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  • Volunteers' Week Roadshow 2024 | Mysite

    Join our roadshow! Volunteer Week 2024 3-8 June We’re hitting the road again this year to celebrate Volunteers’ Week 2024! Volunteers' Week is an annual celebration of the contribution millions of people make, across the UK, through volunteering in their communities. In the first week of June (3-8), we will be taking our community engagement vehicle out and about across the Forest of Dean, promoting and celebrating all things volunteering. If you’re a local group or organisation who needs volunteers and would like the opportunity to promote what you do to the local community, we’re inviting you to join us. From 10am -2pm we will be in: Wednesday 5 June LYDNEY - Taurus Crafts, The Old Park Park, Aylburton, Lydney GL15 6BU Thursday 6 June CINDERFORD - Ow Bist - Forest Community Space, Dockham Road GL14 2AN Friday 7 June COLEFORD - The Clocktower, Market Place GL16 8AW Saturday 8 June NEWENT - Newent Market Hall, Broad Street If you’d like to join us, please let us know by 31 May. BOOK YOUR PLACE **PLUS pop along and pick up the latest editions of our popular publications ‘Volunteering in the Forest of Dean’ and ‘Forest Compass’. Can’t make it? We’re happy to take along any flyers/leaflets/poster/giveaways to promote your group or organisation – just drop them into the FVAF office at Ow Bist - Forest Community Centre, Dockham Road, Cinderford GL14 2AN (located in the Tesco carpark) by 4pm Friday 31 May.

  • Living for Less | Mysite

    Get top tips to ‘Live for Less’ at community drop-in event! 2pm - 5pm Wednesday 22 March| Lydney Town Hall GL15 5DY Come along to our FREE drop-in event for top tips and advice to help you with the rising cost of living. From 2pm to 5pm you will get the chance to visit over 25 information stalls and speak face-to-face with experts who can offer help with food support, reducing bills, energy saving, searching for a job and benefits and money advice. PLUS we’ve got some fantastic interactive demos featuring cooking with Dean Forest Kitchen, grow your own tips from Adult Education Gloucestershire and upcycling skills with Newent Upcycling. In addition, AEG will also be giving a taste of the other sessions that they offer . Chris Brown, our CEO at said “With the cost of living constantly on the rise we are seeing first-hand the strain and impact this is having on the day-to-day lives of local people. This drop-in event will offer tips and advice and help everyone discover sustainable ways to cut their bills and save money.” ‘Living for Less’ is a free community drop-in event with a wide range of organisations signed up to attend including Forest of Dean District Council, Citizens Advice Bureau, Severn Wye Energy Agency, DWP, Homestart, Wlydwood, Two Rivers Housing and many other local community and support groups. Full list of organisations attending: Forest of Dean District Council - community, health, benefits and housing teams SevernWye Energy Agency Citizens Advice Bureau Department For Work and Pensions – Benefits and employment team Newent Upcycling Dean Forest Kitchen Friends of Forest Waterways Christians Against Poverty Wyldwood Crossroads Care Gloucestershire Carers Healthwatch Gloucestershire Adult Education Gloucestershire FRED – Forest Read Easy Deal Charlie's in the Forest Lydney Hub Gloucestershire Community Rail Two Rivers Housing Gloucestershire Fire & Rescue Mothers in Mind/Homestart Lydney Exchange Gloucestershire Nightstop Great Oaks Hospice Managing Memory GOPA - Gloucestershire Older Persons' Association Dementia Action Alliance - DDA CCP – Caring for Communities and People For more information contact contact@fvaf.org.uk or 01594 822073.

  • FoDDC Community Grant support | Mysite

    Get Help To Unlock Your Community’s Potential! Forest of Dean District Council has just launched Community Grants 2025 to 2026 . This one-off funding is open to not-for-profit voluntary and community groups in the Forest of Dean to help build stronger, more cohesive communities. To help you fill in the application form we’ve teamed up with Gloucestershire Rural Community Counci l to offer drop-in sessions or bookable slots across the Forest: 18 March 2025 | Sedbury Village Hall & Sedbury Space Drop-in: 10am - 11am Bookable slots: 11am - 12pm 26 March 2025 | FODDC Offices, Coleford Bookable slots: 1pm - 3:30pm 7 April 2025 | Sixteen Community Café, Coleford Drop-in: 11am - 1pm 10 April 2025 | Newent Memorial Hall Bookable slots: 11am - 12pm Drop-in: 12:30pm - 1:30pm 28 April 2025 | The Victoria Centre, Victoria Road, Lydney Bookable slots: 10am - 12:30pm Drop-in: 2pm - 4pm 1 May 2025 | Ow Bist - Forest Community Space, Cinderford Bookable slots: 11am - 12pm Drop-in: 12pm - 1pm Learn more about the FoDDC Community Grants and download the application documents HERE For more information or to book your slot, contact us at volunteer@fvaf.org.uk or 01594 822073.

  • Trustees' Week 2022 | Mysite

    TRUSTEES' WEEK 2022 - Showcasing & celebrating trustees Next week (7 – 11 November) we will be taking part in a national celebration of charity trustees as part of Trustees’ Week 2022 . Ever wondered what a trustee does? Maybe you’d like to take on a trustee role but don’t know where to start. Across the week we will try and answers your questions by looking at what a trustee is, the benefits of taking on a trustee role and showcasing the fantastic impact it can have to local people and communities. Follow us on Facebook for daily tips and info and check our website for updates and links to useful resources. Are you recruiting trustees? Tell us! If you are an organisation of community group looking for trustees – this is the perfect opportunity to recruit! To advertise your trustee opportunities just send the info to communications@fvaf.org.uk by 5pm Thursday 10 November

  • Recovery & Wellbeing Café | Mysite

    Recovery & Wellbeing Café

  • Forest of Dean Mental Health Locality P | Mysite

    Forest of Dean Mental Health Locality Partnership

  • Peer Advocacy | Mysite

    Peer Development

  • Digital Inclusion | Mysite

    ڈیجیٹل انوویشن یہ بڑے پیمانے پر تسلیم کیا جاتا ہے کہ فارسٹ آف ڈین کے لوگ ڈیجیٹل طور پر خارج ہونے والے محسوس کرتے ہیں۔ FVAF، Gloucestershire County Council، Digital Unite اور IT Schools Africa کے ساتھ شراکت میں کام کر رہا ہے ان رکاوٹوں کو توڑنے کے لیے سخت محنت کر رہا ہے۔ ڈیجیٹل چیمپئنز کے ایک گروپ کو تربیت دینے اور فارسٹ آف ڈین کے ارد گرد سیشنز میں متعدد 'پاپ اپ' ڈیجیٹل ڈراپ کو چلانے کے ذریعے، ہم امید کرتے ہیں کہ آپ ان لوگوں کی مدد کر سکیں گے جو اپنی ڈیجیٹل صلاحیتوں کو بڑھانا چاہتے ہیں، چاہے وہ یہ سیکھ رہے ہوں کہ کیسے بنانا ہے۔ اپنے پیاروں کو ویڈیو کال کریں، آن لائن بل ادا کریں، ای میلز بھیجیں یا ورچوئل کلاسز میں شرکت کریں۔ 'پاپ اپ' ٹریننگ ہب کے ساتھ ساتھ، ہم جلد ہی سنڈر فورڈ میں اپنی کمیونٹی بلڈنگ میں ایک ڈیجیٹل ٹریننگ سوٹ انسٹال کریں گے۔ ہم دیہی برادریوں میں بہتر رابطہ فراہم کرنے کے لیے GRCC اور مقامی ویلج ہالز کے ساتھ ان کے ڈیجیٹل انفراسٹرکچر کو بہتر بنانے کے لیے بھی کام کریں گے۔ اگر آپ ڈیجیٹل چیمپیئن بننے اور دوسروں کی مدد کرنے میں دلچسپی رکھتے ہیں، تو براہ کرم نک پینی سے ای میل کے ذریعے Projects@fvaf.org.uk پر رابطہ کریں۔ آئی ٹی اسکول افریقہ ڈیجیٹل چیمپئنز جی آر سی سی

  • HAF Summer - Week 1 | Mysite

    SUMMER HAF - HOLIDAY, ACTIVITIES & FOOD WEEK 1 - 1 to 4 August MONDAY PROSTARS KIDS CLUB CAMP (4-12yrs) Dene Magna Secondary School, Picklenash Junior School, Dean Academy Secondary School PROGRESSIVE SPORTS ACTIVE CAMPS (4-13yrs) St Whites Primary School, Cinderford SWIM PASS (4-16 yrs) Freedom Leisure, Cinderford LITTLE LEARNERS CRAFTS, MESSY PLAY AND MORE Foxglove Gardens, Coleford WILDINGS HOLIDAY CLUB (5-12yrs) Noxon Farm Permaculture, Lydney REKINDLE YOUTH HOLIDAY HANG OUT (13-16yrs) Kensley Sheds, Cinderford, Coleford Recreation BOOK HERE Click to book WEDNESDAY PROSTARS KIDS CLUB CAMP (4-12yrs) Dene Magna Secondary School, Picklenash Junior School, Dean Academy Secondary School PROGRESSIVE SPORTS ACTIVE CAMPS (4-13yrs) St Whites Primary School, Cinderford SWIM PASS (4-16 yrs) Freedom Leisure, Cinderford LITTLE LEARNERS CRAFTS, MESSY PLAY AND MORE Foxglove Gardens, Coleford WILDINGS HOLIDAY CLUB (5-12yrs) Noxon Farm Permaculture, Lydney REKINDLE YOUTH HOLIDAY HANG OUT (13-16yrs) Kensley Sheds, Cinderford, Coleford Recreation BOOK HERE Click to book TUESDAY PROSTARS KIDS CLUB CAMP (4-12yrs) Dene Magna Secondary School, Picklenash Junior School, Dean Academy Secondary School PROGRESSIVE SPORTS ACTIVE CAMPS (4-13yrs) St Whites Primary School, Cinderford SWIM PASS (4-16 yrs) Freedom Leisure, Cinderford NEWENT INITIATIVE ACTIVITY SESSIONS (9-16 yrs) Chillout Zone, Newent LITTLE LEARNERS CRAFTS, MESSY PLAY AND MORE Foxglove Gardens, Coleford WILDINGS HOLIDAY CLUB (5-12yrs) Noxon Farm Permaculture, Lydney REKINDLE YOUTH HOLIDAY HANG OUT (13-16yrs) Kensley Sheds, Cinderford, Coleford Recreation BOOK HERE Click to book THURSDAY PROSTARS KIDS CLUB CAMP (4-12yrs) Dene Magna Secondary School, Picklenash Junior School, Dean Academy Secondary School PROGRESSIVE SPORTS ACTIVE CAMPS (4-13yrs) St Whites Primary School, Cinderford SWIM PASS (4-16 yrs) Freedom Leisure, Cinderford ARCHERY King George V Field, Coleford LITTLE LEARNERS CRAFTS, MESSY PLAY AND MORE Foxglove Gardens, Coleford WILDINGS HOLIDAY CLUB (5-12yrs) Noxon Farm Permaculture, Lydney REKINDLE YOUTH HOLIDAY HANG OUT (13-16yrs) Kensley Sheds, Cinderford, Coleford Recreation BOOK HERE Click to book FRIDAY PROSTARS KIDS CLUB CAMP (4-12yrs) Dene Magna Secondary School, Picklenash Junior School, Dean Academy Secondary School PROGRESSIVE SPORTS ACTIVE CAMPS (4-13yrs) St Whites Primary School, Cinderford SPORTILY ADVENTURE DAY Christian Adventure Centre, Lydney ARCHERY King George V Field, Coleford WILDINGS HOLIDAY CLUB (5-12yrs) Noxon Farm Permaculture, Lydney REKINDLE YOUTH HOLIDAY HANG OUT (13-16yrs) Kensley Sheds, Cinderford, Coleford Recreation BOOK HERE Click to book For more information visit the Gloucestershire County Council website here

  • Accessibility and Sustainability | Mysite

    رسائی اور پائیداری دفتری خدمات عملہ اور ٹرسٹیز پالیسیاں رسائی اور پائیداری PAGE UNDER CONSTRUCTION! Check back soon...

  • Foresters' Forest | Mysite

    جنگلوں کا جنگل Foresters' Forest کے ساتھ رضاکار Foresters' Forest ویب سائٹ ملاحظہ کریں۔ Foresters' Forest نیوز لیٹر کے لیے سائن اپ کریں۔ ہم ایک ہیں قومی لاٹری ہیریٹیج فنڈ لینڈ اسکیپ پارٹنرشپ پروگرام، فارسٹ آف ڈین کے اندر پارٹنر تنظیموں اور مقامی کمیونٹی گروپس کی ایک انجمن سے تشکیل دیا گیا ہے۔ ہمارا مقصد تعمیر شدہ، قدرتی اور ثقافتی ورثے کے بارے میں بیداری اور شرکت کرنا ہے جو ہمارے جنگل کو خاص بناتا ہے۔ دیکھنے، کرنے، دریافت کرنے اور ان میں شامل ہونے کے لیے بہت ساری چیزیں ہیں، لہذا ہم امید کرتے ہیں کہ آپ آئیں گے اور مختلف سرگرمیوں، رضاکارانہ مواقع اور تقریبات میں ہمارے ساتھ شامل ہوں گے۔ مزید معلومات کے لیے براہ کرم ہماری سرشار ویب سائٹ دیکھیں www.forestersforest.uk اگرچہ مختصراً، فاریسٹرز فاریسٹ پروگرام تقریباً پانچ موضوعات پر مبنی ہے: فطرت کے لیے ہمارا گڑھ، ہمارے جنگل کی تلاش، اپنے ماضی کو ظاہر کرنا، ہمارے جنگل کا جشن، اپنے مستقبل کو محفوظ بنانا۔ ان میں سے ہر ایک تھیم میں متعدد پروجیکٹس ہیں جو ہمارے ورثے کو ننگا، اشتراک اور مناتے ہیں۔ ہمارے خصوصی جنگل کے بارے میں سیکھنے اور اس کی حفاظت کرنے میں آپ کے لیے شامل ہونے کے بہت سارے مواقع ہیں، لہذا ہم امید کرتے ہیں کہ آپ آئیں گے اور ہمارے ساتھ شامل ہوں گے! ہمارے کچھ رضاکاروں سے ملیں۔ کیس اسٹڈی ڈیوڈ چلونر ڈیوڈ رضاکاروں کے ساتھ دی فارسٹرز فارسٹ کنزرویشن گریزنگ پروجیکٹ، جس کی قیادت گلوسٹر شائر... مزید پڑھ کیس اسٹڈی گیوینتھ ویور میں نے فاریسٹرز فارسٹ آرکیالوجی پروجیکٹ کے ساتھ کچھ شاندار تجربات کیے ہیں۔ کھودنے والوں نے... مزید پڑھ کیس اسٹڈی کیتھ واکر اسکار بینڈ اسٹینڈ کو بچانے اور ایک پلیٹ فارم فراہم کرنے کی ذمہ داری سونپی گئی چھوٹی رضاکارانہ ٹیم میں حصہ لینا... مزید پڑھ

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