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Excellent result for Jenny O's "Cancer Research UK" fund raiser
A huge "Thank You" to everyone that supported Jenny Overson's week long sale of plants and cakes in aid of Cancer Research UK. Jenny wishes to thank everybody who donated plants and cakes, the people that helped with sales and all those who so generously contributed and supported financially.
The sum raised from the week was a magnificent £2300.00
Thank you!
Posted: Fri, 10 Jun 2022 21:09 by Ross
Helmdon Festival - Saturday 11 June 2022, from 1:30pm till late.
Venues: School Field + Reading Room + The Fat Landlord + More
Full details of Events and Venues can be found at www.helmdon.org.uk/helmdon-festival-2022
Posted: Tue, 07 Jun 2022 21:15 by Richard
Village Café and Post Office - 31st May. Opening hours change...
The Village Café and the Post Office will be open for shorter hours than usual on Tuesday 31st May as the Reading Room is required for a wake later in the morning.
The cafe will be open from 9.30 - 10.30
The Post Office will be open 10.00 - 11.00
Posted: Mon, 30 May 2022 16:45 by Ross
200 Club results for May
The 200 Club draw for May took place on Saturday 22nd.
Full Results may be found here.
Congratulations to all the lucky winners.
Posted: Sun, 22 May 2022 20:20 by Ross
Helmdon Community Foundation AGM - Reading Room - 16th June 2022
Helmdon Community Foundation AGM will be held in the Reading Room, Thursday 16th June 2022, 7.45pm.
All are welcome to come along and see how things are developing in the Reading Rooms.
The official agenda hasn't been finalised yet but it will consist of:
1) an update on the new constitution of the Reading Room and how it benefits the village and
2) a discussion on the architects proposals to update and... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 16 May 2022 10:30 by Richard
It Could Be You!
Are you passionate about climate change? Do you want to do what you can to help people cope with the cost of living crisis? Would you like to help improve the environment of the village?
A chance has arisen to join the parish council. If you care about Helmdon and would like to help make a real difference then this opportunity is for you.
As a councillor representing your community, you will help keep... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 12 May 2022 21:29 by Danny Moody
Village Meeting Hears About HS2 Works
There was standing room only at the Annual Village Meeting held in the Reading Room on Wednesday 27 April 2022.
Dave Butcher, Engagement Manager from EKFB, the main contractor building HS2, provided an update on the works in the section from the A43 Brackley to Greatworth.
Of principle concern to Helmdon is the movement of 1 million cubic metres of excavated soil from one side of the Radstone Road (meaning... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 09 May 2022 21:11 by Danny Moody
Jenny O's - Annual Fund Raiser for Cancer Research UK
Jenny O's annual fund raising event for Cancer Research UK takes place at the usual venue, 49 Church Street, as follows:
Plant Sales - Monday 23rd May - Saturday 28th May
Daily from 9:30am
Cake Sales - Tuesday 24th May, from 9.30
Click on poster for more details.
To donate directly, please use the CRUK Just Giving page https://fundraise.cancerresearchuk.org/page/jennyo49
Thank you
Posted: Sat, 07 May 2022 18:20 by Ross
Village Meeting
The annual village meeting for Helmdon takes place on Wednesday 27 April 2022 starting at 7:30 p.m. in the Reading Room, Church Street.
Dave Butcher, Engagement Manager from EKFB, will be on hand to answer all your HS2 questions and concerns. We already know that the Radstone Road may be closed for two years during the construction of HS2, but when, why, and what are the alternative routes? And what... Read More »
Posted: Sat, 23 Apr 2022 16:03 by Danny Moody
200 Club Results for April
The 200 Club draw for April took place on Saturday 23rd.
Full Results may be found here.
Congratulations to all the lucky winners.
Posted: Sat, 23 Apr 2022 14:53 by Ross