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

Resource Hub/Library Leaflets & literature on wellness, recovery, self-help & coping with mental distress. The group office, based above the Library at The Main Place in Coleford, is available for members to use as a safe and confidential space. We keep material that may be of use to members – and we are happy for people to provide us with leaflets that they would like shared. To read the My Networks Scoping Project Report please visit: www.fvaf.org.uk/publications

Associação de Jovens da Floresta A Forest of Dean Youth Association está aqui para oferecer ajuda e apoio a jovens e clubes, grupos ou organizações de jovens. Fazer novos amigos Se envolva na sua comunidade Perseguir um interesse Tente algo Novo Aprender novas habilidades Voluntário Faça um mundo melhor Voluntariado Há muitas oportunidades de voluntariado para jovens e adultos. Se você é um jovem procurando trabalho voluntário para fazer em seu tempo livre, para adquirir mais habilidades ou como parte de seu programa DofE, ligue ou visite-nos https://do-it.org/ Da mesma forma, se você é um adulto que possui habilidades e conhecimento ou deseja apoiar uma organização de jovens na Floresta de Dean, entre em contato, pois há muitas organizações que apreciariam seu apoio. Afiliação Afiliada para o seu Clube/Organização Ao se afiliar à Forest of Dean Youth Association, você terá direito a nossa gama completa de serviços, que oferece aconselhamento e suporte em todos os aspectos da administração de uma organização como a sua. Também organizamos um calendário de atividades nas quais seus voluntários e jovens podem participar por uma taxa nominal. Para detalhes completos dos benefícios ou para registrar seu clube, clique nos links a seguir Benefícios de associação de jovens para clubes Formulário de Afiliação de Associação Juvenil para Clubes Detalhes de contato para mais informações Se você quiser saber mais sobre qualquer um de nossos projetos ou eventos ou como se envolver, entre em contato com nossa Diretora de Desenvolvimento de Associações Juvenis, Alethea Bumpstead em 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 Ajuda financeira A Forest of Dean Youth Association orgulhosamente recebe apoio financeiro das Câmaras Municipais de Cinderford e Coleford. Se a sua Paróquia ou Câmara Municipal gostaria de saber mais sobre a Forest of Dean Youth Association ou como você pode nos apoiar, entre em contato por e-mail FodYouthAssociation@fvaf.org.uk

Forest of Dean Mental Health Locality Partnership The Locality Partnership offers VCS and faith-based organisations the opportunity to meet with other professionals and voluntary groups who are supporting people with their mental health in the Forest of Dean. The Partnership is a collective of social care practitioners who are working towards a community response to the My Networks scoping project findings. By coming together, we hope to keep abreast of developments, begin partnership projects or create collaborative opportunities that can address what is needed for better mental health in the Forest of Dean. We are now an integral part of the wider Forest Know Your Patch network. Regular online meetings as well as live, in-person events are held where topics and projects are discussed and highlighted. As well as this, the FKYP works closely with other statutory organisations offering a platform to disseminate up-to-date information about services available in the community.

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Andar com rodas Utilize um dos scooters de mobilidade todo-o-terreno para acederes aos belos trilhos da Floresta com a tua família e amigos, independentemente da tua capacidade de caminhar. O Floresta de Dean é um centro reconhecido para caminhadas e ciclismo e é bem servido por trilhas e outros acessos pavimentados. No entanto, para pessoas com deficiência física, problemas de saúde, deficiência sensorial ou alguma outra condição inibidora, pode haver necessidade de alguma assistência motorizada, interpretação especializada ou outra mídia apropriada para permitir que desfrutem dos benefícios que outros consideram garantidos. este Floresta dos silvicultores Projeto financiado pela Heritage Lottery, trabalhando em conjunto com Mobilidade Rural oferece oportunidades para que mais pessoas acessem a Floresta de Dean. A Walking with Wheels oferece scooters de mobilidade todo-o-terreno (chamadas Trampers) para aluguel na Forest Holidays em Christchurch e no Speech House Hotel. Os Trampers estão disponíveis para rotas pré-mapeadas que contemplam as vistas de Symonds Yat, Biblins, Cyril Hart Arboretum e Mallards Pike Lake, para citar apenas alguns. Se quiser saber mais sobre Andar com Rodas, ligue para 01594 822073 ou entre em contato conosco por e-mail . perguntas frequentes O que é um 'Tramper'? Quem pode usar este serviço? Em quais rotas posso usá-lo? Quando está disponível para locação? Como posso reservar um? Quanto custa contratar um Tramper? E se eu nunca usei um desses antes? E se eu precisar de ajuda adicional? Porque tenho de me tornar membro da Countryside Mobility? Posso ajudar neste projeto? E se eu precisar cancelar uma reserva? Frequently Asked Questions

FVAF Appoints Nick Penny as Head of Operations FVAF is delighted to announce the appointment of Nick Penny to the newly created role of Head of Operations, effective 1 January 2026. Nick brings over five years of dedicated service to FVAF, where he has been instrumental in driving delivery of various community projects as Programme Manager. His promotion recognises his outstanding contribution to the organisation and his deep understanding of FVAF's community-rooted approach. In his new role, Nick will provide strategic leadership across FVAF's operational teams, programmes, and internal systems. He will oversee frontline delivery, ensure operational excellence, and lead the organisation's people-management functions. Reporting directly to the CEO, Nick will be a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, guiding FVAF's continued growth and impact. The Head of Operations role has been established to strengthen FVAF's infrastructure and ensure the organisation's delivery remains aligned with its TRIBE (Trust, Relational, Innovation, Bravery, Equity) values and Theory of Change. Chris Brown, FVAF CEO said: "Nick lives and breathes community. He is a fantastic role model within the organisation and his commitment to the Forest of Dean and FVAF is infectious. I am delighted that Nick will be taking this next step in his journey with us and am excited to see what we’ll achieve together”. Nick Penny said: “I am really excited by the opportunities that this new role brings for both my own personal development and the continued growth of the Charity. I am extremely grateful to our Board of Trustees for their support of Chris and the leadership team with this investment in developing our organisation. It is fantastic to wake up in the morning knowing that my role, and those of my colleagues, contribute so successfully to making a positive impact across our Forest of Dean community." For media enquires contact communications@fvaf.org.uk or 01594 822073. -END- Notes to editor: Established in 1994, Forest Voluntary Action Forum (FVAF) is the Voluntary Service Council and Volunteer Centre for the Forest of Dean The charity offers support to local citizens, community groups and activities including support and development advice, training, networking meetings, facilitating representation, volunteer recruitment, volunteer placement and support In addition, FVAF delivers projects with and for the local community, including Forest of Dean Youth Association, Holiday Activity Campaigns, The Forest Youth Music Network, The Gloucestershire Digi Partnership, The Forest Compass Directory, Walking with Wheels FVAF receives some financial support from the Forest of Dean District Council and funds activities through external funding opportunities Head office - Forest Voluntary Action Forum, Ow Bist – Forest Community Space, Dockham Rd, Cinderford, Glos. GL14 2AN.

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Sobre a FVAF Nossa história Somos o Conselho de Serviço Voluntário e Centro de Voluntariado para a Floresta de Dean. Prestamos assistência a muitas das centenas de organizações voluntárias e comunitárias do Distrito que, por sua vez, estão mais aptas a realizar o seu trabalho na e para a comunidade local. Desde a nossa formação em 1994, desenvolvemos uma reputação de incentivar, abraçar e aprimorar a ação comunitária em toda a Floresta de Dean. Acreditamos que, por meio de abordagens lideradas pela comunidade, permitimos que os cidadãos desenvolvam habilidades, resiliência e capital social para viver vidas mais felizes e melhor conectadas. Serviços de escritório Funcionários e Fiduciários Políticas Acessibilidade e Sustentabilidade

Summer Holiday Activities & Food We’ve teamed up with Gloucestershire Cou nty Counci l and arranged a packed timetable of FREE fun! The HAF programme is open to all school aged children, who live in the Forest of Dean, and who qualify for free school meals. If funding allows, s ometimes activities are extended and offered to all children and young people across Gloucestershire through the Holiday Activities Programme (HAP). There's something for eve ryone - we've got sports clubs, cooking, crafts, play sessions an d so much more... You need to be registered to book | All sessions mus t be pre bo oke d REGISTER HERE For information or support with the HAF Spring programme contact: HAFParentEnquiries@gloucestershire.gov.uk or ring the HAF helpline on 01452 427960. BOOKING NOW OPEN! CHECK OUT THE TIMETABLE **PLEASE NOTE: You can only book 4 activities at a time - please wait 24 hours before you book again** For more information visit the Gloucestershire County Council website here

Mycelium My Networks Mental Health Project Mycelium - Forest Mental Health Project Structure The Forest Community of Practice Forest of Dean Mental Health Locality Partnership Recovery and Wellbeing Café The Resources Hub & Library The Forest Community of Practice Monthly face-to-face learning collaborative, reflective practice & peer supervision. 2nd Tuesday each month. The Forest Community of Practice is for individuals working and volunteering with members of our community where support for mental health is a significant part of their role. This has been set up in response to the My Networks Scoping Project. Many local social care practitioners stated that they wished to receive ongoing support to develop reflective practice, link with others and build skills that would help them to become more confident responding to mental distress, particularly with the increasing complexities that they were coming across in their roles. The C of P will be supported by clinicians, professionals and lived experience practitioners from the VCS & NHS who have been involved in the Community Mental Health Transformation programme. It will provide an opportunity for collaborative learning, peer supervision and professional development. We hope a community of Forest mental health practitioners will emerge from these sessions. If you, or a mental health champion from your team, are interested and able to join us, please get in touch. Please get in touch if you have any questions or want the most current information about scheduling details - simon@fvaf.org.uk or text 07394 945046 Forest of Dean Mental Health Locality Partnership The Locality Partnership offers VCS and faith-based organisations the opportunity to meet with other professionals and voluntary groups who are supporting people with their mental health in the Forest of Dean. The Partnership is a collective of social care practitioners who are working towards a community response to the My Networks scoping project findings. By coming together, we hope to keep abreast of developments, begin partnership projects or create collaborative opportunities that can address what is needed for better mental health in the Forest of Dean. We are now an integral part of the wider Forest Know Your Patch network. Regular online meetings as well as live, in-person events are held where topics and projects are discussed and highlighted. As well as this, the FKYP works closely with other statutory organisations offering a platform to disseminate up-to-date information about services available in the community. 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. Recovery & Wellbeing Café - Current Programme The Resource Hub, Research Room & Lived Experience Library Leaflets & literature on wellness, recovery, self-help & coping with mental distress. The group office, based above the Library at The Main Place in Coleford, is available for members to use as a safe and confidential space. We keep material that may be of use to members – and we are happy for people to provide us with leaflets that they would like shared. To read the My Networks Scoping Project Report please visit: www.fvaf.org.uk/publications