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SUMMARY:JAZZ at THE GEORGE: The Jim Blomfield Trio\, Wednesday 18 February\, 8.00pm
DESCRIPTION:A much in demand player\, Jim Blomfield is widely recognised as one of the UK’s finest jazz pianists with a repertoire spanning contemporary jazz\, prog-influenced electronica and\, increasingly\, Latin Jazz. \n\n\n\nJim started classical piano lessons at a young age\, but it was only around the age of eighteen that he decided to study music more seriously. His combined skill in improvisation and classical technique came to fruition when he enrolled on a music degree course at Dartington College of Arts\, where he studied not only jazz piano but also composition\, twentieth-century classical music and the Balinese Gamelan. \nSince moving to Bristol in 1991\, Jim has become recognised as an exciting\, versatile and engaging pianist\, appearing with stalwarts of the Bristol scene such as Andy Hague and Kevin Figes and at numerous venues and festivals up and down the country. A highly acclaimed Salsa and Latin pianist\, he also performs with Cuban trumpeter Michel Padron\, the eighteen-piece Dockside Latin Orchestra and Bristol Salsa Orchestra.
URL:https://thegeorgeatnewnham.co.uk/event/jazz-at-the-george-the-jim-blomfield-trio-wednesday-18-february-8-00pm/
LOCATION:Upstairs at The George\, The George\, Newnham on Severn\, Gloucestershire\, GL141BS\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260226T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260226T213000
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SUMMARY:The Cracking Creations of MERLIN CROSSINGHAM – Thursday 26 February\, 7.30pm
DESCRIPTION:Merlin Crossingham has worked in the animation industry for more than thirty years\, mostly at the world-renowned Aardman Studios\, animating and directing commercials\, television series and feature films. His most recent project was the double BAFTA-winning\, Golden Globe- and Oscar-nominated feature film Wallace and Gromit – Vengeance Most Fowl\, which he co-directed with the creator of Wallace and Gromit\, Nick Park.\nIn this talk he looks back on his career as an animator and director\, focusing particularly on the making of Vengeance Most Fowl\, with a Q&A session after the break.\nThis is a Pay As You Feel event and donations towards our running costs are appreciated. Space is limited so we recommend booking in advance using the free ticket form below.\nPlease feel free to take the lift to our upstairs Gallery if you have difficulty using the stairs.
URL:https://thegeorgeatnewnham.co.uk/event/the-cracking-creations-of-merlin-crossingham-thursday-26-february-7-30pm/
LOCATION:The George\, High St\, Newnham\, Gloucestershire\, GL14 1BS\, United Kingdom
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260319T170000
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SUMMARY:Human – Three films by Yann-Arthus Bertrand\, plus Exhibition of Portraits\, Tuesday 3 to Thursday 19 March
DESCRIPTION:Experience the groundbreaking three-part documentary by Yann Arthus-Bertrand\, together with a unique exhibition of portraits that includes paintings\, photographs and work in a range of different media by people of all ages including local children. \nTold through breathtaking aerial cinematography and intimate first-person stories from around the world\, Yann Arthus-Bertrand’s documentaries reveal 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 discussion after the screenings. \nFilm 1: Thursday 5 March\, 7.00pm\nFilm 2: Friday 13 March\, 7.00pm\nFilm 3: Thursday 19 March\, 7.00pm \nThe exhibition will run from from Tuesday 3 to Saturday 21 March and can be visited during normal cafe opening hours. \nAdmission is free – donations invited to help cover our running costs. Seating for the film screenings is limited so please book in advance using the free ticket form below. \nPlease note that a lift to the first floor is available if you have difficulty using the stairs. \n 
URL:https://thegeorgeatnewnham.co.uk/event/human-three-films-by-yann-arthus-bertrand-plus-exhibition-of-portraits-tuesday-3-to-saturday-21-march/
LOCATION:Gloucestershire
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260307T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260307T220000
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SUMMARY:FOOD & FILM Night: BRIAN AND CHARLES (PG)\, Saturday 7 March\, 7.00pm
DESCRIPTION:Brian and Charles (PG)\nCategory: Comedy drama\nCast: David Earl\, Chris Hayward\, Louise Brealy\, Nina Sosyani\, Lynne Hunter\nRuntime: 1 hr 30 mins\nDirector: Jim Archer \nLonely inventor Brian invents an artificially intelligent robot named Charles in this humorous\, heartwarming story about friendship\, family\, love\, and letting go. \n“The bromance of the year’  The Guardian\n“A wonderful mixture of sweetness and silliness” The Times\n“A goofy non-taxing delight – and do stay for the credits. They’re a hoot.” Spectator \nVIEW TRAILER \nTickets £10\, including meal. Bar and refreshments available. Please feel free to use the lift to our first-floor gallery.
URL:https://thegeorgeatnewnham.co.uk/event/food-film-night-brian-and-charles-pg-saturday-7-march-7-00pm/
LOCATION:Gloucestershire
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260310T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260324T220000
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SUMMARY:Carbon Literacy for Communities – 10\, 17 and 24 March\, 6.30 to 9.00 pm
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to drive local climate action and inspire change in your community with this accredited course led by Emma Burlow of Lighthouse Sustainability. \nCourse Benefits\nYou will gain: \n\nUnderstanding of the science of climate change and how it impacts your community\nConfidence to talk about action on climate change within your community\nClarity on which actions have the greatest impact\nOpportunity to network with like-minded individuals within the community\nAccess to a digital platform with a suite of resources and further reading\nA personal commitment to action through community-based pledges\nCertification as a Carbon Literate individual.\n\nCourse delivery\nThe course takes place over three two-and-a half-hour interactive sessions including case studies and peer discussion\, supplemented by a couple of hours of self-study. At the end\, you complete your pledges to gain your individual Carbon Literate certification from the Carbon Literacy Project. \nPlease note: Booking is free but a donation of £40 per person is suggested to cover the cost of printed certificate and light evening meal. \nPlease book your place on the course using the form below.
URL:https://thegeorgeatnewnham.co.uk/event/carbon-literacy-for-communities-10-17-and-24-march-6-30-to-9-00-pm/
LOCATION:The George\, High St\, Newnham\, Gloucestershire\, GL14 1BS\, United Kingdom
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260312T213000
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SUMMARY:CONFESSIONS OF A GHOSTWRITER\, Talk by Mark McCrum\, Thursday 12 March\, 7.30pm
DESCRIPTION:Books written by ghostwriters regularly top the bestseller lists\, often selling millions of copies around the world and bringing even greater fame and wealth to their celebrity ‘author’. But to most of us\, the work of the anonymous hired scribe toiling away in the background is a mystery. So what’s it like to be a ghostwriter? What are the skills required\, and how you do you become one? Mark McCrum reveals the truth in this rare and fascinating glimpse behind the scenes of the publishing world. \nMark McCrum began his career as a travel writer\, with well-received books about Southern Africa (Happy Sad Land)\, Australia (No Worries) and Ireland (The Craic). A continuing interest in the stories of people in unusual settings led him to document the UK’s first two Reality TV series\, 1900 House and Castaway 2000 (both top ten bestsellers). \nHe then wrote about Robbie Williams on his sellout 2001 tour of Europe\, which became the No.1 bestseller Somebody Someday. He has ghostwritten four other top ten bestsellers\, including Bruce Parry’s Tribe and Walking With The Wounded\, describing the celebrated 2011 polar expedition of wounded veterans with Prince Harry. Other non-fiction books range from the stories of forced marriage survivors to a lightearted survey of global etiquette. \nMark then turned to crime-writing\, with humorous whodunnits such as The Festival Murders\, Murder on Tour and Ghosted\, with accolades ranging from ‘Book of the Week’ in the Daily Mail to ‘Book of the Year’ in the Literary Review and Mail on Sunday. His next novel\, Death on The Press Trip\, will be published in August 2026 by Bloodhound.
URL:https://thegeorgeatnewnham.co.uk/event/confessions-of-a-ghostwriter-talk-by-mark-mccrum-thursday-12-march-7-30pm/
LOCATION:The George\, High St\, Newnham\, Gloucestershire\, GL14 1BS\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260318T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260318T223000
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SUMMARY:JAZZ AT THE GEORGE: BALANÇA with Cathy Jones\, Wednesday 18 March\, 8.00pm
DESCRIPTION:  \nTake a trip to Rio with vocalist Cathy Jones\, Tristram Cox (guitar)  and Ben Waghorn (sax and flute). \nCathy (left) 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 arrangements of contemporary Brazilian songs. \nTickets £12 bookable below. Bar and snacks. \nPlease feel free to use our lift if you have difficulty with the stairs. \nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xw4ePWkuYPM
URL:https://thegeorgeatnewnham.co.uk/event/jazz-at-the-george-balanca-with-cathy-jones-wednesday-18-march-8-00pm/
LOCATION:The George\, High St\, Newnham\, Gloucestershire\, GL14 1BS\, United Kingdom
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260404T213000
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SUMMARY:Art Auction for PALESTINE\, Saturday 4 April\, 5.00pm\, with viewing from 10.00am
DESCRIPTION:Join us for drinks\, live entertainment and an auction of artwork by leading Forest artists in aid of Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP). Many local creatives including Doug Eaton\, Mollie Meager\, Derek Lamb\, Lizzie Godden and Deborah Gane have donated works to the event\, which has been organised in response to the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the West Bank. \nViewing will take place from 10.00am\, followed by the auction and evening gathering at 5.00pm which will feature live entertainment from Lisa Jenkinson and Dissident Diva\, canapés and a bar. It is hoped the auction will not only raise funds but also highlight the role of art as a force for solidarity\, compassion\, and community action. \nOnline gallery\nIn the run-up to the auction itself\, an online gallery will be curated on Facebook\, where donated works will be showcased as they arrive\, giving potential buyers a chance to preview the lots and place bids remotely ahead of the event. \nFind out more\nFor more information\, to donate artwork\, or to follow updates on the auction catalogue\, please visit the event’s online gallery or contact the organising team directly. \nFacebook gallery: https://fb.me/e/46lAcGzvQ \nContact for donations or other enquiries: stephboocock@mail.com
URL:https://thegeorgeatnewnham.co.uk/event/art-auction-for-palestine-saturday-4-april-5-00pm-with-viewing-from-10-00am/
LOCATION:The George\, High St\, Newnham\, Gloucestershire\, GL14 1BS\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260409T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260409T213000
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SUMMARY:SEED\, The Untold Story – Thursday 9 April\, 6.30pm
DESCRIPTION:As part of their annual Seed Swap & Shop event\, Forest Food Network present the award-winning film about the passionate seed-keepers\, farmers and activists who are defending the future of our food. The evening includes panel discussion\, Q&A and tasty veggie meal prepared by the kitchen team at The George. \n\nAbout the film\nFew things on Earth are as miraculous and vital as seeds\, worshipped and treasured since the dawn of humankind. In the last century\, 94% of our seed varieties have disappeared. As biotech chemical companies control the majority of our seeds\, SEED: The Untold Story reveals how indigenous seed keepers are fighting a David and Goliath battle to rekindle a lost connection to our most treasured resource and revive a culture connected to seeds. \nSEED features Vandana Shiva\, Dr. Jane Goodall\, Andrew Kimbrell\, Winona LaDuke and Raj Patel. \nForest Food Network \nThe Forest Food Network (or FFN) is all about supporting good\, healthy\, locally grown and produced food. We work with anyone from local businesses to community organisations to help develop a thriving and more resilient food economy in our district.
URL:https://thegeorgeatnewnham.co.uk/event/seed-the-untold-story-thursday-9-april-6-30pm/
LOCATION:The George\, High St\, Newnham\, Gloucestershire\, GL14 1BS\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260415T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260415T220000
DTSTAMP:20260513T170426
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SUMMARY:Jazz at The George: BATTLESHIP POTEMKIN with Live Jazz Score\, Wednesday 15 April\, 8.00pm
DESCRIPTION:Jazz meets revolutionary cinema in this rare chance to experience the classic 1925 silent film by Sergei Eisenstein with live improvised music by Lyndon Owen (soundscapes\, woodwind) and Ashley John Long (double bass). \n\nTickets £12 – all welcome. Drinks and snacks available from the bar. \n  \n\nAbout the film\nWidely considered to be one of the most influential films of all time\, Battleship Potemkin takes place during the Russian Revolution of 1905\, as deplorable conditions on board the armoured cruiser Potemkin drive the ship’s crew to mutiny. \n\n\n\n\nEisenstein wrote the film as  propaganda\, but also used it to test his theories of montage. At the time\, revolutionary Soviet filmmakers were experimenting with the effect of film editing on audiences. Through his use of montage techniques\, Eisenstein’s aim was to maximise the viewer’s sympathy for the rebellious crew of the battleship and hatred for their overlords.
URL:https://thegeorgeatnewnham.co.uk/event/jazz-at-the-george-battleship-potemkin-with-live-jazz-score-wednesday-15-april-8-00pm/
LOCATION:The George\, High St\, Newnham\, Gloucestershire\, GL14 1BS\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260418T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260418T223000
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SUMMARY:FUNK & FOOD NIGHT\, Saturday 18 April\, 7.30pm
DESCRIPTION:Join DJs Ade Simpson from Newnham and Bob Jones from St Briavels (formerly of Replay Records\, Bristol) for an ALL-VINYL night of funk\, soul\, and acid jazz grooves to celebrate Record Store Day. Tickets £10 including tasty bowl of home-cooked soul food\, plus bar and snacks. \nRecord Store Day is a semi-annual event established in 2008 to “celebrate the culture of the independently owned record store”. Held on one Saturday every April and every Black Friday in November\, the day brings together fans\, artists\, and thousands of independent record stores around the world. Local stores taking part include Grinning Soul Records in Monmouth and Badlands in Cheltenham.
URL:https://thegeorgeatnewnham.co.uk/event/funk-food-night-saturday-18-april-7-30pm/
LOCATION:The George\, High St\, Newnham\, Gloucestershire\, GL14 1BS\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260420T184500
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SUMMARY:Beginners' SPANISH with Annette Waterhouse  – Mondays 6.45 to 7.45pm\, from 20 April
DESCRIPTION:Have fun learning Spanish in a friendly and informal small group. Four weekly sessions for beginners\, starting Monday 20 April\, 6.45 to 7.45pm. Cost £48. Classes will then continue after half term on 1 June and follow the school terms. 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:20260423T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260423T213000
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SUMMARY:An Evening with STEVE KNIBBS\, Thursday 23 April\, 7.30pm
DESCRIPTION:From big stories like the 2001 Foot and Mouth epidemic and Covid to fun events like cheese-rolling and the Severn Bore\, Gloucestershire reporter Steve Knibbs has covered them all. A familiar face on BBC TV Points West\, Steve is also an Honorary Fellow of the University of Gloucestershire\, a dad\, tech geek\, amateur magician and an ‘annoying optimist’. Get to know the real Steve Knibbs as he shares stories of his work\, his passions and his love of all things Gloucestershire. \nThis is a Pay As You Feel. To be sure of a seat\, please book using the free ticket form below. \nBar and snacks available. All Welcome \nLift available if you have trouble using the stairs.
URL:https://thegeorgeatnewnham.co.uk/event/an-evening-with-steve-knibbs-thursday-23-april-7-30pm/
LOCATION:The George\, High St\, Newnham\, Gloucestershire\, GL14 1BS\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260425T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260426T130000
DTSTAMP:20260513T170426
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SUMMARY:SUMMER BREADS with Dede Liss – Weekend Course\, Saturday and Sunday 25/26 April
DESCRIPTION:Discover the fun and satisfaction of making your own delicious summer breads at home with expert baker and teacher Dede Liss. \nOver two days\, you will make at least three loaves of your own to take home with you and learn all the skills of making Foccacia\, olive sticks\, Fatayer (little Lebanese pies)\, Pitta bread and Flammkuche\, a delicious pizza-like flatbread typically coated with fromage blanc or crème fraîche\, thinly sliced onions and lardons. \nTopics covered will also include:\n\n•  long fermentation yeasted dough\n•  using a ‘biga’ or ‘pre ferment’\n•  shaping dough\n•  using a couche. \nIngredients and equipment including aprons are provided\, and Dede’s own recipes will be shared at the end. To ensure individual tuition\, numbers are limited to four. Dede will also provide free individual follow-up help after the course if you need it. \nCourse dates and times\nThe weekend course will be held on Saturday and Sunday 25 and 26 April. Sessions will run from 4.00pm  to 6.00pm (Saturday) and 9.00am to 1.00pm (Sunday). The cost is £100 per person\, including ingredients. A light lunch will be provided on the Sunday. \nHow to book\nPlease sign up for the course by sending us a completed booking form. Payment details are included in the form and we will confirm your booking once payment has been received. \nAbout Dede\nA teacher of baking and breadmaking for more than ten years\, Dede Liss ran her own successful village bakery and is a former tutor for the WI at Denman College. Her approach is practical and straightforward\, with the emphasis on hands-on learning.
URL:https://thegeorgeatnewnham.co.uk/event/summer-breads-with-dede-liss-weekend-course-saturday-and-sunday-25-26-april/
LOCATION:The George Bakery\, The George\, Newnham on Severn\, Gloucestershire\, GL14 1BS
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260425T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260425T220000
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SUMMARY:The HUMBUGS\, Saturday 25 April\, 7.30pm
DESCRIPTION:By overwhelming popular demand\, Forest-based five-piece The Humbugs are back with another evening of heartfelt and soulful music\, including classic songs of the 1970s\, covers of contemporary artists and original compositions. Think Paul Simon meets First Aid Kit! \nThe Humbugs are: Mark Moodie (guitar/bass)\, Jules de Bharra (vocals)\, Rebekah Gueye (cello)\, Ian Smith (piano/guitar/banjo)\, Nick Assirati (vocals). \nTickets £5. Bar and snacks available. All welcome.
URL:https://thegeorgeatnewnham.co.uk/event/the-humbugs-saturday-25-april-7-30pm/
LOCATION:The George\, High St\, Newnham\, Gloucestershire\, GL14 1BS\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260427T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20270427T123000
DTSTAMP:20260513T170426
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SUMMARY:Community Drop-In – Mondays 10.30 to 12.30pm\, from 27 April
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 27 April\, 18 May\, 22 June\, 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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260502T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260502T220000
DTSTAMP:20260513T170426
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SUMMARY:Poetry Night: SHARING THE FOREST with Stewart Carswell and Jane Spray + Open Mic\, Saturday 2 May\, 7.30pm
DESCRIPTION:Sharing The Forest\nJoin us for another great poetry night at The George\, with guest readings by Stewart Carswell and Jane Spray followed by an Open Mic session when audience members are invited to perform their own work.\nThis is a Pay As You Feel event and your donations are vital to help cover our running costs. Space is limited\, so to reserve your seat\, please book a free ticket using the form below.\nBar and snacks will be available\, and there is a lift to the first-floor gallery if you have difficulty using the stairs. \nMeet the poets\n \nBorn and raised in the Forest of Dean\, Stewart Carswell studied Physics at Southampton University and approaches poetry with the mindset of a scientist. His poems have appeared in numerous collections and he has performed at the Cheltenham and Aldeburgh poetry festivals and around Cambridge and East Anglia. His full-length debut Earthworks was published by Indigo Dreams in 2021. \n \nJane Spray lives in the Forest of Dean. Her poems have appeared in Poetry News\, Mslexia\, Pennine Platform\, Allegro\, and The Haibun Journal. She has read at Cheltenham Poetry Festival\, and her River Wye poems were set to music by Fiona Taylor and performed in 2024 and 2025. From 2024 to 2025 Jane was Poet in Residence at Clearwell Caves in the Forest. Her debut collection Cave Whale will be published by Alba Publishing this Spring. \nAbout the Open Mic\nIf you have a poem of your own that you would like to read in front of a live audience\, you are welcome to take part in the Open Mic Session. To sign up\, please arrive in good time and add your name to the list by the door of the Gallery. The list will close at 7.15pm.
URL:https://thegeorgeatnewnham.co.uk/event/poetry-night-sharing-the-forest-with-stewart-carswell-and-jane-spray-open-mic-saturday-2-may-7-30pm/
LOCATION:Upstairs at The George\, The George\, Newnham on Severn\, Gloucestershire\, GL141BS\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:SOUNDBATHS with Sound Therapist Amabel Mortimer – Wednesday 6 May\, 6.00-7.00pm
DESCRIPTION:SONIC HEALING\nTune into wellness… Vibrate with harmony… Immerse yourself in therapeutic sounds that calm the mind\, heal the body and uplift the spirit. \nBenefits can include: \n\nReduced pain\nImproved sleep\nStress and anxiety relief\nDeep relaxation\nLower heart rate and blood pressure\nImproved mental wellbeing\n\n“This was brilliant. My body felt soothed\, very relaxed and peaceful. Time evaporated\, stress melted away and colours washed through me.” \n“Each sound helped me to relax\, feeling like it was gently washing away stress and bringing me back to a place of calm and clarity.” \nSessions held on the second Wednesday of each month\, 6.00pm to 7.00pm. Cost: £15 per session\, bookable at sonicreate.co.uk. \nDrawing on more than thirty years as creative health facilitator\, Amabel creates a warm\, nurturing sonic space where you can fully immerse yourself in the restorative vibrations of gongs\, singing bowls\, drums\, and therapeutic percussion. With gentle guidance\, you’re safely supported into a deeply meditative state\, allowing profound peace\, renewal\, and resonance to unfold. \nAmabel Mortimer\nSound Therapist and Creative Health facilitator\nDip. GSRT (BAST)\, Gongmaster (CMA)\nBA (hons)\, MA (dis)\nITSA member\, AN and Balens Insured \n 
URL:https://thegeorgeatnewnham.co.uk/event/sonic-healing-with-amabel-mortimer-wednesday-11-march-6-00-7-00pm/
LOCATION:Upstairs at The George\, The George\, Newnham on Severn\, Gloucestershire\, GL141BS\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:'PAY AS YOU FEEL' LUNCH – Sunday 10 May\, 1.00pm at The George
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a friendly and informal ‘Pay as You Feel’ Community Lunch on Sunday 10 May at 1.00pm – see menu below. Places are limited to 30\, so please make sure of a seat by booking ahead using the free ticket form below and arriving in good time on the day. ALL WELCOME!
URL:https://thegeorgeatnewnham.co.uk/event/pay-as-you-feel-lunch-sunday-10-may-1-00pm-at-the-george/
LOCATION:The George Cafe\, High St\, Newnham on Severn\, GL14 1BS
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SUMMARY:Jazz at The George: The JOHN-PAUL GARD TRIO\, Wednesday 13 May\, 8.00pm
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to be blown away by the keyboard wizardry of jazz organist John-Paul Gard\, with Ben Waghorn on sax and flute and Keith Fairbairn on percussion. \nTickets  £12 (bookable below). Bar and snacks. Lift access to our Gallery available. \nAbout John-Paul Gard\nJazz organist John-Paul first fell in love with the sound of the Hammond organ at the age of ten. Encouraged by his father\, a keen organist and music enthusiast\, he went on to take a job in his local organ shop\, where he met some of the finest players and demonstrators in the business and played many concerts. Today\, his style is heavily influenced by Jimmy Smith\, Jimmy McGriff and Joey DeFrancesco\, with shades of Errol Garner\, Oscar Peterson\, Harry Stoneham\, Curt Prina\, Max Takano\, George Flurey\, Tony Pegler Keith Evans and Alan Haven. \nJohn-Paul loves to improvise and to work with other like-minded musicians. As well as recording many albums under his own name\, he has played on more than 40 albums by other well-known figures on the jazz scene. A recent success has been his collaboration with The Jon Dalton Organ Trio based in Venice Beach USA\, whose album Warm Ghosts in a Cold World is currently climbing the Jazz charts in the USA.
URL:https://thegeorgeatnewnham.co.uk/event/jazz-at-the-george-the-john-paul-gard-trio-wednesday-13-may-8-00pm/
LOCATION:Upstairs at The George\, The George\, Newnham on Severn\, Gloucestershire\, GL141BS\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:The Riverbank Ensemble SPRING CONCERT\, Saturday 16 May\, 2.30pm
DESCRIPTION:Above: Claude Monet\, Springtime at Giverny\,1886 \nThe ever-popular Riverbank Ensemble (Fiona Crawley\, flute\, Ann Holder: oboe; Richard Kubiak: keyboard; and  Liz Pritchard: cello) present another varied programme of chamber music to celebrate the season\, including pieces by JS Bach\, Daniel Purcell\, Madeleine Dring and Camille Saint-Saens plus a few Riverbank surprises too! \nTickets £10 including cream tea\, available to book below. All welcome. Please feel free to take the lift to our first-floor Gallery. \nThe Riverbank ensemble are: \nFiona Crawley\, flute\nAnne Holder\, oboe\nRichard Kubiak\, keyboard\nLiz Pritchard\, cello
URL:https://thegeorgeatnewnham.co.uk/event/the-riverbank-ensemble-spring-concert-saturday-16-may-2-30pm/
LOCATION:The George\, High St\, Newnham\, Gloucestershire\, GL14 1BS\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:SOUND BATH MEDITATION - Monday 18 May\, 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:An Evening with STEVE ASHLEY\, Saturday 6 June\, 7.30pm
DESCRIPTION:Steve Ashley is one of British folk’s finest singer-songwriters. His songs have been covered by a legion of folk artists\, including Fairport Convention\, Anne Briggs\,  Ralph McTell & Wizz Jones\, Show of Hands\, Martin Simpson\, Phil Beer\, O’Hooley & Tidow and St Agnes Fountain. \nSteve’s album career began in 1974 with the ground-breaking Stroll On\, which is still regarded as a folk-rock classic. Since then\, he has released twelve critically acclaimed albums of original songs. Support for his work has come from a diverse mix of record companies\, including Decca\, Motown\, Fairport’s ‘Woodworm’ and the premier folk label Topic. \nFor over half a century\, Steve has consistently melded tradition with innovation\, delivering intelligent and inspired lyrics set to distinctive original melodies. A veteran of CND and the protest movement\, his songs challenge injustice and celebrate everyday life and the natural environment\, highlighting the threats to both. \nHis latest solo album\, One More Thing received three five-star reviews and a place in the American magazine Goldmine’s Best Albums of 2018\, while his album This Little Game was in two UK lists of The Best Folk Albums of 2015 in The Telegraph and Folk Radio. \nWith over fifty album credits to his name\, Steve has recorded with the best in folk. He’s sung with Anne Briggs\, Shirley Collins and Linda Thompson\, and played with Richard Thompson\, John Williams\, Danny Thompson\, Robin Williamson and Fairport Convention. In 2013 the prolific rock author\, Dave Thompson published Fire and Wine\, an illustrated account of Steve’s career with photographs and contributions from many of his peers. \nSteve is a consummate entertainer and has what America’s Variety magazine has called ‘one of the funniest dry stage raps’.  He has toured throughout the UK\, Europe and the USA and appeared on the main stage at Glastonbury\, Cambridge Folk Festival and many times at Fairport’s Cropredy Convention (left). He has performed his songs with chamber orchestras conducted by Nick Drake’s arranger\, the late Robert Kirby\, and also as a lead singer with The Albion Country Band\, and his own bands Ragged Robin and The Steve Ashley Band. \nIn 1991\, with many radio and TV appearances already under his belt\, Steve collaborated with his close friend\, the late Roger Deakin (author of Waterlog)\, to create music for two of Roger’s television films\,The Ballad of the Ten Rod Plot (1991) and  Stable Lads (1995). Sadly\, in 2006 Roger died from a brain tumour\, and a year later\, Steve commemorated his life in the song\, Friend of The Rivers on his album\, Time and Tide. \nIn 2017\, Steve recorded a live session for The Folk Show with Mark Radcliffe (BBC Radio 2)\, and his performance of Best Wishes was repeated at the end of the year in The Best of The Sessions. \nIn 2021 his ‘Family Album’\, originally recorded with members of Fairport Convention in 1979\, was reissued with extra tracks. The following year The Scotsman published a chart of the ten best recent reissues\, with Steve’s ‘Family Album Revisited’ chosen as number one. The classic songs therein are bringing Steve to a whole new generation of folk-rock fans and his reputation for creating and performing material of timeless contemporary relevance continues to grow. \n“One of the finest singer-songwriters in Britain\, if not the entire English-speaking world.”  Melody Maker \n“He has an extraordinary gift for creating material of true folk quality.”  The Daily Telegraph \n“Steve Ashley is a thoughtful and elegant singer-songwriter.” The Guardian \n“Folk-rock maestro” Morning Star \n“Throughout his long career his sense of social injustice has barely wavered.”  Mojo
URL:https://thegeorgeatnewnham.co.uk/event/an-evening-with-steve-ashley-saturday-6-june-7-30pm/
LOCATION:Upstairs at The George\, The George\, Newnham on Severn\, Gloucestershire\, GL141BS\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:A History of LORD'S CRICKET GROUND – Steven Miell\, Thursday 25 June\, 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. \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. \nSteven’s book Lord’s Cricket Ground in 50 Memorials is published by Amberley\, and signed copies will be on sale at the event. \n  \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-25-june-7-30pm/
LOCATION:Upstairs at The George\, The George\, Newnham on Severn\, Gloucestershire\, GL141BS\, United Kingdom
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