All Saints’ Church
Bramham Parish News
photo by Martin Williams
A Happy and Peaceful Easter to everyone
© Copyright All Saints’ Church Bramham
March 2016 Issue 158
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Church Officers for All Saints’ Bramham Rev’d Canon Peter
Vicar of Lower Wharfe Parish (Bramham, Boston Spa & Walton) and Vicar of Thorp Arch 86 High Street, Boston Spa……………………………………………………………….. 842454 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………………………………
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Treasurer……………… Mary Clerehugh, 8 Walton Gardens, Thorp Arch LS23 7FU…………………...……..
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Secretary……………… Val Clerehugh, Pear Tree Cottage, 1 Windmill Road, Bramham………………………
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VCC Members………… Kate Lofthouse, Gillian Young, Stephen Spencer, Dolly Mullen, Nigel Kitchen, Yvonne Gibson 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……… Jennie Saynor, Mount House, Willow Lane, Clifford LS23 6JN………………….. jen@saynor.me.uk Group Office…………….Sarah Oates (Office open Monday-Thursday 9.30 am to 12.30 pm…………….… 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 Football Club………………….Dave Jacklyn………………………………………………………………………… 07809 561199 Guides……………………… Sarah Clayton………………………………………………………………… sarah@claytons.info Brownies…………………….. Aimee Sibley. Jane Dalton & Joanna Bayton-Smith …………………………….. 07733 117031 Explorer Scouts……………...Justin Atkinson………………………………………………………………………… 541727 Scouts………………………...Jason Turner (Skip)…………………………………………………………………… 842181 Beavers……………………….Deborah Atkinson………………………………………………………….…………. 07944 728399 Cubs…………………………..Diane Hare (Akela)………………………………………………………………….... 07787 113154 Bramham Primary School…..Executive Head Teacher Sarah Richards…………………………………… …. .. Deputy Head Teacher Laura Wild: Chair of Governors Sue Morgan Administrator Louise Humphreys
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Bramham Parish Council…...Valerie Whitbrread (Chair)……………………………………………………………… 541075 Scott Jones 07779 412817, Naomi Elvin 833288, Ian Dalton 849455, June Halliday 845564, Linda Richards 842151, Deborah Atkinson 07944 728399 Clerk Parish Council……….. Marie Lynch…………………………………………………………………………… 841328 Bramham Pavilion…………..Gerry Taylor, Secretary……………………………………………………...845828 or 07817 849556 Yorkshire Countrywomen’s Asscn ...Anne Topping - Chair ……………………………………………………………… 844529 Bramham in Bloom………….Lynne Marshall …….………………………………………………………………….. 844767 Community Action Group…..Keith Innocent………………………………………………………………………..… 841197 Neighbourhood Watch…….. Paul Marshall…………………………………………………………………………… 844767 Monday Club………………...Mavis Wilson…………………………………………………………………………… 842321 Readers Group…………….. Jillian Lawson 844858 & Marion Hogg 844191 Bramham Shop/Post Office...Lynne Williams…..……………………………………………………………….…. 842275 Aberford Road Allotments…..Paul Marshall…………………………………………………………………………… 844767
Bramham Parish News Team Editor Deputy Editor Advertising Treasurer Distribution Proof Readers Printers
Gillian Young Anne Palmer Paul Marshall Jillian Lawson Anne & Paul Topping Write Design & Print
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Clergy Letter from Revd Canon Peter Bristow
WHO ARE WE ? The sociologist, Professor Linda Woodhead of Lancaster University, has recently delivered a lecture based on her book That was the Church That Was arguing that the decline in religious membership in England has now reached a crucial tipping point, with more people claiming to have no religion than those who claim religious affiliation. Professor Woodhouse, and her co-author, Andrew Brown of the Guardian newspaper state that the primary cause lies in the gradual separation of the values of a secular society from those promoted by organised religion and in our context, especially Christianity. Dr. Andrew Atherstone, Latimer research fellow at Wycliffe Hall, Oxford, takes issue with this analysis. He says that the evidence simply points to the fact that non-Christians are being more forthright about their identity, but the Church of England’s own research, published in January, still indicates 1.1 million people, or 2% of the population, are worshipping in the Church of England. The arguments will continue, as they always have done. Woodhouse states “the bar to entry has been raised progressively higher since the ‘90s: church members are now expected to believe things, experience things, give considerable sums of money, and even go out and evangelise others, encouraging them to become ‘disciples of Jesus.” Well, this has been the case since New Testament times ! However, we are very aware people are baptised for many different reasons – from because it is “the done thing” to having a profound conviction of it’s significance – but our presumption is
always that those who ask for baptism, especially for their children, are asking out of some kind of ‘faith’ conviction, no matter how frail. Our world always faces challenges and issues and is forever riddled with the gloom of evil, currently in the form of several wars across the Middle East with massive consequences for the European Community. Baptism claims that by our sharing in Christ’s victory over death, the particular evils of our times have ultimately been defeated. Through the pouring of water we enter into the waters of death so as to rise with the power of Jesus Christ. Our Christian faith will always face the challenges of the age, at the present time secularism, religious fundamentalism and persecution in many places, especially in the Middle East which was the cradle of Christianity. The ethical debates and arguments within the Church will always continue, but it is our Baptism into the death and resurrection of Jesus which is key to who we are, to what we claim and to how we live. Baptism transforms one’s identity. We know from the Acts of the Apostles that many of the first Christians had to leave behind family and friends in order to practise their faith. Through Baptism we begin to share in the very life of God himself and whatever this life holds for us our faith tells us that through Baptism we will be drawn – through Jesus’ death and resurrection – to the face of God himself. One day heaven and earth will be renewed. Baptism is our guarantee that we will have a place in this new heaven and earth. Continued on page 5
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This year Easter Sunday falls on 27th March. The dawn service of Easter Sunday, is the most important service in the Church’s calendar. Weather permitting, we will proclaim the risen life of Christ through the symbolic processing of the Easter Candle into church and this year there will be an adult baptism. . It is both a dramatic and special service and I ask you to consider attending it at St.
Mary’s at 5.30am. It celebrates the joy, freedom and hope of Baptism, that one day, because of what Jesus has done for us, we will be summoned to the glory of God, “What no eye has seen, nor ear heard has God prepared for those who love him.” By the way, if you have one, please bring a small bell with you ! Use Lent to prepare for Easter. I wish you and yours a faith filled and blessed Easter. Canon Peter
THANK YOU I express my deepest thanks to the many individuals in our church communities and the wider community for your very kind letters, cards and support at the time of my Father’s death. I feel I have been away so long, having been in Ghana during the second half of November and then again, so unexpectedly over Christmas. Dad died on Boxing Day evening. I received many comments about the sadness of being at a death bed over Christmas celebrations. From a purely human perspective this is true, but it is also true that the sheer joy of the Christmas Feast is firmly based on Christ’s Easter Victory over death. While he lay dying my brother and sisters and I played Christmas carols in the background and it just seemed such an appropriate and natural thing to do. Due to my Father’s demise and passing I am conscious that I have hardly spoken of or written about my visit to Ghana. It was an amazing and wonderful experience and I will attempt to sort photographs with a view to giving some talks during the first half of this year. It was very hot, with the temperature reaching 40c during the day and remaining uncomfortably hot at night. Ghana is a place of great faith which humbled me on several occasions. I would like to thank those of you who have generously agreed to support the training of two clergy and will be writing to you to collect the 2015 contributions of £3,000 in the next month. I do hope that I can raise some interest in the wider community for fundraising for the Mampong Babies Home – in whose guest house I stayed for the duration of the visit – which houses and cares for some 40 orphaned children, a work which is undertaken by the Diocese of Mampong on behalf of the community at large.
Canon Peter
CHURCHES TOGETHER: LENT TALKS Churches Together have organised a series of talks by Fr Michael Smith entitled “Journey to Jerusalem: approaches to prayer” 1st and 8th of March at St Mary’s Boston Spa at 7.30pm You are warmly invited to attend any or all of these talks. They are for people of all faiths or none.
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7 Love was in the air at Februarys Stepping Stones! The children did some beautiful Valentines inspired crafts…..stained glass windows, lollypop butterflies with heart shaped wings, valentines cards, heart shaped wreaths and twirly 3D hearts. Kate Kennedy (the Youth Coordinator for the churches) then took the children on a journey around the church talking to them about Lent, and involved the children by asking them to play different characters in the story of Jesus & the Devil. Some of the children talked about things they might be willing to give up for lent….broccoli & tomatoes were a couple of suggestions! There were lots of children at this session, including our youngest recruit who is 4 weeks old - we all enjoyed lots of cuddles! At the family service on Sunday, the children showed the congregation their creations and talked to Rev’d Trish about love and what it means. They also read the intercession prayers - its really lovely to see them read so confidently in church now.
Stepping Stones is open for any child to attend regardless 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 11th March at All Saints Church - 5.30pm…. we will be preparing for the Easter Celebration Weekend. The Family Service takes place at All Saints every second Sunday (13th March) at 10am. For more information please contact Jennie Saynor jen@saynor.me.uk. All Saints Church Bramham, serving Bramham’s Community for over 860 years.
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February 2016 Update ....communica ng with residents To All Bramham Residents: Update from the February meeting
YOU COULD SAVE A LIFE! Come to the Village Hall, Saturday 19th March, at 11.00am for an awareness session where you can find out about how to access and use Bramham defibrillators, and about contact with the emergency services. The session will be led by a member of the Yorkshire Ambulance Service. Parish Council Vacancies: Councillors Chris Lewis and Fiona Henderson have resigned and there are now therefore two vacancies. See separate ad in this magazine for more details. The Parish Council extends its thanks to Fiona and Chris for their contribution to the village, with a particular thank you to Fiona for all of the work done on the playground and Leeds Festival tickets, and for continuing to help with them after her resignation. Leeds Festival Residents Tickets: Ticket applications will open Monday 4th April and close Friday 22nd April. Application forms will be available from the Village shop and on the website from the opening date. Criteria will be as in previous years, and again there will be a limited number of nominated tickets for non-residents. Full details will be provided with the application forms. Clean for the Queen: A campaign has been launched by Countrylife to clean Britain in time for the Queen’s 90th birthday. If any Bramham resident is prepared to coordinate a village clean up as part of this campaign please contact the Council. For more information see www.cleanforthequeen.co.uk Next meeting: Wednesday 2nd March, 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 www.thisisbramham.co.uk. Contact: Marie Lynch Bramham Parish Clerk
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DO YOU WISH YOU COULD TALK TO SOMEONE IN CONFIDENCE? On the first 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 10.00 and 12.00 noon on the first Monday of each month if you would like to talk. Molly Browning
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PARISH COUNCILLORS WANTED!! Do you care about what happens in Bramham? Can you give some of your time to work with a team of others who also care? If so – you can make a difference - read on! There are TWO vacancies on the Parish Council. The amount of time you need to give is more than simply attending the monthly meeting, but doesn’t have to be too onerous when we have a full team. If you are interested please contact the clerk to the Council. Also you can talk to the Chairman or any councillor about what is involved. Applications (just an email or letter) need to be with the clerk by 3rd March 2016. An election is needed only if a minimum of 10 residents make a written request, by 3rd March 2016 to Leeds City Council for there to be one, and of course if there are more candidates than vacancies. If there is no election the vacancies will be filled through a process of cooption, where applicants are invited to an informal discussion with existing councillors. This will be during the week commencing 20th March. If you are interested but can’t make the date we will try to arrange an alternative. The intention is for new councillors to be appointed in time for the Council meeting 6th April. Training will be available, this is a one evening session that we have all found very interesting. There is also other optional training for specific areas of Council business. Contact: Marie Lynch, Bramham Parish Clerk E mail: clerk@bramhamparishcouncil.org.uk Address: 1 Fossards Close, Bramham, LS23 6WD
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VILLAGE HALL NEWS HAPPY CATS, 23 APRIL 2016 The next Village Hall fundraiser will be on 23rd April 2016 when Happy Cats will be performing as part of a UK Tour. “A drop of the Irish, a hot spoonful of salsa, a twist of Tamla, shake it all up with thirty years of Rock and Roll experience and garnish with good humour – there you have The Happy Cats”. One band member, Marty Craggs, was part of Lindisfarne from the early 1980s to 2000 so may be familiar to some of the audience. Profits will be put towards the continuing refurbishment of the hall (see later magazines re the new door) Tickets will be on sale (probably at the Village Shop) from early April, or you can order tickets via the email (bramhamvillagehallbookings@gmail.com) or phone/text 07432 330972.
CATERING AT THE VILLAGE HALL The hall does not provide a catering service, though has facilities and crockery/cutlery for events. The Committee would like to collate a list of local caterers to whom we can refer customers booking the hall. If you (or your friends/family) would like to be included on the list please submit details to the email address below, or post details or some business cards through the Village Hall letter box.
BOOKINGS FOR 2016 Please remember to book the hall early if you have a special event in 2016. We have already taken several bookings and don't want residents to be disappointed. Prices are currently the same as 2015, which includes a 3 hour party package for children’s parties on Saturdays and Sundays for bookings between 11am and 5pm.
100 CLUB – PAYMENTS DUE The 100 club payments are now due for 2016. If you pay by standing order you don’t need to do anything further. If you pay by cash or cheque, the one off payment of just £10 per number is now due. Please post your payment through the letter box at the village hall with your name and address (cheques payable to Restoration Fund BVH) or by post to Bramham Village Hall, Low Way, Bramham LS23 6QT. Or you can give the money to any committee member. If you prefer to pay by bank transfer, please contact Christine Suddaby (01937 849455) for the bank details. 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 “Bramham Village hall” pages on Facebook or see www.thisisbramham.co.uk
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Date for your Diary Saturday 9th April Bramham Village Hall 1.30 to 4pm
Fun for the kids too! Bramham Village Hall will be transformed into a tea shop where you and your friends and family can enjoy a delicious Afternoon Tea and maybe spoil yourself with a glass of fizz. Sandwiches, cakes, scones, tea and coffee will all be available . A fun filled afternoon of face painting, games, Punch & Judy and a movie. Tickets ÂŁ5 per child. Children to be accompanied please.
All proceeds will go to help the flood victims of Tadcaster Tickets available from Bramham Village Shop Or e mail jo_halliday@hotmail.co.uk
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YORKSHIRE COUNTRYWOMEN’S ASSOCIATION The speaker at our January meeting was Mr Eric Scaife, who gave a most interesting and often humorous talk on Yorkshire Dialect. We learned that the three Ridings all have variations in their dialect and we were treated to some Yorkshire poems containing references to flat caps and Ferrets!.
The next meeting will be on Wednesday 16th March at 7.15 pm in the Village Hall This is our Annual General Meeting and members’ attendance will be much appreciated. As usual we will be offering homemade refreshments.! Jean Dale
Just to remind you that the clocks go forward one hour on Sunday 27th March at 2.00am meaning British Summer Time has officially arrived and we lose one hour’s sleep!
BRAMHAM FOOTBALL CLUB It`s been a bit of a struggle for the Club over the last few months, the wet weather has had a disastrous effect with the Clubs 3 teams , as barely any football has been played since November. The Saturday team are trying to introduce a lot of new local players , and currently sit 3rd in Harrogate League Division 1. The Sunday 1st and 2nd teams both sit top of their respective divisions , so hopefully the clubs can maintain their challenge to win their respective leagues. I will try keep you all up to date via the Bramham Facebook page, or alternatively you can follow the football club on twitter. Yours in sport. Dave
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CALLING ALL EBAYERS If you are selling on ebay, would you consider donating a percentage of your item? You can donate 10% - 100% and 100% of all monies goes to maintaining our wonderful village church. If you can help, when listing your item, scroll down to:Raise money for your favourite charity through eBay, click or select another charity, Enter allsaintschurchbramham Enter Percentage, and off you go If you have any questions please email:-stephen@spentex.co.uk All Saints’ Church, Bramham now has an ebay account. EBayers will be able to order Hog Roast tickets etc online and have them delivered or ready for collection from the Village Store. If you want to order any Church related items through ebay, search for allsaintschurchbramham, and add to your favourite sellers list. We can then keep you updated, with new items. Thank you.
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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 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 Elliott 2007 24th Amy Smith 1985 25th Mary Agnes Emily(Lady Bingley) Irene Shenton 2007 Edith Annie (Toppy) Albrecht 2004 26th Ernest Hatfield 1994 29th Alan Wilkinson 1983 Trevor Norgate 2012 30th Alice Stirk 1982 31st Harry Vernon Broadhead 1984 Arthur Hyde 1991 James Herbert William Cook 2004
May they Rest in Peace With apologies for omission last month We remember and pray for the soul of
Laurie Baker who died 3rd February 2015
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..
READERS ROTA FOR MARCH 6th March 13th March 20th March 27th March
Please see notice at back of church
Anyone who is unable to read on their allocated day, please contact Andy Beaumont on 541353
Keep in touch! Find us at Parish of Lower Wharfe To receive Facebook updates about news, services and events at St Mary’s Church, Boston Spa St Peter’s Church, Walton & All Saints’ Church, Bramham please ‘like’ our Facebook page. Our NEW parish website can also be found at www.stmarysbostonspa.org.uk Our website includes all our up to date services and parish diary, plus up to date news and events happening at your local church. PLEASE NOTE The opening times for the Group Parish Office has been changed to Monday-Thursday 9.30am –12.30pm
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Sunday Services at Bramham All Saints’ for March 6th March
4th Sunday in Lent Mothering Sunday
10.00 am Holy Communion
13th March
5th Sunday in Lent
10.00 am Family Service
20th March
Palm Sunday
10.00 am Celtic Communion
27th March
Easter Day
10.00 am Holy Communion
Any alteration to Services will be announced in Church or detailed on the notice board Week Day Holy Communion Service in All Saints Church Bramham on Friday 4th March at 10.00 am
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
JUST TO REMIND YOU Remember - our most recent Parish Bulletin can be found at the following link http:// www.stmarysbostonspa.org.uk/ latest-parish-newsletter/ The Parish Diary is also accessible via our website if you wish to check room/church availability on the link below http:// www.stmarysbostonspa.org.uk/ events/ The Lower Wharfe Parish is also on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/Parish -of-Lower-Wharfe-491535920999 438/ If you can't find what you are looking for then please contact the office on the number below. Parish Administrator, 01937 844402
BEATING THE BOUNDS - Bramham Parish This is being arranged again for Saturday 7th May 2016 So please try and keep the date free . Last year we had another good turnout, so lets hope that will happen again and the weather is kind to us. Watch out for details in next month’s magazine. Rev’d Stanley Menzies and Neil Ferres
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ARE YOU INTERESTED IN BRAMHAM’S FASCINATING PAST? WE NEED YOUR IDEAS! The diocese of York in partnership with York Archaeological trust is inviting churches to take part in the JORVIK Group’s programme of medieval summer events in 2016. Events can take any form and involve any part of the village not just the Church We plan to stage an event of some kind in August this year If you have any ideas/ information about how we can bring Bramham’s medieval past to a wider public, please get in touch
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BRAMHAM CHURCHYARD We feel that there has been a marked improvement and we hope to continue to keep the area under continuous mowing. 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. We will therefore have a clearing session on Saturday 5th March and would ask anyone who has decorations/flowers which they wish to keep to take them away before then. We 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 or Ashes Garth 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 Churchwarden
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WETHERBY RUFC The Unbeaten run now extend to 52 matches and 2 calendar years. Ironically the 50th win came against Otliensians who were the last team to beat Wetherby in February 2014. The Reds are through to the quarter finals of the Yorkshire Silver Trophy a cup they won last year and also the quarter finals of the RFU Junior Vase which means they are 2 games away from a possible final at Twickenham on May 7th, they play the winners of a Northwest playoff in the next round and if they win that the Midlands winners in the semi final. The under 13’s are also having an unbeaten season and are in the semi finals of the Yorkshire Cup as are the Under 15’s. The Ladies Section is now up and running as well as girls teams at under 13’s and 15’s. 2016 is the 50th anniversary of the club and a special dinner is to be held in May with guest speaker, World Cup Winner - Will Greenwood. Grange Park Fixtures for March: 5th 19th
Firsts v Goole; Crusaders v Burley Crusaders v Harrogate Pirates
Bob Gibson
RING THE BELLS!! Bell practice nights at All Saints’ Bramham
8th March and 22nd March 7.00 - 8.00 pm If you fancy the challenge, come along and join us, or phone
01937 844529
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BRAMHAM IN BLOOM Commemorative Tree Planting Friday 5th Feb 2016 Many Bramham residents came to witness the tree planting at Bowcliffe Gardens. They came to see Bramham in Bloom stalwarts Ernest and Meryl Nichols and Gill Young receive a purple leafed cherry tree as a heartfelt thank you from the village and Parish Council for the work they have put in over the last ten years to make Bramham in Bloom what it is today. Richard Gill from Leeds City Council, Red Hall Nursery supplied the tree which “The Bramham Three” helped to plant. Lynne Marshall , new Chair of Bramham in Bloom, and Val Whitbread Chair of the Parish Council, offered a vote of thanks at the presentation. Lynne Marshall Bramham in Bloom
BRAMHAM READERS GROUP Wednesday 9th March at 7.30pm in The Swan We will be discussing “Dominion” by C.J. Sansom Contact Marion 844191 or Jillian 844858
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At their best now
Come & Experience nJOy’s menu? When? March 9th Where? Bramham Pavilion Time 7pm – 9pm How? Contact nJOy for an invite
Spring Greens Forced Rhubarb Pomegranates Celeriac Chicory Sweet Potatoes Seville oranges / Satsumas
“Easter Egg-sellent Food Facts” The exchange of eggs for Easter dates back to a springtime custom older than Easter itself in which eggs were given as a symbol of rebirth in many cultures. In the old days pretzels were associated with Easter because the twists of the pretzel were thought to resemble arms crossing in prayer. Eggs are associated with Easter because they represent the symbol of new life along with chicks which represent new beginning and rabbits which represent fertility. It's thought that eggs have been given as a gift to celebrate the spring for more than 2,000 years.
RECIPE OF THE MONTH Pulled Pork Family Feast (Serves 6, plus leftovers)
1.6kg / 3lb 8oz shoulder of pork (remove the rind, set aside for crackling) 2 tsp salt and pepper 2 tsp ground cinnamon and ginger 1 ½ tbsp. of dark brown sugar Preparation Preheat oven to 220c (fan 200c), Gas Mark 7. Line a roasting tin with foil, large enough to cover the pork later. Put the joint in the tin. Mix salt, pepper, cinnamon, ginger and sugar together. Rub all over the pork, including inside the joint. Place in oven for 30 mins. Reduce oven to 150c (fan 130c), Gas Mark 2. Pour 300ml (1/2 pt.) hot water into the foil, wrap the foil around the joint and seal tightly. Cook for 6 hours. Increase the oven to 220c (fan 200c), Gas Mark 7 and uncover the pork. Cook for 10 mins. Remove from the oven, cover and rest for 30 mins. Shred with two forks. For the crackling (optional) Place the pork rind in a shallow roasting tin and pour over boiling water. Leave for a few minutes, pour off the water and pat dry with kitchen paper. Rub with a little oil and salt. Cook in a hot oven for 30 mins. Roughly chop into small pieces to serve. Serve the pork with roasted potatoes, buttered broccoli and griddles plums
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BRAMHAM IN BLOOM Lucky Winners of the Poster Competition 2016 !!
On Thursday 11th Feb at Bramham Primary School, Lynne Marshall and Richard Gill attended an Achievement Assembly to award prizes for the annual Poster Competition in support of Bramham in Bloom 2016. 10 winning posters in total were selected from all the different age groups, Reception to Year 6……………a difficult task as there were so many wonderful colourful posters! Richard Gill, Floral Initiatives Officer at Leeds City Council, Red Hall Nursery on Wetherby Road generously donated and presented the prizes. The children were delighted with their sparkly bag full of surprises….a bumble bee house, a bird feeder, gardening gloves and magazines. A huge thank you to Richard and a special well done to all the children who took part. All the posters will be displayed in All Saints’ Church during Easter Weekend. In the photo we can see all the winners from the school, Back row Lynne Marshall, Richard Gill, Alison French and Rochelle Page, two new members of the Bramham in Bloom Committee.
Lynne Marshall Bramham in Bloom
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Be Creative this Easter! We are having a display of various crafts on Easter Sunday ie painting, drawing, flower arranging,
collage, writing, singing, dancing, sewing, crafts, pottery, woodcarving, sculpture, knitting, embroidery, baking. Whatever you enjoy doing, we hope you will bring it along to Church on Saturday 26th March to put on show (and probably win a prize) and join in the
EASTER CELEBRATION at All Saints’ Church Bramham on Sunday 27th March All contributions welcome! for more details contact
Anne Palmer 82850 abpovh@yahoo.co.uk Stanley Menzies 541047 stanley.menzies@virgin.net
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Live Tribute Band Stew and Stout Bramham Village Hall
Saturday 9th April - Doors Open 7.30pm
Ticket price ÂŁ10 to include Stew and Stout made from local produce All proceeds will go to help the flood victims of Tadcaster Tickets available from Bramham Village Shop or email jo_halliday@hotmail.co.uk
BRAMHAM COMMUNITY ACTION GROUP ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Please note that the AGM of our group will be held on Wednesday March 9th at 7.30pm in the Red Lion Bramham
Everyone welcome
37 The conflict in Syria has given rise to perhaps the most severe humanitarian crisis since the Second World War and it is likely to worsen with displacement continuing within Syria and throughout the region. Two local Bramham residents, Dr Tim Ubhi & Mr Robert Greenacre have recently been working in Greece as part of the children’s e-hospital refugee aid programme, providing humanitarian and medical aid to the refugees. Their work has been the subject of a BBC inside-out documentary that was recently broadcast. The project has grown over the past 6 months and there are currently over 90 volunteers who are involved in the work that the children’s e-hospital is coordinating. The humanitarian work involves providing food, water, accommodation and clothing for the refugees with particular emphasis on the needs of the children. The medical work is centred around the use of on-line video technology to provide on-line paediatric consultations and paediatric support to medical teams on the ground in Greece. This service is also being developed for use in the UK to link parents with specialist paediatric advice on-line. Additionally, the team are fund-raising to establish a pop-up children’s hospital that can be deployed in disaster zones to provide medical care for children and also act as a platform for the child refugee immunisation programme. In addition to the humanitarian and medical work, the children’s e-hospital is also campaigning for the rights of the children in this arena. Thousands of children have gone missing and we urgently need to address the potential issues of trafficking and child abuse. Sadly, despite the campaign by save the children, our government has so far refused entry to orphaned refugee children who are at risk. The team are constantly in need of more volunteers and donations. If you would like to know more please go to the main e-hospital web-site (www.e-hospital.co.uk) and search under “refugee”. Alternatively please email any questions that you may have to admin@e-hospital.co.uk .
MONDAY CLUB We look forward to seeing again on Monday 7th March at 1.30 pm If you need a lift please ring Mavis on 842321
CAROLS ROUND THE TREE In the last magazine we stated that £150 was raised for Yorkshire Air Ambulance at Carols Round the Tree, this should have been £350. We apologise for this incorrect figure,
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The Queen’s 90th Birthday Beacon 21st April 2016 COME AND HELP US CELEBRATE THE QUEENS 90TH BIRTHDAY
We will be lighting our beacon on the field on Windmill Road in Bramham. The event starts at 6.30 pm with the beacon being lit around 7.30 to 8pm. Refreshments will be available on the night with a bar. Watch out for more details in next months magazine. Keith Innocent, Bramham Community Action Group
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BRAMHAM NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN GROUP Leeds City Council is still working on the formulation of proposed allocations to meet the levels of development required in its Core Strategy. As you will have read in the press, the Council is re-thinking its proposals for the Outer North East Area by following Leeds University’s decision to withdraw its site at Headley from any development proposals and continue here with agricultural research. This decision by the University was announced very late in the Council’s Local Plan process, so late in fact that the Plan still includes Headley in this exercise as a potential site, even though the site owner has withdrawn from the process and the site is no longer available. There is, therefore, still concern that there will be pressure on the University to change their minds, but we are now optimistic that the threat of a new town so near to Bramham has receded and the planners are reviewing alternative proposals. As a result, this Group is now able to resume its formal role in developing a Neighbourhood Plan on behalf of the Parish Council, work that has been put on hold for the last 18 months or so as the Headley proposals would have had significant implications for the Parish. So, in order to ensure we are up to date with village views, we will shortly be issuing a questionnaire to every household in the village as every resident in the village can contribute to the Plan with their views on the Parish now and in the future. We must remember that the Neighbourhood Plan will apply to the whole of the Neighbourhood, which is defined as the area within the Parish boundaries, not just Bramham village. Full details will be included in the questionnaire but it is anticipated that completed forms can be returned to the Post Office. We hopefully to be able to deliver the questionnaires sometime during March for return before the end of April. Any updates will be reported in this magazine in the coming months. Paul Marshall, Chair, Neighbourhood Plan Group
EASTER LILIES Traditionally we place white lilies in Church in memory of departed loved ones. If you have a loved one who you will be especially remembering this Easter, and would like to put a lily in church for them, please let Dolly Mullen have your donation by 13th March, if possible, so that the lilies can be ordered and be at their flowering best on Easter Sunday. As we celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus at Easter, it is particularly appropriate that we remember our own departed loved ones - family members and friends. For your guidance, at the time of going to press, we think the cost of one long stemmed longiflorum lily (which is the traditional flower of the resurrection) will be ÂŁ3 per stem.
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A FORMIDABLE FRENCHWOMAN AT THE LINTON ANTIQUE SOCIETY The illegitimate daughter of a financier exiled for fraud, the mistress of King Louis XV for 21 years, which gave her huge political influence, Madame de Pompadour spent fortunes on the decorative arts and was responsible for the development of the porcelain manufactory at Sèvres, which became one of the most famous in Europe.
On 10th March at 8.00pm at Linton Memorial Hall, Nicholas Merchant will tell the fascinating story of this remarkable woman and her legacy.
The next quiz is on Friday 1st April at The Swan, Bramham at 8pm The theme will be “ The April Fools Pop Music Quiz” Pleaser come and join the fun with DJ Doctor Tim
The guest speaker at the Society’s Annual Lunch on 17th March at Wetherby Golf Club is TV antique expert James Lewis, who regularly appears on Flog It! and Antiques Road Trip. Open to all, the event costs £25. Further details on www.lintonantiquesociety.org.uk or by phoning 01937 589020.
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Alzheimer’s Society’s Dementia Friends initiative was launched in March 2013 to give as many people across England an understanding of dementia and some of the actions we can all take to help those living with the condition.
RAISING AWARENESS ABOUT DEMENTIA 45-60 minute interactive workshop St Mary’s Church, Boston Spa Saturday 23rd April 2016 -
11.00am
Places are strictly limited please register your interest with the Parish Office 01937 844402
Maunder’s
Olivet to Calvary and Anthems for Eastertide Saturday 12th March 2016 at 7.30 p.m. St Mary's Church, Boston Spa performed by Wetherby Choral Society conducted by musical director John Dunford
LEGION HELPS DEMENTIA SUFFERERS The RBL is to build more specialist care homes for those with dementia. There are already four specialist homes and the aim is to build more using the Butterfly Household Model of Care. Put simply this is a method of giving patients a role in the home whenever possible based on their memories of happier times from their earlier life.
John Dunford - Tenor
The whole atmosphere of a ‘Poppy Lodge’ is one of activity rather than old people sitting in front of the tele day in day out. The Legion can help anyone with a Services background who has dementia, this includes carers.
Greg Warren - Bass
You can help build more ‘Poppy Lodge’ care homes
Heather Marsh – Soprano
Adrian Selway – Organ There is no charge for entrance, but a retiring collection will be made.
by donating £35 by calling 0345 845 1945 or giving on line at www.rbl.org.uk or contacting the branch. Antony Wakeham, Acting Secretary
42 WHAT’S ON IN BRAMHAM 1st Mar Churches Together Lent Talks 7.30 pm 3rd Mar Final date for Parish Councillor Applications 5th Mar Last date for clearing graves at Churchyard 7th Mar Monday Club Village Hall 1.30 8th Mar Churches Together Lent Talks 7.30 pm 8th Mar Bell Practice 9th Mar Readers Group The Swan, Bramham 9th Mar nJOy’s Menu Pavilion 7.00 to 9.00 pm 9th Mar Community Action Group Annual General Meeting, Red Lion, 7.30 pm 10th Mar Linton Antique Society 8.00 pm Linton Village Hall 11th Mar Stepping Stones, 5.30 pm All Saints Church 12th Mar Olivet to Calvary St Marys Church 7.30 pm by Wetherby Choral Society 13th Mar Date for donations to Dolly Mullen for Easter lilies 16th Mar YCA Annual General Meeting 19th Mar Defibrillator Awareness Session 11.00am to 1.00pm - Village Hall 20th Mar Fund raising Concert Tadcaster Grammar School 2.30 pm 22nd Mar Bell Practice 27th Mar Clocks Go forward 27th Mar Easter Celebration All Saints’ Church 1st April Quiz Night The Swan Bramham 8.00 pm 4th April Festival Ticket applications open 9th April Beatles Tribute Night, Bramham Village Hall 21st April Queen’s 90th Birthday Beacon, Windmill Road, Bramham from 6.30 pm 22nd April Last date for Festival tickets 23rd April Happy Cats, Village Hall 23rd April Raising Awareness about Dementia St Marys Church 11.00 am 7th May Beating the Bounds
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, stationary 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, Louise, Tracey and Stacey will be happy to help and serve you. Village Store Mon-Fri. 06.00-19.30 Saturday 07.00-19.30 Sunday 07.00-12.30 Bank Hols 07.00-12.30
Post Office 09.00-17.30 09.00-12.30 Closed Closed
12 Front Street, Bramham LS23 6RD - Tel: 01937 842275
43 Useful Telephone Numbers Police Non emergency - incident already taken place (including burglary) Police Incident actually happening (including burglary) Police Support Officer for Bramham)…... ……. NHS Direct……………………………………….. Doctor - Boston Spa ……………………….…. Doctor - Bramham ……………….…………… York & District Hospital…………………...…… Harrogate District Hospital………………....….. St James Hospital……………………............... Leeds Infirmary…………………………………. Seacroft Hospital…………………………….…. Train Enquiries………………………………….. Leeds City Council (general enquiries)……….. LCC Social Services (children)…………….….. LCC Social Service (adults)……………….…... LCC Refuse and Pest Control……………..…. LCC Benefits Advice & Council Tax ……..…. LCC Highway faults, Pot Holes, Street Ltg, Drains… LCC Parking Services……………………..…... LCC Planning Dept………………………..……. British Gas Emergencies………………………. Yorkshire Electricity Emergencies………..…... Yorkshire Water, Day & Night ……………....... Metro Bus Enquiries……………...……….……. National Express Buses……………………..…. Noise complaints out of office hours………….. Wetherby Library……………………………..…. Boston Spa Library…………………………...... Chemist - Cohen's Boston Spa…………….. Citizens Advice Bureau (Crossgates)……...… Childline………………………………………….
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by 14th March or Tel: Gill: 01937 843129 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 The secret of getting ahead is getting started. Mark Twain
A Smile for March An small private plane circulating the Pacific Ocean was about to crash; there were five passengers on board, but only four parachutes. The first passenger said, "I am President Obama, the world needs me. The world wouldn’t want me to die” So he took the first parachute and jumped from the plane. The second passenger said “I am a senator and a decorated War Hero from an elite Navy Unit in the United States of America” so he grabbed the second pack and also jumped. The third passenger, Julia Gillard, said, "I am a former Prime Minister of Australia and I am the smartest woman in Australian history, so Australia's people don't want me to die." She took the third parachute and jumped out of the plane. The fourth passenger, Bill Graham said to the fifth passenger, a fifteen year old Boy Scout. “I have lived a full life and served my God the best I could, I will sacrifice my life and let you have the last parachute.” The young boy said, "Thank you Mr Graham, what a great person you are, but its OK, there's a parachute left for both of us, the Australia's smartest woman grabbed my schoolbag."
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BRAMHAM ALL SAINTS’ CHURCH
GOOD FRIDAY
Good Friday 25th March 2.00 to 3pm Service of quiet medication in Church
*Making the Easter Garden
2.15 to 3pm Village Hall - all children welcome to come to help to make the Easter Garden
Egg Rolling
3.15pm Egg rolling in the Churchyard *Egg rolling EASTER SUNDAY FAMILY SERVICE *Bramham in Bloom Posters *Easter family treasure hunt *Easter Bonnet Parade
EASTER SUNDAY 27th MARCH 10.00 to 11am Family Service with Easter Bonnet Parade
Bring back tradition and wear a hat to Church, whatever your age! 11.30 am onwards Family treasure hunt round the village
*Arts & Crafts
*Story Telling
*Refreshments
11.30 to 4.00 pm * Exhibition of arts and crafts in the Church * Display of “Bramham in Bloom” posters by Bramham Primary School. * Story Telling * Refreshments available
Come and join the Fun! Everyone is welcome.