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Stroud District Green Party @stroudgreens.org.uk · 11/10/2026
Stroud Greens going the extra mile for @robinlayfield.bsky.social's by-election campaign! 4,500 leaflets delivered, 850 doors knocked on and over 500 Rodborough residents spoken to about their concerns. To everyone who has helped - THANK YOU 💚💚💚💚 Vote Robin this coming Tuesday 13 October!
Six Green Party members holding various placards saying 'Vote Green' in a residential street smiling at the camera.
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Stroud District Green Party @stroudgreens.org.uk · 07/10/2026
More than 20 Stroud Greens were down in Brighton at the weekend for the Green Party conference - an amazing turnout. 💚💚💚
Around 20 Green Party members from Stroud smiling and cheering in front of a banner saying 'Real Hope. Real Change' on the conference stage.
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Stroud District Green Party @stroudgreens.org.uk · 02/10/2026
Such an inspirational speech from @zackpolanski.bsky.social today at Conference, and Stroud Greens got a nice name check! 💚💚💚
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Stroud District Green Party @stroudgreens.org.uk · 28/09/2026
An audience with Jonathan Porritt & Rachel Millward on Friday 23 October at Lansdown Hall in Stroud. A rare evening featuring Jonathan, one of the UK’s leading voices on sustainability and Rachel, joint Deputy Leader of the Green Party. Tickets £10 here: actionnetwork.org/ticketed_eve...
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Stroud District Green Party @stroudgreens.org.uk · 16/09/2026
Going to the Green Party Conference in Brighton but haven't a stitch to wear? Local artist Val Saunders has got you sorted! Choose between Make Hope Normal Again, Greens are Good for You, or the ever popular Green Menace slogan. 💚👕
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Stroud District Green Party @stroudgreens.org.uk · 14/09/2026
This weekend in Standish over 30 artists are Celebrating Nature through Art. Paintings, textile art, photography, woodturning, basketry, drawings, bee tea cosies, greetings cards and more. Sat 19 and Sun 20 September, 10am-3pm. standishvillage.co.uk
Celebrating Nature through Art. Standish Church & Village Hall (GL10 3DW). Sat 19 & Sun 20 September 10am - 3pm. Over 30 artists respond to the environment and changing climate with paintings, textile art, photography, woodturning, basketry, drawings, bee tea cosies, greeting cards and more. Many works of art for sale. Demonstrations & talks. Tea and cake on sale. Free entry - all welcome. Donations to Sue Ryder Hospice appreciated. This event is generously funded by SDC's Climate and Nature Fund.
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Stroud District Green Party @stroudgreens.org.uk · 08/09/2026
Our membership has more than doubled over the past year and is still growing 📈🆙
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Stroud District Green Party @stroudgreens.org.uk · 31/08/2026
We're so excited to see Chalford Valley Playground open again. Closed for well over a year for extensive tests after asbestos was found on the surface (Fibrecrete landfilled so many places in #Chalford valley) it's now been signed off as safe for all to play for many years to come.
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Stroud District Green Party @stroudgreens.org.uk · 27/08/2026
Green Cllr Natalie Rothwell-Warn, a former teacher who has a Professional Doctorate in Education and has co-authored a book on the subject, has a conversation with local young Green and Instagram star Arthur (www.instagram.com/its_arthur_2...) about the education system.
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Stroud District Green Party @stroudgreens.org.uk · 22/08/2026
Green District Cllr Helen Fenton spoke at the recent 'Stop Bombing Iran – Shut Down US Bases' demo at RAF #Fairford, attended by 300 protesters who gathered to oppose the continued presence of the US Air Force at the base which is being used to launch offensive raids against civilians in Iran.
Green Coucillors Helen Fenton and Val Saunders standing next to a banner saying "US Go Home" attached to the exterior fence at RAF Fairford
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Stroud District Green Party @stroudgreens.org.uk · 22/08/2026
It was fantastic to see so many Greens at the re-opening of Stroud Lido last weekend. A massive thank you to all the councillors, council officers and of course @carolinejmolloy.bsky.social and other volunteers with Save Our Lido who helped make it possible.
Five Green councillors smiling at the camera in the sunshine in front of the re-opened Stroud Lido pool.
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Stroud District Green Party @stroudgreens.org.uk · 22/08/2026
Last minute call for people to join the Together Against the Far-Right march and rally. Meet 11.00am at Barnwood Park. GL4 3QU Event starts 11.15am, marching to the Ibis Hotel where a far-right group are organising a demo to demonise people seeking asylum. solidarity-glos.net
Together Against the Far-Right March and Rally Saturday 22 August. Defend people seeking asylum. Rise against racism and division. Build community power for change. Meet 11am Barnwood Park, Event starts 11.15am, marching to the Ibis Hotel.
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Stroud District Green Party @stroudgreens.org.uk · 30/07/2026
Several of our councillors and members were at the celebration event at Dudbridge station at the weekend. The whole area has been cleared of graffiti, benches repaired, vegetation cut back, planters built, and paths cleared.
Three Green Party councillors smiling at the camera in front of the newly restored Dudbridge Station sign.Five cyclists with their bikes in front of the newly restored Dudbridge Station sign.
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Stroud District Green Party @stroudgreens.org.uk · 30/07/2026
Photos from a fun and colourful Stroud Pride, including some of the Green councillors who attended. 🏳️‍🌈
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Stroud District Green Party @stroudgreens.org.uk · 24/07/2026
Our T-shirt printing fundraising event attracted a flurry of people wanting to hand-print @greenparty.org.uk slogans on T-shirts and tote bags. Attendees went away with 'Green Menace', 'Make Hope Normal Again' and 'Greens are Good For You' merch. 💚💚💚 Thank you for coming along!
A man holding a t-shirt to his chest with the slogan 'Make Hope Normal Again'A young woman smiling at the camera holding a t-shirt with the slogan 'Green Menace' on it.A person using a paint roller to apply green paint to wood blocks with the slogan 'Green Menace'A woman rolling a paint roller in green paint.
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Stroud District Green Party @stroudgreens.org.uk · 23/07/2026
@cnduk.bsky.social protest planned on Saturday 15 August, 1pm up the road at RAF Fairford calling for Prime Minister Burnham to stop supporting illegal wars and shut down US bases. More details: cnduk.org/events/stop-...
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Stroud District Green Party @stroudgreens.org.uk · 23/07/2026
Calling all LGBTQIA+ Greens and allies! We’re joining the amazing Stroud Pride celebrations this Saturday. There will be a parade starting at 11am followed by a picnic in the park, at Bank Gardens. Come on down and join the party! 💚🏳️‍🌈
Calling all LGBTIQA+ Greens and allies - picnic in the park for Stroud Pride. Date: Sat 25 July 2026. Parade meet time: 10:30am, leaving 11:00am. Pride picnic in the park: 12pm. Parade start and picnic: Bank gardens, Lansdown, Stroud, GL5 1BB
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Stroud District Green Party @stroudgreens.org.uk · 17/07/2026
Labour is scrapping Stroud District Council. Our reaction: stroud.greenparty.org.uk/news/2026/07...
Image showing map of 6 district council areas merging into one. Text reads: "Labour is scrapping Stroud District Council. The government’s choice of a single unitary council for Gloucestershire is the ‘least-worst’ of the three options that had been proposed. It’s good to have clarity at last. But we still believe that local government reorganisation in any form is unnecessary, unwanted and massively costly."Photo of a smiling Councillor Chloe Turner, Green Leader of Stroud District Council. Quote reads "Our priority now is to ensure that staff are well supported to deliver this huge change on top of their day job, keeping up service levels for residents and businesses, and – further down the line – that we get the best out of the reorganisation for our Stroud district communities"
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Stroud District Green Party @stroudgreens.org.uk · 16/07/2026
...and here's a video statement from Green Stroud District Council Leader Chloe Turner @minchchloe.bsky.social
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Stroud District Green Party @stroudgreens.org.uk · 07/07/2026
And now we have a promotional video for you to enjoy too!
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Stroud District Green Party @stroudgreens.org.uk · 06/07/2026
Green Party members joined Parents for Future and other local climate groups on Saturday, to push for an end to new oil and gas extraction and put pressure on Andy Burnham, our new PM in waiting, to NOT approve drilling the Rosebank oilfield. Learn more at stopcambo.org.uk
Around 20 people near the Stroud Sub Rooms smiling at the camera holding banners saying "Stop Rosebank" and "For Future's Sake"Around 20 people near the Stroud Sub Rooms smiling at the camera holding banners saying "Stop Rosebank" and "For Future's Sake"Around 20 people standing on Stroud railway station smiling at the camera holding a large banner saying "No future in fossil fuels"Around 25 people standing in front of Stroud Sub Rooms smiling at the camera holding a large banner saying "No future in fossil fuels"
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Stroud District Green Party @stroudgreens.org.uk · 18/06/2026
Save Stroud Stroud Maternity Unit Picnic - This Saturday 20th June 11am-2pm in the Sensory Garden at Stratford Park Creating banners, taking donations and sign-ups, and talking about what we can do to protect Gloucestershire's Maternity Services. Friends & family welcome. More details at gmag.org.uk
A flyer with an image of a picnic blanket and hamper, advertising Save SMU Picnic. 20/06/2026 11am-2pm. Sensory garden, Stratford Park, Stroud, GL5 4AF. Bring your own picnic blankets, camping chairs and picnic. We will be taking donations, sign ups and creating banners for upcoming events. Protect Gloucestershire Maternity Services. Bring your friends and family.
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Stroud District Green Party @stroudgreens.org.uk · 11/06/2026
Wotton Climate Action Network present Wotton's Swifts - a free walk and public speaker event on Tuesday 16 June @ 7pm.
Flyer with photographs of swifts in flight. Wotton Area Climate Action Network present: Wotton's Swifts - a free walk & public speaker event. Local swift champion Mark Pasco invites you to discover and celebrate this remarkable summer visitor from Africa. After a short guided walk to observe nesting sites and enjoy thrilling fly-bys, Mark will deliver an illustrated talk exploring the wonders of swifts and the questions they continue to inspire. Tuesday 16th June 7pm, Chipping Hall, Wotton-under-Edge, GL12 7AD. Free entry. The bar will be open. Walk starts at 7pm. Kindly supported by Stroud District Council.
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Stroud District Green Party @stroudgreens.org.uk · 11/06/2026
Nibley Knoll Bioblitz taking place this Sunday 14 June near Dursley. Become a wildlife explorer for the day and help record the plants, insects, birds, bats and other species living right on our doorstep. www.facebook.com/events/97361...
Join us for a day of wildlife discovery on beautiful Nibley Knoll!
Become a wildlife explorer for the day and help us record the plants, insects, birds, bats and other species living right on our doorstep. Guided by local experts, this family-friendly event includes bird and bat walks, moth trapping, biodiversity surveys, bug hunts and nature activities for children.
No experience is needed — everyone is welcome!
🕗 08.00 – Bird Walk (Limited spaces – booking essential)
🦋 10.30 – Moth Trap Release
🔍 11.30 – Community Biodiversity Survey
🔍 14.00 – Community Biodiversity Survey
🌳 15.30 – Tree Walk
🦇 21.00 – Bat Walk (Limited spaces – booking essential)

Nibley Knoll’s rare limestone grassland is home to a rich variety of wildlife, much of it scarce or in decline. The information gathered during the BioBlitz will help support future conservation and habitat management.
To book a place on the Bird Walk or Bat Walk, please contact: northnibleybiodiversitygroup@gmail.com
Come along and help us explore, discover and protect the wildlife of Nibley Knoll!
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Stroud District Green Party @stroudgreens.org.uk · 08/06/2026
The UK Nature's Rights Bill had its first reading in Parliament last week - the first time in history Nature’s rights have been considered in Parliament. It places Nature as the foundation of human life, society and the economy. Find out more: www.natures-rights.org/uk-bill
A group of campaigners standing in front of the UK Parliament smiling at the camera.
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Stroud District Green Party @stroudgreens.org.uk · 31/05/2026
...and then there's a screening of the People's Emergency Briefing film on the climate and nature crisis on Sunday evening at the Chantry Centre.
Poster for the People's Emergency Briefing Film on the climate and nature crisis. 7th June 2026 7.30pm - 9pm, The Chantry Centre GL11 4JB. Secure your ticket at tickettailor. For more info: www.nebriefing.org
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Stroud District Green Party @stroudgreens.org.uk · 31/05/2026
It’s all happening next weekend in Dursley! Cam and Dursley Climate and Nature Network will be at Offbeat Festival (www.offbeatcollective.org.uk) on Saturday along with loads of other amazing stalls and activities...
Poster for Offbeat Dursley festival. Saturday 6th June 2026. Artists. Makers. Performers. Food vendors. Traders. Market Square, Dursley, GL11A poster detailing the programme for the Offbeat Dursley festival - see www.offbeatcollective.org.uk
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Stroud District Green Party @stroudgreens.org.uk · 30/05/2026
We had an amazing and inspiring day looking ahead to next year’s Unitary Elections with potential candidates. Huge thanks to everyone who came along, especially our incredible speakers Seth Piper, @jasontrask.bsky.social, Natalie RW and @sarahcanning.bsky.social
Around 15 people standing near a park bench and smiling at the camera
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Stroud District Green Party @stroudgreens.org.uk · 14/05/2026
Nationally, the BBC's estimated vote share predictions show us as second behind Reform. Our vote share is growing 📈whilst Reform's is falling 📉.
A graph showing the BBC's estimate of how Great Britain would have voted if local elections had been held nationwide. Percentage bar charts shown for two years: 2025: Labour 20%, Conservative 15%, Lib Dem 17%, Green 11%, Reform UK 30%, Other 7%. 2026: Labour 17%, Conservative 17%, Lib Dem 16%, Green 18%, Reform UK 26%, Other 6%.
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Stroud District Green Party @stroudgreens.org.uk · 12/05/2026
We hate to blow our own trumpet🎺but these stats about Green-led Stroud District Council's council house-building programme are too impressive not to shout about! Stroud is building more council houses than councils like Liverpool and Manchester www.punchline-gloucester.com/articles/aan...
Infographic illustrating various statistics about Stroud District Council's house building. Reads "Green-led Stroud District Council (SDC) punching way above our weight. Building more affordable homes. Creating more safe, secure lives. We are 1/466th of England's population. National standout: If the 2024/25 starts are repeated nationally, SDC would be the 4th biggest council housebuilder in England. More homes started than all of the 62 Unitary Authorities. More than every London Borough. More than every Metropolitan County (except West Yorkshire). 3rd highest Shire District in England. Stroud District housebuilding starts, competing with cities. 51 Stroud area homes strarted in 2025/26 compared with... All Unitary authorities: 130 homes started; All London Boroughs: 80 homes started; Birmingham: 0 homes started; Greater Manchester: 10 homes started; South Yorkshire: 10 homes started; Merseyside: 0 homes started. Our 2025/26 housing starts mean that we are in the top 10 local authorities in England for house building. We will be building more homes than every unitary authority, and higher still than Birmingham, Merseyside and Tyne & Wear, despite them having a combined population of 3.8 million people, compared to 126,000 in Stroud District. Our delivery pipeline: 119 homes; 447 people to benefit. Acquisitions programme: 104 homes; 390 people to benefit. Total impact: 223 homes in pipeline; 837 people supported. Our programme has grown +28% from 93 to 119 homes. Exceeding our council plan target +132% 223 homes vs 96 target. Over 800 people supported through our pipeline. The "sleeps" story: 51 homes = around 70,000 safe, secure nights of housing per year. With our pipeline coming through +235,000 additional "sleeps" incoming. Total around 305,000 safe nights of housing delivered each year. Small district - Big delivery. Solving fundamental problems for our communities. More affordable homes. Building the homes people need. Safe, secure lives, providing stability.
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Stroud District Green Party @stroudgreens.org.uk · 06/05/2026
Final push today to get out the vote in Cheltenham! Our Stroud Green Menaces™️spotted this artwork - it feels like a positive sign! 💚 Tomorrow is the big day and we’ll be hoping that Green candidates everywhere are lucky 🤞 Don’t forget to get out and vote! @cheltgreenparty.bsky.social #VoteGreen
Photo of a graffiti wall with 'Be Lucky' in large lettersA woman's hand holding leaflets saying 'Polling day is tomorrow'Several Green Party campaigners smiling at the camera holding leaflets and posters.
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Stroud District Green Party @stroudgreens.org.uk · 06/05/2026
Now you know the truth, vote for hope not hate on May 7th! Vote Green!
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Stroud District Green Party @stroudgreens.org.uk · 06/05/2026
Myth #10: "A vote for Green is a wasted vote"
Fact: In 2026, the Greens are winning in "Reform country" and "Labour heartlands." With local council gains and record-high polling, a Green vote is now the most effective way to demand real change.
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Stroud District Green Party @stroudgreens.org.uk · 06/05/2026
Myth #9: "They are 'Far-Left' extremists"
Fact: Most Green policies - like clean water, warm homes, and a functional NHS - are common sense. In many European countries, these are considered "centre-ground" ideas.
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Stroud District Green Party @stroudgreens.org.uk · 06/05/2026
Myth #8: "They don't care about women's rights"
Fact: We are the party of Universal Childcare and ending the "Two-Child Limit." We fight for 50/50 representation and massive investment in women’s healthcare (menopause, endometriosis, maternity).
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Stroud District Green Party @stroudgreens.org.uk · 06/05/2026
Myth #7: "They will tax ordinary workers into poverty"
Fact: Our target is the top 1%. We propose a wealth tax on those with over £10m in assets. For the average worker, our policies (like Universal Basic Income, £15 minimum wage for all, and 1:10 pay ratios) would actually increase financial security.
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Stroud District Green Party @stroudgreens.org.uk · 06/05/2026
Myth #6: "They want to legalise crack and heroin"
Fact: We want to medically regulate them. By taking hard drugs out of the hands of gangs and putting them into a medical setting for addicts, we stop the street violence and get people into treatment.
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Stroud District Green Party @stroudgreens.org.uk · 06/05/2026
Myth #5: "They would leave the UK defenceless by quitting NATO"
Fact: While our long-term goal is global peace, the 2026 leadership has confirmed we would not leave NATO during an active conflict in Europe. We are pragmatists, not isolationists.
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Stroud District Green Party @stroudgreens.org.uk · 06/05/2026
Myth #4: "They want to ban all meat and cars"
Fact: We want better choices. This means making high-quality local food and reliable public transport so cheap and convenient that they become the natural first choice, not a forced one.
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Stroud District Green Party @stroudgreens.org.uk · 06/05/2026
Myth #3: "They are an Islamist / sectarian party"
Fact: The Greens are a secular party. We represent everyone who is tired of the status quo. Winning votes in diverse communities isn't "sectarian"—it’s what a national party is supposed to do.
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Stroud District Green Party @stroudgreens.org.uk · 06/05/2026
Myth #2: "They want open borders for everyone"
Fact: We want safe routes. Currently, the system is chaotic because there’s no legal way to apply for asylum. By creating a "Front Door," we destroy the business model of the small-boat gangs and restore order.
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Stroud District Green Party @stroudgreens.org.uk · 06/05/2026
Myth #1: "They want to abolish the police and prisons"
Fact: We want to improve them. The focus is on community policing and rehabilitation. By tackling the root causes of crime (poverty, addiction, lack of mental health care), we reduce the need for more expensive, overcrowded prisons.
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Stroud District Green Party @stroudgreens.org.uk · 06/05/2026
Myths vs. Facts, here's the real truth about the Green Party
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Stroud District Green Party @stroudgreens.org.uk · 06/05/2026
Ten myths about the Green Party debunked. Relax and vote for hope by voting Green tomorrow!
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Stroud District Green Party @stroudgreens.org.uk · 06/05/2026
Join us this summer for the first in a new fundraising workshop series - starting with an experiential session inspired by Joanna Macy’s Active Hope (The Work That Reconnects) on Sat 15 June, 11:45-15:30 at St Luke's Therapy Centre in Stroud.
A flyer promoting the Active Hope workshop fundraiser for the Stroud District Green Party.
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Stroud District Green Party @stroudgreens.org.uk · 04/05/2026
A few photos from yesterday's May Day International Workers' Day rally in Stroud. It was great talking to people about the Green Party's new Workers' Charter. Find out more here: greenparty.org.uk/workerschart...
A man smiling at the camera holding two copies of the Green Party Workers' Charter 2026.Two Green Party members standing in front of a banner for the Gloucestershire Associaition of Trades Union Councils, holding copies of the Green Party Workers' Charter 2026.A woman smiling at the camera in front of a table labelled Stroud and District Trade Unionists.A woman standing in front of a Green Party tablecloth, in front of colourful trade union-related banners.
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Stroud District Green Party @stroudgreens.org.uk · 01/05/2026
Today is National Nature Day, a campaign to bring nature into classrooms by encouraging children to plant and cultivate sunflower seeds. By giving children responsibility for a living plant it aims to create a lasting connection to nature and foster environmental values. nationalnatureday.org
Photo of some young plants tied to bamboo canes.
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Stroud District Green Party @stroudgreens.org.uk · 28/04/2026
Green supporters, including ten local councillors, attended yesterday morning's demo at Stroud Hospital to show solidarity with the parents and staff who are campaigning against the latest plans to run down maternity services at the hospital.
A group of Green supporters smiling at the camera holding signs saying "Maternity Matters" and "Our Midwives Say This Will Not Work"A woman holding a banner saying "Our Midwives Say This Will Not Work"A group of Green supporters with banners in front of the main sign for Stroud General HospitalA group of Green supporters smiling at the camera holding signs saying "Maternity Matters" and "Our Midwives Say This Will Not Work"
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Stroud District Green Party @stroudgreens.org.uk · 28/04/2026
Applications for Stroud District Council's small grants for climate and nature activities are now open. Up to £2,000 per organisation available. Deadline is Monday 25 May. Spread the word! www.stroud.gov.uk/environment/...
Image of a field with flowers in the foreground. Text saying Climate & Nature Grants of up to £2000 now available. Stroud District Council logo.
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Stroud District Green Party @stroudgreens.org.uk · 26/04/2026
If you missed the screenings of the excellent People's Emergency Briefing in Stroud, then you're in luck as Wotton-under-Edge's Electric Cinema has you covered on Sat 9 May, 2pm. www.wottoncinema.com/film/The+Peo...
A poster for the People's Emergency Briefing film with the words Watch. Chat. Act. Screenings everywhere for everyone.
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