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
THE ZEN SESSIONS. Eight weekly collage workshops, Wednesdays from 14 October, 7.00 to 9.00pm
Starting Wednesday 14 October, these eight relaxing collage sessions will cover composition, colour, texture, printmaking, book-making, image transfer and a bit of art history. For further details, please contact Jenny Jop on 07771 904183 or email jennyjop@live.co.uk.
MIGRATION, An Exhibition of Printmaking and Glass – Friday 30 October to Saturday 14 November
The forces that compel migration are powerful, complex and far-reaching. The stories that describe migrations – whether of creatures or humans – are intricate, beautiful and often heartbreaking. For this exhibition, fourteen printmakers and glass artists from the Forest of Dean and surrounding areas have created work responding to the theme of ‘migration’. For further details including linked events, please click below.
MIGRATION Exhibition: PRIVATE VIEW, Friday 30 October 6.00-8.00 pm
Meet the artists taking part in the MIGRATION Exhibition and view their work. Admission free. All welcome. Bar and refreshments. For further information please click below
MIGRATION Exhibition: FOOD | ARTIST TALKS | DISCUSSION, Friday 6 November 6.00-9.00 pm
Join the artists taking part in the MIGRATION exhibition for a discussion of the processes, thoughts and ideas behind the making of the work, followed by a shared meal and Q&A. Bar available. All welcome. For further details including booking, please click below.
SOUND BATH MEDITATION – Monday 9 November, 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.
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.