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Introducing Friday Fun Days at the Beacon of Light
Soft play is returning to the Beacon, along with our brand new multi-sport drop-in sessions.
Every Friday in October, visitors can come along to the Beacon for our ‘Friday Fun Days’ which will include a range of fun for all ages.
Soft play – Perfect for infants to run, climb and have fun while their parents enjoy a cuppa.
Multi-sports drop-in – A range of activities set up in the arena, including table tennis, badminton and half-court basketball.
Morning sessions:
10.00am-11.30am
Afternoon sessions:
13.00pm-14.30pm
£3 per session
The fun day aims to provide infants, parents and students with a place to have fun, play, relax, work or enjoy a cuppa.
Speaking about the new fun day, Beacon of Light General Manager, Jemma Dowson said: “We look forward to welcoming the new programs as we aim to make the Beacon a day-time hub for the local community.”
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