On Wednesday, December 4 the Forest Economic Partnership (FEP) will be hosting a festive networking evening at the AccXel Construction School in Cinderford, combining FEP’s usual quarterly stakeholder meeting with Christmas spirit.

From 5-6:30pm, FEP will offer stakeholders from across the Forest of Dean’s business community the chance to hear the latest FEP news and updates from its various project work, while enjoying delicious festive refreshments. After a short round of updates, attendees will be able to relax, enjoy the Christmas spirit, and network with the FEP community. Locally made mince pies and freshly mulled apple juice, plus tea and coffee will be available for stakeholders to enjoy.

FEP’s festive networking stakeholder meeting will provide an opportunity to,

· Hear the latest updates from the FEP’s two subgroups, Education & Skills and Climate Action & Net Zero, and their project work.

· Enjoy a welcoming atmosphere and festive fun with locally made mince pies and freshly mulled apple juice.

· Network and connect with the Forest of Dean’s leaders and innovators.

· Create a sense of community amongst businesses in the district and ensure focus is on driving sustainable economic growth.

The festive networking evening open to anyone who shares the group’s vision of wanting the Forest of Dean to be a vibrant and thriving place to live, work and do business. There is no requirement to live in the Forest of Dean. They also welcome anyone who would like to volunteer their time and get involved in it’s subgroups.