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SUMMARY:YOGA with Aileen Wright – Fridays\, 9.00 to 10.30am
DESCRIPTION:A welcoming\, inclusive class for all ages and all bodies. Come as you are – move\, breathe\, rest and reconnect. \nPrice £10 per session. For information or to book a place\, contact Aileen at pogologo.sw@googlemail.com or text/call 07765 760123 \nAlternatively contact Aileen via FB Messenger at Yoga with Aileen or via Instagram at yoga.withaileen. \nAbout Aileen \n“I’m Aileen — a qualified Hatha Yoga teacher living in the Forest of Dean. Yoga has been a vital part of my own healing journey\, helping me reconnect with my body\, my breath\, and the deep wisdom of nature after life-changing health challenges.\n\n“It’s my privilege and passion to share what I love with others and\, in some small way\, to support people on their own unique path of healing and growth.\n“Over the years\, I’ve learned that healing isn’t about fixing what’s ‘broken’ — it’s about returning to ourselves with compassion\, patience\, and presence. My teaching comes from this place of lived experience: gentle\, accessible\, and open to all bodies\, all stories.\n\n“Whether you’re new to yoga or returning after a break\, you’re welcome here — just as you are.”
URL:https://thegeorgeatnewnham.co.uk/event/yoga-with-aileen-wright-fridays-9-00-to-10-30am/
LOCATION:Upstairs at The George\, The George\, Newnham on Severn\, Gloucestershire\, GL141BS\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Beginners' SPANISH with Annette Waterhouse  – Mondays 6.45 to 7.45pm
DESCRIPTION:Have fun learning Spanish in a friendly and informal small group. Weekly sessions for beginners\, to coincide 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. \nAbout Annette \nAnnette Waterhouse fell in love with Spanish when she went on her first Spanish exchange to Granada at the age of fifteeen. She continued to A levels and then to study Hispanic Studies at University. She began her working career as a Spanish linguist in the manufacturing industry before branching out into translation and tuition twenty-five years ago. She says: “I love my job and watching students grow in confidence and achieve and surpass their learning goals; it’s what gets me up in the morning!”
URL:https://thegeorgeatnewnham.co.uk/event/beginners-spanish-with-annette-waterhouse-mondays-6-45-to-7-45pm-from-20-april/
LOCATION:The Teal Room\, The George Cafe\, The George\, Newnham on Severn
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ORGANIZER;CN="Annette Waterhouse":MAILTO:annette@spanishtuition.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260722T200000
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SUMMARY:Jazz at The George: KEVIN FIGES - Wednesday 22 July\, 8.00pm
DESCRIPTION:Open your ears to the amazing sound world of multi-instrumentalist\, composer/arranger and all-round creative powerhouse Kevin Figes\, supported by Julian Jackson on bass and Matt Hopkins\, guitar. \nTickets £12 bookable below. Drinks and snacks available from the bar. All welcome. \nPlease note that lift access is available to the first floor Gallery. \nAbout Kevin Figes\nKevin is a Bristol-based saxophonist\, composer and film-maker and a leading figure on the UK jazz scene. He first studied saxophone with Elton Dean and later attended the Guildhall School of Music and Drama\, studying with Tim Garland. He had a notable association performing and recording with Keith Tippett.  \nSince 2007 Figes has composed and produced many well-received recordings with his own quartet. Recent work includes ‘Changing Times’ (2020)\, which received a four-star review from Dave Gelly in the Guardian\, and ‘Wallpaper Music’ (2021) (with Brigitte Beraha on vocals) –  described as  a “kaleidoscopic blizzard” by John Fordham in Jazzwise. \nOther projects have included ‘4-Sided Triangle’ (with Mike Outram)\, an Octet and the 15-piece big band Resonation. Figes has played at Ronnie Scott’s with Pee Wee Ellis and Fred Wesley\, Bobby Shew and Denny Ilett’s Electric Lady Big Band\, of which he is a member. He has also performed on the Park stage at Glastonbury with the music of Barry Gray and major festivals with This Is The Kit. His own quartet have performed nationally and broadcast live from Glastonbury Festival on Radio 3. \n“This is poised\, distinctive music” Jazz UK \n“A mind-expanding feast for the ears…”  Dave Gelly\, The Observer \n\nWallpaper Music by Kevin Figes
URL:https://thegeorgeatnewnham.co.uk/event/jazz-at-the-george-kevin-figes-wednesday-25-july-8-00pm/
LOCATION:The George\, High St\, Newnham\, Gloucestershire\, GL14 1BS\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Thad Kelly":MAILTO:thakel@gmx.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260725T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260725T223000
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SUMMARY:Funk & Food Night – Saturday 25 July\, 7.30pm
DESCRIPTION:Join DJs Ade Simpson and Elle B for a night of strictly vinyl Funk\, Soul\, Hip Hop\, Reggae\, Acid Jazz and Breaks. Tickets\, £10\, bookable below. Price includes home-cooked food + bar & snacks. ALL WELCOME! \n \nDJ Elle B (left) is a record collector and DJ from Gloucester who has featured on UK festival stages including Cheltenham Jazz Festival. She runs ‘The Sound of the Sunken Foal’ DJ nights across the South West and presents radio shows on GloucesterFM and Dean Forest Radio. 
URL:https://thegeorgeatnewnham.co.uk/event/funk-food-night-saturday-25-july-7-30pm/
LOCATION:The George\, High St\, Newnham\, Gloucestershire\, GL14 1BS\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260727T103000
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SUMMARY:Community Drop-In – Monday 27 July 10.30 to 12.30pm
DESCRIPTION:Struggling with IT? Looking for a way into volunteering? Seeking info about local groups and services\, career advice\, or just in need of a friendly face to share a problem or worry? Bring your questions and someone will be there to chat to in the cafe on Monday 27 July.
URL:https://thegeorgeatnewnham.co.uk/event/community-drop-in-mondays-10-30-to-12-30pm-from-27-april/
LOCATION:The George Cafe\, High St\, Newnham on Severn\, GL14 1BS
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ORGANIZER;CN="Melanie Benn":MAILTO:Melanie@fvaf.org.uk
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SUMMARY:POETRY NIGHT – Readings by ELIZABETH PARKER & VAL ORMROD  + Open Mic\, Saturday 1 August\, 7.30pm
DESCRIPTION:Above: cover artwork by Gemma Compton from Cormorant by Elizabeth Parker (Seren\, 2024) \nWelcome to an outstanding evening of poetry at The George\, with readings by Elizabeth Parker and Val Ormrod\, followed by an Open Mic session in which audience members are invited to read their own work. \nPlease note: This is a Pay As You Feel event and we would welcome a donation to help cover our running costs. Space in the Gallery is limited. To be sure of a seat\, please book a free ticket using the form below.\nDrinks and snacks will be available from the bar.\nIf you have mobility problems please use the lift to the first floor. All welcome! \nMeet the poets\nOriginally from the Forest of Dean but now based in Bristol\, Elizabeth Parker is a co-founder of the poetry group The Spoke. Her pamphlet Antinopolis was published by Eyewear in 2016. Her first collection In Her Shambles was published by Seren in 2018 and her second\, Cormorant\, in February 2024. She is currently working on two novels inspired by her experiences as a secondary school teacher. \n  \n  \n  \n  \nVal Ormrod is a writer and poet from the Forest of Dean who has won many awards and been widely published in anthologies and poetry journals. She is also involved with several local writing groups and has read her work at Cheltenham and Mitcheldean festivals. Her memoir of caring for her father\, In My Father’s Memory\, was adapted for the stage and performed in theatres in Gloucester and South Wales. \n  \n  \n  \n  \nOpen Mic Session \nIf you have a poem of your own that you would like to read in front of a live audience\, please take part in our Open Mic session. To sign up\, make sure you arrive in good time and add your name to the list by the door of the Gallery. The list will close at 7.15pm. \nPlease note: This is a ‘Pay As You Feel’ Event and donations towards our running costs are welcome. Space is limited so please book in advance to be sure of a seat. There is a lift to the first-floor Gallery if you are not able to use the stairs. Drinks and snacks available from the bar. ALL WELCOME!
URL:https://thegeorgeatnewnham.co.uk/event/poetry-night-readings-by-val-ormrod-elizabeth-parker-open-mic-saturday-1-august-7-30pm/
LOCATION:Upstairs at The George\, The George\, Newnham on Severn\, Gloucestershire\, GL141BS\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Steph Smith":MAILTO:stephette46@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Poetry Café – Saturday 8 August\, 2.30pm - 4.00pm
DESCRIPTION:Share your favourite poems with a group of other poetry lovers or just come to listen and enjoy. No pressure to read – just a quiet time to appreciate poetry together (and maybe also some tea/coffee and cakes). \nMeetings held on the second Saturday of each month. Admission free. ALL WELCOME.
URL:https://thegeorgeatnewnham.co.uk/event/poetry-cafe-saturday-13-june-2-30pm/
LOCATION:Upstairs at The George\, The George\, Newnham on Severn\, Gloucestershire\, GL141BS\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Steph Smith":MAILTO:stephette46@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260816T130000
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SUMMARY:'Pay As You Feel' Community Lunch – Sunday 16 August\, 1.00pm
DESCRIPTION:On your own\, or not in the mood for cooking? Join us for another relaxed and friendly ‘Pay As You Feel’ Sunday lunch. No fixed price – just pay what you feel is reasonable. Places limited to 50\, so make sure of your seat by booking ahead and arriving in good time on the day – please book using the free ticket form below. \nMenu to come  – watch this space for details \nALL WELCOME \n 
URL:https://thegeorgeatnewnham.co.uk/event/pay-as-you-feel-lunch-sunday-19-july-1-00pm-at-the-george/
LOCATION:The George Cafe\, High St\, Newnham on Severn\, GL14 1BS
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SUMMARY:SOUND BATH MEDITATION - Monday 17 August\, 7.00-8.00pm
DESCRIPTION: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 or to reserve a place\, please phone or text Katie Potter on 07415 302262. \n\nHealth benefits\nWhether you’re seeking relief from physical pain\, emotional distress\, or looking for peace\, sound baths can bring many benefits for physical and mental health: \n\nStress reduction and anxiety relief: Vibrations produced by the instruments are thought to interact directly with the body’s energy centres\, relieving stress and anxiety by shifting the nervous system from the fight-or-flight response to a state of rest.\nImproved sleep quality: Soothing sound waves can promote deep relaxation\, making it easier for the body to transition into sleep.\nEnhanced mental clarity and focus: A sound bath can help clear away the clutter of incessant thoughts and worries\, helping concentration and focus.\nDeepened meditation and spiritual insight: The vibrations of sound baths are thought to help you connect with your subconscious mind\, allowing inner exploration and self-discovery. Sometimes people experience profound insights or epiphanies during a sound bath.\nPhysical healing and pain relief: Sound bath meditation is thought to stimulate circulation\, enhance immune response\, and may promote the healing of tissues and cells. People with chronic pain conditions\, such as arthritis or fibromyalgia\, often note a reduction in symptoms.\nEmotional release and healing: Sound baths can create a safe space for emotional exploration and release. Because they’re thought to release emotions\, powerful sound waves may help people heal past traumas or deal with grief.
URL:https://thegeorgeatnewnham.co.uk/event/sound-bath-meditation-next-session-monday-16-february-7-00pm/
LOCATION:Upstairs at The George\, The George\, Newnham on Severn\, Gloucestershire\, GL141BS\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Beauties & Beasts of the KRUGER NATIONAL PARK – An Illustrated Talk by Elisa Best\, Thursday 20 August\, 7.30pm
DESCRIPTION:Kruger National Park is one of Africa’s largest game reserves\, with a high density of wild animals including lions\, leopards\, rhinos\, elephant and buffalo. Hundreds of other mammals make their home here\, as do diverse bird species such as vultures\, eagles and storks. But today Kruger’s rich natural heritage is under threat – from poaching\, urban development\, drought and desertification\, animal overpopulation and mining. \nThrough her charity work\, Bristol vet and conservationist Elisa Best has been in the forefront of efforts to protect the park’s wildlife. In this fascinating talk\, she introduces its incredible animals\, landscapes and plant life\, and shares practical advice on visiting the reserve. She also explores the challenges facing the park\, and the work being done to protect its wildlife\, drawing on her own firsthand experience caring for orphaned rhinos and supporting anti-poaching initiatives. \nThis is a Pay As You Feel Event\, and proceeds will be shared with Elisa’s animal charity Blankets for Baby Rhinos. Please give generously. Drinks and snacks available at the bar. To be sure of a seat\, you are advised to book using the ticket form below. \nPlease note that a lift is available to the first floor. \nAbout Elisa\nElisa Best qualified as a vet in South Africa and has worked in the UK since 1996. A keen photographer with a lifelong passion for wildlife\, she founded the charity Blankets for Baby Rhinos in 2006\, which supports anti-poaching operations and cares for orphaned rhinos. In recognition of its work\, Elisa and the charity have received several honours\, including the IFAW Vet of the Year Award\, the Animal Hero Award\, the Points of Light Award\, and the SANParks Leopard Award. \n  \n 
URL:https://thegeorgeatnewnham.co.uk/event/beauties-beasts-of-the-kruger-national-park-an-illustrated-talk-by-elisa-best-thursday-20-august-7-30pm/
LOCATION:The George\, High St\, Newnham\, Gloucestershire\, GL14 1BS\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:A History of LORD'S CRICKET GROUND – Steven Miell\, Thursday 17 SEPTEMBER\, 7.30pm
DESCRIPTION:Lord’s Cricket Ground was established by the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) in 1814 and has since become known the world over as the ‘Home of Cricket’. Discover the fascinating history of Lord’s in this illustrated talk by Steven Miell\, an official Lord’s Tour Guide and the author of a recently published history of this legendary sporting venue. \nThis is a ‘Pay As you Feel’ event and donations are welcome to help us cover our over running costs. Space in the Gallery is limited\, so please make sure of a seat by booking a free ticket below. Drinks and snacks will be available from the bar\, and there is a lift to the Gallery from the ground floor. \n \nAbout Steven Miell  \nAfter a lengthy career in financial services\, Steven Miell became a Tour Guide at Lord’s Cricket Ground in 2019 and has led more than 13\,000 visitors around this historic ground. Before this\, Steven played first eleven club cricket for many years\, representing Lydney CC\, Chingford CC\, Havant CC\, and most recently\, Wanstead & Snaresbrook CC. In 1985 he became a playing Member of MCC\, playing for the Club on more than fifty occasions. Steven’s book Lord’s Cricket Ground in 50 Memorials is published by Amberley\, and signed copies will be on sale at the event. \nWithin its walls\, Lord’s contains many memorials honouring cricket’s history and the MCC members and cricketers associated with this famous old ground. Several stands are named in memory of leading cricketers and the famous Long Room and  MCC Museum house priceless cricket memorabilia. Cricketers who lost their lives in the world wars are honoured\, and some of the gates to the ground commemorate cricketing greats. \n‘Bowler’\, a statue by Yorkley-based artist Antony Dufort\, commissioned in 2002 \nThe Media Centre\, Compton and Edrich stands \nThe Pavilion 
URL:https://thegeorgeatnewnham.co.uk/event/a-history-of-lords-cricket-ground-steven-miell-thursday-17-september-7-30pm/
LOCATION:Upstairs at The George\, The George\, Newnham on Severn\, Gloucestershire\, GL141BS\, United Kingdom
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