11 Dec Thank you Bell Contracting!
A huge thank you to Nicola from Bell Contracting for delivering the Harrods hamper which they kindly donated as a raffle prize for our recent celebration evening!...
11 Dec A Sparkling Evening!!
We raised £5394.00!!!!!!!! Thank you so much to all those who attended and supported our Sparkling Opportunity Celebration Evening.Spread the word and watch this space for more exciting plans ahead from The Forest of Dean Children's Opportunity Centre!...
20 Nov Thank You White Stuff!
A huge thank you to White Stuff in Monmouth who applied for the Centre to win some extra funding through their Community Chest scheme!As a result we will now be able to purchase some life jackets for the children to use in the hydrotherapy pool,...
09 Oct Join us for a Celebration on Saturday 1st December!
Come and join us for jam-packed evening to celebrate 36 years of the Opportunity Centre! There will be a hot buffet and bar, live music, auction, raffle and a very special guest speaker Andy Lewis MBE.Contact the Centre to book your tickets before they run out! ...
08 Oct New Job Opportunity!
Centre manager An exciting opportunity to join a thriving and progressive Centre The Forest of Dean Children’s Opportunity Centre is a registered charity that provides fully inclusive sessions for children between the ages of 2-5. We have a high number of children with special needs/disabilities. Applicants must have...
25 Jun New links added to help with E-Safety
It is never too early to think about E-Safety. It is not something to just think about when they get older, but as soon as they start using technology. If you have any questions or concerns, or would just like to find out more about...
14 May Mayor of Coleford Leaps to New Heights in His Support of the Centre
Mayor of Coleford, Nick Penny, completed a dramatic abseil this weekend as he continues to fundraise for The Forest of Dean Children's Opportunity Centre, as his nominated Charity of the Year.Nick was extremely fortunate with the weather and enjoyed dry and bright conditions for his...
23 Apr The Centre is Awarded the Bristol Standard – Again!!
We are very pleased to announce that for the second year running we have been awarded the Bristol Standard.The Bristol Standard is recognised nationally as an outstanding self-evaluation framework and the benefits and impact of its approach have been well evidenced. Through team reflection and...
23 Apr We are Sad to Announce the Death of our Founder, Ann Smallwood
It was with great sadness that staff of the Forest of Dean Children’s Opportunity Centre learnt of the sudden death of the Charity’s founder, Ann Smallwood at the start of April.Ann recognised the need back in 1982 for a pre-school service that could offer advice...
19 Apr Getting Kids Outside
This article describes just how important it is for all kids to spend time playing outside and exploring the world around them. There are some great ideas in the article on how you can turn your outside space into an accessible place for all children...
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