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Friday 9th January 2004
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Friday 9th January 2004
Fellowship
Speaker from the Algernon Trust
2:15 p.m.
Reading Room
Fellowship committee
Friday 9th January 2004
HYHO
Beer meeting
8:30 p.m. – ish
The Bell Public House
AGM & Curry night
Peter Fisher
Tuesday 13th January 2004
WEA
Start of Spring Course
7:30 p.m.
Helmdon Primary School
“The Story of Jazz”, jazz musician Owen Bryce
Audrey Forgham
Wednesday 14th January 2004
WI
Natural History slides
Wednesday 28th January 2004
Mothers’ Union
Jenny Webster from Relate
8:00 p.m.
14 Church Street
Bee Aczel – [phone number removed]
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Wednesday 4th February 2004
Helmdon Fellowship
Coffee Morning & Bring & Buy Sale
10:00 a.m.
Alan & Eileen Watson’s house
Fellowship committee
Friday 6th February 2004
St Mary Magdalene Parish Church
Eleventh Benefice Supper Meeting
Syresham Village Hall
Speaker- Canon Dr Michael Ipgrave
Jean Spendlove – [phone number removed]
Wednesday 11th February 2004
WI
Make a picture
Friday 13th February 2004
HYHO
Beer meeting
8:30 p.m. – ish
The Bell Public House
Peter Fisher
Saturday 14th February 2004
Helmdon Fellowship
Spring Lunch
12 noon for 12:30 p.m.
Reading Room
Includes entertainment
Fellowship committee
Wednesday 25th February 2004
Mothers’ Union
Anne Mellor – Bible Study
8:00 p.m.
12a Church Street
Bee Aczel – [phone number removed]
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Saturday 6th March 2004
Carnival Committee
Spring Dance
8:00 p.m.
Reading Room
Dancing to “Night Shift”, fish & chip supper, bar.
Bill England
Wednesday 10th March 2004
WI
Autism Awareness
Thursday 11th March 2004
Helmdon Acorns
Bag2School Collection
9:30 – 10:00 a.m.
Reading Room
Wanted – clothing, bedding, curtains, soft toys, shoes, belts and handbags. The more the merrier because we will raise £200 per tonne!
Acorns
Friday 12th March 2004
Helmdon Fellowship
Talk by Jean Scott on “The History of Medicine”
2:15 p.m.
Reading Room
Friday 12th March 2004
HYHO
Beer meeting
8:30 p.m. – ish
The Bell Public House
Peter Fisher
Wednesday 17th March 2004
Helmdon Fellowship
Trip to Morrisons, Banbury
Leave Helmdon at 9:30 a.m.
Ann Harman – [phone number removed]
Sunday 21st March 2004
St Mary Magdalene Parish Church
Mother’s Day Service
10:30 a.m.
St Mary Magdalene
Please come and help us celebrate this special day – there will be posies for the children to give their mothers and coffee after the service
Thursday 25th March 2004
Mothers’ Union
Lady Day Service
11:00 a.m.
Middleton Cheney Church
Eucharist followed by soup lunch and quiet afternoon. Bee to be installed as Deanery leader.
Bee Aczel – [phone number removed]
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Friday 9th April 2004
HYHO
Beer meeting
8:30 p.m. – ish
The Bell Public House
Peter Fisher
Wednesday 14th April 2004
WI
“A Farm Manager’s Wife on a Royal Estate 1960 – 1980”
Friday 16th April 2004
Helmdon Fellowship
Meeting
Sunday 18th April 2004
Flora
London Marathon
London!
Come on Richard!!
Helmdon’s Marathon Man
Wednesday 21st April
Helmdon Fellowship
Coffee Morning
Greystones
Fellowship committee
Wednesday 28th April 2004
Helmdon Parish Council
Annual Parish Meeting
7:30 p.m.
Reading Room
Wednesday 28th April 2004
Mothers’ Union
“The Family” with Judith Perkins
8:00 p.m.
Helmdon Church
Bee Aczel – [phone number removed]
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Sunday 2nd May 2004
Christian Aid Lunch
St Mary Magdalene Parish Church after Family service
Friday 5th May 2004
Whistley 2000 Scout Group
Bingo Evening
7:00 p.m.
Reading Room
Eyes Down!
Chris Bridger
Wednesday 12th May 2004
Helmdon Fellowship
Trip to Evesham
Depart 8:30 a.m.
Tour, tea & boat trip
Fellowship committee
Wednesday 12th May 2004
WI
“Writing Children’s Books” with Linda Newbery
Friday 14th May 2004
HYHO
Beer meeting
8:30 p.m. – ish
The Bell Public House
Peter Fisher
Thursday 13th May 2004
Mothers’ Union
Trip to Coventry Cathedral
8:00 p.m.
Helmdon Church
Lifts available. Guided art tour.
Bee Aczel – [phone number removed]
Saturday 22nd May 2004
WEA
Trip to Winchester
Depart 8:15 The Square, 8:20 The Green
Cost 10.50 (WEA members) and £12.50 (non WEA members) All welcome.
Judy Cairns
Wednesday 26th May 2004
Helmdon Parish Council
AGM
7:30 p.m.
Reading Room
All members of the public are invited to attend
Sarah Smith, Parish Clerk
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Saturday 5th June 2004
Friends Of St Mary Magdalene
Pandora’s Box Theatre Company – Burglar Bill
2:00 p.m.
Reading Room
Tickets: £4 adult £3 concessions £12 family
Jane Heaton [phone number removed]
Wednesday 9th June 2004
Helmdon Fellowship
Coffee Morning
Romilly Lodge
Wednesday 9th June 2004
WI
Visit to Plentiful Pots
Friday 11th June 2004
HYHO
Beer meeting
8:30 p.m. – ish
The Bell Public House
Peter Fisher
Thursday 17th June 2004
Mothers’ Union
Deanery Festival
7:30 p.m.
Farthinghoe Church
Linked with Women’s World Wave of Prayer
Bee Aczel – [phone number removed]
Friday 18th June 2004
The Bridge Players
Summer Play – Opening Night
7:30 p.m.
Reading Room
“The Amorous Ambassador” A side-splitting farce!
Tickets from Dave Bridger on [phone number removed]
Saturday 19th June 2004
The Bridge Players
Summer Play – Second Night
7:30 p.m.
Reading Room
“The Amorous Ambassador” A side-splitting farce!
Tickets from Dave Bridger on [phone number removed]
Saturday 26th June 2004
St Mary Magdalene Parish Church
Church Fete to be announced
Manor Farm / the church
A great day for the whole family.
Morag Underwood
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Thursday 1st July 2004
Helmdon Fellowship
Trip to Gifford Hall
Depart Helmdon 8:30 a.m.
Friday 9th July 2004
HYHO
Beer meeting
8:30 p.m. – ish
The Bell Public House
Peter Fisher
Wednesday 14th July 2004
WI
Garden Party
7:30 p.m.
Lilac Farm House
£2, Bring and Buy stall
WI Committee
Wednesday 14th July 2004
Helmdon Parish Plan Steering Group
Public Feedback Meeting
7:30 p.m.
Reading Room
A chance to find out the results of the parish survey and help turn the plan into reality.
Danny Moody – [phone number removed]
Thursday 15th July 2004
Jenny Overson
Bring & Buy for Cancer Relief
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
Wren House
Jenny Overson
Saturday 17th July 2004
HYHO
Summer Ball
8:00 p.m.
The School Field
Peter Fisher
Wednesday 21st July 2004
Helmdon Fellowship
Coffee Morning
Harrold’s Paddock
Wednesday 28th July 2004
Helmdon Fellowship
Outing to Twycross Zoo
Depart Helmdon 10:30 a.m.
Gift shop and coffee shop on site
Fellowship committee
Wednesday 28th July 2004
Mothers’ Union
Musical Evening
8:00 p.m.
Helmdon Church
Bee Aczel – [phone number removed]
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Wednesday11th – Friday 13th August 2004
Tove Valley Baptists
Expedition Force Holiday Club
Reading Room
For school year R-6, bible stories, games crafts, laughter, nominal fee
Rosemary Gulliver – [phone number removed]
Friday 13th August 2004
Helmdon Fellowship
Summer Garden Party
2:30 p.m.
Greystones
Friday 13th August 2004
HYHO
Beer meeting
8:30 p.m. – ish
The Bell Public House
Peter Fisher
Saturday 14th August 2004
Friends of the Church
Vivamus Concert
6:00 for 6:30 p.m.
Glebe Farm
A repeat performance following last year’s success. Tickets are £15 for adults and £2 for accompanied children.
Any of the Friends committee
Saturday 28th August 2004
Carnival committee
Helmdon Carnival
Sports field
Dance with live music and disco
Carnival committee
Sunday 29th August 2004
Carnival committee
Helmdon Carnival
Sports field
Fun run and Jazz band
Carnival committee
Monday 30th August 2004
Carnival committee
Helmdon Carnival
Sports field
Annual carnival – this year’s theme: The Olympics
Carnival committee
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Wednesday 12th May 2004
WI
Ceramic Workshop with Irene Iness
Friday 10th September 2004
HYHO
Beer meeting
8:30 p.m. – ish
The Bell Public House
Peter Fisher
Saturday 11th September 2004
Friends of St Mary Magdalene
Last Night of the Proms
7:30 p.m.
Home Farm
Becoming a traditional favourite in the Friends’ calendar. Tickets £8 (£7 Friends) includes pig roast supper.
Chris Gartside
Saturday 18th September 2004
Mothers’ Union
A Sponsored Walk in Aynho
2:00 p.m.
Aynho!
In aid of MU World Relief Fund
MU Committee
Tuesday 21st September 2004
Helmdon Fellowship
Coffee Morning
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Reading Room
Bring and Buy and raffle.
Carol Brookhouse
Tuesday 28th September 2004
Helmdon Fellowship
Fish and Chip Lunch
12:30 p.m.
Reading Room
Wednesday 29th September 2004
Mothers’ Union
Communion Service
8:00 p.m.
St Mary Magdalene Parish Church
Includes new members’ enrolment
MU Committee
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Sunday 3rd October 2004
Helmdon Sports Club
Car Treasure Hunt
Starts at 2:00 p.m.
Start at the Sports Field
Entry fee £5 per car and £2 per person; includes refreshments at the finish.
Tickets from Dave Bridger or Geoff Gulliver
Friday 8th October 2004
Helmdon Fellowship
“The English Village”
2:30 p.m.
Reading Room
Followed by the AGM
Fellowship committee
Friday 8th October 2004
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Beer meeting
8:30 p.m. – ish
The Bell Public House
Peter Fisher
Wednesday 13th October 2004
WI
AGM & Harvest Supper
Friday 15th October 2004
Mothers’ Union
Deanery Coffee Morning
10:00 a.m.
Brackley Town Hall
Craft & plant stalls
MU Committee
Tuesday 19th October 2004
PCC
Luncheon Club
Reading Room
Monthly luncheon club
Jean Spendlove or Audrey Beattie
Wednesday 20th October 2004
Helmdon Fellowship
Coffee Morning
Ann Smith’s
Wednesday 27th October 2004
Mothers’ Union
AGM
8:00 p.m.
Ann’s house
Please bring a favourite hymn, reading, story to share
MU Committee
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Saturday 6th November 2004
Parish Church
Crafts in Action Exhibition
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
St Mary Magdalene Parish Church
A repeat of the popular event 2 years ago. The W.I. will provide ploughman’s lunch and afternoon tea. If you would like to exhibit during the day then please contact
Louise Stothard – [phone number removed]
Wednesday 10th November 2004
WI
Getting Ready for Christmas
Friday 12th November 2004
Helmdon Fellowship
“The History of Medicine”
2:30 p.m.
Reading Room
Friday 12th November 2004
HYHO
Beer meeting
8:30 p.m. – ish
The Bell Public House
Peter Fisher
Tuesday 16th November 2004
PCC
Luncheon Club
Reading Room
Monthly luncheon club
Jean Spendlove or Audrey Beattie
Wednesday 17th November 2004
Mothers’ Union
Talk by Bob Pell
8:00 p.m.
St Mary Magdalene
A stimulating art lecture with an Advent theme
MU Committee
Thursday 18th November 2004
Helmdon Fellowship
Trip to Millets Garden Centre
Leave 9:00 a.m. – Return 3:00 p.m.
Members £4. non members £5
Fellowship committee
Saturday 20th November 2004
Friends of the Church
Wine tasting
7:30 p.m.
Fountain House, by kind invitation of
Richard & Philippa Lloyd
An informal pre-Christmas wine tasting
Paul Underwood [phone number removed], or Chris Gartside [phone number removed]
Saturday 27th November 2004
Helmdon Acorns
Christmas Bazaar
2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Helmdon School
The main aim is to fund-raise for the pre-school, but also to have an enjoyable afternoon starting the festive season.
Mark Hedley
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Wednesday 1st December 2004
WI
Christmas Party
Saturday 4th December 2004
Christmas Bazaar
2:30 p.m.
Reading Room
Fancy goods and gifts, tombola, home-made cakes, bread and preserves , books, teas and Father Christmas will be in attendance!
Thursday 9th December 2004
Bridge Players
Christmas Panto – Sleeping Beauty
7:30 p.m.
Helmdon School
£5, concessions £3, Senior citizens £1 Thursday night only.
Tickets [phone number removed], [phone number removed], [phone number removed]
Friday 10th December 2004
Helmdon Fellowship
Christmas Party
2:30 p.m.
Reading Room
With entertainment!
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Friday 10th December 2004
Bridge Players
Christmas Panto – Sleeping Beauty
7:30 p.m.
Helmdon School
£5, concessions £3
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Friday 10th December 2004
HYHO
Beer meeting
8:30 p.m. – ish
The Bell Public House
Christmas Drinks
Peter Fisher
Saturday 11th December 2004
Bridge Players
Christmas Panto – Sleeping Beauty
2:30 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.
Helmdon School
£5, concessions £3
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Wednesday 15th December 2004
Mothers’ Union
Deanery Advent Service
10:00 a.m.
St Mary Magdalene
Friday 17th December 2004
Friends of St Mary Magdalene
Words & Music for Christmas
7:30 p.m.
St Mary Magdalene Parish Church
Already a traditional favourite in the Friends’ calendar
Chris Gartside
Tuesday 21st December 2004
PCC
Luncheon Club
Reading Room
Monthly luncheon club
Jean Spendlove or Audrey Beattie
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