Helmdon Community Groups
Helmdon Local History Group (HLHG)
Established in 2023 to continue the research into the development of the village; looking at its buildings, railways and commerce. Also considering the lives of residents through time.
References / Articles / Resources
Click here for a page of links to History Resources, History Projects and Publications (on this website, on www.helmdonhistory.com and others)
Helmdon History Group Programme
Tue 6 February 2025 at 7:45pm in the Reading Room.
A talk on how support was provided to the local poor people in the area before the Welfare State.
Ross Vicars will give the talk, drawing on local resources.
Admission free for members of HLHG, and non-members also welcome (non-member’s entry fee £5).
Tue, 15 Oct 2024 at 7:45pm in the Reading Room.
The Home Guard – The National and Local Scene. A talk and presentation by Chris Bazeley, click here for poster
This meeting includes the 2nd AGM of the Helmdon Local History Group. See Agenda AGM 2024 and Minutes AGM 2023
Admission free for members of HLHG, and non-members also welcome (non-member’s entry fee £5)
Tue, 11 Jun 2024 at 7:30pm in the Reading Room.
HYHO History “The best and the worst bits” A talk and presentation by Chris Gartside.
Admission free for members of HLHG, and non-members also welcome (non-member’s entry fee £5)
Tue, 06 Feb 2024 at 7:30pm in the Reading Room.
A talk about Helmdon’s website; Past, Present and Future. The talk will be given by Danny Moody, our Chair, and also one of the key players in the current Helmdon History website.
Admission free for members of HLHG, and non-members also welcome (non-member’s entry fee £5).
Tue 18 July 2023 at 7:30pm in the Reading Room.
A meeting to formally establish the Helmdon Local History Group (HLHG), followed by an illustrated talk by local expert Chris Bazeley on Helmdon’s Railways. All are welcome.
Helmdon Community Groups
- Advent Windows 2024
- Bellringers
- Blackpits Monitoring Group
- Bridge Players
- Café in the Reading Room
- Films (part of Helmdon Film and Music)
- Flower and Produce Show
- Footpaths and Walking Groups
- Friends of Helmdon Churchyard
- Friends of St Mary Magdalene
- Gardening Club
- Helmdon 200 Club
- Helmdon Community Foundation
- Helmdon Community Larder
- Helmdon Film and Music
- Helmdon Local History Group
- Helmdon Reading Group
- Helmdon Together
- HYHO
- Sports and Recreation
- Tove Valley Baptist Fellowship