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Welcome to The Beacon, Exeter

Bringing People Together

A welcoming space for all at the heart of the community

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Award winning Community Centre

The Beacon is a modern community centre at the heart of Beacon Heath in Exeter, run by enthusiastic local people who care passionately about our community. We opened in May 2015 and many people visit us each week.

We provide an excellent variety of services and weekly activities to support our community, ranging from a twice weekly food bank, adult social groups, children’s and toddler groups, after school youth drop in sessionsyoga and exercise groups, community garden sessions, and craft groups. We’ve also got plenty of versatile rooms to hire to host a variety of events – whether its lively kids parties, corporate events, vibrant discos, or elegant sit-down dinners – we’ve got a space for everything.

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Make a donation

We welcome donations of clothes, shoes, books and DVDs, surplus food and financial donations to help us help the community. Find out how you can help support the work we do at The Beacon with a donation.

Food Bank

No one goes hungry. Access support with putting food on your table from Exeter Food Bank at The Beacon.

Friday Cafe

Celebrate the end of the week with us at the Friday Café. Join us for delicious sweet treats, boardgames, pool and a chat with friends.

Sports Facilities

Our enclosed multi-purpose sports courts, perfect for football, basketball, tennis and more.

Soft Play

Discover our children’s soft play facilities suitable for ages 6 months to 7 years.

Drop-in advice

Access a wide range of practical advice and support

Clothes Rack

Donate and take clothes for free from our clothes rack.

Toy Library

Our low cost fun-packed toy lending library.

Midwife

Midwife appointments run by the friendly NHS midwife team here at The Beacon.

What’s On at The Beacon

Event Series Friday Cafe

Friday Cafe

The Beacon Centre

Our Friday Cafe is held in Hobnob Hall, a light welcoming hall with two pool tables and plenty of sofas to relax on with a knitting table and a jigsaw/games...

Event Series Toy Library

Toy Library

The Beacon Centre

Spinning Top Toy Library has hundreds of good quality toys for you to choose from for babies, toddlers and children. We are at The Beacon every Friday from 10am-1pm. You...

Event Series Knitt & Knatter

Knit & Knatter

Come and make friends with others who enjoy crafts. Join our lovely Knit, Natter, Crochet and Cross Stitch group. There is a small charge of £3.00 to cover our room...

£3.00
Event Series Isca Church Group

Isca Church

We are a warm welcoming church that is family to all, seeing lives transformed by Jesus. If you’re new to Exeter, just visiting or wanting to find out more about...

Event Series Craft & Chat

Craft & Chat

The Beacon Centre

WHEN: Mondays: 10:30am – 12:30pm. £3.00 per session. Come along on a Monday morning and join a friendly group who love crafting and chatting! It’s a very simple idea, bring your...

Event Series Over 60s Yoga

Over 60s Yoga

The Beacon Centre

An 8 week course encourages you to establish a yoga routine, specifically designed to help build muscle strength to reduce joint pain, increase flexibility, mobility, coordination and balance. Relaxation and...

Event Series The Hub Youth group

The Hub Youth group

The Beacon Centre

Join us for music, games, pool tables, table tennis, dodgeball, Xbox & PlayStation, our tuck shop and homemade cakes. For years 7-11, term time Tuesdays from 4pm-5.30pm. Contact Sim by...

Event Series Body Workout with Kamila

Body Workout with Kamila

The Beacon Centre

Body Workout with Kamila   These classes are for you.  Tuesdays  and Thursday 6.30 pm – 7.30pm at the Beacon Centre Mix of aerobics, pilates, yoga, body pump and cardio suitable for very beginners...

£3.00
Event Series Taoist Tai Chi

Taoist Tai Chi

The Beacon Centre

Tai Chi at the Beacon Centre from Wednesday 2nd October at 7pm. Next introductory course starts on February 5th 2025. Register at taoisttaichi.org or call 01884 798231.

Event Series Mini Ballers

Mini Ballers

The Beacon Centre

Mini Ballers provide multi sport classes for 18 month olds to reception age children. Our classes provide a fantastic opportunity for your children to enhance their gross and fine motor...

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Tai Chi

Starting at the Beacon on October 2nd, 7pm - 8pm. https://www.taoisttaichi.org/locations/the-beacon-centre-exeter/ Taoist tradition as taught by our founder, Master Moy Lin Shin, is at the heart of Taoist Tai Chi™ arts. The practice…
September 24, 2024 Read More
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2023 News Roundup

Fundays Over the course of 2023, the Beacon ran several fundays throughout the year, during the school holidays.  These were all completely booked up within hours of going live and…
December 29, 2023 Read More
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Jaffa Cake Hall Upgrade

We're delighted to announce that Jaffa Cake Hall now has a bright, new floor! The tired old carpet areas have been replaced by new hard flooring to make it easier…
November 2, 2023 Read More
 

Hobnob Hall

 

Hobnob Hall Kitchen

 

Party Hire Space

 

Jaffa Cake Hall

 

Custard Cream Room

 

Children's Soft Play Room

 

Jammy Dodger Suite

 

Rich Tea Room

 

Outdoor Sports Court

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