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Breaking Boundaries
Develop your confidence with numbers that relate to everyday life and covering some key number skills to support your child with their numeracy homework, running at Coopers Edge School, Gloucester: GL3 4DY
Every Wednesday from: 8th January- 12th February 2025
12:30pm-14:30pm
Breaking Boundaries
Develop your confidence with numbers that relate to everyday life and covering some key number skills to support your child with their numeracy homework, running at Hatherley Infant School and Nursury: GL1 4PW
Every Thursday from: 9th January- 13th February 2025
13:30pm-15:00pm
Breaking Boundaries
Develop your confidence with numbers that relate to everyday life and covering some key number skills to support your child with their numeracy homework, running at Cheltenham Road East: GL3 1HU
Every Thursday from: 16th January- 13th February 2025
09:10am-11:45am
Language of Maths
For ESOL learners, an opportunity to introduce and expand your mathematics vocabulary and develop confidence in numeracy skills, running at Adult Education in Gloucestershire.
Every Friday from: 10th January- 14th February 2025
10:00am-12:00pm or 12:30pm-14:30pm
NumberFiT
Gain confidence by using numeracy to track your fitness, running at Leisure at Cheltenham: GL50 4RN
Every Tuesday from: 7th January- 11th February 2025
12:30pm-14:30pm
NumberFiT
Gain confidence by using numeracy to track your fitness, running at GL1
Every Wednesday from: 8th January- 12th February 2025
12:30pm-14:30pm
NumberFiT
Gain confidence by using numeracy to track your fitness, running at Tewkesbury Leisure Centre: GL20 5SX
Every Friday from: 10th January- 14th February 2025
12:45pm-14:45pm
Shop and Save
Come and explore our ‘real-life’ virtual shopping environment and practice your budgeting skills as you move through the aisles. This highly interactive experience will give you the opportunity to check prices and quantities as you collect items from your shopping list. Learn about unit price and find the best deals to suit your budget, running at Oakley Community Resource Centre: GL52 5QJ
Friday 31st January-28th February 2025
10:00am- 12:15pm
The Sum of Maths online
Fill in the gaps in your numeracy knowledge and skills through a personalised programme and take a step closer towards taking Functional Skills, ONLINE COURSE
Every Wednesday from: 8th January- 12th February 2025
19:30pm-21:00pm
Wealth 4 Health
Save money whilst making better lifestyle choices, running at Leisure at Cheltenham: GL50 4RN
Every Tuesday from: 7th January- 11th February 2025
10:00am-12:00pm
Wealth 4 Health
Save money whilst making better lifestyle choices, running at Hester's Way Community Centre: GL51 7RU
Every Wednesday from: 8th January- 12th February 2025
10:00am-12:00pm
Wealth 4 Health
Save money whilst making better lifestyle choices, running at Oakwood Children's and Family Centre: GL52 5QH
Every Thursday from: 9th January- 13th February 2025
09:15am-11:15am
Work It Out
Improve your confidence whilst using numbers, running at Hesters Way Community Resource Centre: GL51 7SU
Every Wednesday from: 15th January- 12th February 2025
13:00pm-15:00pm
Work It Out-Retail
Improve your confidence whilst using numbers in retail, running at Adult Education in Gloucestershire
Friday 17th January 2025- 1 Day Workshop
10:00am- 16:00pm
Work It Out-Cleaning Jobs
Improve your confidence whilst using numbers in cleaning, running at Adult Education in Gloucestershire
Friday 24th January 2025- 1 Day Workshop
10:00am- 16:00pm
Email Multiply@gloucestershire.gov.uk to find out more information about our upcoming courses.
Forest of Dean District News
Energy saving tips that could help you this winter
A rise to the energy price cap in
January means the amount suppliers can charge per unit of electricity and gas
will increase by 1.2%. If you are worried about how this will affect you, Severn Wye Energy Agency,
which runs our free Warm and Well service, can help.
The service can help with:
- Liaising with your energy supplier to help manage any debts
- Advice on making your home more energy efficient
- Accessing support when times are hard
- Grant funding to help with the cost of home improvements such as boilers, insulation and central or low-carbon heating
Contact the FREE advice line today on 0800 500 3076 or visit the Warm and Well website.
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.
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.
Forest of Dean District News
As one of our key council priorities, we want to ensure that businesses have the chance to develop in a thriving and sustainable local economy.
To do this, we’ve been working alongside businesses to give you a great opportunity to not only support your high street, but also have the chance to win a fantastic prize hamper full of Christmas goodies!
As part of the Shop Local campaign, we have put together three prize hampers that can be won by residents who provide a copy of their receipt to show that they Shop Local, Support Local this festive season.
Last Thursday
Sat
28th December 7-30pm
From 1 year into
the next 'Comfy Cabaret
Evergreen hall
Broadwell GL16 7BN
Open Mic / songs /
spoken word / Darren 'Crankie' Hoskins / Oh Crumbs / trad veggie dancing
Last Thursday
30th
January 'The Bookshop Band'
Beth Porter &
Ben Please - write songs inspired by books - several years ago they played
long-lost Coleford Bookshop
'They have worked with hundreds of authors..'.Not just good but achingly good' NEW YORK TIMES
'It reminded me of my days listening to Sandy Denny & The incredible String Band' Pete Townsend
Evergreen Hall Broadwell GL16 7BN
adv tickets £10 ticketsource.co.uk / £13 on the door from 7-30pm/ music from 8pm
‘Pedal Eazy’ by borrowing an e-bike
Residents are being invited to borrow an e-bike
for up to three months in a new scheme to promote sustainable travel in
Gloucestershire.
https://www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/gloucestershire-county-council-news/news-november-2024/pedal-eazy-by-borrowing-an-e-bike/
Free winter fun for families this Christmas
The Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme is back to help keep children in Gloucestershire happy, healthy, and entertained with free activities and nutritious food.
Families eligible for benefits-related free school meals can register now for the winter HAF. Thanks to grant funding, the county council is pleased to extend these fun, enriching holiday activities to all children and young people through the Holiday Activities Programme (HAP).
Most activities will be taking place between 21 December and 5 January. Families are encouraged to check their local district HAF webpages to see information about what’s happening near where they live.
Booking opens at midday on Monday 2 December, but families can browse activities from midday on Monday 18 November to plan which ones they would like to attend.
Since HAF began, the programme has provided more than 170,000 activity sessions for children and young people across the county, helping to create memorable experiences for thousands of families who have shared how much they greatly value the opportunities it offers.
- “They’ve got circus skills, forest school, Little Monsters rugby and football which my son has really enjoyed, and the art gallery, they’ve enjoyed it all.”
- “My girls like the arts and crafts, painting and making beads, my son likes the climbing wall and football, it covers something that they all enjoy.”
- “I’ve been to other things, but this is the best. We know and trust the staff. The children are safe, they meet new friends, learn new things, and bring things they have made home with them.”
This winter there are lots of great options to choose from including drama and science workshops, sports and games, art and crafts, music and dance, indoor and outdoor activities, as well as the very popular ticketed attractions such as ice skating and pantomimes. More information about the programme is available at:www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/haf.
If they haven’t done so already, families are encouraged to:
· Register for the Children’s Activities Booking System (CABS) now to be ready to view and select activities
· Follow their district lead on social media to stay updated on local events.
Families needing extra support to choose, book, or attend HAF activities can get help from sixHAF Community Connectors, one for each district. This winter, there’s also a Specialist SEND Community Connector to improve support for children and young people with additional needs.
Cllr Paul McLain cabinet member for children at Gloucestershire County Council said: “Families have told us just how much they value the Holiday Activities and Food programme, so I’m delighted that it’s back again this winter to provide free, fun activities for children and young people.
“It’s a great way to stay active, learn new things, and make wonderful memories. I’d encourage families who haven’t registered yet to do so now, so they’re ready when booking opens. HAF Community Connectors can provide support if anyone needs help with choosing, booking, or attending activities.”
ENDS
Issued by – Communications team, Gloucestershire County Council, 01452 427554,communications@gloucestershire.gov.uk
Notes to editors
HAF district partners
Now in its fourth year, HAF continues to go from strength to strength, thanks to strong and successful partnerships with local partners who help make it all possible. They are:
- Gloucester – The Venture White City Ltd
- Cheltenham – Cheltenham Borough Council
- Tewkesbury – Young Gloucestershire
- Stroud – Stroud District Council
- Cotswolds – Cotswold District Council
- Forest of Dean – Forest Voluntary Action Forum
A selection of photos from our summer HAF Festival event can be found here
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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.
