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JANUARY
  2007
     
Date:
  Thursday 4th January 2007
Organiser:
  Rosie Moffat
Event:
  Aerobics begins
Time:
  7:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Venue:
  Reading Room
Details:
  Toning exercise and stretches
Contact:
  Rosie Moffat - 768704
     
Date:
  Wednesday 10th January 2007
Organiser:
  Women's Institute
Event:
 

Talk: "Reike Healing" with Pat, Muriel

& Harold Finn

Time:
  7:30 p.m.
Venue:
  Reading Room
Details:
   
Contact:
  WI committee
     
Date:
  Friday 12th January 2007
Organiser:
  Helmdon Fellowship
Event:
  "Country Life Remembered" - David Smith
Time:
  2:15 p.m.
Venue:
  Reading Room
Details:
  Over sixties/early retirees welcome
Contact:
  Fellowship committee
     
Date:
  Tuesday 16th January 2007
Organiser:
  WEA
Event:
 

Comparative Religions 10-week course

with tutor Ted Bray

Time:
  7:30 p.m.
Venue:
  Helmdon School
Details:
  All Welcome
Contact:
  Richard Farquharson - 760079
     
Date:
  Wednesday 17th January 2007
Organiser:
  Women's Club
Event:
  Talk "My Life as a First Aid Instructor"
Time:
  8:00 p.m.
Venue:
  Reading Room
Details:
   
Contact:
  Women's Club committee
     
Date:
  Wednesday 24th January 2007
Organiser:
  Mothers' Union
Event:
 

"My life as a Hospital Chaplain"

- Dorothy Micklethwaite

Time:
  8:00 p.m.
Venue:
  Syresham Church
Details:
  All Welcome
Contact:
  Mothers' Union committee
     
Date:
  Thursday 25th January 2007
Organiser:
  Helmdon Fellowship
Event:
  Tea & Cakes
Time:
  2:00 p.m.
Venue:
  Reading Room
Details:
  All welcome
Contact:
  Fellowship committee
 
FEBRUARY
  2007
     
Date:
  Saturday 3rd February 2007
Organiser:
  Helmdon Sports Club
Event:
  Race Night
Time:
  8:00 p.m.
Venue:
  Reading Room
Details:
 

All welcome. Free admission and bar.

You can place bets on each race or

even own a horse if you want to.

Contact:
  Sports Club committee
     
Date:
  Saturday 10th February 2007
Organiser:
  Helmdon Fellowship
Event:
  Spring Lunch
Time:
  12:00 for 12:30 p.m.
Venue:
  Reading Room
Details:
  Entertainment
Contact:
  Fellowship committee
     
Date:
  Wednesday 14th February 2007
Organiser:
  Women's Institute
Event:
 

Talk: "My Holiday on the Galapagos

Islands" with Niki Phillips

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

WI committee

     
Date:
 

Monday 19th February 2007

Organiser:
  HAFWEG
Event:
 

Illustrated talk: British Amphibians

- Ian Cooper (in preparation for

Hafweg's  forthcoming Toad Watch)

Time:
  7:30 p.m.
Venue:
  Weston Community building
Details:
  All welcome.  Free entry.
Contact:
  Hafweg committee
     
Date:
  Wednesday 21st  February 2007
Organiser:
  Women's Club
Event:
  Indian Food Demonstration
Time:
  8:00 p.m.
Venue:
  Reading Room
Details:
   
Contact:
  Women's Club Committee
     
Date:
  Thursday 22nd February 2007
Organiser:
  Helmdon Fellowship
Event:
  Tea & Cakes
Time:
  2:00 p.m.
Venue:
  Reading Room
Details:
  Over sixties/early retirees welcome
Contact:
  Fellowship committee
     
Date:
  Saturday 24th February 2007
Organiser:
  Helmdon Presents
Event:
 

"Whispering Dragons" - Traditional

Chinese stories and music by

Northants Touring Arts

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

Storytelling and music dramatically

combine to present a unique

re-telling of time-honoured tales.

Suitable for adults and children over 5+

Contact:
  Helmdon Presents Committee
     
Date:
  Wednesday 28th February 2007
Organiser:
  Mothers' Union
Event:
 

A short communion followed by

a musical interlude

Time:
  8:00 p.m.
Venue:
  Helmdon Church
Details:
  All Welcome
Contact:
  Mothers' Union committee
     
 
March
  2007
     
Date:
  Saturday 3rd March 2007
Organiser:
  Friends of St Mary Magdalene
Event:
  Members' Supper
Time:
  7:30 p.m.
Venue:
  Helmdon Church
Details:
  Friends welcome
Contact:
  Friends' committee
                           
Date:
  Monday 5th March 2007
Organiser:
  Bridge Players
Event:
  AGM and auditions for Summer play
Time:
  8:30 p.m.
Venue:
  Reading Room
Details:
  All welcome
Contact:
  Bridge Players' committee
                           
Date:
  Wednesday 7th March 2007
Organiser:
  Astwell Benefice
Event:
 

Supper and Talk by Banbury Relate

on Why Marry? Why Not?  Tina Poke

and Jenny Webster

Time:
  7:15 p.m. for 7:30 p.m.
Venue:
  Wappenham Village Hall
Details:
 

All welcome   Tickets £3.50

(this may go up)

Contact:
  Jean Spendlove - 768196
                           
Date:
  Friday 9th March 2007
Organiser:
  Helmdon Fellowship
Event:
  "Houses of Helmdon" - Edward Parry
Time:
  2:15 p.m.
Venue:
  Reading Room
Details:
  Over sixties/early retirees welcome
Contact:
  Fellowship committee
     
Date:
  Friday 9th March 2007
Organiser:
  Friends of Helmdon School
Event:
  Quiz Night - All welcome
Time:
  7:30 p.m.
Venue:
  Helmdon School
Details:
 

Teams of up to eight people

can participate.

Tickets £5 each to include supper.

Contact:
  Becky Leitelmayer
                      
Date:
  Tuesday 13th March 2007
Organiser:
  Helmdon Philatelic Society
Event:
  Meeting - All welcome
Time:
  7:30 p.m.
Venue:
  Reading Room
Details:
  Scraps of GB - N. Watterson
Contact:
  Geoff Gulliver - 760379
     
Date:
  Wednesday 14th March 2007
Organiser:
  Women's Institute
Event:
 

Talk: "Personal Stylist and Colours"

with Jackie Alder

Time:
  7:30 p.m.
Venue:
  Reading Room
Details:
   
Contact:
  WI committee
     
Date:
  Wednesday 21st March 2007
Organiser:
  Helmdon Fellowship
Event:
  Coffee Morning
Time:
  10:00 - 11:30 a.m.
Venue:
  76 Wappenham Road
Details:
  All welcome
Contact:
  Fellowship committee
     
Date:
  Wednesday 21st March 2007
Organiser:
  Women's Club
Event:
  Quiz
Time:
  8:00 p.m.
Venue:
  Reading Room
Details:
   
Contact:
  Women's Club Committee
     
Date:
  Tuesday 27th March 2007
Organiser:
  Helmdon Philatelic Society
Event:
  Meeting - All welcome
Time:
  7:30 p.m.
Venue:
  Reading Room
Details:
  Royal Mail - D. Leeder
Contact:
  Geoff Gulliver - 760379
     
Date:
  Wednesday 28th March 2007
Organiser:
  Mothers' Union
Event:
 

"The Memories of a Family Doctor"

- Dr Frank Newton

Time:
  8:00 p.m.
Venue:
  12a Church Street
Details:
  All Welcome
                   Contact:   Mothers' Union committee
     
Date:
  Thursday 29th March 2007
                 Organiser:   Rosie Moffat
Event:
  Aerobics begins
Time:
  7:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Venue:
  Reading Room
Details:
  Toning exercise and stretches
Contact:
  Rosie Moffat - 768704
 
April
  2007
     
Date:
  Tuesday 3rd April 2007
Organiser:
  WEA
                     Event:    Annual General Meeting
Time:
  7:30 p.m.
Venue:
  Reading Room
Details:
  All Welcome
Contact:
  Richard Farquharson - 760679
                           
Date:
  Wednesday 11th April 2007
Organiser:
  Women's Institute
Event:
  Talk: "Cartoon Drawing" with Pat Finn
Time:
  7:30 p.m.
Venue:
  Reading Room
Details:
   
Contact:
  WI committee
     
Date:
  Thursday 12th April 2007
Organiser:
  Public Meeting
Event:
  re Blackpits Recycling Centre
Time:
  7:30 p.m.
Venue:
  Reading Room
Details:
 

Discussion of the existing issues

with the site and the planning

application for  expansion of the

operation

Contact:
  The Parish Clerk - 760130
     
Date:
  Friday 13th April 2007
Organiser:
  Helmdon Fellowship
Event:
  Colin, Friends & a little Jazz
Time:
  2:15 p.m.
Venue:
  Reading Room
Details:
  Over sixties/early retirees welcome
Contact:
  Fellowship committee
     
Date:
  Wednesday 18th April 2007
Organiser:
  Women's Club
Event:
  Talk "Eleanor Crosses"
Time:
  8:00 p.m.
Venue:
  Reading Room
Details:
  Open to visitors
Contact:
  Women's Club Committee
                            
Date:
  Sunday 22nd April 2007
Organiser:
  The Pimlico Light Railway Club
Event:
  Trains at Pimlico  (unless wet)
Time:
  3 - 5:30 p.m.
Venue:
  Pimlico
Details:
 

All welcome especially young children.

Donations divided equally between the

running needs of the club and

Send a Cow.  Refreshments

Contact:
  John Roberts - 850378
     
Date:
  Tuesday 24th April 2007
Organiser:
  Helmdon Philatelic Society
Event:
  Meeting - All welcome
Time:
  7:30 p.m.
Venue:
  Reading Room
Details:
  GB Postmarks - C Peachey
Contact:
  Geoff Gulliver - 760379
     
Date:
  Wednesday 25th April 2007
Organiser:
  Parish Council
Event:
  Annual Parish Meeting
Time:
  7.30 p.m.
Venue:
  Reading Room
Details:
  All welcome
Contact:
  Parish Clerk - 760130
     
Date:
  Wednesday 25th April 2007
Organiser:
  Mothers' Union
Event:
 

Members' own prayers, hymns,

readings, etc.

Time:
  8:00 p.m.
Venue:
  12a Church Street
Details:
  All Welcome
Contact:
  Mothers' Union committee
     
Date:
  Saturday 28th April 2007
Organiser:
  St Mary Magdalene - PCC
Event:
  Dream Auction
Time:
  7:30 p.m.
Venue:
  Reading Room
Details:
 

Buffet supper with a glass of wine

£7 per person - eat as much as you

wish.  £7 including buffet supper

and a glass of wine.  Event is to

raise funds for the running of the

Church. Please be generous in offering

your talents and services as promises

for auction. A limited number of

tangible goods will also be accepted

for auction. Download the full sale catalogue here.

                    Contact:   Ann Smith - 760684
 
May
  2007
     
Date:
  Thursday 3rd May 2007
Organiser:
  HM Government!
Event:
  Parish Council Elections 2007
Time:
  7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Venue:
  Reading Room
Details:
 

Your chance to use your democratic voice! Click here for details.

Contact:
  Parish Clerk
     
Date:
  Friday 4th May 2007
Organiser:
  Helmdon Presents
Event:
  "Truly Yours C.B." by Northants Touring Arts
Time:
  7:30 p.m.
Venue:
  St Mary Magdalene Parish Church
Details:
 

Charlotte Bronte's story presented

by Alison Neil recreates a life as

remarkable as any novel.. Intended

for adults but children over 12 are

welcome. £8 adults.  £6 Concessions

Contact:
  Helmdon Presents' committee or Bungalow Stores
     
Date:
  Tuesday 8th May 2007
Organiser:
  Helmdon Philatelic Society
Event:
  Meeting - All welcome
Time:
  7:30 p.m.
Venue:
  Reading Room
Details:
  Rushden Entertains
Contact:
  Geoff Gulliver - 760379
     
Date:
  Wednesday 9th May 2007
Organiser:
  Women's Institute
Event:
 

Talk: "Contemporary Flower Design"

with Caroline Eyles

Time:
  7:30 p.m.
Venue:
  Reading Room
Details:
   
Contact:
  WI committee
     
Date:
  Wednesday 16th May 2007
Organiser:
  Women's Club
Event:
  Pottery with Irene Inness
Time:
   
Venue:
   
Details:
  T.B.A
Contact:
  Women's Club Committee
     
Date:
  Thursday 17th May 2007
Organiser:
  Volunteer Centre Towcester
Event:
  Safe 'n Sound Roadshow
Time:
  2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Venue:
  Reading Room
Details:
 

Meet amongst others: Northamptonshire Fire & Rescue Service, Welfare Rights Service, Northamptonshire Police.

PLUS Free energy light bulbs, smoke alarms & door chains.

All welcome. Tea. coffee and biscuits.

Contact:
  Volunteer Centre (01327) 358264
     
Date:
  Monday 21st May 2007
Organiser:
  Friends of the Church
Event:
  Annual General Meeting
Time:
  7:30 p.m.
Venue:
  St Mary Magdalene
Details:
  An opportunity to hear about our progress in raising funds for the restoration and repair of the church, also to add to our discussions of the way ahead. One or two new volunteers to join the commitee would also be welcome, as would any specific offers of help.
Contact:
  Friends' committee
     
Date:
  Wednesday 23rd May 2007
Organiser:
  Mothers' Union
Event:
  Visit to Abthorpe to see new frontals
Time:
  To be arranged
Venue:
   
Details:
   
Contact:
  Mothers' Union committee
     
Date:
  Sunday 27th May 2007
Organiser:
  The Pimlico Light Railway Club
Event:
  Trains at Pimlico  (unless wet)
Time:
  3 - 5:30 p.m.
Venue:
  Pimlico
Details:
 

All welcome especially young children.

Donations divided equally between

the running needs of the club

and Send a Cow.  Refreshments

Contact:
  John Roberts - 850378
     
Date:
  Wednesday 30th May 2007
Organiser:
  Helmdon Fellowship
Event:
  Visit to Black Country Museum, Dudley
Time:
  Leave Helmdon 8.30 a.m.
Venue:
   
Details:
 

Members £20, non-members £23,

children £17

Contact:
  Fellowship committee
 
June
  2007
     
Date:
  Tuesday 5th June 2007
Organiser:
  Reading Room committee
Event:
  Annual General Meeting
Time:
  8:00 p.m.
Venue:
  Reading Room
Details:
 

Includes discussion of building and electrical report/refurbishment

All welcome

Contact:
  Reading Room secretary
     
Date:
  Tuesday 7th June 2007
Organiser:
  Mothers' Union
Event:
  Tots & Parents' Playtime
Time:
  10:0 p.m. - 12 noon
Venue:
  Church
Details:
 

Beginning of weekly Thursday sessions

If pregnant, or a grandparent or child minder, you are also welcome.    £1 one adult and one child, additional children 50p.  Light refreshmnents

Contact:
  Ann Smith - 760684
     
Date:
  Saturday 9th June 2007
Organiser:
  The Friends of St Mary Magdalene
Event:
  Ocho Rios Steel Band
Time:
  7:30 p.m.
Venue:
  Helmdon Church
Details:
  Tickets: £10 adults, £5 children (Price includes a drink)
Contact:
  Friends of St Mary Magdalene
     
Date:
  Wednesday 13th June 2007
Organiser:
  Women's Institute
Event:
  Trip round Grafton Regis
Time:
  7:00 p.m.
Venue:
   
Details:
  Later
Contact:
  WI committee
     
Date:
  Friday 15th June 2007
Organiser:
  Bridge Players
Event:
 

Double Bill: "School Ties" and "A Collier's Tuesday Tea"

Time:
  7:30 p.m. (Ends approx 9:10 p.m.)
Venue:
  Reading Room
Details:
 

Friends are reunited but for some the past is too close for comfort. Claws are drawn early in this sharp comedy. After the interval a hapless group of amateurs attempts a gritty drama set in a mining community – with disastrous results. (Also on Saturday 16th)

Tickets: £6 (£4 concessions)

Contact:
  Dave Bridger 760362 or Paul Underwood 768922
     
Date:
  Saturday 16th June 2007
Organiser:
  WEA
Event:
 

Outing to Wiltshire

Time:
 

Square 8:30 a.m., Green at 8:35 a.m.

- stopping for coffee at Lechlade

Venue:
 

Lacock Abbey and Fox

Talbot photography museum

Details:
  £12 WEA members, £13.50 for non-members
Contact:
  Richard Foster - 760316
                
Date:
  Saturday 16th June 2007
Organiser:
  Bridge Players
Event:
 

Double Bill: "School Ties" and "A Collier's Tuesday Tea"

Time:
  7:30 p.m. (Ends approx 9:10 p.m.)
Venue:
  Reading Room
Details:
 

Friends are reunited but for some the past is too close for comfort. Claws are drawn early in this sharp comedy. After the interval a hapless group of amateurs attempts a gritty drama set in a mining community – with disastrous results. (Also on Friday15th)

Tickets: £6 (£4 concessions)

Contact:
  Dave Bridger 760362 or Paul Underwood 768922
     
Date:
  Wednesday 20th June 2007
Organiser:
  Women's Club
Event:
  Line Dancing
Time:
  8:00 p.m.
Venue:
  Reading Room
Details:
   
Contact:
  Women's Club Committee
     
Date:
  Wednesday 27th June 2007
Organiser:
  Helmdon Fellowship
Event:
 

Trip to Cheshire

Time:
  Leave Square 8:15 a.m.
Venue:
 

Secret Bunker near Nantwich,

and Shire Horse Centre, calling

in at Snugbury's Ice Cream Parlour.

Details:
 

Cost £25 including coach fare and

entrance fee to Secret Bunker

and Shire Horse Centre. Cost of

lunch not included.

Contact:
  Fellowship commmittee
     
Date:
  Saturday 30th June 2007
Organiser:
  Helmdon Church
Event:
  Village Fair and Open Gardens
Time:
  12 noon
Venue:
  All over the village
Details:
 

Admission is £2 per adult.

Gardens open throughout the village and various stalls.  The Bell is running a BBQ from about 12:15 p.m and teas will be served in the church.  Art and Craft display in Church.

4:30 p.m. service in church (preceded by drawing the raffle).

Contact:
  Ann Smith - 760684
 
July
  2007
     
Date:
  Tuesday 3rd July 2007
Organiser:
  Helmdon Fellowship
Event:
  Light Lunch
Time:
  Arrive by 12.30 pm
Venue:
  Reading Room
Details:
 

Please let your committee

member know if you wish to attend.

Contact:
  Fellowship committee
     
Date:
  Wednesday 4th July 2007
Organiser:
  Helmdon Fellowship
Event:
  Coffee Morning
Time:
  10 - 12 noon
Venue:
  22 Bell Close
Details:
  Bring and buy stall
Contact:
  Fellowship committee
     
Date:
  Saturday 7th July 2007
Organiser:
  HYHO
Event:
  Barn Dance
Time:
  7:30 p.m.
Venue:
  Manor Farm, Helmdon
Details:
 

Traditional barn dance with live

band & caller

Tickets (pig roast included): £8 adults,

£5 child, £25 family ticket (two adults and two children of same family under 18).

All profits in aid of local good causes.

Contact:
 

Paul Underwood (768922) or

Simon Cherry (768670)

     
Date:
  Wednesday 11th July 2007
Organiser:
  Women's Institute
Event:
  Evening visit
Time:
  Meet at School 7:00 p.m.
Venue:
  Stowe School
Details:
  Meal following the visit
Contact:
  WI committee
     
Date:
  Wednesday 18 July 2007
Organiser:
  Helmdon Fellowship
Event:
  Coffee Morning
Time:
  10 - 12 noon
Venue:
  14 Shortlands Close
Details:
  Bring and buy stall
Contact:
  Fellowship committee
     
Date:
  Wednesday 18th July 2007
Organiser:
  Women's Club
Event:
  Social evening
Time:
  8:00 p.m.
Venue:
  Harrold's Paddock
Details:
  Weather permitting. Bring and Buy stall
Contact:
  Women's Club Committee
     
Date:
  Sunday 22nd July 2007
Organiser:
  The Pimlico Light Railway Club
Event:
  Trains at Pimlico  (unless wet)
Time:
  3 - 5:30 p.m.
Venue:
  Pimlico
Details:
 

All welcome especially young children.

Donations divided equally between

the running needs of the club and

Send a Cow.  Refreshments

Contact:
  John Roberts - 850378
     
Date:
  Monday 23rd July 2007
Organiser:
  Mothers' Union
Event:
  Children's Activity Day
Time:
  9:30 a.m. - 12 noon
Venue:
  Helmdon Church
Details:
 

All welcome

Contact:
  Mothers' Union committee
     
Date:
  Saturday 28th July 2007
Organiser:
  Ray Crouch
Event:
 

Barbecue, bouncy castle, raffle, aunt sally, etc.

Evening Entertainment 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.  Blues/Commitments style music.

Time:
  2:00 p.m. onwards
Venue:
  The Bell
Details:
 

All welcome. Entry Free.

Proceeds to repair and up-grade play equipment in children's playground.

Contact:
  Ray Crouch    
     
 
August
  2007
     
Date:
  Thursday 9th August 2007
Organiser:
  Mothers' Union
Event:
  Mary Sumner Day
Time:
  2 - 4 p.m.
Venue:
  Chipping Warden Church
Details:
  Children's activities, puppet show and tea.
Contact:
  Mothers' Union committee
     
Date:
  Friday 10th August 2007
Organiser:
  Helmdon Fellowship
Event:
  Garden Party
Time:
  2:30 p.m.
Venue:
  David and Carol's, Acres End, Field Way
Details:
 

All welcome. Proceeds to Northamptonshire

& Warwickshire Air Ambulance Service.

Bring and Buy stall

Contact:
  Fellowship committee
     
Date:
  Monday 13th August 2007
Organiser:
  Helmdon Presents
Event:
  Inaugural meeting of Film Club
Time:
  7:30 p.m.
Venue:
  Reading Room
Details:
 

Details later but all welcome. It is hoped that

the film "Little Miss Sunshine will be shown.

Contact:
  Helmdon Presents committee
     
Date:
  Saturday 25th August 2007
Organiser:
  Helmdon Carnival
Event:
  Disco & Karaoke
Time:
  7:30 p.m.
Venue:
  Sports Field
Details:
 

Tickets include a Hog Roast. Adults £6

(on gate £7) 10 - 16 yrs £3.  Under 10 yrs free.

Contact:
  Carnival Committee
     
Date:
  Sunday 26th August 2007
Organiser:
  Helmdon Carnival
Event:
  Soecial Family worship in celebration of our Community, Church and Carnival.
Time:
  10:30 a.m.
Venue:
  Sports Field
Details:
 

Taken by Revd Will Adams.  Hymns chosen by village groups. Refreshments available.   All welcome.

Contact:
  Carnival Committee
     
Date:
  Sunday 26th August 2007
Organiser:
  The Pimlico Light Railway Club
Event:
  Trains at Pimlico  (unless wet)
Time:
  3 - 5:30 p.m.
Venue:
  Pimlico
Details:
 

All welcome especially young children.

Donations divided equally between the

running needs of the club and Send a Cow. 

Refreshments

Contact:
  John Roberts - 850378
     
Date:
  Sunday 26th August 2007
Organiser:
  Helmdon Carnival
Event:
  Quiz
Time:
  7:30 p.m.
Venue:
  Bell Inn
Details:
 

Includes an Auction and a raffle.

Contact:
  Carnival Committee
     
Date:
  Monday 27th August 2007
Organiser:
  Helmdon Carnival
Event:
 

1:30 p.m. Procession from the School to the Sports Field. 

2:00 p.m. Silver Anniversary Carnival opens.

Attractions include: 1460 Sqn. marching band, Craft and Horticultural tent, Icarus Falconry Display, Dog Show, Irish Dancing, Tug-of-War, grand draws, clowns, beer tent and refreshments, Face Painting, Side events, stands and demos ....

a fantastic family weekend .

Time:
  2:00 p.m. carnival opens
Venue:
  Sports Field
Details:
 

Coin and tombola collection house-to-house, week commencing 13th August.  Please contact committee if your contribution is not picked up.

Contact:
  Carnival Committee
             
Date:
  Thursday 30th August 2007
Organiser:
  Helmdon Fellowship
Event:
  Visit to Tetbury, Gloucestershire
Time:
  9.10 a.m from Square, 9:15 a.m. from Church Street turning
Venue:
  Highgrove House Gardens, home of the Prince of Wales
Details:
 

Cost £20 to include a donation to The Prince's Charity Foundation. For 25 members only, so there will be a ballot (names before July 18th, please).    Details will be given to participants.

Contact:
  Alan Watson, Fellowship comittee
 
September
  2007
     
Date:
  Wednesday 5th September 2007
Organiser:
  Helmdon Fellowship
Event:
  Coffee Morning
Time:
  10 - 12 noon
Venue:
  Romiley Lodge, Cross Lane
Details:
  Bring and Buy stall
Contact:
  Fellowship committee
     
Date:
  Saturday 8th September 2007
Organiser:
  Friends of St Mary Magdalene
Event:
  Last Night of the Proms
Time:
  7:30 p.m.
Venue:
  Home Farm, Wappenham Road
Details:
 

Outdoor big screen, live from the Albert Hall.

£10 to include jacket potato supper and a welcome drink.

Drinks on sale and raffle.  Numbers lmited.

Contact:
  Friends' Committee
     
Date:
  Wednesday 12th September 2007
Organiser:
  Women's Institute
Event:
  Talk: "Olympic Doctor" with Dr Frank Newton
Time:
  7:30 p.m.
Venue:
  Reading Room
Details:
  Dr Newton has been involved with the Olympic Rowing team and care for the athletes. Visitors welcome.
Contact:
  WI committee
     
Date:
  Friday September 14th 2007
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:
  Monday September 17th 2007
Organiser:
  Bridge Players
Event:
  Auditions for Trouble in Pantoland by Sharon Hulm
Time:
 

9 - 13yrs (year 5)   6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Adults 14+  8:00 p.m.

Venue:
  Helmdon School
Details:
  Juniors to please prepare a two-minute audition piece such as singing, acting, dancing or reading.
      Contact:
 

Michelle Rimmer - 768603

Felicity Dyndor - 768095

     
Date:
  Tuesday 18th September 2007
Organiser:
  WEA
Event:
 

The Lost Villages of Northamptonshire 

with tutor Ted Walmsley

Time:
  7:30 p.m.
Venue:
  Helmdon School
Details:
  All Welcome
Contact:
  Richard Farquharson - 760679
                      
Date:
  Wednesday 19th September 2007
Organiser:
  Women's Club
Event:
   Visit
Time:
   
Venue:
  "Take Thyme" in Middleton Cheney - cookery demonstration, taster and coffee/tea £1.
Details:
  Visitors welcome
Contact:
  Women's Club Committee
     
Date:
  Saturday 22nd September 2007
Organiser:
  Helmdon Church
Event:
 

Harvest Supper

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

All Welcome. Tickets £5 to include first drink.

Please bring your own glasses and extra drink.

Some produce will be auctioned in aid of Save A Cow

(Harvest Festival service on 23rd September

9.30 a.m.  All Welcome)

Contact:
  Niki Phillips (768202) or Ann Smith
     
Date:
  Sunday 23rd September 2007
Organiser:
  The Pimlico light Railway Club
Event:
  Trains at Pimlico  (unless wet)
Time:
  3 - 5:30 p.m.
Venue:
  Pimlico
Details:
 

All welcome especially young children.

Donations divided equally between

the running needs of the club and

Send a Cow.  Refreshments

Contact:
  John Roberts - 850378
     
Date:
  Wednesday 26th September 2007
Organiser:
  Helmdon Fellowship
Event:
 

Trip to Bicester Village and Blooms

new Garden Centre premises. 

Time:
  Leave Helmdon 9.15 am
Venue:
   
Details:
  Members £3.50, non-members £4.50
Contact:
  Fellowship committee
     
Date:
  Wednesday 26th September 2007
Organiser:
  Mothers' Union
Event:
 

"My Life in a Children's Home" with slides

- Sid Sharp

Time:
  8:00 p.m.
Venue:
  Syresham Church
Details:
  All Welcome
Contact:
  Mothers' Union committee
     
Date:
  Saturday 29th September 2007
Organiser:
  Carol Brookhouse
Event:
 

"Saturday Market"

Time:
  10:00 a.m. -  2:00 p.m.
Venue:
  Reading Room
Details:
 

All Welcome. Lots of stalls, raffle, refreshments

In aid of Macmillan Cancer Support

Contact:
  Carol Brookhouse   - 760315 or e-mail
 
October
  2007
     
Date:
  Monday 1st October 2007
Organiser:
  HAFWEG - Fungal Study Group
Event:
  Fungi excursion
Time:
   
Venue:
   
Details:
 

This meeting has been postponed due to

absence if fungi. New date to be announced

in due course.

Contact:
  Glyn Jones
     
Date:
  Wednesday 10th October 2007
Organiser:
  Women's Institute
Event:
  Annual General Meeting & Harvest Supper
Time:
  7:30 p.m.
Venue:
  Reading Room
Details:
   
Contact:
  WI committee
     
Date:
  Wednesday 17th October 2007
Organiser:
  Women's Club
Event:
  Annual General Meeting
Time:
  8:00 p.m.
Venue:
  Reading Room
Details:
   
Contact:
  Women's Club committee
     
Date:
  Friday 19th October 2007
Organiser:
  Helmdon Presents
Event:
 

"On The Black Hill" by Bruce Chatwin,

performed by AJTC Theatre Company

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

Suitable for adults and 15+

A tale of twinship, love and longing,

featuring a specially commissioned score

with live cello music

Tickets £8 (£6 concessions)

Contact:
  Helmdon Presents' committee
     
Date:
  Monday 22nd October 2007
Organiser:
  HAFWEG - Fungal Study Group
Event:
  Fungi excursion
Time:
  2:00 p.m.
Venue:
  Meet at Helmdon Reading Room
Details:
 

After visit to woods go to Weston Community Project for identification.

Contact:
  Glyn Jones
     
Date:
  Wednesday 24th October 2007
Organiser:
  Acorns
Event:
 

Hallowe'en Messy Morning

Time:
  10:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
Venue:
  Reading Room
Details:
 

Please join us for some freaky fun and crafts.

Come in fancy dress and you may win a prize

Apple bobbing etc.      2-8 year olds.

All children to be accompanied by an adult.

Cost £3 per child or adult or £8 per family of three or

more children.     Places limited.

Contact:
  Nikki Johns 768752 or Lisa Wright 768692
     
Date:
  Wednesday 24th October 2007
Organiser:
  Mothers' Union
Event:
  AGM
Time:
  8:00 p.m.
Venue:
  12a Church Street
Details:
   
Contact:
  Mothers' Union committee
     
Date:
  Friday 26th October 2007
Organiser:
  Helmdon Fellowship
Event:
 

Fish & Chips Lunch, Talk " Nostalgic Brackley"

and Annual General Meeting

Time:
  12:30 p.m.
Venue:
  Reading Room
Details:
  Cost £3.  Book with committee member well before
Contact:
  Fellowship committee
     
Date:
  Monday 29th October 2007
Organiser:
  Helmdon Presents
Event:
  Film Club
Time:
  7:30 p.m. for 8:00 p.m. .
Venue:
  Reading Room
Details:
 

For Members Only

Contact:
  Helmdon Presents' committee
     
 
November
  2007
     
Date:
  Saturday 3rd November 2007
Organiser:
  Helmdon Church
Event:
 

Wine Tasting

Time:
  7:30 p.m.
Venue:
  Luke Farm - by kind permission of John & Louise Brownhill.
Details:
 

Entry by advance ticket only.

Tickets £12 each (numbers are limited)

Proceeds in aid of Helmdon Church

Contact:
  Ann Smith and Morag Underwood
     
Date:
  Monday 5th November 2007
Organiser:
  HAFWEG - Fungal Study Group
Event:
  Fungi excursion (even if rain is threatened)
Time:
  2:00 p.m.
Venue:
  Weston Community Project building
Details:
 

Perhaps the last visit of the season.  After visit to woods at Everdon Trust (which belongs to the Woodland Trust) go to Weston Community Project for identification and a hot drink too.

Contact:
  Glyn Jones
     
Date:
  Thursday 8th November 2007
Organiser:
  Helmdon Sports Club
Event:
 

First Annual Sportsmen's Dinner

Time:
  7:00 p.m.
Venue:
  Silverstone Golf Club
Details:
 

With Mark Wright, former England, Liverpool, Derby, Southampton and Oxford United footballer.

Three-course meal and very funny Irish comedian Paddy Greene. Auction of sports memorabilia - George Best, Shane Warne, Paul Gascoigne and so on.

Tickets £38 each. Sports Club members/concessions £35 each.

Table of 8 £280 (£35 each).

More info:  see Helmdon News of 23rd September

Contact:
  Dave Bridger (01295) 760362, Karl Leitelmayer (01280) 850028 or Chris Page (07771) 657966
     
Date:
  Friday 9th November 2007
Organiser:
  Helmdon Fellowship
Event:
 

Belflair Chocolates

Time:
  2:30 p.m.
Venue:
  Reading Room
Details:
   with Morvi Moriaty
Contact:
  Fellowship committee
     
Date:
  Sunday 11th November 2007
Organiser:
  CKERS youth group
Event:
 

Re-start of programme.

Time:
  6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Venue:
  Helmdon Church
Details:
  (CKERS is open to to all children up to Year 5 and above).  This event for existing members, new members and parents.  Games, table tennis, air hockey, challenges and crafts.  Refreshments available.
Contact:
  Andrew Rimmer (01295) 768603
     
Date:
  Tuesday 13th November 2007
Organiser:
  Helmdon Fellowship
Event:
 

Coffee Morning

Bring & Buy and Raffle

Time:
  10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Venue:
  Reading Room
Details:
  Your support will be welcome
Contact:
  Fellowship committee
     
Date:
  Tuesday 13th November 2007
Organiser:
  Helmdon Church
Event:
 

Supper Meeting

Time:
  7:15 p.m. for 7:30 p.m.
Venue:
  Whitfield Village Hall
Details:
 

John Andrews on "Justice for Young People - when they offend against the law and the rest of society".

Price: £3.50    All welcome (including young people, offending or not)   Book with Jean.

Contact:
  Jean Spendlove  - (01295) 768196
     
Date:
  Wednesday 14th November 2007
Organiser:
  Women's Institute
Event:
 

Talk: "Making Christmas Napkin Rings"

with Carol King

Time:
  7:00 p.m.
Venue:
  Reading Room
Details:
   
Contact:
  WI committee
     
Date:
  Friday 16th November 2007
Organiser:
  Helmdon Presents
Event:
 

Film

Time:
  7:30 p.m. for 8:00 p.m.
Venue:
  Reading Room
Details:
  For Members Only
Contact:
  Helmdon Presents' committee
     
Date:
  Wednesday 21st November 2007
Organiser:
  Women's Club
Event:
  Christmas Table Decorations
Time:
  8:00 p.m.
Venue:
  Reading Room
Details:
   
Contact:
  Women's Club committee
     
Date:
  Thursday 22nd November 2007
Organiser:
  Helmdon Sports Club
Event:
 

Annual General Meeting

Time:
  7:30 p.m.
Venue:
  Sports Club pavilion
Details:
 

Agenda on Sports Club news page

Contact:
  Dave Bridger (01295) 760362, Karl Leitelmayer (01280) 850028 or Chris Page (07771) 657966
     
Date:
  Friday 23rd November 2007
Organiser:
  Helmdon Presents
Event:
 

The Triumphs of Georgianna

Costumed musicians from the Georgian era weave a spell of poetry, song and story

Mulled wine, Bar and mince pies available

Time:
  7:30 p.m.
Venue:
  Helmdon Church
Details:
  Tickets £8
Contact:
  Helmdon Presents' committee or Bungalow Stores
     
Date:
  Tuesday  27th November 2007
Organiser:
  Women's Institute
Event:
 

Christmas Market

Time:
  10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Venue:
  Reading Room
Details:
 

Edible Produce, Cards

Donation to Katherine House Hospice

Contact:
  WI committee
     
Date:
  Wednesday 28th November 2007
Organiser:
  Mothers' Union
Event:
  "My Visit to Bungoma" - Sue Tringham
Time:
  8:00 p.m.
Venue:
  12A Church Street
Details:
   
Contact:
  Mothers' Union committee
     
Date:
  Wednesday 28th November 2007
Organiser:
  Helmdon Parish Council
Event:
 

Parish Council Meeting

Time:
  7:30 p.m.
Venue:
  Reading Room
Details:
  All Welcome
Contact:
  Parish Clerk
     
Date:
  Thursday 29th November 2007
Organiser:
  Northamptonshire County Council
Event:
 

Transport Consultation Event: Bus Service

Proposals for Helmdon, Weedon Lois, etc

Time:
  5:30 p.m.
Venue:
  Helmdon School
Details:
  Your views are invited on new proposals to enable rural residents to access the main towns in the district by public transport.  All are invited.
Contact:
 

Craig White

(01604) 654441   cljwhite@northamptonshire.gov.uk

     
Date:
  Friday 30th November 2007
Organiser:
  WEA
Event:
  Social evening
Time:
  7:30 p.m.
Venue:
  Reading Room
Details:
  For members and guests
Contact:
  WEA committee
     
 
December
  2007
     
Date:
  Saturday 1st December 2007
Organiser:
  Helmdon Church
Event:
 

Christmas Bazaar

Time:
  2:30 p.m.
Venue:
  Reading Room
Details:
 

Gifts, toys, cakes, fancy food, tombola,

raffle, games for children ... and a visit

from Santa Claus.

Help us to raise essential funds

for the church.

Contact:
  Gerald Holt (01295)  760652
     
Date:
  Wednesday 5th December 2007
Organiser:
  Women's Institute
Event:
 

Christmas Meeting and talk "Candles"

with Marianna Parry

Time:
  7:30 p.m.
Venue:
  Reading Room
Details:
  ... with something to eat!
Contact:
  WI committee
     
Date:
  Thursday 6th December 2007
Organiser:
  Bridge Players
Event:
 

Trouble in Pantoland

Time:
  7:30 p.m.
Venue:
  Helmdon School
Details:
  Tickets:adults £6, children £4, concessions £1 tonight only
Contact:
  Zoe Dyndor (01295) 768095 or Seckingtons Stores
     
Date:
  Friday 7th December 2007
Organiser:
  Bridge Players
Event:
 

Trouble in Pantoland

Time:
  7:30 p.m.
Venue:
  Helmdon School
Details:
  Tickets: adults £6, children £4, concessions £4
Contact:
  Zoe Dyndor (01295) 768095 or Seckingtons Stores
     
Date:
  Saturday 8th December 2007
Organiser:
  Bridge Players
Event:
 

Trouble in Pantoland

Time:
  2:30 p.m.
Venue:
  Helmdon School
Details:
  Tickets: adults £6, children £4, concessions£4
Contact:
  Zoe Dyndor (01295) 768095 or Seckingtons Stores
     
Date:
  Saturday 8th December 2007
Organiser:
  Bridge Players
Event:
 

Trouble in Pantoland

Time:
  7:30 p.m.
Venue:
  Helmdon School
Details:
  Tickets: adults £6, children £4, concessions £4
Contact:
  Zoe Dyndor (01295) 768095 or Seckingtons Stores
     
Date:
  Wednesday 12th December 2007
Organiser:
  Women's Club
Event:
  Christmas Party
Time:
  8:00 p.m.
Venue:
  Reading Room
Details:
   
Contact:
  Women's Club committee
     
Date:
  Friday 14th December 2007
Organiser:
  Helmdon Fellowship
Event:
 

"Being a Santa" - Derek Parkes

Christmas songs with school choir

Time:
  2:30 p.m.
Venue:
  Reading Room
Details:
  Christmas Tea
Contact:
  Fellowship committee
     
Date:
  Friday 14th December 2007
Organiser:
  Helmdon Presents
Event:
 

Film Club

Time:
  7:30 p.m. for 8:00 p.m.
Venue:
  Reading Room
Details:
  Members Only
Contact:
  Helmdon Presents' committee
     
Date:
  Wednesday 19th December 2007
Organiser:
  Brackley Police
Event:
 

Public Meeting to discuss police priorities

for village

Time:
  7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.
Venue:
  Reading Room
Details:
 

Members of the public are invited to meet the

police and inform them of what they perceive

their priorities within the village.  It is not a meeting

to discuss individual cases but to discuss issues

which effect the whole community ie speeding,

anti-social behaviour, etc.

Contact:
 

Gez Shillito PC105 Brackley Police station

(08453) 700700 ext. 3124

     
Date:
  Wednesday 19th December 2007
Organiser:
  Helmdon Church
Event:
 

Carol Singing

Time:
  6:00 p.m. until 9:00p.m.
Venue:
  Seckington's Stores
Details:
 

Singing round the village, ending up at Wychwood, (7 Cross Lane)

Contact:
  Helmdon Church
     
Date:
  Friday 21st December 2007
Organiser:
  Friends of St Mary Magdalene
Event:
 

Words & Music for Christmas

Time:
  7.30 pm
Venue:
  Helmdon Church
Details:
 

Tickets £5 (£3 concessions) to include

mulled wine & mince pies

Contact:
  Friends' committee
     
     

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