Coleford Welcomes Walkers

Chair of Coleford Welcomes Walkers Matt Beard is by the Clocktower this morning with information on joining CWW as a Volunteer for ongoing projects such as walking our Public Rights of Way and reporting issues, as well as training in upkeep of Rights of Way and future projects. If you can’t make it this morning he can be emailed: [email protected]

Somebody must know something about this mindless vandalism we discovered when we arrived today at the Coleford to Milkwall Cycle Path to continue planting. This is being reported to the Police and the FoDDC, but if you have any information please do get in touch.

CALLING FOR VOLUNTEERS!

Can you help us with planting very young shrubs beside the Coleford to Milkwall Path to complete our works making this area safer for users.

Sunday 14th April 1pm. Meet up will be near the gates close to Coleford
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Volunteers should be over 16 and able to bring along gloves and a spade.
If you can help please email Matt Beard our new Chair on [email protected]

We would be very grateful for your support enhancing our community.

Our ‘neighbours’ in Chepstow have some great walks left over this weekend…

Paula Massey representing Coleford Welcomes Walkers

We need your help to keep this group active!

Are you passionate about our town?

Do you enjoy being outside?

Do you want to make a difference, aiding people along the way to enjoy the great outdoors whilst aiding our local businesses?

If you have answered yes to at least one then come along to our Extraordinary meeting on 7th February @ Coleford Community Fire Station (Cinder Hill), for a 6:30pm start. Please park in the main car park and walk up to the fire station.

We are looking for local residents and business owners to join our Steering Group, where we are looking to appoint a new Chair and Treasure following the retirement from the group of the people that held those positions. If these positions are not filled then the group can no longer function.

As you will have seen from our social media posts and articles in the papers we are a forward thinking group that is run by local people and which is not affiliated or influenced by any authority, we get work done!

We work closely with other groups to not only promote our town as being welcoming to walkers but to encourage people to get outside and walk. It has been proven that walking is great for your health on many levels, whether you are a hiker or can walk a short distance. It all makes a difference.

By promoting Coleford as a walking destination we aid local businesses, 26 of whom in-turn support our work.

You don't need to be a whizz on any particular subject, just have an enthusiasm to volunteer your time to this group to make a difference and aid our town.

Visit our website: www.colefordwelcomeswalkers.co.uk to find out more!

We look forward to seeing you!

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A good day to venture out and explore the Public Rights of Way in and around Coleford.

Check out the new kissing gates, improved access, and better signage.

Working with the PRoW Officer we have many more improvements coming this year.

If you’d like to be a part of this volunteer group making a difference to our town and surrounding area do get in touch.

Did you know spending just 10 minutes in nature can boost your mood and reduce stress levels? 😌

Today marks Blue Monday – the third Monday of January which is often regarded as the most depressing day of the year.

Beat the blues in the comfort of the woods on your doorstep 🌳

Share with us your photos out and about today in the forest 👇

Stay safe in Forest!

Our winter Forest operations are underway and you may have noticed our signage sounds serious 😲 because it is!

If you see safety and operational signage in the woods, please take a moment to read and adhere to its instruction. Even if you cannot see or hear anyone working:

🌳 Stay safe, read signage
🌲 Follow diversions and/or banks person instruction
🌳 Be prepared to stop for timber lorries
🌲 Do not move or meddle with signage
🌳 Stay away from timber stacks

The nation's forests are working woodlands and supply the largest amount of sustainably-sourced timber in England.

Back on November 27th 2023, our Chair Debbie popped into Dean Radio for a chat with Jules and Briar about our work.

The whole show is a blast but if you are short on time our segment started 18 minutes into the show.

https://m.mixcloud.com/DeanRadio/foresters-talking-sport-27th-nov-2023/

You’ll get a feel for the work we undertake as a group. Always on the lookout for volunteers so if you’ve a few hours spare do get in touch at:
[email protected]

Can you spare an hour on Sunday 14th January to finish the planting.

Meet at 2pm by the five bar gate at the Coleford end of the Milkwall to Coleford cycle track. (Opposite the library).

A cracking effort by nine local residents who came to aid us with the planting today at the Coleford end of the Milkwall to Coleford Cycle track.

This is part of our Community Safety Project aimed at aiding in reducing violence against women and girls.

You all did an amazing job - thank you.

There’s a few more to go in so watch out for another date.

Don’t forget to come along tomorrow and help us complete our project to aid in reducing violence against women and girls.

By planting 450 bare root defensive plants tomorrow, installing tree guards too we will complete this project which saw UBICO install additional fencing on our behalf.

Meet at the Coleford end of the Milkwall to Coleford Cycle track by the five bar gate at 2pm.

We will plant what we can in a two hour slot. So the more hands the more will get done!

Wrap up warm, bring your own gloves and gardening tools and meet new people too!

This project has been possible due to a grant from the FoDDC’s Community Safety Partnership.

This event is now due to take place on Sunday 7th January 2024.

Meet by the five bar gate at the Coleford end of the Milkwall to Coleford Cycle Track.

Bring your spades, gardening gloves and help us plant 500 bare root plants, installing tree guards too.

Let’s get this important project completed. Please come and help us.

This event is cancelled as it’s too cold to plant!

Keep an eye for a new date!

The Coleford Forest of Dean Community walk is cancelled for tomorrow due to the weather.

It’s been another great year of improving our walking network for residents and visitors alike with local businesses continuing to support the work we do, which in turn brings more people into Coleford.

https://colefordwelcomeswalkers.co.uk/eat-shop-stay/

Thank you for believing in the group.

Enjoy walking in and around Coleford. We’ve added a few 🤭 photos of our work and views this year to tempt you.

Wishing everyone a wonderful festive period. And if you’d like to help out, send us a message!

https://colefordwelcomeswalkers.co.uk/walks-and-resources/

A wonderful walk underground discovering Clearwell Caves…….

Experience a truly enchanting Christmas outing that's perfect for the whole family at Clearwell Caves.

Follow the adventures of Bernard who discovers a baby polar bear floating on an iceberg, meet the one and only Father Christmas, where children aged 2-12 will be thrilled to receive a gift. In the midst of your adventure, explore a festive wonderland with Christmas stalls offering an array of gifts and decorations that will undoubtedly kindle your holiday spirit.

Head over to their website to get your family adventure booked 🎅

https://clearwellcaves.com/events/

Checkout the article in the Forester about our latest project.

Planting will now take place in early January, keep an eye out for a date!

Forest of Dean Community Walks provide 13 walks a week, free of charge across the Forest of Dean.

As the picture below shows, it’s a great way to meet people.

The Coleford walk meets every Friday by the Clock Tower at 10:30

Check out their website:

https://fodcommunitywalks.wixsite.com/mysite

This event is cancelled as it’s too cold to plant!

Keep an eye for a new date!

🥶 Just had a call from our supplier and this Sunday’s event to plant the 500 bare root plants is Cancelled as it’s too cold for the plants to be planted.

Watch this space for a new date……