Beenham Village Events
Beenham Village Events (BVE) is a community organisation constituted under the auspices of Beenham Parish Council for the purpose of organising social and fundraising events for the benefit of residents of the parish of Beenham. The group has helped to organise many popular Summer Festivals and village Christmas Tree celebrations. Most of the events on this page are organised or coordinated by BVE; others are taking place in Beenham and we hope that local people will participate and enjoy them.
Events in 2024
The BVE committee is looking at events for this year and will publicise them in due course. The monthly Villages' News magazine has a list of activities each month.
Please do support the events and offer to help in preparing and running them. What a great way to meet others and enjoy our beautiful village.
Beenham Scarecrow Festival
This year you could choose whatever you wanted to make for our Scarecrow Festival. It could be on any theme, realistic or abstract, fantasy or factual, and we certainly had a really exciting variety of scarecrows to enjoy this summer. Maybe you were inspired by the Paris Olympics, or perhaps a favourite character from a nursery rhyme, a fairy tale or a TV show – it was up to you!.
It was very difficult to choose an overall winner, so the results are - in joint first place and sharing the John Thurley trophy for this year, both on Beenham Hill, The Poole family for the Gingerbread Man and Russell Akers for the Scarecrow "Outstanding in his field" and 2 special awards to Millie & Penelope Walsh Goulding of The Warings for Spongebob Squarepants, and Beenham Pre-School for the wonderful wooden spoon scarecrows. Many thanks to everyone who took part, to Lesley McEwen who organised it and to Tina Alder who took the photos here
Beenham in Bloom
It is time to start planning for the BVE Beenham in Bloom competition. Grow your own flowers or visit a local garden centre to make your own display. There will be one adult 'Best in Village' category an two children's categories. Judging will be in mid July. Contact Pat Owen by email patowen0@hotmail.com by Friday 28 June to enter.
Great music on The Rec
Free event on Friday 21 June at 7:30pm. Bring your family and friends, blankets and chairs to enjoy an evening of music on the recreation ground. BBQ provided by The Six Bells and Dave's ices for ice creams. This popular evening was a great success and enjoyed by lots of people. Thanks to Tina Alder for some photos here
Fun concert in Beenham church
A fun concert will e performed in St Marys church, Beenham by the Belle Canto trio on Sunday 30 June at 6pm.
Open day in Greyfield Wood Sunday 19 May
Please join us at Greyfield Wood for our Open Day on Sunday 19 May between 2pm and 5pm. Walks will be organised and the Directors will be around to answer questions and to point out key features and developments. And of course, plenty of tea and cakes to enjoy.
Save the Dates - Events at the Victory Hall
The Victory Hall is used throughout the year for many events and club activities. This year additional funds are needed to do repair work on the roof. (*These are some of the events that will help to raise the money).
24th May - Floral Rebellion, Willow Birdfeeder Workshop
Take a first step into the craft of willow weaving and take home something you
have made for your garden birds, incl. refreshments. Suitable for beginners, over 18’s only. Contact Steph: 07410898560 or steph@floralrebellion.co.uk to book.
7th June - Valuation Evening with Simon Jones of Jones and Jacobs Auctioneers *
Half time refreshments, Club Bar open 7pm for 7.30pm start. Early bookings taken to avoid disappointment, Tickets £10 Contact Nola: 0118 971 4822 or nolesandfrank@hotmail.co.uk for further information or to book.
27th June - Chilli Con Carne produced by Messy Kind, theatre in the round performance
Brand new three-hander romantic drama by Sarah Vickers. Club Bar open 7pm for 7.30pm start. Tickets available: www.messykind.com
23rd November - Barn Dance played and called by Inisheer Folk Band *
Club Bar open 7pm for 7.30pm start. Early bookings taken from 1st November. To avoid disappointment, Tickets £10. Contact Nola: 0118 971 4822 or nolesandfrank@hotmail.co.uk for further information or to book.
Decorate an Easter Gate
Beenham Village Events invited villagers to take part in a project to Decorate an Easter Gate again this year. All that was needed was to add some colour to the gate or front door in time for Easter. Some decorations were with ribbons or bows, and some were cut-out cardboard Easter eggs and Easter bunnies. It was an attractive way to celebrate the season!
Beenham Church Pancake party with pancake races, silly games and quizzes. Also yummy pancakes to fill and eat. Tuesday 13 February 2:45 to 3:30 in the Victory Hall.
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