Summer Gardening
Over thousands of years plants have provided us with an ever increasing range of useful medicinal, sometimes life saving, substances such as taxol in the Yew Tree and vinblastine from Madagascan Periwinkle for cancer treatment. It seems a lot of practical wisdom has disappeared as in many cases it appears we are rediscovering lost knowledge.…
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Sing with your Natural Voice
Leave your worries at home and come for a sing! All welcome – whether you’re new to it or have sung lots. No auditions. Music reading not required, nor will you be asked to sing on your own. 2-4 pm, Mondays in Blakeney, 7-9 pm, Wednesdays in Lydbrook. Contact Kirsty for details ongoing, split into…
Read more Sing for Lung Health
Living with a lung condition? Learn healthy breathing, and singing, to help with breathlessness. We don’t take ourselves too seriously, and we have a few laughs while we sing and breathe together. Get in touch to check if it’s suitable for your condition. £4 or whatever contribution you can afford. First 12 weeks free for…
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Flower Arranging with Alwyn Page
Leisure classes at The West Dean Centre, Bream GL15 6JW on Wed at 10.30am – 12.30pm, and at The Village Hall, Llanishen, NP16 6QU, Fri at 1.30 – 3.30pm. Two x4 week sessions – Late Spring commencing Apr 22nd/24th, and Summer commencing June 3rd/5th. Costs – both venues, £44 per student per session, payable Wk…
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Shelia Simpson Piano Tuition
Tuition in Classical Music, Jazz and Pop. Theory of Music Lessons Available. Beginners to Advanced. All Ages Welcome. 18 Years Experience. Based in Bream. £15 per half hour lesson.For more information contact Sheila on Tel: 01594 563873 or Email: sheila.simpson.piano@gmail.com
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Yoga with Sue Chudley
Individual Tuition, Yoga Therapy by appointment. Classes – Tuesdays 6pm, Wednesdays 9.30am Wednesdays on Zoom: 6pm. Teaching inspired by TKV Desikachar, working with body, breath and mind as appropriate to the individual at Millers Farm, Brains Green, Blakeney, GL15 4AP. Contact Sue for dates, to book and for individual appointments. Contact Sue: T: 07773 788262E:…
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Piano Lessons with Dorothy Wilson
I’ve been teaching in the Forest for ten years and previously for 30 years in Wales. I studied at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire and have qualifications ABSM in General Musicianship and Piano Teaching plus LRAM in Piano Teaching. I try to make lessons engaging and rewarding for all ages and all levels. My fees are £25…
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Linton Village Hall
Linton Village Hall, HR9 7RX. Thinking of starting a club or class – need a meeting room for a lecture? Planning an exhibition or have a family celebration to organise? Or simply need a practice space? Perhaps we can help – Linton Village Hall is available to hire. We have two bright and airy meeting…
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Soudley Village Hall
Soudley Village Hall, GL14 2TZ, what3words: ramming.expel.awokeSoudley Village Hall has a large hall (16m x 9m) with a capacity of 150 seated and access to a large, flat recreation field and a children’s playground. There’s a small hall (8m x 4m) with a capacity of 50 seated and a well-equipped kitchen. We have a car…
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Lydney Community Centre
Is run entirely by volunteers and is available for hire for private and community events. Facilities include alarge hall, 3 large rooms and 1 smaller room, fully fitted kitchen, toilets including disabled and baby changing, freeWIFI, disabled access and ample car parking. Visit our website to see photos and sizes of rooms, and classes currently…
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Mitcheldean Community Centre
This centre is a charity run by volunteer trustees ideal for private parties, functions, etc. A main hall and smaller meeting room have disabled access and toilet facilities, alongside baby changing and main toilets. A fully-equipped semi-commercial kitchen with 6 hob range, fridge and commercial dishwasher along with cutlery and crockery for up to 75…
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Newland Village Room
Characterful village hall in Forest of Dean – views over the Wye Valley AONB. Fully equipped galley kitchen. Superfast broadband. Accessible loo. Attractive garden area. Ideal small gatherings and children’s parties. Parking: 2/3 vehicles off road, and on roadside. 50 persons max. £10 per hour. Special daily rates. Please enquire. Visit: www.newlandvillageroom.co.uk or Email: newlandvillageroom@gmail.com…
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Blakeney Hill Growers
Community smallholding share the work and rewards.Goats, bees, and vegetable garden. New members all ages very welcome £12 per household/year. See website for contact, application form, and current details. Visit www.blakeneyhillgrowers.org.uk
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Yoga Classes
Yoga for all levels and abilities. Classes in Huntley, Tuesdays 1.00-2.30pm; Littledean, Wednesday (Intermediate) 6 – 7.30pm; Berry Hill, Thursday (50+) 4.15-5.45pm. £8 drop in or £42 for 6 sessions. Pregnancy Yoga by arrangement Contact Glenys on 01594 823581, email bgpattman@btinternet.com
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Yoga for All with Jane & Aileen
Very friendly, safe and accessible class including postures, stretching, core strengthening and balance work, along with breath work – helping to cope with the day to day challenges of life and closing with relaxation/meditation. A great way to start the week. Not a very strenuous class, students are encouraged to work safely according to their…
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English Bicknor Village Hall
Lovely character Hall which is well maintained and warm. Large fully equipped, 5 star rated kitchen. Fully licensed Bar with Lounge area, Patios, Disabled access and toilets. Ample parking with large playing field and children’s play area. Idyllic countryside backdrop. WiFi. Phone compatible PA system, Projector. Ideal for all parties, weddings, meetings, classes. Premises capacity…
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Viney Hall Physiotherapy
Pilates Mat Classes Monday – Friday, morning-afternoon-evening. Beginners / Improvers / Intermediate /Advanced 1 hour classes. Pay per term £63 for 7 week term or drop in price £13. Pilates Reformer Class Monday to Friday, morning-afternoon-evening. Our reformer machines have springs & pulleys to add assistance or resistance to your workout. Pay per term £119…
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Minsterworth Village Hall
Easily found on the A48, this lovely village hall has ample parking, a large external patio and extensive lawn area, and is fully accessible. Internally there are 3 rooms. A large (12m x 7m) main hall with a stage, AV facilities and seating for 100; a second room (48sq m) with bar area and exit…
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Yorkley Community Centre
Facilities: Main Hall, Kitchen, Meeting Place, Bar. Music and alcohol licences. Free Wi-Fi & Hearing loop in hall & meeting place. For info and enquiries go to: T: 01594 560190 E: info@communitycentreyorkley.co.uk or visit www.communitycentreyorkley.co.uk
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Ruspidge Memorial Halls
UPPER HALL Both halls have central heating, wifi, public entertainments licence, disabled toilets, & are dementia friendly.Upper Hall – £10.00/hour – regular bookings. £12.00/hour – casual hire. This is an elegant period 1920’s hall boasting, a polished wooden floor, stage, and modern kitchen. It is wheelchair accessible. Comfortably accommodates 80 – 120 people. LOWER HALL …
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St Briavels Assembly Rooms
Village Hall with stage, cafe, kitchen, bar, meeting room, cine projector, toilets. Disabled accessible.Available for private & public hire, please go to www.stbriavels-ar.co.uk to check availability, make a booking and see what’s on. All uses considered, including parties, wedding receptions, wakes, dances, yoga, meetings, education, etc. From £12 ph 9am – 11pm. The Assembly RoomsEast StreetSt. BriavelsLydneyGL15 6TG Bookings…
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Pillowell Village Hall
Pillowell Village Hall is an historic building set in a quiet location within the conservation area of Pillowell. Wi-fi is freely available. The upstairs has a fully functioning modern kitchen /bathroom/and carpeted multifunctional room. The downstairs is a large open area again with a newly fitted kitchen and toilet area. Suitable for parties etc. Parking…
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Flaxley Schoolrooms Village Hall
Flaxley, GL14 1JR. Capacity for up to 60 people, Fully Equipped Kitchen, Projection Equipment and Screen. Disabled Access. Usage green space. For further information and booking Tel: 07756468563 or E: flaxleyschoolrooms@gmail.com
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Tai Chi for Wellbeing & Health – CRYSTAL TAI CHI
TAI CHI FOR WELL-BEING & HEALTH. CRYSTAL TAI CHI Traditional Sun Style and modified Forms for Health. 35 years of practise experience. Teaching traditional long and health Sun & Yang forms locally and nationally for 22 years. Sessions can be adapted for all ages/abilities, seated or standing & include Qi Gong. Limited public local sessions:…
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West Dean Centre
West Dean Centre High Street Bream GL15 6JW is available to hire for training events, conferences, community events andprivate bookings. We have a Main Hall, maximum 50 seated, with conference facilities, a smaller function room, maximum 25 seated, well-equipped kitchen, and café area seating 20. Free Wi-Fi in all rooms.Accessible entrance, toilets, baby-changing facilities, and…
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Fitness Classes with White Lotus
Free trial at all classes Tai Chi for Health & Relaxation Seated and standing, people with disabilities welcome. Please phone to find the most suitable class. Mondays 9.15am Zoom and live at Woolaston memorial hall. Tuesday Parkend working men’s club 6.30pm. Wednesdays 9.15 am Naas Lane Community Centre, Lydney. Thursdays Soudley Village hall 9.30 am.…
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Holy Trinity Church Schoolroom
Can be found on Trinity Road, Drybrook, GL17 9JR, adjacent to Holy Trinity Church. A large well-equipped hall with tables and chairs. Disabled entrance and car parking alongside hall or in nearby carpark. Recently renovated toilets to include a separate Disabled toilet. Large kitchen cooking facilities. £10 an hour. Contact M: 07799851448 or 07484657880
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Westbury On Severn Parish Hall
Available to hire for community and private bookings. We have all the facilities that you would need, from a licenced bar to a well-equipped kitchen along with a large hall and lounge and outside space. For more information visit our website https://www.westburyonsevernparishhall.com/ or email: info@wosph.co.uk
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Bishopswood Village Hall
Just 2 miles south of Ross on Wye, the hall has excellent facilities for community events, meetings and classes. It is available for private hire and is an ideal venue for almost any event including private parties and wedding receptions having easy access and excellent parking. Information on the many regular events held ranging from…
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Berry Hill Memorial Institute
Berry Hill Memorial Institute “The Hut” The Hut – 22 Park Road, Berry Hill GL16 7QU is an historic building run by volunteers and is available for hire by regular users and casual hire. There is a main hall with a capacity for 100 people and a small hall with a maximum capacity for 50.…
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Parkend Memorial Hall
PARKEND MEMORIAL HALL, Folly Rd, Parkend, Nr Lydney, GL15 4JF. Supported by fundraising and run by volunteers. Ideal and comfortable venue for workshops, clubs, classes, functions, fitness, theatre events and much more. There is wheelchair access and parking. Capacity up to 70 and equipped with WIFI, a stage, toilets, kitchen, tables & chairs. We can…
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Inner Wheel Forest of Dean
Would you like to help us make a difference in our centenary year? Described by someone who knew her well in 1924, our founder Margarette Golding was a remarkable woman of great courage, intelligence, and foresight who was the driving force of Inner Wheel, a name she had chosen. She had great understanding of human…
Read more Your never alone – Help numbers.
If you need to talk. Please find some very useful numbers on the poster below.
Read more DISTRIBUTION LIST – Our brochures reach where other brochures can’t go!
Yes – The Forest Bee reaches places other brochures can’t go: Schools: Dean Academy, Dene Magna, Lakers and John Kyrle in Ross, plus a few junior schools around the Forest. Doctors’ Surgeries and NHS health professionals eg nurses gave them out when doing flu jabs this winter Village Agents who support the over 50’s across…
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What is The Forest Bee?
The Forest Bee is fluttering its wings! Our brilliant logo was created and donated to our project by the very talented local cartoonist, Ron Tocknell.
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Summer Gardening
Over thousands of years plants have provided us with an ever increasing range of useful medicinal, sometimes life saving, substances such as taxol in the Yew Tree and vinblastine from Madagascan Periwinkle for cancer treatment. It seems a lot of practical wisdom has disappeared as in many cases it appears we are rediscovering lost knowledge.…
Sing with your Natural Voice
Leave your worries at home and come for a sing! All welcome – whether you’re new to it or have sung lots. No auditions. Music reading not required, nor will you be asked to sing on your own. 2-4 pm, Mondays in Blakeney, 7-9 pm, Wednesdays in Lydbrook. Contact Kirsty for details ongoing, split into…
Sing for Lung Health
Living with a lung condition? Learn healthy breathing, and singing, to help with breathlessness. We don’t take ourselves too seriously, and we have a few laughs while we sing and breathe together. Get in touch to check if it’s suitable for your condition. £4 or whatever contribution you can afford. First 12 weeks free for…
Flower Arranging with Alwyn Page
Leisure classes at The West Dean Centre, Bream GL15 6JW on Wed at 10.30am – 12.30pm, and at The Village Hall, Llanishen, NP16 6QU, Fri at 1.30 – 3.30pm. Two x4 week sessions – Late Spring commencing Apr 22nd/24th, and Summer commencing June 3rd/5th. Costs – both venues, £44 per student per session, payable Wk…
Shelia Simpson Piano Tuition
Tuition in Classical Music, Jazz and Pop. Theory of Music Lessons Available. Beginners to Advanced. All Ages Welcome. 18 Years Experience. Based in Bream. £15 per half hour lesson.For more information contact Sheila on Tel: 01594 563873 or Email: sheila.simpson.piano@gmail.com
Yoga with Sue Chudley
Individual Tuition, Yoga Therapy by appointment. Classes – Tuesdays 6pm, Wednesdays 9.30am Wednesdays on Zoom: 6pm. Teaching inspired by TKV Desikachar, working with body, breath and mind as appropriate to the individual at Millers Farm, Brains Green, Blakeney, GL15 4AP. Contact Sue for dates, to book and for individual appointments. Contact Sue: T: 07773 788262E:…
Piano Lessons with Dorothy Wilson
I’ve been teaching in the Forest for ten years and previously for 30 years in Wales. I studied at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire and have qualifications ABSM in General Musicianship and Piano Teaching plus LRAM in Piano Teaching. I try to make lessons engaging and rewarding for all ages and all levels. My fees are £25…
Linton Village Hall
Linton Village Hall, HR9 7RX. Thinking of starting a club or class – need a meeting room for a lecture? Planning an exhibition or have a family celebration to organise? Or simply need a practice space? Perhaps we can help – Linton Village Hall is available to hire. We have two bright and airy meeting…
Soudley Village Hall
Soudley Village Hall, GL14 2TZ, what3words: ramming.expel.awokeSoudley Village Hall has a large hall (16m x 9m) with a capacity of 150 seated and access to a large, flat recreation field and a children’s playground. There’s a small hall (8m x 4m) with a capacity of 50 seated and a well-equipped kitchen. We have a car…
Lydney Community Centre
Is run entirely by volunteers and is available for hire for private and community events. Facilities include alarge hall, 3 large rooms and 1 smaller room, fully fitted kitchen, toilets including disabled and baby changing, freeWIFI, disabled access and ample car parking. Visit our website to see photos and sizes of rooms, and classes currently…
Mitcheldean Community Centre
This centre is a charity run by volunteer trustees ideal for private parties, functions, etc. A main hall and smaller meeting room have disabled access and toilet facilities, alongside baby changing and main toilets. A fully-equipped semi-commercial kitchen with 6 hob range, fridge and commercial dishwasher along with cutlery and crockery for up to 75…
Newland Village Room
Characterful village hall in Forest of Dean – views over the Wye Valley AONB. Fully equipped galley kitchen. Superfast broadband. Accessible loo. Attractive garden area. Ideal small gatherings and children’s parties. Parking: 2/3 vehicles off road, and on roadside. 50 persons max. £10 per hour. Special daily rates. Please enquire. Visit: www.newlandvillageroom.co.uk or Email: newlandvillageroom@gmail.com…
Blakeney Hill Growers
Community smallholding share the work and rewards.Goats, bees, and vegetable garden. New members all ages very welcome £12 per household/year. See website for contact, application form, and current details. Visit www.blakeneyhillgrowers.org.uk
Yoga Classes
Yoga for all levels and abilities. Classes in Huntley, Tuesdays 1.00-2.30pm; Littledean, Wednesday (Intermediate) 6 – 7.30pm; Berry Hill, Thursday (50+) 4.15-5.45pm. £8 drop in or £42 for 6 sessions. Pregnancy Yoga by arrangement Contact Glenys on 01594 823581, email bgpattman@btinternet.com
Yoga for All with Jane & Aileen
Very friendly, safe and accessible class including postures, stretching, core strengthening and balance work, along with breath work – helping to cope with the day to day challenges of life and closing with relaxation/meditation. A great way to start the week. Not a very strenuous class, students are encouraged to work safely according to their…
English Bicknor Village Hall
Lovely character Hall which is well maintained and warm. Large fully equipped, 5 star rated kitchen. Fully licensed Bar with Lounge area, Patios, Disabled access and toilets. Ample parking with large playing field and children’s play area. Idyllic countryside backdrop. WiFi. Phone compatible PA system, Projector. Ideal for all parties, weddings, meetings, classes. Premises capacity…
Viney Hall Physiotherapy
Pilates Mat Classes Monday – Friday, morning-afternoon-evening. Beginners / Improvers / Intermediate /Advanced 1 hour classes. Pay per term £63 for 7 week term or drop in price £13. Pilates Reformer Class Monday to Friday, morning-afternoon-evening. Our reformer machines have springs & pulleys to add assistance or resistance to your workout. Pay per term £119…
Minsterworth Village Hall
Easily found on the A48, this lovely village hall has ample parking, a large external patio and extensive lawn area, and is fully accessible. Internally there are 3 rooms. A large (12m x 7m) main hall with a stage, AV facilities and seating for 100; a second room (48sq m) with bar area and exit…
Yorkley Community Centre
Facilities: Main Hall, Kitchen, Meeting Place, Bar. Music and alcohol licences. Free Wi-Fi & Hearing loop in hall & meeting place. For info and enquiries go to: T: 01594 560190 E: info@communitycentreyorkley.co.uk or visit www.communitycentreyorkley.co.uk
Ruspidge Memorial Halls
UPPER HALL Both halls have central heating, wifi, public entertainments licence, disabled toilets, & are dementia friendly.Upper Hall – £10.00/hour – regular bookings. £12.00/hour – casual hire. This is an elegant period 1920’s hall boasting, a polished wooden floor, stage, and modern kitchen. It is wheelchair accessible. Comfortably accommodates 80 – 120 people. LOWER HALL …
St Briavels Assembly Rooms
Village Hall with stage, cafe, kitchen, bar, meeting room, cine projector, toilets. Disabled accessible.Available for private & public hire, please go to www.stbriavels-ar.co.uk to check availability, make a booking and see what’s on. All uses considered, including parties, wedding receptions, wakes, dances, yoga, meetings, education, etc. From £12 ph 9am – 11pm. The Assembly RoomsEast StreetSt. BriavelsLydneyGL15 6TG Bookings…
Pillowell Village Hall
Pillowell Village Hall is an historic building set in a quiet location within the conservation area of Pillowell. Wi-fi is freely available. The upstairs has a fully functioning modern kitchen /bathroom/and carpeted multifunctional room. The downstairs is a large open area again with a newly fitted kitchen and toilet area. Suitable for parties etc. Parking…
Flaxley Schoolrooms Village Hall
Flaxley, GL14 1JR. Capacity for up to 60 people, Fully Equipped Kitchen, Projection Equipment and Screen. Disabled Access. Usage green space. For further information and booking Tel: 07756468563 or E: flaxleyschoolrooms@gmail.com
Tai Chi for Wellbeing & Health – CRYSTAL TAI CHI
TAI CHI FOR WELL-BEING & HEALTH. CRYSTAL TAI CHI Traditional Sun Style and modified Forms for Health. 35 years of practise experience. Teaching traditional long and health Sun & Yang forms locally and nationally for 22 years. Sessions can be adapted for all ages/abilities, seated or standing & include Qi Gong. Limited public local sessions:…
West Dean Centre
West Dean Centre High Street Bream GL15 6JW is available to hire for training events, conferences, community events andprivate bookings. We have a Main Hall, maximum 50 seated, with conference facilities, a smaller function room, maximum 25 seated, well-equipped kitchen, and café area seating 20. Free Wi-Fi in all rooms.Accessible entrance, toilets, baby-changing facilities, and…
Fitness Classes with White Lotus
Free trial at all classes Tai Chi for Health & Relaxation Seated and standing, people with disabilities welcome. Please phone to find the most suitable class. Mondays 9.15am Zoom and live at Woolaston memorial hall. Tuesday Parkend working men’s club 6.30pm. Wednesdays 9.15 am Naas Lane Community Centre, Lydney. Thursdays Soudley Village hall 9.30 am.…
Holy Trinity Church Schoolroom
Can be found on Trinity Road, Drybrook, GL17 9JR, adjacent to Holy Trinity Church. A large well-equipped hall with tables and chairs. Disabled entrance and car parking alongside hall or in nearby carpark. Recently renovated toilets to include a separate Disabled toilet. Large kitchen cooking facilities. £10 an hour. Contact M: 07799851448 or 07484657880
Westbury On Severn Parish Hall
Available to hire for community and private bookings. We have all the facilities that you would need, from a licenced bar to a well-equipped kitchen along with a large hall and lounge and outside space. For more information visit our website https://www.westburyonsevernparishhall.com/ or email: info@wosph.co.uk
Bishopswood Village Hall
Just 2 miles south of Ross on Wye, the hall has excellent facilities for community events, meetings and classes. It is available for private hire and is an ideal venue for almost any event including private parties and wedding receptions having easy access and excellent parking. Information on the many regular events held ranging from…
Berry Hill Memorial Institute
Berry Hill Memorial Institute “The Hut” The Hut – 22 Park Road, Berry Hill GL16 7QU is an historic building run by volunteers and is available for hire by regular users and casual hire. There is a main hall with a capacity for 100 people and a small hall with a maximum capacity for 50.…
Parkend Memorial Hall
PARKEND MEMORIAL HALL, Folly Rd, Parkend, Nr Lydney, GL15 4JF. Supported by fundraising and run by volunteers. Ideal and comfortable venue for workshops, clubs, classes, functions, fitness, theatre events and much more. There is wheelchair access and parking. Capacity up to 70 and equipped with WIFI, a stage, toilets, kitchen, tables & chairs. We can…
Inner Wheel Forest of Dean
Would you like to help us make a difference in our centenary year? Described by someone who knew her well in 1924, our founder Margarette Golding was a remarkable woman of great courage, intelligence, and foresight who was the driving force of Inner Wheel, a name she had chosen. She had great understanding of human…
Your never alone – Help numbers.
If you need to talk. Please find some very useful numbers on the poster below.
DISTRIBUTION LIST – Our brochures reach where other brochures can’t go!
Yes – The Forest Bee reaches places other brochures can’t go: Schools: Dean Academy, Dene Magna, Lakers and John Kyrle in Ross, plus a few junior schools around the Forest. Doctors’ Surgeries and NHS health professionals eg nurses gave them out when doing flu jabs this winter Village Agents who support the over 50’s across…
What is The Forest Bee?
The Forest Bee is fluttering its wings! Our brilliant logo was created and donated to our project by the very talented local cartoonist, Ron Tocknell.