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The Forum aims to raise awareness of Health and Social Care matters within the Forest of Dean in order to influence and effect positive change.  We invite the general public to meet various speakers from Health, Social Care and Councils so that we are informed of changes that affect us.  FREE.  7.00-8.00pm, 1st Tuesday of every month.

West Dean Centre, Bream, GL15 6JW.

Contact Linda Vaughan on 01594 564230 or 07789621238, email  forest.health.forum@outlook.com, website www.forestofdeanhealthforum.org.uk

Forest of Dean Walking for Health offers free regular easy walks throughout the Forest in:  Blakeney, Bream, Cinderford, Coleford, Drybrook, Hartpury, Heywood, Huntley, Lydney, Mitcheldean, Newent, Parkend, Sedbury, St Briavels, Staunton, Yorkley.  Suitable for all abilities, walking from 10 minutes up to 1 hour with refreshments at the end.  Free, with the bonus of some refreshments too!  Happening all year round, with 16 starting points throughout the Forest of Dean.

Contact Barbara Woods on 01594 727014, email  fodwfh@outlook.com, website www.walkingforhealth.org.uk

You’ve longed to learn to draw and paint? Now’s your chance, from the complete novice to the more talented painter looking for professional guidance and tuition. All you need is a little time, imagination and plenty of enthusiasm. You’re warmly welcomed and invited to an engaging and pleasurable creative experience.  £10 per session (pay on the day).  10 a.m. – 1 p.m every Friday (no terms dates to worry about).

The West Dean Centre, High Street, Bream, Lydney, GL15 6JW.

Contact Gary Fell on 01594 544774, email gary_fell@hotmail.com, website www.gary-fell.co.uk.

Suitable for all levels including beginners, creating designs for the home using seasonal materials. Available at two venues and three different times. Wednesday mornings 10.30am to 12.30 & Thursday evenings 7.00 – 9.00pm, Woolaston Methodist Church; Wednesday afternoons from 1.30 – 3.30pm, The West Dean Centre, Bream .

Contact Alwyn Page on 01291 625294 or email alwynpage-flowercraft@hotmail.co.uk to book your place.

Beginners and improvers very welcome.  Friendly group, come and find your hidden talent. Tea, coffee and biscuits provided. Phone for more information.  10.00am – 12.15pm, Wednesdays, ongoing.  £48.00 for six weeks.   Just turn up to meet us.  The West Dean Centre, Bream.

Contact Sylvia on 01594 562901 or email sditch@yahoo.com.