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Week of Events
Weekly Chepstow Walk For Health
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 […]
Coffee Mornings
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
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.
CANDI Youth Space
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.
Young Creatives: Discover! (Ages 6 – 11)
Come join us and discover the world of art, craft and design! ’Discover!’ will introduce you to a range of arty projects and you’ll get to try your hand at using lots of different materials and techniques throughout the term. We’ll design, make and be inspired by the work of other artists, crafts people and […]
CANDI Youth Space
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.
CANDI Women’s Space
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.
Forest of Dean Community Walks Yorkley Walk
Forest of Dean Community Walks Yorkley Walk meets every Wednesday at the Yorkley Community Centre for up to four different length and difficulty walks. Our walks range from 30mins to approx an hour in length and take place in the woods and lanes around Yorkley. We aim to cater for all walking abilities. Afterwards there […]
Cinderford Library – Severn Rivers Trust Workshop
Join Severn Rivers Trust on a captivating journey as we share the incredible story of the twaite shad and learn about how we have been helping this mysterious fish species. Plus, take part in the ancient Japanese art of Suminagashi and create a beautiful water-marbled masterpiece to take home with you. Sessions are best suited for […]
Lydney Library – Severn Rivers Trust Workshop
Join Severn Rivers Trust on a captivating journey as we share the incredible story of the twaite shad and learn about how we have been helping this mysterious fish species. Plus, take part in the ancient Japanese art of Suminagashi and create a beautiful water-marbled masterpiece to take home with you. Sessions are best suited for […]
CANDI DANCE
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.
Mindfulness Yoga in Bream
This gentle course is aimed at anyone who wants to try yoga for the first time, or those returning to yoga who want a relaxing session of stretching, mindfulness, and practices designed to improve flexibility, core strength and concentration.
Coleford Library – Do One Thing Workshop
Come and join the team from Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust to make a bird box as part of their Do One Thing Project during May Half Term. Do One Thing is about supporting people to take simple actions to benefit the environment - Just doing one thing can make a difference. These sessions aim to engage […]
Coffee Mornings
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 / […]
Knit, Natter & Crochet
Friendly and free knitting and crochet group at Staunton & Corse Community Hub, every Thursday, 11am. Theswancommunitygroup@gmail.com
Cinderford Library – Do One Thing Workshop
Come and join the team from Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust to make a pinecone bird feeder as part of their Do One Thing Project during May Half Term. Do One Thing is about supporting people to take simple actions to benefit the environment - Just doing one thing can make a difference. These sessions aim to […]
Cinderford Library – Do One Thing Workshop (Pinecone Bird Feeder)
Come and join the team from Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust to make a pinecone bird feeder as part of their Do One Thing Project during May Half Term. Do One Thing is about supporting people to take simple actions to benefit the environment - Just doing one thing can make a difference. These sessions aim to […]
Newent Library – No Time to Waste Show: H and T Creative
No Time to Waste is a dynamic dance show revealing the profound impact of plastic pollution. Experience the exhilarating portrayal of plastic's production, witness its environmental consequences through powerful movements, and hear an original soundtrack. This immersive performance serves as a catalyst for conversations, urging urgent action toward a more sustainable future. There will also be […]
Coleford Library – Do One Thing Workshop (Bird Box Making)
Come and join the team from Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust to make a bird box as part of their Do One Thing Project during May Half Term. Do One Thing is about supporting people to take simple actions to benefit the environment - Just doing one thing can make a difference. These sessions aim to engage […]
CANDI Youth Space
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
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.
Computer club coffee morning
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
Forest of Dean community Walk – Coleford
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 […]
Fairtrade Friday: Coffee Afternoon
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
artsFEST Coleford
Celebrating Creative Communities… through a series of arts festivals within the region of the Forest of Dean starting with artsFEST Coleford in June! We have a great line up of activities for you to enjoy! Free for all ages! June 1st from noon FREE ENTRY Canopy are Celebrating Creative Communities through a series of arts festivals […]
