STOKES CROFT CHINA Launch Friday 27th November, 2009, 6-9pm then 11-6pm until Dec. 24th
We are pleased to announce the launch of Stokes Croft China at PRSC HQ on Friday 27th November .
This is directly in line with our Mission statement,
“To manufacture locally designed product “.
The Gallery will then open from 11-6 pm until Dec. 24th, where there will be for sale
local product and artworks to suit all pockets.
For further information about Stokes Croft China, follow this link.
see pictures below also for examples of product which will be available to purchase, or order.
Don’t know much about this, apart from the Fact that Duncan Brothers will be running the workshops, and they are bound to be interesting… FFI 07791728269
The BAM construction site on the corner of Kings Square Avenue and Dighton Street was ram-raided on the week-end of 10-11 October. Amazingly, the Police were unaware of this until they were alerted to the fact late Sunday evening by PRSC. Judging by the damage caused to the fencing, the break-in cannot have been a quiet affair… It is understood that a considerable amount of plant and tools were taken from the site, which is going to become, yes indeed, more student flats!!!
Pictured below is the damage and a couple of shots of the interior work in progress…
CCTV signs appear in Stokes Croft without Community consultation. E-mail our Councillors NOW to have them removed.
Approximately three weeks ago, the cctv warning signs photographed below appeared all over Stokes Croft. Already, some of them have been torn down.
It is unclear whose initiative this was, but certainly local people were not consulted. Whilst most of the local community agrees that we need more, and sensitive policing, most disagree that this type of signage has any positive effect, rather reinforcing the incorrect notion that Stokes Croft is a particularly dangerous area. Jon Rogers, our local councillor, said in an e-mail to Graham Fox of Avon and Somerset Police:
I have had a number of requests to remove the recently installed CCTV signs in Stokes Croft. They add to the feel of oppression, rather than increase feelings of safety. They appeared without discussion with ward councillors and I agree that they do not fit in with the sort of character we are trying to develop in Stokes Croft. They have a BCC logo, but I understand from a conversation with a council officer that the signs were installed by the Police as part of a Safer Bristol initiative?
IF YOU BELIEVE THAT THESE SIGNS ARE UNHELPFUL, AND ARE VISUAL, PLEASE E-MAIL Jon Rogers and Mark Wright, OUR LOCAL COUNCILLORS, TO TELL THEM THEY SHOULD GO!
Anna Minton, who has recently written a book on Fear and Happiness in the Urban Environment, visited Bristol and Stokes Croft last week to speak about her work at the Arnolfini and is convinced of the negative effects of CCTV on society.
These are the remaining signs in Stokes Croft. Please help us to remove them buy e-mailing our local councillors, even if your first inclination is to shin up a ladder and tear them down…
Criminal Damage trial Update: Mr Chalkley pleads Not Guilty. Trial date will be set on 26th November, 2009.
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. Mr. Chalkley must return to the Magistrates Court at 9.45am on 26th November, when the trial date will be set. Mr. Chalkley was either unwilling or unable to announce his defence counsel in court. This will be announced in due course, said Mr. Chalkley.
The Stokes Croft Fashion Show which took place on Sunday October 4th was deemed a resounding success. Eight local designers showed their collections in the splendour of the new Metropolis at the top of Stokes Croft. for a full review, visit the ShipShapeBristolFashion blog. For more pics, visit Michael Mckelvaney’s Flickr set.
Dave Trew, of Metropolis/Jesters fame, said, “TheFashion Show was indeed great!” Watch this space for the next big event as Stokes Croft places itself confidently on the fashion map.
Chris Chalkley Arrest Update: Trial date will be set tomorrow, Friday 9th at 9.15 am.
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.
PLEASE NOTE: THE TRIAL WILL NOT TAKE PLACE TOMORROW. THE DATE OF THE TRIAL WILL BE SET…
Chris Chalkley said, “I would like to thank people for the huge amount of support received. (Check out the C0mments section). As stated earlier, we will be contesting this allegation, and are confident of a positive outcome. Friday’s Court appearance will be to set the trial date, so there is no need for people to come and show their support. However, we will inform you of the date of the trial as soon as we know, where support would be welcome”.
Pictured above is the alleged crimimal damage. it was painted ot a couple of days after it went up.
PLEASE NOTE: Bristol City Council do not appear to have been involved in the decision to prosecute Mr. Chalkley.
PRSC Chairman Arrested. Chris Chalkley Accused of Criminal Damage. In Court on 9th October 9.15am.
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. James Barton roundabout in the City of Bristol without lawful excuse damaged 5102 Appartments to the value of between £150 and £200 belonging to Peverel Oak Management Ltd intending to destroy or damage such property or being reckless as to whether such property would be destroyed or damaged CONTRARY TO SECTIONS 1(1) AND 4 OF THE CRIMINAL DAMAGE ACT 1971.
Mr. Chalkley readily agreed with the arresting officers, Ali Ross and Mark Reynolds, believed to be from the “Anti-Graffiti” team, that he had indeed placed the allegedly offending sign on the building, having taken great care to do so to the best of his ability. On surrendering the stencil, he asked the arresting officers to take good care of it. He was taken to Trinity Road Police Station, where he was photographed , fingerprinted and his DNA was taken for police records.
Whilst accepting that he had painted the sign, Mr Chalkley pleades not guilty to criminal damage. The court date was set for 9.15 am on 9th October.
Explaining his position later, Mr. Chalkley said,
“For the last three years now, PRSC has been working to improve the neglected area of Stokes Croft. There is real and tangible evidence of this proactive strategy having a positive effect on our local community. The painting of this sign was part of this process. I could not plead guilty to this charge, because it is my honest belief that the act was a positive one, seeking to improve the area, thereby benefitting everybody in Stokes Croft.”
Declining to say more, Mr Chalkley stated that he will mount a robust defence of his actions in court, the date set being 9th October at 9.15 am.
Two coats of Dulux Masonry paint were applied to the surface. The frame was executed with the greatest care.
The stencil was applied using black aerosol. The “Stoke’s Croft” lettering was taken from a 19th Century playbill, found during research at the City Records Office.
Stokes Croft Fashion Show at Metropolis (formerly Jesters) Sunday 4th Oct. 730-1230pm
Stokes Croft hosts its first ever fashion show this Sunday. Organised by the inestimable Gilly Woo, whose corsetry and bespoke dressmaking is based in the heart of Stokes Croft, the show will highlight the creativity that resides in the area. Exhibitors will include Dutty Clothing, Spunky, Ben’s Sister, Gilly Woo herself and Avalaan. Said Chris Chalkley of PRSC, “Stokes Croft is resurgent, and is Bristol’s hub of creativity. This promises to be an exciting event, and is another example of the local community pulling together to promote its own cause. There is a depth of creative talent in the Croft.”
The show will raise funds for the continuing work of PRSC, and it is planned that this show will become an annual fixture in Stokes Croft’s busy calendar.
Tickets may be puchased at www.gillywoo.com and cost £12.
Many thanks to Dave Trew at Metropolis for hosting this event.
PRSC Summer Exhibition Continues: Work still required. Check Out This Ground-Breaking Exhibition…
PRSC’s Summer Exhibition continues… All the work is sold by Dutch Auction…
Many thanks to all those who have brought in (And often sold) work, and to those who have bought some of the splendid work that has adorned the walls of the Gallery this Summer. The exhibition concludes on 11th September… There is still time to submit work, and there is time to come and secure a great piece of work. if you haven’t made it here yet, please make the effort, and tell your friends… The exhibition aims to help to finance the works that we do, and to provide an out let for local artists, while helping to boost the local economy…
Below, an example of a canvas recently sold for £80 in the Gallery. Lee Ellis is the painter.
