Whats On Forest Of Dean

Indoor Football Fun
2023-02-17 10:30 - 12:00, 2023-03-03 10:30 - 12:00 UTC | Sheppard House, Sheppard Way, Newent, GL18 1TL, United Kingdom
Learn some simple football skills from a seated or standing position with two great coaches from Ross Junior Football Team. Improve your fitness and make new friends.

Coffee Mornings
2023-02-20 11:00 - 12:30, 2023-02-23 11:00 - 12:30, 2023-02-27 11:00 - 12:30, 2023-03-02 11:00 - 12:30, 2023-03-06 11:00 - 12:30, 2023-03-09 11:00 - 12:30 | Lydney Community Centre, Naas Lane, Gloucestershire, GL15 5AT, United Kingdom
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 / coffee and biscuits

Coleford Festival of Words presents: Robb Johnson
2023-02-23 19:30 - 23:00
Join us at Evergreen Hall for an evening of music and song with one of Britain’s finest song writers
“An English original” – The Guardian
“Britain’s finest songwriter since Richard Thompson”
“One of Britain’s most challenging songwriters” – Daily Telegraph
“Creator of some of the most potent songs of the last decade” – Froots magazine
Evergreen Hall Broadwell GL16 7BN
adv £10 (ticketsource link below) £12 on door
7-30pm Start

Azalea luncheon club
2023-02-24 09:00 - 15:00, 2023-03-03 09:00 - 15:00, 2023-03-10 09:00 - 15:00 | Lydney Community Centre, Naas Lane, Gloucestershire, GL15 5AT, United Kingdom
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.

Computer club coffee morning
2023-02-24 10:30 - 12:00, 2023-03-03 10:30 - 12:00 | Lydney Community Centre, Naas Lane, Gloucestershire, GL15 5AT, United Kingdom
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

Family Friendly Music Night
2023-02-25 17:00 - 19:00 | Redbrook Church, Redbrook Road, Redbrook, NP25 4LY
Music and simple food, suitable for all ages. No entry charge, donations welcome

Cinderford coffee club
2023-03-01 10:00 - 13:00 | The Wesley 7 Belle Vue Road Cinderford GL14 2AA, 7 Belle Vue Road, Cinderford, GL14 2AA, United Kingdom
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 everyone young or old. We are all-inclusive and welcome new people to come along for a cuppa and a natter.

Fairtrade Pop-Up Shop
2023-03-02 10:00 - 16:00, 2023-03-03 10:00 - 16:00, 2023-03-04 10:00 - 16:00 | St Stephen’s Church, Belle Vue Rd, Cinderford, GL14 2AA, Belle Vue Rd, Cinderford, GL14 2AA
Fairtrade Pop-Up Shop at Fairtrade at St Stephen’s (Belle Vue Rd, Cinderford, GL14 2AA) packed with fairly traded gifts, food, homewares, toys, garden, upcycled & recycled creations, decorations and more… we have much much much more than we normally have on display in the shop at church!

Hampers can be made up whilst you wait. PLUS special offers for Fairtrade Fortnight.

Starting on Thursday 2 March (10 am – 4 pm), Friday 3 March (10 am – 4 pm) and Saturday 4 March (10 am – 2 pm) which will be the “Big Brew & BakeOff” – see separate event listing for more info!

More dates may be added; please keep an eye on the “Fairtrade at St Stephen’s” Facebook page for the latest information PLUS sneak previews of offers, new stock and details about chocolate tasting events…

[Image description: Poster with background of faded image of hands around the world overlaid is text detailing the Fairtrade Pop-Up Shop at St Stephen’s Church in Cinderford as described above on Thursday 2 March – Saturday 4 March, with more dates possibly to be added in the future. Plus the Fairtrade Mark and the Fairtrade at St Stephen’s logo]

Painting Workshop: ‘My Kind of Ironing’
2023-03-02 11:00 - 13:00 | May Hill Village Hall, All Saints Road, May Hill, GL17 0NL
Instant encaustic painting – fun, mindful and slightly addictive sessions. Instant art anyone can do. Be amazed as you paint with an iron and wax paints. Part of a varied programme called f workshops at May Hill Village Hall.

Botanical Cyanotype Workshop With Paula Smith
2023-03-02 11:00 - 14:00 | Blakeney Village Hall, Butts Lane, The Smithy, Blakeney, Gloucestershire, GL15 4DW
Come and join me and be inspired by nature.

This alternative photography process uses a mixture of iron compounds, which when exposed to UV light and washed in water, oxidise to create prussian blue images. Using a selection of natural flora, foliage and general household products you will produce some beautiful original designs. The beauty of this workshop is that nature will only express, what it wants you to see!

Light refreshments and cake will be provided as well as a lot of fun.

I look forward to seeing you, Paula

Cinderford Exchange
2023-03-03 11:00 - 13:00 | The Wesley 7 Belle Vue Road Cinderford GL14 2AA, 7 Belle Vue Road, Cinderford, GL14 2AA, United Kingdom
Moneyless Exchange
Bringing community together
Pre-loved items to swap or share.
Friday 3rd March 11am-1pm
At the Wesley Hall, Belle Vue Road, Cinderford
Come and see!
Similar to and supported by the recently formed ‘Lydney Exchange’, The Cinderford Exchange is running a smaller event to gage local interest and spread the ‘face-to-face freecycle’ concept across the Forest.
No facebook page yet, but you can see the Cinderford Project info on the Lydney Exchange page (below)
https://m.facebook.com/people/The-Lydney-Exchange/100086633531504/
For more information please contact: communitybuilders@fdean.gov.uk

Interview with an Author
2023-03-03 14:30 - 16:00 | Sheppard House, Sheppard Way, Newent, GL18 1TL, United Kingdom
A great chance to meet a local author, find out how they write and maybe even purchase a book that can be signed for you.

MYTHOS ART EXHIBITION
2023-03-04 08:00 - 17:00, 2023-03-04 12:00 - 2023-04-15 16:00 | The Sanctuary Studio & Gallery, High Street, Newnham-on-Severn, GL141BB
Recognised nationally & highly respected Andrea McLean is from The Forest of Dean. We are privileged to be holding “Mythos” showcasing a new body of Andreas work at The Sanctuary Studio & Gallery. Andrea is being joined by local glass artist Leigh Sladen whose ethereal glass designs compliment Andreas extraordinary paintings.

Big Brew & BakeOff
2023-03-04 10:00 - 14:00 | St Stephen’s Church, Belle Vue Rd, Cinderford, GL14 2AA, Belle Vue Rd, Cinderford, GL14 2AA
Big Brew & BakeOff raising money for Transform Trade. Saturday 4 March, 10 am – 2 pm. St Stephen’s Church (Belle Vue Rd, Cinderford, GL14 2AA).
LARGE Fairtrade Pop-Up Shop, Fairtrade refreshments, lunches, plus lots of delicious cakes to enjoy after the judging of the BakeOff.
Enjoy a cuppa (or two!), enter the BakeOff or just eat some delicious cake, browse a huge variety of fairly traded goods and make a difference in the fight for justice in trade!
For more information about the BakeOff, please see the event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1409227926514154
[Image Description: Poster with cartoon images of teacups at the top and bottom, information about the Big Brew & BakeOff at St Stephen’s Church on Saturday 4 March as detailed above and the logos for Transform Trade, Fairtrade at St Stephen’s and Cinderford Churches]

Sterling Silver Crossover Ring Workshop
2023-03-05 12:30 - 14:30 | WMM Silver, Taurus Crafts, The Old Park, Lydney GL, WMM Silver, Taurus Crafts, Lydney, GL14 6BU, United Kingdom
Come and experience the fun of making a sterling silver crossover ring at this informative and enjoyable beginners’ silver class at WMM Silver’s dedicated studio at Taurus Crafts in Lydney..
There are THREE workshops times available: 10am, 12.30 pm and 3 pm.
10am to 12pm: Fully Booked
12.30pm to 2.30pm: 5 places available
3 pm to 5pm: 3 places left
This class is suitable for adults and children over 12 years old too .
During the class, you will be taught all the skills you need to size, cut, file and form your ring by expert silver jewellery designer and tutor, Wendy Murphy from WMM Silver. Wendy has years of experience in teaching beginners at these classes and makes sure that you can follow all the stages of the make in a clear and demonstrated way. It’s also lots of fun (see my 218+ Google reviews to read what others have to say). It’s a great way to get some time out as you get lost in thought whilst making your piece.
Your ring can also be personalised with a choice of letter, number and image stamps.
The workshop price includes all materials and refreshments including homemade shortbread and there is plenty of free parking on site.
Price: £45 (£15 deposit payable now. Wendy will then contact you a few days before the workshop to arrange the balance payment, or you can pay it on the day) .

Walking Events
2023-03-06 08:00 - 17:00
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 discover and even rediscover the local Public Rights of Way that surround our lovely town opening up endless opportunities to walk far and wide or to just enjoy a local amble, enjoying the sights that the changing seasons bring.

Coleford has a wealth of history to discover and we hope to bring more written walks for you to enjoy via our website: Walks and Resources – Coleford Welcomes Walkers

Enamelling Workshop with Katie Sanderson
2023-03-08 10:00 - 13:00 | May Hill Village Hall, All Saints Road, May Hill, GL17 0NL
Make your own kiln fired enamelled creations, these may include pendants, earrings, brooches, key rings, and pictures all taken home that same day. With step-by-step guidance and tuition Katie will demonstrate each stage as you progress. Part of a wider programme of workshops at May Hill Village Hall.

Azalea Memory Cafe
2023-03-08 13:30 - 15:30 | Lydney Community Centre, Naas Lane, Gloucestershire, GL15 5AT, United Kingdom
