Eviction of Tesco Squatters: A Short Film… “Tesco Bailiffs”

This film was shot during the eviction of the squatters at the former Jesters Comedy Club in Cheltenham Road, Bristol on March 16th 2010.

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The “Battle of Stokes Croft:Press Reportage.

Click Here to read Daily Mail Article 17.03.10

Click Here To Read Guardian Article Below

The Bristol Evening Post Carried the story on Pages 1,2 and 3.

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Sofa Riot Refurbishes: Owner Joe Wookey to Run “Sofa School”, Workshops in Upholstery and Making Furniture

Sofa Riot owner, Joe Wookey is currently refurbishing his shop at the top of Stokes Croft. Having repainted the exterior, Joe intends to remove much of the interior panelling to reveal the original Victorian skylights, thus demonstrating a growing confidence in the future of the area as a centre of excellence, where independent local businesses can thrive.

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Zazu’s Kitchen on Jamaica Street: “One of Bristol’s Best Kept Secrets”.

Zazu’s Kitchen at the corner of  Jamaica Street and Stokes Croft is building an enviable reputation for great food. Restaurateur Toby Bywater and chef, Will Beasley are making their mark on Stokes Croft’s growing culinary reputation.

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Liz Krcma Sculpture Stolen From Stokes Croft China at PRSC HQ, 35, Jamaica Street.

About two weeks ago, liz Krcma’s splendid porcelain sculpture (Pictured Below) went missing from the PRSC shop window. Priced at £180, the piece is unique, and easily identifiable.

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Alan “Bear” Smith’s Ashes Return to Stokes Croft. Poets sought for Memorial Event , Scattering of Bear’s Ashes.

The ashes of Alan “Bear” Smith, Stokes Croft Busking street poet, who died late last year of a heroin overdose are now with us in Stokes Croft.

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Splendid 3-Dom/Voyder Mural Commission Revealed: Dante, Paste-ups, Graff Etc.

The splendid mural by 3-Dom and Voyder, which graces the upper elevations of the new building on the former site of Mary’s junk shop on Stokes Croft, can now be seen in all its glory, since the removal of the scaffolding that has masked it since last year.

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Jamie Gillman Floral Sculptures Found: BCC “Clean and Green” Had Authorised Removal.

The mystery of Stokes Croft’s disappearing flowers has been solved, thanks to “Typowriter” who spotted the sculptures at BCC’s Dovercourt Road depot.

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