Two courses in one. Join our 16 hour course and work towards both the Forest School First Aid certificate and the 12 hour L3 Paediatric First Aid qualification. Ideal for early years outdoors professionals who may need both courses. 9am-6pm both days starts 4th June 2019, £130.
Viney Hill Adventure Centre, Viney Hill, Lydney, Gloucestershire, GL15 4NA.
Contact Martin Sweeney
M: 07580 135869
12 hour paediatric first aid qualification course suitable for registered child minders, nurseries, primary schools and other early years
settings. Meets requirements for settings working towards Millie’s Mark accreditation. 9.30am-5pm over 2 consecutive Mondays starting 3rd June 2019, £110.
Viney Hill Adventure Centre, Viney Hill, Lydney, Gloucestershire, GL15 4NA.
Contact Martin Sweeney
M: 07580 135869
1 day course aimed at small and low risk workplaces, but suitable for anyone wanting to learn basic first aid skills. Learn how to manage
an unconscious casualty, treat cardiac arrest, choking, bleeding, shock and seizures. 9.30am-5pm, 20th May 2019, £70
Viney Hill Adventure Centre, Viney Hill, Lydney, Gloucestershire, GL15 4NA
Contact Martin Sweeney
M: 07580 135869
2 day course focused on the fundamentals of navigation on well defined paths and tracks. Learn to use handrails, catching features, timing and more techniques. Successful candidates will receive the NNAS bronze award certificate. 9am-5pm on both days, 29th June 2019, £120.
Forest Retreat, Bracelands Drive, Christchurch, GL16 7NN
Contact Martin Sweeney
M: 07580 135869
Want to learn to read a map but short of time? This course is designed to show you that anybody can learn to navigate. We’ll teach you the
fundamentals of navigation in the great outdoors. This course is heavily discounted to encourage complete beginners to have a go! 1-4pm, 5th April OR 2nd August, £10.
Forest Retreat, Bracelands Drive, Christchurch, GL16 7NN
Contact Martin Sweeney
M: 07580 135869
Teaching, discussion, stories of recovery and tools for life. Tastelife is a supportive and educational charity that aims to inform about eating disorders. It provides tools for recovery for those who suffer and those who care. Suggested donation £5 each per week Friday 3rd May 1-3pm or Tuesday 7th May 7-9pm. Forest Community Church, Parragate Road, Cinderford, GL14 2LY
Contact Niki White
M: 07947785117
E: tastelifeukfod@gmail.com
A one day course which includes an introduction to cider making, followed by, picking, washing, macerating and pressing the apples. You will have the chance to use a traditional cider press and a modern apple juice press. Course includes 25 litres of juice for you to take away and turn into your own cider. 9-4.30pm, 11th October 2019, £90.
Ragmans Lane Farm, Lower Lydbrook,
Gloucestershire, GL17 9PA.
Contact Angie Horsley
T: 01594 860244
E: info@ragmans.co.uk
www.ragmans.co.uk
Forest of Dean Chess Club are looking for new members to play competitively in the league or just for fun. We meet most Mondays at Mitcheldean Community Library starting at 7pm. For more information.
Contact Ray Francis
M: 07815597714
E: rayonline2@gmail.com
On this intriguing course, with Stuart Wilson (Time Team and Digging for Britain fame) you will explore the past through hands-on excavation on site at the Lost City of Trellech dig and follow this up with classroom theory and analysis the subsequent week at Wyedean School. Meet at Wyedean School on week 1 then at Trellech on week 2 and so on. Venues: Wyedean School (7pm start) & Trellech site (6pm start) – Tinkers Land, Tinkers Lane, Catbrook Road, Trellech, Mon, NP25 4PE. Start: 8 May Length: 8 wks Weds: 7-9 (Wyedean) + 6-8 (Trellech) Cost: £65.
Contact Wyedean School T: 01291 625340
Take to the air with this unique flying fitness course combining Yoga and aerial circus. Using an aerial hammock to support stretching ,improve flexibility and core strength plus an opportunity to swing and explore aerial poses. Aerial fit is a brilliant, Fun way to keep fit and is suitable for all ages. Places limited booking essential ! £6 per class.
10-11.15am Weds/6.45-8pm Thursdays- Artspace Cinderford, The New Mercury, 3 Woodside St, Cinderford GL14 2NL.
10-11am Thursdays & 5.45- 7pm Tuesdays Newnham Armoury Village Hall, Dean Rd, Newnham GL14 1AD.
Contact Nix Barnaville
M: 07718229732
E: nix@nixbarnaville.com or visit
www.nixbarnaville.com
A two day course focused on connecting you with your creative and playful self. Whether you are an artist or maker in need of fresh perspective or someone who has never considered themselves to be creative, this is the course for you. Using clay and drawing materials, I will facilitate sessions to help you break through blocks and give structure and support to your free exploration. No previous clay or drawing experience is require and all materials are included. Places limited. 23-24 March, 27-28 April, 18-19 May. 9.30am-4.30pm. £150.
Venue in Orcop, Herefordshire.
Check website for more details.
Contact: Sheila Herring
E: Sheila@sheilaherring.co.uk
www.sheilaherring.blogspot.com
During this intermediate level workshop you will learn how to saw, file, texture, pattern and solder and design your very own piece of
silver jewellery to take home with you. All materials and tea/coffee and cake are included. 10.30-13.30pm. 1st June, £70
Free as a Bird, 17a St John Street, Coleford, GL16 8AP
Conact Jane Elcome
T: 01594 835525 or M: 07807764651
E: jane@freeasabirdjewellery.co.uk
www.freeasabirdjewellery.co.uk
Learn basic silversmith skills in a fun and supportive environment. Practise first on base metal. Hammer, texture, stamp designs, saw, file and smooth and take home a beautiful piece of sterling silver jewellery. All materials, tea/coffee and cake are included. 10.30-13.00pm, 4th May 2019, £65.
Free as a Bird, 17a St John Street, Coleford, GL16 8AP
Conact Jane Elcome
T: 01594 835525 or M: 07807764651
E: jane@freeasabirdjewellery.co.uk
www.freeasabirdjewellery.co.uk
Learn the basics of crochet covering the stitches to get you started and pattern reading. £30 incl. all materials, light lunch & refreshments. 11.00am-4.30pm from June onwards (dates to be arranged to suit). The Cottage, Parkend Walk, Sling, GL16 8JJ.
Contact Barbara Kendry
T: 01594833562 or M: 07859005969
E: barbkendry@googlemail.com
Learn how to build a cob pizza oven from scratch. 15th June 2019. £105.
Humble by Nature, Upper Meend Farm, Penallt, Nr Monmouth, NP25 4RP.
For more details or to book your place, telephone 01600 714595, email info@humblebynature.com, website www.humblebynature.com
Create a productive & beautiful garden using no dig techniques. 19th May, £95
Humble by Nature, Upper Meend Farm, Penallt, Nr Monmouth, NP25 4RP.
For more details or to book your place, telephone 01600 714595, email info@humblebynature.com, website www.humblebynature.com
Glaze and fire a pot using Japanese Raku techniques. 19th May 2019, £50.
Humble by Nature, Upper Meend Farm, Penallt, Nr Monmouth, NP25 4RP.
For more details or to book your place, telephone 01600 714595, email info@humblebynature.com, website www.humblebynature.com
Are you looking to make your very first patchwork quilt? If so then our Jelly Roll quilt project is a great place to start. You will learn cutting, piecing, assembling, quilting and binding of your project. 6 weeks Mondays 10.30–12.30pm starting Monday 10th June £60
Course price includes all materials
Contact Jennifer Johnson at Sew Forest of Dean, High Street, Clearwell.
T: 07342 979235.
This residential course centres on a series of practical exercises in which you develop a design for an actual piece of land, either a domestic garden or a smallholding according to your choice, with guidance from your tutor throughout. Course starts at 2pm, 15th July 2019. £780 (Concessionary £580)
Ragmans Lane Farm, Lower Lydbrook, Gloucestershire, GL17 9PA
Tutor name: Caroline Aitken & Matt Dunwell
T: 07938213664
E: caroline@patrickwhitefield.co.uk
Developing a deep learning connection with Nature is a lifelong relationship, allowing us to simply be our Self. Through meditation and mindfulness alongside fire making and outdoor cooking find this connection that nourishes both you and Nature. Increasingly people are turning to this as the way to the Well Being. 10-12am, 4th May. £25. Wye Valley Sculpture Garden, Tintern, NP16 7NX
Contact Steven England
M: 07733325969
As the sun reaches its summer zenith we will focus on the central themes of meditation, allowing our Self time to dwell in a safe and relaxing space. Developing a deep learning connection with Nature is a lifelong relationship, allowing us to dwell and simply be our Self. Through meditation find this nourishing connection. 7-30-8-30pm. Thurs 30th May, Thurs 6th and 13th June & Fri 21st June. £8. .
Contact Steven England
M: 07733325969
Usk river pilgrimage from Newport to Caerleon on Easter Monday. We will begin by crossing the Newport Transporter bridge. Bring a
packed lunch and a flask. £10 voluntary contribution Meet at 10.30am for 11am, start Monday 22nd April Newport Transporter Bridge to Caerleon.
Contact Mandy Pullen on 01594 541850 or 07805 800313, email info@mandypullen.co.uk, website www.mandypullen.co.uk.
This 3-day Regenerative Agriculture course, led by Jairo Restrepo, will be specifically structured to provide farmers and growers with the practical tools to create fertile systems using home made biofertilisers and minimal-cost pest and disease control methods. £300 / £270 Early Bird until 15th January 2019, 9-5.30pm, 10th May 2019
Ragmans Lane Farm, Lower Lydbrook, GL17 9PA.
Contact Jairo Restrepo or Angie Horsley on 01594 860244, email info@ragmans.co.uk, website www.ragmans.co.uk
Meets on Tuesday evenings at Ragmans Lane Farm, Lower Lydbrook. Newcomers welcome, no need to be an ‘expert’, as meditation instructions and guidance will be given as required. Donation of £2.00. 7.20pm start, Tuesdays, ongoing.
Ragmans Lane Farm, Lower Lydbrook, GL17 9PA.
Please contact Jane on 01594 861404, email jane-spray@tiscali.co.uk.
We will learn how to transmute negative beliefs and attitudes through the practice of transfiguration. As we find balance and harmony within we effect the world without.Throughout our days together we will work with all the elements: Earth, Air, Fire and Water. Ceremonies will be held each night including a fire ceremony. 10 am – 9pm, 7th – 10th June, £395 . Redbrook
Maxine Smillie T: 01873858391 or M: 07845933860
The U3A is an excellent way of making new friends and gaining new skills and interests for the over 50s. Meetings with Speakers are on 3rd Thursday of the month at Lydney Town Hall at 1.45 pm. Lots of lively activity groups for members – Kurling, Ukelele, Art & Craft, French, Poetry, Knitting, Painting, Walking, Card games, Petanque, Lunch Club, Cycling, Book Club, Skittles, Heritage Detectives, Tea room appreciation, and more… What’s not to like?
Lydney Town Hall, High St, Lydney, GL15 5DY. Annual Membership is just £10
Join us on the 3rd Thursday of every month or visit u3asites.org.uk/forest-of-dean/home or ring us on 01594 832599.
boxing sessions available at Forest Fighting Fit Gym for times and days please get in contact.
Contact Michelle Gardiner on 07790025743, email whitelotusuk@aol.com, website www.whitelotus.co.uk
Ideal for adults with disabilities – Tues 1-2pm at Forest Fighting Fit Gym at the Miners Hall. Cinderford
Contact Michelle Gardiner on 07790025743, email whitelotusuk@aol.com, website www.whitelotus.co.uk
Fitness ‘Strictly’ style includes Salsa, Cha Cha, Jive, Samba, Tuesdays, 11.15-12.15am, £5/session, Naas Lane Community Centre, Lydney.
Contact Michelle Gardiner on 07790025743, email whitelotusuk@aol.com, website www.whitelotus.co.uk
Regular meeting one Sunday a month with guided shamanic journeying. Beginners welcome. Please bring a mat, eye cover, blanket, pen and notebook. See website for dates. 10.30am–1.00pm, £8 including tea and biscuits.
Millers Farm, Brains Green, Blakeney, GL15 4AP.
Contact Mandy on 01594 541850 or 07805 800313, email info@mandypullen.co.uk, website www.mandypullen.co.uk.