NOMINATIONS NOW CLOSED! Award categories The FVAF Volunteer Awards 2024 will recognise and celebrate the amazing efforts of volunteers and organisations in the Forest of Dean. We want to hear about all those heroes have demonstrated exceptional and outstanding support to the local community over the past 12 months. THIS YEAR WE HAVE 6 CATEGORIES: Your Volunteer of the Year – Peoples’ Champion This is an unsung hero who has gone above and beyond for their community or has an inspiring story. We’re looking for volunteers who give their time and input to provide valuable services to communities in the Forest of Dean. Perhaps without these volunteers’ significant contribution, organisations might not be able to sustain the work they do OR maybe they have brought transformative change to other people or their own personal story by volunteering. PLUS The winner of this award will be decided by you! Once we have shortlisted the nominees, we will be asking you to vote for who you think most deserves to be crowned Volunteer of the Year 2024. Young Volunteer of the Year 16yrs & under Young Volunteer of the Year 17 – 21yrs Split into two age ranges, this category recognises a young person who has shown a real commitment to their volunteering and/or overcome serious problems and made a positive difference in their own life or other peoples’. It will celebrate the work carried out by young people who give up their time to help their community; in school, at youth clubs or a voluntary organisation. Grassroots Award for Voluntary Group of the Year Celebrate and honour those small grassroots organisations who are making a real difference in the community. These inspirational groups, run entirely by dedicated volunteers, will have had a positive impact on the people living in the Forest of Dean. We want to hear stories of lunch clubs, sports clubs, social and hobby groups, support groups, or any local group who are completely reliant on the tireless efforts of volunteers to help make a big difference to either in a small local area or in the wider community. Community Organisation Award This award recognises the outstanding contribution of larger organisations in the Forest of Dean who have made significant impact through delivering community projects, and/or positive change in the district. These could be any community or voluntary sector organisation including Charities, community organisations such as CIC’s or CIO’s, or larger groups who have a mix of staff and volunteers. ESV - Business in the Community Award This award is a chance to acknowledge the positive social impact local businesses have had in the local community. It recognises those organisations who have proactively committed to supporting and encouraging their workforce to volunteer for one-off projects or regular time to work with local charities or community projects. Or businesses who have actively supported the community in other ways. FoD Dementia Action Alliance Accessibility & Inclusion Award We are looking to recognise groups who are making admirable efforts towards being welcoming and inclusive to all. This award is not to reward perfection. We want to celebrate a commitment to enhancing accessibility and removing barriers. This might be by making physical improvements and considerations, creating clear and accessible communications, or building volunteering projects/programmes that help people to make a difference to their local community, regardless of the challenges they face, their age, ability, gender, sexual orientation, race, faith, or religion. FAQs Who can nominate? Anyone can nominate! Whether you are an individual local resident, part of a community group or from a local government organisation. ​ How can I nominate? It’s easy – just fill in our nomination form here or if you would prefer a paper copy you can request one via communications@fvaf.org.uk or 01594 822073. What information do I need to provide? Please provide plenty of detail about what the nominee has achieved and as much information as possible about them and their unique contribution. If you have any, please provide good quality photographs. Make sure that you have permission from anyone else in the photograph so that we can use it for media and promotional activities unless you tell us not to. Should I tell the person or organisation I am nominating them or keep it a surprise? Ideally it would be good to let them know once you have decided to nominate, just so that they are aware and happy for their story to be shared. We want to celebrate and shout about the wonderful work of volunteers which would include promotion via social media, on our website and to local press. How will it be judged? All nominations will be carefully considered by a panel of judges. This panel will be made up of a mix of unbiased and independent judges including; members of staff from FVAF, a FVAF trustee, and representatives from local councils, businesses and media. For more information or if you have any questions, email communications@fvaf.org.uk or call 01594 822073.

التطوع بصفتنا مركز المتطوعين في Forest of Dean ، نحن هنا لمساعدتك في تجنيد وإدارة المتطوعين تطوعنا الجديد كتيب مليء بالتفاصيل من التطوع المحلي الفرص خارج الآن اضغط للتحميل أو التقط نسخة من مكتبتك المحلية أو Community Hub كمركز المتطوعين ل غابة العميد غالبًا ما نكون نقطة الاتصال الأولى لأي شخص مهتم بالتطوع. في العام الماضي ، كنا فخورون بدعمنا لأكثر من 100،000 ساعة من التطوع في المنطقة! ​ تعزز FVAF وتعلن عن مجموعة واسعة من فرص التطوع من المنظمات التي تشاركنا روحنا في دعم المتطوعين والاعتراف بمجموعة واسعة من الأسباب التي تجعل الناس يختارون التطوع. ​ لماذا التطوع؟ للعمل التطوعي عدد من الفوائد الهائلة ، ليس فقط بالنسبة لك بشكل فردي ، ولكن لمجتمعك والعالم الذي نعيش فيه. إذا كنت ترغب في تحسين سيرتك الذاتية ، أو مقابلة أشخاص جدد ، أو الاستفادة من مهاراتك بشكل جيد ، أو تعلم شيء جديد ، أو متابعة اهتمامك ، أو تقديم الخبرة ، أو ببساطة إحداث فرق ، فنحن نضمن لك الحصول على فرصة! ​ يمكنك التعرف على هذه الفرص بالطرق التالية: فرص البحث في Do-it.org اتصل بنا على 01594 822073 تواصل معنا عبر البريد الإلكتروني تعال لزيارتنا في FVAF من الاثنين إلى الجمعة 9:00 - 1:00 ( الاتجاهات ) ​ إذا كنت تتطلع إلى التطوع كجزء من مجموعة كبيرة ، على سبيل المثال كجزء من العمل التطوعي للشركات ، فلدينا أيضًا مجموعة واسعة من الفرص للاختيار من بينها. Get the latest volunteer opportunities - direct to your mailbox! Sign up to receive our regular email Volunteer Newsletter: SIGN UP HELP FOR GROUPS - recruiting & managing volunteers As a one-stop-shop for all things volunteering, we can help you find, and keep, the perfect volunteer: كمتجر شامل لجميع الأشياء التطوعية ، فإننا نستخدم منهجية متعددة الأوجه لنمنحك أفضل فرصة ممكنة لتجنيد المتطوعين المتميزين والاحتفاظ بهم. وهذا يشمل ما يلي: قم بالإعلان عن فرصك على موقع Do-it.org الترويج لفرصك لأفراد من الجمهور المحالين إلينا أو عبر وظيفة الاستقبال لدينا. الإعلان عن فرصك على صفحتنا على Facebook و Twitter الترويج لفرصك للخدمات المحلية التي تدعم التطوع على سبيل المثال. Job Center و LearnDirect و 2GetherTrust الإعلان عن فرصك في أكثر من 30 حدثًا سنويًا إرسال فرصك إلى الشركات المحلية التي تقدم التطوع المدعوم من صاحب العمل تعزيز الفرص ذات الصلة للمدارس والكليات والجامعات توزيع فرصك على قاعدة بيانات المتطوعين لدينا لأكثر من 1000 شخص الترويج لفرصك في مجموعة متنوعة من الشبكات ، بما في ذلك تعرف على الباتش (Know Your Patch) Get in touch - call us on 01594 822073, via email or visit us at FVAF, Ow Bist - Forest Community Space, Dockham Road, Cinderford GL14 2AN (Mon - Fri 9am - 4pm)

TRUSTEES' WEEK 2022 - Showcasing & celebrating trustees Next week (7 – 11 November) we will be taking part in a national celebration of charity trustees as part of Trustees’ Week 2022 . ​ Ever wondered what a trustee does? Maybe you’d like to take on a trustee role but don’t know where to start. ​ Across the week we will try and answers your questions by looking at what a trustee is, the benefits of taking on a trustee role and showcasing the fantastic impact it can have to local people and communities. ​ Follow us on Facebook for daily tips and info and check our website for updates and links to useful resources. Are you recruiting trustees? Tell us! If you are an organisation of community group looking for trustees – this is the perfect opportunity to recruit! To advertise your trustee opportunities just send the info to communications@fvaf.org.uk by 5pm Thursday 10 November

بوصلة الغابة فورست كومباس هو دليل مادي وعبر الإنترنت يسرد العديد من الأنشطة المنتظمة ومجموعات الدعم والنوادي المتاحة في جميع أنحاء Forest of Dean. تعد الغابة موطنًا لمئات من المجموعات الاجتماعية والأنشطة من جميع الأنواع بدءًا من مجموعات الأطفال ، مرورًا بنوادي الغداء ، وأكواخ الرجال إلى مقاهي الذاكرة. العديد منها مجاني أو بتكلفة منخفضة للغاية لحضورها وإدارتها بواسطة متطوعين أو مجموعات ليست من أجل الربح. للأسف كثير من الناس الذين يمكن أن يستفيدوا من مثل هذه المجموعات غير مدركين للفرص الرائعة الموجودة على أعتاب منازلهم. ​ إذا كنت تدير نشاطًا رائدًا تطوعيًا أو ناديًا أو مجموعة دعم في Forest of Dean ، فقم بالإعلان في كل من الدليل المادي لـ Forest Compass وفي الدليل عبر الإنترنت هنا ، مجانًا عن طريق إكمال النموذج أدناه. Download OTHER USEFUL DIRECTORIES: ​ YourCircle Check out a local directory to help you find your way around care and support and connect with people, places and activities in Gloucestershire

حول FVAF حول FVAF قصتنا نحن مجلس الخدمة التطوعية ومركز المتطوعين لغابة العميد. نحن نقدم المساعدة للعديد من مئات المنظمات التطوعية والمجتمعية في المنطقة والذين هم بدورهم أكثر قدرة على تقديم عملهم في المجتمع المحلي ومن أجله. ​ منذ التأسيس في عام 1994 ، طورنا سمعة طيبة في تشجيع واحتضان وتعزيز العمل المجتمعي في جميع أنحاء غابة العميد. نعتقد أنه من خلال الأساليب التي يقودها المجتمع ، فإننا نمكّن المواطنين من تطوير المهارات والمرونة ورأس المال الاجتماعي ليعيشوا حياة أكثر سعادة وتواصلًا. الخدمات المكتبية الموظفين والأمناء سياسات سهولة الوصول والاستدامة

Volunteer of the Year 2023 T he People's Champion VOTING OPEN! Time to choose your champion... We recently asked you to nominate a local volunteer who has gone above and beyond for their community over the past 12 months, and/or has an inspiring story. ​ We had some cracking nominations, and it was an extremely hard task to narrow it down BUT after much deliberation, our panel of community experts have shortlisted 7 community heroes. Vote for your favourite by selecting ONE of the following volunteers: Chris Brain Melanie Getgood Jando Greco Edna Husbands Barbara Jenkins Albert Weager Dave Young VOTING CLOSES: 10PM SUNDAY, 17 SEPTEMBER VOTE Thanks for voting! Check out the profiles of the shortlisted nominees below: Chris Brain Chairman & Coach of Broadwell Youth Football Club For the past 15 years Chris has dedicated a huge amount of his time, energy and passion into grassroots sports. A constant supporter and instrumental in the ongoing success of Broadwell Football Club, Chris has served as the Chairman of the club and more recently 2 and half years as the First Team Manager. The pinnacle of his successful coaching term came last year when Chris led his side to Les James Cup victory. Going out on a high, Chris has just retired and deserves recognition for his dedication and commitment which has provided the opportunity for 100’s of children to play football and helped to create the thriving community football club Broadwell FC has become. Melanie Getgood Chairperson at Friends of Worcester Walk Melanie has been the inspirational driving force of Friends of Worcester Walk (FoWW). Her steadfast commitment to Worcester Walk has seen it develop into a unique richly diverse habitat in the Forest of Dean. Melainie goes the extra mile to share the experience of being in nature, through events with school groups, volunteers, and local people. With her generous inclusive way, she has built a solid and diverse group of volunteers for FoWW and ensures that everyone is welcome, and their work appreciated. Melanie’s community work doesn’t end there! She is also a co-opted member of the Environmental Committee of Coleford Town Council, helps run a local Morris Dancing group, has organised clean ups in the Coleford Cemetery, King George Playing Field and Bells Field. Melanie works tirelessly for community but is always friendly, approachable, kind and generous with her time and with everyone she meets. Jando Greco Volunteer helper at St Stephen's Church Cinderford Jando is a fantastic example of the impact volunteering can have for the community, and in growing as a person. For the past twelve years, Jando has supported St Stephen’s Church through his involvement with many projects, services, events and prayer groups. Jando is often found setting up and tidying after events or keeping the church tidy midweek between services. He helps with the Fairtrade Stall and Fairtrade Friday coffee afternoons, and is a leader at Messy Church. Usually the first to put his hand up to help, like many volunteers, much of what Jando does is 'behind the scenes' and unseen. But that doesn't bother him at all, he just loves volunteering his time, feeling part of a community and growing his skills as well as sharing his talents with others. His nominator said that: “We so appreciate him, he is such a thoughtful, caring person and will do anything for anyone – Jando is so worthy of receiving this award and would love for him to be recognised for his service!” Edna Husbands Lydcare Community Transport Co-ordinator at Lydcare An essential member of the team, Edna is responsible for organising Lydcare Community Transport Service. A complex and demanding role, on average Edna deals with over 120 calls from people who request transport and with drivers to arrange journeys. Edna's role requires a massive commitment both in time and energy and requires a high degree of patience and diplomacy dealing with last minute medical appointments, cancellations and reschedules. Thanks to her tireless work over 4,000 journeys are completed every year, helping over 2,700 people get to hospital, medical appointments and social events which due the lack of public transport would be impossible. Lydcare was the only community transport service running through the pandemic and this was down to Edna's determination and commitment to ensure patients, particularly those who usually received home visits, were able to get to important medical appointments. Edna also works as a voluntary driver and is an outstanding volunteer working for the benefit of those in need within the community. Barbara Jenkins Organiser of the ‘Over Sixties Group’ Berryhill Memorial Institute AKA ‘The Hut’ It would be hard to find a volunteer in the Forest with a longer commitment to volunteering in the community than Barbara! For over 50 years, Barbara has been the lead organiser of the ‘Over Sixties Group’ at the ‘The Hut’ Berryhill Memorial Institute. This popular group has been providing social activities to help combat isolation for the older community for decades. Collecting community memories for a recent memory capsule, created as part of The Hut’s centenary celebrations, revealed that Barbara had been quietly managing this group since 1971. But Barbara’s involvement with The Hut goes even further back to her childhood when her father was resident caretaker, and her mother was involved in organising activities. A wonderful and unique example of generations getting involved with the community to make it a better place, Barbara is an inspiration to us all and shows no sign of slowing down. Albert Weager Community representative & advocate for better healthcare in FoD A more committed and dedicated community representative than Albert would be hard to find! For over a decade Albert has tirelessly advocated for better health provision in the Forest of Dean. With an incredibly long service on the FoD Health Forum, in 2014 he was appointed chair and has been instrumental in ensuring that everyone is listened to and given the opportunity to ask questions. At a county level, Albert chairs the People and Communities Reference Group for Urgent and Emergency Care and is the community representative on the Urgent and Emergency Care, Patient Flow Clinical Programme Group. Not stopping there, Albert is also represents local people on the Ageing Well Care Programme Board and has been the patient representative on the Blood Transfusion Committee for over ten years. Everything Albert does is as a volunteer and we must congratulate him on his drive and passion. Dave Young Volunteer driver, cook, outreach at Forest Sensory Services & Samaritans Over the past 2 years Dave has dedicated more and more of his time volunteering and going above and beyond to support other people. Starting as a volunteer driver for Forest Sensory Services (FFS), Dave now volunteers with FSS 3 times a week and even dons his chef hat and cooks up a delicious feast, twice a month, for the service’s clients. A fantastic supporter of all the work that FSS does, Dave plays an active role in outreach sessions to make visually impaired people aware of the support services offered and he also helps with fundraising. Along with his face-to-face volunteering, Dave volunteers with the Samaritans answering the phone a couple of times a week offering emotional support . Plus promoting Samaritans with outreach in the community. His nominator said: “Dave is an inspiring person and an amazing volunteer who does so much for other people.” Find our more about the Forest Volunteers Awards here:

دراسة حالة: ديفيد شالونر ساعدت رعاية المهور البرية في غابة دين المتطوع ديفيد شالونر على البقاء نشطًا والتعرف على الحفظ وإحداث فرق حقيقي في المناظر الطبيعية المحلية. ديفيد متطوع في مشروع رعي الحفاظ على الغابات التابع لـ The Foresters ، بقيادة Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust. أدخل المشروع مناطق للمهور البرية ورعي الماشية في الغابة لتحسين الموائل لمجموعة واسعة من النباتات والحياة البرية. David هو جزء من فريق من المتطوعين المدربين في Conservation Grazing الذين يساعدون موظفي Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust للتحقق من حيوانات الرعي. في حديثه عن خلفيته مع الخيول ، قال ديفيد: "تقاعدت مبكرًا بسبب مشاكل في اتزاني ورؤيتي. انتقلت إلى إسبانيا حيث تعلمت ركوب الخيل وأصبحت على دراية لأول مرة بالخيول وكم استمتعت بالتواجد حولها. الشيء المضحك هو أن حالتي تجعل من المستحيل بالنسبة لي ركوب الدراجة ولكن ركوب الخيل يبدو أنه يعمل بشكل جيد ، لذلك تمثل هذه المخلوقات شيئًا مميزًا جدًا بالنسبة لي ". عندما عاد ديفيد إلى غابة دين ، سرعان ما أصبح التطوع جزءًا مهمًا من حياته. قال: "عندما عدنا إلى المملكة المتحدة ، انجذبنا في النهاية إلى غابة دين لأنها شعرت وكأنها مكان رائع". "لقد أصبحت مشغولاً للغاية بجميع أنواع التطوع منذ انتقالي إلى هنا. العمل التطوعي يعني الكثير بالنسبة لي ، فهو يبقيني مشغولًا ونشطًا ويوفر هيكلًا واهتمامًا مستمرًا ". يعني مشروع الحفاظ على الرعي أنه لأول مرة ، تمكن ديفيد من الجمع بين العمل التطوعي والمهور. قال: "لم أكن على علم بغابة فورسترس حتى كان مشروع رعي الحفظ على وشك البدء وأحتاج إلى متطوعين لفحص المخزون. نظرًا لأن الخيول هي حقًا شيء بالنسبة لي ، فعندما رأيت اللافتات في Edgehills تقول إن مهور Exmoor قادمة ، كنت أقضم بصوت عالي للمساعدة! " وفي حديثه عن تجربته مع المشروع ، قال ديفيد: "لقد انطوت على كونك مراقب أسهم بعض المغامرات الحقيقية في Edgehills. لقد حظينا ببعض المرح والألعاب أثناء تشجيع المهور على الانتقال من محمية إلى أخرى ، خاصة عندما تكون موحلة! كمتطوعين ، نتحدث مع السكان المحليين حول القمامة وليس إطعام المهور ، وأعتقد أنه ساعد في زيادة الوعي مع الأشخاص الذين يمشون بانتظام في المنطقة ". كان التعرف على مهور الغابة جزءًا خاصًا من مشروع ديفيد. قال: "التواجد مع الحيوانات والاعتناء بها هو أهم شيء بالنسبة لي". "أنا أحب ذلك في الصيف عندما يمكنك الدخول بينهم وإذا بقيت ساكنًا لفترة طويلة ، فقد يأتون ويعطونك كمامة. إنه توازن دقيق كان علينا أن نحققه كمتطوعين ، لأننا نحتاج إلى أن يشعر المهور بالراحة معنا حتى نتمكن من التحقق منها ، لكننا نريدهم أن يظلوا جامحين ويبتعدون عن أفراد الجمهور. يجب أن نعرفهم جيدًا ولدينا ألقاب لبعض الشخصيات الحقيقية ". ليست المهور فقط هي التي تبقي ديفيد مشغولاً. يشرح قائلاً: "لقد جلب العمل التطوعي عنصرًا اجتماعيًا لم أتوقعه". "الزيارات المنتظمة إلى الموقع ضرورية وليس من غير المألوف مقابلة أعضاء آخرين من فريق المتطوعين خلال هذه الزيارات. لقد كونت بعض الأصدقاء الجيدين ، وأشعر بالارتباط التام بالمشروع ، لا سيما من خلال مجموعات WhatsApp Checkers Stock التي تعد أداة سهلة للتفاعل كفريق. "أشعر أنني أؤدي دورًا مهمًا ، وقد أوضح قادة المشروع أن مشاركة المتطوعين لدينا موضع تقدير حقًا. الدور هو مسؤولية والتزام حقيقيين ، لذلك من الرائع أن تشعر بالتقدير لما أقوم به ". تقوم مهور مشروع الحفاظ على الرعي بعمل مهم للطبيعة ، حيث تتغذى على النباتات التي تسود مثل العوسج والنبات ، وتدوس السرخس. إنها طريقة طبيعية لإدارة الأرض لتزدهر مجموعة واسعة من الحيوانات والنباتات ، بما في ذلك الطيور والزواحف والحشرات. لقد لاحظ ديفيد بالفعل اختلافًا في الغابة منذ أن بدأ كمتطوع. قال "لقد تعلمت الكثير من خلال مشاركتي في المشروع". كانت الحيوانات هي اهتمامي الأساسي عندما بدأت ، لكن وعيي بقضايا الحفظ نما بشكل كبير. "لقد كان من الرائع رؤية التأثيرات تحدث. لقد لاحظت تنظيفًا لطيفًا للأرض ، حيث أصبحت الأنواع المختلفة أكثر وضوحًا. لقد رأيت تدريجياً المزيد من الأفعى ومجموعة أكبر من الطيور في Edgehills. "أنا أستمتع من كل قلبي بدوري كمدقق للأسهم. أشعر أنني أساهم في رعاية غابة العميد بطريقة صغيرة ، وآمل أن أستمر في دعم مشروع الحفاظ على الرعي لأطول فترة ممكنة ". تطوع مع Foresters 'Forest قم بزيارة موقع Foresters 'Forest اشترك في النشرة الإخبارية لـ Foresters 'Forest

Forest of Dean Digital Partnership FUNDED BY THE BARNWOOD TRUST A collaborative community partnership project, led by FVAF. This district-wide partnership, the first of its kind, was created to break down the barriers people face in relation to digital inclusion and unlock the many assets available within our communities and the digital world. Forest of Dean Digital Partnership - Final Evaluation September 2024 APPENDICES ​ APPENDIX 1: Forest of Dean Digital Partnership Application ​ APPENDIX 2: Insight into Set up and Delivery of Local Digital Inclusion Pilot Projects APPENDIX 3: Healthwatch Gloucestershire - Access to digital technologies APPENDIX 4: Partner Claim Form APPENDIX 5: Instructions for filling in Partner’s claim form APPENDIX 6: Promo flier - Invitation to get involved APPENDIX 7: EOI Process Map APPENDIX 8: EOI Document A template APPENDIX 9: EOI Document B template APPENDIX 10: EOI scoring sheet APPENDIX 11:Forest of Dean Community Choir EOI Document 1 APPENDIX 12: Forest of Dean Community Choir EOI Document 2 APPENDIX 13: Virtual Sight Loss EOI Document 1 APPENDIX 14: Virtual Sight Loss EOI Document 2 APPENDIX 15: CVT EOI Document 1 APPENDIX 16: CVT EOI Document 2 APPENDIX 17: Outdoors, Indoors EOI Document 1 APPENDIX 18: Outdoors, Indoors EOI Document 2 APPENDIX 19: Forest Pathways EOI Document 1 APPENDIX 20: Forest Pathways EOI Document 2 APPENDIX 21: Project Engage EOI Document 1 APPENDIX 22: Project Engage EOI Document 2 APPENDIX 23: Forest of Dean Hybrid Choir Final Evaluation APPENDIX 24: CVT - Digital Inclusion Workshop Final Evaluation APPENDIX 25: Outdoors, Indoors Final Evaluation APPENDIX 26: Forest Pathways Final Evaluation ​ APPENDIX 27: Forest Pathways Executive Summary APPENDIX 28: Reflection Session Presentation APPENDIX 29: Journey Reflection ​ ​ ​

Get top tips to ‘Live for Less’ at community drop-in event! 2pm - 5pm Wednesday 22 March| Lydney Town Hall GL15 5DY Come along to our FREE drop-in event for top tips and advice to help you with the rising cost of living. ​ From 2pm to 5pm you will get the chance to visit over 25 information stalls and speak face-to-face with experts who can offer help with food support, reducing bills, energy saving, searching for a job and benefits and money advice. PLUS we’ve got some fantastic interactive demos featuring cooking with Dean Forest Kitchen, grow your own tips from Adult Education Gloucestershire and upcycling skills with Newent Upcycling. In addition, AEG will also be giving a taste of the other sessions that they offer . Chris Brown, our CEO at said “With the cost of living constantly on the rise we are seeing first-hand the strain and impact this is having on the day-to-day lives of local people. This drop-in event will offer tips and advice and help everyone discover sustainable ways to cut their bills and save money.” ‘Living for Less’ is a free community drop-in event with a wide range of organisations signed up to attend including Forest of Dean District Council, Citizens Advice Bureau, Severn Wye Energy Agency, DWP, Homestart, Wlydwood, Two Rivers Housing and many other local community and support groups. Full list of organisations attending: Forest of Dean District Council - community, health, benefits and housing teams SevernWye Energy Agency Citizens Advice Bureau Department For Work and Pensions – Benefits and employment team Newent Upcycling Dean Forest Kitchen Friends of Forest Waterways Christians Against Poverty Wyldwood Crossroads Care Gloucestershire Carers Healthwatch Gloucestershire Adult Education Gloucestershire FRED – Forest Read Easy Deal Charlie's in the Forest Lydney Hub Gloucestershire Community Rail Two Rivers Housing Gloucestershire Fire & Rescue Mothers in Mind/Homestart Lydney Exchange Gloucestershire Nightstop Great Oaks Hospice Managing Memory GOPA - Gloucestershire Older Persons' Association Dementia Action Alliance - DDA CCP – Caring for Communities and People For more information contact contact@fvaf.org.uk or 01594 822073.

المشي بعجلات استخدم واحدة من دراجات بخارية للتنقل لجميع التضاريس للوصول إلى مسارات الغابة الجميلة مع عائلتك وأصدقائك ، بغض النظر عن قدرتك على المشي. ال غابة العميد هو مركز معترف به للمشي وركوب الدراجات ويتم خدمته جيدًا عن طريق الممرات وغيرها من المداخل المعبأة. بالنسبة للأشخاص الذين يعانون من إعاقة جسدية أو صحة سيئة أو ضعف حسي أو بعض الحالات المثبطة الأخرى ، قد تكون هناك حاجة إلى بعض المساعدة القوية أو التفسير المتخصص أو غيرها من الوسائط المناسبة لتمكينهم من الاستمتاع بالمزايا التي يأخذها الآخرون كأمر مسلم به. هذه غابة الغابات التراث الممول من مشروع يانصيب التراث ، والعمل مع التنقل في الريف يوفر فرصًا لمزيد من الأشخاص للوصول إلى Forest of Dean. يوفر Walking with Wheels دراجات بخارية للتنقل لجميع التضاريس (تسمى Trampers) للتأجير من Forest Holidays at Christchurch ، و Speech House Hotel. تتوفر عربات الترامبرز للطرق المعينة مسبقًا التي تطل على سيموندس يات وبيبلنز ومشتل سيريل هارت وبحيرة مالاردز بايك على سبيل المثال لا الحصر. ​ إذا كنت ترغب في معرفة المزيد عن "المشي بعجلات" ، يرجى الاتصال على 01594 822073 أو اتصل بنا عبر البريد الإلكتروني . ​ أسئلة مكررة ما هو "الترامبر"؟ من يستطيع استخدام هذه الخدمة؟ ما الطرق التي يمكنني استخدامها عليها؟ متى هو متاح للتأجير؟ كيف يمكنني حجز واحد؟ كم يكلف استئجار عربة الترامبر؟ ماذا لو لم أستخدم واحدة من هؤلاء من قبل؟ ماذا لو احتجت إلى مساعدة إضافية؟ لماذا يجب أن أصبح عضوًا في Countryside Mobility؟ هل يمكنني المساعدة في هذا المشروع؟ ماذا لو احتجت إلى إلغاء الحجز؟ Frequently Asked Questions

SUMMER HAF - HOLIDAY, ACTIVITIES & FOOD WEEK 1 - 1 to 4 August MONDAY PROSTARS KIDS CLUB CAMP (4-12yrs) Dene Magna Secondary School, Picklenash Junior School, Dean Academy Secondary School PROGRESSIVE SPORTS ACTIVE CAMPS (4-13yrs) St Whites Primary School, Cinderford SWIM PASS (4-16 yrs) Freedom Leisure, Cinderford LITTLE LEARNERS CRAFTS, MESSY PLAY AND MORE Foxglove Gardens, Coleford WILDINGS HOLIDAY CLUB (5-12yrs) Noxon Farm Permaculture, Lydney ​ REKINDLE YOUTH HOLIDAY HANG OUT (13-16yrs) Kensley Sheds, Cinderford, Coleford Recreation BOOK HERE Click to book WEDNESDAY PROSTARS KIDS CLUB CAMP (4-12yrs) Dene Magna Secondary School, Picklenash Junior School, Dean Academy Secondary School PROGRESSIVE SPORTS ACTIVE CAMPS (4-13yrs) St Whites Primary School, Cinderford SWIM PASS (4-16 yrs) Freedom Leisure, Cinderford LITTLE LEARNERS CRAFTS, MESSY PLAY AND MORE Foxglove Gardens, Coleford ​ WILDINGS HOLIDAY CLUB (5-12yrs) Noxon Farm Permaculture, Lydney ​ REKINDLE YOUTH HOLIDAY HANG OUT (13-16yrs) Kensley Sheds, Cinderford, Coleford Recreation BOOK HERE Click to book TUESDAY PROSTARS KIDS CLUB CAMP (4-12yrs) Dene Magna Secondary School, Picklenash Junior School, Dean Academy Secondary School PROGRESSIVE SPORTS ACTIVE CAMPS (4-13yrs) St Whites Primary School, Cinderford SWIM PASS (4-16 yrs) Freedom Leisure, Cinderford NEWENT INITIATIVE ACTIVITY SESSIONS (9-16 yrs) ​ Chillout Zone, Newent LITTLE LEARNERS CRAFTS, MESSY PLAY AND MORE Foxglove Gardens, Coleford ​ WILDINGS HOLIDAY CLUB (5-12yrs) Noxon Farm Permaculture, Lydney ​ REKINDLE YOUTH HOLIDAY HANG OUT (13-16yrs) Kensley Sheds, Cinderford, Coleford Recreation BOOK HERE Click to book THURSDAY PROSTARS KIDS CLUB CAMP (4-12yrs) Dene Magna Secondary School, Picklenash Junior School, Dean Academy Secondary School PROGRESSIVE SPORTS ACTIVE CAMPS (4-13yrs) St Whites Primary School, Cinderford SWIM PASS (4-16 yrs) Freedom Leisure, Cinderford ARCHERY King George V Field, Coleford LITTLE LEARNERS CRAFTS, MESSY PLAY AND MORE Foxglove Gardens, Coleford ​ WILDINGS HOLIDAY CLUB (5-12yrs) Noxon Farm Permaculture, Lydney ​ REKINDLE YOUTH HOLIDAY HANG OUT (13-16yrs) Kensley Sheds, Cinderford, Coleford Recreation BOOK HERE Click to book FRIDAY PROSTARS KIDS CLUB CAMP (4-12yrs) Dene Magna Secondary School, Picklenash Junior School, Dean Academy Secondary School PROGRESSIVE SPORTS ACTIVE CAMPS (4-13yrs) St Whites Primary School, Cinderford SPORTILY ADVENTURE DAY Christian Adventure Centre, Lydney ARCHERY King George V Field, Coleford WILDINGS HOLIDAY CLUB (5-12yrs) Noxon Farm Permaculture, Lydney ​ REKINDLE YOUTH HOLIDAY HANG OUT (13-16yrs) Kensley Sheds, Cinderford, Coleford Recreation BOOK HERE Click to book For more information visit the Gloucestershire County Council website here

Our partners We work with, and are supported by so many fantastic organisations. ​ The projects and services we deliver in partnership with others, and the funding we receive makes it possible for us to support voluntary activity and community action in the Forest of Dean. ​ These are just some of the organisations we currently work closely with: