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Services for July
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All Saints’ Bramham |
St Luke’s Clifford |
| 3rdJuly |
St Thomas |
9.30 am
Parish Eucharist
9.30 am Sunday School
Sunflower Club in Supper Room |
8.00 am
Holy Communion4.30 pm Evensong & Benediction |
| 10thJuly |
Trinity 7 |
10.00 am
Parish Eucharist |
11.00 am
Parish Mass (extended) |
| 17thJuly |
Trinity 8 |
10.30 am
GROUP SUNDAY Family Holy Communion |
No service
at St Luke’s |
| 24thJuly |
Trinity 9 |
8.00 am
Holy Communion10.00 am Methodist Service |
11.00 am
Family Service |
| 31stJuly |
Trinity 10 |
9.30 am
Parish Eucharist |
11.00
Parish Mass |
From The Church Registers
Baptism:
Adam Luke Poulter - 29th May 2005 - St Luke’s Clifford
Funerals:
May Rose Clifton - 6th May 2005 St Luke’s Clifford
Charles Antony Cowper Johnson - 12th May 2005 - All Saints’ Bramham
Alan Booth - 23rd May 2005 - All Saints Bramham
BRAMHAM MUM AND TOTS
“Little Tykes”
As a group we should really go under the heading of
Mums, Dads, Grandmas, Childminders and Tots, although this would take
up a lot of space! We currently have a Dad who was brave enough to
face a room full of women and now regularly brings his little boy to
our Monday morning sessions at the Methodist Church on Low Way. We
have in the past had Grandmothers and Childminders who have also
attended the group.
Mostly though there are Mums who come to enjoy some
company and a chance for their children to play in a safe and friendly
environment with other pre-school children and babies. As yet we have
no Grandfathers in the group but they would be very welcome!
In June, Jo who runs “Jo Jingles” music classes for
children from 6 months to 5 years in the Methodist Church at
Tadcaster, came along to give us a half hour taster session. The
children enjoyed singing and dancing along with the songs, having a
chance to play some instruments and join in with the actions. Jo will
also come to children’s parties.
We will continue to run over the school summer
holidays and in addition to the Monday mornings we are planning some
outings so that parents and carers can visit some local child friendly
places in the company of others.
For further information please contact
Alison StJohn on 01937 541744.
THE YORKSHIRE COUNTRYWOMEN’S
ASSOCIATION
Our May meeting saw the welcome return of Mrs Lyn
Hirons, whose talk and demonstration saw members busily engaged making
their own hand crafted dolls. The meeting extended beyond the usual
finishing time, much to everyone’s enjoyment.
On Sunday, the 3rd July , we are holding an “Open
Garden” at the home of Mr & Mrs Derek Barton, The Bungalow, The Crag,
Bramham from 2-4 pm The entrance fee will be £2.50, £1 for small
children, and will include a cream tea. Mrs Barton’s collection of
miniatures and dolls houses will be on display and there will a ‘bun
and biscuit stall ‘and a raffle, all proceeds from the event going to
the Yorkshire Air Ambulance Fund.
Our meeting in July, Wednesday 20th will be a visit
in the afternoon to the home of Mr & Mrs David Machin, in Menston, to
which husbands are cordially invited.
There will be no meeting in August.
Jean Dale
CRIME PREVENTION PANEL
The Crime Prevention Panel works in conjunction
with the local Police to help prevent Crime by making you,
the public, aware of what many criminals enjoy as a ‘Days Work’ at
your expense.
Over the last couple of years the Panel have
produced and circulated, a Crime Prevention booklet and UV Marker Pens
to over 10,000 homes along with a variety of other leaflets advising
you how best to take precautions within the home, garage, garden,
garden shed and greenhouse, including advice about planting thorny
thief deterrent plants close to easily accessible windows.
Information has also been issued about theft of
many items from cars and vans including laptop computers left on view
inside of the vehicle. Suggested precautions have also been circulated
about how to prevent the theft of and from vehicles. All items of
value, including telephones, CD’s Bags, Jackets, sunglasses etc should
always be removed from the unattended vehicle and
not only at night. You should also have regard to the security
of your car and house keys at all times.
Inside or outside of the home, bags, wallets and
other valuables should not be left on show especially on top of work
areas. Keys should never be left in the door or on view
from windows as this could allow the thief quick and easy access.
The Panel has completed a project of installing an
additional telephone extension placed at the bedside, for some of the
vulnerable and/or elderly residents. Currently, plans are at the final
stage of arranging for the installation of approximately 200 ‘Dusk to
Dawn’ Solar Powered, security lights.
Panel Members also go out and about to many groups
and organisations to discuss Crime Prevention and are able to run a
short video film about Distraction Burglary.
The above, are just a small selection from the
tasks that have been carried out by the Crime Prevention Panel.
The Panel is always looking for new ideas for
projects. Like the Police, they wish to try and keep ahead of the
criminal. Do you have any suggestions for a project you think the
Panel may like to work on? If you do, then we would be pleased to hear
about it.
All projects adopted by the Panel, as always, cost
money. If you, your business, or organisation, would like to make a
contribution, sponsor a project or leaflet, or place an advertisement
on one of our projects, subject to approval, this could be arranged.
Speak to a member of the panel or contact the Chairman on the
telephone 01937 582441 or mobile 07711 150 438.
Maureen Brewer
BRAMHAM PARISH COUNCIL
At the meeting on 1 June, the Council met with
Bramham in Bloom, the Environment Group formed from the Parish Plan.
The group indicated that it was not intending to be competitive at
this stage, merely to bring Bramham up to the standard of some of our
neighbouring villages. The group was keen to clarify that its plans
did not conflict with any Council plans. This largely turned out to be
the case, and the Council supports the activities of the group, and
the only area for careful consideration is the War Memorial, where
some long standing arrangements are in place. The position of Council
funding for the group’s activities, and of the other Parish Plan
groups, is expected to be discussed at the July meeting, when it is
expected that the Plan will be formally endorsed by the Council.
Given the number of comments that have been made
regarding the allocation of residents’ tickets for the Leeds Festival,
it might be useful if the situation is clarified. The agreement
between the promoter (Mean Fiddler), Bramham Park and the Parish
Council is to provide an opportunity for residents of the village to
attend the festival on advantageous terms. The number of tickets
available under this agreement is 360 and the Council believes that
this should be sufficient, given that it represents 25% of the entire
population of the village over 13 years of age. There has never been
any intention that these tickets should be used by friends, relatives,
colleagues or any other people not resident in the village.
By the closing date, the Council had received
applications for 600 tickets, all signed by people agreeing that they
were for use by bona-fide residents! The Council had to determine who
should be offered the 360 tickets. Whilst it was clear that some of
the applicants seem unlikely ever to attend a 3-day rock festival, the
Council does not have the resources, nor is it willing to pass a
judgement on every single application, and accordingly a ballot was
conducted, with the Councillors drawing numbers. The Council regrets
that a ballot was necessary, and believes that some applicants, with
apparently selfish motives, are denying attendance to bona-fide
residents, and in particular disappointing many young people of the
village.
Both the Council and Mean Fiddler are disappointed
at this situation, and are determined, where possible, to ensure that
only residents of the village use the tickets. Accordingly, each
ticket will be inscribed with the resident’s name, and photo-ID to
match that name will be required to gain entrance to the festival
site.
This scheme, which has been highly successful in
previous years, involves the Council in considerable administrative
activity. If residents abuse the facility, the possibility arises that
the scheme may be withdrawn altogether. If that becomes the case,
nobody will be offered advantageous tickets, and the village will lose
out on the funds for local good causes.
The Highways Agency exhibition on the future of the
A1 in this area is expected to be held in the Village Hall in
mid-July.
The ongoing activities of the Steering Group
following the publication of the Parish Plan are likely to require the
services of a secretary/administrator. Anyone interested should, in
the first instance contact the Clerk or Cllr Bob Gibson.
Colin Pool
NEWS FROM BRAMHAM SCHOOL
Bramham School will be working with a new Head
teacher from September 2005 as I am taking early retirement. I have
been here as Head for 17 years and have had over 36 years in teaching.
A lot of memories have flowed under the bridge in that time and I am
looking forward to a very busy retirement.
School has about five weeks of term time left but
they will be busy weeks. We have a trip into Leeds to the Town Hall
this month to listen to a full orchestra and follow up our Music
Project of last half term.
A day will be spent at Bramham Park following the
life of the Park. Classes 3 and 4 will see trees being recovered and
wildlife nurtured and a whole host of other things that make the Park
a working estate.
New Starters will come into school on two occasions
to meet us and see where their new class in September will be. Parents
will leave them in Class 1 to talk to myself and Mrs Payne.
School Sports Day will be at 1.00 pm on June 29th.
All are welcome to come along and enjoy a sunny afternoon of fun
activities.
The Summer Fair will take place on the afternoon of
July 16th and is always an excellent afternoon of events
ranging from face painting to balloon racing and on to teas, a BBQ and
a musical entertainment slot.
Some of our children move on to other schools this
term and we always keep an eye on them as they move through other
levels of education. I have contacts with former pupils who have
either confirmed what we guessed they might achieve or totally
surprised us with their achievements. Is this one of the things that
makes teaching an amazing profession?
Bob Shelton
SUMMER FAYRE
SATURDAY 16TH JULY
at Bramham Primary School
starts at 2.00 pm
THE SPACE CATS WILL BE
PERFORMING LIVE
Licensed Bar, Penalty Shoot Out, Hook a Duck, Sweet
Stall, Tombola, Face Painting, BBQ, Raffle, Games
NEWS FROM THE METHODISTS
Minister Rev’d Gary Ridley - Tel: 01937 842156
Programme of Services
Sunday 3rd July Morning service led by Rev’d Coates at 10.00 am
Sunday 10th July Morning service led by Mr Uell Kennedy at 10.00 am
Sunday July 17th Morning service led by Rev’d Gary Ridley at 10.00
am
Service includes the Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper
Sunday July 24th Morning united service led by Mr Dennis Ashton at
All Saints’ at 10.00 am
Sunday July 31st Morning service led by Mrs Joy Coates at 10.00 am
Dear Friends
I remember an episode from a Vicar of Dibley series
entitled “Celebrity Vicar” where Geraldine finds herself thrust into
the media spotlight. Before long she is a media darling, receiving
invitations to appear on numerous shows. Her new found status is
embraced with typical verve and panache. Unfortunately it all goes to
her head and in time she discovers, to her cost, that fame can be a
very fragile thing as it all comes crashing to her feet. Like a lot of
good comedy it does touch on some fundamental issues for society. For
example, take the relationship between the Church and the Media. In
recent years it could be described as a rather fragile thing. It seems
many in the church feel with certain justification that religious
broadcasting has become marginalized or that Christians are sometimes
unfairly portrayed. Stereotyping is an issue, as is the tendency
sometimes to simply offer sound bytes rather than a broader and more
true presentation of the facts where faith issues are concerned.
However, it is not all negative and I was very much
encouraged by an article that appeared in a recent edition of the
Methodist Recorder. The article was entitled, “BBC and the place of
religion in broadcasting”. It referred to a ground-breaking seminar
that took place in London entitled “Taking Belief Seriously”. Convened
by the BBC’s Board of Governors, broadcasting executives, programme
makers and various representatives of the faith communities in Britain
it sought to address some essential questions surrounding religion in
the media. At the close of the seminar the director-general of the
BBC, Mark Thompson, commented, “In the past, religious programming has
been associated with duty and caution rather than energy and life…..
this morning’s seminar has been one of the most wide-ranging and
creatively inspiring on the subject for many years. It will have a big
impact as we develop our Creative Future programme strategy.” Summing
up the chairman of the governors, Michael Grade said, “Hopefully, the
results will show evidence of the stimulation engendered here this
morning. The test will be the lasting creative ripples it creates for
the benefit of audiences.”
We look forward to them with anticipation.
Rev’d Gary Ridley
PHOTOGRAPHIC COMPETITION
in
BRAMHAM VILLAGE HALL
SUNDAY 18TH SEPTEMBER
2.00 pm - 4.00 pm
ALL PHOTOGRAPHS ON DISPLAY
Cream Teas served
Entry Fee £1 for up to 4 photographs
(no limit to number of entries)
All entries to be submitted with a completed entry
form
and fee in a clearly named envelope before Sunday
11th September.
There will be a collection box in Bramham Post
Office.
We would like representation of Bramham past and
present.
Everyone welcome
Please support this charity.
A CALENDAR FOR BRAMHAM
NSPCC
PHOTOGRAPHIC COMPETITION
ENTRY FORM
NAME……………………………………………………………..
Address………………………………………………………….…
Tel No……………………………………………………………...
Age (if under 16)……………………………….
Number of entries……………………………..
Fee enclosed…………………………………..
Please label the back of each photograph clearly
with your name and a brief description if appropriate
Please tear out this page and leave at The Post
Office
before Sunday 11th September
There will be a
GARDEN PARTY
at 6 Croft Drive
Bramham
on Saturday 6th August
2.00 - 4.00 pm
Cream Teas £1
Hot Dogs, & Squash £1
Cake Stall, Raffle, Bring and Buy,
Books, Cards, Good Clothes etc.
Proceeds for providing a Party for
Bramham Senior citizens
in the New Year
Anything you can donate for the stalls, raffle etc
will be gratefully received at
6 Croft Drive before the event.
Gladys Horsely
COFFEE M0RNING
Saturday 2nd July
at
The Old School House
Clifford Road
Bramham
10.00 - 12.00
In aid of
Bramham in Bloom
GARDEN
PARTY SUNDAY 31st July
at
EATON, Clifford Road
2.00 pm to 4.30 pm
£2.00 including afternoon tea
cakes, bric-a-brac, plants,
tombola, raffle, clothes etc.
Simon, our organist, will be playing all the
afternoon
Proceeds for Bramham Church
OPEN GARDEN
at the home of
Mr & Mrs Derek Barton
The Bungalow, The Cragg,
Bramham
on
Sunday 3rd July
2.00 - 4.00 PM
Entrance Fee £2.50
Small children £1
Bun & Biscuit Stall and a raffle
Mrs Barton’s collection of miniatures and dolls
houses will be on display
Proceeds in aid of the
Yorkshire Air Ambulance Fund
A FIRST FOR BRAMHAM
The newly formed local comedy collective “The Last
Men in Europe”
present
An evening of sketches, songs and abundant tom
foolery
in Bramham Village Hall
SATURDAY 6TH AUGUST at 8.00 pm
(byob)
Carla Simpson
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