What we do We support many community-led projects shaped with, and for local people: Employment and skills support Holiday Activity and Food Programme Community Builders Forest of Dean Youth Association Walking with Wheels Know Your Patch Forest Compass

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!

Bendruomenės kūrėjų centrai The drop-in hub provides support to create, inspire and build stronger communities together Įsigijimo centras teikia paramą kuriant, įkvepiant ir kuriant stipresnes bendruomenes kartu Kiekviename įėjimo centre vietiniams gyventojams teikiama įvairi pagalba, patarimai ir patarimai. Pavyzdžiui; palaikyti ir pasirašyti skelbimus vietinėms tarnyboms, susiejimas ir naujo nustatymas bendruomenės grupės, padedančios žmonėms priartėti prie darbo ar tolesnio išsilavinimo, padėti patekti į skaitmeninį pasaulį ir padėti įgyvendinti jūsų idėjas bendruomenei. Galime pasiūlyti pagalbą šiais klausimais: Savanoriškos veiklos galimybės Įsidarbinimo parama Vietinės veiklos grupės ir klubai IT ir skaitmeninis palaikymas Informacija apie vietinius renginius Pasirašymas į vietines tarnybas For dates, times and locations for up coming FVAF Community Drop-in Hubs, contact Alex on community@fvaf.org.uk or call the FVAF office on 01594 822073.

NOMINATIONS NOW OPEN! CLOSING DATE: MIDNIGHT SUNDAY 19 JULY 2026 Nomination Form 2026 Please select in which category you would like to nominate the individual or group. Your Volunteer of the Year Young Volunteer of the Year 21yrs & under Community Organisation of the Year Grassroots Award - Voluntary Group of the Year ESV Business in the Community Award FoD Dementia Action Alliance Diversity & Inclusion Award FoDCAP Community Climate Action Award Name of the volunteer/group being nominated: Name of the organisation or group linked to the nominee (for individual nominees only) Volunteer role or role of group Contact details for nominee (email and telephone) If you are providing personal contact details, do you have permission to share this person's information? If not, no problem—we will use the general contact details of the group or organisation associated with the nominee instead. Yes No Reason for nomination - please provide a brief description which outlines why you think this individual or group stands out. What makes them special and worthy of being celebrated? Your name Your email address Are you happy for us to keep your contact details for the purpose of this nomination only? Yes No 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

Vaikščiojimas su ratais: dažnai užduodami klausimai Kas yra "tramperis"? Tramper yra visureigis elektra varomas mobilusis automobilis. Jis turi ribotą greitį iki 4 mylių per valandą, o tai idealiai tinka lydėti vaikštančius ar mažus vaikus dviračiais. Visa Trampers specifikacija gali būti rasti čia . Kas gali naudotis šia paslauga? Vaikščioti su ratais gali visi, vyresni nei 14 metų ir sveriantys mažiau nei 25 akmenis, kuriems sunku vaikščioti dėl laikinų ar nuolatinių judėjimo sunkumų. Kokiais maršrutais galiu juo naudotis? Galimi maršrutai: iki Symond's Yat Rock ir iki Wye upės prie Symond's Yat iš Forest Holidays ir Cyril Hart medelyno, Mallards Pike ir dalis Family Cycle Trail iš The Speech House. Priimant į darbą bus pateikti maršrutų žemėlapiai. Kada galima išsinuomoti? Tramperį galima išsinuomoti 9:00–5:00 7 dienas per savaitę (žiemą valandos gali būti trumpesnės, kad būtų užtikrintas grįžimas prieš sutemus). Kaip galiu užsisakyti vieną? Norėdami išvengti nusivylimo, iš anksto užsisakykite „Tramper“ prieš dieną. Norėdami užsisakyti, susisiekite tiesiogiai su tramperių svetainėmis. Dėl miško švenčių skambinti telefonu 01594 837165 Dėl The Speech House skambinkite 01594 822607 Kiek kainuoja išsinuomoti Tramperį? „Tramper“ valanda kainuoja tik 2,50 GBP. Pirmą kartą besinaudojantiems asmenims taip pat taikomas metinis 10 svarų sterlingų „Countryside Mobility“ narystės mokestis arba 2,50 GBP už dviejų savaičių degustacijos sesiją. Ką daryti, jei niekada anksčiau nenaudojau nė vieno iš jų? Nesijaudinti! Jie yra labai paprasti ir saugūs naudoti, o kiekvienas naudotojas bus visiškai supažindintas, kad užtikrintų, jog jie jaustųsi saugūs ir patogiai važiuodami mūsų nuostabiais takais. Ką daryti, jei man reikia papildomos pagalbos? Prašome visus palydėti takuose, kad visada kas nors būtų su savimi. Jei norite išbandyti Tramperį, prieš samdydami jį, paskambinkite į vieną iš mūsų centrų ir susitarkite. Kodėl aš turiu tapti „Countryside Mobility“ nariu? „Countryside Mobility“ yra atsakinga už „Trampers“ tiekimą, todėl jie siūlomi tokia prieinama kaina. Jie taip pat stengiasi užtikrinti, kad kiekviena svetainė, kurioje yra „Tramper“, tai veiktų saugiai ir lengvai pasiekiamai. Ši narystė taip pat suteiks galimybę naudotis bet kuriuo Trampers daugelyje pietvakarių kaimo mobilumo svetainių. Norėdami gauti daugiau informacijos, apsilankykite kaimo mobilumo svetainėje. Narystės anketas galite užpildyti centre prieš įdarbindami. Ar galiu padėti įgyvendinant šį projektą? „Walking with Wheels“ pasikliaukite savanoriais, kurie reklamuoja mūsų paslaugą. Jei norite padėti skleisti žinią apie mūsų paslaugą arba norėtumėte padėti kitu būdu, skambinkite 01594 822073 arba el. paštu walkingwithwheels@fvaf.org.uk . Bus teikiami pilni mokymai ir pagalba. Ką daryti, jei man reikia atšaukti užsakymą? Prašome įspėti apie atšaukimą bent prieš 24 valandas, kad galėtume išnuomoti Tramperį kitam vartotojui. Norėdami atšaukti, susisiekite su svetaine, kurioje užsisakėte 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

Role:Place Partnership Lead – Building Connections Salary: £36,000 – £45,000 (pro rata for part-time/job share) Hours: Up to 37.5 hours per week (job share or part-time hours considered) Contract: Fixed Term until 31st August 2029 with extension dependent on funding and performance Location: Cinderford and Mitcheldean, with travel across the wider Forest of Dean Do you build trust easily, love bringing people together, and want to help shape stronger, more connected communities in the Forest of Dean? We're looking for a passionate and proactive Place Partnership Lead to help local organisations, community buildings, volunteers and residents in Cinderford and Mitcheldean come together to collaborate, connect, and thrive. The Role Build and maintain positive relationships with community buildings, resident groups, parish councils, VCSE organisations and statutory partners across Cinderford and Mitcheldean. Convene and facilitate place-based partnership meetings, forums and collaborative networks. Support community buildings to develop governance, leadership and community engagement, helping them move towards a community-owned Hub model. Work alongside residents and volunteers to ensure local people shape plans, activities and decisions, particularly those experiencing loneliness or isolation. Support the design, promotion and administration of Community Chest funding, helping local groups develop ideas and applications. Capture learning and share examples of good practice across the Forest of Dean and wider partnership networks. Who We're Looking For Experience of partnership development, community development, community engagement or stakeholder management. A proven ability to build productive relationships across multiple sectors and communities. Confidence facilitating meetings, groups, networks or collaborative projects. Strong communication, interpersonal and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities. An understanding of loneliness and social isolation, and of co-production or asset-based community development approaches. A collaborative, empowering and community-centred approach, and a genuine commitment to inclusion and equity. JOB DESCRIPTION: Place Partnership Lead – Building Connections FVAF JOB APPLICATION FORM HOW TO APPLY Please read the above full job description and download the application form. Please note CVs will not be accepted. Application deadline: Wednesday 26th August Interview date: Wednesday 9th September For an informal discussion about this role contact Chris Brown at ceo@fvaf.org.uk .

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

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.

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

Miško kompasas „Forest Compass“ yra fizinis ir internetinis katalogas, kuriame pateikiama daugybė įprastų veiklų, paramos grupių ir klubų, prieinamų visame Deano miške. Miške gyvena šimtai visų rūšių socialinių ir veiklos grupių nuo kūdikių grupių, pietų klubų, vyrų namelių iki atminties kavinių. Daugelis jų yra nemokami arba labai nebrangūs, o juos valdo savanoriai arba ne pelno siekiančios grupės. Deja, daugelis žmonių, kurie galėtų pasinaudoti tokiomis grupėmis, nežino apie nuostabias galimybes. Jei vykdote savanorių vadovaujamą veiklą, klubą ar paramos grupę „Forest of Dean“, NEMOKAMAI reklamuokite „Forest Compass“ fiziniame kataloge ir internetiniame kataloge čia, NEMOKAMAI užpildydami žemiau esančią formą. 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