Bí i do bhall de FVAF Trí bheith i do bhall de FVAF cabhraíonn tú linn leanúint ar aghaidh ag cur seirbhís tacaíochta ríthábhachtach ar fáil don earnáil dheonach agus phobail sa Foraois an Déin . Feidhmíonn FVAF mar thacadóir do ghníomhaíocht dheonach agus phobail nuair is cuí ag leibhéal dúiche, contae agus náisiúnta, agus dá mhéad ball a dhéanaimid ionadaíocht orthu, is amhlaidh is láidre ár nguth. Téitear i gcomhairle le baill mar sin faoi chúrsaí a théann i bhfeidhm ar an earnáil dheonach agus phobail i bhForaois an Déin agus ar a bhfuil sé mar aidhm againn a bhaint amach mar eagraíocht. Mar bhall, bainfidh tú taitneamh as rochtain ar ár seirbhísí oifige, rátaí laghdaithe priontála agus cóipeála, folúntais deonacha a chur chun cinn do do ghrúpa, agus cíos saor in aisce ar raon trealaimh oifige. Áirítear leis seo: Cláir Taispeána Lúb Éisteachta Teilgeoir Digiteach agus scáileán Córas PA Smeach-chairteacha Tábla fillte fada Urn lónadóireachta uisce te Gazebo (£5 síntiús ag teastáil) Más mian leat a bheith i do bhall den FVAF cliceáil le do thoil ar an gcnaipe Member FVAF ar dheis agus comhlánaigh an fhoirm. Le haghaidh tuilleadh sonraí cuir glaoch ar 01594 822073 Tá sé SAOR IN AISCE a bheith i do bhall de FVAF chun rochtain a fháil ar ár seirbhísí tacaíochta go léir Cláraigh le FVAF

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.

Compás Foraoise Is eolaire fisiciúil agus ar líne é an Compás Foraoise a liostaíonn go leor de na gníomhaíochtaí rialta, grúpaí tacaíochta agus clubanna atá ar fáil ar fud Foraoise an Déin. Tá na céadta grúpa sóisialta agus gníomhaíochta de gach cineál san Fhoraois, ó ghrúpaí leanaí, trí chlubanna lóin, ó sheideanna fear go caiféanna cuimhne. Tá go leor acu saor in aisce nó ar chostas an-íseal le freastal orthu agus á reáchtáil ag oibrithe deonacha nó grúpaí neamhbhrabúis. Faraor tá go leor daoine a d’fhéadfadh leas a bhaint as grúpaí den sórt sin aineolach ar na deiseanna iontacha atá ar leac an dorais acu. Má reáchtálann tú gníomhaíocht dheonach, club nó grúpa tacaíochta i bhForaois an Déin déan fógairt in eolaire fisiciúil an Chompáis Fhoraoise agus san eolaire ar líne anseo, SAOR IN AISCE tríd an bhfoirm thíos a chomhlánú. 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

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Ag Siúl le Rothaí: Ceisteanna Coitianta Cad is ‘Tramper’ ann? Is feithicil soghluaisteachta leictreach uile-tír-raon é Tramper. Tá luas teoranta suas le 4msu aige atá oiriúnach do shiúlóirí nó do leanaí óga ar rothair. Is féidir sonraíocht iomlán na Trampers fáil anseo . Cé atá in ann an tseirbhís seo a úsáid? Tá Walking with Wheels oscailte d’aon duine atá os cionn 14 bliana d’aois agus a bhfuil meáchan faoi bhun 25 cloch acu a bhfuil deacracht acu siúl mar gheall ar dheacrachtaí soghluaisteachta sealadacha nó buana. Cad iad na bealaí ar féidir liom é a úsáid? I measc na mbealaí atá ar fáil tá go Symond's Yat Rock agus síos go dtí an abhainn Wye ag Symond's Yat ó Forest Holidays agus Cyril Hart Arboretum, Mallards Pike agus codanna de Chosán Rothaíochta na dTeaghlach ó The Speech House. Cuirfear léarscáileanna de na bealaí ar fáil agus tú ar cíos. Cathain a bheidh sé ar fáil ar cíos? Tá an Tramper ar fáil ar cíos 9:00 - 5:00 7 lá na seachtaine (d’fhéadfadh uaireanta a bheith níos giorra sa Gheimhreadh chun filleadh roimh dhubh a chinntiú). Conas is féidir liom ceann a chur in áirithe? Cuir do Tramper in áirithe roimh an lá le do thoil, chun díomá a sheachaint. Déan teagmháil le do thoil leis na suíomhanna tramper chun áit a chur in áirithe. Le haghaidh Saoire Foraoise cuir glaoch ar 01594 837165 Le haghaidh An Teach Cainte cuir glaoch ar 01594 822607 Cé mhéad a chosnaíonn sé Tramper a fhostú? Ní chosnaíonn an Tramper ach £2.50 san uair. I gcás úsáideoirí den chéad uair tá táille bhliantúil £10 ar Shoghluaisteacht Tuaithe nó £2.50 le haghaidh seisiún blaiseadh coicíse. Cad a tharlóidh murar úsáid mé ceann acu seo riamh? Gan a bheith buartha! Tá siad an-simplí agus sábháilte a oibriú agus tabharfar ionduchtú iomlán do gach úsáideoir chun a chinntiú go mbraitheann siad sábháilte agus compordach chun dul i ngleic lenár rianta iontacha. Cad a tharlóidh má theastaíonn cabhair bhreise uaim? Iarraimid go mbeadh gach duine in éineacht leat ar na cosáin ionas go mbeidh duine éigin in éineacht leat i gcónaí. Más mian leat Tramper a thriail, roimh duit ceann a fhostú, cuir glaoch ar cheann dár n-ionaid le socrú a dhéanamh. Cén fáth a gcaithfidh mé bheith i mo bhall de Countryside Mobility? Tá Countryside Mobility freagrach as na Trampers a sholáthar agus is é sin an fáth go gcuirtear ar fáil iad ar ráta chomh inacmhainne. Oibríonn siad freisin chun a chinntiú go ndéanann gach suíomh ina bhfuil Tramper é sin a dhéanamh ar bhealach sábháilte agus inrochtana. Cuirfidh an bhallraíocht seo ar do chumas úsáid a bhaint as aon cheann de na Trampers ag an iliomad láithreán Soghluaisteachta Tuaithe ar fud an Iardheiscirt. Tabhair cuairt le do thoil ar an suíomh Gréasáin Countryside Mobility le haghaidh tuilleadh eolais. Is féidir leat foirmeacha ballraíochta a chomhlánú ag an ionad roimh fhostú. An féidir liom cabhrú leis an tionscadal seo? Bíonn Walking with Wheels ag brath ar oibrithe deonacha chun ár seirbhís a chur chun cinn. Más spéis leat cuidiú lenár seirbhís a scaipeadh, nó más mian leat cabhrú ar bhealach eile, cuir glaoch le do thoil ar 01594 822073 nó seol ríomhphost chuig walkingwithwheels@fvaf.org.uk . Cuirfear oiliúint agus tacaíocht iomlán ar fáil. Cad a tharlóidh más gá dom áirithint a chur ar ceal? Iarraimid ort fógra cealaithe 24 uair ar a laghad a thabhairt ionas gur féidir linn an Tramper a fhostú chuig úsáideoir eile. Chun é a chur ar ceal déan teagmháil leis an suíomh ar chuir tú in áirithe é 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

Siúl le Rothaí Bain úsáid as ceann de na scútair soghluaisteachta uile-tír-raon chun rochtain a fháil ar na cosáin áille Foraoise le do theaghlach agus lena chairde, beag beann ar do chumas siúlóide. Tá an Foraois an Déin Is ionad aitheanta é le haghaidh siúlóide agus rothaíochta agus déantar freastal maith air ag cosáin agus rochtain eile le dromchla. I gcás daoine le míchumas coirp, le drochshláinte, le lagú céadfach nó le riocht coisctheach éigin eile d’fhéadfadh go mbeadh gá le cúnamh cumhachtaithe, sainléirmhíniú nó meáin chuí eile le cur ar a gcumas sult a bhaint as na tairbhí a ghlacann daoine eile go talamh slán. seo Foraoise na bhForas Tionscadal maoinithe ag an gCrannchur Oidhreachta, ag obair i gcomhar le Soghluaisteacht faoin Tuath cuireann sé deiseanna ar fáil do níos mó daoine rochtain a fháil ar Fhoraois an Déin. Soláthraíonn Walking with Wheels scútair soghluaisteachta uile-tír-raon (ar a dtugtar Trampers) ar cíos ó Forest Holidays ag Christchurch, agus an Speech House Hotel. Tá na Trampers ar fáil do bhealaí réamh-mapáilte a chuimsíonn radharcanna Symonds Yat, na Biblíní, Crannlann Cyril Hart agus Loch Mallards Pike gan ach cuid acu a lua. Más mian leat níos mó a fhoghlaim faoi Ag siúl le Rothaí, cuir glaoch ar 01594 822073 nó déan teagmháil linn trí ríomhphost . Ceisteanna Coitianta Cad is ‘Tramper’ ann? Cé atá in ann an tseirbhís seo a úsáid? Cad iad na bealaí ar féidir liom é a úsáid? Cathain a bheidh sé ar fáil ar cíos? Conas is féidir liom ceann a chur in áirithe? Cé mhéad a chosnaíonn sé Tramper a fhostú? Cad a tharlóidh murar úsáid mé ceann acu seo riamh? Cad a tharlóidh má theastaíonn cabhair bhreise uaim? Cén fáth a gcaithfidh mé bheith i mo bhall de Countryside Mobility? An féidir liom cabhrú leis an tionscadal seo? Cad a tharlóidh más gá dom áirithint a chur ar ceal? Frequently Asked Questions

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!

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We crown our community heroes! The community turned out in force on Tuesday 3 October to see local volunteers crowned at our glittering Forest Volunteers Awards 2023 celebration at the AccXel Training Centre in Cinderford. READ THE NOMINEE PROFILES IN THE AWARDS PROGRAMME We created the Forest Volunteer Awards to recognise and celebrate the amazing efforts of local volunteers in the Forest of Dean and earlier this Summer, we asked you to nominate those volunteer heroes who have demonstrated exceptional and outstanding support to the local community over the past 12 months. We had an amazing response and received hundreds of nominations. Our expert community panel had the tough task of shortlisting the nominations and picking the winners. However,one category - Volunteer of the Year – Peoples’ Champion – was decided by a public vote withalmost 1,400 votes cast. The winners were crowned at a special evening, held at the stunning conference space at the impressive AccXel Training Centre, which was provided for free to FVAF by local construction company the KW Bell Group, who were the main sponsors of the event. Jando Greco, volunteer at St Stephens Church in Cinderford was crowned Volunteer of the Year – the People’s Champion following a public vote. A volunteer of over 12 years his nominator said: “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.” Young volunteers were celebrated with Ebony Powell, volunteer and fundraiser at Forest of Dean Dog Rescue crowned under 16 years old Young Volunteer of the Year for her caring and dedicated commitment caring for the rescue dogs, whilst in the 17 – 25 years old category, Daisy Hoole rewarded for her tireless hard work volunteering at C.A.N.D.I Youth Space. In the groups section, The George in Newnham was recognised as the New Voluntary Group of the Year for reopening the former café as a vibrant community space. Next up, was Sedbury Space who picked up the Grassroots Voluntary Group award in recognition of the fantastic efforts of the community to create a thriving, inclusive, welcoming hub. Fire safety education organisation SkillZONE was awarded the Community Organisation award for their responsive work with young people in the Forest, and a team of volunteers from EDF Energy picked up the Business in the Community Award for helping out at Camphill Village Trust in Lydney. Forest of Dean Dementia Action Alliance (FDDAA) sponsored the launch of a new Inclusion Award, with Cinderford Bowls Club scooping the top spot for making changes to the game and their grounds to make bowls accessible for everyone to enjoy. Our Volunteering Manager Deb Cook said “So much of what happens within our community is because of people who give their time and energy for free. We think that recognising the amazing efforts of volunteers and organisations is incredibly important which is why we have been so pleased by the reaction of the local people who have supported these awards by nominating and voting.” Deb added, “It has been an incredible evening and we are so lucky and proud of the strength of the amazing voluntary sector we have in the Forest.” Master of Ceremony for the Forest Volunteer Awards was Steve Knibbs, BBC Points West reporter who kept the guests entertained with his expert hosting skills. Award winners were announced by guest presenters; Mark Topping( Leader of Forest of Dean District Council), Emma Snell (Go Volunteer Glos), Penny Hulbert (FVAF Chair of Trustees), Jonathan Lane (Cabinet Member for Economy at FODDC), Kirsty Downie (John Lewis Partnership & Waitrose - Monmouth), and Andrea Harman (Ecophon). The celebration evening was made possible thanks to generous sponsorship for the following local organisations: KW Bell Group and AccXel Training Centre – main sponsors Ecophon Simplicity in Business Steve Gooch Estate Agents Waitrose & Partners (Monmouth Store) FOREST VOLUNTEER AWARD WINNERS 2023: Volunteer of the Year – Peoples’ Champion WINNER: Jando Greco – St Stephens Church, Cinderford Highly Commended: Chris Brain (Broadwell Football Club), Melanie Getgood (Friends of Worcester Walk), Edna Husbands (Lydcare Community Transport), Barbara Jenkins (Over 60’s Group at Berryhill Memorial Hut), Albert Weager (community representative & advocate for better healthcare) and Dave Young (Forest Sensory Services and Samaritans). New Voluntary Group of the Year WINNER: The George, Newnham Highly Commended: Lydney Army Cadets Young Volunteer of the Year 16yrs & under WINNER: Ebony Powell – Forest of Dean Dog Rescue Highly Commended: Evie Harris - community volunteer and Teens in Crisis fundraiser Young Volunteer of the Year 17 – 25yrs WINNER: Daisy Hoole – C.A.N.D.I Youth Space Highly Commended: Leanne Hendrix – Coleford Youth Club Grassroots Voluntary Group of the Year WINNER: Sedbury Space Highly Commended: Forest Community Shed Community Organisation of the Year WINNER: SkillZone Highly Commended: Forest of Dean District Scouts Business in the Community Award WINNER: EDF Energy Highly Commended: The Rising Sun Community Pub FoD Dementia Action Alliance Inclusion Award WINNER: Cinderford Bowls Club Highly Commended: Artspace Cinderford END For media enquires contact communications@fvaf.org.uk or 01594 822073.

Current Opportunities Many local organisations, across the Forest of Dean, are currently looking for trustees with a variety of skills & experience: LYDNEY DIAL-A-RIDE Lydney Dial-a-Ride is a friendly door-to-door transport service for those people who do not have their own transport and are unable to use public transport. They operate a fleet of fully accessible minibuses capable of carrying wheelchair passengers and other seated passengers. Trustee role: They are looking for people who have HR experience, managing a small to medium organisation or wishing to make a difference in their local community. The Trustees meet every other month and keep in regular contact via email and telephone. Chat louise@lydneydialaride.co.uk | 01594 843809 EARLYBIRDS PLAYGROUP Earlybirds Playgroup are a local charity-based playgroup offering education for early years children from 2 to 4 years old. Established in January 1999, it is the aim of the committee and staff to keep it running successfully for many more years. Located in Cinderford in the Forest of Dean, all members of staff are qualified to a high level and have many years of experience of working within young children; they attend regular safeguarding, first aid and continuing professional development training which allows them to support each child in their development and well-being. Trustee role: Currently that have a committee with 7 trustees but are looking to expand and would welcome anyone with IT skills, finance, marketing, or legal along with anyone with an interest in early years education. Chat earlybirdschair@yahoo.com or 07553215307 ST BRIAVELS ASSEMBLY ROOMS The St Briavels Assembly Rooms are a village hall built for the benefit of the parishioners of St Briavels, Hewelsfield and Brockweir. The Rooms consist of a main hall with stage, a bar/cafe area a commercial kitchen, a meeting room/office and a walled courtyard. Activities at the Rooms include lettings to local groups and private individuals, a regular tearoom, events with a bar, a produce market and a 100 Club lottery. Trustees meet about every 6 weeks, or about 8 times a year. The Trustees, who are not remunerated, also volunteer as much as they can and are supported by a team of community volunteers who help to deliver the key services. Trustee role: Looking for Trustees who can contribute knowledge, expertise and volunteer time especially in the following areas: Event management: co-ordinating the creation and delivery of an annual programme of events Minutes Secretary: taking minutes at Trustee meetings. Chat sbar.helpers@gmail.com LOVE DRYBROOK TRUST The Love Drybrook Trust raises money through trading at the Shop on the Cross in the centre of Drybrook. This is a charity shop run by enthusiastic volunteers and selling mainly to local people. They also offer a small coffee and chat area within the shop. Money raised is distributed primarily once a year and when specific requests are received - these may be from individuals and families or community groups. Trustee role: They would value new trustees who could bring experience to any aspects of what they do and who are keen to support the local community. The trust has firm Christian foundations and seeks to share that faith practically by supporting local people, especially the most vulnerable, in a variety of ways. Chat Revd. Clare Edwards, 01594 726318 revclareedwards@gmail.com HOPE SUPPORT SERVICES About: Hope Support Services is a charity providing support to Children and Young People experiencing a health crisis within their family or with someone who is significant to them. Based in Ross-on-Wye but cover all of Herefordshire with in person support, and provide online support nationally. Trustee role: They are looking for a talented, passionate individual to join the board as their new Finance Trustee. Chat Find our more HERE FOREST SENSORY SERVICES Forest Sensory Services is a small friendly charity, who provides support to those with sensory impairment (sight and hearing). They promote and encourage clients to remain as independent as possible with their impairments. FSS depend on volunteers to support the services they provide. Trustee role: FSS are interested in hearing from anyone interested in support their activities. Chat Support@forestsensoryservices.org FOREST OF DEAN CHILDREN’S OPPORTUNITY CENTRE The Forest of Dean Children’s Opportunity Centre was set up as a registered charity in 1982. The aim of the centre is for all children regardless of any special need or disability to play and learn alongside each other in a safe and stimulating environment. The Centre provides an informal meeting place for parents and those professionals involved in the care of the children who have diverse and complex special needs. Trustee role: The centre is looking to recruit up to two new trustees following recent retirements and a review of skills needed on the board. They are particularly looking for an individual with accounting skills to take on the role of treasurer, someone with legal expertise, ideally but not essentially in the field of charity law, and someone with broad general business experience. They would also welcome new parent trustees. Chat sue_burrows@hotmail.com or 01594 544174 CANDI Established in 1995 to improve conditions of life in Cinderford and the surrounding area, CANDI has particularly been committed to increasing the opportunities, to raising their aspirations and providing drop-ins for young people aged 11 to 17 in Cinderford and Drybrook. CANDI is now extending the scope of its work to reach out to community groups of all ages, setting up its own groups and working in partnership with other charities in the Forest of Dean. Trustee role: CANDI is seeking trustees generally but also with specialist skills in the following areas: IT, legal, publicity, HR, fundraising, premises management Chat Company Secretary - cosec@candi.email **NEW CHARITY**MINDFULVISION MindfulVision offers employment opportunities and training for Blind, Severely Sight Impaired (SSI), Visually Impaired (VI) and disabled people. Trustee role: this new charity is looking for people who can help create a more inclusive society where blind and disabled people can participate fully and equally in the workforce. Chat guy.woodland@mindfulvision.org

Volunteer Heroes Crowned! The community turned out in force on Wednesday 7 September to see local volunteers crowned at a glittering awards celebration evening we held at the AccXel Training Centre in Cinderford. We created the Forest Volunteer Awards to recognise and celebrate the amazing efforts of local volunteers in the Forest of Dean. Earlier this Summer, we asked local people to nominate those volunteer heroes who have demonstrated exceptional and outstanding support to the local community over the past 12 months. The response was amazing and we received hundreds of nominations. An expert panel had the tough task of shortlisting the nominations and picking the winners. However, one category - Volunteer of the Year – Peoples’ Champion – was decided by a public vote with almost 900 votes cast. The winners were crowned at a special evening, held at the stunning conference space at the impressive AccXel Training Centre, which was provided for free to FVAF by local construction company the KW Bell Group, who were the main sponsors of the event. Volunteer of the Year went to Les Cockle, volunteer fundraiser at Great Oaks Hospice whilst Forest of Dean Host Ukrainians and Ukraine Community Hub jointly picked up the Community Voluntary Group of the Year. Young volunteers were celebrated with Keira Stone, volunteer at disability group, Together We Can crowed under 16 years old Young Volunteer of the Year, whilst in the 17 – 25 years old category, Chloe Whatley and Jordan Terrel were rewarded for their tireless hard work volunteering at the Sea Cadets in Lydney. Lisa Tootell was crowned Outstanding New Volunteer of the Year for her amazing impact for the Girl Guides in the Forest of Dean and Hips Social were recognised for supporting the local community and investing in improving the local area. The winners were presented with an award, a framed certificate and £100 Amazon voucher, kindly provided by sponsors the KW Bell Group. Deb Cook, Volunteering Manager at FVAF said “So much of what happens within our community is because of people who give their time and energy for free. We think that recognising the amazing efforts of volunteers and organisations is incredibly important which is why we have been so pleased by the reaction of the local people who have supported these awards by nominating and voting.” Deb added, “It has been an incredible evening and we are so lucky and proud of the strength of the amazing voluntary sector we have in the Forest.” Master of Ceremony for the Forest Volunteer Awards was Kate Clark, BBC Radio Gloucestershire presenter who kept the guests entertained with her expert hosting skills. Award winners were announced by guest presenter; Roger Deeks (FVAF Trustee), Nicola Bird and Yvonne Bell (KW Bell and main sponsor), Sue Middleton (Verderer of the Forest of Dean), Andy Lewis MBE (PT2 Para triathlete), Neill Ricketts (Founder of Versarien and chair the Forest of Dean Economic Partnership). The celebration evening was made possible thanks to generous sponsorship for the following local organisations: KW Bell Group and AccXel Training Centre – main sponsors Hot Tubs Rock Versarien The Midcounties Co- Operative FOREST VOLUNTEER AWARD WINNERS: Volunteer of the Year – Peoples’ Champion WINNER: Les Cockle – Great Oaks Hospice Highly Commended: Hannah McGowan (FOD Hosts of Ukrainians Support Group), Martin Elsmore (The Golden Triangle Club), Steve Gregory (FVAF / Walking with Wheels) and Mark Jones (Community First Responder SWASFT) Community Voluntary Group of the Year WINNER: FOD Hosts of Ukrainians Support Group and Ukraine Community Hub Highly Commended: Together We Can, Newnham Archery Club, Dean Radio, The Friends of Longhope Church and The Rewild Project Outstanding New Volunteer WINNER: Lisa Tootell – Girlguiding FOD South Division Highly Commended: Sarah Maxfield – Berry Hill Memorial Institute Young Volunteer of the Year 16yrs & under WINNER: Keira Stone – Together We Can Highly Commended: Toby Niblett – Lydney Youth Hub Young Volunteer of the Year 17 – 25yrs JOINT WINNERS: Jordan Terrell and Chloe Whatley – FOD Sea Cadets Community Impact Award WINNER: HIPs Social Highly Commended: Recycle Shop CIC Newent and Wilde Earth Journeys

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