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Found in the Forest Youth Theatre’s Summer Play in a Week
Are you ready to step into the shoes of giants and dream-makers? In just 5 days, participants aged 10-18 are invited to join our immersive theatrical experience bringing THE BFG to life on stage. Whether you’re an aspiring actor, a seasoned performer, or simply someone with a love for storytelling, there’s a role for everyone. […]
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.
Coleford Army Cadets
We parade every Monday Evening, 12-18yrs, all welcome. 1900hrs-2130hrs at The Cadet Hut, Cinder Hill.
Craft & Chatter
Creative group of crafters meeting every Monday evening (except bank holidays) and enjoying making friends and learning new skills. We bring along the project we are working on and sit around chatting the evening away. Come and join in the fun every Monday evening
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.
Local Kids Go Free
We are holding a local kids go free day! This is for all Forest of Dean schools, let front of house know what school you go to and the school with the most visitors will get a voucher for a school trip. Contact us 01594 822170 or info@deanheritagecentre.com
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 […]
Free Batik Workshops with Canopy
FREE Batik Workshops at Blakeney Village Hall Book Today Wed, Jul 24th & 31st, 10:30 AM Wed, Aug 7th & 14th, 10:30 AM Drop into these free workshops and create beautiful batik banners inspired by nature & put into the artsFEST parade, at Blakeney Duck Race. More info and booking Book Here https://canopynetwork.co.uk
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.
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
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
Drybrook Farmers Market
Every month at the Drybrook Memorial Hall from 0930-1230 weare hold a farmers market with lots of different stalls - butcher, cakes, fudge, cheese, bread, vegetables, crafts. Come along, meet friends, buy great products and chat in pop up cafe area
Heritage Story Day
We want your memories! Tell us your tales of times spent at Ruspidge Memorial Hall over the years. Did you come to the hall as a child? Did you celebrate important events in your life at the hall? Are you a descendant of someone commemorated at the hall? What does the hall mean to you […]
Afternoon Tea Party
Join us for afternoon Tea, delicious cakes, sandwiches & more with tea or a glass of Procecco or 2 available at our bar. Please book for events on https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/stbriavels-assemblyrooms
THE MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR
The Pantaloons return by popular demand. Expect silly slapstick, abundant anachronisms and memorable music in the Pantaloon's riotous version of Shakespeare's comedy. TICKETS AT THE GATE: £12 (16 and under £8) Or book at: www.thepantaloons.co.uk Come early - bring a picnic, bring a rug or chair. Some chairs available for the less able. More details […]
