Collect of articles, updates and resources shared by the You're Welcome team.
Forest of Dean /
Farms and Zoos -
Parks and Green Spaces
Walking with animals
Visitors to our Stowfield site can take a walk with a goat. Our pygmy goat family is very friendly and they all like to say hello when they see someone approach. It is possible to walk them around the site or go into their paddock to help look after them too. The whole site is […]
Online Mindfulness – Every Monday 1.00pm to 2.30pm
Join Lynsey from Gloucestershire Mindfulness to develop mindfulness skills to use everyday. Lynsey will visit various topics over the course of these sessions and help you to explore the art of Mindfulness. If you are registered with us to join, please email bookings@peopleplus.co.uk or call 0300 111 9000. To register with us as a carer […]
Online Seated Exercise with Matt – Every Monday from 4.00pm to 5.00pm
Fun and seated exercise class to build strength and balance and includes fall prevention. Join Matt to learn new exercises to allow you to become more fit and healthy in the comfort of your own home. To book email bookings@peopleplus.co.uk or call 0300 111 9000
Online Seated Dance with Mika – Every Tuesday from 11.00am to 12.00noon
Easy-to-follow dances to help improve your strength, balance and mobility. Can be followed seated or standing if preferred. The exercise helps build strength in your legs and back and core. If you are registered with us a carer you can join by emailing bookings@peopleplus.co.uk or calling 0300 111 9000. To register with us as a […]
Online Shibashi Qigong – Every Monday 10.30 to 11.30
Join our expert instructor as he teaches you the exercises of Shibashi. Shibashi movements are designed to start to help lift mood, reduce depression, and ease anxiety, improve agility and flexibility. These are gentle exercise movements and are accessible to everyone. If you are a registered carer you can book either by emailing bookings@peopleplus.co.uk or […]
Dementia Carers Coffee Morning – Evert Tuesday 10.00am to 11.00am
Come along and meet other Carers who are supporting someone with Dementia for a cuppa and chat. If you are a registered carer, you can join by emailing carers@peopleplus.co.uk or calling 0300 111 9000. To register as a carer visit https://gloucestershirecarershub.co.uk/self-referral/
Join us for our Discos designed exclusively for adults with learning disabilities! It’s the ultimate party where everyone is a star on the dance floor. Get ready to groove, mingle, and make lasting memories! Our fun Discos are specially crafted for adults with learning disabilities! Every Monday, Thursday (7 PM – 8:30 PM), and Wednesday […]
Stroud /
Social Interest Groups -
Sports and Leisure -
Wellbeing -
Youth
Access Bike – Creative Sustainability
Access Bike is a youth space based at a community bike workshop where young people come together to build, repair and up-cycle old bikes. The Access Bike Project aims to remove the financial barriers to owning and maintaining a bike. The project revolves around refurbishing donated bikes and selling them at affordable prices. We also provide free access to our workshop space, bike-stands, […]
Forest of Dean /
Children's Activities -
Social Interest Groups -
Youth
Youth Club
Youth Club – 13 – 17 years old £4.01 per session (optional £1.20 for tuck) An integrated Youth Club held on Thursday evenings, 7.15-9.15pm, term time only at The Main Place, Coleford. Open to any young person aged between 13 and 17 who lives in the Forest of Dean. A varied programme of activities including […]
Forest of Dean /
Children's Activities -
Food and Drink -
Play Areas
Whirlikidz
This session is held on Wednesdays (term time only) from 3pm – 5pm. Young people aged 5-12 years will get on one of our minibuses from Heart of the Forest School*, where we will then head to Whirlikidz (soft play centre in Chepstow), where young people will be able to explore the equipment before we […]
Forest of Dean /
Children's Activities -
Social Interest Groups
Specialist Music Sessions
These sessions are held on Fridays (term time only) from 3pm-5pm at Heart of the Forest School. Young people get to enjoy activities such as soft play, sports, art and craft whilst waiting for their music session. The music sessions consist of small groups (approx 3-4 young people) with support from Forest Pulse staff and […]
Forest of Dean /
Children's Activities -
Social Interest Groups -
Youth
Forest Friends
Forest Friends – 18-30 years old £4.01 per session (optional £1.20 for tuck) A weekly social/learning group for young people aged 18 and over. Run in partnership with the Forest Youth Support Service, and meeting on Mondays 6.30-8.30pm, term time only, at the Main Place in Coleford. Members get the chance to meet up with […]