Forest of Dean District Council

🌷With spring in full bloom, it’s the perfect time to visit the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley. 🚶‍♀️If you’re looking to get out and about this weekend but not quite sure where to start, then we’ve got you covered with some of the best walks around 👇 visitdeanwye.co.uk/things-to-do/w…

We’re delighted to shine a spotlight on Nuthatch Retreat, a truly inspiring eco‑retreat nestled in Blakeney. Our Community Climate Change Adviser, Katie, visited the retreat to find out about this environmentally-conscious space. Read more 👉 fdean.gov.uk/environment/cl…

🌻 Spring fun in Newent! Picklenash School pupils have created nearly 100 daffodil artworks, hidden in local shops. Pick up a form (school, Flowercraft or Manna House), find them all and you could win £50. 📅 Fri 20–27 March. Plus: Spring Fayre Sat 21 March and daffodil shuttles!

The sun's out and the daffodils are blooming ☀️. It's a great time to go to your local high street, visit the shops and enjoy a drink or bite to eat in a cafe or pub. By spending money locally, you’ll help your community thrive and support local jobs ❤️. fdean.gov.uk/shoplocal

This Global Recycling Day, here's a reminder of just some of the items you can recycle from the kerbside ♻️. Plastic (including lids, spray triggers and pumps), textiles, small electrical items and cables, tins, cans and metal biscuit and sweet tins. fdean.gov.uk/whattoputinbin

Gloucestershire Community Rail Partnership wants to hear from women and girls across the county about their experiences of travelling by public transport, including how safe and confident they feel. The survey takes around 10 minutes and is anonymous: link.webropol.com/s/VIAWG

🧚Create some family magic with a visit to the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley. ⛳Ride a steam train through the forest, try your hand at adventure golf, or take on one of the many cycling trails - the choice is yours! 👩‍👩‍👦‍👦Start planning your family fun day 👇 visitdeanwye.co.uk/families

🍽️ Plan smarter, save money and cut food waste this #FoodWasteActionWeek! We’re excited to offer Forest of Dean residents free premium access to FiveDinners, a meal-planning platform that normally costs £86. Sign up now using just your postcode: fivedinners.com/my-community-f…

From your kitchen to British farms! Recycling your food waste helps create bio-fertiliser, used by British farms to grow food. Join thousands of residents already making a difference 💚 If you need a food waste bin, order one online: fdean.gov.uk/orderabin #FoodWasteActionWeek

📢Three options for Gloucestershire, one important decision. ☑️a single unitary ☑️two unitary councils (east and west split) ☑️two unitary councils (Greater Gloucester and Gloucestershire unitary) Take part 👇 gov.uk/government/con… Find out more ➡️ futuregloucestershire.org.uk

One full food waste caddy = 24+ hours of light! Your food scraps have serious power. Turn waste into renewable energy and biofertiliser and help to make a difference. Find out what can be recycled and check your collection day: fdean.gov.uk/bins #FoodWasteActionWeek

🌿 Help celebrate our district's living heritage! Do you know of a local tradition, celebration, skill or craft that deserves wider recognition? We’re looking for ideas that could be added to the UK’s new Living Heritage Inventory. Find out more: livingheritage.unesco.org.uk

Maximise the contents of your kitchen, for your purse and for our planet this #FoodWasteActionWeek 💸🌍. The Love Food Hate Waste website has helpful tips, recipes and ways to make your food go further. Find out more 👉 lovefoodhatewaste.com

📢The Government has launched a consultation on how councils in Gloucestershire could be reorganised. Explore each of the three proposals in detail ➡️ futuregloucestershire.org.uk Share your views over the next seven weeks 👇 gov.uk/government/con… #Gloucestershire #LocalGovernment

🏃‍♀️Plan your next adventure with a visit to one of the many attractions in the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley. 🧩With enchanting woodlands, medieval castles and heritage railways – there’s fun for all ages, whatever the weather! 🚂🏰Start your adventure 👇 visitdeanwye.co.uk/adventure

We’re supporting the Great British Spring Clean 🚮🌳 If you’re taking part in this year’s challenge and would like to borrow litter pickers, gloves and high-vis vests, or need bags and help disposing of the litter you collect, please contact us at customer.services@fdean.gov.uk

Your new waste and recycling collection calendar will be arriving in the post over the coming week ♻️. It includes all your collection dates, recycling information and useful reminders to help you sort your waste. Or you can check collection days online: fdean.gov.uk/binday

Bulbs planted in Harrison Way and surrounding roads in Lydney back in October as part of our 'Project Bloom' pilot have burst into flower. 🌻💚. By enhancing the green spaces, we've helped to boost biodiversity and improve the wellbeing of the local residents 🙌.

📢 What matters to you and which model is best for Gloucestershire? Share your views by taking part in the Government's consultation and don't miss out 👇 gov.uk/government/con… For info on the proposals ➡️futuregloucestershire.org.uk #Consultation #Gloucestershire #LocalGov

Today is World Wildlife Day and we're proud to publish our Biodiversity Duty Report, showcasing our commitment to conserving and enhancing the rich biodiversity across our district. fdean.gov.uk/Biodiversityen…