All Saints’ Church Bramham Parish News
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May 2013 Issue 124 © Copyright All Saints' Church Bramham
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………………………………………………………………..…. Rev’d Andy Grant Curate, The Vicarage, Thorpe Arch…………………………………………………………. Rev’d Trisha Anslow………. Curate, 4 Pine Trees, Boston Spa…………………………………………………………… Rev’d Stanley Menzies……. Honorary Assistant Priest, 2 Crag Gardens, Bramham……………………………………
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Churchwardens…………….. Andrew Beaumont, Prospect Farm Cottage, Vicarage Lane, Bramham…………………. 541353 ………………Chips Browning, Terry Lug Farmhouse, Bramham Park…………………………… 0113 2892790 Treasurer……………………..Iain Revolta, 9 Fine Garth Close, Bramham………………………………………….
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Secretary…………………….. Val Clerehugh, Pear Tree Cottage, 1 Windmill Road, Bramham………………….
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VCC Members………………. Dolly Mullen, Kate Lofthouse, Lindsey Cannon, Peggy Kitchen, Mavis Wilson Robert Foster, Stephen Spencer, Yvonne Gibson, Gillian Young, Jillian Lawson Magazine Editor…………….. Gillian Young, 62 Lyndon Road, Bramham………………………………………….. 843129 Organist……………………… Simon Noble, 1 Barley Hall., Crescent, Garforth……………………………………. 0113 2867998 Church Flowers…………….. Dolly Mullen, 9 Bradford Close, Bramham…………………………………………… 918725 Deanery Synod………………Jillian Lawson…………………………………………………………………………... 844858 Bramham Discoverers………Catherine Lofthouse, Rockleigh, The Square, Bramham………………………….. 541678 Group Office………………….Glenda Webb (Office open Monday-Wednesday 11.00 am to 1.00pm)…………… 844402
WHO’S WHO in Bramham Village Hall Committee……..Chairman: Stewart Gibson………………………………………………………………. 845084 Hall Bookings…………………………………………………………………………….. 07432 330972 Magazine Editor……………..Gillian Young……………………………………………………………………………… 843129 Drama Group………………...Secretary: Christine Suddaby…………………………………………………………... 849455 Sports & Leisure Asscn……..Lindsey Cannon: Secretary……………………………………………………………… 541242 Football Club………………….Dave Jacklyn…………………………………………………………………………….. 07809 561199 Guides…………………………? 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 …….………………………………………………………………………. Bramham Under Fives…… Heather Richards………………………………………………………………………….. Community Action Group… Keith Innocent………………………………………………………………………………. Monday Club………………. Mavis Wilson………………………………………………………………………………… Readers Group……………. Jillian Lawson 844858 & Marion Hogg 844191 Bramham Shop……………. Andrea and Joanne………………………………………………………………………….
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Clergy Letter from Rev’d Stanley Menzies When Mary Magdalene went to the tomb on the first Easter day she could not find Jesus and she thought someone had taken him away. There were two messengers there who said to Mary,” Why do you look for Jesus among the dead? He isn’t here; he is alive and gone ahead of you to Galilee. Go and look for him amongst people who are alive.” Where do you think we would find Jesus today in our world? This is such a teasing question and yet much more than that, it is a fundamental question for our time and for the future of the planet and the future of humanity. The answer too readily given by the religious is in a church, a cathedral or those places frequented by priests and the devout. Easter speaks of a Jesus who is free, he is on the loose and he is amongst people who are alive and in urgent need of his presence. The times we live in are scary and disturbing, Nations are in huge debt, the environmental and ecological challenges are daunting, there is an absence of peace, and poverty, hunger and injustice exist alongside wealth and power. The traditional institutions that offered security and assurance seem so fallible, the law, parliaments and governments, banks and the church and as their influence wanes hope lessens. These are some of the crucial issues that face us and we might add a few more but it is essential that we confront them and look for Jesus in our time and where people are.Then, perhaps, we’ll find meaning and hope for the future of humanity. Here are some of the places to start looking. We will find Jesus with the poor, those struggling to make ends meet, to feed their families, to clothe their children. The poor
are back with us, they are not in distant places or hidden from our sight. One of the most revealing incidents of Jesus meeting the poor was his encounter with the blind beggar, Bartimaeus.The story has a familiar shape. Here is a beggar asking for money, for help in his need and he hears that someone important is coming and his hopes are up. We get many requests for money and we often respond with a donation and sometimes we don’t or can’t. The response of Jesus takes a different tack.” What do you want me to do for you?”Bartimaeus replies,” Let me see again.” There is a wealth of meaning in this encounter. This the life changing moment, let me see again, an end to the begging, a beginning to a new journey. The poor man can see and he is free to live and enabled to do so much more for himself. The poor need this freedom and together with them we need Jesus asking the question” What do you want me to do for you?” We will find Jesus among the people who share. George Macleod, who founded the Iona Community, once said,” The greatest problem of our world is how to share bread.” In a world of abundance we do not know how to share. Jesus understands this difficulty as he demonstrated when his disciples were worried about the large crowd towards the end of the day. They suggested sending them home. Andrew met the lad with the packed lunch of loaves and fish and took him to Jesus. Jesus blessed the food and not only were the people fed they learned to share. We have to learn to share. Of course we have to learn how to share bread but how much more besides. At the heart of all relationships is the willingness to share, our relations with our loved ones, with our partners and spouses, with our children, with our neighbours, with wider .
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humanity and with all creation. May we look for Jesus and learn to share. We will find Jesus among people who are sad, desolate and lost. All of us will experience these feelings and it is important that we express them. Mary Magdalene had known a range of emotions as her life unfolded but nothing like that first Easter morning when she came to the empty tomb.” Why do you look for Jesus among the dead? Go and look for him amongst the living.” Then this man spoke her name, Mary, and she knew the joy of Easter. Jesus gave her a job to do.” Go and tell the others I am alive. We shall find Jesus amongst those who are sad and struggling and he weeps with them as he wept at the grave of
his friend Lazarus. When he saw the city of Jerusalem he wept over it as he still weeps over our cities. He gives us a task to do. We have to see the reality of the pain of our time and meet with those who are sad. It is there we find Jesus and there he speaks our name. There is one final thought. We don’t always find Jesus in church and the church needs to relate to the living. It often looks in the wrong places and at a distance from the real issues of humanity. Lord Jesus help us to roll away the stone and come out into the life of our time. There we will find you among the living, always ahead of us, open to the world and abundant with hope. Stanley
EASTER IN BRAMHAM Easter Sunday proved to be a real village occasion. It began with a well attended Service in Church. Some of the children had prepared a delightful Easter garden, the prayers of intercession were led by the children and Easter eggs were distributed at the end. In the afternoon we moved to the Village Hall but it was a very different place thanks to Nicola and Stephen who had held their wedding reception there the previous day when the Hall was decorated as a marquee. They generously offered it to the village for the Sunday and we decided to hold an Easter event for everybody, young and old. It proved to be a great success. Easter bonnet and cake competitions were held, there was a quiz for all the family and afternoon teas. Our grateful thanks must go to the many helpers, to Rachel Lane Fox for judging the competitions and presenting the prizes, to Alison Mackie for facilitating the use of the marquee and to the tireless and creative efforts of Emma Hunter and Lisa Revolta in designing such an enjoyable event. Indeed it was so good that we may make it a regular Easter occasion! Stanley Menzies
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April 2013 Update ....communicating with residents
To all Bramham residents Here is the update from the Annual Parish Meeting and our April Council meeting: We were delighted to have a full hall at the Annual Parish Meeting. Thank you to residents for coming along and thank you also to the groups who contributed agenda items: * CSO Stephen Wales and Sgt Fletcher for the police report. * Harmony Blake for an update on the Leeds Festival. * Stanley Menzies for addressing us on the issues facing All Saints Church. * Stewart Gibson for telling us what is happening in the Village Hall and future plans. * Ernest Nichols for a Bramham in Bloom update. * Keith Innocent for an update from the Community Action Group. * Councillor John Proctor for a presentation on the pavilion. As we ran out of time Cllr Proctor offered to take any further questions on the pavilion in writing. Please forward any to the clerk, who will pass them on. The Council welcomed Tony Silverwood, who recently joined the Council after the resignation of Mike Rhodes, to whom the Council extends its thanks and appreciation for many years of service. The Chairman’s report on the Council’s activities during the past year is shown below. It can also be found on our website, as can the statement of accounts. Copies can also be obtained from the clerk. As requested by those who use it, the Old People’s Shelter has now been renamed Bramham Senior Citizens’ Centre. The Council would like to thank Mick Kitchen for donating an old water pump that was at one time used in the village. Councillors Scott Jones and Tony Silverwood worked with residents Frank Wood, Arty Ford, Darren Wood and Kathy Brook to install the pump in the garden. Their help and hard work is much appreciated. Next Meeting: The next Council meeting will be held on Wednesday 1st May, 7.30 pm in the Bramham Senior Citizens’ Centre. Residents are welcome to join us. 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 our website www.thisisbramham.co.uk. Contact: Marie Lynch Bramham Parish Clerk
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BRAMHAM ANNUAL PARISH MEETING (APM) 10th April 2013
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CHAIRMAN’S REPORT 1. Introduction The Annual Parish Meeting is not a Council Meeting, it is a meeting of the Parish. Legislation dictates that where a Parish Council exists the Parish Council Chairman should chair the APM.
always need to know what residents want and care about.
Therefore any queries relating to detailed Council specific issues should be deferred to the council meeting that will follow the APM.
3. Website Our old website, though it served a purpose, was rather uninspiring. We thought it was time to modernise the Parish Council website, and widen it to become a broader whole village facility. After obtaining 3 tenders, we employed a local provider, Social Square, run by Simon and Becky Zimmerman, to do so. There were a few ‘doubting thomases’ about this, raising potential problems, but despite a few teething problems we now have a fantastic product that as well as being a council website containing our Parish Council business, is a vehicle for the whole village.
I would like to introduce the Councillors and clerk, also welcome our new councillor Tony Silverwood, and give our thanks to Mike Rhodes who recently resigned after many years of service which are much appreciated. The Council wishes Mike well. 2. Community Conference In May last year we held the Community Conference over a Friday evening and Saturday morning. This took a lot of hard work but it was very worthwhile, the result was an excellent event with many village groups represented, including the school, the church, BSLA, village hall, readers’ group, Monday club, NSPCC fund raisers, a group of youngsters requesting a skateboard park – to name just some. Lots of residents came along and enjoyed seeing this hall filled with displays and buzzing with atmosphere. We celebrated all of the great things that are going on in Bramham and also gathered information from residents about what is important to them. Top of the list was the Village Shop! We acted on this by contacting Andrea and Joanne to see what support we could give them, and it does seem that the support from the Community Conference is helping with the sale. All of the feedback has been retained and is very useful to the council, we are committed to representing the village as a whole, and we
Thanks to Cllr Alison Mackie as the main organiser of the event.
It includes sections for numerous local groups, from the badminton club to the church. It has a link to the school website, and to other council websites. There’s a section for news items so that we can quickly make available newly emerging issues and information, both for the Parish Council and the village groups involved. There’s even a section for bloggers, and many of us are thoroughly enjoying ‘Lottie’s allotment blog’. If you haven’t had a look I certainly recommend it. A recent addition under the church section is the Parish Magazine that Gill Young produces, using a flip book format, created by Neil Ferres. It’s a super piece of work. So a very big thank you to Gill and Neil. And a final accolade – we were recently contacted by another Parish Council who had been looking at Parish Council websites for some ideas.
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village. Acting on this we have voiced our opposition to a potential development of 5,000 houses on the University land at the A64/A1 corner.
The website is now very widely used. We have had an amazing 10,000 unique visitors to the site since we launched last October. That’s increasing each month and last month we had over 2,000 new visitors averaging 65 new people a day look at the site. One example of a specific article is the Council’s article on the pavilion that 250 people read, so we are reaching a wide audience.
There is a lot more to do in the coming year, issuing a wider questionnaire to residents, producing the NP, and gaining approval for it from residents. So watch this space.
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So – another big thank you – to Becky and Simon for a brilliant job, and to Cllrs Alison Mackie & Martin Batt for leading on this. 4. Neighbourhood Plan (NP) Another important aspect of the Community Conference last year was that we kicked off the Neighbourhood Plan. This is a document that we need to produce in order for us to have any chance of influencing Leeds City Council regarding future development in Bramham. With the help of residents on the steering committee we set up displays to show what the NP is all about, obtained written feedback from residents, and asked for more volunteers to join the NP Steering Committee. I’m pleased to report that the Steering Committee now has 6 residents involved, including Nick Lane Fox, working alongside 3 Cllrs, myself, Keith Innocent, who chairs the Committee, and Martin Batt. More volunteers would be welcome so if you are interested just let us know. The Steering Committee produced and issued a door-drop throughout the village to obtain residents’ views on sites that Leeds City Council has identified for potential future development. This told us that residents don’t want to see Bramham over developed, with large numbers of houses, and lose its ‘village feel’, However there is a lot of support for affordable housing to help young people, and others, stay in the
Thanks to Cllr Keith Innocent for leading. Thanks to Neil Ferres for creating NP displays and in collecting display boards from LCC. 5. Option Agreement We have also been reporting in our communications what has been happening with the option agreement – ie the agreement between Bramham Parish Council and Leeds City Council for Bramham Parish Council to sell a strip of land along the playing field to Leeds City Council to facilitate development of the Bramham House site. It is up to Leeds City Council rather than Bramham Parish Council to exercise this agreement, and despite assurances from both Leeds City Council and a Ward Councillor over the last 2 years that this is going to happen it hasn’t happened yet. Our solicitor is pressing Leeds City Council to let us know their intentions. 6. Pavilion & Playing field The BSLA has almost completed the pavilion. As you can see from the agenda we’ll hear an update from them later on. I will just cover a couple of issues that I know are of interest. Firstly, in investigating how the lease would be transferred from the ‘old’ BSLA to its new format, we were advised by our solicitor that the document put in place as a ‘lease’ by Bramham Parish Council and BSLA back in 2008 has in fact never been a valid lease. A solicitor wasn’t used at the time and this led to some key errors, the main issue was that the BSLA was not a legal entity at the time and therefore not a party with which a lease could be entered into.
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We have therefore asked our solicitor to draft a new lease and we expect to be able to offer it to the BSLA next week. This will inevitably incur costs but we have no choice other than to do this, and costs will be kept to a minimum. Secondly, we have been going through a due diligence process with the BSLA, whereby we seek information from them to show what any monies coming from the Council will be spent on, and satisfy ourselves that it is a good way to spend your money. So far we haven’t received all of the information needed from the BSLA so we have resolved that if we do receive money from Leeds City Council from the Option agreement, the amount previously agreed with the BSLA for the pavilion will be ring fenced for possible future expenditure. The same due diligence procedures will be followed for any other requests from village groups for funding. 7. Leeds Festival tickets We’ve already heard from Harmony Blake and Jamie Newson Smith from Festival Republic. I would just like to add that the Council has made some improvements in ticket allocation. Last year everyone who was eligible did get a ticket, and we also took up the facility for residents to buy full price tickets for family & friends who could then use the residents’ enclosure. This year we are also adding for the first time the facility to nominate an additional ticket per household at residents’ price, the application form is available on the website, we have extended the hours that the bus runs, and next year we plan to introduce the facility to apply for tickets on-line. Thanks to Cllr Fiona Henderson for leading on this, and to Cllr Lee Blanchard for hand delivering tickets throughout the village. 8. Environment Let’s not forget the Wildlife area by the Old Peoples Shelter – Cllr Martin Batt puts a great deal of time into this with the environmental
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group. The area is flourishing, with many large mature trees, mainly ash, willow and sycamore, and the environmental group is trying to encourage the growth of wetland wildflowers by cutting and raking the grass. The Wildlife Area, along with our magnificent churchyard, always stands the village in good stead in the Yorkshire in Bloom judging. It has rare native white-clawed crayfish, southern hawker dragonflies, brown trout and bullheads. After some persuasion from the Parish Council, the Environment Agency has agreed to improve the safety of the bridge over the beck to the Wildlife area, by adding steps and a handrail. Leeds City Council has also been clearing out the culverts under the road to ensure the free flow of the beck. Thanks to Cllr Martin Batt 9. Those are some of the bigger issues. Moving on to the more everyday work I’ll summarise some key progress. 9.1 Finance Our finances are better controlled, with our clerk giving us a full financial report every month, indicating how spend is going against our income. The council’s finance committee makes regular checks on the clerk’s accounts and meets to assess the budget for the coming year. All of this has resulted in a council that is much more involved in and aware of, its finances. Thanks to our clerk Marie who took over a very messy situation but achieved a successful audit and ensured that councillors are now fully involved. 9.2 Employees - We have formalised our employees’ situation, registering as required with HMRC, reviewing job descriptions, and ensuring that no Council employees are paid below the minimum wage.
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Thank you again to our clerk for leading this. 9.3 Playground – we have had inspections of the playground and ensured that we complied with any repairs needed to keep it safe. In the longer term we would very much like to replace the playground so have kept expenditure to a minimum but have not compromised safety. Thank you to our playground committee, Cllrs June Halliday, Fiona Henderson, Lee Blanchard and Scott Jones. 9.4 Successful Lobbying of LCC * Secured improvements to the Alms House Hill Site. • Got LCC to widen the bus gate and extend white lines to discourage inconsiderate parking by the garage. * Changes the grass cutting schedule in the Vicarage Lane area to protect planting. * Improved response times from LCC in dealing with removal of waste from Children's Play Area. * New Road and Low Way resurfaced with Bowcliffe Road scheduled for this financial Year * Re routed the diversion resulting from the Clifford High St closure away from Town Hill * We are awaiting the LCC decision re resurfacing of Spen Common Lane 9.5 Campaigning * Opposed Dept of Transport proposals to increase the speed limit of HGVs on rural roads to 50mph * Lobbied against the proposed cuts to the 770 bus and other services in the Wetherby area Metro are now inviting tenders with a view to services being retained. * Supported the campaign to save Primrose Hill
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* Our campaign for the introduction of a 20mph speed limit near the school has unfortunately not been successful - Bramham is number 65 on the list - we will work with the Police and the school on a speed awareness campaigns 10. Communications: We have continued throughout the year to communicate fully with residents, with very comprehensive updates in the Parish Magazine and on the website. This reflects our belief that you as residents are entitled to know what’s going on. The website of course enables us to give you news quickly, such as that regarding the recent Council vacancy. The Parish Council has a twitter account – I know that many of you here might not be tweeters (it’s new to me too) – but it is another way of communicating breaking news, especially with younger people in the village. We have held some of our meetings in the village hall – enabling more residents to attend meetings. 11. Supporting the village: Parish Magazine We recognise the enormous value of the Parish Magazine, a church magazine of course, but also providing a wider village facility. Gill Young and her team do a fantastic job and we very much appreciate it both for the Council and for other users. The Council has agreed in principle to continue financial support for the magazine. Bramham in Bloom Congratulations to Ernest & team on another excellent year and a silver gilt award. Bramham Football Club We have made a financial contribution towards their cost of using another pitch pending their return to Bramham. Village Archives – The Parish Council manages the grant made by the CF to the archives, and has worked closely with Neil
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15 Some more ‘thank yous’ to :So another thank you to Neil and also to the CF Mavis Wilson for running the Monday Club, for the grant. Gerry Taylor for organising the litter pick, and to Jubilee Gala and celebrations – Keith will our employees, cover this later in the agenda – but I would just our clerk Marie Lynch like to say that occasions such as these really do and our gardener Frank Wood, show the village at its best and working together caretaker Artie Ford, and cleaner Mrs Blanchard at the Senior – thank you to Keith & CAG. Citizen’s Centre Easter Sunday event – this event was held here in the village hall utilizing the wedding marquee To close: – Councillors are supportive of and donated by Nicola & Steve Finkle, whose involved in the village, we don’t hide away in the wedding reception was held here the day before. Senior Citizen’s Centre, we are out there and The Sunday event was organised by the church, involved! Whether it’s the gala, the litter pick, with help from many people in the village, so playing a part in the panto, or helping out at the another thank you to all involved, and to Cllr beer festival! Alison Mackie who initiated this event by The hard work is ongoing. Thank you all for contacting village groups to offer the facility. listening. Val Whitbread Continued from page 13
Calendar Girls by Tom Firth Bramham Village Hall 18th to 20th July 2013
So here are your cast members for Calendar Girls!!
TICKETS: Ticket are now on sale and selling like hot cakes!! You can contact the box office by Telephone 07747 778536 or e-mail bramhamdramagroup@gmail.com SPONSORS: Do you want to be one of the sponsors for this year’s “Special Edition Church Calendar” that will include 15 calendar girl shots? Please contact Stanley Menzies on 01937 541047. Further details about the production will be updated regularly on the village website. visit… www.thisisbramham.co.uk.
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Bank Holiday Monday 27th May starting at 2pm
We will be starting at the Jubilee Garden on the corner of Lyndon Ave and Wetherby Road and hope to have a nice route of gardens through the village. On the same day we will have a planting day at the Jubilee Garden with a fantastic plant sale, with lots of plants to buy at reasonable prices. Barbeque, refreshments and drinks will be available If you would like to take part, please let me know on
0759 5206611 or keith@thomlinsons.co.uk
BRAMHAM GALA GIG Featuring
BALLROOM, LATIN AND POPULAR SEQUENCE DANCING 1st Saturday of the month 7.30pm - 11.00pm Bridge Church, Bridge Street, Otley
Back by popular demand from last year
Saturday July 6th 7.30pm Village Hall, Bramham ÂŁ5 a ticket. Tickets on the door or from the Gala Committee Full bar with Real Ale.
4th Saturday of the Month - 7.30pm - 10.15 pm Greenacre Hall, New Road Side, Rawdon Every Wednesday night 7.30pm - 10.15 pm Rendezvous Hotel, Keighley Road, Skipton Every Monday afternoon 2.00 pm - 4.00pm Sequence Tea Dance at Starbeck Methodist Church, Harrogate FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL
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Sunday Services at Bramham All Saints for May Date
All Saints’ Bramham
5th May
6th of Easter
10.00 am Holy Eucharist
12th May
Sunday after Ascension Day
9.30 am Benefice Christian Aid Service at Boston Spa Village Hall
19th May
Pentecost
10.00 am Parish Family Service at St Marys Boston Spa
26th May
Trinity Sunday
8.00 am Holy Communion 10.00 am Methodist Worship
Any alteration to Services will be announced in Church or detailed on the notice board Week-day Services at All Saints’ Bramham
Holy Communion Friday 10th and Friday 24th May
The following children who were baptised in All Saints’ Bramham celebrate their birthdays in May 3rd May 2000 3rd May 2008 10th May 2002 11th May 2005 12th May 2004 13th May 2001 15th May 2007 20th May 2001 20th May 2001 21st May 2003 22nd May 2001 22nd May 2011 23rd May 2004 23rd May 2008
Catherine Jayne Horsfall Joshua Oliver Roberts Olivia Jane Muncaster Dylan Robert Peter Goodwin Henry Stephen Sanderson Charlie Danielle Bowers Charles William Hunter Lachlem Connor Brady Madeline Lucy Brady Thomas Bernard Stephen Houseman David Frederick Lister Thomas Alexander Hiley Palmer Matthew Anthony Buchanan Jessica Lily Harris
We wish them a Happy Birthday and Every Blessing
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From the Book of Remembrance The Blessed Sacrament is permanently reserved in All Saints' For All Saints’ Bramham On these days of the month of May please pray for the repose of the souls of: 4th
Betty Louise Wray 2011 Roland Stubbs 2011 John Dalton 2010 5th William Smith 1984 Vera Baker 1996 7th Roy Warrington 1990 8th Robert Arthur Smith 2003 George William Broadbent 2002 David Henry Hammond 2006 12th Alan Booth 2005 17th Hetty Irene Hebbron 2003 John Goodwill 2009 18th Rose Caygill 1987 20th Nellie Noble 1987 21st Edith Todd 1999 22nd Catherine Senior 1980 25th Lillian Mary Lawn 2006 26th Lily Hatfield Annie Sarah Taylor 1953 Gerard Thomas Reynolds 2003 27th Margaret Greaves 2006 Nellie Carr 2011 28th Robert William Alderson 1968 29th May Lilly Elizabeth Parsons 2011 May they Rest in Peace ay they rest in peace and rise in glory
Funerals at All Saints’ Bramham 16th April 2013 Edward Todd 24th April 2013 Alfred Neubauer
Burial of Ashes
20th April 2013 Lilian (Binnie) Hale
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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 MAY Sunday 5th May Sunday 12th May Sunday 19th May Sunday 26th May
Jacqui Turner No Service in Bramham No Service in Bramham Yvonne Gibson (Methodist)
Anyone who is unable to read on their allocated day, please contact Andy Beaumont on 541353
MRS LILIAN HALE We were sorry to hear of the death of Mrs Lilian Hale (known to many as Binnie). Mrs Lilian Hale was a qualified Probation Officer and later worked as a Fieldwork Child Care Officer/Social Worker. Mrs Hale joined the staff at Bramham House in 1968 and together with her husband as Superintendent and herself as Matron took responsibility for the day to day running of the Home. The Staff and Children lived in a happy and congenial atmosphere until Local Government re-organisation in 1974 when the whole concept of the Home changed and the family atmosphere was slowly eroded. This situation caused Binnie much dismay and she left Bramham House at the end of 1974. She enjoyed her time there and had achieved what she set out to do, to create a happy and caring environment for the children who through no fault of their own were unable to live a normal family life. During the time she lived in Bramham, Binnie was a regular member of Bramham Church. If any reader would like to know more about Binnie’s involvement with Bramham House, please see www.historicbramham.org.uk We offer our condolences to her son Neil and family.
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We have shops at the following events ISLE OF WHITE FESTIVAL (Tuesday 11th June until Monday 17th June inclusive) GLASTONBURY FESTIVAL (Mon 24th June - Monday 1st July) SILVERSTONE FORMULA 1 GRAND PRIX (Wed 26th June - Monday 1st July) T IN THE PARK, Kinross, Scotland (Tuesday 9th July - Monday 15th July) LATITUDE FESTIVAL, Southwold, Suffolk (Tuesday 16th July - Monday 22nd July) THE CLA GAME FAIR, Alcester, Warwickshire (Wednesday 17th July - Monday 22nd July) ‘V’ FESTIVAL ‘NORTH’ Shifnal, Staffordshire (Wednesday 14th Aug - Monday 19th Aug) READING FESTIVAL (Monday 19th August - Monday 26th August) LEEDS FESTIVAL (Tuesday 20th August – Monday 26th August) Please email me if interested in working this year, please email me for further details: festivalretail@hotmail.co.uk John Batty
BRAMHAM BROWNIES Brownies have done lots of activities this term working towards their artist badge. We had a walk around the village doing a quiz and all the Brownies had a visit to the Dogs Trust on the A64 which was enjoyed by all. We have had a few new starters this term and we again said goodbye to some of our older Brownies who have moved on to Guides. If your child is interested in joining Brownies, please give Sam a call on:-
0798 4672624 or come along to one of our meetings.
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BRAMHAM GALA SATURDAY 29TH JUNE 12 noon to 5pm Playing fields, off Aberford Road Come along to see the fantastic
“Savage Skills Mountain Bike Stunt Display Team”
Majorettes - Morris Dancers – Bouncy Castle and Slide Hot & Cold Food - Beer Tent with Real Ale Stalls and Stands - Children’s sports (plus one Adult race!!) And much much more!!!!!
Keith Innocent
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NAME THE SONG, THE ARTIST AND THE YEAR – Easy!
A FUN FILLED QUIZ!!! FRIDAY MAY 24TH 8.30pm The Swan, Bramham May the 24th be With You...
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OFSTED REPORT FOR BRAMHAM
'BRAMHAM IS A GOOD SCHOOL' On behalf of the governors, staff and all our young learners at Bramham, we are very pleased to tell you that we were recently inspected by Her Majesty’s Inspectorate and the overall judgment is that Bramham is a good school. This means it is effective in delivering outcomes that provide well for all its pupils' needs and that pupils are well prepared to go on to secondary education. This is a fantastic platform on which we want to build further. We had detailed discussions and feedback sessions with the HMI during the inspection about what the results mean and how we can incorporate the action points into the development plan for the school, so that we can continue our journey of improvement and work towards Bramham becoming an outstanding school in the future. Some of the key points from the report that we would like to highlight are:- the school has made good improvements since the last inspection in 2010 - good teaching was seen in all lessons - many pupils have good reading and speaking skills and they often use an impressive vocabulary - behaviour is good and most pupils behave well in lessons - attendance is very good - the school has leadership, governance and safeguarding strengths We will discuss the full report and accompanying action plan at the next full governing body meeting and will monitor progress on actions periodically through the governing body and the Strategic Planning Sub Committee. We are pleased to share the news that Bramham is confirmed as a good school under the new Ofsted framework. Governors and staff are proud of our pupils' achievements and want to do more to broaden their horizons and help them all achieve the best they can. We believe we can continue to work together to make Bramham an even better school with the help of:- our brilliant and growing group of young learners - supportive parents and carers - impressive and dedicated school staff - the federation's strengths in leadership and governance We look forward to your ongoing support. Yours sincerely, Martyn Stenton, Chair of Strategic Planning Sub Committee Ruth Drew, Chair of Governors Sue Pyatt, Executive Head Teacher
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Discoverers @ Bramham The April Discoverers session was spent making spring time animals – we had chicks, lambs, piggies and even had a pink lamb! The children proudly showed off their creations to the congregation in church - everyone was very impressed! The May Discoverers will be on
Sunday 12th May at 9.15am in the Village Hall We really hope you can join us.
Please contact Lisa Revolta - lisa@lisarevolta.com Emma Hunter – emmaandpaul8@hotmail.com or Jennie Saynor – Jen@saynor.me.uk if you would like more details about Discoverers.
These events are open to all regardless of whether you attend any Church or not, they are held on the 2nd Sunday of the Month at 9.15am, in the village hall.
It is simply a way to meet other families in the community with young children, all are welcome. We politely ask for a voluntary donation of £1 per child.
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‘The Fitness League’ in Bramham Village Hall Suitable all ages & all abilities Exercise to music. Good for body and mind. Make new friends. Morning classes: Thursday 9.15 – 10.15 a.m. …. & now also ….
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What could be nicer on a sunny spring day than afternoon tea at The WiSE Owl Café in Boston Spa? Renowned for our friendly welcome and relaxed atmosphere, we serve a delicious selection of sandwiches and homemade cakes with a choice of various teas, coffees or fruit juices, at a very reasonable £8 for two people. Our bacon butties and fresh nutritious soups are also proving a big hit with our customers; many have commented on the quality and variety of food and drink being served, and the fact that we source seasonal ingredients from local suppliers wherever possible. The WiSE Owl Café is open each Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 10.00am to 4.00pm and we very much look forward to welcoming you soon. To see a sample menu, visit www.w-ise.org.uk YOU’RE NEVER TOO OLD TO TRY SOMETHING NEW
JOIN THE PARTY™! A fun, low impact, easy to follow Latin-inspired dance workout
Boston Spa Village Hall - Thursday mornings Two classes for all abilities Zumba Gold - 10:00am – 10:45am for the more active Zumba Gold Seated – 11:00am – 11:45am for a more gentle class Cost: £4.00 per class - including a drink at The WiSE Owl Café Everyone welcome – no need to pre-book Classes are run by Debbie Wilcock (registered Zumba instructor) in association with WiSE For further information please contact Lillian at WiSE. Telephone: 01937 588994 Email: lillian@w-ise.org.uk
MONDAY CLUB The next meeting is on
Monday 13th May
(note change of date due to Bank Holiday) We hope to see you then . Tea & cakes will be served as usual If you would like a lift please contact
Mavis on 842321
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Easter Fun - as Bramham Village and Parish came together for a glorious Easter Sunday! A huge thank you to everyone who supported and helped make this Easter such a grand affair. It was lovely to see so many children and adults enjoying the sunshine and taking part in the many activities including creative stalls and raffle. Prizes were awarded by Nick and Rachel Lane Fox for the Best Easter Hat, Best Decorated Cake and Flower Arrangement and lots of chocolate eggs were found in the Easter Egg Hunt! Inside the hall, beautifully decorated as a marquee, kindly donated by Nicola and Stephen Finkel and organised by Alison Mackie, the atmosphere was lively with everyone enjoying afternoon tea and delicious homemade cakes. Special thanks go to Nick and Rachel Lane Fox who took part in judging the competitions and to the team of volunteers who helped bake cakes, donated prizes, took a stall and helped out on the day, especially Janine from the Vintage Tea Party and Lin for the NSPCC quiz, A grand total of ÂŁ300 was raised to support our church, so well done everyone!
Thank You! Emma and Lisa X (Hamper prize to claim from Emma - call 01937 541013 - bring BLUE ticket 162)
33 YORKSHIRE IN BLOOM JUDGING By now you will probably know that the Spring Judging had to be cancelled for the first time in the history of Yorkshire in Bloom. The weather had been so bad that some entrants had nothing to show. We were fairly lucky with the weather and our displays are reasonable although not up to our usual standard. We have just had the Summer judging date has been confirmed for:
Monday 8th July 2013 So this gives all of us time to tidy up the ravages of Spring - hopefully the weather will be kinder to us for the rest of 2013 We don’t yet know the time for the judging but we will let everyone know as soon as possible, so that you can meet them at the War Memorial, as the judges do like to talk to the residents. Bramham in Bloom Committee
BRAMHAM VILLAGE HALL Thanks to all those of you who have opted to set up a standing order from your bank account to pay your £10 annual amount. Thanks also to those who have already sent cash/cheques for their 2013 membership. For those of you who paid by cash/cheque last year please can I remind you to renew your membership for this year. You can pay by several ways:● cash £10 per number ● cheque (payable to Restoration Fund BVH) £10 per number ● by online banking straight to the Restoration Fund BVH, sort code 40-46-21, a/c no 71356631. Cash and cheques can be sent via the Village Hall letter box or to the Village Hall Treasurer, 21 Firbeck Road, Bramham, LS23 6NE Many thanks for your continued support.
Christine Suddaby Village Hall Treasurer
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DECADES FANCY-DRESS FUND-RAISER EVENING OF FUN Saturday 4th May 2013 at 7.30 pm
Come and join us at the Village Hall on Saturday 4th May, and dance the night away with a FUN, fancy-dress-filled evening, celebrating the songs of the decades. Come along sporting an outfit from your favourite decade… there will be prizes for the best-dressed! Remembering the fantastic ABBA night that happened at the hall circa 2004, the fancy-dress theme should be a hilarious! Music from 50’s - 90’s. We want to see you getting out your flares, the 80’s leg-warmers you know you still have hidden somewhere in the wardrobe, those gorgeous little 60’s dresses and even the luminous sweat-bands that you used to wear to the roller-disco. Some fantastic raffle prizes have been donated by local businesses, including a dinner for two at Bengal Brasserie for the best dressed. This event is to raise money for the LGI Neurology wards. Get involved! Tickets will be £10 each. To reserve your tickets, please call Becky Zimmerman
0793 2957806
Find more details about the band here http://www.thegatecrashers.co.uk
THE YORKSHIRE COUNTRYWOMEN’S ASSOCIATION
COVER PHOTOGRAPH Thank you to Katie Kitchen for designing the photograph on the cover of this months’ magazine
Katie very cleverly incorporated an Last month’s meeting was our AGM, at which archived photograph (sanctioned by reports were given by our Chairman, Treasurer and Neil Ferres) showing the Square Secretary, covering what had been another very when Harlands Petrol Pump was in existence. good year, with entertaining speakers, happy social outings and successful fund raising activities. Katie is an aspiring young photographer presently studying Thanks to the great support of all our members. photography at Leeds City College The next meeting will be on Wednesday 15th May and will certainly go far in the at 7.15 pm in the Village Hall, when the speaker photography world. and demonstrator will be Mrs Alison Braine on This week she has taken her first “Beadwork”. There will be a fee of £3 for anyone wedding assignment. If you have a wedding coming up and would like wishing to take part in the “beadworking” to talk to Katie about a modern reminder of the day, please contact her on 07824 426923.
35 A BRAMHAM DRAMA GROUP EVENT BREAKING NEWS ! ! ! Dark deeds are once again set to take place in our Village Hall. Many of you witnessed the murder of the local drama group director last year . Only some of you were successful in solving the mystery and identifying the guilty party …. but everyone had a great night ! This year your mystery to solve is..
……… WHO KILLED THE HEADMASTER ? Following the success of our production last year a further crime will be staged in our Village Hall on
Friday 24th May & Saturday 25th May at 8 p.m. (doors open 7.30 pm) This year we will take you back to 1937 . War looms on the horizon. In Berrigan-Tuft Private School for Young Gentleman life continues as normal ….. …..until …..…. the MURDER ! Suspects are aplenty as we learn that things are not as they seem ! The evening will have a 1930’s theme. There will be music reminiscent of the period. A light supper will be provided with a 1930’s theme. You are invited to attend in 30’s style dress - not compulsory …. but there will be a prize for the best outfit ! Our well stocked bar will be open throughout the evening – those who attended last year’s event will know there is plenty of opportunity to avail yourself of this facility ! You are invited to use your skills and solve the mystery and win excellent prizes ! You will also be able to take part in the quiz, based partly upon the play content and partly general knowledge. Again there will be excellent prizes to win ! …… and all this for £8 per head ( including supper ) Tickets can be reserved by phoning our Box Office number 07747 778536 Please call as soon as possible to avoid disappointment – this was a sell out event last year ! - because of the nature of the evening, numbers are restricted (NOTE : DUE TO DEMAND THE PLAY IS RUNNING AN EXTRA NIGHT ON FRIDAY THE 24TH)
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Ring the Bells!! Bell practice nights at All Saints’ Bramham Tuesday 7th May and Tuesday 21st May If you fancy the challenge, come along and join us or phone
01937 844529
BRAMHAM BALL There are only 3 tables left, if you are thinking of going please email asap bookings@bramhamball.co.uk
37 FOOD BANKS NEED OUR SUPPORT Thousands of people regularly go hungry because they have not enough money to make ends meet. They face impossible choices between eating and heating, feeding their children or paying the rent or the mortgage. Food banks provide responsive emergency relief with a pack of 3 days balanced food. The food banks are run by volunteers who work in collaboration with medical staff, social workers and other caring services. As times get tougher the number of food banks is increasing. The food bank movement was started by the Trussell Trust and is an original response to the words of Jesus,” When I was hungry you gave me food; when thirsty you gave me something to drink.” Our nearest food bank is at Acomb in York and we shall provide containers in church for you to provide items of food. They will then be taken weekly to the food bank. The following are the items sought: Milk (uht or powdered) Fruit Juice (carton) Pasta Sauces Tinned Fruit Tea bags, Pasta Biscuits
Sugar Soup Tinned Puddings Tinned Meat and Fish Instant Coffee Jam
The foodbank movement reminds us of the amazing resilience of local communities and the compassion that exists there. As you go shopping remember the food bank and buy some item to put in the container in church. Your generosity will be much appreciated. Rev’d Stanley Menzies
LOTHERTON HALL, ABERFORD YOUNG ARTISTS’ RECITAL SUNDAY 5th MAY 2013 at 2.00 pm Vicky Jones (oboe) and Peter Durrant (piano) Programme to include works by C P E Bach, Neilson, Liszt, Teleman and Schumann Followed by tea and cakes in the Oriental Room
Tickets to include tea, cakes and car parking £11.00; Concessions £9.50; Family (2 children and 2 adults) £20.00. Available from Wendy Shuttleworth, Lotherton Hall, Aberford, Leeds LS25 3EB. Cheques payable to the Leeds Art Fund. Please enclose SAE. Alternatively telephone 0113 281-3259
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Open Day Come along and see our exciting new clinic 140 High Street, Boston Spa Saturday 11th May 2013 10.30am – 2pm Meet the team and discuss your foot health needs Corns * Thickened Nails * Ingrowing Toenails * Cracked Heels Heel Pain * Bunions * Morton’s Neuroma * Shin Splints
For enquiries or appointments call: Donna Foulkes RGN, BSc (Hons) Podiatry, MChS Tel: 0771 1397445
BRAMHAM IN BLOOM - FREE PLANTS AGAIN As usual the Spring plants will be offered to the Village Free of Charge just before the Summer Planting Before taking any plants you need to give me a ring so that I can let you know the date the plants can be removed and the areas where plants may be taken. Ernest Nicholls - Tel 841195
39 METHODIST CLERGY LETTER FROM REV’D SUSAN GREENHART At the time of writing this, I’ve been hearing the word “Methodist” in the media rather a lot. It has been used in descriptions of Baroness Thatcher’s upbringing, in the wake of her death. It made me think about John Wesley’s words: “The gospel of Christ knows no religion but social; no holiness but social holiness”. It was why I became a Methodist – because I witnessed Methodists living out their faith in service to others and to the wider world. Remembering and reading the commentaries in the newspapers, about the deep and painful social rifts of that era, and hearing “Methodist” as a descriptor, made me wonder a lot about labels.
I’ve been reading it, it has made me think about how easily we do vilify others, put them into boxes, label them, see demons where there are none, projecting our fears onto those around us – because it is so much easier than looking at the parts of ourselves that are unpalatable, the parts of ourselves that we would rather remain hidden, the parts of us of which we are completely unaware. It is only as we come to know, love and accept ourselves, warts and all, through God’s love for us, by his grace, that we become able to develop an acceptance of others, and to see things not just from our own point of view but from theirs too.
We use descriptors to try to explain who we are and who others are. Helpful as they may be, Perhaps what God wants of us is to put away they often obscure the truth, and can create our labels, and meet one another, even across divisions and prejudices. great social divides. Those are the roots of the Recently, I’ve been reading a novel by Nikos early Church. As Christians we are called to Kasanstakis – “Christ Re-crucified”. A man who work for social justice, but our greatest call is to finds Christ and begins living out the gospels, is love. Susan vilified as a “Bolshevik” and hounded out of the village that he put his life on the line to save. As
Attention to all dog owners DOG FOULING
This subject has become ‘high profile’ over a wide area locally. It should be noted by all dog owners that allowing their dog to ‘foul’ in a public place is an offence and a health hazard and there is a legal duty to clean up every time their dog ‘fouls’ in a public place. Failure to do this will result in prosecution by Leeds Dog Warden - there is a Fixed Penalty of £75. Identity evidence of an offence is essential, with a photograph and with date and time and all residents may provide such evidence if possible. Details should be sent to: environmental.action@leeds.gov.uk Tel: 0113 336 7676. Quote Reference: 13/1352/D_FOUL Dog waste - in a bag - may be put in a village litter bin if available, otherwise it should be taken home and placed in the owners domestic Black Bin. Ian M. Hall, Wetherby
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WHATS ON IN BRAMHAM
1st May Parish Council Meeting Bramham Senior Citizens’ Centre 7.30 pm 4th May Decades Fancy Dress Fund Raiser Evening of Fun 8.00 pm 5th May Young Artists’ Recital and Lotherton Hall 2.00 pm 6th May BROWN BIN 8th May Bramham Readers Group The Swan 7.30 pm 11th May New Chiropody/Podiatry Open Day, 140 High Street, Boston Spa 10.30-2.00 pm 12th May Discoverers 9.15am Bramham Village Hall 13th May Monday Club 1.30 Bramham Village Hall 14th May Bell Ringing Practice 15th May Y.C.A - 7.15pm Bramham Village Hall 17th May GREEN BIN 20th May BROWN BIN 24th May Pop Quiz 8.30 pm The Swan 24th/25th May Who Killed the Headmaster - Murder Mystery Village Hall 27th May Bramham Open Gardens/Plant Sale from 2.00 pm 28th May Bell Ringing Practice 29th June Bramham Gala 6th July Bramham Gala Gig 8th July Yorkshire in Bloom Summer Judging 13th July Bramham Ball at Bowcliffe Hall 18th/20th July Calendar Girls - Bramham Village Hall 26th Oct Bramham Beer Festival PLEASE CHECK OUT NEW ADVERTISERS THIS MONTH Page 40 B & B Cleaning Services Page 38 New Chiropodist/Podiatry Clinic, Boston Spa Page 34 Katie Kitchen Photography Andrea & Joanne welcomes new customers
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Fresh bread daily from Haigh’s Bakery Guiseley. Fresh Farm eggs direct from a farm in Boroughbridge. pork pies, sausage rolls, steak pies, sausages and bacon - fresh daily Also fresh meat can be ordered
general groceries - newsagent - tobacconist - beers - wines & spirits - chilled drinks confectionery - crisps & snacks - fresh fruit & veg - dairy products - sandwiches & pastries ice creams & frozen foods - fresh bread & morning goods - greeting cards (including hand-made) (If you can’t see what you want on our shelves, please ask and we will get it for you) ♦Free local grocery deliveries♦ SEVEN DAY A WEEK NEWSPAPER & MAGAZINE SERVICE INTO BRAMHAM AND SURROUNDING AREAS
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Useful Telephone Numbers Articles for the Police Non emergency - incident already taken place 101 JUNE (including burglary) Police Incident actually happening (including burglary) 999 should be sent to: Police Support Officer for Bramham)…... ……. 0113 2855374 Gill Young Doctor - Boston Spa ……………………….…. 01937 842842 62 Lyndon Road, Bramham Doctor - Bramham ……………….…………… 01937 845854 by York & District Hospital…………………...…… 01904 631313 14th MAY Harrogate District Hospital………………....….. 01423 885 959 St James Hospital……………………............... 0113 243 3144 Tel: 01937 843129 Leeds Infirmary…………………………………. 0113 243 2799 or email Seacroft Hospital…………………………….…. 0113 264 8164 gill@newcollege4.f9.co.uk Train Enquiries………………………………….. 0845 748 4950 Leeds City Council (general enquiries)……….. 0113 222 4444 Mobile Library LCC Social Services (children)…………….….. 0113 222 4403 LCC Social Service (adults)……………….…... 0113 222 4401 The weekly visit of the LCC Refuse and Pest Control……………..…. 0113 222 4406 library LCC Benefits Advice & Council Tax ……..…. 0113 222 4404 to Bramham is on LCC Highway faults,Pot Holes,Street Ltg,Drains…… . 0113 222 4407 LCC Parking Services……………………..…... 0113 395 0050 Mondays LCC Planning Dept………………………..……. 0113 222 4409 1.30 pm to 2.30 pm British Gas Emergencies………………………. 0800 111 999 in Lyndon Road 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 To receive a smile , Wetherby Library……………………………..…. 01937 583144 Boston Spa Library…………………………...... 01937 845239 give one! NHS Direct…………………………………..….. 0845 46 47 Chemist - Cohen's Boston Spa…………….. 01937 842985 Citizens Advice Bureau (Crossgates)……...… 0844 477 4788 Thought for the Month Crime Stoppers………………………..……….. 0800 555 111 Childline…………………………………………. 0800 11 11
ROOM FOR A SMILE! One day God was looking down at earth and saw all of the wicker and dishonest behaviour that was going on. So He called His angels and sent one to earth for a time. When the angel returned, he told God, “Yes, it is bad on earth; 95% are misbehaving and only 5% are not” God thought for a moment and said “Maybe I had better send down a second angel to get another opinion.” So God called another angel and sent her to earth for a short time. When the angel returned she went to God and said, “Yes, it's true. The earth is in decline; 95% are misbehaving, but 5% are being good” God was not pleased. So He decided to send an e-mail to the 5% who were good, because he wanted to encourage them, and give them a little something to help them keep going. Do you know what the e-mail said? Okay …I was just wondering, because, I didn't get one either!