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

Hodanje s točkovima: Često postavljana pitanja Šta je 'Tramper'? Tramper je pokretno vozilo za sve terene na električni pogon. Ima ograničenu brzinu do 4mph što je idealno za pratnju šetača ili male djece na biciklima. Potpuna specifikacija Trampera može biti pronašao ovde . Ko može koristiti ovu uslugu? Walking with Wheels je otvoren za sve starije od 14 godina i tjelesne težine ispod 25 stone koji otežano hodaju zbog privremenih ili trajnih poteškoća u kretanju. Na kojim rutama ga mogu koristiti? Dostupne rute uključuju do Symond's Yat Rock i dolje do rijeke Wye u Symond's Yat od Forest Holidays i Cyril Hart Arboretuma, Mallards Pike i dijelove porodične biciklističke staze od The Speech House. Mape ruta će biti dostavljene prilikom zapošljavanja. Kada je moguće unajmiti? Tramper je dostupan za iznajmljivanje od 9:00 do 5:00 7 dana u sedmici (zimi može biti kraće radno vrijeme kako bi se osigurao povratak prije sumraka). Kako mogu rezervirati? Molimo Vas da unaprijed rezervirate svoj Tramper prije dana, kako biste izbjegli razočaranje. Za rezervaciju kontaktirajte direktno skitnice. Za šumske praznike nazovite 01594 837165 Za The Speech House nazovite 01594 822607 Koliko košta unajmiti Trampera? Tramper košta samo 2,50 funti na sat. Za korisnike koji prvi put koriste tu je i godišnja članarina od £10 za Countryside Mobility ili £2,50 za dvonedeljnu sesiju degustacije. Šta ako nikada ranije nisam koristio jedan od ovih? Ne brinite! Vrlo su jednostavni i sigurni za rukovanje, a svaki korisnik će dobiti potpunu indukciju kako bi se osiguralo da se osjeća sigurno i ugodno da se uhvati u koštac s našim nevjerovatnim stazama. Šta ako mi treba dodatna pomoć? Molimo da svi budu u pratnji na stazama kako biste uvijek imali nekoga sa sobom. Ako želite isprobati Trampera, prije nego što ga unajmite, pozovite jedan od naših centara da se dogovorimo. Zašto moram postati član Countryside Mobility? Countryside Mobility je odgovorna za obezbjeđivanje Trampera i to je razlog zašto se oni nude po tako pristupačnoj cijeni. Oni također rade na tome da osiguraju da svaka stranica koja ugošćuje Tramper to čini na siguran i lako dostupan način. Ovo članstvo će vam također omogućiti da koristite bilo koji od Trampera na mnogim lokacijama za seosku mobilnost širom jugozapada. Za više informacija posjetite web stranicu Countryside Mobility . U centru možete popuniti formulare za članstvo prije zapošljavanja. Mogu li pomoći s ovim projektom? Walking with Wheels oslonite se na volontere koji promoviraju našu uslugu. Ako ste zainteresovani da pomognete u širenju informacija o našoj usluzi, ili želite da pomognete na neki drugi način, pozovite 01594 822073 ili pošaljite e-mail na walkingwithwheels@fvaf.org.uk . Biće obezbeđena puna obuka i podrška. Šta ako trebam otkazati rezervaciju? Molimo vas da o otkazivanju obavijestite najmanje 24 sata kako bismo mogli iznajmiti Tramper drugom korisniku. Za otkazivanje molimo kontaktirajte stranicu na kojoj ste rezervirali 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

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.

COMMUNITY CONNECTORS’ FORUM/KNOW YOUR PATCH NETWORK In-person event 14 June 2022 at The Wesley, Cinderford Event Feedback \ Thank you for participating in our event! Tell us what you thought about it. Name & organisation Please indicate on a scale of 1 – 10, where 1 is the most negative and 10 the most positive What was your overall impression of the day? 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 What was your experience of the speakers? 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Please share any comments about your overall impression of the day and the speakers What was your experience of the activities? 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Please share any comments about the activities What was your experience of the refreshments? 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Was there anything else that you feel could have been provided? What would you like to see in future events? Suggested speakers/format etc Your email Send Feedback Thanks for your feedback!

Udruženje Šumarske omladine Udruženje mladih Forest of Dean je tu da ponudi pomoć i podršku mladima i omladinskim klubovima, grupama ili organizacijama. Upoznati nove prijatelje Uključite se u svoju zajednicu Ostvarite interes Probajte nešto novo Naučite nove vještine Volontiraj Napravite bolji svijet Volontiranje Postoji mnogo prilika za volontiranje i za mlade i za odrasle. Ako ste mlada osoba koja traži volonterski rad u slobodno vrijeme, da stekne više vještina ili kao dio vašeg DofE programa, pozovite nas ili posjetite https://do-it.org/ Slično tome, ako ste odrasla osoba koja ima vještine i znanja ili želite podržati omladinsku organizaciju u okviru Dekanske šume, kontaktirajte nas jer postoje mnoge organizacije koje bi cijenile vašu podršku. Pridruženo članstvo za vaš klub/organizaciju Kada se učlanite u Udruženje mladih Forest of Dean, imat ćete pravo na naš cijeli niz usluga, koji nudi savjete i podršku u svim aspektima vođenja organizacije kao što je vaša. Također vodimo kalendar aktivnosti u kojima vaši volonteri i mladi mogu sudjelovati uz minimalnu naknadu. Za sve detalje o pogodnostima ili registraciju svog kluba kliknite na sljedeće linkove Pogodnosti članstva u omladinskom udruženju za klubove Obrazac za članstvo u udruženju mladih za klubove Kontakt podaci za više informacija Ako želite saznati više o bilo kojem od naših projekata ili događaja ili kako se uključiti, kontaktirajte našu službenicu za razvoj udruženja mladih, Alethea Bumpstead na FodYouthAssociation@fvaf.org.uk For More Information If you would like to know about any of our projects or events or how to get involved, please get in touch with us at hi.ya @fvaf.org.uk Finansijska podrška Udruženje mladih Forest of Dean s ponosom prima finansijsku podršku od gradskih vijeća Cinderforda i Coleforda. Ako vaše župno ili gradsko vijeće želi saznati više o Udruženju mladih Dekanska šuma ili kako nas možete podržati, kontaktirajte putem e-pošte FodYouthAssociation@fvaf.org.uk

Employment Skills Support Ready to take your next steps towards further education, volunteering or work? Go along to your nearest Community Hub for 121 conversations with our friendly Community Builders. They can help: Explore what matters to you Develop your CV Signposting to education, training and employment Consider volunteering opportunities Increase your confidence for online searches, applications, interviews Take up opportunities to get involved in your local community For more information please contact: community@fvaf.org.uk or 01594 822073

The podcast kit is also available for hire to voluntary community groups. For more information on The Community Action Pod and ways to get involved contact the Host Melanie Benn on melanie@fvaf.org.uk or 01594 822073. Produced by Forest Voluntary Action Forum Funded by the Barnwood Trust Digital Inclusion Fund

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

welcoming & vibrant community hub - for hire Since taking on the 25 year lease of the former Dockham Road GP surgery, we have been working at a pace to create a welcoming and vibrant community hub that offers wrap-around support and improves access to community services. To date we have transformed the building's exterior with wooden cladding, resprayed windows and doors, and a new sign. Inside, we have created of a flexible training and events space , along with permanent office space for support agencies and community organisations. Thanks to funding from Cinderford Town Council, Ow Bist now features a Changing Places toilet to ensure accessibility for the entire community. Travelling in the Forest of Dean Forest Of Dean Climate Action Partnership has created a handy interactive guide to travelling in the Forest of Dean. DOWNLOAD HERE What to find out more? Interested in hiring the space? Contact us at contact@fvaf.org.uk or 01594 822073 The whole team loved the space you have at Ow Bist, but also really valued the partnership approach. Hirer at Ow Bist

Volontiranje Kao Volonterski centar za Dekansku šumu mi smo tu da vam pomognemo da regrutujete i upravljate volonterima Naše novo volontiranje knjižica ispunjena detaljima lokalnog volontiranja prilike sada nestaju KLIKNITE ZA PREUZIMANJE Ili pokupite primjerak u lokalnoj biblioteci ili Community Hubu Kao Volonterski centar za Forest of Dean mi smo često prva tačka kontakta za sve koji su zainteresovani za volontiranje. Prošle godine smo bili ponosni što smo podržali više od 100.000 sati vredno volontiranja u ovoj oblasti! FVAF promoviše i oglašava širok spektar mogućnosti volontiranja od organizacija koje dijele naš etos u podršci volonterima i prepoznavanju širokog spektra razloga zašto se ljudi odlučuju na volontiranje. Zašto Volontirati? Volontiranje ima niz ogromnih prednosti, ne samo za vas pojedinačno, već i za vašu zajednicu i svijet u kojem živimo. Ako želite poboljšati svoj životopis, upoznati nove ljude, iskoristiti svoje vještine, naučiti nešto novo, ostvariti interes, ponuditi iskustvo ili jednostavno napraviti razliku, zagarantirano imamo priliku za vas! O ovim prilikama možete saznati na sljedeće načine: Mogućnosti pretraživanja na Do-it.org Pozovite nas na 01594 822073 Javite se putem email Posjetite nas na FVAF pon - pet 9:00 - 1:00 ( smjernice ) Ako želite volontirati kao dio velike grupe, na primjer kao dio korporativnog volontiranja, onda imamo i široku lepezu mogućnosti za odabir. 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 Kao centar na jednom mjestu za sve stvari volontiranja, koristimo višestruku metodologiju kako bismo vam pružili najbolju moguću šansu za regrutiranje i zadržavanje vrijednih volontera. Ovo uključuje sljedeće: Oglašavanje vaših mogućnosti na Do-it.org Promoviranje vaših prilika kod javnosti upućenih nama ili putem naše funkcije za slanje. Oglašavanje vaših mogućnosti na našim Facebook i Twitter stranicama Promoviranje vaših mogućnosti lokalnim službama koje podržavaju volontiranje, npr. Centar za zapošljavanje, LearnDirect i 2GetherTrust Oglašavanje vaših mogućnosti na preko 30 događaja godišnje Šaljete svoje mogućnosti lokalnim preduzećima koja nude volontiranje uz podršku poslodavaca Promoviranje relevantnih mogućnosti za škole, fakultete i univerzitete Distribuiranje vaših mogućnosti u našu bazu volontera od preko 1.000 ljudi Promoviranje vaših mogućnosti na različitim mrežama, uključujući Know Your Patch As a one-stop-shop for all things volunteering, we can help you find, and keep, the perfect volunteer: 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)

Forum konektora zajednice - Upoznajte svoju mrežu zakrpa Supporting Strong and Thriving Communities with Know Your Patch Podrška jakim i uspješnim zajednicama uz pomoć Know Your Patch Know Your Patch dio Foruma za povezivanje zajednice (CCF) povezuje volonterski i društveni sektor, zakonske službe i lokalno stanovništvo na način koji stvara bolje načine rada. The Forest of Dean Know Your Patch Network je dizajnirana da poveže volonterski i društveni sektor, zakonske službe i lokalno stanovništvo na način koji stvara bolje načine rada koji na kraju jača naše zajednice. Ova 'ponuda zajednice' je posebno vitalna u sprečavanju ili odlaganju eskalacije zdravstvenih potreba. Domaćini smo tromjesečnih događaja u cijeloj Dekanskoj šumi gdje pozivamo zainteresirane strane da se pridruže diskusiji o tome šta je važno u njihovoj zajednici i kako usluge i grupe dobrovoljnog sektora mogu pomoći u tome. Svaki događaj Know Your Patch je BESPLATAN i otvoren za sve koji žele biti dio razgovora. Ako želite da prisustvujete, pozovite na 01594 822073 ili e-mail help4groups@fvaf.org.uk . Također šaljemo redovne e-poruke i ažuriranja našoj mreži Know Your Patch o tome šta se dešava u Forest of Dean. Ako se želite pridružiti ovoj mreži, pretplatite se ovdje . Zahvaljujući finansiranju iz Gloucestershire County Council , Know Your Patch je također dostupan u svakom drugom okrugu u Gloucestershireu. Ako želite saznati više o njima, posjetite ovdje . Evo nekih istraživanja koja potcrtavaju naše razmišljanje: "Svi mi moramo odigrati ulogu u pomaganju pojedincima i zajednicama da razviju društveni kapital. Sve je više uviđanje da iako socijalno ugrožene grupe i zajednice imaju niz složenih i međusobno povezanih potreba, one također imaju sredstva na društvenom i društvenom nivou koji mogu pomoći u poboljšanju zdravlja i jačanju otpornosti na zdravstvene probleme" (The Kings Fund, 2018.) "Oni sa adekvatnim društvenim odnosima imali su 50 posto veću stopu preživljavanja u poređenju sa pojedincima sa lošim društvenim odnosima" (Holt-Lunstad et al 2010.) „Društvene mreže su se pokazale kao moćni prediktori smrtnosti kao i uobičajeni način života i klinički rizici kao što su umjereno pušenje, prekomjerna konzumacija alkohola, pretilost i visoki kolesterol i krvni tlak“ (Pantell et al 2013; Holt-Lunstad et al, 2010) . „Društvena podrška je posebno važna u povećanju otpornosti i promicanju oporavka od bolesti“ (Pevalin i Rose, 2003.) „Nedostatak društvenih mreža i podrške otežava samoregulaciju ponašanja i izgradnju snage volje i otpornosti tokom vremena, što dovodi do uključivanja u nezdrava ponašanja“ (Cacioppo i Patrick 2009). "Učešće u zajednici smanjuje izolaciju, isključenost i usamljenost" (Farrell i Bryant 2009; Sevigny et al 2010; Ryan-Collins et al 2008) „Snažan društveni kapital poboljšava šanse za izbjegavanje rizika od načina života kao što je pušenje“ (Folland 2008; Brown et al, 2006) Autumn Programme 2025 September 2nd (Short) Thriving Communities The TC grant was launched in August. Come along and find out more about it and hear about the work that has been funded through the scheme. 16th (Short) Digital Inclusion Strategy – Stakeholder Engagement with GCC This session will be led by those involved in the Digital Inclusion Project in Gloucestershire. 30th (Short) Health in the Forest A focus on health-related matters and support that is available in our locality. October 14th (In-person) Spotlight on Cinderford This meeting will take the form of a walk around the town visiting some of the projects that are being led by FKYP members and partners. We will meet at Ow Bist Forest Community Space and follow a route round Cinderford. 28th (Short) FODCAP Update Come along and hear about developments and updates on project in the Forest. November 11th (Short) Community Support Showcasing the work of several community groups who work for the benefit of the Forest Community. 25th (Long) Health in the Forest Another session where we will focus on health-related matters and support that is available in our locality. Please note The meeting on October 14th will be in-person and an opportunity for all those attending to network. All other meetings are online on MS Teams. The invitation will be sent out at the beginning of the season and then the link will be added to the regular reminder email – together with meeting notes from the previous session and the Agenda for the meeting If you would like to deliver a presentation at a forthcoming meeting or there is a topic that you would like to be addressed, please contact Teresa Rose, FKYP Facilitator at fodkyp@fvaf.org.uk to discuss this further. We look forward to seeing you in the forthcoming weeks.