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Explore & Discover

Explore & Discover

This month, we were thrilled to have officially launched Explore and Discover, our brand new stay and play sessions designed for children under 5 and their parents or carers. Each week features a new theme; think messy play, creative arts and imaginative discovery...
Turning Holidays into Hope: Beams and Book The World Partner Up

Turning Holidays into Hope: Beams and Book The World Partner Up

We’re thrilled to share some wonderful news: Beams has teamed up with Book The World, a travel company whose heart for community and compassion echoes our own. When Aaron, their director, paid a visit to The Dragon’s Retreat, he was touched by the life-changing...
Art and creativity for mental wellbeing

Art and creativity for mental wellbeing

Tuesday 21st January The energy and creativity surrounding our upcoming online art auction, Inspired Expressions , has been truly inspiring. Artist, Mark Ratcliffe who has generously donated a piece of artwork has written a blog to encourage you to unleash your...
Meet Support Worker, Lee!

Meet Support Worker, Lee!

Monday 18th November At Beams, we are committed to providing exceptional care for disabled children and young people. Dragon’s Retreat is our dedicated short-break service, providing overnight care for children and young people up to 18 years old. We offer a...
Inspired Expressions

Inspired Expressions

Monday 30th September In February 2025, Beams will be holding our first online art auction called “Inspired Expressions”. This exciting new event aims to raise vital funds through the generous donations of artwork from local artists. We are thrilled to announce that...
Meet work experience student, Ciarra

Meet work experience student, Ciarra

Monday 15th July 2024 At Beams, we’re passionate about helping young people in schools and colleges. This month, we welcomed Ciarra, a work experience student who spent a week with our Fundraising and Marketing team. In her first ever blog post, Ciarra will be sharing...