20th February 2003
Here Comes The Cable Guy

Cable laying in Wappenham Road

A major cable duct is being excavated along Wappenham Road to house a fibre optic cable from Swindon to Wellingborough for the Nationwide Building Society.

The work is being carried out by O'Connor Utilities and is laid in the road as
shown on the photograph.

Assurances have been given by both the Contractor and Northamptonshire County Council that an inspection when the work is complete will ensure that it is within the requirements of HALJC and the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991 and will be completed to very high standards.

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18th February 2003
Love Is In The Air II

The Valentine's Dance held on Friday 14th February 2003 made a net profit of £156.

The money will go towards the repair, maintenance and upkeep of the Reading Room.

Reading Room committee chairman, Mr Bill England organised the event, which was a repeat of a similarly successful event last year.

Bill would like to thank all those that supported the event and contributed to its success. The Reading Room relies heavily on fundrasing and donations - there's always something needing doing in an old building like this.

Same time next year Bill?

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11th February 2003
Love Is In The Air

Don't forget!

Poems, flowers, chocolates? Whatever you give your loved one this year for Valentine's Day, make sure you give them the ultimate romantic gift... an evening out in the Reading Room!

Yes, last year's Valentine Dance is being repeated again this year on Friday 14th in the Reading Room from 8:00 p.m..

The music this year will be supplied by The Rejects.

A few tickets are still available at £6.00 to include a buffet. There will also be a bar and raffle and you can get your tickets from Bill England on 760744, or from the pub or shop.

And finally, an honourable mention to the HYHOs (Helmdon Young Husbands), who normally meet on the 2nd Friday of each month in the Bell, but have decided to postpone this Friday's meeting to allow members to spend it with their wife, girlfriend or significant other (whichever one they choose!). Well done HYHOs - you're all thoroughly modern men!

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30th January 2003
All White On The Night

A ewe and lamb in the snow

Villagers in Helmdon awoke to an amazing winter wonderland on Thursday 30th January after 3/4 of an inch of snow had fallen overnight.

The snow was accompanied by icy winds which made it feel extremely cold, especially in the more exposed places. Weather forecasts suggest that more snow could be on its way from Scandinavia and that transport is likely to be disrupted as a result.

The snow is just one element of the strange weather we've been having this year (see below) and the new born lambs at Priory Farm near the war memorial must be wondering what crazy world they've been born in to!

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20th January 2003
Who Wants To Be A Millionnaire?

This Friday at 8:00 p.m. there will be a fun quiz in the Reading Room in aid of the Friends of
St Mary Magdalene.

Ross Vicars has set the questions - "All very easy" says Ross - and Vanessa Vicars plays the part of Chris Tarrant!

There will be a fully stocked bar (well, at the beginning of the evening anyway!) and the entry fee for each team of up to 4 people is £10.

All the proceeds will go to support the work of the Friends of St Mary Magdalene, so your support and participation is greatly appreciated.

If you need further information please call Ross or Vanessa on 01295 760477.

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10th January 2003
Little Enlarging On Banbury Past

Helmdon Women's Club would like to invite anyone who wishes to attend to an open meeting entitled "Whatever Happened to Historic Banbury?", presented by Brian Little.

Brian is a well respected local historian and has written many articles on local history for the Banbury Guardian so it promises to be an informative evening.

The meeting will be held on Wednesday 15th January in the Reading Room at 8:00 p.m. and entry will be £1.50.

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5th January 2003
New Year Brings Crazy Weather

Helmdon brook

The normal trickle of the Helmdon brook was turned in to a torrent at the start of the New Year as heavy rain caused flooding across much of England.

The first five days of 2003 in Helmdon have seen snow, frost, floods and bright sunshine.

On Friday 3rd there was the briefest flurry of snow, whilst on Saturday 4th there was dazzling sunshine - despite Brackley, only 4 miles away, being covered in snow.

The heavy rain has now abated but more bizarre weather is in store according to weather forecasters.

Plants, birds and animals are confused too. Some trees in the village are in blossom and bulbs are starting to push through in sheltered areas.

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25th December 2002
Merry Christmas Helmdon!

Merry Christmas!

Christmas comes but once a year... and here it is!

All of us at helmdon.com wish you a very Merry Christmas and a happy and prosperous New Year.

This is a time of great joy and celebration, and a time when the whole village can come together and enjoy the community we live in.

Have a very safe and happy holiday! Wassail!!

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21st December 2002
A Sign Of The Times

The sign on the war memorial

At last, Helmdon once again has custody of the Village Of The Year sign to display in the village.

The sign, which has been erected on the green by the war memorial in the centre of the village, was collected from last year's winners, Moulton.

Parish Councillors Phil Earl and Terry Glassett put up the sign on Saturday morning.

The village is proud of its achievements in the Village Of The Year competition and the sign will serve as a reminder throughout the year of what a good place Helmdon is to live in.

To find out more about the competition, and Helmdon's entry visit the Village Of The Year pages.

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