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Have you got a Special Space, Terrific Tree, Beautiful Building, Valued View in Coleford? Let us know! CNDPReview@outlook.com
Have you got a Special Space, Terrific Tree, Beautiful Building, Valued View in Coleford? Let us know! CNDPReview@outlook.com
Bream Book Fair. Sunday 17th August 11am-3pm @ Bream Sports Club. £1 entry
Bream Book Fair. Sunday 17th August 11am-3pm @ Bream Sports Club. £1 entry

We’re excited to invite you to a Stakeholder Implementation Session to help bring theForest of Dean LGBTQIA+ Community Climate Action Plan to life.

The plan was co-created with LGBTQIA+ residents in the Forest of Dean to address the real challenges they face, from transportation and housing to healthcare and safety, all of which are made harder by climate change. Working with the Climate and Communities team at the Forest of Dean District Council, the plan is built on months of workshops, research, and lived experience, and it offers practical actions to make the Forest of Dean more inclusive, resilient, and connected.

Climate action should work for everyone. That means making sure LGBTQIA+ voices are part of the Forest of Dean’s journey to Net Zero and beyond.

At this session, we’ll:

  • Share the priority actions in the plan: building stronger communities, better mental and physical health and protecting nature
  • Explore ways to work together
  • Identify next steps
  • Build momentum for lasting change

Date: 12th Sept 2025
Location: Forest of Dean District Council Offices - Second Floor Meeting Room
Time: 10 am - 11.30 am
RSVP by: 31st August 2025

This is an opportunity to connect with others, shape plans, and ensure that no one is left behind. We’d love to have you in the room. Please share with anyone you think would be interested.

Therapeutic Baking Course @ Ruspidge Memorial Hall. 5 Aug-26th Aug 10.30-1pm. email karen.stiles@gloucestershire.gov.uk or call 01452 583452 for more info.
Therapeutic Baking Course @ Ruspidge Memorial Hall. 5 Aug-26th Aug 10.30-1pm. email karen.stiles@gloucestershire.gov.uk or call 01452 583452 for more info.
Event cinema listings on at Studio Cinema in Coleford. Visit www.merlincinemas.co.uk
Event cinema listings on at Studio Cinema in Coleford. Visit www.merlincinemas.co.uk
Cinema listings on at Studio Cinema in Coleford. Visit www.merlincinemas.co.uk
Cinema listings on at Studio Cinema in Coleford. Visit www.merlincinemas.co.uk
Summer Fayre at Great Oaks, Coleford. Sunday 3rd August 1pm-4pm. events@great-oaks.org.uk
Summer Fayre at Great Oaks, Coleford. Sunday 3rd August 1pm-4pm. events@great-oaks.org.uk
Dine with Songs from Hannah May at Bells Hotel, Coleford supporting Great Oaks. Friday 8th August. hannahmayvocalist@gmail.com or events@great-oaks.org.uk
Dine with Songs from Hannah May at Bells Hotel, Coleford supporting Great Oaks. Friday 8th August. hannahmayvocalist@gmail.com or events@great-oaks.org.uk
Vintage Tea Party supporting Great Oaks. Lydney Town Hall. Sunday 31st August 1pm-4pm. events@great-oaks.org.uk
Vintage Tea Party supporting Great Oaks. Lydney Town Hall. Sunday 31st August 1pm-4pm. events@great-oaks.org.uk
Climbing Wal at Bells Field, Coleford 16th & 17th Aug from 2pm-5pm.
Climbing Wal at Bells Field, Coleford 16th & 17th Aug from 2pm-5pm.
Forest of Dean Dementia Action Alliance Dementia Aawareness Sessions at FoDDC. Email: help@foddaa.co.uk  or telephone 01594 812609
Forest of Dean Dementia Action Alliance Dementia Aawareness Sessions at FoDDC. Email: help@foddaa.co.uk or telephone 01594 812609
Fully funded energy saving www.severnwye.org.uk/upgrade or ring 0800 500 3076
Fully funded energy saving www.severnwye.org.uk/upgrade or ring 0800 500 3076
Healthy Lifestyles Gloucestershire supports with healthy eating and becoming more active. www.HLSGLOS.org for more info or call 0800 755 5533
Healthy Lifestyles Gloucestershire supports with healthy eating and becoming more active. www.HLSGLOS.org for more info or call 0800 755 5533
Healthy Lifestyles Gloucestershire supports to quit smoking. www.HLSGLOS.org for more info or call 0800 755 5533
Healthy Lifestyles Gloucestershire supports to quit smoking. www.HLSGLOS.org for more info or call 0800 755 5533
Club Connect pain group. 2nd and 4th Friday of every month at Sixteen Community Cafe, Coleford.
Club Connect pain group. 2nd and 4th Friday of every month at Sixteen Community Cafe, Coleford.
Dementia Carers Online support group. 4th Tuesday of every month. 7-8.30pm. Contact 0800 694 8800 or email managingmemory@ghc.nhs.uk for more information.
Dementia Carers Online support group. 4th Tuesday of every month. 7-8.30pm. Contact 0800 694 8800 or email managingmemory@ghc.nhs.uk for more information.
Murder Mystery Night in support of Great Oaks. Saturday 1st November at 6.45pm. £32 per person. events@great-oaks.org.uk
Murder Mystery Night in support of Great Oaks. Saturday 1st November at 6.45pm. £32 per person. events@great-oaks.org.uk
Chair based Mindful Movement Yoga, Pilates & Functional Strength. Monday 2-3pm at Dora Mathews House, Coleford. Contact Kate 07973421711.
Chair based Mindful Movement Yoga, Pilates & Functional Strength. Monday 2-3pm at Dora Mathews House, Coleford. Contact Kate 07973421711.
Gloucestershire Age UK. Coleford second Monday of Month at The Club House, Sling 10-11.30am. Starting 14th May. For more info visit www.ageuk.org.uk/gloucestershire/communitydropins
Gloucestershire Age UK. Coleford second Monday of Month at The Club House, Sling 10-11.30am. Starting 14th May. For more info visit www.ageuk.org.uk/gloucestershire/communitydropins
the Wye Valley Walk’s 50th Anniversary, 12 guided walks between April and October, visit https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/wye-valley-area-outstanding-natural-beauty
the Wye Valley Walk’s 50th Anniversary, 12 guided walks between April and October, visit https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/wye-valley-area-outstanding-natural-beauty
Coleford Youth Hub - Yrs 5 and 6. Every Thursday at The Main Place, Coleford. 4pm-6pm. For more info contact katy@fvaf.org.uk or visit the their Facebook page: @colefordyouthhub
Coleford Youth Hub - Yrs 5 and 6. Every Thursday at The Main Place, Coleford. 4pm-6pm. For more info contact katy@fvaf.org.uk or visit the their Facebook page: @colefordyouthhub
Great Oaks Bereavement Cafe. 2nd Thursday of every month 2-4pm. 01594 811910 or email clerical@great-oaks.org.uk
Great Oaks Bereavement Cafe. 2nd Thursday of every month 2-4pm. 01594 811910 or email clerical@great-oaks.org.uk
LEAH Project – Linking Employment and Health. email leahproject@gloucestershire.gov.uk or phone 01594 42577 quoting #2W
LEAH Project – Linking Employment and Health. email leahproject@gloucestershire.gov.uk or phone 01594 42577 quoting #2W
The Dented Bascinet Intro Sundays for a range of taster activities. Sundays 10.00-13.00. 13 Gloucester Road, Coleford, GL16 8BH.
The Dented Bascinet Intro Sundays for a range of taster activities. Sundays 10.00-13.00. 13 Gloucester Road, Coleford, GL16 8BH.
Forest Business Climate Charter. Find out more www.fep2050.co.uk/forest-business-climate-charter
Forest Business Climate Charter. Find out more www.fep2050.co.uk/forest-business-climate-charter
The Tufthorn Seed Exchange from Coleford Grows. Give and take seeds from April. Contact colefordgrows@gmail.com
The Tufthorn Seed Exchange from Coleford Grows. Give and take seeds from April. Contact colefordgrows@gmail.com
Great Oaks Hospice Upcoming Events for 2025. Call Debbie on 01594 811910 or events@great-oaks.org.uk
Great Oaks Hospice Upcoming Events for 2025. Call Debbie on 01594 811910 or events@great-oaks.org.uk
Forest Know your Patch Spring/Summer Programme 2025. Contact Teresa Rose at fodkyp@fvaf.org.uk
Forest Know your Patch Spring/Summer Programme 2025. Contact Teresa Rose at fodkyp@fvaf.org.uk
Forest Know your Patch Spring/Summer Programme 2025. Contact Teresa Rose at fodkyp@fvaf.org.uk
Forest Know your Patch Spring/Summer Programme 2025. Contact Teresa Rose at fodkyp@fvaf.org.uk
Marmalade trust need Volunteers. Do you enjoy making connections, telephone conversation and online research? Contact connections@marmaladetrust.org or visit their website to find out more marmaladetrust.org
Marmalade trust need Volunteers. Do you enjoy making connections, telephone conversation and online research? Contact connections@marmaladetrust.org or visit their website to find out more marmaladetrust.org
Marmalade Connections - Referrals open.  Contact connections@marmaladetrust.org or visit their website to find out more marmaladetrust.org
Marmalade Connections - Referrals open. Contact connections@marmaladetrust.org or visit their website to find out more marmaladetrust.org
Artspace, Cinderford. Autumn brochure now available.
Artspace, Cinderford. Autumn brochure now available.

Artspace Brochure


Artspace Cinderford are delighted to announce our new Autumn programme of arts courses, for all ages and abilities, is OUT NOW. From painting to pottery, from drama to drawing and from circus skills to textiles, we have a really exciting programme of fully inclusive, accessible creative opportunities. We have courses for adults and for young people, on weekdays, evenings and Saturdays.

Bookings can be made directly via our website, by using the QR link in our brochures, by calling 01594 825111 or popping into the centre. We are open 9.30am - 4.30pm Monday - Friday.

We offer a range of places, from FREE fully funded (for those who meet course eligibility) to concessions and full fee places. Please call us if you need help choosing the right option.

Please note, our courses can be popular and as such we operate a first come first served system and our programme is subject to change dependent on fluctuating funding.

New at Art Space for 2025....
New at Art Space for 2025....

What's On?



Thursday 4th September / 11am-2pm
- Mending workshop and textile crafts
- Learn to mend to make your clothes last longer
- Build your sewing skills
- ‘Have a go’ arts activities and demonstrations

call 01594 825111or email info@artspacecinderford.org for more information

FoD Hoarding Support Group in Coleford at The Main Place. 11am-12.30pm. Call 01452 324019.
FoD Hoarding Support Group in Coleford at The Main Place. 11am-12.30pm. Call 01452 324019.

Hoarding Group

Group Rules:

1. Confidentiality. What is said in the group, stays in the group!

(Unless something of a criminal nature is disclosed where we have a duty to report)

2. Always be respectful.

3. Listen without interrupting. We value everybody’s input – but also understand that some people may not feel confident in speaking within a group setting.

3. Do not judge.

4. Be supportive and encouraging

5. Only share what you feel comfortable with sharing.

6. Please refrain from using any offensive language!

We aim to provide a confidential safe space for people with hoarding behaviours to support each other. We can offer practical advice, empathy and understanding - however it is your lived experience that will provide a unique insight and understanding of this complex issue affecting approximately 2.5% - 6% of the population.

Welcome to the Coleford Hoarding Support Group

Forest of Dean District News. Local Businesses
Forest of Dean District News. Local Businesses

Forest of Dean District News

Listening to businesses across the district

As part of our Listening to Business initiative, we took a trip to businesses in Newent, Cinderford and Coleford to discover what’s going well and to understand some of the challenges they face.

We spent time with Greenhills Coffee House, Forest Tailoring, Scoff's Coffee House and the Dog House in Coleford, as well as The Museum of Board Games in Newent.

If you are part of a business and interested in meeting officers and councillors to discuss business in the Forest of Dean, please get in touch by emailing: regeneration@fdean.gov.uk

Forest of Dean District News

Support for victims of domestic abuse

As part of the 16 Days of Action campaign that started on the 25th November 2024, we've been working to publicise the support that is available for victims of domestic abuse across the district.

Officers have been working with local businesses, including pubs, cafes and restaurants to promote the 'It happens here too...' initiative. This includes putting up posters on their premises to highlight the different forms of domestic abuse and the help and support that is available.

We've also been working with partners from the Gloucestershire Domestic Abuse Support Service (GDASS) to highlight the training and advice that is available for both residents and businesses.

Click here for more information

Forest of Dean District News. Domestic Abuse
Forest of Dean District News. Domestic Abuse
Forest of Dean District. Flood Support.
Forest of Dean District. Flood Support.

Forest of Dean District News

Help available for those affected by flooding

If you're a resident who has been affected by the recent flooding, we will assist with freecollections of bulky household items, including sofas, white goods e.g. fridges, freezers, washing machines. We cannot collect bricks, tiling, flooring or DIY waste.

The full list of items that can be collected can be found here.

Remember that if you've been affected by flooding, please report it on the Gloucestershire County Council website. This will help with preventative measures moving forward.

For highways updates, please check the Gloucestershire Roads page on Facebook, or at the by clicking here.

For more advice, see our dedicated flooding webpage

Home Start Mothers in Mind peer support group, go to www.homestartnwglos.org.uk/referral for more information.
Home Start Mothers in Mind peer support group, go to www.homestartnwglos.org.uk/referral for more information.
Home Start Mothers in Mind peer support group contact information. Mondays in Cinderford, Tuesday in Newent and Wednesdays in Lydney.
Home Start Mothers in Mind peer support group contact information. Mondays in Cinderford, Tuesday in Newent and Wednesdays in Lydney.
Better Housing, Better Health Service. Contact 0800 107 0044 or visit www.bhbh.org.uk for more information and support
Better Housing, Better Health Service. Contact 0800 107 0044 or visit www.bhbh.org.uk for more information and support
Greener Gloucester tree warden flyer. Scan to join as a tree warden.
Greener Gloucester tree warden flyer. Scan to join as a tree warden.
Pedal Eazy e-bike rental scheme through GCC. Please visit their website for further information
Pedal Eazy e-bike rental scheme through GCC. Please visit their website for further information

Appeal Launched for Imjin Memorial to Honour Brave Glorious Glosters from the Forest of Dean

Coleford, 21 October 2024: An appeal has been launched to raise funds for a memorial to commemorate local veterans who fought with 1st Battalion, The Gloucestershire Regiment (Glorious Glosters) in the famousBattle of the Imjin River in Korea, 22 – 25 April 1951. The Imjin Veterans’ Memorial will honour fifteen men associated with the Forest of Dean to recognise their bravery in battle and unwavering camaraderie and spirit to survive over two and a half years in the inhumane conditions of the prisoner of war camps in North Korea. The list of names will include Roy Mills from Cinderford, who sadly, passed away this month, and veterans from Coalway, Coleford, Dymock, Littledean, Mitcheldean, Newnham, Ruardean and Ruspidge.

The Battle of the Imjin River is widely recognised as one of the most fierce and intense military actions involving British Forces and is revered to this day in the Republic of Korea for saving Seoul, the country’s capital, from communist occupation.

The memorial is being overseen by the Imjin Veterans’ Memorial Steering Group, which was formed following aForest of Dean District Council motion on the 70th Anniversary of the battle. The group comprises Cllr Julia Gooch, Chair; Roger Deeks DL Vice Lord-Lieutenant; Anny Reid, Royal British Legion Trustee and National Memorial Trustees Chair; and Andrew Gardiner, author and veteran engagement representative.

“Following the70th Anniversary of the Battle of the Imjin River, it became clear that we need a place where the actions and bravery of our veterans - who were just young national servicemen in April 1951 - can be remembered for future generations,” said Roger Deeks DL Vice Lord-Lieutenant. “Sadly, the recent loss of Roy, whom we all remember with so much respect and fondness, has added an extra degree of poignancy to the Imjin Veterans’ Memorial Appeal.”

Julia Gooch, Chair of the group and District Councillor, “I hope everyone who loves the Forest, and its rich history will dig as deep as they can into their pockets and help raise the £18,000, we need to make this brilliant and much-deserved memorial a reality.”

The walk-through memorial, which has been designed by Andrew Gardiner, will be built by local company,Grail Engineering, and installed in theCyril Hart Arboretum, near Speech House, Coleford. The design was inspired by the ‘freedom archway’ through which the veterans passed when they were released from captivity in 1953. Also featured are three plaques to bear the names of the veterans, commemorate Forest of Dean freedoms and rights, and honour the special relationship between Gloucestershire and the Republic of Korea. It is hoped the location of the memorial will make it a popular place for remembrance and an excellent option for school educational visits.

Anyone wishing to contribute to the appeal can do so by visiting theImjin Veterans’ Memorial page on the Forest of Dean District Council website fdean.gov.uk/ImjinVeteranMemorial orJustGivingjustgiving.com/crowdfunding/Imjinmemorial.The names of all donors will be recorded.

Mock-up of the Imjin Memorial, designed by Andrew Gardiner, brother of Imjin veteran
Mock-up of the Imjin Memorial, designed by Andrew Gardiner, brother of Imjin veteran
Forest of Dean national servicemen on their way to Korea in 1951
Forest of Dean national servicemen on their way to Korea in 1951
Mental Health are support groups in gloucestershire. Forest of Dean - fourth Thursday of the month between 1pm and 3pm. Contact Linda 01989 730951
Mental Health are support groups in gloucestershire. Forest of Dean - fourth Thursday of the month between 1pm and 3pm. Contact Linda 01989 730951
Understanding Autism Level 2 course. Call 01226 958888 or email info@wefindanylearner.co.uk for more info
Understanding Autism Level 2 course. Call 01226 958888 or email info@wefindanylearner.co.uk for more info
Mental Health First Aid Level 2 course. Call 01226 958888 or email info@wefindanylearner.co.uk for more info
Mental Health First Aid Level 2 course. Call 01226 958888 or email info@wefindanylearner.co.uk for more info
Counselling Skills Level 2 course. Call 01226 958888 or email info@wefindanylearner.co.uk for more info
Counselling Skills Level 2 course. Call 01226 958888 or email info@wefindanylearner.co.uk for more info
How to access Healthy Start vitamins in Gloucestershire. www.healthystart.nhs.uk/how-to-apply/
How to access Healthy Start vitamins in Gloucestershire. www.healthystart.nhs.uk/how-to-apply/
Green skills course. Pictures of man laying solar panels and a wind turbine. Email skills.bootcamps@sgscol.ac.uk for more info
Green skills course. Pictures of man laying solar panels and a wind turbine. Email skills.bootcamps@sgscol.ac.uk for more info