January 2016 issuu

All Saints’ Church

Bramham Parish News

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© Copyright All Saints’ Church Bramham

January 2016 Issue 156

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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, 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…………………….. Aimee Sibley. Jane Dalton & Joanna Bayton-Smith …………………………….. 07733 117031 Explorer Scouts……………...Justin Atkinson………………………………………………………………………… 541727 Scouts………………………...Jason Turner (Skip)…………………………………………………………………… 842181 Beavers……………………….Deborah Atkinson………………………………………………………….…………. 07944 728399 Cubs…………………………..Diane Hare (Akela)………………………………………………………………….... 07787 113154 Bramham Primary School…..Executive Head Teacher Sarah Richards…………………………………… …..

Deputy Head Teacher Laura Wild: Chair of Governors Sue Morgan Administrator Louise Humphreys

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

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

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

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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 Revd Jane Brown There is something about seasons – seasons of the year and seasons of our life.

They affect our mood, our way of seeing things and our priorities. As I write, Advent has just arrived and we are all busy preparing for Christmas with our own traditions, family and loved ones featuring large in our thoughts. By the time you read this letter, we will be surrounded by reviews of 2015 and plans, hopes and dreams for 2016.

How the focus of nation changes.

A well-known Bible passage from Ecclesiastes says ‘For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven’. It goes on to list many different opposing items, such as: a time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to keep silence, and a time to speak; a time to love, and a time to hate; and a time for war, and a time for peace.

They contain a certain realism about the human condition, but also reflect our capacity to choose how we respond to the challenges of life.

The end of 2015 has been marred by suffering and violence across the globe.

The spectre of violent acts targeted against innocent people has loomed large. Yet, we have also witnessed vast numbers of people looking to us, and other countries, to assist and welcome them. As we look ahead to 2016, the need for wisdom and discernment is evident. We need to find a

way to live purposefully and compassionately, without being consumed by fear and hatred.

A plethora of complex factors affect our nation’s response to world events, like the refugee crisis or the threat of terror attacks. Whether we are policy-makers or not, we cannot abdicate our own responsibility for driving these responses.

Each individual has choices to make. The question for us all is whether our actions will be driven by love or hatred, fear or compassion, a desire for revenge or peace.

In Paris, we have seen many individuals take small steps to counteract the atmosphere of anger and hatred. I have been struck by the way in which people of all faiths, all ages, all backgrounds have spoken out in love and concern for others.

Such individual actions aggregate and then influence wide society. We can only act at the level and in the context in which we find ourselves, but we should never underestimate the capacity for our individual actions to have a positive impact on a larger scale.

Christianity is founded in the life and works of one man. In Jesus Christ, God chose to take on human form, both to redeem us and to show us how to live. In his example, we find a model for us all; a model which urges us to take our part in promoting responses to the threats we face that embody love, compassion, hospitality and acceptance. Let us not give in to fear, hatred and intolerance, both for our sake and the sake of others.

Revd Jane Brown

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Wydale Ladies of the Benefice It is that time of year again! I have provisionally booked Wydale Hall for our retreat. The dates are:Monday 30th May – Wednesday 1st June 2016 If you would like to spread the word to friends and colleagues about the delights of this peaceful break and then book places with me by 1st March 2016. We can book up to 26 places with everyone having an ensuite room to themselves.

The cost remains the same at £135.00 for the whole stay. The new system of booking requires us to give a 20% deposit two months in advance. This means that all who wish to go need to send me cash/a cheque for £27.00 by Monday 23rd March (Holy Week) This retreat allows for some spiritual input with plenty of opportunity for rest and/or walking in wonderful surroundings. Look at the website to see the place for yourself: www.wydale.org Rev Trish

BOSTON SPA & DISTRICT CHURCHES TOGETHER In Aid of the ongoing refugee situation Present - A CELIDH WITH LAIRUM RISE Caller - Robin Fishwick

Clifford Village Hall

Friday 5th February 2016 7.30 pm - 10.30 pm Tickets £10/person Includes Pie & Pea Supper * Raffle * Bar Tickets from local Churches Together Representatives

Thank You to Lyn at the Village Shop As usual the shop has been very supportive to the Church by selling our Calendars and Christmas Cards.

The Calendar venture is one our main money raising efforts.

Making ends meet is always a struggle; the weekly expenditure is approx. £1000 and the income is now well short of this figure so we rely heavily on fund raising events such as this.

So thank you very much to the Shop and to everyone who has bought a copy.

There are still some more left if you haven’t already bought one!

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Quiet country se ing Home from home Breakfast Club Meal heating facilities From 18 months Cot facilities All weather playground

Drop in and see what we have to offer.

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STEPPING STONES We finished off the year of our Stepping Stones sessions with a really special evening. It started with the children colouring some nativity mobiles (while some of the parents dashed home to collect things they had forgotten!) and was followed with some Christmas bedtime stories read by Stephen Spencer under the Christmas tree…. it was all very calm and relaxing.

The children then had hot chocolate with squirty cream and marsh mallows with some yummy buns kindly baked by Alyssa, and the adults enjoyed some (lukewarm!) mulled wine and delicious mince pies baked by Mrs Legault.

All the children received a present as a thank you from the Stepping Stones team… its been really nice having everyone join us at Stepping Stones this year, and we really look forward to seeing you all next year.

At the time of writing this, the children have only practiced their crib service nativity a couple of times but as always, its looking to be a lovely show.

Stepping Stones is open for any child to attend regardless of if they attend any Church or not. It is simply a way of meeting other families in a relaxed friendly environment. The next session is on Friday 8th January at All Saints Church - 5.30pm.

The Family Service takes place at All Saints every second Sunday (10th January) at 10am.

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

All Saints Church Bramham, serving Bramham’s Community for over 860 years.

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Bramham Parish Council www.thisisbramham.co.uk

DECEMBER 2015 UPDATE ....communica ng with residents To All Bramham Residents: Update from the December meeting Senior Citizens’ Centre: We are continuing to investigate costs of installing a toilet at the Senior Citizens’ Centre, and other necessary improvements. We are also looking at the costs of replacing the building entirely. We will continue to consult with residents and welcome any views in the meantime.

Dog Fouling: We now have an additional bin at the playing field. Please remember that incidents can be reported on 0113 2224406 or by using the Leeds City Council website. It is quicker to do this yourself rather than contact the Parish Council. As always, we recognize that most dog owners behave responsibly and that the problem is caused by the few who do not.

Defibrillators: The 2 defibrillators purchased by the Parish Council are to be installed soon, one at the Village Hall, and one in the decommissioned phone box on Lyndon Avenue. Awareness sessions will be arranged.

Next meeting:. Wednesday 6th January, 7.30 pm, in the Pavilion.

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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BRAMHAM READER’S GROUP Monday 11th January at 7.30pm in The Swan We will be discussing “Jeeves” novels of P.G.Wodehouse

Contact Marion 844191 or Jillian 844858

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MONDAY CLUB The next meeting is Monday 1st February at 1.30 pm

20 senior citizens and friends had a enjoyable afternoon at their Christmas party, enjoying a lovely afternoon tea and listening to Bramham Primary School Choir who sang carols so beautifully - what a treat!

I would like to say a big thank you to the children and their teachers for turning out on a very wet Monday.

Thank you to everyone who helped to bake for this event.

Each member went home with a gift of a box of chocolates and a small home-made Christmas cake, made by Sue Barber .

As usual, the members were pleased to see Revd.

Stanley Menzies.

There is no meeting in January, the next one is Monday 1st February.

If you would like a lift, please ring Mavis 842321 Mavis

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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Wetherby in Support of the Elderly (WiSE) is a registered charity organisation funded by Leeds City Council Adult Social Care. Launched almost thirteen years ago, our aim has been consistent - to improve quality of life for local elderly people.

Managed by a small team of staff and dedicated Trustees, we rely on the support of our very generous 130 volunteers aged between 17 and 80+ to be able to offer our many services.

Would you like to join us as a WiSE volunteer?

Volunteering is a great way to meet new people, use 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!

We are currently looking for volunteers to help with our: • Dementia Cafes in Boston Spa, Wetherby and Collingham • Informal and fun singing group “The Boston Buskers” • New “Autumn Leaves” social group for the over 60’s in Wetherby - starting March 2016 • Singing group “The Howlers” for people living with dementia and their carers • Weekly mini meals on wheels type service “Soup and a Smile” • WiSE Owl Community Café in Boston Spa • Transport scheme – why not become a volunteer driver?

For further information, please call the WiSE office on 01937 588994 or email us info@w-ise.org.uk

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WETHERBY RUFC Wetherby’s remarkable run continues, latest results included a 83-5 win at Rotherham and a 43-5 win at home to Baildon played in atrocious conditions on 12 December the unbeaten run now extends to 44 games and nearly 2 years, the Crusaders unfortunately lost their first game of the season also at home to York both games were abandoned early due to the conditions but the results stood.

The Junior Section continues to prosper with teams at all ages up to Under 17’s.Wetherby Ruggers is our Micro rugby section for players from 3 years old to Under 7's where they join the structured development program devised by the RFU. Wetherby Ruggers is fun sports participation for boys and girls of all abilities. We deliver rugby in a fun way and in a safe environment. First aiders and child welfare officers are always in attendance and all coaches are DBS checked. The majority of coaches are RFU rugby ready qualified.

Contact Ruth McHenery on 07770 236703 or wrufcsecretary@gmail.com if you would like further details.

Bob Gibson, Treasurer

CHURCH CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS All Saints looked stunning again and our thanks are due to everyone who helped to decorate it for the Christmas season.

Special grateful thanks to Ms Pippa Hudson for supplying and decorating the magnificent tree again this year.

The Village Church Council

CAROL SERVICE There was a good turnout for the Carol Service at Bramham Church on Sunday 13th December. Canon Peter Bristow, Revd Trish Anslow and Revd Jane Brown were in attendance. Organist was Simon Noble. The lessons were read by:Chips Browning Val Whitbread Stephen Spencer Barbara Baker Mollie Browning Paul Curtis Anne Palmer -

Church Warden Bramham Parish Council Stepping Stones Church Reader Pastoral Care Team Bramham Primary School Deputy Church Warden

The choir from Bramham Primary School were in attendance and with Mark & Helen Johnson beautifully sang “Midnight”.

Mulled wine and mincepies were served after the service.

Our thanks to Simon, our superb Organist and to our dedicated team of bell ringers.

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BRAMHAM PRIMARY SCHOOL Happy new year everyone from all the children and staff at Bramham Primary School!

What a wonderful first term we had in our happy school last year! Our little children in Reception have settled beautifully and have well and truly started on their educational journey; what a wonderful performance Key Stage One gave us with lots of singing and teary-eyed parents!

We held three very successful Open Days for prospective families, who are looking forward in the hope that their children will join us this September for the Outstanding education and care we provide.

Bramham Primary School also enjoyed taking part (and winning) the Christmas tree competition at All Saint’s church and what a fabulous job our choir did in singing for the Carol Concert there too! Some wonderful fixtures and matches played by our sporting teams left our children feeling energised and ready to take on new challenges in the new year.

New Year is a time for reflection; a time for new beginnings. At Bramham Primary School we teach our children through our rich curriculum about being determined, being resilient and learning from our mistakes. We learn that one of the most important things in life is to care for others and to show this in as many ways as we can. We work towards being the very best versions of ourselves; our talented staff ensure all children achieve their potential. We hope that the care that we share for one another in Bramham Primary fills our village and we wish for you all a very happy and peaceful year in 2016.

Sarah Richards Executive Head Teacher Bramham Shadwell Federation

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CHRISTMAS TREE FESTIVAL This was the first time such a festival was held in Church and it proved to be an outstanding success, there was a steady stream of visitors over the two days and there was deserved praise for the Christmas trees on display. Much effort and no little imagination had gone into their creation. The beautifully decorated large Christmas tree gifted to the Church had worthy companions in the smaller trees.

The stall-holders provided good fare and their contribution played a major part in this joyful event. Many people remarked on the breadth and originality of the stalls and found much to savour in their spending.

But above all this was a splendid community occasion and a significant event for the Church. One lady asked “why can’t the church be like this more often?” Many conversations took place, some folk enjoyed sitting and taking in the atmosphere and beauty of the surroundings. Others found food for thought and time for reflection. One of the organisers said she had never had so many conversations in church and many were in no hurry to leave.

Personally I found the whole occasion uplifting and challenging as to what the Church should be doing today. Its doors should be open, folk should feel free to enter and there should be opportunity to talk, listen, meet people and have the time to sit and unwind. We should certainly do this more often and your ideas are most welcome.

The event raised over £1200 pounds for church funds and thanks are due to all the stallholders, to the tree designers, to the tea and coffee makers and to all who helped set up and remove the chairs and furniture. Above all, special thanks are due to the prime movers and organisers of the whole weekend, Mavis Wilson and Jillian Lawson.

Stanley

THANK YOU! A really big “thank you” to all those people who gave so generously of their time, talents and money, and made the Christmas Tree Festival at All Saints’ Church such an enjoyable and successful event. Thank you especially to the groups and individuals who entered the Christmas tree competition and filled the church with an amazing array of beautiful and ingenious creations. They all looked wonderful!

25 trees were entered into the competition. Thank you to Mrs Wendy Dawson for judging the trees - not an easy job!

The winner of the Adult Section was - The Fitness League.

Winner of the Junior Section - Bramham Primary School.

Highly Commended - Yorkshire Countrywomen’s Association.

- The Monday Club.

- Folly Allotment.

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Adult Winner - The Fitness League

Junior Winner - Bramham Primary School

RAFFLE WINNERS Teddy Bear green ticket number 11 Mirik Celecti

Luxury Hamper white ticket number 679 Julia Hammond

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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

23 From the Book of Remembrance for All Saints' Bramham On these days of the month of January please pray for the repose of the souls of:1st Gary Mann (Priest) 2005 2nd Mary Simpson 3rd Fred Young 1976 5th Una Ward Jackson 6th Barbara Barrett 1982 William Arnott Wilkinson 6th Kenneth Barber 2007 7th George Hebbron 9th Marcia Agnes Mary Lane Fox 1980 James Walker Booth 1983 Amelia Wright 2008 13th Thomas William Goodwin 1972 Joan Alice Bye 2014 14th Daniel Henzell 1970 Frank Reynolds 1998 Maria Van-Laoy Craddy 2011 15th Mary Stevenson 1976 Robert Owen Nash 1977 16th Christine Mary Shaw 1994 17th Emily Molly Stockdale 1989 William Guy 2001 18th John Chambers Cooper 2010 19th Gwendoline Wagstaff 1966 Irene Blanchard 1990 21st Thomas Mace 2006 22nd Emma Kendrew 1975 Frederick William Barker 2004 23rd Charles Reynolds 1982 Ernest Hale 2002 John Reginald Derek Shaw (Priest) 2000 25th Rita Reynolds 2011 24th Raymond Easby 2008 26th James Edward Hunter 1957 27th Louise Ware 1952 29th Harry Smith 1967 Robert Bowman 1979 Anthony Howard Aarons (2003) 30th Ernest Charles Hare 2006 Neville Anthony Henry Lawrance (Priest) 1972 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 JANUARY Sunday 3rd January Sunday 10th January Sunday 17th January Sunday 24th January Sunday 31st January

Jacqui Turner Jennie Saynor Yvonne Gibson Jill Lawson Barbara Baker

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

Keep in touch!

Find us at Parish of Lower Wharfe To receive Facebook updates about news, services and events at St Mary’s Church, Boston Spa St Peter’s Church, Walton & All Saints’ Church, Bramham please ‘like’ our Facebook page.

Our NEW parish website can also be found at www.stmarysbostonspa.org.uk Our website includes all our up to date services and parish diary, plus up to date news and events happening at your local church.

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Sunday Services at Bramham All Saints’ for January 3rd Jan

Epiphany

10.00 am Holy Communion

10th Jan Baptism of Christ

10.00 am Family Service

17th Jan 2nd of Epiphany

10.00 am Celtic Communion

24th Jan 3rd of Epiphany

8.00 am Holy Communion 10.00 am Holy Communion

31st Jan 4th of Epiphany

10.00 am Holy Communion 4.00 pm Benefice Candlemas Service

Week Day Holy Communion Service in All Saints Church Bramham on Friday 8th January 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 January 6th January 2004 Bailey George Kitchen 7th January 2007 Isabel Alice Dyer 7th January 2007 Lucy Jessica Dyer 8th January 2003 Maximillian Henry John Lofthouse 11th January 2013 Matilda Bella Catterick 2013 14th January 2011 Patrick Aiden Kitchen 15th January 2009 Imogen Elizabeth Cooper 17th January 2002 Amelia Jane Joyce Hynes 17th January 2008 Lucy Mary Harper 18th January 2005 Felix Alexander Hynes 21st January 2003 Tina Simone Cheeseman 21st January 2006 Olivia Charlotte Hibbert 26th January 2008 Theo Michael William Rhodes 28th January 2012 Sophia Grace Smith 29th January 2001 Callum Luke Mace 29th January 2003 Harry Edward Arundel

Baptisms All Saints Churcv Bramham 22nd November 2015 Caitlin Dewhirst 29th November 2015 Evelyn Scrivener 29th November 2015 Holly Grant

RING THE BELLS!!

Bell practice nights at All Saints’ Bramham 5th January and 19th January 7.00 - 8.00 pm If you fancy the challenge, come along and join us, or phone

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DOGGY DAY CARE AVAILABLE A collection & drop off service can be arranged

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BRAMHAM VILLAGE HALL Burns night celebration on 23 January.

The popular Burns Night Ceilidh will be held on 23rd January 2016.

Fiddlers Wreck Ceilidh Band will return to entertain us and to organise our attempts at dancing.

A traditional 2-course Burns Night Supper will be served, including whisky to toast.

Licensed bar open throughout the evening.

Doors will open at 7pm.

Tickets are strictly limited in number to allow space for dancing so get yours as soon as they are on sale from the village shop on 2nd January, or through the booking email or phone at the bottom of this article.

Ticket price will be £15 each.

Happy Cats on 23 April On 23rd April 2016 we will be hosting Happy Cats, a band from the North East, fronted

by Lindisfarne's Marty Craggs. (www.thehappycats.com) Take a drop of the Irish, a shot of Cajun, a little country, some folk, a hot spoonful of salsa, a twist of tamla, shake it all up with 30 years of rock ‘n' roll experience, throw in a dash of three part harmony, garnish with lashings of good humour and you have The Happy Cats.

Tickets will be on sale from the end of March at the Village shop at £10 each (or available via phone or email)

New years eve And if this magazine is early here is a reminder about New Year's Eve at the village hall from 8pm.

Live music from One Night Stand.

Bring your own drinks.

There won't be a sharing food table this year so we don't create waste but please bring food to enjoy in your group.

Tickets on sale from the village shop £10 each or contact the booking email or phone number.

Finally Season’s Greetings and Best Wishes to all our Users and Supporters.

Please continue to do the same during 2016 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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JOIN THE FUN !

‘The Fitness League’ in Bramham Village Hall Suitable all ages & all abilities Exercise to music. - Good for body and mind - Make new friends.

Morning classes: Thursday 9.15 – 10.15 a.m.

Other classes available in Wetherby - Monday & Tuesday.

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CHURCHES TOGETHER: WEEK OF CHRISTIAN UNITY Churches Together have organized the following services to mark the week of Christian Unity in January.

Lunchtime Services These are short services of about 30 minutes which begin at 12 noon and are followed by a soup lunch.

Monday 18th January St Edward’s Clifford Wednesday 20th January St Mary’s Boston Spa Friday 22nd January All Saints’ Thorp Arch Afternoon Service Sunday 24th January

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4pm

Clifford Methodist Church

Everyone is welcome to attend any of the services

YORKSHIRE COUNTRYWOMEN’S ASSOCIATION In November we held our pre-Christmas Lunch with a return visit to Dintingdale’s Restaurant at Scarthingwell. We enjoyed an excellent meal, even more so with pretty favours given to every member by Mrs G Young, and the great organisation of our chairman Mrs Topping. Many thanks to both.

At the switching on of the lights ceremony on 4th December our Branch provided Hot Chocolate with marshmallows, served in the Senior Citizens Shelter, which were most enjoyed by the younger generation, as seen in the attached photograph The YCA Christmas Tree decorated by Mrs Lillian Barton for the Church Christmas Tree Festival gained a Highly Commended. Thank you Lillian for representing us. It gained a lot of favourable comments from the Judge and the public.

Our next meeting will be on Wednesday 20th January at 7.15 pm in the Village Hall, when the speaker will be Mr Eric Scaife on “Yorkshire Dialect” As always, visitors are most welcome to join us Jean Dale.

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CHRISTMAS LIGHTS SWITCH ON IN THE VILLAGE On Friday December 4th the village turned out for the inaugural switching on of the Christmas lights.

We were lucky enough to secure grants to get the new street light decorations so we decided to make a special evening of it. We invited other village groups to take part and we were lucky enough to have the NSPCC join us with mince pies, Bramham in Bloom had a stall selling plants and pots of bulbs for those extra Christmas presents, the Church brought along the new 2016 calendars to sell, the Yorkshire Countrywomans Association did hot chocolate in the Senior Citizens Shelter and the PTA at Bramham Primary School sold hand made gifts, cakes and soft drinks. The Community Action Group laid on mulled wine and hot dogs which were generously donated by Sainsburys in Wetherby.

Music was provided by the choir from Bramham Primary School who sang a range of carols and Christmas songs.

We planned to switch on the lights at 7pm and we were worried that as each street light motif was set on a timer to come on at that time we weren’t sure how close together they would come on. However at 7pm the street light motifs came on over a period of two minutes, each one accompanied by an appreciative gasp from the crowd. Fiona Henderson in her capacity as Vice Chair of Bramham Parish Council formally switched on the Christmas tree lights.

Where did it all come from?

The “one off” costs of installing the electrics was £550 per light (totalling £3300) and we raised the money by way of a grant from Bramham Parish Council. We decided to hire the individual motifs from Leeds City Council and these cost £195 plus vat each year to hire. Money for this years hire has come from a grant we received from the Community Fund. So we thank both the Parish Council and the Community Fund for their help in this.

Can you help?

Next year we hope to hire the motifs again and need companies or individuals to sponsor each motif. If you are willing to sponsor a motif next year please let me know.

We are also looking at having motifs on the two streetlights in The Square but we will keep you up to date on this.

Bramham Community Action Group Keith Innocent 07595206611

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YOG A CLASSES IN THE PAVILION 2016 Due to the success of the Yoga workshops Three classes will continue in the New Year.

Beginners welcome AFTERNOONS: TUESDAY 3.30PM TO 4.45PM EVENINGS:

THURSDAY 6PM TO 7.15PM

MORNINGS;

FRIDAY 9.15 AM TP 210.30 AM

Cost for six Weeks course £60

Please telephone Helen 07823 442358 or

(numbers limited to 8)

Email: yogahen@hotmail.com to reserve a place

BROADBAND IN BRAMHAM VILLAGE Firstly a big thank you to all the residents of Bramham who responded to my call and submitted their postcode and BT cabinet data. I have responded to everyone individually but would like to thank all those involved publicly and put it into the public domain that those connected to cabinet (DP) 15 are at present unable to access the faster speeds that fibre to the cabinet (FTTC) can offer; included are the cluster of houses in and surrounding Bramham Lodge, those at Bowcliffe Corner, those in and around Bowcliffe Hall and Paradise Farm along Paradise Way, totalling 54 properties (according to Superfast West Yorkshire).

There are also a small number of properties which, probably because of their distance from cabinets 4 & 18 and/or the quality of their copper lines to their properties, also seem not able to access the technology, though they are indeed connected to the appropriate roadside cabinets (4 & 18). I shall be using the data gained by your help to try to persuade Superfast West Yorkshire/BT to complete the upgrade to the village.

Secondly it became apparent during the exercise that there are a number of villagers who believed that the faster speeds associated with fibre would appear automatically. I do not wish to appear to be teaching “grandmothers to suck eggs” but the faster speeds can only be obtained by contacting your provider (BT, Sky, TalkTalk etc) and asking to be switched over to the fibre technology, which of course will inevitably cost more, the amount depending on your provider.

Thank you again and wishing you all a very Happy and Healthy Christmas and New Year.

Mike Corrigan, Bramham resident.

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WHAT’S ON IN BRAMHAM 31st Dec 5th Jan 6th Jan 6th Jan 8th Jan 8th Jan 11th Jan 13th Jan 18th Jan 19th Jan 20th Jan 20th Jan 20th Jan 22nd Jan 23rd Jan 24th Jan 27th Jan 1st Feb 5th Feb

New Years Eve from 8.00 pm Bell Ringing Practice Glad Rags The Pavilion 6.30 pm Bramham Parish Council 7.30 pm in the Pavilion Stepping Stones 5.30 pm All Saints Church Bramham Holy Communion Friday 10.00 am Bramham Readers Group, The Swan 7.30 pm Glad Rags The Pavilion 6.30 pm Christian Unity St Edwards Church 12 noon Bell Ringing Practice Glad Rags The Pavilion 6.30 pm Christian Unity St Marys Boston Spa 12 noon Y.C.A - 7.15 Village Hall Christian Unity All Saints’ Thorpe Arch 12 noon Burns Night Celebration Village Hall Christian Unity Afternoon Service 4.00 pm Clifford Methodist Church Glad Rags The Pavilion 6.30 pm Monday Club, Village Hall 1.15 pm Churches Together A Ceilidh with Lirum Rise 7.30 - Clifford Village Hall

BRAMHAM VILLAGE STORE and POST OFFICE We would like to wish all of our customers “ Compliments of the Festive Season “ from Lynn, Marie, Louise, Stacey, and our paper boys and girls.

Over the Christmas and New Year period there will be some changes to our shop opening times as I have taken the decision to close the shop on Boxing Day and New Years Day again as we did last year which means that there will be no papers or paper deliveries on those days. The opening times will be as follows: Village Store Post Office Mon 21/12/2015 06.00-19.30 as usual 09.00-17.30 as usual Tues 22/12/2015 06.00-19.30 as usual 09.00-17.30 as usual Wed 23/12/2015 06.00-19.30 as usual 09.00-17.30 as usual CHRISTMAS EVE 06.00-17.00 early closing 09.00-16.00 early closing CHRISTMAS DAY CLOSED CLOSED BOXING DAY CLOSED CLOSED Sun 27/12/2015 07.00-12.30 CLOSED Mon 28/12/2015 07.00-12.30 CLOSED Tues 29/12/2015 and Wed 30/12/2015 usual hours for both village store and post office NEW YEARS EVE 06.00 – 17.00 early closing 09.00 – 16.00 early closing NEW YEARS DAY CLOSED CLOSED Sat 02/01/2016 Back to normal opening hours for both village store and post office 12 Front Street, Bramham LS23 6RD - Tel: 01937 842275

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Articles for the February magazine should be sent to: bramham.magazine@gmail.com by 14th January or Tel: Gill: 01937 843129 Mobile Library The weekly visit of the library to Bramham is on Mondays 1.30 pm to 2.30 pm in Lyndon Road

Thought for the month Do not forget small kindnesses, And do not remember small faults

Chinese Proverb

Psychiatrist vs. Bartender Ever since Bob was a child, he always had a fear of someone under his bed at night.

So he went to a Psychiatrist and told him: “I've got problems. Every time I go to bed I think there's somebody under it. I'm scared. I think I'm going crazy and I am frightened at going to bed ” “Just put yourself in my hands for one year”, said the Psychiatrist. “Come talk to me three times a week and we should be able to get rid of those fears.”

“How much do you charge?” “£50 per visit,” replied the shrink.

“I'll sleep on it,” Bob said.

Six months later the doctor met Bob on the street. “Why didn't you come back to see me about those fears you were having?” he asked. “Well, £50 a visit, three times a week for a year, is £7,800. A bartender cured me for £10. I was so happy to have saved all that money that I went and bought a new pickup truck.”

“Is that so?” With a bit of an attitude he said, “and how, may I ask, did a bartender cure you?”

“He told me to cut the legs off the bed. There ain't nobody under there now.!”

It's always better to get a second opinion.