Bramham Parish News by Anne Palmer

Bramham Parish News

The Rejuvenation of the Tenter Hill Allotments see page 3

September 2020 Issue No 212

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 Belinda Heaton 01937 845488 James Ingham 841309 Marie Lynch 841328 Clerk Parish Council… Keith Langley clerk@bramhamparishcouncil.org.uk Bramham Pavilion…

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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 822562 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

Most people know about the Folly Allotments up on Aberford Road which the Bramham Park Estate donated to returning soldiers from World War 1. However the village is very fortunate in having a second set of Allotments just over the A1. Tenter Hill Allotments have been in existence for many years, and belong to the Parish Council. Tenter Hill is a larger site with some larger Allotments and some Allotments have chickens, ducks and geese. With the arrival of the meeting place cabin at Tenter Hill Allotment this week, the scene is set to celebrate the rejuvenation of this site. Bramham Parish Council, Bramham Park estate, the Community Fund and Ward Councillors have all contributed to improve this site for allotment holders. Willing volunteers, including a special mention to James Ingham and his tractor have worked very hard to remove much debris to make this site safe and pleasant to work on. New fencing has made the site more secure, the creation of new and smaller allotments means that many more people are able to enjoy working on this site, and the final addition of the cabin will allow allotment holders to better manage their site together. This has been a challenging process but one which the outcome has totally justified. Grateful thanks to all who have made this happen especially the committee members of the Tenter Hill Allotments Association who have worked tirelessly towards this goal. Congratulations to everyone.

The Book of Remembrance at All Saintsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Bramham

SEPTEMBER 1st Sarah Elizabeth Tilson 1987 2nd Margaret Ellis Holohan 2003 3rd Stuart Francis Palmer 2002 Linda Louise Watson 2010 4th Brian Derek Bleasdale 1999 Jean Marie Heaton 2002 8th Albert Smith 10th Annie Shaw 1964 11th Alice Watson 1964 12th Doris & Norman Edwards Annie Ware 1987 13th Francis Hebbron 1989 14th Fred Ware 1933 Annie Pottage 1959 16th Margaret Daniells 1987 17th Karen Michelle Sutton 1987 Peter Ernest William Morbey 2000 Jean Rhodes 1994 19th Bertha Tindall 1959 Theodora Jenny Noble 1987 21st Keith Noel Hardy 2007 25th Sarah Anne Smith 1965 Derek Sanderson 2005 27th Joyce Elizabeth Rutter 2007 28th Eva Whittingham 1983 29th Harry Sanderson 2005 30th Lynn Kaye 2018 May they Rest in Peace

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 6th July Burial Sadie Wilton

9th July Joan Young Burial of Ashes

15th July Hilda Fairless Burial of Ashes

The Book of Remembrance at All Saintsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Bramham

FROM THE PARISH REGISTERS 6th July Burial Sadie Wilton

9th July Joan Young Burial of Ashes

15th July Hilda Fairless Burial of Ashes

Fresh Air and Exercise! Get Both While delivering Bramham Parish Magazine. Deliverer wanted for Lyndon Avenue

Contact Jillian 844858 Have you ever heard a certain song or tune that immediately takes you back to your youth? It can be a very poignant moment. When researchers at the University of Westminster examined the choices of 80 different guests on the BBC radio show Desert Island Discs, they found that most guests had chosen music which dated back to when they had been between 10 to 30 years old. This time span was identified as a ‘self-defining period’ in their lives. The research concluded: “The music we know and love between the ages of 10 to 30 will play a significant role throughout our lives, connecting us as individuals to other people, places and times that become central to our identity.” What songs trigger the big memories for you? What is your favourite hymn? Please let us know? Lets hope that Sing Bramham will soon be allowed to begin again. 9

To all the Knit and Kna%erers ( and those who would like to be) If your fingers are twitching un.l such .me as we can get together again Trish has seen an ar.cle in the Church Times that might interest you. “The former director of Friends of Albania, Primrose Peacock, is calling for people to knit hats for children in Albania who were le5 homeless by the 2019 earthquake in Durres. The hope is that the hats will be distributed in .me for Christmas.’’ “ Miss Peacock has asked for the hats to be the pull-on type, bonnet, beret or balaclava, to fit children aged between 2 and 12 years. The request is for no pom-poms, bobbles and tassels, to save weight.’’ If you find the .me and the wool to do knit a/some hats, please give them to Rev Trish or hand them into the Parish Office at St. Mary’s before the end of October.

Wydale update As .mes are forever changing- I have to throw a word of cau.on to those who have signed up to the Ladies of the Benefice retreat at Wydale Hall in September. I have had an email from Mark telling me that they have s.ll not had the green light to open for visitors to stay over. This does not mean that it is all off, just that it is on ‘pause’ for the .me being. Please keep Wydale Hall and Mark and Helen in your prayers and do not fill our dates – 23rd to 25th Sept- with anything else just in case we are able to go at the last minute! Rev Trish

THE YORKSHIRE COUNTRYWOMEN’S ASSOCIATION

The Bramham Branch has now disbanded For further information about the YCA please make contact with The YCA at 207 Tadcaster Road, York YO24 1UD Tel: 01904 451 581 BRAMHAM READERS’ GROUP Wednesday 2nd September Time and Venue to be decided We will be discussing “At My Mother’s Knee” by Paul O’Grady

Contact Marion 844191 or Jillian 844858

THE CHURCHYARD PROJECT

A couple of years ago we discussed a new Data base for the Churchyard, a good map/plan of the old graves in the churchyard which would record the many names of those mentioned on grave stones. This scheme has not been forgotten but lack of time and helpers put this idea on the back burner. We hope to begin again and if you are interested in the history of our churchyard do get in touch with Neil Ferres 845274 13

The Yorkshire Countrywomen’s Association (see page 13) .

The Bramham YCA was formed in 1984. All Yorkshire Groups were part of the W.I. but in 1983 the W I insisted Yorkshire was divided into the Ridings and that each Riding was to be administered as a completely separate entity. Since this was not popular Yorkshire decided to “go it alone”. The N F U allowed us to use one of their rooms as our Head Office and we developed from there. It is with great regret that I must now close our branch as numbers no longer make it viable. We have had some wonderful times—outings, meals out, interaction with other groups and some interesting and entertaining speakers. I would like to thank everyone for their support over the years. Members can of course attend other groups either as guests, or, if they wish to join. Anne Topping 15

BRAMHAM VILLAGE HALL At the present time we are studying constantly changing rules and guidelines to ensure that we can open the hall for at least some users as soon as possible It is clear that for some time use will be very limited and users will be required to adhere to the current health and safety requirements. Standard hire agreements will be modified appropriately We are sorry to have to be restrictive in this way but I am sure everyone will understand the need to proceed cautiously Should anyone wish to enquire about the possible hire of the hall or for any information update please contact our booking secretary Keep well everyone On behalf of the Bramham Village Hall Management Committee Stewart Gibson ( Chairman )

PUN CORNER Two hats were hanging on a hat rack in the hallway. One hat said to the other: “You stay here; I ’ll go on a head”

THE CHURCH OPEN DOOR SCHEME It is time to renew subscriptions for the Open Door Scheme, the first Draw will be made on 30th September, then 30th December, 30th March and finally 30th June. The prize is £100 each quarter. All money raised from this scheme goes into the Church General Fund which pays the day to day expenses. This is so important this year as there has been no income for the Church since Lockdown began. If you would like to renew or join the scheme please contact Anne Palmer 01937 842850 or fill in the form below. Please enter my/our name/s into the Draw for 2020—2021 NAME…………………………………………………………………………………………. NAME………………………………………………………………………………………... NAME……………………………………………………………………………………….. ADRESS……………………………………………………………………………………... ………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Post Code………………………… Telephone………………………………………….. I enclose A CHEQUE FOR £10 per person payable to All Saints’ VCC or I will pay via BACS Sort Code 40 46 21 Account Number 01051369

Reference Your Surname/OD

If you pay via BACS please can you send me an email with the date of payment— this will help is keep an accurate record.

BRAMHAM IN BLOOM September 2020

Hello everyone…..what strange times we are living through at the moment….nearly three quarters through the year and where has the time gone? Lovely weather but lockdown has had some negative aspects and some positive aspects . Folly Allotments have really been maintained by all plot holders and a positive community developed from much activity. Tenter Hill Allotments have been able to send surplus vegetable produce to St George’s Crypt as we have in the past.

At the AGM in October 2019 the committee decided to spend the following year 2020 addressing future developments required to reflect the ongoing needs of the village. These included changes to plant selection and maintenance to meet the effects of climate change, together with the need for more volunteers. However with the onset of lockdown in March 2020 we needed a new approach. Plants for Spring planting were not available as the Arium was closed. So we have tried to keep the village tidy with plants available from garden centres. The War Memorial, the Red Lion and the plants around the Square have been very successful. Thank you to Keith Howland for mowing around flower beds particularly Lyndon Road rockery. The Committee have been busy working in the Wildlife Area pulling out the Himalayan Balsam before it dispenses all its seeds. See p 34 Hopefully we will be able to plant up areas in the Autumn. Thank you to all our sponsors, volunteers and my committee during this difficult time. Lynne Marshall Chair Bramham in Bloom

The weeks and months of lockdown have been difficult and testing times for many of us, but they have also provided the opportunity to look afresh at the world of nature. With less traffic on the roads, less air pollution, and less noise pollution, the sky has somehow seemed bluer and the bird song more joyful and confident. It is appropriate that we focus this month on one such bird noted for its liquid, tinkling song – the goldfinch. In this month we also celebrate the feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary on 8 September, and so the painting is ‘The Madonna of the Goldfinch’ by Raphael. Raphael was only 37 years old when he died in 1520, but his work is marked by maturity and great beauty. No more so than in this painting which shows Mary with a young Jesus and John the Baptist. You could easily miss the tiny bird which is carefully held by John and gently stroked by Jesus, who has one foot resting on His mother’s. It is an intimate, tender scene which was painted in 1505 as a wedding gift for Lorenzo Nasi. It was badly damaged by an earthquake in 1548, painstakingly restored in the early part of this century, and now hangs in the Uffizi in Florence. As we look, we rejoice in the grace and simplicity of the scene. We look again and ask ourselves ‘Why a goldfinch?’ The bird has a red spot on its head, and legend tells that the goldfinch flew down to the cross of Calvary to take a thorn from the crown of thorns. As it pulled the thorn in its beak, its head was splashed with a drop of blood. And so this painting of gentleness and innocence opens out into a wider canvas of redemptive love. Our thoughts move from infancy to the cross. Mary, sat on a rock, is reading ‘The Throne of Wisdom’, and the artist is inviting us to ponder where true wisdom is found. Here, as we look at the wonder of nature and new life with a mother and children, but also as we look ahead to the ‘wisest love’ of Jesus who is our Redeemer. 23

PUN CORNER Two hats were hanging on a hat rack in the hallway. One hat said to the other: “You stay here; I ’ll go on a head”

The Clergy Le>er for September As we come to the end of summer and the beginning of autumn, I wonder what the future holds for each of us? At one .me we would have the next three months mapped out with visits, holidays, school, college, and university. Life would be loosely predictable, but this year is diﬀerent. People keep telling us there is going to be a ‘new normal’ a5er the Covid19 pandemic. BBC Radio 4 ran a series of ar.cles asking various well-known people, and members of the public, what they would like to see in this ‘new normal’. There were as many diﬀerent ideas as there were people who responded. What would you put into this ‘new normal’? How would you like to see your community work with people who had a chance to change things for the be%er? If your list includes kindness, politeness, and love for your neighbours, are you sure you can live up to your own aims? Do you remember your neighbours’ open windows when you have a barbeque? Do you think of young children asleep when you spend your evening mowing the lawn? Do you smile and pass the .me of day with the noisy neighbours who chat in the garden .ll it is passed your bed.me? Oh, how wonderful it would be to live in this ‘new normal’ if everyone could follow their own ideals! What about the wider world? The Utopia that could be possible if everyone followed even the simplest of aims -love your neighbour as yourself. We all feel possessive about our own na.onal boundaries and think we have the answers to the ills of every other na.on but think bigger than that! Look at the world as God’s crea.on, the original ‘new normal’. A gi5 to humanity, set out with that simple rule of loving your neighbour. 28

Of course, since we are merely flawed human beings, the world, sadly, does not achieve its poten.al of a perfect community. We are part of this global pandemic, which means we are part of something that touches most of all the world’s popula.on and leaves us all contempla.ng the possibility of a ‘new normal’ wherever we live in the world. In this country we have marvelled at the colours and sounds of spring and summer without the pollu.on of constant traffic in the air we breathe. We have found new ways to communicate with those we love, and we have learnt to appreciate those people who put themselves out for the benefit of others every day. Chris.ans around the world have found ways to worship without gathering together, discovering that God will be with us everywhere and every day. Others have joined in with our digital worship and found something to make sense of their lives. We need our eyes and ears open to welcome those who join us. If we can all find the resolve to reboot our world a5er this pandemic using those original rules of crea.on; Love God our creator and love our neighbours as ourselves, we stand a chance of leaving this world in a stronger place for future genera.ons. It is not up to governments to legislate for the changes, it is up to individuals, you and me, to implement the change of heart needed to follow what God would like us to do for each other. Changing the world requires us all to look at the ‘new normal’ and follow God’s guidance to make it happen. Love God with all your heart and soul and mind and love your neighbour as yourself. Go for it!

Rev Trish 29

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 Bellringers meet on the second and fourth Tuesday in the month at 7.30pm and ring for one hour until 8.30pm. New Bellringers will be very welcome. See you after the Covid restrictions are lifted.

THE CARE OF THE CHURCHYARD BRAMHAM Churchyard is looking quite wonderful at the moment and many people are helping to keep the grass mown. Special thanks to Marc and Sam Mottershead. We have removed the dustbins from near to the church porch as people were putting in broken glass, this nearly caused a major accident the other day. PLEASE DO NOT PUT broken glass and crocks etc in the dustbin. Take it home with you. The big builders sacks are for grass clippings and proper flowers only as the contents are then composted by the farmer. DO NOT PUT IN WREATHS, OASIS, WIRE, florists paper, plastic etc., Please take this rubbish home and place in your own dustbins. Thank you. Churchyard Rules—a copy is on the Church notice board by the Lych Gate.

BRAMHAM BALL Just to advise you that, in light of the current pandemic, we have postponed Bramham Ball until the same Saturday next year, so the new date is Saturday 18th September 2021. All Bookings and deposits will be carried forward.

Nick Hall Bramham Community Action Group EXCITING NEWS!! The Parish Council have kindly agreed to purchase 12 reusable Christmas Lights as an asset for the village with BCAG funding the maintenance and upkeep of these lights. Unfortunately due to Covid 19 the lights are not available until next year, however we do still have the existing 8 lights and we are looking for sponsors for any of these please. If you would like to sponsor a full light these are ÂŁ250 each and it can be either as an individual, groups or business. Jubilee Garden (Wetherby Road/ Lyndon Road) : Thanks very much to all those who volunteered. It is still ongoing but looking much better! If you would still like to volunteer please do get in touch. Thank you to everyone who has supported BCAG. Take care Philippa Dalton

BCAG chair

07921387751

LYNN HATHAWAY

For the Golfers of Bramham

Specialist Dyslexia Tutor (PATOSS APC)

Golfer: Do you think it’s a sin to play on Sunday?

Available for Private Tuition, Exam Revision for GCSE English and Maths, or general improve-

Caddy: The way you play, sir, it’s a sin on any day.

ment with reading/writing/maths Tel 075 445 01478 E-mail lynnhathaway14@yahoo.com

On the Food bank advert for August please read September →→

Taming the Himalayan Balsam in the wldlife area.

Volunteers always Welcome, please Contact Lynne or Members of the Bramham in Bloom

The new covers for this magazine will be prepared for the October edition of this Church Magazine. If you have any corrections or additions to you advertisement please let us know as soon as possible. If you have new artwork now is the time to hand it in and before 14th September please. The advertisement pages are prepared JUST ONCE each year, but we do accept a very few adverts which can be inserted for one month or two. There are a few spaces available for new advertisers and we will be delighted to welcome you. Paul Marshall Tel: 844767 is in charge of payment for the advertisements in the magazine and he will be pleased to accept your order. Email address is phmpm@icloud.com £45 for 1/10th of an A5 page per annum £80 for 2/10th of an A5 page per annum £110 for 3/10th of an A5 page per annum £135 for 4/10th of an A5 page per annum £300 for a full page.

Please can you supply art work ready for the Printer stating the size you require? The magazine is delivered free to every household in the village 760 copies and is posted out to 20 previous residents. 35

BUSINESS FOR SALE – BRAMHAM VILLAGE STORE AND POST OFFICE A rare opportunity to purchase this very well-established business as the owner is wishing to work part time. The Post Office supplies a range of traditional services including personal banking, pensions, benefits, utility payments, postage and returns acceptance, all from a secure single position fortress counter. The retail side of the business provides an extensive selection of general convenience grocery items, fresh bought-in bakery and dairy products, snack foods, news, confectionary, tobacco lines, greeting cards, sundries and a range of traditional beers, wines and spirits, all displayed in a bright, welcoming minisupermarket-style customer service area. In the Bramham Parish Council village survey, “Bramham Village Store and Post Office” was voted the biggest asset to the village.

Details: For Sale as a Ltd Co at: offers around £50,000 Tenure: Leasehold Business Rates: £0, qualify for small business rate relief 5* Food Hygiene Rating Energy Performance Certificate available as required under current Government legislation The premises has a full Post Office approved alarm system and full CCTV installed To discuss the above or for further detailed information please call in to speak to Lynn 36

There are several ways to contact West Yorkshire Police: Always call 999 in an emergency where there is a danger to life, or a crime in progress. Dial 101 for any non-emergencies or to report a crime. It is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Deaf, hard of hearing or speech impaired people can use textphone 18001 101 Go to the West Yorkshire Police website https://www.westyorkshire.police.uk Click on the ‘Contact us’ button and a range of ways to report will appear including the 101 Live Chat System. Or click on the ‘Report it’ function and numerous types of crime which you can report online will appear. Contact your local Neighbourhood Policing Team to speak to a local officer about community issues: Email : nel.npt@westyorkshire.pnn.police.uk Facebook: www.facebook.com/WYPLeedsNorthEast Twitter: www.twitter.com/WYP_LeedsNE When to call 101 You should call 101 when it is less urgent than 999 but you need to report crime or disorder.For example: Your car has been stolen (not if this is a crime in progress, then call 999) Your property has been damaged You wish to report drug dealing To report a minor traffic accident To speak to the police about a general enquiry By registering with WY Community Alert, you can choose to receive news, appeals, local crime information and prevention advice direct to you by email, text or voice message. https://www.wypcommunityalert.co.uk/

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 September 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. 38

Church Services in September Sunday 6th of September Online Service Sunday 13 th September Holy Communion St Mary’s Boston Spa 10am Parish Worship (lay led) All Saints’ Bramham 10.00am Parish Worship St Peter’s Walton 9.30am Sunday 20th September Holy Communion St Mary’s Boston Spa 10.00am Parish Worship (lay led) All Saints’ Thorp Arch 9.30 am Holy Communion St Peter’s Walton 9.30 am Sunday 27th September Christians Together United Harvest Service Windmill Hill Bramham 1pm Disabled parking only. Bring a picnic Coronavirus safety measures Everyone over the age of 11 is advised to wear a face covering, if they are able to do so, when attending church services Please sanitise your hands before entering the Church Please observe social distancing measures whilst in the Church and churchyard A list of all the services in Bramham Benefice can be found on the Church notice board and on the Benefice website http:/www.bramhambenefice.org