Notice of Annual General Meeting -  17th November 2008 

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

WEDNESDAY 26th NOVEMBER

7.30pm

SPORTS GROUND

PAVILION

                                 1.  Apologies for absence

                                  2.  Minutes of 2007 AGM

                                  3.  Matters Arising

                                  4.  Chairman's Report

                                  5.  Financial Report

                                  6.  Billiards Section

                                  7.  Football Section

                                  8.  Cricket Section

                                  9.  Carnival

                                 10. Ground Maintenance

                                 11. Ground planning

                                 12. Election of officers and Committee

                                 13. Any Other Business

Sports Report from Autumn Talkabout -  7th November 2008 

The last year has been one of very contrasting fortunes for the club.  The South Northants Council have stated that they cannot support a larger building at the ground as there was not enough evidence to support the project.  A very good paper compiled by the Parish Plan Management Group and a report from the club had supported outline plans, but the council did not believe Helmdon warranted another village amenity.  They are however prepared to support a plan for a new pavilion and we will start progressing with this project in the near future.

Unfortunately, on three occasions during the last few months our containers have been broken into and equipment stolen.  We have lost one hand mower, a lot of diesel and two sit-on rollers.  On the first occasion the miscreants had a flat bed trailer with a crane and lifted the roller over the fence.  The second time they had some form of cutter which they used to get through the bars on the container.  Obviously we have taken steps to prevent a recurrence of this but unfortunately if someone is determined to get in the containers they will, especially with them being at a remote location ….

Activity wise the football team finished creditable mid-table as did the Billiard team.  The Billiard team starts their season in October and are very keen to enlist new players. They play at the sport ground on Monday evening and their season runs until March.  Anyone interested in playing should contact Tony Wilson on 760231.  The cricket team finished third in their league having been in contention for winning the league right up to the last game.

Dave Bridger

Notice of 10/10 Cricket Competition -  (posted) 30th June 2008 

HELMDON 10/10 CRICKET COMPETITION

on sportsfield  

Featuring teams from

 The Bell Inn, HYHO,

 Turweston and the Sports Club.

There will be a Barbecue and bar.

Bring the family

Sunday 27th July

First game 1.30 pm

For more information please contact

 Chris Page on 768552 or

 Dave Bridger on 760362

Notice of Sports Club AGM - (posted) 25th October 2007 

HELMDON SPORTS CLUB ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING THURSDAY 22nd NOVEMBER 2007 7.30pm SPORTS GROUND PAVILION AGENDA 1. Apologies for Absence 2. Minutes of 2006 AGM 3. Matters Arising 4. Chairman's Report 5. Financial Report 6. Billiards Section 7. Football Section 8. Constitution 9. Cricket Section 10. Carnival 11. Ground Maintenance 12. Ground Planning 13. Election of Officers and Committee 14. Any other Business

It'll Be All Wright On The Night - 23rd September 2007

World Cup Football Star Comes To Helmdon!
Helmdon Sports Club proudly announces it's first Annual Sportsmen's Dinner with Mark Wright former England, Liverpool, Derby, Southampton and Oxford United footballer, at Silverstone Golf Club on Thursday 8th November.

Mark has had a colourful career which saw him help England reach the World Cup Semi Final's at Italia 90, and he made 45 appearances for England. His domestic career started at Oxford United and saw him play at Southampton and Derby before a big money move to Liverpool to replace the recently retired Alan Hanson. In 1992 he captained Liverpool to FA Cup glory, in total he made 536 appearances in a career that spanned 18 yrs and included playing with the likes of Kevin Keegan, Peter Shilton, Terry Butcher, Robbie Fowler, Gary Lineker and Paul Gascoigne. His Management Career has seen him manage Oxford Utd, Chester and Peterborough but has also seen him sacked for allegedly abusing a linesmen and for sleeping with one of his players wives, so he'll have plenty of tales to tell!

More information about his career can be seen on Wikipedia.

The evening will include a 3 course meal and the very funny Irish comedian Paddy Greene (http://www.comedians.co.uk/paddy.htm)

An auction of sports memorabilia will also take place which will include items from Paul Gascoigne, George Best, Shane Warne and many many more.......

Dress code for the evening is Smart Casual - No Jeans or Trainers, Tickets cost £38 each, Sports Club Members/Concessions £35 each or a table of 8 for £280 (£35 each).

Table Sponsorship is available at a cost £20 per table.

For Tickets and more information please contact:

Karl Leitelmayer - Bluearmy71@aol.com Tel: 01280 850028 or 07970 566065
Dave Bridger - dabridger@aol.com Tel: 01295 760362 or 07957 571073
Chris Page - rozalynpage@btinternet.com Tel: 07771 657966

Notice Of Sports Club AGM - (posted) 15th November 2005

The Sports Club AGM will take place on Thursday 23rd November 2006 at 7:30 p.m. at the Sports Ground Pavillion. Click here for an agenda for the meeting.

Notice Of Sports Club AGM - (posted) 8th November 2005

HELMDON SPORTS CLUB ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING THURSDAY 24TH NOVEMBER 8pm SPORTS GROUND PAVILION AGENDA 1. Apologies for Absence 2. Minutes of 2004 AGM 3. Matters Arising 4. Chairman's Report 5. Financial Report 6. Billiards Section 7. Football Section 8. Cricket Section 9. Carnival 10. Ground Maintenance 11. Ground Planning 12. Election of Officers and Committee 13. Any other Business

Triumph For Cricket Team - 14th September 2004

Helmdon Cricket Team have won promotion for the second year in succession. They will play in Division Three of the South Northants League in 2005.

Read all about the successful 2004 campaign here.

Cricket Team Pipped To The Post- 19th July 2004

Cup Final Team 2004

Helmdon lost their divisional cup final by just three runs on Sunday 18th July 2004 when they were beaten by Croughton. Croughton batted first and were bowled out for 81 in the final over of their innings with Olly Taylor taking 5 for 29. Helmdon struggled on a slow wicket and managed just 79 after needing a six off the last ball.

The team would like to thank all those who came over to Priors Marston to support us and it was particularly pleasing to have John Lawrence there who having played for Helmdon for over 30 years has finally hung up his bat.

The team is at present top of their division and the last two home games are on 31st July and 7th August at the Sports Ground.

Helmdon Cup Team (above): Top row L to R: Paul Stothard, Ollie Thorne, Dave Bridger, John Lawrence, Olly Taylor, Geoff Watson, James Turnham. Bottom row L to R: Charlie Arrand, Jamie Stothard, Ben Thorne, Will Grashoff, Geoff Bridger, Ben Firth.

Helmdon Make Final - 14th July 2004

Helmdon Cricket team are riding the crest of a wave and are currently top of Division Four of the South Northants League.

They have also carried their league form in to the cup competition and won their League Cup Semi Final on Tuesday evening beating Woodford Halse by 10 wickets.

The final is against either Brackley or Croughton and is due to be played on Sunday 18th July at Priors Ground, Byfield Road, Priors Marston. Start 2:00 p.m. with 20 overs per side.

All support would be welcome. If you need further details please contact Dave Bridger.

Helmdon Just Miss Top Spot - 29th March 2004

IAN WILLOUGHBY CUP FINAL - HELMDON 0 MIDDLE BARTON 3

Helmdon came up against a strong Middle Barton side who had already won the division and had beaten Helmdon twice in the league. The match was very even in the first half although neither goalkeeper was required to make a save of any note. Helmdon were relieved to find that two of the main tormentors in the league games were not playing and it was Helmdon who came closest to scoring when Nick Phillips shot inches wide from 25 yards.

James Lansdell worked hard up front but found it difficult to penetrate a well-organised Middle Barton defence. Middle Barton took the lead half way through the first half when their left winger took advantage of poor marking and hit a shot, which by his own admission did not go where it was intended. Unfortunately this deceived the Helmdon goalkeeper and went into the net. Helmdon continued to press but with just a few minutes to half time two bad defensive errors allowed the Barton striker to put the ball in an empty net.

The Manager Matt Sleath gave a rousing half time talk and again Helmdon worked very hard but were thwarted by the Barton defence. As Helmdon pressed forward chances began to come for Barton but goalkeeper Tom Hirst made several fine saves to keep the scoreline down. He was finally beaten a few minutes from time by a header that sealed victory for Middle Barton.

The score of 3-0 was slightly flattering, the Helmdon lads played very well and were disappointed in their own performance as they knew they could play better. Nevertheless they were much younger than their opponents and put up a good show and can be encouraged by the way they played. Sam Oliveira was the Helmdon Man of the Match he put in many fine tackles and when he switched to a different position to what is used to he continued to play superbly.

Football Team Back In The League - 12th September 2003

After several years absence Helmdon can now boast of a football team in the Banbury Sunday Morning League. The home games will be played at the Sports Field kicking off at 10.30pm. All support is welcome.

The Manager of the team is Mark Harrison and James Turnham and Nick Phillips will have responsibility for the team on the pitch. We will not know the fixtures until the beginning of each month but for the rest of September each game is at home.

It is anticipated that further coaching for youngsters under sixteen will resume on a Saturday Morning, the date of this will be confirmed shortly.

If anyone wishes to get involved with the Sports Club in any capacity, please contact Dave Bridger on 01295 760362

Sports Club Treasure Hunt - 10th August 2003

Two of the teams got hopelessly lost.

Chairman's Report:
The Chairman Ollie Taylor reported that once again he was able to report a further year's stability on the finances of the club. However, he reiterated the need for more members to give support over the coming year as too often the work that went on behind the scenes was left to too few people.  

It was hoped that the programme of work that was to be started at the ground would result in better facilities for the players and he hoped that this would lead to more support from them.  

Thanks were given to the committee for their hard work over the past few years whilst Ollie has been Chairman. He is now standing down from the committee to support his children as they have now started playing cricket for their school and he wanted to watch them. He wished the club every success in the future.  

On behalf of all members Geoff Crook paid tribute to Ollie for his hard work over the years and wished him every success in the future.

Sport:
Geoff Crook reported that it had been disappointing for the club that it had now lost the football team. It was vital that this be resurrected for the good of the club and village.  

The meeting decided that we should concentrate on the youth of the village and look to next season to start up an U-13 side. Dave Bridger together with John Watson, Geoff Watson and Steve Potter would get together and sort out a strategy. D Bridger undertook to run a Saturday group to see what support there would be.  

Some of the youngsters were in attendance and submitted a request for two basketballs. The parish council had agreed the previous evening to supply nets which were to be erected at the school. The meeting gave overwhelming support to the application.  

Pavilion:
Geoff Crook reported that over the past few weeks Terry Upstone and his son Simon had been looking at the state of the pavilion. It was vital to encourage new blood to the club and the present facilities were unsatisfactory.  

Simon Upstone presented to the meeting his findings and gave quotations for the work that was required. Repairs to the roof, a new kitchen, new windows and doors and repairs to the toilets.  

A discussion took place during which it was agreed that some of the work should commence immediately. Additional funding for some of the other work would be sought.  

Election of officers:
The following were all elected for the forthcoming year:

Geoff Crook
Secretary
Sports & Social Club


Sports Club Committee Meeting - 16th November 2000

The committee of the Sports and Social Club met on 16 November 2000 to discuss the current position of the club and make arrangements for the AGM.

We are extremely saddened that the football club is not presently running due to a lack of interest from people from within the village. Indeed the same concerns were expressed regarding the cricket team as many of our players now come from outside the village. If there is anyone interested in playing of helping with the teams or if you must want information then please send a e-mail to me at Geewhizz@tesco.net and I will forward your name on to the respective organiser.

We have been planning for sometime improvements to facilities at the ground by way of a new building. The committee has decided that these plans must be shelved for the time being as without the football team valuable income has been lost and the Capital Expenditure required for such a project could not be justified. We have therefore decided that we will renovate our existing facilities in time for next year's cricket season and these plans are to be ratified at our AGM on 25 January 2001 at a venue to be announced. Please watch this space for an update in the next few weeks. We need as many members at the AGM as possible so that you can express your views.

Finally it was announced that Ollie Taylor will be standing down at the AGM as our Chairman. Ollie has given great service to the club over many years but has now decided to retire from playing and concentrate on supporting his two boys who play cricket at the weekends. The committee would like to thank Ollie for all of his hard work over the past few years and wish him and his family every success in the future.

Geoff Crook
Secretary
Sports & Social Club