Great Oaks Hospice’s mission is to provide the best care and support for everyone in our community when they need it most.
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Great Oaks Hospice is in Coleford in the heart of the Forest of Dean. We provide a range of services for adults with life-limiting illnesses, and their families and carers.
All our services are free of charge and provided by experienced staff, supported by trained volunteers.
We offer a range of services for adults with life-limiting illnesses and their support networks.
Everyone can support us, whether donating, fundraising, volunteering or joining us for an event.
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🎅✨ WOW! What an incredible first weekend at the Great Oaks Hospice Santa Grotto in Coinros Nursery!
A huge thank you to everyone who came along — and to all of you already booked in for the weekends ahead! 💚
🎄 Slots are filling FAST, with limited availability this weekend and the rest heading the same way — so make sure you grab your time!
👉 £5 per child (adults go free!)
👉 Open every weekend up to & including Monday 22nd December
Your magical visit includes:
🧝 Santa & his mischievous elves
🦌 A peek into the reindeers’ cosy bedroom
🎁 A gift from Santa
🧩 Woodland cryptic trail
🐧 A wave from Penguin Pike
🎅 Photos in Santa’s sleigh
📅 Max 2 children per time slot — if you have more, simply book extra slots either side.
🎟️ Book now: GreatOaksGrotto.eventbrite.co.uk
✨ Santa can’t wait to see you this weekend — and every visit helps support the incredible work of Great Oaks Hospice.
Thank you for making a difference.— don’t miss out on the magic! ✨🎄
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🎄✨ Another magical day at the Great Oaks Hospice Santa’s Grotto in Coinros Nursery! ✨🎄
A huge thank you to everyone who visited today — from excited little ones to grown-ups rediscovering their Christmas sparkle.
You brought the joy, the giggles, and the festive spirit that makes the Grotto truly magical. 💚🎅
Here’s today’s line-up with Santa and his merry band of helpers… including our brilliantly mischievous lady elves:
🎄 Twinkle Trixie – caught sneaking extra glitter into Santa’s boots “to make them more fabulous.”
🎄 Bubbles Bella – tried to fix a fairy light… and lit up half her hair band instead.
🎄 Peppermint Pippa – reported for hiding behind trees to gently “BOO!” unsuspecting elves and guests.
And of course our festive matriarchs:
💖 Mother Santa – Holly Hearthstone – handing out warm smiles, warm scarves, and warm reminders to behave.
💖 Mother-in-Law Santa – Myrtle Merryweather – ensuring Santa snacks properly between visitors and reminding him she taught him everything he knows.
✨ Thank you all for coming along and filling the day with cheer — your support means the world to Great Oaks Hospice.
🎅 We’re open every weekend up to and including Monday 22nd December!
📅 Saturdays: 10am – 4:30pm
📅 Sundays: 10:15am – 3pm
📍 Remember — the Great Oaks Grotto is in Coinros.
Come step into the magic — we’ll see you soon! 🎄💚
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🎅✨ “Welcome, travellers of twinkling snow!
Today in Santa’s enchanting grotto, four of the silliest, sparkliest, most magical helpers have been unleashed to keep the Christmas cheer bubbling!” ✨🎅
Meet the merry mischief-makers:
🧝♂️ Twizzle Fizzlespark – Wizard of Whooshing Wanders (accidentally turns ornaments into marshmallows)
🧝♀️ Glimmer Gigglepuff – Keeper of the Glitter Clouds (everything she touches sparkles for 48 hours)
🧝♂️ Noodle Jingleflop – Master of Silly Snow Spells (can’t stop creating tiny tap-dancing snowmen)
🧝♀️ Poppy Peppermintwhirl – Candy Cane Conjuror (can summon sweets… usually too many)
They can’t wait to see you 💚
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