Best Village Competition 1969

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.