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
POETRY NIGHT with Carol Sheppard and Josephine Lay + OPEN MIC, Saturday 17 January, 7.30pm
Join us for another great poetry night at The George, with guest readings by Carol Sheppard and Josephine Lay followed by an Open Mic session when you can perform your own work. This is a Pay As You Feel event and donations are invited to help cover our running costs. Space is limited so please book in advance to be sure of a seat. Bar and snacks will be available.
For full details click on the event title above.
SOUND BATH MEDITATION – Monday 19 January, 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.
Gloucestershire’s Forgotten Vikings – An Illustrated Talk by Professor Mark Horton, Thursday 22 January, 7.30pm
Join historian, BBC Coast presenter and leading archaeologist Professor Mark Horton as he reveals the ground-breaking discovery of a major new Viking Fort on the banks of the Severn.
Space at this event is limited, so please make sure of a seat by booking in advance. For full details, please click on the event title above.
Funk and Food Night, Saturday 24 January 2026, from 7.00pm
Join DJs Ade Simpson and Howie 'Action' Jackson of GFM Radio for a night of all-vinyl Funk, Soul and Acid Jazz.
Tickets £10 including bowl of home-cooked Soul Food. Bar and snacks. For full details click on the event title above.
ARTISAN BREADMAKING with Dede Liss – Weekend Course, Saturday 31 January / Sunday 1 February
Discover the fun and satisfaction of making your own delicious bread at home with expert baker and teacher Dede Liss.
This weekend course will be held on Saturday 31 January and Sunday 1 February. Sessions will run from 1.00pm to 6.00pm (Saturday) and 9.00am to 1.00pm (Sunday). The cost is £100 per person, including ingredients and a light lunch.
For full details please click on the event title above.
Stay in Touch
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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.