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Beacon Leisure was formed in 2000 by its 2 directors Richard Iles and Paul Etheridge. Richard and Paul have between them over 40 years of experience in the leisure industry in both the private and public sectors. They have a successful track record in the delivery of cost effective quality leisure provision predominantly in dual use and community based facilities.

In 2001 Beacon Leisure secured it first contract to manage the Downton Leisure Centre on behalf of the Brian Whitehead Sports Centre Association which is supported by Salisbury District Council. The Leisure Centre comprises 2 indoor tennis courts, a 40 station gym, a 4 badminton court main hall, an activity room and one sunbed. The contract was initially awarded on an 8 year term with an option to extend for a further 3 years subject to Beacon’s satisfactory performance both in terms of delivering a sustainable business and meeting the aspirations of the client. Every indication suggests that the contract will be extended.

The focus of Beacon’s leisure contracting work is in dual use and community based facilities areas in which Paul and Richard have particular expertise. The Company is keen to secure additional contracts in these areas either as direct operators or in a background consultancy role.

In 2002, Beacon Leisure introduced its event programme. Using the experience of Richard and his wife Joanne as international competitors in the Triathlon, and Paul as an experienced runner, Beacon established a programme of Duathlon, Triathlon and Running events. Most of the events take place in the heart of the New Forest using forest roads and tracks. The aim is to attract competitors from across the spectrum from the novice to internationals. The events are going from strength to strength with increasing number of entries year on year.