Jane’s creative approach to following her calling has transformed children’s and families’ provision in Lydney. In 2021, Jane was employed as a lay Children and Families Minister in Tidenham parish.Continue reading
Tag: Forest of Dean
Sportily brings community together at Christmas event
Christmas is a time for community, and this was really felt in the Forest of Dean as Sportily hosted a rustic, family-focused campfire and carols event with lots of marshmallowsContinue reading
Forest of Dean DAC Deanery Surgery
Following the success of our Gloucester Deanery Surgery last month, the Church Buildings Team is pleased to announce that its next surgery will be held on Thursday 1 December atContinue reading
Couple run marathon to help Longhope Church bells ring again
Beth and Tom Baker, who go to Longhope Church in the Forest of Dean, have just completed the London Marathon, which took place on 2 October, to help raise fundsContinue reading
Appeal for help with child health review venues
The Health Visiting service in Gloucestershire is looking for venues to do child health and development reviews for 9-12 month and 2-year-old children. At present only children where there isContinue reading
Harmony Project in Newnham
The proceeds from sales of eco friendly loo roll in Newnham are being used to fund a community garden. The Revd Joe Knight, curate in Newnham, Awre and Blakeney, spokeContinue reading
Church Army and Diocesan partnership in Coleford
We’re delighted to introduce Debbie Orriss, who is joining the Gloucester and Forest Centre of Mission, a partnership between the Diocese of Gloucester and the Church Army. Debbie is aContinue reading
Can true happiness be found in the pub?
A Forest of Dean vicar is inviting local people to the pub to see if they can find the true secrets of becoming happier. Bream Vicar and Forest Area Dean,Continue reading
