sentimental Mood”

philip — Fri, 17 May 2013 09:21:17 +0000

Guitarist Brothers Tristan & James Watson playing the melancholic jazz standard: “In a Sentimental Mood” by Duke Ellington on a cold February evening in a marquee at Stroud Brewery.

And playing a James Watson composition entitled:”Flying Home to Rio”: http://youtu.be/kEI18bhc9Ms

More great music from the evening from Stroud film maker Matt Archibald here.

See James Watson’s website with details of all his albums and more: http://www.jameswatsonmusic.info

See more about Chalford’s Tristan Watson: http://www.myspace.com/tristanelliotwatson

See also James Watson with Patsy Gamble at: http://stroudcommunity.tv/james-watson-and-patsy-gamble-the-imperial-launch-of-new-cd/

And with Samantha Hudson: http://stroudcommunity.tv/samantha-hudson-and-james-watson-live-at-stroud-fringe-festival-2012/

‘Rattlin Bones’ – Billy / Sarana / Mark at the Running Horse Acoustic Session

philip — Tue, 14 May 2013 13:05:23 +0000

Mark Wilderspin, famous locally for lots but particularly the award winning ‘Stroud Life’, writes: “Billy Brandt / Sarana VerLin and Mark Wilderspin join forces for a few finale songs at The Running Horse acoustic sessions in Swindon 8th May 2013. This is a song by Kasey Chambers and Shane Nicholson.”

See also ‘Copperhead Road’: http://youtu.be/FHjX4_iq_DE

and ‘Leave Her Things Behind’: http://youtu.be/TlP1aTi17V0

And see more at: http://www.youtube.com/user/mheads2

*DEBUT ALBUM OUT NOW!!*

‘Something To Crow About’ has already had BBC Radio airplay and we’ve been described by one press review thus:

“Wilderspin will tickle your fancy if you enjoy some kick back music that is filled with folk, rock, country and Americana influences. They are all over the musical map and they do it all very well. The best way to put it is Wilderspin will set your mind at ease, make you smile and give you a new found appreciation for good vocals, lyrics that touch your soul and some fine instrumentation to bring it all home.” See more here.

Mould TV interviews Sarah Dixon for Site 2013

philip — Tue, 14 May 2013 09:31:53 +0000

Mould Tv write: Mould Tv’s very own Salcoholic chats to Sarah Dixon about all things Site Festival and Frida Khalo…

www.mouldtv.tumblr.com
www.facebook.com/M0ULD?ref=ts&fref=ts&filter=3
www.sarahdixonfineart.co.uk

Sarah is also running and exclusive, FREE workshop to nine people! on Monday 20th May, 4pm (Unit 56). To book your place email Sarah: sarah@sarahdixonfineart.co.uk

See the placard protest through Stroud: http://stroudcommunity.tv/art-not-what-i-expected-launch-in-stroud/

See shaking olive trees Site 2013 exhibition: http://stroudcommunity.tv/siobhan-hapaskas-shaking-olive-trees-at-the-goods-shed/

See also Stroud International Textiles 2013 at the Museum in the Park: http://stroudcommunity.tv/select-still-moments-part-of-stroud-international-textiles-exhibitions-2013/

Highlights from ‘Understanding Dementia’ workshop for people with a learning disability

philip — Mon, 13 May 2013 19:46:59 +0000

Highlights from the workshop by community nurses looking at dementia @ 5th Big Health Check Day in Gloucester, 10th May 2013. The filming is not great quality but hopefully will be useful in discussing dementia with people who have learning disabilities.

Managing Memory 2gether – local information, advice and group information sessions for people worried about memory, people with dementia and carers of people with dementia: www.2gether.nhs.uk and 0800 694 8800.

See inspiring workshop about sight from the same day: http://stroudcommunity.tv/wonderful-story-looking-after-your-eyes/

Stroud-based county-wide Gloucestershire Voices is a user-led self advocacy organisation for adults with learning disabilities living in Gloucestershire and hopes to have films like this on their website in the future. For more info about Gloucestershire Voices see: www.glosvoices.co.uk

Thank you also to organisers of the 5th Big Health Check Day; NHS 2gether Trust, Gloucestershire Clinical Commissioning Group, Gloucestershire County Council and Gloucestershire Voices.

Film and edit Philip Booth.

Eddie ‘The Eagle’ Edwards starts charity walk in Minchinhampton

philip — Mon, 13 May 2013 06:37:57 +0000

Mandy Pellatt of Stroud People writes: “Eddie ‘The Eagle’ Edwards places charity walkers under starter’s orders at Horsfall House Respite Care Walk in Minchinhampton.” See story here.

The Woodchester plasterer famously came last in the ski jumping at the 1988 Calgary Olympics – see interview at RadioLynxContent Channel: http://stroudcommunity.tv/eddie-the-eagle-edwards/

See more about Horsfall House: http://www.horsfallhouse.co.uk/about-us/

Wonderful story ‘Looking After Your Eyes’

philip — Mon, 13 May 2013 06:25:06 +0000

Highlights from the ‘Looking After Your Eyes’ workshop by See Ability @ 5th Big Health Check Day in Gloucester, 10th May 2013. This tells the wonderful inspiring story of Scott Watkin in getting his eyes sorted. The filming is not great quality but hopefully will highlight to many the importance of looking after our sight.

Big thanks to Scott Watkin (left) and Martin Thomas from See Ability. More info: www.seeability.org or telephone 01372 755 000.

See ‘Understanding Dementia’ workshop from the same day at: http://stroudcommunity.tv/highlights-from-understanding-dementia-workshop-for-people-with-a-learning-disability/

Thank you also to organisers of the 5th Big Health Check Day; NHS 2gether Trust, Gloucestershire Clinical Commissioning Group, Gloucestershire County Council and Gloucestershire Voices.

Film and edit Philip Booth.

Randwick Wap procession and cheese roll 2013

philip — Sat, 11 May 2013 20:38:32 +0000

Mandy Pellatt of the community news website Stroud People writes: “A centuries old tradition was revived today when villagers in Randwick celebrated the ancient festival of Wap. A costumed procession with a mayor and queen made its way through the streets of the sleepy village near Stroud. Sword bearers, a sheriff and ladies in waiting accompanied the pair and a Mop-Man cleared the way and wet the crowd with water, before the mayor and queen were dipped in the pond. The procession then made its way to the fair field by the village hall, stopping half way for two special cheeses to be rolled down Well Leaze Hill by the mayor and queen.”

Use search box to see more Randwick Wap films like:

Procession, cheese rolling and fair at: http://stroudcommunity.tv/randwick-wap-2012/

Wap in 1972: http://stroudcommunity.tv/randwick-wap-wonderful-old-footage/

Canal restoration – Open Day @Capel Mill 11.05.13

philip — Sat, 11 May 2013 17:36:01 +0000

More films about the canal in Stroud at: http://stroudcommunity.tv/tag/canal/

Today was a chance for people to walk along the new 330m stretch of canal at Capel Mill in Stroud – the canal has been carved out of a 1970s refuse tip and you can still see bits of plastic coming through the concrete pillars which keep it in place. The temporary dam, currently holds back a 1.5m wall of water, is due to be removed in the next week.

The project dubbed ‘the missing link’, links Bowbridge and Stroud and has been described as “one of the most challenging” on the canal. See more about the restoration process and how to get involved as a volunteer or member of the Cotswold Canal Trust at: www.cotswoldcanals.com

Film by Philip Booth.

Out of Time – Story of My Life (Official Promo Video)

philip — Sat, 11 May 2013 08:15:45 +0000

A promo video from Out of Time’s debut single ‘Story of My Life’! Out of Time are a young Folk/Funk/Rock duo from the Stroud/Ciren area. They write, record and perform their own eclectic material. David and George fuse their musical styles together to produce a unique, original and exciting sound.

See acoustic version and more on their YouTube channel here and on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/OutofTimeSound

Two local film festivals coming up….

philip — Tue, 07 May 2013 18:59:16 +0000

YOUNG FILM MAKERS SHOWCASE 2013:

If you are very quick, there may still be time to enter your movie. Please deliver your film to SVA as soon as possible and email info@stroudartsfestival.org to let us know its there for collection.

The films will be screened on Wednesday 22nd. May 2013 at SVA, John Street, Stroud as part of the 2013 Site Festival. For more information and how to submit your film, go to the YOUNG FILM MAKERS SHOWCASE web page. You can view some of the films screened at the 2012 Showcase online at STROUD COMMUNITY TV website. Films exhibited in the 2013 Showcase will be included on the SCTV web site after the event.

Some of last years entries can be found at: http://stroudcommunity.tv/tag/stroud-young-film-makers-2012/

GLOUCESTERSHIRE SHOWCASE SHORT FILM FESTIVAL:

The first Gloucestershire Showcase Short Film Festival will be held on 1st June 2013 at Gloucester’s historic Blackfriars Priory and the Gloucester Language Immersion Centre. The Film Festival will give local filmmakers the opportunity to showcase their filmmaking talents. The festival will also include a screening of a selection of short films from around the world as selected by Strangers In A Cinema, demonstrations, workshops, live events, caricatures by Tony’s Toons, a Hog Roast and bar and the Showcase Market.

The first Gloucestershire Showcase Short Film Festival need Volunteers and local traders for our Showcase Market. Volunteers would help with setting up the venue, supervising events within the festival, handing out flyers and helping festival goers find events. As part of the festival they are putting on a Showcase Market which we hope will be made up of items made and sold by local crafts people as well as comic book and movie memorabilia sellers. They are still looking for vendors who may be interested in hiring a table for the afternoon. The market part of the festival will run from Midday to 4pm and will cost vendors a flat fee of just £10 per table for the afternoon.

More information on Gloucestershire Showcase and other upcoming events can be found at the links below; www.thisisshowcase.co.uk or www.facebook.com/thisisshowcase

Siobhán Hapaska’s shaking olive trees at the Goods Shed

philip — Mon, 06 May 2013 11:07:33 +0000

Site Festival 1st-31st May 2013; A festival of artist-led projects in Stroud Gloucestershire

This film is a glimpse at Siobhán Hapaska’s new work specially commissioned for Site Festival 2013: ‘the sky has to turn black before you can see the stars’. Presented by INDEX at the Goods Shed, Stroud, Gloucestershire GL5 3AP.

From the programme: “Vibrating uprooted olive trees are the central presence in Siobhán Hapaska’s newly commissioned installation. This powerful, evocative piece extends her interest in the co existence of extreme opposites, exploring themes of conflict and resolution, both domestic and political, which challenge our belief systems and our sense of the natural order of things. Juxtaposing the natural and synthetic, Hapaska’s meticulously crafted work presents a world on the edge of the abyss, but also on the edge of possibility.”

This film in no way does justice to the exhibition – it needs experiencing itself……Exhibition dates: 4th-12th May, Saturday 4th 10am-3pm, Sunday 5th, Monday 6th-Sunday 12th 11am-6pm.

See lots more about this piece and more at the INDEX Gallery at: http://indexgallery.wordpress.com/
With thanks to Helen Kincaid, co Director of INDEX Gallery, for permission to film this exhibition.

The Site Festival is a contemporary arts festival, now in its 17th year, which brings a full and dynamic programme of visual arts, performance, music, screenings, open studios, artist talks and workshops to the Stroud Valleys for the whole month of May. SVA and Stroud Arts Festival are pleased to be working in partnership again this year. See more by downloading the amazing programme at: http://www.sitefestival.org.uk/

See also Stroud International Textiles 2013 at the Museum in the Park: http://stroudcommunity.tv/select-still-moments-part-of-stroud-international-textiles-exhibitions-2013/

Film and edit Philip Booth

‘select: still moments’ part of Stroud International Textiles exhibitions 2013

philip — Mon, 06 May 2013 04:19:55 +0000

This is a hurriedly made taster film of the amazing exhibition at the Museum in the Park in Stroud. This film in no way does justice to the wonderful exhibits – don’t miss the exhibition! See also details of events, artists and the inspiring Textile Trail with 36 artists and designer makers 11th &12th and 18th & 19th May 2013:
www.stroudinternationaltextiles.org.uk

Original music Dave Perry Trio: http://soundcloud.com/dave-perry-trio

Thank you to Lizzi Walton, Artistic Director, CEO of Stroud International Textiles for permission to film.

The Colour of Summer – Seiko Kinoshita for Stroud International Textiles Spring Select 2013

philip — Sun, 05 May 2013 15:24:19 +0000

Seiko Kinoshita has created this short video of her working on The Colour of Summer. Seiko uses traditional weaving and dyeing techniques to create site specific work. The newly commissioned work – ‘The Colour of Summer’ has an accompanying soundscape ‘Sound of Weaving’ made in collaboration with Dennis Tuckerman, a musician & audio alchemist.

More info about the amazing exhibition at Stroud’s Museum in the Park and Textile Trail at:stroudinternationaltextiles.org.uk
Supported by Arts Council England & Stroud International Textiles.

See also film of exhibition at the Museum in the Park: http://stroudcommunity.tv/select-still-moments-part-of-stroud-international-textiles-exhibitions-2013/

Magnus and Granny: Granny in the Snow

philip — Sun, 05 May 2013 14:25:58 +0000

Fourth in the series of Magnus and Granny; made in Stroud. For more episodes click on Magnus and Granny ‘tag’.

‘Art: Not What I Expected’ launch in Stroud

philip — Sat, 04 May 2013 08:50:06 +0000

Totally shaky video of launch of the Site Festival….this is a glimpse of the amazing placard parade through Stroud on Saturday 27th April. The parade followed placard-making workshops inspired by Bob and Roberta Smith and ended up with a party at the Brunel Goods Shed. Mould, a group of young artists based at SVA, organised the day’s events. The Site Festival, which is now in its 17th year, has officially begun and will run with an array of contemporary art throughout the month of May.

See more about Mould at: https://www.facebook.com/M0ULD?ref=ts&fref=ts&filter=3

See more about the wonderful Site Festival at: http://www.sitefestival.org.uk/

More about Create Gloucestershire and the manifesto: http://www.creategloucestershire.co.uk/

Election Results Stroud 2nd May 2013

philip — Fri, 03 May 2013 08:48:14 +0000

Results of by-election in Cam and the Glos County Council elections in Stroud District – a short film by Philip Booth. See details for Stroud area at: http://www.stroud.gov.uk/docs/democ/elections.asp#s=sectioncontent3&p=2013

See Glos map of election results: https://gistest.gloucestershire.gov.uk/LocalViewPub/Sites/ELECT/

Election results by party
Party name     Seats won
Conservative        23
Liberal Democrat        14
Labour        6
UKIP        3
Labour & Co-operative        3
Independent        2
Green Party        1
People Against Bureaucracy Group        1
Trade Unionists and Socialists Against Cuts        0

Evening in Stroud with Green Party Leader Natalie Bennett and County councillor Sarah Lunnon

philip — Thu, 02 May 2013 06:33:43 +0000

The evening was ‘Greens in Government’ where Natalie Bennett, Green Party Leader and County Councillor Sarah Lunnon both gave presentations at Lansdown Hall in Stroud on Friday 26th April 2013. This film carries highlights from the evening – snatches of their presentations – it is one of several films of the evening made by Philip Booth.

Sarah Lunnon’s talk about her work as a County Councillor and hopes after the elections on 2nd May: http://stroudcommunity.tv/sarah-lunnon-talk-about-life-on-glos-county-council-and-hopes-for-future/

See more about the loans to improve energy efficiency and sustainable energy measures for private households in this 3 minute film with Cllr Simon Pickering: http://stroudcommunity.tv/cllr-simon-pickering-on-loans-to-improve-energy-efficiency/

Natalie Bennett’s talk in Stroud: http://stroudcommunity.tv/green-party-leader-natalie-bennett-in-stroud/

The broadcast by Caroline Lucas was also played during the evening, see http://youtu.be/4BcCi7Xr06M

Answers to other questions from the evening:

Is there an alternative to austerity? http://stroudcommunity.tv/is-there-is-an-alternative-to-austerity/

How would the Green party tackle inequality? http://youtu.be/sHrv2_kv7zQ

Will Proportional Representation ever happen? http://youtu.be/tyisMTeH6sk

Tell me more about Green Party policy on Land Value Tax? http://youtu.be/4LHk3L4nRrw

Tell me more about Green party policy on education? http://youtu.be/qFbPygs4sVo

See more at: www.stroudgreenparty.org.uk

Promoted and published by Stroud District Green Party, 8 Castle Street, Stroud, Glos, GL5 2HP

If It Means a Lot To You – Sam Jones (A Day To Remember Cover)

philip — Wed, 01 May 2013 17:41:35 +0000

Another from Sam Jones – see more on Stroud Community TV by using the search box.

Is there is an alternative to austerity?

philip — Wed, 01 May 2013 08:50:03 +0000

Natalie Bennett and Sarah Lunnon answer a question about Green Party policies that are a real alternative to austerity.

The evening was ‘Greens in Government’ where Natalie Bennett, Green Party Leader and County Councillor Sarah Lunnon both gave presentations at Lansdown Hall in Stroud on Friday 26th April 2013. This is one of several films of the evening made by Philip Booth.

See highlights from the evening at: http://stroudcommunity.tv/evening-in-stroud-with-green-party-leader-natalie-bennett-and-county-councillor-sarah-lunnon/

Sarah’s talk about her work as a County Councillor and hopes after the elections on 2nd May: http://stroudcommunity.tv/sarah-lunnon-talk-about-life-on-glos-county-council-and-hopes-for-future/

Natalie Bennett’s talk in Stroud: http://stroudcommunity.tv/green-party-leader-natalie-bennett-in-stroud/

The broadcast by Caroline Lucas was also played during the evening, see http://youtu.be/4BcCi7Xr06M

Answers to other questions from the evening:

How would the Green party tackle inequality? http://youtu.be/sHrv2_kv7zQ

Will Proportional Representation ever happen? http://youtu.be/tyisMTeH6sk

Tell me more about Green Party policy on Land Value Tax? http://youtu.be/4LHk3L4nRrw

Tell me more about Green party policy on education? http://youtu.be/qFbPygs4sVo

See more at: www.stroudgreenparty.org.uk

Promoted and published by Stroud District Green Party, 8 Castle Street, Stroud, Glos, GL5 2HP

Stroud Community TV newsletter 30th April 2013

philip — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 21:52:39 +0000

WELCOME TO THE 14th NEWSLETTER OF STROUD COMMUNITY TV 30th April 2013

FEATURED FILMS THIS MONTH:

Politics this month has played a big role with films about the changes to the NHS, Labour Leader Ed Miliband in Stroud, Green Party Leader Natalie Bennett’s talk and answering questions at an evening in Stroud, Cllr Simon Pickering talking loans to improve energy efficiency plus Sarah Lunnon talking about life as a county councillor – and this film of drama and song looking at how to vote with people with a learning disability:
http://stroudcommunity.tv/how-to-vote-people-with-a-learning-disability-look-at-voting/

Tink the Hamster comes back to life:
http://stroudcommunity.tv/tink-the-hamster-who-came-back-to-life-after-she-was-buried/

Down to Earth’s Spring Gardening event:
http://stroudcommunity.tv/down-to-earth-strouds-spring-gardening-event/

Great film of the amazing Beacon Gospel Choir in Painswick:
http://stroudcommunity.tv/beacon-gospel-choir-in-painswick/

Great trailer for a film coming soon:
http://stroudcommunity.tv/black-car-home-hope-comes-in-odd-shaped-sizes/

Common Cranes nesting for the first time in 400 years at Slimbridge: http://stroudcommunity.tv/slimbridge-common-cranes/

Other films include Rococo’s Garden series looks at planting broad beans, Whiteshill and Ruscombe Parish’ Neighbourhood Plan, Glos Deaf Assoc’s weekly news, a teaser animation for a new book, Morris Dancers in Sheepscombe, the amazing ventriloquist Kieran Powell in a 45 minute programme, how to make a newspaper pot for plants, the White Practice osteopathic Clinic in Nailsworth, Marling School Debating Society, racehorse trainer Tom George and Stroud Valleys Project planting hedges.

MUSIC VIDS THIS MONTH:

George Montague and Blood Ties: http://stroudcommunity.tv/george-montague-blood-ties/

We have several from Smith and Jones with a link to their performance on The Voice on BBC television:
http://stroudcommunity.tv/smith-jones-un-named-song-original-song/

Archway School’s Harlem Shake: http://stroudcommunity.tv/harlem-shake-video/

Other music highlights an interview with Johnny Coppin, Emily Barker, Thee Ones, David Ireland, Sam Jones, Mad Cows, Herons! and Men with Horns!

VIEWING FIGURES: We had over 2,000 views this month with top view films being the ‘How to Vote’ film noted below, Applewood, Fix it for Free workshops, Sarah Lunnon’s talk and a film that has sadly been removed by the channel owner of a drone flight over Minchinhampton.

SCTV AGM: we met in Woodruffs, updated our constitution and agreed to continue to work with Transition Stroud. For anyone interested we can share more – do get in touch. We are still keen to have more volunteers!!

GIVE UP NEWS: Here at Stroud Community TV we love positive stories and films about great things happening in our community…..well the message from a new book confirms we are on the right track. The book found that ‘News is bad for you – and giving up reading it will make you happier. News is bad for your health. It leads to fear and aggression, and hinders your creativity and ability to think deeply. The solution? Stop consuming it altogether.’ Read article about the book here: http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/2013/apr/12/news-is-bad-rolf-dobelli

ARE YOU RIVER COTTAGE RISING STAR? River Cottage is on the hunt for one inspiring character to become the River Cottage Rising Star 2013. They are searching for that special someone that has River Cottage passion and charm and the burning ambition to become a great Chef of the future. Closing date 13th May – see more details at: http://www.rivercottage.net/risingstar/ See more: http://youtu.be/vYKMo1ZnK9M

BBC TV CENTRE CLOSES: Andy Clarke, who lives in Hardwicke and a friend got to have an inside-out, unguided tour of BBC TV centre just after the offices and studios were evacuated. See: https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=t2vCqmeQVME

WE ARE ON TWITTER: Do sign up; we will be tweeting films we add to Stroud Community TV @StroudTV

AND FACEBOOK: Please ‘like’ us! See: http://www.facebook.com/StroudCommunityTV

http://stroudcommunity.tv
Stroud Community TV is supported by Transition Stroud. Newsletter by Philip Booth, Director, Stroud Community TV

Ask Rococo: Broad Bean Planting

philip — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 18:16:27 +0000

Cotswold TV write: “Paul Moir and Steve Quinton takes us on a Broad Bean Planting journey at the Rococo Garden in this episode of Ask Rococo”. Use search box for more films from Rococo.

See more about Rococo at: http://www.rococogarden.org.uk/

‘How To Vote’ by MiXiT TV

philip — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 18:02:50 +0000

A How To Guide by MiXiT, showing you how to vote in the upcoming elections! Moveable Feast, who produced this video for Gloucestershire, are an internationally renowned inclusive drama and training organisation. They are pretty unique as they harness the experiences and strengths of family members and people with learning disabilities to train, consult and present on cutting edge issues. See more at: www.mixitmusic.co.uk/mfa.php

See the film of our voting workshop in Gloucester with drama, singing and more at: http://stroudcommunity.tv/how-to-vote-people-with-a-learning-disability-look-at-voting/

This film covers a workshop at the Guildhall in Gloucester on 17th April 2013 looking at politics and how to vote ahead of the 2nd May County Council elections. Over 80 people attended the day that was organised by Stroud-based Gloucestershire Voices with help from theatre company Moveable Feast and Philip Booth who works with BasicNeeds, working with inclusion and people with learning disabilities.

For more about events like this contact Gloucestershire Voices, a user-led self advocacy organisation for adults with learning disabilities living in Gloucestershire: www.glosvoices.co.uk

How to Vote! People with a learning disability look at voting

philip — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 18:45:55 +0000

Gloucestershire Voices is a user-led self advocacy organisation for adults with learning disabilities living in Gloucestershire. For more info about Gloucestershire Voices see: www.glosvoices.co.uk

Moveable Feast are an internationally renowned inclusive drama and training organisation. They are pretty unique as they harness the experiences and strengths of family members and people with learning disabilities to train, consult and present on cutting edge issues. See more at: www.mixitmusic.co.uk/mfa.php

The film by Philip Booth was made with permission of all the participants and covers some of the events and activities of the day. To learn more contact Gloucestershire Voices.

The How To Vote film from Moveable Feast that played during the event is at: http://stroudcommunity.tv/how-to-vote-by-mixit-tv/

We are also grateful for the support of United Response and Every Vote Counts for some of the resources we used to discuss politics and elections: http://www.everyvotecounts.org.uk

Thanks also to the Learning Disability Partnership Board for support.

One member of Gloucestershire Voices wanted to point out that a man with learning disabilities was elected to his Parish Council in Nottinghamshire last year: http://www.learningdisabilitytoday.co.uk/man_with_downs_syndrome_elected_to_parish_council.aspx

Part Two Caroline Molloy in discussion with Dr Louise Irvine about NHS

philip — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 07:16:56 +0000

In this, the second part of Stroud’s Caroline Molloy’s interview with Dr Louise Irvine, a GP and chair of Save Lewisham Hospital, Louise talks about the principles underlying the NHS, the significant changes to the role of the state in the new act and the effect these will have on both staff and patients. She also discusses these in relation to the Lewisham campaign.

See part one at: http://stroudcommunity.tv/dr-louise-irvine-on-current-state-of-nhs-with-strouds-caroline-molloy/

Section 75 of the Health and Social Care Act sets out the coalition’s agenda for NHS privatisation. It puts huge restraints on CCGs, forcing doctors to let private companies bid for NHS services. Take action at 38 degrees: https://secure.38degrees.org.uk/NHS-section75

See more about Stroud Against the Cuts at: http://www.stroudagainstcuts.co.uk/

Save Lewisham Hospital Campaign info at: http://www.savelewishamhospital.com/

Dr Louise Irvine on current state of NHS with Stroud’s Caroline Molloy

philip — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 07:12:52 +0000

This film explains why Wednesday’s vote on NHS Privatisation Regs is so important. It is part one of two in which Dr Louise gives her views on the current state of the NHS and the present attempts by the government to bring in privatisation by stealth. She is interviewed by Caroline Molloy of Stroud Against the Cuts.

See Caroline Molloy interview on the Section 75 of the ‘Health and Social Care Act’ which sets out the coalition’s agenda for NHS privatisation: http://youtu.be/lVO6k3Bouc4

This Act puts huge restraints on CCGs, forcing doctors to let private companies bid for NHS services. Take action at 38 degrees: https://secure.38degrees.org.uk/NHS-section75

See part two of the talk at: http://stroudcommunity.tv/part-two-caroline-molloy-in-discussion-with-dr-louise-irvine-about-nhs/

See more about Stroud Against the Cuts at: http://www.stroudagainstcuts.co.uk/

Save Lewisham Hospital Campaign info at: http://www.savelewishamhospital.com/

Green Party Leader Natalie Bennett in Stroud

philip — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 06:44:21 +0000

Natalie Bennett talks about some Green successes like in Brighton and Hove and Greens introducing a Living Wage, stopping library closures, opposing the bedroom tax, seeking a 20mph across the city, keeping social care eligibility criteria and becoming the first Council to be awarded for being on the path to one planet living. Other projects Natalie talks about include insulation and renewables in Kirklees plus a shop repairing stuff and a future Green vision….

The evening was ‘Greens in Government’ where Natalie Bennett, Green Party Leader and County Councillor Sarah Lunnon both gave presentations at Lansdown Hall in Stroud on Friday 26th April 2013. This is one of several films of the evening made by Philip Booth.

See highlights from the evening at: http://stroudcommunity.tv/evening-in-stroud-with-green-party-leader-natalie-bennett-and-county-councillor-sarah-lunnon/

Sarah’s talk about her work as a County Councillor and hopes after the elections on 2nd May: http://stroudcommunity.tv/sarah-lunnon-talk-about-life-on-glos-county-council-and-hopes-for-future/

The broadcast by Caroline Lucas was also played during the evening, see http://youtu.be/4BcCi7Xr06M

Answers to other questions from the evening:

Is there an alternative to austerity? http://stroudcommunity.tv/is-there-is-an-alternative-to-austerity/

How would the Green party tackle inequality? http://youtu.be/sHrv2_kv7zQ

Will Proportional Representation ever happen? http://youtu.be/tyisMTeH6sk

Tell me more about Green Party policy on Land Value Tax? http://youtu.be/4LHk3L4nRrw

Tell me more about Green party policy on education? http://youtu.be/qFbPygs4sVo

See more at: www.stroudgreenparty.org.uk

Promoted and published by Stroud District Green Party, 8 Castle Street, Stroud, Glos, GL5 2HP

Sarah Lunnon talk about life on Glos County Council and hopes for future

philip — Sun, 28 Apr 2013 09:08:15 +0000

This is Sarah’s talk about her work as a County Councillor and hopes after the elections on 2nd May.

The evening was ‘Greens in Government’ where Natalie Bennett, Green Party Leader and County Councillor Sarah Lunnon both gave presentations at Lansdown Hall in Stroud on Friday 26th April 2013. This is one of several films of the evening made by Philip Booth.

See highlights from the evening at: http://stroudcommunity.tv/evening-in-stroud-with-green-party-leader-natalie-bennett-and-county-councillor-sarah-lunnon/

Natalie Bennett’s talk in Stroud: http://stroudcommunity.tv/green-party-leader-natalie-bennett-in-stroud/

The broadcast by Caroline Lucas was also played during the evening, see http://youtu.be/4BcCi7Xr06M

Answers to other questions from the evening:

Is there an alternative to austerity? http://stroudcommunity.tv/is-there-is-an-alternative-to-austerity/

How would the Green party tackle inequality? http://youtu.be/sHrv2_kv7zQ

Will Proportional Representation ever happen? http://youtu.be/tyisMTeH6sk

Tell me more about Green Party policy on Land Value Tax? http://youtu.be/4LHk3L4nRrw

Tell me more about Green party policy on education? http://youtu.be/qFbPygs4sVo

See more at: www.stroudgreenparty.org.uk

Promoted and published by Stroud District Green Party, 8 Castle Street, Stroud, Glos, GL5 2HP

Cllr Simon Pickering on loans to improve energy efficiency

philip — Sun, 28 Apr 2013 09:04:52 +0000

Stroud District Councillor Simon Pickering talks about the Low Carbon Homes Pilot Loan Scheme which was agreed by Full Council on 25th April 2013; loans that are better than the Green Deal to improve energy efficiency and sustainable energy measures to private households in Stroud District. See Council papers at:
http://www.stroud.gov.uk/info/members/cms_documentation/Ag11_RRGF_pilot_report_with_SDC_funds_v9_final__3_.pdf

This short talk was part of ‘Greens in Government’ where both Natalie Bennett, Green Party Leader and County Councillor Sarah Lunnon gave presentations at Lansdown Hall in Stroud on Friday 26th April 2013.

This is one of several films of the evening made by Philip Booth.

See highlights from the evening at: http://stroudcommunity.tv/evening-in-stroud-with-green-party-leader-natalie-bennett-and-county-councillor-sarah-lunnon/

Sarah’s talk about her work as a County Councillor and hopes after the elections on 2nd May: http://stroudcommunity.tv/sarah-lunnon-talk-about-life-on-glos-county-council-and-hopes-for-future/

Natalie Bennett’s talk in Stroud: http://stroudcommunity.tv/green-party-leader-natalie-bennett-in-stroud/

The broadcast by Caroline Lucas was also played during the evening, see http://youtu.be/4BcCi7Xr06M

Answers to other questions from the evening:

Is there an alternative to austerity? http://stroudcommunity.tv/is-there-is-an-alternative-to-austerity/

How would the Green party tackle inequality? http://youtu.be/sHrv2_kv7zQ

Will Proportional Representation ever happen? http://youtu.be/tyisMTeH6sk

Tell me more about Green Party policy on Land Value Tax? http://youtu.be/4LHk3L4nRrw

Tell me more about Green party policy on education? http://youtu.be/qFbPygs4sVo

See more at: www.stroudgreenparty.org.uk

Promoted and published by Stroud District Green Party, 8 Castle Street, Stroud, Glos, GL5 2HP

Whiteshill and Ruscombe Neighbourhood Plan

philip — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 23:22:11 +0000

This film by Philip Booth, the local District councillor, was of the initial consultation by Whiteshill and Ruscombe Parish Council on 20th April 2013 regarding plans for a Neighbourhood Plan. This brief film tells a bit more about the Plan and how residents can get involved in doing the surveys. If you are local you can see more info on the Parish Council website: www.wrpc.org.uk

Glos Deaf Assoc BSL video newsletter – Friday 26 April 2013

philip — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 22:17:46 +0000

Reg Cobb of Cashes Green here again with the weekly news from GDA – he writes: “Deaf community need companies to sign up to Green Phone (MyFriend). Thanks to Jackie Gloyn and Soroptimists.”