Beech Village News

Calling all cricketers!

Do you have any cricket gear (a bat, pads, gloves, helmet, etc.) gathering dust that you would be prepared to donate or loan to the village? If the planned village cricket challenge (see Diary) is to take place on Sunday 16 August, we need to ‘beg, borrow or steal’ the necessary kit. And of course, we also need you to sign up to play! Contact Saman on 89884 or email for more information.

The EHDC Beech Community Forum

Is being held at the Village Hall on September 22nd. This is one of a series of meetings being held at various villages. Suggestions for topics on which the village would like a presentation are being requested. Please contact Sheron Gillard on 568145 with ideas or for further information.

EHDC Launch New Community Website

Dedicated to East Hampshire community: www.easthampshire.org

They hope it will act as a hub for web users looking to find out what’s on in the region such as gigs, events, clubs and societies etc.

30mph Speed Limit Throughout Beech

At long last as a result of persistent lobbying from the Parish Council, a uniform 30mph speed limit has been introduced throughout the village. Whilst some issues remain such as the apparent lack of repeater signage on the Medstead Road section alongside the Forestry Commission land due to street lighting regulations, it is now up to residents to lead the way and observe the new limit themselves.

Good Neighbour Award Scheme 2009

The Good Neighbour Awards scheme, introduced five years ago by Hampshire County Council in partnership with Age Concern Hampshire, Carers Together and other organisations, gives people the opportunity to publicly acknowledge and reward the support of volunteers and neighbours who provide them with that ‘bit of help’ they need to allow them to stay independent at home.

Download a nomination form (PDF 82KB) or get more information.