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
YOGA with Aileen Wright – Fridays, 9.00 to 10.30am
A welcoming, inclusive class for all ages and all bodies. Come as you are – move, breathe, rest and reconnect.
Price £10 per session. For information or to book a place, contact Aileen at pogologo.sw@googlemail.com or text/call 07765 760123
Alternatively contact Aileen via FB Messenger at Yoga with Aileen or via Instagram at yoga.withaileen.
Beginners’ SPANISH with Annette Waterhouse – Mondays 6.45 to 7.45pm, from 20 April
Have fun learning Spanish in a friendly and informal small group. Four weekly sessions for beginners, starting Monday 20 April, 6.45 to 7.45. Cost £48. Classes will then continue after half term on 1 June and follow the school terms. For full details and booking, contact Annette Waterhouse on 07919 962864, email annette@spanishtuition.co.uk or visit her website at www.spanishtuition.co.uk.
For further details please click on the event title above.
Community Drop-In – Mondays 10.30 to 12.30pm, from 27 April
Struggling with IT? Looking for a way into volunteering, info about local groups and services, career advice, or just a friendly face to share a problem or worry? Bring your questions and someone will be there to chat to in the café on 27 April, 18 May, 22 June and 27 July.
Jazz at The George: The JOHN-PAUL GARD TRIO, Wednesday 13 May, 8.00pm
Get ready to be blown away by the keyboard wizardry of jazz organist John-Paul Gard, with Ben Waghorn (sax and flute) and Keith Fairbairn on percussion.
Tickets £12. Bar and snacks available. For full details including booking, please click on the event title above.
The Riverbank Ensemble SPRING CONCERT, Saturday 16 May, 2.30pm
The ever-popular Riverbank Ensemble (Fiona Crawley, flute, Ann Holder: oboe; Richard Kubiak: keyboard; and Liz Pritchard: cello) present another varied programme of chamber music to celebrate the season, including pieces by JS Bach, Daniel Purcell, Madeleine Dring and Camille Saint-Saens plus a few Riverbank surprises too!
Tickets £10 including cream tea. For full details including booking, please 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.