November Magazine 2018 by Anne Palmer

All Saints’ Church Bramham Parish News

November 2018 © Copyright All Saints’ Church Bramham

Issue 190 1

Church Officers for All Saints’ Bramham 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, Moor Cottage, York Road, Long Marston Jillian Lawson, 21 Lyndon Avenue, Bramham LS23 6RG……………… Deputy Churchwarden Anne Palmer, Old Coach House, Bramham, LS23 6QG…………… Magazine Editor bramham.magazine @gmail.com

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Treasurer……………… Joanne Wilkinson, 41 Firbeck Road, jowilkinson04Gmail.co 339512 Secretary……… Roger Freeman, Campden House, Aberford Road, Bramham VCC Members………… Andy Beaumont, Mary Clerehugh, Yvonne Gibson, Kate Lofthouse, Dolly Mullen, Maryann Pritchard Organist…………… Simon Noble, 1 Barley Hill, Crescent, Garforth… 0113 2867998 Sacristan and Church Flowers……… Dolly Mullen, 9 Bradford Close, Bramham 918725 Deanery Synod……… Michael Ingram THE ARK……… Jennie Saynor, jen@saynor.me.uk Group Office………… (Office open Monday-9.30—12.30. Tues—Thurs please phone 844402 Or contact by email parishoffice. bramhambenefice@outlook.com) Friday closed.

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

Chairman: Stewart Gibson… 845084 Hall Bookings… 07398 244634 Drama Group Secretary: Christine Suddaby………………….. 849455 Football Club… Dave Jacklyn…………………………………… . 07809 561199 Guides…… Fiona Henderson………………………………… … 0777 999 3217 Brownies… Jane Dalton & Joanna Bayton-Smith 07733 117031 Explorer Scouts… Justin Atkinson……………………… …………. 541727 Scouts…… Jason Turner (Skip)……………………………… 842181 Beavers… Michael Fox………………………………… ……. 07801 081894 Cubs…… . Diane Hare (Akela)………………………………. 07787 113154 Bramham Primary School Executive Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Richards 843682 Chair of Governors Sue Morgan Administrator Louise Humphreys Bramham Parish Council… Linda Richards ( Chair) 842151 Pete Dunn (Vice Chair) 843345 Ian Dalton 849455, Helena Buck 849757 David Hopps 842807 June Halliday 845564, James Pirie Katie Race 077 9281 9612 Valerie Whitbread 541075 Clerk Parish Council… Keith Langley clerk@bramhamparishcouncil.org.uk Bramham Pavilion bookings Number Yorkshire Countrywomen’s Association Bell Ringers Bramham in Bloom… Community Action Group…. Monday Club Readers Group… Sing Bramham Bramham Shop & Post Office. Folly Allotments Association Neighbourhood Plan Steering Group

… Anne Topping - Chair Jeremy Kendall Lynne Marshall Philippa Dalton … Mavis Wilson Jillian Lawson 844858 Lynne Marshall Lynne Williams…. Linda Richards, Chair… Paul Marshall …

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I sit at my computer this evening bemoaning the fact that the nights are drawing in and the light has gone from the evenings. The tail end of the year is showing itself in all sorts of ways that we don’t always find fun. But, slow down a moment Trish! It is the Autumn months and look at what we can see, smell and hear! I heard an explanation for something I have not noticed in other years- the small birds in the tall trees near my house have been doing something I can only describe as ‘twittering’, (that’s not tweeting, for you social media buffs!) On the radio I heard a chance remark about the fact that these birds were all gathering and twittering in anticipation of their long migratory journey to warmer climes. The squirrels in the churchyard have had a bumper crop of conkers all in one fell swoop, since the gales in September and October sent the conkers hurtling down in one go rather than the usual seasonal steady fall. I am sure that many of you have delighted in the blackberries and apples that have seemed to be wonderfully plentiful this year. I hope you have stacked your freezers full, so the tastes will last through the winter. So, as I put away my sandals and put on shoes, search out my warmer cardigans and my darker coloured clothes I can muse on the changing of the seasons. We have an awesome world, that sits in the solar system in just the correct place to sustain life and provides us, in the temperate zones, with the four distinct seasons. As it says in Ecclesiastes chapter 3, verse 1, ‘for everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven.’ Whatever else we do at this cusp between the end of summer, the autumn fruitfulness, and the beginning of the dark winter, we need to take time out to marvel at the seasons. To look, listen and smell the times around us and the to thank God for this earth and its cycles. Our Creator has given us a world that cannot be equalled. It has sustained growth and life for millions of years and still presents the seasons with beauty and delight. I hear on the news today that there is a severe warning of the outcome of the actions of most of earth’s population; a warming of the oceans leading to catastrophic rise in waters around the coastal regions of many countries;

CLERGY LETTER CONTINUED………….. a heightened chance of drought in the summers and more extreme weather nearly everywhere. If we want to thank God for the beauty of this part of our world, to be able to see the turn of the seasons with joy, then we are going to have to turn our hearts and minds to being better stewards of this planet. We did nothing towards this world’s creation, it was given to us as a gift for life and we must take it on ourselves to rectify our mistakes, to change our own way of life and pray that others will do the same. We will all be handing this world to following generations and I hope and pray that we do enough to give our antecedents God’s world in good shape. May there be time for every matter under heaven to be looked at and cared for. Revd Trish

Meeting in All Saints’ Church 1.45 pm— 3.00pm. Contact Kate Kennedy 843718

Welcome! To the Reverend Nick Morgan Nick will be licensed as Priest in Charge of Bramham Benefice on Monday 26th November at 7.30 in St Mary’s Church Boston Spa.

BOOK OF REMEMBRANCE FOR November Names are included on Request — there are forms in the Lady Chapel

1st 2nd 3rd 5th 7th 9th 13th 14th 15th 16th 17th 18th 20th 21st 2000 22nd 24th 25th 28th 29th 30th

Grace Hugill 1980 Simon Harvard Pearson 1996 Graham Finch 1983 Thomas Horsley 1996 Wendy McKenna 2009 Mary Campbell 2004 Kathleen Florence Knight Harry Birdsall 1957 Clifford Pottage 1968 Charles Bigland 1973 Pam Nussey 1999 Peter Spencer 1997 David Peter Edward Eastwood 2008 John Lewis Wilfred Shaw 1997 Ada Louisa Clark 2000 Marcia Mary Lane Fox Ellen Kitchen 1988 Joseph Hiley 1989 Mary Hiley 1999 Annie Elizabeth Pottage 1988 James William Mullen 2004 Sarah Elizabeth (Nan) Reynolds Harry Tindall 2009 Christopher William Cook 1997 Hilda Mainprize 2003 William Knight 2001 Mary Parkes Evelyn Elizabeth Hatfield 1980 Iris Dykes 1992 Alice Levitt 1999 Victoria Lane Fox 1997 Kenneth George Nussey 2011

From the Parish Registers Weddings 1st September – Stewart Berry and Sophie Louise Hepton

FUNERALS 4th September - Iris Dew 7th September - Elizabeth Bustard

The Blessed Sacrament is permanently reserved in All Saints’ Bramham for the sick and dying. Contact:- Revd. Trish or The Parish Office 844402 would be grateful to receive the names of those who are sick or those who are in need of a special home visit.

Bramham Parish Council www.thisisbramham.co.uk

October 2018 Update The CRIME REPORT: Unfortunately, 3 Burglaries were reported this month, so once again, the police are recommending that residents are vigilant with regard to keys in houses. They also ask that residents report anything suspicious quickly so that action can be taken. PLANNING ISSUES: Church Hill: Ongoing monitoring continues. Building regulation officers are aware of resident and Council concerns, but as yet say that nothing is being done inappropriately. Farfield House: Residents and the Chair attended the Panel Meeting at the Civic Hall where an Inspector heard the arguments from LCC and the Developers regarding the site and its potential development. A site visit was made, and a decision will be given shortly. Residents and the Chair were able to put forward the concerns of the village regarding this development. Bramham House: No decision has yet been issued. HIGHWAYS ISSUES: Ward Councillor Norma Harrington continues to press the Highways Office, who have promised that works will be done on the winter schedule. PAVILION: The grass car parking extension work will be done shortly to alleviate some of the pressure from the additional use of the Pavilion. The Saturday and Sunday mornings continue to be well used with many children ( and adults) engaged in football activities. NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN: now in last phase of process. PC has endorsed the plan. It should now progress towards a referendum when all residents will get the opportunity to vote on it. A positive outcome would impact considerably on future planning proposals and compensation from builders Residents are strongly urged to vote â&#x20AC;Śâ&#x20AC;Ś

Parish Council notes continued………….. BROADBAND AVAILABILITY: Jon Newall is looking to pursue an opportunity for residents to access a government scheme to enable community groups to fund improvement schemes. If you are interested, please contact Jon Newall via the Parish Clerk who will forward your contact details. COMMUNITY ACTION GROUP: A reminder of upcoming community events where volunteers and support would be welcome as well as resident attendance! Centenary Celebration for End of World War One -Sun 11 November Christmas Fair – Saturday 24 November Christmas Lights Switch On – Friday 30 November Gala – Saturday 15 June 2019 SENIOR CITIZENS’ CENTRE: Parish Councillors have now formed a Working Group to look at this project and will be hoping for Interested groups to come forward in the near future to contribute to the development of this important site. Bramham in Bloom Gold Again! The council would like to congratulate all the members of the Bramham in Bloom group and the many people in the village who support them. It was certainly an achievement to get Gold in what was a very challenging horticultural year. The group continues to have many and varied plans for the continued benefit of all Bramham residents. Any further volunteers or supporters would always be most welcome. Next Meeting: Wednesday 7 November, 7.30 pm, in the Pavilion. We hope you find this update useful. If you would like to read more detailed information about items discussed, the minutes of the meeting can be found on our parish notice board and on Bramham Parish Council’s official website. Contact: Keith Langley, Bramham Parish Clerk, Email:clerk@bramhamparishcouncil.org.uk Address: 33 Flats Lane, Barwick in Elmet, Leeds, LS15 4LJ, tel: 07471162307 Website: www.thisisbramham.co.uk Twi er: @thisisbramham

Bramham Village Hall News October 2018 Christmas Day Lunch 2018? There is a separate item in the magazine inviting residents to join us for lunch. Not everyone is confident making a phone call or might not be able to understand the invitation. If you have a relative, friend or neighbour who might wish to join us, please get in touch on their behalf You can contact Santa’s little elves by phone (07398 244634 or 01937 849455) or by email at bramhamvh@outlook.com. Can I come to help and join the lunch? We have been asked if residents who are on their own can come along to help with the preparation and share the meal, rather than just turn up to eat. Yes of course. This is a lunch for neighbours to share; the preparation, the eating and the clearing up. So, if you want some company on Christmas Day, but would prefer to help, then get in touch. Village Hall Bookings for your party or event. We are already taking children’s party bookings for September to December and into 2019. If your child has a birthday and you would like to use the hall, please make your booking soon, to avoid disappointment. If you are planning a weekend evening event and might want to use the Village Hall (maybe with a bar), please contact us as soon as you have a date in mind. Finally we have updated the webpage on www.thisisbramham.co.uk to provide lots more info on the hall and the regular classes/events. Please check it out!! The Village Hall can be booked by phone or text on 07398 244634 or by email on bramhamvillagehallbookings@gmail.com. Committee can be contacted via Stewart Gibson on 01937 845084 or Christine Suddaby/Dalton on 01937 849455, or by post via Bramham Village Hall, Church Hill, Bramham LS23 6QF. Find “Bramham Village hall” pages on Facebook or see www.thisisbramham.co.uk

Sharing soup with the Bramham Monday Club Members of Bramham Primary School’s Gardening Club were delighted to join the village’s Monday Club on 1st October to share with them leek and potato soup made from their first harvest of leeks – all grown in the school’s newly created allotment. Having harvested their crop the week before, the children were thrilled to be sharing their soup as part of the ‘Big Soup Share’, the Royal Horticultural Society’s School Gardening community initiative. The Monday Club is a monthly social group for senior residents, and its members said they were honoured to be treated to such delicious soup from the children’s first harvest. Everyone enjoyed hearing from the children about their school’s new outdoor garden and learning area, and what they have been growing, particularly their cabbage and pumpkin which won awards in the recent Clifford Village Show. There were smiles all around as children and Monday Club members enjoyed one another’s company. The children are now thinking ahead to their next community food share, perhaps crumble made from apples grown at school? The Monday Club meets on the first Monday of every month from 1:30pm at Bramham Village Hall and welcomes new members. The group of senior residents socialise over refreshments with a programme of entertainment provided. Transport can be arranged to help residents attend. To find out more please contact Mavis Wilson on 01937 842321.

MONDAY CLUB 1.30pm The next meeting will be on Monday in the Supper Room of the Village Hall Everyone is welcome Wanted New members for a friendly club for retired people. We meet first Monday every month, afternoon tea, lively conversation , laughter interesting speakers . Transport provided ring Mavis on 84232

BRAMHAM READERS GROUP Next Meeting is on Monday 12th November 7.30 pm in “The Swan” We will be discussing “Still Me” by Jojo Moyes Contact Marion 844191 or Jillian 844858

THE YORKSHIRE COUNTRYWOMEN’S ASSOCIATION

Our meeting this month is our pre-Christmas lunch on the 19th at the Windmill Inn, Linton.

BRAMHAM BRANCH Christmas Card and Cake Sale Saturday 17th November 9 - 11.30am in Bramham Pavilion

Bramham Drama Group News, 2018 This year’s pantomime is Wizard of Oz, written by Leonard Caddy and directed by Fiona Henderson. Tickets will be on sale from early October. Please order your tickets as soon as possible – in previous years we had some disappointed residents who didn’t order early enough, and found their chosen performance was sold out. Performances and ticket prices (sorry, no concessions) are as follows:• Weds 5 December at 7.30 £6 • Thurs 6 December at 7.30 £6 • Friday 7 December at 7.30 £8 • Sat 8 December at 2pm £8 Sat 8 December at 7.30 £10 Please contact Betty Box Office for tickets on 07747 778536. Please text or leave a message if there is no answer and she will return your call. Or you can book by emailing details of the tickets you want to bramhamdramagroup@gmail.com. Payment taken in cash, cheque or by card.

BRAMHAM IN BLOOM Hello Everyone…….here we are into Autumn the time of ‘mellow fruitfulness’ A busy time ahead. We have been emptying flower beds ready for replanting of winter polyanthus and tulip bulbs. Daffodils and tete a tetes will also be planted around areas in the village. One or two changes may take place so watch this space. Allotments are being cleared and the soil turned oready for sowing some broad beans, garlic and green manure. Usually at this time of year Bramham in Bloom are able to supply St George’s Crypt with surplus vegetables and fruit but the challenging weather has affected the amount produced. Bramham Primary School have organised Open Days for new parents to visit the school. In Bloom have worked in the garden to make the entrance pathway look attractive and welcoming. Good luck to the school with this venture.

NEW GARDENING GROUPS The committee are sharing out the planting areas in the village into groups to try and encourage new residents to join a group of their choice. There may be people who might like to work with volunteers to help with various activities.

Please contact Lynne Marshall 844767 if you would like more information. VOLUNTEER GROUPS The Village Square…….Lyndon Road… The Milnthorpes and Wetherby Road……… Bowcliffe Area……Clifford Road………..Senior Citizen Garden……..Wildlife Area. Lynne Marshall

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Do you remember the Knitted Bible?

There were numerous stories from the Bible brought to life by the knitted figures arranged in various tableaux. Wellâ&#x20AC;Śâ&#x20AC;Ś I am hoping to set up a Knit and Natter group in the new year and thought we could start to make our own set of stories. The group would meet in an afternoon and talk about those subjects that we find relevant as Christians; families, the news, politics(!?). Any one would be welcome, bring your friends and neighbours -male or female. All of you could help in this project by providing us with those odd small balls of wool that you have left over in your knitting bags. We will be able to use nearly all colours for the multitude of people and animals we will be tackling. I will put a box at the back of each church for your donations. There will be details of the times and dates for the group as soon as they are finalised, so keep a look out in the newsletters. Revd Trish

BRAMHAM NSPCC COMMITTEE Celebrating 70 years of the NHS with guest speaker Jeff Jacklin LIFE IN THE NHS – ‘IT ONLY HURTS WHEN I LAUGH’

When: Thursday 22nd November 12.00 pm Where: Bramham Village Hall Cost: £15.00

2-course lunch with tea/coffee* Licensed Bar * Raffle For more information or to book your tickets please contact Margaret Morgan on 01937 844688 or Val Hunter on 01937 842247

Bramham Community Fund The Bramham Community Fund exists to distribute the money generated by Festival Republic from the sale of residents’ tickets at the Leeds Festival together with other donations made directly by the promoter. The requirement is that funds are to be used for the benefit of the community of Bramham. Since the Leeds Festival moved to Bramham in 2003, the Fund has allocated grants to a value of over £350,000. The last allocation of grants, based on the 2017 Festival took place in March 2018. It is planned that the allocations from the 2018 Festival will be considered in March 2019. The Fund is therefore now accepting applications. The closing date is 14 February 2019. To keep it simple, there is no formal application form. Just write to the Bramham Community Fund c/o Colin Pool at 7 Prospect Bank, Bramham, LS23 6RS or send an email to: colin.pool@empiconsulting.co.uk saying what you would like a grant for, how much and why. The Fund committee under the chairmanship of Nick Lane Fox will then meet to consider the applications. Proposed projects should normally be completed within one year of the grant being awarded. If a project is expected to exceed that timescale, the application should indicate as such. You should be aware that in the past preference in the allocation of grants has been given to new projects rather than funding the ongoing support of existing activities. Applications cannot be accepted from individuals, commercial organisations or for projects which do not benefit residents of Bramham. Colin Pool Walton Group of Artists Annual Exhibition November 2018 Inspiring Our Community in Art This year will be on the weekend of 17 to 18 November. Walton Village Hall Open to visitors between 10am and 4pm. WGA will be raising money for the further development of Walton Village Hall’s Playground. Sandra Dean, Chairman - email: sdean667@btinternet.com Walton Village Hall, School Lane, Walton, Nr Wetherby, LS23 7DW.

Thank You! To everyone who gave their time and talents to make the Church look lovely for the Harvest Festival, to the children of Bramham Ark and the Wednesday Mums and Tots Group who decorated the harvest baskets so beautifully and to everyone who donated gifts for the Harvest Festival The Churchwardens LOTHERTON HALL, ABERFORD YOUNG ARTIST’S RECITAL Sunday 18th November 2018 At 2.00pm Arthur Bocaneaunu – Solo Piano Music by Scarlatti, Schubert, Chopin and Debussy Followed by tea and cakes in the Servants’ Gallery Tickets to include tea, cakes and admission to the Hall £13.50. Concessions £12.00. Family (2 children and 2 adults) £30.00. Car parking is free with prebooked tickets. Available from Wendy Shuttleworth, Lotherton Hall, Aberford, Leeds LS25 3EB. Cheques payable to Leeds City Council. Please enclose a SAE. Alternatively telephone 0113 378 2966.

Wetherby Choral Society – November 2018 Concert The Armed Man - Karl Jenkins Eternal Light - Howard Goodall Saturday, 17th November, 7.30 pm St James’ Parish Church, Wetherby. Conductor – John Dunford Soloists Natasha Hendrickse-Welsh (Soprano) Claire Filer, (Mezzo-soprano) Stephen Newlove (Tenor) Fabian Langguth (Baritone). Accompanied by the Wetherby Pro Musica Orchestra Tickets - £16.00 (under 18s free) available from: Nicolla Florist, I Bank Street, Wetherby (Tel: 01937 585233) Ticket Secretary: 07860 454894 E mail: tickets@wetherbychoral.org.uk or at the door on the night “We will remember them”

Remembrance Day Service - All Saints’ Church Bramham 11th of November 9.45 Followed by a short Act of Remembrance at the War Memorial in the Square at 11am

Sing BRAMHAM We rehearse every Tuesday at. 7.00 pm during term time in Church. We will welcome new singers do come along and join us. Lynne Marshall 844767

Christmas Concert at Bramham Park Wednesday 19th December, The Drighlington Brass Band, 7.00pm for 7.30pm Tickets ÂŁ20 available from Anne Palmer.

BRAMHAM PRIMARY SCHOOL If your child is due to start school in September 2019 Please feel welcome to join us on one of our Open Days and take a look around our School. Monday 22nd October 2018 (Tours at 1.30 and 2.30pm) Friday 9th November 2018 (Tours at 9.30 and 10.45am) Thursday 15th November 2018 (Tours at 9.30 and 10.45am) Please contact the school office on 01937 843682 for further information and booking

COMMUNITY ACTION GROUP Christmas Fair—24th November 12 noon – 4.00pm

Village Hall

Christmas Lights Switch on 30th November 6.00pm in the Village Square

Are you trying to avoid plastic—then buy your milk in bottles! Bryn Wilson delivers Bottles of Milk to your doorstep in Bramham three times a week, also available Eggs, Bread, Water, Fruit Juice and of course Milk and Cream. Average price for milk 60p. Editor’s comment

Ring Bryn on 07809 110568

You will be helping the Dairy Farmers and saving the planet

THE BELL RINGERS The second and fourth Tuesday in the month the Team meet at 7.30pm and ring for one hour until 8.30pm. New Bell Ringers are always welcome. Contact Jeremy Kendal 843520

WETHERBY AND DISTRICT FOODBANK The reasons why people come to the foodbank for help is varied. It is often stated that Wetherby and District is a very wealthy area, but like most towns it is not as wealthy as people make out and we do have people, the older generation who are on small pensions, brought up during and just after the war who are used to living a good healthy life on smaller amounts of plainer food than many people think is normal for today. Many of these people would possibly appreciate a little extra if we could only persuade them to get vouchers and come to the centre. This generation is very reluctant to ask for help. At the other end of the scale, there are the children who are on free school meals during term time, but during holidays don’t necessarily get a decent lunch. These children need our help. We are, therefore, always looking at ways to reach more people, which is why we have decided to open a new Distribution Centre in Boston Spa at Deepdale Community Centre. This will be led by The King’s Church and will operate every Monday morning from 10am – 12pm. As a Foodbank we are blessed by generous gifts of food and time through volunteering, we do, however, require more support financially. The financial cost of running a foodbank is small and therefore would only require 240 people to commit to donating £5 a month, that’s only £1.15 a week. If you would like to help in this way, then please visit our website wetherbyanddistrict.foodbank.org.uk and click the red donate button. For more information contact the Project Manager Claire Fleetwood 07840455725 clairefoodbank@gmail.com.

SERVICES IN NOVEMBER FOR BRAMHAM Date 4th

Time 8:00

St Mary’s Boston Spa