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.
Human – Three films by Yann-Arthus Bertrand, plus Exhibition of Portraits, Tuesday 3 to Thursday 19 March
Told through breathtaking aerial cinematography and intimate first-person stories from around the world, Yann Arthus-Bertrand's three-part documentary reveals the joys, struggles, and hopes that unite us all. Challenge yourself to engage with the beauty and high emotion of these films, and explore your own response by taking part in the post-screening group discussions.
These are Pay As You Feel events. For full details and booking please click on the event title above.
Carbon Literacy for Communities – 10, 17 and 24 March, 6.30 to 9.00 pm
Gain the skills and knowledge to drive local climate action and inspire change in your community with this accredited course led by experienced trainer Emma Burlow of Lighthouse Sustainability. Please note: Booking is free but a donation of £40 per person is suggested to cover the cost of printed certificate and light evening meal. For full details click on the event title above.
SOUND BATH MEDITATION – Monday 16 and 30 March, 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 fortnightly in the George Gallery, £10. For further details please click on the event title above.
JAZZ AT THE GEORGE: BALANÇA with Cathy Jones, Wednesday 18 March, 8.00pm
Take a trip to Rio with vocalist and percussionist Cathy Jones, Tristram Cox (guitar) and Ben Waghorn (sax and flute). Cathy has long been associated with Brazilian music and especially Bossa Nova, bringing an authentically poised vocal coolness to classics from Joyce and Jobim, street sambas and contemporary Brazilian songs.
Tickets £12 – all welcome. For full details and booking 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.