Wye Dean Wellbeing

05/04/2026

We’re getting excited for our first-ever Accessibility Open Day! 🌟

And we’re extra excited to share some of the brilliant free activities you’ll be able to enjoy on the day:

✨ Meet the Forest of Dean Dementia Action Alliance
Chat with the FODDAA team and learn more about dementia awareness and the support available locally.

🎨 Creative activities with Canopy Creative Network
Meet the Canopy team at their stand and take part in creative art activities. They will also be sharing information about their maps and guided walks.

🗺 Inclusive guided walks with Wilde Earth Journeys
Enjoy guided strolls along the Glade Trail, led by a walk leader using a mobility scooter. Walks will run in the morning and afternoon (times to be confirmed).

♿ Free all‑terrain mobility scooter taster sessions
Try out an all‑terrain mobility scooter, supported by Countryside Mobility Hire Scheme. One-hour sessions are available to book throughout the day.

🛞 Adapted cycling with Goals Beyond Grass
Have a go on a range of adapted cycles suitable for different abilities and needs. You can also learn about their ongoing accessible cycle hire sessions at the Forest of Dean Cycle Centre - Forestry England.

Whether you’re exploring, discovering new activities, or simply enjoying a welcoming day among the trees, we’d love to see you there: www.forestryengland.uk/accessibility-open-day-beechenhurst

15/01/2026

Date: Saturday, 21st March 2026 Time: 10am - 1pm Venue: Lydney Community Centre, Naas Lane, Lydney, Gloucestershire, GL15 5AT Fees: £35 per delegate Refreshments provided: tea and coffee

14/01/2026

🛡️ Thinking Beyond Mental Health
A Safeguarding Masterclass
📅 Saturday 21 March 2026
⏰ 10am – 1pm
📍 Lydney Community Centre, Gloucestershire
An interactive safeguarding masterclass for counsellors and practitioners, focusing on effective conversations and processes beyond mental health.
Led by Leanne Ellaway, qualified social worker with 25+ years’ experience across health, social care, safeguarding, perinatal mental health, substance misuse, outreach services and local authority leadership.
✨ What past attendees say:
⭐ “The best and most relevant interactive training I have ever done”
⭐ “Every social worker should do this training”
⭐ “Helped me feel more confident asking the right questions”
⚠️ Limited spaces – early booking recommended
👉 Book online: https://forms.gle/qge68A81zHXZj5sQA
📩 [email protected]
| 📞 07512 178699

Date: Saturday, 21st March 2026 Time: 10am - 1pm Venue: Lydney Community Centre, Naas Lane, Lydney, Gloucestershire, GL15 5AT Fees: £35 per delegate Refreshments provided: tea and coffee

12/01/2026

Meeting Rooms Available
Self-Contained Competitive Rates
Easy booking Free parking
Our meeting rooms are available 8am to 9pm Monday to Sunday;
Available hire: per hour, per half day or full day.
To arrange a viewing please contact [email protected]
Tel: 07512 178699
Locations:
Innovations Space, Unit 11 or 12, Mile End Road, Coleford, Gloucestershire, GL16 7QD
Claremont House, Room 8, High Street, Lydney, GL15 5DX

07/01/2026

Exciting news from Wye Dean Wellbeing! We're thrilled to announce our new workshop: When Words Are Not Enough: How to Use Creativity in Your Counselling Sessions.
Join us on Saturday, 25 April 2026, from 10am to 4.30pm at Crystal Conscious Studio in Westbury on Severn, Gloucestershire (GL14 1QN). Led by experienced Dance Movement/Creative Arts Psychotherapist Saara Nelson, this hands-on session will explore tools like art, sand tray, and movement to help clients express themselves beyond words, trusting body wisdom and intuition.
Spaces are limited—book early! Secure your spot online: https://forms.gle/nuGP5dyPL1azc4MU7
For more details, visit https://www.theartstherapist.com or email [email protected]. Don't miss out!

Date: Saturday, 25 April 2026 Time: 10am - 4.30pm Venue: Crystal Conscious Studio, Rock Cottage, Rock and Fountain Lane, Westbury on Severn, Gloucestershire, GL14 1QN Fees: £75 per delegate

18/09/2025

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18/07/2025

We are proud to support our member Orchard Trust, be sure to get your tickets for this inclusive and accessible event.

The Orchard Trust
Forest Voluntary Action Forum - FVAF
Forest of Dean District Council
Dementia Awareness. Every Day
Crossroads Gloucestershire
Age UK Gloucestershire’s Online Community
Alzheimer's & Dementia Awareness Group

18/07/2025

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21/05/2025

⚡️ Wired Wednesday: Meet the DAISI Team 🌼
Each Wednesday, we’re introducing the humans behind the DAISI Project & Partnership— Get to know the people turning digital equity into reality, one click at a time!

This Wednesday were introducing Bo Moon, Digital Equity Team Lead for GRCC's ACORN Project:

"Hi, I’m Bo (formerly known as Lauren) — you might’ve seen me out and about in Tewkesbury or the North Cotswolds! I help local groups and voluntary organisations across Gloucestershire grow their digital confidence and make the most of tech. From personalised support to an amazing countywide volunteer network — we're all about making digital accessible and useful for everyone.
I’m passionate about the real impact this work has on communities and love supporting the incredible organisations doing vital work every day."

ACORN- Digital Skills for Everyone, Everywhere – one click at a time! 💻✨