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  • Home | Mysite

    FVAF COMMUNITY CELEBRATION & AGM 2024 BOOK HERE Frequently visited pages: COMMUNITY HUBS VOLUNTEER ADVICE FOREST YOUTH ASSOCIATION FVAF என்றால் என்ன? FVAF என்பது வன தன்னார்வ நடவடிக்கை மன்றத்தைக் குறிக்கிறது. உள்ளூர் குடிமக்கள், சமூகக் குழுக்கள் மற்றும் செயல்பாடுகளுக்கு அவர்களுக்கு மிகவும் முக்கியமான விஷயங்களைச் செய்வதற்கான ஆதரவை நாங்கள் வழங்குகிறோம். இதில் பின்வருவன அடங்கும்: ஆதரவு மற்றும் மேம்பாட்டு ஆலோசனை பயிற்சி தகவல் நெட்வொர்க்கிங் கூட்டங்கள் பிரதிநிதித்துவத்தை எளிதாக்குகிறது தன்னார்வ ஆட்சேர்ப்பு தன்னார்வ வேலை வாய்ப்பு மற்றும் ஆதரவு ஃபாரஸ்ட் ஆஃப் டீன் யூத் அசோசியேஷன், ஹாலிடே ஆக்டிவிட்டி பிரச்சாரங்கள், தி ஃபாரஸ்ட் யூத் மியூசிக் நெட்வொர்க், தி ஜெம் ப்ராஜெக்ட், தி ஃபாரஸ்ட் காம்பஸ் டைரக்டரி, வாக்கிங் வித் வீல்ஸ் மற்றும் பல போன்ற பல திட்டங்களை உள்ளூர் சமூகத்துடன் இணைந்து நடத்துகிறோம். முழு விவரங்களுக்கு எங்கள் திட்டப்பணிகள் பக்கத்தைப் பார்க்கவும். "வலிமையான சமூகங்களை உருவாக்குதல் டீன் காடு" மேலும் அறியவும் JOIN OUR MAILING LIST Get the latest community news and check out exciting volunteering opportunity in or around the Forest of Dean... Facebook க்கு செல்லவும் Useful publications: FREE directory of the many volunteering opportunities available locally... DOWNLOAD எங்கள் கூட்டாளர்கள் We work with so many amazing and supportive partners. Find out more here... How to contact us Forest Voluntary Action Forum Ow Bist Forest Community Space Dockham Road Cinderford , Glos. GL14 2AN Email us: contact@fvaf.org.uk Tel: 01594 822073 Copyright © 2021 Forest Voluntary Action Forum. All Rights Reserved. Forest Voluntary Action Forum is a charity (1141126) and company limited by guarantee (07557852) registered in England and Wales. The registered address is The Belle Vue Centre, Cinderford, Glos, GL14 2AB. Forest Voluntary Action Forum proudly receives financial support from the Forest of Dean District Council .

  • Jobs at FVAF | Mysite

    Work for us. We are passionate about nurturing talented, compassionate, community minded team players. Join our friendly and supportive team! We don't have any vacancies right now but check back soon! Trouble downloading the documents? Contact communications@fvaf.org.uk or 01594 822073

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    "வலிமையான சமூகங்களை உருவாக்குதல் டீன் காடு" FVAF என்றால் என்ன? FVAF என்பது வன தன்னார்வ நடவடிக்கை மன்றத்தைக் குறிக்கிறது. உள்ளூர் குடிமக்கள், சமூகக் குழுக்கள் மற்றும் செயல்பாடுகளுக்கு அவர்களுக்கு மிகவும் முக்கியமான விஷயங்களைச் செய்வதற்கான ஆதரவை நாங்கள் வழங்குகிறோம். இதில் பின்வருவன அடங்கும்: ஆதரவு மற்றும் மேம்பாட்டு ஆலோசனை பயிற்சி தகவல் நெட்வொர்க்கிங் கூட்டங்கள் பிரதிநிதித்துவத்தை எளிதாக்குகிறது தன்னார்வ ஆட்சேர்ப்பு தன்னார்வ வேலை வாய்ப்பு மற்றும் ஆதரவு ஃபாரஸ்ட் ஆஃப் டீன் யூத் அசோசியேஷன், ஹாலிடே ஆக்டிவிட்டி பிரச்சாரங்கள், தி ஃபாரஸ்ட் யூத் மியூசிக் நெட்வொர்க், தி ஜெம் ப்ராஜெக்ட், தி ஃபாரஸ்ட் காம்பஸ் டைரக்டரி, வாக்கிங் வித் வீல்ஸ் மற்றும் பல போன்ற பல திட்டங்களை உள்ளூர் சமூகத்துடன் இணைந்து நடத்துகிறோம். முழு விவரங்களுக்கு எங்கள் திட்டப்பணிகள் பக்கத்தைப் பார்க்கவும். மேலும் அறியவும் Hop onboard the DigiBus! FREE 1-2-1 training Coming to a town near you…the DigiBus will be stopping at locations across the Forest during June and July with trainers on hand to help you improve your digital skills. FIND OUT MORE புதிய தன்னார்வ அடைவு டீன் வனத்தில் தன்னார்வத் தொண்டு செய்வது இன்னும் சுலபமா? FVAF இல் நாங்கள் தன்னார்வத் தொண்டு என்ற புத்தம் புதிய சிறு புத்தகத்தை தயாரித்துள்ளோம் டீன் காடு. உள்நாட்டில் கிடைக்கும் பல தன்னார்வ வாய்ப்புகளின் இலவச அடைவு இது. கடினப் பிரதிகள் விரைவில் கிடைக்கும் உங்கள் உள்ளூர் நூலகம் அல்லது சமூக மையம் அல்லது பதிவிறக்கம் செய்ய கீழே கிளிக் செய்யவும் டிஜிட்டல் நகல். தன்னார்வ தொண்டு புத்தகத்தை பதிவிறக்கம் உங்களுக்கு அருகிலுள்ள டிராப்-இன் ஹப்பைக் கண்டறியவும் தற்பொழுது திறந்துள்ளது சமூகத்தை கட்டியெழுப்பும் மையங்கள் சமூகத்தை உருவாக்குபவருடன் பாப்-இன் செய்து நேருக்கு நேர் அரட்டையடிக்கவும். ஒவ்வொரு டிராப்-இன் மையமும் உள்ளூர்வாசிகளுக்கு பல்வேறு ஆதரவு, ஆலோசனை மற்றும் வழிகாட்டுதலை வழங்குகிறது. உதாரணத்திற்கு; உள்ளூர் சேவைகளுக்கு ஆதரவு மற்றும் வழிகாட்டுதல், புதிய சமூகக் குழுக்களை இணைத்தல் மற்றும் அமைத்தல், மக்கள் வேலைவாய்ப்பு அல்லது மேலதிகக் கல்வியை நெருங்க உதவுதல், டிஜிட்டல் உலகத்தை அணுக உதவுதல் மற்றும் சமூகத்திற்கான உங்கள் யோசனைகளை உயிர்ப்பிக்க உதவுதல். டீன் காடு வாலிபர் சங்கம் ஃபாரஸ்ட் ஆஃப் டீன் யூத் அசோசியேஷன், 25 வயதுக்குட்பட்ட இளைஞர்கள், சுறுசுறுப்பான குடிமக்களாகவும், அவர்களின் சொந்த வாழ்க்கையின் தலைவர்களாகவும் மாறுவதற்கு உதவுகிறது. மக்கள், இடங்கள் அல்லது நிதியுதவி என, உள்ளூர் திறன்கள் மற்றும் சொத்துக்களைத் திறப்பதன் மூலம் அவர்கள் ஏற்கனவே செய்து வரும் சிறந்த வேலையை மேம்படுத்த, ஃபாரஸ்ட் ஆஃப் டீன் முழுவதும் உள்ள சமூகக் குழுக்கள் மற்றும் நிறுவனங்களை நாங்கள் ஆதரிக்கிறோம். இளைஞர்கள் மற்றும் எங்கள் வன சமூகங்களுடன் பணிபுரியும் பல்வேறு திறன்களையும் அனுபவத்தையும் குழு கொண்டுள்ளது, எனவே இளைஞர்கள் தொடர்பான பெரும்பாலான திட்டங்கள் அல்லது விசாரணைகளுக்கு நாங்கள் மாற்றியமைத்து செயல்பட முடியும். இதன் விளைவாக, வாலிபர் சங்கம் பலவிதமான திட்டங்களில் ஈடுபடுவதோடு, ஆதரவு மற்றும் சேவைகளுக்கான அடையாளங்களை வழங்குகிறது. மேலும் கண்டுபிடிக்கவும் தன்னார்வ ஆதரவு ஃபாரஸ்ட் ஆஃப் டீனுக்குள் நீங்கள் தன்னார்வத் தொண்டு செய்ய விரும்பினால், உங்களுக்கான தற்போதைய வாய்ப்புகளை நாங்கள் தேர்ந்தெடுத்துள்ளோம். நீங்கள் சில தன்னார்வ ஆதரவை விரும்பும் சமூகக் குழுவாக இருந்தால், உங்களுக்கான தன்னார்வ காலியிடத்தை நாங்கள் விளம்பரப்படுத்தலாம். தன்னார்வலர்களுடன் இணைந்து பணியாற்ற உங்களுக்கு உதவி மற்றும் ஆலோசனை தேவைப்பட்டால், தயவுசெய்து தொடர்பு கொள்ளவும் Search Volunteer Opportunites Facebook இல் எங்களைப் பின்தொடரவும் எங்களின் சமீபத்திய செய்திகள் மற்றும் நிகழ்வுகளை Facebook இல் தொடர்ந்து வெளியிடுகிறோம். மிகவும் புதுப்பித்த தகவல்களுக்கு எங்கள் Facebook பக்கத்தை பின்தொடரவும் Facebook க்கு செல்லவும் எங்கள் கூட்டாளர்கள்

  • Trustees' Week 2022 | Mysite

    TRUSTEES' WEEK 2022 - Showcasing & celebrating trustees Next week (7 – 11 November) we will be taking part in a national celebration of charity trustees as part of Trustees’ Week 2022 . Ever wondered what a trustee does? Maybe you’d like to take on a trustee role but don’t know where to start. Across the week we will try and answers your questions by looking at what a trustee is, the benefits of taking on a trustee role and showcasing the fantastic impact it can have to local people and communities. Follow us on Facebook for daily tips and info and check our website for updates and links to useful resources. Are you recruiting trustees? Tell us! If you are an organisation of community group looking for trustees – this is the perfect opportunity to recruit! To advertise your trustee opportunities just send the info to communications@fvaf.org.uk by 5pm Thursday 10 November

  • About FVAF | Mysite

    FVAF பற்றி நமது கதை நாங்கள் தன்னார்வ சேவை கவுன்சில் மற்றும் டீன் வனத்திற்கான தன்னார்வ மையம். மாவட்டத்தில் உள்ள நூற்றுக்கணக்கான தன்னார்வ மற்றும் சமூக அமைப்புகளுக்கு நாங்கள் உதவிகளை வழங்குகிறோம் 1994 இல் உருவாக்கப்பட்டதிலிருந்து, டீன் காடு முழுவதும் சமூக நடவடிக்கைகளை ஊக்குவிப்பது, தழுவுவது மற்றும் மேம்படுத்துவதற்கான நற்பெயரை நாங்கள் உருவாக்கியுள்ளோம். சமூகம்-தலைமையிலான அணுகுமுறைகள் மூலம், மகிழ்ச்சியான, சிறந்த இணைக்கப்பட்ட வாழ்க்கையை வாழ்வதற்கான திறன்கள், பின்னடைவு மற்றும் சமூக மூலதனத்தை வளர்க்க குடிமக்களுக்கு உதவுகிறோம் என்று நாங்கள் நம்புகிறோம். அலுவலக சேவைகள் ஊழியர்கள் மற்றும் அறங்காவலர்கள் கொள்கைகள் அணுகல் மற்றும் நிலைத்தன்மை

  • Employment & skills support | Mysite

    Employment Skills Support Ready to take your next steps towards further education, volunteering or work? Go along to your nearest Community Hub for 121 conversations with our friendly Community Builders. They can help: Explore what matters to you Develop your CV Signposting to education, training and employment Consider volunteering opportunities Increase your confidence for online searches, applications, interviews Take up opportunities to get involved in your local community For more information please contact: community@fvaf.org.uk or 01594 822073

  • The Community Action Pod | Mysite

    The podcast kit is also available for hire to voluntary community groups. For more information on The Community Action Pod and ways to get involved contact the Host Melanie Benn on melanie@fvaf.org.uk or 01594 822073. Produced by Forest Voluntary Action Forum Funded by the Barnwood Trust Digital Inclusion Fund

  • VOTE - Volunteer of the Year 2023 | Mysite

    Volunteer of the Year 2023 T he 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 7 community heroes. Vote for your favourite by selecting ONE of the following volunteers: Chris Brain Melanie Getgood Jando Greco Edna Husbands Barbara Jenkins Albert Weager Dave Young VOTING CLOSES: 10PM SUNDAY, 17 SEPTEMBER VOTE Thanks for voting! Check out the profiles of the shortlisted nominees below: Chris Brain Chairman & Coach of Broadwell Youth Football Club For the past 15 years Chris has dedicated a huge amount of his time, energy and passion into grassroots sports. A constant supporter and instrumental in the ongoing success of Broadwell Football Club, Chris has served as the Chairman of the club and more recently 2 and half years as the First Team Manager. The pinnacle of his successful coaching term came last year when Chris led his side to Les James Cup victory. Going out on a high, Chris has just retired and deserves recognition for his dedication and commitment which has provided the opportunity for 100’s of children to play football and helped to create the thriving community football club Broadwell FC has become. Melanie Getgood Chairperson at Friends of Worcester Walk Melanie has been the inspirational driving force of Friends of Worcester Walk (FoWW). Her steadfast commitment to Worcester Walk has seen it develop into a unique richly diverse habitat in the Forest of Dean. Melainie goes the extra mile to share the experience of being in nature, through events with school groups, volunteers, and local people. With her generous inclusive way, she has built a solid and diverse group of volunteers for FoWW and ensures that everyone is welcome, and their work appreciated. Melanie’s community work doesn’t end there! She is also a co-opted member of the Environmental Committee of Coleford Town Council, helps run a local Morris Dancing group, has organised clean ups in the Coleford Cemetery, King George Playing Field and Bells Field. Melanie works tirelessly for community but is always friendly, approachable, kind and generous with her time and with everyone she meets. Jando Greco Volunteer helper at St Stephen's Church Cinderford Jando is a fantastic example of the impact volunteering can have for the community, and in growing as a person. For the past twelve years, Jando has supported St Stephen’s Church through his involvement with many projects, services, events and prayer groups. Jando is often found setting up and tidying after events or keeping the church tidy midweek between services. He helps with the Fairtrade Stall and Fairtrade Friday coffee afternoons, and is a leader at Messy Church. Usually the first to put his hand up to help, like many volunteers, much of what Jando does is 'behind the scenes' and unseen. But that doesn't bother him at all, he just loves volunteering his time, feeling part of a community and growing his skills as well as sharing his talents with others. His nominator said that: “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 and would love for him to be recognised for his service!” Edna Husbands Lydcare Community Transport Co-ordinator at Lydcare An essential member of the team, Edna is responsible for organising Lydcare Community Transport Service. A complex and demanding role, on average Edna deals with over 120 calls from people who request transport and with drivers to arrange journeys. Edna's role requires a massive commitment both in time and energy and requires a high degree of patience and diplomacy dealing with last minute medical appointments, cancellations and reschedules. Thanks to her tireless work over 4,000 journeys are completed every year, helping over 2,700 people get to hospital, medical appointments and social events which due the lack of public transport would be impossible. Lydcare was the only community transport service running through the pandemic and this was down to Edna's determination and commitment to ensure patients, particularly those who usually received home visits, were able to get to important medical appointments. Edna also works as a voluntary driver and is an outstanding volunteer working for the benefit of those in need within the community. Barbara Jenkins Organiser of the ‘Over Sixties Group’ Berryhill Memorial Institute AKA ‘The Hut’ It would be hard to find a volunteer in the Forest with a longer commitment to volunteering in the community than Barbara! For over 50 years, Barbara has been the lead organiser of the ‘Over Sixties Group’ at the ‘The Hut’ Berryhill Memorial Institute. This popular group has been providing social activities to help combat isolation for the older community for decades. Collecting community memories for a recent memory capsule, created as part of The Hut’s centenary celebrations, revealed that Barbara had been quietly managing this group since 1971. But Barbara’s involvement with The Hut goes even further back to her childhood when her father was resident caretaker, and her mother was involved in organising activities. A wonderful and unique example of generations getting involved with the community to make it a better place, Barbara is an inspiration to us all and shows no sign of slowing down. Albert Weager Community representative & advocate for better healthcare in FoD A more committed and dedicated community representative than Albert would be hard to find! For over a decade Albert has tirelessly advocated for better health provision in the Forest of Dean. With an incredibly long service on the FoD Health Forum, in 2014 he was appointed chair and has been instrumental in ensuring that everyone is listened to and given the opportunity to ask questions. At a county level, Albert chairs the People and Communities Reference Group for Urgent and Emergency Care and is the community representative on the Urgent and Emergency Care, Patient Flow Clinical Programme Group. Not stopping there, Albert is also represents local people on the Ageing Well Care Programme Board and has been the patient representative on the Blood Transfusion Committee for over ten years. Everything Albert does is as a volunteer and we must congratulate him on his drive and passion. Dave Young Volunteer driver, cook, outreach at Forest Sensory Services & Samaritans Over the past 2 years Dave has dedicated more and more of his time volunteering and going above and beyond to support other people. Starting as a volunteer driver for Forest Sensory Services (FFS), Dave now volunteers with FSS 3 times a week and even dons his chef hat and cooks up a delicious feast, twice a month, for the service’s clients. A fantastic supporter of all the work that FSS does, Dave plays an active role in outreach sessions to make visually impaired people aware of the support services offered and he also helps with fundraising. Along with his face-to-face volunteering, Dave volunteers with the Samaritans answering the phone a couple of times a week offering emotional support . Plus promoting Samaritans with outreach in the community. His nominator said: “Dave is an inspiring person and an amazing volunteer who does so much for other people.” Find our more about the Forest Volunteers Awards here:

  • HAF Summer - Week 1 | Mysite

    SUMMER HAF - HOLIDAY, ACTIVITIES & FOOD WEEK 1 - 1 to 4 August MONDAY PROSTARS KIDS CLUB CAMP (4-12yrs) Dene Magna Secondary School, Picklenash Junior School, Dean Academy Secondary School PROGRESSIVE SPORTS ACTIVE CAMPS (4-13yrs) St Whites Primary School, Cinderford SWIM PASS (4-16 yrs) Freedom Leisure, Cinderford LITTLE LEARNERS CRAFTS, MESSY PLAY AND MORE Foxglove Gardens, Coleford WILDINGS HOLIDAY CLUB (5-12yrs) Noxon Farm Permaculture, Lydney REKINDLE YOUTH HOLIDAY HANG OUT (13-16yrs) Kensley Sheds, Cinderford, Coleford Recreation BOOK HERE Click to book WEDNESDAY PROSTARS KIDS CLUB CAMP (4-12yrs) Dene Magna Secondary School, Picklenash Junior School, Dean Academy Secondary School PROGRESSIVE SPORTS ACTIVE CAMPS (4-13yrs) St Whites Primary School, Cinderford SWIM PASS (4-16 yrs) Freedom Leisure, Cinderford LITTLE LEARNERS CRAFTS, MESSY PLAY AND MORE Foxglove Gardens, Coleford WILDINGS HOLIDAY CLUB (5-12yrs) Noxon Farm Permaculture, Lydney REKINDLE YOUTH HOLIDAY HANG OUT (13-16yrs) Kensley Sheds, Cinderford, Coleford Recreation BOOK HERE Click to book TUESDAY PROSTARS KIDS CLUB CAMP (4-12yrs) Dene Magna Secondary School, Picklenash Junior School, Dean Academy Secondary School PROGRESSIVE SPORTS ACTIVE CAMPS (4-13yrs) St Whites Primary School, Cinderford SWIM PASS (4-16 yrs) Freedom Leisure, Cinderford NEWENT INITIATIVE ACTIVITY SESSIONS (9-16 yrs) Chillout Zone, Newent LITTLE LEARNERS CRAFTS, MESSY PLAY AND MORE Foxglove Gardens, Coleford WILDINGS HOLIDAY CLUB (5-12yrs) Noxon Farm Permaculture, Lydney REKINDLE YOUTH HOLIDAY HANG OUT (13-16yrs) Kensley Sheds, Cinderford, Coleford Recreation BOOK HERE Click to book THURSDAY PROSTARS KIDS CLUB CAMP (4-12yrs) Dene Magna Secondary School, Picklenash Junior School, Dean Academy Secondary School PROGRESSIVE SPORTS ACTIVE CAMPS (4-13yrs) St Whites Primary School, Cinderford SWIM PASS (4-16 yrs) Freedom Leisure, Cinderford ARCHERY King George V Field, Coleford LITTLE LEARNERS CRAFTS, MESSY PLAY AND MORE Foxglove Gardens, Coleford WILDINGS HOLIDAY CLUB (5-12yrs) Noxon Farm Permaculture, Lydney REKINDLE YOUTH HOLIDAY HANG OUT (13-16yrs) Kensley Sheds, Cinderford, Coleford Recreation BOOK HERE Click to book FRIDAY PROSTARS KIDS CLUB CAMP (4-12yrs) Dene Magna Secondary School, Picklenash Junior School, Dean Academy Secondary School PROGRESSIVE SPORTS ACTIVE CAMPS (4-13yrs) St Whites Primary School, Cinderford SPORTILY ADVENTURE DAY Christian Adventure Centre, Lydney ARCHERY King George V Field, Coleford WILDINGS HOLIDAY CLUB (5-12yrs) Noxon Farm Permaculture, Lydney REKINDLE YOUTH HOLIDAY HANG OUT (13-16yrs) Kensley Sheds, Cinderford, Coleford Recreation BOOK HERE Click to book For more information visit the Gloucestershire County Council website here

  • Meet the team & trustees | Mysite

    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 & Community Hubs Facilitator 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 Sue Pritchard Trustee Louise Penny Trustee Vicky Head Trustee Christopher Walker Trustee Interested in becoming a FVAF Trustee? To find out more contact 01594 822 073 or contact@fvaf.org.uk

  • Volunteer Awards Nomination Form 2024 | Mysite

    NOMINATIONS NOW OPEN! CLOSING DATE: MIDNIGHT SUNDAY 14 JULY 2024 Forest Volunteer Awards 2024 Nomination Form FOREST VOLUNTEER AWARDS 2024 Please select in which category you would like to nominate the individual or group. Your Volunteer of the Year Young Volunteer of the Year 16yrs & under Young Volunteer of the Year 17 – 21yrs Community Organisation of the Year Grassroots Award - Voluntary Group of the Year ESV Business in the Community Award FoD Dementia Action Alliance Accessibility & Inclusion Award Nominee details Name of the volunteer/group being nominated: Name of the organisation or group linked to the nominee (for individual nominees only) Volunteer role or role of group Contact details for nominee (email and telephone) Reason for nomination - please provide a brief description which outlines why you think this individual or group stands out. What makes them special and worthy of being celebrated? Your details Your name Your email address Your telephone number Photographs – if you have any photographs please send them to communications@fvaf.org.uk Submit Thank you for taking the time nominate!

  • Tickets | Mysite

    OUR FOREST EVENTS Community ideas wanted for ‘Our Forest’ £3m lottery bid An opportunity for people and community organisations to discuss project ideas for Our Forest's planned National Lottery Heritage Fund Bid. BOOK TICKETS: Saturday 13th April, Lydney Town Hall - 1pm - 4pm BOOK TICKET: Sunday 14th April, Mitcheldean Community Centre - 1pm - 4pm We’re excited to announce that we are leading on preparing a new £3million bid to the National Heritage Lottery Fund (NLHF). Called ‘Our Forest’ this new community-driven project will focus on the heritage of the Forest of Dean To prepare for this bid, we are asking local people, community groups and organisations to have their say at two community events we are hosting this weekend. Taking place at 1pm-4:30pm on Saturday (13 April) at Lydney Town Hall and 1pm-4:30pm on Sunday (14 April) at Mitcheldean Community Centre , these events are open for anyone to attend, to share and discuss ideas for potential heritage projects, partnerships and collaborations that could be included in the bid for funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund (NLHF). Deb Cook, our Volunteering Manager at FVAF said “Heritage is what you think is important and should be preserved. It could be about improving access to landscapes, historical sites, or collections; cultural activity or traditions; stories and celebrations as well as more traditional ideas of heritage. It can be anything from the past or even present that you value and want to pass on to future generations. She added: “We’re asking the community to come along to one of these events to be part of the conversation and tell us what they think is important to include in the ‘Our Forest’ project.” Building upon the legacy of the Foresters' Forest Landscape Partnership programme, ‘Our Forest’ will focus on involving diverse people, grass-roots organisations, and the voluntary community sector, with projects that involve young people, older people, hardly reached groups, as well as focusing on mental health and wellbeing.

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