Bramham Parish News by Anne Palmer

Bramham Parish News

Sunrise on Heygate Lane - With thanks to Mar n Williams Colour photograph sponsored by Paul and Lynne Marshall

February 2021 Issue No 217

Church Oﬃcers for All Saints’ Bramham Rev’d Nick Morgan

Priest in Charge The Vicarage, Church Causeway Thorp Arch, LS23 7AE 849471 Email revnjmorgan@gmail.com Mobile 07387 728009 Rev’d Trisha Anslow… Curate, 4 Pine Trees, Boston Spa 844789 Group Office………… (Office open Monday-9.30—12.30. Tues—Thurs please phone 844402 Or contact by email parishoffice. bramhambenefice@outlook.com) Friday closed. 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 Treasurer……………… Joanne Wilkinson, 41 Firbeck Road, jowilkinson04Gmail.co Secretary……… Roger Freeman, Campden House, Aberford Road, Bramham VCC Members…………Andy Beaumont, Yvonne Gibson, Kate Lofthouse, Dolly Mullen, Maryann Pritchard Organist…………… Simon Noble, 1 Barley Hill, Crescent, Garforth… Sacristan and Church Flowers……… Dolly Mullen, 9 Bradford Close, Bramham Deanery Synod…… Michael Ingram THE ARK……… Jennie Saynor,

01904 737345 844858 842850 339512

0113 2867998 918725 jen@saynor.me.uk

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

Chairman: Stewart Gibson… 075 105 666 93 Hall Bookings… 07398 244634 Drama Group Chairman: Pat Rimington………………….. 841435 Football Club… Dave Jacklyn…………………………………… . 07809 561199 Guides…… Fiona Henderson………………………………… … 0777 999 3217 Brownies… Jane Dalton & Joanna Bayton-Smith 07733 117031 Group Scout Leader… Ruth Middleton……………………… …………. 07786 525 593 Scouts…… Jason Turner (Skip)………………………… 07917 230981 Beavers… Danny Hizzet………………………………… ……. 07554 663304 Cubs…… . Dan Warren…………………………. 07528 358 946 Bramham Primary School Executive Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Richards 843682 Chair of Governors Sue Morgan Administrator Louise Humphreys Bramham Parish Council… Richard Bramma (Chair) Helena Buck 849757 Pam Corrigan 07809 775293 Linda Richards 842151 James Ingham 841309 Scott Jones Marie Lynch 841328 Michael Corrigan Clerk Parish Council… clerk@bramhamparishcouncil.org.uk Bramham Pavilion… … Bell Ringers Bramham in Bloom… Community Action Group…. Readers Group… Sing Bramham Bramham Shop & Post Office. Folly Allotments Association Neighbourhood Plan Steering Group Royal British Legion Mums & Tots Group Leeds Festival Ticket Committee

07731 82256 Jeremy Kendall Lynne Marshall Philippa Dalton … Jillian Lawson 844858 Lynne Marshall Lynne Williams…. Mike Corrigan, Chair… Paul Marshall … Anthony Wakeham Linda Matthews June Halliday

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843520 844767 07921 387751 Marion Hogg 844191 844767 842275 845843 844767 0113 289 2164 541899 845564

How is your school days Latin? .. On the following page copied from the 1813 of Bramham Burial Register. I tried to include a page from the 1580 register but it would not transfer to this page of the magazine. Written in Latin and elaborate script. The first registers in England were compiled in 1538 during the reign of Henry VIII. In the very early days the death would be recorded on to paper registers and in 1597 during the reign of Elizabeth I Registers had to be recorded on Vellum. In 1597 a copy of the Burial had to be made and sent to the Bishop (Bishops Transcripts) these copies were often in better order than the Parish Register. In some instances the original paper registers were transcribed onto Vellum. Which explains why, in some cases, the same hand writing is used in the register for about 60 years. Of course not many people could read or write at the time. As the centuries go by there are various changes and by 1813 the Registers were more organised and standardised. In 1678â&#x20AC;&#x201D;1814 an avidavit was sworn to state that the body had been buried in wool or a fine would be imposed of ÂŁ5. This was to support the wool trade. In 1783 stamp duty of 3 pence per entry was introduced but Paupers were exempt. The early records included Baptisms and Death entries together. The Baptism was the important event rather than the birth. The name of the father is mentioned and rarely the mother !! A separate register was used for Baptisms, Marriages and Burials. They are written in English and the writing is much easier to read. In 1837 Civil Registration was introduced and this gathered together all the information about residents in an area. Now the event has to be carefully registered with name of the deceased, date of burial, place of residence and their age. Date of death may be added in the margin. We have a project in Bramham now which is recording all the graves in the Churchyard and all burials in the Burial Register will be recorded together. So far the mapping of the Churchyard has been completed and the underground survey will be undertaken very soon. If you are interested in helping us transcribe the Registers do please get in touch with

Neil Ferres.

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Bramham Parish Council Www.thisisbranham.co.uk January 2021 update Hello all, Happy New Year everyone ……. I hope you all enjoyed the “Christmas break” and made the best of the situation. Now we are in lockdown again, I’m using the time to catch up on all those little jobs I hadn’t got around to doing previously. I’m also thinking about the year ahead especially as I walk around the village looking out for those first signs of life in the gardens, and I’m looking forward to enjoying the beautiful blossoms in the churchyard. “I glanced out the window at the signs of spring. The sky was almost blue, the trees were almost budding, the sun was almost bright.” — Millard Kaufman Its been a quieter month for the Parish Council, as its only been a relatively short period of time since last month’s meeting with the Christmas period inbetween. PARISH COUNCIL VACANCY : We would like to thank Robin for his time on the Council and the work he has put into the activities he has been involved in. Following Robin’s resignation there is now a vacancy on the Council and we would encourage anyone who would like to join to apply, no previous experience is required. SENIOR CITIZEN CENTRE : Although the centre remains closed due to the current restrictions we are looking forward to the development, and the newly submitted plans look great. We will update you all very soon on the plans. WEBSITE : There has been a lot of work carried out on the new website and we hope to have this live during February. Thank you to all who have worked on this and submitted pictures HIGHWAYS / SPEEDING / PARKING : Work continues and there is a separate article in the magazine to update everyone on the current activity. There has been some damage to the newly installed SID (Speed Indication Device), and we would ask that this expensive piece of equipment is respected. We will shortly be downloading the information from the device in order that we can review the information captured which will be helpful for future planning activities. Please see page 27 and 29

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WILDLIFE AREA : The Tree Survey and Condition Report has now been submitted to Bramham Park. We have also received some correspondence from local residents. Once we have had responses and developed a proposal for presentation to the council we will share the next steps. PLANNING ISSUES: There is little to report under planning this month, apart from noting the application for the new Senior Citizen Centre. We would encourage residents to attend the meetings as its great to have feedback and questions from the wider community. Next meeting: Wednesday 3rd 2021 7.00pm Virtual - if you would like to attend please register with the Clerk or see the Agenda for the link. Thank you for reading and for your continued support. 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 Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s official website. Best wishes Richard Bramma

Chair

Bramham Parish Council â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Serving your Local Community Contact: Nancy Fairbairn, Bramham Parish Clerk, E mail: clerk@bramhamparishcouncil.org.uk Website: www.thisisbramham.co.uk Twitter: @thisisbramham

WOULD YOU LIKE TO RECEIVE A LARGE PRINT COPY OF THIS MAGAZINE? Please ring Anne Palmer and she will print off a copy for you in the font size that you can read easily. This Magazine can be found on the Parish Website every month from now.

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The Remembrance Book for All Saintsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Bramham On these days of the month of February please pray for the repose of the souls of:-

2nd Samuel Catchersides Kitchen 1969 Sarah Elizabeth Chambers 1977 3rd Geoffrey Parkin Laurie Baker 201 4th John Dykes 1997 Kathleen Craven 2004 Raymond Walter Turner 2008 5th Elisabeth Green 1988 8th Mary Jane Cook 1976 10th James Norman Young Martin Jacques Milner 2001 11th Sylvia June Pratt 1966 12th Edna Broadhead 1986 15th Christopher Joseph Green 1991 16th Leslie John Young 1995 Bridget Stubbs 2015 18th Herbert Tindall Edna Chambers 2011 19th Frederick Seaman Noble 1956 Eric Spencer 2009 21st Cyril Ware 1998 22nd William Chambers 1972 Percy Kitchen 1994 23rd Mahala Richardson 1974 24th Brian Dracup 27th John Thomas Clayton 1978 Evelyn Shaw 1980 David Edward Hope 2006 Lilian Hale 2013 Nicholas Paul Kitson 2017 28th Elsie Brown 29th Winifred Maud Hill 1968

The Blessed Sacrament is permanently reserved in All Saintsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; 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.

From the Parish Registers Funerals Jean Robinson Dennis Arthur Edgar Elmes Christine Brown Bramham Benefice www.bramhambenefice. org facebook.com/bramhambenefice

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PHONE: A traditional language service of Mattins from the Book of Common Prayer will be led by the Rev'd Trish Anslow at 11am every week, and joining in is as simple as picking up the phone and dialling in. This is technology which most of us are familiar with, and this has proven very popular other parts of the country during previous lockdowns. All you need is a Book of Common Prayer (and if you don't have one, contact the parish office and we will lend you one!). Details of how to join this service are on the poster

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As far as we know at the time of writing, we are still able to keep Bramham (10am - 4pm) and Boston Spa (9.30am 3.30pm) churches open daily for foodbank drop-offs and private prayer. You can still contact the Parish Office and our clergy as before. Church has not closed or gone away, in fact we are busier than ever. Do contact us if you need help accessing our services, or simply are feeling isolated. We are here for you. Yours in Christ, The Reverend Nick Morgan The Church OPEN DOOR fund The Winning number of the December Draw was 140 Mrs Dolly Mullen. There are 4 draws during the year and the cost is ÂŁ10 per person for the year. We normally collect subscriptions in September but we are happy to enrol anyone at any time. Do please contact Anne Palmer if you would like to take part. 842850. The money is used for the general every day expenses just to keep the church door open. 2020 was a very difficult year for the Church and hundreds of Charities. If you would like further information about supporting the Church please get in touch with the Churchwardensâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;details on the inside front cover of the monthly Parish News.

The Bramham

in Bloom news is very

similar to January.very llttle has changed. We have not been able to hold our Annual Action Plan Meeting as everyone is so busy coping with pandemic issues. We will all look forward to Spring arriving. There are signs in the Village of daffodils coming through on Bowcliffe Road Corner with Paradise Way. We planted bulbs last Autumn at the School, Clifford Road perennial bed and in the beds near the Milnthorpe's. So look for signs of Spring in and around the village. Bramham in Bloom were pleased to donate plants for distribution along with the Christmas hampers. Best wishes to everyone and stay safe, Lynne Marshall Chair of Bramham in Bloom

Pray with Grannie A small boy went to church with his grandmother and joined her when she quietly slipped off the pew to kneel and pray. He even copied her example of burying her face in her hands. But after a few seconds his curiosity got the better of him. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Who are we hiding from, Grannie?â&#x20AC;?

BRAMHAM COMMUNITY FUND The Bramham Community Fund exists to distribute the money generated by Festival Republic from the sale of residentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; tickets for 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 ÂŁ400,000. The last allocation of grants, based on the 2019 Festival took place in March 2020. The 2020 Festival was cancelled, and the majority of residents who had applied for tickets have deferred their allocation to 2021. The Fund does not intend to award any grants from these payments until after the next Festival has taken place. It is still planned, however, to make some allocations in March 2021. These will be from unallocated balances from previous years and from those projects which subsequently did not require any or all of their grants, so the amount available is somewhat smaller than usual. The Fund is therefore now inviting applications.

The closing date is 14 February 2021. 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 17

!BRAMHAM VILLAGE COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS HAMPER EVENT The Group have received many letters and phone calls from Residents in the village who received a hamper this Christmas. Here are typical examples of some of the many letters.

Thank you for our lovely Xmas Hamper filled with so many nice things. There was everything we could wish for. All very enjoyable also thank you for the delicious Xmas Lunch, which was very welcome and really enjoyed. Signed by 3 Residents. 18

CAROL SINGING IN THE CHURCHYARD On 18th December a well clad and shod sturdy group came along to join in the Outdoor/Socially distanced Carol Singing, Simon Noble accompanied the singers and as the people left a collection was made for the Yorkshire Air Ambulance and the final total raised was £450. Our thanks to everyone who help to set up this event. Another splendid result from the generous residents of Bramham. Thank you.

BRAMHAM READERS’ GROUP Next Meeting is on Tuesday 16th February via zoom We will be discussing “A Single Thread” by Tracy Chevalier As it is so near St Valentine’s day, you are invited to bring along a love poem to read Contact Marion 844191 or Jillian 844858 CHRISTMAS LIGHT COMPETITION for 2021. Inviting all residents to design A Christmas light motif. The design can be anything Christmas related. It must be done on an A4 piece of paper. Please write on the back, your name, age, address and contact number. Colours can be used. Each design will be discussed by the committee to decide which designs will be made into actual motifs. We need 12 !! Phillippa Dalton

for Bramham Community Action Group 0792 138 7751

BRAMHAM VILLAGE HALL MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE

AGM The AGM took place late last year having been delayed by COVID 19.The year has been a quiet one in many ways with our focus directed towards coping with Coronavirus , managing the government regulations and ensuring the health and safety of those still allowed to use the hall. Financially , there has been a significant reduction in rental income but the hall remains in a strong position because of funds held in reserve , rent from the attached cottage and a grant from the government. The Committee members are Stewart Gibson ( Chairman ) , Pete Dunn ( Vice Chairman ) , Val Whitbread ( Secretary ) , Claire Lister (Treasurer ) , Jillian Lawson , Linda Matthews , Yvonne Gibson and Chris Gibson . We wish everyone in our village A HAPPY NEW YEAR ! CHRISTMAS LUNCH – A BIG THANK YOU ! Unfortunately the annual lunch was unable to take place this year but thanks to the ingenuity of our Vice Chairman Pete Dunn along with the assistance of a large number of helpers and many generous donations we were able to deliver 30 hampers to local residents . Our delivery “ elves “ were also able to spend a little time chatting with the recipients of the hampers. We believe this is an important event in the Bramham calendar and one which truly reflects the community spirit in our village. Along with Pete I would like to take this opportunity to thank all those who donated or who gave their time and assistance in making this event the success it was. It is impossible to name all of them here , but , please be aware , we are very grateful to each and everyone of you Stewart Gibson , Chairman , Bramham Village Hall Management

Committee Please see photographs on page 18 and 19

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Psalms for Life The Book of Psalms is a wonderful, Divinelyinspired collection of poetry, drawing on honest and heartfelt human experiences of a life of faith. The Psalms lie at the heart of Christian worship and continue to inspire, teach and guide. The Revâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d Nick Morgan offers four online reflections, each centred upon three psalms with a common theme. The reflections are live at 7pm on Tuesdays and may also be watched at any time thereafter on the Bramham Benefice Facebook page. Join Psalms for Life at www.Facebook.com/BramhamBenefice or at www.BramhamBenefice.org at 7pm on the following Tuesdays: 23rd February 2nd March 9th March 16th March

Psalms in Times of Trouble Ps.12, 18 & 20 Psalms of Trust in God Ps. 27, 91 & 146 Psalms of Penitence Ps. 32, 51 & 130 Psalms of Redemption Ps. 15, 126 & 138

Each reflection begins with an introduction to the theme and some thoughts on how the psalms we shall hear deal with those themes. The Psalms are sung in a traditional language translation, then after a pause, read in a modern translation. A time of silence follows, concluding with a short prayer. It is anticipated that these reflections will each last around 20 minutes.

If you do not have a Facebook account, the sessions are also livestreamed on the homepage of www.BramhamBenefice.org All four sessions will remain available for viewing on the Bramham Benefice Facebook page indefinitely after the life stream has finished.

HAVE I BROKEN THE LAW? HAVE I EXCEEDED THE SPEED LIMITS IN AND AROUND THE VILLAGE? At the present time there is a lot of discussion, quite rightly so, about vehicles/drivers exceeding the speed limits in and around the village and especially at the road entrances to the village along Bowcliffe Road, Wetherby Road and Clifford Road; but also the surrounding roads which include Paradise Way, Aberford Road, Toulston Lane and Windmill Road. Whilst many vehicles are undoubtedly just “passing though” from and to places further afield there are a large number of vehicles leaving and returning to the village i.e. vehicles driven by, or associated with residents. For all vehicles and especially those just “passing through” it is expected that a review of the signage, lighting and introduction of Vehicle Activated Devices (Speed Indicator Signs) of one form or another will help to slow down the traffic and control vehicle speeds; however the most important and effective measure is education and “driver awareness”. There is a lot of work to be done in conjunction with the Neighbourhood Policing Team and Leeds City Council Highways but we can all benefit from a review of our own driver awareness. In a modern vehicle it is easy to unintentionally exceed the speed limit without realising it. This is especially so in automatics, they are quiet and do not give the same feedback as manuals where the driver has to make the conscious decision to change gear; however with manual gears it generally feels unnatural to cruise along in second or third gear - the gears most appropriate, in most cars, to a 20mph limit and the temptation is always there to change up a gear. 27

HOW CAN WE BECOME MORE AWARE? Know where the limited areas start and finish - Bramham is almost entirely within a 20mph “Zone” which includes the roads of major concern within the village, Bowcliffe Road, Wetherby Road and Clifford Road. Knowing that we are in a 20mph Zone turn off/down distractions within the vehicle and try not to be distracted by conversations within the vehicle. The village has been made a 20mph Zone for a reason - it is a residential village and if we keep within the limits then it will be a safer village for all concerned. Do not be provoked to exceed the limit by other road users. There should be little to no need to overtake whilst within the zone. Finally, many cars are fitted with GPS based Sign Recognition facilities and can set the upper limit as appropriate - use if possible. In writing this article we acknowledge that there are many residents who are already aware and drive safely whilst keeping to the limits but in order to access those who do not everyone has been targetted; on the basis that everyday should be a “school day” we hope that we can all learn something from the above. Working Group - Traffic management Bramham cum Oglethorpe Parish Council.

DO YOU WISH YOU COULD TALK TO SOMEONE IN CONFIDENCE? The small Pastoral Care Team have people with experience of helping the bereaved and people with other concerns. To access this service please telephone the Group Office on 01937 844402 during office hours Monday to Thursday between 9.30 am and 12 noon or email bramhambenefice@outlook.com We can then arrange for a visitor to contact you. 29

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 Mondays Tobacco, chilled beers, wines, spirits and soft drinks Greetings cards, stationary and general accessories Mobile phone, Gas and Electricity top upâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, cash back facility Dry Cleaning drop off/collection service Mondays and Thursdays Lynn, Marie, Louise, Philip and Stacey will be happy to help and serve you. Village Store

Post Office

06.00-19.00

09.00-17.30

Saturday 08.00-19.00

09.00-12.30

Sunday

07.00-12.30

Closed

Bank Hols 07.00-12.30

Closed

Mon-Fri.

12 Front Street, Bramham LS23 6RD

Tel: 01937 842275

MAGAZINE DETAILS Please send all articles to Anne Palmer by 14th February to bramham.magazine@gmail.com or deliver to Anne at:Old Coach House, Vicarage Lane, Bramham. The letter box is in the side wall of the garage. It is very helpful if you can keep the article to just one page. Please try to send the copy in Word format or as a jpeg, not as a pdf. 30

PHONE CHURCH Tradi onal Language (BCP) Service Join our Service on the Phone Sunday mornings at 11.00 am Joining instruc ons for the Phone Church Using your telephone (landline OR mobile) dial: 0333 0164 757 See if you can put your phone on ‘speaker’ or ‘hands free’ so that you can move it away from your ear. This isn’t essen al but might make it easier for you. You will hear a woman’s voice saying “Welcome to Whypay (and a short marke ng message)” then, “Please enter your conference room number followed by the hash key”. So using your keypad type in: 66657450 # this is the Room Number You will then hear the same voice say “Please enter your Guest Pin followed by the hash key” So using your keypad type in: 4086 # this is the Guest Pin When you are connected if you are the ﬁrst on the line some music will play, when someone arrives you will hear a tone, just say hello to each other and when everyone is there we will begin.

Online services 10.00am Sundays and Wednesdays www.BramhamBeneﬁce.org www.Facebook.com/BramhamBeneﬁce 32