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 […]

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're excited to offer children's forest skills workshops in August 2023 during the school holidays for children aged 8 to 12 years. Workshop Dates: August 7th, 9th and 11th 2023 ​Times: 10:30am to 2:30pm ​Cost: £20 per day (FREE for children who are eligible for free school meals) Bushcraft Activities include: Fire Lighting Skills | Preparing Food | […]

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.

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.

We're excited to offer children's forest skills workshops in August 2023 during the school holidays for children aged 8 to 12 years. Workshop Dates: August 7th, 9th and 11th 2023 ​Times: 10:30am to 2:30pm ​Cost: £20 per day (FREE for children who are eligible for free school meals) Bushcraft Activities include: Fire Lighting Skills | Preparing Food | […]

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 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 / […]

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

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.

You're warmly invited to our Creative Communi-Tea Chat! Join us for conversation and storytelling alongside a craft activity - everyone is welcome so bring your family and friends! The session is part of our 'A Forest Symphony' project partnering with Lydbrook Band who are celebrating their centenary this year. We're bringing together people from across […]

Belly dancing is a great way to keep fit, improve your balance as well as building confidence. It may also enhance your wellbeing. 4 weeks of sessions aimed at women over 18 who want to have fun, try something new or build on existing dance skills. Wear something you can move easily in and soft […]

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 great chance to learn the art of Macrame with Sharon. She will teach you all the techniques required to make a plant hanger. Only 10 spaces available, so please book early to avoid disappointment. To book contact Clare via email on adminpr@newentbb.co.uk or phone 01531 821227

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're excited to offer children's forest skills workshops in August 2023 during the school holidays for children aged 8 to 12 years. Workshop Dates: August 7th, 9th and 11th 2023 ​Times: 10:30am to 2:30pm ​Cost: £20 per day (FREE for children who are eligible for free school meals) Bushcraft Activities include: Fire Lighting Skills | Preparing Food | […]

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

A weekend of fun, included in admission. We are celebrating our 40th anniversary, we will have local business stalls, little owlets, musicl performances, a raffle, food and drink and more! More info 01594 822170 or email abbie@deanheritagecentre.com

The Lydney Exchange events are to help everyone in the community, where we encourage people to reuse & recycle items. We are specifically concentrating on school uniforms at this event, however we will have the usual items available. Our events are run completely moneyless, and we ask people to donate what they no longer want […]

A free family event with food, drink, games and activities for the whole family. Please email theswancommunitygroup@gmail.com for further information.

Jenny Wren Productions return with a sparkling new adaptation of this Dicken's favourite NICHOLAS NICKLEBY TICKETS ON THE GATE £12 (16 OR UNDER £8) Bring a chair or rug if you can. Ring 01594 810966 to check disabled access. Bring a picnic if you wish.

A weekend of fun, included in admission. We are celebrating our 40th anniversary, we will have local business stalls, little owlets, musicl performances, a raffle, food and drink and more! More info 01594 822170 or email abbie@deanheritagecentre.com