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 FrancisM: 07815597714E: rayonline2@gmail.com
NEW for 2020! Six specially designed workshops to help poets use time, place, narrative, form etc to best effect. Friendly and informal. Max 10 participants/workshop. All welcome. £10pp per workshop, £55 for all six. Saturday mornings 10am – 12.30pm.
For more dates and more information contact Vicky Hampton T: 01594 542974 E: shoutinghorse@outlook.com
Friendly, peer-learning poetry group for poets of all abilities. Develop your poetry through useful feedback, tutorials, discussions, handouts, prompts and opportunities to get your work heard. Meetings in members’ houses, facilitated by an experienced, published poet. 7pm – 9pm every 2nd Monday of the month. £5 per session.
Contact Vicky Hampton T: 01594 542974 E: shoutinghorse@outlook.com
In this two day ceremony, step out of time and listen to the wisdom of our Descendants, connect with Ancestors of blood and Spirit who stand with us in loving support. Often in this work insights into habitual patterns and traumas can be revealed bringing an opportunity for healing. 10.30 – 5pm, 7th March 2020, £195.
Redbrook Village Hall, Redbrook Rd, Redbrook, NP25 4LR.
Contact Maxine Smillie T: 01873858391 E: aberhealing@gmail.com shamaniclife.co.uk
This one day workshop is suitable for those with Shamanic experience and those who are beginning to seek the Sacred within. Come and have fun, learn chants of this land. Explore voice & sound, the natural tone which heals, refreshes and resonates with our Soul. Connect to the spirit of your ‘soul music’. 10.30 – 5pm, 29th February 2020, £85
Redbrook Village Hall, Redbrook Rd, Redbrook, NP25 4LR.
Contact Maxine Smillie T: 01873858391 E: aberhealing@gmail.com shamaniclife.co.uk
Private Readings. Individually tailored Sessions for Personal and Spiritual growth £40 / Concessions £30.Stowfield, Lower Lydbrook
Contact Tam Peirson T: 01594 861366 or M: 07596 476486 E: info@psychicmoon.co.uk www.psychicmoon.co.uk
Shamanic Journeying is a technique that enables us to connect with Spirit Energy around us, seek guidance, direction, and offers opportunities for personal and spiritual growth by harnessing our personal power. Spirit Energy takes the form of different Power Animals and Spirit Guides that has great significance for each individual. £10 / Concessions £5 7-9.30pm Thursday 30th January 2020.
Stowfield, Lower Lydbrook
Contact Tam Peirson T: 01594 861366 E: info@psychicmoon.co.uk www.psychicmoon.co.uk
‘Free yourself, find better health.’BodyTalk. Reiki. Therapeutic Arts. Kirtan & Sacred Singing. Self-Development.1:1’s, Couples & Groups. Face-to-face and Distant sessions available with Angie P-W (CBP, RM, CET), £25-45 Various times and dates. Ross-on-Wye, Hereford, Gloucester and the Forest of Dean, & Online/Distant
Contact Angie Pell-Walpole T: 07743419807 E: a.p-w@hotmail.co.uk www.creativedepths.weebly.com
Bread Making with Hobbs House Bakery, An evening of simple yet inspiring bread making. 5th March, 6.30 – 9.30pm, £75
Humble by Nature, Upper Meend Farm, Penallt, Nr. Monmouth, NP25 4RP.
T: 01600 714595 or M:07941 309958 @farmerhumble E: info@humblebynature.comwww.humblebynature.com
Start your week harmoniously. Come and sing for pleasure with a bunch of others. Try it out for free. 2-4pm.
Contact Kirsty for more information. Millers Farm, Brains Green, Blakeney, GL15 4AP.
Contact Kirsty (Tutor) M: 07905 789683 E: peopleandsinging@gmail.com or Sue Carruthers at ArtSpace
Functional Yoga for All A practise focused on mobility, strength and stability. This class moves at an accessible pace, waking up the body thoughtfully and methodically with the assistance of props. Come prepared to work hard as you learn how your body is designed to move. Tue 10:00 or Thur 18:30. £7. Blaisdon Village Hall, Blaisdon, Longhope.
Functional Yoga for All A practise focused on mobility, strength and stability. This class moves at an accessible pace, waking up the body thoughtfully and methodically with the assistance of props. Come prepared to work hard as you learn how your body is designed to move. Tue 10:00 or Thur 18:30. January onwards. Clearwell Village Hall, Clearwell. £7
Yoga for Mountain Bikers A non-spiritual form of yoga specifically designed for riders by a rider. These classes focus on stability, strength and mobilisation with clearly defined riding objectives in mind. Enhance performance and recovery, both mentally and physically so that you can enjoy more of what you love, time out on the trail! Tuesday, 6:00-7:15pm, January onwards £7. Pedal A Bike Away, Cannop.
Contact Karen Maidment M: 07773787104 E: karen@purebodybalance.co.uk
With over 10 years of Tribal Fusion belly dance experience, qualified fitness instructor and a JWAAD ‘safe deliver of belly dance’ certificate, Liv will guide you through the charming serpentine movements of belly dance fused with poise of flamenco, pops & locks of hip hop & bare foot stomp of Balkan Roma dance. Nathair (“Nah-hir”): Adder in Welsh.
£6 drop in, £15 for 3 weeks up front 6-7pm from Thursday January 2nd 2020 3 weeks per month, 1st,2nd & 3rd Thursdays, Evergreen Hall, Broadwell, Coleford, GL16 7BN
Contact Liv M: 07429232021 E: nathair_bellydance@yahoo.com
Pilates Mat Classes Monday – Friday, morning-afternoon-evening. Beginners / Improvers / Intermediate /Advanced 1 hour classes. Pay per term £84 for 12 week term. Maximum 10 per class.
Pilates Reformer Class Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday, morning-afternoon-evening. Our reformer machines have springs & pulleys to add assistance or resistance to your workout. Pay per term £90 for 6 week term. Maximum 4 per class.
Beginners Mat Classes & Assessments Please phone 01594 516810 for more information and to book your assessment & place on a beginners course. Pay per term £84 for 12 week term (£42 for 6 week term). Maximum of 10 per class.
Yoga with Carolyn Thomas on Fridays at 9.15am for 1.25 hours. Pay per term £84 for 12 week term. Maximum of 12 per class.
One to One Pilates also available Please call reception for prices and availability
T: 01594 516810 or visit www.vineyhallphysio.co.uk
Experience a renowned Swiss wellness method to support a relaxed body and calm, clear mind. Typical benefits include a reduction in stress levels, improved sleep, more positive outlook. Easy to do physical and mental exercises which are suitable for all abilities. No special equipment or clothing needed.
Classes, workshops and one to one consultations available.
Contact Glenys Tucker
M: 07836271624
E: oskacoaching@gmail.com
January, speaker Allan Wells – A Sting in the Tail. Not about bees, but the others, also our annual seed swap. February, speaker Julie Ritchie – Plants for Awkward Corners. Ideas for those tricky spots in the garden, from pond side to dry shade. March, Andy Pedrick – What’s in compost, make your own or find the best. Also help with propagation. £2 per session, including refreshments 7-15pm to 9pm January 8th. Second Wednesday of every month. Ruspidge Memorial Hall, Ruspidge, Cinderford, GL14 3AF.
Contact Sally Graham
T: 01594 781449 or M: 07805074657
E: sallymg@live.co.uk
www.ruspidgegardeningclub.net
Creating fantastic bed and borders for your garden
The six week course (2 hours per session) covers optimising growing conditions for plants, colour theory and design principles, with lots of hands-on practical workshops. 7-9pm, Thursday 20th February 2020 for 6 weeks, £80. Training Room, The Main Place, Old Station Road, Coleford, GL16 8HR.
Contact Carolyn Strudwick
T: 01594781067 or M: 07732020418
enquiries@redgeraniumgardendesign.co.uk
www.redgeranium.co.uk
A practical 1 day course on using lime to plaster. Students will look at sands and aggregates and learn how to create the perfect mix. £150 10am – 4pm 21 Feb 2020 Stroud Campus, South Gloucestershire & Stroud College, Stratford Road, Stroud GL5 4AH.
Contact Kate Kerslake
T: 01452762029
E: info@carringtonlime.co.uk
www.carringtonlime.co.uk
Community smallholding share the work, risks, and rewards. Goat and chicken portion rotas; bees seasonal; vegetable garden Wednesdays 1-3pm winter 2-4pm summer. New members all ages very welcome, training given, £6 per household/individual /year, free if joining a portion, see website for details.
Contact Pauline T: 01594 510692 or visit www.blakeneyhillgrowers.org.uk
Regenerative Agriculture led by Jairo Restrepo, will be specifically structured to provide farmers and small scale growers with the practical tools to create fertile systems using home made biofertilisers and minimal-cost pest and disease control methods. 9am – 5.30pm, 26th June, £300 / £270 Early Bird until 17th January 2020.
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
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 – 12.45-1.45 wednesdays 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.
Design and make your very own silver ring workshop held in the Royal Forest of Dean. Most workshops need between 5/6 people so organise for you and your friends to relax and create over a 2-3 hour period. Teas and coffees are available and cake 11am, 11th January 2020, £80
25 Tinmans Green, Redbrook, Monmouth. Monmouthshire, NP25 4NB
Contact Chris Lewis on T: 01600715055 or M: 07885829316
E: lewisalbum@gmail.com
www.the-secretwardrobe.com
Learn Argentine Tango. Group classes, workshops and private classes available in the Forest of Dean/Wye Valley area. No partner needed. No previous dance experience required. All ages welcome. Check website for dates and prices.
NEW complete beginners courses starting every couple of months. Check website for dates and prices. More information on website.
14 Village Room, Newland, Coleford, GL16 8NP OR Parkend Memorial Hall, Parkend, GL15 4LA Moving Experience Studio, Taurus Crafts, Lydney, GL15 6BU
Contact Bärbel on M: 07474 612701 or E: info@movingexperience.eu or www.movingexperience.eu
Italian – Beginners (Year 2) This course is suitable for beginners who have already studied for at least one year or those who studied the language years ago and need to refresh their knowledge of it. 20 Jan, 8 wks Mon: 10.30-12.30, £80 – St Briavels Pavilion, Coleford Rd, St Briavels
Italian – Advanced This course is suitable for students who have studied Italian for 3/4 years. Conversation will be the focus, as well as other activities and you will be introduced to new grammar rules and consolidate your skills. 20 Jan, 8 wks Mon: 12.45-2.45, £80 – St Briavels Pavilion, Coleford Rd, St Briavels GL15 6TG
Italian – Intermediate This course is suitable for students who have studied Italian for 2/3 years. Suitable for those who can converse using: present, future and past tenses. 23 Jan, 8 wks Thurs: 10.30-12.15, £80 – Westbury-on-Severn Parish Hall, Rodley Rd, Westbury, GL14 1PF
Brush Up Your French Suitable for those who wish to improve their French and consider themselves ‘rusty’ beginners. Increase your confidence in conversation situations. 27 Jan, 8 wks Mon: 10-11.30, £70 – Assembly Rooms, East St, St Briavels, GL15 6TG
Spanish for Absolute Beginners On this fun course delivered by a native speaker, the emphasis will be on speaking at a basic level, covering a range of topics useful for holidays and every-day predictable scenarios, with many games and interactive role play. Start: 27 Jan, 8 wks Mon: 2-3.30, £70 – Assembly Rooms, East St, St Briavels, GL15 6TG
Contact Wyedean School for more details T: 01291 625340
Come and make your own beautiful felt hat. Whether you dream of dreadlocks, your own festival hat, a beret, or any other shape, you can come along and have a go at creating it. 8th February 2020, £70
The Studio, Kent Cottage, New Road, Blakeney Hill, Blakeney, GL15 4BS.
Contact Christine Waygood on 01594 516902 or 07947123665, email christine.waygood@sky.com, website www.christinewaygood.com
Make Your Own Wedding Rings at Taurus Crafts Anna Mcloughlin is an experienced goldsmith specialising in bespoke and, most importantly, ethical wedding and engagement rings. She has recently moved from Worcestershire to the Forest Of Dean and is now able to offer couples the chance to spend a day in her studio creating each other’s wedding rings. £325 plus materials flexible.
Taurus Crafts, The Old Park, Lydney, GL15 6BU.
Contact Anna Mcloughlin M: 07747691202 E: info@annafinejewellery.co.uk www.annafinejewellery.co.uk