August 2015 magazine

All Saints’ Church

Bramham Parish News

Drawing by Margaret Johnson

© Copyright All Saints’ Church Bramham

August 2015 Issue 151

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

Vicar of Lower Wharfe Parish (Bramham, Boston Spa & Walton) and Vicar of Thorp Arch 86 High Street, Boston Spa……………………………………………………………….. 842454 Rev’d Trisha Anslow……Curate, 4 Pine Trees, Boston Spa……………………………………………………….. 844789 Rev’d Jane Brown……...Curate, The Vicarage, Thorp Arch……………………………………………………….. 849148 Rev’d Stanley Menzies…Honorary Assistant Priest, 2 Crag Gardens, Bramham……………………………….. 541047 Churchwardens…………Chips Browning, Terry Lug Farmhouse, Bramham Park……………………………….

Jillian Lawson, 21 Lyndon Avenue, Bramham LS23 6RG………………………………

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Deputy Churchwarden…Anne Palmer, Old Coach House, Bramham, LS23 6QG………………………………

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Treasurer……………… Mary Clerehugh, 8 Walton Gardens, Thorp Arch LS23 7FU…………………...……..

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

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VCC Members………… Kate Lofthouse, Gillian Young, Stephen Spencer, Dolly Mullen, Jillian Lawson, Nigel Kitchen, Yvonne Gibson Magazine Editor………...Gillian Young, 62 Lyndon Road, Bramham……………………………………………..

843129 Organist………………… Simon Noble, 1 Barley Hill, Crescent, Garforth………………………………………....

0113 2867998 Church Flowers……… Dolly Mullen, 9 Bradford Close, Bramham………………………………………………. 918725 Deanery Synod………… Jillian Lawson……………………………………………………………………………….. 844858 Stepping Stones……… Jennie Saynor, Mount House, Willow Lane, Clifford LS23 6JN………………….. jen@saynor.me.uk Group Office…………….Sarah Oates (Office open Monday-Friday 11.00 am to 1.00pm)…………….…

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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 Football Club………………….Dave Jacklyn………………………………………………………………………… 07809 561199 Guides……………………… Sarah Clayton………………………………………………………………… sarah@claytons.info 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…..Head Teacher Sarah Richards…………………………………………….……

Deputy Head Teacher Laura Wild: Chair of Governors Sue Morgan

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Bramham Parish Council…...Valerie Whitbread (Chair) 541075, Fiona Henderson (Vice Chairman) 843197, Scott Jones 07779 412817, Naomi Elvin 833288,Chris Lewis 07952317129,Ian Dalton 849455, June Halliday 845564,Linda Richards 842151,Deborah Atkinson 07944 728399 Clerk Parish Council……….. Marie Lynch……………………………………………………………………………

841328 Bramham Pavilion…………..Gerry Taylor, Secretary……………………………………………………...845828 or 07817 849556 Yorkshire Countrywomen’s Asscn ...Anne Topping - Chair ……………………………………………………………… 844529 Bramham in Bloom………….Ernest Nichols …….…………………………………………………………………..

841195 Community Action Group…..Keith Innocent………………………………………………………………………..… 841197 Monday Club………………...Mavis Wilson…………………………………………………………………………… 842321 Readers Group…………….. Jillian Lawson 844858 & Marion Hogg 844191 Bramham Shop & Post Office...Lynne Williams…..………………………………………………………………….

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Bramham Parish News Team Editor Deputy Editor Advertising Treasurer Distribution Proof Readers Printers

Gillian Young Anne Palmer Paul Marshall Jillian Lawson Anne & Paul Topping Write Design & Print

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Clergy Letter from The Rev. Trish Anslow I must make an apology to all our readers!

I offered you all a very comfortable set of blinkers in my last letter. I was totally swept away with the beauty of our corner of the world and asked you to spend time listening and looking at God’s glorious creation and making time to give thanks for it.

We have Villages and Towns in Bloom, Yorkshire Bike rides, Galas by the dozen, even Beer Festivals if that is your thing. To cap it all, as I write this in the first weekend in July, some of us were witness to the awesome and magnificent service of Ordination to the Diaconate in York Minster. Twenty-one people from our diocese were ordained by the Archbishop of York to become Deacons in our churches and communities. It was a service filled with joy and the Holy Spirit.

Of course we are still in this beautiful place and God has provided us with wonders and delights to see, but he also expects us to open our eyes to reality. The world is a much bigger place than Yorkshire!

We are able to see and feel all the superlatives here and in many places around the world; the best, the highest, widest, deepest and most magnificent; but our radios, televisions and newspapers will give us some of the worst superlatives that we can imagine. We are still reeling from the worst of acts in Tunisia that caused devastation to so many families; we share some of the acute pain from the politics that inflict austerity to the ordinary people in Greece and our hearts go out to those who

are caught up in the most severe wars that blight our world.

Christians in many places are persecuted and even put to death for the bravest of acts –admitting their faith to their enemies.

Nature seems to be doing its best to bring us the highest temperatures for a long time, the fiercest electrical storms, the most severe gales, the worst measurable earthquakes and the near extinction of many species of animal.

Apart from feeling it might be the signal for the end times what can we feel about all these extremes? If you listen to the communicators on the media you will still hear the scientists warning of the dire consequences of global warming. They wish to remind us all that we are the cause of this phenomenon.

At this point it is my intention to remind us all that we are the temporary stewards of this world. We can learn, and teach others, to look after this planet with greater care and hopefully be able to pass it on to future generations in a cleaner state than we inherited it.

All of this is no use at all if wars and terrorism and persecution are simply going to continue in this cleaner world. I don’t want you to feel it is hopeless to face such a massive block to this cleaner world. We have been taught that all big journeys start from a first step.

Please join me on the journey. I will be at the starting line each day, ready to put my best foot forward. My steps are small but very purposeful. See you there.

Rev Trish

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DIACONAL ORDINATIONS Our congratulations and best wishes go to Glenda Webb and Jane Brown who were ordained to the Diaconate by Archbishop Sentamu on Sunday, 5th July at 10.00am in York Minster.

In the Minster I sat next to a young priest who was attending the ordination of his own mother ! It was lovely to see Steve Aston, the musical director and organist of St. Mary’s, for whom the Minster is his parish, acting as a steward.

Just before the ordination the Archbishop addressed the congregation: “Brothers and sisters, you have heard how great is the charge that these Ordinands are ready to undertake, and you have heard their declarations. Is it now your will that they should be ordained?”

With a huge roar the congregation replied “It is” and the ordination started.

The 2015 Ordination of Deacons was a magnificent occasion, though a very long ceremony lasting two hours and twenty minutes due to there being twenty one of them.

The preacher was The Rev. Peter Beck, the former Dean of Christ Church Cathedral, New Zealand (the cathedral which was destroyed by an earthquake) who had led the Deacons in their retreat at Wydale Hall, the Diocesan Retreat and Conference Centre. He gave a moving address on the theme of “Life is stronger than death and love is stronger than hate” beginning and ending with Maori greetings.

The worship, choir, music, and organ were amazing. The Church of England excels at producing liturgy for these great occasions and it was truly a feast of sound and colour.

Glenda has lived and worked here for twenty seven years and has made a huge contribution to the parishes of Bramham Rev.Andy Grant, Richard Battersby, Canon Bristow, Glenda Webb, Benefice, especially at Peter Watson, Tricia Anslow, Sheila Morton and Ken Gabbadon.

St. Mary’s where she served in several different capacities and as our former Benefice Administrator. She is serving her title at Brayton with The Rev. Pete Watson and it was lovely to meet his delightful Family again. Glenda is the seventh person from our parishes to have offered herself for priestly service since I arrived here.

We wish Glenda great joy as she moves to a new ministerial scene, but she will continue to have her home base here.

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Jane, with her husband Paul, moved into Thorp Arch vicarage in the middle of June.

Jane comes with a strong background of leadership and management in public health services. Jane and Paul’s daughter is Beth who lives away. Jane will be the sixth and last curate to be trained during my time here. A very big and very warm welcome to Jane and Paul at this time of great change for both of them..

Trish Anslow and I travelled together to the Minster along with Sheila Harper from St. Mary’s and Gerald Payling from Boston Spa Methodist Church. At the end of the ceremony we joined the huge congregation milling outside the West Door as it acclaimed the new Deacons.

Jane and her husband Peter

Immediately afterwards we attended Jane’s reception in her home parish church at Clifton.

Jane shared her reception with another newly ordained deacon and it was great to be part of her welcome there.

When we returned to Boston Spa, to our surprise Glenda and her immediate family had not yet arrived back. Glenda was supported by Family members from Suffolk and Scotland, friends from across the diocese and by several clergy including, three former curates, Sheila and Alan Morton, Peter Watson and his Family, Andy Grant and by Glenda’s new curate colleague in Brayton, Richard Battersby. Over sixty parishioners and friends attended the reception, which included lots of support from Bramham, Thorp arch and Walton.

A big thank you to Doreen Lister, Sue Waring, Gay Childe, Audrey Fothergill, Fiona Robinson, Jennifer Wormald and all the others who helped with the preparations from St. Peter’s Congregation, Walton. They put on a superb spread, so much so that one visitor remarked it was the best church feast she had attended for twenty years !

As the reception drew to a close parishioners were arriving for the All Age Worship Service at 4.00pm, some of whom had not seen Glenda for a long time due to her being away at college most weekends and expressed their delight at seeing her for the first time in a clerical collar !

Following years of dedicated preparation this is a very special time for Jane and Glenda as they settle into their new ministries and I ask all of you to give thanks for their calling and to continue to pray for them and their families.

Canon Peter

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SAVE THE DATE

Saturday 15th August

Summer Barbecue Food, Fun & Bar at “The Pavilion” on Bramham playing fields … everybody welcome We will kick off with a bbq of delicious local produce.

Punch & Judy and games for children between 4pm and 6pm and we will continue with the bbq into the evening with real ale, a bar and some music, until 10pm

Free Entry - No tickets required just turn up on the day

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Stepping Stones The last Stepping Stones of the term was spent outside, playing in the beautiful sunshine, with the children relaxing and enjoying a picnic under the trees. They also decorated some buns with icing and springles and did a marvellous job, but it was rather short lived as they were eaten quickly after! Because of the lovely weather the children were able to enjoy some games outside, and had a great game of hide and seek around the trees.

It was a really nice end to a great term of Stepping Stones. Thank you to everyone who helps at the sessions, and also to all the children who attend; its lovely to see the children working together and getting along so nicely, and they always produce such lovely things at each session!

At the Family Service on the following Sunday, we met our new Curate Jane Brown, who will assist Canon Peter and will be with us for the next few years. She will be coming along to meet the children at one of our sessions in the Autumn Term.

There won’t be any Stepping Stones sessions over the holidays, and the Family Service at All Saints in August will be a ‘Group Benefice Service’ on the 9th August at 10am.

The next Stepping Stones Session is on Friday 11th September at 5.30pm , in All Saints Church, with the Family Service on 13th September at 10am.

The Stepping Stones children attend Bramham, Boston Spa (St Mary’s and Primrose Lane) and Thorp Arch schools. More children are attending, and these sessions are becoming increasingly popular. The theme for Stepping Stones is always linked to the Family Service the following Sunday – these services are very relaxed and child friendly. Any child is welcome to attend regardless of whether they attend any Church or not. It is simply a way of meeting other families in a relaxed friendly environment.

For more information please contact Jennie Saynor jen@saynor.me.uk.

BRAMHAM CALENDAR FOR 2016 We are sure you have some great photographs of our lovely village and parish and we welcome as many entries as possible for next year’s Calendar.

We shall be having the selection process on the 12th September when the 13 photographs will be chosen. There will be prizes for the first three.

To fit the calendar lay out, the photographs must be in landscape mode, and ideally the subjects should be in or around Bramham village.

Your photographs can be left at the Village Shop or given to Anne Palmer, Gill Young or the Rev. Stanley Menzies.

We had a great response for this year’s calendar with superb photography and the Calendar goes to families and friends beyond Bramham. This is an important fund raiser for the Church and reminds us of our lovely habitation. We look forward to your entries.

Stanley

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Become a WiSE volunteer As a registered charity and due to our continued growth, we are currently in need of additional volunteers. Volunteering is a great way to meet new people, use your hidden talents and gain a real sense of community. If you have a couple of hours to spare each week or month you could help to make a real difference. Come along and meet us, make new friends, use your skills and gain new ones!

There are some very rewarding things you could become involved in. Depending on your interests and availability, you could help at one of our monthly Memory Café’, assist at one of the fantastic entertainments or activities that WiSE runs every week, become a friend to an elderly person or join us as a volunteer driver.

We are especially looking for further volunteers to help at The WiSE Owl Café for the Community. The Café is managed by Christine and Jane together with a wonderful team of volunteers of all ages and from all walks of life. If you are still at school, how about doing valuable work experience in the holidays, gain confidence and add new skills to your CV. You could be our star baker! Your warm welcome could make someone’s day! To find out more, please pop in to see us on any Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday at The Wise Owl located at Boston Spa Village Hall between 10am and 4pm or call the WiSE office on 01937 588994.

To find out more about becoming a volunteer for any of our other activities, please also call us on 01937 588994 or call 01937 222066 to enquire about becoming a driver.

Please help us to help Wetherby become a dementia friendly community.

Many individuals in the area are signing up to be dementia friends and champions, why not join them.

It’s easy to get involved and make a difference. Come along to a one hour information session...take away a little bit of knowledge and understanding about dementia.

An open session was held on Thursday 30th July in the WiSE office at the One Stop Centre, Westgate, Wetherby, LS22 6NL at 10am.

For further information or details of other sessions happening locally .

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BRAMHAM PAVILION FOR HIRE Our new sports pavilion is available for hire and waiting for you!

There is lots of outdoor space, a patio and indoor space with changing rooms and catering facilities.

Suggested uses : children’s parties, family/friends gatherings, sports events, coffee mornings, fitness sessions/health meetings or any other ideas you may have to use our new and exciting space. £8 PER HOUR – MEETING ROOM (INCLUDES USE OF KITCHEN) £40 PER HALF DAY – WHOLE PAVILION & FIELD OTHER OPTIONS ARE AVAILABLE - PLEASE ASK

For more information please visit www.thisisbramham.co.uk and click on the Pavilion tab or call 07731 822562

We are looking for volunteers to join our team with new ideas how to use the Pavilion.

MONDAY CLUB The meeting on Monday 3rd August will be an outing for lunch to the Coffee Pot at Thorp Arch. You will be picked up at 1.30 pm - if you don’t want to go, please ring Mavis on 842321.

We had a very enjoyable afternoon at Tadcaster Grammar School on 29th June. We were given a lovely afternoon tea, followed by great entertainment by the students. There was a big raffle with lots of prizes for everyone.

For more information about the Monday Club please contact Mavis on:-

01937 742321

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‘The Great Bramham Bake Off’ Sat,26th September at Bramham Village Hall from 12 noon for entrants From 2pm for general public All ages welcome to enter -Adults and Children (i.e. 14 and under, older children will be classed as adults) Classes to include: Victoria Sandwich Plain scones Fruit Tea Loaf Decorated cupcakes Chocolate Brownies Flapjacks Traybakes And….an open class for a ‘best in show’ showstopper! £1 per entry for Adults 50p per entry for 14’s and under

Baking will be sold off at the end of judging and refreshments will be available £1 Admission for non-entrants to include a cup of tea or coffee All welcome Please contact me as soon as possible if you would like to enter and to receive further information.

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For an elderly person to admit they need help would mean they can't take care of themselves anymore, and no one wants to lose their independence. Usually, the burden falls on family members to recognise the signs that an ageing parent might need some extra help with daily living tasks, but this doesn't necessarily mean that your loved one has to move into a care home. They may just need some extra help in their home.

Here are some questions to ask to determine if your elderly parents may need some extra care?

Are your parents able to take care of themselves? Pay attention to your parents' appearance.

Failure to keep up with daily routines such as bathing, tooth brushing, and good hygiene is a sign that they may be experiencing feelings of depression or have a physical ailment.

Are your parents able to take care of their home? Are the lights working or is the laundry piling up? Is the yard overgrown? Any changes in the way your parents do things around the house could provide clues to their health.

Are your parents safe on the road? Driving can be challenging for older adults. If your parents become confused while driving or you're concerned about their ability to drive safely, it might be time to stop driving.

Have your parents lost weight? Losing weight without trying could be a sign that something's wrong. Weight loss could be related to many factors, including difficulty cooking, loss of taste or smell or perhaps it is the signal of an underlying condition such as malnutrition, dementia, or depression.

Are your parents still social? It’s important to talk to your parents about their activities.

Are they connecting with friends? Have they maintained interest in hobbies and other daily activities? Are they involved in organisations or clubs? If a parent gives up on being with others, it could be a sign of a problem.

Even if you don’t live near-by to your parents but are concerned about their health and wellbeing, there are many things you can do to ensure your parents are getting the support they need. Share your concerns with them and address any issues that you feel may become bigger if they aren’t dealt with early on. Encourage regular medical check-ups, consider home care services, and seek help from local agencies.

For further help and advice please contact Margaret Brennan, owner of local Wetherby-based at home care company Home Instead Senior Care.

Email: margaret.brennan@homeinstead.co.uk or call 01937 220510.

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Sunday Services at Bramham All Saints’ for August 2nd August

9th after Trinity

10.00 am Holy Communion

9th August

10th after Trinity

10.00 am Family Benefice Service at Bramham

16th August

11th after Trinity

10.00 am Benefice Service at Walton

23rd August

12th after Trinity

8.00 am Holy Communion 10.00 am Benefice Service at Boston Spa

30th August

13th after Trinity

10.00 am Benefice Service at Thorp Arch

Week Day Service at All Saints’ Bramham Holy Communion - Friday 7th August at 10.00 am Any alteration to Services will be announced in Church or detailed on the notice board

The following children who were baptised In All Saints’ Bramham celebrate their birthdays in August 17th August 2008 17th August 2008 17th August 2007 20th August 2003 20th August 2005 22nd August 2012 22nd August 2012 28th August 2007 30th August 2003 31st August 2003

Joseph Oliver Roberts Joseph William Hill Poppy Stephanie Jaye Burton Holly Martha Fornsworth Jacob Noel Barritt Susan Elizabeth Harper Clara Anna Harper Misha Violet Kitchen Darcy Mia Diclemente Lewis Harvey Hodgson

We wish them a Happy Birthday and every blessing RING THE BELLS!!

Bell practice nights at All Saints’ Bramham

Tuesdays 11th August and 25th August 7.00 pm to 8.00 pm.

If you fancy the challenge, come along and join us, or phone

01937 844529

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Assessment of foot condition Nails cut, filed & cleared Thickened nails reduced Ingrown & thickened nails treated Corns and hard skin carefully removed Advice & treatment of verruca & fungal infection Therapeutic foot massage after treatment

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CALLING ALL EBAYERS If you are selling on ebay, would you consider donating a percentage of your item? You can donate 10% - 100% and 100% of all monies goes to maintaining our wonderful village church. If you can help, when listing your item, scroll down to:Raise money for your favourite charity through eBay, click or select another charity, Enter allsaintschurchbramham Enter Percentage, and off you go If you have any questions please email:-stephen@spentex.co.uk All Saints’ Church, Bramham now has an ebay account. EBayers will be able to order Hog Roast tickets etc online and have them delivered or ready for collection from the Village Store.

If you want to order any Church related items through ebay, search for allsaintschurchbramham, and add to your favourite sellers list. We can then keep you updated, with new items.

Thank you.

All Saints Church, Bramham VCC

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From the Book of Remembrance for

All Saints' Bramham On these days of the month of August please pray for the repose of the souls of:-

3rd 4th 5th 7th 8th 11th 17th 19th 20th 21st 23rd 25th 31st

Muriel Hudson 1988 Reginald Read Shaw 1936 Florence Ella Eastwood John Francis Stirk 1973 Kenneth Kitson 1995 Kathleen Ware 1997 William Midgeley Tindall 1985 Stanley Clegg 1990 Elsie Cook 1994 Walter Wolf 1998 Lucy Cross 1944 Arthur Noble (Priest) 1989 Charles Mullen 1985 Frederick David Heaton 2000 George Edward Kitchen 2005 Ruth Alexandra Watson 2013 Geoffrey Pemberton 2013 Eric Richardson 1989 Diana, Princess of Wales 1997

May they Rest in Peace and Rise in Glory

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

Rev’d Trish Anslow Tel: 01937 844789 or The Parish Office 01937 844402 would be grateful to receive the names of those who are sick or those needing a special visit..

READERS ROTA FOR AUGUST Sunday 2nd Aug Sunday 9th Aug Sunday 16th Aug Sunday 23rd Aug Sunday 30th Aug

Jacqui Turner Yvonne Gibson No service at Bramham No service at Bramham No service at Bramham

Anyone who is unable to read on their allocated day, please contact Andy Beaumont on 541353

Married at All Saints’ Church, Bramham, 8th June 2015 Christopher Gill and Abbey Yeatman Funeral at Stonefall Crematorium,Harrogate 15th July 2015 - Joan Aarons

DO YOU WISH YOU COULD TALK TO SOMEONE IN CONFIDENCE? On the first Monday of each month there will be someone with many years of experience of helping the bereaved and people with other concerns sitting in Church. This is not Counselling, simply an understanding and confidential listener.

Please call in between 10.00 and 12.00 noon on the first Monday of each month if you would like to talk.

Molly Browning

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STROLL IN THE PARK AND HOG ROAST The Stroll in the Park and Hog Roast was held on the 4th July.

The early morning rain was a little dispiriting, but the weather improved by late morning and encouraged a good attendance. It seemed that more people took advantage of the sun and walked round the park and the house gardens and visited the setting of the latest series of the Syndicate!

We hope that those who attended enjoyed themselves and would like to thank them for supporting All Saints’ We would like to take this opportunity to thank Nick and Rachel Lane Fox for allowing us to hold the event and for donating the raffle prize of tickets for The Bramham Three Day Event which was won by Ed Moss.

Also our thanks go to the small band of stalwarts who helped run the event, without them it would be impossible to cope with the organisation and staffing on the day.

It was great to be entertained by the Tadcaster Grammar Big Band who were making their debut at the event and the return of George Syrett and his partner Sue on the accordions.

We are pleased to report that we have put over £1,000 into the church funds.

Chips and Mollie Browning

CIRCUIT TRAINING CLASSES To my current clients and potential new ones, please note that our regular Wednesday time is changing to Monday mornings between 10-11am.

The first Monday session will be on August 3rd (please note there will be no sessions on August 31st and September 14th).

The circuits are aimed at people wanting to start exercising or return after a lay off. Each exercise can be adapted to a persons ability, please note this particular session is not a “boot camp” type workout. My current clients are a mix of active retired people and Mums who have young children at school.

Sessions are £5 each and we have fun as well as a workout so if you fancy giving it a go why not contact me ,Steve Haywood.

Mobile: 07976 983 988 E mail: stevenhaywood@hotmail.co.uk (I am a qualified Gym Instructor and Personal trainer with 10 years experience and a member of the Register of Exercise Professionals -Number R0092126)

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PLAYTIME AT THE PAVILION Open 9.30 to 11.30 each Friday from the 24th July – 4th September for children aged 0 - 11 Sports, games and a mixture of toys for little ones.

Parents must stay and play Sessions will be run by volunteers

(£1.50 per child + 50p for each additional child) Drinks and snacks will also be on sale If you would like to help out / have any equipment which could be useful for these sessions please contact Rochelle on 07930 587104 or rochellepage@hotmail.com.

Profits to help with Pavilion running costs

BRAMHAM READERS GROUP Next meeting is in The Swan on

Tuesday 11th August at 7.30 pm We will be discussing “ The Testament of Mary” by Colm Tòibin

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Bramham Parish Council www.thisisbramham.co.uk

July 2015 Update

....communica ng with residents To All Bramham Residents – an update from the June meeting.

New Parish Councillors: The Parish Council is very pleased to welcome 3 new councillors co-opted onto the Council. These are Deborah Atkinson, Naomi Elvin, and Chris Lewis. All are keen to contribute to our community in Bramham and to play a full role on the Parish Council.

Gala: Thank you to Keith Innocent, the Community Action Group, and all groups who contributed for another fantastic gala despite the showers!

Sawmills development: The developer of the Sawmills housing on the wood yard has applied to Leeds City Council (LCC) to amend the planning approval so as to permit them to delay final completion of the scheme (road works, landscaping and drainage to the later dwellings in the scheme) until the houses affected have been sold. The Parish Council is concerned that this could leave the village with an ongoing, incomplete building site and will be making representations to LCC. Solar Farm proposal: A planning application has now been lodged for a Solar Farm on Headley Land. The Parish Council will be commenting. Any residents wishing to comment can do so on the Leeds City Council website. The planning application reference is 15/02188/FU. Playing field gym equipment: A tender has been issued to 4 companies.

Next Meeting: The next meeting will be on Wednesday 2 September, 7.30pm in the Senior Citizen’s Centre. Residents are welcome to attend.

We hope you find this update useful. If you would like to read more detailed information about items discussed, the minutes of the meeting can be found on our parish notice board and on Bramham Parish Council’s official website www.thisisbramham.co.uk.

Contact: Marie Lynch Bramham Parish Clerk

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

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For the most competitive prices and widest range contact us now Unit 6a, Guardian Park, Station Road Industrial Estate, Tadcaster.

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Acrylic & Gel Nails, Shellac, Minx, Manicure, Pedicure, Waxing, Threading, Brow & Lash Tinting, Lash Extensions, Facials, Micro Dermabrasion, Micro Current, Massage (including Hot Stone), Hopi Ear Candling, Spray Tanning, Make-Up Application Call Gail to discuss your requirements on 07977 194 896

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BRAMHAM FUN RUN The Bramham Park Fun Run Sunday 4th October, starts at 10.30 - 5km & 10km routes, families welcome.

Why not come and join in, this event offers a rewarding and enjoyable morning in the heart of Bramham Park, one of Yorkshire’s beautiful estates. The routes are on tarmac/muddy surfaces.

Runners/walkers welcome.

All money raised from this event will go to the local Leeds Cancer centre in aid of Cancer Research UK. Please visit the website www.bramhamparkfunrun.org.uk or contact

Bev on 07774633619 for more details.

Beverley Firth

MISSING CATS Several cats have gone missing in Bramham and surrounding area in the past few months.

Some of the missing cats have been found later, injured or poisoned.

If anyone has information about any of these animals please contact the local police on

0113 285374.

The next Pop Quiz at The Swan, Bramham is on

Beach Party 2

Friday 7th August at 8.00 pm With Doctor Tim as DJ

“BEACH PARTY 2”

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A SUMMER OF EVENTS WITH BRAMHAM COMMUNITY ACTION GROUP This summer has already sizzled with events organised by the Community Action Group.

On the 17th May we had the Open Gardens event throughout the village which started off at the Plant Sale held at the pavilion. This year we joined forces with the Scarecrow Trail and the theme of “Gardens & Gardeners” meant that a wonderful assortment of “Bill & Bens” Charlie Dimmocks and Mr McGregors were to found across the village.

A huge thanks to all those gardeners who opened up their gardens to the public and all the people who made the fantastic scarecrows.

We had two film shows. The first film day saw a showing of Frozen which proved such a massive hit with the kids that it was standing room only. We even had a guest performance from Olaf the snowman. In the evening we all danced and sang along to Grease. The performances of The Lego Movie and Mamma Mia weren’t so popular but the few that were there enjoyed the shows.

The biggest event so far has been the Gala. Held on Saturday 20th June the day went very well. The weather wasn’t brilliant but the sun shone and it was warm enough to bring the crowds out. The main attraction in the arena were the Xtreme Stunt Team, a duo of performers on a bike and motorbike who performed some pretty amazing stunts.

The majorettes and the Danceology groups performed in the arena to huge applause.

The wide range of stands and stalls ringed the arena with an array of tombolas, raffles as well as traditional games such as hook a duck, the coconut shy and candy floss. The food was provided by the NSPCC with their barbecue along with the Village Chippy who came to serve up fish and chips. The bar served cold drinks all day and in the beer tent live music from Nyk Hall who performed his last ever gig of his farewell tour. His guitar has now been put away!

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YCA Cakes Thanks to all the local groups that came along including Bramham In Bloom, the Church, the Yorkshire Countrywoman's Association, Friends of Bramham School, the Guides and Brownies. Thanks to everyone who came.

As we provide the Gala for free we rely on grants and donations to fund the day.

So a special thanks to Bramham Parish Council, Wetherby Ward Councillors and the Outer North East Committee and Bramham Park for their financial help. Also thanks to the advertisers who supported us by having adverts in our fantastic programme.

Bramham in Bloom Plants

A final thanks to the Gala Team for all their hard work in putting this great event together. Looking forward to 2016.

If you would like to help out the Gala you can become a “Friend of Bramham Gala” by donating £10. You can pay by cheque payable to Bramham Community Action Group and send it to me at 21 Lyndon Road, Bramham LS23 6RH. Help us to put on these events and support the village.

Watch out for more details of upcoming events which we will put in this magazine.

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BRAMHAM VILLAGE HALL NEWS BEER FESTIVAL 3RD OCTOBER 2015 This year's beer festival will follow a similar format to previous years, doors opening at 12.30pm.

At least 15 barrels of different Yorkshire ales and a choice of 6 different ciders will be available. There will also be prosecco and a selection of white, red and rose wines plus soft drinks. Hot food will be on sale throughout the day.

There will be live coverage of the England v Australia rugby match at 8pm (and the Scotland v S Africa match at 16.45).

Most importantly at 9.45pm we have the return of Rough Edge who entertained everyone last year, so even if you're not a rugby fan, make a note to join us for the live music.

Sponsors of barrels, food, etc can contact the committee on the numbers below with packages ranging from £30. If you want to sponsor a specific item get your request in early (and thanks to those who already have made contact).

NEW YEAR'S EVE By popular demand we will hold a New Year’s Eve party again with live music from One Night Stand, who have entertained us before.

Tickets will be on sale later on the year.

IMPROVED ACCESS TO SUPPER ROOM During August work will take place to improve the access to the supper room by widening the pathway. Please take care if using the hall while work is underway.

REMINDER OF REGULAR EVENTS AT THE HALL Monday 10-11 circuits, 6.30 -7.30 Badminton (plus monthly Monday club) Tuesday 10-12 Art class, 7.00 & 8.15 Pilates Wednesday 6pm Pilates; 7.30 drama group (plus monthly Yorkshire Countrywomen's) Thursday 9.30-10.30 Fitness League; 7.00-8.00 Karate Friday 9.15 & 10.30 Pilates Saturday Little Kickers classes from 9.00 For more information see adverts in this magazine or contact the numbers below.

There is consideration of running a Thursday evening circuits class at 8.15, please contact Christine Suddaby if interested.

BOOKINGS FOR 2016 Please remember to book the hall early if you have a special event in 2016. We have already taken several bookings and don't want residents to be disappointed.

The Village Hall can be booked by phone or text on 07432 330972 or by email on bramhamvillagehallbookings@gmail.com . Committee can be contacted via Stewart Gibson on 01937 845084 or Christine Suddaby on 01937 849455, or by post via Bramham Village Hall, Low Way, Bramham LS23 6QT. Find “Bramham Village hall” pages on Facebook or see www.thisisbramham.co.uk

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BRAMHAM IN BLOOM JUDGING DAY Once again the sun shone brightly on the judges for the Summer Judging Day on Friday 10th July. Many residents arrived in the Square to meet and greet the judges, Ernest Nichols the Chair of Bramham in Bloom and fellow committee members.

Particular points of interest to the judges during the tour as well as the many floral displays were the Churchyard, Senior Citizens Centre and garden, Wildlife Conservation Area, Bowcliffe Hall Business Centre & Event Venue, Jubilee Gardens, Folly Allotments and Bramham Primary School which is a great supporter of Bramham in Bloom.

Meeting the Judges

At the school a group of children guided the judges around their vegetable and wildflower gardens and demonstrated their keen knowledge and maturity when discussing the development of their new pond area.

Judges at the school

Judge at work!

A member of staff encourages the children of the Gardening Club to plant, tend and grow many different fruits and vegetables, which they are then able to harvest and eat at lunchtime ……… the strawberries are a particular favourite!

Their display board in school showed a varied interest in the activities that take place.

The tour concluded in Bramham Square where the Red Lion public house always provides an amazing display of window/wall boxes and hanging baskets. Containers, hanging baskets, planted troughs and hayracks around the Square showed the great variety of displays within the village. Here, enthusiastic gardeners and friends of Bramham were waiting to talk very eagerly about their pride in the village community. Huge thanks are due to them and also the large number of sponsors who enable the flowerbeds and gardens to flourish and become sustainable throughout the seasons. All manage to plant up twice each year, weed, dead-head and water whenever necessary.

Thank you to everyone involved………fingers crossed

for another Gold Award in 2015!

Lynne Marshall

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YORKSHIRE COUNTRYWOMEN’S ASSOCIATION Our speaker at the June meeting was an old friend Mrs Pat Osbourne who gave us a most detailed talk on the secret life of Agatha Christie. It covered every aspect of her life including her books, her two marriages and her mysterious disappearance, eventually to be found in Harrogate.

Can we thank all our members for providing such a large number of cakes for our stall at Bramham Gala that we raised the magnificent sum of £216.75p for our funds - a record!

As there is no official meeting in August, Mrs Anne Topping has kindly invited all members to afternoon tea at “Blakey”, Clifford Road, Bramham on:Tuesday 18th August from 2.00

to 4.00 pm.

Jean Dale

In case of need, St Mary’s Church Boston Spa can now provide vouchers for Wetherby & District Foodbank.

These can be obtained from the Parish Office or any of the clergy team, in the strictest of confidence.

The Parish Office is open every weekday

from 11am to 1pm. Tel: 01937 844402 Vouchers can be taken to Wetherby and District Foodbank Barleyfields Youth Centre Barleyfields Road WETHERBY - LS22 6PN

07840 455 725 The Foodbank is open from 10.00 until 12 noon on Tuesdays and Fridays.

If you are out and about in Bramham on a Saturday morning, why not drop in for a cuppa and maybe a bacon buttie.

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WHAT’S ON IN BRAMHAM 3rd August 3rd August 7th August 11th August 11th August 15th August 18th August 25th August 2nd September 7th September 11th September 12th September 26th Sept 3rd Oct 4th Oct 10th/11th Oct 9th/12th Dec

Monday Club Lunch outing First Monday session of Circuit Training 10.00 am Village Hall Beach Party Quiz The Swan 8.00 pm Bell practice 7.00 pm Readers Group in The Swan 8.00 pm Summer Barbecue at The Pavilion Afternoon Tea for YCA members at ‘Blakey’, Clifford Road Bell practice 7.00 pm Parish Council Meeting 7.30 pm in Senior Citizens Shelter Junior Panto Auditions Village Hall 5.15 pm - 6.15 pm Stepping Stones 5,30 pm Bramham Church Selection of photographs for the 2016 calendar. Village Hall 11.00 am The Great Bramham Bake Off Bramham Village Hall Bramham Beer Festival Bramham Fun Run Harvest Celebration weekend Village Pantomime

BRAMHAM VILLAGE STORE and POST OFFICE Please take the opportunity to call in to see us, we provide:Post Office services, FREE cash withdrawal facility at the post office Lottery, Scratch card and Health Lottery purchases Newspapers and newspaper delivery service Fresh daily bread, milk and other morning goods General groceries, frozen foods and ice creams Dairy products, sandwiches, snacks and confectionary Local farm eggs delivered Fridays, fresh fruit and vegetables on Thursdays Tobacco, chilled beers, wines, spirits and soft drinks Greetings cards, stationary and general accessories Mobile phone, Gas and Electricity top up’s, cash back facility Dry Cleaning drop off/collection service Mondays and Thursdays Lynn, Marie, Louise, Tracey and Stacey will be happy to help and serve you.

Village Store Mon-Fri. 06.00-19.30 Saturday 07.00-19.30 Sunday 07.00-12.30 Bank Hols 07.00-12.30

Post Office 09.00-17.30 09.00-12.30 Closed Closed

12 Front Street, Bramham LS23 6RD - Tel: 01937 842275

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0113 2855374 bramham.magazine@gmail.com by Doctor - Boston Spa ……………………….….

01937 842842 Doctor - Bramham ……………….……………

01937 845854 14th August York & District Hospital…………………...……

01904 631313 or Harrogate District Hospital………………....…..

01423 885 959 Tel: Gill: 01937 843129 St James Hospital……………………...............

0113 243 3144 or Leeds Infirmary………………………………….

0113 243 2799 Anne: 01937 842859 Seacroft Hospital…………………………….….

0113 264 8164 Train Enquiries…………………………………..

0845 748 4950 Mobile Library Leeds City Council (general enquiries)………..

0113 222 4444 LCC Social Services (children)…………….…..

0113 222 4403 The weekly visit of the library LCC Social Service (adults)……………….…...

0113 222 4401 to Bramham is on LCC Refuse and Pest Control……………..….

0113 222 4406 Mondays LCC Benefits Advice & Council Tax ……..….

0113 222 4404 1.30 pm to 2.30 pm LCC Highway faults,Pot Holes,Street Ltg,Drains… 0113 222 4407 in Lyndon Road LCC Parking Services……………………..…...

0113 395 0050 LCC Planning Dept………………………..…….

0113 222 4409 British Gas Emergencies……………………….

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Thought for the month

A PUZZLE INSTEAD OF A SMILE THIS MONTH What parking spot number is the car in?

If you haven’t figured it out, see page 28 for the answer