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QUINT STARKIE AND DORIE JACKSON - Evening of intimate acoustic-based music and storytelling
Helmdon Reading Room, Saturday 26 Aug 2023, 7:30pm.
Together with Dorie Jackson, Quint is doing a small number of 'house' concerts in August.
Originally from Accrington, singer songwriter Quint Starkie has been in the music business for many years, working as a session musician, composer, producer and live performer.
In 2001 he signed a publishing deal with EMI Music Publishing and wrote and produced... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 16 Aug 2023 17:15 by Richard
Family Barn Dance Promises Fun for All
Family Barn Dance promises fun for all
Please see attached poster for more information
Posted: Wed, 16 Aug 2023 10:00 by Richard
200 Club - July results now in...
The 200 Club draw for July took place at 12.00pm on Sunday 22nd July.
Full Results may be found here
Congratulations to all winners...
The August 200 Club Prize Draw will be at 12.00 pm on Sunday 27th August 2023 in the Reading Room
Posted: Sun, 23 Jul 2023 18:57 by Ross
Helmdon Church Fete - update
Thanks to all the Crabbe family who were very generous hosts (and the hard work they put in before, during and after the day), we had a very enjoyable and successful Fete at Fountain House last Saturday. Plenty of families came along to support the event and enjoy the lovely garden setting whilst listening to some well-known popular sounds played by local musicians. We also had the Brackley Morris... Read More »
Posted: Fri, 07 Jul 2023 13:32 by Ross
Change of Ownership - Helmdon Acorns
Dear Residents,
In-order to secure the long-term future of Acorns pre-school, plans are in motion to merge with the school and become local authority led. A part of this process will require the transfer of the building from the charity to the local authority. The objective is to continue running the nursery albeit with a change of ownership.
The committee and management of Acorns will be happy to answer... Read More »
Posted: Sat, 01 Jul 2023 10:15 by Richard
Open to All - Mother’s Union 'Musical Evening' featuring local children
Open to all, the Mother's Union will host a Musical Evening on Thursday 29th June at 7pm in Helmdon Church. Tickets are not required however a donation in aid of the MU World Relief fund would be gratefully received.
Light refreshments will be available at the interval.
Amongst the performers are:
- four children from Helmdon Primary School, each at various stages of their musical development,
- Miranda... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 26 Jun 2023 17:41 by Ross
200 Club - Results of June Draw are in...
The 200 Club draw for June took place at 12.00pm on Sunday 25th June.
Full Results may be found here
Congratulations to all winners...
The July 200 Club Prize Draw will be at 12.00 pm on Sunday 23rd July 2023 in the Reading Room
Posted: Sun, 25 Jun 2023 19:19 by Ross
Friends of Helmdon Church - result of Saturday's Safari Supper
Thanks to Angela Goodall's superb organisation, the Friends had a hugely enjoyable Safari Supper on Saturday 17 June.
46 people made the most of a balmy evening as they went to different hosts' houses for their 3-course meal, concluding with coffee and a few more glasses in the Reading Room.
We made a net profit of £637, which will be used to maintain and repair the church building.
Many thanks... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 20 Jun 2023 17:36 by Ross
Helmdon Church Fete - 1st July 2023
Annual Helmdon Church Fete to be held on 1st July 2023 in the grounds of Fountain House, Wappenham Road, by kind permission of Alistair and Susannah Crabbe.
Something for everyone - click on poster for more details
Posted: Mon, 19 Jun 2023 10:15 by Ross
Jenny O's Fund Raiser for Cancer Research UK raises record amount
With final figures still to be confirmed, Jenny is so very pleased to report that the figure will be a record amount of over £2500 raised in aid of Cancer Research UK.
Jenny Overson wishes to send a sincere Thank You to everyone that supported this annual fund raiser.
Those that helped and supported Jenny by setting up the items for sale, manning the site and generally helping to keep contributions... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 31 May 2023 23:08 by Ross
