All Saints’ Church Bramham Parish News
March 2014 Issue 134
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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
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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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 Tricia It is amazing when, as each time it comes to my turn to write the clergy letter, there suddenly appears a subject that is worth sharing with you, the readers. There must be so many things going on in our lives that are worth sharing and reflecting upon; subjects for chatting over coffee, listening to and sorting. I hope you find the following subject worth a moment’s reflection. I have been filling out the quarterly return of weddings from our churches to send to the Registrars office in Leeds. It is an interesting task, seeing the names that bring back memories of particular weddings; thinking of couples setting out on the journey of life together; a whole new journey. If you think about it, there are many journeys we take as members of this little family of God, in this corner of our world. As members of the Benefice of Bramham, we share all sorts of common journeys. Parents take a great step forward for their children when they choose to have them baptised. We see friends and relatives come to church to celebrate the beginning of a journey as a Christian for each person baptised. Godparents and family share this walk with them throughout their lives and provide companionship for this journey in Christ. As I mentioned above, weddings are a brand new start of a journey. Those couples who have taken their vows in front of God are declaring their intention to journey together with God alongside them.
For those of us with friends and family members who have just got married, or intending to do it soon, we all know how difficult it is to see them try to adjust to life together in a world of mortgages, insecure jobs and expectations. When we hear the banns being read in church for couples perhaps we can offer our special prayers for their journey. When we come to funerals at our churches we think of the end of an earthly journey. It is a journey we have shared with someone who was a family member, or someone who has meant a lot to us. We are all journeymen in this life and the deceased person can be seen as finishing their apprenticeship here. It is difficult for us to carry on journeying without them, but we must have the hope of a promised life with Christ to greet the next life. In our everyday shared life here in the benefice we see each other travelling on so many other journeys; through school and university, through learning of any kind. Do you think of yourselves on a learning journey when you come to church? Do you listen and ponder on all you hear and join in with? There are people who are now starting out on the Pilgrim journey, meeting at St. Mary’s church once a week; a merry band of travellers travelling together as they investigate their understanding of how God is walking with them in their lives. One thing about all these journeys is the fact that they are never taken alone. We are all part of a family and our Father looks after each one of us as we take to the road, whichever direction we are going in. Have a safe journey!
Rev Trish
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5 AN INVITATION TO A CONVERSATION I have been convinced for a long time that the vast majority of our neighbours do not engage with the church and perhaps more tellingly the church does not engage with them. Yet increasing numbers of people are searching for spiritual integrity and truth even if they would not express it this way. They are asking questions rather than providing answers and that is the nature of the conversation that you are invited to take part in. We live in a time of rapid change and in a society that seems harsh and destructive of it and of the individual. Community is under threat from mobile lifestyles and increased opportunity not to know your neighbour. Alongside this is the delight in the natural world and the desire to live lightly upon our planet and reverence creation. We live in a time when the importance of community sorely needs to be revalued, when the experience of sharing is about enjoyment in common with others. Community should be a necessity and a joy. And perhaps it is about relationships at home, work, and play and across the generations. The invitation is open to all, seeking to explore, to listen and to share. It does not have to take place in church or on Sundays but at times and places that suit. I have discussed the idea of the conversation with a few but would welcome a response from everybody so please get in touch. I would like to commence this in March, so I look forward to hearing from you soon. Stanley Menzies Tel: 01937 541047
LADIES OF THE BENEFICE! I have told many of you of the joy of going to Wydale Hall. It is our diocesan house, at Brompton-by-Sawdon, near to Scarborough. The house is a calm and restful place to be, with a marvellous welcome, fantastic food and comfortable bedrooms. The rooms all have en-suite shower rooms and really comfortable beds. There is a stair lift to the first floor and dietary needs can be catered for if known in advance. It is my intention to lead a retreat for ladies in the benefice. I have booked 25 places, Monday 26th May to Wednesday 28th May. The cost will be ÂŁ140.00 for the two nights. The retreat will give us time to talk together, reflect and rest. There is a chapel to use together or for personal reflection. We will have Holy Communion together on the Wednesday morning. The booking will be by contacting me by phone (844789), or in person, and a ÂŁ25 deposit. If we use all the places on offer then we will have the Hall to ourselves for those two days. The programme will be announced later, but it is necessary to book the places by Saturday 12th April to give the staff time to make arrangements. Come and join us and make it a wonderful occasion. Rev Trish
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Bramham Parish Council www.thisisbramham.co.uk February 2014 Update ....communica ng with residents
To all Bramham residents: Here is the update from our February Parish Council meeting and latest developments: Councillor resignation: Councillor Lee Blanchard has reluctantly, due to work commitments, had to resign from the Parish Council. Lee has very kindly offered his continued support and best wishes to the Council. We are all very sorry to see Lee go and would like to thank him for his many years of service to the Council and the village. Councillor Tony Silverwood has also had to resign due to other commitments. He is sorry that he has had to leave after a relatively short time on the Council and hopes that his place will be filled by someone with more time to offer. The Council understands Tony’s position. We thank him for his contribution and wish him well. As a result of the resignations vacancies have been advertised on the website. If you are interested and would like to know more about what is involved just contact the clerk or any councillor. Check the website for details of how the vacancies will be filled. Pavilion and Playing Field update: Please see the separate update in this magazine that provides a full update on the current position. Drop in Event: How to invest our funds / grant applications and Neighbourhood Plan. At the meeting we finalised our plans for the village hall drop in event 7/8th February to get residents’ views on the above. See the separate update in this magazine regarding the event and the process for making a funding application. If you have any queries, please contact the clerk. Village Sign: The sign at the Paradise Way / Wetherby Road Junction has been repaired, and a new stand obtained. It will be back in place shortly. World War 1 Commemorative Bench: We agreed to purchase a bench to be placed in the garden of the Senior Citizens’ Centre. It will be installed June 28, the day of the Gala and further WW1 commemoration. Continued on page 9
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9 Continued from page 7 Parish Council meetings procedures: The Council has a number of procedures that it must follow and this includes how we conduct our meetings. At our meetings residents are given the opportunity to make comments in the 20 minutes before the formal meeting begins. Once the council meeting commences the public are not included in the discussions or decisions. However any councillor may propose a vote on whether they wish to open up the discussion to a member of the public. We would like to explain that this is a legislative requirement that the Council must adhere to as a government body, it is not simply a process that we choose to adopt. There are also occasions where we have to exclude press and public from the meeting, due to the nature of the agenda item. For example; this can be when we are to hear or discuss legal advice and issues, or employee issues. There is no intention to be secretive, again this is the proper procedure to which we must adhere. We only exclude public and press when we feel it is absolutely necessary. As a government body we do have these rules to follow, and we do whenever possible put such items at the end of the agenda so as to make it as least inconvenient as possible to residents attending. We also communicate the outcome. We do not want to exclude residents from having a voice, we very much want to hear from you about all aspects of village life and therefore encourage you to attend our meetings and drop in events to share your thoughts and ideas. You can also write to our clerk or talk to any of our councillors if there is something you would like considering or discussing. The council is committed to operating openly and honestly and communicates all updates and decisions via this magazine, via our website www.thisisbramham.co.uk and twitter account @thisisbramham.
Next Meeting: Wednesday 5th March, 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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BRAMHAM’S “DROP IN” EVENT
“What a great way to inform the village about what is going on, we really enjoyed the event”
A BIG THANK YOU To all the Community Group Leaders and residents who “dropped in” to the Parish Councils event at the Village Hall. There was a great community atmosphere, with an opportunity to share thoughts on what projects you would like the Council to award funds to and chat about the future of Bramham. We all particularly enjoyed seeing the children choose their favourite play equipment for a possible new playground! The Neighbourhood Plan group were delighted to get resident's views on the key issues facing Bramham's future, including housing, transport, sport & leisure, employment, the environment and our village heritage. This will feed into the next stage of developing our Neighbourhood Plan.
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GRANT APPLICATIONS Residents’ views on sharing the funds available will now be taken into consideration when making decisions on funding requests. Grant applications (for this year) are to be submitted by the end of March 2014 and decisions will be made by the end of May. Forms are available on our website or via our clerk. We will continue to update you about the grant applications in the magazine and via our website www.thisisbramham.co.uk.
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STEPPING STONES February’s Stepping Stones was a Valentine’s Day theme. Whilst parents and grandparents chatted with a cup of tea; the children sat down to make stained glass window hearts out of cardboard and tissue paper and also made hearts out of salt dough, decorating them with paint and glitter. Afterwards, Reverend Andy gave a fascinating talk about salt and light. Showing how we are the salt of the earth, and the light of the world. He was able to relate this to the children by demonstrating how important salt and light are in everyday life, and how vital they were in times gone by, using salt for flavour and as a preservative in the days before fridges. This kept the children engrossed for 10 minutes. After the talk it was time for juice and biscuits, before leaving Church to continue their weekend. At the Family Service the following Sunday, the children were able to show the congregation the results of their hard work. They also read out prayers. The Stepping Stones children who come attend schools at Bramham, Boston Spa (St Mary’s and Primrose Lane) and Thorp Arch. More children are attending, and these sessions are becoming increasingly popular. Any child is welcome to attend regardless of if they attend any Church or not. It is simply a way of meeting other families in a relaxed friendly environment.
The next session is on Friday 7th March at All Saints Church - 5.30pm. The Family Service takes place at All Saints every second Sunday (9th March) at 10am. For more information please contact Jen Saynor jen@saynor.me.uk. All Saints Church Bramham, serving Bramham’s Community since year 1150.
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BRAMHAM VILLAGE HALL NEWS The timetable below is an overview of classes etc in the Village Hall, as requested by visitors to the Parish Council’s open event on 7th /8th Feb. Monday
Monday Club Monthly 1.00 - 3.00
Badminton 6.30 - 7.30
Tuesday
Art Class 10.00 - 12 noon
Bodyrox Exercise 6.00 - 6.45
Pilates 7.00 - 8.00 & 8.15 - 9.15
Wednesday
Circuits 10.00 - 11.00
Pilates 6.00 - 7.00
*Drama Group 7.30 - 10.00
Thursday
Fitness League 9.15 - 10.15
Friday
Beginners Pilates 10.30 - 11.30
Saturday
Little Kickers (for Under 5’s) 9.00-11.00
Sunday
Yorkshire Country Women (YCA) (Monthly 7.00 - 9.00 In Supper Room)
Karate 7.00 - 9.00
*Drama Group (pre-production)
*Drama Group meets on Weds and Sunday only during pre-production rehearsal schedules. Further information on all of the groups/classes can be obtained from the contacts below. If you are interested in starting a club/class (weekly/ fortnightly/monthly) please contact the bookings email or phone numbers below for further information about availability. The hall is also available for children’s parties – £30 hire fee for a 2 hour party with half an hour either side to set up and clear up - any weekday (if the hall is free) and weekends before 5pm (if the hall is free). Despite increases in all utility bills, the hire charges for the hall have been kept at the same rate again this year - £8 per hour for supper room, £12 per hour for the main hall, £18 per hour for all rooms. Friday and Saturday night party/event rates are £120 from 5pm to midnight. All subject to availability. (Stage lighting can be provided at a small additional cost). 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.uk. Christine Suddaby
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17 BRAMHAM GALA 2014 will be on Saturday 28th June 12 noon to 4.00 pm
CHURCHES TOGETHER LENT TALKS You are invited to hear the following Church Leaders speak about their denominations: 11th March Mgr. Paul Fisher – Catholic 18th March Revd. G. H. Neale - Elim Pentecostal 25th March Revd. Canon Sue Sheriff Church of England 1st April Revd. Graham Carter - Methodist All of the talks are held at 7.30pm In the Parish Room, St Mary’s Church, Boston Spa
Birds of Prey display • Majorettes • Children's’ Games • Slide Shows • Many other attractions •
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19 LEEDS FESTIVAL The Parish Council is pleased to advise that Leeds Festival tickets will be available again this year. The cost of residents' tickets will be ÂŁ40 to include the bus. There will also be a limited number of nominated tickets for non-residents at ÂŁ40, but these will be allocated after residents' tickets. Full price tickets will also be available (price to be confirmed). This year we are using a PO Box.
Applications for tickets will start Monday 7th April and close Sunday 27th April Application forms and PO Box details will be available in the village shop and on the website (www.thisisbramham.co.uk) a few days before the opening date.
BRAMHAM CHURCHYARD We would again like to thank all those people who have helped us to tidy and clear the churchyard during 2013. We feel that there has been a marked improvement and we hope to continue to keep the area under more continuous mowing so that we do not have an overgrown area to tackle in the late summer. This should keep the whole Churchyard tidier for everybody to enjoy. We have been greatly impressed by your efforts to keep the graves well tended and supplied with flowers and thank you for this work, which we all know takes time out of busy schedules. By the Diocesan Churchyard Regulations we are allowed to leave Christmas wreaths in place for two months and are then supposed to clear them away. This is also desirable as many of them have wire frames which will damage the mowers and strimmers. As mentioned in this magazine last month we are planning to have a clearing session on:-
Saturday 8th March and would ask anyone who has decorations/flowers which they wish to keep to take them away before then. We appreciate that in our August clearing we took away some decorations that people felt should have been left and have no wish to cause any of you distress in this matter. Please be aware that we are bound by regulations from the Diocese of York and that if you have any queries about what is allowed to be put on the graves please do not hesitate to contact us. Finally if there are any villagers who have the time and energy to help maintain the Saxon Graveyard of Bramham please contact the Churchwardens and we will happily use your enthusiasm to the benefit of the village. It may be more satisfying and certainly cheaper than going to the gym. Chips Browning
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Sunday Services at Bramham All Saints for March 2nd March
Next before Lent
10.00 am Holy Communion
9th March
1st Sunday in Lent
10.00 am Family Service
16th March
2nd Sunday in Lent
10.00 am Group Parish Service at Walton Church
23rd March
3rd Sunday in Lent
8.00 am Holy Communion 10.00 am Celtic Service
30th March
Mothering Sunday
10.00 am Holy Communion
Ash Wednesday 5th March 10.00 am Holy Communion with Imposition of Ashes at St Mary’s Boston Spa 7.30 pm Holy Communion with Imposition of Ashes at St Mary’s Boston Spa shared service with the Methodists Week Day Services - Holy Communion all Fridays in March at 10.00 am Any alteration to Services will be announced in Church or detailed on the notice board
The following children who were baptised In All Saints’ Bramham celebrate their birthdays in March 2nd March 2007 3rd March 2006 6th March 2007 6th March 2006 7th March 2008 10th March 2009 10th March 2010 12th March 2008 12th March 2010 12th March 2012 13th March 2009 20th March 2001 26th March 2008
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Millie Elizabeth Gardner George David Morris James Francis Homa Leila Gratia Aston Lucas George Hodgson Thomas James Gilmore Thomas Harrison Mills Elliott Jacob Rycroft Ethan Blair Pearson Alesha Breathwick 2012 Samuel Joseph Alker Adam Bishop Taylor Catherine Elizabeth Spencer
We wish them a Happy Birthday and Every Blessing
Wetherby Choral Society Presents Bach’s
St Matthew Passion St James’s Church Wetherby
Saturday 5th April at 7.00 pm Joshua Ellicot - Evangelist Tim Murphy - Christ Rebecca Lea – Soprano Cathy Bell – Alto Stephen Newlove - Tenor Ashley Mercer - Bass Conductor: John Dunford Tickets £13 Available from Tel: 01937 842564 or 01937 583074
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23 From the Book of Remembrance for
All Saints’ Bramham On these days of the month of March please pray for the repose of the souls of:1st Amelia Kitchen 1940 Neil Isaiah Lewis 1944 2nd Ethel Winifred Clayton 1975 5th Doris Hebbron 1979 6th Walter Ware 2006 Fred Morris 2010 Frank O’Brien 2009 7th Mary Jane Sanderson 1976 8th Robert Simpson 1981 Walter Chambers 2012 14th Mary Hilda Young 1991 Thomas Young 1992 15th Elizabeth Smith 1947 Nellie Bond 1978 22nd Harry Lund 1983 Les Darley 2009 Mary Elizabeth Holly 2009 23rd Alfred Richardson May Booth 2002 Irene EllioƩ 2007 24th Amy Smith 1985 25th Mary Agnes Emily (Lady Bingley) Irene Shenton 2007 Edith Annie (Toppy) Albrecht 2004 26th Ernest Haƞield 1994 29th Alan Wilkinson 1983 Trevor Norgate 2012 30th Alice SƟrk 1982 31st Harry Vernon Broadhead 1984 Arthur Hyde 1991 James Herbert William Cook 2004
May they Rest in Peace
The Blessed Sacrament is permanently reserved in All Saints' Bramham for the sick and dying. Rev’d Trish Anslow Tel: 01937 844789 or The Parish Office 01937 844402 would be grateful to receive the names of those who are sick or those needing a special visit..
READING ROTA FOR MARCH Sunday 2nd March Sunday 9th March Sunday 16th March Sunday 23d March Sunday 30th March
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Jacque Turner Kate Lofthouse Jillian Lawson Yvonne Gibson Barbara Baker
Anyone who is unable to read on their allocated day please contact Andy Beaumont on 541353
BRAMHAM CALENDAR FOR 2015 Don’t forget to keep taking photographs through the Spring and Summer for next year’s Calendar. All photographs to be considered should be images of Bramham village.
BEATING THE BOUNDS This is being arranged for Saturday 26th April so please try and keep the date free. Last year we had a good turnout and lovely weather, so lets hope it happens again. Watch our for details in next month’s magazine.
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25 BRAMHAM DRAMA GROUP NEWS MURDER MYSTERY PLAY 2014 Auditions will be held on Wednesday 5th March from 7.30 in the Village Hall. The Murder Mystery plays have quickly become a popular annual production and, as last year, we hope to be able to perform at other venues in the locality in May/June (performance dates have not been finally agreed – see the next magazine for details). The ticket price for the evening is likely to include a supper, and there will be a licensed bar available. Tickets will be available from Betty Box Office on 07747 778536. Please leave a message if there is no answer and she will return your call. Or you can book by emailing bramhamdramagroup@gmail.com. Christine Suddaby
What’s cooking? A new luncheon club for the over 60’s in Bramham! Drop in to Bramham Village Hall on
Monday the 10th of March between 12 and 2pm and enjoy a very reasonably priced light lunch and some pleasant company. If you need transport ring Mavis on 843321 If this proves to be popular we hope to make it a regular event so please come along and support us!
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BRAMHAM COMMUNITY ACTION GROUP/GALA WHAT DO WE DO? •
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We organise and run the Annual Village Gala • We organise and run the Open Gardens and Plant Sale We worked to complete the Jubilee Garden and continue to maintain it • We organise the Christmas Tree and lights
This is all done with a committee of only 2/3 people and although we get plenty of helpers on Gala weekends we can’t do it all on our own. At the AGM in February no one came to the meeting and we were even unable to vote officers of the Association due to a lack of numbers. We were disappointed with numbers at the Gala last year and have in fact decided not to run the Gala Gig this year due to the financial loss we made.
WHAT IS THE FUTURE? WE NEED MORE HELP TO ORGANISE THE GALA AND OTHER VILLAGE EVENTS OR WE WILL HAVE NO ALTERNATIVE BUT TO CLOSE THE GROUP DOWN AND NOT HAVE A GALA ANY MORE. WE ARE STILL HAVING A GALA THIS YEAR AND IF YOU CAN VOLUNTEER YOUR TIME AND EXPERTISE PLEASE CONTACT ME ON 07595206611 or keith@thomlinsons.co.uk
OR COME ALONG TO THE SENIOR CITIZENS SHELTER ON WEDNESDAY 19TH MARCH AT 7.30 TO MEET US AT OUR NEXT MEETING. IF YOU WANT THE GALA TO STAY WE NEED YOUR HELP
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29 OPEN GARDENS AND PLANT SALE Following last years successful open gardens and plant sale we are repeating the event
on Sunday 25th May 2014 Please make a note in your diary and keep an eye on the magazine for further details.
BUT WE NEED YOUR GARDEN!!!! If you are able to put your garden forward please could you let me know as soon as possible.
Any size of garden will do!
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31 YORKSHIRE COUNTRYWOMENS ASSOCIATION Our speaker in January was Mr Alun Pugh, a retired school teacher from Leeds, who gave a light-hearted talk on his career and his encounters with pupils of all types - well behaved and otherwise, raising smiles and much laughter from his audience. Our next meeting is our Annual General Meeting which will be on Wednesday 19th March at 7.15 pm in the Village Hall Supper Room. There will be a bring and buy sale at this meeting and members are asked to both Bring AND BUY, if possible, as all contributions will be gratefully received for Club funds. There will also be a Quiz to enlighten proceedings! Jean Dale
THE CHURCH ELECTORAL ROLL We would like to take this opportunity to remind all parishioners that a new Electoral Roll is now in place. This has to be renewed every five years and if you have not completed an application form in the past 12 months your name will not appear on it and you will not be eligible to vote on church matters. The forms are available in the church, but if you have difficulties in obtaining one please contact the churchwardens and they will be only too glad to help. Either Andy Beaumont Tel: 541353 or Chips Browning 01132 892790.
MONDAY CLUB
Ring the
The next meeting is on
Bells!!
3rd March 1.30 pm in the Village Hall We look forward to seeing all Senior Citizens, and would especially love to see some new faces. If you need a lift ring Mavis on 842321
Bell practice nights at All Saints’ Bramham Tuesdays 11th and 25th March 7.00 to 8.00 pm If you fancy the challenge, come along and join us or phone
01937 844529
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33 PARISH COUNCIL UPDATE ON THE PAVILION AND LEASE OF THE PLAYING FIELD Very understandably, many residents have asked why the Pavilion has still not been completed and brought into use. Last year, solicitors acting for the Bramham Sports and Leisure Association set out its claim to have a legal interest in the playing fields and the Pavilion that effectively gives it full control of both. The claim is based on a draft of a lease produced in October 2008 (before the BSLA came into existence) but never completed and which is invalid. Although the Council’s own legal advice was that there was no basis for the BSLA’s claim, in April 2013 the Council offered to grant it a 30 year lease. This lease would have been very similar to the 2008 draft lease, in that the rent would be £1 a year, with both the Council and the BSLA having the right to end the lease earlier if they chose, but limiting the BSLA’s use of the playing fields and the Pavilion to that of recreational facility primarily for residents. The BSLA’s solicitors did not reply to this offer until September 2013 when they requested some amendments to the draft. In response, the Council’s solicitors offered certain concessions, but by 8 November 2013 the BSLA’s solicitors had still not replied. Accordingly, on that day the Council’s solicitors told the BSLA’s solicitors that if the BSLA had not accepted the proposed lease by 6 December 2013, there would no further negotiations. On 5th December 2013 – that is, one day before the deadline set by the Council - the BSLA’s solicitors wrote back rejecting the Council’s proposed lease. Instead, and whilst continuing to maintain its claim to a legal interest in the playing fields and the Pavilion, the BSLA have asked the Council to grant it a lease which
would still at be at a rent of £1 a year, but for 99 years, with no right to end the lease earlier, and with no limits on the BSLA’s use of the playing fields and Pavilion. A lease in these terms would be the equivalent of giving the playing fields and the Pavilion to the BSLA for nothing for the BSLA to do whatever it wishes with them. The Council cannot do this in any case, as the Local Government Act 1972 requires it to obtain best value on the disposal of any asset. However, the Council’s primary aim is for the playing fields and Pavilion to be completed as soon as possible, so that they can then be run by a party working in partnership with the Council for the benefit of the whole community. The Council has reluctantly been forced to conclude from the BSLA’s stance that it does not share this aim. The present position is that if the BSLA is to retain any chance of arguing its claim to the control of the playing fields and the Pavilion, it must bring court proceedings by 30 May 2014. If it does not, the Council will then take control of both and can then proceed to complete all outstanding works with a view to bringing them into full use as quickly as possible. If the BSLA does bring court proceedings, the Council will defend them, and has been advised that its prospects of doing so successfully are very high. The Parish Council would like to reassure residents that it is committed to protecting the playing fields as an extremely valuable asset and important village amenity and delivering a completed Pavilion.
34 To Bramham Parish Council.
18th February 2014
I feel compelled to write to the council regarding the update on the pavilion and lease situation published on the website. I have lived in Bramham for the past 52 years (all my life) and as a teenager I attended the Youth Club run by the late Mrs Barton. Over forty years ago Bramham Village were fortunate enough to receive a pavilion from the Yorkshire show ground. This was to be erected upon the games field but for one reason or another it was left to rot and was never erected. I along with many other residents have long awaited a pavilion to be built upon the playing fields and looked forward to using this facility and enjoying all the community interest and spirit that it could generate. I would therefore like to voice my opinion with the present situation that the BSLA find themselves in. the ongoing battle between yourselves and the BSLA seems very unnecessary. I would like to ask why monies cannot be released to at least finish and open the pavilion and stop it from further going into disrepair due to damp etc? It would be a great shame to watch history repeating its self, to see this newly erected pavilion falling into an unusable building. Your bullish statement, basically goading the BSLA to go to court because you think you can win makes me cringe. I certainly do not want my Council tax spent fighting the BSLA, a village club with a facility that has lots to offer if given the opportunity to open. I would like to question if the BSLA do not have a valid lease allegedly signed October 2008 ‘’how did they get planning permission and access grants etc?’’ I would like to also take this opportunity to challenge whether you are capable of been responsible for the handing out of over £278,000 of money, whilst not having a full and balanced committee. When will elections to fill the two vacant positions be held? I also question, do you have a good balance of people on the committee, unbiased and who are in full support of all groups and committees in the Bramham community? I believe that there are several other issues that need to be addressed if there are funds to be handed out:Seats in the Bus Shelters for the elderly and disabled Speed restriction /ramps around Bramham School Toilets in the senior citizens centre Completing and opening the Pavilion. As someone who has been involved in groups in this village in the past i.e. Bramham Scout Leader, Bramham Youth Group Leader, Bramham School Governor / PTA and also Governor at Wetherby High School, I realise how challenging, frustrating committees and making decisions can be. I have, in the past, been involved in raising money from bids, grants etc and I am wondering what is the situation on the money used to build the pavilion if the council takes it over will this have to be repaid? I look forward to your reply to the questions raised. Stephen R. Kitchen. “East View Cottage” Town Hill, Bramham LS23 6QA.
35 SAVE BRAMHAM’S PLAYING FIELDS BSLA is seeking a 99year lease of the Playing Field. This is the only sizeable and significant public access green space in the village. Most other pockets of amenity space were eventually sold as building plots. In 1968 Bramham PC opened negotiations to purchase 8.4acres of Ramsden’s and Cundall’s paddock which it had previously leased from WRCC as a playing field. Negotiations were protracted with LCC also wanting the land as successors to WRCC, but eventually a valuation was agreed for 6.55 acres for £4000 ( -LCC retaining Cundall’s :now sold and built upon). The village raised and paid the cash Oct 1973, but completion was delayed until the very last few days of local government reorganisation with LCC insisting on receiving a further 0.5acre ( -but NO rebate for Bramham). Throughout this period BPC kept the parish informed, with the promise:“…this land shall be held by the village as a playing field for ever”! In 2000 LCC as the primary authority, attempted a land-grab on Freely lane. This was resisted by BPC and eventually an Option Agreement was reached which released a strip of land for road widening. Over the years there have been 7 proposals to build facilities on the field, several of which were sponsored or encouraged by the parish council. BSLA was set up to progress the building of changing rooms using monies from the Community Fund with additional monies from the Option Agreement dependant on the sale of Bramham House site. In 2011 BSLA failed to get a satisfactory mandate from the village, and was severely criticised for lack of a viable business plan. It decided to start the build anyway. Sale of Bramham House failed to materialise and the pavilion was in limbo, until a facility was arranged which released early payment of the Option monies. In 2013 BSLA finally published its business plan, and it became obvious that they intended to use the playing field as a chargeable asset, hiring out wherever possible and charging subscriptions from users, including parish residents (with “… perimeter fencing to be secure to prevent unauthorised access” -BSLA business plan 4/13). The most vociferous of the BSLA trustees is not even a Bramham resident. He is in fact a Leeds politician. A lease to BSLA with Cllr Proctor as the dominant trustee hands the playing field back to Leeds ( “-a rare resource for the metropolitan area of Leeds and wider afield” -BSLA business plan 4/13) and we bought it originally to keep it safe for the parish. A lease to BSLA takes the playing field out of the hands of the community with unknown consequences. Bramham residents will be charged for using a playing field which already belongs to them. Paul R. Topping February 2014
36 Le Grand Depart Bramham Celebrates with a
SCARECROW TRAIL Sunday 22nd June We hope to create a trail of scarecrows around the village for everyone to enjoy
ANYTHING GOESA French Theme A Cycling Theme A Yorkshire Theme
BE CREATIVE! All you need to do is, make a scarecrow, stick it in your garden, by your front door or any prominent position...... it's as easy as that. Thanks to the Yorkshire Countrywomen for their offer to serve refreshments on the day. For more ideas about how to make your scarecrow, look on the following websites:www.makescarecrows.com www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Scarecrow www.kettlewellsscarecrowfestival.co.uk
Lin Tritschler
VOLUNTEERS REQUIRED TO SPRUCE UP BRAMHAM Bramham in Bloom needs your help with a Litter Pick The hard-working volunteers who plant an maintain our lovely flower beds around the village need your help to assist with a litter-pick at the beginning of April ahead of the Yorkshire in Bloom judging. The Judges take the overall appearance of the village into account and litter will obviously cause a detraction. Please can you spare a couple of hours - less if we have many hands - on a Saturday morning in early April? We do not have the actual date for the judging yet, but I am sure we can get a party together at short notice. Please send me your email address and/or telephone number if you think you can help and I will contact you as soon as we have a definite date. Gerry Taylor
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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: The last Thursday of each Month Venue: Walton Village Hall Time 1:30pm – 3:00pm Cost £2 per session including refreshments EASTER MUSICAL MATINEE Our Easter Musical Matinee is being held on Tuesday 15th April from 1:00 – 3:00pm in Boston Spa Village Hall. Admission will be from pre-purchased ticket sales and they will be available from our office on Westgate in Wetherby or The Wise Owl Café. The afternoon will include musical entertainment and our very own Easter Bonnet Competition. WISE INFORMATION & ADVICE Our Information and Advice service enables us to provide help, advice and information with benefits, form filling and finding help at home etc. Nicola is based in the WiSE office at the One Stop Centre, Wetherby and is available from Tuesday to Friday where you can call and see her without an appointment. On the first Wednesday of each month, Nicola will be at The WiSE Owl Café at Boston Spa Village Hall from 10.30am until 1.30pm. If you would like to speak to her for help or advice or would like to make an appointment to see her, please telephone 01937 588994 or email nicola@w-ise.org.uk
BROWN BIN The Brown (garden waste) Bin collection starts again in March. Your collection day is the same as last year. To check your bin day, visit www.leeds.gov.uk/yourbinday If you have no internet access, Telephone 0113 2224406
38 CIRCUIT TRAINING WHERE?
BRAMHAM VILLAGE HALL
WHEN?
WEDNESDAYS 10.00 - 11.00 am
IS IT FOR ME? • The Session is for people wanting to begin or return to exercise. WHAT IS IT? • It involves a multi exercise programme eg 10-12 different exercises. WHAT WILL IT DO FOR ME? • Improve fitness top to toe including cardiovascular. WHAT DO I NEED? • Appropriate clothing and footwear, water bottle, towel. WHO IS THE TRAINER? • My name is Steve Haywood. I am a qualified gym instructor and personal trainer (more information at www.steve-haywood.com HOW MUCH AFTER THAT ? • Cost will be £5 per session, all equipment and music provided. CONTACT DETAILS – 07976 983 988 Email: stevenhaywood@hotmail.co.uk It will be fun, please let m know if you can make it, so the session can be planned for maximum enjoyment. Thank You. See you soon Steve
39 WHAT’S ON IN BRAMHAM 3rd March Monday Club 1.15 pm 5th March Parish Council Meeting 7.30 pm Senior Citizen’s Centre 5th March Murder Mystery Play Auditions - Bramham Village Hall 5th March Ash Wednesday Services at St Marys Boston Spa 7th March Stepping Stones Session 5.30 pm in Bramham Church 8th March Churchyard being cleared of Christmas Wreaths etc. 10th March New Luncheon Club Village Hall 12 noon to 2.00pm 11th March Bell Practice 11th March Lent Talk at St Mary’s Church Boston Spa 7.30 pm 15th March Closing Date for application for Organ Scholar Vacancy 18th March Lent Talk St Mary’s Church Boston Spa 7.30 pm 19th March Community Action Group Meeting to discuss Gala at Senior Citizen’s Shelter 7.30 pm 19th March YCA Meeting Village Hall Supper Room 7.15 pm 25th March Bell Practice 25th March Bramham Readers Group The Swan 7,39 pm 25th March Lent Talk at St Mary’s Church Boston Spa 7.30 pm 27th March WiSE Singing Session Walton Village Hall, 1.30 pm 1st April Lent Talks at St Mary’s Church Boston Spa 7.30 pm 5th April Bach’s St Matthew Passion, St James Church, Wetherby 7.00 pm 15th April WiSE Easter Musical Matinee 1.00 - 3.00 Boston Spa Village Hall 26th April Beating the Bounds 7th/27th April Application for Leeds Festival Tickets 26th April Beating the Bounds 25th May Bramham Open Gardens and Plant Sale 26th/28th May Ladies Retreat at Wydale Hall 22nd June Scarecrow Trail 28th June Bramham Gala 12th July Bramham Ball 19th July Hog Roast
BRAMHAM VILLAGE STORE and POST OFFICE Please take the opportunity to call in to see us, we provide: • • • • • • • • • • •
Post Office services, FREE cash withdrawal facility at the post office 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, stationery and general accessories Mobile phone, Gas and Electricity top up’s, cash back facility Dry Cleaning drop off/collection service Mondays and Thursdays Lynn, Marie, Tracey, Louise and Sam will be happy to help and serve you. Village Store Post Office Mon-Fri. 06.00-19.30 09.00-17.30 Saturday 07.00-19.30 09.00-12.30 Sunday 07.00-12.30 Closed Bank Hols 07.00-12.30 Closed 12 Front Street, Bramham LS23 6RD Tel: 01937 842275
40 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
Articles for the APRIL should be sent to: Gill Young 62 Lyndon Road, Bramham by 14th March 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
Thought for the Month Everyone talks about leaving a better planet for our kids. Let’s try to leave better kids for our planet
The Hotel Bill - Don't mess with Senior Citizens An older lady decided to give herself a big treat for her 70th birthday by staying overnight in a really nice hotel. When she checked out the next morning, the desk clerk handed her a bill for £250.00. She demanded to know why the charge was so high. "I agree it's a nice hotel, but the rooms aren't worth £250.00 for just an overnight stay! I didn't even have a fried breakfast." The clerk told her that £250.00 was the standard rate and a fried breakfast had been included had she wanted it. She insisted on speaking to the Manager. The Manager appeared and forewarned by the desk clerk, announced: "This hotel has an Olympic-sized pool and a huge conference centre which are available for use." "But I didn't use them," she said. 'Well, they are here, and you could have," explained the Manager. He went on to explain that she could also have seen one of the in-hotel shows for which they were so famous. "We have the best entertainers performing here," the Manager said. "But I didn't go to any of those shows," she said. "Well, we have them and you could have," said the Manager. After several minutes discussion and with the Manager still unmoved, she decided to pay, wrote a cheque and gave it to him. The Manager was surprised when he looked at it. "But madam, this cheque is only for £50.00." "That's correct I charged you £200.00 for flirting and cuddling me " she replied. "But I didn't!" exclaimed the very surprised Manager. "Well, too bad, I was here, and you could have."