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Carols on the Doorstep - Wednesday 16th December 6pm
Sing along with BBC Radio Northamptonshire at 6pm on Wednesday 16th December. Download the attached carol sheet and join in on your doorsteps this Christmas to sing carols together and spread some much-needed cheer.
Revd Diane Whittaker, Astwell Benefice
Posted: Thu, 19 Nov 2020 15:19 by Helen du Bois
Next meeting of the Parish Council - Wednesday 25th November 2020
The next meeting of the Parish Council will be held via Zoom on Wednesday 25th November at 7:30pm. Parish Council meetings are open to the public, please click here to find the agenda and Zoom joining instructions.
Posted: Thu, 19 Nov 2020 11:56 by Helen du Bois
Three local alerts from Neighbourhood Watch
Following have previously been shared on Helmdon Villagers Facebook page from www.neighbourhoodalert.co.uk:
1. Cyber Alert: Fraudulent Amazon Calls
For full details please click here (on www.neighbourhoodalert.co.uk)
From: Nicole Degg (Police, Police Community Support Officer, Daventry and South Northants) - 11 Nov 2020
2. Crime Prevention: Scam warning - Fake PayPal emails
For full details please click... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 18 Nov 2020 13:45 by Richard
Public Consultation on proposed changes to Local Council Tax Reduction Scheme
A Public consultation on the proposals for the new Local Council Tax Reduction Scheme (LCTRS) for West Northamptonshire will go live for a six-week period, beginning on Monday 2nd November, until midnight on Sunday 13th December 2020. The final scheme will be agreed by the West Shadow Executive Committee on 26th January 2021.Residents and stakeholders across Daventry, Northampton and South Northamptonshire,... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 16 Nov 2020 15:10 by Helen du Bois
SNC's Building Stronger Communities Strategy – Residents’ Consultation
Please find below a message from South Northants Council about a residents consultation on their Building Stronger Communities Strategy - click here to access the consultation.
"Our draft Building Stronger Communities Strategy sets out the key issues within South Northants. We developed priorities with a broad range of partner organisations, including Elected Representatives, community groups and organisations... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 16 Nov 2020 14:57 by Helen du Bois
Future of the Reading Room - Volunteers Needed
The constitution for the Helmdon Community Foundation which will take over the Reading Room has been approved by the Charity Commission. Volunteers are needed to make sure that the Reading Room can recover from the closures during the pandemic and develop activities for everyone in Helmdon with a wide range of events.
Please click here to view / download more information about volunteering.
Posted: Thu, 12 Nov 2020 20:30 by Richard
The Fat Landlord - Steak Night Deal
Thursday night at the Fat Landlord is takeaway steak night! Two Sirloin steak with all the trimmings and a bottle of wine £26.95.
Call to place your order - 01295 7681555
Posted: Wed, 11 Nov 2020 19:50 by Robert Duncombe
Public consultation for the A422 Farthinghoe bypass
NCC and Highways have opened up a public consultation for the proposed A422 Farthinghoe Bypass. For more details and to give feedback please click here. The consultation is open until the first week in January 2021.
Posted: Mon, 09 Nov 2020 09:51 by Helen du Bois
Sunday 8th November 2020 Remembrance Day
This year there will be no service at the church. Instead Revd Diane will broadcast a live-streamed service, via Zoom and Facebook, at 10.45am. The names of those from our parishes who have died in the service of their country will be read out, and a two-minute silence will be observed at 11am. A service booklet is attached.
To access the service, please use this Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85894936136?pwd=Y... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 05 Nov 2020 16:41 by Helen du Bois
Post Office OPEN as normal during lockdown 2
During Lockdown the Post Office in the Reading Rooms will be open as normal.
Tuesday 10.00 am - Midday
Thursday 2.00 pm - 4.00 pm
Please wear a mask when entering the Reading Rooms.
Hand sanitiser is provided for use on entry and exit.
Posted: Thu, 05 Nov 2020 10:05 by Richard
