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The Dog House Pub Quiz is back for another year. Join us at 7.00pm every other Wednesday. Winners receive a £30 drinks vouchers to spend on their choice of drinks at the bar! Plus 2nd place runners up get their chance to host the following quiz and raise money for a charity of their choice. […]
Coffee mornings at Pillowell Village Hall on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month offer a warm and welcoming place to meet up with friends or to come along and meet new people. There are cakes and savouries to sample with tea or coffee in a relaxed and friendly space. Our venue has a […]
Coffee mornings for senior citizens where they play dominoes, have a chat and tea / coffee and biscuits every Monday morning. On Thursdays they have a sing-a-long to musicals, songs from long ago, Crooners, eg Bing Crosby and Frank Sinatra. Words are displayed on a screen, and everyone can also have a chat, tea / […]
Friendly and free knitting and crochet group at Staunton & Corse Community Hub, every Thursday, 11am. Theswancommunitygroup@gmail.com
West Dean 3:1 Creative Walk Project 1. Join Canopy on an Artist Led walk and engage with nature to explore your responses in creative ways 2. Develop your inspiration in an artist led workshop to produce a piece of finished art for display 3. Showcase your art in a local exhibition designed to share the […]
We provide safe space for young people to chill out, to be heard, have fun and to gain confidence. We have many different activities that young people can enjoy. Our drop in sessions are free of charge with no booking needed. Just pop along. Contact our Facebook page for more information.
An evening of traditional folk from Derbyshire with fiddle, accordian, hurdy-gurdy - great tunes & harmonies Evergreen Hall Broadwell GL16 7BN adv tickets £10 (Ticketsource.co.uk) doors open 7-30pm cash only
Jolters monthly melting pot of mirth - an evening of stand-up and Cider, Friday 27th October (8pm show), but with Jolters open for all your Cider and Perry needs from 4pm. This month we’ve got Welsh wonders Billo Jones and Chuck Morris, plus brilliant county resident Emily BFunny all making their Jolters debuts. With returning […]
Azalea luncheon club meets on Fridays 9am -3pm to offer support to those with care needs, their carers, elderly people and people who live in social isolation.
Multiply are creative arts courses through which learners are supported to develop their everyday numeracy skills and confidence. Learners and organisational representatives are welcome throughout the morning and have a go at some sample arts activities, meet our Artspace team and tutors and find out a little more about our FREE* Multiply courses. […]
Coffee morning where you can bring your laptop, tablet or smart phone and we will help you to set it up or help you to get to grips with anything you are struggling with. Relaxed atmosphere where you can have a chat, enjoy a tea / coffee and biscuit
Every Friday, Coleford Welcomes Walkers, in partnership with the Forest of Dean Community Walk group, meets at the Clock Tower in Coleford for a 10:30 departure to amble along the Milkwall to Coleford Cycle track, taking in the changing seasons along this historical old railway line. Everybody is welcome, the route is wheelchair friendly and […]
Like a coffee morning, but in the afternoon! We meet from 12 noon - 4 pm each week at the home of Fairtrade at St Stephen's for Fairtrade hot drinks, snacks (normally cakes), and a chance to chat all alongside a lovely Fairtrade shop to browse. Contact Rachel via email for any info: rachel@cinderford-churches.org.uk
For Halloween, The StoryMongers are bringing Edgar Allen Poe's The Tell Tale Heart and The Pit and the Pendulum to Bream Community Library. Eddy Martin will be narrating the spooky tales with an improvised musical accompaniment from Philip Gibbs. It's a very atmospheric performance! So, get yourself in the mood for Halloween with these spine-chilling […]
Join our fungi expert and volunteer John Holden for a guided walk around Nagshead nature reserve and learn about the weird and wonderful lives of fungi on this mushroom treasure hunt. John Holden is an experienced recorder for the Dean Fungus Group and long-time volunteer at Nagshead nature reserve. Saturday 28th October - 9.30am-12pm Tickets: […]
An exciting opportunity to Play, Create and Learn Wye Valley River Festival are delighted to offer a six-week exploration of photo image making for children and young people (8-13 years old). Using ‘ancient’ analogue cameras, artist Esther May Campbell will lead young people into the woods and a world of possibility, where they will co-create […]
If you are new to patchwork and quilting, this is a great place to start. This workshop will include: The Wonky Donkey quilt block How to cut and assemble your blocks How to accurately piece your patchwork How to line up your sections for perfectly joined blocks Simple quilting ideas and techniques How to make […]
Table Top Sale in Ruardean Village Memorial Hall Saturday 28th October and Saturday 25th November 11am - 2pm (buyer set up from 10am) £10 per table, booking is essential. Please book a table on www.catboxes.co.uk/tabletop or drop me a message: helen@catboxes.co.uk! Free buyer entry and refreshments available!
Judged displays of Autumn produce, flowers, flower arranging, baking, preserves, crafts, photography and children's section. Plus plants for sale, tea & cakes, raffle... come one, come all.
Elvis 56 – Memphis to Hollywood Date: 28th October 2023 Time: Doors open 6:30pm Location: Lydney Town Hall Concert This Elvis Tribute is the only one of its kind in the world - Elvis 56, Memphis to Hollywood is a unique, not to be missed show. A tribute to the greatest singer […]
West Dean 3:1 Creative Walk Project 1. Join Canopy on an Artist Led walk and engage with nature to explore your responses in creative ways 2. Develop your inspiration in an artist led workshop to produce a piece of finished art for display 3. Showcase your art in a local exhibition designed to share the […]
A FREE singalong with 'The Hewellers' followed by refreshments
Coleford Welcomes Walkers - Coleford Welcomes Walkers is working towards being a hub for walking events in and around Coleford by providing guided walks and partnering with local groups and businesses too. Visit Events - Coleford Welcomes Walkers to see what's on. We are finding imaginative ways to encourage people to get out doors and […]
Chepstow Walk for Health meets every Monday at 10am (except Bank Holidays) at Chepstow Leisure Centre rear Car Park. All walks are under 3 miles with hardly any stiles and relatively flat. Walks take place on and around South Monmouthshire and the Forest of Dean. Car share to start point. A friendly group that welcomes […]
Come and carve a spooky pumpkin at Beechenhurst! Taking place 30th and 31st October, let your imagination go wild in a 45 minute carving slot. One pumpkin is included per booking and tools will be provided on the day. Join in with the fancy dress fun and show us your best Halloween costume. Fancy dress […]
Tree of Life With Warren Day October 16th and 23rd November 6th, 13th, 20th Mondays 10.30am-2.30pm Dean Heritage Centre, Forest of Dean Explore the use of natural materials to produce interesting and unusual artwork with an organic twist. Take inspiration from the stunning colours found in an autumnal Forest of Dean setting. Your work will […]
Coffee mornings for senior citizens where they play dominoes, have a chat and tea / coffee and biscuits every Monday morning. On Thursdays they have a sing-a-long to musicals, songs from long ago, Crooners, eg Bing Crosby and Frank Sinatra. Words are displayed on a screen, and everyone can also have a chat, tea / […]
CANDI Lunch Club - every Monday 11am-2.30pm. Very affordable light bites... Toasties, sandwiches, soups and cake. Hot and cold drinks. During summer months, we will also be doing salads! Everyone welcome, no booking needed. Supported by FODDC & Greenhill Coffee House. Venue: CANDI - 31 Market Street, Cinderford.
We provide safe space for young people to chill out, to be heard, have fun and to gain confidence. We have many different activities that young people can enjoy. Our drop in sessions are free of charge with no booking needed. Just pop along. Contact our Facebook page for more information.
Are you aged between 8-12 years old? Are you interested in Drama and performances? Found in the Forest Youth Theatre are offering FREE Plays in a Day for young people. You will participate and create a play in one day and perform at the end. Sign up to the madness. Contact Abi via email at […]
Come and carve a spooky pumpkin at Beechenhurst! Taking place 30th and 31st October, let your imagination go wild in a 45 minute carving slot. One pumpkin is included per booking and tools will be provided on the day. Join in with the fancy dress fun and show us your best Halloween costume. Fancy dress […]
We provide safe space for young people to chill out, to be heard, have fun and to gain confidence. We have many different activities that young people can enjoy. Our drop in sessions are free of charge with no booking needed. Just pop along. Contact our Facebook page for more information.
Nurture in Nature Walks are 'Walk & Talk' style small group walks. They are aimed at parents who are at home with babies and young children, are perhaps feeling a little isolated or who are looking to meet other like-minded parents and are looking to include some self-care in the week, without needing a babysitter. […]
We are a monthly coffee club that meets up at the Wesley, Cinderford. We have a raffle for charity, kids and adults tombola, for sale table, and homemade preserves. Homemade cakes and drinks are available. It is for us about breaking social isolation and bringing people together new and old. We would like to invite […]
A safe space for women to meet over a cuppa. Majority of times we have an activity (crafts, sewing, meditation, etc.) or just a chat and chill over a cuppa and cake! Every Wednesday from 10am-1pm. Held @ CANDI, 31 Market Street, Cinderford. This is a free event.
West Dean 3:1 Creative Walk Project 1. Join Canopy on an Artist Led walk and engage with nature to explore your responses in creative ways 2. Develop your inspiration in an artist led workshop to produce a piece of finished art for display 3. Showcase your art in a local exhibition designed to share the […]
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.
Coffee mornings for senior citizens where they play dominoes, have a chat and tea / coffee and biscuits every Monday morning. On Thursdays they have a sing-a-long to musicals, songs from long ago, Crooners, eg Bing Crosby and Frank Sinatra. Words are displayed on a screen, and everyone can also have a chat, tea / […]
Friendly and free knitting and crochet group at Staunton & Corse Community Hub, every Thursday, 11am. Theswancommunitygroup@gmail.com
We provide safe space for young people to chill out, to be heard, have fun and to gain confidence. We have many different activities that young people can enjoy. Our drop in sessions are free of charge with no booking needed. Just pop along. Contact our Facebook page for more information.
West Dean 3:1 Creative Walk Project 1. Join Canopy on an Artist Led walk and engage with nature to explore your responses in creative ways 2. Develop your inspiration in an artist led workshop to produce a piece of finished art for display 3. Showcase your art in a local exhibition designed to share the […]
Azalea luncheon club meets on Fridays 9am -3pm to offer support to those with care needs, their carers, elderly people and people who live in social isolation.
Coffee morning where you can bring your laptop, tablet or smart phone and we will help you to set it up or help you to get to grips with anything you are struggling with. Relaxed atmosphere where you can have a chat, enjoy a tea / coffee and biscuit
Every Friday, Coleford Welcomes Walkers, in partnership with the Forest of Dean Community Walk group, meets at the Clock Tower in Coleford for a 10:30 departure to amble along the Milkwall to Coleford Cycle track, taking in the changing seasons along this historical old railway line. Everybody is welcome, the route is wheelchair friendly and […]
Are you aged between 13-18 years old and interested in Theatre and Performance? Found in the Forest Youth Theatre needs YOU to make a Play in a Day! Come and devise, create and perform at the end of the day. Sign up now! Contact Abi via email at youththeatre@airing.co.uk to book.
Like a coffee morning, but in the afternoon! We meet from 12 noon - 4 pm each week at the home of Fairtrade at St Stephen's for Fairtrade hot drinks, snacks (normally cakes), and a chance to chat all alongside a lovely Fairtrade shop to browse. Contact Rachel via email for any info: rachel@cinderford-churches.org.uk
A great chance to use your skills on a sewing machine to create a notebook cover under the guidance of Claire Salmon from Cherry Orchard Crafts. All materials will be available on the day, only £5 to join in, but spaces limited so please book ahead. To book contact Clare on adminpr@newentbb.co.uk or phone 01531 […]
Website: bit.ly/wej-look-again Email: Hello@WildeEarthJourneys.org Wild Earth Journeys has teamed up with Practitioner Steven Gregory to bring you this opportunity. Mindful Photography is a practice that combines mindfulness and photography to help individuals connect with their environment and promote wellbeing. Through this practice, individuals can use photography to observe their surroundings in a […]
Alex Voysey Blues Band Date: 4th November 2023 Time: Doors open 6:30 Location: Lydney Town Hall Concert Best of the Blues Following the success of their previous shows ‘Old Dogs, New Tricks’ and ‘Faux Bonamassa’, the fantastic Alex Voysey Blues Band returns to Lydney this autumn with ‘Best of the Blues’. Whatever you love most […]
Coleford Welcomes Walkers - Coleford Welcomes Walkers is working towards being a hub for walking events in and around Coleford by providing guided walks and partnering with local groups and businesses too. Visit Events - Coleford Welcomes Walkers to see what's on. We are finding imaginative ways to encourage people to get out doors and […]
