Coleford Welcomes Walkers

23/06/2026

🌡️Due to hot weather forecast from Monday 22 June to Friday 26 June waste crews will be beginning their collections rounds earlier at 6:30am.

Please make sure your bins are out by 6:30am.

For the latest advice about collections 👇
www.fdean.gov.uk/bins-and-recycling

23/06/2026

It is just 3 weeks until the Coleford Busking Festival. This event aims to fill our streets with musicians of all ages, abilities and genres.

There will be an 'open mic' style stage at the Clock Tower where musicians can turn up and book a slot.

The event runs from 9am until 4pm with the stage performances starting from 10am.

There will be a street collection to raise fund for Coleford Music Festival.

23/06/2026

Do you care for someone? Why not take some time to reconnect and focus on you 🧘.

This Carers' Week we are working with partners at the Forest of Dean Dementia Action Alliance and the ASHA Centre to offer free wellbeing days for adult carers.

The days will include walks, sound baths, singing, yoga and reading as well as lunch, all held at the beautiful ASHA Centre in Mitcheldean.

Dates will be confirmed soon. For now, please register your interest by the end of June by contacting us by email or phone:

✉️ [email protected]
📞 01594 812447

23/06/2026

Please support our local community at the Coleford Busking Festival.
Coleford Community Choir will be singing too. Watch this space for times.
See you there !! 👍

23/06/2026

Manager of The Palace Cinema, Cinderford Andy Lougher has wanted to see the old entrance to The Palace Cinema put back into use since he acquired the building of Mark Cunnigham in 2006. Since 2023 Andy and his friends have worked on the project and within this photo album, we share updates of it's progress.

23/06/2026

It's World Rainforest Day

Most people picture the Amazon when they hear "rainforest" — but did you know the UK has its own?

Temperate rainforest once blanketed a fifth of Britain. Today, less than 1% survives, and Puzzlewood is one of those rare remaining pockets.

Beneath our cool tree canopy you can see why these places are so special: ancient rocks draped in lush moss, ferns unfurling in every shade of green, and an atmospheric world that supports wildlife you rarely find elsewhere.

We don't take it lightly. Every path, fence and intricate bridge here is maintained with one aim — letting you explore this ancient landscape while keeping its fragile balance undisturbed. So when you visit, take it slow, stick to the paths, and soak up everything around you 💚

Photo: Rose Summers

23/06/2026

It really does take a community to help support those touched by dementia. As the post below from the dementia journey states, liking and following are own page helps reach people in the Forest of Dean.

Please like and follow our page.

Together we can make a difference.

23/06/2026