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THE FOREST BEE Autumn 2016 Courses, Workshops, Groups & Individual Tuition in the Forest of Dean

Find us online at www.theforestbee.co.uk Welcome to the 7th Edition of The Forest Bee, a guide to courses, workshops, groups and one-to-one teaching here in the Forest of Dean. Our grateful thanks to the following for supplying our cover images:

Top Row Left to Right: Bottom Row Left to Right FitSteps with Lisa Cherry Compass of Venus with Mandy Pullen Dye Print & Stitch with Lizzie Godden Pottery with Hot Pot Pottery White Lotus Jump with Michelle Gardiner Willow Weaving with Lin Powell Logo created and donated to The Forest Bee by local cartoonist, Ron Tocknell

2 Welcome to our Autumn 2016 edition. We have lots of exciting new courses in this edition – Adult Trapeze with ArtSpace (think I may have ago at that one!), Jump with White Lotus (see cover picture, top right), Yoga for Autism with Veronika Pena, and how about challenging yourself to some Medieval German Longsword lessons. Kirsty continues with her singing sessions, and does ‘Singing for Breathing’ for those with lung problems. You’ll also find some great Christmas workshops in ‘Arts & Crafts’ and ‘Food & Drink’, including Christmas Chocolate Making with Humble By Nature. We would like to thank Jess from Herbal Ways, who has been doing our Foraging News over the past year. Her monthly Foraging News is still available on our website, so check it out and get out there for some free delicious fresh food. Christopher Robbins, who has been doing Foraging Walks here in the Forest for very many years, will be writing for our brochure this year. Things are always shifting here at The Forest Bee. Caroline is working more, so has had to step out completely. We extend her a huge thank you for coming in in December 2014 to create the brochure for us, taking on much more than she intended, and proving a great asset. We will miss her. So, now we are a little anxious - we have new software to create the brochure and new printers …..(contd. p 31)

We are a not for profit voluntary organisation helping people come together and keep it local! Facebook/com/ T: 01594 861278 The Forest Bee M: 07919 851669 E: [email protected] @theforestbee www.theforestbee.co.uk Greystones, Lydbrook, Glos GL17 9NA 3 4 ARTS & CRAFTS Woodturning Courses with Paul Hannaby at West Dean Art Group You've longed to learn Windrush, High Street, Drybrook, GL17 9ET. to draw and paint? Come and have a go Contact Paul on 01594 544417, amongst friends . £10 per session (pay on email [email protected], the day). 10am-1pm, every Friday(no term website www.hannaby.com dates to worry about). West Dean Centre, Woodturning Individual tuition, tailored to High Street, Bream, GL15 6JW. Contact your needs, beginners to advanced, by an Gary Fell on 01594 544774, email AWGB approved tutor. max 2 [email protected] , website ww.gary- students/course £140 per day, 10am-5pm by fell.co.uk arrangement Woodturning Taster Course Not sure if you Mosaic Courses with Rachel Shilston want to take up woodturning or just looking Inspiring Creativity. All courses are for a full for a gift to give someone? 2 hour taster for day from 10am-4pm at Studio 1, Hanley complete novices. £50, by arrangement. Farm Business Centre, Tidenham, NP16 7NA. Forest of Dean Woodturners Association All tools, materials and a light lunch are Woodturning club open to all ages and included. Contact Rachel on 01594 844221 levels: beginners, expert or just interested in or 07732 694148, email finding out more. First visit free. 7:00pm - [email protected], website 10:00pm 3rd Wednesday of each month. www.rachelshilston.co.uk. Village Hall, Weston under Penyard, Ross- Mosaic Picture A full day class, creating a On-Wye, HR9 7PA, website mosaic picture. Sunday 18 September, £70. www.forestwoodturners.co.uk Mosaic Christmas Tray Have fun designing and creating your own mosaic Christmas Crafts with ArtSpace. For contact details see tray. Sunday 27 November, £55.00. ArtSpace ad opposite. All courses £60 Mosaic Christmas Trivet & Coaster Set Have (concs £25/£18.50) + £2 weekly towards fun designing and creating your own mosaic materials (concs available). Christmas trivet, which can be used as a Dye, Print And Stitch, with Lizzie Godden. centre piece on your Christmas table. We use leaves, berries and rusting items, for Sunday 4 December, £60.00 example old nails, to dye and print onto fabric and paper. 9:45am– 12:00pm. 9 weeks starting 27th September. Blakeney Recreation Centre, Butts Lane, Blakeney, GL15 4DW. Landscape Painting with Animals, with Diana Gash Interpret the landscape of your choice in your own style. Your chance to create a painting in your own personal style. 10.30am-12.30pm, 9 weeks starting 21st September. Pludds Village Hall, The Pludds. Nr Ruardean.

5 Crafts with ArtSpace (contd.) Courses with Wyedean Contact Wyedean Weaving With Willow, with Lin Powell. School on 01291 625340, or see advert Suitable for beginners and intermediates opposite for more details. alike. During the term we will look at many Flower Arranging (Beginners) Using applications of the wonderful natural seasonal flowers and foliage, create resource of willow. 11am-1pm or 1.45– beautiful displays. 10-11.50am, 5 weeks 3.45pm, 9 weeks, starting 23rd September. starting Monday 19th September. £38 + £5 The Main Place, Old Station Way, Coleford. payable at 1st class for resources. 3 Hill Street (old British Legion), Lydney, GL15 5AT. Felting Courses with Christine Waygood 01291 625340 Contact Christine on 01594 516 902 Painting with Watercolours 07947123665, email Suitable for all levels. Bring your own [email protected], website materials or seek advice at the first class. 9 www.christinewaygood.com. Courses held weeks starting Monday 19th September, 10- at The Studio, Kent Cottage, New Road, 12, £68, Lydney Community Centre, Naas Blakeney Hill, Blakeney. GL15 4BS. Lane, Lydney,GL15 5AT 01291 625340 Experimental Feltmaking (all levels) Design Watercolour & Acrylic Painting and colour, prefelts, flaps, and layers, for Suitable for all levels. Bring your own wallhangings, cushions, or covers. Lunch and materials. £68.00 for 9 weeks starting materials included. £60. 10am-4pm, Satur- Monday 19th September, 10am-12noon day September 10th/November 19th. Westbury-on-Severn Parish Hall, Rodley Rd, One Day Felt Hat Making Course Make a Westbury, GL14 1PF, OR 2-4pm Assembly beautiful felt hat for the Autumn. Lunch and Rooms, East St, St Briavels, GL15 6TG OR 10 materials included. £60, 10am-4pm, Satur- weeks, £72.00, starting Tuesday 20th day 24th September. September, 10am-12noon, Woolaston Nuno Wrap Learn how to felt onto silk, and Memorial Hall, Netherend Crescent, make yourself a wonderful winter wrap. Woolaston, L15 6NW. 01291 625340 Lunch included. £60 +£5 materials. 10am- Watercolour & Acrylic Painting Day 4pm, Saturday 8th October. Suitable for intermediate to advanced, enjoy Make a Pair of Felt Slippers Make yourself a a concentrated day of painting and drawing. pair of cosy felt slippers. They mould to your Bring your own materials and lunch. Drinks feet, and are wonderfully comfortable. are available. Tuesday 25 October, 10am- Lunch and materials included. £60 +£5 ma- 3pm, £28 . Assembly Rooms, East St, St terials. 10 am-4 pm, Saturday 15th October. Briavels, GL15 6TG. 01291 625340 Felt Bags A day course to learn how to make Watercolour Painting Workshop a bag from a template. Lunch and materials Suitable for all levels. Bring your own Included. £60. 10am-4 pm, Saturday 5th materials, lunch and drinks. 10am-2pm, November. Monday 28 November, £25. Lydney Felty Ideas for Christmas We will be explor- Community Centre, Naas Lane, Lydney, GL15 ing a variety of ideas for Christmas gifts and 5AT. 01291 625340 decorations. 5 weeks starting Wednesday November 2ⁿd, 9.30am-12noon, £60.

6 7 Courses with Wyedean (contd.) (HotPot Pottery Courses contd.) Make Your Own Xmas Wreath (Beginners) Leave pieces for glazing/firing. 11am-1pm or Create a special Christmas Wreath for the 2-4pm. £27.50 exc. delivery. Book in front door. 10am-12noon, Monday 5th advance. December. £13 + £7 payable to tutor on the day for all resources. Lydney Community Courses with Humble by Nature, Penallt, Centre, Naas Lane, Lydney, L15 5AT. 01291 Nr. Monmouth, NP25 4RP, telephone 01600 625340 714 595, email [email protected], website www.humblebynature.com. Courses book up quickly so get in touch soon. Needle Felted Christmas Decorations Make your own tree decorations - angels, robins, a snowman or baubles. Friday 18th or Saturday 19th November, £35. Willow Christmas Decorations Weave stars, angels and baubles for your tree. Saturday 26th November, £40. Make a Christmas Door Wreath Make your own door wreath and get the festive season off to a stunning start. Monday 28th November or Thursday 1st December, £40.

Forest Threads Craft Group - Varied projects including sewing, beading, wirework etc Tea/coffee/choccy biscuits. 7.15 - 9.15pm 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month, £2.50 or £6 to include materials. Community Centre Yorkley, Bailey Hill, Yorkley, GL15 4RS. Contact Tiny Wood on 01594 560219, find us on Facebook or email Hot Pot Pottery, The House of Bread, Ross [email protected]. Road, Christchurch, GL16 7NS. Contact Katie Beadweaving Group - 'bead and banter' Winterborne on 01594 837943 or sessions learning stitches, design and 07974983908, email projects. 2-4.30pm, 1st & 3rd Wednesday of [email protected], website each month. Glendale Cottage, Johnsons www.hotpotpottery.co.uk. Way, Yorkley, GL15 4RZ. Contact Tiny Wood Beginners & Improvers Pottery Courses 6 (details above). week courses, 2 hours per week. Forest Threads Lunch Group Meet for a Afternoons/evenings. £150 payable at first relaxed informal lunch. £6.95 for 2 courses, class. Book in advance. 1pm, 3rd Monday of each month. The Nags Pottery Trial Classes Fun 2 hour pottery Head, Yorkley. Contact Sue 01594 562749, intro class. Includes 3 pottery techniques. or email Tiny on [email protected].

8 Handspinning & Handweaving Tuition in handspinning and/or handweaving. Learn to make unique yarns and textiles. 9.30am- 12.30pm, 12 weeks starting Thursday 15th September, £168. Coalway Methodist Church Hall, Old Road, Coalway, Coleford GL16 7JJ . Contact Colin Squire on 01452 740639 or 07870 542987, email [email protected]

Introduction to Photography Basic camera functions, studio portraits and still life photography. 6.30-8.30pm, 4 weeks starting Tuesday 6th September. £80. II Intuitive, Claremont House, High Street, Lydney, GL15 5DX. Contact Sian Fletcher , email: [email protected], website www.2intuitive.co.uk

9 Crafts at Salvation Army Hub, 43 North Flower Arranging with Alwyn Page. Advance Road, Broadwell, Coleford, GL16 7BX. booking and payment essential. Contact Pottery Classes for all ages and abilities, Mrs Alwyn Page on 01291 625294, email 11am-1pm Fridays. Prior booking essential. [email protected]. 6 See ad on p9 for details. week courses, seasonal designs, suitable for Knit & Natter All ages and abilities all levels, 2 venues, 3 different different welcome. Held in the bar area at the times. £48 payable on the first session. Salvation Army Hub. 11am to 2pm, Flower Arranging Classes - Autumn & Mondays, weekly. Contact Emma Cornish Winter Leisure class suitable for all, on 01594 839106 or email at including beginners, creating designs for the [email protected].. home using seasonal materials. 10am – 12 noon, starting Wednesday 14th September Patchwork and Quilting Workshops suitable (Autumn), and 9th November (Winter), or for both beginners and improvers. Classes 7-9pm starting Thursday 15th September can be tailor-made for groups of 3 or more. (Autumn), and 10th November (Winter), Contact me directly for further details. £30 Woolaston Methodist Church, Netherend, or per day, 10am-4pm, various dates 1.00-3.00pm starting Wednesday 14th September to January. Near Lydbrook. September (Autumn) and Wednesday 9th Contact Cathy Rowlands on 01594 862802, November (Winter), West Dean Centre, 07791786767, email Bream. [email protected] or see our ‘Feeling Quilty’ page on Facebook.

10 Create a Foraged Christmas Wreath Create Adult Trapeze, with Jen Jones. Come and a fabulous Christmas wreath for your front have fun getting fitter whilst learning new door with local foliage and flowers. £20. skills that will amaze your friends. Starts: Early booking is essential! 7-9.30pm, 19th September for 10 weeks with a half Thursday 1st December, Brockweir & term break. Costs: £4.00 per week. Hewelsfield Village Shop, Mill Hill, Brockweir, ArtSpace, Forest Road Centre Cinderford. NP16 7NW or 7-9.30pm, Wednesday 7th For contact information see the ArtSpace ad December, Banquet Hall, St Briavels Castle, on p4. St Briavels, GL15 6RG. Contact Jo Thompson on 07555 392173, email: Medieval German Longsword This course [email protected], will provide an introduction into Historical website European Martial Arts (HEMA). All over www.wyeforestretreats.com/Christmas- 11yrs/adults welcome. 10 weeks starting wreaths. Sunday 18th September, 6-8pm, £50. Broadwell War Memorial Hall, North Road Photography With Tina Dorner using the Broadwell, Coleford, GL16 7BG. Contact glorious Forest scenery to develop your Chris Stride on 07802 476604, email skills. Bookable convenient days & times [email protected], website including weekends. Contact Tina Dorner www.thesmef.co.uk. See our advert on p10 on 01594 860062, email for more information. [email protected], website www.tinadornerphotography.com. 1:1`Photography Tuition For All £25 per hour, 40 for 2 hours, 2 people for 2 hours £60, 5 2 hour sessions £150. Processing tuition can be included. Group Photography Tuition 4-5 adults, single 2 hour session £15 per person. 4 x 2 hour sessions £60 per person HEALTH & FITNESS

Classes with Severn Sun Visit our website or ring us for more courses. Contact details in ad (next column), or email Natalie on [email protected]. Tai Chi - a friendly relaxed class, helping to improve your well-being. £40 for six week course. 7-9pm every Thursday. Yoga - a variety of yoga styles tailored around you needs. 7-8.30pm, Wednesdays, £4 per session.

11 12 Yoga with Carolyn Thomas All classes £60 Yoga with Ali Rose. Contact Ali Rose on for ten weeks. Hatha Yoga Mixed Ability 07883678629, email: Classes - enjoy yoga at a level to suit you. [email protected], website: Improve balance and mental clarity. All Yoga www.yogawithalirose.co.uk classes £60 for 10 weeks. Contact Carolyn on 01594530225 or 07789893467, email Yoga for EveryBODY! Awaken the body and [email protected], website calm the mind as we flow through yoga www.freedomyogaandrelaxation.co.uk postures. Various venues and times across Hanley Court Stroat Yoga Mondays 10- the Forest. See website or contact me for 11:30am, Unit 11 Hanley Court Business details. Centre, Stroat Seated Yoga Experience the benefits of Yorkley Hatha Yoga Thursdays 10-11:30am, yoga from a chair - practicing simple yoga Yorkley Community Centre, Bailey Hill, movements, breathing and relaxation Yorkley. techniques. Non residents £16 for 4 week Lydney Hatha Yoga Tuesdays and course, 2-3pm Wednesdays ongoing, term Wednesdays , 7-8.30pm, Taurus Crafts, Old times. Kings Meade Community Rooms, Park, Lydney. Coleford, GL16 8RS Staunton Coleford Hatha Yoga Thursdays Seniors Yoga YOGA IS A GIFT FOR OLDER 7-8:30pm. Staunton Village Hall, Staunton PEOPLE’ A gentle yoga practice suitable for nr Coleford older students. £6 per class, 10-11.30am, Fridays, ongoing, term times. Broadwell Fitness Classes with White Lotus – Contact Memorial Hall, Coleford. Michelle Gardiner on 07790025743, email [email protected], or check our Yoga with Veronika Pena de la Jara, website www.whitelotus.co.uk for more telephone 01600 890966 or 07799 532826, fitness classes and our Martial Arts sessions. email [email protected], Stretch, Tone and Balance A gentle workout website www.herefordshireyoga.com for the whole body, suitable for all - Yoga for Autism 1 to 1 sessions, children & exercises can be adapted. Wednesdays 11- adults. Specialist sensory Yoga techniques 12, £5 per session. Naas Lane Community for coping with anxiety, depression/sleep Centre, Lydney problems. £35- £45 depending on location. Tai Chi For Health & Relaxation Seated and Weekdays, mornings. Based in Whitchurch standing, people with disabilities welcome. near Ross-on-Wye. Mondays, 1.30-2.30pm, & Wednesdays 1.30- Yoga at Bishopswood Village Hall Yoga, 2.30pm. £4 /session, Oaklands, Foxes Bridge working with your neurology, opening up Road, Cinderford, GL14 2PQ, Wednesdays the body without effort or pain. £7.50 per 9.30-10.30am Naas Lane Community Centre, session, drop in. 5.30 - 7pm, ongoing . Lydney. Bishopswood Village Hall, Bishopswood. White Lotus Classes continue on page 16.

13 Enhancing the lives of Disabled Children & Young People and their families PROVIDING SUPPORT FOR Charity No. 900216 CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES IN THE FOREST We are a small local charity which makes a huge difference to many families living in the Drop-In’s for Advice and Fun – signposting Forest of Dean. We believe disabled to a wide range of community activities and children and young people should have the support to people over the age of 18 with same opportunities as any other young disabilities in the Forest area, including arts person to meet up with friends, socialise, & crafts sessions, fun fitness activities, lunch learn new skills, take part in recreational clubs. We also host a Drop-In session every activities and be as independent as they can. week at The Main Place where you can come To do this they need experienced people to us for all kinds of support, including who understand and can provide the level of budgeting, computers, housing advice, support they need to do all these fun things. useful education talks, healthy lifestyles And that in a nutshell is what Forest Pulse advice as well as emotional and practical does. support. For details of our advice sessions, We organise lots of exciting activities – activities and socials, please visit our Youth Club, Dance, Sport, Music, website, www.gdropin.com or give us a call Independence Projects, Holiday, Weekend on 01594 834436. and Afterschool Clubs, and more recently Enablement Service – offering children and dance and social activities for young adults young people aged 0-25 years, and adults when they reach 19. Our dedicated staff with learning disabilities lots of help with team are supported by a care group of developing greater independence and enthusiastic volunteers, mainly students support for families in finding inclusive from local schools and colleges who join in leisure, childcare and out of school activities. activities alongside our members, becoming To see if you are eligible to access these their friends and confidantes. We also services or want more information please provide information, support and guidance email to parents on a wide variety of issues. If you [email protected] would like to know more, would like to join or ring the Gloucestershire County Council or perhaps would be interested in becoming Adults Helpdesk on 01452 426868. a volunteer, please contact us. Forwards Employment provides support for Forest Pulse c/o Heart of the Forest School, people with disabilities, impairments or Speech House, Coleford, GL16 7EJ mental health conditions to find and retain Tel/Fax: 01594 826357 work within Gloucestershire. To find out Email: [email protected] more visit our webiste: www.forestpulse.co.uk www.forwardsgloucestershire.co.uk

14 Foraging in the Forest with Christopher Robbins Autumn is rich pickings for foraging. The balmy summer weeks have formed and ripened a market place of fruits, berries, and nuts. Walking the woods shows off the The Forest Food bank is part of the Trussell autumn leaves and, as the leaves fall, the Trust charity which is a Christian whole of the forest opens up to a lighter and organisation against food poverty. All our deeper view, making it easier to see the premises are church donated and rent free fruits. with no paid workers. Hazels and sweet chestnuts are treasured as A typical food bank has a central raw nibbles as you walk arrangement but because we are rural, we through the woods. You have a central warehouse with 3 satellite have to peel the tough distribution centres in Cinderford, Coleford outer seed coat away, but that is easy when and Lydney. Foodbank users must have a they are fresh. voucher from a professional organisation such as social services, health centres, I just love the wild Damsons. schools etc. This entitles each person to 3 The most flavoursome plums days nutritious food. Last year we had over for making jam, bottled fruit, 2000 kgs of donated food and fed nearly and heavenly pies. There will 3000 people. As well as groceries we provide also be a colourful harvest of Rowan berries, toiletries and pet food. Hawthorn and later on, of Blackthorn, also known as Sloes. These all make a delightful We are always looking for more donations – wild jelly, especially when mixed with wild tinned fruit, vegetables, fish, meat and ready Crab Apples to help it set. meals like pies and puddings are good as Down along the Severn can be found Sea they keep. Tea bags, instant coffee, UHT Beet, that makes packet milk, pasta, rice, jam, biscuits and pet food spinach a dismal cousin, and are also very valuable contributions. patches of Samphire that add a sprightly lift to salads and You can donate food at all the Coops, Lydney fish dishes. Rather a great and Tescos, Eskimart in Coalway and The Main bracing walk between the two Place (Library) in Coleford. You can also bridges too. make financial donations – see our website, The patches of open meadow theforest.foodbank.org.uk. around the Forest are decorated with low- lying arrow-shaped Wild Sorrel leaves to If you would like to volunteer, contact us on turn your cheese sandwich lunch into 07775265263 or our volunteer manager, Michelin star quality snacks. It is available Yvonne Webb on 01594 832428. all year round.

15 Yoga Classes With Glenys Pattman, telephone 01594 823581, email [email protected] Yoga for all levels and abilities. Classes in Newnham, Monday 10-11.30; Northwood Green, Mondays 5.30-7.00, HuntleyTuesdays 1.00-2.30; Littledean Wednesday (Intermediate) 7.30- 9.00pm; Berry Hill Thursdays ( 50+) 4.15-5.45pm. Also with Glenys: Pregnancy Yoga by arrangement. £7 drop-in or £60 for 10 sessions.

Yoga with Jane Rothery at The Spotlight Room, Cinderford Leisure Centre, Causeway Road, Cinderford, GL14 2AF. Contact Jane for start dates on 01594 824008 or email [email protected] Yoga For All – Drop In Simple drop in sessions open to all, presenting a Yoga Practice that can make a difference to everyday life for ordinary people! 6.00 - 7.25pm, Wednesdays Yoga for All – Short White Lotus Classes continued from p 13. Courses Short courses to help you develop a Zumba The best fitness activity!! Suitable yoga practice that will make a difference to for those who don't think they can dance. daily life. £25. 6 week courses, 6.00 - £5 per session. Tuesdays, 10-11am, Naas 7.25pm, Wednesdays. Lane Community Centre, Lydney , Thursdays 10-11am, Woolaston Memorial Hall. Other Yoga at Millers Farm, Brains Green, classes available. Blakeney, GL15 4AP. Contact Sue Chudley on Kickboxing Suitable for beginners, sparring 01594 510655, e-mail: optional. Grade from white to black. £6/£7, [email protected], website: Mondays, weekly. 6.15pm kids, 7.15pm for adults (other classes available – see our www.millersfarm.co.uk/yogaspace website). Cinderford Community Church, Sue teaches in the Krishnamacharya/ Station Street, Cinderford, Family Thursday Desikachar tradition emphasising breath 6.45-7.45pm, Naas Lane Community Centre, with flowing movements. Lydney. Weekly classes all mixed ability Tuesdays White Lotus Jump - fitness on jump boots - 7-8.30pm, Fridays 9.30-11am £6, Millers so much fun - improves posture and core Farm, Wednesdays 5.30-7pm £8 at Flaxley strength, decreases impact by 80% and School Rooms. Autumn classes begin on increases aerobic work rate. You can see 13th September this in action on the cover (top right). 16 One to One Tuition and Yoga Therapy with Ayurveda Individual lessons for home practice or health problems. By appointment throughout the year £40/hour British Wheel of Yoga Foundation Course 1 2 years Yoga experience. 10 Sundays 10am- 5pm. October 2016 - July 2017. Applications by 6th September. Contact Sue for dates, cost, curriculum and application forms Monthly Yoga Sutra Study and Chanting sessions beginning soon - contact Sue.

Tai Chi Movements for Wellbeing A simple sequence of movement taken from traditions of Chi Kung & Tai Chi - relaxing & stimulating individual and group sessions. Free initial taster. Please contact Jane Spray on 01594 861404, email jane- [email protected].

Muay Thai - Thai Boxing Classes Training is for everybody who would like to get fit & build confidence. Start at any age and any fitness level. Classes run throughout the year. £5.50 per session, 7.15pm - 8.15pm. MSA Master Sken Academy, Unit 1, Brookside, New Road, Parkend, Nr Lydney, Coleford, GL16 7BG, Wednesdays 7-8pm, GL15 4JA Contact Kay Hampson on 562626 Cinderford Methodist Hall, Cinderford, or 07988618815, email GL14 2AB [email protected], website Fitness Pilates Basic Pilates techniques & www.mastersken.com exercises in an easy to follow format, created for adults of all ages/abilities. Fitness with Lisa Cherry Contact Lisa by £24 for 6 weeks, 11–12 noon, Mondays and email: [email protected] or see advert Wednesdays, 8-9pm Thursdays. opposite for telephone and Facebook Broadwell Memorial Hall, Coleford, GL16 Dance Yourself Fit! ‘Strictly‘ style dance 7BG. fitness exercise class! Transform your body BalletFit A new fun fitness class based on dancing to music. £4/class or £28/8 classes Ballet, Yoga and Pilates. Adults 16+. in 8 weeks, Mondays & Wednesdays, 10- Every Tuesday, 8pm-9pm, £24 for 6 weeks or 11am, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 7-8pm, £5 pay as you go. Broadwell Memorial Hall, Broadwell Memorial Hall, North Road, North Road, Coleford, GL16 7BG.

17 Health & Fitness with Wyedean. Contact Golf Coaching (Beginners) Suitable for Wyedean School on 01291 625340, or see beginners. Equipment & balls provided. advert on p7 for more details. Meet at the Pro Shop. Thursdays 6-7pm, 5 Zumba for Fun + Fitness Easy to follow weeks starting 22 September. Forest Hills dance fitness workout to trim and tone the Golf Club, Mile End Rd, Coleford. 01291 whole body. 10-11am for 10 weeks starting 625340 (Wyedean). Tuesday 20 September, £40. Lydney Community Centre, Naas Lane, Lydney, GL15 Tai Chi for Health—Traditional and Modified 5AT,OR 10-11am starting Thursday 22 Forms, Care Home Programs. Suitable for September. Woolaston Memorial Hall, all ages/abilities, seated or standing. Min 1 Netherend Crescent, Woolaston, GL15 6NW. hr, 1on1 tuition available. check website or 01291 625340 ring for dates. Tuesdays 6.30pm, Latchen Yoga for Well-Being Improve your strength, Rooms, Longhope; Wednesdays 7.30pm, suppleness, posture and stamina and The Club, High Street, Newnham (no achieve calm and relaxation. 10-11.30am, disabled access); Tuesdays 11.30 am, Wednesdays, 9 weeks starting 21 Taynton & Tibberton Hall; Wednesdays September. £56. Lydney Community 11am, Parkside Community Centre (2 Centre, Naas Lane, Lydney, GL15 5AT. 01291 Rivers), Coleford, GL16 8DA ;Thursdays 625340 6.30pm, Linton Village Hall. £3.50 - £4.50/session, concs available. Contact Trevor on 01452 830000, email [email protected] website www.crystaltaichi.co.uk.

Tai Chi Chuan - Chen style Tai Chi and Chi Gong for all ages/experience. £40/6 week block,7-8.30pm Wednesdays. English Bicknor Village Hall, English Bicknor, GL16 7PA. Contact Mark Wadsworth on 01594 544060 or 07791 738668, email [email protected], website: www.bristoltaichi.com/deantaichi.htm.

Tai Chi Foundations Day Seminar One Day seminar led by Ben Milton of the Bristol School of Tai Chi. £40 in advance (£45 on the day), 10am - 4pm, Saturday 15th Octo- ber. Pludds Village Hall, Ashdene Road, The Pludds, Ruardean. Contact Mark Wadsworth on 01594544060 or 07791 738668, email: [email protected], wesbite www.bristoltaichi.com/workshops.htm

18 Pilates with Esther - Costs vary so please Line Dancing Fun, friendly line dance classes contact Esther for details on 01452 760120 - no partner required. £3 per session. Mon- or 07711 832042, email: days, 7-8pm beginners, 8-10pm intermedi- [email protected], website ates. Lydbrook Community Hall [email protected]. Central Lydbrook. Wednesdays, 8-10pm in- Beginners/Back Care 11.30am-12.30pm, 12 termediates, Broadwell Evergreen Hall, weeks starting Friday 9th September. The Broadwell, Coleford. Contact Jo Gwilliam on Club, High Street, Newnham-on-Severn, 0777 600 1845 or 01594 827189 for further GL14 1BS or 6-7pm 10 weeks, starting from details, email [email protected] . Tuesday 20th September, Dene Magna Argentine Tango Learn this amazing dance School, Mitcheldean GL17 0DU . Contact in the Forest of Dean! Wednesday evenings, school for details (see advert p1). Every 2 months (almost) a new season starts Matwork Invest in your body and develop (4-7 weeks course). Wednesday evenings, good posture, strength, flexibility and £8 per lesson. Beginners 7:30-8:30pm, balance in a fun way. 9.30-10.30am, 12 improvers 8.45-9.45pm, practice (£3) 9.45- weeks starting Friday 9th September, 11pm. Watney Hall, 3 Hill Street, Lydney. Bishopswood Village Hall, Kerne Bridge, HR9 Also Fridays, 7.30-9.30pm, West Dean 5QT or 7-8pm 10 weeks, starting Tuesday Centre, High Street, Bream. Contact Bärbel 20th September, Dene Magna School, Rücker for dates and details on 07474 Mitcheldean GL17 0DU. Contact school for 612701 or email [email protected] website details (see advert p2). www.tanzbar.dk for further details on Wednesday evening Tango classes in Pilates in St Briavels Improve posture, core Lydney. strength and flexibility with this mind/body exercise program. Pay weekly, £6 per session. Wednesday, 2-3pm. St Briavels MUSIC Assembly Rooms, East Street, St. Briavels, GL15 6TG. Contact Penny Jones on 01291 Forest of Dean Male Voice Choir Free taster 627243 or 07787 193302, email session for anyone intersted in singing in a [email protected], friendly group. No auditions! Monday & website www.pennyjonesfitness. Friday evenings, 7.30-9.15pm every week. West Dean Community Centre, Bream. Contact Eric Woods (Secretary) on 01594 836050 or 07920 762426, email DANCE [email protected], website www.forestofdeanmalevoicechoir.org.uk. A Space to Dance Express and enjoy your- self through dance, to wide variety of music. Lydbrook Open Uke Night Open to all/no £4 (£3 concs.), Thursdays, ongoing, 10 musical abilities. Bring your ukelele or 11.30am. Broadwell Memorial Hall, North borrow ours. Free. 1st Wednesday month, Road, Broadwell, Coleford. Contact Tony on 8pm. Lydbrook Social Club, Central 01594 837717 or email: Lydbrook, Lydbrook, GL17 9NA. Find us on [email protected] Facebook or contact Annette Fuller on 07930 858699.

19 Piano Playing I teach anyone, any age, from Chants from around the World .... to calm beginner to advanced. Many years’ your mind and open your hearts. No need to experience & fully trained. £25 per 45-60 be a singer. 7-9.30pm, donations. minute lesson, any time, by arrangement . Bishopswood. For details contact John Cass 15 Marsh Way, Sling, Coleford, GL16 8JN. on 01600 891325, email Contact Dorothy Wilson on 01594 810820 or [email protected]. 07886 491801, email [email protected], website Lydbrook Band If you are interested in DEWPiano.co.uk. playing with the Championship Section Band, please get in touch. Subscriptions to Creative Piano Lessons Play for pleasure, be agreed. Sundays 6.30pm, Wednesdays improve technique, improvise, exams. 7.45pm (flexible). Lydbrook Bandroom, Experienced teacher. Not for beginners. Upper Lydbrook, GL17 9LQ. Contact Robert Daytime lessons £20 (40 minute lesson), Morgan on 01594 860944 or 07796 442463 concessions negotiable. Rose Cottage, Lydbrook Training Band open to members Crown Lane, St. Briavels, GL15 6TD. Please who wish to play a brass instrument from call Annie Tyhurst on 07843082475 (St age 8 up to adults. Instruments are Briavels), or email provided. £1 per week, 6.30-8pm, Monday [email protected] evenings. Contact and venue same as Lydbrook Band (above).

20 Singing with Kirsty Abraham Contact Kirsty Start the Week Singing Start your week on 07905 789683, email with the pleasure of singing with others, in a [email protected]. light airy venue. Come for a free session to Singing for Breathing Singing for Breathing try it out. 8 weeks with a break 2-4.15pm, is to help people with diagnosed lung Mondays starting 12th September. £40 + £5 conditions. You’ll have fun too. Free 2-3 pm, enrolment fee. Millers Farm, Brains Green, Thursdays, ongoing. Lydney Community Blakeney, GL15 4AP. Contact Kirsty or Sue Centre, Naas Lane, Lydney, GL15 5AT. at ArtSpace on 01594 825111, email More details at www.blf.org.uk/support-for- [email protected], website you/singing-for-lung-health/join-a-group. www.artspacecinderford.org, and click on Singing at the Garden Cafe Come singing for ‘Outreach’ tab. pleasure with a friendly bunch of people at the Garden Café. £6 on the door, or £25 for Electronic Organ and Piano Tuition Enjoy 5 weeks in advance. Free first session. 7-9 playing and get the best out of your organ or pm, Wednesdays ongoing (check webpage piano. Duration & frequency to suit at for breaks) The Garden Cafe, The competitive rates. Contact Tony Bayliss on Malthouse, Lower Lydbrook, GL17 9NN . 01594 516654. The Old Coach House, Contact Kirsty or Paul Hayes 01594 860075 Furnace Valley, Blakeney GL15 4DH (Garden Cafe) or 07905 789683, website www.gardencafe.co.uk.

21 22 PERSONAL & SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT

Meditation with Jaqui Fabian, for locations and times Contact Jaqui see advert opp. Meditation 1:1/small groups introducing you to basic meditation and relaxation skill, tailored to your need. £20 per hour, by arrangement. Guided Meditation for Healing or Self Exploration Group Yes, you can get them on the Internet, but this is specifically tailored to your group’s needs, with personal feedback. Small groups. from £40 per session, venue of your choice.

Forest Firefly Group meditation followed by sharing on a variety of topics from a holistic/

spiritual perspective. Donation or buy a drink from the bar. Last Wednesday of the month, 7.15 for 7.30 start. Angel Hotel (in the back room), Market Place, Coleford, GL16 4AE. Contact Jaqui on 07919 851669, [email protected], or Andrea on 01989 563705, email [email protected], or see our Facebook page.

Forest Meditation Group Affiliated to Western Chan Fellowship, but no need to be Buddhist. Meditation instruction and guidance can be given. Meeting fortnightly, 7.25pm, Wednesdays, Ragman’s Lane Farm, Lower Lydbrook over summer, changing to weekly at a central Forest venue in the Autumn. Contact Jane Spray on 01594 861404 or email [email protected]

23 Transformation Game, as developed at Shamanism with Mandy Pullen (contd.) Findhorn Bring an issue to the Game to Eco Shamanism - An Introduction Come obtain insights in a safe, confidential space. and find out about a new shamanism that Times & dates by arrangement, typically embraces all six senses! £40 (conc £35), over a weekend with 4 x 3hr sessions. £85 10am - 4pm Sat 10th December. Millers per person with 3-4 participants each Game. Farm, Blakeney, Glos, GL15 4AP Bishopswood. Contact Annette Cass on 01600 891325, email annette@wye-valley- Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Course healing.co.uk, website www.wye-valley- with Stillness and Us CIC . Led by trained healing.co.uk MBSR teacher Mariana Straton. All welcome. 8 weeks, daytime, starting 28th October Wild in the Woods - Revisiting your Sha- with taster session on 21st October. £150 manism Reviewing your Shamanic method- (enquire for concessionary rates). Forest ology. Unlearning bad habits that prevent location. Contact Eddie Parsons on 01594 you from deepening connection to Spirit. 861754 or 07525 618389, email: 11am-4pm, 24th September, £50.Outside [email protected] Redbrook Village Hall, Wye View Terrace, Redbrook, NP25 4LT. Contact Maxine Smil- lie on 01873 858391 or 07845 933860, COMPLEMENTARY email [email protected], web- site www.shamaniclife.co.uk THERAPIES

Shamanism with Mandy Pullen - contact Touch for Health Kinesiology with Helena Mandy on 01594 541850 or 07805 800313, Arguelles To book your place or simply find out more, contact Helena on 07748841820, email [email protected], website email [email protected], www.mandypullen.co.uk website www.essentialtimeout.com. All Autumn Equinox Workshop Weekend work- courses take place in Awre, nr Blakeney, run shop focussing on the time of gathering in for 2 days over a weekend. Each day runs and harvest. £210 (2 concessionary places - from 9.30am to 5.30pm and each weekend please ask) Friday 16th September 6.30pm - course costs £240. Sunday 18th September. Ragmans Lane Level 1 Learn how to balance energy for Farm, Lower Lydbrook, GL17 9PA . yourself and others using muscle testing and Compass of Venus A 24 hour workshop reflexes. 8th & 9th October. working with the orbit of Venus and a laby- Level 2 Increase your knowledge by rinth walk. £85 (conc £75), 5pm to 5pm Sat learning more about the Chinese 5 Element 29 - Sun 30 October. Millers Farm, Blak- and Meridian Wheel models. 5th & 6th eney, Glos, GL15 4AP November. Shamanic Sundays Regular meeting on first Level 3 Expanding your knowledge to work Sunday of every month with guided closer with the body and the secrets it holds. journeying (resumes October). £7.50 (incl 3rd & 4th December. tea & biscuits), 10.30am-1pm, restarting October 2ⁿd. Millers Farm, Blakeney, Glos, GL15 4AP

24 Herbal Medicine Workshops & herb walks available, check website or contact me for more information. Jess Lucas, HerbalWays, on 01594 510104 or 07714550705, email [email protected], website www.herbalways.net.

GENERAL INTEREST

U3A (University of the 3rd Age) Come and find out what we have to offer for the over 50s at our general meeting, 3rd Thursday of each Courses With 2Intuitive, II Intuitive, month, 1.40pm, Lydney Town Hall, High St, Claremont House, High Street, Lydney, GL15 Lydney GL15 5DY. See ad below. 5DX. Contact Sian Fletcher or Tara Mills on 01594 846293, Tara on 07522 718062, email [email protected], see our Facebook page II intuitive,or visit our website www.2intuitive.co.uk VTCT Certificate in Swedish Massage A course to develop practical skills in providing a relaxing and stress relieving body massage treatment. 20 weeks, 6pm - 9pm, starting 7th September. £650.00 VTCT Diploma in Reflexology. This qualification will enable you to practice the healing art of reflexology via the hands and feet. Using recognised mapping of energy zones found in our bodies. 9.30am-3pm, 15 weeks starting 20th September, £1242.00

Reiki Classes A natural form of healing anyone can learn, enabling self-treatment and treatment of others. Reiki 1 4 x 3hour sessions over 4 days, £150, Reiki II over 2-3 days, £325. Bishopswood. Contact Annette Cass on 01600 891325, email annette@wye- valley-healing.co.uk, website www.wye-valley-healing.co.uk

25 Active Citizens Social Leadership Programme Emergency First Aid First Aid for Business & An opportunity for groups and individuals to Individuals. Learn the simple skills to save a be trained and mentored towards developing life! £70 or £60 for booking more than one social action projects in the Forest. place 9am-4pm. 19 Oct in Viney Hill + 17 Participation is free. 9am-6pm residential Nov in Cinderford, or contact us to arrange a training, 4 days starting 1st November, with private course. 19th October, Viney Hill potential for a follow-up, depending on the Adventure Centre, Viney Hill, Lydney, GL15 Social Action Project ideas. ASHA Centre, 4NA, or 17th Nov Forest Road Centre, Forest Gunn Mill House, Lower Spout Lane, Nr. Road, Cinderford, GL14 2NT. Contact Flaxley, GL17 0EA. Contact Alexander Scott Martin Sweeney on 01291 624667 or 07580 on 01594 822330, email [email protected], 135869, email website www.ashacentre.org [email protected], website www.borderlandsoutdoor.com/33- Salvation Army Forest of Dean See the 2/first-aid 'What's On' page at www.salvationarmy fod.org.uk for further details of activities and Come and Join the Netwalk Networking courses. Salvation Army Forest of Dean, 43 while walking in the beautiful forest is both North Road, Broadwell, Coleford. GL16 7BX. productive and enjoyable. £5, once a See ad below for details. month. Contact contact Jessie Paterson on 07779 275425,email [email protected]

Forest of Dean Health Forum The Forum aims to raise awareness of Health & Social Care matters within the Forest of Dean in order to influence and effect positive change. Free. 7-8pm, 1st Tuesday of every month. West Dean Centre, Bream, GL15 6JW. Contact Linda Vaughan on 01594 564230 or 07789621238, email [email protected], website: www.forestofdeanhealthforum.org.uk.

L3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Acheivement An assessing qualification for vocational industries. 6-9pm, 4 weeks start- ing 4th October. £550.00. II Intuitive, Clare- mont House, High Street, Lydney, GL15 5DX. Contact Sian Fletcher, email [email protected], website www.2intuitive.co.uk

Medieval German Longsword - see p11.

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Study Skills with Jessie Patterson at Time for Excellence, Tel: 07779 275425, email [email protected], website www.timeforexcellence.co.uk Confident Maths Passing your Maths GCSE is easier when you take a calm approach. Jessie's 1:1 coaching can help achieve that. £25 tbc, 1:1 home tutoring. Getting Exam Ready A year from now you may wish you had started TODAY. £25, 1:1 home tutoring.

Maths & English Tuition I offer tuition mainly up to GCSE working with students of all abilities. £20-£30 an hour depending on travel etc. Mainly after school (weekdays) & Saturday mornings. Normally at student‘s home. Contact Richard Henson on 01594 837874 or 07946 295009, email [email protected]. Salvation Army Kitchen. For contact details see ad above.

FOOD & DRINK Courses with Humble by Nature, Penallt, Nr. Monmouth, NP25 4RP, telephone 01600 Cookery Courses Develop your cookery and 714 595, email [email protected], baking skills. Ideal for beginners. Prior website www.humblebynature.com. booking essential. 7 x 2 hour sessions, £56. Courses book up quickly so get in touch soon (continued on next page).

27 28 Courses with Humble Ny Nature (contd.) Foraging: A Wild Taste of the Hedgerow - Sun 9th October - £95 Discover the delicious wild treats on your doorstep in this day long foraging session with Liz Knight of Forage Fine Foods Cider Making - Sun 16th October - £115 Join local cider maker James McCrindle and find out how to make your own cider, including a visit to a local orchard. Christmas Chocolate Making - Saturday 10th December - £50. Make three different kinds of truffles for the festive period. 30 truffles with packaging.

Cider Making in One Day Pick & wash your Lower Lydbrook, GL17 9PA. Contact Angie apples, press them in either a traditional or Horsley on 01594 860244, email modern juice press. Includes 25 litres of [email protected], website apple juice to turn into cider. 9-4pm, 7th www.ragmans.co.uk October, £75. Ragmans Lane Farm, OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES

Courses with Borderlands Outdoor - contact Martin Sweeney on 01291 624667 or 07580 135869, email [email protected], website www.borderlandsoutdoor.com Outdoor First Aid Learn to manage inci- dents when help will be delayed. Ideal for outdoor enthusiasts and leaders. Upcoming courses on 5-6 Sept, 28-29 Sept, 17-18 Oct, 19-20 Nov, 6-7 Dec + 17-18 Dec, all 9am 6pm. £125, 10% discount for booking more than one place. Viney Hill Adventure Centre, Viney Hill, Lydney, GL15 4NA. Introduction to Navigation (NNAS Bronze Award) Discover how to explore the coun- tryside with confidence! Suitable for novices or refreshing your skills. Join our open courses on 25-26 Oct +10-11 Dec, all 9am- 5pm, or contact us for private tuition. £120 or £105 when booking more than one place. Forest of Dean and Wye Valley . 29 Permaculture Design Course A residential, Courses With 2Intuitive, II Intuitive, practical course on permaculture design. Claremont House, High Street, Lydney, GL15 Starts 9am 28th August for 2 weeks. £800. 5DX. Contact Sian Fletcher or Tara Mills on Ragmans Lane Farm, Lower Lydbrook, GL17 01594 846293, Tara on 07522 718062, email 9PA. Contact Caroline Aitken on 07938 [email protected],website 213664, email [email protected], website www.2intuitive.co.uk http://patrickwhitefield.co.uk/events/reside or see our Facebook page - II Intuitive ntial-permaculture-design-course/ FHT Spray Tanning Course To develop your practical skills to provide self-tanning Sustainable Bee Keeping Weekend Course:- services to the body. 1 Day course, 10am - Management of bees and natural ways to 4pm £99, 6th September. take care of them. Beekeepers and non Certificate in Nail Technology, A beekeepers welcome. £180 including VAT, qualification to develop your skills in the art covering all tuition, all (delicious) meals and of acrylic nail application. 6-9pm, 12 refreshments. Shared accommodation is weeks,starting 12th September. £399.00, kit available if required, £15 supplement per £170.00 person. Starts 9am 8th October. Ragmans Gel Polish Course This qualification is the Lane Farm, Lower Lydbrook, GL17 9PA. application, maintaining and removal of LED Contact Monica Barlow on 01600 714848, gel polish products to the nails. 10am-3pm, email [email protected], 13th December, £60. website www.beesfordevelopment.org LANGUAGES

Languages with Wyedean Contact Wyedean on 01291 625340, or see advert on p7 for more contact details. All courses are for 9 weeks, cost £60 and are held in The BEAUTY Assembly Rooms, East St, St Briavels, GL15 6TG Spanish for Beginners Fun course for Make your own Beauty Products and Xmas absolute beginners, with emphasis on Treats Whether for yourself or to give as speaking at a basic level. 12-1.45pm, great gifts, make gorgeous beauty products, starting Wednesday 21st September. 01291 including soaps, bath bombs, bubble baths 625340 and body lotion. (+ £6 payable to tutor on Spanish (Advanced) Suitable for those who the night for all resources). have studied the language for at least 3 5 December, 1 wk Mon: 6-9, £18 - II years. 10-11.45am, starting Thursday 22ⁿd Intuitive, Claremont House, High Street, September. 01291 625340 Lydney, GL15 5DX. Contact Wyedean on Spanish (Year 2) Suitable for those who have 01291 625340, for more nformation see studied the language for about 1 year. advert on p7. Starting Thursday 22ⁿd. 01291 625340.

30 WANT TO BE IN OUR NEXT EDITION? helEditorialp help continued from p3: This brochure has 5,000 copies distributed ….. so if there are any problems with this across the Forest and surrounding towns. issue, please bear with us, we should get it A listing for a course/group/workshop costs right next time. £5 for 3, then £3 for each additional one. We hope you find something you like, but You can have a full colour advert for: if you’re after something in particular, and £22 for 1/8 page like advert p 5. we don’t have it, please do contact us, and £38 for ¼ page like adverts on p 23. we will try to find a local tutor for you. £75 for a half page like adverts on page As we grow and flourish, we could 20/21. definitely do with more helpers, so if £130 for a full inside page. you’ve got a few hours could spare, we £150 for the premium back cover. would be grateful. Please se our listing of Adverts in the brochure of ¼ page or more volunteer opportunities on page 28 for qualifies you for a click-through advert on options, or just join us on our our website for just £10. Management Committee and share your Next brochure comes out at the start of ideas for our future development in the January 2017. The print deadline for this service of the local community. Get in edition is 31st November 2016. touch (contact details p3) or come and see Contact us to find out more - see p3 for us on 2ⁿd October at The Forest Showcase. contact details. Run courses, activities, a group or a regular gathering? Let us help spread the word for just £5. Important—please read While we take every care compiling this brochure to ensure details are correct at the time of printing, changes can occur. Please check with tutors before making arrangements, as The Forest Bee cannot accept responsibility for changes or errors. Disclaimer—the views expressed in this brochure are not necessarily those of the of The Forest Bee or its partners.

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