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Helmdon 200 Club AGM, Wed. 15th Sept at 7.30pm
Open to all members of the Helmdon 200 Club (i.e. anyone with 200 Club lottery numbers). Venue: Helmdon Church.
We will welcome anyone who wants to join the committee.
The 200 Club has been going for over 10 years now, so it has raised over £50,000 which is a terrific achievement.
Hugh Walmsley.
More information: 200 Club - Fundraising Lottery
Contact: Hugh Walmsley (via "Friends" contact form)
Posted: Tue, 14 Sep 2021 10:30 by Richard
ADVENT WINDOWS – VOLUNTEERS NEEDED PLEASE!
We are hoping to turn Helmdon into a Living Advent Calendar for the seventh time this year with windows throughout the village decorated and 'opened' each evening between 1 December and Christmas Eve. In order to ensure everyone knows their date in good time to plan, we need to be clear by mid-October that we have enough participants so we would be very grateful for quick responses.
You can see what... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 09 Sep 2021 08:45 by Richard
Thank you from Helmdon Church
Many many thanks to all those who organised, ran and attended the Helmdon Festival.
The Raffle raised over £150, the Garden Stall £200 and the Teas £330. Together with the generous donation by the Women's Club of the money they raised through the Bag stall and Name the Animals, nearly £1,000 was raised that day for the Church.
We are very grateful to all involved.
Ann Netten
Posted: Wed, 08 Sep 2021 23:15 by Richard
Helmdon Women's Club, Wednesday Sept 15th, 7pm. "Bomb Disposal" by Ian Jones
Helmdon Women's Club present a talk on Bomb Disposal by Ian Jones - Wednesday September 15th 2021 at Helmdon Reading Room.
All welcome to hear this fascinating speaker who has worked in Bomb Disposal in the Army in Belfast since 1982, then in the Counter Terrorist unit of the Metropolitan Police since 1994.
Doors open 7pm, Speaker from 7.30 pm
Posted: Fri, 03 Sep 2021 10:15 by Richard
Helmdon Festival - Thanks
Helmdon Women's Club would like to thank all the people who supported their "Surprise Bags" stall, which raised £300 for Helmdon Church.
"Name the Animals" raised £15 - Henry the hedgehog was won by Ross, Stitch the Bear by Pauline and Cuddles the cat by Isabella.
We hope you enjoyed our stalls.
Posted: Fri, 03 Sep 2021 09:35 by Richard
Helmdon Fireworks - Tickets Now On Sale
TICKETS OFFICIALLY ON SALE! Tickets are now on sale and details can be found below: As a way to say thank you to the wonderful work our NHS and emergency services, we will be offering a discount rate to all blue light card holders! Tickets are limited so get them fast to avoid disappointment! We look forward to many of you joining us for this spectacular event!-Please note, discounted ticket prices... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 02 Sep 2021 19:17 by Robert Duncombe
Nigh-time lane closures on A43 southbound 6th-26th September
There will be night-time lane closures from 6 September to 26 September, 8.00pm to 6.00am.
Access to Whitfield village will be maintained at all times and emergency responders will have access through the works.
Please see details of the works here:
- View or download our works notification
- Visit your local community webpages to find information about HS2 works, developments and opportunities in your area.... Read More »
Posted: Sun, 29 Aug 2021 14:21 by Charmaine Jay
200 Club - results of August draw...
The 200 Club draw for August took place on Sunday, 22nd August - Results may be found here.
Congratulations to all winners.
Posted: Mon, 23 Aug 2021 20:59 by Ross
Post Office closed Tuesday 24th August due to staff shortages
Please note that the Helmdon Post Office will NOT be available on Tuesday 24th August, due to staff shortages.
Café will be open as usual.
Posted: Thu, 19 Aug 2021 22:15 by Richard
The school field is now open.
The work on the school's new multi activity pitch has been completed and the field is open again for anyone to use.
Posted: Thu, 19 Aug 2021 09:53 by Charmaine Jay
