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ITS GOOD TO TALK Every 1st and 3rd Monday of the month! A men's group for company and a chat on a range of topics. If you're new to the area, feeling lonely or just fancy meeting new faces for a chat and a listening ear. Free to attend. Tea and coffee available.
Thanks to a generous grant from the Woodland Trust, we’re excited to announce our tree planting project and we need your help to make it happen. You will be part of building a new agroforestry system and learn about principles of agroforestry. Starting 25th January 2025- 9th February 2025, we’ll be planting trees at Noxon […]
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 […]
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.
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 / […]
A fun, creative course exploring the styles, techniques and intentions behind famous works from the Impressionists to contemporary artists. We will look at notable artists, their work and how they achieve it. Artists such as Gerhardt Richter, Max Ernst, Georgia O’Keefe and others, used very specific techniques for their signature styles, which we will be […]
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.
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
Join us for an inspiring walk around Soudley Ponds with creative activities aimed at preschool children. The route is short, the emphasis being on the journey taken rather than the destination and will be packed with lots of creative activities to try. Book at: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/preschool-soudley-ponds-active-travel-initiative-creative-walk-in-nature-tickets-1123678756409 Art materials and paper will be provided with prompts and […]
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.
A series of 6 FREE writing for wellbeing workshops, open to the whole community 7-8PM on 6 consecutive Tuesdays, 21 Jan-25 Feb @ CANDI Centre, 31 Market Street, Cinderford, GL14 2RT Join us for relaxed evenings of writing poems, stories, or whatever else you like, with simple and fun activities in a friendly space Find […]
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 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 […]
Linear Park, Cinderford - Wednesday 22nd January 2025. Book at: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/linear-park-cinderford-active-travel-initiative-creative-walk-in-nature-tickets-1123677071369 Meet at the Ruspidge Halt car park at 10.30am. Address: Linear Park/Ruspidge Halt, near Valley Road (Linear Park, Saint White's Road, Ruspidge, GL14 3ER. What3words: ///unwanted.retrieves.fixed This is a flat walk, a little uneven with stones in places, no benches. The path around the […]
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 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
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.
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
Join printmaking tutor Nichola Goff for this one-day workshop in linocut print with earth pigments. Create two colour original linocut prints from one lino block, using inks made from pigments that come from the earth. Participants will be encouraged to look at patterns found in nature, taught how to carve and print lino and play […]
Mesopotamia, the land “between two rivers” – present day Iraq, was home to the ancient Sumerians, Babylonians, and Assyrians. We are going to look at a few images of some relief works from that period, think about possible interpretations of their meaning, make copies or use the same style, but with content more relevant to […]