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June Flower Festival - posted 05 May 2013 A New Rector Is Announced - posted 03 April 2013
Good news! - The Revd Carole Peters has accepted the Bishop’s invitation to be Rector of the Astwell Group of Parishes. Subject to the normal Church of England legal and administrative procedures, she will be Instituted by the Bishop of Peterborough The Rt Revd Donald Allister and Installed by the Archdeacon of Northampton The Ven. Christine Allsopp on Thursday 18 July. Before her ordination Carole was a television producer/director and author with over 20 years experience of making television documentaries and entertainment series. She enjoys cooking, gardening and walking her two lively collie dogs. We look forward to welcoming Carole to our Benefice this summer – she will live in the church house at Lois Weedon. Vanessa Vicars Gerald Holt Churchwardens Family Service On Sunday 7 April - posted 01 April 2013 Mothering Sunday - posted 04 March 2013 Wardens' Notes - posted 03 March 2013 Update on Roof Repairs - we are pleased to report that due to the positive response from grant giving bodies to our appeal for money, along with other fundraising events and the £5000 insurance pay out, there are now sufficient funds to replace the stolen roof covering above the south transept and this work and other repairs will commence shortly - weather permitting. (Taken from Helmdon Church Newsletter, March - May 2013) Latest News - posted 13 February 2013 Since Will and Dorothy retired, the churches in the Astwell benefice have been in interregnum. As Lay chair I would like to thank you all for the support you have given to the church events we have organised and to give you an update. The position was advertised last autumn, but sadly there were no applicants. It was re-advertised in mid-January with interviews set for 14th March so we pray that we shall have more success this time. The Annual Church Meeting will be held in church on Tuesday 19th March at 7.30 p.m., open to all but only those on the church electoral roll may vote. Lastly the date for the summer fete is set: Saturday 22nd June at Fountain House. Ann Smith Lay Chair (Taken From Helmdon Voice Spring 2013) Candlemas Service - posted 28 January 2013 Family Service For Candlemas Sunday 3rd February 10 am (changed from 9.30 am) Helmdon Church Children, parents and grandparents welcome. *****Refreshments after service*****
The Renewal Of The Church Electoral Roll - posted 19 January 2013 A completely new electoral roll for all parishes must be prepared every sixth year from 2007. This means a new electoral roll for Helmdon and Radstone with Stuchbury must be prepared in 2013. If you wish to have your name included on the new roll please complete one of the forms in the folder on the table inside the church entrance door and place it back in the folder by 3 March at the latest. Alternatively contact Niki Phillips on 01295 768202 or e-mail. Excellent Result For Christmas Bazaar - posted 18 December 2012 We are pleased to announce that the Christmas Bazaar in the Reading Room raised £1,141, some £200 more than last year. All thanks to all those who contributed, manned the stalls, or came on the day. The atmosphere was brilliant and there were the usual queues to see Father Christmas in his den. It was an excellent result. Carol Singing Round The Village - posted 17 December 2012 This will be on Wednesday 19 December. Words & Music For Christmas - posted 06 December 2012
Church Bazaar Is On 1 December - posted 18 November 2012
Church News - posted 17 November 2012 Since Will Adams’ Retirement as a Rector earlier in the summer, we are still waiting for a replacement. The position was advertised but unfortunately there were no applicants so this will be re-advertised shortly. Some of you may be aware that we have been trying to raise funds for repairs to the church roof after a theft earlier this year – the amount of insurance paid out on roof claims does not cover our costs. We have therefore installed a roof alarm system and have been very fortunate to have received a donation to cover the cost of the alarm, which has helped enormously and we are very grateful. There are further funds needed for the roof repairs through events etc. so if anyone can offer any suggestions/ideas or help in any way please let us know. Vanessa Vicars & Gerald Holt (churchwardens) 01295 760477 and 760652 (Taken from the Autumn issue of Helmdon Voice) A Very Enjoyable Last Night Of The Proms - posted 14 Septmber 2012
The Church hosted a splendid and successful evening on Saturday 8 September, raising upwards of £830. It was the occasion of The Last Night Of The Proms screened in the Church, accompanied by a delicious pig roast supper. The splendid violinist Nicola Benedetti reduced the participants, still eating their supper, to a hush, and from then on the audience fully enjoyed the concert which also contained solos from the fine Maltese tenor Joseph Calleja. The second half of the concert featured the traditional music of the last prom of the year that we know and love such as the Fantasia on British Sea Songs and Elgar’s Pomp and Circumstance March. Flags have been in constant use this year what with the Jubilee, the Olympics and the Paralympics, and they were waved with great enthusiasm as the Last Night of the Proms drew to a close with Parry’s Jerusalem, finishing with God Save the Queen sung by Katherine Jenkins. Thank you to all who helped with the delicious supper, carved the pig roast, served the drinks, coped with the TV equipment and supported this very successful event.
Harvest Festival Service and Supper - posted 13 September 2012 Male Suspect Targeting Churches - posted 05 September 2012 Coffee Morning For The Church Roof Sensor Appeal - posted 14 August 2012 The bric a brac stall at the village cafe on Tuesday 14 August raised £70 towards the fundraising appeal. Thank you to all those who supported. Last Night Of The Proms - posted 07 August 2012 Fundraising for sensor on church roof to deter thieves. On Saturday 8 September in the church. Big Screen, 'Part' Pig roast supper. Wine, Pimms, lager and soft drinks available on night. Also raffle. Donations of prizes very welcome. Tickets £7.50 from Ann or Vanessa. Church Fete Result - posted 01 August 2012 The Church Fete raised the excellent sum of £2,501.57. Thank you to all the stall holders, all those who contributed in other ways and to all those who came and enjoyed themselves. Church Fete on Saturday 21 July - posted 08 July 2012
Pet Service On Sunday 1 July - posted 19 May 2012
Family Pet Service Sunday 1st July Service at 10.30 am Helmdon Church Bring your pet for a blessing. Dogs on leads; small animals in baskets or cages please. *****Refreshments after service*****
A United Benefice Service Of Thanksgiving For The Ministry Of Will Adams - posted 09 May 2012
Queen's Diamond Jubilee Service And Lunch - posted 02 May 2012 Theft Of Church Roofing - posted 27 April 2012 Unfortunately a section of the church roof was stolen recently. Please be vigilant at all times, especially after dark, and if you see anything unusual either call the police or contact the churchwardens:- Gerald Holt – 01295 760652 or Vanessa Vicars – 01295 760477 Annual Parochial Church Council Meeting - posted 07 March 2012 The Annual Parochial Church Council Meeting and Annual Vestry Meeting will take place on Wednesday 21 March at 7.30 p.m. in the church. All are most welcome to attend the meetings. (Only those whose names are on the Church Electoral Roll are entitled to vote at the Annual Parochial Church Council Meeting.) Retirement Of Dorothy Micklethwaite - posted 01 March 2012 Dorothy will be holding her FAREWELL SERVICE on Sunday 4 March at 11 am in Helmdon. I know many folk will want to take the opposrtunity to thank her for her much valued ministry in the Astwell Benefice. Please do come along and join us. Will The Rector
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