The Forest Green Community Cafe and Food Pantry

24/06/2026

🌞 Heatwave Reminder for Thursday 25th June 🌞

With temperatures expected to reach their highest tomorrow, we wanted to let everyone know that the café will still be open from 2:00pm–4:00pm on Thursday 25th June.

The good news is that the Arkell Centre has fantastic air conditioning, so you can enjoy a cool and comfortable space away from the heat.

However, please only attend if it is safe and comfortable for you to travel, as the weather is expected to be extremely hot.

Why not call in after school for a cold drink, some air conditioning, and there may even be a few ice lollies available! 🍦❄️

To help keep everyone safe and cool, there will be no outside play and no toast this week.

Please remember to stay hydrated, keep out of the sun where possible, and take care of yourselves and your families. 💙

23/06/2026

📣 Well… here comes the post I’ve been putting off writing!
After 3½ years in Nailsworth, the time has come for me to spread my wings and head off on a new adventure.

When I first arrived, I wasn’t quite sure what to expect. Fast forward 3½ years and I’ve somehow managed to survive countless meetings, drink an alarming amount of tea and coffee, get lost on more than one occasion, and become part of a fantastic community. 🫂

It’s been a real privilege to support the people of Nailsworth. There have been highs, lows, challenges, successes, and the occasional day where I wondered if hiding under my desk was a viable career option! But through it all, I’ve made some wonderful memories.

This wasn’t an easy decision by any means. In fact, I’ve changed my mind about it several times over the last few months! But sometimes you know it’s time for a new chapter.
My last working day is Thursday 25th June… yes, THIS Thursday! (I know, I left it a bit late to tell some of you! 😅)

A huge thank you to everyone who welcomed me, supported me, challenged me, encouraged me, and occasionally kept me sane. Nailsworth has a very special community spirit, and I’ve been lucky enough to experience it firsthand.💚

I hope I’ve left behind a little legacy—if nothing else, perhaps a few useful ideas, some good memories, and proof that you can get through almost anything with enough tea and determination.

I’m sure the next person will bring fresh energy and brilliant new ideas, and I look forward to seeing all the great things that happen next.

Thank you, Nailsworth. It’s been a pleasure. ❤️

(And don’t worry, I’m not moving to the moon—you might still see me around!)

10/06/2026

The Food Pantry is open again tomorrow (11th June) 4pm - 5.30pm. Please get in touch if you need support or will be coming along to use it. Thank you.

💚 The Community Food Pantry at The Arkell Centre is open until 5.30pm today (Thursday 28th May).

No referral is needed — if you could do with a few bits to top up the cupboards, or need a little more, please do pop along and see what we have available.

Everyone is very welcome.

If you’re able to, it would really help if you could drop me a quick message before coming along on 07529 902113 — but please don’t worry if not. 💚

05/06/2026

05/06/2026

Forest Green Rovers Community Holiday Camps – New for 2026 - Goalkeeping days! - follow the link in our bio or the link below to sign up - https://www.abler.io/shop/fgrc

Looking for fun, inclusive, day of football? Join us at The New Lawn for our Soccer Camps – open to all young players aged 5–13!

📍 The New Lawn
🕤 9:30 – 15:00
🗓️ Dates: Tuesday (Girls Day), Wednesday, Thursday & Friday in August

Expect top coaching, loads of football fun, and a great chance to make new friends in a supportive environment – all at the world’s greenest football club.

🎟️ Spaces fill fast – book now!

05/06/2026

Join Citizens Advice to learn about opportunities, meet staff and volunteers, and discover the vital role volunteers play in their work.

Positions available👇🏼

🔴 Generalist Adviser
🟠 Administration & Customer Service
🟢 Media & Fundraising
🟣 Research & Campaigns

They are hosting an information event where you can ask questions and find out more:

📅 Wednesday 3 June
⏱️ 4:30pm - 6pm
📍Citizens Advice Stroud, London Road, GL5 2BP
📩 [email protected]

04/06/2026

🌟 Volunteers' Week 2026 🌟

This Volunteers' Week, we want to say a huge thank you to our amazing volunteers who generously give their time to support our Community Café.

Without their commitment, enthusiasm, and kindness, the café simply wouldn't run as well as it does. Week after week, they turn up with smiles on their faces, make endless cups of tea and plates of toast, chat with visitors, lend a helping hand wherever it's needed, and help create the welcoming atmosphere that makes our café so special.

Their dedication makes a real difference to our community, and we are incredibly grateful for everything they do.

To all our volunteers: thank you for your time, your energy, and your support. You are truly amazing, and we couldn't do it without you. ❤️

If you've ever thought about volunteering and would like to get involved, we'd love to hear from you. Please get in touch to find out more about joining our fantastic team!

❤️☕🍞✨

04/06/2026

Supported drop in
Every Wednesday (Term-time)
10am - 12pm

A weekly community coffee morning, a space to be in community and connect with other parents and carers!

This week we’re back after half term with our Supported Drop-in the first with our new play area 🤩 it’s so lovely to see new and familiar families enjoying the new space this week!

Every Wednesday in Term-time you will find:

☕️ Coffee and tea hot and abundant and fresh snacks for children.

🛝Our free indoor play area and a weekly craft table to entertain your children while you take a pause.

💚 Support from The Kids Stuff team is on hand. Sue from Clean Slate joins us every Wednesday, offering budgeting and essential money management guidance. Mandy our Activities lead is here to welcome you.

While your visiting:
💚Our circular economy Kids Stuff Shop is open from 9:30am - 4pm

♻️ Our Warehouse is open for donations 9:30am-2pm

Stay and enjoy a delicious Pay-As-You-Can lunch after from .

Everyone is welcome!

This is your reminder to join us at our Supported Drop-in 😀!

📍 Kids Stuff Stroud, Brimscombe Mills, Brwimscombe, Stroud, GL5 2QN
💻 Full details: www.strouddistrictkidsstuff.org.uk

04/06/2026

Enjoy Gardening? Please see the details below.

We have now filled this post - watch this space for details :-)

🌿🌻🌱 NOT YOUR AVERAGE GARDENING JOB! 🌱🌿

Are you a natural connector, an innovator, and a changemaker who believes that green spaces have the power to bring people together?

Middle of the Hill Community Group is looking for a creative, energetic Green Spaces Project Lead here at Nouncells Cross in Stroud!

The twist? We are looking for a Community Builder FIRST, and a gardener second 🤝✨

If you have a zest for engaging hard-to-reach communities, bags of empathy, and a few innovative ideas up your sleeve to get neighbours talking, laughing, and planting together, we want YOU. Basic growing know-how is brilliant, but your passion for people is what matters to us most!

The Details: Approx. 10-12 hours per month ( we can be flexible, but a regular session one afternoon a week is key) from May to October. Paid role (self-employed/contractor)

The Impact: Massive. You’ll be supporting our lovely volunteers, shaping our green spaces, and making a real difference

⏰ We need an almost immediate start! ⏰

Interested or know someone perfect? Drop us an email at [email protected] with your CV or or an email about your relevant experience

Please share, tag a friend, and help us grow our community!
Thank you 🙏💚 🌳 🌱🌷🌿🌻🦋🪻🌳💚