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A huge 'thank you' to Annette and the team at Willowbrook Garden Centre for supplying two fantastic lots for our Helpstonbury - A Festival in a Day Silent Auction.

The Sago Palm has a current bid of £35 and the Tree Fern £25. You can make your bids by heading along to:

https://www.jumblebee.co.uk/helpstonburysilentauction2024

I would also like to thank our incredible auction partners who have helped us create 90 auction lots including; Mark Asplin at Princebuild, The Herd Explorer, Dimension6000, Peter Scott, Chris Seaton, Eric Siecker, Marcus at Stamford Yoga, The Grange Spa, Burghley House, Becky at Handover Flowers, Graham Flood the chimney sweep, Alison Henthorn, David at the Little Panjab Food Company, Rosemary Morton, Helen Morton, Matthew Donaldson, Andrew Curwen, Caryn Thompson, Tim Thompson, Jo and Robin at the The Granary Tea Room Cafe, Liberty Estate Planning, Hilary and John Finch, Louis Smith, Lisa at mytherapistonline, Tammy Tushingham, William Thompson, Dr Avril Lumley Prior, Emma Savage at Travel Counsellors, John at Bowlers Beer, Steve Gerrard, Trevor Harvey, Shailesh Vara MP, Kathryn Parsons, Sarah Frisby, Bex Hetherington, Charlie Bruce, Peterborough Cathedral, Botolph's Barn, Craig Leigh at Tarmac, Petorama Seeds, Caresco, Pristine Pets, Pets at Home, McDonalds Glinton, Jill Jolly, Tesco, Amo La Pizza, Bosworth Garden Centre, Black Barn Barrels, Blinds in Harmony, Jemmas Plants, Shampooch, Planet Ice and County Court Care Home.

and (of course!) everyone who has bid to date!

The climax of our Helpstonbury - A Festival in a Day Silent Auction is only 3 days away!

Bidding concludes at 7.00pm on Saturday 22nd June.
You don't have to be at Helpstonbury to bid - you can view the 90 lots that are up for sale and bid on your phone or computer - simply click the link below to register.

https://www.jumblebee.co.uk/helpstonburysilentauction2024

Thank You.

Helpstonbury Silent Auction 2024 Held as part of the Helpstonbury Festival 2024, our silent auction raises money towards buying land for our new Village Hall

So - here we go - only 5 more days until Helpstonbury - A Festival in a Day and the climax of our Silent Auction!

If you haven't already signed up to view and bid for the 90 items in the auction, head along to the online platform:
https://www.jumblebee.co.uk/helpstonburysilentauction2024

Thank you for your support in raising funds towards a new village hall in Helpston.

Helpstonbury Silent Auction 2024 Held as part of the Helpstonbury Festival 2024, our silent auction raises money towards buying land for our new Village Hall

Later in the year (and as requested in our reader survey), we will be introducing a weekly Village Tribune e-newsletter.

The newsletter will contain details of up-and-coming dates for your diary, competitions and offers from local businesses. We will also let you know details of any useful information in between the delivery of the Village Tribune magazine.

Simply click the link below. Thank you

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We're entering the final few hours of our Helpstonbury Silent Auction Weekend.

Place a bid on any of our 85 'lots' and you will be entered into the bonus draw - the first name out of the hat will receive £25!!!

Helpstonbury Silent Auction 2024 Held as part of the Helpstonbury Festival 2024, our silent auction raises money towards buying land for our new Village Hall

Many thanks to those of you who have completed our Village Tribune survey

I will be collating responses over this weekend, so could I please ask that you fill in your copy (it takes about 7 minutes) before 9.00pm this Friday (31st May) if you haven't already done so.

Your feedback is key to how we develop the Tribune in the short, medium and long term and all of your views and comments will help up ensure the Village Tribune plays an essential part in our community lives for many years to come.

Thank you in advance - Tony Henthorn

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As part of our fundraising efforts towards building a new Village Hall for Helpston & Etton, we have organised an online raffle to win four superb magnums of fine wine and champagne.

Tickets are £5.00 each - please help support our efforts. Simply click the image below to go to our wine raffle platform. Thank you

Enter Raffle to Win Fine Wine & Champagne hosted by Tony Henthorn As part of Helpstonbury 2024, we are raffling off this selection of fine wines and champagne. All money raised will go towards a new village hall for Helpston and Etton

Fancy driving a steam train, what about a flight in a Virgin hot air balloon? Bid for a framed, signed POSH shirt or have a family photo-shoot with Louis Smith.

These are just a selection of the items in our Helpstonbury Silent Auction 2024. Over 80 'lots' to bid on.

Get your unique bidder number by heading over to https://www.jumblebee.co.uk/helpstonburysilentauction2024

The gavel will fall on these magnificent 'lots' at 7.00pm Saturday 22nd June.

Put your bids in, receive notifications if your bid has been 'beaten' (choose to increase your bid if desired).

We are raising money to support the building of a new village hall for Helpston and Etton - please bid generously.

Thank you (on behalf of the Helpston & Helpston and Etton Community Association)

Helpstonbury Silent Auction 2024 Held as part of the Helpstonbury Festival 2024, our silent auction raises money towards buying land for our new Village Hall

The Village Tribune has been in existence for more than 30 years, the last 25 of those have been under the stewardship of publisher Tony Henthorn.

What was an 8-page church newsletter at the turn of the century, serving the Benefice of Glinton, Northborough and Peakirk, has grown to a regular 64-72 page community publication, distributed 6 times each year to 14 villages in north Peterborough.

We want to hear from you about the future direction of the magazine, what you like, what you don't, what would you like to see published in the Tribune and we would love to hear your views of our new planned website
Please remember to complete your name and email address at the end of the survey - all respondents will be put into a prize draw at the end of June and the winner will receive a £100 cash prize.

To complete the survey, please click the link below:

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Many thanks to our generous friends at Tarmac (Maxey Quarry)...
.. Tarmac have provided three 'lots' which have just been uploaded to our Helpstonbury Silent Auction platform.
Take a look at the Chillington Camden Classic Wheelbarrow, Hi Spec 56pc Tool Kit Set (we have two of these to bid for) and a Stanley 16" Tool Box.

Make sure you have registered to join in the fun... head along to:

https://www.jumblebee.co.uk/helpstonburysilentauction2024

Yes it's true - our Silent Auction is coming back for a second year! We are already starting to source some incredible offerings for our 2024 edition - please let us know what YOU would like to bid for in the auction.

We have an Auction Group on Facebook - simply click:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/796427605046518

I'm hoping to reduce the amount of time I spend administering the auction this year and to this end I will be using a proven web-based auction site - more on that to follow.

It is my intention to 'go live' with the auction around Easter time.
In the meantime, if you have any suggestions for what would make a great auction 'prize' - please get in touch

All money raised will go to towards the building of a new village hall in Helpston. Thank you

Tony Henthorn

Good morning Triblanders. Watch out for the launch of our 2024 Silent Auction around Easter time. Once again we will be raising funds to support our move into a new village hall for Helpston.

We already have some unique 'lots' which have been donated by local villagers and businesses - BUT I would love to hear from YOU if you could provide your time and skills to offer a series of unique workshops.

Perhaps you are a dab hand at flower arranging, could you offer golf lessons or a cooking masterclass?

If you are a business in Tribland - perhaps you could offer a unique experience for our villagers to bid for?

If you can help - please get in touch: [email protected] WhatsApp 07590 750128 or message me

Thank you. Tony

If you live in Helpston (or live in other Tribland villages and use the BlueBell Inn Helpston), please consider completing this five minute survey. Many Thanks

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If you get five minutes to spare, please consider filling out this survey. We want to hear from you about our ambitions to turn the Bluebell Pub in Helpston into a community asset. Thank you.

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Good morning Triblanders! For those of you who would like to find out more about the efforts being made to establish the Bluebell Inn as a 'community asset' - please consider joining our new Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ourbluebellpub

We will be using this group and our website: https://ourbluebellpub.co.uk to keep residents and interested stakeholders up-to-date with progress AND to capture your views about what a community pub could/ should offer to benefit our wonderful village.

Our Bluebell Pub The Bluebell Inn at Helpston is currently on the market and available for sale as a going concern.

Our Bluebell Pub Helpston
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A brilliant turnout for the inaugural meeting - for the village to discover more about the plans and to suggest how a community pub might benefit Helpston. Over 120 locals packed into the village hall and heard short presentations from Tony Henthorn, Jay Gearing and Richard Astle.

Here are some of the ideas put forward - please let us know YOUR thoughts!

More than a pub;

Takeaway service Simple food to take away. Much liked during Covid lockdown.
Market trade day Local and homemade produce sold
Hub (bank)
Hub (parcel drop site) Parcels delivered to be collected by recipients
Parking area (Farm opposite)
Cafe with vegetarian options Don't compete with John Clare
Cycling supplies Helpston on multiple cycling routes. Cycling supplies / special high energy menu?
Book club, young mums, retirees (warm venue)
Accommodation for visitors
Something for teenagers
Hybrid working hub Must have fast wifi
Artwork for sale
Place to share skills Help local residents with technology etc
Community fridge for leftover food
Events e.g. open mic
Hellcats support for events
Sport shown in the pub
Gaming hub
Computer club
U3a venue
Live music
Beekeeping
Exercise area
Gin distillery & brewery
Electric charge points

Our pub should be;

Welcoming for all
Consistently good pub food
Early bird family food cheaper
Guest chef night
Outdoor pizza oven
Use outside area more (covered)
Younger market, no and low alcohol
Beer rotation, guest beers
Kids play area
Front bar is a bar, back is restaurant
Beer tasting menu
4 additional letting rooms above pub

Please share your thoughts and ideas with us

The Bluebell, Helpston - not just a village pub but creating a community hub.

Come along to our inaugural meeting, Helpston Village Hall, Monday 29th January 7.00pm to find out more and share your views.

In 2024, the Trib is launching a new classified section in the magazine - to promote the products and services of our smaller businesses and tradespeople.

With prices starting at just £49 for a full year of advertising, it will be an ideal opportunity for our plumbers, carpenters, health and beauty businesses etc to have their details in front of over 10,000 readers each issue and they will also be able to promote their services to this Facebook group on dedicated Facebook Fridays

For more details, please message me or email [email protected]

Many Thanks

Tony Henthorn

Looking for that last minute stocking filler?

Our 2024 charity calendar is an ideal gift for friends and family. Order now and receive this quality, locally produced and unique gift in time for Christmas.

Featuring twelve Tribland images created by a dozen talented local artists, the calendar is a bargain at £7.50 - and what's MORE - all of the money raised is going to the locally-run 'Helping our Ukrainian Friends' organisation.

Order you copy today by clicking the following link:

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Fantastic to be involved in the "ART 4 UKRAINE 2023" EXHIBITION, Helpston Village Hall at the weekend. You can now view and bid for over 150 pieces of art (all from local artists) by visiting the following site:

https://www.jumblebee.co.uk/art4ukraine

20% of all money raised goes to the Helping our Ukrainian Friends appeal. Thank you

Please support us in helping to raise money for the next humanitarian road-trip before Christmas being organised by 'Helping our Ukrainian Friends'

Our 2024 calendar features twelve images of Tribland, painted by a dozen of our own local talented artists.

All proceeds from the £7.50 price goes straight to into the latest fund-raising efforts.

For single calendar purchases, please follow the PayPal link below. For multiple purchases, please contact me directly at [email protected] or WhatsApp me on 07590 750128

Thank you

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Village Tribune 2024 Charity Calendar A unique local calendar featuring paintings of Tribland villages crafted by local artists. Proceeds from sales of the calendar go Helping our Ukrainian Friends. The charity is organised with Richard Astle and his team of village volunteers taking regular supplies to Ukraine

"Exciting News for Triblanders! 📅 Our 2024 Charity Calendar has just arrived, and it's absolutely stunning! 😍

What's even more wonderful is that every purchase goes directly to the 'Helping Our Ukrainian Friends' charity, enabling them to continue their invaluable humanitarian work.

📆 Get your copy today for just £7.50 and make a difference! Click here to order: https://py.pl/2CLFtW

By getting your hands on this beautiful calendar, you're not only adding a touch of elegance to your space but also contributing to a noble cause. Let's make a positive impact together. 🤝

Thank you for your support!"

Village Tribune 2024 Charity Calendar A unique local calendar featuring paintings of Tribland villages crafted by local artists. Proceeds from sales of the calendar go Helping our Ukrainian Friends. The charity is organised with Richard Astle and his team of village volunteers taking regular supplies to Ukraine

Great friend of the Village Tribune, Mick Child - a film-maker based in Glinton is currently working hard producing a documentary about our fantastic Tribland community.

Mick has been interviewing artists and business partners who are all contributing towards producing the Village Tribune Charity Calendar - with ALL proceeds from the sales going to the 'Helping our Ukrainian Friends' local organisation.

Tribune readers will know of the great work the group have been undertaking, sending urgent supplies (including generators, food, medical equipment etc) to Poland for delivery to families caught up in the conflict in Ukraine.

We are taking pre-orders for the calendar - simply put https://py.pl/2CLFtWinto your internet browser

Helpstonbury Silent Auction 2023 Latest Bids Update.

Bids are now starting to come in for the 60 items listed on our Silent Auction page.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/796427605046518

Click on the comments of each lot to view the current bid.
To make a bid, either Message me Tony Henthorn email me: [email protected] or What's App me on 07590 750128

The bidding concludes at 7.00pm on 17th June at the Helpstonbury Festival - being help at the John Clare Primary School in Helpston.

All money raised through the silent auction is going towards the building of a new village hall for Helpston and Etton.

Thank you for your support (and generosity!)
Tony Henthorn

Anyone planning to come along to the Helpstonbury 'Festival in a Day' on Saturday 17th June will be able to place an order for the Village Tribune 2024 Charity Calendar - with proceeds from all £7.50 sales going towards the Helping Our Ukrainian Friends charity.

If you can't make it along on the day, you can pre-order your calendar by putting this link in your browser:
https://py.pl/2CLFtW

The 'Hepstonbury' mega summer event is just over 5 weeks away - let's hope the weather improves by then!

The day will include a silent auction and raffle (money raised will be going towards the building of a new village hall for Helpston and Etton) and this post is to ask if any of our wonderful local businesses could donate a gift to include in the auction.
Perhaps a voucher for a beauty treatment, a family meal at our local pubs or maybe a couple of hours of your time to pass on your own skills (painting, pottery etc)

If you can help support this very worthy cause, please message me at the Village Tribune or email: [email protected]
Many thanks - Tony Henthorn

"How much is my business worth?" - the number one question of all of our sellers when contemplating a sale, and of course, the concern of most buyers when purchasing a company. Unfortunately, there is not an easy answer and what's even more confusing is that there are probably several answers. Valuations are subject to the appraiser’s judgement, skill and quality of methodology.

Peterborough Milton Golf Club are hosting an autumn ball, with tickets available to non-members for purchase.

(JoM)