Beaconfield Campsites: December 2011

Beaconfield Campsites

Beaconfield Campsites can be found only 9 miles from Birmingham City Centre in the idyllic setting of the Lickey Hills. We offer a safe and secure location for events in peaceful surroundings away from the hustle and bustle of normal life.

We are close to many attractions including Cadbury World, Avoncroft Museum, Waseley Country Park, Lickey Hills Vistitor Centre, Cannon Hill Nature Park and the Sealife Centre.

We offer 2 campsites:

Beaconfield Campsite has a dry shelter with electricity, fridge, freezer and a small kitchen area. There are three toilets, one electric shower and a disabled toilet and shower. It is fully equipped for camping in both traditional and lightweight tents.

Oakfield campsite has a small dry shelter with battery powered lighting and three toilets. It is partially equipped for camping.

Tuesday, December 6, 2011

Bench Dedication

230th Birmingham St Gabriels Guides opened in December 1950. The unit celebrated 60 years last year. Unfortunately due to declining numbers the unit closed in July 2011. The guides discussed how the unit could be remembered and decided to present an engraved bench to the campsite. Many of the guides past and present will remain in guiding and when they use the campsite the bench will be there as a reminder of their guide company.

On Saturday 28th November guides and leaders past and present and many members of Middlepark division met at Beaconfield to celebrate the units history and to dedicate the bench to the campsite.

The weather was cold with a biting wind but this did not dampen the enthusiasm of the people gathered. Following a talk from Sue Blaze on the history of the unit the bench was blessed by the vicar of St Gabriels church. This was followed by tea and cake and lots of catching up.

Sue Blaze had been the leader at St Gabriels for over 30 years, she was presented with gifts from Middlepark division.

Janet, Sue & Linda