Clubs and Associations
1st Beer Scout and Cub Group
Providing Scouting and outdoor activities for boys and girls from Beer, Seaton and Branscombe. Cubs 7.5-10.5 years old on Tuesday nights 6.30-8.00pm. Scouts 10.5-14 years old on Thursday nights 7.15-8.45pm. We need additional adult support as leaders, committee members or sectional helpers.
Contact: Nigel Groves
Telephone: 01297 21159
Beer & District Horticultural Society
Organises and maintains floral displays in Beer. Organises Flower Show and Charm Show. Maintains a high standard of floral displays to meet “Britain in Bloom” requirements.
Contact: John Lang
Secretary: Avril Cook
Email: cook.av @ hotmail.com
Telephone: 01297 20647
Beer & District Sea Angling Association
Fishing from both the shore and boat once a month, regularly competing against other clubs. Offers an informal focus for sea anglers in the area.
Contact: Dave Graham
Telephone: 07970 022650
Website: Beer Angling
Beer 2014 Group
This group has been formed to pay tribute to all those from the village who served in the First World War. The Group organises exhibitions, lectures and other events
Contact: Richard Scott
Email: rscottbeer @ outlook.com
Telephone: 01297 24157
Website: Beer 2014 Group
Beer Albion Football Club
We provide football facilities for players from 16+ and play in the Devon and Exeter league. We are always looking for new players and people who want to join the committee.
Contact: John Moughton
Email: jmoughton123@btinternet.com
Telephone: 01297 20634
Beer Arts Group (BAGS)
Non-profit group of lively individuals organising events supporting the Arts and having fun. Membership is free and the group also welcomes new members and volunteers to organise events.
Contact: Martin Cox
Email: beerartsgroup@gmail.com
Telephone: 01297 22887
Badminton Club
Badminton is held in the Mariners’ Hall. Mondays are open evenings for £3 and Wednesdays are £3 per hour. Anyone can join in between 6pm and 9pm. No membership fee.
Contact: Sue Phillips
Telephone: 01297 598220
Bat Friendly Beer
Working group formed to promote Beer as bat-friendly and ensuring benefits for bats, other wildlife and people. Includes many local organisations and businesses collaborating to deliver education, community engagement and practical environmental tasks within Beer and the surrounding area, with the aim of achieving Bat Friendly Accreditation for the village.
Contact: Kate Ponting
Email: kate.ponting@clintondevon.com
Telephone: 01395 446918
Beer Bag Project
Set up to organise an environmentally friendly shopping bag for Beer which is sponsored by local businesses to raise funds for village groups.
Contact: Annie Boalch
Email: boalchie@btinternet.com
Telephone: 01297 21305
Best Years Club
Activities group for local people aged 50+
Contact: Annie Boalch
Email: boalchie@btinternet.com
Telephone: 01297 21305
Beer Coastal Community Team
Our committee is led by our Beer Village Manager and we exist to continue to support Beer to be the best place to work, live and visit. Local businesses and interested residents are welcome to join our monthly meetings held in the Mariners’ Hall.
Contact: Karin Frewin/Helen Follett
Email: beervillageuk@gmail.com
Telephone: 07817 934903
Website: Beer CCT
Beer Community Land Trust
Owned by the community, for the community. Offering a sustainable model of affordable housing and community development in Beer.
Contact: Geoff Pook
Telephone: 07966 490429
Website: Beer CLT
Beer Film Society
Non-profit organisation which screens films in the village. Admission to films is £4 for members and £5 for non-members. Membership costs £7.50 per annum. New members and helpers welcome.
Contact: Kevin Fahey
Email: beerfilmsociety@gmail.com
Telephone: 01297 22797
Website: Beer Film Society
Beer Friends Group of Cancer Research
Groups organising fund-raising events for Cancer Research UK. No membership fee. Three informal meetings each year and always welcoming new helpers for events.
Contact: Annie Boalch
Email: boalchie@btinternet.com
Telephone: 01297 21305
Beer Lace Makers
Learning to make Beer Lace. New members are always needed to meet every fortnight in the Mariners’ Hall. £2 per session.
Contact: Sybil Anderson
Email: peteranderson@sky.com
Telephone: 01297 23507
Beer Luggers Club
Sailing Club for local traditional boats. Meets Monday evenings in summer at 6pm on Beer Beach. Members, social and sailing, welcome.
Contact: Nigel Harding
Email: nhharding@outlook.com
Telephone: 01297 624323
Website: Beer Luggers
Mariners Short-Mat Bowls Club
Club meetings on Tuesday evenings 7.15pm to 9.30pm in the Mariners’ Hall. Costs includes mat fees and Devon County Subs. New members welcome.
Contact: Colin Tims
Email: ctims07@aol.com
Beer Parish News
A monthly newsletter available for free in Beer, printed and published on a voluntary basis on behalf of St Michael’s Church, Beer. Articles and news from clubs, associations and individuals are very welcome. Costs are deferred by paid advertising. Viewable on-line via http://www.beerparishcouncil.org.uk/BeerParish/latest_news-20304.aspx
Contact: Henry Jaggers
Email: henryjaggers@btinternet.com
Telephone: 01297 20858
Beer Men’s Shed
A group that works to promote social inclusion of men and prevent social exclusion by promoting the opportunity for friendships, social engagement and skill sharing, in a safe and enjoyable environment in which members can meet and carry out creative projects.
Contact: Chris Pickles
Email: chris@picklesnet.com
Telephone: 07775 768172
Panto People
Group that puts on the annual village pantomime. Rehearsals on Sundays in the Mariners’ Hall. We need new members aged 16+.
Contact: Brian Coates
Telephone: 07779 056377
Pumpkin Show Committee
Organisers of the Beer Annual Pumpkin Show each autumn.
Contact: Kim Aplin
Email: kimaplin515@gmail.com
Telephone: 01297 21955
Quilters
This group has been active for over 10 years, meeting to socialise and learn new skills with a needle and/or sewing machine to make items for personal, gift and community fund-raising use. Meet Mondays from October to July in the Congregational Hall from 2pm to 5pm.
Contact: Jean Bartlett
Email: jeanfbartlett@gmail.com
Telephone: 01297 23017
Beer Regatta Committee
Our committee runs the week-long Regatta activities each August. Monthly meetings held at the Sailing Club and all are welcome to volunteer, take part and bring new ideas.
Contact: Sarah Taylor
Email: sarah_taylor_14@yahoo.co.uk
Telephone: 01297 22289
Website: Beer Regatta
Beer Sailing Club
Friendly club with active sailing and social membership. Sailing and racing April to September – Sundays and Thursday evenings with safety boat and clubhouse overlooking the beach. Open to members and guests. New members always welcome.
Contact: Matt Taylor
Email: matt25366@yahoo.co.uk
Telephone: 07810 754116
Website: Beer Sailing Club
Seriously Occasional Singers
This singing group will give you an opportunity to sing out of the bath! Learning lots of fun songs. Singing is good for your health! Monthly workshops in Beer.
Contact: Fiona Evans
Email: dizzysop@gmail.com
Tiddlers Baby/Toddler Group
Parent and toddler group that meets weekly during term-time in the Congregational Hall. Includes crafts and refreshments. £2 per family per session. We welcome new parents and any donations of baby/toddler toys.
Contact: Alex Baldwin
Beer Village Heritage Group
We run the Fine Foundation Centre on the beach. We organise and promote talks and events to encourage an interest in the heritage of the village and local wildlife. Numerous member activities and all are welcome. We especially welcome volunteers to help in maintaining the Centre on the beach
Contact: Nick Jones
Telephone: 01297 625445
Website: Beer Village Heritage
Women’s Institute
Fun, friendship, crafts and education. All are welcome to join our group.
Contact: Jackie Goddard
Telephone: 01297 21864
Friends of Beer Wurlitzer
The Congregational Church is home to the UK’s oldest Wurlitzer organ. The group organises concerts and has a fund-raising week each August.
Contact: Glen Twamley
Email: beerwurlitzer@yahoo.co.uk
Telephone: 01297 24892
Website: Beer Wurlitzer
Mariners’ Hall
Our local village hall is the base for many of our Clubs and Associations. It’s also available to hire privately for weddings, parties, discos or craft fairs. There is an hourly charge.
Contact: Mike Parker
Email: mikefparker@me.com
Website: Mariners’ Hall
RNLI Seaton, Beer and District Branch
Fundraising committee and volunteers. New members and helpers with fund-raising are always welcome plus people to serve at our souvenir kiosk in Beer.
Contact: Wendy Cummins
Email: wac500@hotmail.co.uk
Telephone: 01297 23040
Website: Beer RNLI
Rotary Club
For more information please contact us.
Contact: Les Andrews
Email: lesandrews@sky.com
Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffaloes
“The Buffs” is one of the largest fraternal organisations in the UK. Ye Rattenbury Lodge no.6721 has been established in Beer since 1929, and meets every Monday between 8-10pm at the Scout Hall, Marmora Terrace.
Contact: Basil Herbert (Secretary)
Telephone: 07475 477241
Royal British Legion – Beer Group
Working for all injured members of the Forces, their dependants, widows and widowers.
Contact: Peter Anderson
Email: peteranderson7@sky.com
Telephone: 01297 23507
Whist Club
Whist playing every Wednesday at 8pm at the Dophin Hotel.