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SUMMARY:Jack Bessant & Betsy Beard\, Saturday 24 May\, 7.30pm
DESCRIPTION:Above: Betsy Beard’s musical partnership with Jack Bessant began when she sang backing vocals for him during a studio session. The duo’s current set list features a blend of collaborations and solo pieces.  \nLocal musician Betsy Beard first took up the guitar during lockdown and quickly progressed to writing her own material\, drawing on influences such as US alt-rock outfit Mazzy Star and English singer-songwriter Nick Drake. Performance has always played a key part in Betsy’s life\, but for the last four years creating original music has taken centre stage. Travel also inspires Betsy and she is looking forward to creating new material when she visits South America later this year. \nA founding member of legendary 90’s alternative rock band Reef\, Jack Bessant‘s career has reached the highest altitudes\, from stadium tours to industry awards and platinum-selling albums. In 2015\, Jack launched his solo career with a vision to nourish his soul and others around him\, sharing his passion for the natural environment and his rooted connection to the West Country. Fusing Americana\, folk and blues with heavy rock and trip-hop\, Jack has performed at a wide array of UK festivals\, from Glastonbury\, Isle of Wight and Reading to Elements and Bear Grylls’ Gone Wild Festival. Global festivals have included Fuji Rock (Japan)\, Rock AM Ring (Germany) and the Big Day Out (Australia). He has also collaborated with creative brands including YMC\, Story MFG\, SlackJaw\, Shona Heath\, The Wave and KUDVHA. \n 
URL:https://thegeorgeatnewnham.co.uk/event/jack-bessant-betsy-beard-saturday-24-may-7-30pm/
LOCATION:Upstairs at The George\, The George\, Newnham on Severn\, Gloucestershire\, GL141BS\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250527T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250531T160000
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SUMMARY:Postcards for Palestine – Exhibition\, Cultural Events and Auction\, 27-31 May
DESCRIPTION:Postcards for Palestine is a unique celebration of Palestinian culture and heritage organised in aid of Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP). Come and enjoy this exhibition of small-scale works created and donated by local artists: join in the linked events and activities listed below – and don’t miss the grand finale on Saturday 31 May when postcards featured in the exhibition will be sold at auction. \nThe exhibition runs from Tuesday 27 May to Saturday 31 and is open daily from 11.00am to 4.00pm. Entry is free and all are welcome. Please note that a lift is now available for wheelchair-users. \nTo view works submitted for the exhibition on Instagram\, click here. \nEVENTS AND ACTIVITIES \nWednesday 28 May\, 11.00 to 2.00pm\nDrop-in Family Workshop\nCreate your own peace dove using Palestinian pattern and stitch techniques. All ages welcome. Free entry. \nThursday 29 May\, 7.30pm\nAn Evening of Palestinian Culture\nJoin us for an evening of film\, art\, music and discussion centering on the rich culture of Palestine. A unique opportunity to experience the warmth and hospitality of Palestinian culture right in the heart of our community. Tickets £10 including refreshments bookable here. \nFriday 30 May\, 2.00 to 4.00pm\nCalligraphy Workshop\nLearn how to write Arabic script and explore the beauty of this ancient craft. Ideal for beginners. Tickets £5 available to book here. \nSaturday 31 May\, 2.00 to 5.00pm\nFINALE and POSTCARD AUCTION\nJoin us for an afternoon of music\, poetry and discussion\, followed by a sale of postcard artworks featured in the exhibition. Free entry – all welcome. \n 
URL:https://thegeorgeatnewnham.co.uk/event/postcards-for-palestine-exhibition-cultural-events-and-auction-27-31-may/
LOCATION:Upstairs at The George\, The George\, Newnham on Severn\, Gloucestershire\, GL141BS\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Charlotte Morris":MAILTO:postcardsforpalestine@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:NOSTALGIA – An Exhibition of Childhood Toys and Games\, Tuesday 3 to Saturday 7 June\, 11.00am to 4.30pm
DESCRIPTION:Curated by Tom Penny\, NOSTALGIA is a fascinating interactive art exhibition including Lego builds\, hand-crafted items\, board games\, toys and art – in fact\, something for everybody! There will be a wide range of exhibits on display from 1940s dolls through to a 2001 light sabre.  \nThe exhibition runs from Tuesday 3  to Saturday 7 June and is open from 11.00am to 4.30pm. Please note that a lift is now available for wheelchair users and the mobility-impaired. \n  \n 
URL:https://thegeorgeatnewnham.co.uk/event/nostalgia-an-exhibition-of-childhood-toys-and-games-tuesday-3-to-saturday-7-june-11-00am-to-4-30pm/
LOCATION:Upstairs at The George\, The George\, Newnham on Severn\, Gloucestershire\, GL141BS\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250607T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250607T213000
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SUMMARY:Into The Uncanny – Poetry Reading and Open Mic\, Saturday 7 June\, 7.30pm
DESCRIPTION:In our first-ever poetry event at The George\, acclaimed Cheltenham-based poets Zoe Brooks and Anna Saunders will read INTO THE UNCANNY\, a collaborative sequence of poems drawing on the ‘other worlds’ of myth\, fairytale and legend to address urgent topical themes. \nAfter the break\, Steph Smith hosts an OPEN MIC SESSION for poets and would-be poets to read their own work. For more info and details of how to take part\, see below. \nThis is a PAY AS YOU FEEL event – please donate what you can to help cover our running costs. Bar and snacks available. ALL WELCOME. Please note: space in our upstairs Gallery is limited. To be sure of a seat\, please book a free ticket using the form below. \nMEET THE POETS\nZoe Brooks loves performing and has been reading poetry (her own and other people’s) since the 1990s. Her work has appeared in many anthologies\, and her long poem Fool’s Paradise won the Electronic Publishing Industry Coalition award for best poetry e-book 2013. \nAnna Saunders has been described by the literary magazine The North as ‘a poet who surely can do anything.’ Her latest book is The Prohibition of Touch (Indigo Dreams\, 2022). Based in Cheltenham\, Anna works as a creative writing tutor\,  journalist\, broadcaster and  copywriter/editor.  She is also a co-founder and joint director with Zoe of the Cheltenham Poetry Festival. \nABOUT THE OPEN MIC \nIf you’ve written an original poem and would like a chance to read it to a live audience\, this is for you!  Anyone can participate\, whether you’re a seasoned poet\, a budding writer or just someone who enjoys poetry. The session will be hosted by Steph Smith. Poems should be no longer than 40 lines and each participant will have a four-minute slot. \n\nPlease arrive in good time and add your name to the list provided at the entrance to the Gallery. The list will close at 7.15pm.\nThe session will begin with a reading by Steph. Participants will be invited to read in list order.\nCome prepared: Have your poem clearly written out\, and read it with confidence.\nBe respectful: Listen to the host and other performers\, and follow the guidelines.\nHave fun: Open mics are enjoyable and creative!
URL:https://thegeorgeatnewnham.co.uk/event/into-the-uncanny-poetry-reading-and-open-mic-saturday-7-june-7-30pm/
LOCATION:The George\, High St\, Newnham\, Gloucestershire\, GL14 1BS\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:A COMPLETE UNKNOWN (15) – Film Screening\, Sunday 8 June\, 7.00pm
DESCRIPTION:Category: Docudrama\nDirector: James Mangold\nCast: Timothée Chalemet\, Edward Norton\, Elle Fanning\, Monica Darbo\nRuntime: 2 hrs 21 minutes \nNew York 1961: Against a backdrop of tumultuous social change\, an unknown nineteen-year-old from Minnesota named Bob Dylan arrives in Greenwich Village armed with his guitar and his revolutionary talent. Charting Dylan’s extraordinary early career\, James Mangold’s film gets beneath the legend to reveal the essence of the man: his creative energy\, his restlessness – and his ruthless ambition. \n‘Utterly fascinating\, capturing a moment in time when songs could move a culture’ Associated Press\n‘A maddeningly enjoyable piece of pop cinema’ Detroit News\n‘It’s a remarkable performance. Timothée Chalamet inhabits the loose-limbed\, livewire physicality of the young Bob Dylan and makes an impressively good fist of capturing the frayed hessian of his distinctive voice.’ Wendy Ide\, The Observer\n‘Timothée Chalamet acts and sings the young Bob Dylan to showstopping perfection\, catching the mystery man in the exhilarating act of inventing himself’ ABC News \nPresented by Newnham Film Club in association with Newnham Arts Festival 2025. Bar and snacks available. All welcome.\nThis is a PAY AS YOU FEEL event. Donations welcome to help cover our running costs.
URL:https://thegeorgeatnewnham.co.uk/event/a-complete-unknown-filmscreening-sunday-8-june-7-00pm/
LOCATION:Upstairs at The George\, The George\, Newnham on Severn\, Gloucestershire\, GL141BS\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:FRAGMENTS - Recent works by Esmée and Catherine Van Giap\, Tuesday 10 to Saturday 21 June\, 11.00am to 4.00pm
DESCRIPTION:Catherine and Esmée Van Giap write:\n‘Fragment means ‘a small part broken off or separated from something’.\n‘This exhibition showcases recent works by the two artists side by side\, where they come together to contrast yet complement each other\, and demonstrate the power of the materials being used.\n‘Throughout this exhibition\, we invite visitors to reflect and consider the physical materials used\, as well as the concepts and narratives proposed. As mother and daughter\, shared ideas of natural landscapes\, the sea\, and nature are often repeated in our work\, reminiscent of fond memories of years living by the coast. As we navigate these similarities\, the beauty of the world is depicted in glass and paint\, inviting the audience to appreciate and examine their own relationship with the world around them.’
URL:https://thegeorgeatnewnham.co.uk/event/fragments-recent-works-by-esmee-and-catherine-van-giap-tuesday-10-to-saturday-21-june-11-00am-to-4-00pm/
LOCATION:Upstairs at The George\, The George\, Newnham on Severn\, Gloucestershire\, GL141BS\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Paint Pens with Katie Fellows – Fridays 9.30-11.30am\, weekly from 2 May to 13 June
DESCRIPTION:Discover the vibrant world of paint pens on this engaging and creative course. You will learn techniques to master these versatile tools\, enabling you to create stunning artwork on a variety of surfaces. Join us and explore the unique properties of different paint pens and enhance your artistic skills in a relaxed and supportive environment. Perfect for artists of all levels! \nThe course will run on Fridays from 9.30 to 11.30 am on May 2\, 9\, 16 and 23 and June 6 and 13. \nPAINT PENS is a fully-funded Art Shape First Steps Course and is therefore FREE for people who: \n\nare aged 19+ and living in Gloucestershire;\nhave 5 GCSEs or fewer;\nwant to build confidence and learn new skills.\n\nTo find out more and/or book a place\, please call 01452 863855 or email bookings@artshape.co.uk.
URL:https://thegeorgeatnewnham.co.uk/event/paint-pens-with-katie-fellows-fridays-9-30-11-30am-weekly-from-2-may-to-13-june/
LOCATION:Gloucestershire
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SUMMARY:General Knowledge QUIZ – Thursday 3 July\, doors open 7.00pm
DESCRIPTION: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! \nBar and Snacks available – ALL WELCOME!
URL:https://thegeorgeatnewnham.co.uk/event/general-knowledge-quiz-thursday-12-june-doors-open-7-30pm/
LOCATION:The George Cafe\, High St\, Newnham on Severn\, GL14 1BS
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250705T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250713T163000
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SUMMARY:Paintings by Charlotte Keating – Venue 8\, FarOpen Studios Art Trail 2025\, Saturday 5 to Sunday 13 July
DESCRIPTION:Please note that the exhibition featured here will be open from 10.30am to 4.00pm daily except Sunday 6 and Monday 7 July\, when opening times are 11.00am to 3.00pm. \nWelcome to Venue 8 of the annual FarOpen Studios Art Trail. The George is delighted to be part of this unique celebration of the work of local artists\, which extends across a whole range of venues and includes everything from ceramics and wood carving to upcycled textiles and willow-weaving. \nThis solo exhibition by Charlotte Keating features dreamy abstract paintings with soft expressive brushstrokes in vibrant colours using acrylic paint and pastels\, balancing uplifting energy with a sense of peace and tranquillity. In quiet moments during the show Charlotte will be painting in the gallery and will be happy to chat about her mindful\, meditative working methods\, which are grounded in healing and self-expression. \nIn the adjoining room\, you will also find the exhibition Chasing Light (Venue 9 in the FarOpen Studios Art Trail)\, which showcases works by Di Weissberg\, Grace Engel\, Jo Rockley\, Shanna Ludwig\, Steve Zimmerman and Neski Ceramics.
URL:https://thegeorgeatnewnham.co.uk/event/paintings-by-charlotte-keating-venue-8-faropen-art-trail-2025-saturday-5-to-sunday-13-july/
LOCATION:The George\, High St\, Newnham\, Gloucestershire\, GL14 1BS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Art
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SUMMARY:Chasing Light – Venue 9\, FarOpen Studios Art Trail 2025\, Saturday 5 July to Sunday 13 July
DESCRIPTION:Please note that the exhibition featured here will be open from 10.30am to 4.00pm daily except Sunday 6 and Monday 7 July\, when opening times are 11.00am to 3.00pm. \nWelcome to Venue 9 of the annual FarOpen Studios Art Trail. The George is delighted to be part of this unique celebration of the work of local artists\, which extends across a whole range of venues and includes everything from ceramics and wood carving to upcycled textiles and willow-weaving. \nChasing 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. \nIn the adjoining room\, you will also find an exhibition of abstract works by Charlotte Keating (Venue 9 in the FarOpen Studios Art Trail). \nDemonstrations and workshops\nThe following events and activities will be taking place during the exhibition. For prices and booking\, please ask a member of the FarOpen team. \nWatch Shanna Ludwig work on floral headpieces\, Tuesday to Saturday\, 11.00am to 12:30pm and 2.00pm to 3:30pm\, and Sunday/Monday 11:30am to 12:30pm and 2.00-3.00pm. \nVanessa from Neski Ceramics\, will be working on her ceramic bowls and pots throughout the week\, demonstrating how she makes her textural creations. Join her on Tuesday 8 and Thursday 10 July at 2.00pm for a short workshop to make a small clay pot from her collection of textures. Pots can be fired and glazed for an additional fee. Extra workshops for up to six persons can be booked throughout the week. \nJoin Steve Zimmerman for oil painting demonstrations every day at 11.00am. \nGrace Engel will offer demonstrations every day from 10.30am to 4.00pm. Book to have Grace sketch your portrait live on site. \nWatch Di Weissberg hand-finish items throughout the week and see her printing screens which show the technique she uses. \nSee how Jo Rockley creates her cut paper pieces as she works on items throughout the week.
URL:https://thegeorgeatnewnham.co.uk/event/chasing-light-venue-9-faropen-studios-art-trail-2025-saturday-5-july-to-sunday-13-july/
LOCATION:The George\, High St\, Newnham\, Gloucestershire\, GL14 1BS\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:On The Trail of The Yeti – Talk by Steve Berry\, Thursday 24 July\, 7.30pm
DESCRIPTION: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? \nBritish mountaineer and Himalayan traveller Steve Berry (left) is the man with the answers. Steve grew up with his father’s stories of India\, and was beguiled by black and white photos from his dad’s expedition to the Nun Kun Massif in Kashmir. From an early age his ambition to explore in the greatest mountain range on earth grew and grew. He has taken part in nine mountaineering adventures to the Himalaya and has now completed some 80 or 90 treks in Nepal\, Bhutan\, Tibet\, and other parts of the region. In 1987\, with his climbing friend Steve Bell\, he founded a travel company specialising in Himalayan trekking and expedition holidays. \nSteve is the author of two books\, The Thunder Dragon Kingdom (Crowood Press\, ISBN: 1852231467) and Straight Up (Vertebrate Digital\, ISBN 9781909461116). He is a life member of the Himalayan Club\, and has memberships of the Alpine Club and the Climbers Club. \n \nPhoto believed to be of a Yeti footprint\, taken by British mountaineer Eric Shipton in 1951.
URL:https://thegeorgeatnewnham.co.uk/event/on-the-trail-of-the-yeti-talk-by-steve-berry-thursday-24-july-7-30pm/
LOCATION:Upstairs at The George\, The George\, Newnham on Severn\, Gloucestershire\, GL141BS\, United Kingdom
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250802T220000
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SUMMARY:TAPAS NIGHT\, Saturday 2 August\, from 7.00pm
DESCRIPTION:MUSIC… DANCE… FOOD… FIESTA! \nEnjoy delicious home-cooked Spanish Tapas PLUS live entertainment from Flamenco duo Dave Nash (guitar) and dancer Wenda Doors open 7.00pm\nTickets price £20\, including complimentary Sangria. Please book using the online form below. \nALL WELCOME \nOur entertainer Dave Nash is based in Bristol and has been playing Flamenco and classical guitar for more than twenty years. He plays regularly in restaurants providing an authentic Spanish ambience as well as at parties\, weddings and functions. He also works with Flamenco dancers including his partner Wenda\, and teaches Flamenco guitar.
URL:https://thegeorgeatnewnham.co.uk/event/tapas-night-saturday-2-august-from-7-00pm/
LOCATION:The George Cafe\, High St\, Newnham on Severn\, GL14 1BS
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250806T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250806T120000
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SUMMARY:The George Writing Group – Next session Wednesday 6 August\, 10.30am–12.00pm
DESCRIPTION: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! \nHow it works\nWe take turns to lead writing exercises that stimulate free\, on-the-spot writing. No style is off-limits\, and the atmosphere is encouraging and supportive. There is no fee to join. Just turn up with a notebook and pen and buy a drink and maybe some cake to support The George. \nFor further information call Steph\, 07737 420786.
URL:https://thegeorgeatnewnham.co.uk/event/the-george-writing-group-next-session-10-30-12-00-on-the-first-wednesday-of-the-month/
LOCATION:The Teal Room\, The George Cafe\, The George\, Newnham on Severn
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250821T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250821T213000
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SUMMARY:Our Lady of The Waters and The Wye – Talk by Rachel Jenkins OBE & Fr. David Wyatt\, Thursday 21 August\, 7.30 pm
DESCRIPTION: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. In this fascinating talk\, two of the organisers reveal how the expedition 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. \nAbout the speakers \nAfter studying Theology at the University of London\, Fr. David Wyatt pursued various jobs\, including working for charities of the Church and an NHS trust\, before training as a priest at Cuddesdon College. He went on to serve as Curate in three Herefordshire parishes before succeeding Fr. Richard Williams as Vicar of Hay\, Llanigon\, Capel-y-Ffin and Clyro in April 2024. \nRachel Jenkins OBE is Professor Emeritus at Kings College London and a distinguished psychiatrist and epidemiologist. She trained at the Maudsley and Institute of Psychiatry and has worked in the NHS\, the Department of Health as Principal Medical Officer for Mental Health (1987-96)\, and as head of the WHO Collaborating Centre for Mental Health at the Institute of Psychiatry (1997-2012)\, working with low- and middle-income countries on research\, training and policy. After four decades in London she returned to Herefordshire where she was born and grew up\, and is passionately concerned with conservation issues. \nThis is a PAY AS YOU FEEL event\, and donations are welcomed. Space may be limited. Please reserve your seat by buying a free ticket below. \nSTOP PRESS!\nOn Friday 15 August\, The Madonna will be taking to the water again to protest against the pollution of The Wye. The map below shows the route of the voyage and the events planned to take place along the way. \n \n 
URL:https://thegeorgeatnewnham.co.uk/event/our-lady-of-the-waters-talk-by-rachel-jenkins-mbe-fr-david-watt-thursday-21-august-7-30pm/
LOCATION:Upstairs at The George\, The George\, Newnham on Severn\, Gloucestershire\, GL141BS\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250826T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250830T160000
DTSTAMP:20260503T104459
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SUMMARY:PORTRAITS of a LIFE – Exhibition by Christine Smyth\, Tuesday 26 to Saturday 30 August
DESCRIPTION:This remarkable collection of works by Christine Smyth – her first public exhibition – 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. \nAdmission free – ALL WELCOME. \nPlease note that there is now a lift available for easy access to the upstairs gallery. \n  \n 
URL:https://thegeorgeatnewnham.co.uk/event/portraits-of-a-life-exhibition-by-christine-smyth-tuesday-26-to-saturday-30-august/
LOCATION:Upstairs at The George\, The George\, Newnham on Severn\, Gloucestershire\, GL141BS\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250906T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250913T160000
DTSTAMP:20260503T104459
CREATED:20250825T105050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T072925Z
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SUMMARY:'NAME CALLING' – Mosaics by Scandalous Shards\, 6-13 September 2025
DESCRIPTION: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! \nThe exhibition runs from 6 to 13 September\, 10.30am to 4.00pm daily\, excluding Sunday and Monday. \nScandalous Shards is the brainchild of Rachel Louise\, the owner of Rachel Shilston – Inspiring Creativity\, better known for her family-friendly and public-facing mosaic projects in schools and in community spaces. ‘Scandalous Shards’ is Rachel’s after-dark alter ego – a space where she trades the polished for the provocative and dives into themes that don’t normally make the classroom wall. \n  \n 
URL:https://thegeorgeatnewnham.co.uk/event/name-calling-mosaics-by-scandalous-shards-6-13-september-2025/
LOCATION:The George\, High St\, Newnham\, Gloucestershire\, GL14 1BS\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="Rachel Louise":MAILTO:info@rachelshilston.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250912T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250912T223000
DTSTAMP:20260503T104459
CREATED:20250812T102641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T121235Z
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SUMMARY:SOUNDS of STROUD – Live at THE CLUB\, High St\, Newnham\, Friday 12 September\, 7.00pm
DESCRIPTION: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. \nPlus bar and snacks. Tickets £10\, bookable now. \n \nAbove left: Albino Tarantino. Right: Thee Ones
URL:https://thegeorgeatnewnham.co.uk/event/sounds-of-stroud-live-at-the-club-high-st-newnham-friday-12-september-7-00pm/
LOCATION:The Club\, High St\, Newnham on Severn\, Gloucestershire\, GL141BS\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="The George":MAILTO:info@thegeorgeatnewnham.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250913T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250913T220000
DTSTAMP:20260503T104459
CREATED:20250826T083748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T085237Z
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SUMMARY:Mosaic Titty Workshop with Rachel Shilston and Latina Ballroom\, Saturday 13 September\, 7.00–10.00pm
DESCRIPTION:Create your own mosaic titty coasters at this scandalously fun workshop with Rachel Shilston and top drag queen Latina Ballroom. \nYou will be welcomed with a delicious cocktail on arrival and enjoy some fun and games with Latina\, before you throw yourself into an evening of raunchy creativity. You can opt for a basic pair of naked boobies\, or why not let your imagination run riot and create your tits in a bikini\, bra or titty tassels? No experience necessary. Beginners welcome. \nTickets £45\, including all materials\, tuition\, cocktail\,* entertainment from Latina and a £5 donation towards the breast cancer charity Coppafeel. Available to book here.\n*non-alcoholic option available. \n \nLatina Ballroom
URL:https://thegeorgeatnewnham.co.uk/event/mosaic-titty-workshop-with-rachel-shilston-and-latina-ballroom-saturday-13-september-7-00-10-00pm/
LOCATION:The George\, High St\, Newnham\, Gloucestershire\, GL14 1BS\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="Rachel Louise":MAILTO:info@rachelshilston.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250918T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250918T213000
DTSTAMP:20260503T104459
CREATED:20250817T105424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250817T145948Z
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SUMMARY:'GROUNDBREAKERS – The Return of The Boar'\, an Illustrated Talk by CHANTAL LYONS\, Thursday 18 September\, 7.30pm
DESCRIPTION:Once they were hunted to the brink of extinction. Now wild boar are back in the Forest of Dean and parts of Scotland. But are they a threat to people\, property and landscape as some claim\, or should we be actively encouraging and protecting them? \nFor years\, naturalist and writer Chantal Lyons (below) has immersed herself in the world of the boar and those who live alongside them. In this fascinating talk\, she shares her findings and explores the issues raised by the presence of these idiosyncratic\, highly intelligent creatures in our midst. \nAbout Chantal Lyons\nNow based in Gloucester\, Chantal grew upon the tidy\, boar-free countryside of Kent. Her interest in rewilding opened her eyes to the urgency of restoring lost species in Britain and inspired her to study the relations between people and wild boar in the Forest of Dean. The result\, Groundbreakers (Bloomsbury\, 2024) was described by Helen Macdonald (H is for Hawk) as ‘one of the most notable works of recent nature writing’. It was voted BES Marsh Ecology Book of the Year and shortlisted for the Wainwright Conservation Prize 2024. \nPlease note: Space in our first-floor Gallery is limited. Please reserve a seat using the ticket form below. This is a Pay As You Feel event\, and donations are welcome to help cover our running costs. Bar and snacks are available. If you have mobility issues\, please make use of our recently installed lift to the first floor.
URL:https://thegeorgeatnewnham.co.uk/event/groundbreakers-the-return-of-the-boar-an-illustrated-talk-by-chantal-lyons-thursday-18-september-7-30pm/
LOCATION:Upstairs at The George\, The George\, Newnham on Severn\, Gloucestershire\, GL141BS\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="The George":MAILTO:info@thegeorgeatnewnham.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250920T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250920T160000
DTSTAMP:20260503T104459
CREATED:20250821T121014Z
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SUMMARY:POETRY PERFORMANCE WORKSHOP with Zoe Brooks\, Saturday 20 September\, 2.00-4.00pm
DESCRIPTION:This workshop is for people who have never read in public and for those who have\, but want to improve. The aim is for you to explore your voice\, gain practical tips on how to perform/read poetry and to boost your confidence. Don’t worry about having a soft voice\, or never having read in public before: this relaxed workshop with Zoe Brooks will help you. \nTickets £12.50 available to buy online – just click here.\n \nAbout Zoe\nZoe Brooks loves performing and has been reading poetry (her own and other people’s) since the 1990s. Her work has appeared in many anthologies\, and her long poem Fool’s Paradise won the Electronic Publishing Industry Coalition award for best poetry e-book 2013.
URL:https://thegeorgeatnewnham.co.uk/event/poetry-performance-workshop-with-zoe-brooks-saturday-20-september/
LOCATION:Upstairs at The George\, The George\, Newnham on Severn\, Gloucestershire\, GL141BS\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Zoe Brooks":MAILTO:zoebrooks@cheltenhampoetryfestival.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250920T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250920T223000
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CREATED:20250821T115117Z
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SUMMARY:POETRY NIGHT: SECRET ROOMS & UNTOLD STORIES – Tess Biddington & Sally Jenkinson\, Saturday 20 September\, 7.30pm
DESCRIPTION: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 – see guidelines below. \nPlease note: Space in our first-floor Gallery is limited. Please reserve a seat using the ticket form below. This is a Pay As You Feel event\, and donations are welcome to help cover our running costs. Bar and snacks are available. If you have mobility issues\, please make use of our recently installed lift to the first floor. \nMEET THE POETS \n \nSally Jenkinson has been writing and performing poetry for more than a decade. Her work has appeared in the journals Lighthouse and Emerge\, the Morning Star\, and on BBC Radio 4’s Power Lines. She is also a mum\, a care worker\, and a community arts producer\, and is currently working towards an MA in Creative Writing from the University of Gloucestershire. \n  \n  \n  \n Tess Biddington was born in Pinner\, Middlesex\, in 1954 and began writing in 1996. Her poems have been featured on Forest of Dean Community Radio\, at the Cheltenham Literature Festival and in the New Wales Review. Tess is also a former winner of the prestigious Forward Prize for her poem ‘The Death of Descartes’. \n  \n  \n  \nOPEN MIC: HOW TO TAKE PART \nIf you’ve written an original poem and would like a chance to read it to a live audience\, now’s your chance!  Anyone can participate\, whether you’re a seasoned poet\, a budding writer or just someone who enjoys poetry. The session will be hosted by Steph Smith\, and each participant will have a five-minute slot. \n\nTo sign up\, please arrive in good time and add your name to the list provided at the entrance to the Gallery. The list will close at 7.15pm.\nThe session will begin with a reading by Steph. From then on\, participants will be invited to read in list order.\nCome prepared: Have your poem clearly written out\, and read it with confidence.\nBe respectful: Listen to the host and other performers\, and follow the guidelines.\nHave fun: Open mics are enjoyable and creative!
URL:https://thegeorgeatnewnham.co.uk/event/secret-rooms-untold-stories-poems-written-and-performed-by-tess-biddington-sally-jenkinson-saturday-20-september-7-30pm/
LOCATION:Upstairs at The George\, The George\, Newnham on Severn\, Gloucestershire\, GL141BS\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="The George":MAILTO:info@thegeorgeatnewnham.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250930T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251004T163000
DTSTAMP:20260503T104459
CREATED:20250916T160513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250917T080826Z
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SUMMARY:The River Wye – Heritage and Threats\, Tuesday 30 September to Saturday 4 October\, daily 10.30 am to 4.00pm
DESCRIPTION:For centuries the River Wye has been celebrated as one of our most beautiful and precious waterways. Now it is dying\, as a direct result of agricultural pollution and raw sewage outflows. \nIn this exhibition\, seventeen display panels explore the rich heritage of the Wye and the threats it currently faces. Learn about its extraordinary history\, geology and wildlife – and don’t miss the accompanying talk on Friday 3 October at 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. \nAdmission free – All Welcome. Please feel free to use the lift if you have mobility problems. \nFor further information about Leigh Day’s pollution claim against Avara Foods and Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water\, click here. \n 
URL:https://thegeorgeatnewnham.co.uk/event/the-river-wye-heritage-and-threats-tuesday-30-september-to-saturday-4-october-daily-10-30-am-to-4-00pm/
LOCATION:The George\, High St\, Newnham\, Gloucestershire\, GL14 1BS\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="The George":MAILTO:info@thegeorgeatnewnham.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250930T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250930T210000
DTSTAMP:20260503T104459
CREATED:20250917T160227Z
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SUMMARY:'PINOT & PAINT' with Jenny Jop\,  Tuesday 30 September\, 7.00-9.00pm
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://thegeorgeatnewnham.co.uk/event/pinot-and-paint-with-jenny-jop-tuesday-30-september-7-00-9-00pm/
LOCATION:Upstairs at The George\, The George\, Newnham on Severn\, Gloucestershire\, GL141BS\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251004T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251004T223000
DTSTAMP:20260503T104459
CREATED:20250902T141429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T180050Z
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SUMMARY:In The Corner DJs – Tropical\, Latin\, Jazz\, Afro and Funk\, Saturday 4 October\, 7.00 to 10.30pm
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for the best in expertly curated musical gems from across the decades and around the globe!! Tickets £10\, to include a bowl of chilli\, available to book below. Bar and snacks. All welcome. \nAbout In The Corner \nFounded in 2022 by longtime cohorts Paul Jacobs and Steve Aspey\, In The Corner (aka En El Rincón) started out as two DJs looking for an outlet to play the music they loved. Based in Cheltenham\, the pair quickly established themselves as the go-to duo for non-mainstream funk\, soul\, reggae\, afro and disco\, whilst also leaning heavily on Latin\, tropical and jazz sounds from across the decades. \nSadly\, Steve Aspey lost a hard-fought battle with cancer in August\, but Paul continues the ITC name in memory of his longtime associate and mentor\, alongside other mutual friends and collaborators. \n 
URL:https://thegeorgeatnewnham.co.uk/event/in-the-corner-djs-tropical-latin-jazz-afro-and-funk-saturday-4-october-7-00-to-10-30pm/
LOCATION:The George\, High St\, Newnham\, Gloucestershire\, GL14 1BS\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251007T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251018T160000
DTSTAMP:20260503T104459
CREATED:20250930T030349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T092709Z
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SUMMARY:FarOpen Autumn Exhibition – Tuesday 7 to  Saturday 18 October
DESCRIPTION:The FarOpen Autumn Exhibition is back – and it’s bigger and better than ever\, 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! \nThe exhibition is open daily from 10.30 am to 4.00 pm\, excluding Sundays and Mondays. Please feel free to use the lift to the first floor if you have mobility problems.
URL:https://thegeorgeatnewnham.co.uk/event/faropen-autumn-exhibition-tuesday-7-to-saturday-18-october/
LOCATION:Upstairs at The George\, The George\, Newnham on Severn\, Gloucestershire\, GL141BS\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251023T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251023T213000
DTSTAMP:20260503T104459
CREATED:20250917T103930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T172752Z
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SUMMARY:Tolkien's Gloucestershire – The Real Middle Earth\, Talk by Andy Meller\, Thursday 23 October\, 7.30pm
DESCRIPTION: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. \nJoin historian Andy Meller for this intriguing illustrated talk uncovering Tolkien’s lifelong passion for archaeology\, myth and the Gloucestershire landscapes that inspired him. \nNote: This is a Pay As You Feel event\, and donations are invited to help cover our running costs. Space is limited. Please book your seat using the ticket form below. \nAndy Meller’s fascination with all things Tolkienian began when he first read The Lord of the Rings as a student in the early 1980s. Whilst working at Waterstones in Gloucester\, Andy discovered that Tolkien’s wife\, Edith\, was born just a stone’s throw away in Arthur Street. Delving deeper\, he soon realised just how much of a part Gloucestershire and the surrounding area had played in Tolkien’s personal life and writings. \n 
URL:https://thegeorgeatnewnham.co.uk/event/tolkiens-gloucestershire-the-real-middle-earth-talk-by-andy-meller-thursday-23-october-7-30pm/
LOCATION:The George\, High St\, Newnham\, Gloucestershire\, GL14 1BS\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="The George":MAILTO:info@thegeorgeatnewnham.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251107T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251122T160000
DTSTAMP:20260503T104459
CREATED:20251014T151113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T152911Z
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SUMMARY:INKED: An Exhibition of Printmaking from The Yard Print Studio\, Friday 7 to Saturday 22 November\, 10.30am to 4.00pm (closed Sundays & Mondays)
DESCRIPTION: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 visited The Yard during August and September this year\, exploring their practice and developing new work with studio founder and printmaker Nichola Goff as part of the INKED Festival Residency Programme. \nThe exhibition shows the incredible breadth of process and beauty that printmaking can offer\, with work exploring drypoint\, screenprint\, cyanotype print\, lithography\, collagraph\, etching\, monotype\, woodblock print\, linocut and more. Meet the artists at the events listed below and try your hand at printmaking. Discover framed work on walls\, unframed work in print browsers\, constructed works on paper and wall-hung work. Get up close and see the stunning embossed and inked surface that is the beauty of the hand-made print. \nAll the work exhibited is for sale. Cards\, miniprints and postcards are also available. \nOPENING NIGHT\nFriday 7 November\, 7.00 to 9.00pm.\nDrinks and nibbles. No booking required – just turn up! \nARTISTS’ TALK with Sabrina Sharizi\, Harriet Hughes and Martin Kochany (right)\nThursday 13 November\, 6.00 to 8.00pm\nHear from the three printmakers in residence about their residency experience and printmaking practice. Admission is free but booking is recommended. For further details click here. \n  \nPRINTMAKING DROP-IN WORKSHOP: Playful Impressions with Painterly Prints\nSaturday 15 November\, 12.00 to 3.00pm\nMonoprinting with Niki Kent. No booking required – just turn up!\nClick here for further info. \n  \n  \nMARKET NIGHT \nFriday 21 November\, 6.00 to 8.00pm\nVisit the exhibition in the evening\, meet the printmakers\, enjoy a drink from the bar and browse the wonderful array of work on sale. We will also be announcing the raffle prizes from the raffle held at the INKED Print Fair. No booking required – just turn up! \n  \nPRINTMAKING DROP-IN WORKSHOP\nSaturday 22 November\, 12.00 to 3.00pm\nLinocut printing with earth pigment inks with Nichola Goff. No booking required – just turn up! More info here.
URL:https://thegeorgeatnewnham.co.uk/event/inked-an-exhibition-of-printmaking-from-the-yard-print-studio-friday-7-to-saturday-22-november-10-30am-to-4-00pm-closed-sundays-mondays/
LOCATION:The George\, High St\, Newnham\, Gloucestershire\, GL14 1BS\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nic Goff":MAILTO:theyardprintstudio@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251113T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251113T200000
DTSTAMP:20260503T104459
CREATED:20251014T151015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T102604Z
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SUMMARY:INKED: Artists' Talk with Sabrina Shirazi\, Harriet Hughes and Martin Kochany\, Thursday 13 November\, 6.00 to 8.00pm
DESCRIPTION:Above: Sabrina Shirazi\, Harriet Hughes and Martin Kochany \nIn this Artists’ Talk\, three printmakers taking part in the INKED exhibition talk about their experience of the Yard Print Studio Residency Programme during August and September of this year and the development of their printmaking practice. The Yard Print Studio is grateful to Canopy creative network for kindly sponsoring this event. \nAdmission is free but space is limited – please book using the free ticket form below. \nBar and snacks available. \n. \n 
URL:https://thegeorgeatnewnham.co.uk/event/inked-artists-talk-with-sabrina-shirazi-harriet-hughes-and-martin-kochany-thursday-13-november-6-00-to-8-00pm/
LOCATION:The George\, High St\, Newnham\, Gloucestershire\, GL14 1BS\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nic Goff":MAILTO:theyardprintstudio@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251115T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251115T220000
DTSTAMP:20260503T104459
CREATED:20251015T114205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251114T104237Z
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SUMMARY:FOOD & FILM Night: HOLY COW (15)\, Saturday 15 November\, 7.00pm
DESCRIPTION:Above: First-time actors Clément Faveau and Maiwenne Barthelemy in Louise Courvoisier’s heartwarming debut feature. \nJoin us for a hearty bowl of casserole and crusty bread in the cafe followed by a screening of knockout French coming-of-age drama HOLY COW (details below) in the Gallery upstairs. Tickets £10 bookable below. Bar available. All welcome. \n\n  \nHoly Cow (15)\nCategory: Comedy drama\nCast: Clément Faveau\, Maiwenne Barthelemy\, Luna Garret\nRuntime: 1 hr 32 mins\nLanguage: French with English subtitles\nDirector: Louise Courvoisier \nTeenager Totone’s carefree rural life takes a serious turn when he has to provide for his seven-year-old sister. Tempted by the chance of a €30\,000 cash prize\, he enters a competition to produce the best Comté cheese in the region. \n“Terrific\, big-hearted drama’  The Observer\n“So alive you may believe you could even reach out and touch it — or eat it.” The Times\n“The good stuff\, raw and unpasteurised” Financial Times \nVIEW TRAILER
URL:https://thegeorgeatnewnham.co.uk/event/food-film-night-holy-cow-15-saturday-15-november-7-00pm/
LOCATION:Upstairs at The George\, The George\, Newnham on Severn\, Gloucestershire\, GL141BS\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="The George":MAILTO:info@thegeorgeatnewnham.co.uk
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SUMMARY:Meet KATE HUMBLE\, Thursday 20 November\, 7.30pm
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a very special evening as top broadcaster and writer Kate Humble talks about her passion for animals\, farming and the environmental causes close to her heart. \nKate (left\, with Adam Henson and friends) is one of our best-known local writers and broadcasters\, with TV credits including Escape to the Farm\, Britain’s Best Coastal Walks\, Springwatch and Wild Shepherdess. Her books include Where the Hearth Is: Stories of Home\, A Year of Living Simply\, Thinking on My Feet (Shortlisted for the Wainwright Prize and the Stanford Travel Writing Award) and the recipe books Homemade: Recipes From The Countryside and  Homecooked: Recipes From The Farm. She is a contributing editor of Wanderlust\, and writes regularly on wildlife\, rural and environmental affairs\, travel and wellbeing. \nA champion of the environment\, Kate is president of WWT\, Patron of the British Society of Soil Science\, ambassador for Farms for City Children and the Whitley Fund for Nature. She’s also a qualified commercial diver. If you need barnacles removing from the bottom of your boat\, she’s your girl! \nTickets £10 on sale below from 23 October.
URL:https://thegeorgeatnewnham.co.uk/event/meet-kate-humble-thursday-20-november-7-30pm/
LOCATION:Upstairs at The George\, The George\, Newnham on Severn\, Gloucestershire\, GL141BS\, United Kingdom
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