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Success came in the Tidy Village Competition in November 1969 and
it clearly excited everyone for at the public parish meeting in November
1969, "the cup and plaque awarded to Helmdon as the Tidiest
Village in Northamptonshire for 1969 were on display. The marks and
Judge's comments were read to the meeting. Councillor H Gulliver had
asked that a coffee evening or similar function be held to celebrate
the award. Mrs Moelwyn-Hughes suggested a film and/or poster display.
Mr St M Shiel proposed that a sub committee be formed to discuss and
if possible arrange a celebration party attended by, if possible,
Earl Spencer, Chairman, Clerk, WI, British Legion, Young People (Miss
C Roylance), Baptists and Church".
NB: The Tidy Village Competition is now known as the Calor Gas
Village of the Year Competition. |