On Saturday 1st March, in beautiful, Beech Village Hall from 11 to 1pm there will be a Macmillan Coffee Morning, with demonstrations by professional cake decorator, Karen Hawkins. Karen will demonstrate (each half hour) how cupcakes can be decorated and presented as a ‘Bouquet of Flowers’. Tickets ... Read more
Adult Christmas Party 2013 – Pictures
Saturday 14th December 2013 Photos: Ed Neish After drinks at the bar, dinner was served... ...and then it was time for the first village panto for several years... (if you missed it, you can catch up here!) ...before getting back to the chat... or hitting the dancefloor! ... Read more
What do you think of our new look?
January 2014 If you are a regular visitor to the Beech website you may have noticed that it's had a bit of a makeover! We hope that the changes make it look a bit more up-to-date, but the main reason for the revamp was to make it easier for you to navigate. The changes are purely ... Read more
“Adult” Christmas Party goes with a swing!
Lots more pictures coming soon! Includes link to Panto video... The annual Adult Christmas Party is always a must-attend event in Beech, and this year proved no exception! No sooner had the doors opened at 7.30pm on Saturday 14th December than the Hall began to fill with villagers and their ... Read more
Christmas Fayre a Big Success
Saturday November 30th saw this year’s Beech Christmas Fayre off to a flying start. There were 21 different stall holders squeezed into a festive looking hall, with a wonderful array of different crafts and gifts on sale. Tables groaning with cushions, Sally Cox and her students all selling their ... Read more
A blustery Bonfire Night!
The rain passed by in time for the annual Beech bonfire held this year on 2nd November, but it left a blustery wind which certainly made the sparks fly! Thanks to our team of marshals for keeping their eyes open for anything that shouldn’t be burning! The torchlight procession was enchanting, the ... Read more
BVH Chairman’s Report, AGM 2013
Annual General Meeting of Beech Village Hall and Recreation Ground Charity 25th October 2013 at Beech Village Hall I am pleased to report that the Hall has been in regular and continuous use this year, as in the past. It is clearly a successful and valuable part of our local community, providing a ... Read more
Visit to Highfield Hollies, Liss
October 2013 We went to Highfield Hollies nursery in Liss arranged for us by Nick who, not only drove a car-full of us there but, guided us around. As he said - "It is a fascinating place and utterly unique both in the UK and probably the world! Also a chance to see rare varieties of holly. So I ... Read more
Autumn – Winter 2013 at St Peter’s
Here are a few dates for your diary as we move into the winter months! Remembrance Day Service: Sunday 10th November, 9.15am. Please e-mail names for remembering in prayers by 4th November or contact Sarah Neish. Carols and Readings: Sunday 22nd December, 4.30 pm (please let us have a list of ... Read more
Visit to Weir House, Alresford
September 2013 We went to Weir House gardens in Old Alresford on a beautiful afternoon. It had been described as: – “Spectacular riverside garden with sweeping lawn backed by old walls, yew buttresses and mixed perennial beds. Contemporary vegetable and cut flower gardens would be at ... Read more