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Jazz at The George: KEVIN FIGES – Wednesday

Live Music

Around £12.00

Jazz at The George: KEVIN FIGES – Wednesday

Open your ears to the amazing sound world of multi-instrumentalist, composer/arranger and all-round creative powerhouse Kevin Figes, supported by Julian Jackson on bass and Matt Hopkins, guitar. Tickets £12 bookable below. Drinks and snacks available from the bar. All welcome. For further info and booking, please click on the event title above.

Wed 22 Jul21:00The George, Newnham(4.3mi)

via The George, Newnham

Live Music

Around £12.00

Jazz at The George: KEVIN FIGES

Wed 22 Jul21:00The George, Newnham(4.3mi)

via The George, Newnham

Children & Family

Children's party

Madison Wilce

Sat 25 Jul11:30The Community Centre(1mi)

via The Community Centre

Children & Family

Lego Club

Lego Club – every Saturday morning from 10.30am-11.30am children can make Lego models and have a great time! No need to book, just turn up and create-

Sat 25 Jul11:30Berkeley Books(4.7mi)

via Berkeley BooksLocal gem

Live Music

Around £10.00

Funk & Food Night – Saturday

Join DJs Ade Simpson and Elle B for a night of strictly vinyl Funk, Soul, Hip Hop, Reggae, Acid Jazz and Breaks. Tickets, £10, bookable below. Price includes home-cooked food + bar & snacks. ALL WELCOME! For more info please click on the event title above.

Sat 25 Jul20:30The George, Newnham(4.3mi)

via The George, Newnham

Live Music

Around £10.00

Funk & Food Night

Sat 25 Jul20:30The George, Newnham(4.3mi)

via The George, Newnham

Family Fun Mosaic Taster for Three - July

Children & Family

Around £60.00

Family Fun Mosaic Taster for Three - July

Family Fun Mosaic Taster for Three - July 26 Jul 2026 £60.00

Sun 26 JulRachel Shilston(3.2mi)

via Rachel ShilstonLocal gem

Community

Bacon, Bites and Banter

A chance to socialise with other village residents. Tea and coffee – £1.00 Slice of cake – £1.50 Hot bacon roll – £4.50 (vegan option available) A range of newspapers will be available. Both cash and contactless card payments are welcome.

Sat 1 Aug11:00Soudley Village Hall(2.5mi)

via Soudley Village Hall

Community

Around £1.00

Bacon, Bites & Banter

A chance to socialise with other village residents. Takes place on the first Saturday of every month between 10 am – 12 noon, unless stated otherwise. Tea and coffee – £1.00 Slice of home-made cake – £2.50 Hot bacon or sausage bap – £5.00 (vegan option available) A range of newspapers will be available. Both cash and contactless card payments are welcome.

Sat 1 Aug11:00Soudley Village Hall(2.5mi)

via Soudley Village Hall

Likely freeArts & CultureLive Music

POETRY NIGHT – Readings by ELIZABETH PARKER & VAL ORMROD + Open Mic

Welcome to an outstanding evening of poetry at The George, with readings by Elizabeth Parker and Val Ormrod followed by an Open Mic when audience members are invited to read their own work. Drinks & snacks available from the bar. This is a Pay as You Feel event and we would appreciate a donation to help cover our running costs. For further information including how to book, please click on the event title above.

Sat 1 Aug20:30The George, Newnham(4.3mi)

via The George, Newnham

Community

General

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Sun 2 AugCANDI Unlimites(4.8mi)

via CANDI UnlimitesCurated

Community

Guided Birdwatch Walk

Join one of our expert Reserve Wardens while they complete the morning visits to the bird hides.

Tue 4 AugPeng Observatory(4.5mi)

via Peng ObservatoryLocal gem

Community

Birding for Beginners

Develop your birding skills this season.

Wed 5 AugPeng Observatory(4.5mi)

via Peng ObservatoryLocal gem

Community

BBQ Society at The Tap

BBQ Society at The Tap. Bespoke Brewery and Littledean Tap House. Date's on the card. That's the trailer — their site's got the main feature.

Fri 7 Aug17:00Bespoke Brewery and Littledean Tap House(4.6mi)

via Bespoke Brewery and Littledean Tap HouseLocal gem

A Trio of Italian Summer Decorations - 8.8

Community

Around £120.00

A Trio of Italian Summer Decorations - 8.8

A Trio of Italian Summer Decorations - 8.8 8 Aug 2026 £120.00

Sat 8 AugRachel Shilston(3.2mi)

via Rachel ShilstonLocal gem

Community

Around £120.00

Mosaic Workshops

Mosaic Workshops is happening at Rachel Shilston. We've got the when and where — their site has the why and the how much.

Sat 8 AugRachel Shilston(3.2mi)

via Rachel ShilstonLocal gem

Community

Honey & The Rattlers

We keep tabs on Bespoke Brewery and Littledean Tap House so you don't have to. Honey & The Rattlers caught our eye — see if it catches yours.

Sat 8 Aug19:30Bespoke Brewery and Littledean Tap House(4.6mi)

via Bespoke Brewery and Littledean Tap HouseLocal gem

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Venues with events near Blakeney (Forest of Dean)

A few local places from the listings above, all within three miles.

Soudley Village Hall2.5 miles away The Community Centre1.0 mile away

More about Blakeney (Forest of Dean)

Gloucestershire, England

Blakeney has nearby local names including The Community Centre, Lydney Bowling Club and Soudley Village Hall. We keep an eye on the dates around them, because local plans can be practical, sociable or a good reason to explore the Forest of Dean. Near Here brings event details around Blakeney in the Forest of Dean together so you can see what's happening without searching every website. Check the organiser's latest information before you head out.

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