Whats On Forest Of Dean

MAN CAVE MONDAY - CANDI, Cinderford
2024-08-19 14:30 - 2025-03-17 16:30 UTC | CANDI Community Space, 31, Market Street, Cinderford, GL14 2RT
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.

Weekly Chepstow Walk For Health
2025-02-17 10:00 - 12:00
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 all.
For details of the walks, please either email chepstowwaw@hotmail.co.uk or visit our website where you can download an 8 week programme by following this link: https://www.walksinchepstow.co.uk/events-diary.html

Coffee Mornings
2025-02-17 11:00 - 12:30, 2025-02-20 11:00 - 12:30 | Lydney Community Centre, Naas Lane, Gloucestershire, GL15 5AT, United Kingdom
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 / coffee and biscuits

CANDI Lunch Club
2025-02-17 11:00 - 14:30 | CANDI Community Space, 31, Market Street, Cinderford, GL14 2RT
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.

Forest of Dean Woodcraft Folk Elfins
2025-02-17 16:00 - 17:30
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 at Berry Hill Memorial Hall on Mondays in term time at £3 a week. 4-5.15pm
Please contact George, Abi and Abbie forestofdean.elfins@woodcraft.org.uk

CANDI Youth Space
2025-02-17 17:30 - 20:30, 2025-02-20 18:00 - 20:00 | CANDI Youth Space, 31 Market Street, Cinderford, GL142RT
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.

Craft & Chatter
2025-02-17 19:00 - 21:00 | Unit 10 Innovation Spaces Hub Mile End Road, Coleford GL16 7QD, Mile End road, Coleford, GL16 7QD
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

Coleford Army Cadets
2025-02-17 19:00 - 21:30 | The Cadet Hut, Cinder Hill, Coleford, GL16 8HQ, United Kingdom
We parade every Monday Evening, 12-18yrs, all welcome.
1900hrs-2130hrs at The Cadet Hut, Cinder Hill.

Two Rivers Community Choir
2025-02-17 19:30 - 21:30 | Worrall Hill Sports and Social Club, The Pavilion, Worrall Hill, GL17 9QE
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

Coleford Games Jam!
2025-02-18 10:30 - 17:00 | Coleford Library, The Main Place, Railway Dr, Coleford, GL16 8RH
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 to use. You don’t even have to know how to code as our Lab Techs will be on hand to help you learn as you go. Just bring your ideas and enthusiasm!

So get a team together and get coding – there are prizes at stake!

Coding: 10:30 – 4.30

Showcase and awards: 4.30 – 5.00

At The Lab at Coleford Library.

Gloucestershire Libraries are committed to creating an inclusive community and are working towards a place where everyone feels welcome, safe and valued for who they are. Our events are for everyone: We welcome you whatever your socio-economic background, ability, gender, gender identity, race, ethnicity, age, religious beliefs or sexual orientation. If you have any access requirements or if you need further information about the event, please contact Seth at thelab@gloucestershire.gov.uk ahead of the session.

Young Creatives: Discover! (Ages 6 – 11)
2025-02-18 16:30 - 17:30 | Artspace, Cinderford, The New Mercury, 3 Woodside Street, Cinderford, GL14 2NL, United Kingdom
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 designers! Share the creations you’re most proud of with your friends and family.
Course 1 – Starts Tuesday 16th April / 6 weeks
Cost: £24 ( *£16 concessions) for 6 week course
To book a place for your child/children, please contact dan@artsapacecinderford.org
Places are allocated on a first come, first served basis.

CANDI Youth Space
2025-02-18 18:00 - 20:00 | Drybrook Methodist Church, Drybrook Methodist Church, Hawthorns rd, Drybrook, GL17 9BX

Creative Writing for Wellbeing Workshops
2025-02-18 19:00 - 20:00 | CANDI Community Space, 31, Market Street, Cinderford, GL14 2RT
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 your voice, build your creativity, and connect to the world around us
All sessions are free, with all materials provided
Everyone welcome, suitable for all ages
No previous writing experience necessary
For more info, and to reserve a place, please contact Tom: thbennett1@outlook.com
Kindly supported by University of Gloucestershire, and the Chapel of St Mary Fund

CANDI Women’s Space
2025-02-19 10:00 - 13:00 | CANDI Community Space, 31, Market Street, Cinderford, GL14 2RT
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
2025-02-19 10:30 - 12:30 | Yorkley Community Centre, 2 Bailey Hill, Yorkley, GL15 4RS
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 is the opportunity for refreshments at the Centre

CANDI DANCE
2025-02-19 17:00 - 19:30 | drybrook memorial hall, Drybrook Memorial Hall, Drybrook RD, Drybrook, GL17 9JA
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.

Forest of Dean Woodturners Meeting
2025-02-19 19:30 - 22:00 | Weston Under Penyard Village Hall, Village Hall, Weston Under Penyard, HR9 7PA
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!

Knit, Natter & Crochet
2025-02-20 11:00 - 12:30 | Staunton & Corse Community Hub, The Swan, Ledbury Road, Staunton, GL19 3QA
Friendly and free knitting and crochet group at Staunton & Corse Community Hub, every Thursday, 11am.

Theswancommunitygroup@gmail.com

Found in the Forest Youth Theatre weekly classes
2025-02-20 16:00 - 20:00 | The Wesley 7 Belle Vue Road Cinderford GL14 2AA, 7 Belle Vue Road, Cinderford, GL14 2AA, United Kingdom
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 13-18 year olds.

We welcome all abilities from complete beginners to experienced performers. Our weekly classes are designed to help young people develop their confidence communication and performance skills as well as providing a safe and supportive environment to explore the world through theatre.

We meet every Thursday at The Wesley in Cinderford
Juniors (8-12) 4pm-5.45pm
Seniors (13-18) 6pm-7.45pm

Forest Youth Project LGBTQIA+ Youth Sessions
2025-02-20 16:30 - 18:30 | Lydney Community Centre, Naas Lane, Gloucestershire, GL15 5AT, United Kingdom
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 media

Azalea luncheon club
2025-02-21 09:00 - 15:00 | Lydney Community Centre, Naas Lane, Gloucestershire, GL15 5AT, United Kingdom
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
2025-02-21 10:30 - 12:00 | Lydney Community Centre, Naas Lane, Gloucestershire, GL15 5AT, United Kingdom
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
2025-02-21 10:30 - 12:00 | Coleford Clock Tower, Market Place, Coleford, GL16 8AF
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 we are a great friendly bunch having a chat and a giggle as we amble along.

The amble normally lasts about an hour before we retreat to Cafe Sixteen for a cuppa and further natter and normally cake!

Fairtrade Friday: Coffee Afternoon
2025-02-21 12:00 - 16:00 | St Stephen’s Church, Belle Vue Rd, Cinderford, GL14 2AA, Belle Vue Rd, Cinderford, GL14 2AA
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

Throw a Pot Experience, with Derek A. Lamb
2025-02-22 10:00 - 13:00 | Artspace Cinderford, The New Mercury, 3 Woodside Street, Cinderford, GL15 6LR
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, who will have a wheel each.

There are four places available, and will be allocated on a ‘first come first served’ basis.

Refreshments provided. Lunch not provided.

Saturday 22nd February 2025

10:00am – 1:00pm (at Artspace Cinderford)

£45/ *£40 concessions including materials (per workshop)

To express your interest in a place or for more information, please contact Dan on 01594 825111 or email dan@artspacecinderford.org

*Concessionary rates are available for those with a disability or who are on means tested benefits.

The Joy of Singing! with Lisa Jenkinson
2025-02-22 10:30 - 16:30 | Artspace Cinderford, The New Mercury, 3 Woodside Street, Cinderford, GL15 6LR
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 to perform at the end of the workshop.

No previous experience is necessary and all abilities are welcome.

Free refreshments. Lunch not provided.

Saturday 22nd February 2025

10:30am – 4:30pm (at Artspace Cinderford)

Cost: £60/ *£45 concessions

To express your interest in a place or for more information, please contact Dan on 01594 825111 or email dan@artspacecinderford.org

*Concessionary rates are available for those with a disability or who are on means tested benefits.

Seed Swap & Shop 2025
2025-02-22 12:30 - 15:30 | Yorkley Community Centre, 2 Bailey Hill, Yorkley, GL15 4RS
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 new growing season. Other highlights include seasonal produce available to buy and a short presentation on the benefits of wildflowers in the garden by Dean Meadows group.

The event is open to the public and anyone with an interest in growing more of their own food is welcome! Free entrance and seeds available to swap or purchase for a suggested donation. There will also be a pop-up café serving tea, coffee and homemade cakes.

Questions? Email forestfoodnetwork@fvaf.org.uk

REPO MAN + Tower Harratz
2025-02-22 19:30 - 23:00 | Newnham Club, High Street, Newnham GL14 1BS
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 The Fall, Sonic Youth, Swans or Ornette Coleman then Repo Man may be your ticket to oblivion

TOWER HARRATZ

“Tower Harratz are part of a new, raw and authentic sound that is coming out of Bristol.“ Radio Wigwam
Three-piece Tower Harratz are from Bristol. Their sound feels like a Toby Carvery of music spanning from post-punk to shoegaze to pop. Backed by tense guitar and technical percussion, their Bristolian frontman lurches between the melodic and the infuriated. Tower Harratz bring it.
