We’re working with our local partners to hold lots of free events across the Forest of Dean during the school holidays and you’re invited!

If you’re looking for something to do in your community check out our list of free family and community events below. There’s something for everyone including breakfast clubs and brunches.

See what’s on this May half term and look out for lots more coming this summer!

If you have any questions about these events or have ideas for events you’d like to see in your area in the future, contact communityengagement@2rh.org.uk or call 033 33 55 44 33.

Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

Select your area to see what’s on:

Cinderford

Community Breakfast Club with Sportily – 26 May

Join us for a free breakfast and take part in children’s sports activities with Sportily. All are welcome.

Dates and times:

• Tuesday 26 May, 9am to 10:30am

Event partners: Cinderford Churches, Sportily

Address: St Stephen’s Church, Belle Vue Road, Cinderford, GL14 2AA

Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

Community Breakfast Club with CANDI – 29 May

Join us for a free breakfast and chance to meet people for a friendly chat. All are welcome.

Dates and times:

• Friday 29 May, 9am to 10:30am

Event partners: CANDI

Address: CANDI, 31 Market St. Cinderford, GL14 2RT

Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

Lydney

Community Brunch at St Mary’s – 23 May

Join in with arts and crafts, have a chat with new people and enjoy tea and coffee and refreshments.

Event partners: Churches Together in Lydney

Dates and times:

• Saturday 23 May, 10:30am – 12pm

Address: St Mary’s, Church Road, Lydney, Gloucester, GL15 5TL

Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

Newent

Pirate Family Trail around Newent Lake – 26 May

Come along the The Ark Café to pick up a free packed lunch, then follow our Pirate trail around Newent Lake.

Event Partners: The Ark Café, GGT, FVAF

Dates and times:

• Tuesday 26 May, 12pm to 2pm

Address: The Ark Café, Newent GL18 1AN

Sedbury

Community Breakfast Club with Sportily – 27 May

Join us for a free breakfast and take part in children’s sports activities with Sportily. All are welcome.

Event partners: Sedbury Space, Tidenham Parish Council, Sportily

Dates and times:

• Wednesday 27 May, 9am – 10:30am

Address: Sedbury Village Hall, King Alfreds Rd, Sedbury, NP16 7AQ

Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

Mitcheldean

Community Brunch with Sportily – 29 May

Join us for tea, coffee and refreshments and take part in children’s sports activities with Sportily. All are welcome.

Event partners: Mitcheldean Community Larder, Sportily

Dates and times:

• Friday 29 May, 10am – 12pm

Address: Mitcheldean Community Centre, Mitcheldean, GL17 0BQ

Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.