Whats On Forest Of Dean

The Forest of Dean: Lore of Water and Stone.
2025-11-08 10:00 - 13:00 UTC | Dean Heritage Centre, Camp Mill, Soudley, GL14 2UB
The work examines how elements – water and stone – have influenced cultural narratives in the Forest of Dean over time, exploring stories such as the legend of the Wye and Sabrina, curative waters and wells, scowles, megalithic monuments, and mining myths. The audio pieces combine field recordings from around the Forest of Dean with storytelling and folksong.

We’ll be sharing excerpts from the audio documentaries and there will be live performances of poetry and song from contributors to the project. It’s an opportunity to hear how the folk of the Forest of Dean connect with their landscape through story and song, and how folk history continues to evolve today in response to contemporary pressures on the land and community.The final audio documentary will be posted on Spotify: ‘Forest of Dean Stories’ and you can keep up to date on the progress on my instagram – @entangledecologies

The Forest of Dean: Lore of Water and Stone
2025-11-08 10:00 - 13:00 | Dean Heritage Centre, Camp Mill, Soudley, GL14 2UB
This event marks the completion of a project by Xena White exploring local folklore, which has resulted in an illustrated book and two documentaries.

The work examines how natural elements – water and stone – have influenced cultural narratives in the region over time, exploring stories such as the legend of the Wye and Sabrina, witches, curative waters and wells, scowles, megalithic monuments, and mining myths.
The audio pieces combine field recordings from around the Forest of Dean with storytelling and traditional folksong.
We’ll be sharing excerpts from the audio documentaries and there will be live performances from some of the people who contributed to the project. It’s an opportunity to hear how the folk of the Forest of Dean connect with their landscape through story and song, and how folk history continues to evolve today in response to contemporary pressures on the land and community.

INFO@DEANHERITAGECENTRE.COM 01594 822170

Lantern Making Workshop
2025-11-08 10:00 - 16:00 | Former St John Ambulance Building, Coleford, Forest of Dean District Council Offices, High Street,, Coleford, GL16 8HG
The Countdown to Christmas Starts Here! 🎅🎇
✨ Get hands-on and festive at our Free Lantern Making Workshops!Pop in anytime between 10am – 4pm on Saturday 8th or Saturday 22nd November.
Free drop in Lantern Making Workshop, for all ages.
Drop in between 10am – 4pm on Saturday 8th and Saturday 22nd November to help us create lanterns for the Coleford Lantern Parade that takes places in the centre of Coleford on 29th November just before the Christmas lights are switched.
Location:
Former St John Ambulance Building,  Forest of Dean District Council Offices, High Street, Coleford, GL16 8HG,

When:
10am – 4pm on Saturday 8th and Saturday 22nd November
Your lanterns will take centre stage in the Coleford Lantern Parade on 29th November, just before the Christmas lights switch-on! 🎄
It’s creative, it’s fun, and it’s completely free — so gather your friends, family, and festive spirit, and join us!
#ColefordLanterns #CommunityCreativity #FestiveColeford #LanternWorkshop #ChristmasLights

Seriously Collins
2025-11-08 19:00 - 23:30 | Lydney Town Hall Trust, High St, Lydney, GL15 5DY
Seriously Collins
Date: 8th November 2025
Time: Doors open 7pm
Location: Lydney Town Hall
Concert

A genuine tribute to the biggest artist of our generation. Packed with hits and fan favourites, this two-hour extravaganza will take you back to Phil in his hey-day. Featuring the award winning tribute to the man himself, Chris Hayward and his world class band. Phil’s extensive catalogue has been meticulously studied and arranged to give the ultimate Phil Collins & Genesis experience. No Phil Collins / Genesis show would be complete without the double drum kit duets. Featuring, In the air tonight – Another day in paradise – Easy Lover – Against all odds – Invisible Touch – Follow You Follow me – I can’t Dance – Sussudio amongst others. Seriously Collins is the show that fans deserve. Tickets only £22 – available soon from the town hall box office.

Seriously Collins
2025-11-08 19:00 - 23:30 | Lydney Town Hall Trust, High St, Lydney, GL15 5DY
Seriously Collins
Date: 8th November 2025
Time: Doors open 7pm
Location: Lydney Town Hall
Concert

A genuine tribute to the biggest artist of our generation.
Packed with hits and fan favourites, this two-hour extravaganza will take you back to Phil in his hey-day.
Featuring the award winning tribute to the man himself, Chris Hayward and his world class band.
Phil’s extensive catalogue has been meticulously studied and arranged to give the ultimate Phil Collins & Genesis experience.
No Phil Collins / Genesis show would be complete without the double drum kit duets.
Featuring, In the air tonight – Another day in paradise – Easy Lover – Against all odds – Invisible Touch – Follow You Follow me – I can’t Dance – Sussudio amongst others.
Seriously Collins is the show that fans deserve.
Tickets only £22 – available soon from the town hall box office

01594 843113 bookings@lydneytownhall.com

Devised Theatre Taster Course
2025-11-09 14:00 - 16:00 | Court Farm Lakes, Main Road, Lydney, GL16 6PJ
7 weeks of connection and creativity!
Come along to this fun and friendly taster course for devised theatre to learn how to co-create original stories as a group and how to feel comfortable and confident expressing yourself with voice and body. Whether you have experience of devising, scripted theatre, or no performance experience at all, we’d love to welcome you!
This is offered on a pay-what-you-can basis – I suggest £40 for the block of 7 weeks. However, if you feel inclined to pay more then this allows me to subsidise places for others who may not be able to afford the suggested price. I’m passionate about price not being a barrier to arts and culture!
For any questions, or to book your place, please email me on sian@vsjones.com

Bingo Night
2025-11-09 18:00 - 21:30 | lydbrook social club, Lower Lydbrook, GL17 9PP
Bingo
Lydbrook Social Club
Cash prizes and Raffle plus your chance to
win a free book for next week
Everyone welcome
Over 18’s
Bar open at 6 pm Eyes down 7.30 Pm

Weekly Chepstow Walk For Health
2025-11-10 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

Coffee Mornings
2025-11-10 11:00 - 12:30, 2025-11-13 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

CANDI Lunch Club
2025-11-10 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
2025-11-10 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

CANDI Youth Space
2025-11-10 17:30 - 20:30, 2025-11-13 18:00 - 20:00 | 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.

PIPs (Poets In Progress) poetry group
2025-11-10 19:00 - 21:00 | The facilitator’s home in Ruardean, Address on enquiry
PIPs is a peer-learning poetry group run by a qualified facilitator and published, prize-winning poet. We have been running for 7 years and current members range from relative beginners to experienced poets. New members of all abilities are welcome!
We meet monthly, in Ruardean, every second Monday of the month. 7 – 9 pm
Sessions are facilitated, fun and friendly. Typically, we’ll read poems written to a previously-given brief (which includes guidance notes and example poems), then give and receive feedback on them. This is then followed by a short tutorial/discussion and/or writing.
The cost is £15 per quarter (3 sessions) payable in advance. A taster session is FREE.
Saturday morning workshops are available for poets wanting more focused learning, as well as 2-hour analysis & feedback sessions (one-to-one or in small groups of up to 3). Both cost £10 per person.
For more information and venue address, call Vicky Hampton, 01594 542974.

Craft & Chatter
2025-11-10 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

Coleford Army Cadets
2025-11-10 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
2025-11-10 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

CANDI Youth Space
2025-11-11 18:00 - 20:00 | Drybrook Methodist Church, Drybrook Methodist Church, Hawthorns rd, Drybrook, GL17 9BX

LAND SONG - A Wye Valley River Festival Event
2025-11-11 18:00 - 20:00 | Noxon Farm, Noxon Farm, Lydney, GL156QR, United Kingdom
JOIN US IN SONG AND MOVEMENT THIS NOVEMBER AFTER DARK.

It is with JOY and THANKS that we are able to offer ONE MORE opportunity for LANDSONG as COMMUNITY this Autumn. Led by facilitators Holly Jacks and Jenn Singleton Wellness

https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/…/2025…/18:00/t-aaqgxvd

TUESDAY 11th November @Noxon Farm, 6-8pm
Under the blanket of darkness, we’ll move, sing, breathe and feast on Jacket potatoes around a fire to celebrate the turning of the season, our connection with the earth and each other. No singing experience required, all voices are welcomed.

Wye Valley River Festival, in partnership with Wye Valley National Landscape and National Landscapes Association are delighted to present LandSong as part of the Nature Calling project.

CANDI Women’s Space
2025-11-12 10:00 - 13:00 | CANDI Community Space, 31, Market Street, Cinderford, GL14 2RT
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
2025-11-12 10:30 - 12:30 | Yorkley Community Centre, 2 Bailey Hill, Yorkley, GL15 4RS
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 is the opportunity for refreshments at the Centre

Azalea Memory Cafe
2025-11-12 13:30 - 15:30 | Lydney Community Centre, Naas Lane, Gloucestershire, GL15 5AT, United Kingdom

Queer Waters - LGBTQ+ Wild Swimming Group
2025-11-12 17:00 - 18:00 | Court Farm Lakes, Main Road, Lydney, GL16 6PJ
A group for any LGBTQI+ folks to experience nature, community and connection in an inclusive, supportive setting.
Come and swim, dip or just chat with like-minded people over a cuppa. Discover how fantastic open water swimming and spending time in nature is for your mental health!
Book online – your first 6 sessions are free with code QUEERWATERS (£8 per session after, or included in a Court Farm membership)
For any questions, or to join our friendly WhatsApp group message Siân on 07703047224

CANDI DANCE
2025-11-12 17:00 - 19:30 | drybrook memorial hall, Drybrook Memorial Hall, Drybrook RD, Drybrook, GL17 9JA
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.

Knit, Natter & Crochet
2025-11-13 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
2025-11-13 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
2025-11-13 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

INKED: Artists’ Talk
2025-11-13 18:00 - 20:00 | The George Community Hub, High Street, Newnham, High Street, Newnham, GL14 1BS, United Kingdom
INKED: Artists’ Talk with Sabrina Shirazi, Harriet Hughes and Martin Kochany
In this Artists’ Talk, three printmakers taking part in the INKED exhibition talk about their experience of the Yard Print Studio Residency Programme during August and September of this year and the development of their printmaking practice. The Yard Print Studio is grateful to Canopy creative network for kindly sponsoring this event.
Admission is free but space is limited – please book using this link:
https://thegeorgeatnewnham.co.uk/event/inked-artists-talk-with-sabrina-shirazi-harriet-hughes-and-martin-kochany-thursday-13-november-6-00-to-8-00pm/
Bar and snacks available.

Contact info: theyardprintstudio@gmail.com

Azalea luncheon club
2025-11-14 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.
