All Saints’ Church
Bramham Parish News
© Copyright All Saints’ Church Bramham
November 2015 Issue 154
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Church Officers for All Saints’ Bramham Rev’d Canon Peter
Vicar of Lower Wharfe Parish (Bramham, Boston Spa & Walton) and Vicar of Thorp Arch 86 High Street, Boston Spa……………………………………………………………….. 842454 Rev’d Trisha Anslow……Curate, 4 Pine Trees, Boston Spa……………………………………………………….. 844789 Rev’d Jane Brown……...Curate, The Vicarage, Thorp Arch……………………………………………………….. 849148 Rev’d Stanley Menzies…Honorary Assistant Priest, 2 Crag Gardens, Bramham……………………………….. 541047 Churchwardens…………Chips Browning, Terry Lug Farmhouse, Bramham Park………………………………. Jillian Lawson, 21 Lyndon Avenue, Bramham LS23 6RG………………………………
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Deputy Churchwarden…Anne Palmer, Old Coach House, Bramham, LS23 6QG………………………………
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Treasurer……………… Mary Clerehugh, 8 Walton Gardens, Thorp Arch LS23 7FU…………………...……..
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Secretary……………… Val Clerehugh, Pear Tree Cottage, 1 Windmill Road, Bramham………………………
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VCC Members………… Kate Lofthouse, Gillian Young, Stephen Spencer, Dolly Mullen, 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-Friday 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 Football Club………………….Dave Jacklyn………………………………………………………………………… 07809 561199 Guides……………………… Sarah Clayton………………………………………………………………… sarah@claytons.info Brownies…………………….. Aimee Sibley. Jane Dalton & Joanna Bayton-Smith …………………………….. 07733 117031 Explorer Scouts……………...Justin Atkinson………………………………………………………………………… 541727 Scouts………………………...Jason Turner (Skip)…………………………………………………………………… 842181 Beavers……………………….Deborah Atkinson………………………………………………………….…………. 07944 728399 Cubs…………………………..Diane Hare (Akela)………………………………………………………………….... 07787 113154 Bramham Primary School…..Executive Head Teacher Sarah Richards…………………………………… ….. Deputy Head Teacher Laura Wild: Chair of Governors Sue Morgan Administrator Louise Humphreys
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Bramham Parish Council…...Valerie Whitbread (Chair) 541075, Fiona Henderson (Vice Chairman) 843197, Scott Jones 07779 412817, Naomi Elvin 833288,Chris Lewis 07952317129,Ian Dalton 849455, June Halliday 845564,Linda Richards 842151,Deborah Atkinson 07944 728399 Clerk Parish Council……….. Marie Lynch…………………………………………………………………………… 841328 Bramham Pavilion…………..Gerry Taylor, Secretary……………………………………………………...845828 or 07817 849556 Yorkshire Countrywomen’s Asscn ...Anne Topping - Chair ……………………………………………………………… 844529 Bramham in Bloom………….Ernest Nichols …….………………………………………………………………….. 841195 Community Action Group…..Keith Innocent………………………………………………………………………..… 841197 Monday Club………………...Mavis Wilson…………………………………………………………………………… 842321 Readers Group…………….. Jillian Lawson 844858 & Marion Hogg 844191 Bramham Shop & Post Office...Lynne Williams…..…………………………………………………………………. 842275
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Clergy Letter from Canon Peter Bristow ASANTE-MAMPONG In a few days time I travel to Africa to visit the Diocese of AsanteMampong in Ghana and join the people and clergy as they celebrate on the Feast of Christ the King their first anniversary as a diocese. Asante-Mampong came into existence just one year ago and is the newest Diocese in the Anglican Communion. Some of you may remember a few years ago Canon Brian Gant, who has since moved elsewhere, regularly helped us with Sunday services of Holy Communion. In 2011 he asked us if we could assist Bishop Cyril Ben Smith whose suffragan area was then part of Kumasi Diocese (Ghana’s second city) by providing his house with a water well which costs around £4,000. We agreed to do this by using the breakfast and tea monies from the Lower Wharfe Parish former monthly services. In 2013 the breakfast monies were added to by contributions in honour of my 40th Ordination Anniversary. We raised over half the cost of the new well £2,500. My renewed thanks to all who contributed to this project.
Having few financial resources Bishop Cyril was deeply grateful for the help we gave him and one of his ways of saying thank you was to invite me to become an honorary canon when his suffragan area of Asante-Mampong in Kumasi, was made a new diocese. For a couple of days in February this year Bishop Cyril came to stay with us and attended the first Lent lecture. I showed him all our churches and took his photograph outside each church! He met our Youth Leader, Kate Kennedy, with a view to us creating some youth and school links. I also took him to see Sister Dorothy Stella, the Prioress of Order of the Holy Paraclete (OHP) at St. Hilda’s, Whitby. Sister Dorothy spent many years in Ghana and her Order built and ran several hospitals and schools which continue to this day. Two weeks ago I went to Leicester on my day off to meet Christina Sobotie, who is the Principal of St. Monica’s College of Further Education in Mampong which was founded by the OHP sisters.
We are so blessed and water is not an issue for us, yet there are still large parts of Africa where the water situation is critical, especially in the sub-Saharan areas of the continent. This will be my first visit to Africa and I am slightly apprehensive about what I will see and learn. I have had numerous injections in preparation and I am told it will be hot ! Over the centuries countries different European countries colonized Ghana, the British being the last before independence in 1957. Ghana suffered four coups in fifteen years but since 2000 has become one of the more developed countries in West Africa with a stable democracy, yet it is still poor by our standards. Continued on page 5
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Continued from page 3 During our discussions Bishop Cyril asked if I would assist him with ecclesiastical legal matters and also asked if we could help raise some funds to train new clergy. He only has twelve clergy for a diocese the size of York and he told me that on Ash Wednesday his clergy had thousands of communicants. Since I have been in these parishes we have trained six new priests, half of his current work force ! At the time of writing all the Village Church Councils (apart from Bramham who are soon to meet) have agreed to fund the training of one priest. A very big thank you to the members of our Village Church Councils. This will be an annual cost of £1,500 for three years. Divided into four it means each church will provide just £375 a year for the next three years, a small sum for our parish budgets, but a vast sum for Asante-Mampong and Bishop Cyril is truly thrilled. In addition several individuals have approached me to ask if they can help fund a second priest. This has been agreed. If anyone would like to join in, this would be marvellous but I will need to know by the middle of December. Whatever commitment anyone would wish to make it will need to be ongoing for three years so that I can guarantee the full funding of £1,500 per annum. Hopefully in the next few weeks we will have the details of the students for the priesthood who started their course in August.
5 The Mampong Babies home in the new diocese was founded by the OHP Sisters in 1967 and is one of the most important services the diocese is providing for the whole community. It takes care of vulnerable newborn orphans and also looks after babies whose mothers died in childbirth or shortly afterwards. Often very weak, the babies are cared for until they are about four years old by which age it is hoped they will be able to feed and dress themselves and be able to help with simple household chores. They are then reunited with surviving members of their family. Many of the babies’ fathers are poor migrant labourers who often feel unable to cope with a new-born child during its early months and years. Equally the child’s health and survival might be at risk if it were to stay with a father who is himself struggling to endure often very difficult living and working conditions. After I return I would like to launch an appeal to the whole community to help raise some funding for this vital, life saving work. I understand the orphanage building is in a poor state and also needs to be expanded. This is noble work and will put us directly in touch with a real African need. In 2012 we had an extensive display about Mampong in St. Mary’s. I intend to create a new one in the coming weeks which will move around the parishes. Please pray for Bishop Cyril and his people and priests. Pray also for safe journeys. I hope I’m not too hot nor you too cold!
Canon Peter
BRAMHAM IN BLOOM I had a phone call the other day from someone in Sherburn in Elmet saying that he understood that we had a book of walks round Bramham as they had done all the walks around Sherburn. Although we did not have any copies of the book I pointed him to the Bramham website where he could view it and down load it if he wanted. I then wondered if Bramham residents knew about the book as it was originally printed in 2005. The walks should still be there as they were done from rights of way as shown on the Ordnance Survey Maps, so if it’s a bright sunny winters day why not try one!! Happy Walking Ernest
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CELEBRATIONS IN BRAMHAM FOR THE HARVEST Congratulations to the Harvest Celebration team in Bramham last weekend. There were many reasons to say thank you for a bountiful harvest. Bramham in Bloom, the two allotment groups Folly Allotments and Tenter Hill displayed a myriad of produce some of which seemed to be very ambitious and unusual. The plot holders not only have green fingers but have endless energy and expertise to produce all that they offered on their displays.
Bramham in Bloom/Allotment Stand
All surplus produce was donated to St George’s Crypt who each year manage to provide over 56,000 meals for their needy clients.
Bramham in Bloom were proud to promote their Gold Award Certificate for the second year running. Many residents arrived to take part in the activities and buy from the Fair Trade stall, a local bee- keeper from Honey Farm, the Monday Club’s jams and chutneys, the Yorkshire Countrywomen’s Association’s cakes puddings and bread! Teas and scones were very popular as was the Collingham Beer! Squeals of delight could be heard by the children and parents as they watched a puppet show provided by the Bramham Drama Group.
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Creative miniature gardens and vegetable/fruit creatures were rewarded by prizes presented by Fiona Henderson Vice Chair of the Parish Council. Face painting by Brooke Babes was kept busy by a permanent queue all afternoon! Rev Stanley Menzies who initiated the idea of a Harvest Weekend led the service in All Saints Church on Sunday morning where we were entertained by Bramham School Choir singing a favourite song about “Cauliflowers Fluffy”. Children from the Stepping Stones group made up boxes to distribute to older residents of the village. After the service delicious soup and bread was available in the Village Hall. A wonderful weekend organized by an energetic team showcased the whole village. Many many thanks to Anne Palmer, Mavis Wilson, Lin Tritschler and Lynne Marshall who worked extremely hard to ensure everything went well and also thanks to all the support they received from friends and residents. ………it may become an annual event who knows! Lynne Marshall
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OCTOBER 2015 UPDATE ....communica ng with residents
To All Bramham Residents: Defibrillators: The Council is purchasing 2 defibrillators to be placed at suitable points within the village. There will also be an awareness session that anyone will be able to attend. Defibrillators are easy to use in cases of suspected heart attack, tell you how to use them, and can save lives whilst an ambulance is on its way. Once they are installed the ambulance service will know where they are, and when you call 999 in an emergency they will tell you whether or not you should fetch the defibrillator. More info next month and on the website. Lock Your Car!! There has been some car crime in Bramham recently, but in several cases cars had been left unlocked! Don’t make it easy for thieves. Headley Fields: We are very pleased to see that the University has withdrawn its land at Headley from the Leeds City Council list of proposed sites for development. However, recognizing that there could be pressure on the University to reverse the decision, the Council and Neighborhood Plan Group will maintain their objection to the site and contact the University to advise our agreement with their decision. New employee: The Council has appointed Stacey Asquith Hill as cleaner at the Senior Citizens’ Centre and the Pavilion. Stacey is already doing a great job and we’re very pleased to have her on board. Councillors’ responsibilities: Cllrs take on various responsibilities within the Council, these are: Employment:
Cllrs Whitbread, Henderson & Halliday.
Leeds Festival: Cllrs Henderson, Halliday, Jones & Whitbread. Finance: Cllrs Lewis, Halliday & Henderson. Planning: Cllrs Richards, Jones & Lewis Allotments: Cllrs Henderson & Jones Archives: Cllrs Whitbread & clerk Senior Citizens Centre: Cllrs Henderson & Whitbread Community Fund: Cllrs Whitbread & Henderson Environment: Cllrs Richards & Elvin Harewood/Wetherby forum: Cllr Whitbread & clerk School liaison: Cllr Whitbread Play area: Cllrs Elvin, Halliday (+ 4 volunteer residents) Village Hall liaison: Cllrs Dalton, Halliday & Richards YLCA liaison: Cllr Whitbread & clerk Pavilion: Cllrs Whitbread & Atkinson Continued on page 11
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The beck and wildlife area behind the Senior Citizens’ Centre: There is some evidence of children playing in the beck behind the Senior Citizens’ Centre. Clearly this can be very dangerous, so we do want all parents to be aware. Also please don’t allow your children to do things such as build damns in the beck, as this is affecting water flow.
New bench: A new bench is to be installed on Lyndon Square.
Next Meeting: Next meeting is Wednesday 4th November, 7.30 pm in the Senior Citizens’ Centre. We hope you find this update useful. If you would like to read more detailed information about items discussed, the minutes of the meeting can be found on our parish notice board and on Bramham Parish Council’s official website www.thisisbramham.co.uk. Contact:
Marie Lynch Bramham Parish Clerk
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Bramham Parish Council ....communica ng with residents SENIOR CITIZENS’ CENTRE – WHAT DO YOU THINK?
The Council has again looked at the cost of installing a toilet and running water in the Senior Citizens’ Centre. As there is currently no connection to drains or water it is a bigger job than you might think, and will cost in the region of £25,000. This is without any other restoration work, and without the additional running costs that would result. It is currently not heavily used, but the question is would it be used more with the additional facilities. We recognize that it is an important focal point in the village, but is this enough to justify the spend? Please tell us your views, whether for or against – we need to know! Write to or email our clerk :Marie Lynch
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COMMUNITY NEWS New Social Groups Two new social groups have recently launched at Wetherby Social Club; The first - Chairobics is a weekly gentle seated exercise group meeting each Friday morning between 10.30 – 11.30am. There’s a £2 entry fee to include a lovely cuppa! Picasso’s Pals, a new art group, get together fortnightly on a Thursday morning, starting 15th October, also between 10.30 – 11.30am. No talent is required and you are welcome to bring along any ongoing work. The cost for this session is £3 to include refreshments. Christmas Matinee The annual Christmas Matinee will take place on Tuesday 8th December this year, between 1.00-3.00pm at Boston Spa Village Hall. It promises to be a great afternoon of music and fun with entertainment provided by Steve Fields. Tickets are now available from the WiSE office on Westgate, Wetherby, priced at £5 to include food and refreshments. Don’t miss out – they’re selling fast! 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 The WiSE Owl Café for the Community Having opened almost 3 years ago, The WiSE Owl Café has gone from strength to strength in its bid to reduce social isolation and loneliness for the elderly. Now welcoming a wide range of visitors, the café opens its doors to regulars, mums with children, cyclists and even well behaved dogs. It’s a lovely place to meet and eat with friends and family - enjoy new breakfast choices, take-out lunches plus usual favourites and of course the homemade delicious cakes. Christine Hardman, who runs the café with a team of over 40 volunteers, said: “We have a lovely atmosphere, with many friends and familiar faces. The café is very much a community initiative and it’s a pleasure to be part of such a worthwhile venture.” “We are currently looking for further volunteers to join our wonderful team, people of all ages and from all walks of life. If you are still at school, how about doing valuable work experience in the holidays, gain confidence and add new skills to your CV. Your warm welcome could make someone’s day!” To find out more, please pop in to see us on any Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday at The Wise Owl Café, Boston Spa Village Hall between 9am and 3pm or call Neil Bellamy, Project Manager at the WiSE office on 01937 588994.
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BRAMHAM PRIMARY SCHOOL We have polished our school shoes, packed our bags, filled our pencil cases and set off on our exciting journey for another academic year in Bramham Primary School! Welcome back to all our children and families at school and a very warm welcome to our brand new children and families too; we are very excited that you are joining us! As the new Executive Head Teacher of the Bramham Shadwell Federation, I have very quickly learned what a truly special place Bramham Primary School is: an absolute haven for learning filled with polite, enthusiastic and purposeful children; a happy hive of activity filled with extremely dedicated, talented staff and wonderfully supportive parents. As many of you know, we have fabulous new kitchen facilities and we are very much looking forward to continuing the development our wonderful school over the coming year. Our new Business Manager and Site Manager are working very hard to continually develop our provision for children both indoors and outdoors and we will keep you updated with any of our forthcoming developments. We really enjoyed our Harvest Service in Bramham Church this weekend and our fabulous choir sang beautifully; thank you to all the families and children who joined us to celebrate together. Many thanks are extended from myself to everyone who has made me feel a part of the Bramham Primary family; what a wonderful and privileged job I have! After sixteen years in teaching and leadership in both Kirkstall, Leeds and the Grammar School at Leeds, I come with absolute dedication and devotion to children’s development in learning and growing in all aspects of education; academically, socially and emotionally. Children only have one opportunity to experience childhood and it is the foundation for life-long learning; as staff, we are privileged to share this journey with them and it is with eager anticipation and excitement that we look forward to sharing a productive and exciting new school year together. Mrs Sarah Richards Executive Head Teacher, Bramham Shadwell Federation
MONDAY CLUB Last month we had a very pleasant afternoon with Trevor on the keyboard playing all the well known songs we all knew.
The next meeting is on Monday 2nd November at 1.30 pm Please come along and enjoy a cup of tea, a cake and a chat. If you would like a lift please ring Mavis on 842321 (Also if you would like to know more about the Monday Club, please have a word with Mavis)
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BRAMHAM PRIMARY SCHOOL Please come and join us in our wonderful school for the morning or the afternoon for one of our Open Days. Stay for as long as you wish; watch our fabulous teachers in all classes and join in with our learning experience at Bramham Primary School. Members of our Senior Leadership team will be available to welcome you and for you to ask questions; please stay for a cup of tea and for one of Mrs Easby’s famous home-cooked goodies! We look forward to seeing you!
THE BRAMHAM BROWNIES ARE BACK! Bramham Brownies have been busy getting to know all of the new members and also their 3 new leaders! There was a chance earlier this year that your local Bramham Brownies group would not be able to continue but we now have a strong group of parents and local supporters who came together to offer their time and skills to ensure the great tradition of Bramham Brownies would continue. Over the last few weeks we have been working towards our Healthy Heart badge and hopefully you will see the posters we have created around the village! In addition a nature walk through the woods ended with a lovely cup of hot chocolate and toasting marshmallows on a camp fire! During the next few weeks we will be busy making wreaths for Remembrance Day, mixing with other brownies at a local swimming gala and doing a range of activities in preparation (and anticipation) for Christmas! A busy few months for us all! We currently have 21 brownies who meet every Tuesday evening at Bramham Primary School from 6 – 7.15pm. If you would like to get your child on the waiting list for the group or would like to help with the Brownies then please get in touch: The new leaders are: Aimee Sibley (Brown Owl), Jane Dalton and Joanna Bayton-Smith (07733 117031) and our email address is Bramham_brownies@outlook.com
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THE GREAT BRAMHAM BAKE OFF Forty amateur bakers brought their creations to the Village Hall on the last Saturday in September to take part in the inaugural Great Bramham Bake Off and if you weren’t there, you missed a treat – well, quite a few, actually! A veritable cornucopia of all things sweet and oh! so tempting was laid out – Victoria sponge cakes, scones, decorated cupcakes, brownies ,flapjacks ,tea loaves and assorted tray bakes – for judging by Elizabeth Robinson and Danni Greig, craftspeople from Bettys Bakery in Harrogate. They diligently worked their way around the tables sampling all the entries except those in the Showstopper class. All who saw these marvelous offerings would agree that they were, indeed, works of art and must have taken hours to produce. The winner of this category was Suze Shelbrooke with her amazing seasonal representation of a pumpkin. The judges were full of praise for the high standard across all the categories particularly in the under fourteen’s section. Nine year-old Ava Osbaldeston from Bramham won first prize and Best in Show for her chocolate brownies. Well done, Ava! During the judging, contestants and their families enjoyed refreshments provided by the Pavilion team and the afternoon concluded with a cake sale, proceeds of which will go towards the Pavilion running costs. A huge thank you to all who took part and for helping to make it a very enjoyable and successful event. Class 1st Decorated Cup Cakes Emily Poulton
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Sunday Services at Bramham All Saints’ for November 1st Nov
All Saints Day
10.00 am Holy Communion
8th Nov
Remembrance Sunday
9.45 am Family Service 10.50 am Service at Bramham War Memorial
15th Nov
2nd before Advent
10.00 am Joint Communion Service at Bramham 4.00 pm Memorial Service at Boston Spa Church
22nd Nov
1st before Advent
8.00 am Holy Communion 10.00 am Joint Communion Service at St Marys
29th Nov
Advent Sunday
10.00 am Joint Communion Service at Bramham
Any alteration to Services will be announced in Church or detailed on the notice board Week Day Holy Communion Service on Friday 6th November
The following children who were baptised In All Saints’ Bramham celebrate their birthdays in November 9th November 2002 10th November 2004 10th November 2007 16th November 2000 21st November 2004 21st November 2001 22nd November 2002 25th November 2010 26th November 2010 26th November 2013
Aaron Kieran Campbell Jack Anthony Haigh Lara Haigh Grace Rosemond Daniells Isabella Kathryn Lloyd Lauren Mary Buch Ella Ruby Jackson Rose Saynor George David Bouer Rothery Evan Richard Philip Wood
We wish them a Happy Birthday and every blessing
CAROLS ROUND THE TREE Friday 18th December 7.00 pm in the Senior Citizens Centre Mince Pies & Mulled Wine Collection for Yorkshire Air Ambulance Bring a torch or lantern
RING THE BELLS!! Tuesday 3rd and Tuesday 17th November 7.00 pm to 8.00 pm Bell practice nights at All Saints’ Bramham If you fancy the challenge, come along and join us, or phone
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CALLING ALL EBAYERS If you are selling on ebay, would you consider donating a percentage of your item? You can donate 10% - 100% and 100% of all monies goes to maintaining our wonderful village church. If you can help, when listing your item, scroll down to:Raise money for your favourite charity through eBay, click or select another charity, Enter allsaintschurchbramham Enter Percentage, and off you go If you have any questions please email:-stephen@spentex.co.uk All Saints’ Church, Bramham now has an ebay account. EBayers will be able to order Hog Roast tickets etc online and have them delivered or ready for collection from the Village Store. If you want to order any Church related items through ebay, search for allsaintschurchbramham, and add to your favourite sellers list. We can then keep you updated, with new items. Thank you.
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From the Book of Remembrance for
All Saints' Bramham On these days of the month of November please pray for the repose of the souls of:1st 2nd 3rd 5th 7th 9th
13th 14th 15th 16th 17th 18th 20th 21st 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 2000 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
The Blessed Sacrament is permanently reserved in All Saints' Bramham for the sick and dying. Rev’d Trish Anslow Tel: 01937 844789 or The Parish Office 01937 844402 would be grateful to receive the names of those who are sick or those needing a special visit..
READERS ROTA FOR NOVEMBER Sunday 1st November Sunday 8th November Sunday 15th November Sunday 22nd November Sunday 29th November
Jacqui Turner Jennie Saynor Yvonne Gibson Jill Lawson Barbara Baker
Anyone who is unable to read on their allocated day, please contact Andy Beaumont on 541353
CHURCH OPEN DOOR SCHEME The winning number in the Open Door Scheme for the June Draw was No.106 in the name of:Mr David Hogg Thank you to all members for your participation and best wishes from the Village Church Council. Anne Palmer
CHURCHES TOGETHER ADVENT SERVICE
Sunday 29th November at 4pm St Edward’s Church Clifford
May they Rest in Peace and Rise in Glory
Everyone Welcome
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REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY Remembrance Sunday, the second Sunday in November, is the day traditionally put aside to remember all those who have given their lives for the peace and freedom we enjoy today. On this day people across the nation pause to reflect on the sacrifices made by our brave Service men and women.
This will fall on Sunday 8th November this year The Remembrance Service in Bramham is an important Village occasion and you are invited to come to All Saints Church at 9.45 am to honour the fallen and to reflect on the urgent need to overcome violence and to build lasting peace. At the conclusion of the service we walk to the War Memorial for the Act of Remembrance at 11am. Please join us, when Bramham participates in this solemn national event and people from various village organisations lay their separate wreaths. Sadly due to the current intensive operations, the names of many young men and women are being added to war memorials throughout the land. So on Remembrance Day we remember these people as well as those from the two great wars. They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old, Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn, At the going down of the sun and in the morning, We will remember them. Poppies will be on sale at various points in the village and in Church. Please give generously
ROYAL BRITISH LEGION LOCAL REMEMBRANCE SERVICES 2015 Saturday 7th November Linton Remembrance Service, Linton Village Hall 12 noon Sunday 8th November Bardsey Remembrance Service Church 10.30. Boston Spa Remembrance Service Church 10.00, War Memorial 11.00 am Bramham Remembrance Service Church 09.45, War Memorial 11.00 am. Clifford Remembrance Service War Memorial 10.50 am. Collingham Remembrance Service Collingham Memorial Hall 10.15 am. East Keswick Remembrance Service War Memorial 12 noon.
ARMISTICE DAY At the Eleventh Hour of the Eleventh Day of the Eleventh Month WE WILL REMEMBER THEM We will meet at Bramham War Memorial On Wednesday 11th November at 11.00 am To read out the names of the people in Bramham who gave their lives in action for their country
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Stepping Stones October’s Stepping Stones was a very busy evening with the children decorating the harvest boxes in preparation for the Harvest Festival at Church on the Sunday. The children and their parents decorated 22 harvest boxes beautifully, and they were rewarded with lots of chocolate biscuits! At the Harvest Service the following Sunday the children enjoyed hearing school choir sing some wonderful songs, and helped to read the prayers. It was a fantastic service, with lots of members of the community involved. A massive thank you to all those who helped fill up the harvest boxes with goodies and to those who helped to deliver them….they were all very gratefully received. The children who attend Stepping Stones are mainly from Bramham, Boston Spa and Thorp Arch schools. Any child is welcome to attend whether or not they come to Church…. It is simply a way of meeting other families in a relaxed friendly environment. The next session is on Friday 6th November at All Saints Church - 5.30pm. We will be making poppies for the wreath at Remembrance Service. For more information please contact Jennie Saynor …. jen@saynor.me.uk. All Saints Church Bramham, serving Bramham’s Community for over 860 years.
The Drighlington Brass Band will again be giving a Christmas Concert at Bramham Park on Wednesday 16th December 2014 commencing 7.30 pm in aid of Bramham All Saints’ Church Funds
Tickets £20 each are limited. If you would like to go, please speak to Peggy Kitchen 01937 843378
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CRIME PREVENTION NEWSLETTER DO YOU HAVE ADEQUATE SECURITY? A crime pattern has emerged over the past years of House Burglaries being committed where forcing the lock on UPVC doors has been the method of entry. UPVC doors and its associated 'Euro profile Lock' are fitted to many houses and many older locks may be below current standards. New 'Anti Snap' locks have been developed and these improved locks are now available as retro fit to existing UPVC doors, TS 007 3* Standard. Reduce the risk of Burglary in your home by using this 5 point check list. Do you have‌. A 5 lever BS3621 sashlock/deadlock fitted to your main wooden door? A 5 lever BS3621 sashlock or mortice bolts fitted to your other wooden doors? An up to date snap / break secure cylinder fitted to all UPVC and composite doors? Locking handles and a shootbolt locking system on all your UPVC windows? Key operated locks fitted to all windows? For more information contact your local Crime Reduction Officer on 1 0 1 You may also ring this number to arrange a free Home Security check by your local Police Officer Remember if you see something happening you think is not right then call 999 immediately. Non Urgent calls 1 0.1 Did you know you that in West Yorkshire you can report MINOR CRIME ONLINE: and request a callback or report lost property, all via our website http:// www.westyorkshire.police.uk Please remember the Wetherby Crime Prevention Panel is available to give talks to your group, large or small, mornings, afternoon or evenings. Simply contact the Chairman on the details below to arrange an appointment. Thank you
Maureen Brewer, Chair
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BRAMHAM READERS GROUP Next meeting is in The Swan on Tuesday 3rd November at 7.30 pm. We will be discussing “Life After Life” by Kate Atkinson
Contact Marion 844191 or Jillian 844858
YORKSHIRE COUNTRYWOMEN’S ASSOCATION Our speaker in September was Mr Ken Humphreys who gave a most entertaining talk on the career and music of Andrew Lloyd Webber, with a selection of recorded songs. We all enjoyed the opportunity to sing-aa-long, making this one of our most popular meetings. We were pleased to contribute to the Harvest Celebration weekend and our thanks are due to all the members who made cakes, puddings and bread which were sold for Bramham Church. We are also pleased to report that one of our members, Julia Hammond, gained a 1st and a 2nd in the Bramham Bake Off event. On November 18th we shall be holding our pre-Christmas lunch at Dintingdale’s Restaurant, Scarthingwell. 12.30 pm for 1.15pm. Numbers will be taken and any travel arrangements will be made at our October meeting. Jean Dale
BRAMHAM PAVILION It’s been a very successful summer for the Pavilion with the facilities now being used for a variety of activities which is great to see. We are grateful to everyone in the village and beyond who have supported these events and hope that you will bear us in mind if you are planning something in the future where both the pavilion and outside space offer fantastic opportunities for a whole range of celebratory occasions. We would love to see a few more folk volunteer to help plan pavilion fund-raising events and perhaps put forward some new ideas that have worked well in other villages. You would not be tied to weekly meetings as much of our communication is done by email but we do meet more frequently leading up to a major event. If you do not want to be part of the committee but would be willing to help in a practical capacity at an event, please let me know at: taylorgerry@btinternet.com Gerry Taylor Secretary
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WETHERBY RUFC The Rugby World Cup may have been a big disappointment as far as England were concerned but your local team continues to go from strength to strength.
WETHERBY CHORAL SOCIETY Mendelssohn – Elijah St James's Church, Wetherby Saturday 21st November 2015 at 7.30 p.m. Tickets £14
‘Droughts, deserts, false gods, angels, earthquakes, hurricanes and a firestorm...’ writes one commentator of Mendelssohn’s depiction of events in the life of the prophet Elijah, one of his most popular works. The chorus is central to all this high drama, from their first anguished cry of ‘Help, Lord!’, to their final wonderful musical description of Elijah’s fiery chariot carrying him on a whirlwind to heaven. Interspersed with all this frenzy are moments of quiet beauty, and over it all bestrides the central magisterial role of Elijah himself, surely one of the great bass solo parts. Elijah is such an accessible work and often a Fixtures at Grange Park for November are: singer’s first introduction to performing one of the choral classics. ‘I was seventeen at the time,’ th 7 Crusaders v Roundhegians remembers one member of Wetherby Choral th 14 Firsts v Harrogate Pythons Society, ‘and was swept along by the sheer 21st Crusaders v Ripon excitement of the work. Completely hooked, I have sung in choirs ever since.’ 28th To be arranged Come along on November 21 and be similarly Juniors meet 10 am every Sunday ‘swept along’ in what promises to be an equally thrilling performance under the ever-inspiring Bob Gibson leadership of musical director John Dunford. Treasurer
The first team remains unbeaten and the run now extends at the time of writing to 39 matches. Latest results include 104-0 against Leeds Medics and Dentists, 34-16 against Otliensians, the last team to beat Wetherby and 38-14 against Leeds Modernians and Wetherby currently top Yorkshire 3. The Crusaders (2nd team) are also on a winning run and lead their Merit Table as do our under 17’s. Our other age groups down to under 5’s are also enjoying a successful start to the season.
BRAMHAM VILLAGE STORE PERMANENT POSITION AVAILABLE, PART TIME HOURS Due to a member of staff relocating, we now require a mature, responsible person to join the team in our small convenience store. Responsibilities – Sorting papers and paper rounds, putting on sale daily delivered bread and milk, serving customers and stocking shelves amongst other day to day activities in our busy little convenience store. Working alternate weeks of mixed early morning starts and evening finishes 19 hours over 3 days alternated with 25 hours over 4 days (these days/hours can be discussed) Applicant must be willing to work some full time hours occasionally to cover staff holidays. If you would be interested in joining our friendly little team please call in or contact Lynn on: 07943812650
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CHRISTMAS SHOEBOX APPEAL Whisper it…….Christmas is just round the corner and preparations are underway. This year we are launching a Shoebox appeal in Bramham to bring some cheer to some of the neediest and to those who need to be remembered in the festive season. St George’s Crypt in Leeds provides 56000 meals each year for the homeless and offers support in many other ways. They would welcome the gift of warm clothing, socks, underwear, gloves, hats, scarves and jumpers. Many children and their families receive little or nothing at Christmas and toys, pens, pencils, notepads and items of clothing would be most acceptable. The elderly, the lonely and the housebound in our midst appreciate small acts of kindness and simple gifts of toiletries and small gifts chosen with thought are most welcome. There are two suggestions for the Shoebox: • Find a shoebox (any size will do) and place your items in it. Clearly label it for whom it is for. The boxes should be taken to Church in December. • There will be 3 collection boxes in Church labelled for the different categories in which you can place your items. The Church is open daily from 10am to 4pm. I know that you will give with imagination and with generosity. (More details in next month’s magazine) Rev’d Stanley Menzies LOTHERTON HALL, ABERFORD Sunday 29th November 2015 YOUNG ARTISTS’ RECITAL Hannah Black flute and Bethan Semmens harp Works by J.S.Bach, Piazzolla, Harty, Faure, Alvars and Jaques Ibert
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Followed by tea and cakes in the Servants’ Gallery. Friday 13th November Tickets to include tea, cakes, admission to the Hall £12.50. Concessions £11.00. Family (2 children and 2 1.00 pm adults) £20.00. Car parking is free with pre-booked tickets. Available from Wendy Shuttleworth, Lotherton Laura Lister (soprano) Hall, Aberford, LS23 3EB. Cheques payable to Leeds Accompanied by Malcolm Galloway City Council. Light lunches available from 12 noon Please enclose a SAE. Alternative Tel 0113 3782959
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A COURSE FOR THE CHRISTIAN JOURNEY
Each short course consists of 6 sessions. Each session is routed in prayer and begins with the group exploring the scriptures together and continues with a more sustained reflection on the theme and opportunity for questions and discussion. Session One: Do you turn to Christ? - Explores the attraction of Jesus Christ. What happened when people met him? What would happen if you did? Session Two Do you believe and trust in God the Father? - What do Christians believe about God? This session uses the Old Testament to look at how God is like a Father. Session Three Do you believe in his Son Jesus Christ? - Looks in more detail at who Christians believe Jesus is, and what Jesus’ baptism reveals about his identity. Session Four: Do you believe in the Holy Spirit? - Uses the story of Pentecost to show how Christians believe the Holy Spirit makes Jesus present today. Session Five Do you repent of your sins? - Looks at what Christians call sin: that inbuilt tendency to get things wrong and God’s great desire to put things right. Session Six Do you renounce evil? - Explores the reality of evil and how the Christian faith invite us to set the moral compass of our lives. New Course Dates in St Mary’s Parish Room, Boston Spa - 7.15 - 9.00 pm Tues 3rd Nov, Tues 10th Nov, Tues 17th Nov,
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NEW YOGA CLASSES IN BRAMHAM PAVILION
Due to the success (and sell out) of the Tuesday afternoon yoga workshops, two more classes will commence in November and run for 6 weeks (as a trial). If a success, this will become a regular course. Beginners welcome. EVENINGS: THURSDAY 6pm to 7.15pm Commencing Thursday 12th November MORNINGS; FRIDAY 9.15 am to 10.30 am Commencing Friday 13th November Cost for six weeks course £60 (numbers limited to 8)
Please telephone Alison Mackie 07725641000 or email alison@thepassiongroup.co.uk
‘THE INAUGURAL BRAMHAM CHRISTMAS LIGHTS SWITCH ON.’ FRIDAY 04TH DEC 7.00 6PMpm VILLAGE SQUARE Come and join the community switch on the lights and start the festival period with food and drink. Listen to Christmas music and sing a carol. Please bring your own torch / Lantern. Bramham Community Action Group.
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Christmas Tree Festival All Saints’ Church Bramham Decorate a tree and enter our great Christmas Tree Competition! Entry fee only £5 per tree Prizes for the best decorated trees Trees will be displayed in the Church Sat/Sun 5/6th December 10 am to 4pm Seasonal refreshments will be on sale and Father Christmas is expected to drop in! For further details contact Mavis 842321 mavismaud38@gmail.com Jillian 844858 jillian1981@talktalk.net
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BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Wed 9th December – Sat 12th December (including Sat matinée performance) Bramham Village Hall With just over six weeks to go before curtain up, the cast and crew are busy rehearsing to put the finishing touches to the traditional Bramham pantomime, but this year it is far from traditional: yes, we have the triumph of good over evil and a comedy duo who appear to have flown in from the North East but unusually we have not one, but two dames and strong female characters who save the day. But then it is the Bramham panto, and if you’ve been before, you will be used to the unexpected! That’s what makes it so exciting and a great start to the festive season for all the family. Susan Shelbrooke has written a sparkling brand new script based on this centuries’ old story that you will not want to miss with many new faces and some of the ‘old’ ones you will recognize from previous productions. Make sure you reserve your tickets without delay to avoid disappointment. Telephone and email booking information in the advert above.
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ARE YOU ABLE/UNABLE TO ACCESS THE NEW FIBRE BROADBAND (FTTC)? Dear fellow residents of Bramham seeking your HELP.
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In the Chairman’s report, given at the Bramham Annual Parish Meeting held on 16th April 2015, the Chairman reported: “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”. However it is only available to certain areas within Bramham and not to others, those others having no prospect of being upgraded in the foreseeable future. There is a certain irony to the fact that those who previously received the worst service (those furthest away from the exchange and connected to cabinet 15) were actively excluded from the village upgrade. I have been in communication with both Openreach (British Telecom) and Broadband Delivery UK (BDUK/Superfast West Yorkshire [SFWY]), part of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport and have managed to ascertain that Openreach surveyed the Boston Spa Exchange and the associated roadside green cabinetry in or around 2012 and made a commercial decision that an upgrade was not, for them, a viable proposition. Subsequently BDUK/SFWY, as a result of local pressure which included that provided by Bramham Parish Council, have, using public funding, paid Openreach to upgrade Boston Spa Exchange and a series of the associated cabinets (cabinet numbers 1,2,3,4,11,16,17 &18). As far as I am aware the only cabinet upgraded within the Bramham area has been cabinet 4 (Lyndon Road), the other upgraded cabinets probably relate to the other villages connected to the Boston Spa Exchange. There is however at least one other cabinet (cabinet 15 [Bowcliffe Road]) within the Bramham area which has not been upgraded and I and others are connected to this cabinet and as a result do not, and indeed will not, have
access to the upgraded network. I have tried to find out from Openreach the number of households (not their addresses) affected but they have refused to give the information as they consider it “commercially sensitive”. Up to the date of this article being submitted I have not received any substantive answers from either Openreach or BDUK/SFWY to my queries regarding who is and who is not able to access the fibre broadband and how the decision to exclude certain sectors of the village was made. I would like to map the area of Bramham regarding accessibility to the new fibre broadband (FTTC) and to do this I am asking for your help. It is a very simple matter for each of us to ascertain which of the green roadside cabinets we are connected to; I am asking that every household (whether you will use the fibre broadband or not) follow the simple steps below and then send me an e-mail giving the cabinet to which you are connected and your postcode (because your postcode will cover a number of properties in your immediate area I cannot access your address but I can access your locality) and I will then be able to create a map of connectivity within the village. The only accurate way to ascertain your connectivity is to input your house telephone number; to use the postcode and reversing the process does not give consistently accurate results, therefore WE NEED YOUR HELP. STEP 1 Using your internet browser log on to dslchecker.bt.com STEP 2 Enter your home telephone number (01937XXXXXX) in the box provided and press “submit”. STEP 3 Read off your cabinet number which you will find as shown here: Telephone Number 01937XXXXXX on Exchange BOSTON SPA is served by Cabinet X Continued on page 39
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STEP 4. Send an e-mail to me (michael.crrgn@gmail.com) with your postcode and cabinet number (probably 4 or 15, but there may be others) If there are any residents who use cable rather than BT telephone lines please send me an email (michael.crrgn@gmail.com) stating “postcode” and “Cable”. Once we have mapped the connectivity within Bramham then we are in a position to approach Openreach/BDUK to try again to gain access to fibre broadband for the “WHOLE” village.
Thank you for your help in this matter; I will of course send a copy of the results to the Parish Council (they are aware of this initiative) and to every villager who responds. After this exercise I will ensure that all e-mail addresses are deleted unless any villager wishes to remain in contact to help secure an outcome. Mike Corrigan, Bramham Resident, Paradise Way. PLEASE HELP AND RESPOND STRAIGHT AWAY
BRAMHAM CALENDAR for 2016 By the time you read this magazine the 2016 calendar should be on sale at £7 each. Please buy one and support your village church. These will be available from the Village Shop and all members of the Village Church Council. If you want to post one for a Christmas present, please ask for a free appropriate sized envelope. Thank you also to all who sent in a photograph and congratulations to the prize winner, Martin Williams, whose superb photograph is featured on the cover. The photographs selected were: “Sunset over All Saints’ Martin Williams “In the Bleak Mid-Winter” Ernest Nichols “Snowy Vicarage Lane” Keith Hewitt “ Corner in Bramham Wild Life Area” Lynda Goddard “A Misty Morning at Bramham Park” Cathrine Harrison “Churchyard Blossom” Paul Marshall “Bramham Roof Tops” Sally Jude “Flower Power” Ernest Nichols “French Connections” Mavis Wilson “Bramham Biggin in Autumn” Martin Williams “On the way to the Park” Cathrine Harrison “Misty Morning Thorner Road” Lynda Goddard “Red Sky in the Morning” Mavis Wilson The photographs were selected by Alan Smith, a local artist and tutor to the Bramham Art Group. We thank Alan for his considerate and thoughtful approach. Our sincere thanks to all businesses/people who have sponsored the calendar and to Lynne at the Shop for selling them. Gill Young
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BRAMHAM VILLAGE HALL NEW YEAR'S EVE PARTY By popular demand we will hold a New Year’s Eve party on 31st December. Live music from One Night Stand, who have entertained us before. As last year there will not be a sharing food table, so that food is not wasted, but happy for everyone to bring party food. Remember to bring your own drinks. Tickets will be on sale (probably at the Village Shop) from early December, or you can order tickets via the email (bramhamvillagehallbookings@gmail.com) or phone/text 07432 330972.
IMPROVED ACCESS TO SUPPER ROOM Following representation by groups who use the Supper Room, and as a result of a few accidents on the steps, the access to the supper room is only via a widened path along the side of the Supper Room. The Community Fund has allocated funds towards the cost of the work. The Committee asks that users of the hall do NOT try to climb down what remains of the soil covered area (this will be walled over in 2016).
BEER FESTIVAL (THE FINAL ONE??) The Committee wishes to thanks all those who supported the Beer festival – business and individual sponsors, those attending the event, and those who helped set up, serve up and clear up. A fantastic day was had by all. Not everyone appreciated the live Rugby on the big screen but many were pleased to be able to share the event in a convivial gathering. Live music provided by Rough Edge after the England defeat provided an upbeat end to the evening. The Beer Festival was billed as the final one to be organised by the Village Hall committee, and we acknowledge that many attendees have asked us to reconsider this decision. This might have to depend on whether other community groups wish to take over the event or the committee can persuade others to help organise...... Watch this space.
BOOKINGS FOR 2016 Please remember to book the hall early if you have a special event in 2016. We have already taken several bookings and don't want residents to be disappointed. Prices are currently the same as 2015. 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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Bramham Village Hall 100 Club Application Form 2015 (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 If you wish to pay by Electronic Transfer or Standing Order, please request details from the Treasurer by telephone on 07432 330972 or by email to bramhamvillagehallbookings@gmail.com
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.
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CHARITY WORK WITH THE REFUGEES
Diwali Delight SAA-uk and Bramham Village Hall invite you to celebrate Diwali, the joyous Festival of Lights, in the Village Hall on
Saturday 14th November 2015 at 7.00 p.m. (Doors open at 6.30 p.m.) Join us for an evening featuring Indian classical music from the award-winning young sitar player
Jasdeep Singh Degun and
Unfurl A five-piece band that combines the influences of Indian ragas, Spanish flamenco and Arabic music with the art of improvisation to create music that ranges from the dramatic to the sublime. Plus: a performance of classical Indian Bharatanatyam dance.
The evening will include a meal of authentic vegetarian Punjabi Cuisine
Tim Ubhi & Mr Rob Greenacre have last week returned from a trip to Greece to provide humanitarian support & medical aid to the refugees arriving on the Greek island of Kos. As a result of this trip there are now 25 volunteers who will be going out to continue the work started by these two Bramham residents. Anyone interested in volunteering to go to Greece or who wishes to make a donation can contact the team via the children’s e-hospital web-site www.e-hospital.co.uk or via Facebook, Facebook.com/ childrensehospital The next pop quiz will be held at The Swan, Bramham Friday 13th November at 8.00 pm
“Fright night pop quiz” In aid of the “Children’s e-Hospital Refugee Appeal”
Licenced bar Tickets cost £15.00 (to include food) available online from saauk.eventbrite.co.uk or Phone or Text to 0787 0548 349
St Peter's Church, Thorner with Scarcroft
For more information about SAA-uk and the artists performing, please visit www.saa-uk.org, www.jasdeepsinghdegun.com and http://unfurl.me.uk/
November 28th Open during the day
CHRISTMAS TREE FESTIVAL ALL WELCOME November 27th, Evening reception by ticket only November 29th Open after 12.00 noon More details from eastephens3@btinternet.com or 01937 580971
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WHAT’S ON IN BRAMHAM 2nd Nov Monday Club 1.30pm Village Hall 3rd Nov Bramham Readers Group The Swan 7.30 pm 3rd Nov Bell Practice Night 7.00 to 8.00 pm 4th Nov Parish Council Meeting 7.30 pm Senior Citizens’ Centre 6th Nov Stepping Stones at Bramham Church 5.30 pm 8th Nov Remembrance Service Bramham War Memorial 11.00 am 11th Nov Armistice Day War Memorial 11.00 am 12th Nov New Yoga Class commences Bramham Pavilion 6.00 pm 13th Nov Lunchtime Concert, Boston Spa Methodist Church 1.00 pm 13th Nov Pop Quiz The Swan, Bramham 8.00 pm 14th Nov Diwali Delight Bramham Village Hall 7.00 pm 17th Nov Bell Practice Night 7.00 to 8.00 pm 18th Nov YCA pre-Christmas Lunch 12.30 pm Dintingdales Restaurant 21st Nov Wetherby Choral Society, presents Elijah at St James’s Church Wetherby 7.30 28th Nov Christmas Tree Festival St Peters Church Thorner. Open all day 29th Nov Churches Together Advent Service St Edwards, Clifford 4.00 pm 29th Nov Young Artists Recital Lotherton Hall, Aberford 4th Dec Bramham Christmas Lights Switch On 7.00 pm 5/6thDec Christmas Tree Festival Bramham Church 9/12th Dec Bramham Pantomime 13th Dec Carol Service 4.00 pm in Bramham Church 16th Dec Drighlington Brass Band Concert, Bramham Park, 7.30 pm 18th Dec Carols round the Tree 24th Dec Crib Service 3.00 in Bramham Church 24th Dec Midnight Holy Communion 11.00 pm Bramham Church 25th Dec Holy Communion 10.00 Bramham Church 31st Dec New Year’s Eve Party Bramham Village Hall
BRAMHAM VILLAGE STORE and POST OFFICE Please take the opportunity to call in to see us, we provide:Post Office services, FREE cash withdrawal facility at the post office Lottery, Scratch card and Health Lottery purchases Newspapers and newspaper delivery service Fresh daily bread, milk and other morning goods General groceries, frozen foods and ice creams Dairy products, sandwiches, snacks and confectionary Local farm eggs delivered Fridays, fresh fruit and vegetables on Thursdays Tobacco, chilled beers, wines, spirits and soft drinks Greetings cards, stationary and general accessories Mobile phone, Gas and Electricity top up’s, cash back facility Dry Cleaning drop off/collection service Mondays and Thursdays Lynn, Marie, Louise, Tracey and Stacey will be happy to help and serve you. Village Store Mon-Fri. 06.00-19.30 Saturday 07.00-19.30 Sunday 07.00-12.30 Bank Hols 07.00-12.30
Post Office 09.00-17.30 09.00-12.30 Closed Closed
12 Front Street, Bramham LS23 6RD - Tel: 01937 842275
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Useful Telephone Numbers Police Non emergency - incident already taken place (including burglary) Police Incident actually happening (including burglary) Police Support Officer for Bramham)…... ……. NHS Direct……………………………………….. Doctor - Boston Spa ……………………….…. Doctor - Bramham ……………….…………… York & District Hospital…………………...…… Harrogate District Hospital………………....….. St James Hospital……………………............... Leeds Infirmary…………………………………. Seacroft Hospital…………………………….…. Train Enquiries………………………………….. Leeds City Council (general enquiries)……….. LCC Social Services (children)…………….….. LCC Social Service (adults)……………….…... LCC Refuse and Pest Control……………..…. LCC Benefits Advice & Council Tax ……..…. LCC Highway faults, Pot Holes, Street Ltg, Drains… LCC Parking Services……………………..…... LCC Planning Dept………………………..……. British Gas Emergencies………………………. Yorkshire Electricity Emergencies………..…... Yorkshire Water, Day & Night ……………....... Metro Bus Enquiries……………...……….……. National Express Buses……………………..…. Noise complaints out of office hours………….. Wetherby Library……………………………..…. Boston Spa Library…………………………...... Chemist - Cohen's Boston Spa……………..
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Articles for the December magazine should be sent to: bramham.magazine@gmail.com by 14th November or Tel: Gill: 01937 843129 Mobile Library The weekly visit of the library to Bramham is on Mondays 1.30 pm to 2.30 pm in Lyndon Road
Thought for the month Winning isn’t everything but wanting to win is Vince Lombardi 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
A smile for November - A nervous Dad “Just relax” the hospital nurses kept telling Jim. But it was to no avail. Jim’s wife was in labour and Jim was a nervous wreck. After what seemed a week to Jim and the hospital staff , a nurse came out with the happy news. “ It’s a girl” she said with relief. “Thank God it’s a girl” said Jim, “at least she won’t have to go through what I just went through”.