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Introducing Beacon: A New Cultural Partnership for Lichfield

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Beacon brings together cultural venues, local creatives, educational settings and community groups to celebrate and support creativity across Lichfield District.

We’re really excited to be launching Beacon, a brand-new Local Cultural Education Partnership (LCEP) for Lichfield, coming in February 2026. Spearheaded by Lichfield Festival, Lichfield Arts, and Lichfield Garrick Theatre, the network is open to anyone working in or alongside the creative and cultural sector in Lichfield and the surrounding areas.

Focussed on building connection and delivering impact, Beacon will allow members to work together towards removing barriers to access within Lichfield, and collaborating for greater results, drawing on the strengths of members and pooling resources where appropriate.

 

What Beacon Aims to Do

Beacon exists to:

Develop the public’s knowledge of cultural activities and help reduce barriers to access

Build stronger communication, community and collaboration across the sector

Advocate for Lichfield’s creative and cultural sector at Local Authority and Government level

 

How the Network Will Work

Beacon will meet every two months, with a mix of in-person and online sessions to make it as accessible as possible. These meetings will give members the chance to share ideas, collaborate on projects, pool resources where appropriate, and work together to remove barriers to participation in culture across the district.

A steering group, made up of representatives from a range of organisations, will guide the launch and early development of the partnership. As Beacon grows and gains momentum, the steering group will meet less frequently, with the network increasingly shaped by its members.

 

Join Us at the First Beacon Meeting

The first Beacon meeting will take place on:

Wednesday 25 February, 4–5pm
Venue: TBC (Lichfield city centre, with online access available)

If you’re able to attend, we’d love you to join us. Reserve your place here

If you can’t make this first meeting but would like to stay informed about future meetings and the development of the network, you can join our mailing list here

For more information, please contact joshua.clayton@lichfieldfestival.org
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We’re really looking forward to building Beacon together and shaping a more connected, inclusive and vibrant cultural future for Lichfield.