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You’re invited to join our Canopy sponsored Artist Talk at The Sanctuary Studio & Gallery in Newnham during the RIVER to FOREST Exhibition on November 30th! Warren Day (Painter), Karen Tacey (Ceramicist) and Rhian Wyman (Textile Weaver) are very much rooted in The Forest of Dean and will each be giving a short talk […]
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
Winter Fair in aid of Yorkley School PTA and Yorkley Playgroup Plenty of crafts and gifts from local traders, refreshments, raffle and lots of fun! Friday 1st December, 2.30pm-6pm at Yorkley Community Centre Any questions can be sent to yorkleypta@outlook.com
2023 DATES – 1, 2, 3, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, and 23 December. ADVANCE BOOKING OPENS IN AUGUST 2023. Watch the musical arrival of the steam train at Perrygrove Station then take your pre-booked seats aboard the Twilight Express. Spot the illuminations along the line to Oakiron Station […]
Great Oaks party nights with Bell Country Golf Club, running every Friday & Saturday, plus one Thursday & a new year date, too. Themed party nights, 80's, 90's, party party party, glitz & glam, the best of disco, 70's/80s. Weekend party night dates are: Friday 24th Nov Saturday 25th Nov Friday 1st Dec Saturday […]
Take a steam train ride around Perrygrove and visit our festive carriage shed theatre, where Father Christmas comes down the chimney! Stories and laughs follow and children receive a gift as part of the experience. Everyone receives a complimentary drink on entering the theatre. Please allow at least 2 hours for your visit. The theatre […]
Great Oaks party nights with Bell Country Golf Club, running every Friday & Saturday, plus one Thursday & a new year date, too. Themed party nights, 80's, 90's, party party party, glitz & glam, the best of disco, 70's/80s. Weekend party night dates are: Friday 24th Nov Saturday 25th Nov Friday 1st Dec Saturday […]
Come along and join us for our annual 2 1/2 mile Ho Ho Hospice Walk where we invite all walkers to come along and meet back at the hospice where this year, there is an option to have Breakfast with Santa. Billy the Fire Engine will meet us at the Clock Tower in Coleford […]
Worrall Hill Recreation Ground Christmas Bazaar. Lots of local craft stalls, activities for the children, and mulled wine. Contact Jenny Gunter via phone on 07866612234 for more information.
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 […]
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.
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.
A place to have a cuppa and a chat a warm safe space. Raffle tombolas for sale table and plenty of refreshments once a month on 1st Wednesday at the wesley Cinderford
Our Festive Lunches are back again this year, with two Wednesdays at Bells Hotel. You can enjoy either a two or three course lunch between 12pm-2pm, please confirm your preferred at the time of booking. A £10 deposit is required per person to reserve your spaces (2 course - £16.95 or 3 course […]
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 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
Forest Hill’s Golf Club are hosting a Festive Lunch on 7th December to help raise money for our hospice. The price is dependent on whether you choose to have either two or three courses, £23.95 for a two course meal or £27.95 for three courses. If you wish to make a reservation, please […]
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
Great Oaks party nights with Bell Country Golf Club, running every Friday & Saturday, plus one Thursday & a new year date, too. Themed party nights, 80's, 90's, party party party, glitz & glam, the best of disco, 70's/80s. Weekend party night dates are: Friday 24th Nov Saturday 25th Nov Friday 1st Dec Saturday […]
Tucked in the secret courtyard beside the Palace Cinema, Cinderford there will be a magical market. If you want to support local artists and makers but don't like crowds this is the place to come. Chat to the stallholders, try the delicious food, and free mulled wine or fruit punch A great place to spend […]
Come to our magical Classical Christmas Concert with music, wine and refreshments, mince pies, carols and classical Christmas favourites. Full programme and tickets on sale at www.newentorchestra.org/xmasconcert.html Contact Newent Orchestra via email at newentorchestra@gmail.com
Soul Destroyers Date: 9th December 2023 Time: Doors open 6:30pm Location: Lydney Town Hall Concert More of a tribe than a band, the mighty Soul Destroyers have been playing their mix of cheese tinged, horn driven soul since Adam was a lad – the line up has come and gone, some have drifted into the […]
Every second Saturday of each month the Miners Hall hold a Country Music night with a live band or artist for each event. You can pay on the door for this event so no need to ring to book your tickets! Music to line dance, just sit and listen or join in with the […]
Great Oaks party nights with Bell Country Golf Club, running every Friday & Saturday, plus one Thursday & a new year date, too. Themed party nights, 80's, 90's, party party party, glitz & glam, the best of disco, 70's/80s. Weekend party night dates are: Friday 24th Nov Saturday 25th Nov Friday 1st Dec Saturday […]
Local Makers Christmas market. Tucked away in our magical courtyard are local makers, bakers and artists with unique gifts and lovely food. Come and have a hot chocolate and wander around, you are bound to get some inspiration. If you have any questions, please email deanforestwoolshed@gmail.com
Goldilocks and the Three Bears Date: 10th December 2023 Time: 1:30, 3:30 and 5:30pm Location: Lydney Town Hall Performance Roll up! Roll up for a whole lot of family fun! LemonJelly Pantos returns with Goldilocks and The Three Bears, the family pantomime that’s just right! Visiting Lydney Town Hall on Sunday 10th December 2023 at 1:30pm, […]
Save the date! You’re invited! In celebration of all the hard work our participants have put into this project, we will be showcasing their finished pieces of art in an exhibition at The West Dean Centre in Bream on Sunday 10th December between 3-4pm. After which, we will be planning a travelling exhibition across various […]
Goldilocks and the Three Bears Date: 10th December 2023 Time: 1:30, 3:30 and 5:30pm Location: Lydney Town Hall Performance Roll up! Roll up for a whole lot of family fun! LemonJelly Pantos returns with Goldilocks and The Three Bears, the family pantomime that’s just right! Visiting Lydney Town Hall on Sunday 10th December 2023 at 1:30pm, […]
Our annual Candlelight Supper will take place on Sunday 10th December at Forest Hill’s Golf Club. Come along for a lovely evening where Cinderford Town Band will play and invite you to join in with Carol Singing once your two course Christmas meal has been served. The price per person is £25. […]
Goldilocks and the Three Bears Date: 10th December 2023 Time: 1:30, 3:30 and 5:30pm Location: Lydney Town Hall Performance Roll up! Roll up for a whole lot of family fun! LemonJelly Pantos returns with Goldilocks and The Three Bears, the family pantomime that’s just right! Visiting Lydney Town Hall on Sunday 10th December 2023 at 1:30pm, […]
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 […]
