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Wednesday 8th January 2003
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Wednesday 8th January 2003
Women’s Institute
Resolutions
7:30 p.m.
Reading Room
Friday 10th January 2003
Fellowship
“Little & Large” – a talk by John Roberts
2:30 p.m.
Reading Room
Tuesday 14th January 2003
WEA
Start of Spring course – “The Life & Times of an 18th century parson” by tutor Barbara Hornby
7:30 p.m.
School
Audrey Forgham
Wednesday 15th January 2003
Women’s Club
Historic Banbury
8:00 p.m.
Reading Room
Judy Cairns
Monday 20th January 2003
Mother’s Union
Wave Of Prayer Service
2:00 p.m.
St Mary Magdalene Parish Church
Wednesday 22nd January 2003
Helmdon Parish Council
Meeting
7:30 p.m.
Reading Room
Parish Clerk
Friday 24th January 2003
Friends Of The Church
Fun Quiz Night
8:00 p.m.
Reading Room
Teams of four – entry £10
Friends Committee
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Saturday 8th February 2003
Fellowship
Spring Lunch
12:00 for 12:30 p.m. followed by entertainment
Reading Room
Wednesday 12th February 2003
Women’s Institute
Talk on Norway by Mrs Small
7:30 p.m.
Reading Room
Friday 14th February 2003
Reading Room Committee
Valentine’s Dance
8:00 p.m.
Reading Room
With music by the Rejects
Bill England
Wednesday 19th February 2003
Fellowship
Coffee Morning
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
Alan & Eileen Watson’s
Wednesday 19th February 2003
Women’s Club
Chilli & Quiz Evening
8:00 p.m.
Reading Room
Friday 21st February 2003
Parish Council
Village Of The Year Meeting
7:30 p.m.
Reading Room
Wednesday 26th February 2003
Mother’s Union
Art Lecture by Bob Pell on “Lent”
8:00 p.m.
Helmdon Chapel
Return visit by popular demand!
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Saturday 1st March 2003
CKers
Bring & Buy Sale
2:00 p.m.
Baptist Chapel
Refreshments available
Donations to Kathy ([phone number removed]) Jane ([phone number removed])
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Thursday 6th March 2003
Bridge Players
AGM & Auditions for Summer play
7:30 p.m.
Baptist Chapel
Bridge Players Committee
Tuesday 11th March 2003
Friends Of The Church
A performance of “Abigail’s Party” by the “Out of the Blue” theatre company. This play by Mike Leigh is always associated with Alison Steadman in the performance on TV. Not to be missed.
7:30 p.m.
Reading Room
Tickets £5 from the committee
Friends Committee
Wednesday 12th March 2003
Women’s Institute
The Experiences of a County Coroner by Rodney Corner.
7:30 p.m.
Reading Room
Tuesday 18th March 2003
WEA
Annual General Meeting
7:30 p.m.
Reading Room
Audrey Forgham
Wednesday 19th March 2003
Fellowship
Coffee Morning
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
Home of Carol & David Brookhouse
Saturday 22nd March 2003
Sue Lidgley
Churchyard Spring Clean Up
10:00 a.m.
St Mary Magdalene Parish Church
Sue Lidgley – [phone number removed]
Monday 24th March 2003
Mother’s Union
Kathleen Minett on “Joy”
10:00 a.m.
St Mary Magdalene Parish Church
Wednesday 26th March 2003
Helmdon Parish Council
Meeting
7:30 p.m.
Reading Room
Parish Clerk
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Tuesday 1st April
Helmdon Parish Council
Helmdon Village Action Plan Launch
7:30 p.m.
Reading Room
Terry Glassett, [phone number removed] or Danny Moody, [phone number removed]
Saturday 5th April 2003
Friends Of The Church
Fiori Musicali. A welcome return for this internationally renowned group of musicians. They will present a performance of choral music, which should prove a perfect match for the acoustics of the church.
St Mary Magdalene Parish Church
Tickets £8 from the committee
Friends Committee
Wednesday 9th April 2003
Women’s Institute
The History of Pantomime with Ellen Hackett
7:30 p.m.
Reading Room
Friday 11th April 2003
Helmdon Primary School
Spring Term Ends
Friday 11th April 2003
Fellowship
Talk – 3D slides with Bernard Hadley
2:30 p.m.
Reading Room
Tuesday 15th April 2003
Luncheon Club
1:00 p.m.
Reading Room
Wednesday 23rd April 2003
Helmdon Fellowship
Coffee Morning
10:00 – 12:00
Ann Smith’s
Carol Brookhouse
Wednesday 23rd April 2003
Helmdon Parish Council
Annual Parish Meeting
7:30 p.m.
Reading Room
Parish Clerk
Monday 28th April 2003
Helmdon Primary School
Start of Summer Term
Wednesday 30th April 2003
Mother’s Union
Musical Soiree
8:00 p.m.
St Mary Magdalene Parish Church
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2003
Thursday 1st May 2003
Local & Parish Council Elections
Reading Room
Friday 2nd May 2003
Helmdon Primary School
School Closing (May Day)
Tuesday 6th May 2003
Helmdon Primary School
School Re-opens
Wednesday 7th May 2003
Reading Room Management Committee
AGM
7:30 p.m.
Reading Room
Public are invited to attend
Richard Bearman
Friday 9th May 2003
Friends Of The School
Quiz Night
7:30 p.m.
The School
Tickets are now on sale for £3.00 per person to include a Chilli supper, with donations for drinks. There can be up to 6 people per team.
Sandra Wroe [phone number removed]
Wednesday 14th May 2003
Helmdon Fellowship
Trip to Bourton
1:00 p.m.
£10 including tea
Carol Brookhouse
Wednesday 14th May 2003
Women’s Institute
The History of Hats
7:30 p.m.
Reading Room
Saturday 17th May 2003
WEA
Outing to Kew Botanical Gardens
8:55 a.m. at the Square, 9:00 a.m. at the Green
£8 members, £10 non members for coach plus discounted entry to Botanic Gardens.
Audrey Forgham
Sunday 18th May 2003
Christian Aid Lunch
11:45 a.m. after joint communion
Reading Room
Tuesday 20th May 2003
Luncheon Club
1:00 p.m.
Reading Room
Wednesday 21st May 2003
Women’s Club
Indian Head Massage
8:00 p.m.
Reading Room
Thursday 22nd May 2003
Helmdon Neighbourhood Watch
Police Roadshow
1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Reading Room
Meet the local constabulary in the mobile Crime Prevention Unit
David Brookhouse – [phone number removed]
Friday 23rd May 2003
Helmdon Primary School
Summer Half Term Starts
Saturday 24th May 2003
Helmdon Fellowship
Trip to Wellesbourne Market
Depart 8:30 a.m.
£5
Carol Brookhouse
Sunday 25th May 2003
HOTS
Annual Walk To Weston
10:00 a.m.
Meet on The Green
Terry Glassett
Wednesday 28th May 2003
Helmdon Fellowship
Coffee morning
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Trudie Buxton’s
Carol Brookhouse
Wednesday 28th May 2003
Helmdon Parish Council
Parish Council AGM
7:30 p.m.
Reading Room
Parish Clerk
Friday 30th May 2003
WEA
Spring Event – Fashion & Design in 1900
6:00 p.m.
The Old Glebe
For WEA members and partners only
Audrey Forgham
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Monday 2nd June 2003
Helmdon Primary School
School Training Day
Tuesday 3rd June 2003
Helmdon Primary School
School Re-opens
Friday 6th June 2003
WEA
Wildlife Walk Around Helmdon
7:00 p.m.
Meet at the school
For WEA Members & Guests
Audrey Forgham
Wednesday 11th June 2003
Women’s Institute
Dogs For The Disabled
7:30 p.m.
Reading Room
Tuesday 17th June 2003
Luncheon Club
1:00 p.m.
Reading Room
Wednesday 18th June 2003
Women’s Club
Country Customs
8:00 p.m.
Reading Room
Friday 20th June 2003
Bridge Players
Summer Production
7:30 p.m.
Reading Room
Alan Ayckbourn’s comedy thriller called “It could be any one of us”
Paul Underwood
Saturday 21st June 2003
Bridge Players
Summer Production
7:30 p.m.
Reading Room
Alan Ayckbourn’s comedy thriller called “It could be any one of us”
Paul Underwood
Saturday 21st June 2003
Friends Of Helmdon School
Summer Fete
Marianne Pamment – [phone number removed]
Monday 23rd June 2003
Helmdon Sports Club
Golf Day
Cherwell Edge Golf Club
Dave Bridger
Wednesday 25th June 2003
Helmdon Fellowship
Coffee morning
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Harrold’s Paddock
Carol Brookhouse
Monday 30th June 2003
Helmdon Fellowship
Trip to Windsor
Depart 8:30 a.m.
Members £12, non-members £15
Carol Brookhouse
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Saturday 5th July 2003
Church Fête
2:30 p.m.
The Church and Manor Farm
Stalls, music, teas and much more.
Carol Brookhouse – [phone number removed]
Saturday 5th July 2003
Friends of St Mary Magdalene
Vivamus
7;30 p.m.
Glebe Farm, Helmdon
Tickets £12 from the committee
Chris Gartside
Wednesday 9th July 2003
Women’s Institute
Garden Party
Tuesday 15th July 2003
Luncheon Club
1:00 p.m.
Reading Room
Friday 18th July 2003
Helmdon Primary School
School Closes For Summer Holidays
Friday 18th July 2003
Women’s Club
Silly Sports
Judy Cairns
Monday 21st July 2003
Mothers’ Union
Day Trip to St Matthews, Northampton
Bee Aczel – [phone number removed]
Saturday 26th July 2003
Helmdon Fellowship
Tea to celebrate Alice Hearne’s 100th birthday
3:30 p.m. for 4:00 p.m.
The Old Glebe
Carol Brookhouse
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Saturday 2nd August 2003
Helmdon Parish Plan Group
Future Needs Day
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Helmdon Primary School
A chance to have your say and voice your thoughts, concerns and ideas about the future of Helmdon.
Danny Moody
Friday 8th August 2003
Helmdon Fellowship
Tea Party
2:00 p.m.
David & Carol’s
Carol Brookhouse
Sunday 10th August 2003
Helmdon Sports Club
Car Treasure Hunt
2:00 p.m.
Sports field
Dave Bridger
Tuesday 12th August 2003
Helmdon Baptists
Annual Holiday Club
Children 5 – 10 yrs. Continues until
Friday 15th August.
Rosemary Gulliver – [phone number removed]
Wednesday 13th August 2003
Helmdon Fellowship
Trip to Severn Valley
Depart 8:30 a.m.
£12 members, £15 non-members
Carol Brookhouse
Monday 25th August 2003
Helmdon Carnival
Sports Field
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Saturday 6th September 2003
Mothers’ Union
Sponsored Walk from Brackley to Turweston
2:15 p.m.
Bee Aczel – [phone number removed]
Wednesday 10th September 2003
Women’s Institute
Paint A Tile with Irene Inness
7:30 p.m.
Reading Room
Saturday 13th September 2003
Friends Of The Church
Last Night of the Proms
Home Farm, Wappenham Rd.
Monday 15th September 2003
Helmdon Fellowship
Trip to Birmingham Canals
Depart 9:00 a.m.
Price to be announce
Carol Brookhouse
Wednesday 17th September 2003
Women’s Club
History Of Jewellery
8:00 p.m.
Reading Room
Judy Cairns
Tuesday 23rd September 2003
WEA
Autumn Course Begins
7:30 p.m.
Primary School
Architecture Around Us 1500 – 2000
Audrey Forgham [phone number removed]
Wednesday 24th September 2003
Helmdon Fellowship
Coffee morning
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Greystones
Carol Brookhouse
Thursday 25th September 2003
S.N.V.B.
Pensioner Benefit Advice
4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Reading Room
[phone number removed]
Saturday 27th September 2003
Friends of Helmdon Churchyard
Autumn Clear-Up
10:00 a.m.
At the churchyard
A general tidy up for the end of the year. Please bring mowers/strimmers and hand tools if possible – or just turn up and you will be given a tool!
Judy Cairns
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Wednesday 1st October 2003
S.N.V.B.
Pensioner Benefit Advice
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Reading Room
[phone number removed]
Wednesday 8th October 2003
Women’s Institute
Annual Meeting with Harvest Supper
7:30 p.m.
Reading Room
Friday 10th October 2003
Helmdon Fellowship
AGM
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Rosemary Gulliver – [phone number removed]
Wednesday 15th October 2003
South Northants Community Safety Partnership
Public Meeting
7:30 p.m.
Baptist Chapel
Caroline Neale (SNC)
Wednesday 15th October 2003
Women’s Club
AGM and Cheese & Wine
8:00 p.m.
Reading Room
Judy Cairns
Friday 17th October 2003
Friends Of The Church
Pub Singalong Evening
Wednesday 22nd October 2003
Mothers’ Union
AGM
8:00 p.m.
St Mary Magdalene Parish Church
Bee Aczel – [phone number removed]
Tuesday 28th October 2003
Helmdon Fellowship
Coffee Morning
10:00 – 12:00 noon
Reading Room
Bring & Buy and raffle
Rosemary Gulliver – [phone number removed]
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Wednesday 12th November 2003
Women’s Institute
Cookery Demonstration
7:30 p.m.
Reading Room
Friday 14th November 2003
Helmdon Fellowship
Fish & Chip Lunch
12:45 for 1:00 p.m.
Baptist Chapel
Rosemary Gulliver – [phone number removed]
Saturday 15th November 2003
Friends Of The Church
Wine Tasting Evening
7:30 p.m.
The Quiney’s
£10 per head – numbers limited. Tickets: [phone number removed], [phone number removed], [phone number removed]
Friends Committee
Monday 17th November 2003
Jean Spendlove
Supper meeting
7:30 p.m.
Reading Room
Lady Juliet Townsend on “The lively Auricles of God” – Tickets £3.
Jean Spendlove – [phone number removed]
Saturday 22nd November 2003
Garage Sale
10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
73 Church Street
Fantastic bargains – everything must go! Part of proceeds to Friends of Helmdon School.
Wednesday 26th November 2003
Mothers’ Union
Drama Workshop
8:00 p.m.
Speaker to be announced
Bee Aczel – [phone number removed]
Wednesday 26th November 2003
Helmdon Fellowship
Christmas Shopping Trip To Milton Keynes
Leave 9:00 a.m. – Return 3:00 p.m.
Ann Harman – [phone number removed]
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Wednesday 3rd December 2003
Women’s Institute
Christmas Party
7:30 p.m.
Reading Room
Thursday 4th December 2003 – 1st Night
Helmdon Bridge Players
Christmas Panteau!
Primary School
The panto this year is “The Three Musketeers”
Dave Bridger – [phone number removed]
Friday 5th December 2003
Helmdon Bridge Players
Christmas Panteau!
Primary School
The panto this year is “The Three Musketeers”
Dave Bridger – [phone number removed]
Saturday 6th December 2003
Helmdon Bridge Players
Christmas Panteau!
Primary School
The panto this year is “The Three Musketeers”
Dave Bridger – [phone number removed]
Thursday 11th December 2003
Mothers’ Union
Advent Service
Chipping Warden
Friday 12th December 2003
Helmdon Fellowship
Christmas Party
2:30 p.m.
Reading Room
With Gary Marsden
Rosemary Gulliver – [phone number removed]
Friday 19th December 2003
Friends Of The Church
Words & Music For Christmas
7:30 p.m.
St Mary Magdalene
Festive cheer with candles and mulled wine
Friends Committee
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