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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.
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.
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
An exciting mixed voice choir for singers of all ages. We get together, sing and have fun! We welcome singers of all levels and abilities.Rehearsal is every Monday 19.30-21.15 Worrall Hill Sports & Social Club 1st taster session FREE! for newcomers. Learn more about us email tworiverschoircommittee@gmail.com or visit our Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61567875366677
A Games Jam is when a bunch of people get together and compete to make a working game in a short amount of time. Bring your friends and battle it out to make the best game - in just 6 hours! We will be working in GDevelop5 to keep things beginner friendly. It's really easy […]
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 […]
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.
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
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 […]
An inclusive, welcoming, safer space to relax, have fun and meet other local LGBTQIA+ folks and allies. Free to attend! Every other Tuesday @ Coleford Baptist Church, 5.30-7.30pm (age 18-25) Every other Thursday @ Lydney Community Centre, 4.30-6.30pm (age 11-18) Term time only For more details email aimee.wvrf@gmail.com or follow Queering the Wye on social […]
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
Though not the easiest thing to do, the aim is to have a hands on experience, have fun and end up with one small pot. This will then be glazed & fired on your behalf for collection from Artspace and is included in the price. This is for adults and beginners with no potting experience, […]
On this one day workshop you’ll find your voice and learn how to sing from the heart! You will learn a professional vocal warm up and how to harmonise and sing in rounds. We will look at singing posture and how to support the breath for strong vocals. We will learn and practice two songs […]
The Forest of Dean Seed Swap & Shop brings the local gardening and growing community together to swap herb, flower and vegetable seeds, as well as useful tips, experiences, and more. Gardening professionals will be on hand to answer questions and there will be a tool-sharpening service to get your gardening tools ready for the […]
Original live music! REPO MAN Bristol post-rock Beatniks “cerebral jazz punk for thinkers and drinkers on the edge of a nervous breakdown…” Louder Than War Bristol-based post-punk five-piece with noise-rock, no-wave and free-jazz elements. Repo Man emerged in Bristol in 2011, oozing free sax splatter and shards of guitar bliss. If you ever freaked to […]