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Carnival 2001 - Cheque Presentations

The proceeds of the Helmdon Carnival were distributed on Tuesday, 27 November in the Reading Room. Although the total raised was not as high as last year, everyone agreed that it had been very successful, particularly in the light of the fact that "foot and mouth" had delayed the arrangements and indeed curtailed the events on the actual day.

The beneficiries of the 2001 Carnival
Harold Seckington (for the Reading Room Committee) giving the cheque for £700 to the Brackley Cottage Hospital Trust Chairman David Brookhouse, and, left to right at back: Simon Oakley (Chairman of the Carnival Committee), Carol Brookhouse (Fellowship),
Dr Tony Holden (Whistley Scouts), and
Peter Burns (Sports Club).
£700 was presented to David Brookhouse, the Chairman of the Brackley Cottage Hospital Trust. David said how much the Hospital appreciated the cheque, although the managers never counted on it being granted year by year.

£700 was presented to the Sports Club. Peter Burns said that the money was very welcome. As many people had already seen at the time of the Carnival, the pavilion had been renovated since last year and it was pleasing that this had coincided with a resurgence of interest in football, with more young youngsters coming through.

£700 was given to the Reading Room. Harold Seckington (Treasurer) said that the money would be very useful as the Reading Room has to renovate the toilets, putting in disabled facilities, at considerable cost, as soon as possible.

£200 was given to the Helmdon Fellowship. Carol Brookhouse said that the money was going to be put towards the construction of new cupboard space in the Reading Room. The Fellowship (of all over 60, and of retired people under the age of 60, who live in the village) is the perhaps the largest organisation in the village, and the money will be very useful.

£200 was given to Dr Tony Holden, leader of the Whistley Scout Group. Although the Scouts had relocated to new premises, many young lads still went from the village to join in a group, which drew in scouts from many villages around. He said that the money would be put to good use.

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