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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

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 Share your thoughts and ideas below:

Your Forest of Dean Stories

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)
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
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