Polisïau I weld ein Polisïau cliciwch ar y dolenni isod: Privacy Policy Community Service of Use Terms Complaints Policy Polisi Preifatrwydd Pan fyddwch chi'n pori gwefan FVAF neu'n cymryd rhan yn ein gwasanaethau ar-lein, bydd angen i ni gasglu data penodol gennych chi er mwyn darparu'r profiad ar-lein gorau i chi. Pa wybodaeth rydym yn ei chasglu? Rydyn ni'n casglu gwybodaeth gennych chi pan fyddwch chi'n cofrestru ar y wefan, yn ymateb i arolwg neu gyfathrebiad fel e-bost neu'n cymryd rhan mewn nodweddion safle eraill. Gallwch ymweld â'n gwefan yn ddienw, ond bydd rhai swyddogaethau yn gofyn i chi gofrestru cyfrif gyda ni. Wrth gofrestru, mae’n bosibl y byddwn yn gofyn i chi am wybodaeth sy’n eich adnabod chi’n bersonol, fel eich enw, cyfeiriad e-bost, cyfeiriad post, rhif ffôn neu wybodaeth arall o’r fath. P'un a ydych yn pori'n ddienw neu wedi cofrestru gyda ni, rydym yn defnyddio "cwcis" i gyfoethogi eich profiad a chasglu gwybodaeth am ymwelwyr ac ymweliadau â'n gwefannau. Cyfeiriwch at y dudalen "Ydyn ni'n defnyddio 'cwcis'?" adran isod i gael gwybodaeth am gwcis a sut rydym yn eu defnyddio. Sut ydyn ni'n defnyddio'ch gwybodaeth? Mae’n bosibl y byddwn yn defnyddio’r wybodaeth a gasglwn gennych pan fyddwch yn cofrestru, yn cymryd rhan yn ein nodweddion cymunedol, yn ymateb i arolwg neu gyfathrebiad marchnata gennym, yn pori’r wefan neu’n defnyddio rhai nodweddion safle eraill yn y ffyrdd canlynol: I bersonoli eich profiad safle ac i'n galluogi i ddarparu'r math o gynnwys a chynigion cynnyrch y mae gennych fwyaf o ddiddordeb ynddynt. Er mwyn i ni allu eich gwasanaethu'n well wrth ymateb i'ch ceisiadau gwasanaeth cwsmeriaid. I brosesu eich trafodion yn gyflym. I gymryd rhan mewn hyrwyddiad, arolwg neu nodwedd safle arall. Os ydych wedi optio i mewn i dderbyn ein cylchlythyr e-bost, efallai y byddwn yn anfon e-byst cyfnodol atoch. Os nad ydych yn dymuno derbyn e-bost hyrwyddo gennym bellach, cyfeiriwch at y dudalen "Sut allwch chi optio allan, dileu neu addasu'r wybodaeth rydych chi wedi'i rhoi i ni?" adran isod. Os nad ydych wedi optio i mewn i dderbyn cylchlythyrau e-bost, ni fyddwch yn derbyn yr e-byst hyn. Bydd ymwelwyr sy'n cofrestru neu'n cymryd rhan mewn nodweddion safle eraill megis rhaglenni marchnata a chynnwys 'aelodau yn unig' yn cael dewis a hoffent fod ar ein rhestr e-bost a derbyn cyfathrebiadau e-bost gennym ni. Sut ydyn ni'n diogelu gwybodaeth ymwelwyr? Rydym yn gweithredu amrywiaeth o fesurau diogelwch i gynnal diogelwch eich gwybodaeth bersonol. Mae eich gwybodaeth bersonol wedi'i chynnwys y tu ôl i rwydweithiau diogel a dim ond nifer gyfyngedig o bobl sydd â hawliau mynediad arbennig i systemau o'r fath y gellir ei chyrchu. Bydd yn ofynnol i unrhyw berson o'r fath gadw'r holl wybodaeth hon yn gyfrinachol. Rydym yn cynnig y defnydd o weinydd diogel ar draws y safle cyfan, gan sicrhau bod unrhyw ddata y byddwch yn mynd i mewn i'r wefan yn cael ei drosglwyddo i ni mewn modd diogel, wedi'i amgryptio. Mae'r holl wybodaeth sensitif/personol/credyd a roddwch yn cael ei throsglwyddo trwy dechnoleg Haen Soced Ddiogel (SSL) ac yna'n cael ei hamgryptio i'n cronfeydd data i gael mynediad iddi fel y nodir uchod yn unig. Ydyn ni'n defnyddio "cwcis"? Oes. Ffeiliau bach yw cwcis y mae gwefan neu ei ddarparwr gwasanaeth yn eu trosglwyddo i yriant caled eich cyfrifiadur trwy eich porwr Gwe (os ydych yn caniatáu) sy'n galluogi systemau'r wefan neu ddarparwr gwasanaeth i adnabod eich porwr a chipio a chofio gwybodaeth benodol. Er enghraifft, rydym yn defnyddio cwcis i'n helpu i gofio a phrosesu'r eitemau yn eich trol siopa. Maent hefyd yn cael eu defnyddio i'n helpu i ddeall eich dewisiadau yn seiliedig ar weithgarwch safle blaenorol neu gyfredol, sy'n ein galluogi i ddarparu gwasanaethau gwell i chi. Rydym hefyd yn defnyddio cwcis i'n helpu i gasglu data cyfanredol am draffig safle a rhyngweithio safle fel y gallwn gynnig gwell profiadau ac offer safle yn y dyfodol. Mae’n bosibl y byddwn yn contractio gyda darparwyr gwasanaeth trydydd parti i’n cynorthwyo i ddeall ein hymwelwyr safle yn well. Ni chaniateir i’r darparwyr gwasanaeth hyn ddefnyddio’r wybodaeth a gesglir ar ein rhan ac eithrio i’n helpu i gynnal a gwella ein busnes. Gallwch ddewis i'ch cyfrifiadur eich rhybuddio bob tro y bydd cwci yn cael ei anfon, neu gallwch ddewis diffodd pob cwci. Rydych chi'n gwneud hyn trwy osodiadau eich porwr. Mae pob porwr ychydig yn wahanol, felly edrychwch ar ddewislen Help eich porwr i ddysgu'r ffordd gywir i addasu eich cwcis. Os byddwch yn diffodd cwcis, ni fydd gennych fynediad i lawer o nodweddion sy'n gwneud profiad eich gwefan yn fwy effeithlon ac ni fydd rhai o'n gwasanaethau'n gweithio'n iawn. A ydym yn datgelu'r wybodaeth a gasglwn i bartïon allanol? Nid ydym yn gwerthu, masnachu, nac fel arall yn trosglwyddo eich gwybodaeth bersonol adnabyddadwy i bartïon allanol oni bai ein bod yn rhoi rhybudd ymlaen llaw i chi, ac eithrio fel y disgrifir isod. Nid yw'r term "partïon allanol" yn cynnwys Cyngor Dosbarth Fforest y Ddena. Nid yw ychwaith yn cynnwys partneriaid cynnal gwefan a phartïon eraill sy'n ein cynorthwyo i weithredu ein gwefan, cynnal ein busnes, neu roi gwasanaeth i chi, cyn belled â bod y partïon hynny'n cytuno i gadw'r wybodaeth hon yn gyfrinachol. Efallai y byddwn hefyd yn rhyddhau eich gwybodaeth pan fyddwn yn credu bod rhyddhau yn briodol i gydymffurfio â'r gyfraith, gorfodi ein polisïau safle, neu amddiffyn ein hawliau, eiddo, neu ddiogelwch ni neu eraill. Fodd bynnag, gellir darparu gwybodaeth ymwelwyr nad yw'n bersonol adnabyddadwy i bartïon eraill at ddibenion marchnata, hysbysebu neu ddefnyddiau eraill. Mae'r wybodaeth hon wedi'i gwneud yn gwbl ddienw ac ni ellir ei holrhain na'i hailgyfeirio yn ôl atoch chi fel defnyddiwr gwasanaeth data unigol. Sut allwch chi optio allan, dileu neu addasu gwybodaeth rydych chi wedi'i rhoi i ni? I ddad-danysgrifio o'n rhestr e-bost, defnyddiwch y ddolen dad-danysgrifio hon . Sylwch, oherwydd amserlenni cynhyrchu e-bost, efallai y byddwch yn derbyn unrhyw e-byst sydd eisoes yn cael eu cynhyrchu. I ddileu eich holl wybodaeth cyfrif ar-lein o'n cronfa ddata, mewngofnodwch i'r adran "Fy Mhroffil" ar ein gwefan a dilynwch y cyfarwyddiadau ar gyfer lawrlwytho a/neu dynnu eich data oddi ar ein systemau. Sylwch y gallwn gadw gwybodaeth am gyfranogiad unigol er mwyn gwasanaethu'r cyfranogiad hwnnw ac ar gyfer cadw cofnodion. Cysylltiadau trydydd parti Mewn ymgais i roi mwy o werth i chi, efallai y byddwn yn cynnwys dolenni trydydd parti ar ein gwefan. Mae gan y gwefannau cysylltiedig hyn bolisïau preifatrwydd ar wahân ac annibynnol. Felly nid oes gennym unrhyw gyfrifoldeb nac atebolrwydd am gynnwys a gweithgareddau'r gwefannau cysylltiedig hyn. Serch hynny, rydym yn ceisio diogelu cywirdeb ein gwefan ac yn croesawu unrhyw adborth am y gwefannau cysylltiedig hyn (gan gynnwys os nad yw dolen benodol yn gweithio). Newidiadau i'n polisi Os byddwn yn penderfynu newid ein polisi preifatrwydd, byddwn yn postio'r newidiadau hynny ar y dudalen hon. Bydd newidiadau polisi yn berthnasol i wybodaeth a gesglir ar ôl dyddiad y newid yn unig. Addaswyd y polisi hwn ddiwethaf ar 1 Medi, 2019. Cwestiynau ac adborth Rydym yn croesawu eich cwestiynau, sylwadau, a phryderon am breifatrwydd. Anfonwch unrhyw adborth sy'n ymwneud â phreifatrwydd neu unrhyw fater arall atom. Polisi Ar-lein yn Unig Mae'r polisi preifatrwydd ar-lein hwn yn berthnasol i wybodaeth a gesglir trwy ein gwefan yn unig ac nid i wybodaeth a gesglir all-lein. Telerau ac Amodau Os gwelwch yn dda hefyd yn ymweld â'n Telerau ac Amodau adran sy'n sefydlu'r defnydd, ymwadiadau, a chyfyngiadau atebolrwydd sy'n llywodraethu'r defnydd o'n gwefan. Eich caniatâd Drwy ddefnyddio gwefan FVAF, rydych yn cydsynio i’n polisi preifatrwydd a’n defnydd o’ch data fel y disgrifir yma. Os byddwch yn penderfynu nad ydych yn dymuno rhoi eich caniatâd bellach i ni ddefnyddio eich data personol adnabyddadwy at ddibenion ar-lein, cyflwynwch Gais Gwrthrych am Wybodaeth drwy fynd i’r ddolen hon: https://fvaf.org.uk/gdpr. Telerau Defnyddio Gwasanaethau Cymunedol Mae FVAF a'i gwmnïau cysylltiedig neu aseiniaid yn darparu fvaf.org.uk ac unrhyw rannau, adrannau neu wasanaethau cysylltiedig i chi yn amodol ar amodau penodol (y Telerau Defnyddio neu TOU). Mae'r amodau hyn yn eu lle i helpu i sicrhau eich bod yn cael profiad cadarnhaol yn ymweld â'n gwefan ac yn cymryd rhan yn ein Gwasanaethau Cymunedol. Mae'r telerau hyn hefyd yn helpu i amddiffyn ein holl aelodau, yn ogystal â'n hewyllys da a'n henw da. Maent mor bwysig fel na allwn ganiatáu i chi ddefnyddio ein gwefan oni bai eich bod yn cytuno i dderbyn yr amodau hyn. Darllenwch nhw'n ofalus. Yn ogystal, pan fyddwch yn defnyddio unrhyw ran, adran neu wasanaeth presennol neu yn y dyfodol o fvaf.org.uk, byddwch hefyd yn ddarostyngedig i'r canllawiau a'r amodau sy'n berthnasol i wasanaeth neu fusnes o'r fath. Fformat y Cytundeb hwn Mae'r telerau defnyddio hyn yn berthnasol i'ch holl ryngweithiadau a chyfranogiadau ar wefan FVAF, a'u cyfeiriad cofrestredig yw Forest Voluntary Action Forum, The Belle Vue Centre, Cinderford, Glos, GL14 2AB (FVAF). Mae derbyn y telerau hyn ymhlyg ar eich ymweliad â'n gwefan a'r broses ddewisol ddilynol o greu cyfrif ynddi. Rydym yn cadw'r hawl i derfynu'r contract hwn os na fyddwn yn gallu neu'n anfodlon parhau i ddarparu gwasanaethau cymunedol wedi'u teilwra ar ein gwefan neu os canfyddir eich bod wedi torri'r telerau hyn yn sylweddol. Mae'r contract hwn yn amodol ar eich hawl i ganslo (gweler isod) ar unrhyw adeg, at unrhyw ddiben. Gall FVAF newid y telerau defnyddio hyn heb rybudd i chi mewn perthynas â defnydd gennych chi yn y dyfodol neu nodweddion ychwanegol a ychwanegir gennym ni. Bydd newidiadau o'r fath i'r telerau ac amodau hyn yn cael eu postio yma i wefan FVAF ar gyfer eich adolygiad unrhyw bryd. Diffiniadau a ddefnyddir yn y Cytundeb hwn Er mwyn sicrhau bod pawb sy'n darllen y cytundeb hwn yn deall y cysyniadau craidd a ddefnyddir ym mhob un o'r gwahanol rannau, mae angen cytuno ar rai diffiniadau cyn i ni ddechrau. Mae'r rhain fel a ganlyn. Pan fyddwn yn dweud ‘Cytundeb’ neu ‘Telerau’ neu ‘TOU’, rydym wrth gwrs yn golygu’r wybodaeth a gedwir neu y cysylltir â hi yn yr erthygl hon sy’n sail i’n perthynas ac sy’n amlinellu eich cyfrifoldebau wrth ddefnyddio ein gwefan. Pan fyddwn yn dweud 'cynnwys sy'n dod i mewn' rydym yn golygu unrhyw gynnwys a ddarperir gan drydydd parti nad yw'n gyflogedig neu'n gysylltiedig fel arall â FVAF. Mae hyn yn cynnwys, ond nid yw'n gyfyngedig i unrhyw ryngweithio a gawn gyda chi (neu unrhyw aelod arall o'r Gymuned); megis pan fyddwch yn gadael sylw ar lun, yn cyflwyno llun eich hun, yn postio i dudalen grŵp neu ddigwyddiad, yn creu tudalen digwyddiad neu grŵp, yn addasu eich proffil, yn postio i wal ffrindiau neu'n gwneud postiad i'ch wal eich hun . Mae ‘Cynnwys Cymunedol’, ‘Gwasanaethau Cymunedol’, Ardaloedd Aelodau’ neu unrhyw gyfeiriad arall at y meysydd ar ein gwefan sy’n gofyn ichi fewngofnodi yn golygu’r holl gynnwys, gan gynnwys heb gyfyngiad, iaith, data, gwybodaeth, delweddau neu gyfryngau digidol eraill sy’n yn ymddangos neu wedi cael ei gyhoeddi ar ein gwefan naill ai gennym ni neu gan aelodau eraill o Gymuned defnyddwyr FVAF. Mae 'Cymuned FVAF' yn cyfeirio at unrhyw gynnwys sydd ar gael ar y wefan hon. Mae 'Gwybodaeth Sensitif', 'Gwybodaeth Bersonol', 'Gwybodaeth Bersonol Adnabyddadwy' neu 'Data Defnyddiwr Gwasanaeth' yn cyfeirio at unrhyw wybodaeth y gallwn ei chasglu gennych yn dilyn eich penderfyniad i greu cyfrif gyda ni. Gall hyn gynnwys, ond heb fod yn gyfyngedig i: eich enw, manylion cyswllt, data cyflogaeth, gwybodaeth iechyd, rhif trwydded yrru, rhif Yswiriant Gwladol neu unrhyw wybodaeth adnabod debyg arall sy'n angenrheidiol i ddarparu'r gwasanaethau hyn i chi. Mae ‘Trydydd Parti’ yn golygu unrhyw berson neu gwmni nad yw’n cael ei gyflogi neu’n gysylltiedig yn uniongyrchol â FVAF a gall ‘Gwasanaethau Trydydd Parti’ gynnwys cynhyrchion a gwasanaethau proffesiynol a ddarperir i ni gan bobl neu gwmnïau eraill yr ydym yn eu defnyddio i ddarparu ein gwasanaethau i chi neu a ddefnyddir. ar y cyd â chynhyrchion neu wasanaethau FVAF. Eich Cod Ymddygiad Mae craidd y Gymuned FVAF wedi'i wneud o bobl fel chi, sy'n poeni am hyrwyddo gwasanaethau gwirfoddoli yn Fforest y Ddena ac o'i chwmpas. Rydym yn darparu gwasanaethau i'r gymuned hon ar yr amod bod ei haelodau yn ymddwyn mewn modd sy'n cefnogi ein nodau ac yn annog a chefnogi aelodau eraill. Rydych yn cytuno i beidio â defnyddio gwefan FVAF, y Gymuned FVAF nac unrhyw ran arall o'n gwasanaethau at unrhyw beth heblaw'r defnydd arfaethedig hwn. Rydych chi'n cytuno ymhellach y bydd unrhyw gynnwys y byddwch chi'n ei gynhyrchu, gan gynnwys delweddau rydych chi'n eu llwytho i fyny neu sylwadau rydych chi'n eu gadael, yn cadw at set gaeth o arferion gorau o ran cynnwys sy'n dod i mewn ac na fydd yn defnyddio iaith fudr, sarhaus neu fel arall yn ymosodol. Rydym yn cadw'r unig hawl i ystyried unrhyw gynnwys sy'n dod i mewn yn annerbyniol. Mae'r Gymuned FVAF i fod ar gyfer trafodaeth gyhoeddus. Ni chewch felly ddatgelu na cheisio gwybodaeth breifat neu bersonol adnabyddadwy unrhyw un arall gan ddefnyddio ein gwasanaethau. Pe baech yn postio gwybodaeth bersonol adnabyddadwy yma am berson arall heb eu caniatâd, rydych felly'n cytuno i fod yn gwbl gyfrifol am ddefnyddio'r data hwn gan unrhyw drydydd parti a allai ei godi o'n gwefan cyn iddo gael ei ddileu. Ni chaniateir i chi werthu, rhentu, prydlesu, aseinio, is-drwyddedu, dosbarthu, darlledu, darlledu, ecsbloetio'n fasnachol, rhoi budd diogelwch yn y Gymuned FVAF neu drosglwyddo fel arall unrhyw hawl yn y Gymuned FVAF nac i unrhyw gynnwys a gynhwysir ynddi. Ni chaniateir i chi ddatgelu unrhyw wybodaeth berchnogol y gall trydydd parti ei hystyried yn sensitif. Ni chewch ddefnyddio iaith fygythiol, aflonyddu neu ddifrïol yn unrhyw un o'ch rhyngweithiadau â ni neu aelodau eraill o Gymuned FVAF. Ni chewch wneud honiadau twyllodrus neu dwyllodrus, anwir neu gamarweiniol na defnyddio iaith aflednais, anweddus, anweddus neu anghyfreithlon na phostio deunydd neu gynnwys o'r un peth. Ni chewch ddefnyddio ein gwasanaethau i ddosbarthu eiddo deallusol unrhyw un arall heb eu caniatâd a heb achrediad priodol. Ni chewch gynaeafu na chasglu gwybodaeth am ddefnyddwyr neu ddefnyddwyr Cymunedol FVAF eraill. Hawliau Canslo Mae’n bosibl y byddwn yn atal neu’n canslo eich cyfrif ar unwaith os byddwch yn torri neu’n cael eich amau o dorri unrhyw un o’r telerau a nodir yn y cytundeb hwn. Er mwyn cadw ein Cymuned yn lle cyfeillgar, croesawgar i ymweld ag ef, efallai y bydd ataliad o'r fath yn ddirybudd ac i bob pwrpas yn syth ar ôl rhybudd neu hysbysiad o gynnwys annerbyniol a bostiwyd gan eich cyfrif. Os teimlwch fod hyn yn gamgymeriad, rhowch wybod i ni yn: contact@fvaf.org.uk . Gallwch ganslo'ch cyfrif, dileu eich data o'n cronfeydd data ar-lein a/neu ofyn am lawrlwytho'r holl ddata sy'n gysylltiedig â'ch cyfrif ac sydd gennym ni trwy fynd i'r adran 'Fy Mhroffil' ar dudalennau'r Gymuned. Busnes Arall Gall partïon ac eithrio FVAF a’i is-gwmnïau helpu i ddarparu’r gwasanaethau a restrir yn y cytundeb hwn. Yn ogystal, efallai y byddwn yn darparu dolenni i wefannau cwmnïau cysylltiedig a rhai busnesau penodol eraill er hwylustod i chi. Nid ydym yn gyfrifol am archwilio na gwerthuso, ac nid ydym yn gwarantu cynigion unrhyw un o'r busnesau neu'r unigolion hyn na chynnwys eu Gwefannau. Nid ydym yn gwarantu argaeledd unrhyw wefannau neu wasanaethau trydydd parti. Nid yw FVAF yn cymryd unrhyw gyfrifoldeb nac atebolrwydd am weithredoedd, cynnyrch a chynnwys y rhain i gyd ac unrhyw drydydd parti arall. Dylech adolygu eu datganiadau preifatrwydd ac amodau defnyddio eraill yn ofalus. Fodd bynnag, rydym yn addo gwneud ymdrech ddidwyll i ddelio â chwmnïau yn unig yr ydym yn teimlo eu bod yn cymryd preifatrwydd eu cleientiaid o ddifrif ac yn gwneud ein gorau i sicrhau bod ein holl gwmnïau cysylltiedig a / neu ddarparwyr i fyny'r afon yn ymarfer yn gyfrifol ac yn cadw at unrhyw a phob rheoliad. a deddfwriaeth sy'n llywodraethu ein busnes gyda'n gilydd. Trwydded a Mynediad i'r Safle Mae FVAF yn rhoi trwydded gyfyngedig i chi gael mynediad i'r wefan hon a gwneud defnydd personol ohoni ac i beidio â llwytho i lawr (ac eithrio caching tudalen) na'i haddasu, nac unrhyw ran ohoni, ac eithrio gyda chaniatâd penodol FVAF. Nid yw'r drwydded hon yn cynnwys unrhyw ailwerthu neu ddefnydd masnachol o'r wefan hon na'i chynnwys; unrhyw gasgliad a defnydd o unrhyw restrau cynnyrch, disgrifiadau, neu brisiau; unrhyw ddefnydd deilliadol o'r wefan hon neu ei chynnwys; unrhyw lawrlwytho neu gopïo gwybodaeth cyfrif er budd masnachwr arall; neu unrhyw ddefnydd o gloddio data, robotiaid, neu offer casglu data ac echdynnu tebyg. Ni cheir atgynhyrchu'r wefan hon nac unrhyw ran o'r wefan hon, na'i dyblygu, ei chopïo, ei gwerthu, ei hailwerthu, yr ymwelir â hi, nac y gellir ei hecsbloetio mewn unrhyw ffordd arall at unrhyw ddiben masnachol heb ganiatâd ysgrifenedig penodol FVAF. Ni chewch fframio na defnyddio technegau fframio i amgáu unrhyw nod masnach, logo, neu wybodaeth berchnogol arall (gan gynnwys delweddau, testun, cynllun tudalen, neu ffurf) o FVAF. a'n cymdeithion heb gydsyniad pendant. Ni chewch ddefnyddio unrhyw dagiau meta nac unrhyw “destun cudd” arall gan ddefnyddio enw neu nodau masnach FVAF. heb ganiatâd ysgrifenedig penodol FVAF. Mae unrhyw ddefnydd anawdurdodedig yn terfynu'r caniatâd neu'r drwydded a roddwyd gan FVAF. Rhoddir hawl gyfyngedig, dirymadwy ac anghyfyngedig i chi greu hyperddolen i hafan FVAF. cyn belled nad yw'r ddolen yn portreadu FVAF, ei gwmnďau cysylltiedig, na'u cynhyrchion neu wasanaethau mewn mater ffug, camarweiniol, difrïol, neu fel arall sarhaus. Ymwadiad Cyffredinol o Warantau a Chyfyngiad Atebolrwydd Darperir fvaf.org.uk a'i adrannau, rhannau a gwasanaethau gan FVAF ar sail "fel y mae" a "fel y mae ar gael". Nid yw FVAF yn gwneud unrhyw gynrychioliadau na gwarantau o unrhyw fath, yn ddatganedig neu'n oblygedig, ynghylch gweithrediad y wefan hon na'r wybodaeth, y cynnwys, y deunyddiau neu'r cynhyrchion a gynhwysir ar y wefan hon. Rydych yn cytuno'n benodol mai eich risg chi yn unig yw eich defnydd o'r wefan hon. I'r graddau llawn a ganiateir gan y gyfraith berthnasol, mae FVAF yn ymwadu â phob gwarant, boed yn ddatganedig neu'n oblygedig, gan gynnwys, ond heb fod yn gyfyngedig i, warantau goblygedig o werthadwyedd ac addasrwydd at ddiben penodol. Oherwydd natur gynhenid y Rhyngrwyd, nid yw FVAF yn gwarantu bod y wefan hon, ei gweinyddwyr, neu e-bost a anfonir gan FVAF yn rhydd o firysau neu gydrannau niweidiol eraill. Ni fydd FVAF yn atebol am unrhyw iawndal o unrhyw fath sy’n deillio o ddefnyddio’r safle hwn, gan gynnwys, ond heb fod yn gyfyngedig i iawndal uniongyrchol, anuniongyrchol, damweiniol, cosbol a chanlyniadol. Cyfraith Gymhwysol Trwy ymweld â gwefan FVAF neu ddefnyddio ei wasanaethau, rydych yn cytuno y bydd cyfreithiau Cymru a Lloegr, heb ystyried egwyddorion gwrthdaro cyfreithiau, yn llywodraethu’r telerau defnyddio hyn ac unrhyw anghydfod o unrhyw fath a allai godi rhyngoch chi a FVAF neu ei gwmnïau cysylltiedig. . Anghydfodau Bydd unrhyw anghydfod sy’n ymwneud mewn unrhyw ffordd â’ch ymweliad â fvaf.org.uk neu unrhyw un o’i rannau, adrannau neu wasanaethau yn cael ei gyflwyno i gyflafareddiad cyfrinachol ac eithrio, i’r graddau eich bod mewn unrhyw fodd wedi sathru neu wedi bygwth torri hawliau eiddo deallusol FVAF , gall FVAF geisio rhyddhad gwaharddol neu ryddhad priodol arall mewn unrhyw lys yn y DU. Ni chaiff unrhyw gyflafareddiad o dan y Cytundeb hwn ei gysylltu â chyflafareddu sy'n cynnwys unrhyw barti arall sy'n destun y Cytundeb hwn, boed hynny trwy achos cyflafareddu dosbarth neu fel arall. Polisïau'r Safle, Addasu a Darlledu Adolygwch yr holl bolisïau a thelerau a bostiwyd ar y wefan hon. Mae'r polisïau hyn hefyd yn llywodraethu eich ymweliad â'r holl wasanaethau a ddarperir gan FVAF. Rydym yn cadw'r hawl i wneud newidiadau i'n gwefan, polisïau, a'r holl Delerau cysylltiedig ar unrhyw adeg. Os bernir bod unrhyw un o'r amodau hyn yn annilys, yn ddi-rym, neu'n anorfodadwy am unrhyw reswm, bernir bod yr amod hwnnw'n doradwy ac ni fydd yn effeithio ar ddilysrwydd a gorfodadwyedd unrhyw amodau sy'n weddill. Cyfathrebu Electronig Pan fyddwch yn ymweld â fvaf.org.uk neu'n anfon e-byst atom, rydych yn cyfathrebu â ni yn electronig ac rydych yn cydsynio i dderbyn cyfathrebiadau gennym yn electronig. Byddwn yn cyfathrebu â chi drwy e-bost neu drwy bostio hysbysiadau ar y wefan hon. Rydych yn cytuno bod yr holl gytundebau, hysbysiadau, datgeliadau a chyfathrebiadau eraill a ddarparwn i chi yn electronig yn bodloni unrhyw ofyniad cyfreithiol bod cyfathrebiadau o'r fath yn ysgrifenedig. Polisi Preifatrwydd Defnyddir eich cyfeiriad e-bost i anfon gwybodaeth atoch y gwnaethoch ofyn amdani. Ni fydd FVAF byth yn gwerthu, rhentu na benthyca ein rhestrau e-bost i gwmnïau allanol: Dim Sbam. Rydym yn cadw'r hawl i gynnwys hysbysebion taledig mewn e-bost sy'n mynd allan er mwyn cefnogi'r gwasanaethau hyn, ond ni fyddwn byth yn anfon hysbysebion atoch yn unig ac ni fyddwn byth yn rhoi eich enw na'ch cyfeiriad e-bost i unrhyw hysbysebwyr. Gallwch chi bob amser dynnu'ch hun oddi ar restr rydych chi wedi tanysgrifio iddi. Yn syml, ewch i'r tudalen dad-danysgrifio rhestrau postio , rhowch eich cyfeiriad e-bost, a chliciwch ar y botwm “cyflwyno”. BYDD FVAF BYTH YN GOFYN AM FANYLION PERSONOL NEU ARIANNOL GAN CHI DRWY E-BOST. Cwynion Hawlfraint Mae FVAF a'i bartneriaid yn parchu eiddo deallusol eraill. Os ydych yn credu bod eich gwaith wedi’i gopïo mewn ffordd sy’n gyfystyr â thorri hawlfraint, Cysylltwch â Ni gyda'ch cwyn. Polisi Cwynion Pwrpas y polisi cwynion yw:- Gwella ansawdd y gwasanaethau y mae FVAF yn eu darparu Gwella ein perthynas â defnyddwyr ein gwasanaethau Annog arfer gorau gan staff FVAF Mae FVAF yn ceisio darparu proses gyson, gadarnhaol a theg ar gyfer ymdrin â phob cwyn ffurfiol p'un a oes cyfiawnhad drostynt ai peidio. Mae FVAF yn ymrwymo i ymdrin â phob cwyn yn brydlon ac mewn modd strwythuredig. Mae FVAF hefyd yn ymrwymo i sicrhau y bydd canlyniad cwyn, os caiff y gŵyn ei chadarnhau, yn sail i broses i wella'r gwasanaeth a ddarperir ac y bydd hon yn broses sy'n cael ei monitro a'i gwerthuso. Safonau a gweithdrefnau ar gyfer delio â chwynion Bydd pob cwyn ffurfiol a dderbynnir (ar lafar dros y ffôn neu wyneb yn wyneb neu drwy lythyr, e-bost neu neges destun) yn cael ei chydnabod o fewn tri diwrnod gwaith gyda manylion yr hyn a wneir, pwy sy’n delio â’r gŵyn a pha mor hir cyn y gellir rhoi ymateb ffurfiol. os yw'n hwy na deg diwrnod gwaith, Rhoddir ymateb ysgrifenedig llawn, gan gynnwys camau adferol arfaethedig os oes angen, o fewn 10 diwrnod gwaith, Unrhyw gynnydd ar ymchwilio i’r gŵyn i’w gyfleu i’r achwynydd ar unwaith, Pob cwyn i gael ei thrin yn ddiduedd, yn gwrtais ac yn effeithlon, Unrhyw gŵyn na all y staff mewnol ymdrin â hi’n llawn i’w chyfeirio at gadeirydd FVAF a fydd yn ymdrin â’r pryder fel y bo’n briodol ond o fewn ysbryd y safonau a nodir uchod, Yn y lle cyntaf yr holl gwynion i’w trin gan y Rheolwr neu, os yw’r gŵyn yn ymwneud â’i waith neu ymddygiad, gan y Cadeirydd neu ei ddirprwy dynodedig. Pob cwyn ffurfiol, gan gynnwys unrhyw gamau gweithredu sy'n codi, i'w hadrodd i ymddiriedolwyr FVAF yn eu cyfarfodydd rheolaidd

NOMINATIONS NOW CLOSED! Award categories The FVAF Volunteer Awards 2024 will recognise and celebrate the amazing efforts of volunteers and organisations in the Forest of Dean. We want to hear about all those heroes have demonstrated exceptional and outstanding support to the local community over the past 12 months. THIS YEAR WE HAVE 6 CATEGORIES: Your Volunteer of the Year – Peoples’ Champion This is an unsung hero who has gone above and beyond for their community or has an inspiring story. We’re looking for volunteers who give their time and input to provide valuable services to communities in the Forest of Dean. Perhaps without these volunteers’ significant contribution, organisations might not be able to sustain the work they do OR maybe they have brought transformative change to other people or their own personal story by volunteering. PLUS The winner of this award will be decided by you! Once we have shortlisted the nominees, we will be asking you to vote for who you think most deserves to be crowned Volunteer of the Year 2024. Young Volunteer of the Year 16yrs & under Young Volunteer of the Year 17 – 21yrs Split into two age ranges, this category recognises a young person who has shown a real commitment to their volunteering and/or overcome serious problems and made a positive difference in their own life or other peoples’.  It will celebrate the work carried out by young people who give up their time to help their community; in school, at youth clubs or a voluntary organisation. Grassroots Award for Voluntary Group of the Year Celebrate and honour those small grassroots organisations who are making a real difference in the community. These inspirational groups, run entirely by dedicated volunteers, will have had a positive impact on the people living in the Forest of Dean. We want to hear stories of lunch clubs, sports clubs, social and hobby groups, support groups, or any local group who are completely reliant on the tireless efforts of volunteers to help make a big difference to either in a small local area or in the wider community. Community Organisation Award This award recognises the outstanding contribution of larger organisations in the Forest of Dean who have made significant impact through delivering community projects, and/or positive change in the district. These could be any community or voluntary sector organisation including Charities, community organisations such as CIC’s or CIO’s, or larger groups who have a mix of staff and volunteers. ESV - Business in the Community Award This award is a chance to acknowledge the positive social impact local businesses have had in the local community. It recognises those organisations who have proactively committed to supporting and encouraging their workforce to volunteer for one-off projects or regular time to work with local charities or community projects. Or businesses who have actively supported the community in other ways. FoD Dementia Action Alliance Accessibility & Inclusion Award We are looking to recognise groups who are making admirable efforts towards being welcoming and inclusive to all. This award is not to reward perfection. We want to celebrate a commitment to enhancing accessibility and removing barriers. This might be by making physical improvements and considerations, creating clear and accessible communications, or building volunteering projects/programmes that help people to make a difference to their local community, regardless of the challenges they face, their age, ability, gender, sexual orientation, race, faith, or religion. FAQs Who can nominate? Anyone can nominate! Whether you are an individual local resident, part of a community group or from a local government organisation. How can I nominate? It’s easy – just fill in our nomination form here or if you would prefer a paper copy you can request one via communications@fvaf.org.uk or 01594 822073. What information do I need to provide? Please provide plenty of detail about what the nominee has achieved and as much information as possible about them and their unique contribution. If you have any, please provide good quality photographs. Make sure that you have permission from anyone else in the photograph so that we can use it for media and promotional activities unless you tell us not to. Should I tell the person or organisation I am nominating them or keep it a surprise? Ideally it would be good to let them know once you have decided to nominate, just so that they are aware and happy for their story to be shared. We want to celebrate and shout about the wonderful work of volunteers which would include promotion via social media, on our website and to local press. How will it be judged? All nominations will be carefully considered by a panel of judges. This panel will be made up of a mix of unbiased and independent judges including; members of staff from FVAF, a FVAF trustee, and representatives from local councils, businesses and media. For more information or if you have any questions, email communications@fvaf.org.uk or call 01594 822073.

welcoming & vibrant community hub - for hire Since taking on the 25 year lease of the former Dockham Road GP surgery, we have been working at a pace to create a welcoming and vibrant community hub that offers wrap-around support and improves access to community services. To date we have transformed the building's exterior with wooden cladding, resprayed windows and doors, and a new sign. Inside, we have created of a flexible training and events space , along with permanent office space for support agencies and community organisations. Thanks to funding from Cinderford Town Council, Ow Bist now features a Changing Places toilet to ensure accessibility for the entire community. The whole team loved the space you have at Ow Bist, but also really valued the partnership approach. Hirer at Ow Bist What to find out more? Interested in hiring the space? Contact us at contact@fvaf.org.uk or 01594 822073

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

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:

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.

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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.

Cwmpawd Coedwig Mae Forest Compass yn gyfeiriadur ffisegol ac ar-lein sy'n rhestru llawer o'r gweithgareddau rheolaidd, grwpiau cymorth a chlybiau sydd ar gael ledled Fforest y Ddena. Mae'r Goedwig yn gartref i gannoedd o grwpiau cymdeithasol a gweithgaredd o bob math o grwpiau babanod, trwy glybiau cinio, siediau dynion i gaffis cof. Mae llawer yn rhad ac am ddim neu am gost isel iawn i'w mynychu a'u rhedeg gan wirfoddolwyr neu grwpiau di-elw. Yn anffodus, nid yw llawer o bobl a allai elwa o grwpiau o'r fath yn ymwybodol o'r cyfleoedd anhygoel sydd ar garreg eu drws. Os ydych yn rhedeg gweithgaredd gwirfoddol, clwb neu grŵp cefnogi yn Fforest y Ddena, hysbysebwch yng nghyfeirlyfr ffisegol Cwmpawd y Goedwig ac yn y cyfeiriadur ar-lein yma, AM DDIM trwy lenwi'r ffurflen isod. Download OTHER USEFUL DIRECTORIES: YourCircle Check out a local directory to help you find your way around care and support and connect with people, places and activities in Gloucestershire

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We crown our community heroes! The community turned out in force on Tuesday 3 October to see local volunteers crowned at our glittering Forest Volunteers Awards 2023 celebration at the AccXel Training Centre in Cinderford. READ THE NOMINEE PROFILES IN THE AWARDS PROGRAMME We created the Forest Volunteer Awards to recognise and celebrate the amazing efforts of local volunteers in the Forest of Dean and earlier this Summer, we asked you to nominate those volunteer heroes who have demonstrated exceptional and outstanding support to the local community over the past 12 months. We had an amazing response and received hundreds of nominations. Our expert community panel had the tough task of shortlisting the nominations and picking the winners. However,one category - Volunteer of the Year – Peoples’ Champion – was decided by a public vote withalmost 1,400 votes cast. The winners were crowned at a special evening, held at the stunning conference space at the impressive AccXel Training Centre, which was provided for free to FVAF by local construction company the KW Bell Group, who were the main sponsors of the event. Jando Greco, volunteer at St Stephens Church in Cinderford was crowned Volunteer of the Year – the People’s Champion following a public vote. A volunteer of over 12 years his nominator said: “We so appreciate him, he is such a thoughtful, caring person and will do anything for anyone – Jando is so worthy of receiving this award.” Young volunteers were celebrated with Ebony Powell, volunteer and fundraiser at Forest of Dean Dog Rescue crowned under 16 years old Young Volunteer of the Year for her caring and dedicated commitment caring for the rescue dogs, whilst in the 17 – 25 years old category, Daisy Hoole rewarded for her tireless hard work volunteering at C.A.N.D.I Youth Space. In the groups section, The George in Newnham was recognised as the New Voluntary Group of the Year for reopening the former café as a vibrant community space. Next up, was Sedbury Space who picked up the Grassroots Voluntary Group award in recognition of the fantastic efforts of the community to create a thriving, inclusive, welcoming hub. Fire safety education organisation SkillZONE was awarded the Community Organisation award for their responsive work with young people in the Forest, and a team of volunteers from EDF Energy picked up the Business in the Community Award for helping out at Camphill Village Trust in Lydney. Forest of Dean Dementia Action Alliance (FDDAA) sponsored the launch of a new Inclusion Award, with Cinderford Bowls Club scooping the top spot for making changes to the game and their grounds to make bowls accessible for everyone to enjoy. Our Volunteering Manager Deb Cook said “So much of what happens within our community is because of people who give their time and energy for free. We think that recognising the amazing efforts of volunteers and organisations is incredibly important which is why we have been so pleased by the reaction of the local people who have supported these awards by nominating and voting.” Deb added, “It has been an incredible evening and we are so lucky and proud of the strength of the amazing voluntary sector we have in the Forest.” Master of Ceremony for the Forest Volunteer Awards was Steve Knibbs, BBC Points West reporter who kept the guests entertained with his expert hosting skills. Award winners were announced by guest presenters; Mark Topping( Leader of Forest of Dean District Council), Emma Snell (Go Volunteer Glos), Penny Hulbert (FVAF Chair of Trustees), Jonathan Lane (Cabinet Member for Economy at FODDC), Kirsty Downie (John Lewis Partnership & Waitrose - Monmouth), and Andrea Harman (Ecophon). The celebration evening was made possible thanks to generous sponsorship for the following local organisations: KW Bell Group and AccXel Training Centre – main sponsors Ecophon Simplicity in Business Steve Gooch Estate Agents Waitrose & Partners (Monmouth Store) FOREST VOLUNTEER AWARD WINNERS 2023: Volunteer of the Year – Peoples’ Champion WINNER: Jando Greco – St Stephens Church, Cinderford Highly Commended: Chris Brain (Broadwell Football Club), Melanie Getgood (Friends of Worcester Walk), Edna Husbands (Lydcare Community Transport), Barbara Jenkins (Over 60’s Group at Berryhill Memorial Hut), Albert Weager (community representative & advocate for better healthcare) and Dave Young (Forest Sensory Services and Samaritans). New Voluntary Group of the Year WINNER: The George, Newnham Highly Commended: Lydney Army Cadets Young Volunteer of the Year 16yrs & under WINNER: Ebony Powell – Forest of Dean Dog Rescue Highly Commended: Evie Harris - community volunteer and Teens in Crisis fundraiser Young Volunteer of the Year 17 – 25yrs WINNER: Daisy Hoole – C.A.N.D.I Youth Space Highly Commended: Leanne Hendrix – Coleford Youth Club Grassroots Voluntary Group of the Year WINNER: Sedbury Space Highly Commended: Forest Community Shed Community Organisation of the Year WINNER: SkillZone Highly Commended: Forest of Dean District Scouts Business in the Community Award WINNER: EDF Energy Highly Commended: The Rising Sun Community Pub FoD Dementia Action Alliance Inclusion Award WINNER: Cinderford Bowls Club Highly Commended: Artspace Cinderford END For media enquires contact communications@fvaf.org.uk or 01594 822073.

Youth Support in the Forest of Dean Forest Youth Association Here to offer help and support to young people and youth clubs, groups or organisations. Discover more Local Youth Clubs Check out the timetable of regular youth clubs and events What's on offer NEW! Universal Youth Services We’ve joined forces Gloucestershire Gateway Trust and The Venture Community Hub, to make a real difference in the lives of young people Discover more