Opportunities in and near Lydney

Manage a nature reserve through hands-on conservation tasks, from planting hedges and trees to cutting grassland and repairing fences. Join a regular team, learn from experienced reserve officers, and get stuck into outdoor work in all weathers.

Serve customers, process donated stock and run the till in a charity shop, supporting local fundraising and helping people understand the Trust’s work. No experience is needed, and shifts are around 3.5 hours a week.

Experience Phoebe Giannisi’s poetry through a live reading and performance by poet-translator Brian Sneeden. This in-person celebration brings contemporary writing and the classical tradition together in the Great Hall of Bristol’s Wills Memorial Building.

Explore how Giacomo Matteotti’s murder became part of Italy’s political memory in a lecture led by Dr Amy King of the University of Bristol. Unpack how his story has been remembered, reinterpreted and mythologised, with no advance booking required.

Actors Melissanthi Mahut and Michael Antonakos unpack how they brought Kassandra and Alexios to life, linking performance with classical antiquity, archaeology and rebuilding the past. The second day is a student-only workshop and game jam at Bristol.

Professor Ronald Hutton draws on his three-volume biography to unpack the legacy of one of Britain’s most controversial rulers. Hear an established historian explore 17th-century politics at an in-person evening lecture in Bristol; just sign in at the lecture theatre door.

Work through a GCSE-style WJEC Unit 1 practice paper with two experienced maths specialists, breaking down model solutions, common misconceptions and ways to earn method marks. Practise exam technique, ask questions and take home a printed revision paper and worked solutions.

Work through a GCSE-style WJEC Unit 2 practice paper with two experienced maths specialists, then unpack worked solutions, common question types and ways to earn method marks. Ask questions in person and take home a printed revision paper to keep practising.

Explore the City Campus through course talks and taster sessions, then meet current students, academics and support teams. Speak to clubs and societies and get a feel for student life.

Take part in interactive taster sessions in acting, dance, singing, voice or technical theatre, using industry-standard campus facilities. Meet current university students and pick up practical advice for your applications.

Take part in interactive accounting and finance taster sessions on campus, exploring how financial decisions affect organisations. Meet current students and hear about their experiences, with space to ask about university study and student life.

Explore healthcare careers through a carousel with employers from different settings, tour immersive health and social care facilities, and meet current students. You’ll also take part in a 45-minute workshop led by academic experts, with practical activities in areas including nursing, paramedic science and radiography.

Take on practical conservation work at Robinswood Hill, from scrub clearance and wildlife surveys to creating habitats. Build wildlife skills and teamwork outdoors in all weathers, with no experience needed.

Explore campuses, meet academic staff and current students, and join course talks plus specialist facility tours where available. Get practical advice from admissions, money advice and accommodation teams, then view on-campus or off-campus residences by shuttle bus.

Tour the campus and accommodation, explore facilities, and speak with academic staff and current students about specific subjects and courses. Booking is required to take part.

Get paired with a skilled staff role model for flexible 1:1 mentoring shaped around your interests and goals. Choose from sports, creative arts, local trips, tutoring or life-skills sessions; each session includes transport, food and your chosen activity.

Lead hands-on gardening sessions for local residents, from sowing seeds and pruning to seasonal tasks that help grow an edible garden. Support people to get involved and create a welcoming community atmosphere, volunteering one Saturday each month.

Spend time with care-home residents through conversation, games, music, reading, sewing, knitting or gardening. Give an hour or two fairly regularly, helping create a friendly atmosphere and support everyday activities - from a chess match to flower arranging.

Serve customers, run the till and create shop displays at a charity shop where your work helps fund local patient care and keeps pre-loved items in circulation. You can also sort donations, restock rails and process Gift Aid.

Get hands-on with psychology in university facilities, then learn about degree-level study from expert teaching staff. Pick up insider interview tips, chat with current students and take a guided tour of the City Campus in Gloucester.