This is to advertise our Club to the Forest of Dean area. For anyone who has spare time and would like an easy and interesting game to play, which would lend itself more but not exclusively to retired people. See details in the advertisement attached
Lydney Town Hall Trust Summer Promotion 2023 Terms & Conditions The summer promotion 2023 is valid during the period 1.7.23 - 31.8.23 The promotional offer requires at the time of booking the purchase of 3 events occurring between the period 1.9.23 -31.12.23 The promotional offer of “three events for the price of two” means the […]
Could you spare 2-3 hours per week to support a local family? As a Home Start volunteer you can make a big difference to the lives of children in your community. Contact us now for more information on 07584472025 or email enquiries@homestartnwglos.org.uk
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 […]
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.
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.
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.
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. […]
Come along and listen to your specially written story set in Bream and create pictures of your favourite scenes and characters. For further details please ring the library during opening hours on 01594 563073
The wonderful George Community Hub in Newnham-on-Severn is now serving food! Delicious breakfast and lunch available Wednesdays to Saturdays! And the coffee counter is open 11am - 4pm Weds to Sun as usual too. A friendly, community atmosphere and a warm welcome - drop by the Facebook page for more details and up to date […]
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 / […]
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 […]
Village annual fete on Pillowell Recreation Ground, Corner Road, Pillowell, GL15 4QU. BBQ, Cakes and refreshments, bar, various stalls including books, plants, bric-a-brac. Great prizes on the raffle, tombola and 50/50. Featuring Pillowell Silver Band and Forest Thump (Samba band). Plus a range of games for all the family - skittles, tin can alley, splat-a-rat, […]
https://www.wildeearthjourneys.org/product-page/look-again-mindful-photography Wild Earth Journeys has teamed up with Practitioner Steven Gregory to bring you this opportunity. https://bit.ly/wej-look-again Mindful Photography is a practice that combines mindfulness and photography to help individuals connect with their environment and promote wellbeing. Through this practice, individuals can use photography to observe their surroundings in a mindful way, creating a greater […]
The Unravelling Wilburys Date: 2nd September 2023 Time: Doors open 6:30pm Location: Lydney Town Hall Concert This top tribute show is more than just a tribute – they are the complete package! With their perfect combination of brilliant musicianship and tongue in cheek humour, they have had rave reviews throughout the UK. Playing the country-rock […]
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 […]
Portrait or Figure Inspired by Ancient Egyptians, with Dorota Rapacz Dufort Cost: £45 including materials. We will have a photo selection of Egyptian sculptures and will have to exercise our 3D awareness to reproduce one in clay. As a starting point, we will discuss the examples of Egyptian art, it’s canons, subjects, and aesthetics. Using available […]
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 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.
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. […]
The wonderful George Community Hub in Newnham-on-Severn is now serving food! Delicious breakfast and lunch available Wednesdays to Saturdays! And the coffee counter is open 11am - 4pm Weds to Sun as usual too. A friendly, community atmosphere and a warm welcome - drop by the Facebook page for more details and up to date […]
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 / […]
Our local programme is part on the English national event. Heritage Open Days first began in 1993 and has happened every year since, even in 2020 when the go-ahead was not announced until 1st August. The Forest of Dean events are organised through the Coleford Area Partnership who work with other organisations and venues to […]
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 […]
Guided walks with local historian Alex Knight to Discover Dene More info here Join Alex for a walk in the woods to learn about the history, plants and wildlife of this stunning land betwixt two rivers. Booking: Either book in person at reception or call the Centre on 01594 822170 during opening hours. Each walk […]
An evening of the best Country & Western with live music from Henry Birkett. Mosey on down to the Miners for a great evening of music & dance! Pay on the Door, £6 entry YeeHaw!
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 […]
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.
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 sunset, some […]
Do you have you a sewing machine but you’re not quite sure what to do with it? Did your machine come with a selection of presser feet and “bits and bobs” that you’ve never explored? If so, then our one day workshop is just the thing for you to get the very best out of […]
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.
The wonderful George Community Hub in Newnham-on-Severn is now serving food! Delicious breakfast and lunch available Wednesdays to Saturdays! And the coffee counter is open 11am - 4pm Weds to Sun as usual too. A friendly, community atmosphere and a warm welcome - drop by the Facebook page for more details and up to date […]
Coffee mornings at Pillowell Village Hall on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month offer a warm and welcoming place to meet up with friends or to come along and meet new people. There are cakes and savouries to sample with tea or coffee in a relaxed and friendly space. Our venue has a […]
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 / […]
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.
If you are new to patchwork and quilting, this is a great place to start. This workshop will include: The Wonky Donkey quilt block How to cut and assemble your blocks How to accurately piece your patchwork How to line up your sections for perfectly joined blocks Simple quilting ideas and techniques How to make […]
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
Ever wanted to make your own soft toys? Do you want to improve your maths skills? Then join Artspace Cinderford for the FREE Multiply 'Making Soft Toys' course, with Cherry Lyne In this free 2 week course we will be cutting, hand stitching, jointing and embellishing a teddy bear, that you can take home. It […]
Today has worn me out: I’m off to bedTo rest my aching bones and blistered feet;But I can’t sleep for thoughts within my headEmploy my mind, despite me feeling beat.For when I lie awake my mind will driftTo thoughts of you that fade and then resume;And when my drooping eyelids start to lift,I stare into […]
Kiss the Teacher – Abba Tribute Date: 16th September 2023 Time: Doors Open 6:30 Location: Lydney Town Hall Concert Back again after last years smash concert, Kiss The Teacher ABBA tribute band – A 4-piece UK performing ABBA Tribute with shows running since 2000. Bringing the sound of ABBA back to you with our 100% […]
Forest of Dean Folk Club 1st and 3rd Sundays Further information about the Forest Folk Club, including a full list of events in 2023 can be found on the Forest Folk Club website: https://forestfolkclub.com/
The Mothers in Mind group is a 10 week peer support group during term-time, offering mums a place to find comfort, advice and support while struggling with their mental health around the time of birth and after. The group will be a place for sharing thoughts and experiences, taking part in activities or solely enjoying […]
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 […]
The Mothers in Mind group is a 10 week peer support group during term-time, offering mums a place to find comfort, advice and support while struggling with their mental health around the time of birth and after. The group will be a place for sharing thoughts and experiences, taking part in activities or solely enjoying […]
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.
The Mothers in Mind group is a 10 week peer support group during term-time, offering mums a place to find comfort, advice and support while struggling with their mental health around the time of birth and after. The group will be a place for sharing thoughts and experiences, taking part in activities or solely enjoying […]
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. […]
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.
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 Mothers in Mind group is a 10 week peer support group during term-time, offering mums a place to find comfort, advice and support while struggling with their mental health around the time of birth and after. The group will be a place for sharing thoughts and experiences, taking part in activities or solely enjoying […]
The wonderful George Community Hub in Newnham-on-Severn is now serving food! Delicious breakfast and lunch available Wednesdays to Saturdays! And the coffee counter is open 11am - 4pm Weds to Sun as usual too. A friendly, community atmosphere and a warm welcome - drop by the Facebook page for more details and up to date […]
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 / […]
Jolters Barrel of Laughs, Mitcheldean - and probably the whole Forest’s only monthly stand up comedy night. Bringing acts from the Forest, county, South West, Midlands and South Wales to Jolters (Mitcheldean’s best 2nd floor Cider and Perry house). New acts and old hands trying new material in a unique evening that can never be […]
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.
A chance to learn the techniques of Clay Modelling and make something that will be fired and can be taken home at a later date. Adam from Yat Pottery will guide you through while you have fun. Suitable for all ages but you must book in advance before Thursday 27th July as there are limited […]
Whether you're looking for something to refresh your home with or a unique gift for a friend, we've got you covered! Our Autumn Art Exhibit is showcasing work from 49 of our very talented, local artists. There is a diverse range of artwork for sale including original paintings, prints, pottery, glass, textiles, cards, knitted accessories, […]
An exciting opportunity to Play, Create and Learn Wye Valley River Festival are delighted to offer a six-week exploration of photo image making for children and young people (8-13 years old). Using ‘ancient’ analogue cameras, artist Esther May Campbell will lead young people into the woods and a world of possibility, where they will co-create […]
Ever wanted to make your own soft toys? Do you want to improve your maths skills? Then join Artspace Cinderford for the FREE Multiply 'Making Soft Toys' course, with Cherry Lyne In this free 2 week course we will be cutting, hand stitching, jointing and embellishing a teddy bear, that you can take home. It […]
In this new audio-visual experience, we invite you to step into the forest and explore the inner world of the trees. An atmospheric soundscape, feathered, pink botanic, by acclaimed artists Jez riley French and Lau Nau will immerse you in a hidden world, revealing microscopic vibrations and secret sounds inaudible to the human ear. Discover the […]
In this new audio-visual experience, we invite you to step into the forest and explore the inner world of the trees. An atmospheric soundscape, feathered, pink botanic, by acclaimed artists Jez riley French and Lau Nau will immerse you in a hidden world, revealing microscopic vibrations and secret sounds inaudible to the human ear. Discover the […]
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 […]
Do you enjoy art? Do you want to improve your maths skills? Then join Artspace Cinderford for FREE Multiply art classes . Why not try the 'Exploring Shape’ 4-week course with Bela Kielt?. On this course you will work towards creating your own beautiful 3D sculpture from willow and tissue paper? Starting your design work […]
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.
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.
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. […]
Would you like to learn circus and dance skills? Do you want to improve your maths skills? Then join Artspace Cinderford for FREE Multiply Circus and Dance classes, with Kim Harris. On this free 3-week course we will make numbers fun with circus and dance. Explore addition, multiplication, pattern and symmetry in ways you would […]
Coffee mornings at Pillowell Village Hall on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month offer a warm and welcoming place to meet up with friends or to come along and meet new people. There are cakes and savouries to sample with tea or coffee in a relaxed and friendly space. Our venue has a […]
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 / […]
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 […]
Come and meet the Perrygrove tractors and have your picture taken with them! If the weather permits, there will be tractor and trailer rides around the field as well. Advance booking recommended. The following tractors will be on display or working. Harry – Fordson Super Dexta Betty – Fergy TED20 Nelly – Massey Ferguson 35X
An exciting opportunity to Play, Create and Learn Wye Valley River Festival are delighted to offer a six-week exploration of photo image making for children and young people (8-13 years old). Using ‘ancient’ analogue cameras, artist Esther May Campbell will lead young people into the woods and a world of possibility, where they will co-create […]
Worrall Hill Community Sports and Social Club are hosting a coffee morning with all proceeds going to Macmillan Cancer Support Contact Jenny Gunter 07866612234 for more details
Family Fun Day & Craft Fayre, Saturday 30 September, 10 am - 1 pm, on St Stephen's Lawn & Marquee (Belle Vue Rd, Cinderford, GL14 2AA). Variety of stalls from local artisans and crafters, games and activities plus hot food, delicious cakes & more! Helping to raise funds for Great Western Air Ambulance Charity (GWAAC). […]
Come and help prepare the orchard for green manure and grass seed. For more information email us at cinderfordgrows@gmail.com or head to our Facebook page @Cinderford Grows