Following a feature packed and successful 2019, Beech Gardeners have announced their programme for 2020. With something for everyone, including the Annual Show in September, new members are always welcome and should contact Kathy (549401) or Sheila (88924) for further information. BEECH GARDENERS ... Read more
Strictly the Christmas Party! Saturday 14th December
Many thanks to our very own Beech-based dance instructor Paul O’Brien, who provided a rapid salsa lesson to party-goers at our ‘Strictly’- themed Christmas knees-up on 12th December. The trophy was won by Rosemary and Nick Ward, who proved the fastest learners and showed off some great footwork! The ... Read more
CHRISTMAS GIFT FAIR Sunday 24th November 10-2
Come along and get your Christmas shopping started! Wide range of imaginative and original gifts from local traders on sale: Huge variety of artworks by local artists Clothing Christmas puddings Christmas cards, wrap and decorations Beautiful jewellery Ceramics Aloe Vera products Wood ... Read more
2019 AGM Saturday 26th October
The Hall is more than just a building – it is a community hub and a charity with the sole purpose being, to serve the village of Beech, which is why we need YOUR views. In accordance with the constitution of the Foundation, all residents of the area of Beech were invited to attend and vote at The ... 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
Beech Gardeners: 2019 – A Busy Autumn
Our visit to Colemore House Gardens started with a torrential downpour but fortunately the delightful church was unlocked so we spent a little time inside its calming influence. The clouds soon cleared and the sun shone so we had a very enjoyable saunter around the arboretum and the four acre ... Read more
17th Annual Abbey Lecture Friday 11th October
At 7pm in the Abbey Church, GU34 4AP The subject: “Freeing the incarcerated from prisons of their own making” chosen by our Lecturer Canon Alan Hodgetts OSB Obl. Let us go, sit in our cell... ...and our cell will teach us everything These words of Abba Moses chime with the experience ... Read more
Dancers wanted for our ‘Strictly’ Christmas party Saturday 14th December!
With the help of Paul O’Brien, Beech’s very own local resident dance instructor, we plan to hold a Strictly-style dance competition on the night of our Christmas party, 14th December. We need 5 couples to perform whatever dance they choose, lasting around 3 minutes. Just let us have your selected ... Read more
Beech Gardeners Village Show Saturday 28th September
Organised by Beech Gardeners and open to all Beech Residents and those who participate in the social life of Beech. don't miss this year's show and enter as many classes as you can. Children can enter any class, we had several worthy children's First in Class in last year's show. Please ... Read more
John Emmerson is August’s 100 Club winner!
We had a lovely evening on Friday at the Social - chatting as the sun went down and enjoying a delicious BBQ cooked by Nick & Sheila Sorby. At the end of the evening we held the 100 Club draw and were delighted that the winner this month was John Emmerson. He is known to many as the Editor of ... Read more
