All Saints’ Church Bramham Parish News
© Copyright All Saints' Church Bramham
January 2014 Issue 132
Church Officers for All Saints’ Bramham Rev’d Peter Bristow
Vicar of Lower Wharfe Parish (Bramham, Boston Spa & Walton) and Vicar of Thorp Arch 86 High Street, Boston Spa………………………………………………………………..…. 842454 Rev’d Andy Grant Curate, The Vicarage, Thorpe Arch…………………………………………………………. 541272 Rev’d Trisha Anslow………. Curate, 4 Pine Trees, Boston Spa…………………………………………………………… 844789 Rev’d Stanley Menzies……. Honorary Assistant Priest, 2 Crag Gardens, Bramham…………………………………… 541047
Churchwardens…………….. Andrew Beaumont, Prospect Farm Cottage, Vicarage Lane, Bramham…………………. 541353 ………………Chips Browning, Terry Lug Farmhouse, Bramham Park…………………………… 0113 2892790 Deputy Churchwarden……... Anne Palmer, Old Coach House, Bramham, LS23 6QG…………………………………… 842850 Treasurer…………………….. Mary Clerehugh……………………………………………………………………...…….0113 2441483 Secretary…………………….. Val Clerehugh, Pear Tree Cottage, 1 Windmill Road, Bramham……………………….…. 841150 VCC Members………………. Kate Lofthouse, Lindsey Cannon, Mavis Wilson, Gillian Young, Jillian Lawson, Nigel Kitchen Magazine Editor…………….. Gillian Young, 62 Lyndon Road, Bramham………………………………………….. 843129 Organist……………………… Simon Noble, 1 Barley Hill, Crescent, Garforth……………………………………. 0113 2867998 Church Flowers…………….. Dolly Mullen, 9 Bradford Close, Bramham…………………………………………… 918725 Deanery Synod……………… Jillian Lawson…………………………………………………………………………... 844858 Stepping Stones…………..… Kate Lofthouse, Rockleigh, The Square, Bramham………………………….. 541678 Group Office………………….Glenda Webb (Office open Monday-Wednesday 11.00 am to 1.00pm)…………… 844402
WHO’S WHO in Bramham Village Hall Committee……..Chairman: Stewart Gibson………………………………………………………………. 845084 Hall Bookings…………………………………………………………………………….. 07432 330972 Magazine Editor……………..Gillian Young……………………………………………………………………………… 843129 Drama Group………………...Secretary: Christine Suddaby…………………………………………………………... 849455 Sports & Leisure Asscn……..Lindsey Cannon: Secretary……………………………………………………………… 541242 Football Club………………….Dave Jacklyn…………………………………………………………………………….. 07809 561199 Guides…………………………Sarah Clayton Brownies…………………… Sam Fenwick-Scott……………………………………………………………………….07984 672624 Explorer Scouts……………. Justin Atkinson………………………………………………………………………….... 541727 Scouts………………………. Jason Turner (Skip)………………………………………………………………………. 842181 Beavers…………………….. Deborah Atkinson………………………………………………………………………….07944 728399 Cubs………………………… Diane Hare (Akela)………………………………………………………………………..07787 113154 Bramham Primary School… School Administrator Kelly Mosley: Head Teacher Sue Pyatt: …………………….. Deputy Head Teacher Laura Ridsdale: Chair of Governors Sue Morgan…………..
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Bramham Parish Council….. Valerie Whitbread Chair………………………………………………………………….. Keith Innocent 841197. Martin Batt 842220. Lee Blanchard 843958 Scott Jones 07779 412817. June Halliday 845564. Fiona Henderson 843197 Alison Mackie 07725 641000 Tony Silverwood 07932 859816
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Clerk Parish Council
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Marie Lynch…………………………………………………………………………………
Yorkshire Countrywomen’s Asscn Anne Topping Chair 844529 Jean Dale Secretary 842533 Bramham in Bloom………. Ernest Nichols …….………………………………………………………………………. Community Action Group… Keith Innocent………………………………………………………………………………. Monday Club………………. Mavis Wilson………………………………………………………………………………… Readers Group……………. Jillian Lawson 844858 & Marion Hogg 844191 Bramham Shop & Post Office...Lynne Williams…..……………………………………………………………………...
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Clergy Letter from Rev’d Stanley Menzies The advent of a new year provides the opportunity for leaders of nations, governments and churches to deliver messages of hope and intent to the people. It is a time for reflection and resolution accompanied by the greeting, A Good New Year to you. This greeting is profoundly theological and hints at something beyond material success. It suggests something more spiritual and expresses the hope that our generation will find a way to value wellbeing over wealth and the common good over personal gain. There is a story in the Gospels that is pertinent to this hope and strikingly contemporary. The story of the blind beggar, Bartimaeus, and his encounter with Jesus. Bartimaeus was sitting by the road in Jericho begging when he heard that Jesus was coming, he began to shout out, Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me. Many told him to be quiet and so the more he shouted. Jesus heard him and said bring him to me. When the blind beggar was told he threw off his cloak and came to Jesus. Jesus said to him,” What do you want me to do for you?” The blind man replied,” Teacher let me see again.” Jesus restores his sight. Tom Wright tells us that one of the best sermons he ever heard was on the theme of the blind man’s coat. The cloak was Bartimaeus’ security; shade in summer, warmth in winter. It functioned like a small tent in which the few possessions the blind man had could be kept in relative security. All the more surprising then, that when they told him Jesus was coming he flung his cloak aside, jumped up and came to Jesus. This stands, so the preacher pointed out, as a signpost to us all. There may be many
things, including possessions which give us security as the cloak did for the blind man. It may be respectability, proper conduct, the refusal to take risks. It is not only individuals who wrap the cloak around them, so do organisations, countries and churches. We should reflect on what we wrap around us. And when Jesus calls, the sign that we are ready to do business with him is when we fling the cloak aside. Today the church is wrapped in a cloak, huddled and anxious. We are facing up to the reality of decline that has been affecting all the major denominations for the past fifty years and realising that to continue as we are may be comfortable but institutionally suicidal. Our options are simple. We do nothing and the decline continues or we ask fundamental questions about how faithful discipleship is performed in our time and take imaginative steps to re-order church life. This is not really an option, it is the call of Jesus to fling the cloak aside and to step out in faith into the unknown in the knowledge that we are not alone and that our Lord may well be ahead of us. But there is another dimension to the story of Bartimaeus which helps us to consider our hope for a good new year. Here is a beggar asking for money, for help in his need and he hears that someone important is coming, he has heard something of this Jesus and his hopes are up. Just pause for a moment and reflect what might be going through Bartimaeus’ head, what should I ask for. Then Jesus arrives and tells the disciples to bring Bartimaeus to him.
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5 Continued from page 3 He replies “Teacher let me see again.” This is the life-changing moment, Bartimaeus’ plea is momentous, let me see again, an end to the begging, a beginning to a new journey. This story is profoundly relevant to our world and our time. We live in fearful and difficult days. There are many beggars, refugees and deeply anxious people. Our social fabric is very frail and in our country as across the West our institutions are failing. They and we are being asked the fundamental question what do you want and if we would listen intently the question comes from the divine, what do you want me to do for you? Sometimes I think it is almost impossible to hear the question as we are too ready with our own answers to the problems that beset us. We need more growth, more austerity, more discipline, less freeloading. Our party has the answer, our opponents don’t get it. The leaders of nations, our leaders and institutions and the
church have to get out of their tents, fling off their cloaks and be confronted by the question. The only response is let me see again. Politicians and leaders of industry, commerce and social organisations often talk about the vision thing without realising what it is to see again. When Jesus comes calling, when God intervenes it is always with the question and our part in the encounter is the response. It is a time for humility, in the words of the prophet, to do justly and to love kindness and walk wisely with your God. Jesus granted the blind beggar his heartfelt plea and let him see again. This is not the end of the story but the beginning of a new story. Off you go says Jesus on a journey where you will see and begin to understand the opportunities for service and the hopes and joys of living with and for your neighbours. May we do this in 2014 and it will be a good year. Stanley
HOME COMMUNIONS How well do you know your friends and neighbours? Are they housebound, temporarily indoors from injury, operation or sickness? Do you call in and chat or do their shopping? Are they feeling locked in? If you think that your friends or neighbours would benefit from a visit from our Pastoral Team, or would like home communion, talk to them and check that your feeling is correct. The next job is to contact Rev Trish on 01937 789 or Glenda at the Parish Office. All referrals are treated in the strictest of confidence and names and circumstances are never passed onto anyone else without permission. Home communion can be of the greatest of comfort to people who feel disconnected with their church or miss regular worship with their congregation. Giving them the opportunity to join in or talk could be the most helpful thing you could do today. Thank you
Rev Trish
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7 CHRISTMAS AT BRAMHAM CHURCH All Saints’ looked splendid again this year, so thank you to everyone who helped to make it look so special. Our grateful thanks must go to Pippa Hudson for supplying and decorating the magnificent tree. Each year we say it couldn’t get better, but it did. So thank you so much Pippa. It really can’t get any better!! The Village Church Council would like to thank everyone who were involved with organising and running the Church Bazaar. A lot of hard work, behind the scenes went into organising this event, which is one of our main money raising events and it raised approximately £1800 for Church Funds. Father Christmas was too busy to come himself, but he sent one of his helpers to give presents to Bramham children!!
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The Crib Service was the high light of our Christmas Festivities and the children of Stepping Stones provided a lovely nativity play. The children were so enthusiastic and must have worked so hard to produce it so well.
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CAROL SERVICE There was a good turnout for the Carol Service at Bramham Church on Sunday 15th December. Rev’d Peter Bristow, Rev’d Andy Grant and Rev’d Trish Anslow and Rev’d Stanley Menzies were in attendance. Mulled Wine and mincepies were served after the service.
The lessons were read by:Susie Shelbrooke for the Drama Group Carla Kitchen for Friends of Bramham School Stephen Spencer for Village Church Council Jennie Saynor for the Stepping Stones Pauline Jacobson for Bramham in Bloom Chips Browning - Churchwarden
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Bramham Parish Council www.thisisbramham.co.uk ....communica ng with residents
To all Bramham residents
- Here is the update from our December Parish
Council meeting and latest developments: What a Christmas Tree! A very big Thank You to Cllr Keith Innocent for sorting out our fantastic Christmas Tree, and to Frank, Artie and Guy for helping to erect it, a feat that by all accounts could have been a You Tube hit! Also thank you to Cllr Scott Jones for fixing the lights. The Wildlife area & the Senior Citizens’ Centre: Thank you again to Frank and Artie for the brilliant job they have done throughout the year in keeping the garden looking so good, and for clearing overhanging trees in the wildlife area. Many thanks also to Mrs Blanchard for keeping the Centre itself so spick and span. Drop in event 7/8 February: Option Agreement monies: To remind you: The Parish Council has now agreed a process for village groups to make applications for projects and to put forward ideas for funding from the monies received from the sale of the strip of land. On the evening of Friday 7 February and on Saturday 8 February we will be holding an open ‘drop-in style’ event at the Village Hall where you can both put forward ideas and give your views on ideas put forward by others. There will also be further information about what sort of projects the money can be spent on, and other funding sources. Application forms will then be made available for formal applications, with a closing date of end of March 2013. If you are a village group considering a project, be ready to tell the village about it at the event. Neighbourhood Plan: The Neighbourhood Plan Steering Group will also be using the 7/8 February event to let you know more about the Neighbourhood Plan and to gather your views on Bramham’s future. Pavilion and Playing Field: A response has now been received from BSLA to the lease offered by the PC in April 2013 which the PC believe was largely consistent with any arrangement previously considered with BSLA. The lease offered has not been accepted by BSLA who are now seeking a substantial and long term interest (99 years) in the Playing Fields and Pavilion with minimal restriction as to their use and operation. Matters therefore remain with solicitors. Continued on page 11
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11 Continued from page 9 Leeds Festival Ticket arrangements: The Parish Council has agreed some changes to simplify the ticket application process. Full details will be made available soon. Reporting problems to the Police: The number to call for routine matters is 0113 2855374. This allows a message to be left. Our Police colleagues are looking into a problem experience by at least 1 resident where no response to a message was received. For matters that are not a 999 emergency, but which need a quick response, such as reporting some suspicious behaviour, the number to ring is 101. Next Meeting: Wednesday 8 January, 7.30 pm in the Senior Citizens’ Centre. 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 www.thisisbramham.co.uk. Contact: Marie Lynch Bramham Parish Clerk
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OPEN DAY 7th and 8th February 2014 Bramham Village Hall Times will be announced in next months magazine or on the Parish Council website www.thisisbramham.co.uk Bramham Parish Council have £278,000 from the sale of the strip of land on Freely Lane and we want you as residents to help us decide how to spend it. So what happens next? There will be an open day for the village on the 7th/8th February when full details of the grant process will be available & community groups will be given the opportunity to display to the village their ideas for future projects. Residents can pop in and let us know what matters to you, what you like about Bramham, what you think we need for the future and how you would like to see the funds distributed in the village. Put your thinking caps on... • Do you have a project / idea that you think would benefit from some grant funding? Start to give some thought to what you would like to do, why, who would benefit, how much it might cost and what obstacles you may need to overcome. •
We suggest you contact the clerk or any councilor for a chat about any project ideas you may have so we can help advise what is the best way forward.
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It may also be worth starting to explore possible “matched funds” that may be available to double the money, this would help support the application.
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We want to hear from all groups and individuals about ideas for the village, if it isn’t eligible for funding under this scheme there is a possibility that funding could be available elsewhere.
The parish council are working together with the neighbourhood plan group to ensure we develop one long term vision for our village. We look forward to keeping you informed about grant applications and resident feedback and if you have any ideas or suggestions then please do get in touch. Val Whitbread Chairman Bramham Parish Council Contact: v.whitbread@btinternet.com
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BRAMHAM VILLAGE HALL NEWS Happy New Year thanks Many thanks to all those who support the village hall, as a hirer, a user, a friend who supports our events, or one of the unsung heroes and heroines who do so much work unnoticed. Without you all the hall would not be able to stay open as a venue for all the village to use and enjoy. Burns Night Ceilidh Saturday 25 January After last year’s successful Burns night event Fiddlers Wreck Ceilidh Band are back. We have an evening of celebration, country dancing, licensed bar plus a traditional Burns Night supper. All this for just £10 (excluding drinks). Tickets on sale from committee members and Drama Group members from early January. Want to take up a new activity for the New Year? The Village Hall hosts many varied groups and classes throughout the week, There is room for more, should anyone wish to start a new group. Every week there is:Badminton on Monday evening Art Class on Tuesday morning Bodyrox exercise class on Tuesday evening Pilates classes Tuesday and Weds evenings Fitness league class on Thursday morning Karate on Thursday evening Little Kickers junior indoor football on Saturday morning. In addition Drama Group meets weekly on Weds and Sunday during the lead in to performances. Monthly users are:• Monday Club for senior citizens • Wednesday meeting of the Yorkshire Country Women (3rd Weds each month). For more information on any of these classes or groups please use the contacts below who will pass your details to the organisers. Funding Finally, the Village Hall Committee will be bidding for funds from the Parish Council. If anyone has any suggestions/ideas of what needs improving, changing, adding or removing in the hall, please contact the Committee, so that your idea can be considered. The Village Hall can be booked by phone or text on 07432 330972 or by email on bramhamvillagehallbookings@gmail.com . Committee can be contacted via Stewart Gibson on 01937 845084 or Christine Suddaby on 01937 849455, or by post via Bramham Village Hall, Low Way, Bramham LS23 6QT. Find and follow us on Facebook or twitter or see www.thisisbramham.co.
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17 BRAMHAM DRAMA GROUP NEWS What a show!! Many thanks to all the 800 plus people who came to watch Little Red Riding Hood. It was a pantomime written by local man Shane Huby, based significantly on the original story, augmented with traditional jokes from stage and screen. The junior chorus stole the show, and we hope that these juniors will be the future Drama Group; after all this was where Shane got his first taste of performing many years ago. Oh and thanks to all the cast and crew, without them there would not have been a show!!
Productions in 2014 Decisions have not yet been made about the productions in 2014. However, we are hoping to have another Murder Mystery Play in May, plus a celebration with a French theme for the Grand Depart (Tour de France) in June/July. There will be the annual pantomime in December, director, title etc will be decided after the AGM
Spending Plans for 2014 The Drama Group will be bidding for funds from the Community Fund and the parish council for items such as a new, permanent PA system. If anyone has other ideas of what Drama Group can bid for from parish council funds, please let us know by emailing bramhamdramagroup@gmail.com or by contacting a drama group member.
Drama Group AGM 2014 The AGM will be held in late January/early February – details will be on the parish web site: www.thisisbramham.co.uk
For more information about the Drama Group, please contact bramhamdramagroup@gmail.com or contact any Drama Group member.
BRAMHAM COMMUNITY FUND Thank you to those organisations which have made an application to the Community Fund for a grant from this year’s distribution from the Leeds Festival. Because the Parish Council’s distribution of funds and the need to avoid uncertainty about whether organisations should apply to both, it has been decided to defer the allocations from the Community Fund until after the Parish Council has announced its allocations. Colin Pool Secretary to the Fund
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19 BRAMHAM COMMUNITY ACTION GROUP PLEASE NOTE THAT THE AGM IS TO BE HELD ON
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THE YORKSHIRE COUNTRYWOMEN’S ASSOCIATION Having enjoyed our pre-Christmas lunch and the Christmas Party, we are now looking forward to our next year’s meetings, which commence on Wednesday 15th January at 7.15 pm in the Village Hall, when our speaker will be Mr Alan Pugh on “Life in Teaching” All visitors will be made very welcome.
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FOOTBALL CLUB The Saturday team is still maintaining its promotion push remaining unbeaten in the league so far this season and have also made it to the League Challenge Cup Quarter Final. The Sunday team after a shaky start is now starting to make progress and have hit a rich vein of form that has moved them out of the relegation zone. While playing away from Bramham, Saturday fixtures are at Boston Spa Comp, and Sundays are at Northway's Clifford. This has incurred a lot of expense, so if anyone would like to sponsor us in any way at all, please do not hesitate to contact me. Dave
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FOOD BANKS NEED OUR SUPPORT Thousands of people regularly go hungry because they have not enough money to make ends meet. They face impossible choices between eating and heating, feeding their children or paying the rent or the mortgage. Food banks provide responsive emergency relief with a pack of 3 days balanced food. The food banks are run by volunteers who work in collaboration with medical staff, social workers and other caring services. As times get tougher the number of food banks is increasing. Our nearest food bank is at Acomb in York and we have containers in Bramham Church for you to provide items of food. They will then be taken weekly to the food bank. The Church is usually open Friday mornings from 8.30 am, or on a Sunday morning. As you go shopping remember the food bank and buy some item to put in the container in Church. Your generosity will be much appreciated. The following are the items sought: Milk (uht or powdered) Sugar, Fruit Juice (carton),Soup, Pasta Sauces, Tinned Puddings, Pasta, Tinned Fruit, Tinned Meat and Fish, Tea bags, Instant Coffee, Jam, Biscuits.
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21 Sunday Services at Bramham All Saints for January Date
All Saints’ Bramham
5th January
Epiphany
10.00 am Holy Communion
12th January
Baptism of Christ
10.00 am Family Service
19th January
2nd of Epiphany
10.00 am Parish Family Service at Boston Spa
26th January
3rd Epiphany
10.00 am Celtic Service
Week Day Services - Holy Communion all Fridays in January at 10.00 am Any alteration to Services will be announced in Church or detailed on the notice board Churches Together - Week of Prayer for Christian Unity You are warmly invited to the following services Sunday 19th January St Edward’s Church Clifford 4pm Lunchtime services: a short service of approximately 20 minutes followed by a soup and roll lunch. Monday 20th January Boston Spa Methodist Church 12noon Wednesday 22nd January St Mary’s Boston Spa 12 noon Friday 24th January St Luke’s Clifford 12 noon
The following children who were baptised In All Saints’ Bramham celebrate their birthdays in January 6th January 2004 7th January 2007 7th January 2007 8th January 2003 11th January 2013 12th January 2000 14th January 2011 15th January 2009 17th January 2002 17th January 2008 18th January 2005 21st January 2000 21st January 2003 21st January 2006 26th January 2008 28th January 2012 29th January 2001 29th January 2003
Bailey George Kitchen Isabel Alice Dyer Lucy Jessica Dyer Maximillian Henry John Lofthouse Matilda Bella Catterick Georgia May Eleanor Elwers Patrick Aiden Kitchen Imogen Elizabeth Cooper Amelia Jane Joyce Hynes Lucy Mary Harper Felix Alexander Hynes Madeline Isobel Campbell Tina Simone Cheeseman Olivia Charlotte Hibbert Theo Michael William Rhodes Sophia Grace Smith Callum Luke Mace Harry Edward Arundel
We wish them a Happy Birthday and Every Blessing
Baptisms at All Saints’ Church Bramham Matilda Bella Catterick
Baptised 20th October 2013
Oliver Henry Johann Baptised 3rd November 2013 Mason Marston Clapham
Baptised 1st December 2013
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OPPOSITE BOSTON SPA VILLAGE HALL
23 From the Book of Remembrance for
The Blessed Sacrament is permanently reserved in All On these days of the month of January Saints' Bramham for the sick please pray for the repose of the souls of:- and dying. Rev’d Trish Anslow Tel: 01937 844789 1st Gary Mann (Priest) 2005 or The Parish Office 2nd Mary Simpson 01937 844402 would be 3rd Fred Young 1976 grateful to receive the names of those who 5th Una Ward Jackson are sick or those needing a special visit.. 6th Barbara Barrett 1982 William Arnott Wilkinson READING ROTA FOR JANUARY 6th Kenneth Barber 2007 7th George Hebbron Sunday 5th January Jacqui Turner 9th Marcia Agnes Mary Lane Fox 1980 th Sunday 12 January Kate Lofthouse James Walker Booth 1983 th Sunday 19 January No Service Amelia Wright 2008 Sunday 26th January Jill Lawson 13th Thomas William Goodwin 1972 14th Daniel Henzell 1970 Anyone who is unable to read on their Frank Reynolds 1998 allocated day, Maria Van-Laoy Craddy 2011 please contact Andy Beaumont on 541353 15th Mary Stevenson 1976 Robert Owen Nash 1977 16th Christine Mary Shaw 1994 OPEN DOOR WINNERS 17th Emily Molly Stockdale 1989 Congratulations to the two winners in the William Guy 2001 Open Door Scheme December draw. 18th John Chambers Cooper 2010 19th Gwendoline Wagstaff 1966 No. 148. Mrs C Goodwill Irene Blanchard 1990 No. 52. Mrs M Nichols 21st Thomas Mace 2006 22nd Emma Kendrew 1975 Thank you to all members and Best Wishes Frederick William Barker 2004 for 2014 on behalf of the 23rd Charles Reynolds 1982 Village Church Council Ernest Hale 2002 John Reginald Derek Shaw (Priest) 2000 Richard Jessop 25th Rita Reynolds 2011 24th Raymond Easby 2008 26th James Edward Hunter 1957 BRAMHAM CALENDARS 27th Louise Ware 1952 ARE STILL ON SALE 29th Harry Smith 1967 Robert Bowman 1979 in aid of Bramham Church Anthony Howard Aarons (2003) Don’t forget to buy one and support your 30th Ernest Charles Hare 2006 village Church. Neville Anthony Henry Lawrance (Priest) 1972
All Saints’ Bramham
May they Rest in Peace
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27 MEETING AT BRAMHAM VILLAGE HALL Saturday 11th January, 2014 5.30 – 8.00pm Snackfood and drinks will be served Help us to keep All Saints’ doors open If you cannot attend, and would like to know how you can help please email
chipmol@b+nternet.com
or telephone: 0113 2892790.
MONDAY CLUB Monday Club members enjoyed a Christmas Party on the 10th December. Afternoon Tea was served by Mavis and her helpers Joan Reschen and Lynn Tritschler. The members enjoyed singing carols, which was followed by bingo and various games. Each member received a Christmas Gift. If you know anyone who you think would enjoy this social event every month, please let Mavis know. The next meeting is on Monday 4th February at the usual time of 1.30 pm.
If you would like a lift, please ring Mavis on 842321 TO MAKE YOU SMILE Aboard an airline flight from Europe to America, Grandma Bern was taking her very first flight. They had only been alo! a few minutes when the old lady complained to the stewardess that her ears were popping. The girl smiled and gave the older woman some chewing gum, assuring her that many people experienced the same discomfort. When they landed in New York, Grandma thanked the stewardess. "The chewing gum worked fine," she said. "Now that we've arrived, would you tell me, how do I get it out of my ears?"
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The WiSE Owl Café celebrates its first birthday A date for your diary… On Wednesday 8th January 2014, the WiSE Owl Café for the Community in Boston Spa Village Hall will be celebrating its first birthday. Entertainment will be provided between 12pm and 2pm to mark the occasion and we’d very much like you to join us. We have a delicious new menu available at the Café including a choice of toasties and seasonal sandwiches, mouth-watering bacon baps, homemade soups and our newly introduced weekly hot savoury dish. For those with a sweet tooth, why not sample one of our homemade cakes, scones or tray-bakes with a warming cup of tea, coffee or hot chocolate. Please note the Café’s winter opening hours are Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 9.30am to 3.30pm.
The WiSE Howlers Just as you would exercise your body to keep fit and well, how about exercising your brain to keep your memory fit too! Come and join in the fun at our friendly singing group on the last Thursday of each month. No singing experience is necessary as this group is for one and all. We would especially welcome people with memory loss and their carers to come and join in the singing, socialise with others and share experiences.
For further information, please call Lillian Allen at WiSE on 01937 588994, alternatively you can send an email to lillian@w-ise.org,uk
Our next singing session: Thursday 30th January Venue: Walton Village Hall Time 1:30pm – 3:00pm Cost £2 per session including refreshments
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HELP US FIND OUT YOUR VIEWS ON THE FUTURE OF BRAMHAM Come along to the Village Hall on
Friday 7th February and Saturday 8th February 2014 (Times will be announced in next months magazine or on the Parish Council website) www.thisisbramham.co.uk
Let us know what you think about the village and what you like and don’t like. What you would like to keep or get rid of and perhaps what you would like to see happen in the village. All this information will help us formulate the Neighbourhood Plan and set out our plans for Bramham for the next 20 years. This is a fantastic opportunity to put forward your thoughts. Come along and speak to us to find out more about Neighbourhood Plans and talk to us if you would like to get involved. Keith Innocent Chairman Bramham Neighbourhood Plan Group.
BRAMHAM READERS GROUP The next meeting Wednesday 15th January We will be discussing “Two Brothers” by Ben Elton Meetings held at 7.30 pm in The Swan, Bramham New Members always welcome. Contact Marion 844191 or Jillian 844858
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33 WETHERBY & DISTRICT CRIME PREVENTION PANEL POSTAL SCAM It has been confirmed by Royal Mail. The Trading Standards Office are making people aware of the following scam: A card is posted through your door from a company called PDS (Parcel Delivery Service) suggesting that they were unable to deliver a parcel and that you need to contact them on 0906 6611911 (a Premium rate number). DO NOT call this number, as this is a mail scam originating from Belize . If you call the number and you start to hear a recorded message you will already have been billed £315 for the phone call. If you do receive a card with these details, then please contact Royal Mail Fraud on 020 7239 6655. For more information, see the Crime Stoppers website: http://www.crimestoppers-uk.org/crime-prevention/helping-prevent-crime/scams/postaldelivery-scam <http://www.crimestoppers-uk.org/crime-prevention/helping-preventcrime/scams/postal-delivery-scam> Maureen Chair Wetherby & District C rime Prevention Panel Telephone 01937 582 441 Mobile 07711 150 438 http://wetherbycrimepanel.wordpress.com
LINTON ANTIQUE SOCIETY Harewood and the Lascelles family at the Linton Antique Society The focus is close to home for Linton Antique Society’s first talk of 2014 on
9th January at 8.00pm at Linton Memorial Hall. Suzanne Dunne, a steward at Harewood House for the past ten years, traces the relationship between the family and the house over the 250 years since Edwin Lascelles first commissioned its building by Yorkshire architect John Carr. With interiors by Robert Adam, furniture by Chippendale and landscaping by Capability Brown, it became one of Britain’s most important stately homes, and has remained so ever since. Annual membership of the Society is just £15.00 - contact Mrs Barbara Hepburn on 01937 582243 to join. Further details on www.lintonantiquesociety.org.uk
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STEPPING STONES We started off Decembers Stepping Stones with a rehearsal for the nativity, in preparation for the crib service on Christmas Eve. After that, the children (who had all come dressed in their pjs) gathered around the Christmas tree to listen to Reverend Andy tell the story of A Christmas Carol and how Scrooge received a visit from 3 ghosts who made him think about how he lived his life. It was very magical, there was a background of Christmas music and what with the candle light, the twinkling lights of the Christmas tree & Reverend Andy's theatrical ability to tell a good story, everyone (adults included) was enchanted!
We then moved onto hot chocolate with marshmallows and cookies for the children and warm mulled wine and mince pies for the adults. The children also had a busy session making Christmas cards. It was lovely to see a few new faces and everyone had a smashing time! We return in the new year (10th January at 5.30pm) to learn about Baptism, as there will be a Baptism in the family service on the 12th January. We hope you had a lovely Christmas . For more information please contact Jennie Saynor on jen@saynor.me.uk
35 WHATS ON IN BRAMHAM 8th Jan Parish Council Meeing - Senior Citizens’ Centre 8th Jan WiSE Birthday Party 12pm to 2pm Boston Spa Village Hall 9th Jan Linton Antique Society 8.00 pm in Linton Memorial Hall 10th Jan Stepping Stones 5.30 pm in Church 11th Jan All Saint’s Meeting 5.30 pm to 8.00 pm Bramham Village Hall 15th Jan Yorkshire Countrywomen's Asscn 7.15 pm Village Hall 15th Jan Readers Group 7.30 pm The Swan, Bramham 25th Jan Burns Night Ceilidh - Bramham Village Hall 30th Jan WiSE Singing Session Walton Village Hall 1.30pm to 3.00 pm 4th Feb Monday Club 1.30 - Bramham Village Hall 7th Feb & Drop– In- Event - Bramham Village Hall 8th Feb (Times will be announced in next months magazine or on the Parish Council website) 12th Feb Community Action Group AGM 7.30 pm at the Red Lion 12th July Bramham Ball 19th July Bramham Park Stroll and Hog Roast
BRAMHAM VILLAGE STORE and POST OFFICE Dear Customers, Just to let you all know that along with the Camelot Lottery we have in store, we now have the Health Lottery that you can play via the Post Office at just £1.00 a play so come in and try your luck. In September we found a couple of pieces of jewellery, a ring and a necklace also a flip top lighter, we did put a sign up in the shop but no-one has come forward, if you have lost any of these items please call in to enquire. Starting in November we will once again be able to provide a dry cleaning drop off/ collection service, please call in to enquire about prices. Regards, Lynn Village Store Mon-Fri. 06.00-19.30 Saturday 07.00-19.30 Sunday 07.00-12.30
Post Office 09.00-17.30 09.00-12.30 Closed
Bank Hols 07.00-12.30
Closed
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Tel: 01937 842275
36 Useful Telephone Numbers Police Non emergency - incident already taken place 101 (including burglary) Police Incident actually happening (including burglary) 999 Police Support Officer for Bramham)…... ……. 0113 2855374 Doctor - Boston Spa ……………………….…. 01937 842842 Doctor - Bramham ……………….…………… 01937 845854 York & District Hospital…………………...…… 01904 631313 Harrogate District Hospital………………....….. 01423 885 959 St James Hospital……………………............... 0113 243 3144 Leeds Infirmary…………………………………. 0113 243 2799 Seacroft Hospital…………………………….…. 0113 264 8164 Train Enquiries………………………………….. 0845 748 4950 Leeds City Council (general enquiries)……….. 0113 222 4444 LCC Social Services (children)…………….….. 0113 222 4403 LCC Social Service (adults)……………….…... 0113 222 4401 LCC Refuse and Pest Control……………..…. 0113 222 4406 LCC Benefits Advice & Council Tax ……..…. 0113 222 4404 LCC Highway faults,Pot Holes,Street Ltg,Drains…… 0113 222 4407 LCC Parking Services……………………..…... 0113 395 0050 LCC Planning Dept………………………..……. 0113 222 4409 British Gas Emergencies………………………. 0800 111 999 Yorkshire Electricity Emergencies………..…... 0800 375 675 Yorkshire Water, Day & Night ……………....... 0845 124 2424 Metro Bus Enquiries……………...……….……. 0113 245 7676 National Express Buses……………………..…. 0870 580 8080 Noise complaints out of office hours………….. 0113 240 7361 Wetherby Library……………………………..…. 01937 583144 Boston Spa Library…………………………...... 01937 845239 NHS Direct…………………………………..….. 0845 46 47 Chemist - Cohen's Boston Spa…………….. 01937 842985 Citizens Advice Bureau (Crossgates)……...… 0844 477 4788 Crime Stoppers………………………..……….. 0800 555 111 Childline…………………………………………. 0800 11 11
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FEBRUARY should be sent to: Gill Young 62 Lyndon Road, Bramham by 14th January Tel: 01937 843129 or email gill@newcollege4.f9.co.uk Mobile Library The weekly visit of the library to Bramham is on Mondays 1.30 pm to 2.30 pm in Lyndon Road
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The January Smile A wise old gentleman retired and purchased a modest home in the summer near a junior high school. He spent the first few weeks of his retirement in peace and contentment. Then a new school year began. The very next afternoon three young boys full of youthful afterschool enthusiasm came down his street beating merrily on every trash can they encountered. The crashing percussion continued day after day, until finally the wise old man decided it was time to take some action. The next afternoon, he walked out to meet the young kids as they banged their way down the street. Stopping them, he said, "You kids are a lot of fun. I like to see you express your exuberance like that. I used to do the same thing when I was your age. Will you do me a favour? I'll give you each a dollar if you'll promise to come around every day and keep banging the trash cans”. The kids were elated and continued to do a bang-up job on the trash cans. A few days later, the wily retiree approached them again as they drummed their way down the street. "Look" he said, "I haven't received my pension cheque yet, so I'm not going to be able to give you more than 25 cents. Will that be okay?" "A lousy quarter?!" the drum leader exclaimed. "If you think we're going to waste our time beating these cans around for a quarter, you're nuts! No way, mister. We quit!" And the old man enjoyed peace and serenity for the rest of his days.