Friday 16 May 2025 06:30pm
The Growth of English Wine in the New Forest by Roger Marchbank  ::  Meetings

Location : Beaulieu Village Hall

Roger Marchbank tells the story of how modern English wine came about from 4000 BC, including its arrival in the New Forest at Beaulieu in 1956.
Roger grows his own grapes in the New Forest advising and working with a number of other growers whose grapes are made into wine at the Setley Ridge Vineyard at Brockenhurst.

Admission free to members. Guests and non-members £5. No booking required.

Friday 27 June 2025 06:30pm
RAF Beaulieu presented by Marc Heighway  ::  Meetings

Location : Beaulieu Village Hall

In the year the 80th anniversary of VE (Victory in Europe) Day is remembered, Marc Heighway presents the history of Beaulieu Airfield from the lead-up to its construction, into World War 2, and through to modern day.
The talk includes never before seen photography and film from the airfield, inspiring stories and strange events that happened at the RAF and USAAF Station, plus tributes to the many men who lost their lives.

Admission free to members. Guests and non-members £5. No booking required.