Events

Told through breathtaking aerial cinematography and intimate first-person stories from around the world, Yann Arthus-Bertrand's three-part documentary reveals the joys, struggles, and hopes that unite us all. Challenge yourself to engage with the beauty and high emotion of these films, and explore your own response by taking part in the post-screening group discussions.
These are Pay As You Feel events. For full details and booking please click on the event title above.

Gain the skills and knowledge to drive local climate action and inspire change in your community with this accredited course led by experienced trainer Emma Burlow of Lighthouse Sustainability. Please note: Booking is free but a donation of £40 per person is suggested to cover the cost of printed certificate and light evening meal. For full details click on the event title above.

Join us for drinks, live music and an auction of artwork by leading Forest artists in aid of Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP). Many local creatives including Doug Eaton, Mollie Meager, Derek Lamb, Lizzie Godden and Deborah Gane have donated works to the event, which has been organised in response to the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the West Bank.

Viewing is from 10.00am and the auction begins at 5.00pm. All are welcome.
For full details including how to donate works for sale in the auction, please click on the event title above.

Few things on Earth are as miraculous and vital as seeds, worshipped and treasured since the dawn of humankind.
As part of their annual Seed Swap & Shop event, Forest Food Network present the award-winning film about the passionate seed-keepers, farmers and activists who are defending the future of our food. The evening includes a panel discussion, Q&A and tasty veggie meal prepared by the kitchen team at The George.
Tickets £10 including food. For booking and further info please click on the event title above.

Jazz meets revolutionary cinema in this rare chance to experience the classic 1925 silent film by Sergei Eisenstein with live improvised music by Lyndon Owen (soundscapes, woodwind) and Ashley John Long (double bass).
Tickets £12 – all welcome. Drinks and snacks available form the bar. For further information including booking, please click on the event title bove.

Join DJs Ade Simpson from Newnham and Bob Jones from St Briavels (formerly of Replay Records, Bristol) for an ALL-VINYL night of funk, soul, and acid jazz grooves to celebrate Record Store Day. Tickets £10 including tasty bowl of home-cooked soul food, plus bar and snacks.
For full details including booking, click on the event title above.

From big stories like the 2001 Foot and Mouth epidemic and Covid to fun events like cheese-rolling and the Severn Bore, Gloucestershire reporter Steve Knibbs has covered them all. A familiar face on BBC TV Points West, Steve is also an Honorary Fellow of the University of Gloucestershire, a dad, tech geek, amateur magician and an 'annoying optimist'. Get to know the real Steve Knibbs as he shares stories of his work and career and his passion for all things Gloucestershire.

We're sorry that this event has had to be cancelled due to illness. We hope to run another breadmaking course at the end of May. Please watch this space for details.

They're back! Forest-based five-piece The Humbugs present an evening of heartfelt and soulful music, including classic songs of the 1970s, covers of contemporary artists and original compositions. Book NOW to avoid disappointment!
Tickets £5. Bar and snacks available. All welcome.
For full details please click on the event title above.