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Jolters Barrel of Laughs, Mitcheldean - and probably the whole Forest’s only monthly stand up comedy night. Bringing acts from the Forest, county, South West, Midlands and South Wales to Jolters (Mitcheldean’s best 2nd floor Cider and Perry house). New acts and old hands trying new material in a unique evening that can never be […]
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.
A chance to learn the techniques of Clay Modelling and make something that will be fired and can be taken home at a later date. Adam from Yat Pottery will guide you through while you have fun. Suitable for all ages but you must book in advance before Thursday 27th July as there are limited […]
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
In this new audio-visual experience, we invite you to step into the forest and explore the inner world of the trees. An atmospheric soundscape, feathered, pink botanic, by acclaimed artists Jez riley French and Lau Nau will immerse you in a hidden world, revealing microscopic vibrations and secret sounds inaudible to the human ear. Discover the […]
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 […]
Whether you're looking for something to refresh your home with or a unique gift for a friend, we've got you covered! Our Autumn Art Exhibit is showcasing work from 49 of our very talented, local artists. There is a diverse range of artwork for sale including original paintings, prints, pottery, glass, textiles, cards, knitted accessories, […]
Ever wanted to make your own soft toys? Do you want to improve your maths skills? Then join Artspace Cinderford for the FREE Multiply 'Making Soft Toys' course, with Cherry Lyne In this free 2 week course we will be cutting, hand stitching, jointing and embellishing a teddy bear, that you can take home. It […]
The StoryMongers present The Dark Lady, a selection of Shakespeare's sonnets. Bream Community Library are pleased to welcome back storytelling troupe The StoryMongers for a performance of Shakespeare's Sonnets: The Dark Lady, with interpretation and narration by Eddy Martin and music by Philip Gibbs. This performance will take place in Bream Library on Saturday 23rd […]
In this new audio-visual experience, we invite you to step into the forest and explore the inner world of the trees. An atmospheric soundscape, feathered, pink botanic, by acclaimed artists Jez riley French and Lau Nau will immerse you in a hidden world, revealing microscopic vibrations and secret sounds inaudible to the human ear. Discover the […]
In this new audio-visual experience, we invite you to step into the forest and explore the inner world of the trees. An atmospheric soundscape, feathered, pink botanic, by acclaimed artists Jez riley French and Lau Nau will immerse you in a hidden world, revealing microscopic vibrations and secret sounds inaudible to the human ear. Discover the […]
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 […]
Our Forest Play 0-5 is a Parent & Toddler style Forest School session for families with children aged 0-5 years. Parents, carers, grandparents and childminders are all welcome. The session runs just like a Forest School session for older children, but adapted for younger children and includes sensory play and crafts, as well as a […]
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 […]
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.
Our Forest School Workshops for Home Educating children open in September 2023 for children aged 8-12 years. Starting on the 4th September, these sessions will run every Monday during term time 12:15pm-3:00pm at Beaver Lodge, Whitecroft road, Parkend, Lydney, Gloucestershire, GL15 4HG. Our Forest School sessions include whittling, fire lighting, den building, cooking popcorn and […]
Do you enjoy art? Do you want to improve your maths skills? Then join Artspace Cinderford for FREE Multiply art classes . The classes kick off with the 'Create Your Own Masterpiece' 3-week course with Jo Jarratt. Develop your painting and drawing skills by creating your own transcription of a famous work of art. Learn […]
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.
Do you enjoy art? Do you want to improve your maths skills? Then join Artspace Cinderford for FREE Multiply art classes . Why not try the 'Exploring Shape’ 4-week course with Bela Kielt?. On this course you will work towards creating your own beautiful 3D sculpture from willow and tissue paper? Starting your design work […]
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. […]
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.
Would you like to learn circus and dance skills? Do you want to improve your maths skills? Then join Artspace Cinderford for FREE Multiply Circus and Dance classes, with Kim Harris. On this free 3-week course we will make numbers fun with circus and dance. Explore addition, multiplication, pattern and symmetry in ways you would […]
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.
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
Do you enjoy art? Do you want to improve your maths skills? Then join Artspace Cinderford for FREE Multiply art classes . Why not try the ‘Psychedelia’ 4-week course with Warren Day? Movements such as Art Nouveau, Surrealism, Op Art and Pop Art shaped the psychedelic style which we know and love today. Have fun […]
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 […]
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
Worrall Hill Community Sports and Social Club are hosting a coffee morning with all proceeds going to Macmillan Cancer Support Contact Jenny Gunter 07866612234 for more details
Family Fun Day & Craft Fayre, Saturday 30 September, 10 am - 1 pm, on St Stephen's Lawn & Marquee (Belle Vue Rd, Cinderford, GL14 2AA). Variety of stalls from local artisans and crafters, games and activities plus hot food, delicious cakes & more! Helping to raise funds for Great Western Air Ambulance Charity (GWAAC). […]
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 […]
Botanical Casting, with Svilen Radev Cost: £45 including materials. Botanical art is made by pressing plants, flowers & objects into clay. They are then removed, and plaster is poured over to create the cast. In the workshop you will create two pieces of art – the clay imprint and the plaster cast in a shape and […]
Mindful Photography, with Andy Squiff Cost: £40 including materials. Andy Squiff is a designer and photographer who has worked in the creative industry for over 30 years, he thrives on the inspiration he finds in nature and enjoys sharing his passion for both creativity and the local area. This workshop is about finding your creativity and […]
Come and meet the Perrygrove tractors and have your picture taken with them! If the weather permits, there will be tractor and trailer rides around the field as well. Advance booking recommended. The following tractors will be on display or working. Harry – Fordson Super Dexta Betty – Fergy TED20 Nelly – Massey Ferguson 35X
Come along and see what Cinderford has to offer you. We have the Emergency Services including SARA. You can cook with Dean Forest Kitchens, or get your garden tools sharpened by the Forest Community Shed whilst listening to Cinderford Band. Why not bring your dogs along, too and enter the Dog Show (sponsored by Hawthorn […]
Come and help prepare the orchard for green manure and grass seed. For more information email us at cinderfordgrows@gmail.com or head to our Facebook page @Cinderford Grows
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 […]
Our Forest Play 0-5 is a Parent & Toddler style Forest School session for families with children aged 0-5 years. Parents, carers, grandparents and childminders are all welcome. The session runs just like a Forest School session for older children, but adapted for younger children and includes sensory play and crafts, as well as a […]
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 […]
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.