Our partners We work with, and are supported by so many fantastic organisations. The projects and services we deliver in partnership with others, and the funding we receive makes it possible for us to support voluntary activity and community action in the Forest of Dean. These are just some of the organisations we currently work closely with:

Forest of Dean Digital Partnership FUNDED BY THE BARNWOOD TRUST A collaborative community partnership project, led by FVAF. This district-wide partnership, the first of its kind, was created to break down the barriers people face in relation to digital inclusion and unlock the many assets available within our communities and the digital world.   Forest of Dean Digital Partnership - Final Evaluation September 2024 Report - Download Forest of Dean Digital Partnership - Final Evaluation September 2024: APPENDICES APPENDIX 1: Forest of Dean Digital Partnership Application APPENDIX 2: Insight into Set up and Delivery of Local Digital Inclusion Pilot Projects APPENDIX 3: Healthwatch Gloucestershire - Access to digital technologies APPENDIX 4: Partner Claim Form APPENDIX 5: Instructions for filling in Partner’s claim form APPENDIX 6: Promo flier - Invitation to get involved APPENDIX 7: EOI Process Map APPENDIX 8: EOI Document A template APPENDIX 9: EOI Document B template APPENDIX 10: EOI scoring sheet APPENDIX 11:Forest of Dean Community Choir EOI Document 1 APPENDIX 12: Forest of Dean Community Choir EOI Document 2 APPENDIX 13: Virtual Sight Loss EOI Document 1 APPENDIX 14: Virtual Sight Loss EOI Document 2 APPENDIX 15: CVT EOI Document 1 APPENDIX 16: CVT EOI Document 2 APPENDIX 17: Outdoors, Indoors EOI Document 1 APPENDIX 18: Outdoors, Indoors EOI Document 2 APPENDIX 19: Forest Pathways EOI Document 1 APPENDIX 20: Forest Pathways EOI Document 2 APPENDIX 21: Project Engage EOI Document 1 APPENDIX 22: Project Engage EOI Document 2 APPENDIX 23: Forest of Dean Hybrid Choir Final Evaluation APPENDIX 24: CVT - Digital Inclusion Workshop Final Evaluation APPENDIX 25: Outdoors, Indoors Final Evaluation APPENDIX 26: Forest Pathways Final Evaluation APPENDIX 27: Forest Pathways Executive Summary APPENDIX 28: Reflection Session Presentation APPENDIX 29: Journey Reflection OTHER PROJECT PUBLICATIONS: EASY READ BOOKLET - How to use the computer and software EASY READ BOOKLET - Staying Safe Online

Our Team. Our head office is based in Cinderford but everyday you will meet members of the FVAF team out and about supporting the community and building strong partnerships with other local organisations and groups... Chris Brown Chief Executive Officer Nick Penny Programme Manager Teresa Allewell Finance & Operations Manager Catherine Best Communications & Fundraising Manager Cathy Griffiths Development Manager Deb Cook Volunteering Manager Connor Grimshaw Facilities Manager Cherry Potter-Irwin Finance & Administration Officer Fliss Simister Youth Association Manager Lisa Robertson Youth Development Officer Katy Virgo Youth Development Officer Courtney Middleton Project Coordinator Lauren Greening Youth Development Project Manager Jodie Atkins Youth Support Worker Alex Digby Digital Projects Manager Melanie Benn Community Builder Teresa Rose Community Connectors' Facilitator Natasha Nelson Forest Food Network Coordinator Simon Price MY Networks Project Manager Miranda Thomason Peer Development Facilitator Pete Harper Peer Development Facilitator Meet our trustees. We have a highly skilled board of trustees who meet regularly to monitor, challenge and guide what FVAF does now, and in the future. Penny Hulbert Chair of Trustees Sid Phelps Vice Chair of Trustees Jonathan Gault Trustee - Treasurer Simon Murray Trustee Diana Martin Trustee Roger Deeks Trustee Bob Rhodes Trustee Louise Penny Trustee Interested in becoming a FVAF Trustee? Talk to us! Contact Chris is ceo@fvaf.org.uk 01594 822073

Mycelium My Networks Mental Health Project Mycelium - Forest Mental Health Project Structure The Forest Community of Practice Forest of Dean Mental Health Locality Partnership Recovery and Wellbeing Café The Resources Hub & Library The Forest Community of Practice Monthly face-to-face learning collaborative, reflective practice & peer supervision. 2nd Tuesday each month. The Forest Community of Practice is for individuals working and volunteering with members of our community where support for mental health is a significant part of their role. This has been set up in response to the My Networks Scoping Project. Many local social care practitioners stated that they wished to receive ongoing support to develop reflective practice, link with others and build skills that would help them to become more confident responding to mental distress, particularly with the increasing complexities that they were coming across in their roles. The C of P will be supported by clinicians, professionals and lived experience practitioners from the VCS & NHS who have been involved in the Community Mental Health Transformation programme. It will provide an opportunity for collaborative learning, peer supervision and professional development. We hope a community of Forest mental health practitioners will emerge from these sessions. If you, or a mental health champion from your team, are interested and able to join us, please get in touch. Please get in touch if you have any questions or want the most current information about scheduling details - simon@fvaf.org.uk or text 07394 945046 Forest of Dean Mental Health Locality Partnership The Locality Partnership offers VCS and faith-based organisations the opportunity to meet with other professionals and voluntary groups who are supporting people with their mental health in the Forest of Dean. The Partnership is a collective of social care practitioners who are working towards a community response to the My Networks scoping project findings. By coming together, we hope to keep abreast of developments, begin partnership projects or create collaborative opportunities that can address what is needed for better mental health in the Forest of Dean. We are now an integral part of the wider Forest Know Your Patch network. Regular online meetings as well as live, in-person events are held where topics and projects are discussed and highlighted. As well as this, the FKYP works closely with other statutory organisations offering a platform to disseminate up-to-date information about services available in the community. Recovery & Wellbeing Café “A Community Created Curriculum of Curious Conversations” Weekly Face-to-Face Discussions & Recovery Educational Sessions Each Wednesday (Term Time) at Café 16 in Coleford from 6-8pm. “A safe space to create who you are, not be told what to think.” Join conversations with a diverse range of people with professional & lived experience of different subjects, local people who have gained understandings about the impact current concerns have upon mental health, recovery and wellbeing. We are building a supportive space where, as critical friends, we can learn together and support each other with our individual understandings. All curious & compassionate folk welcome. Recovery & Wellbeing Café - Current Programme The Resource Hub, Research Room & Lived Experience Library Leaflets & literature on wellness, recovery, self-help & coping with mental distress. The group office, based above the Library at The Main Place in Coleford, is available for members to use as a safe and confidential space. We keep material that may be of use to members – and we are happy for people to provide us with leaflets that they would like shared. To read the My Networks Scoping Project Report please visit: www.fvaf.org.uk/publications

Peer Development Developing the space between us to enable better Community Health and Wellbeing. Mycelium seeks to promote connectedness between people and encourage collaboration in service development in the Forest of Dean. Mycelium seeks to promote connectedness between people and encourage collaboration in service development in the Forest of Dean. We wish to do so to develop a counternarrative to ‘siloed working’ and the overbearing competitiveness between people, organisations and within emerging systems. We value both lived and professional experience equally and work from a horizontal, narrative informed, peer advocacy model with co-production and action research principles at its core. What do we do? We offer Peer Advocacy, Peer Mentoring & Peer Development for individuals, groups and organisations living or working in the Forest of Dean. For People from our Communities We work with individuals providing 1 to 1 support. Using peer advocacy and peer mentoring principles we can help you to develop a ‘recovery practice’ that enables you to get back up after a crisis, or travel safely through a difficult period in your life. We can help you: to understand and respond to social care needs or a health condition and can help you to cope with a situation that is causing you emotional distress. to find information, to build confidence as you begin to identify, navigate and try out the wellbeing and self-help resources that are available to you in your local community. if issues arise when trying to build yourself up again - we can be there and help you to learn about yourself, your world and your rights. to travel through the complexities of recovery from a health condition, from mental illness, trauma or addiction - to raise your voice about what is important to you as you do so. to access advice from the best expertise available and can then support you to understand, choose between and explore the options opened up for you by that advice. to access community groups and projects and help them in turn to become more confident, compassionate and efficient when supporting individuals experiencing mental health difficulties. Peer advocacy will work on up to three specific community advocacy issues at a time, but the Peer mentoring will be open access, an ‘in the background’ wrap around support that will attempt to respond to your unique circumstances and complex needs whilst still trying to link you in with the best expertise available to you. For Volunteers and Professionals “Project Support” - We work with individuals developing groups and organisations With consultancy, reflective practice and ongoing support we can help lived experience practitioners, peer support workers and staff with lived experience who are working in the VCS and local health and social care settings, to use their experiences of illness or mental distress in a way that is safe, effective and compassionate for both them and the people they are supporting. We can help: you to develop an idea, a workshop, a group or a project that has arisen from your own unique situation, lived experience or from the skills and awareness gained on your recovery journey. provide or link you in with training, information, supervision and a support structure around you to enable you to turn this awareness into a skill that can benefit others in your local community. projects, groups and organisations develop their co-production strategies and be a point of contact with transformed mental health services and the wider supports available. We can enable you to implement these strategies in a non ’tokenistic’ & authentic way. you to stay well and practice self-care whilst working and using your lived experience to help others who are going through health conditions or mental distres s. What does ‘Peer’ mean? “PEER … One that is of equal standing with another” The ‘Peer’ in Peer Advocacy, Peer Mentoring and Peer Development points to shared concerns and experiences. Peer support is when we come together with others who have been through or are recovering from something similar. It is about ‘mutuality’ - helping each other through conversations, activities and spending time together. It can help us not to feel so alone or unusual, to realise that there is a possibility of life beyond and outside of the condition, distress or situation encountered. Peer services connect people and create opportunities for ‘giving back’; they can help us to take notice of the skills and knowledge we have gained on our journeys while also creating opportunities to use these skills to build better services and communities for the future. Who are we? We are all local people with both professional and personal experience of disability, illness, mental distress and/or have been carers for people navigating social and health care systems. We are all individuals who have had extensive experience of managing our own recoveries from illness and mental distress and have learnt much from doing so. We all feel that talking to someone who has ‘been through’ and managed to successfully survive and navigate something similar in the past can be incredibly helpful to those who are feeling isolated with that condition, situation or circumstance in the present. Though we understand the importance of being supported by someone who understands from ‘lived experience’, we also recognise the importance of skill and learning. We know how important ongoing development is to help convert that learning into a constructive, safe and effective practice that enables others. We have all received extensive previous training and are committed to continued professional development alongside the “lived experience” knowledge that we draw upon. We have all benefitted from Peer Advocacy, Peer Support or Peer Mentoring ourselves and are passionate about its enormous benefits for good community mental health and wellbeing. We have all had extensive previous experience of co-production work, collaborative working, community development and promoting diverse voices. What have we done so far? Developing Action Research & our Narrative Model for locality-based peer development Over the past two years Mycelium has been drawing together people with experience, professionals and those passionate about community development, to overcome barriers to discussion and rally around shared concerns or stories. The aim of this has been to increase understanding about mental health illness and, most importantly, move towards improvement of the current situation for individuals, families and the Forest communities. We have developed a Resource Hub, Community-based Recovery Education Sessions and a Community of Practice group for those working with individuals with mental health challenges. We have facilitated extensive community-based action research to ascertain need and identify a network of allies. This has been published alongside papers on co-production and has all been fed into the Community Mental Health Transformation undertaken in Gloucestershire. Who are we for? We have supported the growth of community initiatives that allow everybody’s voices to be heard and we want change to continue to be driven by well-being and mutual aid. We are listening, learning and offering opportunities for all community members within the Forest and invite you to join us on this exciting journey. Anyone 16 + who is living or working in the Forest of Dean. Anyone who feels that they could benefit from support from individuals with experience of managing their own recovery from mental health difficulties, addiction, mental distress or a health condition. Anyone facing challenges in accessing the support that they want and need help to find information, understand their rights, build a support network or develop an advocacy plan of action to raise their voice or complain about the care they have received. Anyone with either diagnosed or undiagnosed conditions and people waiting on waiting lists for assessment. Our aim is to respect all perspectives and encourage action and improvement in the lives of all across our Forest communities. How do I find out more, get involved or access Mycelium support? For more information drop Simon Price (Project Manager and Mental Health Researcher) a message at Simon@fvaf.org.uk or call 07394 945046 to arrange a meet up and find out more about Mycelium Peer Development.

Volunteer of the Year 2024 The People's Champion VOTING OPEN! Time to choose your champion... We recently asked you to nominate a local volunteer who has gone above and beyond for their community over the past 12 months, and/or has an inspiring story. We had some cracking nominations, and it was an extremely hard task to narrow it down BUT after much deliberation, our panel of community experts have shortlisted 6 community heroes. Vote for your favourite by selecting ONE of the following volunteers: Liz Bell Pete Harper Elaine Quirk Lisa Robertson Sarah Wootton Emily Worrall VOTING CLOSES: MIDNIGHT MONDAY, 9 SEPTEMBER VOTE Thanks for voting! Check out the profiles of the shortlisted nominees below: Liz Bell Orchard Trust Site volunteer and Trustee Liz Bell has been a cornerstone of the Orchard Trust since she began volunteering at the Stowfield site in 2021. Her dedication and passion quickly became evident, leading her to take on the role of Trustee in 2022. Liz’s contributions extend far beyond her weekly volunteering; she has played a pivotal role in shaping the site and enhancing its value to the community. As a volunteer, Liz has taken charge of maintaining the sensory garden, apple tree circle, and general site upkeep. After spending time immersed in the environment, she began offering innovative ideas to improve it, always with the visitors' experience in mind. One of her most notable achievements was serving as the Volunteer Project Manager for the wildlife area. Liz not only designed and wrote the proposal for this project but also worked closely with the Stowfield site manager to ensure it was delivered on time and within budget—all in her own free time. Liz’s vision and hard work has helped to create a lasting community asset that is accessible and enjoyable for people of all ages, especially those who often face barriers to engaging with nature. Pete Harper Mycelium Mental Health Project Volunteer Pete Harper is the quiet force behind the success of the Mycelium Mental Health Project, a volunteer whose impact is felt far beyond the boundaries of the project itself. Described by his nominator as "one of the most humble and knowledgeable people I have ever met," Pete’s dedication and passion for mutual aid have been instrumental in establishing and nurturing Mycelium. Pete’s extraordinary commitment is matched by his generosity. He has been a steadfast supporter, working tirelessly to ensure the project's success. His influence extends beyond Mycelium, as he has become a vital advocate for our community’s mental health. Pete Harper is not just an extraordinary volunteer; he is a true champion for mental health, whose quiet strength and unwavering commitment continue to uplift and inspire all those around him. His work with Mycelium has created a lasting impact, ensuring that the most vulnerable in our community have a voice and a compassionate ally. Elaine Quirk Volunteer helper for Gloucestershire Carers Hub Elaine Quirk is the heart and soul of the Gloucestershire Carers Hub, where she serves as a Carer Welcomer at Bickys Carer Café in Coleford and Candi in Cinderford. With her gentle and kind demeanour, Elaine ensures that every unpaid carer who walks through the door feels truly welcomed and supported. Elaine has a remarkable ability to make people feel valued. Carers who attend the sessions she hosts often leave with a renewed sense of being heard, respected, and encouraged to share their experiences. Her presence has significantly increased footfall at Bickys during quieter times and helped Candi engage with new clients, extending the reach of the Carers Hub in meaningful ways. Elaine’s work goes beyond welcoming carers—it’s about creating a supportive space where they can find comfort and community. Her dedication to helping others has made a lasting difference in the lives of many, and her warm presence is an essential part of the Carers Hub’s success. Lisa Robertson Ruardean Youth Leader For nearly 20 years, Lisa Robertson has been the heart and soul of Ruardean Youth Club, dedicating countless hours of her free time to creating a safe, fun, and supportive environment for youth people aged 11-18. Under Lisa’s guidance, the Youth Club has become a vital resource for the community, offering a wide range of activities, advice, and information to help teenagers navigate their challenges. Lisa’s impact on the lives of hundreds of children and young people in Ruardean is immeasurable. She is known for her selfless dedication, always going above and beyond to ensure that the Youth Club not only thrives but also continues to meet the evolving needs of the community and every young person who walks through the door. Her contributions extend far beyond the Youth Club. Lisa also played a key role in organising the annual Ruardean Carnival and most recently, Lisa has spearheaded the creation of the Ruardean Community Orchard. Lisa’s tireless efforts and deep commitment to her community make her an extraordinary volunteer and a true inspiration. Her work has left a lasting legacy in Ruardean, enriching the lives of countless young people and helping to build a stronger, more connected community. Sarah Wootton Chair of the Committee - Brockweir Village Shop & Café As the Chair of the Committee for Brockweir Village Shop & Café, Sarah Wootton has been a pillar of strength and leadership for her community. When a devastating fire struck the shop in June 2023, Sarah immediately took charge, and with the help of the amazing committee and employees, Ferne and Kris, coordinated efforts to ensure the swift and successful rebuilding of this vital community hub. Sarah's dedication has been unwavering—she handled complex negotiations with the insurance company and loss adjustor, navigated the flood of daily emails, and provided steadfast support to the shop's staff and volunteers. Her commitment didn’t end with reopening the shop; she has continued to offer guidance and encouragement to everyone involved, helping them navigate the challenges that followed the fire. Sarah's efforts have ensured that even in the face of adversity, the shop, which serves as a cornerstone of the village is not just a place to shop—it’s a lifeline for locals and visitors alike. Emily Worrall Volunteer fundraiser at Great Oaks Hospice Emily Worrall is an invaluable member of the fundraising team at Great Oaks Hospice, bringing energy, enthusiasm, and a contagious positivity to everything she does. With her bright smile and can-do attitude, Emily ensures that the Hospice’s events are well-publicised, tirelessly delivering and posting event posters across all the Forest. Her dedication doesn’t stop there—Emily is always on hand at events, whether it’s setting up, taking down, or even getting the party started with her infectious dance moves at discos. Emily’s journey is truly inspiring. Despite facing learning difficulties, she has worked hard to live independently, and her contributions to the team go far beyond her tasks. Emily is more than just a volunteer; she is a cherished member of the Great Oaks Hospice family. Find our more about the Forest Volunteers Awards here:

Resource Hub/Library Leaflets & literature on wellness, recovery, self-help & coping with mental distress. The group office, based above the Library at The Main Place in Coleford, is available for members to use as a safe and confidential space. We keep material that may be of use to members – and we are happy for people to provide us with leaflets that they would like shared. To read the My Networks Scoping Project Report please visit: www.fvaf.org.uk/publications

বন যুব সমিতি ফরেস্ট অফ ডিন ইয়ুথ অ্যাসোসিয়েশন এখানে যুবক-যুবতীদের এবং যুব ক্লাব, গোষ্ঠী বা সংস্থাগুলিকে সাহায্য ও সহায়তা প্রদানের জন্য। নতুন বন্ধু বানাও আপনার সম্প্রদায়ের সাথে জড়িত হন একটি স্বার্থ অনুসরণ করুন নতুন কিছু চেষ্টা করুন নতুন কিছু শিখুন স্বেচ্ছাসেবক একটি সুন্দর পৃথিবী তৈরি করুন স্বেচ্ছাসেবক তরুণ এবং প্রাপ্তবয়স্ক উভয়ের জন্যই প্রচুর স্বেচ্ছাসেবী সুযোগ রয়েছে। আপনি যদি একজন যুবক হন যে আপনার অবসর সময়ে স্বেচ্ছাসেবী কাজ করতে চান, আরও দক্ষতা অর্জন করতে বা আপনার DofE প্রোগ্রামের অংশ হিসাবে অনুগ্রহ করে আমাদের একটি কল করুন বা ভিজিট করুন https://do-it.org/ একইভাবে, আপনি যদি একজন প্রাপ্তবয়স্ক হন যার দক্ষতা এবং জ্ঞান রয়েছে বা আপনি ফরেস্ট অফ ডিনের মধ্যে একটি যুব সংগঠনকে সমর্থন করতে চান, তাহলে অনুগ্রহ করে যোগাযোগ করুন কারণ অনেক সংস্থা রয়েছে যারা আপনার সমর্থনের প্রশংসা করবে। আপনার ক্লাব/সংস্থার জন্য অনুমোদিত সদস্যপদ আপনি যখন ফরেস্ট অফ ডিন ইয়ুথ অ্যাসোসিয়েশনের সাথে অধিভুক্ত হন তখন আপনি আমাদের পরিষেবার সম্পূর্ণ পরিসরের অধিকারী হবেন, যা আপনার মতো একটি সংস্থা চালানোর সমস্ত ক্ষেত্রে পরামর্শ এবং সহায়তা প্রদান করে। আমরা ক্রিয়াকলাপের একটি ক্যালেন্ডারও চালাই যা আপনার স্বেচ্ছাসেবক এবং যুবকরা নামমাত্র চার্জে অংশগ্রহণ করতে পারে। সুবিধার সম্পূর্ণ বিবরণের জন্য বা আপনার ক্লাব নিবন্ধন করতে, নিম্নলিখিত লিঙ্কগুলিতে ক্লিক করুন ক্লাবের জন্য যুব সমিতির সদস্যপদ সুবিধা ক্লাবের জন্য যুব সমিতির সদস্যপদ ফর্ম আরও তথ্যের জন্য বিস্তারিত যোগাযোগ করুন আপনি যদি আমাদের কোন প্রকল্প বা ইভেন্ট সম্পর্কে আরও জানতে চান বা কীভাবে জড়িত হতে চান, অনুগ্রহ করে আমাদের যুব সমিতি উন্নয়ন কর্মকর্তা, আলেথিয়া বাম্পস্টেডের সাথে যোগাযোগ করুন FodYouthAssociation@fvaf.org.uk For More Information If you would like to know about any of our projects or events or how to get involved, please get in touch with us at hi.ya @fvaf.org.uk আর্থিক সহায়তা ফরেস্ট অফ ডিন ইয়ুথ অ্যাসোসিয়েশন গর্বিতভাবে সিন্ডারফোর্ড এবং কোলফোর্ড টাউন কাউন্সিল থেকে আর্থিক সহায়তা পায়। যদি আপনার প্যারিশ বা টাউন কাউন্সিল ফরেস্ট অফ ডিন ইয়ুথ অ্যাসোসিয়েশন বা আপনি কীভাবে আমাদের সমর্থন করতে পারেন সে সম্পর্কে আরও জানতে চান, অনুগ্রহ করে ইমেল করে যোগাযোগ করুন FodYouthAssociation@fvaf.org.uk

Summer Holiday Activities & Food We’ve teamed up with Gloucestershire Cou nty Counci l and arranged a packed timetable of FREE fun! The HAF programme is open to all school aged children, who live in the Forest of Dean, and who qualify for free school meals. If funding allows, s ometimes activities are extended and offered to all children and young people across Gloucestershire through the Holiday Activities Programme (HAP). There's something for eve ryone - we've got sports clubs, cooking, crafts, play sessions an d so much more... You need to be registered to book | All sessions mus t be pre bo oke d REGISTER HERE For information or support with the HAF Spring programme contact: HAFParentEnquiries@gloucestershire.gov.uk or ring the HAF helpline on 01452 427960. BOOKING NOW OPEN! CHECK OUT THE TIMETABLE **PLEASE NOTE: You can only book 4 activities at a time - please wait 24 hours before you book again** For more information visit the Gloucestershire County Council website here

কমিউনিটি বিল্ডার্স ড্রপ-ইন হাব The drop-in hub provides support to create, inspire and build stronger communities together ড্রপ-ইন হাব একসাথে শক্তিশালী সম্প্রদায় তৈরি, অনুপ্রাণিত এবং গড়ে তুলতে সহায়তা প্রদান করে প্রতিটি ড্রপ-ইন হাব স্থানীয় বাসিন্দাদের জন্য বিভিন্ন ধরনের সহায়তা, পরামর্শ এবং নির্দেশনা প্রদান করে। উদাহরণ স্বরূপ; স্থানীয় পরিষেবাগুলিতে সমর্থন এবং সাইন পোস্টিং, লিঙ্ক এবং নতুন সেট আপ সম্প্রদায়ের গোষ্ঠীগুলি, লোকেদের কর্মসংস্থান বা আরও শিক্ষার কাছাকাছি যেতে সহায়তা করে, ডিজিটাল বিশ্ব অ্যাক্সেস করতে সহায়তা করে এবং সম্প্রদায়ের জন্য আপনার ধারণাগুলিকে জীবন্ত করতে সহায়তা করে। আমরা সাহায্য করতে পারি: স্বেচ্ছাসেবক সুযোগ কর্মসংস্থান সমর্থন স্থানীয় কার্যকলাপ গ্রুপ এবং ক্লাব আইটি এবং ডিজিটাল সমর্থন স্থানীয় ঘটনা তথ্য স্থানীয় পরিষেবাগুলিতে সাইন পোস্টিং For dates, times and locations for up coming FVAF Community Drop-in Hubs, contact Alex on community@fvaf.org.uk or call the FVAF office on 01594 822073.

কমিউনিটি সংযোগকারীর ফোরাম - আপনার প্যাচ নেটওয়ার্ক জানুন Supporting Strong and Thriving Communities with Know Your Patch আপনার প্যাচ জেনে শক্তিশালী এবং সমৃদ্ধ সম্প্রদায়কে সমর্থন করা কমিউনিটি সংযোগকারী ফোরাম (CCF) এর আপনার প্যাচ অংশটি জানুন স্বেচ্ছাসেবী এবং সম্প্রদায় সেক্টর, সংবিধিবদ্ধ পরিষেবা এবং স্থানীয় বাসিন্দাদের এমনভাবে সংযুক্ত করে যা কাজ করার আরও ভাল উপায় তৈরি করে। দ্য ফরেস্ট অফ ডিন নো ইওর প্যাচ নেটওয়ার্ক স্বেচ্ছাসেবী এবং সম্প্রদায় সেক্টর, সংবিধিবদ্ধ পরিষেবা এবং স্থানীয় বাসিন্দাদের সাথে এমনভাবে সংযোগ করার জন্য ডিজাইন করা হয়েছে যা কাজ করার আরও ভাল উপায় তৈরি করে যা শেষ পর্যন্ত আমাদের সম্প্রদায়গুলিকে শক্তিশালী করে। এই 'কমিউনিটি অফার' বিশেষ করে স্বাস্থ্যের চাহিদা বৃদ্ধি রোধ বা বিলম্বিত করার জন্য গুরুত্বপূর্ণ। আমরা পুরো ফরেস্ট অফ ডিন জুড়ে ত্রৈমাসিক ইভেন্টগুলি হোস্ট করি যেখানে আমরা স্টেকহোল্ডারদের তাদের সম্প্রদায়ের কী বিষয়গুলি নিয়ে আলোচনায় যোগ দিতে আমন্ত্রণ জানাই এবং কীভাবে পরিষেবা এবং স্বেচ্ছাসেবী সেক্টর গ্রুপগুলি এটিকে সহায়তা করতে পারে। প্রত্যেকটি জানুন আপনার প্যাচ ইভেন্ট বিনামূল্যে এবং যে কেউ কথোপকথনের অংশ হতে চায় তাদের জন্য উন্মুক্ত। আপনি যদি উপস্থিত হতে চান তাহলে অনুগ্রহ করে 01594 822073 নম্বরে কল করুন বা help4groups@fvaf.org.uk ইমেল করুন। ফরেস্ট অফ ডিন-এ কী ঘটছে সেই বিষয়ে আমরা আমাদের Know Your Patch Network-এ নিয়মিত ই-মেইল এবং আপডেট পাঠাই। আপনি যদি এই নেটওয়ার্কে যোগদান করতে চান তবে অনুগ্রহ করে সদস্যতা নিন এখানে থেকে তহবিল ধন্যবাদ Gloucestershire County Council , Know Your Patch Gloucestershire-এর প্রতিটি অন্য জেলাতেও উপলব্ধ। আপনি যদি এই সম্পর্কে আরো জানতে চান তাহলে পরিদর্শন করুন এখানে এখানে কিছু গবেষণা রয়েছে যা আমাদের চিন্তাভাবনাকে আন্ডারলাইন করে: "সামাজিক পুঁজির বিকাশে ব্যক্তি এবং সম্প্রদায়কে সাহায্য করার জন্য আমাদের সকলের ভূমিকা রয়েছে৷ ক্রমবর্ধমান স্বীকৃতি রয়েছে যে যদিও সুবিধাবঞ্চিত সামাজিক গোষ্ঠী এবং সম্প্রদায়গুলির জটিল এবং আন্তঃসম্পর্কিত প্রয়োজনের একটি পরিসীমা রয়েছে, তাদের সামাজিক এবং সম্প্রদায় স্তরে সম্পদও রয়েছে৷ যা স্বাস্থ্যের উন্নতিতে সাহায্য করতে পারে, এবং স্বাস্থ্য সমস্যার প্রতি স্থিতিস্থাপকতা জোরদার করতে পারে" (দ্য কিংস ফান্ড, 2018) "যাদের পর্যাপ্ত সামাজিক সম্পর্ক আছে তাদের বেঁচে থাকার হার দুর্বল সামাজিক সম্পর্কযুক্ত ব্যক্তিদের তুলনায় 50 শতাংশ বেশি ছিল" (Holt-Lunstad et al 2010) "সামাজিক নেটওয়ার্কগুলিকে সাধারণ জীবনধারা এবং ক্লিনিকাল ঝুঁকি যেমন মাঝারি ধূমপান, অত্যধিক অ্যালকোহল সেবন, স্থূলতা এবং উচ্চ কোলেস্টেরল এবং রক্তচাপের মতো মৃত্যুহারের শক্তিশালী ভবিষ্যদ্বাণী হিসাবে দেখানো হয়েছে" (Pantell et al 2013; Holt-Lunstad et al, 2010) . "সামাজিক সমর্থন বিশেষ করে স্থিতিস্থাপকতা বৃদ্ধি এবং অসুস্থতা থেকে পুনরুদ্ধারের প্রচারে গুরুত্বপূর্ণ" (পেভালিন এবং রোজ, 2003) "সামাজিক নেটওয়ার্ক এবং সমর্থনের অভাব আচরণকে স্ব-নিয়ন্ত্রিত করা এবং সময়ের সাথে সাথে ইচ্ছাশক্তি এবং স্থিতিস্থাপকতা তৈরি করা কঠিন করে তোলে, যা অস্বাস্থ্যকর আচরণে জড়িত হতে পারে" (Cacioppo and Patrick 2009)। "সম্প্রদায়ের অংশগ্রহণ বিচ্ছিন্নতা, বর্জন এবং একাকীত্ব হ্রাস করে" (ফারেল এবং ব্রায়ান্ট 2009; সেভিগনি এট আল 2010; রায়ান-কলিন্স এট আল 2008) "শক্তিশালী সামাজিক পুঁজি ধূমপানের মতো জীবনযাত্রার ঝুঁকি এড়ানোর সম্ভাবনাকে উন্নত করে" (ফোল্যান্ড 2008; ব্রাউন এট আল, 2006) Spring/Summer Programme 2025 Welcome back to the Spring/Summer 2025 sessions in the Forest Know Your Patch network. We continue with the mixture of shorter sessions (from 10-11am) and longer sessions (from 10am until noon) - providing the opportunity for a more in-depth look at topics. The latter also provide a platform for attendees to share information about their work and current developments and partnerships. We have included a live event in Cinderford, in the heart of the Forest, at the end of May, and look forward to meeting as many of you as possible at that networking event. If you would like to deliver a presentation at a forthcoming meeting or there is a topic that you would like to be addressed, please contact Teresa Rose, FKYP Facilitator at fodkyp@fvaf.org.uk to discuss this further. We look forward to seeing you in the forthcoming weeks. PROGRAMME 2025 Late Spring/Early Summer April 29th – 10-11am: Health in the Forest - Rethink/Great Oaks Hospice May 13th – 10-11am: Forest Food Network May 27th (tbc) IN-PERSON: Forest Digital Forest Showcase with Alex Digby June 10th – 10-11am Partnership Development - Integrated Care Board - Community Catalysts & Physical Health Self-Management June 24th – 10 - 11am: Join us for a “Virtual Cuppa” – And Help to Shape Know Your Patch in the Future July 8th – 10am - 12noon: Family Hubs in the Forest July 22nd – 10 - 11am : Holiday Provision for Children & Families All meetings are online via MS TEAMS except 27th May - further details about this event will be sent in due course.