Summer Gardening
Our gardens have benefited from a huge range of plants from all over the world. It’s a double edged sword- some are tender and need to be grown again from scratch every year while others can become invasive pests. One such area is the Central and South Americas. They have provided a whole variety of…
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Parkend Memorial Hall
PARKEND MEMORIAL HALL, Folly Rd, Parkend, Nr Lydney, GL15 4JF. Supported by fundraising and run by volunteers. Ideal and comfortable venue for workshops, clubs, classes, functions, fitness, theatre events and much more. There is wheelchair access and parking. Capacity up to 70 and equipped with WIFI, a stage, toilets, kitchen, tables & chairs. We can…
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Berry Hill Memorial Institute
Berry Hill Memorial Institute “The Hut” The Hut – 22 Park Road, Berry Hill GL16 7QU is an historic building run by volunteers and is available for hire by regular users and casual hire. There is a main hall with a capacity for 100 people and a small hall with a maximum capacity for 50.…
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English Bicknor Village Hall
Lovely character Hall which is well maintained and warm. Large fully equipped, 5 star rated kitchen. Fully licensed Bar with Lounge area, Patios, Disabled access and toilets. Ample parking with large playing field and children’s play area. Idyllic countryside backdrop. WiFi. Phone compatible PA system, Projector. Ideal for all parties, weddings, meetings, classes. Premises capacity…
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Minsterworth Village Hall
Easily found on the A48, this lovely village hall has ample parking, a large external patio and extensive lawn area, and is fully accessible. Internally there are 3 rooms. A large (12m x 7m) main hall with a stage, AV facilities and seating for 100; a second room (48sq m) with bar area and exit…
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Ruspidge Memorial Halls
UPPER HALL Both halls have central heating, wifi, public entertainments licence, disabled toilets, & are dementia friendly.Upper Hall – £10.00/hour – regular bookings. £12.00/hour – casual hire. This is an elegant period 1920’s hall boasting, a polished wooden floor, stage, and modern kitchen. It is wheelchair accessible. Comfortably accommodates 80 – 120 people. LOWER HALL …
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Pillowell Village Hall
Pillowell Village Hall is an historic building set in a quiet location within the conservation area of Pillowell. Wi-fi is freely available. The upstairs has a fully functioning modern kitchen /bathroom/and carpeted multifunctional room. The downstairs is a large open area again with a newly fitted kitchen and toilet area. Suitable for parties etc. Parking…
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Flaxley Schoolrooms Village Hall
Flaxley, GL14 1JR. Capacity for up to 60 people, Fully Equipped Kitchen, Projection Equipment and Screen. Disabled Access. Usage green space. For further information and booking Tel: 07756468563 or E: flaxleyschoolrooms@gmail.com
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The Kennerly Singers
Sing away the winter blues with The Kennerley Singers, a small, friendly community choir of mixed voices All welcome. Wide variety of music covered from pop to light classics and the musicals. Wednesday evenings 7.30 -9.30, Yorkley Community Centre, GL15 4RS. For further info, please email: kennerleysingers@aol.com
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Baby Sensory Monmouthshire
Multi award-winning baby development classes running in Abergavenny on Tuesdays and Woolaston on Wednesdays.Suitable from birth – 13 months, each week is a new adventure aiming to benefit baby’s development. You’ll also spend time in our exploratory play area, the perfect time to meet other parents. Contact Amy on M: 07793206868 or Email: monmouthshire@babysensory.co.ukBook your…
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Sing for Lung Health
Living with a lung condition? Learn healthy breathing, and singing, to help with breathlessness. No need to consider yourself a singer. We don’t take ourselves too seriously, and we have a few laughs while we sing and breathe together. Get in touch to check if it’s suitable for your condition. £4 or whatever contribution you…
Read more Sing with your Natural Voice
Leave your worries at home and come for a sing! All welcome – whether you’re new to it or have sung lots. No auditions. Musicreading not required, nor will you be asked to sing on your own. 2-4 pm, Mondays in Blakeney, 7-9 pm, Wednesdays in Lydbrook. Starting again after Easter 2025. Contact Kirsty for…
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Fitness Classes with White Lotus
Tai Chi for Health & Relaxation Seated and standing, people with disabilities welcome. Please phone to find the most suitable class. Complete beginners class Monday 10 am Woolaston memorial hall. Mondays 9:15am on Zoom and live at Woolaston memorial hall. Wednesdays 9.15-10.15am Naas Lane Community Centre, Lydney. Additional referral classes available as well as a bespoke…
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Chen Style Tai Chi & Chi Gong
Classes are suitable for all ages and experience. £50 for a 6 week block. Beginners welcome from 6:30pm every Wednesday, ongoing. English Bicknor Village Hall. (Please confirm attendance in advance).The syllabus includes loosening and foundation exercises, tai chi form and chi gong (energy work). Please get in touch for details. The class and instructor are…
Read more
Psychotherapist
Psychotherapist in trainingI’m a UKCP registered psychotherapist in my fifth year of training, offering affordable, weekly, face to face psychotherapy for adults.I provide a friendly and trustworthy environment to help you explore your life and it’s patterns, to help you find compassion, acceptance and the possibility of change £35 4-7:30pm Gestalt Centre Wales, Courtyard…
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Yorkley Community Centre
Facilities: Main Hall, Kitchen, Meeting Place, Bar. Music and alcohol licences. Free Wi-Fi & Hearing loop in hall & meeting place. For info and enquiries go to: T: 01594 560190 E: info@communitycentreyorkley.co.uk or visit www.communitycentreyorkley.co.uk
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St Briavels Assembly Rooms
Village Hall with stage, cafe, kitchen, bar, meeting room, cine projector, toilets. Disabled accessible.Available for private & public hire, please go to www.stbriavels-ar.co.uk to check availability, make a booking and see what’s on. All uses considered, including parties, wedding receptions, wakes, dances, yoga, meetings, education, etc. From £12 ph 9am – 11pm. The Assembly RoomsEast StreetSt. BriavelsLydneyGL15 6TG Bookings…
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Iyenga Yoga Classes and Courses
Years of study and teaching this powerful and sophisticated practice means I can offer you a richer picture and road map in your yoga. CIYT II certified and insured I teach classes, courses, workshops and retreats through the year for students, well being practitioners, body movement instructors and yoga trainees. Let’s take your practice to…
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Yoga for All with Jane & Aileen
Very Friendly, safe and accessible class including postures, stretching, core strengthening and balance work, along with breath work – helping to cope with the day to day challenges of life and closing with relaxation/meditation. A great way to start the week. Not a very strenuous class, students are encouraged to work safely according to their…
Read more
Yoga with Sue Chudley
Individual Tuition, Yoga Therapy, Workshops. Classes from 29th April- Tues 6pm, Weds 9.30am & Wed on zoom 6pm. Teaching inspired by TKV Desikachar, working with body, breath and mind as appropriate to the individual at Millers Farm, Brains Green, Blakeney, GL15 4AP. Contact Sue: E: suechudley@myphone.coop or visit www.millersfarm.co.uk/yogaspace
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Viney Hall Physiotherapy
Pilates Mat ClassesMonday – Friday, morning-afternoon evening. Beginners / Improvers / Intermediate /Advanced 1 hour classes. Pay per term £54 for 6 week term or drop in price £13. Pilates Reformer ClassesMonday to Friday, morning-afternoon evening. Our reformer machines have springs & pulleys to add assistance or resistance to your workout. Pay per term £102…
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Yoga Classes
Yoga for all levels and abilities. Classes in Huntley, Tuesdays 1.00-2.30pm; Littledean, Wednesday (Intermediate) 6 – 7.30pm; Berry Hill, Thursday (50+) 4.15-5.45pm. £8 drop in or £42 for 6 sessions. Pregnancy Yoga by arrangement Contact Glenys on 01594 823581, email bgpattman@btinternet.com
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Tai Chi for Wellbeing & Health – CRYSTAL TAI CHI
TAI CHI FOR WELL-BEING & HEALTH. CRYSTAL TAI CHI Traditional Sun Style and modified Forms for Health. 35 years of practise experience. Teaching traditional long and health Sun & Yang forms locally and nationally for 22 years. Sessions can be adapted for all ages/abilities, seated or standing & include Qi Gong. Limited public local sessions:…
Read more
Forest of Dean Male Voice Choir
The choir was founded 40 years ago in 1984 as a spin off from the then Bream MVC, itself originating from the miners choir of Whitecroft pit which was 100 plus strong! The choir has been successful and popular in keeping up the tradition of male voice harmony and we welcome new members of all…
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Piano Lessons
I’ve been teaching in the Forest for ten years and previously for 30 years in Wales. I studied at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire and have qualifications ABSM in General Musicianship and Piano Teaching plus LRAM in Piano Teaching. I try to make lessons engaging and rewarding for all ages and all levels. My fees are £25…
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West Dean Centre
West Dean Centre High Street Bream GL15 6JW is available to hire for training events, conferences, community events andprivate bookings. We have a Main Hall, maximum 50 seated, with conference facilities, a smaller function room, maximum 25 seated, well-equipped kitchen, and café area seating 20. Free Wi-Fi in all rooms.Accessible entrance, toilets, baby-changing facilities, and…
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Bishopswood Village Hall
Just 2 miles south of Ross on Wye, the hall has excellent facilities for community events, meetings and classes. It is available for private hire and is an ideal venue for almost any event including private parties and wedding receptions having easy access and excellent parking. Information on the many regular events held ranging from…
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Lydney Community Centre
Is run entirely by volunteers and is available for hire for private and community events. Facilities include alarge hall, 3 large rooms and 1 smaller room, fully fitted kitchen, toilets including disabled and baby changing, freeWIFI, disabled access and ample car parking. Visit our website to see photos and sizes of rooms, and classes currently…
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Inner Wheel Forest of Dean
Would you like to help us make a difference in our centenary year? Described by someone who knew her well in 1924, our founder Margarette Golding was a remarkable woman of great courage, intelligence, and foresight who was the driving force of Inner Wheel, a name she had chosen. She had great understanding of human…
Read more Your never alone – Help numbers.
If you need to talk. Please find some very useful numbers on the poster below.
Read more DISTRIBUTION LIST – Our brochures reach where other brochures can’t go!
Yes – The Forest Bee reaches places other brochures can’t go: Schools: Dean Academy, Dene Magna, Lakers and John Kyrle in Ross, plus a few junior schools around the Forest. Doctors’ Surgeries and NHS health professionals eg nurses gave them out when doing flu jabs this winter Village Agents who support the over 50’s across…
Read more
What is The Forest Bee?
The Forest Bee is fluttering its wings! Our brilliant logo was created and donated to our project by the very talented local cartoonist, Ron Tocknell.
Read more
Summer Gardening
Our gardens have benefited from a huge range of plants from all over the world. It’s a double edged sword- some are tender and need to be grown again from scratch every year while others can become invasive pests. One such area is the Central and South Americas. They have provided a whole variety of…
Parkend Memorial Hall
PARKEND MEMORIAL HALL, Folly Rd, Parkend, Nr Lydney, GL15 4JF. Supported by fundraising and run by volunteers. Ideal and comfortable venue for workshops, clubs, classes, functions, fitness, theatre events and much more. There is wheelchair access and parking. Capacity up to 70 and equipped with WIFI, a stage, toilets, kitchen, tables & chairs. We can…
Berry Hill Memorial Institute
Berry Hill Memorial Institute “The Hut” The Hut – 22 Park Road, Berry Hill GL16 7QU is an historic building run by volunteers and is available for hire by regular users and casual hire. There is a main hall with a capacity for 100 people and a small hall with a maximum capacity for 50.…
English Bicknor Village Hall
Lovely character Hall which is well maintained and warm. Large fully equipped, 5 star rated kitchen. Fully licensed Bar with Lounge area, Patios, Disabled access and toilets. Ample parking with large playing field and children’s play area. Idyllic countryside backdrop. WiFi. Phone compatible PA system, Projector. Ideal for all parties, weddings, meetings, classes. Premises capacity…
Minsterworth Village Hall
Easily found on the A48, this lovely village hall has ample parking, a large external patio and extensive lawn area, and is fully accessible. Internally there are 3 rooms. A large (12m x 7m) main hall with a stage, AV facilities and seating for 100; a second room (48sq m) with bar area and exit…
Ruspidge Memorial Halls
UPPER HALL Both halls have central heating, wifi, public entertainments licence, disabled toilets, & are dementia friendly.Upper Hall – £10.00/hour – regular bookings. £12.00/hour – casual hire. This is an elegant period 1920’s hall boasting, a polished wooden floor, stage, and modern kitchen. It is wheelchair accessible. Comfortably accommodates 80 – 120 people. LOWER HALL …
Pillowell Village Hall
Pillowell Village Hall is an historic building set in a quiet location within the conservation area of Pillowell. Wi-fi is freely available. The upstairs has a fully functioning modern kitchen /bathroom/and carpeted multifunctional room. The downstairs is a large open area again with a newly fitted kitchen and toilet area. Suitable for parties etc. Parking…
Flaxley Schoolrooms Village Hall
Flaxley, GL14 1JR. Capacity for up to 60 people, Fully Equipped Kitchen, Projection Equipment and Screen. Disabled Access. Usage green space. For further information and booking Tel: 07756468563 or E: flaxleyschoolrooms@gmail.com
The Kennerly Singers
Sing away the winter blues with The Kennerley Singers, a small, friendly community choir of mixed voices All welcome. Wide variety of music covered from pop to light classics and the musicals. Wednesday evenings 7.30 -9.30, Yorkley Community Centre, GL15 4RS. For further info, please email: kennerleysingers@aol.com
Baby Sensory Monmouthshire
Multi award-winning baby development classes running in Abergavenny on Tuesdays and Woolaston on Wednesdays.Suitable from birth – 13 months, each week is a new adventure aiming to benefit baby’s development. You’ll also spend time in our exploratory play area, the perfect time to meet other parents. Contact Amy on M: 07793206868 or Email: monmouthshire@babysensory.co.ukBook your…
Sing for Lung Health
Living with a lung condition? Learn healthy breathing, and singing, to help with breathlessness. No need to consider yourself a singer. We don’t take ourselves too seriously, and we have a few laughs while we sing and breathe together. Get in touch to check if it’s suitable for your condition. £4 or whatever contribution you…
Sing with your Natural Voice
Leave your worries at home and come for a sing! All welcome – whether you’re new to it or have sung lots. No auditions. Musicreading not required, nor will you be asked to sing on your own. 2-4 pm, Mondays in Blakeney, 7-9 pm, Wednesdays in Lydbrook. Starting again after Easter 2025. Contact Kirsty for…
Fitness Classes with White Lotus
Tai Chi for Health & Relaxation Seated and standing, people with disabilities welcome. Please phone to find the most suitable class. Complete beginners class Monday 10 am Woolaston memorial hall. Mondays 9:15am on Zoom and live at Woolaston memorial hall. Wednesdays 9.15-10.15am Naas Lane Community Centre, Lydney. Additional referral classes available as well as a bespoke…
Chen Style Tai Chi & Chi Gong
Classes are suitable for all ages and experience. £50 for a 6 week block. Beginners welcome from 6:30pm every Wednesday, ongoing. English Bicknor Village Hall. (Please confirm attendance in advance).The syllabus includes loosening and foundation exercises, tai chi form and chi gong (energy work). Please get in touch for details. The class and instructor are…
Psychotherapist
Psychotherapist in trainingI’m a UKCP registered psychotherapist in my fifth year of training, offering affordable, weekly, face to face psychotherapy for adults.I provide a friendly and trustworthy environment to help you explore your life and it’s patterns, to help you find compassion, acceptance and the possibility of change £35 4-7:30pm Gestalt Centre Wales, Courtyard…
Yorkley Community Centre
Facilities: Main Hall, Kitchen, Meeting Place, Bar. Music and alcohol licences. Free Wi-Fi & Hearing loop in hall & meeting place. For info and enquiries go to: T: 01594 560190 E: info@communitycentreyorkley.co.uk or visit www.communitycentreyorkley.co.uk
St Briavels Assembly Rooms
Village Hall with stage, cafe, kitchen, bar, meeting room, cine projector, toilets. Disabled accessible.Available for private & public hire, please go to www.stbriavels-ar.co.uk to check availability, make a booking and see what’s on. All uses considered, including parties, wedding receptions, wakes, dances, yoga, meetings, education, etc. From £12 ph 9am – 11pm. The Assembly RoomsEast StreetSt. BriavelsLydneyGL15 6TG Bookings…
Iyenga Yoga Classes and Courses
Years of study and teaching this powerful and sophisticated practice means I can offer you a richer picture and road map in your yoga. CIYT II certified and insured I teach classes, courses, workshops and retreats through the year for students, well being practitioners, body movement instructors and yoga trainees. Let’s take your practice to…
Yoga for All with Jane & Aileen
Very Friendly, safe and accessible class including postures, stretching, core strengthening and balance work, along with breath work – helping to cope with the day to day challenges of life and closing with relaxation/meditation. A great way to start the week. Not a very strenuous class, students are encouraged to work safely according to their…
Yoga with Sue Chudley
Individual Tuition, Yoga Therapy, Workshops. Classes from 29th April- Tues 6pm, Weds 9.30am & Wed on zoom 6pm. Teaching inspired by TKV Desikachar, working with body, breath and mind as appropriate to the individual at Millers Farm, Brains Green, Blakeney, GL15 4AP. Contact Sue: E: suechudley@myphone.coop or visit www.millersfarm.co.uk/yogaspace
Viney Hall Physiotherapy
Pilates Mat ClassesMonday – Friday, morning-afternoon evening. Beginners / Improvers / Intermediate /Advanced 1 hour classes. Pay per term £54 for 6 week term or drop in price £13. Pilates Reformer ClassesMonday to Friday, morning-afternoon evening. Our reformer machines have springs & pulleys to add assistance or resistance to your workout. Pay per term £102…
Yoga Classes
Yoga for all levels and abilities. Classes in Huntley, Tuesdays 1.00-2.30pm; Littledean, Wednesday (Intermediate) 6 – 7.30pm; Berry Hill, Thursday (50+) 4.15-5.45pm. £8 drop in or £42 for 6 sessions. Pregnancy Yoga by arrangement Contact Glenys on 01594 823581, email bgpattman@btinternet.com
Tai Chi for Wellbeing & Health – CRYSTAL TAI CHI
TAI CHI FOR WELL-BEING & HEALTH. CRYSTAL TAI CHI Traditional Sun Style and modified Forms for Health. 35 years of practise experience. Teaching traditional long and health Sun & Yang forms locally and nationally for 22 years. Sessions can be adapted for all ages/abilities, seated or standing & include Qi Gong. Limited public local sessions:…
Forest of Dean Male Voice Choir
The choir was founded 40 years ago in 1984 as a spin off from the then Bream MVC, itself originating from the miners choir of Whitecroft pit which was 100 plus strong! The choir has been successful and popular in keeping up the tradition of male voice harmony and we welcome new members of all…
Piano Lessons
I’ve been teaching in the Forest for ten years and previously for 30 years in Wales. I studied at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire and have qualifications ABSM in General Musicianship and Piano Teaching plus LRAM in Piano Teaching. I try to make lessons engaging and rewarding for all ages and all levels. My fees are £25…
West Dean Centre
West Dean Centre High Street Bream GL15 6JW is available to hire for training events, conferences, community events andprivate bookings. We have a Main Hall, maximum 50 seated, with conference facilities, a smaller function room, maximum 25 seated, well-equipped kitchen, and café area seating 20. Free Wi-Fi in all rooms.Accessible entrance, toilets, baby-changing facilities, and…
Bishopswood Village Hall
Just 2 miles south of Ross on Wye, the hall has excellent facilities for community events, meetings and classes. It is available for private hire and is an ideal venue for almost any event including private parties and wedding receptions having easy access and excellent parking. Information on the many regular events held ranging from…
Lydney Community Centre
Is run entirely by volunteers and is available for hire for private and community events. Facilities include alarge hall, 3 large rooms and 1 smaller room, fully fitted kitchen, toilets including disabled and baby changing, freeWIFI, disabled access and ample car parking. Visit our website to see photos and sizes of rooms, and classes currently…
Inner Wheel Forest of Dean
Would you like to help us make a difference in our centenary year? Described by someone who knew her well in 1924, our founder Margarette Golding was a remarkable woman of great courage, intelligence, and foresight who was the driving force of Inner Wheel, a name she had chosen. She had great understanding of human…
Your never alone – Help numbers.
If you need to talk. Please find some very useful numbers on the poster below.
DISTRIBUTION LIST – Our brochures reach where other brochures can’t go!
Yes – The Forest Bee reaches places other brochures can’t go: Schools: Dean Academy, Dene Magna, Lakers and John Kyrle in Ross, plus a few junior schools around the Forest. Doctors’ Surgeries and NHS health professionals eg nurses gave them out when doing flu jabs this winter Village Agents who support the over 50’s across…
What is The Forest Bee?
The Forest Bee is fluttering its wings! Our brilliant logo was created and donated to our project by the very talented local cartoonist, Ron Tocknell.