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PIPs (Poets In Progress) poetry group
The facilitator's home in Ruardean Address on enquiry
Craft & Chatter
Unit 10 Innovation Spaces Hub Mile End Road, Coleford GL16 7QD Mile End road, Coleford
Week of Events
MAN CAVE MONDAY – CANDI, Cinderford
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.
Celebrating Earth’s Rhythms
You are warmly invited to join 8 women to celebrate the Celtic Wheel of the Year in 2025. We will take a deep journey into the cycle of seasonal change, understanding the energy of these traditional festivals and how they may influence positive, personal change. Come and immerse yourself into a series of 8 inspiring […]
Monday, March 10, 2025
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March 10, 2025 -Weekly Chepstow Walk For Health
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March 10, 2025 -Coffee Mornings
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March 10, 2025 -Paint Like The Pros, with Cherry Lyne
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March 10, 2025 -Forest of Dean Woodcraft Folk Elfins
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March 10, 2025 -CANDI Youth Space
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March 10, 2025 -PIPs (Poets In Progress) poetry group
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March 10, 2025 -Coleford Army Cadets
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March 10, 2025 -Craft & Chatter
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March 10, 2025 -Two Rivers Community Choir
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 / […]
Paint Like The Pros, with Cherry Lyne
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 […]
Forest of Dean Woodcraft Folk Elfins
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 […]
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.
PIPs (Poets In Progress) poetry group
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 […]
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
Two Rivers Community Choir
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
Tuesday, March 11, 2025
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March 11, 2025 -CANDI Youth Space
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.
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
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March 12, 2025 -CANDI Women’s Space
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March 12, 2025 -Azalea Memory Cafe
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March 12, 2025 -CANDI DANCE
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March 12, 2025 -Common Ground
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March 12, 2025 -Charity Pub Quiz – The Dog House
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.
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.
Common Ground
Forest of Dean Sculpture Trust presents Common Ground, a film by Sam Williams. The film was commissioned to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the first conversations that took place with artists, the Forestry Commission and Arnolfini Gallery in the Speech House woods in March and April 1984. These conversations would go on to form proposals […]
Charity Pub Quiz – The Dog House
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. […]
Thursday, March 13, 2025
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March 13, 2025 -Coffee Mornings
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March 13, 2025 -Knit, Natter & Crochet
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March 13, 2025 -Found in the Forest Youth Theatre weekly classes
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March 13, 2025 -CANDI Youth Space
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
Found in the Forest Youth Theatre weekly classes
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 […]
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.
Friday, March 14, 2025
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March 14, 2025 -Azalea luncheon club
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March 14, 2025 -Computer club coffee morning
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March 14, 2025 -Forest of Dean community Walk – Coleford
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March 14, 2025 -Fairtrade Friday: Coffee Afternoon
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March 14, 2025 -Seconds? Pudding Club
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
Seconds? Pudding Club
FREE creative baking sessions for all ages. Everyone welcome! Drop in to re-imagine, create and eat all things sweet! Each session you will make new puddings and desserts and learn new creative baking skills. Hosted by Wyldwood Arts Associate Producers Wendy Daniels and Kate Fellows. This event is free and for all ages. Other sessions […]
Saturday, March 15, 2025
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March 15, 2025 -Ruspidge Mend & Repair Cafe
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March 15, 2025 -Cinderford Gather
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March 15, 2025 -Redbrook Family Friendly Music Night
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March 15, 2025 -St.Briavels Assembly Rooms: Quiz Night
Ruspidge Mend & Repair Cafe
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 […]
Cinderford Gather
Come dance together, followed by food! Featuring The Good, the Bad & the Ceilidh, a group of local musicians based in Goodrich. We love playing together, and even more seeing young and old connecting on the dancefloor to our music! We have an excellent caller who will guide even the most befuddled to dance...the dances […]
Redbrook Family Friendly Music Night
An early evening event designed to be accessible to all, particularly families with young children!Members of the Kingfisher’s choir (who meet in Redbrook church) and Kangaroo choir help run the event, and sing as a combined choir.We have other musical performers, including some of the children. It is a joy & inspiration to see them […]
St.Briavels Assembly Rooms: Quiz Night
Have a fun night full of challenges on our Quiz Nights, and win the prize and bragging rights! Licensed Bar & fun raffle. Supper included. Dietary requirements by prior arrangement only. Register your team today!
Sunday, March 16, 2025
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March 16, 2025 -Creative Walk in Nature, with a Food Twist, Linear Park
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March 16, 2025 -Sunflower Seed Celebration
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March 16, 2025 -FOD Fringe Sessions
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March 16, 2025 -Folk At The Fringe!
Creative Walk in Nature, with a Food Twist, Linear Park
Join us for an inspiring creative walk in nature at Linear Park in the Forest of Dean - Part of Wyldwood FoD FRINGE 25. Tickets available: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/creative-walk-in-nature-with-a-food-twist-linear-park-tickets-1243363707319 When: Sunday 16th March, 10:30am - 12.30pm Where: Linear Park/Ruspidge Halt, near Valley Road (Linear Park, Saint White's Road, Ruspidge, GL14 3ER) Level of fitness: Easy flat route, wear walking boots/wellies. […]
Sunflower Seed Celebration
A drop in event for families. Make a pot, sow sunflower seeds to take home and/or sow sunflowers in containers for the community garden.There will be garden games for children, or help us prepare the raised beds for vegetable planting. We will provide everything you need to make your pot and sow your sunflowers! For […]
FOD Fringe Sessions
The FOD Fringe Sessions are an eclectic mix of music, chat, creative pieces and wellbeing initiatives based around building community bonds - the theme of this year's festival - and will air on Dean Radio throughout March.Commissioned by Wyldwood Arts and curated and produced by local mixed media creator Gail SE, the series showcases local […]
Folk At The Fringe!
Forest folk duos Spinsta and Kan Koth return to the Fringe along with Little Ragwort to bring you a cosy, afternoon into early evening folk music event at the Littledean Taphouse, serving quality local ale and cider and and Sunday vibes. Spinsta - Moody acapella trad folk with the occasional twistKan Koth - Gentle and beautiful folk and […]
