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 […]

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. […]

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.

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. […]

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 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. […]

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 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. […]

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.

Last Thursday offers you an evening with PONCHARTRAIN, a 5 piece Vintage Americana band at the Evergreen Hall, Broadwell (GL16 7BN) Gutsy, rootsy danceable music. Advance tickets - £5 at ticketsource.co.uk/ £10 on door, open from 7.30pm For more info, please call 01594 544149

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.

This one day workshop will show you how to create this contemporary quilt design, with speed and accuracy.  Whilst the design looks complex, it is surprisingly simple to construct.  Using quick and simple piecing techniques, this detailed quilt would look great in both modern and traditional interiors.  Full tuition, plus pattern and written notes provided […]

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 […]

We have two great events on one day. You can pick and choose which one you'd like to attend or even come to both as they are both FREE to attend. Glenys will guide you through a morning of therapeutic silk painting, no previous art skills required. Then after a break for lunch will show […]

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 […]

Fleetwood Shack! Date: 1st July 2023 Time: Doors open 6:30 Location: Lydney Town Hall Concert Established in 2021, FLEETWOOD SHACK are a band of professional musicians who have come together to pay tribute to one of the best bands to ever grace the charts… FLEETWOOD MAC! The main common factor within the band is the sheer love of […]

Fleetwood Shack! Date: 1st July 2023 Time: Doors open 6:30 Location: Lydney Town Hall Concert Established in 2021, FLEETWOOD SHACK are a band of professional musicians who have come together to pay tribute to one of the best bands to ever grace the charts… FLEETWOOD MAC! The main common factor within the band is the […]

Fleetwood Shack!   Date: 1st July 2023   Time: Doors open 6:30   Location: Lydney Town Hall   Concert Established in 2021, FLEETWOOD SHACK are a band of professional musicians who have come together to pay tribute to one of the best bands to ever grace the charts… FLEETWOOD MAC!   The main common factor […]

A light-hearted concert performed by two ever-popular Forest choirs THE SPRINGFIELD SINGERS and DRYBROOK & DISTRICT MALE VOICE CHOIR Sponsored solely by Renishaw plc FREE ENTRY - Donations welcomed. Bring a chair or rug if you can. Ring 01594 810966 to check disabled access. Refreshments available