An Evening of (Very Old ) Radio with Paul Kerensa, Saturday 1 March 2025, 7.30pm

Upstairs at The George The George, Newnham on Severn, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom

Award-winning TV comedy writer Paul Kerensa ('Miranda', 'Not Going Out', 'TFI Friday') presents his delightfully nostalgic one-man celebration of the early days of Auntie Beeb. For full details including how to book, click on the event title above.

£15.00

Gerald Thornton – A Lifetime of Painting, Tuesday 11 to Saturday 22 March, 11.00am to 4.00pm

Upstairs at The George The George, Newnham on Severn, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom

Approaching his ninety-first birthday, local artist Gerald Thornton has spent a lifetime capturing the textures and colours of the Forest of Dean. This major exhibition is open daily from 11.00am to 4.00pm excluding Sundays and Mondays. Admission is free and all are welcome.

On Thursday 13 March at 7.30pm, Gerald will be talking about his work to Jason Griffiths as part of our regular monthly series of Thursday Talks at The George. This is a 'Pay As You Feel' event, but numbers are limited. For further details including booking please click on the event title above.

Free

Live music from the HUMBUGS – Saturday 29 March, 7.30pm

Upstairs at The George The George, Newnham on Severn, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom

Blending British and Irish folk with Americana and Country, Forest-based five-piece HUMBUGS present a carefully crafted set 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!
Tickets £5. Bar and snacks available. All welcome. For full details click on the event title above.

£5.00

Vernon James sings JAMES TAYLOR, Friday 4 April, 7.30pm

Upstairs at The George The George, Newnham on Severn, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom

Vernon James presents an evening of classic songs by James Taylor, including How Sweet It Is, Fire And Rain, Carolina in My Mind, Wondering, Mexico and Sweet Baby James. Join us on a journey back to simpler times and happily lose yourself in the dulcet tones and sweet melodies of the finest songs of the last half-century.
Bar and refreshments. All welcome. For further information and tickets, please click on the event title above.

£15.00

STILL OUT ambient road trip – Film Screening, Saturday 12 April, 7.30pm

Upstairs at The George The George, Newnham on Severn, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom

Still Out is an audio-visual collaboration between music producers Will Cookson and Tom Haverly and filmmaker Rufus Exton exploring ambient soundscapes, landscapes and what it means to pass through time and space. The screening will be followed by a Q&A with the filmmakers and by DJ sets inspired by the film.
For further details including tickets and booking, click on the event title above.

£7.00

The Riverbank Trio, Saturday 3 May, 2.30pm

Upstairs at The George The George, Newnham on Severn, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom

Join us in the elegant surroundings of the George Gallery for an afternoon of classical music performed by local ensemble The Riverbank Trio – and enjoy a delicious cream tea after the concert!

The Riverbank Trio are: Fiona Crawley (flute), Liz Pritchard (cello) and Richard Kubiak (keyboard). Their varied programme includes works by J.S. Bach, Telemann, Astor Piazzolla and an original composition by Richard Kubiak. For further details including booking please click on the event title above.

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Charlie Mee’s History of Pop, Saturday 17 May, 8.00pm

Upstairs at The George The George, Newnham on Severn, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom

Guitarist and vocalist Charlie Mee presents a personal journey through pop from the 1950s to the present day.
Bar and snacks. Tickets £5. All welcome.
For full details including how to book, please click on the event title above.

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Regenerative Agriculture – an Illustrated talk by Chris North, Thursday 22 May, 7.30pm

Upstairs at The George The George, Newnham on Severn, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom

Local farmer Chris North reveals how regenerative farming can improve soil health, enhance biodiversity, build resilience in the face of climate change and actively restore and enhance ecosystems.
Bar and snacks available. This is a PAY AS YOU FEEL event – donations to cover our running costs invited. For full details including how to book, please click on the event title above.

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Jack Bessant & Betsy Beard, Saturday 24 May, 7.30pm

Upstairs at The George The George, Newnham on Severn, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom

Local singer-songwriter Betsy Beard and ex-Glastonbury rock legend Jack Bessant bring their unique blend of vocal and instrumental magic to the intimate surroundings of the George.
Bar and snacks available. For full details including tickets, please click on the event title above.

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