Holiday Clubs
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 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
Breakfast Club at St Stephen’s Church
Join us for a free breakfast and fun activities 9am to 10:30am on Tuesdays during the summer holidays (starts 21 July). All are welcome.
Dates and activities:
- Tuesday 21 July – Kids circus skills workshop
- Tuesday 28 July – Kids sports
- Tuesday 4 August- Kids sports
- Tuesday 11 August – Kids sports
- Tuesday 18 August – activity tbc
- Tuesday 25 August – Arts and crafts
Address: St Stephen’s Church, Belle Vue Road, Cinderford, GL14 2AA
Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Event partners: Cinderford Churches, Sportily, Cinderford Artspace, Art Shape
Community Breakfast Club at CANDI
Join us for a free breakfast and chance to meet people for a friendly chat, 9am to 10:30am on Fridays during the summer holidays (starts 24 July). All are welcome.
Dates and times:
- Friday 24 July, 9am to 10:30am
- Friday 31 July, 9am to 10:30am
- Friday 7 August, 9am to 10:30am
- Friday 14 August July, 9am to 10:30am
- Friday 21 August, 9am to 10:30am
- Friday 28 August, 9am to 10:30am
Address: CANDI, 31 Market St. Cinderford, GL14 2RT
Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Event partners: CANDI
Sedbury
Breakfast Club at Sedbury Village Hall
Join us for a free breakfast and fun activities, 9am to 12pm on Wednesdays during the summer holidays (starts 22 July). All are welcome.
Dates and activities:
- Wednesday 22 July, activity tbc
- Wednesday 29 July, Kids sports
- Wednesday 5 August, Kids sports
- Wednesday 12 August, Kids sports
- Wednesday 19 August, Circus skills workshop
- Wednesday 26 August, Arts and crafts
Address: Sedbury Village Hall, King Alfred Rd, Sedbury, NP16 7AQ
Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Event partners: Sedbury Space, Gloucestershire Gateway Trust, Tidenham Parish Council, Sportily, Wyldwood Arts
Lydney
Community Brunch at St Mary’s Church
Have a chat with new people and enjoy tea and coffee and refreshments. All are welcome.
Dates and times:
- Thursday 23 July, 10:30am – 12pm
- Thursday 20 August, 10:30am – 12pm
- Thursday 27 August, 10:30am – 12pm
Address: St Mary’s, Church Road, Lydney, Gloucester, GL15 5TL
Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Event partners: Churches Together in Lydney, Gloucestershire Gateway Trust, Forest of Dean District Council, Art Shape
Kids Sports and packed lunch in Bathurst Park
Join us for free children sports activities in the park and free packed lunches for children. All are welcome.
Dates and times:
- Thursday 30 July, 10:30am – 12pm
- Thursday 3 August, 10:30am – 12pm
- Thursday 13 August, 10:30am – 12pm
Address: Bathurst Park, Lydney, GL15 5HG
Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Event partners: Sportily, Gloucestershire Gateway Trust, Salvation Army
Kids Sports at Severnbanks Primary School
Join us for free children sports activities.
Dates and times:
- Monday 3 August, 1:30pm – 3pm
- Monday 10 August, 1:30pm – 3pm
Address: Severnbanks Primary School, Naas Lane, Lydney, GL15 5AU
Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Event partners: Sportily, Gloucestershire Gateway Trust, Salvation Army, Forest of Dean District Council.
Drybrook
Community Brunch at Drybrook Methodist Hall
Have a chat with new people and enjoy tea and coffee and refreshments. All are welcome.
Dates and times:
- Tuesday 21 July, 10am – 12pm
- Tuesday 28 July, 10am – 12pm
- Tuesday 4 August, 10am – 12pm
- Tuesday 11 August, 10am – 12pm
- Tuesday 18 August, 10am – 12pm
Address: Drybrook Methodist Hall, Hawthorns Road, Drybrook, GL17 9BX
Event Partners: Drybrook Methodist Church, Art Shape, Cinderford Artspace, CANDI.
Drybrook Arts Event
Join us at Drybrook Methodist Hall for free arts and crafts activities. All are welcome.
Date and time:
- Thursday 23 July, 10am – 11:30am
Address: Drybrook Methodist Hall, Hawthorns Road, Drybrook, GL17 9BX
Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Event partners: Wyldwoods Arts, CANDI, Drybrook Methodist Church, Forest of Dean District Council
Circus skills workshop
Join us at Drybrook Methodist Hall for free circus activities for families and children.
Date and time:
- Thursday 20 August, 10am – 11:30am
Address: Drybrook Methodist Hall, Hawthorns Road, Drybrook, GL17 9BX
Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Event partners: Cinderford Artspace, CANDI, Drybrook Methodist Church
Mitcheldean
Pick up a packed lunch at Mitcheldean Community Centre
We’re partnering with Mitcheldean Larder to provide free children’s packed lunch for families in Mitcheldean.
Dates and times:
- Friday 24 July, 10am – 12pm
- Friday 7 August, 10am – 12pm
- Friday 14 August, 10am – 12pm
- Friday 21 August, 10am – 12pm
- Friday 28 August , 10am – 12pm
Address: Mitcheldean Community Centre, Mitcheldean, GL17 0BQ
Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Event partners: Mitcheldean Larder, Forest of Dean District Council
Circus skills workshop at Mitcheldean Community Centre
Join us for free circus activities for families and pick up a free children’s packed lunch.
Date and time:
- Friday 31 July, 10am – 12pm
Address: Mitcheldean Community Centre, Mitcheldean, GL17 0BQ
Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Event partners: Mitcheldean Larder, Cinderford Artspace
Bream
Community Breakfast Club
Join us at Bream Sports Club for a free breakfast and a chance to meet new people. All are welcome.
Dates and times:
- Monday 20 July, 9am – 10:30am
- Monday 27 July, 9am – 10:30am
- Monday 2 August, 9am – 10:30am
- Monday 10 August, 9am – 10:30am
- Monday 17 August, 9am – 10:30am
- Monday 24 August, 9am – 10:30am
Address: Bream Sports Club, High St., Bream, GL15 6JF
Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Event partners: Bream Sports Club
Kids Activities at Bream Sports Club
Join us for free fun children’s activities on Wednesdays during the summer holidays (starts 22 July).
Dates, times and activities:
- 1pm – 3pm, Wednesday 22 July – activity tbc
- 1:30pm – 3pm, Wednesday 29 July – Kids sports
- 1:30pm – 3pm, Wednesday 5 August – Kids sports
- 1:30pm – 3pm, Wednesday 12 August – Kids sports
- 1pm – 3pm, Wednesday 19 August – Circus skills workshop
- 1pm – 3pm, Wednesday 26 August – Arts and crafts
Address: Bream Sports Club, High St. Bream GL15 6JF
Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Event partners: Bream Sports Club, Art Shape, Gloucestershire Gateway Trust, Salvation Army, Sportily
Newent
Family activities at Newent Memorial Hall
Come along for fun family activities and free food, 2pm to 3pm on Thursdays during the summer holidays (starts 23 July).
Dates and activities:
- Thursday 23 July – activity tbc
- Thursday 30 July – Enjoy pita pizza and cheesecakes
- Thursday 6 August – activity tbc
- Thursday 13 August – Circus skills workshop
- Thursday 20 August – Kids sports
- Thursday 27 August – Kids sports
Address: Newent Memorial Hall, Bury Bar Lane, Newent, GL18 1PT
Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Event partners: Gloucestershire Gateway Trust, Forest Voluntary Action Forum, Newent Rotary Club, St Mary’s Church Newent, Beezee Bodies
Coleford
Humbugs Café at Coleford Baptist Church
Come along for free food and fun family activities.
Dates, times and activities:
- 3.30pm – 6pm, Friday 24 July – Arts and crafts
- 3.30pm – 6pm, Friday 7 August – Family circus skills workshop
- 3.30pm – 6pm, Friday 21 August – activity tbc
Address: Newent Memorial Hall, Bury Bar Lane, Newent, GL18 1PT
Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Event partners: Humbugs, Coleford Baptist Church, Wyldwoods Arts, Cinderford Artspace
Joys Green
Kids sports at Joys Green Recreation Ground
Come along for free kids sports activities with Sportily.
Dates and times:
- Monday 3 August, 10am – 11:30am
- Monday 10 August, 10am – 11:30am
Address: Joys Green Recreation Ground, School Road, Joys Green, GL17 9QX
Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Event partners: Sportily, Salvation Army, Gloucestershire Gateway Trust
