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JANUARY
  2010
     
Date:
  Friday 8 January 2010
Organiser:
  Helmdon Fellowship
Event:
  Cooking for Two: Lesley Underwood
Time:
  Cancelled because of the weather
Venue:
  Reading Room
Details:
  Over sixties/early retirees welcome
Contact:
  Fellowship committee
     
Date:
  Tuesday 12 January 2010
Organiser:
  WEA
Event:
 

  'Behind The News'

Time:
  Postponed until the 19th because of the weather
Venue:
  Reading Room, Church Street
Details:
 

with tutor Martin Bloxham.

Start of 10-week  course. All welcome

Contact:
  Richard Farquharson
     
Date:
  Wednesday 13 January 2010
Organiser:
  Women's Institute
Event:
  Wine Tasting: Alex Corrin
Time:
  7:30 p.m.
Venue:
  Reading Room
Details:
  New members welcome
Contact:
  WI committee
     
Date:
  Friday 15 January 2010
Organiser:
  Helmdon Presents
Event:
  Film
Time:
  7:30 p.m. for 8:00 p.m.
Venue:
  Reading Room
Details:
  Members only
     Contact:
  Helmdon Presents' committee
     
Date:
  Tuesday 19 January 2010
Organiser:
  Helmdon Church
Event:
  Tuesday Lunches
Time:
  12:30 p.m. for 1:00 p.m.
Venue:
  Reading Room
Details:
  For elderly people but no minimum age
     Contact:
  Wiggy Smith (01295) 760953
     
Date:
  Tuesday 19 January 2010
Organiser:
  WEA
Event:
 

  'Behind The News'

Time:
  7:15 p.m.for 7:30 p.m.  (postponed from 12th Jan.)
Venue:
  Reading Room, Church Street
Details:
 

with tutor Martin Bloxham.

Start of 10-week  course. All welcome

Contact:
  Richard Farquharson
     
Date:
  Wednesday 20 January 2010
Organiser:
  Women's Club
Event:
  Signing for the Deaf
Time:
  8:00p.m.
Venue:
  Reading Room
Details:
  All welcome
Contact:
  Women's Club committee
     
Date:
  Thursday 21 January 2010
Organiser:
  Gardening Club
Event:
  Club Night
Time:
  7:30 p.m.
Venue:
  Reading Room
Details:
 

Plant identification quiz plus local speakers: Simon Harris,

the Revd Will Adams and the Silverstone Garden Club

All welcome.  Guests £2 at the door.

Contact:
 

Caroline King (01295) 768695   e-mail

     
Date:
  Friday 22 January 2010
Organiser:
  Helmdon Fellowship
Event:
  Trip to Peterborough
Time:
  Leave Helmdon 9:00 a.m.
Venue:
  Peterborough
Details:
 

Guided tour of cathedral and then time for lunch and

shopping in Peterborough

£10 members, £13 non-members

Contact:
 

Carol Brookhouse (012295) 760315   e-mail

     
Date:
  Wednesday 27 January 2010
Organiser:
  Mothers' Union
Event:
 

'Water' dvd

Time:
  7:30 p.m.
Venue:
  12A Church Street
Details:
  All Welcome
Contact:
  Mothers' Union committee
     
Date:
  Wednesday 27 January 2010
Organiser:
  Helmdon Parish Council
Event:
 

Parish Council Meeting

Time:
  7:30 p.m.
Venue:
  Reading Room
Details:
  All Welcome
Contact:
  Parish Clerk
     
Date:
  Saturday 30 January 2010
Organiser:
  The Friends of St Mary Magdalene
Event:
  Quiz Night
Time:
  7:30 p.m.
Venue:
  Reading Room
Details:
 

Teams of 4 or 5.  £10 per team.

Question Master: Ross Vicars

Drinks available, raffle.

Tickets from Roger 768964, Vanessa 760477,

Niki 768202, or Jo 760248

Advance notice preferable but no-one turned away!

Contact:
  Friends of St Mary Magdalene
     
 
FEBRUARY
  2010
     
Date:
  Friday 5 February 2010
Organiser:
  Helmdon Presents
Event:
  Liberty Tree
Time:
  7:30 p.m.
Venue:
  Reading Room
Details:
  Tickets £6 (refreshments available)
     Contact:
  (01295) 768922/760362
     
Date:
  Wednesday 10 February 2009
Organiser:
  Helmdon Fellowship
Event:
  Coffee Morning
Time:
  10:00 a.m. - 12 noon
Venue:
  Alan & Eileen Watson's - 76 Wappenham Road
Details:
 

All Welcome

Bring & Buy  and Raffle

Contact:
  Fellowship committee
     
Date:
  Wednesday 10 February 2010
Organiser:
  Women's Institute
Event:
  Quiz: WI Egg Heads
Time:
  7:30 p.m.
Venue:
  Reading Room
Details:
  New members welcome
Contact:
  WI committee
     
Date:
  Thursday 11 February 2010
Organiser:
  Friends Of Helmdon School
Event:
  Pamper Evening
Time:
  7:30 - 10:00 p.m
Venue:
  Helmdon School
Details:
 

Entrance £3 to include glass of wine.  Raffle,

stalls and refreshments.  Variety of treatments

by local therapists available such as reiki,

mini facials, Indian head massage all at £8.

Best to book ahead.  All welcome.

Contact:
  e-mail        or 07931 151053
     
Date:
  Friday 12 February 2010
Organiser:
  Helmdon Fellowship
Event:
  Fir Tree Falconry
Time:
  2:30 p.m.
Venue:
  Reading Room
Details:
  Over sixties/early retirees welcome
Contact:
  Fellowship committee
     
Date:
  Monday 15 February 2010
Organiser:
  Helmdon Presents
Event:
  Film
Time:
  7:30 p.m. for 8:00 p.m.
Venue:
  Reading Room
Details:
  Members only
     Contact:
  Helmdon Presents' committee
     
Date:
  Tuesday 16 February 2010
Organiser:
  Helmdon Church
Event:
  Tuesday Lunches
Time:
  12:30 p.m. for 1:00 p.m.
Venue:
  Reading Room
Details:
  For elderly people but no minimum age
     Contact:
  Wiggy Smith (01295) 760953
     
Date:
  Wednesday 17 February 2010
Organiser:
  Women's Club
Event:
  Ancestry
Time:
  8:00p.m.
Venue:
  Reading Room
Details:
  All welcome
Contact:
  Women's Club committee
     
Date:
  Thursday 18 February 2010
Organiser:
  Gardening Club
Event:
  Speaker
Time:
  7:30 p.m.
Venue:
  Reading Room
Details:
 

Margaret Holland will take a 'Fascinating Look into the

World of Bees & our Gardens'.

All welcome.  Guests £2 on the door

Contact:
 

Caroline King (01295) 768695   e-mail

     
Date:
  Tueday 23 February 2010
Organiser:
  Helmdon Fellowship
Event:
  Light lunch
Time:
  12:30 p.m.
Venue:
  Reading Room
Details:
  Over sixties/early retirees welcome
Contact:
  Fellowship committee
     
Date:
  Wednesday 24 February 2010
Organiser:
  Mothers' Union
Event:
  Faith Sharpe
Time:
  7:30 p.m.
Venue:
  Syresham Chapel
Details:
  All Welcome
Contact:
  Mothers' Union committee
     
 
MARCH
  2010
     
Date:
  Monday 8 March 2010
Organiser:
  Bridge Players
Event:
 

Annual General Meeting & Auditions

Time:
  8:30 p.m.
Venue:
  Reading Room
Details:
 

Auditions are for summer play.  All welcome

Contact:
  Dave Bridger 760362 or Morag 768922
     
Date:
  Wednesday 10 March 2010
Organiser:
  Women's Institute
Event:
 

Talk about the work of the CAB, Daventry:

Anne Bamfield

Time:
  7:30 p.m.
Venue:
  Reading Room
Details:
  New members welcome
Contact:
  WI committee
     
Date:
  Friday 12 March 2010
Organiser:
  Helmdon Fellowship
Event:
  Presentation
Time:
  2:30 p.m.
Venue:
  Reading Room
Details:
 

- Southern Peru & Galapogos Islands: Ruth Champion

Over sixties/early retirees welcome

Contact:
  Fellowship committee
     
Date:
  Friday 12 March 2010
Organiser:
  Helmdon Presents
Event:
  Film
Time:
  7:30 p.m. for 8:00 p.m.
Venue:
  Reading Room
Details:
  Members only
     Contact:
  Helmdon Presents' committee
     
Date:
  Friday 12 March 2010
Organiser:
  Helmdon Presents
Event:
  Film
Time:
  7:30 p.m. for 8:00 p.m.
Venue:
  Reading Room
Details:
  Members only
     Contact:
  Helmdon Presents' committee
     
Date:
  Saturday 13 March 2010
Organiser:
  Reading Room Fundraising Committee
Event:
  Pub Quiz
Time:
  8:00 p.m.
Venue:
  The Bell
Details:
 

Fun Quiz with raffle prizes.  How clever are you?

All welcome

     Contact:
  Eddie Garner    e-mail
     
Date:
  Monday 15 March 2010
Organiser:
  Gardening Club
Event:
  Social Night Time
Time:
  7.00 pm
Venue:
  The Bell Inn
Details:
 

Social night with meal, plant quiz & raffle

Please buy a ticket for this event at any club meeting.

Members & non-members welcome

Contact:
 

Caroline King (01295) 768695   e-mail

     
Date:
  Tuesday 16 March 2010
Organiser:
  Helmdon Church
Event:
  Tuesday Lunches
Time:
  12:30 p.m. for 1:00 p.m.
Venue:
  Reading Room
Details:
  For elderly people but no minimum age
     Contact:
  Wiggy Smith (01295) 760953
     
Date:
  Wednesday 17 March 2010
Organiser:
  Women's Club
Event:
  Conservative candidate
Time:
  8:00p.m.
Venue:
  Reading Room
Details:
  All welcome
Contact:
  Women's Club committee
     
Date:
  Saturday 20 March 2010
Organiser:
  Helmdon Presents
Event:
 

Evening of Indian Classical Dance with an

Indian meal & refreshments

Time:
  7:30 p.m.
Venue:
  Reading Room
Details:
 

Tickets £10 (including the meal)

Profits for the Reading Room Renovation Fund

     Contact:
  (01295) 768922 or 760362
     
Date:
  Tuesday 23 March 2010
Organiser:
  Helmdon Church
Event:
 

Coffee Morning & Table top sale (bring & buy)

and raffle

Time:
  10:00 p.m. to noon
Venue:
  Reading Room
Details:
 

Dorothy Micklethwaite will be grateful for any donations

for raffle or stall.  All welcome. Proceeds for new

bell ropes in church

     Contact:
  Revd Dorothy Micklethwaite (01280) 703697  e-mail
     
Date:
  Wednesday 24 March 2010
Organiser:
  Helmdon Parish Council
Event:
 

Parish Council Meeting

Time:
  7:30 p.m.
Venue:
  Reading Room
Details:
  All Welcome
Contact:
  Parish Clerk
     
Date:
  Thursday 25 March 2010
Organiser:
  Mothers' Union
Event:
  Lady Day service
Time:
  2:00 p.m.
Venue:
  St Peter's Brackley
Details:
  All Welcome
Contact:
  Mothers' Union committee
     
 
APRIL
  2010
     
Date:
  Friday 9 April 2010
Organiser:
  Helmdon Fellowship
Event:
  Nature slide show
Time:
  2:30 p.m.
Venue:
  Reading Room
Details:
 

John Roberts

Over sixties/early retirees welcome

Contact:
  Fellowship committee
     
Date:
  Monday 12 April 2010
Organiser:
  Gardening Club
Event:
  Flower & Produce Show committee meeting
Time:
  7:30 p.m.
Venue:
  The Bell
Details:
 

All welcome.  Ideas and offers of help very welcome

Contact:
 

Caroline King (01295) 768695   e-mail

     
Date:
  Wednesday 14 April 2010
Organiser:
  Women's Institute
Event:
  Norway on Foot & Skis: Colin Wootton
Time:
  7:30 p.m.
Venue:
  Reading Room
Details:
  New members welcome
Contact:
  WI committee
     
Date:
  Thursday 15 April 2010
Organiser:
  Gardening Club
Event:
  Speaker
Time:
  7:30 p.m.
Venue:
  Reading Room
Details:
 

Timothy Walker (Director of the Oxford Botanic Garden)

talks to us about creating his own small garden.

All welcome. Guests pay £2 at the door

Contact:
 

Caroline King (01295) 768695   e-mail

     
Date:
  Tuesday 20 April 2010
Organiser:
  Helmdon Church
Event:
  Tuesday Lunches
Time:
  12:30 p.m. for 1:00 p.m.
Venue:
  Reading Room
Details:
  For elderly people but no minimum age
     Contact:
  Wiggy Smith (01295) 760953
     
Date:
  Wednesday 21 April 2010
Organiser:
  Women's Club
Event:
  Beekeeping
Time:
  8:00p.m.
Venue:
  Reading Room
Details:
  All welcome
Contact:
  Women's Club committee
     
Date:
  Friday 23 April 2010
Organiser:
  Helmdon Presents
Event:
  Film
Time:
  7:30 p.m. for 8:00 p.m.
Venue:
  Reading Room
Details:
  Members only
     Contact:
  Helmdon Presents' committee
     
Date:
  Saturday 24 April 2010
Organiser:
  The Friends of St Mary Magdalene
Event:
  St George Meets Shakespeare
Time:
  TBA
Venue:
  TBA
Details:
 

Supper evening with entertainment

Other details later

Contact:
  Friends of St Mary Magdalene
     
Date:
  Sunday 25 April 2010
Organiser:
  The Pimlico Light Railway Club
Event:
  Trains at Pimlico (weather permitting)
Time:
  3 - 5:00 p.m.
Venue:
  Pimlico
Details:
 

All ages welcome - refreshments available.

Half the proceeds to Send a Cow

     Contact:
  John Roberts - (01280) 850378
     
Date:
  Wednesday 28 April 2010
Organiser:
  Mothers' Union
Event:
  Musical evening
Time:
  7:30 p.m.
Venue:
  Helmdon church
Details:
  All Welcome
Contact:
  Mothers' Union committee
     
Date:
  Wednesday 28 April 2010
Organiser:
  Helmdon Parish Council
Event:
 

Annual Parish Meeting

Time:
  7:30 p.m.
Venue:
  Reading Room
Details:
  All Welcome
Contact:
  Parish Clerk
     
 
MAY
  2010
     
Date:
  Wednesday 12 May 2010
Organiser:
  Women's Institute
Event:
 

Corn Dollies,

Make Your Own Corn Dolly:Robert Manton

Time:
  7:30 p.m.
Venue:
  Reading Room
Details:
  New members welcome
Contact:
  WI committee
     
Date:
  Friday 14 May 2010
Organiser:
  Helmdon Presents
Event:
  Film
Time:
  7:30 p.m. for 8:00 p.m.
Venue:
  Reading Room
Details:
  Members only
     Contact:
  Helmdon Presents' committee
     
Date:
  Wednesday 19 May 2010
Organiser:
  Women's Club
Event:
 

Quiz and date to be arrranged and evening at

the Catering College

Time:
  8:00p.m.
Venue:
   
Details:
  All welcome
Contact:
  Women's Club committee
     
Date:
  Thursday 20 May 2010
Organiser:
  Gardening Club
Event:
  Club Night
Time:
  7:30 p.m.
Venue:
  Reading Room
Details:
 

Plant Sale and talk on Garden Security

All welcome. Guests pay £2 on the door

Contact:
 

Caroline King (01295) 768695   e-mail

     
Date:
  Saturday 22 May 2010
Organiser:
  Gardening Club
Event:
  Outing
Time:
  2:30 p.m.
Venue:
 

Brook Cottage, Well Lane, Alkerton,

near Banbury

Details:
 

A trip to Brook Cottage including a guided tour. Please come to a Gardening Club meeting and put your name on a list. Numbers very strictly limited.

Contact:
 

Caroline King (01295) 768695   e-mail

     
Date:
  Saturday 22 May 2010
Organiser:
  The Reading Room Fund Raising Committee
Event:
  Auction of Promises
Time:
  TBA
Venue:
  The Bell
Details:
 

Bid for wonderful prizes/treats/services

In aid of Reading Room refurbishment.

Other details later

Contact:
  Eddie Garner  e-mail
     
Date:
  Sunday 23 May 2010
Organiser:
  The Pimlico Light Railway Club
Event:
  Trains at Pimlico (weather permitting)
Time:
  3 - 5:00 p.m.
Venue:
  Pimlico
Details:
 

All ages welcome - refreshments available.

Half the proceeds to Send a Cow

     Contact:
  John Roberts - (01280) 850378
     
Date:
  Wednesday 26 May 2010
Organiser:
  Mothers' Union
Event:
  Meeting
Time:
  7:30 p.m.
Venue:
  12a Church Streeet
Details:
  All Welcome
Contact:
  Mothers' Union committee
     
Date:
  Wednesday 26th May 2010
Organiser:
  Helmdon Parish Council
Event:
 

Annual General Meeting followed by ordinary meeting

Time:
  7:30 p.m.
Venue:
  Reading Room
Details:
  All Welcome
Contact:
  Parish Clerk
     
 
JUNE
  2010
     
Date:
  Saturday 5 June 2010
Organiser:
  Gardening Club
Event:
  Local Visit
Time:
  2:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Venue:
  Peter's Farm Gardens, Sulgrave Road, Helmdon
Details:
 

A look at Sue Wallace's wonderful garden. Please

put your name down on the list at a club meeting.

All welcome.

Contact:
 

Caroline King (01295) 768695   e-mail

   
Date:
  Sunday 6 June 2010
Organiser:
  The Friends of St Mary Magdalene
Event:
  Jazz afternoon
Time:
  TBA
Venue:
  Fountains House (by kind permission of Phillipa Lloyd)
Details:
 

Later

 

Contact:
  Friends of St Mary Magdalene
     
Date:
  Wednesday 9 June 2010
Organiser:
  Women's Institute
Event:
  Evening Outing
Time:
  To be arranged
Venue:
  Herb Garden
Details:
  New members welcome
Contact:
  WI committee
     
Date:
  Friday 11 June 2010
Organiser:
  Helmdon Presents
Event:
  Film
Time:
  7:30 p.m. for 8:00 p.m.
Venue:
  Reading Room
Details:
  Members only
     Contact:
  Helmdon Presents' committee
     
Date:
  Wednesday 16 June 2010
Organiser:
  Women's Club
Event:
  Summer Barbecue
Time:
  8:00p.m.
Venue:
   
Details:
  All welcome
Contact:
  Women's Club committee
     
Date:
  Thursday 17 June 2010
Organiser:
  Gardening Club
Event:
  Club Night
Time:
  7:30 p.m.
Venue:
  Reading Room
Details:
 

Local (very) mystery garden visit and plant quiz.

All welcome.  Guests £2 at the door.

Contact:
 

Caroline King (01295) 768695   e-mail

     
Date:
  Friday 18 June 2010
Organiser:
  Bridge Players
Event:
 

Reading Room

Time:
  7:30 p.m.
Venue:
  Reading Room
Details:
 

To follow

Contact:
  Dave Bridger 760362 or Morag 768922
     
Date:
  Friday 19 June 2010
Organiser:
  Bridge Players
Event:
 

Summer Production

Time:
  7:30 p.m.
Venue:
  Reading Room
Details:
 

To follow

Contact:
  Dave Bridger 760362 or Morag 768922
     
Date:
  Wednesday 23 June 2010
Organiser:
  Mothers' Union
Event:
  TBA
Time:
  7:30 p.m.
Venue:
   
Details:
  All Welcome
Contact:
  Mothers' Union committee
     
Date:
  Saturday 26 June 2010
Organiser:
  Reading Room Fundraising Committee
Event:
  Tea Dance
Time:
  3:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Venue:
  The Reading Room
Details:
 

Enjoy a sumptuous tea, listen and dance to Big Band music.

By ticket only. Price and more details later

All welcome

     Contact:
  Sally Phillips 768155 or Caroline King 768695 e-mail
     
Date:
  Sunday 27 June 2010
Organiser:
  The Pimlico Light Railway Club
Event:
  Trains at Pimlico (weather permitting)
Time:
  3 - 5:00 p.m.
Venue:
  Pimlico
Details:
 

All ages welcome - refreshments available.

Half the proceeds to Send a Cow

     Contact:
  John Roberts - (01280) 850378
     
 
JULY
  2010
     
Date:
  Saturday 3 July 2010
Organiser:
  Helmdon Church
Event:
  Church Fair
Time:
 

1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Venue:
  Fountain House by kind permission of Philippa Lloyd
Details:
 

Barbecue, children's games, tombola, teas and ices, book stall, plants, bric a brac, cake stall,sweets, lucky dip, clothes stall, etc.  No admission charge.  All proceeds to Helmdon Church.

     Contact:
  Vanessa Vicars (01295) 760477 
     
Date:
  Saturday 3 July 2010
Organiser:
  Gardening Club
Event:
 

Gardening Club's Open Gardens

Time:
 

2:00 p.m.- 5.00 pm

Venue:
  Various
Details:
 

Gardening Club Members' Open Gardens but all welcome to view

Contact:
 

Caroline King (01295) 768695   e-mail

     
Date:
  Friday 9 July 2010
Organiser:
  Helmdon Presents
Event:
  Film
Time:
  7:30 p.m. for 8:00 p.m.
Venue:
  Reading Room
Details:
  Members only
     Contact:
  Helmdon Presents' committee
     
Date:
  Saturday 10 July 2010
Organiser:
  HYHOs and Helmdon Primary School
Event:
  Summer Ball
Time:
  7:00 for 7:30 p.m.
Venue:
  Marquee in grounds of Helmdon School
Details:
 

Dress up for a fab evening out!  Champagne reception,

3-course dinner.  Dancing, 10-piece live band. Raffle &

Charity Auction. Tickets £50 to end of March, £55

thereafter - numbers limited.  Book a table

or buy tickets individually. Black tie.

Contact:
  Mark Lovett (01295) 768500, Paul Underwood 768922 or Becky Leitelmayer at Helmdon School
     
Date:
  Wednesday 14 July 2009
Organiser:
  Jenny Overson
Event:
  14th Annual Coffee Morning & Bring & Buy
Time:
  10:30 - 12:30 pm
Venue:
  49 Church Street
Details:
  In aid of Cancer Research UK
Contact:
  Jenny Overson (01295) 760677
     
Date:
  Wednesday 14 July 2010
Organiser:
  Women's Institute
Event:
  How Can I Stop Singing: Natasha Thompson
Time:
  7:30 p.m.
Venue:
  Reading Room
Details:
  New members welcome
Contact:
  WI committee
     
Date:
  Thursday 15 July 2010
Organiser:
  Gardening Club
Event:
  Speaker
Time:
  7:30 p.m.
Venue:
  Reading Room
Details:
 

Dr Glyn Jones gives an amusing talk about plants

(followed by a short talk by Jean Spendlove about

harvest festival).

All welcome. Guests £2 on the door.

Contact:
 

Caroline King (01295) 768695   e-mail

     
Date:
  Wednesday 21st July 2010
Organiser:
  Women's Club
Event:
  Pilates
Time:
  8:00p.m.
Venue:
  Reading Room
Details:
  All welcome
Contact:
  Women's Club committee
     
Date:
  Sunday 25 July 2010
Organiser:
  The Pimlico Light Railway Club
Event:
  Trains at Pimlico (weather permitting)
Time:
  3 - 5:00 p.m.
Venue:
  Pimlico
Details:
 

All ages welcome - refreshments available.

Half the proceeds to Send a Cow

     Contact:
  John Roberts - (01280) 850378
     
Date:
  Wednesday 28 July 2010
Organiser:
  Mothers' Union
Event:
  Children's workshop
Time:
  7:30 p.m.
Venue:
  Helmdon church
Details:
  Details later
Contact:
  Mothers' Union committee
     
Date:
  Wednesday 28 July 2010
Organiser:
  Helmdon Parish Council
Event:
 

Parish Council Meeting

Time:
  7:30 p.m.
Venue:
  Reading Room
Details:
  All Welcome
Contact:
  Parish Clerk
     
Date:
  Saturday 31 July 2010
Organiser:
  Gardening Club
Event:
  Garden Party & Prize Giving
Time:
  6:00 - 8.00 p.m.
Venue:
  Fountain House, Wappenham Road,
Details:
 

Garden Party & Prize giving for Club members only please.

Come to a meeting and put your name down

Contact:
 

Caroline King (01295) 768695   e-mail

     
 
AUGUST
  2010
     
Date:
  Saturday 7 August 2010
Organiser:
  Bill & Doreen England
Event:
  Summer Fete
Time:
  2:00 pm
Venue:
 

2 Hintons Close

In aid of Reading Room fundraising

Details:
  All Welcome.  Details later
Contact:
  Bill England (01295) 760744
     
Date:
  Monday 9 August 2010
Organiser:
  Mothers' Union
Event:
  Mary Sumner Day
Time:
  7:30 p.m.
Venue:
   
Details:
  All Welcome
Contact:
  Mothers' Union committee
     
Date:
  Friday 13 August 2010
Organiser:
  Helmdon Presents
Event:
  Film
Time:
  7:30 p.m. for 8:00 p.m.
Venue:
  Reading Room
Details:
  Members only
     Contact:
  Helmdon Presents' committee
     
Date:
  Thursday 19 August 2010
Organiser:
  Gardening Club
Event:
  Professor Paul Hardaker
Time:
  7:30 p.m.
Venue:
  Reading Room
Details:
 

The chief executive of the Royal Meteorological

Society will talk about climate change and forecasting.

Lecture followed by buffet supper. Entry by ticket

only. More details later.

Contact:
 

Caroline King (01295) 768695   e-mail

     
Date:
  Sunday 22 August 2010
Organiser:
  The Pimlico Light Railway Club
Event:
  Trains at Pimlico (weather permitting)
Time:
  3 - 5:00 p.m.
Venue:
  Pimlico
Details:
 

All ages welcome - refreshments available.

Half the proceeds to Send a Cow

     Contact:
  John Roberts - (01280) 850378
     
Date:
  Saturday 28 August 2010
Organiser:
  Reading Room Fundraising Committee
Event:
  Putting Tournament
Time:
  Start in the morning - details later
Venue:
  6a Church Street
Details:
 

Putting Competition, refreshments, etc.

Details later.  All welcome

     Contact:
  Caroline King (01295) 768695   e-mail
     
Date:
  Monday 30 August 2010
Organiser:
  Reading Room Fundraising Committee
Event:
  Sponsored Walk
Time:
  9:30 p.m.
Venue:
  The Bell
Details:
 

Helmdon - Weston - Helmdon (about 7 miles)

Stop at the Crown in Weston for drinks then have

a light lunch at the Bell. All welcome.  Full details soon

     Contact:
  Caroline King (01295) 768695   e-mail
     
Date:
  Monday 30 August 2010
Organiser:
  Reading Room Fundraising Committee
Event:
  Boules Tournament
Time:
  2:30 p.m.
Venue:
  The Bell
Details:
 

All welcome

Try your hand at boules and win a prize

     Contact:
  Steve Waterworth   e-mail
     
 
SEPTEMBER
  2010
     
Date:
  Wednesday 8 September 2010
Organiser:
  Women's Institute
Event:
  Speaker: Recycle & Renew
Time:
  7:30 p.m.
Venue:
  Reading Room
Details:
  New members welcome
Contact:
  WI committee
     
Date:
  Wednesday 15 September 2010
Organiser:
  Women's Club
Event:
  Forensic Science
Time:
  8:00p.m.
Venue:
  Reading Room
Details:
  All welcome
Contact:
  Women's Club committee
     
Date:
  Thursday 16th September 2010
Organiser:
  Gardening Club
Event:
  Annual General Meeting
Time:
  7:30 p.m.
Venue:
  Reading Room
Details:
 

Club's AGM and local guest

All welcome. Guests £2 on the door.

Contact:
 

Caroline King (01295) 768695   e-mail

     
Date:
  Wednesday 22 September 2010
Organiser:
  Mothers' Union
Event:
  Quiet Evening with Colin Simpson
Time:
  7:30 p.m.
Venue:
  Helmdon church
Details:
  All Welcome
Contact:
  Mothers' Union committee
     
Date:
  Wednesday 22 September 2010
Organiser:
  Helmdon Parish Council
Event:
 

Parish Council Meeting

Time:
  7:30 p.m.
Venue:
  Reading Room
Details:
  All Welcome
Contact:
  Parish Clerk
     
Date:
  Sunday 26 September 2010
Organiser:
  The Pimlico Light Railway Club
Event:
  Trains at Pimlico (weather permitting)
Time:
  3 - 5:00 p.m.
Venue:
  Pimlico
Details:
 

All ages welcome - refreshments available.

Half the proceeds to Send a Cow

     Contact:
  John Roberts - (01280) 850378
     
 
OCTOBER
  2010
     
Date:
  Saturday 9 October 2010
Organiser:
  Women's Club
Event:
  40th Anniversary Dinner
Time:
   
Venue:
  Reading Room
Details:
  All welcome
Contact:
  Women's Club committee
     
Date:
  Wednesday 13 October 2010
Organiser:
  Women's Institute
Event:
  AGM and Harvest Supper
Time:
  7:30 p.m.
Venue:
  Reading Room
Details:
  New members welcome
Contact:
  WI committee
     
Date:
  Wednesday 20 October 2010
Organiser:
  Women's Club
Event:
  Annual General Meeting
Time:
  8:00p.m.
Venue:
  Reading Room
Details:
  All welcome
Contact:
  Women's Club committee
     
Date:
  Thursday 21 October 2010
Organiser:
  Gardening Club
Event:
  Club Night
Time:
  7:30 p.m.
Venue:
  Reading Room
Details:
 

Club Night with a raffle and local guest speakers.

All welcome. Guests £2 on the door.

Contact:
 

Caroline King (01295) 768695   e-mail

     
Date:
  Wednesday 27 October 2010
Organiser:
  Mothers' Union
Event:
  AGM
Time:
  7:30 p.m.
Venue:
  12A Church Street
Details:
  All Welcome
Contact:
  Mothers' Union committee
     
 
NOVEMBER
  2010
     
Date:
  Wednesday 10 November 2010
Organiser:
  Women's Institute
Event:
 

Cooking Demonstration:

Margaret Goes Vegetarian

Time:
  7:30 p.m.
Venue:
  Reading Room
Details:
  New members welcome
Contact:
  WI committee
     
Date:
  Thursday 18 November 2010
Organiser:
  Gardening Club
Event:
  Speaker
Time:
  7:30 p.m.
Venue:
  Reading Room
Details:
 

Andy Patmore from the Forestry Commission.

All welcome. Guests £2 on the door.

Contact:
 

Caroline King (01295) 768695   e-mail

     
Date:
  Wednesday 24 November 2010
Organiser:
  Mothers' Union
Event:
  Members sharing evening
Time:
  7:30 p.m.
Venue:
  12A Church Street
Details:
  All Welcome
Contact:
  Mothers' Union committee
     
Date:
  Wednesday 24 November 2010
Organiser:
  Helmdon Parish Council
Event:
 

Parish Council Meeting

Time:
  7:30 p.m.
Venue:
  Reading Room
Details:
  All Welcome
Contact:
  Parish Clerk
     
Date:
  Friday 26 November 2010
Organiser:
  WEA
Event:
 

 Social evening

Time:
  TBA
Venue:
  Reading Room
Details:
 

TBA

Contact:
  Jan Harrold
     
Date:
  Saturday 27 November 2010
Organiser:
  Helmdon Church
Event:
  Christmas Bazaar  TO BE CONFIRMED
Time:
  2:30 p.m.
Venue:
  Reading Room
Details:
 

Come and join the festive fun

Gifts, toys, cakes, fancy food, tombola,

raffle, games for children, refreshments

Father Christmas will be visiting.

     Contact:
  Gerald Holt (01295) 760652
     
 
DECEMBER
  2010
     
Date:
  Wednesday 1 December 2010
Organiser:
  Women's Institute
Event:
  Christmas Meeting
Time:
  7:30 p.m.
Venue:
  Reading Room
Details:
  (numbers needed beforehand)
Contact:
  WI committee
     
Date:
  Thursday  2 December 2010
Organiser:
  Bridge Players
Event:
 

Pantomime

Time:
  7:30 p.m.
Venue:
  Helmdon School
Details:
 

To follow

Contact:
  Dave Bridger 760362 or Morag 768922
     
Date:
  Friday 3 December 2010
Organiser:
  Bridge Players
Event:
 

Pantomime

Time:
  7:30 p.m.
Venue:
  Helmdon School
Details:
 

To follow

Contact:
  Dave Bridger 760362 or Morag 768922
     
Date:
  Saturday 4 December 2010
Organiser:
  Bridge Players
Event:
 

Pantomime

Time:
  7:30 p.m.
Venue:
  Helmdon School
Details:
 

To follow

Contact:
  Dave Bridger 760362 or Morag 768922
     
Date:
  Saturday 4 December 2010
Organiser:
  Bridge Players
Event:
 

Pantomime

Time:
  7:30 p.m.
Venue:
  Helmdon School
Details:
 

To follow

Contact:
  Dave Bridger 760362 or Morag 768922
     
Date:
  Thursday 16 December 2010
Organiser:
  Gardening Club
Event:
  Club Night
Time:
  7:30 p.m.
Venue:
  Reading Room
Details:
 

Christmas Party with Fun 'Gardeners' Question Time'.

Competitions.

All welcome. Guests £2 on the door.

Contact:
 

Caroline King (01295) 768695   e-mail

     

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