Winter in the Garden Dec 12th
2025-12-12 17:00 - 19:00 (Europe/London) | Gorebridge Beacon
Bring your family and friends to our magical Winter Event at the Beacon Community Garden! We will be twinkle lighting the garden, Santa will be making an appearance (get a photo), hot chocolate to warm you up, a little food, festive tunes and some good community banter.
All welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult. The event is free however you can choose to make a donation.
Please book below so we have an idea of numbers. If you can’t make it, please, let us know so we can release more tickets.

Judo
2025-12-13 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-12-20 09:00 - 12:00
Sportif Judo aim is to create a friendly, positive environment for people to learn judo and ultimately to create confident, respectful and skillful judo players and athletes. Sportif Judo’s club moto is “Judo builds people” and the entire ethos and development of Sportif is built around this simple philosophy. Children’s classes run at the Beacon on a Saturday morning. For more information please contact Hanna on Mbl: 07907 308876

Elf School 13th Dec
2025-12-13 15:00 - 17:00 | Gorebridge Beacon
Elf School is officially in session!
Elf School is opening its doors to a brand-new class of trainee elves—and you’re invited! Whether you’re a curious child, a festive family, or just someone who loves a bit of sparkle, Elf School promises a joyful journey/training session.
Led by a cast of merry volunteers, you’ll learn the essential arts of elfhood. Every activity is designed to delight, surprise, and bring out your inner elf.
At the end of your training, you’ll graduate with your official Elf Certificate—and maybe even help save the season in a way only elves can!
Please note: children must be accompanied by an adult. You know your child/children – if you literally don’t want to become an elf yourself book the child ticket only, however you must remain on-site at the Beacon. Or book for you too, way more fun! We are aiming this event at 5 – 11 years.

Winter in the Garden Dec 13th
2025-12-13 17:00 - 19:00 | Gorebridge Beacon

Breakfast With Santa (14th Dec)
2025-12-14 10:00 - 11:30 | Gorebridge Beacon
A very special guest is coming back again to the Beacon for breakfast.
Join Santa and his elves for a special pancake breakfast. The Elves will show you to your table so you can tuck into your breakfast as Santa makes his way round to talk with your little ones.
Before things wrap up, each child will receive a present and have the chance for a photo with Santa to share with your loved ones.
Breakfast of pancakes and toppings is included, as well as tea, filter coffee and juice. Toppings include fresh fruit, raspberry coulis, cream and chocolate.
Please make us aware of any allergies or dietary requirements at the time of booking.
N.B. No refunds available, but you can transfer your tickets to another name. Babies are free, we don’t assume they will be tucking into pancakes!

Judo Heriot Wado-Kai
2025-12-15 17:30 - 21:00, 2025-12-18 17:30 - 21:00, 2025-12-22 17:30 - 21:00 | Gorebridge Beacon
Judo at the Beacon Monday and Thursday evenings.
Juniors 5 – 8 years 5:30 – 6:30pm
Juniors 9 – 12 years 6:30 – 7:30pm
Adults 7:30 – 9:00pm
For more information please contact Paul Conner at heriotwadokai(at)gmail.com or call 07989 427390

Mat Pilates with Lynne
2025-12-16 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-12-16 19:15 - 20:15, 2025-12-17 19:15 - 20:15
Improve flexibility. Increase your range of movement. Improve posture. Ease still joints and lower back pain. Feel great.
Lynne offers Pilates classes on a Tuesday morning at the Beacon. For more information/booking please go to here Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/MatpilateswithLynne/

Baby Massage (Claire Houston)
2025-12-18 10:30 - 11:30 | Gorebridge Beacon
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Claire Houston runs Baby Massage classes at the Beacon on a Thursday morning. Please contact her via her Facebook page to book/check dates https://www.facebook.com/clairehoustonmassageandyoga/

Breakfast With Santa 21st Dec
2025-12-21 10:00 - 11:30 | Gorebridge Beacon
A very special guest is coming back again to the Beacon for breakfast.
Join Santa and his elves for a special pancake breakfast. The Elves will show you to your table so you can tuck into your breakfast as Santa makes his way round to talk with your little ones.
Before things wrap up, each child will receive a present and have the chance for a photo with Santa to share with your loved ones.
Breakfast of pancakes and toppings is included, as well as tea, filter coffee and juice. Toppings include fresh fruit, raspberry coulis, cream and chocolate. Adult? You can choose from a bacon, egg, haggis roll.
N.B. No refunds available, but you can transfer your tickets to another name. Babies are free, we don’t assume they will be tucking into pancakes!

Christmas Coorie 25
2025-12-24 10:00 - 13:00 | Gorebridge Beacon
Coorie comes from an old Scot’s word meaning to nestle or snuggle. It encourages us to appreciate the simple pleasures in life.
Come along for a little bit of coorie at the Beacon on the 24th December 10AM – 1PM.

Gorebridge Community Pantry
2026-01-06 15:00 - 17:00, 2026-01-13 15:00 - 17:00, 2026-01-20 15:00 - 17:00, 2026-01-27 15:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-03 15:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-10 15:00 - 17:00 | Gorebridge Beacon
The Pantry is open to all households/residents of EH23, anyone who lives in this Post Code area can apply to become members of the Pantry and ‘shop’ there once a week. Membership is limited to 1 person per household. Membership is free, and weekly ‘shop’ costs £3.50 which is put back into buying stock into the Pantry the following week. Each member receives 10 credits for £3.50, and these credits can be used to ‘spend’ on fresh, ambient or store-cupboard ingredients. If available, free bread will be offered, and volunteers will make each member a bag of fresh fruit and veggies.
The Pantry is open to EVERYONE who lives in EH23. Pop along to the Beacon 3 until 5 on a Tuesday and we will sign you up and you can do your shop.

Friday Play Cafe
2026-01-09 09:30 - 12:00, 2026-01-16 09:30 - 12:00, 2026-01-23 09:30 - 12:00, 2026-01-30 09:30 - 12:00, 2026-02-06 09:30 - 12:00 | Gorebridge Beacon
Come along to the Beacon Play Cafe!
The café will be open and there is a dedicated space for pre-schoolers to play, we have plenty buggy space and staff will be on hand for a blether.
The café is a great place to meet with other parents/carers, and make new friends. We have highchairs available and plenty changing facilities. Siblings are more than welcome to come along, however the play area is really suitable for under 5’s.
Cost: £3 per child. Pay at cafe.

Growing Together: Parent and Care Giver Group
2026-01-19 09:00 - 11:30, 2026-01-26 09:00 - 11:30, 2026-02-02 09:00 - 11:30, 2026-02-09 09:00 - 11:30 | Gorebridge Beacon
As a parent or carer, you’re the most important person in your child’s world. We’re here to help you enjoy these precious early years with your child.
Run by parents and care givers, for parents and care givers. Starting January 2026 at the Beacon.
This is an informal community session for adults and young children to come together to socialise, get and give support, reduce isolation and provide peer support for parent’s and care givers mental wellbeing.
Come along and share. Sessions are term time only.
