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Singing Friendship Support Dementia friendly, community singing group for anyone who might enjoy singing songs together from across the years, sharing memories, making friendships and accessing support if needed. SINGING FOR THE BRAIN sessions are supported by trained volunteers who can offer help and advice to group members, their families and supporters.
Come and learn about the wild foods and medicines that grow at this optimal potent magical midsummer Connect with Mother Earth, the elements and learn about the influence of the planets, as we welcome in Cancerian time of year We will walk in nature and meet the plants up close, then after lunch (bring your […]
Have you got your tickets to THE event of the year yet?! “Take me back to the 80’s” Friday 21st June 7.30pm ‘til midnight Newnham Club Fancy dress (optional - but too much fun not to participate!) and there’s a prize for the best dressed! Food Raffle 80’s tunes from Top DJ Pete Stead Photo […]
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 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.
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 […]
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.
Would you like to learn how to make your own sterling silver jewellery pieces? Make a ring, pendant, earrings? Learn texturing techniques and how to cut out shapes? Solder silver on silver, make your own ear wires, take the skills you need to start off at home? I have THREE places left on this four-week […]
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.
Are you living with Parkinson's and looking for a way to be more active? Then why not join us for a weekly session of fun dance and movement, seated and standing. Using different genres of music, a gentle warm up will be followed by more energetic routines along with voice work and group dancing. Wednesdays […]
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 […]
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.
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.
The Dog House Pub Quiz is back for another year. Join us at 7.00pm every other Wednesday. Winners receive a £30 drinks vouchers to spend on their choice of drinks at the bar! Plus 2nd place runners up get their chance to host the following quiz and raise money for a charity of their choice. […]
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!
We’ll keep an ideas book; we might call it a scrap book. In it we’ll doodle, print, add pictures, found objects, text and stitch, developing our ideas. We’ll have fun experimenting and exploring. Our workbooks could be used within the course to create personal textile pieces. We’ll be having a Textiles exhibition at Artspace in […]
A fantastic free outdoor festival in COLEFORD TOWN CENTRE held every summer featuring an eclectic mix of music, art, culture & community…Everything from jazz, indie, blues, rock, ska, rockabilly, folk and much more….Come along and support the event Enjoy some good music & have some fun! The festival consists of the Clock Tower Stage featuring […]
Friendly and free knitting and crochet group at Staunton & Corse Community Hub, every Thursday, 11am. Theswancommunitygroup@gmail.com
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 / […]
As the seasons change, we will embrace the beauty of the seasons, as we welcome long days and good light, in this 8 week online course of guided sketching Starts Thursday 25th April 2024 / 8 weeks with half term break 1:00pm – 2:00pm (on Zoom) Cost: £45/£25 concessions To book a place or for more […]
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.
Have fun exploring techniques used by our prehistoric ancestors to produce paintings and pottery. Get your hands dirty and prepare your own earth colours such as red and yellow ochres, greys and black and white and eventually apply them to your own authentic painting using homemade horsehair paintbrushes. Using raw, locally sourced clay, build a […]
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.
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 […]
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
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 monthly Art class with local artist Mark Jenkins, starting Thursday 17th February. Your chance to pick up a brush and learn some techniques to produce some art work for your home.
Clothes Swish (Swap), Friday 24 March at St Stephen's Church (Belle Vue Rd, Cinderford, GL14 2AA). Drop off items: 12 noon - 4 pm Swish open: 6 pm - 8 pm Refreshments available, FREE entry. Please only bring clothes in wearable condition, that way everyone gets something lovely to take home. Whilst children’s clothes are […]
Come and join us on Saturdays for only £3 a week for 2 hours of creativity. Play games, learn devising skills, learn performance skills and how to build a character. Found in the Forest Youth Theatre is for everyone! Juniors 10-12pm Saturdays in term time Seniors 1-3pm Saturdays in term time at The Wesley in […]
Worrall Hill Summer Fete Craft and food stalls, BBQ, Lydbrook band, Games, Raffle, Fire Engine and so much more
This June, in honour of Pride Month, attend one of 6 creative workshops across the county where you’ll work collaboratively with inter-disciplinary artists to produce a piece of artwork (representing one of the colours of the LGBTQ flag) that encapsulates themes of love, queerness, self-expression, identity and experiences of the LGBTQ community. Dive into a world […]
Performed by Adrian Utley (portishead) and Will Gregory (Goldfrapp)
A day of family fun! We are bringing back the summer fair and this time entry to our entire site and the event is FREE! That means you can enjoy our summer fair, museum, gruffalo trail and craft hut! We will have a variety of stalls from local produce, artists, creatives, hand made gifts and […]
Jive by the wye Learn to Jive and Lindyhop. Sundays 6:30 beginners with refreshment and practice break, 8:00- 9:00 Intermediates. @ Bishopswood Village Hall. Thursday 13th @Lydbrook Social Club brand new beginners starting 7:30 - 8:30 then half an hour practice. Wednesday 12th April Lindyhop lesson @ Bishopswood Village Hall and then bi weekly. All Classes […]