All Saints’ Church Bramham Parish News
August 2017 © Copyright All Saints’ Church Bramham
Issue 175
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Church Officers for All Saints’ Bramham Rev’d Trisha Anslow… Curate, 4 Pine Trees, Boston Spa 844789 Rev’d Jane Brown…… Curate, The Vicarage, Thorp Arch…… 849148 Rev’d Stanley Menzies Honorary Assistant Priest, 2 Crag Gardens, Bramham………………………… … 541047 Churchwardens……… Chips Browning, Terry Lug Farmhouse, Bramham Park………………… Jillian Lawson, 21 Lyndon Avenue, Bramham LS23 6RG………………
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Deputy Churchwarden Anne Palmer, Old Coach House, Bramham, LS23 6QG…………… Magazine Editor bramham.magazine @gmail.com
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Treasurer……………… Joanne Wilkinson, 41 Firbeck Road, jowilkinson04Gmail.co 339152 Secretary……… Roger Freeman, Campden House, Aberford Road, Bramham VCC Members………… Andy Beaumont, Mary Clerehugh, Yvonne Gibson, Kate Lofthouse, Dolly Mullen, Maryann Pritchard Organist…………… Simon Noble, 1 Barley Hill, Crescent, Garforth… 0113 2867998 Sacristan and Church Flowers……… Dolly Mullen, 9 Bradford Close, Bramham 918725 Deanery Synod…………Jillian Lawson 844858 Stepping Stones……… Jennie Saynor, jen@saynor.me.uk Group Office………… Sarah Oates (Office open Monday-9.30—12.30. Tues—Thurs please phone 844402 Or contact by email parishoffice.bramhambenefice@gmail.com) Friday closed.
WHO’S WHO in Bramham Village Hall Committee……..
Chairman: Stewart Gibson… Hall Bookings…
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Drama Group Football Club… Guides…… Brownies… Explorer Scouts… Scouts…… Beavers… Cubs…… . Bramham Primary School
Secretary: Christine Suddaby………………….. 849455 Dave Jacklyn…………………………………… . 07809 561199 Sarah Clayton………………………………… … sarah@claytons.info Aimee Sibley. Jane Dalton & Joanna Bayton-Smith 07733 117031 Justin Atkinson……………………… …………. 541727 Jason Turner (Skip)……………………………… 842181 Michael Fox………………………………… ……. 078 0108 1894 Diane Hare (Akela)………………………………. 07787 113154 Executive Head Teacher Valerie Wilson… 843682 Executive Deputy Head Teacher Ruth Kirby: Chair of Governors Sue Morgan Administrator Louise Humphreys Bramham Parish Council… Valerie Whitbread (Chair) 541075 Linda Richards (Vice Chair) 842151 Helena Buck 849757 Ian Dalton 849455, Pete Dunn 843345 June Halliday 845564, James Pirie Katie Race 077 9281 9612 Clerk Parish Council… Keith Langley clerk@bramhamparishcouncil.org.uk Bramham Pavilion… Gerry Taylor, Secretary… 845828 or 07817 849556 Yorkshire Countrywomen’s Association Anne Topping - Chair 844529 Bramham in Bloom… Community Action Group…. Monday Club Readers Group… Bramham Shop & Post Office. Folly Allotments Association Neighbourhood Plan Steering Group
Lynne Marshall Keith Innocent … Mavis Wilson Jillian Lawson 844858 Lynne Williams…. Linda Richards, Chair… Paul Marshall …
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I am writing this letter to you all on the eve of a huge upheaval......... you will not have failed to see the notices and letters throughout the parishes........... yes! I am talking about the Gas Network’s proposal to start work in the middle of the village of Boston Spa in the near future and continue until December. Be prepared for chaos; for slow journeys to and from Tadcaster; for foot-tapping waits at temporary traffic lights and people trying to beat the system by rushing round the lanes of Clifford and Bramham. Of course, those of us in the Benefice of Bramham will take all of this impending upheaval in our strides; nothing will compare with the change to our lives brought about by the retirement of Canon Peter Bristow. How will we work out the difference his absence will make to each one of us? We are at the beginning of so many new ways to express our Christian lives in the benefice. You will have heard and read from Rev Jane and Kate of the outcomes from our meetings to examine how to Lead your Church into Growth (LyCiG)and realised that so many of you see this as an exciting way to introduce new people into some new patterns of worship and take our churches out to the people. At the same time as this is going on we have a team of people working on your behalf to advertise our benefice to a wider audience and hopefully attract the right person to be our new incumbent. Do I hear you asking, ‘What has all of this to do with me, a mere villager?’ It has everything to do with you! You are the people who are being invited to be part of our growth and our new identity.
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The most important thing to remember throughout the upheaval of a vacancy is that it is not a set of roadworks with people losing time and patience. As a Christian community we must remember that when it looks as if we are stuck in front of red lights, we are given time to look around and discover those who are on this journey with us; those who would like to join us and those who are watching how we manage to keep our eyes on Christ. Jesus is our ultimate ‘incumbent’. He is still there for each and every one of us as we tread the new path. If you feel impatience for the delays and hold-ups think of our vacancy as a time to get to know your fellow travellers in Christ. It will focus us on the reason we greet each other in the peace of Christ. May your patience not run out with the Gas Board’s attempts to bring the villages to a halt; Keep Calm and Join Us! Revd Trish
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The Blessed Sacrament is permanently reserved in All Saints’ Bramham for the sick and dying. Contact:-
From the Book of Remembrance for
All Saints’ Bramham On these days of the month of Auigust please pray for:3rd 4th 5th 7th 8th 11th 17th 19th 20th 21st 23rd
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Muriel Hudson 1988 Reginald Read Shaw 1936 Florence Ella Eastwood John Francis Stirk 1973 Kenneth Kitson 1995 Kathleen Ware 1997 William Midgeley Tindall 1985 Stanley Clegg 1990 Elsie Cook 1994 Walter Wolf 1998 Lucy Cross 1944 Arthur Gamble 2001 Arthur Noble (Priest) 1989 Charles Mullen 1985 Frederick David Heaton 2000 George Edward Kitchen 2005 Ruth Alexandra Watson 2013 Geoffrey Pemberton 2013 Eric Richardson 1989 Diana, Princess of Wales 1997
Revd. Trish or The Parish Office 844402 would be grateful to receive the names of those who are sick or those who are in need of a special home visit.
FROM THE PARISH CHURCH REGISTERS
Baptism 15th July Rufus Pritchard At Bramham Park
Weddings 1st July Richard Farrar &
30th July
Katie Shooter
Henry Rothery
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Bramham Parish Council www.thisisbramham.co.uk
July 2017 Update ....communica ng with residents LEEDS FESTIVAL TICKETS COLLECTION: The 3 sessions for collection of tickets at THE PAVILION. Sunday 20th August 4pm to 6pm, Monday 21st August 6pm to 8pm, Tuesday 22nd August 6pm to 8pm. Please bring yellow receipt to speed up proceedings. SENIOR CITIZENS CENTRE: Additional funding sources are being actively pursued and hopefully they will be available soon to enable the project to start. The intention will be to widen its use to encompass the garden and wildlife area and for all residents, not only Senior Citizens. The success of this year’s Gala was discussed, with thanks to all the CAG committee who worked so hard. The Parish Council and the CAG have now purchased a gazebo which can be used for events of both groups. The Bramham in Bloom judging event was also raised with thanks to all the hardworking volunteers who made the village look so beautiful. Grit bins will now be available on Lyndon Road and the bus shelter has finally been repaired. The improvement in the situation re dog fouling has already been noted following the recent placing around the village of new bins with the very helpful signs created by Bramham schoolchildren. As the Highways department has chosen not to act upon the results of the recent speed checks at Bramham School, the Parish Council will now ask them to review the data and to look at additional strategies for traffic calming and safe pedestrian passage. We are still trying to get Highways to arrange a meeting to look at the range of issues. PAVILION EVENTS BBQ Saturday 12th August There will also be events supported by 5 Star Sports, and a Summer Playgroup. Check the website to keep up to date with monthly charity book sales etc.
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Our thanks to Craig at Thorner Flooring Services for fitting the new carpet tiles at the Pavilion free of charge. He did an excellent job and we recommend him highly.
Next Meeting: Wednesday 6th September 7.30 pm, in the Pavilion. We hope you find this update useful. If you would like to read more detailed information about items discussed, the minutes of the meeting can be found on our parish notice board and on Bramham Parish Council’s official website. Contact:Keith Langley, Bramham Parish Clerk, E mail: clerk@bramhamparishcouncil.org.uk Address: 33 Flats Lane, Barwick in Elmet, Leeds, LS15 4LJ, tel: 07471162307
Website: www.thisisbramham.co.uk, Twitter: @thisisbramham
THE BELL RINGERS The second and fourth Tuesday in the month the Team meet at 7.00pm and ring for one hour until 8.00pm. New Bell Ringers are always welcome.
DO you wish you could talk to someone in confidence? Please note that the date is changing to the SECOND MONDAY in the month. At this time of the year the Bank Holidays get in the way!!! On the second Monday of each month there will be someone with many years of experience of helping the bereaved and people with other concerns, sitting in Church. This is not Counselling, simply an understanding and confidential listener. Please call in between 10.00am and 12 noon on the SECOND Monday of each month if you would like to talk.
Mollie Browning
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THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU BRAMHAM IN BLOOM SUMMER 2017
Looking back on a very busy few months I would like to take the opportunity to thank everyone who has supported Bramham in Bloom Our volunteer gardeners, generous sponsors, our residents, litter pickers, casual volunteers, fundraisers and any other people who offer help in any other way within our community. Iris, Paul and Alison St John Wetherby Road Beds. Val… … Bungalow Bed and Bed by the Beck Helena…. Church Troughs and Ramp Beds Sharon and Sarah… Milnthorpe Flower beds Lynda, Ben and Lucy… Garage and Cenotaph Containers. Crystal and Margaret … Medical Centre Beds Ann… Troughs in the Square Rochelle…. Pavilion Raised Bed Jeremy … Churchyard and Lyndon Road. Keith… Clifford Road/Toulston Lane Bramham Sign Beds and mega-mowing. Ernest and Meryl.... Shrub Bed Clifford Road. Lynne and Paul .. Beck and Walkers Buildings Hayracks. Jim and Arti who water, mow the grass and make us all smile at the Senior Citizens’ Centre Grateful thanks to Tess, Pam and Linda for many gardening tasks Bramham in Bloom Committee . Bowcliffe Flower Beds New Rockery Project Lyndon Road acknowledgements to Alan {the new seat) Stone moving, digging and planting
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Keith Paul Jeremy Kate Lynne Rochelle Alison Tess; Scot and Lydia for watering the new turf and rockery. Thank you to Bramham School and Friends {FOBS} Mick Rhodes Ben Sedman Photography Emily Knox Brochure Design. 1st Bramham Brownies. Village Hall Committee for New Planters. David Price, Paul Marshall and Peter Bryant for work on Recycling Project at Folly Allotments; Lynn and Marie at the Village Store Toby Tritschler Shop Window Painting and Pavilion Committee. ‌‌.. and of course Richard Gill, Andrew Culloden and all at LCC Redhall Nurseries for plants and advice. Lynne Marshall, Chair, Bramham in Bloom
The Hard Working Bramham in Bloom Committee Lynne Marshall (Chair), Katie Pirie, Keith Howland, Rochelle Page, and Alison French (Treasurer) Gold Award Winners in 2016
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THE MONDAY CLUB Village Hall On 7th August it is our Summer Lunch and I will be in touch to arrange transport.
If you have any questions please ring Mavis on 842321
Alzheimers Pop—Up Charity Shop Thank you to all who donated items to be sold and those who bought them, also for all those who helped in anyway to raise £227 to help defeat this terrible disease. Including the use of the Pavilion which was really appreciated as this helped add up to a good result. Thank you Jacqui Clark
BRAMHAM READERS GROUP Next Meeting Tuesday 1st August in the “Swan” We will be discussing “The Girl in the Red Coat” by Kate Hamer Contact Marion 844191 or Jillian 844858 17
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Services for 8.00 am and 10.00 am Bramham Benefice N.B. During August the Services are around the Benefice If you would like help with transport ring the Churchwarden
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Benefice Service Thorp Arch Rev. T Anslow
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STEPPING STONES The Group will not be meeting In August but they will be delighted to see you all again on Friday 8th September, at 5.00 pm in Church and Then at the Children’s Service the following Sunday 10th September. Calling all children—for more information please get in touch with :Jennie. Jennie Saynor jen@saynor.me.uk
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BVH news August 2017 New Year’s EveThis might be disappointing news but the Village Hall Committee will NOT be organising a New Year’s Eve party this year. However, if anyone (or any group) would like to book the hall for their party or as a fund-raising opportunity, please get in touch via the contact details shown below. The price will be the same as a Friday or Saturday night hire (£120 plus refundable deposit if booking from 5pm onwards). Prices held for 4th year running!! We are pleased that we were able to hold the hire charges at the same level as we have for the last three years. Please remember to book the hall early if you have a special event in 2018 – birthday parties, christenings, anniversaries, weddings. We have already taken several bookings for the latter part of this year and some for next year too. Prices include a 3 hour £30 party package for children’s parties on Saturdays and Sundays for bookings between 11am and 5pm, plus some weekdays. Friday and Saturday from nights from 5pm are £120 (plus a refundable deposit). The Village Hall Committee can (sometimes) provide a bar for your event at no additional cost to you. Disco lights and access to the sound PA system can be provided on request. 100 Club – just £10 per year with a chance to win £100Thanks to all those who have renewed their 100 club membership, especially those who continue to pay be standing order. If you would like to join the 100 club, or pay your 2017 annual amount of just £10, please get in touch with a committee member (details below). You could win £100. Be in it to win it! The Village Hall can be booked by phone or text on 07398 244634 or by email on bramhamvillagehallbookings@gmail.com . Committee can be contacted via Stewart Gibson on 01937 845084 or Christine Dalton on 01937 849455, or by post via Bramham Village Hall, Church Hill, Bramham LS23 6QF. Find “Bramham Village hall” pages on Facebook or see www.thisisbramham.co.uk
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Summer Sports at the Pavilion Field Activities will be most suitable for children aged 2-7 years old, although all children are welcome to come and join in along with a parent / guardian. Including the Mums and Tots group. On Wednesday’s 2nd August – multi-sports 9th August - bring your own bikes and scooters 30th August – Games & Teddy Bears Picnic 10.00 – 11.30am The well-loved parachute games will be back again!
Parents must stay and play. (£2 per child)
Sessions will be run by volunteers. Refreshments will be available.
Profits to help with Pavilion running costs. Run By Bramham Pavilion Committee.
MAGAZINE DETAILS Please send all articles to Anne Palmer by 14th August bramham.magazine@gmail.com or deliver to Anne at:- Old Coach House, Vicarage Lane, Bramham. The letter box is in the side wall of the garage. It is very helpful if you can keep the article to just one page. 27
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‘Battles, Burials and Belief Journey into the past to discover the fascinating details of Bramham’s history
Sunday 13th August 11.30 to 4.0pm All Saints’ Church Meet the members of the Frei Compagnie battle reenactors and explore the realities of life and death in medieval times Try your skill with an English longbow FREE Entry Refreshments available
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Pamper Parlour For all your Beauty Needs (formerly Summerhouse of Beauty from Bramham) Gel Nails and feet Manicures/Pedicures Brow/lash tint and trim Facial Massage If you prefer the comfort and privacy of a home contact Beverley on 07841625877 or email beverleygomerson@hotmail.co.uk
20% off your first booking! Prices start at just ÂŁ15
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Leeds Festival 2017 Update Reminder: Ticket Collection at Pavilion Sunday 20.8.17 4-6 PM Monday 21.8.17 6-8PM Tuesday 22.8.17 6-8PM Please bring photo ID and your Yellow receipt NB any tickets not claimed at the close of Tuesdays session will be redistributed to those residents still on the waiting list. Parking tickets and wrist bands for resident bus will be allocated at the collection. *DATE FOR YOUR DIARY* Bramham Resident Ticket Application Day 2018 Sunday March 4th Please see www.bramhamparishcouncil.org.uk. for any further details or queries can be directed to the Parish Clerk at clerk@bramhamparishcouncil.org.uk Leeds Festival Organising Committee
THE YORKSHIRE COUNTRYWOMEN’S ASSOCIATION The next meeting will be on 20th September and there will be a Cookery Demonstration. Please note there is no meeting in August. Jean C
STOP PRESS: Thank you to all who supported the Hog Roast Event, after a dreadful morning of torrential rain we had a glorious afternoon. A lot of interest in seeing the lovely gardens at Bramham Park. Thanks to Chips and Mollie Browning for hosting this event. 31
THIS ADVERTISING SPACE AVAILABLE FOR £70 FOR 12 MONTHS. We can try and include adverts at any time but prefer to have new adverts in September for further information please contact Paul Marshall 844767
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BRAMHAM DRAMA GROUP WANTED‌. Bramham Drama Group is looking for new members to boost our numbers. Anyone is welcome to come along and get involved in the group, on stage or behind the scenes. Actors or performers are especially welcome (you don’t need experience, just enthusiasm) but other help is always needed with costumes, scenery & set design, makeup, sound/light, and hundreds of other jobs. We will be meeting in the village hall most Wednesdays from 7.30pm, starting early September, when we will be rehearsing for the annual pantomime (the world premier of Rumplestiltskin to be performed 6th to 9th December, ticket information in next magazine). If you are interested in getting involved just drop us an email to bramhamdramagroup@gmail.com or phone 0774 777 8536 or 01937 849455.
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ADVERTISING IN THIS MAGAZINE The adverts for the 2017/2018 magazine will be changed for the October edition. The prices will remain the same as last year. If you require further information please contact Paul Marshall on 844767. Paul will be writing to you in August to ask existing advertisers if they wish to continue with their advert. Also to chase up one or two people who have forgotten to pay for this year!!! If you need to make any changes to your advertisement please can you supply Paul with a black & white copy ready for printing. If you have not advertised before please can you send a black and white copy to Paul.
£40 for 1/10th of an A5 page per annum £70 for 2/10th of an A5 page per annum £100 for 3/10th of an A5 page per annum £130 for 4/10th of an A5 page per annum £300 for a full page If you do want to make a change please contact Paul as soon as possible. 34
Bramham Singing Group 7.30pm in Church Date to be arranged for September We have just completed our second session of singing with Libby. There are 26 people registered with the Singing Group and we will always welcome new people. The Autumn session will be announced in the next magazine. Monday seems to be the most popular night but we will do all we can to accommodate members of the Group. We have had a marvellous time and we have all really enjoyed the opportunity to sing together. There will be a special performance by the Group in the late Autumn!!! For further information contact Lynne Marshall 844767 Anne Palmer 842850
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Graveyard Over the past few months several items have been placed on graves which are not allowed by the Diocesan Graveyard Regulations which govern this Saxon churchyard. An advisory list has been posted in the church notice board by the lychgate. We would be grateful if you would consult this and if in any doubt please remove the items or contact us if you have a question about anything. Glass and other breakable items such as pots are not allowed and are a danger to anybody walking or working in the churchyard. We would ask you to remove all such items if you wish to keep them as we will be clearing anything like this from the middle of July onwards. In the meantime please do not put any broken glass or pottery in the dustbins as they represent a health and safety hazard.
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If you enjoy talking to people, have some .me to spare and want to make a real difference to someone's life then why not volunteer for Wetherby in Support of the Elderly WiSE aim to enable people over 60 to live at home whilst reducing social isola.on and suppor.ng those who care for the elderly As a volunteer you can help with any of the following… Volunteer Driving get individuals to local appointments, meet friends and a5end social ac.vi.es Volunteer for Fun Social Events Volunteer to be a Befriender making sure people who live alone or have no or limited social contact are not lonely or forgo5en Volunteer at our Community Café: The WiSE Owl, Boston Spa Interested? Call: Carole McLelland on 01937 588994 Email:carole@w-ise.org.uk Or pop into the One Stop Shop on Westgate in Wetherby and have a chat If you want to see what we are up to, find us on Facebook We are inviting our friends, volunteers and members of the local community to join us on our Community Walk on Sunday 6th August 2017. The aim of the walk is to raise awareness of WiSE as well as raising funds to support our services and activities. See the July magazine for details.
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BRAMHAM VILLAGE STORE and POST OFFICE
Please take the opportunity to call in to see us, we provide:POST OFFICE SERVICES, FREE Cash withdrawl facilities Lottery, Scratch card and Health Lottery purchases Newspapers and newspaper delivery service Fresh daily bread, milk and other morning goods General groceries, frozen foods and ice-creams Dairy products, sandwiches, snacks and confectionary Local farm eggs delivered Fridays, fresh fruit and vegetables on Thursdays Tobacco, chilled beers, wines, spirits and soft drinks Greetings cards, stationary and general accessories Mobile phone, Gas and Electricity top up’s, cash back facility Dry Cleaning drop off/collection service Mondays and Thursdays Village Store
Post Office
Monday—Friday 6.00—19.30
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Sunday and Bank Holidays 7.00—12.30
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Lynn, Marie, Louise, Stacey and Philip will be happy to help and serve you 12 Front Street , Bramham, LS23 6RD - Tel 01937 842275
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Paper round Position available at Bramham village Store We require someone to do the paper round Monday to Friday mornings, but not starting until 18th September 2017. This could be ideal for a retired adult and would involve approximately 1 hour 15 minutes each morning Monday to Friday between 6.30am and 7.45 am delivering papers on a route around the village. OR 2 teenagers (must be 14 years of age) and would each involve approximately 45 minutes each morning Monday to Friday Between 6.30am and 7.15 am each delivering papers on a route around the village. Timings can possibly be discusses/amended to suit, if you are interested or would like to discuss further please contact Lynn at the village store or phone 079438 12650
EVENTS IN BRAMHAM DURING AUGUST 2017 1st
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