CANDI Unlimited

06/09/2026

Women’s space have Wyldwood Arts joining us for an activity for Reclaim the Night. They do some fantastic work and we’re pleased to be part of preparation for the event.
Join us Wednesday 9th September at 12 to find out more about us all. We’d love to see you. 31 Market St Cinderford

03/09/2026

I’m so happy to have been recognised for this award. But it’s also for the group of marvellous volunteers who work with me. You all contribute so much to Candi and it’s a privilege to have you with us. Thank you everyone 🎉🎉🎉

🏆Forest Volunteer Awards 2026🏆
💛 Volunteer of the Year – People's Champion
WINNER — Julie Abolins (CANDI Unlimited)

🏆 PEOPLE'S CHAMPION WINNER: Julie Abolins! 🏆
Julie gives to the community unconditionally, supporting everyone who walks through CANDI's doors. She has helped set up a multitude of groups — coffee mornings, lunch clubs, mental health support, children's groups, safe spaces and homework clubs — and was the driving force behind the weekly Women's Space, supporting women who have experienced domestic abuse.

Empathy, understanding and commitment in everything she does. Congratulations, Julie! 💛


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03/09/2026

Kids might be back at school but we have the kettle on for our last summer community breakfast. Toast cereal, juice and a cuppa.
See you tomorrow 🍜🍞🍓😁

Join us tomorrow ❤️

30/08/2026

We are pleased to be part of this event and the fact that this year, it’s in the Forest of Dean. 💕💕

25/08/2026

🌟 YOUR VOTE = YOUR VOICE!📢
The Volunteer of the Year 2026 - People's Champion award is decided entirely by YOU, our amazing community!

We're blown away by the incredible response this year's Forest Volunteer Awards with more nominations than ever before! 📈

All you need to do is pick one of these amazing volunteers:

🌟Julie Abolins – CANDI Unlimited
🌟Lewis Chapman – Brody's Trust
🌟Alice Hogge - Wye Valley Music
🌟Anne Lamacraft – Forest of Dean Baby Bank
🌟Jane Osborne – Tiny Spikes Hedgehog Rescue
🌟Claire Smeeth – Drybrook Rugby Football Club & Forest Health Forum

Now it's up to YOU! We want the community to crown their champion and decide who receives the recognition as the 🏆Forest Volunteer of the Year 2026🏆.

Ready to make your choice? It literally takes 10 seconds!

👆 Click, vote, done: www.fvaf.org.uk/vote-volunteer-of-the-year-2026

⏰VOTING CLOSES MIDNIGHT ON THURSDAY 27 AUGUST 2026!⏰

24/08/2026

Community Breakfast Club now has TWO MORE WEEKS to go!

Tuesday 25 August *AND* Tuesday 1 September.

9.00 am - 10.30 am at St Stephen's Church (Belle Vue Rd, Cinderford, GL14 2AA).

ALL welcome for a FREE breakfast. (No need to book, just show up on the day! Gluten free / vegan options available)

FREE Picnic pack for family groups to take home at the end of the morning (make sure to let Rachel know when you arrive if you need something without certain ingredients and we will do our best to make sure it's ready for you).

ALL welcome! Children / young people must be accompanied by a responsible adult throughout.

Breakfast will finish at 10.30 am promptly, so don't be late!

**PLUS** Wyldwood Arts will be running their pop-up community lounge & crafts on 25 Aug

Any questions, please drop the page a message or email Rachel ([email protected])

Thanks to Two Rivers Housing and Gloucestershire Gateway Trust for supporting with food provision!

St Stephen's will also be open on:
- Friday 28 August for TableTop Sale & Young Crafters' Market from 12 noon - 4 pm.

[Image description: Poster for the Community Breakfast Club with a yellowy-orange background with details as above, cartoon breakfast images and the logos for Cinderford Churches, Two Rivers Housing, Sportily, Gloucestershire Gateway Trust, ArtSpace, Art Shape, and Wyldwood]

21/08/2026

🏆 Time to crown your community hero! 🏆

📢VOTING NOW OPEN!📢
We recently asked you to nominate a local volunteer who has gone above and beyond for their community and/or has an inspiring story for the Forest Volunteer Awards 2026.

We had some absolutely cracking nominations, and it was an extremely hard task to narrow it down BUT after much deliberation, our panel of community experts has shortlisted the following community heroes:

🌟Julie Abolins – CANDI Unlimited
🌟Lewis Chapman – Brody's Trust
🌟Alice Hogge - Wye Valley Music
🌟Anne Lamacraft – Forest of Dean Baby Bank
🌟Jane Osborne – Tiny Spikes Hedgehog Rescue
🌟Claire Smeeth – Drybrook Rugby Football Club & Forest Health Forum

Now it's up to YOU! We want the community to crown their champion and decide who receives the recognition as the 🏆Forest Volunteer of the Year 2026🏆.

⏰VOTING CLOSES MIDNIGHT ON THURSDAY 27 AUGUST 2026!⏰

🗳Vote & find out more about each nominee here: https://www.fvaf.org.uk/vote-volunteer-of-the-year-2026

Every one of these incredible volunteers deserves recognition – but only one can take home the title! Make your voice heard and help us celebrate the amazing people who make our Forest community so special.

08/05/2026

Can you offer a few hours to keep this popular youth space available to the community. Any offers is appreciated

Drybrook Youth Club is seeking a volunteer, who could help and support us every other week during term time: could you help? Do you enjoy the company of children and young people? Are you free from 5.30-7pm, on a fortnightly basis, and willing to undertake a DBS check? If so, please drop us a message and get in touch!
([email protected])