المشي بعجلات: الأسئلة المتداولة ما هو "الترامبر"؟ A Tramper هي مركبة تنقل تعمل بالكهرباء لجميع التضاريس. سرعة محدودة تصل إلى 4 ميل في الساعة وهي مثالية لمرافقة المشاة أو الأطفال الصغار على الدراجات. المواصفات الكاملة للترامبرز يمكن أن تكون وجدت هنا . من يستطيع استخدام هذه الخدمة؟ المشي بعجلات مفتوح لأي شخص يزيد عمره عن 14 عامًا ويزن أقل من 25 حجرًا ويعاني من صعوبة في المشي بسبب صعوبات التنقل المؤقتة أو الدائمة. ما الطرق التي يمكنني استخدامها عليها؟ تشمل الطرق المتاحة إلى Symond's Yat Rock وصولاً إلى نهر Wye في Symond's Yat من Forest Holidays و Cyril Hart Arboretum و Mallards Pike وأجزاء من Family Cycle Trail من The Speech House. سيتم توفير خرائط للطرق عند التوظيف. متى هو متاح للتأجير؟ The Tramper متاح للتأجير 9:00 - 5:00 7 أيام في الأسبوع (قد تكون ساعات العمل أقصر في الشتاء لضمان العودة قبل الغسق). كيف يمكنني حجز واحد؟ يرجى حجز Tramper الخاص بك مسبقًا قبل اليوم لتجنب خيبة الأمل. يرجى الاتصال بمواقع الترام مباشرة للحجز. للعطلات في الغابة ، اتصل على 01594 837165 من أجل The Speech House ، اتصل على 01594 822607 كم يكلف استئجار عربة الترامبر؟ تبلغ تكلفة Tramper 2.50 جنيه إسترليني فقط للساعة. بالنسبة للمستخدمين لأول مرة ، هناك أيضًا رسوم عضوية سنوية قدرها 10 جنيهات إسترلينية للتنقل في الريف أو 2.50 جنيه إسترليني لجلسة تذوق لمدة أسبوعين. ماذا لو لم أستخدم واحدة من هؤلاء من قبل؟ لا تقلق! إنها بسيطة للغاية وآمنة في التشغيل وسيحصل كل مستخدم على تعريف كامل لضمان شعوره بالأمان والراحة للتعامل مع مساراتنا المذهلة. ماذا لو احتجت إلى مساعدة إضافية؟ نطلب أن يرافق الجميع في المسارات حتى يكون معك دائمًا شخص ما. إذا كنت ترغب في تجربة Tramper ، قبل استئجار واحد ، يرجى الاتصال بأحد مراكزنا للترتيب. لماذا يجب أن أصبح عضوًا في Countryside Mobility؟ تعتبر Countryside Mobility مسؤولة عن توفير Trampers وهذا هو سبب تقديمها بأسعار معقولة. إنهم يعملون أيضًا على ضمان قيام كل موقع يستضيف Tramper بذلك بطريقة آمنة ويمكن الوصول إليها بسهولة. ستمكنك هذه العضوية أيضًا من استخدام أي من Trampers في العديد من مواقع Countryside Mobility عبر الجنوب الغربي. يرجى زيارة موقع Countryside Mobility لمزيد من المعلومات. يمكنك استكمال استمارات العضوية في المركز قبل التوظيف. هل يمكنني المساعدة في هذا المشروع؟ يعتمد المشي بعجلات على المتطوعين للترويج لخدمتنا. إذا كنت مهتمًا بالمساعدة في نشر الكلمة حول خدمتنا ، أو ترغب في المساعدة بطريقة أخرى ، فيرجى الاتصال على 01594 822073 أو إرسال بريد إلكتروني إلى Walkingwithwheels@fvaf.org.uk . سيتم توفير التدريب والدعم الكامل. ماذا لو احتجت إلى إلغاء الحجز؟ نطلب منك تقديم إشعار الإلغاء قبل 24 ساعة على الأقل حتى نتمكن من استئجار Tramper إلى مستخدم آخر. للإلغاء ، يرجى الاتصال بالموقع الذي حجزت من خلاله What is a Tramper Who can use this service What routes can I use it on When is it available to hire How can I book one How much does it cost What if I've never used one of these before What if I need additional help Why do I have to become a member of CM Can I help wit this project What if I need to cancel a booking

FOREST VOLUNTEER AWARDS IT'S VOTING TIME! The PUBLIC VOTE is now OPEN for Volunteer of the Year 2025 - The People's Champion! VOTING CLOSES: MIDNIGHT WEDNESDAY 27 AUGUST 2025 We had so many fantastic nominations, with every one a worthy winner BUT after much deliberation our judging panel shortlisted the following local volunteers: VOTE FOR YOUR FAVOURITE Carol Austin – Sedbury Space Laura Dovey – Taurus Crafts Annie George – Forest Exchange Ian Gower – CANDI, Mitcheldean Youth Club, Scarr Bandstand Glynis Halling – The Victoria Centre, Lydney Dial-a-Ride, Dr Charley's Lunch Club Julie Holder – Packed with Love Submit Find out why these amazing volunteers were nominated below: CAROL AUSTIN Sedbury Space Carol leads one of the Forest's busiest community groups at Sedbury Space, welcoming 30+ members weekly with exceptional care and dedication. LAURA DOVEY Taurus Crafts For an incredible twenty years, Laura has been the welcoming face of Taurus Crafts in Lydney, greeting every customer with genuine warmth and enthusiasm ANNIE GEORGE Forest Exchange Annie is the organisational powerhouse behind Forest Exchange (formerly Lydney Exchange), working tirelessly to help as many people as possible through this vital community resource.. Her personal touch makes all the difference – she ensures every member receives a birthday card and personally checks on anyone who's been absent for two weeks. Carol's generous spirit extends beyond her volunteer duties as she steps in to cover extra sessions, ensures no one feels excluded, and has a remarkable gift for helping shy members feel included without them even realising it. Her warm, energetic presence and unwavering commitment to helping others makes her an exceptional volunteer who truly goes above and beyond. Working across both the gift shop and Zero Waste shop, Laura's reliability and attention to detail shine through in everything she does – from pricing and checking invoices to ensuring packing materials are properly recycled. Her outstanding customer service skills and diligent approach make her a joy to work with, while her caring, helpful nature brings smiles to everyone she meets. Laura's two decades of unwavering commitment exemplifies the very best in community volunteering. Her incredible work ethic is evident whether she's moving heavy boxes, washing donated clothes, implementing efficient labelling systems, or lifting spirits with her amazing sense of humour. Over the past two and a half years, Annie has played a crucial role in the Exchange's remarkable growth from strength to strength. Though she's moving away to be closer to family, her unique approach to helping individuals and her invaluable contributions have left a lasting impact on the Forest community. IAN GOWER Mitcheldean Youth Club, CANDI, Scarr Bandstand Ian's volunteer work spans multiple organisations, making him a true Forest community champion through his support at CANDI, Mitcheldean Youth Hub, Scarr Bandstand, and the Forest of Dean History Society. GLYNIS HALLING The Victoria Centre, Lydney Dial-a-Ride, Dr Charley's Lunch Club For over 25 years, Glynis has been the driving force behind vital community services, serving as chief organiser and fundraiser for the Victoria Centre and previously Lydney Dial-a-Ride. JULIE HOLDER Packed with Love Julie is the inspirational driving force behind Packed with Love, a remarkable not-for-profit initiative that packs 180 backpacks for children in emergency care. Drawing on his engineering background with Rolls Royce, Ian creates engaging STEM workshops and provides maths tutoring that makes learning both fun and educational for young people. His understanding, kind, and caring approach toward young people, combined with his wealth of knowledge, makes him an exceptional mentor. Ian's dedication to his community is evident in how nothing is ever too much trouble, and his willingness to go out of his way to support the young people and various groups he serves. Her exceptional admin skills, creative vision, and ongoing dedication have been essential to these organisations' success. Glynis also volunteered for 13 years at Dr Charley's lunch club in Coleford, serving as Treasurer and later taking leadership after founder Dora Matthews passed away. Her commitment to community service has touched countless lives across the Forest, providing the "essential oil for the wheels" of much-valued services that bring people together and support those in need. Her tireless dedication encompasses every aspect of the operation – organising jumble sales and book sales, seeking donations, storing items in her own home, purchasing necessary supplies, coordinating the packing process, and ensuring distribution reaches those who need it most. Julie's work directly impacts vulnerable children during some of their most difficult moments, providing them with essential items and a tangible reminder that their community cares. Her selfless commitment transforms donations into hope for children facing uncertain times.

Photo: L to R County Cllr Ray Donaghue, Chris Brown (FVAF CEO) & Reuben Brown, Tom Cousins, Cinderford Town Mayor Roger Sterry & Cllr Sid Phelps Local Councillors Celebrate New Community Mural Marking FVAF's 30th Anniversary Striking artwork brings together decades of Forest of Dean community action Local councillors visited Cinderford earlier this month to view a vibrant new community mural celebrating the Forest of Dean's heritage of grassroots activism and marking Forest Voluntary Action Forum's 30th anniversary. Councillors from Cinderford Town Council and County Councillor Ray Donaghue toured the large-scale artwork, which was made possible through funding from Gloucestershire County Council's Build Back Better Fund. A Community-Led Design The mural emerged from summer workshops where local residents shared stories, memories, and perspectives spanning decades of community action. Local artist Tom Cousins transformed these diverse voices into a unified artwork capturing the enduring spirit of volunteerism that defines the area. The design bridges past and present, from early 20th century Friendly Society Banners to today's environmental campaigns. It showcases grassroots volunteer-led groups, community choirs and music festivals, local food networks, sports clubs, and community-owned shops and pubs. References to the area as the "land between two rivers" ground the celebration in the Forest of Dean's distinctive landscape and character. Catherine Best, Communications & Fundraising Manager at FVAF, said: "This mural wasn't just about improving the look of our new community building – it's about celebrating who we are as a community and the pride we have in our local heritage. Every time you look at it, you see something different. We've had a fantastic response from local people stopping to take a look, taking pictures and discussing what they see and what it means to them. We hope it will serve as both a reminder of the rich heritage of community action in our past and an inspiration for the future." Part of a Wider Transformation The mural is part of FVAF's transformation of the former doctor's surgery into a welcoming, inclusive community space for everyone in Cinderford and the wider district. For over 30 years, FVAF has helped local people turn ideas into action through resources, guidance, and networking opportunities. The organisation works with over 800 community groups annually to make the Forest of Dean an even better place to live. For more information, contact communications@fvaf.org.uk or 01594 822073.

Help us create a mural celebrating the Forest of Dean's tradition of community action ! We're creating a mural to celebrate our incredible heritage of community action, mutual support, and resilience! From our mining traditions to welcoming Ukrainian families, from river fishing to friendly societies – we want to hear all the stories that matter. The finished mural will be painted on the side of Ow Bist - Forest Community Space, Dockham Road, Cinderford, creating a lasting tribute to our community's story. We've held two drop-in workshops, led by local artist Tom Cousins, where we invited the community to come along and share their amazing stories and ideas about what makes our area special. Couldn't Make It to the Workshops? We Still Want to Hear From You! We've created the below online survey – so you can still contribute your memories, stories, and ideas for the mural. Whether you've lived here all your life or recently made this place home, your perspective is valuable. What We're Looking For Personal stories that capture the spirit of our community Memories of local traditions, places, or events Examples of how neighbours have supported each other What makes you proud to be part of this community Ideas for images or symbols that represent our shared heritage Share your thoughts and ideas below: Your Forest of Dean Stories Your name (optional) How long have you lived in/been connected to the Forest of Dean area? 1. What does community spirit mean to you in the Forest of Dean? 2. Which of these themes resonate most with your experience of our area? (Tick all that apply) Food & Resources (traditional land use, fishing, growing food, sharing resources) Landscape & Environment (rivers, mining heritage, how place shapes community) Arts & Culture (music, festivals, creative traditions) Community Action (mutual aid, rights movements, defending our heritage) Settlers & Diversity (different communities who've made this area home) 3. What's a story, memory, or tradition from the Forest of Dean that you think should be celebrated in the mural? 4. Are there particular people, groups, or movements (historical or recent) that represent the community spirit of our area to you? 5. What would you like visitors and future generations to understand about the Forest of Dean community? Would you be interested in helping with the mural painting in August? Yes - I'd love to help paint! No, but I support the project Email details (if you'd like updates) Submit

Tell us what training would help your organisation We're exploring how best to support the training needs of voluntary and community groups across the Forest of Dean. This might include hosting training ourselves, bringing in external trainers, or connecting you with existing resources and courses. Please complete this brief survey to let us know what would be most valuable for you. Your feedback will shape the support we're able to offer. Organisation Name: Your Role: Email Training Topics Which of the following topics would be most valuable for your organisation? (Please tick all that apply and add any others) Funding & Fundraising Marketing & PR Digital Skills/Using Technology Financial Procedures & Management Governance & Trustees Finding & Recruiting Volunteers Volunteer Management & Retention Embedding Climate Action Neurodiversity, Mental Health & Inclusion Safeguarding First Aid Health & Safety Food Hygiene Other Let us know your TOP 3 training needs: When Which days work best for you? (Tick all that apply) Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Preferred times: (Tick all that apply) Morning (9am-12pm) Afternoon (1pm-5pm) Evening (6pm-8pm) Where How would you prefer to attend training? (Tick all that apply) In-person only Online only Hybrid (option to attend either way) No preference If in-person: Forest of Dean only Willing to travel How Which learning formats work best for you? (Tick all that apply) Workshops (group sessions) Online webinars/courses One-to-one support/mentoring Drop-in sessions Self-paced resources Peer learning/networking groups 5. Additional Information Are there any barriers that prevent you from accessing training? (e.g., cost, time, childcare, accessibility needs) Any other comments or suggestions? Submit

KEEPING PEOPLE SAFE Young people who are moving towards adulthood have the right to make informed choices about how they connect to their local community. This can involve risk, for guidance read: Building Connections: One minute guide to Risk Assessment

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

Recovery & Wellbeing Café “A Community Created Curriculum of Curious Conversations” Weekly Face-to-Face Discussions & Recovery Educational Sessions Each Wednesday (Term Time) at Café 16 in Coleford from 6-8pm. “A safe space to create who you are, not be told what to think.” Join conversations with a diverse range of people with professional & lived experience of different subjects, local people who have gained understandings about the impact current concerns have upon mental health, recovery and wellbeing. We are building a supportive space where, as critical friends, we can learn together and support each other with our individual understandings. All curious & compassionate folk welcome.

Youth Support in the Forest of Dean Forest Youth Association Here to offer help and support to young people and youth clubs, groups or organisations. Discover more Local Youth Clubs Check out the timetable of regular youth clubs and events What's on offer NEW! Universal Youth Services We’ve joined forces Gloucestershire Gateway Trust and The Venture Community Hub, to make a real difference in the lives of young people Discover more

Mycelium My Networks Mental Health Project Mycelium - Forest Mental Health Project The Mycelium Project aims to create an infrastructure in the Forest of Dean that: Influences change in statutory services for mental health services and support. Provides training to build a network of Lived Experience Practitioners who will support peer workers in the healthcare and voluntary and community sector. Offers support, supervision, safeguarding, visibility, and accountability. Click on the image to find out more information: Forest of Dean Mental Health Locality Partnership Peer Development Recovery & Wellbeing Café Resource Hub/Library