Areas

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 15 starting points throughout the Forest of Dean.

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

Friendly multi-craft group, varied monthly projects or bring your own with you.  Also monthly lunches. £2.50,          7.15pm – 9.15pm, 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month at Yorkley Community Centre,  Bailey Hill, Yorkley, ​GL15 4RS.

Come along or contact Tiny Wood on 01594 560219, email tiny_wood@hotmail.com or find us on Facebook at Forest Threads Group.

Enjoy yoga at a level to suit you.  Increase energy and flexibility.  Relax body and mind.  Improve balance and mental clarity.                          £60 per 10 weeks, ongoing classes in Coleford, Lydney, and Yorkley.

Yorkley Mondays 10.15-11.45am, Yorkley Community Centre, Bailey Hill, Yorkley, GL15 4RS.

Lydney (Taurus Crafts) Tuesdays 5.30-7pm and 7.15 – 8.45pm. Wednesdays 7-8.30pm, Taurus Crafts, Old Park, Lydney Park Estate, Nr Lydney, GL15 6BU

Lydney  Thursdays 10-11.30am, ongoing, Lydney Community Centre, Naas Lane, Lydney, GL15 5AT.

Coleford Thursdays 7-8.30pm, ongoing, St Margaret Mary Church Hall, High Nash, Coleford, GL16 8HN.

Contact Carolyn Thomas on 01594 530225 or 07789 893467, email Carolyn on carolyn.thomas@hotmail.com, or visit freedomyogaandrelaxation.co.uk.

A weekly opportunity to enjoy the freedom of dancing in a beautiful space to a wide range of music.  No steps to learn and no pressure to do anything except enjoy yourself in the company of others of all ages in a safe atmosphere.  £3 or whatever you can afford.  1.30-3.00pm, ongoing.

Yorkley Community Centre, 2 Bailey Hill, Yorkley, GL15 4RS.

Contact Richard Henson on 01594 837874 or 07946 295009, email  richardhenson19@gmail.com