Chris Chalkley, chairman of PRSC, is remanded to appear at Bristol Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday 3rd February 2010 at 9.45am. Mr.
January is not done, the weather has been the worst for thirty years, but the painting continues unabated. Proof if any were needed of the burning desire of local artists to make of Stokes Croft a gallery… Over the next two months , we will be canvassing locals, businesses, property owners to ascertain whether Stokes Croft is heading in a good direction…and inviting participation.
There is to be a Public Inquiry at the Council house on 25th February where the developers, Opecprime Development will attempt to gain planning permission for an intensive development of the Carriageworks/ Westmoreland House.
News has emerged that Tesco have bought the lease on the former “Jesters” Comedy Club on Cheltenham Road.
Dave Trew, of Metropolis, reports;
More bad news is that I can confirm that Tesco have signed a lease to take the commercial unit of old Jesters at 140 Cheltenham Road.
Alan Smith, aka “Bear” was cremated on 12th January, 2010.
The service was dignified, and perfect. In true Stokes Croft style, many ofthe mourners didn’t quite make the service, arriving just after.
Victor Lewis is well known on the Croft. With his bashed-up guitar, he has been ever-present on the streets. We saw him last week looking sharp, and sorted.
Painting continues as if it were mid summer… Auguring well for another exciting year in Stokes Croft.
Lokey and Cheba usher in the New Year.
Stokes Croft felt the touch of Jack Frost since the New Year. Side roads were impassable, people were falling all over the place, and the famous Stokes Croft street life calmed a little…Kings Square was closed, impassable because of sheet ice.
A short film from the PRSC Youtube site. A fire started in a skip conveniently situated beneath the City Road advertising hoarding.
The Funeral of Alan Smith will now take place on Tuesday, 12th January at 930am at Canford Crematorium.
The Mighty Banana van will leave from outside Jamaica Street Hostel,on Jamaica Street at 9am for those wishing to attend.