Coleford Army Cadets
2025-12-08 19:00 - 21:30 UTC | 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
2025-12-08 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
2025-12-09 18:00 - 20:00 | Drybrook Methodist Church, Drybrook Methodist Church, Hawthorns rd, Drybrook, GL17 9BX
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.

CANDI Women’s Space
2025-12-10 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
2025-12-10 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
2025-12-10 13:30 - 15:30 | Lydney Community Centre, Naas Lane, Gloucestershire, GL15 5AT, United Kingdom

Queer Waters - LGBTQ+ Wild Swimming Group
2025-12-10 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
2025-12-10 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.

Coffee Mornings
2025-12-11 11:00 - 12:30, 2025-12-15 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
2025-12-11 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
2025-12-11 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
2025-12-11 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
2025-12-11 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-12-15 17:30 - 20:30 | CANDI Youth Space, 31 Market Street, Cinderford, GL142RT

Lydbrook Players Panto – The Princess and the Pea
2025-12-11 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-12-12 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-12-13 19:30 - 21:30, 2025-12-14 19:30 - 21:30 | Lydbrook Memorial Hall
Get ready for giggles, mishaps, and a mountain of mattresses! The Lydbrook Players bring you a hilarious, high-energy panto packed with outrageous characters, catchy tunes, and one very tiny pea causing big drama. Will the true princess be found—or just a bruised backside and a lot of chaos?
Fun for all ages—don’t miss it!!
Lydbrook Memorial Hall
11th December – 7:30pm
12th December – 7:30pm
13th December – 2:30pm
14th December – 2:30pm
TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE NOW!
Click below 👇🏻 and grab them and come and be a pea in our pod for the evening… laughs guaranteed!
https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/lydbrook-players
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Find us on Facebook or Instagram if you have any questions.

FREE CAR PARKING FOR PERFORMANCES

Azalea luncheon club
2025-12-12 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
2025-12-12 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
2025-12-12 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
2025-12-12 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

Bingo Night
2025-12-12 18:00 - 21:30, 2025-12-14 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

Mother Claus
2025-12-13 16:00 - 19:00 | CANDI Community Space, 31, Market Street, Cinderford, GL14 2RT
Mother Claus is coming back to visit us on 13th December at CANDI Unlimited. We will also have our elves in the kitchen serving up turkey and stuffing rolls, winter soup and hot drinks. What could be better than warming your hands and tummy whilst watching the Christmas convoy.

Weekly Chepstow Walk For Health
2025-12-15 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
2025-12-15 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
2025-12-15 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
2025-12-15 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
