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Video view of village

A FARMER has taken time out from looking after his sheep to film a video encapsulating life in his village at the turn of the century.

Willy Watson, 53, from College Farm, Helmdon, a member of the Workers Education Association (WEA), spent last year filming the video.

He came up with the idea as a way of preserving village history for the future. The last time he put his hand to filming was with a 16mm camera for the film club at his school.

Mr. Watson was supported by members of the local studies group of the Helmdon WEA and more than 150 residents turned up to four viewings of the finished product last month.

He said "It was an insider looking in at the village and that's why I think it's been so successful because it's covered everything going on in the village within the year. The feedback has been tremendous."

The group, who put up about £200 for the project, was supported by a £400 grant from the South Northamptonshire District Council's Millennium project fund.

Various village groups were filmed over the year, including the Scouts, Tiny Tots, the Women's Institute and chapel holiday club.

A number of events were also caught on film, including the unveiling of Helmdon's "Village of the Year" sign. Copies of the Helmdon video can be bought for £12 by calling 01295 768251.

Banbury Guardian - 15th June 2000

 
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