Following the 2019 AGM, and after serving for over 8 years, Nick Charman stepped down as chair of the Trustees. We are delighted to announce that Jane Short, formally chair of the social committee, has accepted the position of chair of the Beech Village Hall Committee. Jane, who lives in Wellhouse ... Read more
An evening with Rachel Forbes in aid of Broadlands RDA: 17th March 7.00pm
Army veteran, former helicopter pilot, mum of 3 young boys...Oh, and she competes in tough endurance races!How does she find the time?Rachel will tell us why she believes it is so importantto "find time" to do the things that really matter in life.Instagram: #Rachel_is_finding_timeTwitter: ... Read more
100 Club win for BGs’ organiser
At a very well-attended Village Social on Friday 28th February, Kathy Pearce won this month's 100 Club prize. Kathy is known to many of us in Beech as one of the hard-working organisers of Beech Gardeners (BGs), and is also a member of Sally Cox's popular weekly art class at the Village Hall. ... Read more
Lent Concert by Alton Choral Society 29th February
Come to Alton Abbey to hear them perform highlights from Duruflé’s Requiem and other choral favourites. A wonderful start to Lent! The Concert will start at 2.30pm, and be followed by Tea. Tickets £10 from ”Tickets”, Friends of Alton Abbey, Alton Abbey, Beech, Alton, GU34 4AP . Cheques should ... Read more
BVH Chair’s Report, AGM 2019
The Hall as a Social Centre The Hall has successfully continued to play host to the many Clubs and Classes who use the Hall regularly, also as a wedding venue, and for parties and celebrations – both for the Village run by the Social Committee, and for private events. Coordinated by Peter ... Read more
Caviste Cheese and Wine Evening Saturday 15th February 2020
Our 2nd spectacular wine and cheese evening led by Mark Bedford, Director of Caviste Wines was a great success, enjoyed by 42 villagers. No-one went home totally sober! He talked us through a mini wine tour of Italy including Piedmont, Veneto, Puglia and Sardinia and, of course Tuscany. The ... 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
Beech Gardeners Winter 2019/20
Our winter program was kick started by Ray Broughton with a talk on Plants for Year-Round Interest. We had a very enjoyable evening amongst friends as Ray has been a judge for our Show every year and we were joined by a former student of his and members of Herriad Gardening Club. He was a little ... Read more
Epiphany Concert at Alton Abbey Friday 10th January 7.30
Winchester Consort was established to enable singers to work with guest musical directors and composers in performing both contemporary works and established choral repertoire. The choir of invited, experienced choral singers also aims to raise charitable funds and to provide ... Read more
St. Peter’s Church, Christmas 2019 Services
Christmas Services in December, the Parish of the Resurrection, Alton, St Peter's Beech. Carol Service Sunday 22nd, 4:00pm. Please come and get ready for Christmas. Carol Service for all the Family with Mulled Wine, Mince Pies and Christmas Biscuits to follow. ... Read more
