Stokes Croft China launched at the end of November. Using China Ware from the defunct factories of Staffordshire, and lithographic prints salvaged from Staffordshire’s largest independent decorating factory, local artists and members of the community came together to produce an aesthetic that is uniquely local.
Unfortunately, the trial of Chris Chalkley was adjourned today (3rd February). The chief prosecution witness Denise James, Project Manager for Clean and Green, was under the impression that she was not required to appear in person.
Mr. Chris Chalkley attended court on 9th October to answer the charge set out below. Whilst admitting that he had painted the sign in question, he pleaded not guilty to criminal damage.
Chris Chalkley, Chairman of PRSC will be at Bristol Magistrates Court to enter his plea, tomorrow, Friday, 9th October. He has been accused of Criminal Damage, having painted a “Welcome to Stokes Croft” sign on the 51’02 building at the bottom of Stokes Croft.
PRSC chairman, Chris Chalkley was arrested by two plain clothes police officers on 24th September, and was charged with the following;
“That between 28/08/09 and 01/01/09 at St.
This joyful little piece went up on Sunday… Of course, we have no idea who did it…
It is exactly the way forward, however… Gentle, whimsical and witty, it turns a part of the Croft that is previously unconsidered, into a canvas, a visual attraction.
Whilst he was up a ladder cleaning off the damaged Banksy Mild Mild West, Chris Chalkley of PRSC was handed this letter from Denise James, Project Officer for Bristol Clean and Green.