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Canopy is a volunteer run, not-for-profit event organiser, bringing together creatives in the Forest of Dean with arts festivals, art workshops, artist talks and creative walks.
Supporting artists, musicians and performers of all ages and abilities with funding from Arts Council England and Forest of Dean Council.

FREE Family Creative Walk in Nature with Canopy brought to you in association with Forestry England and their wellbeing partner, Muck Boots.

The Glade Trail at Beechenhurst, Speech House Rd, Coleford GL16 7EJ.

Sat Jan 3rd, Feb 7th, March 7th 2026

10:30am start

Live Performances Coming to Newent Saturday Market!

In partnership with Newent Town Council, Canopy is introducing a new programme of live performances at Newent’s Saturday Market—taking place on the third Saturday of every month from January 2026. Designed to enhance the shopping experience and bring fresh energy to the town centre, these performances will feature a variety of local talent, from musicians to artists and drama groups. Click for performers

Volunteer Social Media Admin – Canopy
Canopy is seeking a volunteer Social Media Admin to support our Marketing Manager & Content Creator. Just 30 mins–1 hr per week, helping share content to local groups, monitor messages and approve or decline posts.
Work remotely with flexible hours and help promote arts festivals, workshops, and events supporting local artists, musicians, and performers across the Forest of Dean.

Interested? Contact Charlotte on canopyfodmarketing@gmail.com

Recent Creative Community Events

View all the pics and read about the Coleford Lantern Parade 2025. Click here

Catch up with our photos from Newent artsFEST here

New Accessible Creative Walk Maps

We have produced three new walking maps for the Forest of Dean, specially designed to make getting out into nature more accessible, enjoyable and inspiring for everyone. Click on this link to find out more, see where copies are available or download one!

See our new maps

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Volunteer Opportunity: Social Media Admin. Canopy is looking for a volunteer Social Media Admin (30 mins–1 hr per week) to help share content, monitor messages, and manage group posts. Work remotely with flexible hours and support our arts festivals and events celebrating creatives in the Forest of Dean. Be part of something special. Interested? DM or contact Charlotte on canopyfodmarketing@gmail.com Enjoy @onikavenus this Saturday 11am-12pm for a live set during the Newent Market. Shop. Eat. Be entertained. ✨ Kicking off this Saturday 17th Jan, we are introducing live performances during Newent's Saturday Market in partnership with Newent Town Council, starting with the awesome Onika Venus . Every third Saturday of the month, with around 16 stalls and growing, the market offers everything from fresh produce and baked goods to flowers and handmade items. Our programme of performances are designed to enhance the market's shopping experience and bring fresh energy to the town centre, featuring a variety of local talent, from musicians to artists and drama groups, starting with the awesome @onikavenus Help support local artists and performers 🌿 Canopy is a volunteer-run, not-for-profit arts organiser and we’re looking for a Volunteer Social Media Admin. With just 30 mins–1 hr per week, you’ll help share our content, monitor messages, and support the promotion of arts festivals and events across the Forest of Dean. Remote, flexible, and a great way to support local creatives of all ages and abilities. Volunteer Social Media Admin Wanted: Canopy is seeking a volunteer Social Media Admin to support our Marketing Manager & Content Creator. Just 30 mins–1 hr per week, helping share content to local groups, monitor messages and approve or decline posts. Work remotely with flexible hours and help promote arts festivals, workshops, and events supporting local artists, musicians, and performers across the Forest of Dean. Message for details. Free Family Creative Walks in Nature with @forest_of_dean_fe Join us Saturday 3 January, Saturday 7 February, and Saturday 7 March starting at 10:30am at The Glade Trail at Beechenhurst. Walks will include the following creative activities: leaf rubbings, charcoal drawings, painting with natural materials, den exploration, and magic wand making. Walks are free (parking fees do apply) Reserve your spot today 👆🏻 Start your year with a family friendly, creative walk in nature at Beechenhurst in association with Forestry England for children up to 8 years old. Here are the details: Start your year with a family friendly, creative walk in nature at Beechenhurst in association with Forestry England for children up to 8 years old. Here are the details: Coleford absolutely lit up the town at this year’s Lantern Parade ✨ A huge shoutout to everyone who got stuck into the free workshops and helped make the town glow. From willow owls to glowing rabbits – you lot smashed it. What a magical way to kick off the Christmas lights! 🎄🕯️

About Canopy Creative Network

Canopy is a volunteer run, not-for-profit event organiser, bringing together creatives in the Forest of Dean with festivals, artist talks and creative walks. Our aims are:

  • Connecting artists, communities, businesses and governing organisations
  • Showcasing the unique creativity of Forest people and places
  • Enhancing community connection and wellbeing through creativity
  • Embedding the arts into society on every level
  • Providing accessible opportunities for creative engagement throughout the Forest
  • Being socially, economically and environmentally responsible in all we do
  • Representing, strengthening and unifying the Forest arts community

Celebrating Arts in the Forest of Dean

Cinderford artsJAB 2022

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