Here are some links to useful Local and National bodies with phone numbers at the bottom of the page
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www.colefordfestival.co.uk The annual celebration of all things musical |
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www.fdean.gov.uk The official website for the Forest of Dean District Council. |
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www.forestofdean.gov.uk
This site is dedicated to tourism information for the Forest of Dean. |
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www.fodradio.org The Forest of Dean's official radio station covering News, Opinion, Sport and much, much more. |
www.nalc.gov.uk
This is the National Association of Local Councils (NALC) website. NALC represents the 10,000 community, parish and town councils in England and Wales, in partnership with 52 county associations. |
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| Some ideas for things to do locally.. | www.royalforestofdean.info for tourist/attraction information |
www.grcc.org.uk
The Gloucestershire Rural Community Council are a registered charity and have been working in rural Gloucestershire since 1923 and have long standing knowledge of rural issues both locally and nationally. |
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| The Coleford Area Guide is a free tourism booklet designed to give visitors a one stop source of information on Events, Walks and Attractions in the Coleford Area. Download Here (7.6mb)Adobe .pdf file |
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Useful Information
| Utilities: Recycling 01594 812432 Gas 0800 111999 Water 0121 722 4000 Electricity 0845 7331331 Jobcentre 01594 585785 Post Office 01594 832101
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Support: Child Line 0800 1111 National Drug Helpline 0800 776600 Gingerbread 0207 4889300 Message Home 0500 700740 Citizens Advice Bureau 01594 833717 Family Planning 01452 394201 |
| Health/Care: NHS Direct 0845 4647 Samaritans 0845 7909090 Colliers Court 01594 598080 Dilke Hospital 01594 598100 Guide 01452 331131 Chemist 01594 836835 or 01594 832151 |
Interests/Activities: Library 01594 842796 Cinema 01594 833331 Five Acres (Leisure) 01594 835388 Tourist Information 01594 812388 Dean Heritage Centre 01594 822170 Rail Information 08457 484950 National Express 0870 5808080 Dial-a-Ride 01594 845511 |
| Crime/Order: DVLA 0870 2400009 Rape Crisis 01159 003560 Crime Stoppers 0800 555111 Police (non emergency) 0845 0901234 Bogus Callers Helpline 0800 1000 Victim Support 0845 303 0900 |
Others: RSPCA 0870 5555999 Dog Warden 01594 812447 Forest of Dean District Council 01594 810000 Care Direct (older adults and carers) 0800 444 000 Coleford Town Council 01594 832103 |