LGBTQ+ Pride in Somerset

LGBTQ+ Pride in Somerset

Pete Stevenson tells a positive story of a community who fought back after a hate crime. It was a sunny afternoon in July and two young women sat on a beach in Watchet Somerset near to their homes holding hands. It was a new relationship and they were in love....
Extinction Rebellion

Extinction Rebellion

Who are Extinction Rebellion and how can they help to bring about environmental change? Pete Stevenson reports on a public meeting in rural Somerset. It was a packed but rather odd meeting. The main speaker spoke for an hour and was followed by another who spoke for...
Stop the War National Roadshow

Stop the War National Roadshow

Pete Stevenson, otherwise known as Pete the Poet, an anti war activist for over forty years has embarked upon a national tour in support of the Stop the War Coalition to raise awareness of the dangers of the British bombing campaigns in the Middle East, the need for...
Creativity is at the heart of a healthy society

Creativity is at the heart of a healthy society

I work as a teacher in schools promoting the values of cultural diversity and race equality through inter-active storytelling workshops and it’s great to feel part of ongoing projects to challenge racism which is sadly active in many parts of the country. However, as...
Patriarchy in two year olds?

Patriarchy in two year olds?

Pete Stevenson is a teacher and former headteacher who runs cultural diversity and gender equality story telling projects in nurseries and pre schools. He is concerned that the behaviour of the youngest boys shows signs of emerging misogyny. It’s a cold start...