Welcome to our Community Links page — your gateway to useful local groups, organisations and online resources that help bring our village and surrounding area (including Newent) to life. Here you’ll find quick access to community websites, clubs, newsletters and other places where you can find out what’s on, who’s who, and how to get involved in the life of our neighbourhood.
Whether you’re looking for information about local events, parish groups, volunteer opportunities, or services in the area, this page brings together the links you might need to stay connected and plugged into village life.
If you have a suggestion for another link we should include, please get in touch!
On this page:
Nearby villages and their websites:
The village hall holds the following regular events – visit the website for more information and to check details are still correct:
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The village hall holds regular events – visit the website for more information and to check details are still correct:
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The village hall holds the following regular events – visit the website for more information and to check details are still correct:
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Home of the Alma Inn which holds the Linton festival (music, camping and beer).
For current clubs that meet regularly, it’s best to check via the website and contact the relevant group.
Part of the 5 Villages Film Festival 2026
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Regularly holds popup pubs and jazz events. See the website for more details.
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Check the website calendar for events.
This village was also part of the 5 Villages Film Festival 2026
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Council websites:
The town council maintains local amenities, including the Recreation Ground (home to local sports teams) and the Cemetery. Also the Market House and Heritage Centre and the Neighbourhood Development Plan. From their website …
“We are proud to work on behalf of Newent and Cliffords Mesne residents and visitors to the town.”
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Newent Neighbourhood Development Plan Steering Group
From their website …
“Like it or not, major development is coming to Newent now and in the near future. We need a plan and we need a vision. Our Neighbourhood Development Plan is the best way to develop that vision for Newent’s future.”
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Forest of Dean District Council
The Forest of Dean council is responsible for key services including refuse collection, local planning, environmental health, housing services, and council tax collection.
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Gloucestershire County Council
Gloucestershire County Council is the upper-tier local authority responsible for essential county-wide services, including adult social care, children’s services, education, highways maintenance (that includes fixing potholes!), fire and rescue, libraries, and waste disposal. It manages public infrastructure, promotes economic growth, and oversees environmental strategies to support community well-being.
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