NF01 November/December 2023
Issue one of nearfield celebrates new beginnings across the region. We get excited about the reopening of Bristol Beacon, meet the hardy dippers revelling in the cold waters of the restored Cleveland Pools, find out what the Bristol Old Vic's new artistic director has planned; and explore the vintage shops, upcycling workshops, and reclamation yards breathing fresh life into old. We also keep readers moving through winter with a guide to indoor and outdoor activities, and meet the Icebreakers in our first community takeover. Plus we round up all the best events, experiences, and food and drink in the southwest this winter.
Issue one of nearfield celebrates new beginnings across the region. We get excited about the reopening of Bristol Beacon, meet the hardy dippers revelling in the cold waters of the restored Cleveland Pools, find out what the Bristol Old Vic's new artistic director has planned; and explore the vintage shops, upcycling workshops, and reclamation yards breathing fresh life into old. We also keep readers moving through winter with a guide to indoor and outdoor activities, and meet the Icebreakers in our first community takeover. Plus we round up all the best events, experiences, and food and drink in the southwest this winter.
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Your Field 69<br />
YOUR<br />
FIELD<br />
Klang Tone Records’ Sean Roe<br />
celebrates Lansdown in his<br />
hometown, Stroud<br />
Want to<br />
big up your<br />
neighbourhood?<br />
Email editorial@<br />
thenearfield.com<br />
Sean describes Klang Tone as<br />
Stroud’s underground record<br />
shop. With a penchant for weird<br />
sounds and outsider musicians,<br />
the shop stocks a wild array of<br />
records alongside his partner<br />
Ritsuko Hidaka’s selection of<br />
mid-century ceramics, textiles<br />
and art. They recently moved<br />
into a new space in their<br />
spiritual home of Lansdown.<br />
“It’s the street I live on, so it’s<br />
a bit like coming home. It also<br />
has some of the best buildings<br />
in Stroud. It has a ‘downtown’<br />
vibe to it.”<br />
Here are a few of Sean’s favourite places<br />
RO Frames<br />
“They always show<br />
incredible attention to detail,<br />
despite the huge amount of<br />
work they take on. Though<br />
their space is small and<br />
compact, they make room for<br />
a mini exhibition.”<br />
Humphries & Begg<br />
“Our near neighbours.<br />
Their clothes have a unique<br />
handcrafted feel; loose and<br />
comfortable, with vibrant<br />
designs screen-printed onto<br />
100% natural fabrics by<br />
a small team in Jaipur, India.”<br />
Lansdown Hall<br />
& Gallery<br />
“This gallery is funded by<br />
artists who book the space<br />
for a week at a time to exhibit.<br />
They also host live events,<br />
screenings and workshops<br />
for adults and children.”<br />
Strangeness<br />
& Charm<br />
“A vintage clothing (and more)<br />
shop on Gloucester Road<br />
run by our friend, Rebecca.<br />
We often bump into her at<br />
antique fairs and flea markets<br />
at 6am in the morning when<br />
we’re out looking for records.”<br />
Sew & So<br />
“I’m always amazed by<br />
how early they open! They<br />
were really nice when we<br />
needed to get material for<br />
our old shop. It’s a great<br />
place to look for textiles,<br />
with so many styles and<br />
patterns for sale.”<br />
thenearfield.com<br />
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