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
PRESSED AND PULLED: Printmaking from The Yard
Pressed and Pulled showcases original hand-made prints from members and tutors of Forest of Dean based print workshop; The Yard Print Studio.
The exhibition comprises work from fourteen printmakers working in a variety of disciplines including; Collagraph, Linocut, Screenprint, Drypoint, Cyanotype, Ecoprint, Lithography and Monoprint.
Exhibiting artists:
Annie Brennan | Angela Greaves | Barrie Dean | Carolyn Black | Danuta Foks | Eileen O’Haire | Esme Cowan | Jess Rayson | Lizzie Godden | Melanie Clarke | Nichola Goff | Niki Kent | Sharon Magill | Sue Bamford
Join us for the private view on Friday 22nd November 6 - 8pm. All welcome!
Keith James SOLID AIR
Spiriting us back to the early 1970s, Keith James brilliantly recreates the haunting music of singer-songwriters John Martyn and Nick Drake, with songs such as 'May You Never', 'River Man', 'Solid Air', 'Northern Sky', 'Bless the Weather' and 'Fruit Tree'.
Please note that this event will take place at the Armoury Hall, Dean Rd, Newnham GL14 1AB, NOT in our upstairs Gallery at The George as originally advertised.
Patchwork Christmas Stocking Workshop – Saturday 7 December, 10.30 to 4.00pm
Get Christmassy with this fun workshop hosted by Lies Williams. All materials provided, but experience with a sewing machine essential.
SORRY - THIS EVENT IS NOW SOLD OUT! If you would like to be added to a waiting list, please email info@thegeorgeatnewnham.co.uk, using CHRISTMAS STOCKING WORKSHOP – WAITING LIST as the subject line.
UKULELE CAFE with the fabulous PRIMROSE UKULELES – Saturday 14 December, 12.00pm
Grab a coffee and a cake and tap your feet to the irresistible rhythms of the Primrose Ukuleles! Never played a ukulele before? Why not have a go! The tunes are easy to learn and fun to play and with a little help you can be strumming away in minutes! ADMISSION FREE – BEGINNERS/NEW MEMBERS WELCOME! For more details click on the event title above.
An Evening of (Very Old ) Radio with Paul Kerensa, Saturday 1 March 2025, 7.30pm
Award-winning TV comedy writer Paul Kerensa ('Miranda', 'Not Going Out', 'TFI Friday') presents his delightfully nostalgic one-man celebration of the early days of Auntie Beeb. For full details including how to book, click on the event title above
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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.