Generous Carnival Cheques Presented

There were three presentations of money from the proceeds of the Helmdon Carnival, amounting to the excellent sum of £3,600, at a meeting held in the Reading Room on Thursday, December 16th.

David Brookhouse, chairman of the Brackley Cottage Hospital Trust, who attended with fellow board member John Liddicot, received a cheque for £1,200. He thanked the Carnival for their continuing support and up-dated the audience on the recent meeting in Brackley. The plan is to re-locate the hospital on the Springfields site, with a Care Home as partner. The Trust is hopeful that it is a viable proposition and that it will go forward as planned.

Bill England, Chairman of the Reading Room, was very appreciative of a cheque for £1,200. He detailed works which had been done over the last year, such as up-dating the electrical system, and the repair of the porch roof, but emphasised that there was a great deal more to be done, and assured the Carnival committee that the money received would be used wisely in the coming year.

Paul Stothard (left) receiving a cheque for £1,200 from Michael Ayres

Paul Stothard received a cheque for £1,200 on behalf of the Sports Club. Although he is primarily involved with cricket, he said that the football teams were flourishing. There were currently plans to develop the pavilion and the cheque received was very welcome.

Then David Brookhouse expressed the thoughts of all those present. He thanked the Carnival committee and all the helpers and participants who make the Carnival such a great success each year.

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Carnival cheque presentations in 2003
Carnival cheque presentations in 2002
Carnival cheque presentations in 2001
Carnival cheque presentations in 2000