In December 2008, Beech was awarded a grant by the Big Lottery Fund towards the extension and refurbishment of the Village Hall. Combined with the funds already raised by the village, including grants from Hampshire County Council, East Hampshire District Council and Beech Parish Council, this meant that work could start on construction of a new wing housing the new main hall, together with the complete refurbishment and re-equipping of the old hall as a bar, kitchen and cloakrooms.
The grand unveiling
Alton Herald article, December 2008: Lottery grant for village hall
Hall build report, April 2009: Work gets under way
Hall build report, August 2009: The build in pictures
Hall build report, October 2009: the new Hall takes shape
Hall opening report, March 2010: Official opening by Alan Titchmarsh