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Helmdon's Annual Christmas Fair - 30th November
Helmdon's Annual Christmas Fair will be held in The Reading Room on 30th November. Gifts, Toys, Cakes, Tombola, Raffle etc plus refreshments and a raffle
and of course Father Christmas will be there
Posted: Sun, 03 Nov 2019 21:47 by Ross Vicars
Craft Day – results!
Thankyou to everyone for helping to make Saturday's Craft Day such a success - from the many visitors (we think about 200!) to the clever art and crafty people who shared their skills and talents and the Friends of Helmdon Primary School who provided the delicious refreshments. Thankyou also to Helmdon Church.
Everyone thoroughly enjoy the day and commented on the friendly and lively atmosphere as well... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 29 Oct 2019 11:29 by Helen du Bois
200 Club - October Results
The 200 Club draw for October took place on Sunday 27th at The Fat Landlord, results can be found here. Congratulations to all winners...
Posted: Mon, 28 Oct 2019 20:55 by Ross Vicars
Tickets for Aladdin - Now on sale!
Tickets for the Bridge Players performance of Aladdin - adventures in the east - are now on sale.
Adult ticket £8
Children £5
Family (2xAdult 2xChildren) £22
Tickets are available from Dave 760362 or Rachel 760232
Posted: Fri, 25 Oct 2019 21:33 by Robert Duncombe
Acorns Annual Firework Extravaganza
Tickets are now on sale for our Firework Night on Saturday 9th November from 5pm. if bought in advance ticket prices are:
Adults: £5
Children: £3
Pre-schoolers: free (but still need a ticket!)
Tickets are available from Acorns or please see Kat or Sophie on the playground at school. We recommend buying your tickets earlier to avoid disappointment.
Posted: Sat, 12 Oct 2019 17:57 by Robert Duncombe
Would you be interested in hosting a Japanese student?
From Roz Page: CHE specialise in providing educational programmes for Japanese High School Students visiting the UK and Ireland. I have been working with them for several years as a Group Co-ordinator, after hosting several students myself. I have a group of students who will be staying here from 14th November for 5 days, and I am looking for host families who can accommodate 2 students. It really... Read More »
Posted: Fri, 11 Oct 2019 18:02 by Helen du Bois
Big Breakfast at the Reading Room 8.30am till 10am Saturday 19th October. Help to pay for Reading Room roof and painting works
Bacon rolls / mushrooms / peanut butter / jam and toast.
Tea / coffee / hot chocolate.
Table tennis and TV
Everyone welcome for community breakfast.
If more information needed, please email helmdonreadingroom@gmail.com
Posted: Fri, 11 Oct 2019 15:16 by Ross Vicars
ADVENT WINDOWS - A FEW MORE VOLUNTEERS STILL NEEDED…
Many thanks to all those who have volunteered their windows to form part of this year's Helmdon Living Advent Calendar. We are delighted that the school will be starting us off once again with the first one on 1 December and number 24 once again will be the Reading Room.
However, at the time of writing we still need a few more volunteers – could you help?
The aim is to have decorated and illuminated... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 07 Oct 2019 21:08 by Ross Vicars
Craft Day in the Church, Saturday 26th Oct. 10am-4pm
Craft Day 2019 - A variety of arts and crafts on display and for sale, plus children's workshops:
Ceramics, Knitting, Crochet, Macramé, Greetings cards, Jewellery, Soaps and candles, Woodcraft, Bird and Bee boxes, Needlework, Fabric gifts, decorative lights, Art work, Photography and a display of steam engines.
Refreshments and light lunches available - provided by the Friends of Helmdon School.... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 01 Oct 2019 15:00 by Richard
Helmdon's Big Breakfast - CANCELLED
We regret to advise that Helmdon's Big Breakfast planned for 05 October 2019 has been cancelled due to access issues (overhead painting at front of building).
Posted: Tue, 01 Oct 2019 13:00 by Richard
