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
Have fun learning Spanish in a friendly and informal small group. Weekly sessions for beginners, coicniding with school term dates. 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? Seeking 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.
An Evening with STEVE ASHLEY, Saturday 6 June, 7.30pm
Singer-songwriter Steve Ashley has been a star of the Britfolk scene ever since the release of his classic debut album 'Stroll On'. Don’t miss seeing him live - he’s a unique voice and a brilliant all-round entertainer with ‘one of the funniest dry stage raps’ (Variety magazine).
Tickets £10 available to book online. Bar and snacks available. For full details click on the event title above.
SONGS at an EXHIBITION – Paintings by Tony Hopkins, Monday 8 to Saturday 20 June
Local artist Tony Hopkins presents a fascinating array of paintings inspired by 60s and 70s comics, record sleeves, advertising, posters, ephemera and "by the people places and traditions I have known and loved in the local community over the past thirty years."
Admission free - all welcome. Please note that a lift is available to our first-floor Gallery.
For further info, please click on the event title above. For sales enquiries, please ask at The George Café during opening hours.
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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.