April 2013 Parish Magazine

All Saints’ Church Bramham Parish News

April 2013 Issue 123 © Copyright All Saints' Church Bramham

Church Officers for All Saints’ Bramham Rev’d Peter Bristow

Vicar of Lower Wharfe Parish (Bramham,Boston Spa & Walton) and Vicar of Thorp Arch

86 High Street, Boston Spa………………………………………………………………..….

Rev’d Andy Grant Curate, The Vicarage, Thorpe Arch………………………………………………………….

Rev’d Trisha Anslow………. Curate, 4 Pine Trees, Boston Spa……………………………………………………………

Rev’d Stanley Menzies……. Honorary Assistant Priest, 2 Crag Gardens, Bramham……………………………………

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Churchwardens…………….. Andrew Beaumont, Prospect Farm Cottage, Vicarage Lane, Bramham…………………. 541353 ………………Chips Browning, Terry Lug Farmhouse, Bramham Park…………………………… 0113 2892790 Treasurer……………………..Iain Revolta, 9 Fine Garth Close, Bramham………………………………………….

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Secretary…………………….. Val Clerehugh, Pear Tree Cottage, 1 Windmill Road, Bramham………………….

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VCC Members………………. Dolly Mullen, Kate Lofthouse, Lindsey Cannon, Peggy Kitchen, Mavis Wilson Robert Foster, Stephen Spencer, Yvonne Gibson, Gillian Young, Jillian Lawson Magazine Editor…………….. Gillian Young, 62 Lyndon Road, Bramham…………………………………………..

843129 Organist……………………… Simon Noble, 1 Barley Hall., Crescent, Garforth……………………………………. 0113 2867998 Church Flowers…………….. Dolly Mullen, 9 Bradford Close, Bramham……………………………………………

918725 Deanery Synod………………Jillian Lawson…………………………………………………………………………...

844858 Bramham Discoverers………Catherine Lofthouse, Rockleigh, The Square, Bramham…………………………..

541678 Group Office………………….Glenda Webb (Office open Monday-Friday 11.00 am to 1.00pm)…………………

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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 Sports & Leisure Asscn……..Lindsey Cannon: Secretary………………………………………………………………

541242 Football Club………………….Dave Jacklyn…………………………………………………………………………….. 07809 561199 Guides…………………………?

Brownies…………………… Sam Fenwick-Scott……………………………………………………………………….07984 672624 Explorer Scouts……………. Justin Atkinson…………………………………………………………………………....

541727 Scouts………………………. Jason Turner (Skip)……………………………………………………………………….

842181 Beavers…………………….. Deborah Atkinson………………………………………………………………………….07944 728399 Cubs………………………… Diane Hare (Akela)………………………………………………………………………..07787 113154 Bramham Primary School… School Administrator Kelly Mosley: Head Teacher Sue Pyatt: ……………………..

Deputy Head Teacher Laura Ridsdale: Chair of Governors Sue Morgan…………..

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Bramham Parish Council….. Valerie Whitbread Chair…………………………………………………………………..

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Martin Batt 842220.

Lee Blanchard 843958 Scott Jones 07779 412817. June Halliday 845564. Fiona Henderson 843197 Alison Mackie 07725 641000

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Clerk Parish Council

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Marie Lynch…………………………………………………………………………………

Yorkshire Countrywomen’s Asscn Anne Topping Chair 844529 Jean Dale Secretary 842533 Bramham in Bloom………. Ernest Nichols …….……………………………………………………………………….

Bramham Under Fives…… Heather Richards…………………………………………………………………………..

Community Action Group… Keith Innocent……………………………………………………………………………….

Monday Club………………. Mavis Wilson…………………………………………………………………………………

Readers Group……………. Jillian Lawson 844858 & Marion Hogg 844191 Bramham Shop……………. Andrea and Joanne………………………………………………………………………….

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Clergy Letter from Rev’d Peter Bristow

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GENEROUS CHURCHES: MAKING AND NURTURING The churches dominate our villages. They are either on a hill, at the centre or on the principal road in or out. Their towers can be seen miles away. In the distant past our villages mostly took shape around them. They are taken for granted as they sit comfortably as part of the warp and weft of the landscape. There is an unspoken presumption they will always be there, just as it is also presumed there will always be clergy looking after the people of the parishes they serve. In 2011 three of the parishes (Bramham, Boston Spa and Walton) joined to become a single parish in order to better share slender resources, the strengths of our congregations and the clergy. When I arrived in 2000 these parishes had the benefit of two full time paid clergy. Now there is a vicar and currently, two curates in training, of whom only one will remain following training as an unpaid assistant priest.

The presence of our churches and clergy cannot be taken for granted. Our ancient church buildings themselves require a lot of energy and financial commitment. We are soon to spend £30,000 carrying out essential repairs to St. Peter’s tower at Walton and it also needs a new heating system. Another £40,000 is to be spent renovating the heavily used parish room at St. Mary’s, Boston Spa, using remaining legacy monies. Several thousand is also to be spent at All Saints, Bramham renewing the steps to the lych gate. Recently All Saints, Thorp Arch, has successfully completed a kitchen and toilet at a cost of £30,000.

A total of well over £100,000 for essential works and improvements, being worked for by relatively few people, but sometimes – as is the case at Bramham – with the very helpful involvement of local community funding or at Walton with the active support of the village. Our parish churches also pay the Diocese a total of £100,000 each year to sustain the clergy here and in poorer parts of the diocese and to facilitate all the many specialist services required by parishes. In addition to these sums our parishes also need to find resources for on-going costs, such as heating, lighting and insurance.

Our church buildings are at the heart of our Christian enterprise, providing vital worship and social space, but for all their attractiveness and significance, although important they are not essential. Our Christianity is not dependent upon them, yet they remain a weighty expression of who we claim to be as disciples or followers of Jesus Christ and their presence is itself re-assuring. The very stones we seek to preserve are soaked with the prayers of people from across the centuries, which is precisely why they are ‘holy’ places.

But fewer people are worshipping in them and in the longer term unless they are used and more actively supported they will disappear.

All Saints, Bramham, is currently facing a serious deficit for the first time in it’s modern history and is unable to pay its ‘share’ to the diocese. St. Mary’s, Boston Spa, has a smaller deficit for the second time in recent years.

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At the beginning of this year the Diocese of York launched a teaching programme to focus our congregations’ attention on the need to ‘grow’ the active number of those who profess Christian belief and practice. The Christian message is life changing now; there is no circumstance or situation of life which is not capable of being healed or restored by Jesus Christ. It is a profound message not just for now but also for our future. Everything in our world comes to an end. Even with all our marvellous ingenuity and technology, we live but a relatively short time. At the heart of the Christian message is the story of Jesus’ victory over death. We are destined for eternal life with God, and Jesus’ Resurrection is the guarantee of that eternal life. Our church towers are pointers to dimensions of existence which lie beyond our human experience but which is solemnly promised to those who acknowledge God’s work for us, in and through Jesus Christ. It is never too late to grapple with this amazing ‘Good News’ and we can never be too busy to avoid the crucial questions of life. The title of this letter is the title of the Diocesan programme. It is about our willingness to be as generous with the building of our faith communities as God has been to us individually, through Jesus Christ.

The Church needs your time and talent, to preserve our buildings, yes, but also to produce thriving faith communities who use those buildings to proclaim his glory and intentions for us and to reflect something of His justice in our world. The Church also requires your financial support and as a local charity it should be high on your list of priorities. We may only want the church to be there on an occasional basis for ourselves and our families, but without any kind of serious ongoing commitment this is a totally unrealistic expectation.

The Rev. Peter E. Bristow, Vicar.

The Parishes of Lower Wharfe (Boston Spa, Bramham and Walton) and Thorp Arch,

YOUTH WORK CO-ORDINATOR

It is with great pleasure that the Youth Work Committee can announce that David Bristow is now employed as the Youth Work Coordinator for our parishes. There were five candidates who came for interview, and it was unanimously agreed by the interviewing panel that David was the strongest candidate for the position. Fr Peter had no involvement whatsoever in the recruitment and interview process!

David is now responsible for the administration and coordination of our youth work. This includes newsletter production, management of rotas, coordination with groups, production and distribution of flyers, networking with schools, liaison with York Diocese Youth Adviser, management of resources, and all aspects of administration for the Holiday Club and youth events, to name but a few.

This is a full and diverse role, and allows our youth leaders to focus on the delivery of their programmes to our young people, knowing that the extensive background work and administration preparation is covered by David.

We look forward to his contribution within the continuing development of the youth work.

The Youth Committee

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BRAMHAM VILLAGE HALL NEWS Village Hall AGM The provisional date for the 2013 AGM is Friday 26 April at 7pm in the Village Hall (to be confirmed – please check the Village website) The accounts for 2012 will be presented and consideration given to past and future plans and events. Everyone is welcome to attend.

Bookings for 2013 We have taken bookings for most weekends up to August, and for many in the autumn.

The Hall is also becoming well used during the week, especially in the evenings with various meetings and exercise classes.

There is some availability for children’s parties on some Saturdays and Sundays, as well as early evening during the week, and there are some daytime slots available should anyone wish to make a booking for meetings, events etc. – prices have been held at the same as 2012.

Booking information is at the foot of the page.

Forthcoming Village Hall fund raising events October 26 – Bramham Beer festival – this year we are spreading our ales further, beyond Yorkshire, so will have a theme of Beers of the World. Sponsorship will be available as for previous years – anyone willing to sponsor a barrel, the glasses, the food or the whole event should contact Becky on 07932 957806 The Committee is often available to run a bar for other bookings (and take that element of planning away from you) – all bar profits will go towards the on-going Restoration plans.

100 club A plea for all those who paid by cash or cheque last year – please renew your membership for 2013. Although forms were in previous magazines and will appear in future ones, you will not have to complete a new application. We just need your money!!

Please contact anyone on the committee who will willingly take your money.

For just £10 per year you have the chance of winning prizes 4 times each year, and all the money is ploughed back into the restoration plans for the hall.

And Finally A reminder for all users of the hall – please take away your rubbish, and leave the hall clean and tidy, as you found it. The Hall does not have its own rubbish bins so can’t dispose of bin bags of rubbish.

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 and follow us on Facebook or twitter or see www.thisisbramham.co.uk..

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March 2013 Update ....communicating with residents

To all Bramham residents

Here is the monthly update from our March meeting....

Save Primrose Hill Care Home: The Council heard a very eloquent and moving plea from a Bramham resident, supported by a group from Boston Spa, regarding the Primrose Hill Care Home. Leeds City Council is proposing to close the home, causing distress to those who live there and their families. The Parish Council resolved to oppose the closure. If you wish to join in the opposition to closure you can write a letter addressed to Ms S Keene, Director of Adult Social Services, Merrion House, 110 Merrion Center, Leeds LS2 8QB , but then either post the letter to David Morton or leave it in the collection box at Primrose Hill.

(Do not send it directly to Ms Keene). David Morton, Stonehaven, 1 Bownas Rd, Boston Spa, Wetherby, LS23 6EX. Festival Tickets: Please see separate update in this magazine. Also Harmony Blake from Festival Republic, will be giving an update at the Annual Parish Meeting 10 April (7.30 Village Hall).

Crime near the Playing Field: A Cllr had found bags of suspicious substances on the playing field, and suspicious behavior with cars parking by the field has been observed. The bags have been passed to the police and we have asked them to increase patrols in the area. Please call 101 straight away if you see anything suspicious.

Old People’s Shelter: After residents who use the shelter asked for a change of name we asked for suggestions from residents. The most popular suggestion was ‘Bramham Senior Citizens Centre’. Unless we receive significant objections we will adopt this name.

Parish Council Vacancy / Election: As approximately 14 residents have made a request to Leeds City Council for an election to fill the vacancy rather than the Parish Council co-opting a new member, there will, if more than one person stands, be an election on 18 April Continued on page 9

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BSLA/Pavilion: The Parish Council is pleased to report that BSLA Directors have agreed to give an update at an agenda item at the Annual Parish Meeting 10 April (7.30 Village Hall).

Next Meeting: The next Council meeting will be held after the Annual Parish Meeting on Wednesday 10th April 9.00 pm in the Village Hall. Residents are welcome to join us.

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 our website www.thisisbramham.co.uk.

Contact: Marie Lynch Bramham Parish Clerk

E mail: clerk@bramhamparishcouncil.org.uk Address: 1 Fossards Close, Bramham, LS23 6WD Website: www.thisisbramham.co.uk

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To all Bramham residents please join us at the

Annual Parish Meeting

Wednesday 10th April 7.30pm to 9.00pm in the Village Hall.

This is different from the usual Parish Council meeting in that it is a meeting of the parish chaired by the Council Chairman. Residents can speak at the meeting and vote on any resolutions proposed at the meeting.

The agenda will include: Chairman’s report Police Report Update on Leeds Festival from Harmony Blake of Festival Republic Updates from Bramham in Bloom/Environmental Group, the Village Hall Committee, Community Action Group, and Bramham Sports and Leisure Association.

Any other groups, or individual residents, wishing to ask for specific agenda items should send the item to the chairman (Val Whitbread by email v.whitbread@btinternet.com or by post to 25 Firbeck Road, Bramham, LS23 6NE) by noon on 2nd of April.

Please note that discussion is limited to the Agenda items, and the final decision re inclusion of agenda items lies with the chairman.

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The price will be £42 which will include the use of the residents shuttle bus.

This year we have introduced some new criteria in line with the Thorner village process and will enable residents to nominate a maximum of 1 extra ticket per household (there will be a very limited number of these tickets). Full details will be on the application form (residents tickets will be processed first) We also have full price tickets available for £201 (£197 plus £4 for the bus )which will have all the same access as residents plus use of residents bus.

If you have any questions about the forms or application process please email the Parish Clerk.

Thank you Fiona Henderson

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BEATING THE BOUNDS AN INVITATION Saturday April 20th 2013 You are invited to join in this old custom of beating the bounds of our parish. This will provide the opportunity of exploring our local habitation, the place where we live and having a sense of place. Our parish of Bramham with Oglethorpe is rich in history, varied in landscape and a pleasant place to live. Beating the bounds enables us to explore our rich heritage in companionship with our neighbours and to learn more about our parish. We hope you will join us for part or all of our walk this year on Saturday 20th April. The walk begins and ends at the Village Hall and details of the 6 stages are listed in this magazine and posted on the websites www.bramham.org.uk and www.thisisbramham.co.uk This year there will be informed commentaries on the important historical and social features. We hope you will take your cameras and capture some of the charm and beauty of the place. We would like to hold an informal exhibition of your photos later. Children and young people are warmly welcomed and are encouraged to write about the walk and their contributions will be shown alongside the photographs. There will be prizes for those that capture something of the spirit of our parish.

Come and join us in the walk and discover where Oglethorpe Hall is, learn more about Bramham Moor, enjoy the delights of Bramham Park, find out where the ancient village of Wothersome is and hear about Dalton Parlours. Beating the bounds will provide the opportunity to meet our fellow villagers, to learn more about the place we live in and promises to be fun. It is not to be missed!

PLEASE SEE MORE DETAILS OF THE ROUTE ETC. ON PAGES 23, 25 AND 27

MONDAY CLUB for senior citizens

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Monday 8th April We hope to see you then Tea & cakes will be served as usual If you would like a lift please contact

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Sunday Services at Bramham All Saints for April Date

All Saints’ Bramham

7th April

2nd of Easter

10.00 am Benefice Service at Boston Spa

14th April

3rd of Easter

10.00 am Family Service

21st April

4th of Easter

10.00 am Parish Family Service

28th April

5th of Easter

8.00 am Holy Communion 10.00 am Methodist Worship

Any alteration to Services will be announced in Church or detailed on the notice board Week-day Services at All Saints’ Bramham

Holy Communion Friday 12th April and Friday 26th April at 10.00 am

The following children who were baptised in All Saints’ Bramham celebrate their birthdays in April

5th April 2011 7th April 2012 8th April 2004 9th April 2002 23rd April 2002 23rd April 2008 25th April 2007

Isaac James Alker Alexander William Gill Robert James Davidson Hannah Clare Reeder Tom Colin Howard Eve Joy Saynor Thomas Benjamin Bleanch

We wish them a Happy Birthday and Every Blessing

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21 From the Book of Remembrance for All Saints’ Bramham

The Blessed Sacrament is permanently reserved in All Saints' Bramham for the sick and dying.

Mrs Cathy Dibben On these days of the month of April please pray for the repose of the souls of: (Tel:01937 584004) or The Parish Office 01937 844402 would be 2nd Violet Horne 2009 grateful to receive the names of those who 3rd Clarence Ware 2007 are sick or those needing a special visit.

6th Arthur Tindall 2007

12th Florence (Cis) Bigland 1983 Margaret Westerman 2010 13th Annie Reynolds 2004 14th Peggy Norreys 1984 15th Alan Hebbron 2007 Stanley Thompson 2010 17th Anne James 1973 Norah Sanderson 2010 19th Andrew Gorian Lewis 1971 20th Stephen Douglas Elliott 1990 Anthony Glaze 2006 21st Gary Eason 2007 22nd Daisy Abram 23rd Olive Warrington 2010 24th Phyllis Patrick 1981 25th Susan Marjorie Wilson 2003 28th Sarah Hannah Alderson 1975 29th John Thompson 30th Marion Manderson

May they rest in peace and rise in glory

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Anyone who is unable to read on their allocated day, please contact Andy Beaumont on 541353 CHURCH OPEN DOOR SCHEME WINNER The winning number in the Open Door Scheme March draw was 159 in the name of Mr Alexander Banerjea.

Thank you to all members for your participation and Best Wishes from the Parochial Church Council.

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Baptism at All Saints’ Bramham 17th March 2013 Matilda Alice Clementine Palmer

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Your help in getting the village in tip top form for the Judges, by picking up any litter etc. would help enormously.

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Saturday April 20th 2013 Bramham is delighted to be beating the bounds of its parish shortly and all villagers, their friends and families are invited to join us on this lovely walk. Beating the bounds is an ancient custom where a group of old and young members of the community walk the boundaries of the parish. Please note – this year we start from the Village Hall !

The following describes the stages of the walk and should be read in conjunction with the attached map showing the route around the local area. It is intended that participants start off as a single group and try to maintain the group over the 6 stages. This is to simplify the logistics involved in marshaling the walkers and providing the transport to and from the stage start/end points. It is also felt that walkers being involved with a single group will benefit from the camaraderie engendered when walking together. So you may walk all 6 stages or simply select one or more as suits your abilities and join the stage you want at the appropriate start time shown below. A description of each stage is given below. These are intended to give an idea of the environment and walking conditions for each stage, they are not a detailed description of the routes which may vary with weather conditions on the d a y .

Stage One: Bramham Village Hall to Newton Kyme – 8.30 am start (prompt) – 2.8 miles ( walk to or park at the Village Hall ) Starting from the Village Hall we walk to Bramham School where we cross the road and walk through the woods following Carr Beck until we reach Windmill Road which we follow until turning right along the edge of the fields. We then take a left over styles to reach Bar Lane when we turn left on the road for a short distance then following a footpath on the right which takes us along the side of Carr Beck again until we reach the A659 Boston Spa road. We take the footpath towards Boston Spa for a short distance then cross the road and follow a track down to the River Wharfe. We walk along the side of the river until reaching the old Wharfe Bridge where we turn right and follow a footpath which takes us into Newton Kyme and the car park in front of the old paper mill. This stage is picturesque, some walking on paths and involves climbing over 6 stiles.

Stage Two: Newton Kyme to Toulston Lane – 10.15 am start – 1.66 miles – transport leaves village square 10.00 am - ( park at the old paper mill ) We recommence the walk from Newton Kyme heading back along the footpath towards Clifford, crossing the A659 onto Bar Lane again when we then take a footpath on the left which heads south in a direct line to meet Toulston Lane. There is 1 stile to climb and the views on the walk are looking towards Bramham and Clifford over open countryside.

The walking should be easy with a slight incline to tackle towards the end.

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25 Stage Three: Toulston Lane to Spen Lane End – 11.00 am start – 1.74 miles – transport leaves village square 10.45 am ( park on Warren Lane ) Probably the easiest stage, involving walking along the surfaced roads of Warren Lane and Spen Common Lane passing Headley Cottages and Headley Hall.

Stage Four: Spen Lane End to Terry Lug through Bramham Park – 11.45 pm start – 4 miles – transport leaves village square 11.30am - ( park at Spen Lane end ) We now have the opportunity, thanks to the kindness of Nick Lane Fox, to enjoy some of the scenery of Bramham Park not normally seen by walkers following the prescribed routes through Bramham Park. We take the ‘flyover’ from Spen Lane into the park and head into Black Fen woods. From there we take in the views of the house and gardens and follow the tracks around the gardens and head into the woods of the Lendrick Hills and then down to the stage end at Terry Lug. Here we are invited to have lunch on the lawn of Terry Lugg House.The longest stage at 4 miles, but no climbing of stiles and good walking conditions.

Stage Five: Terry Lug to Junction of Dalton Lane and Compton Lane – 1.30 pm start – 2 miles – transport leaves village square 1.15 pm ( park at Terry Lug ) Now on the return leg we leave Terry Lug, cross Thorner road and walk down hill on the track to pass the lake on our left. We turn right onto a little used path and head north through well grassed fields to reach Wothersome medieval village and then uphill to Thorner Lane. Crossing over we then find the Roman Road of Dalton Lane which takes us on easy walking to the junction with Compton lane. Maybe 2 stiles to climb but otherwise good walking in interesting woodland. Dalton Lane could be muddy !

Stage Six: Compton Lane to The Village Hall –2.30 pm start – 2 miles – transport leaves village square 2.15 pm (Dalton Lane is a farm access track so be careful where you park – walkers doing the last stage only could be dropped off at Wattlesyke) Turning right off Dalton Lane we see a good downhill path heading to the A1 and the new link road which we cross and then follow the new cycle track towards Bramham taking a left turn to head towards the school, and then to The Village Hall and our walks end. Very easy walking.

Transport: Will be available to take participants to the stage starting and ending points.

The vehicles will depart from the VILLAGE SQUARE at the times shown above. To return to the village square after your walk simply take the transport waiting at the stage end. You can of course make your own arrangements to be dropped off and picked up at the stage start/end points which are all on routes out of Bramham. Please note that stage times are estimates and may vary on the day.

Clothing: Please ensure that you are correctly dressed, have good strong footwear and that you have food and drink with you to last the duration of the walk.

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27 Dogs are welcome but MUST BE ON A LEASH AT ALL TIMES AND MAY HAVE TO LIFTED OVER STYLES. Contacts: For further information contact : Rev’d Stanley Menzies - 01937 541047 or Neil Ferres - 01937 845274

We hope that many villagers, their families and friends will join in the walk A Map of the route: Ordnance Survey Ltd © copyright 2011

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Discoverers @ Bramham The March session for Discoverers was held on Mothering Sunday and the children made some lovely flowers for their Mummies, which made them really happy! They thought about ho w wonderful their mummies were, the things that they do for them and how much they love them.

All the ladies in church received a beautiful posy of flowers, kindly made by the ladies of the Church Flower Group, which was a really kind gesture. Thank you to them.

The April Discoverers will be

on Sunday 14th April at 9.15am in the village hall.

There will be a spring-time craft activity. We really hope you can join us.

If you would like more details about Discoverers, please contact:Lisa Revolta - lisa@lisarevolta.com Emma Hunter – emmaandpaul8@hotmail.com or Jennie Saynor – Jen@saynor.me.uk These events are open to all regardless of whether you attend any Church or not, they are held on the 2nd Sunday of the Month at 9.15am, in the village hall. It is simply a way to meet other families in the community with young children, all are welcome. We politely ask for a voluntary donation of £1 per child.

Please note a date for your diaries.... on the 20th July there will be a Hog Roast! It will be a great opportunity to walk in Bramham Park and the beautiful house Gardens followed by a Hog Roast (veg option available) at the home of Chip and Mollie Browning. More details to follow.

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As many of you will know we opened the doors to the WiSE Owl Café for the Community in Boston Spa Village Hall, at the beginning of January.

Only two months on and we are delighted to report that the Café is already proving a big hit with customers. Many have commented on the friendly welcome they have received, the relaxed atmosphere, and the quality and variety of food and drink being served. On the menu is a lovely selection of teas, coffees and fruit juices, freshly prepared sandwiches, bacon butties and a delicious soup of the week, all sourced with seasonal ingredients from local suppliers wherever possible. For those with a sweet tooth, our homemade cakes are sure to please you and our recently introduced afternoon teas, at a very reasonable £8 for two people, are already really popular.

The Café is open each Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 10.00am to 4.00pm and we very much look forward to welcoming you.

To see a sample menu, visit www.w-ise.org.uk Like many of our services, the Café opening has only been made possible because of the kind support of generous volunteers.

Callum Walker, aged 23, has recently volunteered to help WiSE in a slightly different capacity. As we are a registered charity, on Sunday 14 th April, he will be running the Brighton Marathon on our behalf, closely followed only seven days later, with the London Marathon, running this time on behalf of Home Instead Senior Care to raise money for Carers UK. Raised in Harrogate and now living and working in London, Callum has links with WiSE through a family friend. If you would like to support his generosity and sponsor him for the Brighton Marathon, please contact Neil Bellamy, Project Manager for WiSE on 01937 588994 or email info@w-ise.org.uk Your support would be greatly appreciated.

BRAMHAM READERS GROUP Forthcoming meeting

Tuesday 9th April

Meetings held at 7.30 pm in The Swan, Bramham We will be discussing “The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society”

by Mary Anne Shaffer and Annie Barrows New Members always welcome: contact Marion 844191 or Jillian 844858

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A heartfelt 'thank you' from the Scott Family

A special thank you to all those who have shown such kindness and compassion to Hazel Scott following her recent operation and period of hospitalisation.

Hazel is now at home recuperating and looking forward to the Spring weather arriving and meeting up with all her friends again soon.

Hazel, David and Kate would like to thank everybody for their get well messages, cards and flowers.

Hazel was very touched by such generosity.

Rev Stanley Menzies deserves particular thanks for supporting and watching over the family during this most difficult time.

Special thanks to all in Bramham - so many to mention!

Kate Lofthouse - thank you for your prayers and support throughout.

Friends at All Saints Church Bramham - your prayers, thoughts and good wishes will never be forgotten!

Andrea, Joanne & Zoe at the shop - you are amazing people and so very kind!

Yvonne and the Thursday Keep Fit Girls - your cards and plants were so very much appreciated!

Friends at the Readers Group - thank you for thinking of Hazel.

Friends at The Yorkshire Country Women's Association - your cards and get well wishes were touching!

Elna Barton - your words of encouragement and support to Kate and David were such a comfort.

A special "thank you" to the Year 2 Mum's of Primrose Lane Primary School in Boston Spa - your kindness and support to Kate through this difficult time has been very touching and we are truly grateful to you all.

All of Kate's friends outside of school "thank you" from the bottom of our hearts for your compassion and support!

With love and best wishes

David & Hazel Scott & Kate Hibbert (daughter)

JUST SPACE FOR A LITTLE SMILE A couple's lawn mower was broken, and the wife kept hinting to her husband that he should get it repaired. But the message never sunk in. She finally thought of a way to make her point. One day the husband arrived home to find her seated in the grass busily snipping away with a pair of scissors. He watched silently for a short time, and then went into the house.

He returned a few moments later, handed her a toothbrush and said, "When you finish cutting the grass, you might as well sweep the paths" The doctors say he should be able to walk again, but always have the limp!!

33 YORKSHIRE IN BLOOM 2013 SPRING JUDGING DAY IS

THURSDAY 11th APRIL An urgent note for all gardeners “please start bringing your bed up to judging day standard” Also now is the time for everyone, especially those on the route to start planting tubs and baskets with pansies and polyanthus so that they will be at their best on the day of the judging. It really is unbelievable that a full year has passed since the Spring Judging last year.

As usual the judges will stop in the square/garage area to meet gardeners and residents. So if you can spare a few minutes, please come along and talk to them. We are awarded more points if they see we have the support and interest of the villagers.

This year the Judges will be coming in the afternoon and we estimate that the Judges will be in The Square about 2.30 pm. Please check the notices displayed in the village in case this time changes.

The Judges also take into consideration the tidiness of the village, so if you see any litter (i.e. bottles, crisp packets, plastic bags etc.) please help to tidy up by disposing of them in a litter bin.

We are hoping to keep up our past standard, so we need all the help we can from everyone.

Please don’t leave it to the Committee!

Bramham in Bloom Committee

PARISHES ADMINISTRATOR It is with great pleasure that I can announce Glenda Webb, our Parishes Administrator, has been selected for ordination training. Glenda will be studying full time at St. John’s College, Durham from September. Glenda has made a major contribution to church life for over 25 years, particularly at St Mary’s. She was also Deanery Secretary.

We offer her our hearty congratulations and assure her and her Family of our prayers, support and best wishes as she moves into this new and exciting scene.

Fr. Peter, Vicar

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DECADES FANCY-DRESS FUND-RAISER EVENING OF FUN Saturday 4th May 2013 at 7.30 pm

Come and join us at the Village Hall on Saturday 4th May, and dance the night away with a FUN, fancy-dress-filled evening, celebrating the songs of the decades.

Come along sporting an outfit from your favourite decade… there will be prizes for the best-dressed! Remembering the fantastic ABBA night that happened at the hall circa 2004, the fancy-dress theme should be a hilarious!

Music from 50’s - 90’s. We want to see you getting out your flares, the 80’s leg-warmers you know you still have hidden somewhere in the wardrobe, those gorgeous little 60’s dresses and even the luminous sweat-bands that you used to wear to the roller-disco.

This event is to raise money for the LGI Neurology wards. Get involved!

Tickets will be £10 each.

To reserve your tickets, please call Becky Zimmerman 07932 957806

More details about the band coming soon!

THE YORKSHIRE COUNTRYWOMEN’S ASSOCIATION At February’s meeting, we were joined by friends from the village and the Aberford and Clifford YCA Branches, to hear a lively talk from Mrs Pat Osbourne on the secret life of the Brontes, in which she disclosed some lesser known stories connected to this famous family.

Having thoroughly enjoyed this most interesting talk, we then proceeded to thoroughly enjoy our buffet supper. Thanks to the generosity of our members who provided it!

The next meeting will be on Wednesday 17th April at 7.15 pm in the Village Hall, when the speaker will be Mr G Faricy on “Who will fund your Long Term Care” Jean Dale

35 A BRAMHAM DRAMA GROUP EVENT

BREAKING NEWS ! ! !

Dark deeds are once again set to take place in our Village Hall.

Many of you witnessed the murder of the local drama group director last year . Only some of you were successful in solving the mystery and identifying the guilty party …. but everyone had a great night !

This year your mystery to solve is..

……… WHO KILLED THE HEADMASTER ?

Following the success of our production last year a further crime will be staged in our Village Hall on

Saturday the 25th May at 8 p.m. (doors open 7.30 p.m) This year we will take you back to 1937 . War looms on the horizon.

In Berrigan-Tuft Private School for Young Gentleman life continues as normal ….. …..until ….. …. the MURDER !

Suspects are aplenty as we learn that things are not as they seem !

The evening will have a 1930’s theme.

There will be music reminiscent of the period.

A light supper will be provided with a 1930’s theme.

You are invited to attend in 30’s style dress - not compulsory …. but there will be a prize for the best outfit !

Our well stocked bar will be open throughout the evening – those who attended last year’s event will know there is plenty of opportunity to avail yourself of this facility !

You are invited to use your skills and solve the mystery and win excellent prizes !

You will also be able to take part in the quiz, based partly upon the play content and partly general knowledge. Again there will be excellent prizes to win ! …… and all this for £8 per head ( including supper ) Tickets can be reserved by phoning our Box Office number 07747 778536 Please call as soon as possible to avoid disappointment – this was a sell out event last year ! - because of the nature of the evening, numbers are restricted

36 BRAMHAM PARISH CHURCH ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING The date of the VCC AGM is

Sunday 21st April at 11.40 am In Bramham Church after the Group Service Would all who are kindly providing reports for their Church AGM please ensure that they are provided in the following way: VCC AGM A two or three line summary for the VCC Secretary with a verbal report on the day of the AGM. For the Lower Wharfe PCC AGM no more than 250 words per report to be submitted to the Parish Office no later than 31st March 2013.

Fr. Peter

Ring the Bells!!

Bell practice nights at All Saints’ Bramham

Tuesday 9th April and Tuesday 23rd April If you fancy the challenge, come along and join us

or phone 01937 844529

TABLE TOP SALE

Wetherby Town Hall, (Deighton Room)

Saturday 6th April 2013 9.30 am to 4.00 pm

Stalls to include: Jewellery, Scarves, Bags, Gifts, Greeting Cards, Books, Tombola, bric-a-brac and For Ever Living Charity Stalls: Arthritis Research UK and Leukaemia & Lymphoma Research

SUMMER 2013 HOLIDAY CLUB

LOTHERTON HALL, ABERFORD

“Space Academy”

YOUNG ARTISTS’ RECITAL

at St Mary’s Church, Boston Spa

Sunday 28th July “Blast Off” Monday 29th July - Friday 2nd August

"The Voyage"

Sunday 4th August "Back to Earth" The summer holiday club is for children aged 5 - 11 yrs.

A crèche for pre-school children for all helpers.

Put the dates in your diary now!

For more information contact Penny Sables Email: penny.stables@gmail.com Penny Staples

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SUNDAY, 7 APRIL 2013 At 2.00 pm Michael Arnold (horn) and James Vaughan (piano) Programme to include works by Beethoven, Saint-Saens, Strauss, Krol, Gliere and Abbot Followed by tea and cakes in the Oriental Room

Tickets to include tea, cakes and car parking £11.00; Concessions £9.50; Family (2 children and 2 adults) £20.00.

Available from Wendy Shuttleworth, Lotherton Hall, Aberford, Leeds LS25 3EB. Cheques payable to the Leeds Art Fund.

Please enclose SAE. Alternatively telephone 0113 281-3259

Further to the letter of Scott Campbell regarding his disgust at the amount of dog mess on the pavements in Bramham, I thoroughly agree with what he says.

Will the person who is allowing their dog to foul the pavement at the top of Folly Lane pick the mess up and take it home.

It has happened a few times and possibly in the evening when they cannot be seen.

If a dog is on a lead, as it should be, the owner will be aware when the dog fouls the pavement. Remember it is an offence with a fine to leave the mess .

Hopefully someone will be caught and maybe this will stop others as it is a problem throughout Bramham and it is spoiling the village.

Elaine Francis

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Did you know?...Since 2010 Bramham

Have a look at our website to see lots of

School has doubled its number of

pictures of Penguin Week! Did you know

pupils? Our School Improvement

our new website contains lots of useful

Partners now grade the school as

information along with regularly updated

“Good” and we look forward to our anticipated OFSTED inspection soon!

information about school activities and learning!

Wolf Fortnight

Our two weeks of themed activities were really enjoyed by everybody and Key Stage 2 produced some fantastic artwork and power-point presentations! They

Class R were intrigued and excited to see a truck that had

even found some wolf

fallen over right outside school! So we took them out to

prints in the woods!!

see the truck and this led to lots of exciting speaking and listening, creative and literacy work based around it!

They discussed how they thought it had fallen over and

A fantastic description of a wolf

by Sidney The wolf has teeth as strong as bullet proof glass and shiny grey fur. The wolf is the baddest in the world and he is very greedy. He is very cunning and sneaky but he's sly as well. His claws are razor sharp and dazzling. The wolf is very angry and dangerous.

He's very scary because he scared the pigs.

how they thought it could be pulled back out! They then wrote sentences to retell “The day the truck fell over”

If you would like to come and visit Bramham Primary School please do not hesitate to contact the office regarding new admissions.

Our number is 01937 843682 or you can email mosleyk02@leedslearning.net to arrange a tour of the school. Look out for details of our summer fair coming up in July!

SAVE PRIMROSE HILL CARE HOME Campaign

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It is now clear that Leeds City Council intend to consult publically about the closure of Primrose Hill Care Home in Boston Spa. A decision is expected by September 2013, causing a significant amount of anxiety among residents and relatives, and indeed staff. Thirty two residents currently live there from the surrounding district and ages are up to 101.

The home is a significant local resource in terms of care and employment. Closure would significantly disrupt large numbers of people and given the poor local supply of care facilities, this would result in a reduction of quality of care for the residents. Indeed, the local communities are staggered at the thought of the ‘Jewel in the Crown’ of Care Homes being closed.

It is not just today’s elderly population who require homes like Primrose Hill, but with the ageing demographics of the country well publicised as rising, where will future generations go? The 2011 Census concludes that the percentage of population over 65 is significantly higher in the Wetherby area than in the rest of Leeds. With the number of people aged over 85 set to double by 2030, surely, rather than closing care homes in our area, LCC should be building more.

Care Homes with ensuite are not relevant, nor is living in your home when you are unable to attend to the routine matters of personal care, or manage to prepare meals and generally take care of the essentials of a comfortable life, that old age deserves. Residential care homes are vital to provide a safe, secure, friendly and homely environment where the elderly can be cared for. That is Primrose Hill Care Home.

Should LCC close Primrose Hill, where will the residents be moved to? The nearest current home is some 10 miles away. Moving the elderly is disorientating and confusing, and relatives’ frequency of contact will be less because travel will be more difficult due to cost, weather and disability.

Health professionals say it is a proven fact that moving elderly people in this way shortens life expectancy. The frail and elderly deserve respect and a safe and happy end to their years. They cannot fight back.

The residents will require relocation into private facilities at huge extra cost. How can that be a real cost saving for the future? It is a fact that residential care fees are significantly more expensive in private sector homes compared to local authority care homes.

A number of meetings with local Parish and Town Councillors have taken place and in all cases, unanimous support has been received to keep open Primrose Hill Care Home. The relatives of Primrose Hill residents are mounting a campaign to keep Primrose Hill Care Home open.

Petitions are available and we ask that you all write letters expressing your concerns, addressing them to Ms S Keene, Director of Adult Social Services and posting your letter to, c/o Mr David Morton, Primrose Hill Care Home, Westwood Way, Boston Spa, Wetherby, LS23 6DX. It is important we collect these letters for group delivery.

Thank you for your support to help ensure that we keep open Primrose Hill Care Home, not just for the current generation of elderly people residing there, but for future generations; you, me and our younger generations.

David Morton

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WHATS ON IN BRAMHAM 6th April Table Top Sale, Wetherby Town Hall 9.30-4.00 pm 7th April Young Artists Recital Lotherton Hall 8th April Monday Club 8th April BROWN BIN 9th April Bramham Readers Group 9th April Bell Practice 10th April Annual Parish Meeting 7.30pm to 9.00 pm Village Hall 11th April Yorkshire in Bloom Spring Judging 14th April Bramham Discoverers 9.15 Village Hall 17th April YCA 7.15 pm Village Hall 19th April GREEN BIN 20th April Beating the Bounds 21st April Church AGM 11.40am in Church 22nd April BROWN BIN 23rd April Bell Practice 26th April Village Hall AGM 7.00 pm Village Hall 26th April Pop Quiz The Swan 8.30 ish 4th May Decades Fancy Dress Fund Raiser Evening of Fun 8.00 pm 25th May Who Killed the Headmaster - Murder Mystery Village Hall 27th May Bramham Open Gardens 29th June Bramham Gala 6th July Bramham Gala Gig 13th July Bramham Ball at Bowcliffe Hall 18th/20th July Calendar Girls - Bramham Village Hall 26th Oct Bramham Beer Festival PLEASE SEE NEW ADVERTISERS Page 26 Celebration Cakes Page 40 The Shaving Mill (wood shavings) Page 40 Bouncy Castle Page 40 NV Decorating Page 4 At Home with Care Andrea & Joanne welcomes new customers

Bramham Post Office & General Stores Tel: 01937 842275

Hours of business Mon-Fri 6.30am to 7.30pm Saturday 7.00am to 7.30pm Sunday 7.00am to 12.30pm

Fresh bread daily from Haigh’s Bakery Guiseley.

Fresh Farm eggs direct from a farm in Boroughbridge. pork pies, sausage rolls, steak pies, sausages and bacon - fresh daily Also fresh meat can be ordered

general groceries - newsagent - tobacconist - beers - wines & spirits - chilled drinks confectionery - crisps & snacks - fresh fruit & veg - dairy products - sandwiches & pastries ice creams & frozen foods - fresh bread & morning goods - greeting cards (including hand-made) (If you can’t see what you want on our shelves, please ask and we will get it for you) ♦Free local grocery deliveries♦ SEVEN DAY A WEEK NEWSPAPER & MAGAZINE SERVICE INTO BRAMHAM AND SURROUNDING AREAS

Useful Telephone Numbers Articles for the Police Non emergency - incident already taken place 101 MAY (including burglary) Police Incident actually happening (including burglary) 999 should be sent to: Police Support Officer for Bramham)…... ……. 0113 2855374 Gill Young Doctor - Boston Spa ……………………….…. 01937 842842 62 Lyndon Road, Bramham Doctor - Bramham ……………….…………… 01937 845854 by York & District Hospital…………………...…… 01904 631313 14th April Harrogate District Hospital………………....….. 01423 885 959 St James Hospital……………………............... 0113 243 3144 Tel: 01937 843129 Leeds Infirmary…………………………………. 0113 243 2799 or email Seacroft Hospital…………………………….…. 0113 264 8164 gill@newcollege4.f9.co.uk Train Enquiries………………………………….. 0845 748 4950 Leeds City Council (general enquiries)……….. 0113 222 4444 Mobile Library LCC Social Services (children)…………….….. 0113 222 4403 LCC Social Service (adults)……………….…... 0113 222 4401 The weekly visit of the LCC Refuse and Pest Control……………..…. 0113 222 4406 library LCC Benefits Advice & Council Tax ……..…. 0113 222 4404 to Bramham is on LCC Highway faults,Pot Holes,Street Ltg,Drains…… . 0113 222 4407 LCC Parking Services……………………..…... 0113 395 0050 Mondays LCC Planning Dept………………………..……. 0113 222 4409 1.30 pm to 2.30 pm British Gas Emergencies………………………. 0800 111 999 in Lyndon Road Yorkshire Electricity Emergencies………..…... 0800 375 675 Yorkshire Water, Day & Night ……………....... 0845 124 2424 Metro Bus Enquiries……………...……….……. 0113 245 7676 National Express Buses……………………..…. 0870 580 8080 Before borrowing Noise complaints out of office hours………….. 0113 240 7361 money from a friend, Wetherby Library……………………………..….

01937 583144 decide which you Boston Spa Library…………………………...... 01937 845239 need most NHS Direct…………………………………..….. 0845 46 47 Chemist - Cohen's Boston Spa…………….. 01937 842985 Citizens Advice Bureau (Crossgates)……...… 0844 477 4788 Thought for the Month Crime Stoppers………………………..………..

0800 555 111 Childline………………………………………….

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THE SMILE FOR APRIL A minister waited in line to have his car filled with petrol just before a long holiday weekend.

The attendant worked quickly but there were many cars ahead of him. The minister waited patiently and finally the attendant motioned him toward a vacant pump.

"Reverend," said the young man, "I'm so sorry about the delay. It seems as if everyone waits until the last minute to get ready for a long trip."

The minister chuckled, "I know what you mean. It's the same in my business."