The George Community Hub in Newnham on Severn
We are friendly and welcoming community hub in the Forest of Dean in the thriving Severnside village of Newnham on Severn. Following a fundraising campaign, our historic building was secured by the community in 2021. A team of dedicated volunteers worked together to bring The George back to life for the whole community to enjoy.
Welcome to The George
We want everyone in the community to benefit from our social hub which includes a café, a gallery and a second hand shop. We host talks, music events, art exhibitions, workshops and lots of creative activities for all ages. We’re lucky to have a prime spot on the beautiful heritage high street and we enjoy being part of an emerging creative scene in Newnham.
Cafe
We offer a fantastic range of artisan teas and coffees, cold drinks and alcohol. Our talented volunteer bakers provide a delicious selection of cakes for our cafe. We’re passionate about food and sourcing local produce and it’s important to us to be sustainable and affordable where possible.
Our environment
We are a volunteer-led organisation and our vision is to help others learn new skills, build confidence and collaborate in a supportive environment. We’re a family-friendly space and we also welcome well-behaved four-legged friends.
Latest Events
FarOpen Autumn Exhibition – Tuesday 7 to Saturday 18 October
The FarOpen annual Autumn Exhibition is back, with twenty-eight local artists and makers exhibiting everything from paintings, prints and photographs to cards, cushions, coasters and felt hats. Come along to browse, meet and chat with the artists, shop Christmas gifts – there's an abundance of art and craft to choose from. All welcome!
The exhibition is open daily from 10.30 am to 4.00 pm, excluding Sundays and Mondays. For further details please click on the event title above.
SOUND BATH MEDITATION – Monday 13 and 27 October, 7.00pm
Let the gentle vibrations produced by sound instruments soothe away your stresses and strains as you experience the unique relaxing calm of a sound bath meditation.
Sessions held fortnightly in the George Gallery, £10. For further details please click on the event title above.
Tolkien’s Gloucestershire – The Real Middle Earth, Talk by Andy Meller, Thursday 23 October, 7.30pm
From the famous tree-lined 'Tolkien door' of St Edward's Church, Stow to the grounds of Lydney Park and the Scowles in the Forest of Dean (above), the landscape of Gloucestershire profoundly shaped J.R.R. Tolkien's imagination – and particularly his vision of Middle Earth. Join historian Andy Meller for this intriguing illustrated talk exploring Tolkien's lifelong passion for archaeology, myth and the Gloucestershire landscapes that inspired him.
This is a Pay As You Feel Event. All welcome. For full details including how to book, please click on the event title above.
Carbon Literacy for Communities – 3, 10 and 17 November, 10.00 am to 12.30 pm
Gain the skills and knowledge to drive local climate action and inspire change in your community with this accredited course led by experienced trainer Emma Burlow of Lighthouse Sustainability. Cost per person is £40 including printed certificate and refreshments. For full details click on the event title above.
Meet KATE HUMBLE, Thursday 20 November, 7.30pm
Kate Humble is one of our best-known local writers and broadcasters, with television credits from 'Escape to the Farm' and 'Britain’s Best Coastal Walks' to 'Springwatch' and 'Wild Shepherdess'. Join us for a very special evening as Kate talks about her passion for animals, farming, travel, adventure and the environmental causes close to her heart.
Tickets £10 on sale from 23 October. Booking essential.
For further details click on the event title above.
Stay in Touch
If you're interested in what we're doing and you'd like to be kept up to date please keep in touch!
Gallery
Our unique gallery is an affordable space which is one of a kind in the Forest of Dean. We want to celebrate emerging and established talent so that our local community can benefit from the diverse array of arts and crafts we are showcasing.
Beyond exhibitions we are a hive of artistic events and gatherings. In order to ensure that exhibiting artists get paid fairly we offer competitive rates and discounts.