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BICENTENARY OF THE BATTLE OF WATERLOOSir Ranulph Fiennes Lights Beacon80 residents of Beeston and Peckforton together with theirfriends and family and supporters of the Village Room were
guests of English Heritageat Beeston Castle for theBeacon Lighting on June 18.Family dogs also welcomed!Hot soup was taken on boardbefore the ascent to theinner keep! Local historianand Clerk to Beeston ParishCouncil Mr Doug Haynesgave a talk about June 18th,being the bicentenary of TheBattle of Waterloo and alsoabout other important eventscommemorated this year.
We were thrilled that SirRanulph Fiennes was kindenough to find a slot in his
busy schedule to tell us of his fascinating historical familylinks to the battle and to Agincourt. Some lucky guests wereable to get signed copies of his book from the Visitors’Centre. The Beacon was lit by Sir Ranulph Fiennes at dusk.It was a thrilling experience. You may have the noticed theglow from your houses in the area?
The Village Room is available for hire at competitive ratesAn ideal venue for meetings, parties and functions for up to 80
people. With permanent display boards and lighting it is also an ideal
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Future Events Look out for:Kurling Launch in September!Murder Mystery Night - Friday October 9th
Beeston Parish Council meeting July 16 at 7.30pm
The Book ClubPlease contact Daphne on 01829 261078for details of our next book and meeting.New members are always welcome.We read a varied selection of literary genre so why not comealong and recommend your choices.
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Please email your photographs of this event to [email protected] our picture board and possible inclusion in this newsletter!
Many thanks to Kate Potter, sitemanager, at Beeston Castle and heramazing team for a truly memorableexperience. The castle shop will havemore copies of “Agincourt” by SirRanulph Fiennes, in stock, very soon.Call in for details.