Collect of articles, updates and resources shared by the You're Welcome team.
Forest of Dean /
Farms and Zoos -
Parks and Green Spaces
Give some love to a Guinea Pig
The Orchard Trusts small animals include guinea pigs, rabbits and Speedy the tortoise. They all enjoy seeing visitors and having a cuddle. Come to our Stowfield site to see the animals, the small ones and the larger ones like Millie the pig and our sheep and goats. They’d love to see you. The whole site […]
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 […]
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 […]
We are an inclusive cafe offering great food in an accessible, safe environment. Facebook: Sixteen Community Cafe Open 6 days a week, providing an extensive and ever changing home cooked menu, from “Coffee and a cake” to a “Full English” and beyond. We cook to order, so we can be flexible for special requirements. Our […]
Cinderford /
Children's Activities -
Performing Arts -
Social Interest Groups -
Sports and Leisure
Engage Youth Circus
Join Engage Circus for 2 new circus skills courses. These 2 classes will cover a range of circus skills including juggling, balancing, spinning plates, wheels and some aerial work. Wednesdays / Starts 26th January at Cinderford Methodist Church 4:00pm – 5:00pm for 6 -11 yrs 5:30 – 6:45pm for 11-16 yrs 7pm-8:30pm Age for ages […]
Forest of Dean /
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Festivals and Seasonal -
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Wellbeing
Together We Can Inclusive Activity Club
Together We Can is a weekly activity club for anyone with a disability. We meet weekly at Cinderford Rugby on a wednesday evening 7-9pm and there is a different activity each week. It is £3 a session. Please visit www.togetherwecan2019.com to check out the agenda to see what is on or contact Saz on 07944447700
Cinderford /
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Museums and Galleries
Dean Heritage Centre
The Dean Heritage Centre has five museum galleries and various outside displays where you can explore the rich and unique heritage of the Forest of Dean; a perfect place to wile away a few hours whatever the weather. Younger visitors can enjoy a trail that tells the Gruffalo story through life-sized wooden sculptures carved by […]
Saturday 25th November 2023 / 10:30am – 4:30pm (at Artspace Cinderford) Cost: £45 including materials. We will have a photo selection of Egyptian sculptures and will have to exercise our 3D awareness to reproduce one in clay. As a starting point, we will discuss the examples of Egyptian art, it’s canons, subjects, and aesthetics. Using […]
Truly Original and Fabulous Christmas Decorations, with Lizzie Godden Saturday 25th November 2023 / 10:30am – 4:30pm (at Artspace Cinderford) Cost: £45 including materials. We’ll use Christmas fabric and card, we’ll print, stitch and collage. At the end of the day, you’ll have several very individual decorations and cards, and lots of ideas to make […]