Royal Forest of Dean, Wye Valley and Vale of Leadon
Visitor Information

Royal Forest of Dean Events - August 2001

Wednesday 1 August
Forest of Dean Morris Men The Kings Arms, Newent - 8.15 pm Contact: Harvey Atkinson 01452 750642 Forest Enterprise, Beechenhurst Lodge Activity Day - Mysterious Masks Would you like to look like an animal ? Come along, join a ranger and discover how to use different materials to create animal masks Contact: 01594 833057 Perrygrove Railway - Perrygrove Farm, Coleford Minimum gauge steam in the Forest of Dean. Unlimited rides except December. Open 11 am last train 4.15 pm Adults £3.30 OAP £3 Child £2.30 (ages 2 - 16) Contact 01594 834991 Dean Forest Railway Society - Norchard, Lydney Steam Days. Coach and car parking only available at Norchard Contact : 01594 845840, 01594 843423 - (message service)	Perrygrove Railway - Perrygrove Farm, Coleford Minimum gauge steam in the Forest of Dean. Unlimited rides except December. Open 11 am last train 4.15 pm Adults £3.30 OAP £3 Child £2.30 (ages 2 - 16) Contact 01594 834991 Dean Forest Railway Society - Norchard, Lydney Steam Days. Coach and car parking only available at Norchard Contact : 01594 845840, 01594 843423 - (message service)
Thursday 2 August
Milkwall/Clearwell & District W. I., Tufthorn Community Centre, Tufthorn Close, Nr Coleford 2.30 pm Contact:: 01594 835866, 01594 833969 Dean Forest Railway Society - Norchard, Lydney Steam Days. Coach and car parking only available at Norchard Contact : 01594 845840, 01594 843423 - (message service)	Perrygrove Railway - Perrygrove Farm, Coleford Minimum gauge steam in the Forest of Dean. Unlimited rides except December. Open 11 am last train 4.15 pm Adults £3.30 OAP £3 Child £2.30 (ages 2 - 16) Contact: 01594 834991
Friday 3 August
Events at RSPB Nagshead Nature Reserve - Pond Dipping - Come and discover the monsters which dwell in the dpths of our pond. Meet at 2 pm at RSPB Nagshead Information Centre, off Parkend - Coleford Road. No pre-booking required. £1.50 per child (accompanied) Contact: Paula Harwood 01594 562852
Saturday 4 August
Causeway Country Music Club - Causeway Club, Cinderford Country and Western Evening - Steve Raymond Band - 7 pm Contact: Sylvia Preece 01594 824517 Monthly Saturday Night Social Sequence Dance Dancing Dates with Ray & Doreen - at the Robert Pashley Memorial Hall, Walford. 8 pm - 11 pm Tea, biscuits & raffle included in admin. Contact: 01594 861373 Dean Forest Railway Society - Norchard, Lydney Special Event "Traditional Jazz - Special evening. Diesel Heritage Train and Real Ale. Coach and car parking only available at Norchard Commencing 6.30 pm Contact : 01594 845840, 01594 843423 - (message service) Newent & District Craft Workers Guild Newent Memorial Hall (Adjacent to Budgeons Supermarket). Summer Show - 20 plus different crafts 10 am - 4 pm Free car parking- Free admission Contact: Neil Bateson 01531 821276	Sequence Dancing - Harry & Peggy Prior, Evergreen Hall, Broadwell 8 pm - 11 pm Contact :01594 824182 Perrygrove Railway - Perrygrove Farm, Coleford Minimum gauge steam in the Forest of Dean. Unlimited rides except December. Open 11 am last train 4.15 pm Adults £3.30 OAP £3 Child £2.30 (ages 2 - 16) Contact: 01594 834991 Dean Forest Railway Society - Norchard, Lydney Steam Days. Coach and car parking only available at Norchard Contact : 01594 845840, 01594 843423 - (message service) Dean Forest Railway - Saturday Evening Specials. Royal Forester First Class Dining Car Evening Specials Join us for a superb evening of fine food and drinks as you leisurely travel over the DFR, hauled by one of the DFR fine GW steam locos. £13.50 which includes unlimited travel throughout the day. Also the opportunity to enjoy some trad jazz during part of the evening. Reservations should be made in advance as numbers are strictly limited. (The Royal Forester also offers traditional Sunday lunches on most Sundays until the end of October also priced at £13.50). (Please enquire about availability of tables). Contact: 01562 751715
Sunday 5 August
National Gardens Scheme - Gardens of Gloucestershire - Cinderdine Cottage Garden. Off main B4215 Newent to Ledbury Road on right of lane signposted Ryton/Ketford - look for signs. Country garden for all seasons. 2 pm - 5 pm Adm £1.50, Child free Contact : John and Daphne Chappel 01531 890265 National Gardens Scheme - Gardens of Gloucestershire - Highnam Court - 25 acres of Victorian landscaped gardens surrounding Grade 1 house (not open) lakes, shrubberies and listed pulhamite water gardens with grottos & fernery. Leave Glos. on A40 towards Ross on Wye. DO NOT take Newent turning but proceed to Highnam roundabout. Take R exit for Highnam Court entrance directly off roundabout. 11 am - 5 pm Adm £2.50, Child free Contact : Roger Head National Gardens Scheme - Gardens of Gloucestershire - The Bungalow, Nr. Newent Birches lane off B4215, half way between Newent and Dymock signposted Botloes Green & Pool Hill. First on left on edge of Three Choirs Vineyard, Park in Vineyard. Featured in The English Garden as 'Elements of Surprise' this half acre garden incl. several unusual water and architechtural features, sitting areas, herbaceous and wild flowers, herbs and fruit. Landscaped with fine views over the Malverns. 2 pm - 6pm Please phone. Teas Admission £1.50 child free. (ACNO to Downs Syndrome Assn.) Contact: 01531 821640	Perrygrove Railway - Perrygrove Farm, Coleford Minimum gauge steam in the Forest of Dean. Unlimited rides except December. Open 11 am last train 4.15 pm Adults £3.30 OAP £3 Child £2.30 (ages 2 - 16) Contact 01594 834991 Dean Forest Railway Society - Norchard, Lydney Steam Days. Coach and car parking only available at Norchard Contact : 01594 845840, 01594 843423 - (message service) The Ramblers Association Meet at top of Stenders on Drybrook to Mitcheldean road. A moderate ramble over Harrow Hill, Ruardean Hill Plantation, Hope Mansell and Wigpool. GR 656181 10 am, 10 miles Contact: Les 01594 861743 National Gardens Scheme - Gardens of Gloucestershire - Willow Lodge, Nr. Longhope On A40 between May Hill & Longhope. Plantsmans garden with unusual and rare plants and colour themed herbaceous borders and shrubs. Alpine walk, Stream and pools, greenhouses, organic veg. garden, young arboretum 1 pm - 5 pm Adm £2, Child free Contact : John and Sheila Wood 01452 831211 Events at RSPB Nagshead Nature Reserve - Woodland Wander - Join the information warden for a short walk (approx. 1 mile/1.5 hours around this fascinating reserve. Meet at RSPB Nagshead Information Centre, off Parkend/Coleford Road at 2 pm. No Pre booking required. £2 Adults £1 children (must be accompanied) Contact: Paula Harwood 01594 562852
Monday 6 August
National Gardens Scheme - Gardens of Gloucestershire - Willow Lodge, Nr. Longhope On A40 between May Hill & Longhope. Plantsmans garden with unusual and rare plants and colour themed herbaceous borders and shrubs. Alpine walk, Stream and pools, greenhouses, organic veg. garden, young arboretum 1 pm - 5 pm Adm £2, Child free Contact : John and Sheila Wood 01452 831211
Tuesday 7 August
National Gardens Scheme - Gardens of Gloucestershire - Cinderdine Cottage Garden. Off main B4215 Newent to Ledbury Road on right of lane signposted Ryton/Ketford - look for signs. Country garden for all seasons. 2 pm - 5 pm Adm £1.50, Child free Contact : John and Daphne Chappel 01531 890265 Perrygrove Railway - Perrygrove Farm, Coleford Minimum gauge steam in the Forest of Dean. Unlimited rides except December. Open 11 am last train 4.15 pm Adults £3.30 OAP £3 Child £2.30 (ages 2 - 16) Contact 01594 834991	Bream Horticultural Society - Plant Sale followed by Show Meeting, Bream Community Centre. 7 pm for 7.30 pm start. Entry fee guests £1 Mem. 50p inc. refreshments Contact: Mike Herbert 01594 564630 Dean Forest Railway Society - Norchard, Lydney Diesel Multiple Unit Train Coach and car parking only available at Norchard Contact : 01594 845840, 01594 843423 - (message service)
Wednesday 8 August
Newent Folk Club - Guest Concerts - Kings Arms, Ross Road, Newent. 8.30 pm Charges may vary Contact: David Blick 01531 820687 Coalway Ladies Group/Drybridge Veterinary Clinic - Kirsty Matthews Competition - Photograph of a pet Contact: 01594 834402 Forest Enterprise - Activity Day - Beechenhurst Lodge. Creepy Creatures. Discover all things tiny & slimy on this outdoor bug safari. Sessions start at 11 am, 12.30 pm & 2 pm. £2 per child - must be acc'd. by adult. No need to book Contact: 01594 833057	Forest of Dean Morris Men The Cross, Aylburton - 8.15 pm Contact: Harvey Atkinson 01452 750642 Dean Forest Railway Society - Norchard, Lydney Steam Days. Coach and car parking only available at Norchard Contact : 01594 845840, 01594 843423 - (message service) Perrygrove Railway - Perrygrove Farm, Coleford Minimum gauge steam in the Forest of Dean. Unlimited rides except December. Open 11 am last train 4.15 pm Adults £3.30 OAP £3 Child £2.30 (ages 2 - 16) Contact 01594 834991
Thursday 9 August
Perrygrove Railway - Perrygrove Farm, Coleford Minimum gauge steam in the Forest of Dean. Unlimited rides except December. Open 11 am last train 4.15 pm Adults £3.30 OAP £3 Child £2.30 (ages 2 - 16) Contact 01594 834991	Dean Forest Railway Society - Norchard, Lydney Steam Days. Coach and car parking only available at Norchard Contact : 01594 845840, 01594 843423 - (message service)
Friday 10 August
Events at RSPB Nagshead Nature Reserve - Nature Detectives - Investigates the mysteries of the Forest and search for hiiden treasures. Meet 2 pm RSPB Nagshead Information Centre, off the Parkend/Coleford Road. No pre booking required. £1.50 Per child (must be accompanied) Contact: Paula Harwood 01594 562852	Events at RSPB Nagshead Nature Reserve - Bat Walk - Join an expert from Gloucestershire Bat Group. See some of the different bats found in the forest and listen to their calls with a bat detector. Meet at 7.45 pm RSPB Nagshead car park, off the Parkend/Coleford Road. No Pre booking required. Bring a torch. £2.50 Adults £1 Children (must be accompanied) Contact: Paula Harwood 01594 562852
Saturday 11 August
Dean Forest Railway Society - Norchard, Lydney Steam Days. Coach and car parking only available at Norchard Contact : 01594 845840, 01594 843423 - (message service) Cinderford Carnival Contact: Mrs. M. Bevan 01594 823797 Brockweir and Hewelsfield Local History Group Day School at Moravian Church School Rooms, Brockweir - A Village History - Root and Branch Cost £12 a ploughmans lunch can be ordered if required. Contact: 01292 689596 / 689357 for registration	Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust, Heathland Restoration at Crabtree Hill with Bob Godfrey and Ivan Proctor. Meet at F.E. Car Park off the B4226 GR SO 624125 10 am. Contact: 01594 826698 Perrygrove Railway - Perrygrove Farm, Coleford Minimum gauge steam in the Forest of Dean. Unlimited rides except December. Open 11 am last train 4.15 pm Adults £3.30 OAP £3 Child £2.30 (ages 2 - 16) Contact 01594 834991
Sunday 12 August
Dean Forest Railway Society - Norchard, Lydney Steam Days. Coach and car parking only available at Norchard Contact : 01594 845840, 01594 843423 - (message service) National Gardens Scheme - Gardens of Gloucestershire - Willow Lodge, Nr. Longhope On A40 between May Hill & Longhope. Plantsmans garden with unusual and rare plants and colour themed herbaceous borders and shrubs. Alpine walk, Stream and pools, greenhouses, organic veg. garden, young arboretum 1 pm - 5 pm Adm £2, Child free Contact : John and Sheila Wood 01452 831211	Perrygrove Railway - Perrygrove Farm, Coleford Minimum gauge steam in the Forest of Dean. Unlimited rides except December. Open 11 am last train 4.15 pm Adults £3.30 OAP £3 Child £2.30 (ages 2 - 16) Contact 01594 834991 Events at RSPB Nagshead Nature Reserve - Woodland Wander - Join the information warden for a short walk (approx. 1 mile/1.5 hours around this fascinating reserve. Meet at RSPB Nagshead Information Centre, off Parkend/Coleford Road at 2 pm. No Pre booking required. £2 Adults £1 children (must be accompanied) Contact: Paula Harwood 01594 562852
Monday 13 August
National Gardens Scheme - Gardens of Gloucestershire - Willow Lodge, Nr. Longhope On A40 between May Hill & Longhope. Plantsmans garden with unusual and rare plants and colour themed herbaceous borders and shrubs. Alpine walk, Stream and pools, greenhouses, organic veg. garden, young arboretum 1 pm - 5 pm Adm £2, Child free Contact : John and Sheila Wood 01452 831211	Severnside Flower Club, Lydney Town Hall, Club Summer Meeting & Competitions 7.15 pm start Contact: 01594 843209 Staunton & District Gardening Club, How Capel Court Visit How Capel Court 7 pm Contact: 01594 836147
Tuesday 14 August
Mitcheldean & Abenhall Gardening Club, Mitcheldean Library, 7.30 pm Mr. E. Gilbert 'Fruits of the Garden' Contact: Annie Frost 01594 544622 Singaround at the Rising Sun, Woolaston Common 'Im an 'Er - Singers, Musicians, storytellers or simply listeners always welcome - 8.30 pm - No Admission Charges Contact: 01594 529230	Perrygrove Railway - Perrygrove Farm, Coleford Minimum gauge steam in the Forest of Dean. Unlimited rides except December. Open 11 am last train 4.15 pm Adults £3.30 OAP £3 Child £2.30 (ages 2 - 16) Contact 01594 834991 Dean Forest Railway Society - Norchard, Lydney Diesel Multiple Unit Train. Coach and car parking only available at Norchard Contact : 01594 845840, 01594 843423 - (message service)
Wednesday 15 August
Forest Enterprise - Activity Day - Beechenhurst Lodge Lost and Found. Learn to use a compass, then use your skills to complete our beginners course and find the lost treasure. Sessions start at 11 am, 12.30 pm & 2 pm £2 child (must be acc'd. by adult) No need to book Contact: 01594 833057 Forest of Dean Morris Men, The Scaracens Head, Symonds Yat, 8. 15 pm Contact: Harvey Atkinson 01452 750642	Perrygrove Railway - Perrygrove Farm, Coleford Minimum gauge steam in the Forest of Dean. Unlimited rides except December. Open 11 am last train 4.15 pm Adults £3.30 OAP £3 Child £2.30 (ages 2 - 16) Contact 01594 834991 Dean Forest Railway Society - Norchard, Lydney Steam Days. Coach and car parking only available at Norchard Contact : 01594 845840, 01594 843423 - (message service)
Thursday 16 August
U3A Meeting, Lydney Rugby Club, Regent Street 2 pm National Organisation for the over 50's. Teach or learn any subject, thro' social interaction. Contact: Barbara Hancock 01594 834895 Perrygrove Railway - Perrygrove Farm, Coleford Minimum gauge steam in the Forest of Dean. Unlimited rides except December. Open 11 am last train 4.15 pm Adults £3.30 OAP £3 Child £2.30 (ages 2 - 16) Contact 01594 834991	Dean Forest Railway Society - Norchard, Lydney Steam Days. Coach and car parking only available at Norchard Contact : 01594 845840, 01594 843423 - (message service) The Natonal Trust - Westbury Court Garden Westbury on Severn. Pillowell Silver Band Concert £6 Please book tickets through Box Office, PO Box. 925, Warminster, Wiltshire BA12 9YS. Encl. cheque made payable to National Trust (Enterprises) Ltd & stamped addressed envelope Contact: 01452 760461
Friday 17 August
50/50 Dance, Miners Hall, Cinderford Live Music & bar - 8 pm - 11.45 pm Contact: Mrs. M. Chadd 01594 826581 Forest of Dean and Monmouth Folk and Accoustic Club, Monmouth Rugby Club, Glendower Street, Monmouth - Singers Night - 8.30 pm Contact: Sally Saysell 01291 641369	Events at RSPB Nagshead Nature Reserve - Minibeast Safari - Searching for the bugs, butterflies and dragons that lurk in out woodlands. Meet at RSPB Nagshead Information Centre, off Parkend/Coleford Road at 2 pm. No Pre booking required. £1.50 per child children (must be accompanied) Contact: Paula Harwood 01594 562852
Saturday 18 August
Causeway Country Music Club, Causeway Club, Cinderford Country and Western Evening - Bullet Proof 7 pm Contact: Sylvia Preece 01594 824517 Forest Enterprise - Folk Evening, Beechenhurst Lodge Join us for some foot tapping folk and stomping songs in an evening of musical mayhem. Hot food available from Beechenhurst Barbecue. Bring your own drink 8 pm. £3.00 adults, £1.50 child in advance. Booking from one month inadvance Contact: 01594 833057 50/50 Ballroom & Sequence Dance. Bishopswood Hall, Kerne Bridge, Dancing Dates with Ray and Doreen 8 pm - 11 pm Please bring own refreshments Contact: 01594 861373 Bream Horticultural Society, Bream Rugby Club - 136th Annual Summer Show Contact: Mike Herbert 01594 564630 Tibberton Flower Show & Fete - 2 pm Contact: D. Hicks 01452 790506	Perrygrove Railway - Perrygrove Farm, Coleford Minimum gauge steam in the Forest of Dean. Unlimited rides except December. Open 11 am last train 4.15 pm Adults £3.30 OAP £3 Child £2.30 (ages 2 - 16) Contact 01594 834991 Dean Forest Railway Society - Norchard, Lydney Steam Days. Coach and car parking only available at Norchard Contact : 01594 845840, 01594 843423 - (message service) Dean Forest Railway - Saturday Evening Specials. Royal Forester First Class Dining Car Evening Specials Join us for a superb evening of fine food and drinks as you leisurely travel over the DFR, hauled by one of the DFR fine GW steam locos. £13.50 which includes unlimited travel throughout the day. Also the opportunity to enjoy some trad jazz during part of the evening. Reservations should be made in advance as numbers are strictly limited. (The Royal Forester also offers traditional Sunday lunches on most Sundays until the end of October also priced at £13.50). (Please enquire about availability of tables). Contact: 01562 751715
Sunday 19 August
Free Song & Music Session , Malt Shovel, Ruardean Singers, Musicians, Poets, Storytellers all welcome 1 pm - 4 pm Contact: Chris & Bev 01594 542358 Free Song & Music Session , Malt Shovel, Ruardean Singers, Musicians, Poets, Storytellers all welcome 1 pm - 4 pm Contact: Chris & Bev 01594 542358 The National Garden Scheme - Gardens of Gloucestershire, Millend House, Nr Coleford 2 acres hillside garden contains many unusual herbaceous plants and shrubs. Scree and fern beds, gazebo, ornamental pond, small veg. & soft fruit garden. One & a half m SW of Coleford on Newland Road from centre of Coleford Clocktower signposted, Newland. Adm. £1.50 Child free Contact: Mr & Mrs J. D'A Tremlett 01594 832128 Perrygrove Railway - Perrygrove Farm, Coleford Minimum gauge steam in the Forest of Dean. Unlimited rides except December. Open 11 am last train 4.15 pm Adults £3.30 OAP £3 Child £2.30 (ages 2 - 16) Contact: 01594 834991	Castiard Dance Group, Huntley Village Hall 3 pm - 5 pm Contact: David Blick 01531 820687 Dean Forest Railway Society - Norchard, Lydney Steam Days. Coach and car parking only available at Norchard Contact : 01594 845840, 01594 843423 - (message service) Environment Agency - Severn Bore - Minsterworth Severn Bore - Fairly Large 21.15 The Ramblers Association - Meet at Soudley Ponds car park off the Soudley to Littledean Road. Walk part of the Group's leaflet walk through Blaize Bailey, Foundry Wood. 3 mile route returns to car park or 6 mile loop continues on to Staple Edge & back to Soudley. Mod. going some climbs. GR 663116 Contact: Jean & Ken 01594 510074 Events at RSPB Nagshead Nature Reserve - Woodland Wander - Join the information warden for a short walk (approx. 1 mile/1.5 hours around this fascinating reserve. Meet at RSPB Nagshead Information Centre, off Parkend/Coleford Road at 2 pm. No Pre booking required. £2 Adults £1 children (must be accompanied) Contact: Paula Harwood 01594 562852
Monday 20 August
Environment Agency - Severn Bore - Minsterworth Severn Bore - Large 22:00 hrs	The Third Screen - Coleford Cinema - Merci Pour La Chocolat (PG). Tickets £3.60 Entry from 7.30 pm starts 8 pm Contact: Info Cinema 01594 833331 FAW 01594 844563
Tuesday 21 August
Dean Forest Railway Society - Norchard, Lydney Diesel Multiple Unit Train. Coach and car parking only available at Norchard Contact : 01594 845840, 01594 843423 - (message service) Environment Agency - Severn Bore - Minsterworth Severn Bore - Fairly Large 10:30 hrs Severn Bore - Large 22:45 hrs	Perrygrove Railway - Perrygrove Farm, Coleford Minimum gauge steam in the Forest of Dean. Unlimited rides except December. Open 11 am last train 4.15 pm Adults £3.30 OAP £3 Child £2.30 (ages 2 - 16) Contact: 01594 834991
Wednesday 22 August
Forest Enterprise - Beechenhurst Lodge Activity Day - Wild Detectives. Join one of our rangers and learn about all the different tracks, droppings and other things our animal friends leave behind. Sessions start at 11 am, 12.30 pm & 2 pm £2 per child (must be acc'd. by adult). No need to book. Contact: 01594 833057 Perrygrove Railway - Perrygrove Farm, Coleford Minimum gauge steam in the Forest of Dean. Unlimited rides except December. Open 11 am last train 4.15 pm Adults £3.30 OAP £3 Child £2.30 (ages 2 - 16) Contact 01594 834991	Dean Forest Railway Society - Norchard, Lydney Steam Days. Coach and car parking only available at Norchard Contact : 01594 845840, 01594 843423 - (message service) Environment Agency - Severn Bore - Minsterworth Severn Bore - Fairly Large 11:14 hrs Severn Bore - Fairly Large 23:30 hrs Forest of Dean Morris Men - The Victoria Inn, Newnham 8.15 pm Contact: Harvey Atkinson 01452 750642
Thursday 23 August
Perrygrove Railway - Perrygrove Farm, Coleford Minimum gauge steam in the Forest of Dean. Unlimited rides except December. Open 11 am last train 4.15 pm Adults £3.30 OAP £3 Child £2.30 (ages 2 - 16) Contact: 01594 834991	Dean Forest Railway Society - Norchard, Lydney Steam Days. Coach and car parking only available at Norchard Contact : 01594 845840, 01594 843423 - (message service)
Friday 24 August
Events at RSPB Nagshead Nature Reserve - Pond Dipping - Come and discover the monsters which dwell in the depths of our pond. Meet at 2 pm at RSPB Nagshead Information Centre, off Parkend - Coleford Road. No pre-booking required. £1.50 per child (accompanied) Contact: Paula Harwood 01594 562852
Saturday 25 August
Perrygrove Railway - Perrygrove Farm, Coleford Minimum gauge steam in the Forest of Dean. Unlimited rides except December. Open 11 am last train 4.15 pm Adults £3.30 OAP £3 Child £2.30 (ages 2 - 16) Contact: 01594 834991 Events at RSPB Nagshead Nature Reserve - Strangers in the Night - Join the information warden for a chance to explore the woodland at night. 7.45 pm Meet at RSPB Nagshead car park, off Parkend / Coleford Road No pre booking required. Bring a torch. £2.50 Adults, £1 Children (children must be accompanied) Contact: Paula Harwood 01594 562852	Dean Forest Railway Society - Norchard, Lydney Steam Days. Coach and car parking only available at Norchard Contact : 01594 845840, 01594 843423 - (message service)
Sunday 26 August
Perrygrove Railway - Perrygrove Farm, Coleford Minimum gauge steam in the Forest of Dean. Unlimited rides except December. Open 11 am last train 4.15 pm Adults £3.30 OAP £3 Child £2.30 (ages 2 - 16) Contact : 01594 834991 National Gardens Scheme - Gardens of Gloucestershire - Cinderdine Cottage Garden. Off main B4215 Newent to Ledbury Road on right of lane signposted Ryton/Ketford - look for signs. Garden for all seasons. 2 pm - 5 pm Adm £1.50, Child free Contact : John and Daphne Chappel 01531 890265 Vintage & Classic Cars - Harts Barn Craft Centre on Monmouth Road (A4136) Between Longhope & Mitcheldean 1 pm - 5 pm. Auto Jumble also welcome - £5 stall Contact: Linda 01452 831551 / 01594 544147 Windcross Walks 2001 - Bromsberrow Heath Harvest Walk GR: 733331 - 4 miles Contact: Barbara Davis 01531 890416	Dean Forest Railway Society - Norchard, Lydney Steam Days. Coach and car parking only available at Norchard Contact : 01594 845840, 01594 843423 - (message service) National Garden Scheme - Gardens of Gloucestershire Threeways, Brockweir - From A466 Chepstow to Monmouth Road, cross River Wye to Brockweir half m 2 acres with unusual shrubs and trees. Small woodland area bog garden and stream. Extensive views. Admission £1 Contact: Gwen & Lorrie Williams 01291 689686 Events at RSPB Nagshead Nature Reserve - Woodland Wander - Join the information warden for a short walk (approx. 1 mile/1.5 hours around this fascinating reserve. Meet at RSPB Nagshead Information Centre, off Parkend/Coleford Road at 2 pm. No Pre booking required. £2 Adults £1 children (must be accompanied) Contact: Paula Harwood 01594 562852
Monday 27 August - Bank Holiday
Perrygrove Railway - Perrygrove Farm, Coleford Minimum gauge steam in the Forest of Dean. Unlimited rides except December. Open 11 am last train 4.15 pm Adults £3.30 OAP £3 Child £2.30 (ages 2 - 16) Contact: 01594 834991 National Garden Scheme - Gardens of Gloucestershire Threeways, Brockweir - From A466 Chepstow to Monmouth Road, cross River Wye to Brockweir half m 2 acres with unusual shrubs and trees. Small woodland area bog garden and stream. Extensive views. Admission £1 Contact: Gwen & Lorrie Williams 01291 689686 Parkend Carnival Contact: Neil Gwynne 01594 562294 Harts Barn Craft Centre - First Annual Teddy Bears Picnic & Fun Day - Fun & entertainment for all ages. 10 am - 5 pm On A4136 (Monmouth Road) Between Longhope & Mitcheldean. In support of local charities & youth groups. Stall spaces available (free to charities/youth groups) Contact: Linda 01452 831551 Edward 01452 830300	National Gardens Scheme - Gardens of Gloucestershire - Cinderdine Cottage Garden. Off main B4215 Newent to Ledbury Road on right of lane signposted Ryton/Ketford - look for signs. 2 pm - 5 pm Adm £1.50, Child free Contact : John and Daphne Chappel 01531 890265 Newent & District Craft Workers Guild - St Katherines Hall, Ledbury (opp. Market House) Free admission Contact: Carol Aitken 01531 821749 Dean Forest Railway Society - Norchard, Lydney Steam Days. Coach and car parking only available at Norchard Contact : 01594 845840, 01594 843423 - (message service)
Tuesday 28 August
Singaround at the Rising Sun, Woolaston Common 'Im an 'Er - Singers, Musicians, storytellers or simply listeners always welcome - 8.30 pm - No Admission Charges Contact: 01594 529230	Dean Forest Railway Society - Norchard, Lydney Diesel Multiple Unit Train. Coach and car parking only available at Norchard Contact : 01594 845840, 01594 843423 - (message service)
Wednesday 29 August
Newent Folk Club, Kings Arms, Ross Road, Newent 8.30 pm Contact: David Blick 01531 820687 Gloucestershire Family History Society, Bream Community Centre - 7.30 pm Contact: 01594 826427 Forest Enterprise - Activity Day , Beechenhurst lodge Create a creature. Join our rangers in making Crazy Creatures from natural forest materials. Sessions start at 11 am, 12.30 pm & 2 pm. £2 child (must be acc'd. by adult) No need to book Contact 01594 833057	Perrygrove Railway - Perrygrove Farm, Coleford Minimum gauge steam in the Forest of Dean. Unlimited rides except December. Open 11 am last train 4.15 pm Adults £3.30 OAP £3 Child £2.30 (ages 2 - 16) Contact 01594 834991 Dean Forest Railway Society - Norchard, Lydney Steam Days. Coach and car parking only available at Norchard Contact : 01594 845840, 01594 843423 - (message service) Forest of Dean Morris Men, The Anchor Inn, Lydbrook 8.15 pm Contact: Harvey Atkinson 01452 750642
Thursday 30 August
Perrygrove Railway - Perrygrove Farm, Coleford Minimum gauge steam in the Forest of Dean. Unlimited rides except December. Open 11 am last train 4.15 pm Adults £3.30 OAP £3 Child £2.30 (ages 2 - 16) Contact 01594 834991
Friday 31 August
Events at RSPB Nagshead Nature Reserve - Nature Detectives - Investigates the mysteries of the Forest and search for hidden treasures. Meet 2 pm RSPB Nagshead Information Centre, off the Parkend/Coleford Road. No pre booking required. £1.50 Per child (must be accompanied) Contact: Paula Harwood 01594 562852

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All Year Round
Jade Workshop - Jewellery Making - New Road, Blakeney Afternoon & Evening Classes for local people available. Workshop open by appointment for visitors Contact: 01594 510519
August - by appointment only
National Gardens Scheme - Gardens of Gloucestershire New Vine Tree Cottage, Scowles Approx. Half acre divided into areas by stone walls. Surrounded by trees. Spring flowers, shrubs & herbaceous borders in summer, hellebores in winter. Visits welcome by appt. only. 2m from Coleford on Staunton Rd., Access lane is narrow but can take minibuses. Admission £1.50 child free. Parking limited. Contact: Mr. & Mrs. T. Hale 01594 833870
Special Events
July 15th to August 13th Summer Exhibition of paintings. The Barn at Hay Farm, Cliffords Mesne, Newent. Down the Hill from the Yew Tree Inn. Montage, ceramics, metalwork, water features, garden pots, architectural glass and assemblages Open 10 am - 6 pm Friday, Saturday and Sunday or by appointment. Adults £1 children free Contact: 01531 820068 17th July - 18th August Cowdy Gallery Reopens with a “Celebration of Glass” - Culver Street, Newent “ A Celebration of Glass” : Cowdy Gallery, the specialist contemporary glass gallery in Newent, West Glos, reopens after extensive refurbishment Contact: 01531 821173 9th, 10th & 11th August at 7.45 pm Armchair Theatre Presents ..... The Acrobat and Footsteps at Broadwell Village Memorial Hall Tickets £3.50 or £3.00 Concessions Contact: Tom 01594 832935 Friday 10th August - Thursday 16th August inc. Newent & district Craft Workers Guild - 'The Loft' - Beechenhurst. Tourist Site on the Sculture Trail (near to the Speech House, Coleford). Craft Display and demonstrations every day throughout the week. 10 am - 4.30 pm Free admission Cafeteria available. Contact Paul Hannaby 01594 544417	14th - 23rd August Cinderford Artspace Workshops for children aged 6 - 12 for more information phone 01594 825111 20th - 25th August - 7.30 pm The Court Players Tibberton Court, Tibberton, Gloucester Much Ado About Nothing - Open Air Shakespeare Covered seating, picnic gardens open at 6 pm Licensed Bar, Free parking Tickets £12 Contact: 01452 790368 30th August - 2nd September Dean Forest Railway Society - Special Event - Norchard, Lydney "Day out with Thomas" 4 days with Fat Controller & Christopher Awdrey, who will meet children, parents, sign autograph the "Thomas Books" (Christopher current writer of "Thomas" stories and Dean Forst Railway President) Coach and car parking onl avail. at Norchard. Contact: 01594 845840 01594 843423 (message service) 8th September Steam Up - Alan Keef Limited, Lea (Beside the A40) Open Day 11 am - 4.30 pm Contact: 01989 750757

Weekly Events
Tuesdays
Sequence Dance at the Royal British Legion at Lydney Dancing Dates with Ray and Doreen Every Tuesday Night 8 pm - 10 pm Legion Members Contact: 01594 861373 Sequence Dance at the Miners Welfare Hall, Cinderford Every Tuesday Night 8 pm Contact: Mr. D. Jackson 01594 823421 Sequence Dancing at the Evergreen Hall, Broadwell Harry and Peggy Prior Tuesday evening 8 pm - 10 pm Contact: 01594 824182	Coleford Healing and Relaxation Centre, Coleford Coleford Drop-In Day - Healing, Reflexology, Auricular Therapy (Acupuncture) and Theraputic Massage. Information on event, classes and courses. Library to browse. Tuesdays 10 am - 4 pm Contact: 01594 837733 Coleford Healing and Relaxation Centre, Coleford Yoga Classes - Pauline Masters Tuesdays 7.30 pm - 9 pm Contact: 01594 837733 or 01594 834577
Thursdays
Sequence Dance at the Berry Hill, Memorial Institute Dancing Dates with Ray and Doreen Every Thursday Night 8 pm - 10 pm - Tea & biscuits included in admission Contact: 01594 861373 Sequence Dancing at the Evergreen Hall, Broadwell Harry and Peggy Prior Thursday evening 8 pm - 10 pm Contact: 01594 824182	Coleford Healing and Relaxation Centre, Coleford Evening Drop - In Healing Staffed by registered healers, offers healing & support for the public, healers & therapists too. Thursdays 7 pm - 9 pm - £5 Contact: 01594 837733
Fridays
Sequence Dance at the Community Hall, Littledean Dancing Dates with Ray and Doreen Every Friday Night 8 pm - 10 pm Tea and biscuits included in admission Contact: 01594 861373	W.I. Country Market - Coleford Community Centre Home cooking, Vegetables, Plants, Jams, Chutneys etc. Fridays 10.15 am - 11.30 am Contact: Mrs. M. Wiggins 01594 833762
Sundays
Parkend Ladies Running Club Meet 10.00 am every Sunday at Parkend Cricket Grounds For more details see website

FOOT & MOUTH OUTBREAK
Some events may be cancelled and we suggest that you check with each organiser before your departure

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