Bream Community Library - Science

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Free Computer Courses

There are free computer courses and tutorials on the web. There are courses here aimed at complete beginners, as well as more advanced learners. Learn programming, how to use Microsoft applications or how to design websites. Something for everyone. Click on the links below.

Our Stronghold for Nature

Our Stronghold for Nature recognises the national importance of the Forest of Dean for wildlife, and will provide fantastic opportunities for us all to learn about the plants and animals that make the Forest their home, as well as opportunities to help maintain and improve the forest’s habitats: waterways, ponds, mires, heathland and woodlands.

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RSPB Nagshead Nature Reserve

At the heart of the Forest of Dean, this mature oak woodland throngs with birds all-year round. See pied flycatchers and redstarts in the spring, all three British woodpecker species in summer and nuthatches in the autumn.

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Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust

Find out about all the Nature Reserves in the Forest of Dean

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The Meaning of Birds Podcast

These podcasts, created by a Forest of Dean resident looks at the lives and meaning of some common British birds.

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International Centre for Birds of Prey

The ICBP work on project all around the world helping to protect and save many of the most endangered species of birds of prey. They have a visitor centre at Newent GL18 1JJ

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Forestry England

Forests care for us. Together we care for forests.

For over 100 years, Forestry England have been growing, shaping and caring for over 1,500 of the nation’s forests for the benefit and enjoyment of all, for this generation and the next.

There are podcasts to keep you connected to nature. Hear them here

Gloucestershire Geology Trust

Gloucestershire Geology Trust (GGT) is a registered charity, a founder member of The Geology Trusts and one of the leading geoconservation organisations in the country. The Trust was set up in 1992, with the aim of surveying and recording Regionally Important Geological Sites (RIGS).

Forest of Dean Astronomy Group

The aim is to provide somewhere for astronomers of all levels, ages and regardless of disabilities a place to meet in the Forest of Dean area. They are active on Facebook.