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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 […]
HARE runs Forest School sessions in Parkend, Lydney, Gloucestershire. Parent & Toddler Forest School for families with children aged 0-5years, runs just like a Forest School session for older children, but adapted for toddlers and parents. Our sessions are play-based with activities such as water play, mud kitchen, play dough, painting, natural crafts, songs, stories […]
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 / […]
HARE runs weekly Forest School sessions in Parkend, Gloucestershire. FREE Forest School Taster Session - Monday 5th June 2023 12:00-3:00pm - Limited places. Our Parent & Child Forest School sessions for Home Educating Families are now open to families with children of all ages. Our play-based sessions run on a Forest School structure, incorporating mindfulness and […]
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.
If you are living with mental health and/or chronic pain challenges, you could qualify for a FREE 10-session Artlift course at Artspace, Cinderford. Participants get together for 2-hour sessions and also benefit from one-to-one conversations with the Artist Facilitator, Lisa, to work on a personalised plan through which to get and stay creative. The course […]
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.
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 […]
Meet in the Gage Research Room at 2pm Get closer to history with an in depth look at an object from our archive. Collections staff and volunteers will give a 5-10 minute talk on an object and answer questions. Objects will include maps, diaries, oral history recording, books, photographs and objects from our collection. Contact […]
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
Remembering the 1831 Dean Forest uprising against enclosures and for the public use of the Forest. Guided walk from 3,30 pm Talks, poetry music and displays from 6.30 pm more information from iankwright@yahoo.co.uk
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.
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 […]
After obtaining all the required licences, film copyright and temporary notice, we are pleased to announce the screening of Mamma Mia, in conjunction with Alfresco Film Company, the best outdoor cinema screening event in the Forest of Dean! ‘Voulez-Vous’ with us on June 10th and don’t let this ‘slip through your fingers’! This event has […]
On this half day workshop you will be guided through the process of creating an edition of drypoint prints by experienced printmaker, tutor and owner of DelARTful Designs Printmaking Studio. Drypoint is an intaglio print where a sharp needle tool is used to scratch a design into the surface of a sheet of drypoint plastic. As […]
On this half day workshop you will be guided through the process of creating an edition of linocut prints by experienced printmaker, tutor and owner of DelARTful Designs Printmaking Studio. Linocut is a relief printing technique where a design is carved into the surface of the lino. Ink is rolled onto the raised (uncut) areas and printed on […]
Please join us to welcome our latest sculptures 'Meander' by Kristina Veasey and 'Gathering' by Julian Wild to the Trail at a free celebratory event on Saturday 10 June from 12pm - 3pm. Kicking off the celebrations are local brass band Forest of Dean Brass who will be playing from 12-1pm next to 'Meander' and […]
Family friendly music nights at Redbrook Church. Once a month on a Saturday from 5pm to 7pm, with food made by volunteers, mostly from supermarket or other surplus. Contact mark@markbick.co.uk or phone 07815 459468. There is fairly level access across school playground and limited parking on the playground for those with mobility needs, best to […]
Come join the Beach Boyz, in a journey through time and space, back to the 1960s, across to the sunny shores of the Golden State of California where the surf sound was conceived. The five all-singing, all-playing boys that are Beach Boyz Tribute Band continue to amaze, astound and defy belief in their recreation of […]
Beach Boyz Come join the Beach Boyz, in a journey through time and space, back to the 1960s, across to the sunny shores of the Golden State of California where the surf sound was conceived. The five all-singing, all-playing boys that are Beach Boyz Tribute Band continue to amaze, astound and defy belief in their […]
After obtaining all the required licences, film copyright and temporary notice, we are pleased to announce the screening of Mamma Mia, in conjunction with Alfresco Film Company, the best outdoor cinema screening event in the Forest of Dean! ‘Voulez-Vous’ with us on June 10th and don’t let this ‘slip through your fingers’! This event has […]
A fun day out for all the family. Live music; stalls and games; free children's entertainment including Punch and Judy, circus skills and flag making; BBQ; bar; home-made cakes; bric-a-brac and animal encounters. £1.50 entry, under 12s free. Raising funds for The Orchard Trust, supporting people with learning disabilities. Sunday 11 June 1 - 4pm […]
If you love flowers, leaves and machine embroidery, then this is the workshop for you! During the 2 day workshop we will cover a huge range of techniques to design, stitch and complete your own A4 sized project. Starting with a fat quarter of neutral fabric, we’ll embroidery and embellish the fabric to create wonderful, […]
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 […]
HARE runs Forest School sessions in Parkend, Lydney, Gloucestershire. Parent & Toddler Forest School for families with children aged 0-5years, runs just like a Forest School session for older children, but adapted for toddlers and parents. Our sessions are play-based with activities such as water play, mud kitchen, play dough, painting, natural crafts, songs, stories […]
If you love flowers, leaves and machine embroidery, then this is the workshop for you! During the 2 day workshop we will cover a huge range of techniques to design, stitch and complete your own A4 sized project. Starting with a fat quarter of neutral fabric, we’ll embroidery and embellish the fabric to create wonderful, […]
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 / […]
HARE runs Forest School sessions in Parkend, Gloucestershire. Our Parent & Child Forest School sessions for Home Educating Families are now open to families with children of all ages. Our play-based sessions run on a Forest School structure, incorporating mindfulness and activities to improve well-being. They include activities such as whittling, fire lighting, den building […]
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.
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 […]
On this half day workshop you will be guided through the process of creating an edition of collagraph prints by experienced printmaker, tutor and owner of DelARTful Designs Printmaking Studio. Collagraph is a print made from a board, collaged with different materials and textures. Landscapes are a popular choice of inspiration as using different textured […]
If you are living with mental health and/or chronic pain challenges, you could qualify for a FREE 10-session Artlift course at Artspace, Cinderford. Participants get together for 2-hour sessions and also benefit from one-to-one conversations with the Artist Facilitator, Lisa, to work on a personalised plan through which to get and stay creative. The course […]
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.
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
Games Night every Thursday in Bream Community Library 5.30pm–7.30pm. Children aged 6–12 welcome.
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.
The Forest’s Folk and Spokenword (“Folk n Word) open mic Cabaret returns to the Evergreen Hall, Broadwell, GL16 7BN on the 15th June, £6 7pm for 7.30.. bring your fave story, song, poem, joke, spokenword piece or whatever to share (up to 7 mins, on any subject, your own work or someone else’s) for our […]
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.
Come and try your hand at some clay modelling with Adam from Yat Pottery guiding you through the techniques. Only £5.00 but booking before Thursday 15th June is essential as spaces are limited. To book email adminpr@newentbb.co.uk or phone 01531 821227.
Do you have you a sewing machine but you’re not quite sure what to do with it? Did your machine come with a selection of presser feet and “bits and bobs” that you’ve never explored? If so, then our one day workshop is just the thing for you to get the very best out of […]
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 […]
A special gig at Jolters Barrel of Laughs (in the middle of the month) showcasing an Edinburgh Festival show, still in development, but starring 2 of the most natural talents coming up on the comedy scene! “Goutfellas” with Sandro Ford and Paul Hilleard is sure to be a supremely funny hour of stand-up and this […]
