March 2017 by Anne Palmer

All Saints’ Church Bramham Parish News

The Bishop of Selby with Confirmation Candidates

March 2017 © Copyright All Saints’ Church Bramham

Issue 170 1

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… Magazine Editor

… Anne Palmer, Old Coach House, Bramham, LS23 6QG……

Treasurer……………… Joanne Wilkinson, 41 Firbeck Road, jowilkinson04@gmail.com Secretary………… Mollie Browning, Terry Lug Farmhouse, Bramham Park

0113 2892790 844858 842850 844858 0113 289 2790

VCC Members……… Andy Beaumont, Mary Clerehugh, Yvonne Gibson, Kate Lofthouse, Dolly Mullen, Stephen Spencer Organist……………… Simon Noble, 1 Barley Hill, Crescent, Garforth……… … 0113 2867998 Sacristan and Church Flowers……… Dolly Mullen, 9 Bradford Close, Bramham……… 918725 Deanery Synod……… Jillian Lawson 844858 Stepping Stones……… Jennie Saynor, ……………… jen@saynor.me.uk Group Office………… .Sarah Oates (Office open Monday-Friday 11.00 am to 1.00pm)…… ….… 844402

WHO’S WHO in Bramham Village Hall Committee……..

Chairman: Stewart Gibson 845084 Hall Bookings 07398 24463 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………………………. Michael Fox………………………………… ……. 078 0108 1894 Cubs………………………….. Diane Hare (Akela)………………………………. 07787 113154 Bramham Primary School…. Executive Head Teacher Sarah Richards…… 843682 Deputy Head Teacher Laura Wild: Chair of Governors Sue Morgan Administrator Louise Humphreys Bramham Parish Council……Valerie Whitbread (Chair) 541075 Linda Richards (Vice Chair) 842151 Helena Buck 849757 Ian Dalton 849455, Pete Dunn 843345 , June Halliday 845564, Katie Race 077 9281 9612 Clerk Parish Council………. Keith Langley clerk@bramhamparishcouncil.org.uk Bramham Pavilion………….. Gerry Taylor, Secretary………………… 845828 or 07817 849556 Yorkshire Countrywomen’s Association Anne Topping - Chair …………………………… 844529 Bramham in Bloom………… Community Action Group….. Monday Club………………… Readers Group…………… Bramham Shop & Post Office. Folly Allotments Association Neighbourhood Plan Steering Group Magazine Advertising

Lynne Marshall ……………………… 844767 Keith Innocent………………………………………… 841197 Mavis Wilson…………………………………………… 842321 Jillian Lawson 844858 and Marion Hogg 844191 Lynne Williams…..……………………………… 842275 Linda Richards, Chair…………………………… 842151 Paul Marshall …………………………………… 844767 Paul Marshall

SILENCE IS GOLDEN I recently attended the funeral of the Robert Jeffery, a well known and distinguished cleric and scholar in the Church of England, a personal friend and my mentor for over thirty years. It was a deeply moving occasion; may he rest in peace and rise in glory. His last major work was to produce a modern translation of the great spiritual classic, The Imitation of Christ, written by Thomas A Kempis in Latin around 1424.* Bob properly began to investigate this work only in 1996 and it profoundly influenced his own spiritual perspectives. We are conscious of the pace of change in our world; the relentless development of technology, particularly automation; the many facets of globalisation, including the immense changes associated with the largescale movement of peoples and the serious implications of climate change. It is the speed of change in several major directions simultaneously, which is one of the contributing factors in the rise of so-called ‘populism’ and nationalism. People are feeling deeply the need to relate and secure their lives more closely to kith and kin, to their own communities, cultures and countries. Great change can and does cause feelings of alienation and insecurity, yet at the same time presents new opportunities for development and innovation. The Imitation of Christ was written in a very different era, most people were materially poor and for this reason even more insecure than us. It is a difficult read because it purposefully focusses on our need to serve God and others, challenging our expectations and attachments to this world, addressing in a very forthright manner our frailties and insecurities. Lent in the Christian calendar runs from Ash Wednesday to Easter. It simply means ‘Spring’ and so brings to mind the renewal of life. Lent echoes the forty day period Christ spent in the desert preparing for his public ministry. Christians down the centuries have recognised the value of using these weeks to focus, not just on the day to day realities of our lives, but on much more fundamental matters. What is life all about, who am I, what am I doing and where am I going, what is really important for me in life ? Jesus Christ in his humanity struggled with the very same questions and like us was tempted to make permanent the present moment, to be engrossed in worldly matters in a way which restricts our spirits and vision. It takes a life time to begin to see earthly reality as God sees it. Spending some time in peace and silence each day helps us to become more aware of our frailties, weaknesses and vulnerabilities. Our world, even with all its faults is

truly glorious, but it is not permanent. This is why each of us should deal with these negative aspects which also colour our individual personalities. Paradoxically, it is in reflecting on these negative aspects that I can grow in spiritual awareness and learn to appreciate that I am utterly dependent on a loving and healing God for forgiveness and restoration. That my life here – for all its glories – is nothing compared to the promises Jesus has made to us about the reality of Eternal Life with His Father, who is Our Father too. I would like to suggest that during Lent you spend just fifteen minutes of your day, in silence before God, even if you struggle to believe in Him. Find a quiet place in your home – perhaps on the warmer days in your garden – and become aware of the God who surrounds you, who has created you in His image and fills you with his love and dearly wishes to grow your awareness of who He is for you. Read just a few verses of the Bible, perhaps a favourite psalm or passage, ponder each word and phrase. Seek God’s word to and for you. Be silent. Be still. God is, after all, what your whole existence is about. He is your Creator, destiny and end. The door to prayer is silence. But it is an active silence which leads one to an awareness of the presence of God. Such silence is indeed ‘golden’, for it hints at and points to that which embraces not only the earthly and worldly, but that which is eternal; which is continuous with, yet far beyond that which is essentially temporary and fragile. Enjoy your time with and for God. Enjoy your Lent, your time for reviving your spirit. I find it hard to believe this is my last clergy letter. I hope many of you will be able to join me and my Family in a service of thanksgiving to be held at St. Mary’s on 25th June at 11.00am. In April and May I will preside at a final service of Holy Communion in each of our churches. I thank you for your care and support these last seventeen years. It has been a great privilege to share ministry with you and I am leaving with many happy memories. I have been blessed with truly wonderful ordained and lay colleagues who I thank for their generous commitment. You live in a beautiful place; never take it for granted. Thank you for supporting the ongoing fundraising for your lovely and ancient church buildings. Please always seek to assist in this mundane task, as it is a constant struggle to maintain them. Share your own blessings and gifts with each other. Continue to build generous communities, but always remembering the downtrodden of our times. Trust in God and in His power to lift you up, for He is forever faithful. The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you. The Rev. Canon Peter E. Bristow. *Thomas A Kempis, The Imitation of Christ, translated and with notes by Robert Jeffery, with an Introduction by Max Von Habsburg. Penguin Classics, 2013. ISBN: 978-0-141-19176-8. £9.99

EASTER LILIES Traditionally we place white lilies in Church in memory of departed loved ones. If you would like to have a lily in church this Easter to remember a loved one, please can you contact Dolly Mullen before 27th March. The lilies can then be ordered and be at their most beautiful by Easter Sunday. The cost may be in the region of £3— £3.50 per stem.

SERVICES IN BRAMHAM FOR MARCH 2017 3rd March

10.00am

First Friday in the Month

5th March

10.00am

First Sunday in Lent

12th March

10.00am

Holy Communion Family Service

19th March

10.00 am

Holy Communion

26th March

10.00 am

MOTHERING SUNDAY 4th Sunday in Lent B Summer Time begins. 7

The Book of Remembrance for March

The Blessed Sacrament is permanently reserved in All Saints' Bramham for the sick and dying.

Please pray for the repose of the souls of:Rev’d Trish Anslow 1st 2nd 5th 6th 7th 8th 14th 15th 22nd 23rd 24th 25th 26th 29th 30th 31st

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

Amelia Kitchen 1940 Neil Isaiah Lewis 1944 Ethel Winifred Clayton 1975 Doris Hebbron 1979 Walter Ware 2006 Fred Morris 2010 FROM THE Frank O’Brien Mary Jane Sanderson 1976 Robert Simpson 1981 Parish registers Walter Chambers 2012 Mary Hilda Young 1991 FUNERAL Thomas Young 1992 Elizabeth Smith 1947 9th January Nellie Bond 1978 Harry Lund 1983 Keith Simpson Les Darley 2009 Mary Elizabeth Holly 2009 Alfred Richardson May Booth 2002 Keep in touch! Find us at Parish of Lower Wharfe Irene Elliott 2007 Amy Smith 1985 To receive Facebook updates about Mary Agnes Emily (Lady news, Bingley) services and events at St Mary’s Church, Boston Spa Irene Shenton 2007 St Peter’s Church, Walton Edith Annie (Toppy) Albrecht & 2004 All Saints’ Church, Bramham Ernest Hatfield 1994 please ‘like’ our Facebook page. Alan Wilkinson 1983 Our NEW parish website can also be Trevor Norgate 2012 found at Alice Stirk 1982 www.stmarysbostonspa.org.uk Harry Vernon Broadhead Our website includes all our up to date 1984 services and parish diary, plus up to date Arthur Hyde 1991 news and events happening at your local James Herbert William Cook church. 2004

BEATING THE BOUNDS OF BRAMHAM 22nd April

8.30 am from Bramham School

In former times when maps were rare[2] it was usual to make a formal perambulation of the parish boundaries on Ascension Day or during Rogation week.[3] Knowledge of the limits of each parish needed to be handed down so that such matters as liability to contribute to the repair of the church, and the right to be buried within the churchyard were not disputed. The relevant jurisdiction was that of the ecclesiastical courts.[4] The priest of the parish with the churchwardens and the parochial officials headed a crowd of boys who, armed with green boughs, usually birch or willow, beat the parish boundary markers with them. Sometimes the boys were themselves whipped or even violently bumped on the boundary-stones to make them remember. The object of taking boys along is supposed to ensure that witnesses to the boundaries should survive as long as possible.[3] Priests would pray for its protection in the forthcoming year and often Psalms 103 and 104 were recited, and the priest would say such sentences as "Cursed is he who transgresseth the bounds or doles of his neighbour".[5] Hymns would be sung, indeed a number of hymns are titled for their role, and many places in the English countryside bear names such as Gospel Oak testifying to their role in the beating of the bounds. The full map and general instructions will be in the April Magazine.

THE CHURCH ELECTORAL ROLL

Survey of the Churchyardâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;a plan for the summer!!

At the Annual Parochial Meeting in April we will be checking the Electoral Rollâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;not to be confused with the Leeds City Council Electoral Roll. If you are a member of the Church of England and attend Bramham Church then you can register on the Electoral Roll of All Saints Church. For details please contact Andy Beaumont. 541353

We would like to record and photograph all the old gravestones in the churchyard and we plan to start this sometime after Easter. If anyone would like to be involved with this project please contact Neil Ferres or Anne Palmer. 842850

Bramham Parish Council www.thisisbramham.co.uk February 2017 update Communicating with Residents LEEDS FESTIVAL TICKETS: Remember the dates – Sunday 19th March – Village Hall, and Saturday 8th April for any remaining tickets. ALMSHOUSE HILL: The Parish Council has done its best to persuade Leeds City Council (LCC) to take action over the site that has now been a building site for several years, raising concerns that it is an eyesore and potentially dangerous. However we are disappointed to have to report that they will not take any action. Any residents wishing to press LCC themselves should contact them on 0113 222 4444. SPEED LIMITS AND PARKING BY THE SCHOOL: Ward Cllr Gerald Wilkinson is hopeful that a speed restriction will be introduced soon, and we are awaiting an LCC assessment regarding the parking. In the meantime the police have issued obstruction notices to some drivers and issued a letter to parents via the school. Leeds City Council has now cut back foliage to maximize the pavement space for pedsetrians. Next Meeting: Wednesday 1 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. Contact:Keith Langley, Bramham Parish Clerk, E mail: clerk@bramhamparishcouncil.org.uk Address: 33 Flats Lane, Barwick in Elmet, Leeds, LS15 4LJ, tel: 07471162307

Website: www.thisisbramham.co.uk,

Twitter: @thisisbramham

CAN YOU GIVE SOME OF YOUR TIME TO YOUR VILLAGE?

Being on the Parish Council is about being involved in many things that affect Bramham. How the Parish Council spends the village’s money, picking up residents’ concerns on a wide range of issues, giving a view on planning issues, managing the Council’s assets including the Senior Ci0zens’ Centre and the Pavilion, and managing Leeds Fes0val 0ckets and buses are just some of them. We have 2 vacancies and really do need people to join us to be able to do our best for the village. We’re a friendly bunch who get on well as a group and would give you a warm welcome if you’re prepared to get stuck in. We even have some fun! It does take more than just coming to a mee0ng once a month, but with a full Council it needn’t be too 0me consuming – most councillors fit it in as well as working full 0me – and we are realis0c about the amount of 0me different people can give so don’t be put off. Contact any councillor (see inside front cover of this magazine) or the clerk for an informal chat if you’re interested – no obliga0on! YOUR VILLAGE NEEDS YOU – PLEASE HELP! Contact:Keith Langley, Bramham Parish Clerk, E mail: clerk@bramhamparishcouncil.org.uk Address: 33 Flats Lane, Barwick in Elmet, Leeds, LS15 4LJ, tel: 07471162307 Website: www.thisisbramham.co.uk, Twitter: @thisisbramham

THE READERS GROUP The next meeting will be on Wednesday 8th March at 7.30pm at the Swan. Public Library by Ali Smith 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

Mollie Browning

month if you would like to talk.

MONDAY CLUB We offer an Open Invitation to any Senior Citizen to join us for a Social Afternoon on Monday 6th March at 1.30pm We can arrange transport—please ring Mavis on 842321

READER’S ROTA 5th March Jacqui Turner

19th March Barbara Baker

12th March Children’s Service

26th March Yvonne Gibson

Bramham NSPCC Committee presents:

Antique Valuation Supper With TV and radio expert, Gary Don on Saturday 22nd April 2017 7.00pm for 7.30pm Bramham Village Hall Ticket price (ÂŁ20) includes: welcome drink, 2 course meal and expert valuation by Gary Don of one item per couple

Please bring your item with you to the event. All items brought at ownerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s risk.

GARDEN HINTS FOR MARCH Yes! It’s time to get busy in the garden and put those winter days behind us. Let’s hope you have dug over the vegetable plot and the cold weather that we have been having in February, promised, is starting to work wonders and break down the soil. It’s the fine tilth that you need for sowing vegetable seed. This is the time for planting potatoes with early varieties like ‘Arran Pilot’ that have been chitted over the last few weeks. Dig a trench 6 inches deep and pile the soil that you remove either side the trench. Fork over the base and add some compost from the compost heap or manure. Lay potatoes in the trench with their chits facing upwards. Rows should be 18 inches apart with potatoes about 12 inches between tubers in the row. Cover the tubers by raking in the soil from each side and pile soil up so that it forms a ridge. You will notice that farmers planting potatoes will not be bothering to earth up once the potatoes are planted. You can do the same if you cover the tubers with the extra soil it will take that extra time for the shoots to come through which could protect them from the frost and save you some effort. Now let’s look at some other vegetables. The broad beans which you planted in the autumn will be showing nicely through the soil. Make sure you keep them weed free to give them the best chance of producing good growth and flowering early. It’s a little too early to put in dwarf French and runner beans but get them started in the heated greenhouse or on the window sill in unit containers. When the weather improves they can be transplanted into their final positions without disturbing the roots. I like French beans because they are easier to grow and pick and you don’t have to go to the trouble of putting in supports for the individual plants. If you are growing runner beans try the string-less sort or the French varieties. They are easier to prepare when cooking. When sowing carrots try not to sow too thickly. The thinning process bruises the foliage and attracts carrot fly. There is a bit of a skill here in getting it just right, but better to be too thin than two thick. I have still got Chard in the garden from last year. It has such a lot of uses in many menus and has the benefit of being highly nutritious in vitamins and minerals like magnesium and potassium. Because of their varying coloured leaves and stems

they looked food in salads and are great to add to Mediterranean diets as well as the lasagne. Courgettes though great for the table can add ornamental colour to the border with fruit, flower and leaves coming up “Trumps” so you don’t have to plant this in the vegetable plot. The same goes with squashes. Keep an eye out for the bright ornamental varieties. On an ornamental note the winter flowering cherries have been great. Prunus subhirtilla ‘ Autumnalis Rosea’ is one of my favourites and comes at that time of the year whenb things are pretty bare in the garden. A for the small garden! dave@daviddmitchell.co.uk T: 01977689858

THAI NIGHT Friday 31st March 2017

Bramham Village Hall Thai Banquet provided by Kings Kitchen

Doors Open 7.00pm - Licenced Bar and Disco until 12 Midnight Tickets £20 including first drink free Tickets from Moth Grey Gift Shop in Boston Spa Or by emailing katbrad@hotmail.co.uk Funds for St Edward’s Primary School

The Yorkshire Countrywomen’s Association Will meet in the Village Hall on 19th April at 7.15pm and the Speaker is Ann Metcalf who will give a Quilting Demonstration. The Singing Group are looking for a Musical Director/Leader, or a pianist. If you know of anyone who may be interested in taking on this role. The first course will be for 6 weeks only—and if, after this session the Group wish to continue then we will arrange for a second course to be held later in the year. Dates and times to be fixed to suit the Group members. Remember this is for fun — nothing too serious. Further information please contact Lynne Marshall 844767 STEPPING STONES This month the childr en made some lovely hear t mosaics in preparation for Valentines day but it remained a secret who they were going to give them to! They then put together a giant map of the world jigsaw and played tig. we all enjoyed some delicious raspberry muffins made by Alyssa. Stepping Stones is open for any child 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 10th March 2017 at All Saints Church - 5.30pm… we will be preparing for Mother’s Day The Family Service will take place at All Saints the following Sunday (12h March 2017) at 10am. For more information please contact Jennie Saynor …. jen@saynor.me.uk.

Wetherby District Lions Club

Beer Festival Saturday 27th May In support of

For over fifty years Wetherby District Lions Club has been helping individuals and communities in times of need. We organise a number of fund raising activities throughout the year in-

A major highlight of the year is our Beer Festival held in the church rooms of St. James

We would like to invite you to support our event by advertising in our high quality Beer Festival programme (750 programmes to be printed). The

If you would like further information please contact us at any time or if you would like to help in John Boulton

SPRING FAIR IN AID OF MOTOR NEURONE DISEASE BRAMHAM VILLAGE HALL SATURDAY 18TH MARCH 10.00AM—1.00PM UNIQUE GIFTS, HANDMADE CRAFTS DESIGNER HANDBAGS, CAKES, TOMBOLA, RAFFLE AND MORE…………..

Please come along and support this worthy cause Tombola and raffle donations will be gratefully received and can be dropped off at Old School House with Lynda Goddard or at 2 and 16 Firbeck Road. Any enquiries please ring Philippa Dalton 07921 387757

Clocks go forward on Sunday 26th March 30

Wetherby Choral Society – April 2017 concert

presents Monteverdi - Vespers Saturday 8 April 2017 7.30 pm St James’ Church, Wetherby Conductor, John Dunford Soloists Rebecca Lea (soprano) and Ildika Allen (soprano) Matthew Lennox (countertenor) Ronan Busfield (tenor) and Stephen Jeffes (tenor) Alastair Ollerenshaw (bass) and Phil Wilcox (bass) Accompanied by Wetherby Pro Musica Orchestra Tickets £15 (under 18s free) available: • by email from tickets@wetherbychoral.org.uk by telephone from 07860 454894 from St James’ Church Office, Church Street, Wetherby, Monday–Friday, 9 am–12 noon (telephone: 01937 583074) or from members of the Society.

• ‘This will be one of the most exciting things we have ever done’, proclaimed John Dunford upon introducing Monteverdi’s V espers to the choir! It is a first performance for this Society and for nearly all its members. When all of the choir sing together they produce an amazing, almost ethereal wall of sound; when apart, a perfect dialogue. ‘Astonishing to think’, said one chorus member, ‘that this piece was written just over 400 years ago!’ Perhaps close your eyes for a moment as the beautiful verses are passed from one half of the choir to the other, and be transported to where Monteverdi was ‘maestro di cappella’ at St. Mark’s Basilica in Venice.

RING THE BELLS!! Practice Nights 2nd and 4th Tuesdays 7.00 pm—8.30 pm Join us at All Saints and Enjoy the challenge of an unusual hobby.

Wanted

BRAMHAM DRAMA GROUP

New Blood! The Group has an exciting year planned with a summer production in July and a pantomime in December and we would warmly welcome new members who would like to get involved on stage, back stage or front of house. No experience necessary: just enthusiasm and a willingness to have a good time! If you are interested contact us on: bramhamdramagroup@gmail.com 01937 849455 Or come to informal meetings at the Village Hall to discuss the above productions Wednesday 1st March 7.30pm Summer Production Wednesday 5th April 7.30pm - Pantomime

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fun! Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s free! What have you got to lose? 33

A smile for March:One Sunday after church a Mother asked her very young daughter what the lesson was about. Her daughter answered "Don't be scared, you'll get your quilts." Needless to say, her Mother was perplexed. Later in the day, the Vicar stopped by for tea. The Mother asked him what that morning's Sunday school lesson was about.

Leeds Festival 2017

Bramham Residents

Tickets Registration Day

19 March Bramham Village Hall Just a reminder of the process for application this year. A Bramham resident who is making the application for their household must be present on the day. 08.00 Doors Open; refreshments will be also available from this time, including bacon sandwiches and hot/cold drinks. 08.00 onwards applications will be completed in the queue. Assistance will be given to ensure accuracy and compliance of requirements, to limit mistakes which might prevent allocation of tickets. 10.00 onwards commence processing and allocation of tickets. A minimum of one resident from each household buying for themselves or to nominate tickets must be present. 14.00 processing of applications finishes Household applications can be made by a single member of a household if the tickets are for each household member’s personal use. Adequate proof of residency will be required for all applicants not just the person queuing. Nomination tickets will be limited to one per household. We will not be relying entirely on the electoral register - please bring current proof of residency and proof of identity Bramham Resident Eligibility Ticket supply is limited and eligibility will be based on current residency. All applicants will need to prove current Bramham residency and also provide photo ID. New style Driving Licences are ideal and cover both residency and ID. Options could also include a current utility bill, bank statement or doctor’s letter for residence or a valid passport, bus pass or similar for ID. NB One ID must be photographic. ALL APPLICANTS WILL BE TREATED EQUALLY, VOLUNTEERS ON THE DAY CANNOT BE EXPECTED TO VOUCH FOR RESIDENCY OR ID. Please ensure you have adequate proof of residency for younger residents Cost of tickets Resident ticket- £421 per resident Nominated ticket- £42 1 per household Full price resident tickets - £217 Children under 13 (12 or under) at the time of the festival, will not need a ticket Names of all ticket users must be given at registration and cannot be changed as photo ID will be needed when tickets are collected at the Festival. Full payment for all tickets must be made at registration, by cheque (payable to BramhamCommunity Fund). Cash will not be accepted. Information will only be used by BramhamCommunity Fund and Festival Republic for the purposes of ticket allocation and Leeds Festival access. Incomplete applications (e.g. no proof of residency, lack of ID, returned cheques) will result in non-allocation of tickets. A second registration session at the Village Hall on 8 April (10.00-13.00) to allocate any remaining tickets to those who cannot attend on March 19th.

LENT READING Lent is traditionally a time when many adopt practices of abstinence, prayer and generosity. It is a great time to start or renew our spiritual practices or to read and study. There are a vast number of resources out there, specifically designed to support you in your Lenten journey. Pop into a Christian bookshop, visit one of the big online Christian sellers and browse the range available. Here are just a few, to give you an idea of the range available for adults (there are lots available for families and children too): 40 Days Mark Prayer Journal by Jo Swinney, Scripture Union, January 2017 The Little Book of Lent - Daily Reflections by the World's Great Spiritual Writers by Arthur Howells, HarperCollins, October 2014 Dethroning Mammon - The Archbishop of Canterbury's Lent Book 2017 by Justin Welby, Bloomsbury, December 2016 Let Me Go There: The Spirit of Lent by Paula Gooder, Canterbury Press Norwich, November 2016 Glimpses of Glory - The Mowbray Lent Book: 2017 by David Bryant, Featherstone November 2016 Sensing God: Learning to Meditate Through Lent By Laurence Freeman, SPCK, December 2015 PRAYER IDEA OF THE MONTH Finding times in the day to pray that suit our own lifestyles can help us maintain a regular pattern of prayer. For many of us the end of the day is a good time. A simple way of ending your day in prayer is to briefly reflect on what has gone on – the people you have met, the places you have been, the activities you have undertaken, the thoughts and feelings you have had. Then ask yourself this set of questions (this can be done individually or as a family): • • • •

What am I most thankful for today? Give thanks to God. What has been challenging? Ask God for his help. What might I have done differently? Ask God to guide you. Who or what issues have been on my mind today? Offer them to God.

Seven young people and three adults from the Benefice were confirmed by The Rt Revd John Thomson, Bishop of Selby, on Sunday 5th February at All Saints’, Bramham. It was a truly special occasion, as these 10 people and a visiting candidate declared their faith and commitment to following God’s path for their lives. They were joined by friends and family, and a few of our own congregations, who wished to support them on their journey of faith. Four of the young people – Emily and Rosie Beaumont, Charles Engley and Max Lofthouse – were from All Saints’ Bramham, with the other three young people – Evan Bentley, Zara Kennedy and Rosie Tomlinson – and the three adults – Paul Hampson, Georgina and Lisa Law – being from St Mary’s Boston Spa.Revd Jane and Kate Kennedy had spent time with the young people, over some months, preparing them for confirmation and their ongoing life of faith. One such session had been an away day at which the young people baked and shared bread, designed their perfect church and planned and delivered an act of worship. They also wrote their own brief profiles to be given to the Bishop – many of the facts appeared in his sermon, no doubt to the amusement (or embarrassment?) of friends and family! The older candidates had been prepared by Canon Peter and given the opportunity to discuss and explore how the Christian faith impacts their lives. They were spared the personal revelations by the Bishop! The bakers of the Benefice had, as ever, done us proud and a team of people had organised refreshments in the Village Hall afterwards. The church, too, was looking particularly spic and span after a bit of extra polishing and cobweb removal! Thank you to all concerned. Judging by the comments as people left, the service had felt like a real celebration of the faith we share in Jesus Christ. Please join with us to continue to pray for the newly confirmed members of our community, that they may faithfully walk in the way of Christ. Confirmation marks the point in the Christian journey at which you affirm for yourself the faith into which you have been baptised and your intention to live a life of committed discipleship. You are confirmed by a Bishop through prayer, the laying on of hands and, as in this case, anointing with Oil of Chrism (associated with the power of the Holy Spirit). If it is something you might be interested in, talk to one of the clergy. Whilst we tend only to have a confirmation service within the Benefice about every two years, there are always opportunities within the area.

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Mums and Tots

Is Moving to the

Bramham Village Hall Every Wednesday Starting February 22 2017 Again this is a 6 week Trial Period (Use it or Lose it!) Time 10:00 till 11:30 Fee Â£2 per child Donation of good clean larger toys needed now.

0-4 yrs

Toys can be dropped off by contacting Linda Matthews on 01937 541899 Run By Bramham Pavilion Committee

THE CHURCHYARD, thanks to the hard work of Jeremy Kendall, our churchyard is looking lovely. Many thanks to all those who help to keep the recent graves tidy. Please remember NOTHING CAN BE ADDED TO A GRAVE STONE OR A GRAVE PLOT WITHOUT THE CONSENT OF THE CLERGY

MAGAZINE DETAILS Please send all articles to Anne Palmer by 14th March bramham.magazine@gmail.com or deliver to Anne at:Old Coach House, Vicarage Lane, Bramham. The letter box is in the side wall of the garage. It is very helpful if you can keep the article to just one page.

BRAMHAM VILLAGE STORE and POST OFFICE Please take the opportunity to call in to see us, we provide:POST OFFICE SERVICES, FREE Cash withdrawl facilities Lottery, Scratch card and Health Lottery purchases Newspapers and newspaper delivery service Fresh daily bread, milk and other morning goods General groceries, frozen foods and ice-creams Dairy products, sandwiches, snacks and confectionary Local farm eggs delivered Fridays, fresh fruit and vegetables on Thursdays Tobacco, chilled beers, wines, spirits and soft drinks Greetings cards, stationary and general accessories Mobile phone, Gas and Electricity top up’s, cash back facility Dry Cleaning drop off/collection service Mondays and Thursdays Village Store Monday—Friday 6.00—19.30 Saturday 7.00—19.30

Post Office 9.00—17.30 9.00—12.30

Sunday and Bank Holidays 7.00—12.30

Closed

Lynn, Marie, Louise, Stacey and Philip will be happy to help and serve you 12 Front Street , Bramham, LS23 6RD - Tel 01937 842275

What’s on in Bramham this month? 1st 5th 6th 15th 18th 19th 31st

Parish Council Meeting 7.30pm Pavilion Singing Group Workshop Village Hall 11.00am Monday Club 1.30 pm Village Hall YCA AGM 7.15pm Village Hall MNDA Spring Fair 10—1.00 Village Hall Leeds Festival Application/Registration Thai Banquet 7.00pm Village Hall

22nd April

NSPCC Event Village Hall