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Collect of articles, updates and resources shared by the You're Welcome team.
Give some love to a Guinea Pig
The Orchard Trusts small animals include guinea pigs, rabbits and Speedy the tortoise. They all enjoy seeing visitors and having a cuddle. Come to our Stowfield site to see the animals, the small ones and the larger ones like Millie the pig and our sheep and goats. They’d love to see you. The whole site […]
› Read moreHave a go on the Activity Park
The Orchard Trust Stowfield site has it’s own activity park with swings, a roundabout and a floor trampoline. All are wheelchair accessible, there is also a small slide accessible by a shallow steps or a pull up pipe. The park sits on the wheelchair accessible site surrounded by nature and our friendly animals. Pay us […]
› Read moreWalking with animals
Visitors to our Stowfield site can take a walk with a goat. Our pygmy goat family is very friendly and they all like to say hello when they see someone approach. It is possible to walk them around the site or go into their paddock to help look after them too. The whole site is […]
› Read moreInclusive cycling session- Pedal A Bike Away
We at Goals Beyond Grass are running an inclusive cycling session at Pedal A Bike Away! Our cycling sessions are so inclusive anyone can get involved; We have a variety of bikes for all abilities for people to turn up and enjoy the thrill of being on a bike. Great activity for everyone to get […]
› Read moreSpecialist Music Sessions
These sessions are held on Fridays (term time only) from 3pm-5pm at Heart of the Forest School. Young people get to enjoy activities such as soft play, sports, art and craft whilst waiting for their music session. The music sessions consist of small groups (approx 3-4 young people) with support from Forest Pulse staff and […]
› Read moreForest Friends
Forest Friends is a social/learning group for young people aged 18 – 30 years. These sessions are held on Monday evenings (term time only), at The Main Place from 6.30pm – 8.30pm. Members get the chance to meet up with friends, socialise, and learn new skills in the areas of cooking, recreational skills, problem solving […]
› Read moreASD Youth Club
A Youth Club for those who are autistic or are awaiting an autism diagnosis to get together have a chat, enjoy activities and form friendships. There are lots of fun activities on offer such as art and craft, games, quizzes, cooking, pool, and table tennis. The ASD Youth Club is held on Thursday evenings (term […]
› Read moreBream ‘Devils’ Youth Club
An integrated Youth Club held on Thursday evenings at Bream Community Centre. The club is open to any young person aged between 13 and 17 who lives in the Forest of Dean. As well as a chance to meet friends, young people help plan an interesting and varied programme of activities including games, sports, music, […]
› Read moreWhirlikidz
This session is held on Wednesdays (term time only) from 3pm – 5pm. Young people aged 5-12 years will get on one of our minibuses from Heart of the Forest School*, where we will then head to Whirlikidz (soft play centre in Chepstow), where young people will be able to explore the equipment before we […]
› Read moreInclusive Cafe in Coleford, GL16, Forest of Dean
We are an inclusive cafe offering great food in an accessible, safe environment. Facebook: Sixteen Community Cafe Open 6 days a week, providing an extensive and ever changing home cooked menu, from “Coffee and a cake” to a “Full English” and beyond. We cook to order, so we can be flexible for special requirements. Our […]
› Read moreWeekly workshops
Our workshops currently run on Thursdays 10-1 and 2-5 pm. A voluntary community group providing a social environment through shared activity. You can work on your own projects, community projects or make things that can raise funds for the Shed’s future.
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