PIPs is a peer-learning poetry group run by a qualified facilitator and published, prize-winning poet. We have been running for 7 years and current members range from relative beginners to experienced poets. New members of all abilities are welcome! We meet monthly, in Ruardean, every second Monday of the month. 7 - 9 pm Sessions […]

Come join us and discover the world of art, craft and design! ’Discover!’ will introduce you to a range of arty projects and you’ll get to try your hand at using lots of different materials and techniques throughout the term. We’ll design, make and be inspired by the work of other artists, crafts people and […]

We have two dance groups on Wednesday evenings at Drybrook Village Hall (5-6pm) and Oaklands, Cinderford (6.15-7.15 pm). Contact Lynsey on lynsey@candi.email for more details.

We’ll keep an ideas book; we might call it a scrap book. In it we’ll doodle, print, add pictures, found objects, text and stitch, developing our ideas. We’ll have fun experimenting and exploring. Our workbooks could be used within the course to create personal textile pieces. We’ll be having a Textiles exhibition at Artspace in […]

As the seasons change, we will embrace the beauty of the seasons, as we welcome long days and good light, in this 8 week online course of guided sketching Starts Thursday 25th April 2024 / 8 weeks with half term break 1:00pm – 2:00pm (on Zoom) Cost:  £45/£25 concessions To book a place or for more […]

Have fun exploring techniques used by our prehistoric ancestors to produce paintings and pottery. Get your hands dirty and prepare your own earth colours such as red and yellow ochres, greys and black and white and eventually apply them to your own authentic painting using homemade horsehair paintbrushes. Using raw, locally sourced clay, build a […]

Following the success of their recital last November, Sabrinensis Chamber Choir return to Newland this June for an evening performance of Henry Purcell’s Baroque masterpiece, Dido & Aeneas. Saturday 15 June at 7:30 pm in the churchyard (or in the church if wet) Tickets are £15 – ask us about reserving your Picnic Table and […]