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 […]

HARE runs Forest School sessions in Parkend, Lydney, Gloucestershire. Parent & Toddler Forest School for families with children aged 0-5years, runs just like a Forest School session for older children, but adapted for toddlers and parents.  Our sessions are play-based with activities such as water play, mud kitchen, play dough, painting, natural crafts, songs, stories […]

Creative Walk in Nature: Monday 19th June, Time: 10.45am Bream Join local artist Sara Rickard for an inspiring walk in nature from the War Memorial near Bream Cafe. Linking with Bus no 23 from Lydney and Coleford. Return to Bream Cafe for coffee/lunch at 1.00pm. We keep the groups small & friendly so please book […]

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 / […]

HARE runs Forest School sessions in Parkend, Gloucestershire. Our Parent & Child Forest School sessions for Home Educating Families are now open to families with children of all ages. Our play-based sessions run on a Forest School structure, incorporating mindfulness and activities to improve well-being. They include activities such as whittling, fire lighting, den building […]

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.

Singing is wonderful for your physical and mental health but it's also great fun and at Forest Singers, we have lots of fun! We are a community choir, open to all whether you've sung in a choir before, whether you can read music or not, whether you can sing or not! Our motto is "We […]

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.

I have always been inspired by plants and nature and during this one day workshop I will show you how to interpret the things we see around us into stitch. Using just a handful of basic stitches I will show you different techniques to interpret flowers and leaves, to create beautiful embroidery pieces. No previous […]

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.

Club meeting of the FOD woodturners association.Some meetings are demonstrations and instructional. Others are club hands on or other participation. All welcome. First visit free!

Coffee Mornings at Pillowell Village Hall on the second and fourth Thursday of the month, offer a warm and welcoming place to meet up with friends or to come along and meet new people. There are cakes and savories 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 / […]

Friendly and free knitting and crochet group at Staunton & Corse Community Hub, every Thursday, 11am. Theswancommunitygroup@gmail.com

Games Night every Thursday in Bream Community Library 5.30pm–7.30pm. Children aged 6–12 welcome.

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.

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 […]

Join former Gloucester poet laureate Brenda Read Brown for her one woman show followed by a Creative Writing Workshop. Your chance to learn the skills of writing and poetry. FREE to attend. For more details and to book contact Clare on adminpr@newentbb.co.uk or phone 01531 821227.

Brenda Read Brown will perform her one woman show 'I haven't finished yet' followed by your chance to get creative with her guidance. As former poet laureate of Gloucestershire she is sure to help you find the right words. FREE COMMUNITY EVENT. There will be a short break between the show and writer's workshop, light […]

Come along and meet Herefordshire author Carrie Weston as she talks about her inspiration and books. FREE to attend but bring some cash in case you want to buy a signed book. For more information and to book contact Clare on adminpr@newentbb.co.uk or phone 01531 821227.

Coming June 2023 – FMS present Road House Rock – more details soon. Tickets only £8 and £10 – available from the FMS ticket office. (booking fees may apply to online sales)

Trio Bangles Come and make a trio of bangles with interlinking rings at WMM Silver’s studio at Taurus Crafts, Lydney. A much-loved and popular design, you can now make your own and keep it smooth, or add one or more textures for that extra individual and quirky look. Learn artisan silversmithing techniques and a little […]

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 […]

See the stars of the future - fantastic Brass Band music from local training bands Featuring LYDBROOK TRAINING BAND, LYDNEY TRAINING BAND, CINDERFORD ACADEMY BAND, ROSS TOWN TRAINING BAND FREE ENTRY - Donations welcomed. Bring a chair or rug if you can. Refreshments available.

Coming June 2023 – FMS present Road House Rock – more details soon. Tickets only £8 and £10 – available from the FMS ticket office. (booking fees may apply to online sales)

Road House Rock Start date: 23rd June 2023 End date: 24th June 2023 Time: Friday 7:30, Saturday 2:30 and 7:30 Location: Lydney Town Hall Performance Coming June 2023 – FMS present Road House Rock – more details soon. Tickets only £8 and £10 – available from the FMS ticket office. (booking fees may apply to online sales)

Coming June 2023 – FMS present Road House Rock – more details soon. Tickets only £8 and £10 – available from the FMS ticket office. (booking fees may apply to online sales)

The poetry salmon project invites you to write haikus to decorate a shoal of papier-mache salmon. The salmon will be displayed swimming through a 'submerged' forest of branches through waves made from plastic rubbish . The words for your haikus will be taken from a selection of poems about the River Wye, by local writers. […]

Our Thai Buffet Events are always very popular and after our latest one, there are always requests for more. We are making a welcome return to The Clubhouse in Sling for our next Sunday Lunch Thai buffet There will be an option of three different starters with six main courses and rice. Two of the […]