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Celebrate our truly special planet with author/illustrator Clara Anganuzzi. Join us for a 'how to draw' session as well as crafting beautiful collage coral reefs, as featured in Clara’s books Dear Earth and The Ocean Gardener. This session is suitable for children aged 4 - 7 years. Children must be accompanied by an adult but please only book a space […]
Celebrate our truly special planet with author/illustrator Clara Anganuzzi. Join us for a 'how to draw' session as well as crafting beautiful collage coral reefs, as featured in Clara’s books Dear Earth and The Ocean Gardener. This session is suitable for children aged 4 - 7 years. Children must be accompanied by an adult but please only book a space […]
Triple Bill of Forest based Folk Musicians. Timetable for the Evening: 6pm Doors Open / Bar open 6.30 - 7.15pm Spinsta Birthed from a visceral delight in harmonies and a community of fire pit singing, folk duo Spinsta are one of the fruiting bodies of a network of women who love to make noise together. […]
Presented by Protein in association with AIR in G Join award-winning company Protein for a highly entertaining evening with friends and family. Transforming your local venue into a restaurant, you are invited to bring a dish to share whilst you sit at decorated tables to watch, savor and digest a playful mix of dance, theatre […]
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.
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.
Singing is wonderful for your physical and mental health but it's also great fun and at Forest Singers, we have lots of fun! We are a community choir, open to all whether you've sung in a choir before, whether you can read music or not, whether you can sing or not! Our motto is "We […]
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.
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.
Forest of Dean Community Walks Yorkley Walk meets every Wednesday at the Yorkley Community Centre for up to four different length and difficulty walks. Our walks range from 30mins to approx an hour in length and take place in the woods and lanes around Yorkley. We aim to cater for all walking abilities. Afterwards there […]
Home. You know where it is when you’re there. An old hard-working farmer lives alone. A baby clown bounces off a passing circus train in the middle of nowhere, now separated from family and friends. Unsure what to do, the farmer takes the clown home. Can a friendship span the generations? Can old dogs learn […]
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.
A safe, non judgemental space for women to share experiences and support each other while having a cuppa
Comic, absurd, surreal, Anyday is a trampoline and physical theatre piece that will transcend expectations of what a circus show can be. Wednesday March 20th / 7PM Tickets: £7 – Buy from Artspace or call 01594 825111 and pay over the phone, or click here to book online Standing room only. If you require a seat for […]
Club meeting of the FOD woodturners association.Some meetings are demonstrations and instructional. Others are club hands on or other participation. All welcome. First visit free!
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
Home. You know where it is when you’re there. An old hard-working farmer lives alone. A baby clown bounces off a passing circus train in the middle of nowhere, now separated from family and friends. Unsure what to do, the farmer takes the clown home. Can a friendship span the generations? Can old dogs 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.
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
ZIG/ZAG/ZINES is running FREE zine-making workshops at Coleford Library throughout March 2024, as part of the FOD Fringe Festival. These relaxed, drop-in workshops will take place every Friday afternoon from 1st to 22nd March 2024. Come and find out more about zines, explore the ZIG/ZAG/ZINES collection (which includes lots of handmade/printed zines made by various […]
BGS Workshop now open to non-members! Learn traditional methods of basket making with Clyde Hoare of Wild Wicker. Take home your own woven willow basket. Very small group - lots of individual assistance. All materials and light refreshments will be provided. Please bring a packed lunch. Kitchen facilities available. To book a place, simply complete the booking form below. […]
A Spring Equinox Pageant will be taking place at Bells Field, Coleford on March 23rd 2024. A colourful ensemble of giant figures, banners, costumes and flags made by local schools, community groups and individuals representing Spring will make its way around the field. Everybody is welcome to watch or to join in. The idea is […]
Bootleg Blondie Date: 23rd March 2024 Time: Doors open 6:30pm Location: Lydney Town Hall Concert BOOTLEG BLONDIE is the world’s No.1 official Debbie Harry & Blondie tribute band established in 2001, the only tribute to have performed with two founder members of Blondie, legendary drummer Clem Burke and singer songwriter, bass player and author Gary Valentine. […]
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.
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 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.
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.
Forest of Dean Community Walks Yorkley Walk meets every Wednesday at the Yorkley Community Centre for up to four different length and difficulty walks. Our walks range from 30mins to approx an hour in length and take place in the woods and lanes around Yorkley. We aim to cater for all walking abilities. Afterwards there […]
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 morning at Pillowell Village Hall in our warm and welcoming upstairs venue on the second and fourth Thursday of the month, 10 till 12. Hot drinks, savories and cakes. Our venue has a ramp up to the door for accessibility. Parking at the top of upper road. Donations to the hall very much appreciated.
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.
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
Come and get your nails painted in our pop up nail bar - ‘Colours of the Forest’ in Cinderford Triangle Select from a unique range of coloured nail polishes developed for the Forest of Dean. The colour palette has been created in collaboration with local communities asking: What places are important to you? What makes […]
Free Family-Friendly eco-craft activities with Gloucestershire Youth Climate Group sustainable arts and crafts for all ages: badge making, bookmark making, clay impressions and more! Drop in and get involved :) If you have any questions or accessibility needs, get in touch with us on: 07984464906 / polly@cscic.org
Airetiko Aerial Arts are bringing their stunning new show 'Threads' to Cinderford as part of FOD Fringe 24 THREADS is an outdoor aerial performance spanning countries, cultures, time and space. Told in the round, we invite you into our aerial world of rope, silks, trapeze and hoop where we weave a tale of place 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 […]
