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Join us for a Pancake Breakfast on 2nd March
Pancake Breakfast on Saturday 2nd March in The Reading Room
9.30 - 11.30
Pancake tossing competition
Picture Quiz
Raffle
Proceeds in aid of St Mary Magdalene church
Posted: Sun, 17 Feb 2019 16:30 by Ross Vicars
Welcome return of the Great Weston Run
The Great Weston Run returns on 6th May 2019 after last being run in 2014. It is run over 5 miles starting and finishing in Weston. The course is partly off road and on farm tracks which can be muddy. The course has inclines and hills. More »
Entries now open! See https://bit.ly/2HrMtjG. You need to be over 15 to take part and under 18's must be accompanied by an adult. Potential disabled entries please contact the Race Director before entering.
For more information please contact Derek Boughton, Race Director - telephone: 01327 860006 or email: greatweston5@live.co.uk » Less
Posted: Wed, 13 Feb 2019 by Richard
Masters in Maths!
For the second year running, Helmdon Primary School have received a letter from the Secretary of State for Education congratulating them on their top level SATS results. In both 2017 and 2018, 100% percent of the Year 6 pupils reached or exceeded the expected standard in Maths, putting Helmdon Primary School in the top 1% of primary schools in England. More »
We already knew that it is a top school but now it's official - please click here to see this year's letter in full. » Less
Posted: Tue, 12 Feb 2019 14:50 by Helen du Bois
Helmdon School Quiz Evening on 1st March
Friday 1st March 7pm at the school. Come and join us for the Helmdon School quiz and be in with a chance of winning the trophy. Becky Leityelmeyer is our wonderful quiz master. We will have a bar. Tickets are £3 and food can be ordered for an extra £3 (jacket potatoes chilli/veg chilli) food needs to be pre-ordered by 28th Feb. More »
Tickets are available from myself (Laura Wilson) 07986 326081 & Jen Castle or just message on Facebook. All proceeds to FOHS.
We look forward to seeing you there! » Less
Posted: Sun, 10 Feb 2019 10:42 by Ross Vicars
WI Evening - "Stories Behind Nursey Rhymes" with Terry Penny
"Stories Behind Nursery Rhymes" with Terry Penny
Wednesday 13th February in The Reading Room
Visitors Very Welcome
For further information, please contact Vanessa on 01295 760477 or Jenny on 01295 760721
Posted: Sat, 09 Feb 2019 20:41 by Ross Vicars
SNVB: Rural Transport Survey
Message from SNVB:
From conversations we have been having with various people in light of the recent withdrawal of rural bus services, we recognise that this situation is proving difficult for some residents of South Northamptonshire. More »
We are keen to understand the impact these changes are having on you and your communities and we would be really grateful if you could complete this survey.
We intend to use insights gained from this questionnaire to consider if any of our services could be part of a solution to the current difficulties.
Posted: Thu, 07 Feb 2019 14:55 by Helen du Bois
JIGSAW LIBRARY UPDATE
Many thanks for to all those who have donated to our excellent range of jigsaws. We have put a great new set out and introduced a numbering system to help us keep track. The Jigsaw Library is in the church, which is open every day and all Helmdon residents, their family and friends are welcome to borrow any jigsaw for a £1 donation for church funds.
Posted: Mon, 04 Feb 2019 20:24 by Ross Vicars
Helmdon Womens Club "History of Privies through the Ages"
20TH FEBRUARY 2019 IN HELMDON READING ROOM
Join us for an amazing talk from Chris Bazeley ... not to be missed.
"HISTORY OF PRIVIES THROUGH THE AGES"
Doors open at 7.00 pm for a 7.30 pm start
EVERYONE WELCOME - BRING YOUR PARTNER OR GUEST More »
MEMBERS FREE --- GUESTS £2 » Less
Posted: Mon, 04 Feb 2019 20:16 by Ross Vicars
Homelessness assistance
UPDATE: He's be picked up by the police so is now safe and out of the weather.
If anyone spots the young man who has been wandering around the village overnight please contact Darren at the SNC Homelessness Team 01327 322374 in Towcester. They have told me that they will take care of him as an emergency whatever his circumstances due to the severe weather. He was last seen heading to Weston and their Parish Clerk has been contacted with these details
Posted: Fri, 01 Feb 2019 09:37 by Helen du Bois
Voluntary Drivers urgently needed in Helmdon
TADD (Towcester Door to Door) is a long-established local charity operating a door to door community transport service for the people in the SNC area. The service enables members to attend medically related appointments and services, is affordable and allows them to retain independence in the absence of suitable public transport and avoid reliance on family, friends and neighbours. For the first time in over 30 years, the charity has a waiting list of over 100 for membership due to a shortage of volunteer drivers. More »
There are a number of areas and villages in the TADD catchment area, including Helmdon and surrounding villages where we have a shortage of drivers, which means we have to use drivers from much further afield. This goes against the principle and cost effectiveness of volunteering to support one's local community Drivers need to have access to a car, be available on a fairly regular basis for a minimum of half a day a week and complete a DBS check. Mileage is reimbursed at the HMRC rate, insurance premiums are not affected and journeys are allocated weekly by mutual agreement.
To learn more about volunteering for TADD visit www.towcesterareadoor2door.com or email volunteer@towcesterareadoor2door.co.uk » Less
Posted: Thu, 31 Jan 2019 14:43 by Helen du Bois
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