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.

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

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

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 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.

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 […]

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

Join us for free tea & coffee and discover what your community owned Village Hall has to offer! Live music. Displays by local clubs & societies. Parish Council. Local artwork. Cafe & licensed bar open.  

She Scribes Theatre Company will be holding an interactive installation at the Spring Equinox Fayre for the Forest Fringe Festival! This will be an interactive, multisensory experience at the Dean Heritage Centre. This will include stories from the Forest’s residents on their relationship to ancestry and heritage in the form of video, sound recordings, and […]

Entry is FREE to the whole site today, but we would really appreciate a donation to go towards our expenses.  We are a charity, so please pay what you can, and help support us!   Here are some of the exciting things you can expect: Shop from a variety of unique and handmade gifts created […]

Wyldwood Arts will be bringing along the Wagon to dish out and share a co-designed pudding at the Newent Spring Fair!Participants from 'Seconds?' Pudding Club at Sheppard House in Newent have been re-imagining all things sweet and recreating childhood favourites.We are inviting you to come see us and help us share this 'Grand Pudd'. This […]

Imagine a living Grandfather Clock, twisting with leaves and branches and scenes from the Forest of Dean’s Past, which holds memories and stories, and hopes for the future.The Grandfather Clock, created by local artist John Slater, is an art installation commissioned by the Green Pledge Project @ Gloucestershire Archives and also supported by Wyldwood Arts […]

Celebrating the Equinox at Steam Mills Orchard. Activities will include seed sowing, flower seed bomb making, short talk on edible flowers and how to use them and nature art activities. LOCATION: Steam Mills Orchard. Off Steam Mills Road, GL14 3JD What3Words: ratty.tomato.samplers For more information including access, transport and parking, please visit www.fodfringe.co.uk

Singing, birdsong, spring flowers, nettle soup!   12PM - 1PM: Singing 1PM - 2PM: Guided walk with stops for singing 2PM -3PM: Nettle soup at Hopewell Colliery Cafe just down the road   Come and raise your voices at Worcester Walk, and learn a few spring songs, led by Kirsty Abraham. Then a gentle stroll through the fields […]

Something For The Weekend is an acapella quartet who sing a wide range of music that is suitable for all age groups. Their music ranges from traditional, songs of the 40's and 50's to popular music.They will be performing a number of shows in FOD Fringe 25 - check out the listing below to see […]

The Golden Thread will perform for everyone! This will come from the stories that participants share about their experiences of togetherness; which will then be immediately played back with music, movement, dance, poetry and song. The Golden Thread have been together for over 10 years listening to community stories and playing them back. We have worked […]

Afternoon tea of sandwiches, scones and cakes in a friendly welcoming atmosphere.Entertainment will be provided by the Newent Barbershop Quartet, who sing a wide range of music that is suitable for all age groups. Their music ranges from traditional, songs of the 40's and 50's to popular music, which we hope people will enjoy and […]

Join us for an afternoon of songs and stories inspired by the water in a beautiful lakeside setting to celebrate the Spring equinox.Chez Dunford will kick off the afternoon with tales of lakes and rivers interspersed with some sing along music, she will then hand over to the Chepstow Ukele Group and the audience to […]

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 […]

This event has grown out of St. John’s After School Gardening Club. A group of parents and other volunteers have worked with the school over the last 18 months to get the garden back into production.Based on “Mustard Tree” events that the church ran before Covid, we held shared meals last summer and at Christmas. […]