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 / […]

The Woodcraft Folk is a movement for children and young people that empowers them to explore the world, connect with others, and take action on social and environmental issues. Through inclusive and engaging activities, we inspire children to develop confidence, creativity, and a sense of community.   The Elfin group (6- 9 year olds) is […]

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 parade every Monday Evening, 12-18yrs, all welcome. 1900hrs-2130hrs at The Cadet Hut, Cinder Hill.

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

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.

You are invited to the Artspace Cinderford Community Arts Open Morning on Wednesday 15th January from 10am - 1pm. Come along to Artspace for some fun, free and creative activities. Meet and chat with us and find out more about the exciting inclusive programmes and support we offer. We run inclusive classes for those with […]

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 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!

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

Ephemera Bird painting class for adults £55 per person Create a Small Ephemera Collage Bird Painting Yorkley Community Centre 2 Bailey Hill, Yorkley, ​GL15 4RS 2hrs £55 p.p,  6 students minimum Join me, Charlotte, for a relaxing, creative session where you'll craft a beautiful garden bird, kingfisher, hummingbird or sandpiper on 15cm paper, using a mix […]

Welcome to Found in the Forest Youth Theatre! We are a vibrant, creative theatre group based in the heart of the Forest of Dean in Cinderford. Our mission is to provide young people with the opportunity to explore their creativity and develop their skills in the Performing Arts. We offer weekly classes for 8-12 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.

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.

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

'foot stomping and adrenalin powered folk music played by ravers'   Saturday 18th January, 7:30pm. Yorkley Community Centre. Doors open 7pm   Adults £13, Children under 12 £8. Cash or card on the door, or book in advance by visiting the link below Rural Touring – What’s On – Air in G

This service is for items that you cannot get repaired locally or where a repair would cost more than buying a new replacement of the item. Repairs & advice free* (donations to cover expenses gratefully accepted) *not including any replacement parts. Freshly brewed tea & coffee for sale. There is often also someone on hand […]

Cyril Hart Arboretum and Spruce Ride - Sunday 19th January 2025. Book at: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/cyril-hart-arboretum-active-travel-initiative-creative-walk-in-nature-tickets-1123677913889?aff=oddtdtcreator  Meet in the Spruce Ride car park at 10.30am. Parking is free. Address: Spruce Ride / Arboretum Car Park, GL16 7EJ. What3words: ///lakes.dozens.began (please don't rely on the postcode if you don't know the area as this covers a wide area of forest). […]