In 1902, on land donated by him, a Royal Navy Commander built this little church in Beech. It has been in constant use by the villagers and others, since then. We are so lucky to have such an active church in the village. Two Baptisms in August were a delight to be part ... Read more
Lockdown news from St Peters, January 2021
The Parish is adapting to the restrictions of lockdown, and to the severity of the transmission of the virus, in how it is offering worship. Along with most parish churches in the UK, the PCC reluctantly decided to suspend live services. We will reopen as soon as it is safe, but until then we would ... Read more
Christmas News from St Peter’s
Hi, I would like to introduce myself to those of you who don’t know me. My name is Lynn and until recently I have worked as the chaplain at Treloar School and College. Since retiring, my focus, as a priest, has been based at St Peter’s and it has been a joy to be there over the Christmas ... Read more
Harvest in Beech
St Peter’s Church Beech will be celebrating Harvest with an open church on Saturday 12th October between 3 - 5pm. A display of flowers and produce will be on view (provided by the church flower arrangers and Beech Garden club) plus tea and cake and some activities for children. We are also ... Read more
Easter News 2019
Easter Day, Sunday 21st April. 6 am Dawn Service with breakfast at Old Park Farm, Abbey Road, Beech GU34 4AP 9.15 Easter Communion at St Peter’s Church, Wellhouse Road, Beech. For further services in the Parish during Holy week please see www.potr-alton.co.uk Lunch Club – Second Monday of the ... Read more
BGs – Flowers at St Peter’s Church for Harvest Festival
The Beech Gardeners turned up at church on Saturday 30 September to decorate St Peter's Beech Church ready for Sunday's Harvest Festival. Below is a gallery of their arrangements. Such a cheerful show. Click here for reports and pictures of recent visits and other ... Read more
St Peter’s Day – Cream Tea and Songs of Praise.
Sunday 25th June. St Peter's Church invite you to our St Peter's Day Celebrations at the Church. Cream Tea at 4pm and Songs of Praise to follow at 5pm We look forward to welcoming you. ... Read more
Carols in the Village Hall cancelled because of clash of services.
Due to various clashes and spreading services too widely, Carols in the village Hall on Sunday 17th has been cancelled. However, We are encouraging all to come to an Advent service at St Peters 9.15 am and a Carol service at St Lawrence Church 6.30pm on Sunday 17th December . and Christmas Day ... Read more
St Peter’s Church: August News
News from St Peters - August 2016 We hope you are enjoying the Summer with time to relax and refresh. We welcome Chris Bradish (our new curate) , Naomi and their two children to the Parish and Lynn Power as an Assistant Priest. We hope to see them in Beech soon at one of our services and ... Read more
Beech Lunch Club
This will be an opportunity for all ages to meet share news and make new friends, whilst enjoying a tasty seasonal home cooked meal. Date: 2 nd Monday of the Month starting, Monday 9th May. 12.30 to 2.30 Venue: Beech Village Hall. Cost: £3.50 Run by: St Peter's Church, Beech; part of The ... Read more