Luke Davis

1 week ago | theforester.co.uk | Luke Davis

NEWENT Town AFC have confirmed their pre-season friendly fixtures as they prepare to kick off the 2025 26 campaign. The Daffs are set for a challenging and varied programme of games against a mix of local rivals and competitive sides across Gloucestershire and beyond. The season build up begins in three weeks with a home game against Worcester City Reserves who finished seventh in the Hereford Premier Division last season. This fixture continues a strong connection between the two clubs.

1 week ago | theforester.co.uk | Luke Davis

Beth Fordham was awarded an BEM for her community work in Blakeney. (Forest Review)FOUR residents from the Forest of Dean have been recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours List for their outstanding contributions to local life. The honours are an annual tradition recognising individuals across the United Kingdom for their exceptional service and contributions to society.

1 week ago | theforester.co.uk | Luke Davis

FOREST of Dean District Council is backing this year’s Drowning Prevention Week, running from June 14 to June 21 to help raise awareness of water safety ahead of the summer holidays. This water safety campaign is one of the UK and Ireland’s largest summer initiatives, aimed at educating families, carers, teachers, and instructors of children aged five to fifteen about vital water safety skills.

1 week ago | theforester.co.uk | Luke Davis

GROWING TOGETHER: The transformed community and wildlife garden at Ruspidge Memorial Hall, where residents cultivate vegetables and nurture local biodiversity. (FoDDC)THE OUTDOOR areas at Ruspidge Memorial Hall have undergone an inspiring transformation, blossoming into a thriving community and wildlife garden that is enhancing local biodiversity while fostering stronger connections among residents.

1 week ago | theforester.co.uk | Luke Davis

SUSTAINABLE: Primrose Hill C of E Primary Academy in Lydney, one of ten Forest schools taking part in the Eco Schools programme. (Primrose Hill C of E Primary Academy)TEN schools across the Forest of Dean have received funding from the District Council to take part in the internationally recognised Eco Schools programme, giving hundreds of children the chance to take action on climate change and biodiversity loss.