Mother and daughter Catherine and Esmée Van Giap present an exhibition of recent works in the very different media of glass, mosaic and paint. Admission FREE - all welcome. Please note that a lift is now available for wheelchair users and the mobility-impaired. For further details and images from the exhibition please click on the event title above.
Discover the vibrant world of paint pens on this engaging and creative course and create stunning artwork on a variety of surfaces. Build confidence and develop your artistic skills in a relaxed and supportive environment. Perfect for artists of all ages and abilities! To find out more and/or book a place, please call 01452 863855 or email bookings@artshape.co.uk.
Don't miss our monthly Thursday evening Quiz which we're hosting at The George while The Black Pig takes a summer break. It's £2 to take part, and you can either join an existing team (maximum number: six) or make up a team of your own. No need to book – just turn up on the night!
Bar and Snacks available – ALL WELCOME!
Welcome to Venue 8 of the annual FarOpen Studios Art Trail, featuring dreamy abstract paintings by Charlotte Keating. In quiet moments during the show, Charlotte will be painting in the Gallery and will be happy to chat about her working methods which are grounded in healing and self-expression.
Please note that a lift is now available for wheelchair-users and those with mobility issues.
For further details, please click on the event title above.
As Venue 9 in this year's FarOpen Studios Art Trail, Chasing Light showcases the work of Di Weissberg, Grace Engel, Jo Rockley, Shanna Ludwig, Steve Zimmerman and Neski Ceramics. Step into a world of colour, texture and expression as these six artists share their passions across ceramics, painting, paper art, dried flowers and upcycled textiles. For further details including information about demonstrations and workshops hosted by the artists, please click on the event title above.
Please note that a lift is available for wheelchair-users and those with mobility issues.
Stories of a gigantic ape-like creature roaming around the mountains of the Himalaya have been told for centuries. But could the legendary Yeti actually be real? British mountaineer and traveller Steve Berry is the man with the answers. Join him on a journey deep into this remote and mysterious region in search of the truth behind the legends.
This is a Pay As You Feel Event and donations are welcome. Bar and snacks available. Booking advised.
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Enjoy delicious home-cooked Spanish Tapas PLUS live entertainment from Flamenco duo Dave Nash (guitar) and dancer Wendy. Doors open 7.00pm
Tickets price £20, including complimentary Sangria. All welcome.
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Looking to develop your creative skills, build confidence and share ideas with other budding writers? Join The George Writing Group. We meet on the first Wednesday morning of each month in the Teal Room of The George Cafe between 10.30am and 12.00pm. New members are always welcome! For further details click on the event title above.
In August 2022, a small boat carrying a wooden figure of the Virgin Mary made the national news when it set out on a 75-mile journey down the River Wye to draw attention to the disastrous pollution of the river by sewage and industrial waste. Three years later, two of the organisers reveal how the project was conceived, planned and staged, how people reacted, and the part the 'Lady of the Waters' played in the ongoing campaign to save the Wye.
This is a PAY AS YOU FEEL event and donations are welcome. Bar and snacks available. For further details including how to book, please click on the event title above.
This exhibition of works by Christine Smyth – her first public show – combines portraits of family and friends with evocative charcoal landscapes and studies from life. The show runs from Tuesday 26 to Saturday 30 August and is open daily from 10.30 am to 4.00 pm.
Admission free – ALL WELCOME. For further details please click on the event title above.
Please note that there is now a lift to the upstairs gallery for wheelchair-users and people with mobility issues.
Prepare to be challenged, entertained, delighted and provoked by this bold contemporary mosaic exhibition by Scandalous Shards. Eighteen mosaic female torsos explore the impact of name-calling, both playful and derogatory, on women’s identity. Each has a label ('Man Eater', 'Gold Digger') and above it, a mirror inviting you to see yourself reflected back as part of the artwork. It's fun, interactive – and you may even want to take a selfie or two!
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This gig by Stroud bands Albino Tarantino, Thee Ones and DJ Mendoza will be a top-drawer ground-shaker. Be there or be square! Please note that the venue is The Club, High St, Newnham (that big place with the pillars), NOT The George.
Plus bar and snacks. Tickets £10, bookable now.
Create your own mosaic titty coasters at this fun workshop with Rachel Shilston and top drag queen Latina Ballroom. Tickets £45 include £5 donation to the breast cancer charity Coppafeel. For more details including how to book, click on the event title above.
Seven hundred years ago they were hunted to the brink of extinction. Now wild boar are back in the Forest of Dean and elsewhere in the UK. But are they a threat to people, property and landscape, or should we be actively encouraging and protecting them?
For years, Chantal Lyons has immersed herself in the world of the boar and those who live alongside them. In this fascinating talk, she shares her experiences and explores the issues raised by the presence of these idiosyncratic, highly intelligent creatures in our midst.
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Explore your voice, gain practical tips on how to perform/read poetry and boost your confidence with help from seasoned poet and performer Zoe Brooks.
Tickets £12.50 available online. For further details click on the event title above.
In the second of our regular poetry nights, acclaimed local poets Tess Biddington and Sally Jenkinson share the stage, followed by an Open Mic when it's YOUR chance to perform your own original work in front of a live audience.
Bar and snacks available. This is a Pay As You Feel event, and donations are welcome to help cover our running costs. For full details, including how to book, please click on the event title.
The River Wye, one of our most beautiful waterways, is dying as a direct result of agricultural pollution and raw sewage outflows. In this exhibition, seventeen display panels explore the rich heritage of the Wye and the threats it faces. Learn about its extraordinary history, geology and wildlife – and don't miss the accompanying talk on Friday 3 October, 3.30pm, when Celine O'Donovan from leading environmental lawyers Leigh Day will explain how YOU can join the legal battle to save The Wye.
Admission Free. All welcome. To find out more, click on the event title above.
Join Jenny Jop for a fun-filled 'sip and paint' evening – and take home your own canvas. No special skills or materials needed – just bring yourselves! £30 per session, places limited. Tickets from The George Cafe or email jennyjop@live.co.uk.
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Get ready for the best in expertly curated musical gems from across the decades and around the globe!! Tickets £10, including bowl of chilli, plus bar and snacks. All welcome. For full details including booking, please click on the event title above.
The FarOpen annual Autumn Exhibition is back, with twenty-eight local artists and makers exhibiting everything from paintings, prints and photographs to cards, cushions, coasters and felt hats. Come along to browse, meet and chat with the artists, shop Christmas gifts – there's an abundance of art and craft to choose from. All welcome!
The exhibition is open daily from 10.30 am to 4.00 pm, excluding Sundays and Mondays. For further details please click on the event title above.
From the famous tree-lined 'Tolkien door' of St Edward's Church, Stow to the grounds of Lydney Park and the Scowles in the Forest of Dean (above), the landscape of Gloucestershire profoundly shaped J.R.R. Tolkien's imagination – and particularly his vision of Middle Earth. Join historian Andy Meller for this intriguing illustrated talk exploring Tolkien's lifelong passion for archaeology, myth and the Gloucestershire landscapes that inspired him.
This is a Pay As You Feel Event. All welcome. For full details including how to book, please click on the event title above.
INKED exhibition of print showcases work by sixteen printmakers using hand-made processes. Gallery 1 hosts work by regular members of The Yard Print Studio. Gallery 2 (the smaller adjoining room) shows work by three printmakers who took up residence at The Yard during August and September 2025, when they explored their practice and developed new work with studio founder and printmaker Nichola Goff as part of the INKED festival Residency Programme.
Admission free. All Welcome. For further information please click on the event title above.
Meet the three printmakers who took part in the Yard Print Studio Residency Programme this summer and hear about their experience and the development of their printmaking practice.
Admission is free but space is limited – booking recommended. Bar and snacks available. For further info please click on the event title above.
Join us for a hearty bowl of casserole and crusty bread followed by a screening of knockout French coming-of-age drama HOLY COW. Tickets £10 bookable online. Bar available. All welcome.
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