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Meeting Dates and Talks
The 2022 programme is subject to national, local and venue restrictions for Covid-19 and be cancelled should ‘lock-down’s’ be re-instituted. All members and speakers will
March 21, 2023
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Guest Speakers
The club regularly invite speakers along to entertain members on a wide range of informative and interesting topics.
Great Company
More than just a coffee and a chat the club meets each Wednesday to catch up and engage in discussion on a variety of topics.
Annual Outing
The club has an annual outing, typically in June. This year was a fantastic trip to Edinburgh. This is always a thoroughly entertaining and education trip.
Club Luncheons
Wives and guests are invited to the Club Luncheon which takes place in late autumn and also to our Christmas meeting in December.
MEETINGS & ACTIVITIES RE-STARTING
Meetings Normally Every Wednesday from 10:30 - 12 noon
@ Trinity Methodist Church Hall, Hexham
FIRST MEETING BACK 9th February 2022 10:30am
The Beacon Club is a non denominational and non-poilitical social club for retired men. The weekly subscription, paid only on those days of attendance of £2.00 covers any cost of the speaker(s), including a break for coffee and biscuits.
About Us
Hexham Beacon Club, formed in 1972 for retired men
A great place to meet like minded people who are retired.
The town of Hexham and the surrounding area is blessed with excellent facilities for the young and active. Forty years ago the local Council of Churches perceived that there was a glaring omission and decided something needed to be done to help cater for the retired men in the district.
The immediate response to form a club in the town was very encouraging, a dozen attended the initial meeting and numbers increased rapidly over the course of the following months and reached on hundred at one time, attendances currently average about forty each week.
More than just a chat and a coffee was required and the format decided upon proved popular and has remained unchanged for over forty years. The club meets each Wednesday to hear invited speakers on a wide range of topics with time for questions and discussion.
There is no joining fee, annual subscription or attendance requirement. The current charge for coffee and biscuits is £2, which is sufficient to cover the Clubs present running costs.
Members come from Hexham town and the surrounding areas. The venue is Trinity Church Hall in Beaumont Street, convenient and central with parking nearby.
The club has an annual outing in June. Wives and guests are invited to the Club Luncheon which takes place in late autumn and also to our Christmas meeting in December.
The format for meetings – we commence at 10:30, break for coffee and a chat at 11:15 until 11:30, the meeting closes at 12 noon.
The club is always pleased to welcome new members and guests. A copy of the club programme of meetings is available from our treasurer and is listed on this site.
The immediate response to form a club in the town was very encouraging, a dozen attended the initial meeting and numbers increased rapidly over the course of the following months and reached on hundred at one time, attendances currently average about forty each week.
More than just a chat and a coffee was required and the format decided upon proved popular and has remained unchanged for over forty years. The club meets each Wednesday to hear invited speakers on a wide range of topics with time for questions and discussion.
There is no joining fee, annual subscription or attendance requirement. The current charge for coffee and biscuits is £2, which is sufficient to cover the Clubs present running costs.
Members come from Hexham town and the surrounding areas. The venue is Trinity Church Hall in Beaumont Street, convenient and central with parking nearby.
The club has an annual outing in June. Wives and guests are invited to the Club Luncheon which takes place in late autumn and also to our Christmas meeting in December.
The format for meetings – we commence at 10:30, break for coffee and a chat at 11:15 until 11:30, the meeting closes at 12 noon.
The club is always pleased to welcome new members and guests. A copy of the club programme of meetings is available from our treasurer and is listed on this site.
Meet the Commitee
We're here to make the Hexham Beacon Club the best retirement club in town!
What our members think
Thoughts from those who attend Hexham Beacon Club
The Beacon Club is a fantastic opportunity to meet new people, enjoy entertaining talks, discussion and so much more. A great way to spend a Wednesday morning.
Mel Wall
Since becoming a member I have been amazed at the wealth of experience and achievement of those with whom I share coffee with most Wednesday mornings. Many have served in the armed forces with amazing stories to tell, others have served as council officers and senior positions in the public service and commercial worlds. Politically we are diverse but the one endearing aspect is that within the club, whatever our social status or beliefs, we are treated as equals.
John Martin
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Member Two
The club is always keen to welcome new members
no introduction is necessary,
News and Information
History
2022 Meeting Archive
Look back at the topics and events that were held during 2022 Meeting Dates Date Speaker Topic, Talk or Event 9th February 2022 John Martin
March 19, 2023
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2021 Meeting Archive
Look back at the topics and events that were planned for 2021 before COVID 19 forced postponement …
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