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
Christmas party on 9th December
The Beech Village Christmas Party held on Saturday 9th December 2017 was another popular success with some 80 villagers enjoying the festivities. There were party games, a raffle, an auction of a Wine Tasting at Majestic Wine and dancing. All with much merriment as the pictures portray (a big ... Read more
Remember, remember the 4th of November!
Bonfire Night 2017 What a fantastic village event! The weather behaved, and even the moon also showed up over the fireworks display. Thank you to the many volunteers who helped to make the evening a success. There is an amazing amount of work that goes into all this: the bonfire, the fireworks, ... Read more
Christmas Gift Fair – Sunday 26 November
The 2017 Christmas Craft and Gift Fair was held on Sunday 26 November, from 10am to 2:00pm. Wide range of imaginative and original gifts from local traders. Bacon butties, mince pies, cakes, coffee, tea and mulled wine available. Huge variety of artworks by local artists ... Read more
Super sellout October Quiz night!
Over a hundred villagers and guests joined in the ever-popular quiz evening in October. After a hard-fought contest between 13 teams, lucky table number 13 calling themselves the 'Square root of 81' emerged the winners. This brainy bunch was led by Ed Short, who was presented with the winners cup ... Read more
St Peter’s Day – Cream Tea and Songs of Praise.
Sunday 25th June. St Peter's Church invite you to our St Peter's Day Celebrations at the Church. Cream Tea at 4pm and Songs of Praise to follow at 5pm We look forward to welcoming you. ... 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
June at Alton Abbey: Open Garden & Lecture
Open Garden & plant sale Friends of Alton Abbey celebrate the Queen’s 90th birthday: June 11th & 12th Saturday & Sunday Open Garden & Plant Sale 12noon - 5pm Entrance £3 Teas £3 for a drink and piece of cake, OR Cream Tea for £5 - enjoy delicious ... Read more
Beech Lunch Club
This will be an opportunity for all ages to meet share news and make new friends, whilst enjoying a tasty seasonal home cooked meal. Date: 2 nd Monday of the Month starting, Monday 9th May. 12.30 to 2.30 Venue: Beech Village Hall. Cost: £3.50 Run by: St Peter's Church, Beech; part of The ... Read more
May at Alton Abbey: Car boot and Concert
Having a good clear-out? Bring your unwanted belongings to our CAR BOOT SALE at ALTON ABBEY, on Saturday May 7th 2pm – 4.30pm Or come and buy more to fill the spaces! Teas £3 for tea, coffee and a piece of cake Cars £7 each if booked in advance, £12 on the day - to book contact ... Read more