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CHRISTMAS TREE FESTIVAL 2024
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Friday 29th November - Sunday 8th December
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Friday 29th November - Sunday 8th December
STROUD TOWN AWARDS 2024
St Laurence's Church: Stroud Centre for Peace and the Arts (SCPA) gratefully accepted the 2024 Mayor’s Award at the Stroud Town Awards ceremony on 22nd May. Present to receive the plaque were Revd Simon Howell, Pioneer Minister; Hugh Richards, Churchwarden; and Katie Lloyd-Nunn, Programme and Hospitality lead.
Outgoing Mayor Stella Parkes commented, “Through visionary festivals like the Sacred Music Festival celebrating diverse spiritual music traditions, and the Festival of Wonder offering an immersive playground of awe and creativity open to all, this church has become a vibrant community hub. By modelling radical hospitality, SCPA is ensuring the enduring relevance of this sacred space for future generations of Stroudies from every background.”
New Stroud Mayor Tony Davey said of all the winners, “We celebrate the remarkable individuals and organisations whose unwavering commitment and invaluable contributions have made our town a thriving, sustainable, and vibrant community. Their work complements and inspires the efforts of the council to make Stroud an even better place."
“It’s an honour to be alongside such amazing, dedicated individuals and groups,” said Revd Simon Howell of the other 2024 Stroud Town Award winners. These were:
- Environment Award: Ann Finlayson, SEEd (Highly Commended: Dmytro Bojaniwskyj, Transition Stroud)
- Community Award: Gloria Hobday, lollipop person at Horns Road (Highly Commended: Marcus Jelfs)
- Trader of the Year: Moonflower (Highly Commended: Hannah Pocock, Clockhouse Vets)
- Young People of the Year: The R.Y.S.E. and SISTER
- Inclusivity & Diversity Award: Stroud Ceasefire Coalition (Highly Commended: This Ends Now)
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