September was an eventful month for the Beaufort with plenty of things going on, not least our annual Harvest Home Auction, which this year raised an amazing £400 split equally between the Evergreens and PROPS (the group of young trainees that tends the Beaufort Market Garden).

Tip top auctioneer Terry Tripp starred again as our “man in the middle”, and after a rousing chorus of “The Old Rugged Cross” (for absent friends), proceedings began. As usual, you can’t have an auction without items to sale, and we were indebted as ever to the tremendous kindness and generosity of our community.

We had Josie’s fabulous flowers and bountiful baking, Keith’s and Dave Harris’s veg this year augmented with caulis from Jonathan & Jackie, succulent specialty tomatoes from Chris & Sal (including crystal lemon cucumbers!) and a remote-controlled getaway Range Rover car courtesy of Mandy & Neil…

Apart from Jen’s dog Dillon eating my corned beef pastie, it was a super night with everyone going home happy – especially Jen’s dog as he’s supposed to be on a diet!

This was followed on Sunday by the Bristol Hash House Harrier running group who also donated £100 to PROPS for their Beaufort sausage & chips. With these two donations we emptied out the PROPS collecting tins in the pub and found another £200; this was after they were entertained by Professor Apple and his cider making kit…

PROPS had their best month ever when Mick Bendeaux flogged off some old Beaufort skittle pins and balls for an amazing £133 on Ebay – much to everyone’s surprise.

Look out for more excitement next month with Rob Watts’ party on the 7th October and the return of “Cat Amongst the Pigeons” on the 27th October – a funky mix of acoustic folk, rock and indie inspired music.

Don’t forget we’ve got the Rugby World Cup and TNT Sport as a backdrop as well.”

Pictures include Professor Apple and some of the PROPS team, along with “Harris Bear” – this year resplendent in a Hawkesbury Cricket Club, well done Jay and Jen. Each year he returns with a new accoutrement.

THE BEAUFORT, HAWKESBURY UPTON IS RECRUITING FOR STAFF

If you are aged 18 or over and would like to join our friendly team please get in touch.  
We have vacancies in our Bar and Kitchen and there are opportunities for career development.
For more information please phone us on 01454 238217 or email.

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Always popular ... Traditional Sunday Lunch served 12 - 2.30pm

Booking is advised - Call 01454 238217 (primarily between 3pm & 5pm - other hours may present problems if we’re busy)

Choice of three Roasts; Beef, Chicken and Pork.

All served with roast potatoes, homemade cauliflower cheese, peas, cabbage and carrots.