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NOVEMBER 2001
Thursday 1st November
Humungous Big Sale – Lots of old and new items for sale in aid of Diabetes UK and Tear Fund.
Baptist Chapel – 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Friday 2nd November
Humungous Big Sale – Continued!
Baptist Chapel – 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Monday 5th November
Friends of Helmdon School meeting
7:30 p.m. at the school.
Friday 9th November
Fellowship Talk: “My Friends and Family in India”
2.30pm Reading Room.
Friday 9th November
A service and two minute silence to remember those who have died in wars and those who lost their lives in the terrorist attacks in America. Children are especially welcome, and are asked to take a nightlight in a jar which will be placed around the memorial as a symbol of peace.
8pm at the Brackley War Memorial.
Sunday 11th November
A reading and laying of a wreath by the Parish Council in memory of the servicemen and women who gave their lives for their country. Anyone who would like to join us will be welcome.
11:00 a.m. at the War Memorial, Helmdon.
Monday 12th November
“It’s All in the Genes” Discussion with the Rev. Andy Village
Baptist Chapel Schoolroom, Supper at 7.30pm Tickets £3 from chapel members
Tuesday 13th November
HYHO’s – Beer Tasting
Wednesday 14th November
WI Christmas in the 18th Century – Shona Rutherford-Edge
Reading Room.
Tuesday 20th November
Reading Room.
Wednesday 21st November
Women’s Club – Acupuncture
Reading Room.
Friday 23rd November
Friends of the Church Wine Tasting Evening presented by S&H Jones, Banbury
Home Farm at 8 pm Tickets £9 from [phone number removed] and [phone number removed]
Friday 23rd November
Bingo to support the Scout Group
7.30 p.m. in the Reading Room. Contact Christine Bridger for details.
Saturday 24th November
WEA outing to the Geffrye Museum and the Museum of Childhood
Pick-up 9am – Old Post Office
Monday 26th November
Fellowship Outing to Milletts Garden Centre.
Leave Helmdon 9:00 a.m.. Cost £4 members, £6 visitors.
Monday 26th November
Reading Room AGM
Reading Room 8:00 p.m. – If you wish to add an item to the agenda please contact Berni Wadeson.
Tuesday 27th November
Carnival Proceeds Presentation
Reading Room 8 pm Open to all those interested in Helmdon Carnival
Wednesday 28th November
Helmdon Benefice Branch Mothers’ Union meeting – Preparing for Advent – A Quiet evening
Syresham Chapel 8-9.30pm
DECEMBER 2001
Saturday 1st December
Church Christmas Bazaar
Reading Room 2:30 p.m. Christmas gifts, tombola, Father Christmas in his Grotto, games, raffle, books, cake stall and much more.
Tuesday 4th December
WI Christmas Market, Cakes, Puddings, Fancy Goods.
Reading Room 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Tuesday 4th December
HYHOs Pre-Christmas Meeting
The Bell Inn
Wednesday 5th December
WI Christmas Party
Reading Room.
Thursday 6th December
Bridge Players Panto: Sinbad the Sailor
Venue: Helmdon School hall @ 7:30 p.m. (Also performances tomorrow and Saturday)
Tickets: Dave Bridger [phone number removed] or Morag Underwood [phone number removed]. Traditional family fun!Friday 7th December
Bridge Players Panto: Sinbad the Sailor
Venue: Helmdon School hall @ 7:30 p.m. (Also performances on Saturday)
Tickets: Dave Bridger [phone number removed] or Morag Underwood [phone number removed]. Traditional family fun!Saturday 8th December
Bridge Players Panto: Sinbad the Sailor
Venue: Helmdon School hall. Matinee at 2:30 p.m., Evening performance at 7:30 p.m.
Tickets: Dave Bridger [phone number removed] or Morag Underwood [phone number removed] Comment: Traditional family fun!Tuesday 11th December
Reading Room.
Tuesday 11th December
WEA Social Evening at The Old Glebe
(by invitation)
Wednesday 12th December
Women’s Club – Christmas party
Reading Room.
Friday 14th December
Fellowship visit to Sulgrave Manor. “Tudor Christmas”.
Leave Helmdon 2pm for 2.30pm. Mince pies, mulled wine, etc. £2.00
Sunday 16th December
Carol Service with wrapped gifts for Bulgarian children.
10:30 a.m. at the Church.
Wednesday 19th December
Helmdon Chapel Carol Service.
7:30 p.m.
Thursday 20th December
Carol singers from the Church singing round the village, in aid of the Children’s Society.
Starting at the top of Station Road from 6:00 p.m.
Friday 21st December
Friends of the Church Words and Music for Christmas.
St. Mary Magdalene Parish Church. Christmas nibbles and mulled wine.
Tickets £3.50, with concessions £2.50 from committee members.Sunday 24th December
Helmdon Church Christingle.
4:00 p.m.
Sunday 24th December
Helmdon Church Midnight Communion.
11:30 p.m. (refreshments from 11:00 p.m.)
Monday 25th December
Helmdon Church Family Communion
10:30 a.m.
Monday 25th December
Helmdon Chapel Praise and Worship.
10:30 a.m.
Sunday 30th December
Mothers’ Union – Enrolment of new members during the United Benefice service.
10.30am St. Mary Magdalene, Helmdon
JANUARY 2002
Tuesday 8th January
WEA course begins – Local History & Literature
7:30 p.m. at the school.
Friday 11th January
Fellowship René Watt Guitar with Songs
Wednesday 16th January
Women’s Club Line Dancing
Reading Room.
Tuesday 22nd January
HYHOs AGM
FEBRUARY 2002
Saturday 9th February
Fellowship Spring Lunch
12:00 for 12:30 p.m.
Wednesday 20th February
Women’s Club Pub lunch and Chilli
MARCH 2002
Friday 8th March
Norman Brazell “collectibles”.
People can bring their valuables if they wish to do so.
Wednesday 20th March
Women’s Club evening out.
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