All Saints’ Church
Bramham Parish News
© Copyright All Saints’ Church Bramham
May 2015 Issue 148
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 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, Jillian Lawson, 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-Wednesday 11.00 am to 1.00pm)…………….…
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WHO’S WHO in Bramham Village Hall Committee……..Chairman: Stewart Gibson…………………………………………………………… Hall Bookings…………………………………………………………………………. Magazine Editor……………..Gillian Young………………………………………………………………………….. Drama Group………………...Secretary: Christine Suddaby………………………………………………………. Football Club………………….Dave Jacklyn………………………………………………………………………… Guides……………………… Sarah Clayton Brownies…………………….. Sam Fenwick-Scott…………………………………………………………………… Explorer Scouts……………...Justin Atkinson………………………………………………………………………… Scouts………………………...Jason Turner (Skip)…………………………………………………………………… Beavers……………………….Deborah Atkinson………………………………………………………….…………. Cubs…………………………..Diane Hare (Akela)…………………………………………………………………....
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Bramham Primary School…..Head Teacher Sue Pyatt: …………………………………………….…… .. 843682 Deputy Head Teacher Laura Ridsdale: Chair of Governors Sue Morgan………. Bramham Parish Council…...Valerie Whitbread - Chair ………………………………………………………..… Keith Innocent 841197. Alison Mackie 07725 641000. John Dickson 842706. Scott Jones 07779 412817. June Halliday 845564. Fiona Henderson 843197. Stephen Kitchen 843980. Ian Dalton 849455
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Clerk Parish Council……….. Marie Lynch…………………………………………………………………………… 841328 Bramham Pavilion…………..Stephen Kitchen, Chair………………………………………………………843980 or 07905 956593 Gerry Taylor, Secretary……………………………………………………...845828 or 07817 849556 Yorkshire Countrywomen’s Asscn ...Anne Topping - Chair ……………………………………………………………… Bramham in Bloom………….Ernest Nichols …….………………………………………………………………….. Community Action Group…..Keith Innocent………………………………………………………………………..… Monday Club………………...Mavis Wilson…………………………………………………………………………… Readers Group…………….. Jillian Lawson 844858 & Marion Hogg 844191 Bramham Shop & Post Office...Lynne Williams…..………………………………………………………………….
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Bramham Parish News Team Editor
Gillian Young
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Clergy Letter from Revd. Trish Anslow I am writing to you all in the week after Easter Sunday and my mind is still in a whirl after the rejoicing. Those from the benefice who joined us at St. Mary’s church at 5.30am for the dawn service will understand what I mean by joyous! During the start to the service when we listened to those wonderful words from the Book of Genesis we could all feel the wonder of creation; “And God saw that it was good”. To walk outside into the churchyard in the hour around sunrise and stand and listen to the birds declaring their greeting to the morning hour was a living example of what God has given to us. What is it about the early days of Spring that gladdens our hearts? We delight in the longer hours of daylight and the chance to be outside at the end of a working day instead of sitting around the fire. Our faces and hands feel the glow of warmer air and our gloves are put away till the Autumn. The scents and colours that come with the fresh growth and the flowers bring joy to us as we view the opening of the new season. This is all a long winded way to get round to talking about our task of stewardship of this precious world of ours. We are very privileged to be resident in this small corner of the big and mighty world. It is our responsibility to act in this area on behalf of all those made in God’s image throughout the world. Here we are as the present generation with a great task to do. It would be so simple to ignore our personal responsibility and
assume that someone else will pick up the tab. Each of us has to do something, however small, to contribute to the wider task. We can be sure that we recycle whatever is possible to re-use and pass this message on to all our friends and neighbours. It is amazing how many folk do not think their land filled rubbish will scar the world. Thanking God at the beginning of each day for his creation would be a reminder to us all that in each day we can achieve some sort of stewardship and thereby keep up the good work. I was saddened to see, in this benefice, someone unwrap something in his car and drop the wrapping out of his car window without trace of conscience for his actions. We like to think that people near us would never do such a thing, but evidence proves otherwise! Such a small action multiplied by many will damage our inheritance. In all the thousands of years since humans have inherited God’s creation, each generation has taken on the task of stewardship of this gift and it is ours right now. I would not like to think that we were the ones to disappoint the following generations. Wake up early one fine day and walk outside and see what God gave you. Listen to the birds and marvel in the design of something so small that can create such melodies. If this does not move you, in body and soul, then our part of this world is doomed. We need to believe that God can still look on us and our world and say that it is good.
Rev Trish
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7 GLENDA WEBB It was announced on Easter Sunday that Glenda Webb has been appointed by the Archbishop as the new curate of the Benefice of Brayton and she will serve her title in the Parishes of St. Wilfrid and St. Francis of Assisi with The Rev. Pete Watson. Glenda has served in many different capacities over 27 years, liturgically and pastorally, particularly at St. Mary’s; she was also Deanery Secretary and most recently our Parish Administrator for three years. During the last year Glenda has preached and served across all the churches of our parishes. A very big thank you to Glenda for her great contribution and for all that she has accomplished here. We offer her our congratulations and pray for God’s blessing on her new ministry and for all the Family. Glenda’s ordination to the Diaconate is on 5th July at York Minster and there is a list for a place on the coach at the back of church which needs to be signed as soon as possible. Following the ordination ceremony there will be a reception for Glenda in St. Mary’s Parish Room.
Canon Peter
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NEW FACES AT LOCAL LEGION Things are on the move at the local Royal British Legion committee under the chairmanship of Bill Ison. New members recently elected are Sephton Baxter (Linton), Tim Baker (Boston Spa), Scott Mackie (Shadwell) as Standard Bearer, Marcus Jubb (Bardsey) as Secretary and Antony Wakeham, MBE (Bramham) as President. The Chairman paid tribute to retiring members Frank Watson, Dennis Wyatt and Norman Kinghorn. ‘They have all given sterling service to the Branch and we are sad to see them go’ he said. Members and supporters will soon be receiving a regular newsletter and the committee is building up an email list, perceived as essential to cut down on printing and mailing costs.. Anyone wishing to receive a free newsletter containing news and events should send their email address to mjubb1943@gmail.com (telephone 01937 572822) All contact details will remain confidential.
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9 Due to the overwhelming success of the last film shows we are now showing more films at Bramham Village Hall on
SATURDAY 6th JUNE We will be showing “The Lego Movie” for children at 3pm (doors open at 2.30pm) and “Mamma Mia Sing a long” for adults at 8pm (doors open at 7.30pm)
Join in all the songs you know so well and have a great time. Entry numbers are limited and is ticket only
The Lego Movie tickets are £5 per child with one adult free for up to 2 children (No unaccompanied children) Mamma Mia tickets are £10 each to include a free glass of wine or soft drink. A bar is available in the evening and soft drinks and refreshments during the day.
Tickets available from Bramham Village Shop or Keith Innocent on 07595206611 Brought to you by Bramham Community Action Group in conjunction with Cine North. All proceeds towards Bramham Gala
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Stepping Stones April’s Stepping Stones had an Easter theme. Whilst parents and grandparents chatted with a cup of tea; the children sat down to decorate and colour in 3D crosses. Following a story about Jesus and the Garden of Gethsemane, it was time for juice, biscuits and of course Easter eggs, before going out into the churchyard to construct a living Easter garden. It was fantastic to see all the children having a go with compost, plants and soil. We even managed to construct a tomb from stones found in the churchyard. Then the bit the children had been waiting for…… the Easter Hunt. The children followed some clues to search the Church for hidden letters. Once they had all the letters, they arranged them to make a phrase related to Easter. All the children got it right and they were able to take away their Easter Egg prize. At the Family Service (which is very relaxed and child friendly) the following Sunday, Reverend Stanley asked the children to show the congregation the results of their hard work on the Easter garden. They also read out prayers. The Easter garden was available for everyone to see at the Easter Sunday service. Chips Browning made an excellent Easter Bunny, handing out Easter eggs to the children (and some adults). All were gratefully received. The Stepping Stones children attend Bramham, Boston Spa (St Mary’s and Primrose Lane) and Thorp Arch schools. More children are attending, and these sessions are becoming increasingly popular. The theme for Stepping Stones is always linked to the Family Service the following Sunday – these services are very relaxed and child friendly. Any child is welcome to attend whether 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 8th May at All Saints Church - 5.30pm. For more information please contact Jennie Saynor jen@saynor.me.uk.
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Spring diary dates… Boston Spa Village Hall Word is certainly spreading about The Boston Buskers! These entertaining sessions are well attended and looking forward to recruiting more buskers! Come along to the next session on Tuesday 28th April from 2.00pm – 3.00pm. Price - £3 to include refreshments. The Easter Bunnies went down a treat from Knit One PurlWiSe last month. Our popular knitting group meets every Thursday from 1.30pm – 3.00pm. Join us on Thursday 23rd and 30th April and then 7th, 14th and 21st May. Price - £2 to include refreshments. The topic ‘poems for spring’ has been enjoyed by our Poetry group and we even had a poem broadcast on local radio! The group meets fortnightly on Thursdays from 2.00pm – 3.00pm. We’d love for you to join us on 30th April plus 14th May and 28thth May. Sessions cost just £2 including refreshments. Emma James entertained us at our last memory café and we raised the roof at the Village Hall! Why not come along and join in the fun at the Boston Tea Party, our Memory Café on Tuesday 12th May from 2.00pm – 4.00pm. Wetherby Social Club The Elderberries is held on the 3rd Wednesday of every month. We meet again on Wednesday 20th May, and the popular local singing group Now and Then will be entertaining us from 1.30pm – 3.00pm. Entry is just £3 to include refreshments. At our next group, on Wednesday 17th June we’ll have talented Magician Rex Stott creating illusions for us. Again entry costs just £3 and includes light refreshments. Do you have spare time on Thursdays? Our Jigsaw Club will take place fortnightly on Thursdays from 12th March from 2.00pm – 3.00pm. Please come along…the more the merrier! Price - £2.50 including refreshments. The next WiSE Howlers singing group will take place from 1.30pm – 3.30pm on Thursday 30th April. Price - £2 to include refreshments. Collingham Village Hall Visitors to The Sunshine Café, our Memory Café, will enjoy an afternoon of craft activities decorating jars and enjoying quizzes between 2.00pm – 4.00pm on Wednesday 29th April. A fun afternoon of entertainment is guaranteed! Price - £2 including refreshments. For further details about any of our social groups and activities, please contact Karen Leaf, WiSE Activities Coordinator on 01937 588994 or visit our website www.w-ise.org.uk
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Pilates is a form of exercise that works the core muscles, to improve posture and body tone, as well as mobility and flexibility. Moves are done slowly with control and precision. Classes at Bramham Village Hall
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SUNDAY 17th MAY Scarecrow Trail, all day from 10.00am Open Gardens, from 2.00pm-5.00pm Plant sale at the Pavilion from 2.00pm Refreshments at the Senior Citizens Shelter all day from 10.00am provided by the Yorkshire Country Women
If you would be willing to open your garden please contact Keith Innocent on 07595 206611. This year’s scarecrow theme is ‘Gardens and Gardeners’. If you would like to be part of the scarecrow trail all you have to do is make a scarecrow and stick it in your front garden, or in a prominent place where passers-by will be able to see it, by 10.00am on Sunday 17th May – it’s as simple as that! If you would like your scarecrow to be included in this year’s Scarecrow Trail map please complete the tear-off slip below and hand it in at the village shop, or email your house number or name, and the name of your road to samanthalspencer@tiscali.co.uk, by Monday 11th May. My scarecrow will be at :Name
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Address ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________ Please hand in at the village shop.
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17 BRAMHAM READERS GROUP Forthcoming meetings:
Tuesday 12th of May at 7.30pm in the Swan We will be discussing “This Boy: A Memoir of Childhood” by Alan Johnson New Members always welcome Contact
Marion 844191 or Jillian 844858 SAM You may have read an appeal in last month’s magazine for information about Sam, a black and white cat, who had been missing since the 27th of February. Sadly, Sam’s body was found, in the nature reserve, near the Senior Citizens Shelter, at the end of March. The vet told his owner, Simon, that Sam had only died a few days before he was found. Simon is anxious to know if anyone saw Sam during the time he was missing. If you have any information on Sam’s whereabouts during this time please contact Simon on 842945
BRAMHAM FOOTBALL NEWS The Saturday season is just about over with the team in a creditable sixth position in what is our first season in division 1. The Sunday 1st team have won the league & Supplementary Cup , while the reserves have won their divisional cup so it has been a great season with the 1st team also involved in another final. If anyone requires any information regarding football in Bramham , please do not hesitate to contact me. Yours in sport. Dave
EASTER SUNDAY It was great to see the Church so full on Easter Day. Thank you to everyone who contributed to the lilies placed in Church in memory of their departed loved ones. The Church looked absolutely lovely, so many thanks to Dolly and her team of ladies who decorated the church so beautifully. Also thank you to all the Stepping Stone children, who made the lovely Easter Garden.
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19 BRAMHAM DRAMA GROUP present
“Memories of the Light Programme” An evening of nostalgia and great comedy as we pay our tribute to the classic radio shows.
Our stage will be transformed into a radio studio as we remember “the Goon Show”, “The Navy Lark”, “Round the Horne”, “The Clitheroe Kid”, “Hancock”, “I’m sorry I’ll read that again” and “The Glums”. WATCH the sound effects! LISTEN to the news of the day! HEAR songs of the period! TAKE part in the light programme quiz! ENJOY our Light Supper! ENJOY a drink (or two) from our well stocked bar! CHAT with friends!
All this for £8! Tickets will be on sale shortly and are expected to go quickly!
So note the date and time Friday and Saturday
12th & 13th June 2015 in Bramham Village Hall Doors open 7.30 pm
Look out for further information! CIRCUIT TRAINING WHERE? BRAMHAM VILLAGE HALL WHEN? WEDNESDAYS 10.00 - 11.00 am IS IT FOR ME? The Session is for people wanting to begin or return to exercise. WHAT IS IT? It involves a multi exercise programme e.g. 10-12 different exercises. WHAT WILL IT DO FOR ME? Improve fitness top to toe including cardiovascular WHAT DO I NEED? Appropriate clothing and footwear, water bottle, towel WHO IS THE TRAINER? My name is STEVE HAYWOOD. I am a qualified gym instructor and personal trainer (More information at www.steve-haywood.com) HOW MUCH IS IT ? Cost will be £5 per session, all equipment provided. CONTACT DETAILS 07976 983 988 email - stevenhaywood@hotmail.co.uk IT WILL BE FUN, PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF YOU CAN MAKE IT SO THE SESSION CAN BE PLANNED FOR MAXIMUM ENJOYMENT- THANKS, SEE YOU SOON
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Sunday Services at Bramham All Saints’ for May 3rd May
5th Sunday after Easter
10.00 am
Holy Communion
10th May
6th Sunday after Easter
10.30 am
Christian Aid Service at Boston Spa Methodist Church
17th May
7th Sunday after Easter
10.00 am
Holy Communion
24th May
Pentecost
8.00 am 10.00 am
Holy Communion Holy Communion
31st May
Trinity Sunday
10.00 am
Holy Communion
Any alteration to Services will be announced in Church or detailed on the notice board Week Day Service at All Saints’ Bramham Holy Communion - Friday 1st May 10.00 am
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 18th May 2011 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 Lacey Marie Ware 2011 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 This little bird has reminded us that Simon Rothery celebrates his 36th birthday on Saturday 24th May. We wish him a Happy Birthday, Good Health and Happiness and Every Blessing
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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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23 From the Book of Remembrance for
All Saints' Bramham
The Blessed Sacrament is permanently reserved in All Saints' Bramham for the sick and dying.
On these days of the month of May please pray for the repose of the souls of:- Rev’d Trish Anslow Tel: 01937 844789 4th Betty Louise Wray 2011 or The Parish Office Roland Stubbs 2011 01937 844402 would be John Dalton 2010 grateful to receive the names of those who 5th William Smith 1984 are sick or those needing a special visit.. Vera Baker 1996 7th Roy Warrington 1990 READERS ROTA FOR MAY 8th Robert Arthur Smith 2003 George William Broadbent 2002 Sunday 3rd May Jacqui Turner David Henry Hammond 2006 Sunday 10th May No Service 12th Alan Booth 2005 Sunday 17th May Barbara Baker 17th Hetty Irene Hebbron 2003 Sunday 24th May Yvonne Gibson John Goodwill 2009 Sunday 31st May Jill Lawson 18th Rose Caygill 1987 Anyone who is unable to read on their 20th Nellie Noble 1987 allocated day, please contact 21st Edith Todd 1999 Andy Beaumont on 541353 22nd Catherine Senior 1980 25th Lillian Mary Lawn 2006 LOTHERTON HALL, ABERFORD 26th Lily Hatfield YOUNG ARTISTS’ RECITAL Annie Sarah Taylor 1953 Gerard Thomas Reynolds 2003 SUNDAY 31st MAY 2015 27th Margaret Greaves 2006 Music in the French style Nellie Carr 2011 for harpsichord and recorder 28th Robert William Alderson 1968 29th Lily Elizabeth Parsons (Infant) 2011 Andrew Passmore & Ian Hoggart
May they Rest in Peace
Works by J.S.Bach, Francois Couperin, Michel Blavet and Jacques-Martin Hotteterre
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Friday 8 May at 1pm with Peter Bull Medieval and Historic Musician
Followed by tea and cakes in the Servants’ Gallery
Tickets to include tea, cakes and admission to the Hall £12.50 Concessions £11.00. Family (2 children & 2 adults) £20.00. Car Parking free Songs and dance music from the English with pre-booked tickets. Available from Wendy Civil War period performed on a variety of Shuttleworth, Lotherton Hall. cheques payable to period instruments Leeds City Council. Enclose SAE. Alternatively tel 0113 3782959 Light lunches served from 12 noon Family (2 children and
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April
Bramham Parish Council www.thisisbramham.co.uk
April 2015 Update ....communica ng with residents
To All Bramham Residents – an update from the April meeting. Parish Council Elections: Bramham Parish Council is made up of nine councillor positions and six people have put themselves forward via the nomination process. These six residents are therefore automatically elected and there will not be an election on the 7 May. Your six councillors are: Ian Dalton, June Halliday, Fiona Henderson, Scott Jones, Linda Richards and Val Whitbread. The three remaining vacancies can be filled by co-option, ie selection by the Council. The village benefits from a full council and we would be delighted to hear from anyone who is considering joining us. The process for co-option will be considered at the May meeting, but in the meantime, if you are interested, contact the clerk or any councillor for an informal chat. Goodbye to Mrs Blanchard: Mrs Blanchard, who has for many a year kept the Senior Citizens’ Centre so spick and span, with her personal touch, is now leaving us. The Council extends its sincere thanks and appreciation for her work, and wishes her well. Anyone interested in stepping in as a cleaner for one hour a week please contact the clerk. Protecting the Playing Field: The Council decided to move forward with obtaining Fields in Trust (FIT) protection for the playing field. FIT is a Royally founded National Charity for the protection of green space. Through FIT we can set up a deed to determine future protection from development. Spend of £50k from the options money: You might recall that the Council at one point, before it was aware of the rules regarding how we can spend options money, agreed to pay the BSLA £50,000 from the option monies, which they would return to the Community Fund (CF). Because we couldn’t legally do this (all payments had to be for capital items), we agreed with the CF that we would jointly decide on how best the money would be distributed. As a result we have agreed to use the £50,000 as follows: £25,000 towards the pavilion costs, £11,800 towards the playground, £10,000 for adult exercise equipment on the playing field, £2,000 for Bramham Football Club for benches at the pavilion and £1,200 for a Bramham in Bloom flower trough. This was reported in the April Parish Magazine by the CF secretary. We are very pleased to have come to this agreement, however to avoid confusion we would like to clarify that these payments are from the option monies, not from last year’s Festival Ticket proceeds. Any queries regarding those proceeds should be addressed to the CF secretary. Continued on page 27
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Speed signs: We are delighted to report that 20mph speed advisory signs near the school will be installed this coming year. This is after we agreed to pay £1,200 towards them, with Clifford PC paying the same, and Leeds City Council Highways paying £2,400. Bramham Park footpath: Bramham Park have advised that a section of the circular walk, from Hope Hall to Tenter Hill is currently closed due to National Grid work. However you can still complete the circuit by walking on the road for this section.
Police phone number: please note that the Leeds number for non-urgent issues is no longer manned, please use 101 instead. Next Meeting: The May meeting is the Annual Meeting of the Council where chair and vice chair are elected, and representatives on working groups are decided. It will take place on Wednesday 13 May, 7.30 pm, in the Senior Citizens’ Centre. (It was scheduled for a week later than usual in case an election had been required 7 May.) 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
Website: www.thisisbramham.co.uk
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29 YORKSHIRE COUNTRYWOMENS ASSOCIATION
Our latest meeting was our Annual General Meeting in March. A very pleasing number of member attended, hearing reports from the Chairman, Treasurer and Secretary on the year’s varied and successful activities. Thanks were given to the Committee and all the members for their support. The present Committee were elected on block to serve another year. A welcome break for refreshments preceded the ordinary meeting, when members agreed to pay an increased subscription to help enhance our funds . They also agreed to support the Pavilion Open Day and Scarecrow Trail Day by donating cakes to the former and serving tea and biscuits at the latter. Our next meeting is on 20th May at 7.15 pm in the Village Hall, when Claire Baxter will be showing us how to make Soft Pots. If you would like to make your own, please let Julia know before the meeting. There will be a charge of £10 per person for this. Please feel free to join us, visitors are always welcome.
Jean Dale
THE BRAMHAM RUNNING CLUB If you want to take up something new, get in shape or simply keep fit, Bramham Running Club may be for you! With no formalities, no joining fees and no membership commitments; everyone from Bramham and the surrounding area is welcome to join us. Why not give it a try; meet us in the Village Square (outside the Red Lion) on: Tuesdays @ 5.30pm – gentle 2-3 miles for power-walkers or joggers Tuesdays @ 6.00pm – 4, 5 or 6 mile options Fridays @ 5.30pm – a gentle circuit to ease you into the weekend Sundays @ 10.00am – routes to suit all, usually off-road or in Bramham Park For more information, contact bramhamrunners@outlook.com or find us on the village website www.thisisbramham.co.uk
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33 BRAMHAM VILLAGE HALL NEWS Village Hall AGM The AGM for the Village hall will be held on Monday 11 May, 8pm in the Hall. All welcome including anyone interested in joining the management committee – we meet just once a month and oversee the running of the hall, getting involved in the organisation of events as well as undertaking odd jobs. More volunteers are always very welcome.
Beer Festival 2015 – 3 October – make a note of the date This year’s beer festival will take place on 3 October 2015 to coincide with the Rugby World cup. If anyone (or any business) wishes to sponsor the whole event, the glasses, the beer mats, or any of the barrels, drinks, food etc please contact any committee member for details (see some contacts below).
100 Club The draw has taken place for the 2014 100 club and the winners will receive their prize money shortly. If you hold a number and do not pay by standing order, please will you arrange to pay by cash or cheque asap (cheques payable to Restoration fund BVH). If anyone wishes to become a 100 club member, for just £10 per year to support the hall, please complete the application form to be found in this magazine Page 35. Or email bramhamvillagehallbookings@gmail.com for an application form, or contact a committee member (forms will be available at the AGM)
Friends of Bramham Village Hall Anyone who has stood by the bar in the hall or has looked at the back wall of the hall during a class or event may have noticed a small board containing plaques. Each plaque has been engraved to mark a donation to the hall by a resident or friend or relative. For just £15 you can have a plaque bearing your name or that of a relative or friend. If you are interested please send your donation (minimum £15) in cash or cheque to the Village Hall, Low Way, Bramham, LS23 6QT with your required engraving for the plaque up to 40 letters/characters long.
Car parking at the hall We continue to receive complaints about local residents using the car park on a permanent basis. The Village Hall car park is ONLY for users of the Village Hall (plus two spaces for Cosy Cottage and 1 Low Way) The committee does not wish to implement parking restrictions, so asks that residents to please refrain from using the Hall car park.
Donations of glass wear and crockery Following the appeal for the return of “borrowed” crockery or glass wear, the committee would like to thank local residents who have donated their unwanted items including serving dishes etc. There is still an open door opportunity to return borrowed items anytime, with no questions asked!! 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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36 Bramham Village Hall 100 Club Application Form (block capitals please)
Name………………………………………………………………….…. (Applicants must be aged 16 or over)
Address………………………………………………………….……… ………………………………………………………………….. Post Code………………………………………………..… Telephone……………………………………………………………...… Email………………………………………………………………………… Quantity of number(s) required ………………..(£10 each per year) Signed ……………………………………………….………. Total payment enclosed ……………………………………... Cheques should be made payable to Restoration Fund BVH and sent together with this form to:-
The Treasurer, Bramham Village Hall, Low Way, Bramham LS23 6QT Rules of the Bramham Village Hall 100 Club will be sent on acceptance of this application (or in advance by request). Members’ details will be held on computer for Club purposes only. If you wish to pay by Standing Order, please request a form from the Treasurer Bramham Village Hall which YOU send to your bank. (NB Your bank account details will not be divulged to the Bramham Village Hall 100 Club by your bank)
35 YORKSHIRE IN BLOOM SPRING JUDGING 2015 The judges arrived on the 16th April and the weather was very kind. The floral displays looked at their best and clearly a lot of hard work had been involved. Litter was non existent due to our team of litter pickers and there certainly was a lot to clear up especially on the access road. Many thanks to everyone who helped. Also many thanks to all the residents who made the extra effort to tidy their gardens, the Judges do drive round the Village not just go where we take them. They seemed impressed and there were no unfavorable comments but we still have another judging in the Summer. Posters, designed by children of Bramham School, were admired by the judges. They also commented on the great number that they could see around the village. Well done to everyone in our community who has contributed their time, sponsorship and effort to make our village such a delight! The Summer Judging Date has been agreed and this is on the morning of the 10th July, so a note for your diary.
Bramham in Bloom Committee 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. We have containers in Bramham Church for you to provide items of food. They will then be taken weekly to the food bank. The Church is now open most days from 9.00 am or on a Sunday morning. As you go shopping remember the food bank and buy some item to put in the container in Bramham Church. The most suitable products are:- UHT or powdered milk, sugar, soup, pasta sauce, tinned sponge pudding, tinned tomatoes, cereals, tinned rice pudding, tea bags/coffee, rice/pasta, tinned meat/fish, tinned fruit, jam , biscuits Your generosity will be much appreciated. Revd Stanley Menzies
37 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
MONDAY CLUB Due to the Bank Holiday the next meeting is on
Monday 11th May at 1.30 to 3.30 pm Last month we had a great afternoon with Emma James singing all the songs from the shows, and it was so nice that every one joined in with singing and actions. It was good to have a few new faces but would love to see more. Come and have a cup of tea with us on the 11th May. Everyone welcome. If you need a lift, please ring
Mavis on 842321 BRAMHAM NSPCC invite you to a
Bell practice nights at All Saints’ Bramham
Bridge Supper
Tuesday 12th May and Tuesday 26th May
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on Friday 8th May 2015 7.00pm for 7.30pm - Table ticket £70 Please bring bridge cloths and cards
RING THE BELLS!!
7.00 pm to 8.00 pm If you fancy the challenge, come along and join us, or phone
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Friday 22nd May at The Swan, 8pm.
“Motown pop music ” with Doctor Tim as DJ
38 HARVEST CELEBRATION WEEKEND This year we would like our celebration of harvest to be a truly Village occasion with as many groups and organisations as possible taking part. The celebrations will be held in the Church and Village Hall on the
10th and 11th October and ideas, contributions and support are welcomed. We have formed a small group to plan the weekend and they would be grateful for active involvement in the event. One early suggestion is made that you think of producing pumpkins as they will figure in some way that weekend! Points of contact:
Lynne Marshall Anne Palmer Lin Tritschler
Tel: 844767 842850 842240 Stanley Menzies
39 BRAMHAM ANNUAL PARISH MEETING 16 APRIL 2015 - CHAIRMAN’S REPORT Bramham Parish Council It’s been a very busy year, but also a very positive one where we’ve achieved a great deal. Everyday business - a few examples are: School speed signs: I met with the school and LCC Highways and agreed a way of funding speed advisory signs, with BPC donating 1,200, Clifford PC the same, and LCC 2,400. The signs will be installed in the coming year. Bowcliffe Road and Folly Lane have been resurfaced. We make sure that stolen and damaged items are replaced, eg bottle bank and Battle of Bramham Moor commemoration. We promoted a campaign to push for Superfast broadband, and it has now been installed. Thank you to those residents who joined in the campaign. Option Monies and grants process To recap briefly from last year’s meeting – we had received the options money (£278k) from Leeds City Council in return for the sale of the strip of land along the playing field, we had set up a robust process for grant applications, and been through a consultation process with residents regarding the awarding of grants. We invited applications for grants, and held an event for residents to give views on proposed projects, giving everyone the opportunity to have input to the decisions to be made. This, to me, and other councillors, was a hugely important part of the decision making, as we do believe that on such important issues as the spend of this very large amount of money, consultation is a must. We allocated money for 3 big projects which have made a very big difference to Bramham: Playground: £65,000. We now have a fantastic new playground and it’s brilliant to see it being so well used and enjoyed. It has been lovely to see families up there enjoying the playground and the playing field. We saw this very much as an investment for the current and future children in the village and look forward to many years of fun in the future. Thank you to Cllrs Henderson and Halliday, and to Marie, for their work in getting the playground costed, planned and implemented. Village Hall: £58,000. We awarded this grant to the Village Hall to be used for replacing the roof and renovating Cosy Cottage. Again this was an investment in the future of a village asset, a fantastic one that is well used by so many different groups within the village. I would just like to say that even though the Village Hall received this grant, it by no means paid for all of the work. The Village Hall committee works very hard, and has done for many years, to raise funds. In particular, over the last few years, four residents, Cllr Ian Dalton, Christine Suddaby, Mick and Chris Wray, have put in an astonishing number of hours of hard graft. They did a great deal of the work on the cottage renovation themselves. The grant enabled the completion, but the project wouldn’t have happened without their amazing efforts. Thank you! Pavilion: £80,656. Last year I reported that we had given the BSLA notice in order to get the pavilion finished and opened. The notice ran out in May. The Parish Council then took over, and used this money to complete the building and external works. The build before the Council took over was as a result of grants from BIFFA, Green Leeds, Grantscape, and the Community Fund, procured by the original BSLA, and in particular Moira Pool. Thank you to those organisations, and to Moira. Continued on page 40
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We are all now hugely relieved and delighted to see the pavilion open and in use. Bramham Football Club is playing at home again, the Tadcaster Britannia Team is also using it, and we have 5 Star Children’s football on Saturday mornings. Again we saw this as an investment in a village asset for the long term future. Thank you again to Marie, who along with myself and Stephen Kitchen, worked with the QS and builders to see the project through to completion. The Parish Council set up a Pavilion Management Team to run the pavilion and plan an official opening. I’ll come back to that later. Smaller grants awarded were: Community Action Group: £3,780 for electricity supply for Christmas motif lights on Front Street, and £2,000 for new Christmas tree lights. Bramham in Bloom: £500 for a stone trough by the church, and £700 for a bench on Wetherby Road. Drama Group: £5,000 for a new PA system and hearing loop. Agreement with Community Fund You might recall that the Council at one point, before it was aware of the rules regarding how we can spend money, agreed to pay the BSLA £50,000 from the option monies, which they would return to the Community Fund. Because we couldn’t legally do this (all payments had to be for capital items), we agreed with the Community Fund that we would spend it on the following: £25,000 towards the pavilion costs, £11,800 towards the playground, £10,000 for adult exercise equipment on the playing field, £2,000 for Bramham Football Club for benches at the pavilion. £1,200 for a Bramham in Bloom flower trough We were very pleased to reach this agreement with the Community Fund committee and put the issue to rest. Just to avoid any confusion, I do point out that these payments are from the option monies, not from last year’s Festival Ticket proceeds. Section 137 grants Awarding of grants from the option money had to be under fairly strict rules about what Parish Councils can spend funds on. This meant that we couldn’t always award grants where we would have liked to. Because of this we awarded some grants from section 137 monies, this is the proportion of the precept that we can spend on village projects. We awarded: £240 to the Monday Club for entertainment costs, £1,275 to help with Gala costs, £950 to the Church for boundary fencing repairs, £500 to Folly Allotments for boundary hedging , £300 Contribution to the Parish Magazine. Senior Citizens’ Centre One idea for spend of options money was to add water and a toilet to the Senior Citizens’ Centre. We did investigate this and costs would be in the region of £25,000. Reluctantly we came to the conclusion that this was too high a figure, and did not proceed. We will however be re-decorating. If residents have any views or ideas we would be happy to hear them. Continued on page 41
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Finance Marie will cover this later, but I do point out that the issues that I have just covered, ie the option agreement monies, the grants process, and the completion of the pavilion and playground, have meant that there has been a very significant amount of extra finance work for our Marie. Despite this our finances continue to be very well controlled. We had another clean external audit last year, and are well prepared for audit this year. Pavilion Management Team I mentioned earlier that a team has been set up to manage the pavilion, reporting to the Council. We asked for volunteers and I’m very pleased that some came forward. It’s a mix of residents, councillors and footballers, chaired by Stephen Kitchen with Gerry Taylor as secretary. We held a preview day in January for residents to come and have a look round. The pavilion is open on Saturday mornings and providing refreshments when 5 star are there, and the team is well underway with planning the official opening on 25th April. We’re delighted that Melvin Benn is going to be cutting the ribbon as official opener (12 noon – be there!), there are lots of activities planned including children’s cycle cross, organised by Georgina Mills and Fiona Taylor, a display by the school, fitness displays, and more. Rochelle Page is organising a design a pavilion shield competition. BFC are organising a Tug of War. There will be a raffle with some excellent prizes, including tickets for the Latitude music festival, donated by Melvin Benn, an autographed Leeds Carnegie shirt, and an autographed Leeds Rhinos rugby ball. Refreshments will be available, and at 2pm Bramham Football Club playing at home. Please do come, it’ll be a great day. And if anyone else is interested in joining the team just let us know. Our aim is for the pavilion to be a true village asset. Neighbourhood Plan Up until last summer the Neighbourhood Plan group was chaired by Keith Innocent. Keith did an excellent job and when he felt he had to leave due to pressures on his time we were very sorry to lose him. Another member of the group, John Lynch, took on the role of chair and is doing a very able job. John will tell you more about the group and the issues it is facing at a later agenda item. Thank you Keith, for setting up the group, your hard work whilst you were Chair, and for getting it into a very good state. Leeds Festival tickets Cllr Fiona Henderson has again been our very hard working lead on Festival Tickets. Again Fiona has secured a number of nominated tickets for non-residents, and full price tickets with residents’ perks. This has been a very welcome addition in the last few years. Thank you and well done to Fiona for introducing these improvements for residents and for being prepared to put in the extra work to manage them. Communications: Communications have remained a very important aspect of the Council. We fully report all issues in the magazine and in meeting minutes. We respond to residents and ask for residents’ views on important issues. We don’t always get as many responses as we would like, but the opportunity is certainly there. The website continues to be well used. Thank you again to Cllr Alison Mackie for being our communications lead. Continued on page 42
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Bramham Primary School The school couldn’t be with us tonight. They will provide a report which we will put on their website. Future Looking towards the future: There isn’t going to be an election for the Parish Council. Fewer people than there are places put themselves forward and they are therefore automatically elected. Your cllrs are Ian Dalton, June Halliday, Fiona Henderson, Scott Jones, a very welcome new cllr, Linda Richards, and myself, Val Whitbread. The 3 vacancies can be filled by a process known as coopting. We’ll sort out the details at the May meeting. We do need a full council, please do think about whether or not you can give some time and be involved. An important issue for the future is that of the playing field. At the last meeting the Council decided to move forward with putting in place protection against development for the playing field via a charitable organisation called Fields in Trust, whose purpose is to protect green space, by means of a deed. I do hope that the Council moving forward will want to continue with this, to make sure that Bramham’s only green space remains as precisely that, and to residents to use. Thank you Council employees: Thank you again to our employees. Marie, who as I said earlier, has had a very high workload to do this year. Thank you also to Frank and Artie, who have kept the garden of the Senior Citizens’ Centre looking so good, as well as taking on extra tasks such as refurbishing benches, and cutting back weeds at the pavilion. Also a thank you and farewell to Mrs Blanchard, who has now given up cleaning at the Senior Citizens’ Centre after doing an excellent job for many years. Thank you to all of the councillors, and in particular this year I’d like to thank Keith Innocent, who is leaving the Council after a fair few years. Keith’s contribution has always been invaluable. To me he is someone who is prepared to listen to, and consider, differing views, give his own, and help us to reach a reasoned decision. He is going to be sorely missed. And a very big thank you to all of those people who give their time to Bramham. This year I do have to pick a couple of key events. Bramham in Bloom, a gold award, fantastic! Thank you to Ernest and all in the Bramham in Bloom group. The NSPCC Committee for a brilliant celebration of the Tour de France, with the Scarecrow Trail and the fantastic French Night here in the Village Hall. Thank you also to Keith and the Community Action Group for the gala and gardens open day, Gill and the Parish Magazine team, the Village Hall committee, the Drama Group, Mavis and the Monday Club, the Yorkshire Country Women’s Association for the teas and cakes at village events, the new pavilion team and those helping with the opening, and everyone who gives their time to make Bramham such a great village. We’re very lucky to have those people, life here wouldn’t be half as good without them. Thank you all for listening.
Val Whitbread
43 WHAT’S ON IN BRAMHAM 8th May 8th May 8th May 11th May 11th May 12th May 12th May 13th May 17th May 20th May 26th May 6th June 12th/13th June 14th June 20th June 4th July 5th July 3rd Oct 10th/11th Oct
Stepping Stones - All Saints’ Church 5.30 pm Lunchtime Concert Boston Spa Methodist Church 1.00 pm NSPCC Bridge Supper 7.00 pm Village Hall Village Hall AGM 8.00pm in the Village Hall Monday Club 1.30 pm Bramham Village Hall Bell Practice Night 7.00 to 8.00 pm Bramham Readers Group, The Swan 7.30 pm Parish Council; AGM Senior Citizens’ Centre 7.30 pm Scarecrow and Open Gardens YCA Village Hall 7.15 pm Bell Practice Night 7.00 pm to 8.00 pm The Lego Movie and Mamma Mia Sing a long - Films in Bramham Village Hall Drama Group present the “Memories of the Light Programme” “The Best Big Band and Swing” at Bridgewater Hall, Manchester Bramham Gala Hog Roast, Terrylug Farmhouse Glenda Webb’s ordination at York Minster Bramham Beer Festival Harvest Celebration weekend
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Thought for the month As long as you live, keep smiling because it brightens everybody’s day Vin Scully
YOUR MONTHLY SMILE As Mary left a meeting, she desperately gave herself a personal search. She was looking for her keys. They were not in her pockets. A quick search in the meeting room revealed nothing. Suddenly she realized she must have left them in the car. Frantically, she headed for the car park. Her husband had scolded her many times for leaving the keys in the ignition. Her theory was the ignition is the best place not to lose them. His theory is that the car will be stolen. As she scanned the car park she came to a terrifying conclusion! His theory was right. The car park was empty. Mary immediately called the police. She gave them her location, confessed that she had left her keys in the car and that it had been stolen. Then she made the most difficult call of all to her husband "Hello my love", she stammered; she always call him "My Love" in times like these. "I left my keys in the car, and it has been stolen." There was a period of silence. She thought the call had disconnected, but then she heard his voice. He barked, "I dropped you off!" Now it was her time to be silent. Embarrassed, she said, "Well, come and get me." He retorted sharply "I will, as soon as I convince this policeman I haven’t stolen your car." This is what they call, " the Golden Years!"