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.
SOUND BATH MEDITATION – Monday 13 April, 7.00-8.00pm
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 monthly in the George Gallery, £10. For further details please click on the event title above.
Jazz at The George: BATTLESHIP POTEMKIN with Live Jazz Score, Wednesday 15 April, 8.00pm
Jazz meets revolutionary cinema in this rare chance to experience the classic 1925 silent film by Sergei Eisenstein with live improvised music by Lyndon Owen (soundscapes, woodwind) and Ashley John Long (double bass).
Tickets £12 – all welcome. Drinks and snacks available form the bar. For further information including booking, please click on the event title bove.
FUNK & FOOD NIGHT, Saturday 18 April, 7.30pm
Join DJs Ade Simpson from Newnham and Bob Jones from St Briavels (formerly of Replay Records, Bristol) for an ALL-VINYL night of funk, soul, and acid jazz grooves to celebrate Record Store Day. Tickets £10 including tasty bowl of home-cooked soul food, plus bar and snacks.
For full details including booking, click on the event title above.
An Evening with STEVE KNIBBS, Thursday 23 April, 7.30pm
From big stories like the 2001 Foot and Mouth epidemic and Covid to fun events like cheese-rolling and the Severn Bore, Gloucestershire reporter Steve Knibbs has covered them all. A familiar face on BBC TV Points West, Steve is also an Honorary Fellow of the University of Gloucestershire, a dad, tech geek, amateur magician and an 'annoying optimist'. Get to know the real Steve Knibbs as he shares stories of his work and career and his passion for all things Gloucestershire.
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.