We are delighted to announce that Thedden Grange's Winkie Harrison was the winner of the November 100 Club Draw. She has told us that she will donate 50% to Spinal Research, as a regular reader of tetraplegic journalist Melanie Reid's moving 'Spinal Column' in the Times. Our ... Read more
A gift idea for Beech Woodland Warriors!
You might have been wondering, “I wish I could find a magical gift?” Well you no longer need wish . . . we have a wonderful gift opportunity for you! As you know from Nick Sorby’s article in Beech News, following the removal of the diseased ash trees, we will be replanting saplings in our very own ... Read more
BVH Chair’s Report, AGM 2020
The Hall as a centre of the community Our financial year ended on June 30, 2020, and it was definitely a year of two halves! The year got off to a really good start with all the clubs, classes, weddings and parties. We had seven monthly socials with delicious meals provided by villagers. Beech ... Read more
From phone box to book exchange—with your help!
The old telephone box in Wellhouse Road is well on its way to being transformed into the Beech Book Exchange. We need your help to cover the costs! An enthusiastic group of volunteers has tackled the overgrown hedge, stripped off the peeling paint and rust, splashed on four coats of red paint and ... Read more
Hallowe’en spells worked for Cathy!
Many congratulations to our October 100 Club winner Cathy Rance, whose number was drawn from their cauldron by the Witches of Beechwick on Friday October 30th. ... Read more
Beech Village Hall AGM 2020
We invite all Beech residents to join the Beech Village Hall and Recreation Ground AGM on Thursday, November 19 at 7.30pm on Zoom. This is your annual opportunity to find out more about your local charity and contribute your ideas and suggestions. We will review the Hall's activities during ... Read more
CANCELLED: Beech Village Synchronised Firework Display 5th November 2020
Sadly Beech Village Hall’s usual annual bonfire and fireworks event cannot take place this year for pandemic reasons. Many thanks to all of you who have contacted us about our 'Plan B' proposal to hold a synchronised firework event across the whole village. Over the past week we ... Read more
Spooky Week in Beech 26th – 31st October
Let your imagination run wild, have some fun and get your family involved....let’s make Beech the spookiest neighbourhood in Hampshire! Create a scary scarecrow and display it for all to see! Make your garden gateway ghoulish! A resident witch will be flying around the neighbourhood on ... Read more
Bennett family win 10th October Autumn Quiz
Many congratulations to the Bennett family, who came top of the leader board on Saturday to take the 'Brains of Beech' cup! Here is Harry Bennett proudly taking possession of it for the coming year, on behalf of his household. But only 100 points separated them from the Williams family who were ... Read more
Ash dieback hits Beech Rec
As Beech residents will have seen in the last edition of Beech News, ash dieback has unfortunately arrived in Beech Recreation Ground, particularly in the copse. The Beech Village Hall Management Committee sought your feedback on the best way to deal with it. The end-September deadline for feedback ... Read more