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Friends of Helmdon School
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Thank you
Thanks to all who gave their support to the Friends in their first term; also to those who helped with the Christmas Party, and to Sallie Connery and Kath Houghton for selling raffle tickets outside Brackley Co-op in miserable weather!
Money Raised
The following net amounts were raised from the various Christmas events:
| Calendars | £217.00 |
| Raffle | £575.00 |
| Mulled wine | £61.40 |
| Cakes | £37.00 |
The total raised so far this academic year is nearly £2,000
How will monies raised be spent?
Sue Blackburn has now provided a “wish list” of desired items:
CD Music Centre
Curtains in the Hall
Books / Book boxes
Piano / Clavinova
Other suggestions include:
Curtains for Mrs Riley’s room
Galvanised Shed
FOHS will send a form to all parents asking them to state their preferences on how the available funds should be spent.
Reception Play Area
Concern has been expressed over the cost increase and unknown start date for the above project, and to whether or not this is an appropriate use of funds. FOHS contribution will be reviewed when more information is available, and other sources of funding have been explored.
Calendar of Events (open to all who would like to come)
The following lists the main fundraisers until the end of the academic year:
| February – Friday 9th | Family Valentines Disco starting at 6.30 pm. Wine, beer, soft drinks available. TSB will match money raised at the disco and donate it to us for special needs. |
| March – Saturday 10th | Adult (over 18’s) disco. Theme is 60’s 70’s and 80’s. Entry by ticket only. Bar. |
| March – tba | Just Jillys Fashion Show |
| April – tba | Race night and Fish and Chip Supper (if the Race cannot take place a Quiz Night will!) |
| May – tba | Bingo Night for all the village |
| June – tba | Summer Ball with Private Auction. (To include the Meal Deal and Balloon Flight.) |
| July – tba | Summer Fete. |
| Barbeque to follow the Governors Sponsored Walk. | |
| Sports Day: It has been suggested that Gold, Silver and Bronze Medals be given to the winning children instead of them retaining cups for one year. Cups to be retained in the School. All children to receive a certificate. FOHS also to provide refreshment stall. |
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Researched and written by Helmdon Local History Group volunteers. We do our best, but we can sometimes get things wrong. Corrections and additions are welcome.