The Beacon, a large late Victorian house in one acre of grounds situated on the West Hill of Hastings, is a hub of creative activity, owned, lived in and managed by Judy Dewsbery, along with her partner, Simon De-Lange.

On the lower floor of the main house are two large and one medium sized rooms that are used for a variety of purposes including drawing, life drawing, painting classes, yoga, qi gong, band rehearsals, musical feasts, creative workshops. Dab Arts, local arts group known mainly for their work with their Youth Theatre are also based here, doing small scale rehearsals, visual arts workshops, meetings and video editing.

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