We had a brilliant bonfire and fireworks event on Saturday. Around 300 people came to join in the fun, which for once took place on a fine evening. A total of 29 volunteers organised into in four teams worked really hard this year to make sure everyone had a good, safe time. It all made 2016's ... Read more
‘Brains of Beech’ Quiz Night with the Bembridges!
5 teams battled it out to take the trophy on 8th October, all ending up within a few points of each other. At the end of a fun evening, the 'Defenders' emerged as winners by margin of half a point. This team featured the same line-up as the winners of last October's quiz, so with two in a row ... Read more
The Queen’s 90th Birthday Tea Party – 12 June 2016
Her Majesty herself would have been impressed with the turnout for her 90th birthday celebrations in Beech. We had over 100 people attending - spanning the generations between the ages of 4 and 94! We were also very fortunate to have three of Beech’s own nonagenarian guests attend the ... 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
Renee’s Runners make it a close finish at Village Quiz Night!
A total of 76 quizzers in 9 teams pitted their wits at the Village Quiz night on 10th October. Thanks are due to the Bembridge family, who came up with fascinating variety of questions to challenges all ages and intellectual interests. They were posed by quizmaster John Bembridge and scores kept ... Read more
Scary Science…..the Return of the Mad Scientist!
A special treat for Hallowe'en! Professor Neil A. Downie makes a return visit to Beech to present an afternoon of suitably spooky science activities on Saturday 31st October at 2.00pm in the Village Hall. This will be an afternoon of hands-on fun for all ages…so feel free to dress for the ... Read more
Remember, remember the 7th of November…
The annual Beech Village bonfire & fireworks celebration takes place on Saturday 7th November and we are looking for contributions for the bonfire! Please bring material to the Rec (entrance on Wellhouse Road) on or after 24th October following these instructions: Try to put material on ... Read more
Record turnout for July Social
Traditionally, summer Socials in Beech are normally less well attended than winter ones as may villagers are on holiday. But on 31st July over 70 people came for the BBQ, which started early to encourage families with young children to attend. It was a lovely evening so tables were put up in the ... Read more
Extra family-friendly social this month – Friday 31st July
Following a discussion with a number of residents at the Beech Village June Social, the start of the July Social, which will be a BBQ, will be brought forward to 6.30pm to make it easier for those who would like to to bring their children or grandchildren along. When is it? The last Friday of ... Read more
Beech celebrates Midsummer in style
It may have been a week ahead of the actual Summer Solstice, but Beech turned out in full force to celebrate Midsummer on Saturday 13th June! As planned, this was truly an event for all ages, and it was particularly nice to see so many family groups involved. Thanks to a fantastic band of ... Read more