The main objective of the carnival is to provide entertainment and fun for the people of Helmdon. However, if money can be raised for good causes in the process then so much the better!

This year's carnival managed to make a whopping £2,500, just topping last year's total of £2,400.

The 2003 cheque presentations and carnival AGM took place on Tuesday 28th October in the Reading Room.

Steve Valentine opened the meeting and was pleased to distribute the money to the various worthy groups.

Bill England accepted a cheque on behalf of the Reading Room Committee for £900. He commented on the success of this year's carnival and thanked the committee. He updated everyone on the situation regarding the Reading Room. A recent survey had shown that approximately £15,000 worth of work needed to take place during the next 2 years, so all donations were greatly received.

Pete Burns accepted a cheque on behalf of the Sports Club Committee for £900. He commented on the fact that the Sports Club had been close to closure in the past but was enjoying a revival due to lots of youngsters being involved in all team sports, and that it was now thriving once again. The new lease is near to completion so facilities will be improved in the coming months. He added that the money will be well spent, possibly on a set of cricket nets and thanked the carnival committee for their efforts.

David Brookhouse accepted a cheque for £500 on behalf of The Brackley Cottage Hospital along with a fellow board member John Liddicote. He thanked the Carnival committee for their support this year and over the past few years. He said what a difficult year it had been for the hospital, and that they were still fighting to keep it open and were looking at alternative places to relocate to.

Debbie Mahon gratefully accepted a cheque for £100 on behalf of the Acorns Playgroup. The OFSTED Inspection had been a success again this year, but had highlighted new equipment that would need to be purchased.

Louise Stothard came forward on behalf of CKERS, Helmdon's youth group, to receive a cheque for £100. She explained that the group had around 20-25 members aged between 8 and 15 and that all donations went towards organising outings.

Any other cash to come in for Carnival 2003 will be used as a start up fund for 2004.

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Carnival cheque presentations in 2002
Carnival cheque presentations in 2001
Carnival cheque presentations in 2000