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 […]

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.

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 […]

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. […]

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 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.

An open invitation for anyone to call in to meet and talk over a drink, to like-minded folk about anything on wheels! Make new friends, learn about other interests with wheels and pass on your knowledge and experience to others. Cars, motorcycles, cycles, tractors, carts etc. Bring them along. This is an entirely voluntary undertaking […]

The forest’s folk and spoken word (Folk'n Word) open mic cabaret night. Our monthly 'anything goes' shindig, where poets, singers, storytellers, writers, comics and clowns come to share their work… artistes and talents from all across the county and beyond strut their new stuff for our super friendly, non judgmental crowd. And you can too! […]

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 get outside and pick some lovely herbs to put into your sensory dough. Join Rose Sales from Forest Schools to learn all the techniques, and to connect with nature. Will be outside (weather permitting). Suitable for all ages and abilities as Sheppard House is wheelchair accessible. For more details and to book […]

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 […]

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

Cindy Hop & Rock 'n' Roll dancing can be cool and laid-back or fast and high-energy. It's a great way to get - and stay - fit, and meet people from all walks of life. It's also highly addictive - mostly because it's so much fun! So get "hep to the jive" - and get […]

WE ARE PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE WE WILL BE JOINED BY RETIRED PREMIERSHIP FOOTBALL REFEREE CLIVE WILKES WHO WILL ALSO BE WALKING WITH US AND JUDGING HIS FAVOURITE FOOTBALL OUTFIT ON THE NIGHT The Moonlight Sponsored Walk is for Adults or supervised 14-18 year olds, and will cover a distance of 5 miles around Coleford and Berry […]

Featuring the Lydbrook Band & Training Band, The Hey Yays Party Band and at top of the bill RSVP Bhangra Bring your picnics and chairs and help the Band celebrate their 100th Anniversary. (No refreshments available on site) Plenty of free parking and easy access to the intimate performance area.

Join me to make your own unique silver ring in this 3.5 hour workshop based in a recently renovated Former Baptist Chapel in Lydney. During the workshop you will have the chance to design and make your own silver ring. You will be guided step by step through each stage as well as having the […]

Remembering the long history, people and stories of Bilson Mission. Featuring talks, an exhibition, films and artefacts.

Calling all young writers – the 2023 competition is here!   Following the great entries from young poets and storytellers in 2022, as part of the Mitcheldean Festival we would like to invite young people between the ages of 5 and 16 to send in new poems or stories on the theme of “Change”.  The […]

As part of Mitcheldean Festival, Jolters monthly comedy night 'The Barrel of Laughs' puts on a special Sunday afternoon daytime show. 3 brilliant acts who have wowed in the evening shows have come back with material suitable for a Sunday afternoon (probably), and it’s all free (save donations at the end of the hour or […]