Events

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.

Kate Humble is one of our best-known local writers and broadcasters, with television credits from 'Escape to the Farm' and 'Britain’s Best Coastal Walks' to 'Springwatch' and 'Wild Shepherdess'. Join us for a very special evening as Kate talks about her passion for animals, farming, travel, adventure and the environmental causes close to her heart.
Tickets £10 on sale from 23 October. Booking essential.
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Members of Clay Hiil Potters in Dean Road present a stunning array of handmade ceramic ware, from mugs and bowls to decorative wall-hung ceramics. Come to browse, buy and meet the makers – all work is for sale! Admission free.
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A vibrant nature-themed Christmas pop-up featuring original artwork, jewellery, gifts and homeware by Nicole Iredale, Sarah Ulyatt and Wilful Ink. Come along for a browse and a brew – entry is free! Open 10.30 to 3.30 daily except Sunday and Monday. ALL WELCOME