Whats On Forest Of Dean

Chepstow Walking Festival
2025-04-22 00:00 - 2025-04-27 23:59 UTC
Chepstow Walking Festival invites you to step into the beauty of spring and explore the rich landscapes of Monmouthshire and its borders with England.
This much-loved event, organized by Chepstow Walkers are Welcome, offers an opportunity to connect with nature, history, and local culture through 38 guided walks, each led by knowledgeable and passionate leaders.
This festival isn’t just about walking—it’s about discovering stories hidden in ancient woodlands, admiring vibrant bluebell displays, and uncovering the charm of historic churches and villages. You’ll have the chance to meet local producers and savour their creations, all while enjoying stunning views that will stay with you long after the festival ends.
Whether you’re looking for a peaceful stroll or a more challenging hike, there’s something for every pace and interest. Chepstow, with its strategic location, serves as a gateway to iconic trails like the Offa’s Dyke Path, Wye Valley Walk, and the Wales Coast Path—a haven for walkers since earning its ‘Walkers are Welcome’ status in 2012.

The full program will be available by the end of February 2025, so you’ll have plenty of time to plan. Booking essential!

For full details visit https://www.walksinchepstow.co.uk/. or email chepstowwaw@hotmail.co.,uk or call 07760195320

Found in the Forest Youth Theatre- EASTER PROJECT
2025-04-22 08:00 - 2025-04-25 17:00 | The Wesley 7 Belle Vue Road Cinderford GL14 2AA, 7 Belle Vue Road, Cinderford, GL14 2AA, United Kingdom
Calling all 10-16 year olds! Come and join us for some fun over Easter. A play in a week, music, games, acting skills, script. Perform at the end of the week.
Limited places available.
£120 for 4 days/ siblings £100

Coffee Mornings
2025-04-24 11:00 - 12:30, 2025-04-28 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

Knit, Natter & Crochet
2025-04-24 11:00 - 12:30 | Staunton & Corse Community Hub, The Swan, Ledbury Road, Staunton, GL19 3QA
Friendly and free knitting and crochet group at Staunton & Corse Community Hub, every Thursday, 11am.

Theswancommunitygroup@gmail.com

Line dance classes in Alvington
2025-04-24 13:00 - 15:00 | Alvington Memorial Hall, United Kingdom
I run line dance classes in Alvington Village Hall every Thursday, we welcome everyone and every ability, no need for a partner, just yourself and some enthusiasm! This established and friendly class runs from 1.00pm – 3.0opm starting with absolute beginner dances and then increasing in level to improver at the end of the session. For more information please visit Facebook

Found in the Forest Youth Theatre weekly classes
2025-04-24 16:00 - 20:00 | The Wesley 7 Belle Vue Road Cinderford GL14 2AA, 7 Belle Vue Road, Cinderford, GL14 2AA, United Kingdom
Welcome to Found in the Forest Youth Theatre! We are a vibrant, creative theatre group based in the heart of the Forest of Dean in Cinderford.

Our mission is to provide young people with the opportunity to explore their creativity and develop their skills in the Performing Arts. We offer weekly classes for 8-12 and 13-18 year olds.

We welcome all abilities from complete beginners to experienced performers. Our weekly classes are designed to help young people develop their confidence communication and performance skills as well as providing a safe and supportive environment to explore the world through theatre.

We meet every Thursday at The Wesley in Cinderford
Juniors (8-12) 4pm-5.45pm
Seniors (13-18) 6pm-7.45pm

CANDI Youth Space
2025-04-24 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-04-28 17:30 - 20:30 | CANDI Youth Space, 31 Market Street, Cinderford, GL142RT
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.

Last Thursday - Year of the Dog
2025-04-24 19:30 - 22:00 | Evergreen Hall, broadwell, Coleford GL16 7BN, Broadwell, Coleford, Gloucestershire, GL16 7BN, United Kingdom
Join us for April’s Last Thursday, with music from Year of the Dog.

– Broadwell Evergreen Hall, GL16 7BN Coleford, United Kingdom
Tickets £10 in advance (book tickets by clicking here below), £13 on the doors.

Doors open at 7:30, music from 8.

Cash only. See you there!

About the band
Smashing the festival, radio, and TV circuits alike, the brass-house-soul sound from Cardiff and Bristol are selling out gigs and rising fast across Europe.
Having built a reputation as one of the most unforgettable dance inducing live bands on the underground scene, the BBC Introducing group have blasted the biggest stages at festivals including Noz Stock, Kendal Calling, Cheltenham Jazz, Cardiff LGBTQ+ Pride and many more. The Dogs have spent the summer of 2023 touring on a European scale at festivals and live music venues finishing with the Rugby World Cup final in Paris.
The six-piece who formed at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama in 2018 are also recognised for their star appearance as Swing Band in Netflix’s smash hit series, Sex Education, performing single Run These Streets in series 1, ep 3.

Azalea luncheon club
2025-04-25 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
2025-04-25 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

Forest of Dean community Walk - Coleford
2025-04-25 10:30 - 12:00 | Coleford Clock Tower, Market Place, Coleford, GL16 8AF
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 we are a great friendly bunch having a chat and a giggle as we amble along.

The amble normally lasts about an hour before we retreat to Cafe Sixteen for a cuppa and further natter and normally cake!

Fairtrade Friday: Coffee Afternoon
2025-04-25 12:00 - 16:00 | St Stephen’s Church, Belle Vue Rd, Cinderford, GL14 2AA, Belle Vue Rd, Cinderford, GL14 2AA
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
2025-04-25 16:00 - 18:00 | The Main Place, Old Station Way, Coleford GL16 8RH
In response to the predictable escalation of anti-trans rhetoric accompanying the recent UK court ruling on the legal definition of ‘sex’, this month’s zine club will be all about celebrating experiences of gender non-conformity. Come along on Friday (25/4) from 4-6pm at Coleford Library, and resist the tyranny of cisheteronormativity through the medium of paper and glue!

Celebrating Earth's Rhythms
2025-04-27 10:00 - 16:30 | The Pludds Village Hall, Ashdene Road, The Pludds,, Ruardean, GL17 9UQ
You are warmly invited to join 8 women to celebrate the Celtic Wheel of the Year in 2025.
We will take a deep journey into the cycle of seasonal change, understanding the energy of these
traditional festivals and how they may influence positive, personal change.
Come and immerse yourself into a series of 8 inspiring workshops, where you will be gently guided through meditative exploration, stillness, journeying, ritual, song and creativity, supported by a circle of like minded women. You will learn simple ceremonies which you can put into practice in your life moving forwards, to help celebrate the rhythms of the Earth and forge a connection to the unseen world around us.
Jules has been a shamanic practitioner for many years, concentrating on core shamanism. She is a shamanic tool maker, knitter and singer, who also enjoys being in nature. Tracey is an earthy, wonderfully creative woman who’s very adept at being in the moment, loves making and recycling things from Nature.
We have known each other, performed and travelled together for many years. We love to sing in large, old, echoing buildings and experience the power of ancient places. We both love living in the beautiful Forest of Dean
Venue – The Pludds Village Hall, Ruardean.
When – Sundays 10am – 4:30 pm
Fee – £50 per day (Concessions considered)
If you are interested in joining us, please get in touch here julesdebharra@gmail.com for more details and to discuss various payment methods.

Weekly Chepstow Walk For Health
2025-04-28 10:00 - 12:00
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 all.
For details of the walks, please either email chepstowwaw@hotmail.co.uk or visit our website where you can download an 8 week programme by following this link: https://www.walksinchepstow.co.uk/events-diary.html

CANDI Lunch Club
2025-04-28 11:00 - 14:30 | CANDI Community Space, 31, Market Street, Cinderford, GL14 2RT
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.

Forest of Dean Woodcraft Folk Elfins
2025-04-28 16:00 - 17:30
The Woodcraft Folk is a movement for children and young people that empowers them to explore the world, connect with others, and take action on social and environmental issues. Through inclusive and engaging activities, we inspire children to develop confidence, creativity, and a sense of community.

The Elfin group (6- 9 year olds) is at Berry Hill Memorial Hall on Mondays in term time at £3 a week. 4-5.15pm
Please contact George, Abi and Abbie forestofdean.elfins@woodcraft.org.uk

Craft & Chatter
2025-04-28 19:00 - 21:00 | Unit 10 Innovation Spaces Hub Mile End Road, Coleford GL16 7QD, Mile End road, Coleford, GL16 7QD
Creative group of crafters meeting every Monday evening (except bank holidays) and enjoying making friends and learning new skills. We bring along the project we are working on and sit around chatting the evening away. Come and join in the fun every Monday evening

The Forest of Dean Wellbeing Choir
2025-04-28 19:00 - 21:00 | Artspace Cinderford, The New Mercury, 3 Woodside Street, Cinderford, GL15 6LR
The Forest of Dean Wellbeing Choir is for everyone, no matter your experience level or whether you think you can sing – because everyone can learn to sing!
Originally established as a well-being choir, we have grown significantly in the last year.
The choir is a great opportunity to build confidence, friendships and even teamwork and performance skills – this spring we are keen to get more public performances under our belts and engage in community events across the Forest.
Rehearsals take place at Artspace Cinderford, The New Mercury, 3 Woodside Street, Cinderford, GL14 2NL
7-9pm – £5 per session or £55 for 11 week term (starting 28th April with half-term break)
To book a term, use the links below or call 01594 825111. Payment for individual sessions can be paid in cash at the session. For more information please email info@artspacecinderford.or or call 01594 825111

Coleford Army Cadets
2025-04-28 19:00 - 21:30 | The Cadet Hut, Cinder Hill, Coleford, GL16 8HQ, United Kingdom
We parade every Monday Evening, 12-18yrs, all welcome.
1900hrs-2130hrs at The Cadet Hut, Cinder Hill.

Two Rivers Community Choir
2025-04-28 19:30 - 21:30 | Worrall Hill Sports and Social Club, The Pavilion, Worrall Hill, GL17 9QE
An exciting mixed voice choir for singers of all ages. We get together, sing and have fun! We welcome singers of all levels and abilities.Rehearsal is every Monday 19.30-21.15 Worrall Hill Sports & Social Club
1st taster session FREE! for newcomers. Learn more about us email tworiverschoircommittee@gmail.com or visit our Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61567875366677

Aerial Fitness (Ages 18+)
2025-04-29 08:00 - 17:00 | Artspace Cinderford, The New Mercury, 3 Woodside Street, Cinderford, GL15 6LR
Want to try a different kind of fitness class? One that is in the air? Come along to this Arial Fitness class where you will work through a range of exercises using trapezes, Ropes, Aerial hoop and Silks. Working on core strength, you may not see a visible difference but you will feel stronger from these sessions.
Tuesdays
10:00am – 11:00am
at Artspace, The New Mercury, 3 Woodside Street, Cinderford, GL14 2NL
Cost: £6 per session. *Concessions available

Linear Park Creative Walk in Nature for Preschool Children
2025-04-29 09:45 - 11:15 | Linear Park, GL14 3ER
Join us for a creative walk in nature with activities for preschool children around Linear Park in the Forest of Dean. Book at: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/linear-park-creative-walk-in-nature-for-preschool-children-tickets-1249280564799

When: Tuesday 29th April 2025, 9.45-11.15am

Where: Linear Park

Parking: Free car park

Cost: Suggested donation of £5+ towards materials for one adult and one child

Starting point: Ruspidge Halt Car Park

Facilities: None on site

Activities will include: Experiment with watercolours and create nature crown

Level: Easy

Ages: This event is suitable for all ages but children must be accompanied by an adult (please book 1 ticket for each participant ie 1 adult and 1 child would be 2 tickets).

NB This is not a drop off and leave activity, all children must be supervised by their parent/carer/guardian at all times.

What to expect: This is a 1 1/2 hour creative walk with lots of stops to respond to nature with activities aimed at preschool children.

What to wear: Participants should dress appropriatly for the weather on the day and wear sturdy boots or walking boots/shoes, a waterproof/warm jacket and layers to keep warm.

What to bring: Snacks, drinks. Notebooks and art materials will be provided but if participants wish to bring any of their own that’s fine. Try to be as ‘hands free’ as possible.

Path type: This walk is flat/easy and buggy friendly but can be muddy, please wear suitable walking boot/shoes.

About Canopy: We are a not-for-profit organisation. Tickets are by donation. All proceeds go towards funding for our activities and events, cultivating creative communities throughout the Forest of Dean.

Your Canopy leader: This is a walk designed and guided by Krysa who moved to the Forest of Dean 4 years ago and has since become a mother of two under three. She’s an early years practitioner who is passionate about outdoor education and the environment. She is often found with a camera around her neck or a pencil in hand.

About the Creative Walks programme: Canopy Creative Walks nurture connection, creative thinking and mental wellbeing through a combination of time outdoors, gentle exercise and social interaction. They are open to everyone. The routes are relatively short, the emphasis being on the journey taken rather than the destination. They follow a process of looking, listening, responding individually and collectively and sharing time together. Each walk is carefully researched, uniquely designed and guided by the leader/artist. Participants are encouraged to stop to observe, record, photograph, listen or consider a particular feature. Numerous approaches are offered to enable individuals to make a personal response visually or in words. The aim is to demonstrate various creative starting points which can be developed by participants later. At the end of the walk we share work, ideas and a coffee/sandwich at a nearby café for anyone interested in joining.

Find out more about Canopy: https://canopynetwork.co.uk/

Important information: By attending this event, attendees acknowledge and agree that they are solely responsible for their own health, safety and wellbeing during the event. The hosting organisation assumes no liability or responsibility for any injuries, illnesses or damages that may occur before, during or after the event.

Adult Aerial (Ages 18+)
2025-04-29 11:15 - 12:45 | Artspace Cinderford, The New Mercury, 3 Woodside Street, Cinderford, GL15 6LR
Come and have a go on a variety of aerial equipment from rope climbing to static trapeze. Enjoy a different type of exercise whilst your feet are off the ground and upside down.
Cost: £6 per session. *Concessions available
Contact circus@artspacecinderford.org to book or for more info

Young Creatives: Discover! (Ages 6 – 11)
2025-04-29 16:30 - 17:30 | Artspace, Cinderford, The New Mercury, 3 Woodside Street, Cinderford, GL14 2NL, United Kingdom
Come join us and discover the world of art, craft and design! ’Discover!’ will introduce you to a range of arty projects and you’ll get to try your hand at using lots of different materials and techniques throughout the term. We’ll design, make and be inspired by the work of other artists, crafts people and designers! Share the creations you’re most proud of with your friends and family.
Course 1 – Starts Tuesday 16th April / 6 weeks
Cost: £24 ( *£16 concessions) for 6 week course
To book a place for your child/children, please contact dan@artsapacecinderford.org
Places are allocated on a first come, first served basis.

Young Creatives: Discover! (Ages 6 – 11), with Jo Jarratt
2025-04-29 16:30 - 17:30 | Artspace Cinderford, The New Mercury, 3 Woodside Street, Cinderford, GL15 6LR
Come join us and discover the world of art, craft and design! ’Discover!’ will introduce you to a range of arty projects and you’ll get to try your hand at using lots of different materials and techniques throughout the term. We’ll design, make and be inspired by the work of other artists, crafts people and designers! Share the creations you’re most proud of with your friends and family.

Course 1 – Starts Tuesday 29th April / 4 weeks
4:30pm – 5:30pm (at Artspace Cinderford)
£18.40/ *£12.80 concessions
*Concessionary rates are available for those with a disability or who are on means tested benefits.
To book or for more information email dan@artspacecinderford.org, call 01594 825111 or visit www.artspacecinderford.org

Young Creatives: Explore (Ages 11 – 14), with Jo Jarratt
2025-04-29 18:00 - 19:30 | Artspace Cinderford, The New Mercury, 3 Woodside Street, Cinderford, GL15 6LR
Do you have a passion for art? Are you a young creative looking to learn some new skills or explore new ways of working? Well, ‘Explore’ could be for you!
This group will help you to build your art portfolio and will encourage you to develop work in a range of media, using a variety of art, design and craft techniques. You will also research the work of other artists, crafts people and designers, to help inform your own work! Share the creations you’re most
proud of with your friends and family.
Starts Tuesday 29th April / 4 weeks
6:00pm – 7:30pm (at Artspace Cinderford)
£24 / *£16 concessions
*Concessionary rates are available for those with a disability or who are on means tested benefits.
To book or for more information email dan@artspacecinderford.org, call 01594 825111 or visit www.artspacecinderford.org

CANDI Youth Space
2025-04-29 18:00 - 20:00 | Drybrook Methodist Church, Drybrook Methodist Church, Hawthorns rd, Drybrook, GL17 9BX
