Beech Gardeners were visited by Ray Broughton on Wednesday 5 April at Kathy's house, to give us one of his many talks. Ray's topic was "Gardening on Chalk", a subject that must be very close to the hearts of those of us Gardening in Beech. Ray has judged the entries at our Beech ... Read more
Another great Quiz Night on Saturday 8th April
More than 70 people joined in last Saturday's quiz, mastered brilliantly as ever by Peter and Sally Cox. Congratulations to the winning table 7 made up of the Dutoits, Shorts and Schneiders (who also made their debut on the bar) plus some well chosen guests! It was another great evening. ... Read more
EASTER CONCERT at Alton Abbey
The next fundraising event by Friends of Alton Abbey (Reg Charity No 284876) will be a concert by Cappella Group Vox Lucis which will include EARLY MUSIC and READINGS for LENT , including Tallis, Byrd, Victoria, Palestrina, Lotti and others. To be held in the church at Alton ... Read more
Beech Murder Mystery
Some 60 Beech residents and visitors enjoyed a Murder Mystery evening at Beech Village Hall on Saturday 11th February. A cast of eight guests selected from the audience took part in the three Act play entitled “Who Killed the Hotel Manager?” set at the Primrose Glade Hotel (2 stars) in Bilge on Sea, ... Read more
First-hand experience of a terrorist hijack survivor!
Over 50 people attended this fundraising event in aid of Riding for the Disabled on March 2 at Wivelrod Barns. The talk was given by John Hussey, who was a 52 year old business passenger on a 747, Pan Am Flight 073, when it was hijacked by Palestinian terrorists while taking on ... Read more
Beech Neighbourhood Plan
The Beech Village design statement has served the village well and is a document much respected by the EHDC Planning Policy Group. However, since the Localism Act 2011, the design statement has no legal standing and its policies need to be incorporated into a Neighbourhood Plan. With that in ... Read more
New Coordinator Volunteer
I am delighted to report that we have now been able to recruit a replacement for Malcolm, covering area C16, 57– 96 Wellhouse Road. He is James Anderson who lives in 57 Wellhouse and has kindly volunteered to take on this role. He will be added to all the NHW circulation lists and introduce ... Read more
New addition to the playground on the Village Green
Beech Village Hall is very pleased to announce that a new piece of playground equipment, a rope climber by Playdale, has been installed on the Green. The rope climber is for the older child (8-14 years) and complements the existing playground that is already so popular with families in ... Read more
Talk by Rosy Hardy of “Hardy’s Cottage Garden Plants”
The Beech Gardeners hosted a talk by Rosy Hardy on Wednesday 1st March at 7.30 pm in the Beech Village Hall. Tickets £5 - phone Kathy 01420 549401 or Sheila 01420 88924. Rosy of "Hardy's Cottage Garden Plants", winners of 21 Chelsea Gold Medals, is coming to give a talk and live plant ... Read more
Valentine’s Party – Cancelled
Due to low numbers, we have had to cancel the Valentine's party on February 10th. ... Read more